On Time for Christmas: Gingermen and Eskimos

Being consistent fuels me.
I have to confess I've discovered in recent years I am pretty competitive in certain areas of life. 
Not in all, but when it comes to beat myself, I am! To conquer my own weaknesses with God's help ad try some new things...O dear! I CAN be compettive.
Are you competitive?

Well, I set up a challenge for myself to make my Christmas 2017 cards ON TIME!
I had some bumps on this journey but I can graciously say that by God's mercy I am winning!
Yes, I completed 40 in 6 months. One set of 10 cards is not finished. When done I will have 50. Yay!

I am using a lot of my Christmas retired papers and vellum 

and I am loving to bring these out!

 I truly like this stamp set and coordinating punch.

I decided then to make 5 with the eskimo kid and one with the gingerbread man. :)

I found this beautiful card on Pinterest by Stampin'Up and was inspired by the sketch.

Which one of these is your favorite?

The blue or the red?

Check a different take on this same sketch made by my friend and Stampin'Up! demonstrator Maria Vega. Thanks amiga!

Yay! Maria decided to dry embossed her card base and then stamped 

right on top of the vellum. Love seeing the different takes on a particular sketch.

Yay! I have been cracking Christmas cards ON TIME  for the first time.

What are you preparing for...do you set long time goals?

Expect BIG things from a BIG God,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Lewisburg, PA (hablo Español)

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Here are all the materials I used for these cards!

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Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [142043]	Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482]
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982]
Metallic Foil Doilies [138392]	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

3" Scored Fold Card by Stamp a Blessing

Hi friend! Saturday morning is here!

I woke early, jumped out of bed motivated to start my GNO challenge. 

Remember last years?

 Do you ever challenge yourself to get more out of life? 

Do you ever try new things?

Break the status quo today! 

As I am starting a new 6-week challenge to get even better on my health and strength

I ALSO want to challenge myself to GROW in other areas!

LISTEN my friend,

You've been given a MUSCLE!

But if you don't exercise your MUSCLE (your gift, your talent, your ability) and stretch it beyond your comfort zone, 

growth won't happen.

Start this day with goals in mind, with eyes fixed on Heaven and the certainty that when you try new things THINGS HAPPEN!

DON'T BE AFRAID. 

DON'T HIDE.

YOU WERE MEANT TO SHINE!

Check my video I posted yesterday on my YouTube channel and subscribe today to my videos. I share in there my heart with you as well as this fold. All materials are in yesterday's post!

TRY SOMETHING NEW today! 

Creative Blessings,

Jessica Urrutia

Love being your friend and Stampin'Up! Demonstrator

Innovate Friday: Try Something New

Hugs everyone,

Here sharing with you my heart and my excitement to Try Something New!
I totally believe it is the time to do so!

Did you KNOW we are called to shine like stars in the universe AS WE HOLD OUT the Word of life? This is a challenge sometimes when you run through life, instead of walking through life...with Him.

Today I am introducing something new in my blog. Videos that will consistently inspire you NOT ONLY to use your stamps, ink and papers but also to LISTEN to God's heart and share it with others. 

This,He called me to do early this year, to listen. Now I understand, we listen first, then we share. 

Try something new today as you engage more and more in the Word of God, get to know His heart, share His love and learn to be excellent in what you do. I do stamping.


What about trying a new Fold.
This one is simple, but is a start! Get out of the NORMAL! BE EXTRAORDINARY!

I took the time to make the video below today for my Innovate Friday.

May be a bit long BUT, is full of love, words of life and detailed instructions.

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Cutting measurements for this fold:

Calypso Coral Card Base: 

4 1/4" x 11"

Fresh Florals Panels: 

(4" x 4 3/4")x 2

Fresh Florals small panels: 

(2 3/4" x 4") x 2

Twine: about 20-24" optional

Scrap piece of Calypso Coral Cardstock

Scrap piece of Whisper White CS

Scrap piece of Fresh Figs CS

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Expect BIG things from a BIG God,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Lewisburg, PA (hablo Español)

YOU don't need products, Is ok! Your visit is already a joy to me! 

I INVITE YOU TO...

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June hostess code is 3ABJZYGV

Just Add Text Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143934]	Remarkable You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139894]	Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697]
Simply Scored [122334]	Big Shot [143263]	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658]
Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]
Lovely Words Thinlits Dies [143733]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack [144131]
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044]	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320]	Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111349]
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925]	Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144242]	2017-2019 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads [144081]
Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

2017-2018 Stampin'Up! Catalog

Is a good day!
We get to order from the New Stampin"Up! catalog. Yesss!

So excited to share with you some cards I made for swaps and friends.
The new In-Colors are amazing.

Stampin'Up! has a yearly tradition. When a new catalog goes live (June 1st at NOON CT) we also get 5 new In-Colors that can be used in amazing combinations with other colors.

As a Stampin'Up! demonstrator I am able to order prior to the catalog being live. I got the beautiful Fresh Florals In-Colors Designer Series Papers and this stamp set full of precious sentiments, Just Add Text.

There is truly so much to pick from. Is exciting!

My pretty flowers come from the 

Swirly Bird stamp set and thinlits.

Isn't this the most beautiful color combination: 

Fresh Figs and Lemon Lime Twist

List of materials will be updated once Stampin'Up! website is on!

Visit my store today with hostess code 3ABJZYGV

(coming soon, store is unavailable till 12PM CT)

Check this VIDEO below to take a peak into this beautiful papers and so many others coming today!!

Expect BIG things from a BIG God,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Lewisburg, PA (hablo Español)

YOU don't need products, Is ok! Your visit is already a joy to me! 

I INVITE YOU TO...

Follow me on Facebook here! 

NEW! Follow me on INSTAGRAM HERE!

Follow me on You Tube...soon to come more videos.

Follow me here on this blog! You only have to add your email here not to miss any of my posts.
Follow me, become a Stampin'Up! demonstrator here! Is the best journey ever!

Click on the CATALOG image to see the PDF!