Aug 20 2011
Stamp Simply Christmas Hop and Sale
Welcome to our Stamp Simply Christmas Blog Hop and Sale. The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store needs more space for incoming product. Some of the Christmas items currently in stock are being offered at reduced prices to clear those shelves. Today the Design Team is here to inspire you in the creation of your Christmas projects, and with the papers and some of the other items in use being offered at SALE prices, what better time to stock up than now!!!
Sale prices are in effect while current inventory lasts — when it’s gone, it’s gone — so sorry.
Yes, we do have Blog Candy today — and we’ll get to that at the end of the post.
Let’s start with my project. I made a trio of cards today using Kaisercraft’s Tis the Season 6×6 pad. Now bear in mind that I used this pad a lot last year and it was my mission today to use up some of the cut pieces that had been left. Boy, it feels good to do that! 
All cards today are A2 sized. The scallop border and oval panel were punch outs from the ‘Tis the Season pad. All the Kaisercraft pads have several sheets of punch outs, and putting them to use can make for some quick and easy projects. The sentiments on all cards today are from JustRite’s Christmas Mini Sentiments, used with the Mini Sentiment Stamper. The die used on this card is from the Nested Sentiments Dies by Spellbinders for JustRite.
All the interchangeable Mini Sentiment products by JustRite can be seen here.
Many of the original sentiment sets by JustRite are on SALE and can be seen here.
I used the oval punch out as a backdrop for my Prima Fairytale Roses – French White. Champagne Pearls were used as accents. The festive ribbon used is 3/8″ Solid Metallic Edge (brown/gold)– I LOVE this ribbon for the holidays — it has that great glimmer and looks so rich and elegant. I just curled my tails with my fingers and applied a dab of glue under the bottom of the tail to hold it in place. This ribbon makes beautiful bows and holds its shape well. All bows are made on the Bow Easy.
The sentiment tag here is another punch out from the same paper pad. The sentiment is still from the same set as well, Christmas Mini Sentiments. I used VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. The rhinestones are Lippy Red.
Just a closer look at the punch out tag with sentiment and embellishments.
Another punch out was used as a backdrop for the flowers. Again, the sentiment is from the same set and it was die cut using Spellbinders Fancy Tags One. This is a triple bow made on the Bow Easy, meaning I wrapped the ribbon around the legs 3 times to get my triple loops.
Here’s a little tip: When using those punch outs as I do with so much weight put on them, I like to stiffen them up a bit first. I just cut a scrap of cardstock a tad bit smaller than the punch out to back it with. It gives it a lot more body and holds up very well when placed on the 3D Foam Squares and then topped with flowers and ribbon.
All Kaisercraft pads have many sheets of punch outs. All Kaisercraft pads in stock can be seen here.
Scor-tape was used throughout the project.
And here’s my trio of cards in their A2 Clear Boxes, ready to be given out!
You can see all items at reduced prices in the Specials Section.
You can see all items categorized as Christmas here.
All items are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, as linked above.
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And here’s a look at the Blog Candy being offered — 3 packs of Prima flowers and over 25 yards of May Arts ribbon.
This is a Mystery Blog Candy, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, August 22 and will be posted here on my blog on Monday night or Tuesday, so please check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!
Good luck!
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Please check out all the projects made for today’s Hop and Sale:
Sharon Johnson – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store (you are here)
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Many thanks for joining us today!
Have a safe and wonderful weekend!
See you soon!
118 responses so far
Such pretty Christmas cards. Thanks for the awesome blog candy chance.
These are so elegant and beautiful! TFS!
Love your cards. The papers and embellishments are just right. I also enjoyed all the projects from the other talented ladies.
Happy crafting,
Peggy Allen
Lovely cards as usual, Sharon. Hard to get in a Christmas mood though, when it’s 95 degrees and humid outside!! But you’ve inspired me to start thinking about it! Thanks for the chance to win some beautiful products. Hugs.
Your designs are so elegant.
So much beauty in one place! Makes my head spin! LOL Love that ribbon you used!
Beautiful cards!!! Fabulous candy!!!
How beautiful! They are very elegant!
Your cards are so beautiful. I love Kaisercraft products.
and especially the punch outs. What an awesome blog
candy. Oh, I hope I win.
Such beautiful cards. I love all the Kaisercraft 6×6 pads!
A beautiful trio of Christmas cards as always! It does put one in the mood to start making Christmas projects! Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy – yummy goodies!
gorgeous cards, as usual!! inspires me to get going on some more holiday cards!! I just love how you curled the ribbon on the one card!! Its so helpful to have all the supplies listed so neatly, too, thanks so much!!
Awesome cards! Very classy! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!
I love cards that incorporate flowers and ribbon. Beautiful cards!
wow, beautiful, thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!
Simply gorgeous Sharon…love the surprise color on these beautiful Christmas cards!
Your cards are so elegant, and beautiful! The colors are amazing!
I love your cards! Also enjoy the different color pallet for Christmas.
Your cards are absolutely beautiful! Your use of the products really shows me the many possibilities. Great job.
Elegant and beautiful, as usual. Love your work.
Love this set of cards, so elegant and yet I know you keep everything simple. You are such an inspiration 🙂 Blessings and thanks for sharing!
Those are beautiful cards. Thank you for the chance at the giveaway. I would make grea use of the products.
Love this trio of elegant cards Sharon! Love the curled ribbon…I have never tried to do this.
Lovely and generous prize offering, very inspirational!
Absolutely beautiful trio of cards–LOVE them!
oooh. love these, elegant, classy wonderful. love that paper, thanks for the blog hop
Hi Sharon, Love the cards! The Kaisercraft paper is wonderful. Ooh la la what great goodies you are giving away! Love your work and thanks for always being so kind to all of us!
Sharon, I’ve been peeking at your blog for a while, and just love your designs. I’ve also ordered some items from the online store. These cards are very beautiful; I also love that ribbon you chose; very classy. Your designs are awesome…thanks for the inspiration and a chance to win!
Beautiful cards thanks for the inspiration and a chance to win some blog candy
Marilyn
Your cards are beautiful and always so inspiring. christmas is my favorite. I love your store so I hope I win.
I don’t know when I’ve seen more elegant cards! They’re soooooo pretty, Sharon. Thanks for showing your talents!
Absolutely gorgeous cards……definitely puts me in the mood to start on my Christmas cards. It is a rainy and muggy day here, but I can always turn the AC up and pretend it is cold and wintery … thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
What wonderful blog candy and gorgeous Christmas cards! Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful work, Sharon! (as always)
my my my! What gorgeous, elegant cards! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
What a beautiful trio of Christmas cards!!! I love the dp and all the elements you used. Beautiful!
Thanks for such a generous blog candy give-away! I hope I’m the lucky winner, however, I’m headed over to do some sale shopping of my own so I can get started on my own lovely Christmas cards.
I love your cards-love the gold embossing. However I make so many xmas cards I guess I better get busy…I send over 100.
OMG!!! Your cards are gorgeous, so elegant!
I have never seen such beautiful cards. You do such awesome work! Love to see what you come up with!
Your cards are beautiful. I love the elegant paper, the flowers and the pretty ribbon you have used on them.
Thanks for the inspiration to think cooler weather, for today it is hot and steamy so a bit of cool thinking is great. Love the cards, they are beautiful and love the opportunity to stroll along on the blog hop today.
Oh my–these cards are just beautiful–I love everything about them. Love the idea of putting them in the acetate boxes–always wondered how to mail something so beautiful without it getting destroyed in mail. Thanks for the inspiration.
Gorgeous, gorgeous cards!!! Hard to think about Christmas, but it really isn’t that far away. Thanks so much for offering such a wnderful give away and a chance to win.
These cards are so elegant and simple. I love the vintage color palette.
Fabulous cards, Sharon. I come to your site every day for my inspiration and boy, did you give me inspiration today! Christmas in August! Love it!
Beautiful cards–love the ribbon.
Gorgeous Christmas cards!
Thanks for the ip[s on using the punch outs! The cards are beautiful:) http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
WOW, I love everything about these cards; the papers, the ribbons all beautiful.
Beautiful, elegant cards. The colors are so rich. Thanks for sharing.
I KNOW I should be starting my Christmas cards now, but I just can’t seem to get in the mood. Looking at all of your beautiful cards gets my Holiday cheer stirred up. And winning those goodies would really get things going!
Three fabulous cards, Sharon! Love the DPs and I’m drooling over that snowflake shaped ribbon. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
NOTHING says Christmas like the Stamp Simply Store!!! I just LOVE all of your cards Sharon…and that blog candy…WOW! Thanks so much for your inspiration and for the blog candy chance!!
Absolutely wonderful cards, and such great inspiration! Thanks for sharing and for the blog candy!
Sharon what a beautiful trio of cards! Thanks for sharing them with us! The tip on the punch outs is so good-thanks! Love how the ribbon is curled on that one card!
Absolutly GORGEOUS cards! Soooo elegant!!! Love the roses and ribbon on all them!! Everything about them was OUTSTANDING!
Hi Sharon,
What gorgeous cards! You truly inpsire me to get creative.. I believe I have some of this paper from last year and will need to get it out … It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays!
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This has been a great blog hop with lots of inspiration from everyone! Your cards are fabulous (as always). And the blog candy is truly gorgeous. Now I will have to start planning for Christmas!!!
I love the colors you have used in this stunning card.
These are just gorgeous! That paper is beautiful!
Just so happens, I have just found you today via Linda’s blog!
Lovely cards by everyone. Christmas candy for the eyes.
Luv the new stuff comin’ up for Christmas!
Happy Scrappin’!
