Simply Scored

Today is the day!!! You can now order from the Holiday Mini!! Oh, I'm so in love with this mini :) One of my very favorite tools in the FABULOUS new Simply Scored tool. Tonight I'm teaching you how to use it. This is one of the AMAZING techniques you can create with your new Simply Scored tool. It's the window pane technique. Can't wait to see you tonight! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, More Mustard, Soft Suede
Stamps: Gently Falling (did I tell you that I got this amazing stamp set for FREE as a SU! demonstrator? Ask me how :), Fabulous Phrases
Accessories: Spice Cake Designer Buttons, Word Window Punch, Sponge, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Simply Scored

Christmas Thank Yous

I finally got around to this project this week...Christmas Thank You cards.

I still had plenty of Christmas DSP so I cut it up and made this quick cards.  Monday night we sat down as a family and finished them up!  Such a relief to take these off my list :)  Up next...birthday thank yous for Sierra!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Deck the Halls DSP (retired)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Stamps:  Perfect Punches
Accessories:  Scallop Oval, Wide Oval, Dimensional

Santa Owl Again

Every year I do a special project for a friend.  This year she needed an extra card for a special letter.  I figured the Santa Owl would work perfectly!  Yes, this card is large (it measures 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 when folded over).  Don't forget to create your Santa owl before Saturday!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Jolly Holiday

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Stamps:  Tags 'Til Christmas

Accessories: Owl Punch, Word Window Punch, Full Heart Punch, Dimensionals, Clear Tinsel, Gold Smooch Accent Ink, Mat Pack

Tags

The busy-ness of December is keeping me extremely busy...hence the lack of posts on this blog and the over abundance of posts on my family blog :)  Oh, well!!  That's why I love my job.  I had created this tag set for December's stamp camp. 

I ended up not teaching the class because of how busy everyone else was...but it was perfect for a last minute gift when I realized it was our last day of preschool on Friday.  I think I need to make a few more of these tag packages!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry

Ink:  Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler

Stamps:  Tags 'til Christmas, Delightful Decorations

Accessories:  Extra Lg. Scallop Circle, 1 3/4" circle, 2 1/2" circle, Ornament, Wide Oval, Decorative Label, Extra Large Tag, Large Tag Punches

Christmas Countdown

This is the advent calendar from the Holiday Mini.  My kids have LOVED opening the box each morning (we are counting down rather than following the day of the month).  Can't wait to reuse these fun boxes! They will fold up perfectly for next year!  Order your supplies here.  Purchase the Candy Countdown Calendar Kit from the Holiday Mini!  Everything is included except for the adhesvie (I used Sticky Strip and Dimensionals) and the Clear Tinsel Trim.

Ooops, I had scheduled this post for earlier last week...but it didn't post so you're seeing it a little late :)

Christmas House

Made this for a class back in October.  This is the Christmas version of the house that we made at our stamp camp.  Can't wait to make a Valentine's Day house :)  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Deck the Halls DSP (love this DSP!!!  I think I have now ordered AND used 4 full packages :)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Stamps:  Grateful Greetings, Paisley Prints (see the tree in the window?)
Accessories:  Design-a-House, Gold Glass Glitter, Tombow Multi, Dimensionals, Sponge, Decorative Label Punch

Star Ornament

We created this fun ornament at technique night.

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Cardstock:  Confetti Cream

Ink:  Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi

Stamps:  Northern Hearts (Hostess)

Accessories:  Candy Cane Designer Buttons, Marina Mist Ribbon, Sticky Strip

Digital Christmas Photo Card

I stocked up on some more of the digital images for My Digital Studio and have LOVED playing with it!  This could DEFINITELY be an option for our family Christmas card this year.  So fun creating with this program :)  Today is the LAST day to order MDS at 50 percent off.  You don't want to miss out. 

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Wreath

This card came together quickly using the markers to ink the stamp.  It takes a little patience when using this technique but it's definitely worth the results :)  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Garden Green, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Garden Green, More Mustard
Stamps: Northern Hearts, Baroque Motifs, Christmas Greetings
Accessories:  Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

Santa Owl

I first saw this Santa owl idea on the demo only on-line forum...Stampin' Connection.  It was posted by Michele Reynolds.  I took the owl from her card and created my own card with it.  Have you figured out what set his Santa suit is from?  It's from the Tags til Christmas stamp set in the Holiday mini.  You can get this great set right now as a bundle with the Decorative Label Punch for just $38.34 if you want a wood mount stamp set or $31.92 for the clear mount stamp set.  Don't miss out on this 20 percent discount!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Jolly Holiday
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Stamps:  Tags Til Christmas
Accessories:  Owl Punch, Word Window Punch, Full Heart Punch, Dimensionals, Clear Tinsel, Gold Smooch Accent Ink, Mat Pack

