Creative Blessings by Missy: August 2014

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Short and Sweet!

Do you love to find a great bargain? Are you a Happy Shopper when you find a great bargain? I know I am! And I have a deal to share with you - Between August 21-28, when you join Stampin UP you will receive $150 worth of product in your starter kit, for just $99!. Talk about a sweet deal! Contact me today to learn how you can get in on this great deal, but hurry, it's only here for a short time! I'd love to create with you!

Blessings, Missy

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Weekly Deals

If it's Tuesday - then it's time for the Weekly Deals. Below are the items that are on sale until next Monday. For more details click on the Shop Now button and look for the weekly deals.

Contact me for more details!

Blessings, Missy

Monday, August 18, 2014

Sneak Peak!!!

I spent yesterday with friends creating with products from the new catalog. It's one of the perks of being a Happy Shopper - you get the new product a month before it is available for everyone else!

I love gift giving and gift packaging- so I spent some time using a new Curly Keepsake Box Thinlits Box. Want to see what I came up with???

Here's my fall pumpkin gift box. Isn't it cute??

I can see this as a table favor or a treat for a co-worker. Tuck a piece or two of candy inside and you will make someone's day!

Okay, I couldn't stop at one- so here's the next one...

I saw this on pinterest and had to case it...can't wait to fill some of these to hand out during the holidays!

Needed a third one - so how about and original design - here's Tom the Turkey- love him!!

Can't you just see him on the table for Thanksgiving!

While I was creating these, my friend Jan created something for the golf enthusiast in your life-

This thinlit is a must have - I'll be posting a class soon where we will create these amazing gift boxes. Don't forget the Big Shot special that is going on right now- it's the perfect time to be a Happy Shopper.

Like my facebook and pinterest pages to see what I'm creating next!

Blessings, Missy

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

RemARKable Pinworthy Blog Tour- New Beginnings

Ready for a new beginning? We are!! And I have a new blog site - what do you think??
There are so many new beginnings in my life right now - new blog, school is starting soon, both for work and I will become a student again after soooo many years. We have a family wedding at the end of August and many other NEW things are about to happen, So what did I want to create for New Beginning??? I have spent the summer giving my home a new look. My friend Jan and I took a road trip to Lucketts in VA and I found this amazing old window that already had been fitted with a chalkboard painted panel.

This beautiful piece has a New Beginning in my home- just needed to add something to it. The Stampin Up Chalboard Banner Kit was perfect. Here's a link to a video from Stampin Up on this kit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkalaey44sU

Here's what I did with the kit-

This banner was so easy to make- everything you need is included in the kit - and it came together quickly! I also used the stencils from the Build A Banner Simply Created Kit to chalk the letters blessed on the pieces.

I'd love to read you r comments - have you given a New Beginning to an old piece??

Next stop -Tamra-http://www.thecardladies.com/pinworthy-blog-tour-fall-into-something-new/

Blessings, Missy

Here's the links to everyone on the tour.

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2014/08/remarkable-stampers-pinworthy-blog-tour.html

Missy Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2014/08/remarkable-pinworthy-blog-tour-new.html - YOU ARE HERE!!

Tamra Davis - http://www.thecardladies.com/pinworthy-blog-tour-fall-into-something-new/

Connie Diebler - http://www.conniestamps.com/2014/08/new-beginnings.html

Sherrie Eddleblute - http://goo.gl/EyFJIo

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-1HV

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2014/08/new-beginnings-remarkable-blog-hop.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2014/08/new-beginnings-remarkables-pinworthy.html

Andi Potler - http://www.absolutekreations.com/2014/08/14/remarkable-pinworthy-blog-tour-new-beginnings

Michele Reynolds - http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2014/08/new-beginnings-pinworthy-blog-tour.html

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-My

Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-6Jx

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Did you check out the Tuesday updates for Stampin' Up - it's the second Tuesday so there is a new photopylmer stamp set -

I think this is the best one yet! We are planning an event this fall with a Western Theme and I'm sure that we will use this stamp set for decorations, invites and Project Life pages. I can't wait to start creating with this set - stop back next week for some samples or head over to Stampin'Up to see the samples on their blog!

Blessings, Missy

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

I spent some time in July creating with my friend Deb and we decided to make Christmas cards using DSP from the Annual Catalog. Here's the first one:

This card is a clean and simple card and I love how it came out!

(Just realized that the Textured Embossing Folder that I used is retired. Sorry about that but I'm sure that #132174- Stylish Strips would look awesome)

Blessings, Missy

Supplies:

Christmas Bliss Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Flashback Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Maritime Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Silver 1/8" Ribbon

$4.95

Punch Corner Project Life

$7.95

Big Shot

$99.95

Apothecary Accents Framelits Die

$24.95

Monday, August 11, 2014

Traveler

Welcome Monday! I spent the weekend creating samples for my upcoming classes and the Holiday Mini launch. I'll be sharing my sneak peeks next week, however I have some cards form past classes that I haven"t shared yet. The Travler Stamp Set has so many possibilities.

Love the vintage look of this card!

Blessings, Missy

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Simple Sunday

Thought I'd share some more Big Shot projects with you, so stop back each day for some inspiration.

I love cards that are clean and simple and tone on tone. This catd

Thought I continue sharing project that used the Big Shot. As I said I use this machine all the time!!

I love creating cards that are clean and simple and are created using tone on tone,

This card uses the new Striped Scallop Thinlit. Love the look this gives the card!

Happy Sunday and blessings to you!

Missy

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Have you heard about the August special??? This is one machine I can't live without. I use it every time I create! There are so many materials you can cut-cardstock, chipboard, thin wood, thin aluminum, fabric, thin cork and so many other things. It's not just cutting shapes with the dies, framelits and thinlits - you can also add texture with the embossing folders. From now until Aug. 31st when you buy a Big Shot you can pick one of the 5 bundles listed below for FREE!!

Already own a Big Shot- then choose a bundle at 15% off regular price.

Would you like to see what you can create??? Stop back I have several samples coming your way over the next week or two. Lets start off today with a framelit that is only available until August 27th. This is my go to set for the Holidays. This cute banner was created with the Festive Flurries Framelits for the snowflakes - love the glimmer paper for some extra WOW. The stamp set and the DSP are a sneak peak from the Holiday Catalog. The banner pieces were cut out using the Party Pennants Bigz L Die.

My friend Janet Wakeland created a cute card that matches - I think it would make a great invitation to a Holiday Gathering!

Supplies used are listed below, except for the sneak peak items...Mark your calendar for my Holiday Gathering on Aug 30th from 4-9 PM to see and use these items. Details to follow!

Blessings, Missy