Christmas Countdown (8 Weeks)

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What is the perfect gift to give anytime? A Gift Card! It's always the perfect size and the right color.
But receiving a Gift Card in a Hand made card is so much Fun! Here are a few ideas on how to dress up and personalize that gift card.


Card Stock: Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations, Sparkly & Bright
Other: Ornament Punch, Bermuda Bay Polka-Dot Ribbon, crimper or scallop edge punch, Slit Punch


How about a CUTE purse for your gift Card. They are so simple to make.

Here I used some of the Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper for the base of the purse. The Top Note Big Shot Die cut was used for the flap of the purse. A little ribbon for the handle. Inside the purse a plastic sleeve holds the gift card in the purse. To close and secure the purse I used a piece of Velcro.









Here are two more examples. I used some retired Designer Series Paper and Card Stock. The Rudolph Stamp is from the Sparkle & Bright Stamp Set (page 41, Item # 115356, $17.95)

Halloween

I created this 6x6 Scrap book page for a friend.
Stamp Set: center from Sweet Centers (pg 6 Holiday mini Catalog)
Card Stock: Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black, Only Orange, Ruby Red (spider nose)
Ink: Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black
Other: Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punch, Photo Corner Punch, Silver Cord, Cast a Spell Designer Series Paper





This Card was so fun to create, the original card I saw used the Pumpkin Patch Stamp set (pg 9 Holiday Mini Catalog) for the eyes, but I don't have this stamp set so I used what I had. Plus the original card used the 1 1/4" Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, which I was out of, so I used some left over Tangerine Tango Double Stripped Ribbon (retired last year). But I think the card still turned out CUTE!

Stamp Set: Grateful Greetings (pg 12 Holiday Mini Catalog)
Card Stock: Basic Black, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant
Ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Elegant Eggplant
Other: Cast A Spell Designer Series Paper, Small Oval Punch, Circle Punch, Tag Punch, Silver Cord, Window Sheets, White Gel Pen, Sticky Strip, Tangerine Tango Ribbon (retired), Big Shot Serif Essentials Alphabet

Christmas Coutdown (week 9)

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This first card is one I did for a Hostess last month. She wanted to use the Heat-N-Stick Powder, Versa Mark and glitter.

Stamp Set: Serene Snowflakes ($20.95 - Holiday mini Catalog) I just love these elegant looking snowflakes. Four the Holidays ($13.95- Holiday mini Catalog)
Card Stock: Kraft, Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Versa Mark, Chocolate Chip
Other: Red Glitter, Sleigh Bells Ribbon (pg 17 Holiday mini catalog)






These next two cards are some I made at a SIU event I attended in Logan. I don't know who the original creators are (to give them credit). But I thought they are fun and easy cards to recreate for your Holiday gift giving.

Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations ($21.95 - Holiday Mini Catalog)
Card Stock: Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive
Other: Christmas Coccoa Specialty Designer Series Paper and Ornament Punch (both of these items can be found in the Holiday Mini Catalog), Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Pearl from the Pretties Kit







Stamp set: Wandering Words ($25.95 - Holiday Mini Catalog)
Card stock: Real Red, Whisper White
Ink (Markers): Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Real Red
Other: Sleigh Bells Ribbon (pg 17 Holiday mini catalog), Old Olive & Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series Paper





I hope you have ENJOYED this weeks Christmas Countdown. If you would like to gather 5 or more friends together to create any of the projects you see, just call me to schedule your Holiday Workshop or for more information. I will prepare everything you and your freinds will need to recreate these projects.

Deal of the Week - Week 3

This week SIU is offering another great deal for you. Too take advantage of this great deal you will need to hurry, the deal will expire on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 9:50 AM. You can order on line, just click here. Or call me, I will be placing an order on Wed. Oct 21. and Monday Oct 26 at 9 AM

Week 3 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
114348	Basic Jumbo grommets	$4.49
109857	Mini Library clips	$8.99
112571	Circle Designer brads	$3.99
112581	1/2" Library clips	$3.99

Christmas Coutdown (10 weeks)

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Christmas Tag Pouch

Note: this idea came from a recent SIU event I attended in Logan, Utah. I don't know who the original creator was to give them credit. But I thought it was a great idea that I wanted to share.
Stamp Set: Christmas Punch (level 2 Hostess Set), Sweet Season
Card Stock: Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa
Punches: Curly Label, Scallop Square, Scallop Oval, Tag, Large Oval, Small Oval, 1/16" circle
Other: Silver Cord, Pumpkin Pie Marker, Chocolate Chip 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, 6X6 page protector

Christmas Cards

Stamp Set: Snow Buddies (Hostess Level 2 Set - Holiday Mini)
Featured Product: Big Shot Dies - Top Note and Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder

Stamp Set: Berry Christmas (page 21 Holiday Mini Catalog), Four the Holidays (page 19 Holiday Mini Catalog)
Featured product: Shimmer Champagne Mist Paint (page 27 Holiday Mini Catalog)

Stamp Set: Berry Christmas (page 21 Holiday Mini Catalog), Four the Holidays (page 19 Holiday Mini Catalog)
Featured product: Shimmer Champagne Mist Paint (page 27 Holiday Mini Catalog)

October Scrapbook Page

October Scrapbook Get Together
October 21, 2009 (Wednesday)
4:00PM - 8:00 PM
or
October 22, 2009 (Thursday)
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
at my house

**I had to schedule two days because of the High School Foot Ball Schedule ***

Come Create this FUN Fall/Autumn Scrapbook page for your Fall Photos
If you want a different title please just let me know when you sign up.

The Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper will vary in each scrapbook kit










Scrapbook Kits $10/$8 (hostess special)

You must RSVP by October 20, 2009

Christmas Countdown (11 weeks)

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These are a few of the items I made at the StampIn Up Convention I attended in August. ENJOY! If you have any questions or would like to invite a few friends together to create these items, please call me for more details.

Treat Boxes
Use these coated food-safe boxes for gifts and all kinds of treats
5 per package (page 159) $3.95, item # 115690

Stamp Set: Sweet Season (page 29) $18.95
Card Stock: Garden Green, Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Other: Clear Rhine Stone Brad, 3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Linen thread, circle punch

Christmas Tags

Stamp Set: Sweet Season (page 29) $18.95
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Garden Green, Real Red
Other: SIU Two Tags Big Shot Die, Wide Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Certainly Celery 1/4" Ribbon, Designer Series Paper

Christmas Card

Stamp Set: Tree Trimmings (page 28) $14.95
Card Stock: Kraft, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Garden Green
Other: Clear Rhine Stone Brad, 3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Christmas Tri Fold Card

Stamp Set: Tree Trimmings (page 28) $14.95, Sweet Season (page 29) $18.95
Card Stock: Garden Green, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green
Other: Merry Moments DS Paper, Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, clear Rhine Stone Brad, 3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals