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Stamping Around The World — Christmastime Is Here for Sharing Handmade Gifts

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Hello, and good morning!  If you've been traveling along the Stamping Around The World Blog Hop, or, if this is your very first stop, I want to thank you so much for stopping to visit me Lori Mueller, Stampin' Dreams. If you like to skip and hop and happen to get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog...you definitely want to make sure you  see all of the amazing creations shared by the design team.

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It's craft fair season, which means that I am crafting up a storm preparing beautiful gift items for purchase in my booth.  One of my favorite things to do is repurpose items I find in Dollar bins, clearance shelves, and any recyclable jars/tins/boxes that come through the doors of my home.  I found a few chipboard notebooks that were perfect for 'redecorating" the plain-jane covers.  And the timing of our new Christimastime Is Here Suite of products couldn't have been better.  It is filled with lovely papers and embellishments that stem from a two-part stamp set and coordinating set of dies. LOVE it!

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The Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper is absolutely stunning.  You get 4 each of 3 double-sided sheets with one side inlaid with gold foil and the other is a subtle, muted pattern.  I love the fact that there are 4 sheets to help me mass produce more of the same project.  I held my Facebook Live presentation showing how to convert a simple notebook into a remarkable thing of beauty...simple and easy!  You can watch my step-by-step demonstration here:

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I'll tuck this gem into a cello bag and secure with more Gold Shimmer ribbon tied into a bow and offer these notebooks as the perfect gift for any school teacher, colleague, BFF, or relative.  I hope you'll give this project a whirl...you'll be sooo happy you did! :)

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Here's a sneak peek of my project for the November Stamping Around The World Tutorial Bundle.  It was my inspiration when designing my card...a match made for a beautiful gift to give.


 

Would you like to create an altered notebook using the Christmastime Is Here Suite of products?   I've listed all of the supplies I used at the bottom of this post; and, it's all set up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store.  I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me.  For more beautiful inspiration, you'll want to make sure you hop on over to the next Stamping Around The World members' blogs to see all of the amazing creations they have to share.  Thank you so much for stopping by....stop back again real soon.

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November's Tutorial Bundle
12 AMAZING exclusive Tutorials $15 (US)
 
 
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This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12 tutorials, in all!)  Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business.  In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual and Holiday catalogs.  My project is featuring the Christmastime Is Here Suite of products (stamp set, dies, designer series paper, and embellishments).


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What supplies do you need to create this beautiful Altered Notebook using the Christmastime Is Here Suite of products? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!
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Stamping Around The World — November Tutorial Bundle

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Hello stampers and paper crafters!  The Stamping Around The World Design Team is back from another month of designing and creating a new bundled collection of tutorials for November.  We only create projects using current (and super amazing) Stampin' Up! products from the current catalogs. There are quite a few sneak peeks of products from the new Christmastime Is Here Suite that are fantabulous!  :)  I'm really excited to share the details with you! Tutorial Bundle (2)If this is your first time visiting me and you are not aware of our team, let me explain...at the beginning of each month from July – December 2019, each of us will put together a full-color, step-by-step tutorial that will create a bundle of 12 tutorials. What does that mean for you? Oh my goodness...let me tell you.  It means YOU will receive lots of cards and gift/treat packaging ideas that are fun and exciting — all of this to help you stamp your dreams in a worry and stress-free environment! YAY!  Here is our team of 12 designers:

November2019-DesignTeam-CollageI'm so blessed to be working with this wonderful group of creative and talented demonstrators from "around the world" who love stamping as much as I do; and we know that you will love collecting all the tutorials released each month.  Besides having 12 designers, there's another bonus!! These tutorials are available in both metric and imperial (inches).  So, no matter where you live in the world, you can purchase these tutorials from me to make great homemade projects and gifts!

Check out the sneak peek of my project in this month's PDF bundle (**squeal**)...all tutorials are noted with full-color pictures, step-by-step instructions and measurements to help you enjoy a smooth and worry-free session of stamping!  YAY!!

