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  • Holiday Helper: Christmas Bauble

     

    Holiday Helper Series
    Project 12: Christmas Bauble

    Project 12: Christmas Bauble

    Tiny lights twinkling from the branches of the Christmas tree. A soft glow is cast over the carefully hung ornaments – each one a reminder of home. Collected over the years … store bought and handmade … there is a story for each one. Memories hung on the tree in the form of ornaments, from the newest to the most treasured, they are so much more than decorations. This elegant Christmas Bauble ornament is a timeless classic and perfect to send your holiday wishes for many more wonderful memories to come.

      image from www.craftyperson.com

    Project 12: Christmas Bauble

    Project 12: Christmas Bauble

    Project 12: Christmas Bauble

    Use the Christmas Bauble stamp set to turn it into a real ornament to adorn your tree this holiday season. This would make a great gift for friends and family.

    Project 12: Christmas Bauble

    Project 12: Christmas Bauble

    SUPPLIES USED:

    Christmas Bauble Wood-Mount Stamp Set
    Christmas Bauble Wood-Mount Stamp Set

    Filigree Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
    Filigree Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

    The holidays are just around the corner and I have a special series available just for you. This is one of the 12 Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each email mailing, you will be able to download a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to recreate this project. But you can only receive these projects by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today!

    Click Here to SIGN-UP (Be sure to Click the Holiday Helper Option)

  • Holiday Helper: Chocolate Treats

     

    Holiday Helper Series
    Project 11: Chocolate Treats

      image from www.craftyperson.com

    The holidays are … candy canes from a visit with Santa … marshmallows in hot cocoa … Christmas cookies with sprinkles. Some of our most special holiday memories are wrapped up in a small gesture at just the right time, like a little gift of yummies to say "I'm thinking of you". Sweeten someone's holiday with a thoughtful gesture of your own and this adorable chocolate treat holder.

    Project 11: Festival of Trees Chocolate Treat

    As an alternative, this layout could be used on a note book to keep track of your Christmas shopping list. My favorite journals to work with are the Kraft Grid journals (#135719). They are affordable and just the right size to fit in your purse!

    Project 11: Festival of Trees Chocolate Treat

    Project 11: Festival of Trees Chocolate Treat

    SUPPLIES USED:

    Festival Of Trees Photopolymer Bundle
    Festival Of Trees Photopolymer Bundle

    Gold Foil Sheets
    Gold Foil Sheets

    The holidays are just around the corner and I have a special series available just for you. This is one of the 12 Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each email mailing, you will be able to download a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to recreate this project. But you can only receive these projects by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today!

    Click Here to SIGN-UP (Be sure to Click the Holiday Helper Option)

  • A Favorite Things Gift Exchange 2014

    Hi Stampers,

    Next weekend my Stampin' Up! team will be having our Annual Favorite Things Gift Exchange – it's a fun end of year party tradition I started with them a few years ago – and we REALLY look forward to it each year now!!

    It's a great way for us to get to know a little more about each other – and find a few new "Favorite Things". If you've never been to a Favorite Things Party it's really fun – here's how our party it working this year. Everyone picks our one of their favorite things that cost around $10. Buy 3 of that Favorite thing – Wrap it up (of course with a Stampin' Up! flair) and then at the party we draw names to see who's favorite things you get. I've learned a lot about my Create Ink Stampers through the gift exchange – and found a few new favorite things I can't live without now 🙂

    So I'm busy this weekend doing my wrapping for next weekend's party – So I can't show you that yet – but I do have the Invitations that I sent out to my team members.

    Favoritethings

    In previous years I used a traditional Red and Green color scheme – this year I wanted to go with something a little different. So I took inspiration from the Favorite Things Song – specifically the lyrics about Snowflakes and Silver White Winters 🙂 because Winter is one of my favorite things… and this is what I came up with.

    FavoriteThings2
    I printed out the greeting on Whisper White card stock. Next I stamped some snowflakes in Smoky Slate, Wisteria Wonder, and Lost Lagoon using Endless Wishes stamp set. I used the Frosted Sequence to add the silver shine to the snowflakes, then added a little Basic Gray Baker's Twine. Elegant, Quick, and Easy!

    Want to check out the invites from previous parties: Click Here for 2013 and Here for 2012

  • Holiday Helper: Santa Stache Photo Prop Cards

    Holiday Helper Series
    Project 10: Santa Stache Photo Prop Cards

      image from www.craftyperson.com

    Rosy cheeks … twinkling eyes … a belly that shakes like a bowl full of jelly … but what about Santa's mustache? Sure, people talk about the beard, but what about the mustache? Well, since the mustache is all the rage now, Santa's 'stache is finally getting some recognition. Share some of the fun with this "interactive" Santa Stache card … you just might end up with a 'stache of your own!

    Project 10: Santa Stache Photo Prop Cards

    Project 10: Santa Stache Photo Prop Cards

    Project 10: Santa Stache Photo Prop Cards

    Project 10: Santa Stache Photo Prop Cards

    Project 10: Santa Stache Photo Prop Cards

    This fun set is also perfect for dressing up a simple gift bag, creating an extra special gift. Use one of the Tag Topper punches to create a tag as tall as you like. The 2" width of these tags is PERFECT for the mustache to hang off the sides a bit. Just stamp Santa or the Nutcracker onto the tag and color your image. Then die cut and add a mustache with Stampin' Diminsionals. For even more interest, try using Designer Series Paper on your tag. Stamp your image onto scrap paper, cut it out, and add it to the tag. Then add your mustache!

    Project 10: Santa Stache Photo Prop Cards

    Project 10: Santa Stache Photo Prop Cards

    There are a number of ways to use a blending technique with our alcohol markers. Here is a video that demonstrates a technique I find helpful. Please let me know what you think.

    SUPPLIES USED:

    Santa Stache Wood-Mount Stamp Set
    Santa Stache Wood-Mount Stamp Set

    Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blendabilities Markers
    Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blendabilities Markers

    The holidays are just around the corner and I have a special series available just for you. This is one of the 12 Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each email mailing, you will be able to download a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to recreate this project. But you can only receive these projects by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today!

    Click Here to SIGN-UP (Be sure to Click the Holiday Helper Option)

  • SALE: Year End Closeouts Up to 80% Off

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    Don't Miss the End of Year Closeout with Discounts Up to 80% Off

    Visit the online store December 5, 2014 – January 5, 2015 and you’ll see prices slashed for the Year-End Closeouts sale! The sale includes Christmas items ( just in time!) and discounts up to 80 percent on select items. With discounts this high, it’s easy to get a few extra gifts for your friends, your family, or even yourself!

    Click Here to Shop the End of Year Sale

    Here's What You Need to Know:

    • Promotion Dates: 5 December 2014 – 5 January 2014.
    • No minimum purchase required.
    • No refunds or exchanges on Year-End Closeout items.
    • Items offered during the Year-End Closeouts are while supplies last.
    • Online customers and demonstrators can add non-Year-End Closeout items to their order.
    • Year-End Closeouts orders are eligible for hostess benefits/Stampin' Rewards with qualifying orders.
    • Following the Year-End Closeouts sale, some remaining items may stay in the Clearance Rack. Other items may be removed from the Clearance Rack to be added at another undetermined time.
    • Orders must be placed online.
    • Deadlines: January 5, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT)

  • A Mini Catalog Kickoff!!

    Hi Stampers,

    Last night I was at the Great Escape Theater in Fenton enjoying Stampin' Up!'s Kick Off event for the Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration brochures on the Big Screen!!

    To all my STL area Blog readers who recognized me and said HI – Thanks so much!!!! I LOVE getting to meet blog readers in person!! And everyone who was over at Steak 'n Shake drooling over the new catalogs along with me – thanks for a FUN after party!!! 🙂

    This is the second Big Screen catalog reveal from Stampin' Up! (the First was for the Big Catalog last Spring) – I LOVE getting to go watch a sneak peek of the new things coming out – get lots of ideas – and get excited about the new stamp sets!!

    If you follow me on Facebook I posted a few photos last night of the catalog covers – so go take a peek – it'll give you a little taste of what you might find inside 🙂

    So of course as with any Stampin' Up! event – I had to make up some goodies for my team members that attended as well!!

    A new catalog always requires a little chocolate – they just go together.

    Candy-Bar

    So fist up I decorated some Cookies & Cream Santa Hershey's Bars – so quick and easy – you just wrap a little Designer Series Paper arond the candy – tie a little ribbon – and add a greeting. I made up several of these to hand out to my team members – our other demo friends – and pretty much anyone else sitting around us 🙂

    I used paper from Trim the Tree DSP Paper Stack, Real Red Satin Woven Ribbon, and Real Red ink on my candy bars.

    I kinda went with a Santa Theme for my team's gifts – even though we're kicking off the Spring catalog – The event was JUST in time for us to add some pre-order wants to our Holiday Gifts Wish List…

    So for my team members I made up little catalog survival kits complete with a Wish List, Pen, Catalog Tabs, and a charm for them to add to their Italian Charm – SU Event Bracelets…

    KickOffGift

    The Wish list is a Jr. Legal Pad cut in half – I had my local office supply store do it for me! Then I added a little Christmas Tree Paper to the top of the note pad to cover the binding.

    Add a little DSP rolled up inside a RSVP pen and you've got a great set!!

