Fun Fact Friday

Let it Snow! Fun Fact Friday!

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Wow, this week has flown by. Sorry about not posting a Weekly Wednesday video. We had a few family medical issues to deal with this week, but I am back on track and the weather here in St. Louis has gotten significantly colder. If you live in the Chicago area that your weather will match today’s card!

Fun Fact: St. Louis, Missouri receives an average of 15.5-18 inches of snow per winter season. The greatest cumulative snowfall in St. Louis occurred in 1977, when the city received 49.2 inches of snow. However, the average annual snowfall in Chicago, Illinois is 36-37 inches. Chicago experiences a heavier snowstorm about every three years, with over 10 inches of snow falling in 1-3 days.  Now that is great snowman making weather. What’s the weather like in your neck of the woods?

For today’s card I used the One of a Kind snowflake die and cropped 5 snowflakes with Balmy Blue cardstock. I used our liquid glue to add them to a Basic White card panel. I then ran the white pane through the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine using the Snowflake Sky embossing folder. I love that the snowflakes are also embossed.

I then stamped Let it Snow from the Sophisticated Sled set with Balmy Blue ink on a scrap of Basic White cardstock three times. Yes, then I got out my paper snips and fussy cut each greeting and added it to the Basic White panel. I attached it all to a Balmy Blue card base and I was done in less that 10 minutes.

I am really not sure what to call this technique but it is a super cool way to use your die cuts and your embossing folder at the same time. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. Happy Stamping!

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Star of Bethlehem ~ Fun Fact Friday!

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Did you know that the story of the Star of Bethlehem appears only in the Book of Matthew. The gospel tells us that a bright star appeared in the eastern sky when Jesus was born, famously seen by a group of wise men. It is in Matthew 2:1–2 where the story begins with the Magi, or wise men from the East, traveling to Jerusalem to ask about the newborn king of the Jews. It is also in Matthew 2:9–11 where the Magi follow the star, which stops over the place where the child Jesus is. The Magi are overjoyed and pay homage to the child.

For today’s card I began with a Basic White card base. I stamped the shepherd from Shepherd’s Care stamp set with Memento Black ink on a scrap of Basic white and fussy cut it and layered it to the card front. I stamped the greeting with Memento Black ink and the star with Night of Navy. If you don’t like to fussy cut, you can simplify this by just stamping the Shepard directly to the card front. I think it would also look good all stamped with Night of Navy as well.

Guess what? There are only 40 days until Christmas!!!! Happy Stamping!

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Fun Fact Friday!

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Fun Fact: Years ago I was a second grade teacher and today I am going back into the classroom to sub for my niece, Shelby. She is on an ACTS Retreat this weekend. If you have been on an ACTS Retreat, please pray for her as she mentors others closer to Christ. I guess this was not really a fun fact, more of a personal fun fact, but hey at least it is Friday.

Since I am going to be with little people today, I thought my deer card looks like a mom and dad deer watching out for their young one. Yes, that might be a stretch, but it’s possible. I have two cards, the first is a very clean and simple and the second is the same cards, stepped up with some sponging, bling, and a die cut greeting.

I used a Pool Party card base and added a layer of Pecan Pie. The deer are stamped with Pecan Pie and this card came together very quickly, like I said, very clean and simple. This set is Graceful Deer and is in the annual catalog and online.

My second card has the same layering and stamping, with a bit more to step it up! I added some Pool Party sponging for the sky and some Pecan Pie sponging for the ground. I colored the two little birdies with a Real Red blend and added a simple greeting and die from Unbounded Love.

I hope you enjoyed today’s cards. They are perfect for those men in your life who love to hunt! So whether you choose to go simple or step it up, happy stamping!

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Paper Pumpkin Alternative ~ Fun Fact Friday!

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Did you know that real pumpkins are good for you? They are about 80-90% water making them low in calories. One cup of pumpkin contains 3 grams of fiber and no fat or cholesterol. Each pumpkin produces about 500 seeds which are also a healthy choice. And if you live in the mid-west, you are in luck. Illinois is the largest produces of pumpkins in the United States.

While today’s projects features some of the stamps from our September 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit, you cannot eat them. But, having a paper pumpkin kit delivered to your door monthly, might improve some crafting therapy and improve your mood, especially after all the supplies are used, you still have the stamp set to create amazing cards.

Here is a look at the stamps that came in the 2024 September Paper Pumpkin Kit.

And here is the card I created using one of the leaves from this set.

I used Old Olive ink and randomly stamped about 9 leaves going in a circle. I love the leaves and the vine branch in this set. Not to mention I think the with thanks and thinking of you will be two greetings that are well used. The splatter of dots is from the Nested Friends stamp set and is stamped with Early Espresso ink.

More Fun Facts about Paper Pumpkin

  • Each month, the project in the box changes, usually to match the season. 
  • The box costs $25 per month, and shipping is included. 
  • The box contains everything needed to complete the project. 
  • CLICK HERE for more information on how to subscribe.

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Autumn Leaves-Fun Fact Friday!

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Did you know that a study in the Journal of Aging Research found that babies born during the autumn months are more likely to live to 100 than those born during the rest of the year. Who knew. Their study found that 30% of US centenarians born during 1810-1895 were born in the autumn months. I am not sure how accurate these statistics are for today, but it is interesting. While there is not an official study, I believe that people born in the spring tend to have a sunny disposition. Fun Fact: I was born in April. LOL

Today’s card celebrates all those beautiful people born in the fall. Hope you have a blessed weekened!

Even though my birthday is not in the fall, I do love the fall season. The changing of leaves, the cooler weather, those crisp cool night by the fireplace. There is just something comfortable and cozy about fall. Happy Stamping!

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Double the Fun-Fun Fact Friday!

