Happy New Years Eve (eve)...

Hi all my crafting friends,
I wanted to take a moment to say Thank you for all your support & very kind words you have left for me over this past year. 2010 has been an amazing year for the Happy Stamper & I feel so blessed to have met so many new crafty friends.
I am going in for some surgery shortly, so we must leave for the hospital now, I wanted wish you all a fantabulous 2011!!! I am planning on recovering in bed with my new Gypsy & uploading my cartridges! I am super excited & looking forward to getting crafty with you all in the New Year...
Happy New Year my friends,
Huggs,

Episode 186 ~ Merry Christmas!!!

~ Merry Christmas Everyone ~
I wanted to wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas and I hope it finds you surrounded by friends and family. Thank you for leaving me such warm hearted comments through out the year. Your friendship have warmed my heart and lets keep the inspiration flowing in 2011!!!
*Cheers*

Special Christmas RAK's ~

Happy Wednesday Guys,
My day started off totally on the right track! Here are some of the wonderful things I recieved in the mail from some really talented crafters. Thank you ladies,Thank you Becky (beckwitty) & to Carolanne (loganscraftymama) I will cherish everything~
Happy Huggs,

Becky Kelley - Where's the Line to See Jesus - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Happy Sunday my friends,
This really touched my heart this morning as I am getting my little ones up to go to church. It really speaks to all of us , what Christmas is all about ~
I am hoping to do some scrapbooking this afternoon, so I will share what I create... I am so far behind & that really makes me crazy!!!
Keepin' it real folks,
Gale :)

"The Jingle - Jangle " Ornament Blog Party! Episode ~ 185

Hey there Crafty Friends!

Welcome to the "Jingle - Jangle" Ornament Blog Party!!!

I am so excited you are here and I can't wait to share with you, this really cute (and easy) Frosty The Snowman Ornament. I also will show you two other ornaments that are also fun and simple to make.

This is your first stop so make sure you "Hop" on along to Ruthie's blog, many of you know her as "septemberninth" on YouTube. She is such a wonderful lady and co-chaired this hop with me and handled all the techno stuff. "Thank you " Ruthie, I couldn't have done this without your help.

You are a dear...

 I didn't want to run over on my video, so I mentioned I would announce what my Give-Away will be, so here it goes... One lucky subscriber will be the adorable "Journaling Tags" Clear Stamp Set by Stampology! It comes with 5 darling stamps and it isn't just for Christmas ~ you can easily use it all through out the year.

All you have to do to be entered to win is:Good Luck to everyone...

1. Become a follower, if not already.

2. Leave me a comment on this post.

That's it! I will choose a winner via Random.org on Monday night and announce the winner Tuesday morning. Good Luck!

 You next stop is Ruthie!

Thanks so much for hopping along with us today!

Enjoy the rest of our hop and I will try and post a picture of the stamp set shortly ~

Warm Huggs,

dan fogelberg - same auld lang syne

Hi Everyone,
Happy Friday ~ It's here... Tonight is the night! It's the "Jingle - Jangle" Blog Hop & all the fun will begin right here at 6:00 pm EST!!! After a long day of work or taking care of loved ones, relax, put your feet up & take in all incredible inspiration each of these talented crafters bring to you. I am looking forward to seeing all of you & of course there will be alot of blog candy to be had!
OBTW ~ this is my favorite Holiday song & I haven't heard at all on the radio this season. I thought I would share it with you & say "Thank you " to each & everyone of you for manking this YouTube & blog journey such an amazing experience!!!
Warm Huggs,

***The Winner Is...???

Hi Everyone,

  I hope your Thursday is a excellent one... I aplogize for getting to my drawing from Joy's Thank You Gift Blog Hop. Things have been crazy for me & I also have my little one home sick from school today. Ugh!

  So the winner of the Heidi Swapp Alphabet  Clear Stamp Set is...

                                               * CHERYL GAFFNEY!!!

  Congratulations Cheryl ~ you are the lucky winner! Please e-mail me your mailing address and I will get your stamp set out to you right away.

  Thank you to all of you sweet friends ( some old, some new) for leaving me sweet comments and joining in on the hop. It was alot of fun & I know I come away completely re-energized!

Happy, Holiday Huggs,

Snowman Soup Poem

   * Snowman Soup*
Ingredients
1 Package of Hot Chocolate
1 Hershy's Kiss
3 Mini Marshmellows
1 Candy Cane

Directions
Was told that you've been good
this year.
Always glad to hear it,
With freezing weather drawing
Near
You'll need to warm the spirit!
So, here's a little Snowman Soup
Complete with stirring stick
Add hot water and sip it slow,
It's sure to do the trick!
Here is the  cute little poem I have on the inside of my cocoa mug for my Snowman Soup. Some of you have asked for it & I wanted to share it with all of you if you wanted to make some for friends. ~Enjoy~
                                                                  

Episode 184 ~ Jingle Bell Reindeer Card

Happy Chilly Tuesday Fellow Crafters,
BBBbbbrrrr! It's a super cold day today in Jersey. I am staying inside where it's warm, but I wanted to make a card before I start all my chores for the day.
I used the Cricut "Winter Wonderland" Cartridge & my favorite paper from DCWV "Christmas Combo" pack.
I hope this gives you some ideas for making your own reindeer card & please make sure to "hop" over this Friday night, December 17th for my "Jingle - Jangle " Christmas Ornament Blog Hop!!! There are 14 very talented crafters who have been busy making gorgeous ornaments to share with all of you. Blog candy will be all around, so make you you subscribe & leave comments on each blog to get entered to win the generous gifts they are offering you.
Thanks for stopping by today & stay warm my friends,
Huggs

Joy's Thank You Gift Blog Hop! ~ Episode 183

Hi Everyone!

Thanks so much for hopping along with us today! If you have arrived here from Denise's blog then you are on the right track. If you would like to start from the beginning then head on over to Joy's blog.

I am super excited to share with all of you my project for Joy's Thank you Gift Blog Hop! Isn't it fabulous to to be surrounded by so many talented ladies? I am truly inspired and I just love the blog hops!!!

I want to thank Joy for inviting me to be apart of all the fun and a HUGE thank you goes out to Ruthie (September Ninth) for helping out with the technical stuff. You are a life saver my friend ~

 

Well, lets get onto the fun... 

I am giving away a set of Heidi Swapp Alphabet Stamps!

If you would like a chance to win them:

1. Please become a follower of my blog/ if not already

2. Leave me a comment. 

That's it...

I will choose the winner via random.org tomorrow and announce the winner on Tuesday!

Below is a list of all the blogs in the hop.

Joy

Ruthie

Angela

Carrie

Denise

Gale (Me)

Janis

Jen

Jenny

Jin

Julie

Lori

Mari 

Misty

Natalie

Raven

Theresa

Tracy

Yolanda

Thank you for visiting with The Happy Stamper and make sure you hop on over to  Janis, she is the next blog in the hop!

Happy Holiday Huggs,

Episode 182 ~ Button Wreath Christmas Card

Happy Friday Everyone,
I am so glad you stopped by ~ I am really looking forward to the weekend! With Christmas in full swing around here, I thought I would pause & enjoy some "Me Time" in my craftroom. If your anything like me, I adore buttons! They are the perfect touch to any project you might be working on... I hope you like this super easy card & be sure to check out Joy's Thankyou Gift Blog Hop this Sunday!
Warm Huggs,
Gale :)

Episode 181 ~ Snowflake Christmas Card

Snowflakes are falling my friends!
Greetings from chilly New Jersey... I am so excited that I spent most of my day yesterday in my craftroom! Don't you just love those kind of days? I know I sure do... Another favorite thing of mine, is using embossing folders on cards. They really add alot of pizzazz & they aren't very exspensive at all. You get alot of bang for your buck!
If you haven't already purchased the DCWV Christmas Combo pack & the Christmas Homemade paper pack, I highly suggest putting it on your Christmas Wish List. These are my favorite holiday papers!
Have a wonderful Wednesday, over the hump we go ~
Warm Huggs,

Altered "Christmas" Paint Can for "Use It or Lose It" Series #5

Happt Tuesday Crafting Friends,
I have finally gotten down to my craftroom this very cold & windy day, to make some cute Christmas stuff! I used a silver paint can from Home Depot & Loads of Love stampset from Stampin' Up! I will share with you how I made the Christmas ornament in another video.
Check out the cute little candies that I have wrapped up as snowman & also a reindeer! This is a great way to use up any Halloween candy if you still have some around the house as I do.
I am off to my "Happy " place to make some more cute things, so thanks for visiting with me today & make sure to leave me a comment so I know you have been here!
*** Keep your eyes out for upcoming information on my Christmas Ornament Blog Hop on December 17th!***
Warm Huggs,

Episode 179~ Anniversary Card Using Sweetheart Cartridge

Happy Friday Everyone,
In case you are looking for an Anniversary card idea, look no further... I made this card for my scrubby & I am tikled pink with how it turned out!
*** If you have a blog & are interested in joining in my 1st blog hop, please let me know. The theme will be Christmas ornaments & will be Friday, December 11th.***
Have a wonderful weekend friends~
Huggs,

Advent Calendar Blog Hop WINNER~

Hi Crafty Friends,
  I hope everyone  enjoyed the amazing Advent Calendar Blog Hop this past Saturday put on by the awesome, Miss Ruthie! Check out her blog guys, she is the bomb... You can find her at Septemberninth!
  So, lets get on with the give-away... I used Random.org & the winner is... (drum roll please)... #44! Congratulations to goldyfish ~ Luncinda, if you could please e-mail or message me your mailing address, I will get your sewing machine out in the mail to you right away!
  Thanks to everyone who left a sweet comment & for subscribing to my blog. I look forward to getting to know all of you better & share our love for crafting.

Warm Huggs,

Ruthie's Advent Calendar Blog Hop 2010

Ho! Ho! Ho! Everyone...

Thanks so much for hopping by! If you have arrived from Dawinca's blog, you are on the right track. If you want to start from the beginning click here. 

I am sure you are all simply amazed by all the creativeness you have seen thus far. I know how inspiring it is for me when I get to see all this incredible talent in one place!

A heartfelt "thanks" goes out to Ruthie (septemberninth) for inviting me to take part in this awesome Advent Calendar Blog Hop!!! She is one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of getting to know...

Make sure you stick around until the very end and see what an amazing project she has waiting for you!

Below is the video of my project!

 

I hope you get some ideas for an Advent Calendar from this one that I made, I had such a good time making it. It was really simple with the help of this adorable DCWV paper pack.

Now on to my Give-away... 

If you would like to win this super adorable sewing machine, all you need to do is:

1. Become a follower of my blog, if not already following.

2. Leave me a comment on this blog post. (with a way of getting a hold of you)

That's it, easy peasy!

I will be picking the winner via random.org on Monday night and I will announce the winner Tuesday morning, right here!

Here is the list of all the blogs in the hop!

Angelica

Dawinca

Gale (That's Me!)

Janie

Joanna

Joy

Mary

Melissa

Michelle

Nicole

Raven

Theresa

Tracy

Yolanda

Denise

Ruthie

 

Make sure you hop on along to the next blog~ Simply "click" the link below and you will be on your way...

Thanks so much for "hopping" along with us today! I hope the rest of your weekend is wonderful!

Warm Hugs,

Episode 178 "Use It or Lose It" Series #5

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to share with you all some cards & things that were sent to me by a viewer, Jule at luv2scrap&stamp! This is for my "Use It or Lose It" Series & check out these beautiful cards & tags she made using just things she had on hand in her scraproom. Awesome job Julie & thanks for playing along with me.
If you would like one of your projects featured on my "Use It or Lose It" Series, they can only be made from things you already have. No going out & shopping for new stuff her folks... Feel free to mail them to me at : The Happy Stamper P.O. Box 272 Sparta, New Jersey 07871. Please enclose a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope if you would like your project mailed back to you. I can't wait to see what you guys make!!!
Check out the beautiful & sparkly Christmas card Brigitte who is: shoeprincess1 on YouTube~ It folds out...how cool is that! Thanks Brigitte... I appreciate you thinking of me.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving with family & friends ~
Huggs,

Episode 177 ~ "Gobble, Gobble Mr. Turkey!"

