December is making her presence known in SE Iowa. With a series of arctic blasts barreling in on top of the heavy snow we received last weekend, the recipe is perfect for staying in and crafting, and that is exactly what I plan to do. It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players!
This week, the fabulous Jaydee is hosting our final challenge of the year. It’s Theme Week, and Jaydee has a timely one for us: Gifting! Of course, the dog lover in me knew immediately that I had to feature the North Pole Delivery specialty designer series paper. I can’t wait to see what YOU create. But before you head off to gather your stamps, papers and inks, please stop by and leave my incredible Design Teammates, who work so hard to inspire you weekly, some “Comment Love”. It brightens our day!
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What could be sweeter than a trio of critters bearing gifts and cards? When it comes down to delivering cuteness, the North Pole Delivery designer series paper does not disappoint. The stamping is minimal, layers abound, and the paper does all the work on today’s card. I used three of the specialty paper die cuts to form my focal point. A jolly Bernese Mountain dog carries presents on his back, while the Doxie and a “Hootie” Patootie come bearing cards. It is indeed a special delivery! And in case you are wondering where this card is heading, it is on the way to my son, daughter-in-law, and Kia the Boxer. Yep! They are dog lovers, too!
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The Design Team would like to thank everyone who played along in our challenges in 2025. We are going to take the next few weeks off to enjoy the holiday season with our families and friends. We look forward to seeing you on January 11th, 2026. The talented LeAnne will be hosting our first challenge of the year, a Color Challenge. Of course, all of us will continue posting to our individual blogs.
Nueve’s Notes
Hey, everybody! It’s me, Nueve! I’ve been working really hard getting ready to pass my Trick Dog test next Monday. Mom moved all of the furniture in the living room over to the side so I would have lots of room, and I wouldn’t have to go outdoors to practice. It’s super cold out, and my ears get cold. I have boots for my feet, so they stay warm. But, I can’t wear boots on my ears. That would be silly. Because I want to earn two Trick Dog Titles at once, I have to do 15 tricks. I am not sure how many 15 is, but I can tell by the way Mom talks, it’s a lot! I don’t have any pictures of me doing tricks, but Mom said she will take some this week, and maybe even some videos. All that practicing makes me very tired. Tired but happy. Happy because I get lots of treats!
Learning tricks to make people smile and laugh is just part of my job. I am a Working Dog! I am Good Boy Nueve!
A Note From Ann
Although The Paper Players are on break, I will be sharing holiday cheer with you over the next couple of weeks. From new product peeks to some of my favorite heirloom holiday recipes to hopefully some Trick Dog photos, I’ll be posting away. I’ll also include a little of my Zen wisdom along the way. Today’s tip: Don’t worry about things over which you have no control. Do your best and focus on the positive. As Sixxy says, “Let your worries melt away in the warmth of a cozy fire”!
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New Product Of The Month Promotion
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December’s Product Of The Month
True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper
Feeling blue never felt so good! Whether you’re making a card, a scrapbook spread, or some other kind of paper craft, this monochromatic patterned paper is sure to inspire you.
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A New Product Every Month. Stampin’ Up! will release a new Product of the Month item every month. The Product of the Month items will be available at midnight sometime near the beginning of every month.
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As always, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! And please, be sure to SHOP WITH ME! Until next time…
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