April 2, 2019 by craftingonthehill

Hello Spring!

Spring is all around us now in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Southern springs are never boring, though, with snow showers this morning and a forecast high of 75 tomorrow!

So long to Sale-A-Bration 2019

This year’s Sale-A-Bration Items were just fantastic! I’ve got just a couple of cards I’d like to share before we say our final farewells, though, to give you some ideas for how to use those fabulous Sale-A-Bration Items you earned! The Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper was one of my absolute favorites.

Good news!! The Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder will be returning in the new 2019-2010 Annual Catalog. Yay! Here’s a card I created using it with Vellum Cardstock, then coloring with Stampin’ Blends.

I created the frame using the Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies (love!) on Coastal Cabana Cardstock. The Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon was just the right finishing touch.

At a party last week, we made butterfly projects using the Country Floral Embossing Folder, the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper, and the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set on a Whisper White Note Card and a Mini Pizza Box. The ladies had great fun making them!

FAREWELL TO THE 2017-2019 InColors

At our Crafting on the Hill April Team Meeting, we created three cards using the retiring 2017-2019 InColors Assortment. Stampin’ Up! has a great variety of punches that coordinate with lots of stamp sets, and we used several for this project. The daisy from the Daisy Delight Stamp Set was stamped in Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink and Berry Burst, then punched using the coordinating Daisy Punch. We also used the Detailed Trio Punch, the Pretty Label Punch and the Leaf Punch. Shop for these retiring InColors before they’re gone! Find all of these products on my online store at http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

PAPER PUMPKIN IS GOING TO BE “DISTINKTIVE” IN APRIL!!

So what are “Distinktive” Stamps and what makes them special?

Distinktive stamps give you photo-realistic images with just one stamp. They have a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step.
These stamps are available only from Stampin’ Up! and are made using a patent-pending process.
Distinktive stamps are available in red rubber and photopolymer; Paper Pumpkin’s April kit includes photopolymer stamps.
Shop Distinktive stamps in my online store by searching “Distinktive,” or look for the Distinktive icon in Stampin’ Up! catalogs.

Subscribe by April 10th at https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2166089 so you don’t miss out on this beautiful Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Come join Stampin’ Up! and the FUN Crafting on the Hill Team when you purchase the Starter Kit Ultimate Bundle!

Contact me to find out more!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

All artwork copyright © Stampin’ Up!® and Dixie Stewart, Independent Stampin’ Up!®Demonstrator. The content of this blog is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator and the use of, and content of, the classes, services, or products offered on this blog is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!®

March 21, 2019 by craftingonthehill

Sale-A-Brate with Country Floral

SPRING is finally here and, naturally, it puts one to thinking about sunshine and flowers! The Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is the perfect touch for spring projects and it’s a FREE Sale-A-Bration Item with any $50 Product Order.

COUNTRY FLORAL DYNAMIC TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER

That’s right. It’s FREE with any $50 Product Order! This can help you make such beautiful projects, and it’s so versatile!

For this card, I used Powder Pink Stampin’ Ink and Cardstock. I inked the Country Floral Embossing Folder with Powder Pink Stampin’ Ink, then placed a piece Whisper White Cardstock in the Folder and ran it through the Big Shot. I loved the subtle elegance! I ran a piece of the Powder Pink Cardstock through the Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for the base, then punched out a piece of it from the center using the Story Label Punch, a Sale-A-Bration Coordination Item available for purchase. The sentiment is from the Part of My Story Cling Stamp Set and is also a Sale-A-Bration Item FREE with any $50 Product Order.

I just couldn’t resist pairing this folder with a piece of the Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper Sale-A-Bration Item. I used a piece of Lemon Lime Twist (retiring soon!) Cardstock and the Tea Room Ribbon Combo Pack for the ribbon. An elegant touch!

I love working with Stampin’ Up’s Vellum Cardstock, so I ran it through the Country Floral Embossing Folder, then used Stampin’ Blends to add touches of color to accent some of the elements. The sentiment is from the Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set found in the Occasions Catalog. The Calypso Coral Twine is from a past Paper Pumpkin Kit.

JUST TEN DAYS LEFT FOR SALE-A-BRATION!!!

That’s right–JUST 10 DAYS!!!!!!!! Supplies are available while supplies last, so go ahead and make your shopping list and place your order today for FREE Sale-A-Bration Items.

But that’s just ONE way to Sale-A-Brate!!

The VERY BEST DEAL is to join Stampin’ Up! and the Crafting on the Hill Team for just $99, shipping included, and get $175 of Stampin’ Up! Product of your choice!! OR for $129, shipping included, get $175 of Stampin’ Up! Product of your choice PLUS the beautiful, spacious Craft & Carry Tote. An incredible deal!!! Then for at least 6 months, you will get a 20% Discount on all your Stampin’ Up! purchases. Go to http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the Join the Fun tab, or just contact me and let’s get together to get you signed up BEFORE Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st!

You can also Host a Party and earn EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards during Sale-A-Bration!

PAPER PUMPKIN IS GOING TO GET “DISTINKTIVE”

IN THE APRIL PAPER PUMPKIN KIT!!

Distinktive Stamps in the April Paper Pumpkin Kit. Definitely “ooohh” and “aaahhhh” worthy!

1. Distinktive stamps give you photo-realistic images with just one stamp. They have a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step.
2. These stamps are available only from Stampin’ Up! and are made using a patent-pending process.
3. Distinktive stamps are available in red rubber and photopolymer; Paper Pumpkin’s April kit includes photopolymer stamps.
4. Shop Distinktive stamps at http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net by searching “Distinktive,” or look for the Distinktive icon in Stampin’ Up! catalogs.