Hi Everyone ~
Okay... In this episode, I am getting alittle nutty! Check out how cute these little gobble, gobble turkeys are. I am planning on placing them on my Thanksgiving table on everyones plate, but you could easily use them as darling place cards. I love making super easy & super cute decorations for my holiday table. If you would like to see my Thanksgiving table from last year, please check out my YouTube Channel for the entire list of all my videos.
I spent the evening making these & keeping my scrubby company while we try to start putting our basement back together after the flood.
Have a groovy weekend friends ~
Huggs,

Episode 177 ~ "Gobble, Gobble Mr. Turkey!"

Episode 176 ~ "Use It or Lose It" Series #4

Happy Friday Friends!
I am starting my weekend off right... crafting! I am trying to get ride of the left over Halloween candy & here is the perfect way. These also make great inexspensive little gifts for children & adults too. No worries if they get tossed into the garbage after they eat the yummy treat inside, they were made with simple computer paper!
Have a wonderful & crafty weekend & if you would like YOUR project featured on "Use It or Lose It" feel free to mail it to my P.O. Box & I would be happy to feature it. If you would like it returned to you, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. ~ Happy Crafting ~
Big Huggs,

Episode 175 ~ The "WINNER'S" Are...

Gobble, Gobble Everyone ~

What a fun & crazy weekend it was! I am sure all of you enjoyed Mary's awesome "So Many Mini Album " blog hop. I don't know about you, but I know, I was certainly inspired by everyones amazing work. I really think it's fun to see how everyone has their own personal style to crafting.

So, without further ado... here are the winners of my "200th Subscriber Video Give-Away" I love to do give-aways & RAK's for people & the lucky winner of this "Clock" set is... Chrissy S !!! Congratulations Chrissy! Please message me your mailing information & I will get this out in the mail to you right away.

And for Mary's Blog Hop Give-away which was the Stampology Stamp Set, that winner is...Jennyplace2 !!! Yeah for you Jenny, I am thrilled you are the winner! Make sure you message me with your mailing information so I can get your prize to you to dear.

I just want to say, thankyou to all of you fantabulous crafters that are subscribers & have also become friends. I have learned so much from all of you ladies & gentlemen, it's all so inspiring. Thanks for the friendship & keep on crafting folks!!!

Big, happy Huggs,

Mary's Mini Album Blog Hop!

Hi Everyone!

If you just got here from Michelle's blog, then you are on the right track. If you want to start at the beginning, then click here to go to Mary's blog.

Thanks for "hopping" by today ~ I hope you are enjoying all the talented and hard work thus far, from this incredible Mini Album Blog Hop! Thank you again to Mary from Cardztv for inviting me to join in the festivities, I had a blast making this special mini for my favorite 4-legged friend in the whole world!

 

 

Now... A blog hop wouldn't be complete without some blog candy to give-away ~ so I am doing just that! I am giving away a cute, new stamp set from Stampology!!! 

To be eligible for this give-away you must: 

1. Become a subscriber on my blog/if not already. 

2. Leave me a comment.

It's that simple! So please subscribe and check back often for new ideas and stamp inspiration.

Your next stop on the blog hop is Sue's Blog! She is super creative and always full of fresh ideas. 

Click here to "hop" to Sue's blog!

Happy Huggs,

Mary's Mini Album Blog Hop!

Episode 174 "Use It or Lose It" Series #3

Good morning friends & Happy Friday!

