Here are 2 cards I designed to showcase the Merry Patterns stamp set for a demonstrator meeting earlier this month. I created the same card twice but the second card is a stepped up version. On the above card the sentiment is stamped in Basic Black Archival Ink and then Cherry Cobbler Ink.

The sentiment on the second card is stamped with Versamark ink and embossed in gold. As an additional embellishment the punched image of holly and berries was added. After making the second card I noticed that the cards looked different since the designer series paper around the edge is more white than black. Both were cut from the same sheet but different sides. It's strange!

Supplies
Stamps: Merry Patterns
Colours: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Basic Black
Accessories: Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper, Holly & Berries punch, Gold Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink

~ Amanda

Have to say that I'm in love with the deer from the Merry Patterns stamp set! And how well it pairs with the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper. The deer was fussy cut and the mini dimensionals to lift it.

Supplies
Stamps: Merry Patterns
Colours: Smokey Slate, Old Olive
Accessories: Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Hearts & Stars Wooden embellishment, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Layering Circles framelits, Basic Black Embossing Powder

~ Amanda

The Merry Patterns stamp set is perfect for Christmas crafting but it also great for birthdays! The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. A bit of silver and a piece of designer series paper completes this card.

If you would like to the opportunity to earn the Merry Patterns exclusive host stamp set make sure to contact me today to book your party before Oct 31!

Supplies
Stamps: Merry Patterns host, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Colours: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Silver Foil paper, Emerald Envy, Lemon Lime Twist
Accessories: Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper, Scallop is from: Seasonal Layers Framelits, Layering Oval Framelits

~ Amanda

The Carols of Christmas stamp set from the Merry Little Christmas suite is perfect for creating a lot of projects, especially cards with the matching Card Builder framelit set. I will be using this stamp set along with the other products in this suite a lot this year.

To make the trees sparkle I brushed some Wink of Stella over them. Only the front trees have sparkle on them to give dimension to the card. The "snow" was cut free hand.

Have you thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? I'll be sharing some inspiration using this stamp set that you can get as part of your Starter Kit later this week! The starter kit is completely up to you to choose $165 worth of product for only $135 including shipping and taxes. Interested? Please contact me today!

Supplies
Stamps: Carols of Christmas
Colours: Night of Navy, Garden Green, Whisper White
Accessories: Card Front Builder Framelits, Wink of Stella, Stitched Shapes, Stampin' Dimensionals

~ Amanda

Another sample to show how versatile the Perfect Days Memories & More card pack is! It features the new exclusive Merry Patterns host stamp set and Lemon Lime Twist 2017-2019 In Color. Isn't the deer so festive? See information below on how you can earn this stamp set for free:

New and exclusive Merry Patterns host stamp set and it's only available until October 31! Yours free when you host a party with $375 of sales. If you're interested in booking a party, send me a message so we can set a date!

Supplies
Stamps: Merry Patterns exclusive Host stamp set
Colours: Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Black
Accessories: Silver Sequin Mini Trim, Perfect Days Memories & More card pack, Stitched Framelits, Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Black Bakers Twine

~ Amanda

Thank you to all you participated in Saturday's crop, we raised $100 for Run for the Cure! What's even more fantastic? The amount of money that has been raised over the past two years for all the charities we've supported is: $3,344.31 - wow and thank you from both Lisa and I!
This month we featured the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper. This pack has a lot of different patterns that work so well with many different projects. On my pocket page there is very little stamping except for the title.

The gussetted cellophane bags from Stampin' Up! are perfect size for oreo cookies! Add this dragonfly tag on top and it's ready to give away to a friend.

Lisa created these 2 projects. Her card would be perfect for any occasion. No need to add a sentiment on the front - your hand written note inside will say it all!

Lisa's scrapbook page features multiple designs from this paper pack and I like how her design pulls your eye to the photo. 

We have 2 Crops planning in October! Join us on Saturday October 21st at St. Lawrence College in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities (your grab bag will include the Sweet stamp set!) - sign up here by visiting the event's page. And our second crop will be on Saturday October 28th in Elgin in support of the Elgin Rink Renovation - sign up here by visiting the event's page  We would love to see you!

Supplies
Stamps: Dragonfly Dreams, Labeler Alphabet
Colours: Emerald Envy, Berry Burst, Night of Navy, Whisper White, Soft Sky, Fresh Fig
Accessories: Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, Hearts & Stars Wooden embellishments, Seaside Embossing Folder, 3"x6" cellophane bag, 2" circle punch, Mulitpupose adhesive

~ Amanda