Stampin’ Up!’s Pillow Box Thinlit Dies!
I can’t seem to stop creating Pillow Boxes from the Pillow Box Thinlits Dies from the Holiday Catalog 2015-16!

Rich Fall Colors with Freshly Made Sketches!
Trying my first Freshly Made Sketches Challenge to celebrate the anniversary of their 200th sketch. I used a combination of stamp sets in two Stampin’ Up! colors — Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive. The “Hello” greeting comes from the “Hello You” thinlits dies. I stamped the flowers from the new “Flowers in Bloom” stamp set and then cut them out by hand. The strip of texture is from the “Awesomely Artistic” set. Ribbon and buttons, both in Old Olive, add elements of interest. I love the new the Designer Series Paper called “Into the Woods,” which provides the background of small flowers.
Below is the sketch from the Challenge:
Paper Pumpkins!
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Eyelets? Yes, Eyelets!
I’m taking part in a fun challenge from the Retro Rubber Challenge Blog. This week, it’s all about eyelets. I used three spring colors and a stamp set from the early 2000’s called “Gifts of Spring,” along with, of course, coordinating eyelets!
Lotus Blossom Stamp Set — Free during Sale-A-Bration!!
Lotus Blossom — this three-step stamp set makes a beautifully detailed flower, and a gorgeous card! Just made a set of four thank-you notes with matching envelopes! For every $50 you spend during Sale-A-Bration, you get a free item, including this Lotus Blossom stamp set! Click on Shop Now!
It’s Valentine’s Week!
Lotus Blossom Stamp Set
I just ordered this gorgeous stamp set called Lotus Blossom — actually I got it free with the Sale-a-Bration going on now from Stampin’ up! Message me if you are interested in getting your own stamp sets! Here’s a video tutorial to show how easy it can be to make your own beautiful cards! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgBwyiz12Lw
A Great Time to get Paper Pumpkin Kits from Stampin’ Up!
Overwhelmed by all the items in the Stampin’ Up catalog? Paper Pumpkin is a great way to get started! And right now during the Sale-A-Bration is a great time to try it! You get an entire kit with everything you need to make different projects each month, including cards, containers, all kinds of cool stuff! Just $19.95/month, including shipping!
During Sale-a-Bration, if you buy a three-month subscription, you save $5.00. The price point instantly qualifies for a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. Skip to the fun for three months with all the stamps, ink, and paper ready to go for amazing papercrafting projects. Here’s a great example of a kit that came out for the Halloween season — sweet Halloween treat bags! (This makes a great gift someone, too!)
Just message me or to go my site to order! http://mhanson.stampinup.net/
Memories Waiting!
You have some memories to make! Help your kids make their own Valentines gifts for their classmates. These adorable little treats come together quickly using the 1″ cello bags and tag toppers made with the Hey, Valentine stamp set. Or make simple Valentine cards: stamp the images on white paper with black ink, have your kids color some details with markers. Mount each Valentine on colored paper, attach a treat, and Voila! Handmade Valentines that are SO cute!