Today's video is apart of my series "Use It or Lose It! " & this is a storage box I made from a Coffee Mate can. I use this to store all the gizmos & gadgets that came with this really cute little sewing machine I found at the Thirft Store at my church. I think it turned out kinda cute & it looks nice on my shelf. Keep your containers because you never know what you can use it for, for something else!

Have a fabulous Friday & please check out Mary's Blog Hop tomorrow ~ it should be awesome! It's all about Mini Albums & I can't wait to show you mine!!!

Huggs,

Episode 172 ~ My "200th" Subscriber Give-Away!

Episode 173 ~ "And The Winner Is..."

Happy Wednesday Friends,

It's Wednesday & that means it's time to do the drawing to see who the lucky winner will be from the Banner Bog Hop last Saturday!!! Thanks again to Ruthie from September Ninth for putting it all together , I know how much work goes into doing that. Thanks again Ruthie!

Please make sure to join me & so many other creative crafters this Saturday, November 13th for the Mini Album Blog Hop hosted by Mary from Cardztv. This is going to be really awesome & I am super excited to share with you what I have been working on. It's dedicated to a special someone in my life ~

I am off to Bible study right now, but I am hoping to get down to my Happy Place later this afternoon to get some scrappin' done. I share with you guys what I come up with, I am trying to get caught up on all my scrappin' & I am getting farther & farther behind. Yikes! Wish me luck & have a wonderful day my friends.

Big Huggs,

Episode 172 ~ My "200th" Subscriber Give-Away!

Hi Everyone,
Exciting news ~ I have reached 2oo subbies on my blog & I couldn't be happier! I have been working on my blog & it has been challenging since I am not very computer literate. But, I am learning & loving it... To say "Thank you" I have decided to do another Give-Away for all of you wonderful "Happy Subscribers".
All you have to do is be a subscriber to my blog & then leave me a comment, that's it. Super easy friends! I hope the lucky winner will enjoy this package & have as much fun with it as I did putting it together for you.
From the bottom of my heart, Thankyou... I have enjoyed getting to know all of you talented crafters.
Big, Happy Huggs,

Episode 172 ~ My "200th" Subscriber Give-Away!

Happy Monday Everyone,

Thank you so much to each & everyone of you for subscribing to my channel! I am doing a Give-Away for reaching 200 subscribers as my way of sayong "Thank you!" If you are just finding my channel, Welcome!!! All you need to do to be apart of this give-away is, be a subscriber & leave me a quick comment & then I will draw a winner at the end of the week.

I hope you have a grooy week & find sometime to create something for yourself ~

Huggs,

Episode 171 ~ "Heartfelt Thanks" Card

Episode 171 ~ "Heartfelt Thanks" Card

Hi Everyone & Happy Sunday,

Wowzer, wasn't Ruthie's banner blog hop a ton of fun yesterday? I had a blast & I am certainly feeling re-energized & totally inspired by all the amazing banner I saw being created.

Today I was in the mood for a easy, peast card & this surely delivers on that! I used the Heartfelt Thanks Stamp Set from Stamipin' Up! & Tempting Turquiose Cardstock & Ink. Gotta love the simplicity & simpleness of this card. I will definately be making some more!

Thanks for stopping in today, I hope you are getting your craftiness on & completing some projects.

Happy Sunday,

Ruthie's Banner Blog Hop!!!

http://gotscraps.blogspot.com/
Happy Saturday Everyone!
Welcome to Ruthie's Banner Bog Hop!!! I am so excited to share my New Years Banner with all of you, I hope it gives you some inspiration. And no blog hop would be complete without a Give-Away! I giving away a new Fiskars 12' Portable Paper Cutter, The New DCWV Christmas Combo paper pack 4x6 & a cute Partridge in a Pear Tree Stamp. Make sure to leave a comment under this post to be eligible to win the prize,but you must be a follower of my blog. Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful & restful weekend. Hop on.... :) *Click the button below to go to fabulous Heidi's blog*

Ruthie's Banner Blog Hop!!!