    ChristmasNotePad

    I also used the Trim the Tree Paper Stack for these – but I tried to pick papers that were not TOOOO Christmasey – so they can keep using them with their catalogs after the Holidays are over…

    It was a FUN night – and you guys are going to LOVE the Sale-a-bration items this year!! If Santa has not finished shopping for you this year – ask him to bring you a Stampin' Up! Gift Certificate. Just have him e-mail me. Payment can be made through PayPal, I'll send hime a certificate to wrap up, and then you can shop after the Holidays when the new catalogs start!!

     

     

  • Holiday Helper: Calling Santa Gift Card Holder

    Holiday Helper Series
    Project 9: Calling Santa Gift Card Holder

      image from www.craftyperson.com

    Even Christmas is not immune to commercialism, as pointed out by one of the characters in A Charlie Brown Christmas. But don't get down about it this holiday season … instead, have a little fun. Can you imagine what a text on Santa's iPhone might look like? Give some holiday cheer and a few laughs when you give your gift cards in this Santa's iPhone gift card holder. HOHOHO!

    Project 9: Calling Santa Gift Card Holder

    Project 9: Calling Santa Gift Card Holder

    Create a tie on the Gift Card envelope with the Tree Punch (#135859) and the All is Calm Specialty Designers Series Paper. Punch 5 trees, fold them in half, and attach them together, one side at a time, to make them fan out. Stamp a sentiment, using Holiday Invitation (#135074). Add some Silver Satin ribbon and you have a lovely Gift Card envelope to tie on to a package or give as a gift itself!

    Project 9: Calling Santa Gift Card Holder

    Project 9: Calling Santa Gift Card Holder

    Looking for a quick and easy way to dress up a gift card? Make a custom envelope enclosure and tags to match. This video will teach you how to use the Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies to turn your gift card into something special.

    SUPPLIES USED:

    A Banner Christmas stamp set
    A Banner Christmas stamp set

    Get Your Santa On Photopolymer Stamp Set
    Get Your Santa On Photopolymer Stamp Set

    The holidays are just around the corner and I have a special series available just for you. This is one of the 12 Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each email mailing, you will be able to download a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to recreate this project. But you can only receive these projects by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today!

    Click Here to SIGN-UP (Be sure to Click the Holiday Helper Option)

  • CARD: Merry Snowflakes

    Hi Stampers,

    This snowflake card is soft and simple. It's the last card from our Christmas SAS. It features the Seasonally Scattered and Watercolor Winter Too stamp sets.

      Merry-Christmas-Card

    FREE INSTUCTION SHEET: Receive a free .pdf instruction sheet with directions and measurements for creating this card when you order the Seasonally Scattered Stamp Set. Just e-mail me after you place your online order and request the instruction sheet!

    MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST:  If you would like to recreate this card click on the Stampin' Up! product links below for more details and easy, on-line shopping:

  • Holiday Helper: Country Card & Tags

    Holiday Helper Series
    Project 8: Country Card & Tags

      image from www.craftyperson.com

    Did you wake up Christmas morning and rush out to see what was under the tree? Did you and your family members take turns playing Santa and passing out the gifts to everyone? Did you peek at the gift tags to see who's name was on the "To" line? Tags are a crucial part of gift giving, but just because they're functional, doesn't mean that they can't be cute. You can adorn your packages with some handmade love this season with these festive gift tags and tag cards.

    Project 8: Country Card & Tags

    Project 8: Country Card & Tags

    For another option such as the tree card below, punch a tree with the tree punch (#135859) and glue top and bottom to the tag. Punch and add a star at the top. Glue a piece of Champagne Glimmer paper to the bottom.

    Project 8: Country Card & Tags

    Project 8: Country Card & Tags

    Why is the Under the Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper an exceptional choice for making your own boxes, tags, and more? So many reasons! Watch this video to learn what you can do with Under the Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper.

    SUPPLIES USED:

    Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper
    Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper

    Note Tag Punch
    Note Tag Punch

    The holidays are just around the corner and I have a special series available just for you. This is one of the 12 Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each email mailing, you will be able to download a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to recreate this project. But you can only receive these projects by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today!

    Click Here to SIGN-UP (Be sure to Click the Holiday Helper Option)

  • CARD: A Merry Little Wish Christmas Tree Card

    Hi Stampers,

    Today's inspiration is another card from the SAS. This card was CASEd from Nadine over at Stampin' Club – I fell in love with the card idea when I saw it on her blog -it was PERFECT and you don't mess with perfection 🙂 so I kept it just they way she created it – Thanks Nadine!!

    Festival-of-Trees-Card

     

    FREE INSTUCTION SHEET: Receive a free .pdf instruction sheet with directions and measurements for creating this card when you order the Festival of Trees Stamp Set or Bundle. Just e-mail me after you place your online order and request the instruction sheet!

    MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST:  If you would like to recreate this card click on the Stampin' Up! product links below for more details and easy, on-line shopping: