/


Latest Post

Over $1800 donated to Minot charities with our big stamping sale Saturday


As many of you know we hold a big paper crafting sale in June of each year where my customers can sell their excess or unwanted stamping items.  This year we added a second sale that we held on Saturday.  Why? Sadly one of my best friends passed away last fall and together with her family we sold her collection of stamping & scrapbooking items. 

Here's a picture of some of it!  

We did add some items that were generously donated by my customers from the big June sale.  100% of this sale was donated to charities in Minot. 

Click on the bold names below to read about them. Feel free to donate to any of these non-profits if you'd like to.

  • Matthew 25 – a nonprofit that seeks to match gifts of clothing and household items with those in need in our community at no cost.
  • Hairball Haven – non-profit feline rescue. We primarily pull cats and kittens from the Minot, ND
  • Project Bee – has provided overnight housing for women at local motels and apartments for chronically homeless women with mental health issues.

The craft items were marked down drastically and people noticed!  Not many items were over $3 and the majority was .25 – .50 cents! Our goal was to sell as much as we could to raise money for our charities.  It was the biggest success we've ever had at a sale!  I am still in awe and shock at how fast the items sold. Over $1800 will be donated to these amazing organizations. 

My friend was a nurse and amazingly kind & generous. She would be so happy to know we used her craft items to support others in need in our city. 

We had so little left; just 6 small boxes!  And the leftovers will go towards another group of ladies that make cards for prison inmates, elderly & others in need.  Their group is called Folding Angels.  

I apologize to those of you who could not take part due to long distance or poor timing.  I know it's a tease and I'm sorry about that.  But I did want to share it with you.  

Special thanks to my friend Clarisse's daughter, Devin, who helped gather and sort the items to be sold.  Also to my faithful and generous helpers that spent hours marking & sorting – Marilyn, Lori, Pat, Becky & Joanne plus the many that helped at the sale.  It would not have been a success without the many hours of help and guidance you provided.  

~~~

New!  Inventory update from Stampin' Up!:

Non-Orderable items:

  • Rays of Light stamp set – TBA (to be announced)
  • Evening Evergreen card stock available mid August
  • Holly Berry dies – available late August
  • Split Card Texture dies – available late August
  • Barn dies – available late August
  • Gnomes dies – available late August

Low Inventory items:

  • Lights Aglow specialty 6 X 6" DSP
  • Bows of Holly 12 X 12" DSP
  • 2022-24 In Color Matte Decorative dots 
  • Stylish Shapes dies
  • Palms dies
  • Sending dies
  • Blossoming Happiness dies 

 

~~~

August Specials

Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration! 


Host code: YFR367QW

See everything available here – click on the 2 BOGO photo albums

Or watch the video here.  Basically for every $ you spend online you get my retired items FREE!

Please use the host code when ordering: YFR367QW

 *click here to order 

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

~~~

I have 2 spots left in my Holiday Designer Paper share; contact me here  

All Posts

  • Last of the unique ‘Gift Card’ ideas with video!


    I've shared two other special gift card ideas and today I have another.  It's the last one I shared in this video. 

    It features the Penguin Place bundle seen here.   And it's now available but on low inventory; once more.  The punch was out of stock for a long time. 

    This penguin is super cute and quite versatile.  Certainly not just for Christmas!

    Details:

    • His main body is punched out of Black glitter paper. 
    • I fussy cut his scarf from Heartwarming Hugs DSP. 
    • I stamped the snowflakes on the Black CS using our White Craft ink.  

    This card opens up like this: 

    There's a fold inside that brings up the 'gift card' when you lift up the card front.  I did use Thick White CS for this so it stands up to lots of use. Isn't it fun?  It's quite easy too!

    Measurements for the Pull-Up Penguin Gift Card

    • Card base 4 ¼” X 5 ½”, DSP 2” X 3 ¾”
    • Black card 4” X 11” scored at 3 ½” & 8 ¾”
    • Inside Thick White 2 ½” X 5 ½” or 6” scored at 3/4" from each end
    • Front white 2” X 3”, Black 2 ¼” X 3 ¼”, Red 2 ½” X 3 ½”

    Below is the video tutorial.  It's the third & last project I share.  

    ~~~

    December Specials:

    Host code:  6YCWV7QN

     *click here to order 

    Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

    See the last chance list here

    See the July-December catalog carry over list here

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Extra special Gift Card idea with a pop up ‘gift bag’ inside the card!


    Here's another gift card idea for you.  It looks harder than it is; honestly! It's a 'gift bag' inside the card! 


    Here's the front view:  I used the angled Heartwarming Hugs designer paper piece I cut off from this card I shared yesterday.  I love it when I can use my paper efficiently! 

    I kept the front very simple as you can see.  The greetings are from the Encircled in Warmth stamp set seen here.

    I even added 'tissue' using the Ever Eden cotton paper!  It's a 6" piece I folded into points. 


    I used our Real Red sheer ribbon on the front for both the bow and the 'handles' inside the bag. Below is a photo of the gift bag cut out.  Measurements are included. 

    Pop-up Gift Bag card measurements:

    • Card base 4 1/4" X 11"
    • White – two at 4" X 5 1/4"
    • DSP 4” X 5 ¼” cut one section off diagonally
    • Purse 4” X 9 ½” scored on the 4” side at ½” & 3”, scored on the long side at ½”, 1”, 4 ½”, 5”, 5 ½” & 9”


    Below is the video for 3 different gift card options.  I'll share details on one more unique card tomorrow. 

    ~~~

    December Specials:

    Host code: Z2RQ7BB6 or 6YCWV7QN

     *click here to order 

    Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

    See the last chance list here

    See the July-December catalog carry over list here

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Need Gift card ideas? I have three!


    Last week I created 3 different gift card options on Facebook Live.  You can see it here.

    I'm sharing the first one today: 

    I used the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper seen here) and the Encircled in Warmth & Christmas Season bundle. 

    It's made from a 5 1/4" X 12" piece of designer paper; score it every 4".  Trim off one angle for the pocket and adhere it to a 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" card base.  

    Inside I added a 4 3/4" X 3 1/2" piece of White CS that I textured with the Star-Crossed embossing folder. I decorated the front & inside with stamped & die-cut images from the Christmas Season bundle seen here. 

    Depending on how you decorate this card it can be quite easy to make!  Below is the video for this one & 2 more gift card options.  I'll share details on another tomorrow. 

    ~~~

    December Specials:

    Host code: 6YCWV7QN

     *click here to order 

    Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

    See the last chance list here

    See the July-December catalog carry over list here

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *



Notice: LeeAnn Greff, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Manager. The content of this website is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and the use of, and content of, the classes, services, or products offered on this website is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up! Copyright 2025