Christmas will always be my favourite time of the year, but the beginning of September has become a close second for a few reasons: the kids go back to school (yesterday), my birthday is right around the corner (2 weeks away), and… Stampin’ Up! releases their 2018 Holiday Catalogue (today)!

This catalogue will satisfy your crafting needs for all the upcoming holidays: Thanksgiving, Halloween, and, of course, Christmas!

There is so much holiday inspiration in the catalogue that I had a hard time deciding what products to start with.  Since it was a little early for me to go crazy with the Christmas cards, I chose a stamp set that would be great for any season – Wishing You Well.

The bushel of stems accented with gold shimmer paint was perfect for a fall inspired card.

While the wreath makes a beautiful holiday card…

What I loved most about this stamp set was how easily the stamps can be used to make everyday cards.

Love this “Distinktive” bow stamp with different opacities! (Greeting from Perennial Birthday stamp set.)

Now that the catalogue has arrived, go check it out and let me know which set I should choose next because I can’t decide!!

Leah