Cabbage Rose Crafting Kit

Here is another kit I put together for my Etsy shop - the Cabbage Rose Crafting Kit.

This kit is packed with all things pretty and feminine!

Included in this kit:

- Hand dyed cabbage rose ribbon
- 1 yard of light pink wrinkle ribbon
- 3 additional designer ribbon samples
- small & large paper doilies
- 3 pieces of fabric paper (4" x 6")
- 11 pieces of double-sided patterned paper
- buttons, flowers, die-cuts, stick pins
- full sheet of stickers
- + more!

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 If you're a Dear Lizzy fan like I am, you'll love this collection!  There are several pieces from her new Enchanted line as well as gorgeous fabric papers.

You'll get a full yard of baby pink wrinkle ribbon & a sampling of my hand-dyed cabbage rose trim... along with several other designer trims.

Christmas Notions Crafting Kit

One of my favorite things about this craft is mixing and matching different supplies to create something fresh and new.  It's kind of like putting together a really great outfit... only in paper form.  :)


I love the sewing trend that's become so hot in the scrapbooking market!  Everywhere you look, you'll find stitching & buttons.... sewing patterns.... dress forms.... and everything in between!  I thought I would bring together several trendy products (both fresh & new AND vintage) to create a one-of-a-kind kit that's perfect for dressing up your holiday projects.  I used a traditional Christmas color palette, but the products are completely universal & could be used for any time of the year.  Here is a card I made from bits & pieces from my Christmas Notions Kit:

This kit is newly listed in my Etsy shop & comes PACKED with everything you need to make a wide assortment of cards, gifts, or layouts.  Some of the papers included are from The Girls' Paperie Tinsel & Twig collection and October Afternoon's Modern Homemaker & Thrift Shop lines.  Here is a list of the nearly 70 items included in this kit:


Kit Contents:
- 12 pieces of trendy patterned paper (The Girls' Paperie, October Afternoon, & more!)
- Maya Road decorative edge kraft envelope
- ribbon card (green tulle, red polka dot ribbon, Merry Christmas satin ribbon, black gingham, & green bakers twine)
- large cream tag
- 3 large tags made from vintage pattern pieces
- 1 small tag with baker's twine
- die cut dress forms (2 each made of red felt, cork, & patterned paper)
- 2 Jillibean Soup journaling circles
- Wild Card
- ticket
- "Please Return By" tag
- scissor & measuring tape die cuts
- 2 glittered flowers
- 3 red flowers
- 2 gingham flowers
- 6 buttons
- bingo token
- 3 handmade medallion/scrunched floral embellishments
- embroidered floral brad
- Maya Road chipboard sewing pieces
- 3 sentiment die cuts
- 3 chipboard flourishes
- 1 large sheet from a vintage sewing pattern

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The papers are cut to both 5-1/4 x 4" and 6" x 4".  (The smaller papers mat perfectly with a standard A2 card base.)

I wrapped a long piece of green tulle around a cream parcel tag & then topped it with several other coordinating ribbons & baker's twine.  The tag doubles as a ribbon card & can be decorated to create a great gift tag, bookmark, or embellishment.

The chipboard flourishes and sewing shapes can be misted, painted, inked, or paper pieced!

Here is a closeup of one of the vintage sewing pattern medallions that I handmade.  I love these vintage bingo markers too!  The kit includes two medallions and one puffy scrunchy flower.

Some of my favorite pieces in this kit are the die cut dress forms.  There are 2 made from adhesive-backed cork... 2 from red felt... and 2 from sewing pattern paper.  The decorative-edged kraft envie is pretty fun too!


The kit is packaged in a large glassine bag, wrapped in a large piece of vintage sewing pattern.  (I used part of my sewing pattern for the background of my card.)


I'm brainstorming several other kit ideas - so let me know if you're looking for anything in particular!  :)

Etsy Thanksgiving Sale!!!