Episode 170~ Blah... Good News & Bad News

Hi there Everyone,

What a day it has been in our home today! As you will see in addition to my purchase of some darling paper packs from Die Cuts With A View (DCWV) we had a major flood at our house. Ugh!!! When it rains, it pours ~ Luckily, our insuurance company responded quickly & clean up at this point is being taken over by the professionals. My scrubby & I worked all night to clean up the water & drying out all that we could. Now the professionals have pulled up carpeting & begun drying the walls & insulation out. I just kept in mind, that these are just material things that can be fixed or replaced & that my family is fine. Even with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we will be home counting our blessings with our children even if the hoouse is torn apart. Hopefully all will be back to normal by Christmas ~

If you are near a JoAnns Craft store, they have all their paper packs on sale for 40% Off, woo-hoo! EK Success Punches are also 40% Off! Gotta love a good sale my friends...

Have a restful evening & count your blessings. No matter what your circumstances might be right now, things will ALWAYS get better & keep moving forward. Never look back , keep looking forward is my motto.

Huggs,

Episode 170~ Blah... Good News & Bad News

Episode 160 ~ Crochet Halloween Banner!

Episode 169 ~ "What A Hoot!" Bag Topper

Episode 169 ~ "What A Hoot!" Bag Topper

Hello there fellow crafters,

Happy Thursday friends, I hope you are having a wonderful day! This project today came to mind last night & I woke up still thinking about it this morning, so I ran with it & here is the end result. I think it turned out really cute & the best part is it is super, quick & easy to make. I love these kinds of projects! I think my BigShot totally rocks & look ma, no tearing! Have a groovy Thursday & thanks so much for stopping by~

Big, Happy Huggs,

Episode 168~ 50th Birthday / Altered Paint Can

Happy Sunday Friends,

This is a really pretty gift set that I made for my girlfriends 50th Birthday today. I got the idea to do the glass etching from one of the designers at Craft Junkie Too. I can't remember her name off hand, but she did a leaf design & alchol inked the glass candle holder as well. I tried to alcohol ink the glass & it was a disaster!!! I show you guys that in a "blopper" episode sometime soon. I hope you all are having a restful Sunday enjoying your family & friends.

Thanks for stopping by,

Episode 168~ 50th Birthday / Altered Paint Can

Episode 167 Apple Fun Card & Altered Paint Can

Episode 166 ~ BOOO! Card using Mini Monsters

Episode 166 ~ BOOO! Card using Mini Monsters

Greetings Crafty Friends,
I hope you are all having a good week so far, I am getting lots of laundry done & have even been playing in my scraproom today. I made this cute & super easy card using my Mini Monsters cartridge FINALLY! I am crazy about this cartridge & am going to quickly get back downstairs to make some more goodies. I just wanted to say "Hi" & wish you all a blessed day.
Huggs,
XOXO

Episode 165 Scrapbooking / EK Success Day

HI Friends,
Here is a quick peek at my wonderful day this past April at the EK Success Corporate Headquaters here in New Jersey. They treated myself and 12 of my friends to a day full of testing new products, packaging design questions, lunch and a goody bag to boot! Everyone treated us like queens & we had a blast and memories to last a lifetime.
Make it a groovy week ~
Huggs,

Episode 165 Scrapbooking / EK Success Day

Episode 164 "Use It or Lose It!"

Episode 164 "Use It or Lose It!"

Hi Everyone & Happy Saturday ~

We are having a glorious fall football day in our house & got all the leaves raked & jumped in the pile. Fun! Sharon who is sureala1 on Youtube sent me some gorgeous cards she made with things she had on hand for my "Use It or Lose It" Series. Thank you Sharon, good for you for "Using It" & thank you also for the pretty Prima FLowers & the spooky bling. Luv it!!! Thanks to each & everyone one of you for subcribing to my blog, I am working hard on making it super cute & chock full of wonderful ideas to share.

Big, Happy Huggs,

Episode 154 ~ JoAnn's (Lil') Haul :)

Episode 155 ~ Halloween Banner Swap 2010 Group 2

Episode 156 ~ *NEW* "Use It or Lose It" Series