Subscribe by April 10th to make sure you get the April Paper Pumpkin Kit by shopping at https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2166089.

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

All artwork copyright © Stampin’ Up! 2019® and Dixie Stewart, Independent Stampin’ Up!®Demonstrator. The content of this blog is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator and the use of, and content of, the classes, services, or products offered on this blog is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!®

February 5, 2019 by craftingonthehill

Humming Along and Home to Roost

Even in the Deep South, it can get downright cold in January. Since I love Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Blends and Watercolor Pencils, what better way to while away the long winter days than color! The Humming Along Cling Stamp Set and the Sale-A-Bration Home to Roost Cling Stamp Set were the perfect stamps for my projects.

HUMMING ALONG CLING STAMP SET

This was one of the stamp sets that was demonstrated at OnStage Orlando in November, and I loved it at first sight. There’s a beautiful flower, a hummingbird (we love hummers!) and sentiments to complete the project.

I stamped the hummingbird in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, the colored it with Balmy Blue and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. I used a strip of the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper and the sentiment is from the Humming Along Cling Stamp Set, stamped in Memento.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Shimmery White Cardstock for this one, since it adds just a touch of shimmer. The hummingbird is stamped in StazOn Ink, then colored with Watercolor Pencils and an Aqua Painter. The Red Rhinestones were the extra touch of bling I wanted. The Stitched Labels Framelits Die gave a touch of texture to the Cherry Cobbler Cardstock base.

Shimmery White Cardstock, stamped with StazOn Ink then colored with our Watercolor Pencils. I also used the Garden Trellis Embossing Folder and the Everyday Label Punch for the sentiment from the Humming Along Stamp Set.

But there’s also a gorgeous flower with this stamp set! This is one of Stampin’ Up’s new Cling Stamp Sets, found in the Occasions Catalog. Three great sentiments, too.

For these two flower images, I used Memento Ink, then the Watercolor Pencils, and the Blender Pen. The blue flower is Pacific Point and the pink flower is Flirty Flamingo. I used the light Pineapple Punch Stampin’ Blend to add contrast around the flowers and make them pop.

The Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper is the perfect background!

I stamped the flower in Versamark on the Pear Pizzaz Cardstock.

Home to Roost Cling Stamp Set

One of my favorite Sale-A-Bration Items is the Home to Roost Cling Stamp Set. This stamp set is one of the FREE Items you can choose with any $50 Product Order. Look at the great sentiments!

I used Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Paper for these, stamped the images in StazOn Ink, then used the Watercolor Pencils and the AquaPainter to color them.

For these I used Whisper White or Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock, stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, the colored with Stampin’ Blends. I used the Stitched Labels Framelits, and the Pinewood Planks and Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

One of the items in the new Occasions Catalog that I used is the new Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies. One of my VERY favorites that is already getting a lot of use!

Lots and lots of Framelits in this incredibly versatile set!

SALE-A-BRATION CONTINUES THROUGH MARCH 31ST!

There are three ways Sale-A-Bration is a real celebration!

SHOP during Sale-A-Bration and with each $50 or $100 Product Order, you get to select a FREE Sale-A-Bration Item, and there are MORE Items coming February 15th!
HOST during Sale-A-Bration and get EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards to redeem for FREE Products! Let’s get your party booked TODAY!!
JOIN Stampin’ Up! and the Crafting on the Hill Team during Sale-A-Bration and get $175 in Product of your choice for just $99, shipping included, or add on the beautiful new Craft & Carry Tote for just $129, PLUS your $175 in Product.

Just click on the Join the Fun tab at http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net, or better yet contact me and we’ll get together to sign you up!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

July 28, 2018 by craftingonthehill

Garden Impressions One Sheet Wonder Cards

What a wonderful summer it’s been for the Stewart house! Lots of times with grands and kids equals pure bliss! One of the things I love about spring and summer (and even fall) is all the flowers that are blooming. The Abstract Impressions Suite has coordinating floral stamps and floral dies, and the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper coordinated beautifully to help create some beautiful projects.

Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper

I decided I wanted to do a One Sheet Wonder Class using the 6 X 6 Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper. I was inspired by the template and card designs of Rebecca Urban, another talented Stampin’ Up Demonstrator. Here are the cards we made in this fun class.

This paper was just perfect for this Class to show how you can stretch our Stampin’ Up Designer Series Papers and get more bang for your buck! I used Soft Sea Foam and Calypso Coral Cardstock and Stampin’ Inks. The sentiments are from the Ribbon of Courage and the Beautiful Day Stamp Sets. So quick and easy!! Next I want to try a 12 X 12 One Sheet Wonder Class, and I’m sure the new Christmas Designer Series Papers will inspire me.

The Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper is just one the Buy 3, Get 1 FREE Select Designer Series Paper Sale. This sale ENDS July 31st, so now’s the time to place your order! Go to my online store at http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net to see all the “pretty papers” that are on sale, or see my July 3rd post for pictures of them. Either way, NOW is the time to shop!

“You Can Make It” Beautiful Day Bundle

One of the fantastic new things added in the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog is the “You Can Make It” Project Ideas that you can purchase a Bundle. What a fabulous idea! One Item number to purchase everything you need to make the project. I decided I really wanted to play with the Beautiful Day Stamps Set and make a set of the cards.

I stamped the images with the Memento Ink Pad, then colored them with Stampin’ Blends. I didn’t want to stop!

I started with the Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Blends Combo, then decided to also use the Bermuda Bay and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combos, also. Bright and colorful and a very quick project.

The flower stamped called out to me, too, so I colored those in Calypso Coral and Lovely Lipstick. I used Old Olive for the leaves and Daffodil Delight Dark for the flower centers. Aren’t they just lovely? And remarkably quick to create such beautiful projects!

Here’s what’s included in the Beautiful Day Cards Supplies Set, Item 149042. Note cards and envelopes, Beautiful Day Stamp Set, Stampin’ Block, Ink, Stampin’ Blends and twine. Fun!

Check out the Stampin’ Blends section on my online store to see all the colors that are available to inspire your creativity!

Join Stampin’ Up by July 31st and get a FREE Stampin’ Pad Family!

Join Stampin’ Up and become a member of the Crafting on the Hill Team by JULY 31ST and get TEN FREE STAMP PADS! That’s in addition to the Ultimate Bundle Starter Kit of $125 in product of your choice for just $99, shipping included. This is a $67.50 Value and one of the best joining offers Stampin’ Up has EVER offered! But you MUST sign up by July 31st to take advantage of this offer. Look at all the choices you’ve got!!

Just go to my website and click on the “Join Now” tab. Or just give me a call and we’ll get you signed up before this fantastic offer expires on July 31st.

AUGUST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

So many fun Events to choose from in August!

Christmas Card Club

Thursday, August 2nd, 6:30-8:30 PM

Thursday, September 6th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Thursday, October 4th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Thursday, November 1st, 6:30-8:30 PM

Classes are held at Crafting on the Hill Studio.

Make 8 Christmas Cards each month in this fun and creative 4 month Club. Each month you’ll create 8 Christmas Cards, 2 each of 4 designs, and have 32 Christmas Cards if you attend all 4 months.

Those who attend all 4 months will also receive a FREE Stamp Set at the last Club Class.

Please bring scissors and all adhesives. Adhesive is available for purchase, also.

Cost of each Club Class is $15. MUST RSVP by 3 days before each Class.

Crafting on the Hill Team Meeting

Monday, August 6th, 6:15-8:30 PM at Crafting on the Hill Studio

Our Crafting on the Hill Monthly Team Meetings are held the first Monday of each month.

This is a monthly time for Team Achievement Recognition (with prizes!), an overview of Stampin’ Up news and events, as well as stampin’ time and the fun of being together as a Team. AND a Door Prize!

We will be talking about the NEW Holiday Catalog and our stamping time will be one of the “You Can Make It” Projects in the new Annual Catalog. Feel free to join us to hear more about joining Stampin’ Up!

Please bring scissors and adhesives. Cost is $5. Snack served beginning at 6:15 PM. Meeting begins at 6:30 PM. FIRST TIME IS FREE!!!

Please RSVP by Sunday, August 5th. For first timers, directions will be given when you RSVP..

Best Route Suite Summer Scrapbooking Class

Thursday, August 16th, 6:30-8:30 PM at Crafting on the Hill Studio

Come use this creatively fun Suite to make 2 traditional 12 X 12 page layouts using the Stampin’ Up Best Route Suite with coordinated cardstock, Designer Series Paper, stamps, inks and embellishments. Lots of scrapbooking tips and tricks included!

Class is $20 or FREE with a minimum product order of $25.
Must RSVP BY Monday, August 13th.

Tea Room Suite Tea Time Party

Tuesday, August 21st, 6:30-8:30 PM at Crafting on the Hill Studio

It’s Tea Time! At this special product based class, you will receive the following:
1. 1/2 of the Tea Room Specialty Designer Series Paper
2. 2 Copper Tea Tins
3. 1/2 of the Tea Room Cardstock Pack
4. 1/2 of the Tea Room Ribbon Combo Pack

I will furnish the Time for Tea Stamp Set and Spot of Tea Framelits, as well as coordinating Stampin’ Up Inks. You will use your products to create 8 cards and a 3D Project.

Please let me know if you would like to also order a pack of envelopes for $6.50 or the coordinated Tea Room Memories & More Card Pack for $10.

Tea and refreshments will be served! Cost of this FUN special product based Event is $28.
RSVP with payment by August 7th.

Fast and Fabulous Cards Class

Tuesday, August 14th, 6:30-8:30 PM at Crafting on the Hill Studio

This monthly Cards Class is a great way to build your cards stash with some beautiful Fast and Fabulous handmade cards. For this class you will make 6 cards, 2 each of 3 designs, including envelopes and inside sentiments.

New Customers: You will receive a FREE copy of all current catalogs.
**Class is $12 or FREE with a $20 minimum product order.
**Please bring adhesives and scissors. I do have adhesive available for purchase.
**RSVP for this FUN class by Sunday, August 12th.
**Held at Crafting on the Hill Studio just north of Jasper.

Bring a friend and you AND your friend get 5 FREE cards from my cards stash!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JOINING THE CRAFTING ON THE HILL TEAM and

HOW TO GET THE STAMPIN’ UP ULTIMATE BUNDLE?

Contact me to find out more!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

February 28, 2018 by craftingonthehill

Delightful Daisy

SPRING countdown continues! Tomorrow is the first day of meteorological SPRING, so I’m ready to celebrate! The Delightful Daisy Suite is the perfect way to begin.

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Papers and Stamps Set

Stampin’ Up products are all coordinated for you to make designing and making these cards a DELIGHT!!

The Delightful Daisy Designer Series Papers has gorgeous designs that have lots of spring colors that coordinate with it. This card has the Designer Series Paper mounted on Wisteria Wonder. The sentiment and flower are from the Daisy Delight stamp set stamped in Flirty Flamingo.

The daisy stamp from the Daisy Delight stamp set was stamped twice in Berry Burst, then punched with Daisy Punch. A Clear Faceted Gem is the perfect touch for the center. I used Berry Burst Ink to watercolor on a piece of the Watercolor Paper, then mounted it on Berry Burst Cardstock. The sentiment is from the Colorful Seasons stamp set.

This is one of the cards we made in the Spring Into Stamping Class this week. The Daisy Delight Designer Series Paper made this card so quick and easy! A strip of the Daffodil Delight Double Stitched Ribbon set the card off perfectly!

March Events

March 18 team meet

Monday, March 5th, 6-8:30 PM

Come join in the fun and find out how to join Stampin’ Up and the Crafting on the Hill Team!

Our Crafting on the Hill Monthly Team Meetings are held the first Monday of each month. This will be a monthly time for Team Achievement Recognition (with prizes!), an overview of Stampin’ Up news and events, as well as stampin’ time and the fun of being together as a Team. AND a Door Prize!

Please bring scissors and adhesives.

Cost is $5. Light supper served beginning at 6 PM.

Please RSVP by Sunday, March 4th.

Monday, March 12th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, March 13th, 10 AM-12 Noon or 6:30-8:30 PM

This monthly Quick and Easy Cards Class is a great way to build your cards stash with some beautiful handmade cards. For this class we’ll be using the Sweet Soiree Suite to make 6 cards, 2 each of 3 designs, including envelopes and inside sentiments.

New Customers: You will receive a FREE copy of all current catalogs.
**Class is $15 or FREE with a $20 minimum product order. FREE Sale-A-Bration Product with each $50 Product Order!
**Please bring adhesives and scissors. I do have adhesive available for purchase.
**RSVP for this FUN class by Sunday, March 11th.
**Held at Crafting on the Hill Studio just north of Jasper.

Bring a friend and you AND your friend get a FREE Grab Bag of Stampin’ Up Products worth $20!

Stampin’ Blends Class

Thursday, March 15th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity with Stampin’ Up’s premiere alcohol markers. These high quality dual tip markers each have a light and dark shade to give you the best blending experience.

This class includes:
1. Two Stampin’ Blends of your choice (suggest you choose a light and dark shade of two different colors)
2. Color Lifter Stampin’ Blend
3. One fourth of the Color Me Happy Project Kit
4. Time of instruction and practice with the Color Me Happy Stamp Set.

Class Supplies needed:
1. Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
2. Adhesive
3. Scissors
4. Bone Folder

If you do not have the Memento Ink Pad, you may add $6 to the class fee and I will order you one. I also have SNAIL adhesive runners available for sale.

Class fee is $28. Deadline to sign up and pay class fee is Thursday, March 8th, so class supplies can be ordered. You may let me know your color choices when you sign up and pay.

You may view the available colors at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

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Monday, March 19th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Let’s Spring into Stamping this Spring with this special 3 month class.

This Class will be for beginning stampers or those who just want a refresher course so they can get back into stamping and papercrafting. Each month, we will make 2 cards with step by step instructions. Learn about things like:

1. Stamping—how to stamp clear images
2. Inks—which inks to use for different applications, as well as how to use Stampin’ Up Ink Pads
3. Adhesives—how to select the best adhesives for different projects
4. Cardstock—how to choose the correct cardstock for your projects
5. Big Shot—how to use this awesome diecutting and embossing machine

This will be a 3 month class in February, March and April. If you have scissors, adhesives or a Stampin’ Trimmer, please bring them. If you don’t, come anyway and I’ll help you know how to select them!

We will create 2 cards each month, envelopes included, with lots of teaching, tips and techniques. Cost for this Class is $10 and your payment will be your registration. Please RSVP by the Friday before each Class.

All Classes are held at Crafting on the Hill Studio. Directions will be given when you register.

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Go to http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY and let’s get you started! Join Stampin’ Up and the Crafting on the Hill Team during

Sale-A-Bration

through March 31st and get two FREE Stamp Sets!! That’s in ADDITION to the $125 of Stampin’ Up Product of YOUR CHOICE for just $99 plus FREE Shipping! Find out more at http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

I’m here to be your Creative Coach and bring out your “inner crafter!”

Just contact me and we’ll talk!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

February 15, 2018 by craftingonthehill

Fun with the Petal Passion Suite

At the February Quick and Easy Cards Class, we used the Petal Passion Suite to create 6 beautiful cards.

Petal Passion Suite Designer Series Paper

The Petal Passion Designer Series Paper is gorgeous, but it becomes even more versatile when you color it!

At the Cards Class, we used the technique on the left, a Sponge Brayer and Stampin’ Ink. This piece of the Petal Passion Paper was inked with the Pool Party Stampin’ Ink Pad. The Sponge Brayer makes so easy! I put alcohol and a Stampin’ Up Ink Refill in the Stampin’ Up Stampin’ Spritzer, then sprayed the middle piece. On the third piece, I used the Stampin’ Up Sponge Dauber and picked up the color from the Calypso Coral Stampin’ Up Ink Pad to daub it on the Petal Passion paper. Amazingly simple to create so many different looks!

