CASE-ing the Catty Christmas - CTC41

I had to participate in this week's CASE-ing the Catty as we are featuring Christmas.  You may have come from Rachel Palmieri or you might be starting here, but don't forget to hop to all the posts as you will love them all and it's never too earlier to start your Christmas Cards.

I held my Christmas in July Card Class earlier in the month and this is one of the cards we made using the Wondrous Wreath with the matching Framelits.

I used the new Corrugated Paper (which comes in a pack of 2 White and 2 Kraft 12" x 12" sheets for $12.25) and I used my sponge daubers with Crumb Cake ink to create the random dots on the Corrugated Paper, which gave great depth but it was oh so simple.

Stamp Set:  Wondrous Wreath

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Kraft Corrugated Paper, Whisper White

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Wonderful Wreath Framelits, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Sponge Daubers, Banner Triple Punch

Close up of the Christmas Wreath and the raised banner

It's now time to hop over to Alison Barclay and her wonderful Christmas inspired project this week.

If you have any problems hopping around, please check out the crew's creations below:

Judy May - http://judymay.typepad.com/just_judy_designs/2015/07/ctc41-christmas.html

Stasia Sloma http://stampzone.blogspot.com/2015/07/christmas-casing.html

Emma Palonek - http://vintagegraffiti.com/2015/07/31/christmas-already-with-caseing-the-catty/

Julia Quinn - http://handmadebyjuliaquinn.blogspot.com/2015/07/caseing-catty-christmas-chapter.html

Rachel Palmieri -http://stampinpals.blogspot.com/2015/07/christmas-festival-case-ing-christmas.html

Kathryn Mangelsdorf - http://klm55.blogspot.com/2015/07/case-ing-catty-christmas-ctc41.html

Alison Barclay - http://gothdovedesigns.blogspot.com/2015/07/stampin-up-australia-stampin-up27.html

Elizabeth Gross - http://lillylovespaper.blogspot.com/2015/07/ctc41-christmas-section.html

Helen Heil - http://h2designs.blogspot.com/2015/07/case-ing-catty-41-christmas-tunnel-card.html

Rebecca Scurr - http://thepaperandstampaddict.com.au/2015/07/31/ctc41-is-it-really-time-to-start-thinking-about-christmas/

Tricia Raineri - http://thespeckledsparrow.blogspot.com/2015/07/christmas-cheer-for-ctc41.html
Jackie Noble - http://www.creativejax.co.nz/2015/07/ctc-41-blog-hop-christmas/

Jess Williams - http://thepapercaper.com.au/2015/07/31/ribbons-and-wreaths-and-caseing-the-catty
CTC blog - http://caseingthecatty.blogspot.com/2015/07/case-ing-catty-challenge-41-christmas.html 

Weekly Deals

Fantastic savings again this week at the Weekly Deals, lots of goodies at great discounts.  The Deals this week include the brand new Tear & Tape Adhesive (which has replaced Sticky Strip).

CHERRY COBBLER THICK BAKER’S TWINE Price: $6.25 $4.69 FUN FRAMES TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDERS Price: $15.00 $11.25 HAMBURGER BOX BIGZ XL DIE Price: $66.00 $49.50 METALLICS SEQUIN ASSORTMENT Price: $8.75 $6.56 MOSSY MEADOW 5/8" STRIPED COTTON RIBBON Price: $12.25 $9.19 NEUTRALS ENVELOPE PAPER Price: $10.50 $7.35 PRETTY PETALS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK Price: $14.00 $9.80 SWEETHEART PUNCH Price: $28.00 $19.60 TANGELO TWIST 5/8" STRIPED COTTON RIBBON Price: $12.25 $9.19 TANGELO TWIST CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Price: $11.50 $8.63 TEAR & TAPE ADHESIVE Price: $12.00 $8.40

CASE-ing the Catty Gift Packaging - CTC40

I have had a couple of week's break from CASE-ing the Catty but I was inspired to create on the weekend and I chose the below packaging to create a Christmas Card.

I love making simple cards that I can mass produce for my Christmas Card supply and I try to start making them from July so I don't have a huge issue in late November/early December when I am need to post them.

You may have come from Judy May and wow oh wow I love her gift bag, but you may have started here too, but don't forget to hop all the way around.

I used a piece of Merry Moments Designer Series Paper as my background and then used the Trees Punch to make my clear and simple design with just a piece of Baker's Twine to finish it off.

Stamp Set:  Festival of Trees
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Tree Punch, Old Olive Baker's Twine

Close up of the trees and bow with the baker's twine

It's now time to hop over to Emma Palonek and her wonderful project this week.

If you have any problems hopping around, please check out the crew's creations below:

Rebecca Benson http://queenmommiedom.blogspot.com/2015/07/ctc-40-gift-packaging-blog-hop.html 

Rachel Palmieri - http://stampinpals.blogspot.com/2015/07/gift-for-gardener-case-ing-gift.html 

Alison Barclay - http://gothdovedesigns.blogspot.com/2015/07/stampin-up-australia-mini-treat-bag-thinlit-dies.html

Judy May - http://judymay.typepad.com/just_judy_designs/2015/07/CTC40-gift-packaging.html 

Kathryn Mangelsdorf - http://klm55.blogspot.com/2015/07/case-ing-catty-gift-packaging-ctc40.html

Emma Palonek - http://vintagegraffiti.com/2015/07/24/quick-and-easy-gift-packaging-with-case-ing-the-catty/

Stasia Sloma http://stampzone.blogspot.com/2015/07/caseing-catty-gift-packaging.html

Rebecca Scurr -  http://thepaperandstampaddict.com.au/2015/07/24/oh-how-i-love-a-good-box/ 

Monique Fielder - http://stamping-with-moni-q.blogspot.com/2015/07/case-ing-catty-40-gift-packaging.html

Julia Quinn - http://handmadebyjuliaquinn.blogspot.com/2015/07/gift-packaging-caseing.html 

Elizabeth Gross - http://lillylovespaper.blogspot.com/2015/07/ctc40-gift-wrap-and-packaging.html

CTC BLOG - http://caseingthecatty.blogspot.com/2015/07/case-ing-catty-challenge-40-gift.html

Weekly Deals

I am loving this week's Weekly Deals so many have made it onto my order...especially the new Medium Star Punch reduced from $28.00 to $21.00.

1/16" CIRCLE PUNCH Price: $16.00 $12.00 BLACKBERRY BLISS 5/8" STRIPED COTTON RIBBON Price: $12.25 $9.19 CHEVRON TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $13.00 $9.10 GLASSINE SHEETS Price: $8.75 $6.56 GO WILD DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK Price: $14.00 $9.80 MEDIUM STAR PUNCH Price: $28.00 $21.00 METALLIC FOIL DOILIES Price: $7.00 $5.25 PACIFIC POINT 3/8" STITCHED SATIN RIBBON Price: $15.75 $11.81 SMOKY SLATE 5/8" CHEVRON RIBBON Price: $12.25 $9.19 SMOKY SLATE THICK BAKER’S TWINE Price: $6.25 $4.69 WHITE PERFECT ACCENTS Price: $8.75 $6.56

Promotion to Senior Supervisor

I received some very exciting happy mail today, my certificate and pin congratulating me on my promotion to Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor.

I would like to thank my small team, Class attendees and my loyal customers that have made this possible.

Stampin Up! Pin

Art with Heart Team Blog Hop - Christmas in July

Today some of the Art with Heart Stampin' Up! Team girls are presenting some fabulous Christmas projects to inspire you.  This year we already have new Christmas stamp sets to play with in the Annual Catalogue, and some old favourites too.

We also have a brand new 2015 Holiday Catalogue coming soon.  If you would like a copy of any of our catalogues, to attend a Stampin' Up! Class or join a large fabulous group of crafty women by becoming part of the team (hobby demonstrators welcome), be sure to contact me.

Don't you always leave your Christmas Cards to the last minute well with Christmas in July you can make an early start and hasn't Judy May created a fantastic card or you might be starting here, but don't forget to hop around to all the blogs for wonderful Christmas inspiration.

I decide to make a pop out swing card (lots of you tube videos to help you), which I had seen featured recently and I combined it with the new Christmas stamp set from the annual catalogue, Every Blessing.  I love this set as it has a lovely christian image with a couple of beautiful greetings for the front and inside of your cards.

I will be making this card on Saturday afternoon with my group of lovely ladies at my monthly card class, and I am hoping they will love it as much as I did designing it.

Stamp Set:  Every Blessing
Cardstock:  Pool Party, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink: Lost Lagoon
Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Square Collection Framelits, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

Front Card

Front Card Opening

Inside Open Card

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have Kate Morgan.

If you find a broken link or have come to this blog hop from a different entry point, you can view the participants below:

Ros Davidson

Rachel Woollard

Tina Gillespie

Kayleen McLean

Claire Daly

Kathryn Ruddick

Judy May

Kathryn Mangelsdorf

Kate Morgan 

Weekly Deals

Today is Wednesday, so we have new Weekly Deals.

2" CIRCLE PUNCH Price: $31.00 $23.25 CALYPSO CORAL THICK BAKER’S TWINE Price: $6.25 $4.69 CLASSY DESIGNER BUTTONS Price: $10.50 $7.88 EVERYDAY CHIC DESIGNER WASHI TAPE Price: $14.00 $10.50 FLOWER FAIR FRAMELITS DIES Price: $41.00 $28.70 FUN FLOWER PUNCH Price: $31.00 $21.70 HANDPICKED FRAMELITS DIES Price: $41.00 $30.75 HAPPY PATTERNS DECORATIVE MASKS Price: $10.00 $7.00 HELLO HONEY 5/8" STRIPED COTTON RIBBON Price: $12.25 $9.19 METAL RIMMED PEARLS Price: $8.75 $6.56 SWEET LI'L THINGS DESIGNER WASHI TAPE Price: $8.75 $6.56

Winner #punchitup ... Punch Art Lion

It is with great excitement, I can let you all know I was a lucky winner of the Stampin' Up! Creative Challenge in June.

I get to choose a stamp set of my choice and I will be going through the catalogue and looking at my wish list again.

Here is my cute lion, if you would like further details go to here.

Check out all the entries at pinterest #punchitup.