I'm having a little sale for the Thanksgiving season in my Etsy shop for all of my sweet blog readers! From now until Sunday, November 28th, use the coupon code: TDAY25 to receive 25% off any order. Thank you & Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Etsy Shop Update

My craft cupboard is overflowing with handmade cards & goodies - so I decided it was past time to update my Etsy shop.  This is just touching the surface of what I have, so keep checking back for new additions! :)

Etsy STAMPEDinHISimage

More Handbag Info

Hey again! I just wanted to say 'thank you' for all of your sweet comments on my bags! They're flying out the door even before I can get them listed. (Yippee!) If you see something that you like, I'm happy to do custom orders! (The pricing will depend upon the type of fabric that you're interested in and the style of the bag.) Just drop me a line at: julie_stamps@hotmail.com with the subject line of "custom tote order"... and we'll work on the details. I hope to continue to try out different styles and prints, so you'll be seeing more ideas soon. Thanks again!!!

Thimbly Things

I've been having SO much fun getting back to my love of fabric and sewing. :) I made several bags for Christmas gifts and finally had a chance to make some extras.... and one for myself!

Here is MY bag! I'm in love with it. I can't lie. The green fabric is from a new collection by Anna Marie Horner called 'Little Folks' and the top is a nice, dark, dressy denim. I had a complete stranger compliment my bag the first time I 'took it for a spin'... so that was pretty exciting. I told my husband, "See! I told you it was cool!" LOL!

Here is my latest bag that I like to call my "Chocolate Truffle Tote". It's made of dark chocolate corduroy (love that stuff!) and a fun toffee-colored plaid... with a hint of rust. Very wintery and cosy. :) It's ~ 25" tall and 16' wide. You can find it in my Etsy shop if interested!

Now... why this pic wants to go sideways, I'll never know. Anywhoo... this is the inside of the bag... complete with a big corduroy pocket.

And here's my little sis... who I made model all of my bags for me. :) I thought she was a better model candidate than my husband (even though he is a cutey!)

Here's my sis modeling the "Little Janey" bag. It's one of the bags I showed you earlier, made with denim and a fun yellow floral print inside.

And here she is with the "American Jane Tote". I just wanted a visual so that you could SEE how big this bag was. You could stick a small child in it, if necessary. ;)

Thanks for checking out my new duds! I have several more ideas on the cutting block! :)

American Jane Bags

As promised, here are a couple more bags I've made & can be found in my Etsy shop if interested. :)

I call this bag the American Jane tote. This is a BIG tote made out of dark denim & a fun yellow floral print. I think this would be a great bag for someone who likes things with a little vintage flair. The yellow fabric is so fun and chalked full of personality! :) There is a big pocket on the inside of the bag, as well as on the front. I added a ruffle of coordinating fabric to the pocket for a touch of whimsy... and made a cute denim flower embellishment to go along with it. This bag measures 25" across & is 13" tall (not including the handles).


Here's a close-up of the pocket:


And here is a view of the inside of the bag:

Here's a picture of the American Jane Tote along with her "sister" bag, Little Janey:

The Little Janey bag might be small compared to her "big sis"... but it's actually a nice "purse" size. This bag measures 15" across and is 8.5" tall, so there's plenty of room for the necessities. The Little Janey bag comes with a coordinating zip pouch (5" x 8") and is great for keeping smaller items in their place.

The Little Janey bag is also embellished with a denim flower & has a magnetic snap closure.

And... here's Little Janey's insides (sounds gross... but it's actually pretty cute). ;)

Anywhoo... thanks for checking out my new bags! I have several pieces of new fabric coming my way, so you'll be seeing more bags pop up soon!

And... for those of you who've asked me for a pattern - I don't actually have anything written. I just did a Google search for bag patterns and looked at how other people put things together. Then, I just cut things to the size I wanted and added parts and pieces here and there. If you're wanting to make your own bags, I'm sure there are some great resources out there! Sorry that I can't be of more help.

Shop Update!

I've been updating my Etsy shop! You can view or purchase my items HERE! :)

Who Does THAT!?!

Today is a BIG day at Unity! There are TONS of new releases, new challenges, and HUGE prizes to be had! So make sure to read all about it on the Unity Blog! :)

Today, I want to show you a few projects I made using the new 'Simple Blessings' stamp set! Fall is my FAVORITE season. I just love the colors, the smells, and the crispness in the air. It makes me happy just thinking about it! :) So... in lieu of Autumn peeking it's head around the corner, here are some warm, festive cards that are sure to get you ready for the season!

This card features one of the pumpkins from the 'Simple Blessings' set. Can you believe how BIG these images are? I LOVE it! The sentiment comes from September's Kit of the Month.