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Want to know how to get this great bundle?  There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12 tutorials, in all!)
 
  1. Receive it for free with an online order through my store during the month of November
  2. Join my Stampin' Up! family (Lori's Dream Team) — they always get this bundle as a gift each month!
  3. Purchase this month's tutorial bundle (PDF) for $15

 

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Demonstrators are welcome to purchase these tutorials for classes and workshops. We just ask that you don't forward the PDF to anyone but send them here to purchase them.
 
 


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Stay tuned for our special Blog Hop celebrating this month's Tutorial Bundle.  You'll want to make sure to stop back and check it out on Tuesday, November 12th.

 


 

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Lots of Stampin' Up! Christmas Holiday Stamps on the Clearance Rack!

 

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For the first time ever, Stampin' Up! has loaded the Clearance Rack with stamp sets!!  This is not something they have ever done in the past—and they don't know if they'll do it again, buuuut, go take a gander and check it out!  There are a mix of Christmas, Halloween, and Fall holiday stamp sets that are available in either Wood mount, Clear mount, and Photopolymer.  Only available while supplies last.

 

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FOR THE LOVE OF FELT — HELP END ALZHEIMER'S FUNDRAISER

 
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It's not too late to join the fight to End Alzheimers and help me reach our team $1,000 fundraising goal. I have TWO ways that you can help.
 
Purchase the For The Love of Felt stamp set (Item #149650) and Project Kit (Item #149507) purchased together through my online store using Host Code 9JSHGF7Z, I will donate $10 of that purchase to the Alzheimer's Association. PLUS, with your purchase, your name will be entered into a drawing for a wonderful Stampin' Up! bundle...Above The Clouds stamp set and coordinating Balloon Bouquet punch. Offer valid June 16-30, 2019. Drawing to be held on July 1st.
 
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**This special donation event (The Longest Day) is not sponsored by Stampin' Up!, it is solely valid through me, Lori Mueller.
 
 
OR, NOT A PAPER CRAFTER, BUT WANT TO HELP END ALZHEIMER'S?
That's awesome!! Visit our Team page to submit your donation. Your donation to the Alzheimer's Association for The Longest Day is 100% tax deductible. Under the United States tax law, the Alzheimer's Assocation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. Donors who write a check made out to the Alzheimer's Association, or who give by credit card online and include their name and mailing address, will receive a receipt once the donation has been processed.
 
 
 

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12+1 (Baker's Dozen) AMAZING exclusive Tutorials $15 (US)
 
 
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This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12+1 Bonus tutorials, in all!)  Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business.  In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual and Occasions catalogs.  My project is featuring the To A Wild Rose stamp set.

 

 
 
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Christmas Under the Mistle Toe — December Tutorial Design Team Blog Hop

 

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Hello stampers and crafters!!  Welcome to the All Star Tutorial Bundle Blog Hop for December! You are joining during the round of tutorials (August–January). This team brings to you a "super bundle" of 12 tutorials using only Stampin' Up! products.  There are amazing projects in this bundle that range from traditional-style cards, fancy fold, 3D giftables and various techniques!  We each offer this in our own business for free with a minimum order, as well as, a stand alone PDF purchase.

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Here are the sneak peeks...it's loaded with fun and excitement and something you don't want to miss out on. 

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Each month's tutorial bundle is based on currently available supplies from Stampin’ Up! and lists both metric and imperial measurements. So whether you are a cms or inches person, we’ve got you covered!  Make sure to look for the full details at the bottom of this post.

For this month's extra project, I am so happy to have pulled out my regular Annual catalog to play with holiday products within those pages.  I decided to showcase the Under the Mistle Toe Designer Series paper and the Hearts Come Home stamp set.  Since I can only show you a sneak peek of the project I created in the actual December Tutorial Bundle PDF, I'm sharing a 2nd project I made especially for this blog hop using most of the same products. It’s different from the project in the Tutorial Bundle as they are exclusive and you won’t see them anywhere else!

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I grew up living on a farm and surrounded with a tree shelter belt that had evergreen trees growing in the mix.  This pattern of designer series paper reminds me a lot of home with the images of fir branches, pine cones, and a mix of other tree species.

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One way of toning down a busy pattern is to keep the layout and sentiment layers pretty simple.  The thin strip of Copper Foil is such a pretty distraction from the busy pattern, which helped to show off the two-colored sentiment (Real Red and Shaded Spruce).  I just had to throw in a couple Sprig punches of Shaded Spruce and Sparkle Glimmer paper for a little contrast...but, not too much.

I hope you enjoyed my extra card project.  The clean and simple layout is sometimes hard for me, but I did happen to whip this up in under an hour!  haha!  I'm working really hard to break that habit of always creating and showing off more of the Avid crafting style.  How did I do?

 


The Tutorial Bundles are based on currently available supplies from Stampin' Up! and include both Imperial (inches) and Metric measurements.  Soooo, no matter where you live in the world, you can purchase the tutorial and will be able to create the projects.

THREE WAYS TO RECEIVE THESE AMAZING TUTORIAL BUNDLES:

  1. Order $50 from my online store between December 1-31...get the PDF tutorials for FREE!  Use the December Host Code to earn the monthly reward.
  2. Purchase this month's All Star Tutorial Bundle (12 tutorials in all) PDF for $15

PURCHASE DECEMBER TUTORIALS NOW

*the tutorial will be sent to the email address listed on your PayPal account within 48 hrs*

3. My favorite selection — if you are part of my Lori's Dream Team, you will be receiving the tutorial bundle for FREE!

Click here if you would like more information about being part of my team, or email me to get some more information.  Become a super happy shopper to get great products at a discount, a fantastic online crafting community to help you get the most out of your supplies with my team and never, ever any pressure.  Take it for a test drive to see what you think!

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We appreciate your support purchasing the bundle as it will keep us creating more & more of these types of bundle packages—all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  YAY!!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business.  In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Holiday catalog.  My project is featuring the Merry Christmas To All stamp set bundled with the Merry Christmas Thinlits Dies!  Check out the sneak peek of my project? SprigPunchWreathBox-ThumbCircle-Lori-DSC09118.JPG copy
Don't forget to hop along to visit 12 more designers' blogs to soak in more projects!  They are all amazing!

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What additional supplies do you need to create this cute box? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

Last Day of Snowflake Showcase with Buffalo Check

OH. MY. GOLLY!!  Where did the month of November escape to? Eeeek!  Even though we still have snow on the ground and the forecast indicates more on the way, it doesn't stop the clock indicating that today is the last day to get your copy of the Snowflake Showcase stamp sets, snowflake dies and trinkets.  If only we could back up the clock to gain more time to finish all the projects and tasks we have on our list!  *sigh*

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There is a lot of versatility with the two stamp sets included in this promotion.  You get a big bang for your buck with 20 individual dies to run through your Big Shot...snowflakes galore!  And, who doesn't like trinkets?!!

 

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I love to think outside the box and sometimes go against the grain of traditional colors related to annual festivities.  That includes creating winter-y and holiday cards that are not full of reds and greens. What do you think of my favorite go-to color combinations: Coastal Cabana and Poppy Parade?  Super pretty, right?!!

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To really make the snowflakes pop, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to rest them on a Very Vanilla cardstock piece that was stamped with the Buffalo Check background stamp with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  To ensure that placement of the Buffalo Check was not crooked (because that would drive me crazy for this card design...haha!) I used my awesome Stamparatus tool.  LOVE that tool!

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Since I started with a Coastal Cabana cardbase, I thought it looked better to use Poppy Parade for the largest Snowflake die.  Then top it off with a complimentary Coastal Cabana smaller snowflake die and a metal trinket.  Snowflakes need a little bling to show off their luster, so I mixed in some Silver Metallic Thread between the layers.

