Paper Crafting Blog Hop Sale-a-bration 2024!!!

January 17, 2024January 17, 202411 Comments

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from all over the globe. We have a wide array of Sale-a-bration 2024 themed projects to share with you. You may have arrived from Julia’s blog. Hop all the way around until you get back to me so you see it all!

Designer Series Paper from the Flight and Airy and also the Softly Stippled packages were used to create the triangular shapes below. Fussy cut birdies from the Flight and Airy package create the focal points. Accent with strips of Petal Pink ribbon from the Ribbon Duo Combo Pack.

Thanks for hopping with us each month. Now click here to hop to Tracy Held’s blog to see what fun project she has created.

Here is a list of the hop stops:

1.Shirley Merker – USA

2.Tracy Held – Australia

3.Terri Stewart – USA

4.Annette McMillan – Australia

5.Julia Quinn – Handmade by Julia Quinn (Australia)

If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours. Order the products used in my project by clicking on the Shop Now button on the right side of my blog.

Ready to enjoy the demonstrator discount and the $99 Starter Kit offer? Click here for details on what Stampin’ Up! offers in your welcome kit and the bonus offer. Join my Super Awesome Stampers Team for the best benefits! I offer virtual support and snail mailed greeting cards and kits too.

All the supplies to create this hand stamped greeting card can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the host code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store if your order is under $150. If it is over $150, don’t use the code so you can redeem all the host rewards.

Thanks for stopping by!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley

Paper Crafting Blog Thank You

December 20, 2023December 19, 20234 Comments

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from all over the globe. We have a wide array of Thank You themed projects to share with you. You may have arrived from Julia’s blog. Hop all the way around until you get back to me so you see it all!

Quick thank you card designs are always making their way across my design table. This card has lots of little extra extras to make it an interesting look all the way around the card. Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper punch add interest to the flag. Balmy Blue stamp out the Thanks from the Season of Chic stamp set. A snippet of Silver and White Sheer Ribbon is tucked under the sentiment while the last of my Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs are scattered about.

Thanks for hopping with us each month. Now click here to hop to Tracy Held’s blog to see what fun project she has created.

Here is a list of the hop stops:

1.Shirley Merker – USA

2.Tracy Held – Australia

3.Annette McMillan – Australia

4.Terri Stewart – USA

5.Julia Quinn – Handmade by Julia Quinn

If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours. Order the products used in my project by clicking on the Shop Now button on the right side of my blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley

Paper Crafting Blog December Holidays

November 15, 2023November 13, 202312 Comments

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from all over the globe. We have a wide array of December Holiday themed projects to share with you. You may have arrived from Terri Stewart’s blog. Hop all the way around until you get back to me so you see it all!

My design features the color blocking technique using 2 squares of Beary Christmas dsp (2.5 x 2.5 inches) and 2 rectangles of Snowflake Magic dsp (1.25 x 2.5 inches). The rectangles were punched using the new Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper punch which is sold separately or as a bundle with the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set.

Finish use some velvety Balmy Blue Sparkle Ribbon and Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins.

Thanks for hopping with us each month. Now click here to hop to Tracy Held’s blog to see what fun project she has created.

Here is a list of the hop stops:

Shirley Merker YOU ARE HERE!

If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours. Order the products used in my project by clicking on the Shop Now button on the right side of my blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley

Paper Crafting Blog Ribbon Spotlight!

October 18, 2023October 18, 202313 Comments

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from all over the globe. We have a wide array of projects to share with you featuring our luxurious ribbons. You may have arrived from Terri Stewart’s blog. Hop all the way around until you get back to me so you see it all!

My card uses the double ribbon technique combining ribbon and patterned paper to make layered tails. Great use of a scrap strip of Fresh as a Daisy DSP behind the Pebbled Path Textured Ribbon.

and the full card…the Misty Moonlight card base was processed using the Timeworn embossing folder to add a little texture. Let’s Go Fishing DSP is under the tag. The tag is made using the Handmade Tag punch.

Thanks for hopping with us each month. Now click here to hop to Tracy Held’s blog to see what fun project she has created.

Here is a list of the hop stops:

If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours. Order the products used in my project by clicking on the Shop Now button on the right side of my blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley

Paper Crafting Blog Sept to Dec Catalog Showcase

September 20, 2023September 20, 202313 Comments

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from all over the globe. We have a wide array of projects featuring the September to December 2023 catalog to share with you. You may have arrived from Terri Stewart’s blog. Hop all the way around until you get back to me so you see it all!

Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry and Mossy Meadown ink pads made stamping tri colored leaves fun with minimal work. The Autumn Leaves dies were cut on assorted paper scraps from Earthen Elegance DSP, Pecan Pie cardstock, Rose Gold Specialty Foil cardstock and the new Oxidized Copper Specialty paper.

Finish with Pecan Pie Bordered Ribbon cinched with a snip of Linen Thread for a faux bow along with the Timeworn Embossed cardstock on the Early Espresso card base.

Thanks for hopping with us each month. Now click here to hop to Tracy Held’s blog to see what fun project she has created.

Here is a list of the hop stops:

Tracy, Terri and I are hosting an Online Retreat! We are joined by 6 other demonstrators across the globe. Click the graphic (or here) for details and registering. Thanks so much for considering joining us!

f you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours. Order the products used in my project by clicking on the Shop Now button on the right side of my blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley