It Snowed!!! in Louisiana

In the wee hours of the morning, Friday the 8th, it snowed.  In Louisiana!  And it was beautiful.  My husband and I, and every one for miles around was up and taking pictures and playing in the snow.  

So of course the next thing to do was to make scrapbook layouts for all those once in a decade or more pictures.  I rummaged thru my miles high piles of papers and designed several layouts.  Some whimsical and fun loving, perfect for those mini snowball fight and snowman pictures.  Others are more frosty and used vintage Basic Grey papers I have been hoarding for just this moment.  




 If you are interested in purchasing one of these layout kits just email me at craftingmemorieswithmolly@gmail.com.  Each is only $14, plus $5 shipping for your total order. I only have a few available of each.  

Merry Christmas to you and yours...
now back to crafting...
hugs, Molly D

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Stampin' Up! is having our annual Year end sales event.  Plus, be sure not to miss out on some of the wonderful items that will be retiring!   Click here to see Discounted Items! DISCOUNTED and Click here to see Retiring Favorites you won't want to miss! RETIRING FAVORITES Don't miss out on this darling set! Just click link to buy! Here's a Scrapbook layout I created using the cute Tags and Trimming dies! This is just one of the great holiday favorites that will be retiring. I used the die to make embellishments for this scrabook layout, but it is actually the front side of a pillow gift box.  The perfect size to tuck a gift card in and hang on the tree!

So hurry over to my Stampin' Up! store now and see all the wonderful savings and retiring favorites, before it's too late!

Click the link below to check out the 

    Year End Sales Event!

Happiest of holidays and Merry Christmas to you and yours!  Be sure to sign up on the link at top left for my upcoming newsletter!  Am busy as one of Santa's elves putting together some fun new classes and kits for the new year!

Hugs, 

Molly D

New Catalog Release September 1st!!!!

Offer good from August 30, 2107 to Sept 15th, 2017

I am so excited!  The brand new, incredible catalog from Stampin' Up! releases on September 1st!!!!   I can't share links yet to these new products, but I can share the link to my store and you can head there and see all the new and favorite things as soon as they launch!  Shop my Stampin' Up! store anytime HERE!  

I have been having an absolute blast playing with several of the new designs and collections and wanted to share some of my favorites with you.

Hard to pick a favorite, but number one on my list so far is the Quilted Christmas Suite.  The 6"  x 6" papers were just a must have addition to my Christmas crafting stash.  I can even see several of the papers and the dies teaming up to make a wonderful mini album or scrapbook layout with a sweet country charm for throughout the year.    

I started off just playing with the dies and stamps and made these quick cards and embellishment pieces.  

I had to use the darling papers and embellishments to make a pair of stockings using the Trim Your Stockings Thinlits.  These will also make great big embellishments for scrapbook layouts,too.  

Quilt 6 x 6 Designer Papers

 Another set I think I will be using a lot this and future holidays is the Merry Little Labels Bundle!  I was inspired by some tags from a very talented crafter, Mary Fish.  

One of the BEST things Stampin' Up! did for all of us this year is to make sure we can team up some favorites from the annual catalog with the wonderful new items in the holiday catalog.  That's why you will see me using the Be Merry Designer papers on these tags and in so many of my upcoming cards and layouts.  

The gorgeous snowflake borders you see here are created with the Snowflake Sentiments Bundle.  Can't you just picture this in glimmering golds and silvers and frosty blues and white glitters?   

 The Seasonal Chums bundle features an adorable snowman, reindeer and pumpkin that can be stamped na then die cut  showing the best of them from front and back!  How cut is that for treat and gift tags!  I couldn't wait to make a shaker card with the darling reindeer.  Next up will have to be the snowman in a snow globe!  

Next up on my list of favorites is the gorgeous Painted Autumn Suite.  I love the papers, I love the stamps, I love the leaf punch!  I love this Suite.  My quick samples do not do this suite justice.  It is so easy and fun to play with and the color combinations are endless.  I am so excited looking forward to making some scrapbook layouts with those gorgeous papers!
 And then of course, there is the darling Halloween Spooky Night Suite.  From the papers to the fun loving this set is just so playful.  Plus!!!! there is a cat punch to add to the mix! How great is that!!!!

I just had to use the papers and stamps from the set to make a quick gift card holder.  Aren't those potion bottles just too cute?  And a mouse!!! Just tickles my funny bone!
 

