Fast and Fabulous Friday - Merry Mini Punches

Hello Dear Friends

Ready to see some cards that are so quick to make, I almost feel 'guilty' claiming them as hand-made?

I used several products that people either don't realize we sell at all, or products from the CarryOver list from last year - meaning they are still available to purchase, but they do not appear in any current catalogue.   And despite using some 'obscure' or lesser known products, I managed to create arguably the quickest cards I have ever created in my life!  Thanks to Julie Davison for the idea!





Moving on then -- These cute little cards are fast for many reasons:

1)  I used the notecards that Stampin' Up! sells so I didn't even have to cut or score my cardstock.  These notecards are a wonderful and often-neglected item in the catalogue (go on and admit it....you didn't even *know* we had notecards, did you?!?).  And with 20 cards and 20 envelopes for $7.50, they are a bargain!









2)  The only stamping I did was the sentiment from More Merry Messages.  And I stamped that in Real Red or Gumball Green or Crushed Curry, depending on which punch I decided to use.  (So glad More Merry Messages carried over from last year.  This is my go-to set for Christmas sentiments).

3)  Okay then...FIRST punch the star or tree or bulb using the Merry Mini Punch pack, THEN punch the 1" square around it (so much easier to centre the punched void this way!).  Mount this on a postage punched piece of coloured cardstock and voila.

I told you it didn't take long to make.  Add on 10 seconds more for the placement of a rhinestone, and the card is complete!

I used a variation of this to produce an easy peasy Thank You card too.  The sentiment from Lots of Thanks was stamped using Raspberry Ripple ink.  Cut this out using the one inch square punch, then use coloured paper and the postage stamp punch, a few ribbon bits and some bling and Ta Da....we're done!

Glad this was so Fast to make since I have too much to do today to linger too long on card-making.  I will see about my reality jobs now.  As for you my friends.....I hope you enjoy a terrific day and a wonderful weekend!!   ~God Bless,    ~Cynthia   <><

Fast & Fabulous - Rejoicing With You!

Hello dear friends

As we get closer and closer to Christmas (is it really only 4 days away?) we tend to get stressed and busy and forget about the real Reason for the Season.  Well, this card is just a little reminder that this whole season is all about heralding in the birth of our Lord.

Supply List
Stamps - Rejoicing With You, Snow Swirled
Paper - Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink - Elegant Eggplant
Tools and Accessories - Merry Minis Punch Pack (Star Punch)

This is a simple card and is VERY Fast and Fabulous!   But it packs a whole lot of punch, both in how visually pleasing it is, and the message it brings.
So just as the sentiment says....I wish you Peace, Joy and Happiness!

God Bless,   ~Cynthia   <><

Evergreen For Christmas

Hello Dear Friends

It is 'supposed' to be a Thankful Thursday - and despite the fact that I am very thankful indeed (I have been so blessed in life....What is there to not be thankful for?), well, even though I am thankful, today I am posting another Christmas card, not a Thank You card.

Supply List
Stamps - Evergreen, Music Notes (wheel)
Paper - Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery, Cherry Cobbler, Champagne Glimmer Paper
Ink - Certainly Celery, Cherry Cobbler
Big Shot -  Labels Framelit Die
Tools and Accessories Cherry Cobbler Tulle, cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Merry Minis Punch Pack (Star), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

This is one of those cards that has beauty with just a hint of subtlety.  Did you notice that the words to "Silent Night" are superimposed on the tree boughs?  And there are musical notes inked very faintly on the Celery card mat?  And when you notice those 2 elements, don't you find yourself starting to hum "Silent Night" in your mind.....?  I know I do!

Only a few days left until Christmas.  In all of the hectic craziness of the season, I hope you find yourself humming "Silent Night" and looking forward to our Lord's birth with at least as much joyful anticipation as looking forward to turkey dinner and gifts.

Have a wonderful day and God Bless,    ~Cynthia      <><

Fast & Fabulous Friday - Merry Mini Punches & Ribbon

Time - I don't have any to spare right now so this will be quick. 

Supply List
Paper - Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green
Tools and Accessories - Merry Minis Punch Pack, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, snail


That's it.  No stamps.  No ink.  No dimensionals.  No glitter.  Just punch the images from strips of white cardstock, put ribbon behind the punched openings - and glue.  It's a very quick and cute way of using the Stitched Satin Ribbon yet again!   Love it!!     :)


Have a wonderful weekend everyone.


God Bless, 
   ~Cynthia    <><

Christmas Cheer!

Hello Friends

I have been working away trying to finish the design of my Founder's Circle card (I will have to make 120 of them by the 11th.  I fly out on the 12th!).  But I needed to take a break and decided to create this quick and cute card for you.  Afterall, I need to start showing you all the reasons why you want to get one of the rolls of free Stitched Satin Ribbon that Stampin' Up! is giving away with every order over $50 this month (see my Free Ribbon page in the tabs at the top of my blog for details)!  I only used a smidgeon of the Gumball Green ribbon on this card, but stay tuned this month for lots of other great uses for the ribbon!

This card wasn't CASed from anyone else, but I'm certain there must be many like it on the internet.  Let's face it - the new stamps and images are so very cute and lend themselves to simple, fast but adorable cards!  Here's mine:

Supply List
Stamps - Scentsational Season, Tiny Tags
Paper - Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Gumball Green
Ink - Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Big Shot -  Delicate Designs EF, Holiday Collection Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits
Tools and Accessories - Merry Minis Punch Pack, Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, mini-brad, Jewelry Tag Punch, dimensionals

Don't you just LOVE that Gingerbread man?  He makes me smile and so does this card!  Remember - you still have 2 days to take advantage of the sale I am offering - order this stamp set and the matching framelits as a bundle, and get a free gift from me (not to mention the free roll of ribbon from SU!).  Believe me, this stamp set and coordinating framelits are so cute you will kick yourself if you let the season pass without ordering them.  If you live anywhere in Canada, contact me to get your stamps and framelits bundle (plus free gifts) today!

By the way - the offer of a Free Hallowe'en Painter's Tray Kit for anyone purchasing the starter kit has been extended until September 16th!  I'd love for you to join my team so if you are interested, contact me and we can get your Hallowe'en Painter's Tray Kit on its way to you!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Labour Day weekend.  Keep safe!
God Bless,     ~Cynthia    <><

Just a Little Change Meets Fast & Fabulous Friday - Again

Quick post today friends.

I saw a really cute and simple card on Rita's blog and thought I'd make a small change to it.  Fast and fabulous and super cute.  What do you think?

Supply List
Stamps - Sweet Essentials
Paper - Whisper White, Gumball Green
Ink - Real Red
Big Shot -  Lacy Brocade EF, Banners Framelits
Tools and Accessories - Merry Minis Punch Pack, Real Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, dimensionals


I love when I can make a card where punches do most of the work for me.  This Merry Minis Punch Pack is so darn cute - and widly economical too!  Three punches (star, ornament and tree) for the same price as one large punch.  Now there's a deal that packs a "punch".   ;-)


If you want to order the Merry Minis Punch Pack or any other Stampin' Up! products I would be more than happy to help you.  I can ship to anywhere in Canada so contact me today to get a head start on your Christmas crafting.  And don't forget to check here to see the sweet deal and fantastic savings I am offering on Holiday Catalogue products....only 3 days left to take advantage of this offer!


Hope everyone enjoys a happy and safe holiday weekend.
God Bless       ~Cynthia    <><