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Did you know that Greetings of the Season and Everyday Greetings are sister bundles. These two online exclusive stamp sets go hand in hand and today I am sharing some double fun with these two bundles. I created a Happy Anniversary and a Happy Birthday card using some Summer Splash cardstock and designer series paper. And no you are not seeing double but I did create basically the same card for both greetings!

The flowers are actually the greenery in Golden Greenery, so I love how that stamp can double as a floral image. It also looks great as a Mossy Meadow and Old Olive green accent. Golden Greenery is also in the online exclusive section. Click here or the images below for more online exclusive stamp sets and designer series paper pack.

The ‘Happy” is from the Greetings of the Season set and the Birthday and Anniversary is from Everyday Greetings. I love how they coordinate with the same font or you can mix it up and use different fonts on one greeting. Again I used Summer Splash but I am sure that any color would look great. I stamped off for the floral part of the stamp so that it would be a bit lighter.

If you have not checked out the online exclusives you will want to do that soon. I don’t want you to miss out on any of these amazing stamp sets. Have fun creating with different color schemes. Happy Stamping!

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A Special Birthday ~ Fun Fact Friday

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When I was in seventh grade I would dream of my house and the perfect husband. I imagined having 6 kids and a 2-car garage. Well, fast forward a few years-LOL-and I don’t have 6 kids or a 2 car garage, but hey I do have the perfect husband and two amazing kids. Blessed I am and today I am celebrating the birthday of my daughter. Who knew I would be old enough to have adult children.

Watching my daughter grow up into the beautiful, smart, thoughtful, and caring person she is today has been a real joy. God has blessed me beyond my wildest imagination and having an adult relationship with my daughter has been the greatest gift of all. Happy Birthday sweetheart, I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living your mommy I’ll be.

If you watched my Make It Monday video this week, then you know this my fourth birthday card from my August Paper Pumpkin hack. CLICK HERE if you missed that video. Happy Stamping!

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Senior Fun ~Fun Facts Friday

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Did you know that 80 is the new 65? While I am not sure if that is a fact, it seems to be thing. Maybe it is because a lot of the Baby Boomers are turning 65! LOL It is that time again in the month when I go to visit my senior friends at Mother of Good Counsel Home.

Seriously though, did you know that many senior living communities can feel like neighborhood and living in senior living communities can prevent social isolation. That’s a good thing! Don’t worry about taking your beloved dog or cat because many of the communities are pet friendly. If that is not great enough many seniors can keep their independence and go on scheduled outing where transportation is provided. It’s like having your own chauffer. They even have fun classes like card-making. And here are the cards we are making today.

Card #1

Fun and Bright Colors -Lemon Lime Twist and Peach Pie

Use your favorite designer series patterned paper to create this card. I cut three strips that measure 3-3/4 x 1-1/2 and layered them on a 4 x 5-1/4 panel of Peach Pie. The greeting is from Sweetly Scripted and stamped on a strip of white-1 x 5 1/2.

Card #2

Soft and Subtle Retired Wisteria Wonder-try Highland Heather!

I just love the look of a monochromatic card, don’t you. The flower in this image is from a retired set, Calming Camellia and I also used some Wisteria Wonder ink and retired designer series paper. You can use any colors and patterns that you have on hand. I started with a Basic White card, add a 4 x 5-1/4 panel of Wisteria Wonder. The Basic White panel or the flower and greeting measures 2-3/4 x 4 and the patterned paper measures 3 x 4.

Card #3

Elegant Flower-Retired Rococo Rose and Pistachio Pudding

For my final card I again began with a Basic White card and added a 4×5-1/4 layer of Rococo Rose. I stamped the flower in Rococo and the leaves with Pistachio Pudding ink, both retired on a 3 x 5 Basic White panel. Remember I tend to use my retired stash for my senior friends.

I hope you enjoy today’s cards, I am sure my senior friends will be thrilled. They are a special group and we have a lot of fun crafting together. If you know someone who is not able to get out much then I encourage you to send them a hand-stamped hug! Happy Stamping!

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Fun Fact Friday ~ Birthday in the Grove

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Did you know that there are over 60 different species of deer worldwide. That’s a lot right? And deer are present on all continents except Antarctica. They can live in a range of habitats, from mountainous areas to warm and wet rainforests. And here I just thought they loved the forest like in my card today. Just hanging out in the grove.

This background and cute deer are from the Grove dies, which also has a matching stamp set, Grassy Grove. I just thought it would be fun to use the dies and create a silhouette outline for my forest seen. I created my forest background by using a Blending Brush, some Granny Apple Green ink for the grassy part and some Highland Heather for the nightfall.

I love the large forest die in this set and I used Basic Black cardstock to create a silhouette effect, making a perfect addition to enhance my background. This is actually a birthday card for a dear friend, but it would also make a great thinking of you card.

Check out these dies and the coordinating stamp set!

Happy Stamping!

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Fun Fact Friday ~ Dry Embossing!

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Did you know that dry embossing isn’t a new arts and crafts technique? It first appeared in the15th century as personalized stationery. It was created by heating stamping plates and was seen as a high-quality work from a professional. It was expensive and limited, so of course everyone wanted it. Right?

As time went on printing services were improved and turned this embossing into an art making it more affordable for people like us. Fast forward and today we have embossing folders for a little as $10 dollars.  All you need is your folder, some cardstock and a Stampin’ Cut n Emboss or Big Shot machine. And that is exactly how I created today’s card.

I added a little twist to my embossed card panel by using a sponge dauber and some white craft ink. After you dry emboss your image, on the raised side, gently add a touch of white ink to any of the images you want to stand out. I also used white craft ink to stamp my greeting. I think next time I will use some white embossing powder and a heat gun to make it stand out more….next time. LOL Happy Stamping!

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