Look at the stellar results from using the Stampin’ Blends to color it! I truly love this Petal Passion Designer Series Paper. And the Blends make even me look like an artist!

Here is a list of the Stampin’ Up Products used in these projects:

Sponge Brayer Item 141714 $8

Sponge Dauber Item 133773 $5

Stampin’ Spritzer Item 126185 $3

Stampin’ Blends $4.50 each or $9 Combo Pack

Stampin’ Ink Pads $6.50 each

We made 3 cards in Class using the Petal Passion Suite.

On this one we used the Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Love the Powder Pink and Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock paired with the Sweet Sugarplum Stampin’ Ink. The Petals & More Thinlits Dies were used to cut out the “flyaway” leaves and the sentiment from the Petal Palette Stamp Set.

We also made 2 other cards using this fabulous Suite.

I just love, love this little bird, which is stamped here in Marina Mist, but it’s also adorable stamped in pink or yellow or black, and can easily be colored with the Stampin’ Blends. The flowers are from the Petal Palette Stamps, stamped in Berry Burst. So versatile!!

Go to my website, click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY to join the FUN with the Crafting on the Hill Team Find out more at http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

I’m here to be your Creative Coach and bring out your “inner crafter!”

Just contact me and we’ll talk!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

February 7, 2018 by craftingonthehill

Southern Serenade

Southern Serenade Parade of Colors!

The Southern Serenade Stamps Set from the Occasions 2018 Catalog just sings to me! Such a beautiful set and paired with the Stampin’ Blends it produces gorgeous projects.

This is colored with the Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combos. I adhered it to half of a Doily and the Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack, mounted on a sheet of Daffodil Delight Cardstock. I added a piece of the Daffodil Delight Double Stitched Ribbon for just the right accent. The sentiment is from the Southern Serenade Stamp Set, then cut out with a Stitched Shapes Framelit.

The Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Combo Set just makes the flowers pop! I used Sweet Sugarplum Cardstock and paper from the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack. The sentiment is from the Petal Palette Stamps Set. I used the Fresh Fig 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon for a contrast.

I entered this card in an online challenge, and I won!! Woohoo! Pool Party is one of my favorite colors, so that’s what I used here, as well as the Color Theory Designer Series Paper. I used the Banners For You Stamps and the coordinating Bunches of Banners Die Set for the sentiment.

I thought the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack provided a great contrast with the Pink Pirouette. I used the new Simple Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to add a little more texture. Linen Thread is one of my favorite accents–so versatile!

Lovely lace and great sentiments really make this Southern Serenade Stamp Set a “not to missed” item to order!

Stampin’ Blends are incredible. They easily make me look like an artist! They’re available as a complete set, or you may purchase them singly or as a combo pack. Such a great variety of colors! You really need to see, feel, touch them to see what beautiful projects they produce.

There’s an upcoming Class where you can do just that!

Stampin’ Blends Class

Tuesday, February 20th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Class Supplies needed:
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

2. Adhesive
3. Scissors
4. Bone Folder

If you do not have the Memento Ink Pad, you may add $6 to the class fee and I will order you one. I also have SNAIL adhesive runners available for sale.

Class fee is $28. Deadline to sign up and pay class fee is Friday, February 9th, so class supplies can be ordered. You may let me know your color choices when you sign up and pay.

You may view the available colors at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

Quick and Easy Cards Classes

Monday, February 12th and Tuesday, February 13th, 6:30-8:30 PM

This monthly Quick and Easy Cards Class is a great way to build your cards stash with some beautiful handmade cards. For this class we’ll be using the Petal Palette Suite to make 6 cards, 2 each of 3 designs, including envelopes and inside sentiments.

New Customers: You will receive a FREE copy of both the 2018 Occasions Catalog AND the Sale-A-Bration Brochure!

**Class is $15 or FREE with a $20 minimum product order. FREE Sale-A-Bration Product with each $50 Product Order!
**Please bring adhesives and scissors. I do have adhesive available for purchase.
**RSVP for this FUN class by Sunday,February 11th.
**Held at Crafting on the Hill Studio just north of Jasper.

Bring a friend and you AND your friend get a FREE Grab Bag of Stampin’ Up Products worth $20!

Sale-A-Bration!

For EACH $50 Product Order, select one FREE Item from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. NEW Items coming February 16th, including Designer Series Paper and a Deep Textured Impressions Embossing Folder! Cannot wait!

Want to know more? Go to my website at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY and let’s get you started!

I’m here to be your Creative Coach and bring out your “inner crafter!”

Just contact me and we’ll talk!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

January 24, 2018 by craftingonthehill

Lots of Happy Card Kit

The Lots of Happy Card Kit from the new Stampin’ Up Occasions Catalog makes me “HAPPY!” It’s an all inclusive Kit with everything you need to complete to make 20 cards, including stamps, ink, a stamp block, adhesives, embellishments, envelopes and FOUR watercolor pencils. Watercoloring these cards was actually quickly done using Blender Pens.

Here’s a “group shot” of these gorgeous cards. Truly beautiful!

As you can see, I used the stamp set that was included to decorate the envelopes, also.

The close up shots of each card:

Stampin’ Up also offers a complete set of Watercolor Pencils with even more colors, so I pulled out a couple of those for some alternate ideas.

I wanted a truer blue for the lavender, so I used the Pacific Point Watercolor Pencil.

I used the Daffodil Delight Watercolor Pencil and Wink of Stella on this card. See the shine on the flowers? Just that little extra touch with Wink of Stella!

So much fun to complete this Kit!

Look at everything that’s included!

This all-inclusive Kit is just $35.00 in the Occasions Catalog, Item 146388. Add just $15 in product to that order and get a FREE Sale-A-Bration Item that coordinates with the Lots of Lavender Stamp Set.

One of my favorite things about using Stampin’ Up products is that everything is coordinated for you! And this Lots of Lavender Stamp Set perfectly coordinates with the Lots of Happy Card Kit.

Let’s Celebrate Sale-A-Bration!!

April 19th, 6-8:30 PM

Let’s celebrate SALE-A-BRATION with a picnic!

Sale-A-Bration runs January 3rd-March 31st, and this party will be for everyone who does one or more of the following during Sale-A-Bration.

For Team Members:
1. Promotes to the next level.
2. Recruits someone.
3. Meets their Quarterly Minimum

For Customers:
1. Joins the Crafting on the Hill Team.
2. Places $300 in Product Orders.
3. Hosts a Party with $300 in Product Orders.

This is going to be a VERY special Event with a fun picnic, make and takes, games with prizes, and a special goodie bag for each attendee!

So get ready and start planning you Sale-A-Bration now!! Need more info about Sale-A-Bration? Contact me today or go to my website at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

Hope to see YOU there!!!

Contact me today to find out how to get your FREE Occasions Catalog

and Sale-A-Bration Brochure!

Want to know more about joining the Crafting on the Hill Team? Go to my website at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY and let’s get you started!

I’m here to be your Creative Coach and bring out your “inner crafter!”

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

January 22, 2018 by craftingonthehill

Birthday Memories Suite and February Events Schedule

One of my favorite Suites from the Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog is the Birthday Memories Suite. Bright and cheerful, colorful and very retro. Loved it from the first time I got to play with it! With the cold, gloomy winter weather we’ve had so much of lately, I’ve begun to be drawn to our more colorful Suites and decided I had to create a card with this adorable little girl.

Birthday Memories Card

One of the BEST things about Stampin’ Up is how everything is coordinated for you. The Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper is the background paper here. The Birthday Girl, present and floral bouquet were all cut from the Designer Series Paper using the Birthday Friends Framelits Dies with the Big Shot. The little girl and the Daffodil Delight Double Stitched Ribbon are both mounted on Pacific Point Cardstock, which is one of my very favorite Stampin’ Up colors. The sentiment was stamped using the Birthday Delivery Stamps Set. See how it’s all coordinated for you?! Makes creating beautiful projects so much easier!

I must admit that I came across a picture a couple of days ago that inspired this card. One of those “long ago” pictures! Yep, that’s me.

Little Dixie

We had a Fun Folds Cards Class and made these cards using this same Suite. See how bright and cheerful this set is?

And here’s the GREAT thing–the stamps, dies and Designer Series Paper are all three available in a Bundle that saves you 10%. Purchase this set through March 31st and you’ll get a FREE Sale-A-Bration Item of your choice!

FEBRUARY CRAFTING ON THE HILL EVENTS SCHEDULE

February 5th, 6-8:30 PM

Crafting on the Hill Monthly Team Meeting

Want to know more about Stampin’ Up and how you can join in the fun?

Our Crafting on the Hill Monthly Team Meetings are held the first Monday of each month. This is a monthly time for Team Achievement Recognition (with prizes!), an overview of Stampin’ Up news and events, as well as stampin’ time and the fun of being together as a Team. AND a Door Prize! Please feel free to join us to hear more about joining Stampin’ Up!

Light sandwich supper served beginning at 6 PM.

Please RSVP by Sunday, February 4th.

Sweet Soiree Sampler and Gift Box Class

February 8th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Create an 8 X 8 frameable sampler using the new Stampin’ Up Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper and coordinating Embellishment Kit. You’ll also use one of the new Silver Mini-Gable Boxes to create a coordinating Gift Box. Keep them or gift them!

Please bring scissors and adhesive. Adhesive is available for purchase.

Cost of this Class is $15. RSVP with Payment by January 26th to register for this fun class!

Quick and Easy Cards Class

Three times to choose from!

February 12th or13th, 6:30-8:30 PM

February 15th, 10 AM-Noon

This monthly Quick and Easy Cards Class is a great way to build your cards stash with some beautiful handmade cards. For this class we’ll be using Petal Pallete Suite to make 6 cards, 2 each of 3 designs, including envelopes and inside sentiments.

New Customers: You will receive a FREE copy of both the 2018 Occasions Catalog AND the Sale-A-Bration Brochure!

**Class is $15 or FREE with a $20 minimum product order. FREE Sale-A-Bration Product with each $50 Product Order!
**Please bring adhesives and scissors. I do have adhesive available for purchase.
**RSVP for this FUN class by Sunday,February 11th.
**Bring a friend and you and your friend select 3 handmade cards from my cards stash.
**Held at Crafting on the Hill Studio just north of Jasper.

Stampin’ Blends Class

February 20th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Class Supplies needed:
1. Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
2. Adhesive
3. Scissors
4. Bone Folder

If you do not have the Memento Ink Pad, you may add $6 to the class fee and I will order you one. I also have SNAIL adhesive runners available for sale.

Class fee is $28. Deadline to sign up and pay class fee is Thursday, February 8th, so class supplies can be ordered. You may let me know your color choices when you sign up and pay.

You may view the available colors at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

ONE LAST EVENT FOR JANUARY!! And it’s FREE!!

Paper Pumpkin Patch Party

January 30th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Come find out more about Paper Pumpkin and how to earn FREE Sale-A-Bration Products!

Everyone who is one of my Paper Pumpkin Kit subscribers or customers is welcome to attend this FREE Event! Just bring your Kits, adhesives and scissors for some Paper Pumpkin Kit assembly FUN! I’ll have my inks available for use, as well as the stamp sets from past Kits.

If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, check out the past and refill Kits available on my store!

Not a subscriber yet? Come and play and make TWO FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit cards so you can see for yourself how much fun this monthly Kit really is and become a subscriber!

RSVP by Sunday, January 28th.

Stay safe and stay WARM!! March 1st and SPRING are just around the corner!!

Contact me today to find out how to get your FREE Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure!

Want to know more? Go to my website at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY and let’s get you started!

I’m here to be your Creative Coach and bring out your “inner crafter!”

Just contact me and we’ll talk!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

January 3, 2018 by craftingonthehill

Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Time are here!!

TIME FOR THOUGHTS OF SPRING!!!

Even though we’re in the grips of arctic cold here in the Deep South, thoughts are turning toward Valentine’s Day and spring with the new Stampin’ Up Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration. You’re going to LOVE these new products!

The new Painted with Love Suite is just stunning, with lots of “bling” to it! And it’s just one of the new products in this Occasions Catalog. We’ll be using this gorgeous Painted with Love Designer Series Paper in next week’s Quick and Easy Cards Class to make a special little box. Fun! All customers will be receiving copies of the new Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure. But if you just can’t wait, check out the PDF online version of the Occasions Catalog here and the Sale-A-Bration Brochure here.

One of the major harbinger’s of spring, of course, is daffodils, so I was absolutely thrilled to see Stampin’ Up’s new You’re So Inspiring Stamp Set–with daffodils!! An added feature is all of the sentiments included with this stamp set. So many possibilities!!

The daffodils just pop when colored using the Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.

Let’s talk about Sale-A-Bration!

There are THREE WAYS to earn FREE PRODUCTS with Sale-A-Bration, January 3rd-March 31st.

SHOP

With EACH $50 Product Order, you earn a FREE product of your choice from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. And this year Stampin’ Up has added even more rewards for purchasing a $100 Product Order, including a coordinated Stamp and Dies Set.

One of my favorite products is the Lots of Lavender Stamp Set. Here you see the stamped images colored with Rich Razzleberry, a perfect pairing! Lovely, isn’t it?!? And this stamp set is FREE with any $50 Product Order!

HOST

Host a party during Sale-A-Bration and get $25 EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards with a $250 party. That’s in addition to the usual Stampin’ Rewards and the Hostess Gift you get from me! Just invite several of your friends for some FUN stamping time and I’ll take care of the rest. You can even host your party here at the Crafting on the Hill Studio. Contact me today so we can get YOUR party booked. Win-win!!

JOIN

Join the Crafting on the Hill Team January 3rd-March 31st and get TWO FREE STAMP SETS from the Annual or Occasions Catalogs, a value of up to $101!!! That’s in addition to the Ultimate Bundle Starter Kit of $125 in product of YOUR CHOICE for $99, shipping included. PLUS, you will get a 20% discount for at least six months and become a part of this FUN group of crafting ladies!

That’s a possible $226 in Stampin’ Up Products for just $99!!

Just contact me for further info, or go to www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the Join the Fun Tab to sign up today and start shopping! Now is the very best time to JOIN MY TEAM!!

January Class Schedule

LOTS of fun happenings this month to help us survive these dreary winter days!

Quick and Easy Cards Classes

Tuesday, January 9th, 6:30-8:30 PM OR

Thursday, January 11th, 10 AM-12 OR 6:30-8:30 PM

This monthly Quick and Easy Cards Class is a great way to build your cards stash with some beautiful handmade cards. For this class we’ll be using the Bloomin’ Love stamps and coordinating dies and the Painted With Love dies and Designer Series Paper to make 4 cards, 2 each of 2 designs, including envelopes and inside sentiments. We’ll also be making 2 cards using products from the NEW 2018 Occasions Catalog!

You will receive a FREE copy of both the 2018 Occasions Catalog AND the Sale-A-Bration Brochure!

**Class is $15 or FREE with a $20 minimum product order. FREE Sale-A-Bration Product with a $50 Product Order.
**Please bring adhesives and scissors. I do have adhesive available for purchase.
**RSVP for this FUN class by Sunday, January 7th.
**Bring a friend and you and your friend select 3 handmade cards from my cards stash.
**Held at Crafting on the Hill Studio just north of Jasper.

Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Kick Off Party!

Saturday, January 13th, 10 AM-1 PM

Time to meet the beautiful NEW Stampin’ Up 2018 Occasion Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure and the new products!

**Make 2 cards and a 3D project using new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration products .
**Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and SPRING Birthday products.
**Cost is $10 or FREE with a $20 Product Order and FREE Sale-A-Bration product with each $50 Product Order placed at the party.
**Please bring scissors and adhesive–everything else is furnished!

**Games with Prizes
**Enter to win the Door Prize. FREE gifts with a minimum order!
**Refreshments will be served.
**RSVP by Thursday, January 11th.

THINK SPRING!!!

LOTS OF HAPPY KIT CLASS

Saturday, January 13th, 1-3 PM, immediately after the Kick Off Party!

This Class will be a time to assemble the new Lots of Happy ALL INCLUSIVE Card Kit.

There’s lots to love in this all-inclusive card kit. Create all-occasion cards, then add your own color using the included Watercolor Pencils. Makes 20 cards, 4 each of 5 designs, using the included Lots of Happy Stamp Set.
Includes set of 7 photopolymer stamps; clear stamp block; 20 printed card bases and coordinating envelopes; giftable kraft box; printed, gold foil, white, and vellum die-cut accents; white/gold foil labels; Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Spot; full-size Watercolor Pencils in Flirty Flamingo*, Lemon Lime Twist*, Old Olive, and Rich Razzleberry; Lemon Lime Twist 1/4″ Ombre Ribbon; Stampin’ Dimensionals®. Complete using your choice of adhesive (AC p. 202).

Cost of this class is $40, which includes your own complete Card Kit and some alternative ideas using items included in your Kit. Please bring scissors and adhesives.

THIS CLASS WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE OCCASIONS AND SALE-A-BRATION CATALOG KICK OFF PARTY!

RSVP with payment by January 4th to be a part of this FUN Class.

STAMPIN’ BLENDS CLASS

Monday, January 22nd, 6:30-8:30 PM

Class Supplies needed:
1. Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
2. Adhesive
3. Scissors
4. Bone Folder

If you do not have the Memento Ink Pad, you may add $6 to the class fee and I will order you one. I also have SNAIL adhesive runners available for sale.

Class fee is $28. Deadline to sign up and pay class fee is Monday, January 8th so class supplies can be ordered. You may let me know your color choices when you sign up and pay.

You may view the available colors at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

Paper Pumpkin Patch Party

Tuesday, January 30th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Here’s yet another opportunity to get a FREE Sale-A-Bration Item! If you’re already a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber or ready to sign up for the first time, just sign up for a 3 month Prepaid Subscription and get a FREE Sale-A-Bration Item!

Everyone who is one of my Paper Pumpkin Kit subscribers is welcome to attend this FREE Event! Just bring your Kits, adhesives and scissors for some Paper Pumpkin Kit assembly FUN! I’ll have my inks available for use, as well as the stamp sets from past Kits.

If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, check out the past and refill Kits available on the store!

Not a subscriber yet? Come and play and make TWO FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit cards so you can see for yourself how much fun this monthly Kit really is and become a subscriber!

RSVP by Sunday, January 28th.

Hope to see you soon!

Want to know more? Go to my website at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY and let’s get you started!

	craftingonthehill on Holiday Catalog is HERE!!
	marandarussell on Holiday Catalog is HERE!!

So long to Sale-A-Bration 2019

FAREWELL TO THE 2017-2019 InColors

Come join Stampin’ Up! and the FUN Crafting on the Hill Team when you purchase the Starter Kit Ultimate Bundle!

Contact me to find out more!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

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COUNTRY FLORAL DYNAMIC TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER

JUST TEN DAYS LEFT FOR SALE-A-BRATION!!!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

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HUMMING ALONG CLING STAMP SET

Home to Roost Cling Stamp Set

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

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Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper

“You Can Make It” Beautiful Day Bundle

Join Stampin’ Up by July 31st and get a FREE Stampin’ Pad Family!

AUGUST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Christmas Card Club

Crafting on the Hill Team Meeting

Best Route Suite Summer Scrapbooking Class

Tea Room Suite Tea Time Party

Fast and Fabulous Cards Class

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JOINING THE CRAFTING ON THE HILL TEAM and

HOW TO GET THE STAMPIN’ UP ULTIMATE BUNDLE?

Contact me to find out more!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

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March Events

Monday, March 5th, 6-8:30 PM

Monday, March 12th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, March 13th, 10 AM-12 Noon or 6:30-8:30 PM

Stampin’ Blends Class

Thursday, March 15th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Monday, March 19th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Go to http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY and let’s get you started! Join Stampin’ Up and the Crafting on the Hill Team during

Sale-A-Bration

through March 31st and get two FREE Stamp Sets!! That’s in ADDITION to the $125 of Stampin’ Up Product of YOUR CHOICE for just $99 plus FREE Shipping! Find out more at http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

I’m here to be your Creative Coach and bring out your “inner crafter!”

Just contact me and we’ll talk!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

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Petal Passion Suite Designer Series Paper

Go to my website, click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY to join the FUN with the Crafting on the Hill Team Find out more at http://www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net.

I’m here to be your Creative Coach and bring out your “inner crafter!”

Just contact me and we’ll talk!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

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Southern Serenade Parade of Colors!

Stampin’ Blends Class

Tuesday, February 20th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Quick and Easy Cards Classes

Monday, February 12th and Tuesday, February 13th, 6:30-8:30 PM

Sale-A-Bration!

Want to know more? Go to my website at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY and let’s get you started!

I’m here to be your Creative Coach and bring out your “inner crafter!”

Just contact me and we’ll talk!

I ALWAYS look forward to hearing from you!!

The Blessed and Happy Stamper,

Dixie

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Lots of Happy Card Kit

Let’s Celebrate Sale-A-Bration!!

April 19th, 6-8:30 PM

Contact me today to find out how to get your FREE Occasions Catalog

and Sale-A-Bration Brochure!

Want to know more about joining the Crafting on the Hill Team? Go to my website at www.craftingonthehill.stampinup.net and click on the “Join the Fun” tab. Or contact me TODAY and let’s get you started!

I’m here to be your Creative Coach and bring out your “inner crafter!”