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I chose the Congratulations sentiment found in the Happiness Surrounds stamp set, but you could use any sentiment to fit any occasion...birthday, anniversary and a simple 'hello'.  Snowflakes in the winter are not specific to any particular holiday...just the bitter winter months of the year.  haha!

 


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November's Tutorial Bundle
12 AMAZING exclusive Tutorials $15 (US)
 
 
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This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  YAY!!  Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

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From the bottom of my heart, many, many "thanks" to you for you stopping by to visit me.  I love the visits and wonderful thoughts you share with your comments.  It is always my passion to inspire you with my papercrafting projects.  I hope I have peaked your excitement to get your dreams stamped out onto paper using some of the products that I have shared with you.  I truly live to inspire!! But, if you want to become a "Happy Shopper" and get all of your favorites on your wish list at a discount, you can purchase the Starter Kit and join my Stampin' Up! family...fill your Starter Kit with what YOU want (up to $125 worth of product)!  How exciting is that?!!   I am always very, very appreciative of your shopping excursion through my online store, too.

 

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

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  • STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits).

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

DO YOU CRUISE PINTEREST?  If you enjoy Pinterest, you can find my creations on Pinterest, too.



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What additional supplies do you need to create a beautiful snowflake card like this one? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

 

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A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop — To You And Yours in Holiday Plaid

Hello and welcome Stampers and Papercrafters to our fun monthly A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop!!   My name is Lori Mueller and I'm part of a team of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from all over the world that have joined together to share alternative projects using supplies from the November monthly kit named "To You & Yours". 

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I knew the minute I saw the plaid box that Stampin' Up! was showing off last month as a teaser of what might be inside for supplies that I was going to be hooked in love!!  I mean, really, plaid is the fashion right now...so, I knew it was going to be a good one.

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AND, I was right!  As soon as I opened the box and saw the card designs, I was all giddy.  Those cards just scream wood burning stove in a log cabin relaxing in my PJ's sipping on hot coffee. Haha!

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For my alternate project, I went big and bold.  I cut three crumb cake cardbases in half at the 5-1/2" score line and used each half to create a "MERRY" banner.  The Large Alphabet Framelits and Layering Circles Framelits are always my go-to dies for banners.

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The kit included a woodgrained sticker that had a pre-cut circle...none of it went to waste.  The circle was used as a direct layer for a couple of the letters; and the negative worked well as a matte presenting variety among the banner pieces,

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There is some fine gold stripes mixed in the plain designer papers, so I brought in some Gold Foil paper as an accent to give the banner a richer country appeal.  The banner pieces are threaded together using 3/8" Crumb Cake Classic Weave Ribbon.  I thought about taking the 5/8" Burlap Ribbon and separating the strands so they were loose and then thread through, but I really like the softness the Classic Weave Ribbon adds to the overall design.

 

This would look gorgeous strung across a fireplace mantel...but, if you don't have one, hanging on a wall or across the front of a bookcase would be festive, as well.  I hope you liked my project...it is super cool in real life...darned pictures just never do an amazing project true justice.


To get more inspiration for alternative ideas creating with the November Paper Pumpkin kit, make sure you visit the other A Paper Pumpkin Thing Group members' blogs to see what projects they have created to share with you.  I'll be on your heals to soak in the new ideas and inspiration.

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If you can answer "Yes" to any of these questions, then Paper Pumpkin is the perfect solution for you!

  • I want a creative escape but I don’t have a lot of time.
  • I’m not sure I’m ready to commit to papercrafting, but I want to try it.
  • I love to create but I don’t always feel creative.
  • I need some fresh project ideas.
  • How can I craft when I don’t have all the “crafting stuff” I need?

