Stamping Around the Clock

Quick Tip: Longer Pillow Box from Sizzix Die

Need a longer pillow box from the Sizzix Pillow Box Die?

It's easy.  Just run two sheets of the same color card stock through the Big Shot (one at a time to make sure you get all the score marks).  Then trim one or both pieces from top to bottom, to get the length you need.  Use Sticky Strip to adhere the two sides together, assemble the box, and cover the seam with a 1/4" strip of contrasting card stock. Decorate the rest of your box.  You can hold the sides together with a small amount of adhesive, or by tieing a matching piece of ribbon around the long ends of the box as shown above.  The "thank you" sentiment was printed from My Digital Studio.

Big Shot

Pillow Box Die

My Digital Studio

InLinkz.com 

Happy Stampin'!

 

Love Is In The Air

I had so much fun designing these projects for our Coffee Group to make at our January meeting. 

The card was cut using our brand new Framelits dies, as were the hearts.  It's hard to see, but I embossed the Cherry Cobbler flag at the top with our new Edgelits (strip embossing folders). 

The box is a very simple 3/4"-deep box with a die-cut scallop square on the front and back.  The front of the box was designed in My Digital Studio.  I printed six to a sheet.  Once cut out, they were sponged and glued to the box with Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  I also added one of our Large Basic Pearls inside the "o" (not pictured).  Here is a complete list of the items used on these projects:

(Please Note: I used the InLinkz system to create all the thumbnail links below, which is wonderful.  Unfortunately, the Stampin Up online store is not designed to allow this system to grab individual images of things found in a collection, such as card stock or inks.  So, for these projects you will need:  Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink and Card Stock, Early Espresso Classic Ink and Card Stock, and Very Vanilla Card Stock.  Just follow the image link for the product you need, and select the specific colors in the store.  Also, if you do not see an item on the store page when it opens, just click the "Show All" option and scroll the page to find what you need.)

Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Hearts Collection Framelits Dies	Labels Collection Framelits Dies	Take It To Heart Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Adorning Accents Embossing Folders	Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder	Baroque Motifs Wood-Mount Stamp Set	8 1/2 x 11 Card Stock
P.S. I Love You - digital stamp brush set	Valentine Defined - digital stamp brush set	Basic Pearls	Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals	Table Top Cutter	1 3/8" Square Punch	Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die
Simply Scored	Classic Ink Pad	Bone Folder	Stampin' Sponges
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive	Paper Snips

InLinkz.com

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #8

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the
celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.  Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

This year's final Hanukkah sample is a fun gift bag made from a mini lunch sack. 

Supplies:

Jewish Holiday Sayings Stamp Brush Sets - Digital Download  #128334
Whisper White card stock  #100730
Night of Navy card stock  #100867
Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
White Waffle Paper  #125591
2 1/2" Circle Punch  #120906
Bashful Blue Classic Ink Pad  #105209
Basics Glimmer Brads  #121003
Eyelet Border Punch  #119853
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue  #110755
Mini Glue Dots  #103683
White Mini Lunch Bag from a big-box craft store

Instructions:

1. Print the Happy Hanukkah sentiment from My Digital Studio in Night of Navy.
2. Cut the sentiment to 1" x 5 1/8" and sponge the edges lightly with Bashful Blue Classic Ink.
3. Trim the top of the bag (while folded) with the Eyelet Border Punch.
4. Cut a piece of Night of Navy card stock to 3 1/4" x 5 3/4" and adhere to the front of the bag with Tombow Liquid Glue.
5. Cut a piece of Silver Glimmer Paper to 3" x 5 1/2" and adhere to the Navy card stock.
6. Punch a piece of the White Waffle Paper with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  Scrunch it in the middle and wrap the prongs of a Silver Glimmer Brad around the middle to secure it.  Fan out the edges and trim if necessary.
7. Attach the waffle paper bow to the glimmer paper with mini glue dots.

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #7

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the
celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.  Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #7 is a Glittery Bag made with our Fancy Favor Die and Glimmer Paper.  This bag comes together very quickly, so you can easily make lots of them for all your small gifts!

Supplies:

Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
Fancy Favor Die  #115965
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine  #113439
Extended Cutting Pads for Big Shot  #113478
Extended Premium Crease Pad for Big Shot  #117630
Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon  #124325
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue  #110755
Mini Glue Dots  #103683

Instructions:

1. Cut a sheet of 12x12 Glimmer Paper in half, and run it through the Big Shot using the following sandwich layers:  extended cutting pad on bottom, then a card stock shim (if neceessary for your machine), then the die topped with the Glimmer Paper (*glimmer side down), then the exteneded crease pad (add another shim on top if necessary to gain a clean cut).
2. Fold and glue the tabs of the die cut paper to form the bag.
3. Cut 2 pieces of Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon to about 5-6" and attach to the inside of the bag, forming handles.
4. Wrap more Bashful Satin Ribbon around the bag and tie a knot, then trim the excess ribbon.
5. Fill with a tasty treat or a small gift.

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #6

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the
celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.
Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #6 is a delicious bag full of Lindor White Chocolate Truffles. 
There are little snowmen on the wrappers, and the colors are a perfect match to our Bashful Blue and Island Indigo. 
I love that our colors cover such a wide array of standard and trendy shades!

Supplies:

Hanukkah (a la carte wood mounted stamp)  #122034
Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
Island Indigo Card Stock  #122923
Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
Island Indigo Classic Ink Pad  #122937
5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon #114319
Curly Label Punch #119851
6x8" Cello Bags  #102210
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue  #110755
SNAIL Adhesive  #104332  (Refill #104331)
Stampin' Sponges  #101610

Instructions:

1. Stamp the Hanukkah stamp in Island Indigo on Whisper White Card Stock, and trim to 1 3/8" x 2 1/2".  Sponge around edges with more Indigo Ink.
2. Cut the Silver Glimmer Paper to 2 3/4" x a little over 2", then use the edge of the Curly Label Punch to cut the decorative edge as shown above.
3. Cut the Island Indigo Card Stock to 3 1/2" x 6 1/2", then score at 1 3/4" on the short side to make the bag topper.
4. Fill the cello bag with approximately 8 truffels.  Fold down the top of the bag and staple to hold it closed. 
5. Fold the bag topper over the cello bag and secure with SNAIL adhesive.
6. Wrap the Organza Ribbon around the topper and tie a knot on the left side of the topper.
7. Adhere the stamped card stock to the Glimmer Paper with Tombow Liquid Glue, then adhere to the right side of the bag topper with more Tombow.

Happy Stampin'!

 

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #5

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the
celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.

Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #5 is a treat with a very simple digital tag tied with Marina Mist Scallop Dots Ribbon.

I found these cute little containers filled with chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, and thought they would make fun little Hanukkah gifts, with just a little extra decoration...

Supplies:

My Digital Studio  #118108
Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set #128334
Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
1/16" Circle Punch  #101227
2 1/2" Circle Punch  #120906
Marina Mist Scallop Dots Ribbon  #122986
White Baker's Twine  #124262

Instructions:

1. Print the menorah image from My Digital Studio and punch with the 2 1/2" Circle.
2. Punch a hole just off-center at the top of the tag with the 1/16" Circle.  
3. Tie a piece of the Marina Mist ribbon into a bow around the top of the container.
4. Thread a piece of baker's twine through the hole in the tag and tie it to the ribbon just under the loop of the bow.

Happy Stampin'!

 

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Blitz!

 

Stampin' Up! announced this morning that they have added nearly 200 items to our Clearnace Rack sale page!  These items include the "old style" punces, Sizzix Dies, and tons of accessories!  Click the image above or HERE to go directly to my Stampin' Up! Store and order online to get tons of fabulous deals, up to 80% OFF!

This deal is only good from now through Thursday, January 5th!  Many items will sell out quickly, and of those left at the end of the blitz, many will be removed from the Clearance Rack.  So, run to my Stampin' Up! Store Now for the best deals!

Back to Blogging...

I am very far behind on all my social media fun stuff.  I promise I'll fix that over the next few days.  I rolled right from a fun family trip to Nashville over Thanksgiving into hosting a baby shower, then a vendor opportunity popped up.  So, now that the reality fun is done, I can spend a little more time on our virtual fun.  I will catch up on the 8 Weeks of Hanukkah, and also send out the missed weeks from my 12 Weeks of Christmas newsletters very soon. 

For now, I just want to say a quick thanks to the Marne Community Club for a great holiday luncheon Monday!  I had a blast meeting everyone, and really enjoyed the opportunity to have a vendor table there for you all.  

Here are a few photos that are a little closer so you can see all the goodies I had for sale, along with a few scrapbooking samples (click each image to enlarge it):

Happy Stampin'!

New Demonstrator Treat

Here is a fun little treat I made for one of my former downline who recently rejoined my team.  I love how this whole set turned out!

I used our Tickets & Tokens Simply Scrappin' Kit, the Tote-ally Tess and Artistic Etchings stamp sets, and 1 1/4" Basic Gray Grosgrain Ribbon to decorate and fill this 5"x5" bag.

I have tons of projects just waiting to be shared, but I fell off the blogging wagon.  I will catch up on 8 Weeks of Hanukkah and share lots more later this week. 

Happy Holiday Stampin'!

Stampin' Up Holiday Online Extravaganza is Here!

Let the sale shopping begin!

The Stampin' Up Annual Holiday Online Extravaganza is here
~ save 20% to 60% off selected items!  These include digital and traditional products, and a few Mini Catalog items.

Shop early to get 20% off two (2) of our newest items ~ only until 11:59pm MT TODAY!  Our Simply Scored and Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are the surprise 24-hours deals.  If you don't have these fabulous new Stampin' Up! items, go ahead and order them today!

The full sale runs now through next Wednesday, November 30th.  Click the SU flier image above, the online ordering link in the right sidebar, or any of the bold text in this post to view my Online Store and start shopping right now.  Or, click HERE to view the PDF with all sale items.

Remember the 24 hour deals are only available until midnight tonight.  Shop Now to get all the best deals!

Happy Shopping and Stampin'!

Stampin' Up's Online Extravaganza Starts Monday!

Need project supplies?  Need some crafty gifts for friends and family? 

Start shopping with some fabulous deals next week during Stampin' Up's Holiday Online Extravaganza ~ Monday, November 21 to Wednesday November 30! 

Be sure to click on over to my Online Stampin' Up! Store this Monday to take advantage of great savings, like FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle! 

In addition, there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT]).  I don't know what those items will be, so stay tuned for an update first thing Monday morning.  I'll announce it here as soon as I know. 

Happy Shopping!

Sneak Peek: 12 Weeks of Christmas Exclusive Series Starts This Week

It's almost here!  Be sure to sign up for my newsletter today, so you get every exclusive issue of my 12 Weeks of Christmas! 

Week #1 will be a unique photo card, but this image is a sneak peek of my favorite project in this series. 

Want to know what it is? 

Click here to join my newsletter group now: http://bit.ly/mystampnews

Happy Stampin'!

12 Weeks of Christmas is Almost Here!

It's the most wonderful time of year...my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter Subscriber-Exclusive starts in just a few short days! 

If you're not already on my e-mail list, be sure to click the "subscribe" button at the top left of this page and join now! 

These projects will not be shown anywhere else, and back issues will not be available. 

Subscribe today in order to see all 12 projects fabulous cards, bags/tags/wraps and gifts!

Happy Stampin'!

Announcements, Invitations and More

Do you need custom announcements, invitations and more, but don't have the time to make them yourself?

Receive a free creative consultation when you contact me to place your order!

Matching party favors are also available upon request.

Happy Stampin'!

Eeek! Cuteness Alert: New Stampin' Kraft Boxes

One of the great new items in our Mini Holiday Catalog is a set of Stampin' Kraft Boxes.  The cuteness factor here is sky high! 

These little boxes are perfect for decorating and filling with any little treat or gift.  They measure 3.5"x3.5"x2.5", and they're a super deal at just $2.95 for a set of four(4). 

Want to see the rest of my "Eeek" Box?  Check it out on Facebook by clicking HERE.

Here's what the Stampin' Kraft Boxes look like before being decorated:

 

Just imagine the possibilities!  You could make 4 teacher or co-worker gifts for just $2.95 and they will look like you bought them for much more!

Happy Stampin'!

Stampin' Up Message from Shelli Gardner

Check out Shelli's message about Stampin' Up! products.

There are tons of great projects in the background!

Contact me today to learn more about Stampin' Up! products, the projects you see in the video, and how to join my workshops and classes!

Happy Stampin'!

Super Stampin' Class: Valentine Treat Box

I love these little 3x3 treat boxes, developed by Angie Juda.  It utilizes our Scallop Square Duo Die, which I just love!  They're a great size for Ghiradelli squares, or any small treat. 

This is one of the projects we're making at tomorrow's free mini class! 

If you're in the Hinesville area and would like to join us tomorrow at 2pm, please register here: 

http://hinesvillestampingkickoff.eventbrite.com/

Happy Stampin'!

Register for a FREE Mini-Class!

Join me on February 6th for a FREE Mini Stamp Class in Hinesville, Georgia! 

It's Super Bowl Sunday, and I'm kicking off Stamping Around the Clock in Hinesville!

Make a Super Bowl Colors card and a Valentine Treat Box!

Spaces are limited.  Click below to register now! 

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Last Minute Gift Wrapping Cheat

Are you running last minute holiday errands and wrapping tons of gifts, like me?  Need a little short cut?

Well, I found a simple and quick cheat for packaging gift cards!  It will save you lots of time, if you usually like to make gift card holders. 

I found a pack of gift card bags at "W" the other day, and was going to just cave to mass produced wrappings.  However, when I got them out of the package, I realized they had left the perfect amount of space for handmade embellishments!  I stamped on the tag they provided, plus added some DSP and the stamped, punched sentiment.  (The reds match in person a little better than what it shows here, but Garden Green was perfect.) 

Voila!  I had super fast, customized gift card holders!

Do you have any last minute holiday tips?  If so, be sure to post them in the comments section!

Happy Holiday Stampin'!

Christmas Candle

The crazy long move is over (although we're still unpacking and trying to find the rest of the Christmas decorations).  And, I feel like I can finally get to some stamping and creativitiy, and soon get back to business.  

I have lots of projects to make and will share them with you soon. 

To get back in the swing of posting, I decided to start with this candle I decorated recently for friends who are newlyweds and new homeowners.

This is a fun and easy way to personalize any jar candle for any occasion.   

There have been some concerns about some of the methods of decorating candles for the holidays, especially using tissue paper to add images directly onto pillar candles.  This is my solution: a "belly band" that slides easily off the jar, so there are no worries about any potential fire hazard with this gift.  (I am sure I'm not the first to do this, but I did not follow anyone else's example or instructions.)

Designer Series Paper and 12x12 cardstock do not quite fit around this particular size candle.  So, I just added a small extension to each layer, adhereing everything with Sticky Strip. 

Be sure to attach the ends of your cardstock to each other without getting any adhesive on the back of the cardstock.  If you hold the cardstock around the jar as you adhere the ends, you can ensure a tight fit without having to tack the paper to the jar.  This will allow the recipient to slide the decorative band off when burning the candle, if they so choose, and replace it when the glass has cooled. 

Here is how I decorated the lid, too:

After adhering this to the top of the lid, I also added a matching circle on the inside of the lid.  That way, when you open the candle and turnover the lid, you do not see any adhesive.  Just be sure to remind anyone you give this type of candle to, that they should let the candle cool before replacing the lid.

Have fun creating this holiday season!  I'll be back with more ideas real soon...

Happy Stampin'!

Welcome to the Royal Blog Tour!

 

I'm so glad to have you as a guest in my Castle! 

The projects you will see, during your visit here, feature a variety of color schemes and types of projects; but, they all have one thing in common.  All of these projects feature the very versatile Stampin' Up! set called Priceless {Item #115052}.  It is a name very befitting of the photos in my first project (above).

This is a 12x12 scrapbook page of my Prince teaching one of our Princesses how to ride her bike without the training wheels.  It is . . . "Priceless." 

Color Scheme: Tempting Turquoise, Lovely Lilac, Orchid Opulence, and Certainly Celery.

Here is a fun little card, standard A2 size. 

Color Scheme:  Bermuda Bay, Rose Red and Whisper White

 

I love the butterfly image in Priceless!  It's cute and whimsical without being to "kiddie." 
This mini composition book would be perfect for a teacher gift, especially one with a "butterfly" class like in our Prince's preschool.  

The final project in my Royal Gallery is a fun mini scrapbook that I created with our Sizzix Big Shot and Dies.  In addition to the Priceless set, this one also features our brand new Island Oasis Designer Series Paper and Island Floral Die.  Both of these will be available on May 1st, in the Stampin' Up! 2010 Summer Mini Catalog. 

I love using our think Window Sheets to make scrapbooks and journals!  Here is the album with the front cover open.

 

Now for the best part . . . BLOG CANDY!  Leave a comment on this post, to be entered in a random drawing for the TWO (2) Stampin' Up! stamp sets below ~ Polka Dot Punches and Happy Moments.  These are brand new stamp sets, and both are wood-mount sets.  You will be notified by e-mail if you win my blog candy.

   

Happy Stampin'!

Card Services: Bridal Shower Bliss

Need cards, invitations or gifts?  Commission me to do the work for you!

Here is my latest set of Bridal Shower Invitations and Recipe Cards. 

This time, I was also asked to make a booklet for the recipe cards, which is shown below.

The bride's favorite color is red, and they are getting married in Vegas.  I love our Riding Hood Red for weddings, and am thrilled that it will be a returning color in our upcoming Color Renovation!

Here is the recipe book cover.  And, the next image has the book open, so you can see the recipe cards, too.

Unfortunately, the bride, the plaid background and the "Your Invited" are all retired.  The Riding Hood Red card stock is not currently available, but it will be in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

All other items are current. The recipe card stamp is from our From the Kitchen stamp set (#114964; $27.95). 

I'm at your service...

Happy Stampin'!

Inkin' Up Some Easter Eggs!

A few days before Easter, I saw some stampin' folks talking about dying their Easter Eggs with Stampin' Up! Reinkers.  What great timing, I thought!  This was the first year that I had forgotten to purchase egg dying kits, so I was really excited to try it.  Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos of the eggs all together.  But, I did at least capture the process and the eggs that Tom and I decorated.  

This was Tom's first stamping project, ever.  Unfortunately, for some reason, this particular egg dried with purple speckles all over it.  We died it in Wild Wasabi ink, but this was definitely not the look he was trying to achieve.  ;)  He did use a non-SU stamp, but with good reason.  This is the Special Forces Crest.  It was tricky, trying to stamp a larger image on a round surface, but he did quite well for a rookie.  I tried to get him to use a smaller "Beat Navy" stamp, but once presented with a challenge, the man does not give up. 

This is one of the two eggs  that I decorated with retired rub-ons.  I dyed it in Rose Red.  Love it! 

 

Below is my Summer Sun egg.  I was not as happy with this one, but it's still cute. 

All the re-inkers we used were:

Lovely Lilac
Bermuda Bay
Certainly Celery
Pumpkin Pie
Summer Sun
Wild Wasabi
Pacific Point

Make a note to try this fun technique next Easter!

Happy Stampin'!

Small Business Owners' Stamp Camp

Click the fliers for larger, more clear images.

Click HERE to order your tickets today!

New Year, New Toys!

Wow!  I didn't even realize how long it's been since I posted here.  Sorry about that! 

Let's get caught up real quick . . .

We are now in the Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration sales period.  So, click the images in the right-hand sidebar under "catalogs" and "promotions," to view each of these catalogs.  There is also a button for our new Definitely Decorative Insert.  This contains Decor Elements and Decor Stencils, in addition to the current Definitely Decorative Catalog. 

There are a couple of other promotional items right now, in additions to Sale-A-Bration.  I have sidebar buttons for each of these (Thanks, Michelle!).

• Heart Treat Cups and Sweetheart Stamp Set
• Cards a la Carte Stamp Set

And, of course, there is still the Clearance Section in my SU! Store.  Did you know that you can purchase our square tins for just $.99?! 

These are perfect for little stationary sets, note cards, accordion albums and more!  

Here is one set that I made for me with 25 sheets of snowflake stationary (perfect for notes to teachers, grocery lists, etc.).

  

 

The tin size is 5" x 5.62" x .45".

 

The last photo shows how I decorated them for the teachers' Christmas gifts.  We also made similar tins at club last month.

Contact me today to schedule a workshop or place an order to earn Sale-A-Bration Rewards and grab these other limited edition stamp sets while you can!

Happy Shopping and Stampin'!