Julie
Oh wow! Your cards never cease to amaze me! 🙂
Love all your beautiful cards, Sharon. You always make everything you touch into gorgeous works of art….Thanks for what you do!
Sharon,
What a great blog hop. Each and every participant is so above average. I am sure you will pleased to know I want to get my red and green out. Thanks for all the inspiration
sharon L
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What elegant cards. I love the colors you chose. Just beautiful.
Babe
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Love that ribbon! Very nice Christmas cards. Love the colors too. TFS
Really stunning cards and such great ideas. Wow and wow….now I am in the Christmas card making mode. TY. Of course trying for some blog candy helps the MOJO along. LoL. ekciampo
Your cards are stunning, Sharon! Beautiful papers and so many elegant details! I love them!
A beautiful set of card, they are so gracious and elegant.
I just love your Christmas cards, all three of them. So elegant and the colors so rich.
Your trio of cards are wonderful and it sure does feel great to use up some of your leftover materials. Thank you Sharon for this blog candy and the chance to win. Great sale!
Beautiful cards!!!
Great blog candy and beautiful cards!
Of course, all of your examples are simply gorgeous! Great job!
What a wonderful creative set of cards!! Great job, just love the Kaiser Kraft pads!! What a wonderful sale you have, thanks much.
And thanks for the chance at your lovely prize!
Thanks for sharing.
Donna
Beautiful classic style cards.
So elegant!
Lovely. Put me in the mood for the holidays!
Exquisite cards!!! Love the color combo and ribbons. Would love a chance at winning blog candy!
Gorgeous cards!!! WOW to think of Christmas when it’s 90+ degrees out, but so inspiring to see your work. Thanks for sharing and the chance at blog candy!
These are just so elegant 🙂
Great cards, beautiful paper and stuff.
Love these elegant cards! Move over Hallmark!
OMGoodness, your cards are AMAZING! Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful cards, beautifully done!
Oh my goodness what GORGEOUS cards!!!!!! and that blog candy is amazing~
What beautiful cards, such gorgeous colors. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! I would love to be the lucky winner of that fantastic blog candy.
What a beautiful result from “leftovers”! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
What Awesome cards. What a great way to use up the “leftovers”. I’d love to win the gorgeous blog candy.
Beautiful cards and thanks for a chance to win.
Tina
Beautiful cards, love the gorgeous metallic background paper, and your triple bows are definitely elegant and perfect for the holidays! Thanks for the inspiration!
I really liked all 3 cards..Good tip!
I can never wait to see what your come up next!!!
Thanks for a chance to win…
All 3 are just stunning..
Stunning!!!! TFS The colors are beautiful….thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies.
WOw, what a wonderful paper and such nice color combo’s. Thanks for joining me in for the draw, I love those flowers!
These cards are beautiful Sharon. The colours are so rich and elegant and I love the ribbon. Thanks for the inspiration!
lovely cards Sharon. Christmas so soon, gotta get myself in gear.
Really beautiful cards, thank you for sharing them and the contest.
What beautiful cards Sharon…I love the deep rich look. You have so much inspiration to share. Alice Roushia
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These are realy elegant christmascards!
GORGEOUS!! All three of these are beautiful without being overdone! I love them 🙂 ( usual lurker and sometimes commenter)
Susan
Magnificent cards! The blog candy is wonderful, thank you for giving us the opportunity to win such awesome things. TFS.
Sharon, all of these cards project the beauty and elegance of the season! I love the added roses and the tip for using your cut out embellishments from the kits!! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this amazing blog candy as well! Blessings to you!
Sharon, your cards are beautiful! I think I need to get in the Holiday cardmaking mood!
Sharon, thank you for showing so many examples of those beautiful elements! And, a hint about using cut-outs…thank you for that! I LOVE this ribbon…especially with those gorgeous flowers….my goodness, what could be better? I love this line, and it is so elegant and lovely! Anyone would be delighted to receive a card like this! I think I may step up my Christmas cards a bit this year, with some flowers and ribbon!
Thank you for your very generous blog candy! I am thrilled over the opportunity to go for it! Thank you again!
He IS Able!
Traci Starkweather
Beautiful cards and simply amazing blog candy!
I love the elegance of these cards. That Kaisercraft paper is stunning. Simply beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing these lovely cards.
Beautiful Christmas cards, & yummy candy. TFS
The cards are beautiful, and that ribbon is GORGEOUS!
As always, Sharon…you amaze me! I love the dimmension you add to your cards with your lovely ribbon and flowers. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us! You inspire me to stamp again!
I don’t think I’m ready to create for Christmas yet, but it’d be great to get the supplies so I’m prepared! LOL! Wonderful cards, Sharon!
I always love to see your beautiful creations!! And Christmas is my favorite holiday too! Thanks for the chance to win!
What gorgeous cards! Hard to believe it’s already time to be working on those Christmas card! Thank you for the opportunity to win such amazing blog candy! You are so generous!
I love the colours you used. So pretty!
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