Go ahead....give it a 3-month, 6-month or 12-month test drive and get in on all the FUN!!  If you end up not enjoying it (GASP!!), you can cancel your subscription.  But, I'm sure you will be very happy and excited to see what the next month will bring you.  Trust me!  I've been a subscriber for almost 5 years and I get anxious to receive my little orange box in the mail near the middle of each month.  **squeal**

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November's Tutorial Bundle
12 AMAZING exclusive Tutorials $15 (US)
 
 
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This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  YAY!!  Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business.  In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual and Holiday catalogs.  My project is featuring the Merry Christmas Thinlits Dies set! Shop Now Cloud-Lori-2


 

ThankYou-ABigThankYou

From the bottom of my heart, many, many "thanks" to you for you stopping by to visit me.  I love the visits and wonderful thoughts you share with your comments.  It is always my passion to inspire you with my papercrafting projects.  I hope I have peaked your excitement to get your dreams stamped out onto paper using some of the products that I have shared with you.  I truly live to inspire!! But, if you want to become a "Happy Shopper" and get all of your favorites on your wish list at a discount, you can purchase the Starter Kit and join my Stampin' Up! family...fill your Starter Kit with what YOU want (up to $125 worth of product)!  How exciting is that?!!   I am always very, very appreciative of your shopping excursion through my online store, too.

 

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

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  • Use Hostess Code 2W76GX7E to receive a FREE GIFT from me when you order $50 or more.
  • STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits).

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

DO YOU CRUISE PINTEREST?  If you enjoy Pinterest, you can find my creations on Pinterest, too.



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What additional supplies do you need to create a beautiful banner like this one? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

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Creative Inking Blog Hop — Holiday Gift Ideas from Santa

Hello stamper and crafter friends! Welcome-welcome...I'm so excited you're traveling the Creative Inking Blog Hop for the month of November! This months theme is geared around Holiday Gift Ideas and is perfect timing for the craft fair season!  I have a couple of big craft fairs that I need to get ready for, so this hop is a great reminder of just how much I have left to do.  Eeek!

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You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from the very talented Colleen Vassos' blog. Please be sure to click the 'Next' button (found below) to move along the Creative Inking blog hop. If you get off track at any time, the full line up below will help you move along from blog to blog.


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I'm super excited to share with you this awesome piece of home decor that I created!  Yes, I'm patting my back because my creative "dreams" actually came out the way I envisioned.  This little gem is going to be staying in our family home as I'm already struggling with the idea of gifting it to anyone.  YIKES!!

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Anyone that knows me, knows that I can always be found rummaging around the clearance aisle in any big box store searching for any items that are just aching to be repurposed from their original manufactured design.  Already, I have found some great deals and this wooden box was screaming that I take it home for today's blog hop!

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I am absolutely in love with EVERY pattern of designer paper found in the Festive Farmhouse pack.  It fits right in with my country girl childhood background.  Something about plaid seems like the perfect match to anything galvanized...buttons, clips and metallic paper...everything can be found on Page 13 in Holiday catalog.

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The letters for "Jolly" are several layers thick...meaning I die cut the letter "J" in Basic Black 3 times and topped with the Cherry Cobbler plaid designer paper.  I love dimension and stacking multiple layers just makes the whole focal point pop off of the Festive Farmhouse pattern that was run through the Big Shot with the Corrugated Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder.

 

ThankYou-ABigThankYou

From the bottom of my heart, many, many "thanks" to you for you stopping by to visit me.  I love the visits and wonderful thoughts you share with your comments.  It is always my passion to inspire you with my papercrafting projects.  I hope I have peaked your excitement to get your dreams stamped out onto paper using some of the products that I have shared with you.  I truly live to inspire!! But, if you want to become a "Happy Shopper" and get all of your favorites on your wish list at a discount, you can purchase the Starter Kit and join my Stampin' Up! family...fill your Starter Kit with what YOU want (up to $125 worth of product)!  How exciting is that?!!   I am always very, very appreciative of your shopping excursion through my online store, too.