Here's another card using many of the same 'ingredients'. This fun sentiment is from the new 'Autumn Pals' set!

And this is the granddaddy of all pumpkins! Wow! Think how great this image would be to decorate fall treat bags! CUTE!

If you haven't seen yet, I've added a few more Card Crafting Kits to my Etsy shop! All of the cards posted above can be made using the contents of this kit! It comes with yards of ribbon, buttons, twine, and all the images are stamped and ready to go! :)

Thanks for visiting today! I'll be back tomorrow with more Unity goodness!

Shop Update!

I have some new kits for sale in my Etsy shop.... so click HERE to take a peek! :)

Gifts From the Kitchen - Now on Etsy!

Here is the latest Kit listed in my Etsy site! There are only 2 available, so if you're interested, you might want to head over there soon! :)


Here's a little more about my kit:

There's nothing better than the taste of freshly baked bread spread with homemade strawberry preserves! Now you can make your gifts as pretty as they are tasty! This kit is specially designed to meet all of your packaging needs!

Surprise a friend with a decorated Mason jar filled with a cookie mix! Or... show someone you care with a loaf of banana bread peeking through the window of a decorated bag.

Here is one of the cards included in the kit. This image is from Unity's 100% Happy kit (which can only be found in local stores).


Here are some more items from the kit. The card contains 3 cards, but the fronts of the cards are not adhered, allowing for personal touches! And... the labels are double sided, so that gives you more options to custom-fit it to your needs.


I LOVE this vintage measuring spoon! It would be perfect tied onto a jar or on top of a gift! This kit also comes with a LOT of ribbon! You could use it to tie onto a jar or bag... or to secure a tag in place. The little gift tag hanging from the Mason jar is layered with paper that was scanned from an old handwritten recipe.



This kit is jam-packed to the brim with colorful packaging supplies with a vintage twist.

Kit Contents:
- 1 Window Bag in Kraft (6" x 2.75" x 9.25")
- 3 fabric Mason jar Tops (dark denim, red & white picnic check, & mustard ticking)
- 3 decorative tops for Mason jars (double sided prints)
- 4 dotted recipe cards
- Three 3x3 gift cards (Kraft)
- Cardstock & Stamped images to decorate gift cards
- Three 3x3 envelopes (white)
- 6 strands of ribbon (aqua satin, red stitched, white taffeta, & cream, mustard, and taupe grosgrain)
- 1 piece of light blue ric rack
- 1 vintage measuring spoon
- 5 buttons
- 1 chipboard flower accent
- 1 'from the kitchen of' sticky-backed label
- 1 double sided panel (sized to add to Window Bag), along with coordinating mustard embossed cardstock
- 2 tiny wooden clothespins
- 1 tag (complete with twine) that can be tied around a jar

***NOTE**** Mason Jar NOT included

New Etsy Venture

Last month, I started a paper crafting class and discovered how much I love being able to put projects together for others. It's so rewarding to watch my friends light up when they've created something new! And then, a light bulb came on and I decided to take it one step further.

I'm trialing this idea... and I hope others are as excited about it as I am! I've put together my first Card Crafting Kit, available for purchase on Etsy! I love mixing and matching patterns and embellishments and came up with a kit that has everything you would need to make a set of coordinating cards. Using the supplies from the kit, you can add stamped images, sentiments, and even stitching to the cards to make them your own. This kit is pretty full... so even though it is designed to create 4 cards, it could easily be stretched to make several more.

You can find my fist Card Crafting Kit HERE.

(You can see a sample of a card made with some of these kit contents in my previous post.)

Here is an example of the kit's contents:


Kit Contains:
- 4 Kraft card bases (2 top folding/2 side folding)
- 4 Vintage cream envelopes
- 8 pieces of cardstock, perfect for layering (in "Blush", "vintage Cream" & "Milk Chocolate")
- 4 pieces of patterned paper
- Twine (in cream, chocolate, & kraft)
- 5 pieces of ribbon
- Journaling tags
- Embossed Die Cuts
- Ledger Chipboard Buttons
- Buttons
- Cream flowers
- Die cut doves
- Die cut butterflies (in a floral print & dark brown corduroy)
- Tag die cuts (perfect for sentiments or gift tags)
- Eyelets & Brads

I'm planning on creating future kits of various styles. I'd love to hear what you think! Thanks for checking it out! :)