Now, just because I did mostly cute and charming things on my first go round, doesn't mean there is not plenty of dazzling varieties in this newest catalog release.  From the rich metallics in the Year of Cheer bundle to the Night in Bethlehem bundle and the Hearts Come Home bundle, plus so much more, you are sure love this newest offering!  

 Just couldn't sign off without sharing some of my latest cards and crafts using two great collections.  First up is a shaker card, Keurig and chocolate treat holder and gift card holder using the Coffee Cafe bundle.  Shop the Coffee Cafe Bundle HERE!  

And I loved playing with the Oh So Eclectic Bundle to make this bright step card.  Love the die that cuts the quilt look design!  Shop for the Oh So Eclectic Bundle HERE!

So be sure to set some time on your calendar this weekend and shop the great new and best of from the Stampin' Up! catalogs and be sure to have fun crafting!

Shop my Stampin' Up! store anytime HERE!  

Offer good from August 30, 2017 to September 15, 2017

Hugs,
Molly D

August Specials and Host Code for gifts with purchase!

So excited to share my August Specials and project ideas with you!

Welcome to August!  I can't wait for cooler weather and the kick-off  to a wonderful holiday season!  Let's get right to the good stuff, that will help you get off to a fun and creative season...

A very good friend of mine asked me to make some cards to be sent to share with military personnel...for them to send to loved ones.  I quickly made a dozen cards for her to send off and just wanted to show you a quick pic of a couple.  I used the Pumpkin kit I received as a gift from Stampin' Up!  It was intended to be shaker cards with sequins, but since you can't use any shiny for the cards for our military, I just lined the leaf openings with watercolor paper I "smooshed" with fall color inks.  I love how they turned out.  Simple, yes, but I hope they enjoy!  

Now here's some fun news to share with you this first week of August...

#1 -Use the August host code  ER7BYD6R on your Stampin' Up! order, between now and August 25th and

Shop now: Carols of Christmas bundle!

• Order the Carols of Christmas bundle, using the host code above and you will receive 4 card kits with step by step instructions, to get you started using your great bundle!  

• Wanting to order something different?   just use the host code above on your order and for any order over $45, before shipping and taxes, and I will send you 3 card kits with precut pieces and step by step instructions!  

 

• Please remember, if your order is over $150, do not use the host code.  Any order of $150 or more, before taxes and shipping, are eligible for Stampin' Rewards!  In addition to the Stampin' Up! Rewards,  I will still send you the PDF's and Card Kits!  

Here's a video I did showcasing two sets... the Gorgeous new Carols of Christmas and one of my other favorites, Colorful Seasons.  It's so versatile.  Will let you create a year's worth of projects.  Hope you enjoy!

Colorful Seasons Clear Mount Bundle.
 Order HERE

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Carols of Christmas Early Launch and August Updates

It seems impossible that it is already August.  Hopes of cooler weather and a sparkling, joyful holiday are dancing in my head.  There is so much to do, to create, it seems overwhelming.  But thanks to Stampin' Up!, I received my Carols of Christmas set in July and had a chance to play, just a little, with it.  

The really exciting news, is that anyone and everyone can now order this great bundle now.  It is an Early Release to give you a taste of the gorgeous things Stampin' Up! has in store for us with the September release of the holiday catalog.  

The Carols of Christmas Clear Mount Bundle (here) is a great way to kick off the season.  It features 13 stamps and 11 thinlit dies.  I have already seen dozens of incredible videos and Pinterest posts of talented crafters who have already made projects with this set.  

Bundles and individual item's numbers are also available at my My Stampin' Up! store. (here)  Order early and start having fun!   

Here are just a few of the cards I have made with the set.  See earlier post HERE!

Make sure you sign up for upcoming newsletter HERE.  I am preparing some specials and tutorials to share with you soon!  

Did you earn Bonus Coupons in July? Now's the time to spend them!  

August is the month to spend your coupons on some wonderful new stamps or dies.  Or use them to refill your basic supplies, adhesives, inks or paper.  Whatever you decide...just be sure to use the coupons before August is over.    Find out more about redeeming your coupons
HERE.

Here's a great set of stamps that seem just perfect for beginning to make some fabulous fall cards and gift sets. The Vintage Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set coordinates with the Leaflets Framelits Dies to let you create projects for fall you will treasure!





Another of my  favorite stamp/ die bundles  for fall is  the Coffee Cafe bundle, teamed with the oh so cute Designer paper.   Check out this cute bundle HERE.  The warm, comfy color palette and the fun stamps will be perfect for scrapbook layouts, cards and lots of great treats and gift card holder over the fall and holiday seasons ahead.