 

So with one click you can be on your way to soak in some more inspiration showcasing the assigned sketch.  Your next stop on the hop will be with Dena Rekow.  I know her projects will not disappoint...she'll have a beautiful creation to share with everyone. Click on the 'Next' button and you'll be at your next stop.  Have fun filling your inspiration bucket...don't forget to come back real soon.  :)

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November's Tutorial Bundle
12 AMAZING exclusive Tutorials $15 (US)
 
 
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This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using products from the Stampin' Up! Holiday and Annual catalogs.  YAY!!  Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

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These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business.  In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the annual catalog.  My project is featuring the Falling For Leaves stamp set! 

 
 

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What supplies do you need to create this beautiful piece of Home Decor? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

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Farmhouse Merry Christmas November Tutorial Design Team Blog Hop

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Hello stampers and crafters!!  Welcome to the All Star Tutorial Bundle Blog Hop for September! You are joining during the round of tutorials (August–January). This team brings to you a "super bundle" of 12 tutorials using only Stampin' Up! products.  There are amazing projects in this bundle that range from traditional-style cards, fancy fold, 3D giftables and various techniques!  We each offer this in our own business for free with a minimum order, as well as, a stand alone PDF purchase.

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Here are the sneak peeks...it's loaded with fun and excitement and something you don't want to miss out on. 

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Each month's tutorial bundle is based on currently available supplies from Stampin’ Up! and lists both metric and imperial measurements. So whether you are a cms or inches person, we’ve got you covered!  Make sure to look for the full details at the bottom of this post.

I'm super excited about my extra project this month because it is showcasing the Festive Farmhouse Suite of products — the Farmhouse Christmas stamp set and coordinating Farmhouse Framelits Dies.  All wrapped around a wooden crate die cut from the Wood Crate Framelits.  Since I can only show you a sneak peek of the project I created in the actual November Tutorial Bundle PDF, I'm sharing a 2nd project I made especially for this blog hop using most of the same products. It’s different from the project in the Tutorial Bundle as they are exclusive and you won’t see them anywhere else!

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My quest to get lots of handmade goodies made for the various Fall and Christmas craft and vendor fairs...treat boxes and packages are always a big hit...especially, when I fill them with chocolate!   I'm in LOVE with each pattern found in the Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper pack...the various plaid patterns are spot on gorgeous!

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The crate measures 3-1/4" wide, 1-3/4" tall, and 1-1/2" deep...just large enough to hold a 2-pack of Oreo cookies.  YUM!!  It would be perfect to hold other candies, a piece of jewelry, or the teenagers most beloved 'cold hard cash'.  LOL!

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I'm into vintage and antiques and the Galvanized Buttons are super cute!!  Thread some Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, tie in a bow, and set into place using glue dots.  This button works perfectly to hold the box lid closed.  Look at those CUTE little bows!!  Die cut from Galvanized Metallic paper to coordinate with the button.  I would venture to say this little box will be a keeper once the cookies or candy has been devoured.  haha!


The Tutorial Bundles are based on currently available supplies from Stampin' Up! and include both Imperial (inches) and Metric measurements.  Soooo, no matter where you live in the world, you can purchase the tutorial and will be able to create the projects.

THREE WAYS TO RECEIVE THESE AMAZING TUTORIAL BUNDLES:

  1. Order $50 from my online store between November 1-30...get the PDF tutorials for FREE!  Use the November Host Code to earn the monthly reward.
  2. Purchase this month's All Star Tutorial Bundle (12 tutorials in all) PDF for $15

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*the tutorial will be sent to the email address listed on your PayPal account within 48 hrs*

3. My favorite selection — if you are part of my Lori's Dream Team, you will be receiving the tutorial bundle for FREE!

Click here if you would like more information about being part of my team, or email me to get some more information.  Become a super happy shopper to get great products at a discount, a fantastic online crafting community to help you get the most out of your supplies with my team and never, ever any pressure.  Take it for a test drive to see what you think!

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We appreciate your support purchasing the bundle as it will keep us creating more & more of these types of bundle packages—all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products.  YAY!!  If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business.  In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Holiday catalog.  My project is featuring the Merry Christmas To All stamp set bundled with the Merry Christmas Thinlits Dies!  Check out the sneak peek of my project?MerryChristmas2All-ThumbCircle-Lori-DSC08287Don't forget to hop along to visit 12 more designers' blogs to soak in more projects!  They are all amazing!

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

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  • STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits).

 

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

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What additional supplies do you need to create this cute box? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

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OSAT Blog Hop — Silver Bells and Sea Shells

Good morning stampers and paper crafters!  My name is Lori Mueller (stampindreams.com) and I want to welcome to my blog and the October One Stamp At a Time (OSAT) Design Team Blog Hop!  This may be your first stop on the hop, or you may have hopped over here from the previous OSAT designer. Either way, in order to view all of the blog participants sharing their wonderful craftiness, click on the next person in line within the list of blogger's posted at the end.

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This month's theme is "Silver Bells and Sea Shells".  I'm not quite sure if the thought behind it is geared towards the ringing bells and destination weddings on a beautiful beach or if the direction was related to winter and the upcoming Christmas holiday.  It's funny how one theme can have more than one interpretation.

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The way I look at it, my card doesn't reflect either one of those ideas.  Crazy, but I'm liking it.  I looked through all of the colors in the Stampin' Up! color families and decided to go with Poppy Parade simply because I haven't used it in a really long time.

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There's a new stamp set and Thinlits die set in town!  WOOT!  The sentiment comes from the Happiness Surrounds stamp set and the larger snowflakes are part of a huge lot of thinlits called Snowfall Thinlits Dies.  There are 20 different dies in this set.  **squeal**

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I struggled getting a photo showing off the large Poppy Parade snowflake that was clear embossed.  After the image cooled, I sprinkled Yellow Brusho Crystals over the embossed image and the rest of the Watercolor Paper.  Once you spritz the crystals with the Stampin' Spritzer, you'll want to set it aside for several minutes to dry.  The sentiment is punched with the 1" Circle Punch and is popped up on a Balmy Blue snowflake die.

 

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The only silver on the card is the Silver Metallic Thread that is behind the Balmy Blue snowflake.  I did splatter some Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint using my Aqua Painter, but again, it is really hard to see.  Trust me...in real life, this card shines.  I hope you like my version of Silver Bells and Sea Shells...nothing remotely like it, huh?!!  Teehehe!


 
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WOW!!  The Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Showcase Promotion starts today, and you are going to LOVE all of the new product offerings.  These five NEW limited release products will only be available November 1 – 30 OR while supplies last.  Watch the Stampin’ Up! video demonstration below and prepare to be enabled!

 

 

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At this time, you are now ready to hop on over to the next OSAT designers blog.  You won't want to miss traveling on as I know they will have something fun and exciting to share with you.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can click your way through the blog list found below.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all of the blogs so you don’t miss a thing!

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I'm so very grateful; and I'm not sure I can say thank you enough to everyone that stops to visit me.  I love the visits and wonderful thoughts you share with your comments.  If you've ever purchased a stamp set, dies, paper, ink, embellishments, etc. from m online shop, I literally did a little happy dance with your order came in.  And, if you've ever shared a card or other bit of handmade kindness using Stampin' Up! products, my heart leaps for joy.  I appreciate you and all of your wonderful support of my favorite stamping business.  If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by, too.  Oh, and subscribe to my blog so that you don't miss a single post.  I can't express how very passionate I am to share my love for papercrafting with you. If you are a new visiting crafter looking for a demonstrator to shop with, I would be ecstatic and honored to be your creative coach.


 
Thank you for Shopping with Lori

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  • Use Hostess Code 2W76GX7E to get a FREE GIFT from me when you order $50 or more.
  • STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits).
 

 

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

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What supplies do you need to create this card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

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Stamp It Blog Hop — Christmas in July Under the Mistletoe!

 

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Hello and welcome stampers and paper crafters!  It's July and with your visit to my blog you have entered the Stamp It Bog Hop.  This month's theme is going to blow you away...Christmas in July!!  Eeeek!!!  I know that the big holiday seems like it is far away (less than 6 months), but it's always a good thing to be aware of so you know that now is the time to start working on your cards.  We are here to help fill your inspiration bucket, so let's see what I have for your bucket!

If you have been traveling along the Stamp It Group Blog Hop, or, if this is your very first stop, I want to thank you so much for stopping to visit me at Stampin' Dreams. If you like to skip and hop and happen to get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

 

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My card is a wonderful sneak peak of some brand new stamps and framelits that will be available for purchase come August 1st.  This set is called Blended Seasons and has 12 stamp images with a coordinating die set called Stitched Seasons Framelits.  The main focal point rests on the designer series paper found in the Annual Catalog called Under the Mistletoe.  PLUS, this paper pack is one of the selections for the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Promotion.

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I am super in love with the stitched framelits!!  They are nothing like we've had in our collections before.  Not only do they produce a beautiful shape, but when die cut from watercolor paper, the finished cut makes it look like a pillow top stitching...really cool effect.  The holly leaves and berries image was watercolored using an Aqua Painter and ink squished into the lids of my Shaded Spruce and Real Red ink pads.

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Outside of popping up the sentiment, there needed (in my opinion) to be a little somethin-somethin added to help make the whole panel just POP.  Using the Fine Tip Glue Pen, I added a dollop of the clear liquid glue to each of the holly berries.  TIP: This step was the last thing I did to the card, because when you do this, you will need to set the card aside for a few hours to let the liquid glue dry naturally.  I don't recommend using a heat tool to speed up the drying as it could remove the sheen of the handmade glue dot due to the heat of the Heat Tool.

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For more Christmas in July themed inspiration, make sure you hop on over to the next Stamp It Group members' blogs to see what projects they have to share.  Thank you so much for stopping by....stop back again real soon.


 

STAMP IT BLOG HOP GIVE AWAY

Good Luck to all!! One very lucky paper crafter will win this wonderful All-inclusive Notes of Kindness Card Kit. To enter, you must leave a comment on any Stamp It Blog Hop post....AND, finally, you must include the correct hash tag...#stampitcontest with your comment.

 

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CONGRATULATIONS to our June Blog Hop Winner!

Julie Schoonover



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ThankYou-ABigThankYou

I'm so very grateful; and I'm not sure I can say thank you enough to everyone that stops to visit me.  I love the visits and wonderful thoughts you share with your comments.  If you've ever purchased a stamp set, dies, paper, ink, embellishments, etc. from my online shop, I literally did a little happy dance when your order came in.  And, if you've ever shared a card or other bit of handmade kindness using Stampin' Up! products, my heart leaps for joy.  I appreciate you and all of your wonderful support of my favorite stamping business.  If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by, too.  Oh, and subscribe to my blog so that you don't miss a single post.  I can't express how very passionate I am to share my love for papercrafting with you. If you are a new visiting crafter looking for a demonstrator to shop with, I would be ecstatic and honored to be your creative coach.

 

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

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  • Use Hostess Code Y9XKFXFD to get a FREE GIFT from me when you order $50 or more.
  • STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits).

GET IN ON THE BUY 3, GET 1 FREE!!  Ends July 31, 2018


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FREE TUTORIALS WITH MINIMUM PURCHASE!!  Click on the image to check out all the details

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

DO YOU CRUISE PINTEREST?  If you enjoy Pinterest, you can find my creations on Pinterest, too.

 

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What supplies do you need to create this Card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be purchased through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

Product List