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Christmas House

Here's the Christmas house from this month's stamp camp. The Glass Glitter adds the sparkle that looks like Christmas lights. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Deck the Halls DSP, Crumb Cake, Vellum
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Stamps: Grateful Greetings
Accessories: Design-a-House, Champagne Glass Glitter, 2-way glue pen, Sponge, Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals

Spooky House

For this month's stamp camp, we created two of the "Design-a-House" kits. This is my Halloween Spooky House. It's a fun decoration to add to my Halloween collection. Love the stamped spider webs in the windows! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Basic Black, Wicked Fun DSP, Black Waffle Paper, Vellum
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Wicked Cool
Accessories: Bitty Bat Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Black Spray Paint, Design-a-House

Stamp Camp Prep...

Can't wait for stamp camp tomorrow night!

November

One of the best days of 2009 :) It was wonderful to have so many family members here for this special day. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Night & Day DSP (retired)
Ink: Basic Black
Stamps: Short Order Alpha (retired)

Thank You Reindeer

Sunday we sat down to make thank you cards from Christmas. This is the card I made to send out for family gifts. You'll see some of the kids' creations tomorrow...so fun :)
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Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Real Red
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Dasher, Thank You Kindly
Accessories: Platinum Shimmer Paint (YEAH, it will still be available after the Holiday Mini!), Sponge, Sponge Daubers

PINK ornament

I did a special project for a friend again this year. I created four cards for her to use on her kids' Christmas gifts. These cards measure 4 1/4" x 4 1/4". She loves having me make these cards for these special gifts so they stand out. Since I know her kids very well, it's always fun to personalize them just a bit. This one is obviously for her daughter...couldn't resist the pink & brown with sparkle! Any of these cards would work for Christmas thank you cards as well! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pink Passion, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Pink Passion
Stamps: Delightful Decorations (available until Jan. 4)
Accessories: Ornament Punch (available until Jan. 4), Champagne Shimmer Mist...haven't had a chance to order shimmer mist yet??? EXCELLENT NEWS....you'll still be able to order it from January-June!

Christmas Wreath

This wreath came together quickly using the Trio Flower punch. My trick for making a circle....punch a 1 3/4" circle from Very Vanilla and attach to card front. Attach flowers over the circle punch :) Add glitter using the tombow multi adhesive.

Exciting news! Shelli Gardner has been invited to appear on NBC’s TODAY Show tomorrow. She was invited to appear in recognition of Stampin’ Up!’s charitable giving over the past few years. Don't miss Shelli's interview.

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Cardstock: Garden Green, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Stamps: Grateful Greetings
Accessories: Trio Flower Punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, Silver Elastic Cording, 1/16" punch, Platinum Shimmer Paint, Sponge Dauber, Chunky Essentials, Tombow Multi Adhesive

Simple Snowflake

I'm really enjoying the "under $10" stamp sets this year. The simple snowflake fits PERFECTLY with the Jumbo Snowflake punch. After I punched out the snowflake, I spritzed the shimmer mist over it. I like the simpleness of this card. Have you started your Christmas cards yet?

The winners from the Holiday Extravaganza are:
Package #1...Patterned Pines stamp set--Roxanne
Package #2... 1 3/4" circle punch--Charlene
Package #3...Fall Harvest standard wheel & 1 package of Whisper White envelopes--Nora
Package #4...2 SNAIL adhesive refills--Roxanne
Congratulations, ladies. Thanks to all of you who placed orders during the week.

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Cardstock: Bordering Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Bordering Blue, Whisper White Craft
Stamps: Simple Snowflake, Four the Holidays
Accessories: Jumbo Snowflake Punch, White Organza Ribbon, Champagne Mist shimmer mist, mini glue dot, Paper Piercer, Clear Rhinestone Brads

Dashin' through the snow

When I first got the Dasher stamp, I wanted to create a scenery card. Naturally he went with a tree. Of course, he's in snow. That's how this card was created. Can't wait to play with Dasher more. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Garden Green, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White
Ink: Garden Green, Close to Cocoa, Brocade Blue
Stamps: Dasher, Lovely as a Tree, Delightful Decorations
Accessories: Platinum Shimmer Paint, Dimensional, 3/4" & 1" circles, sponge, sponge daubers
Technique: Masking

Happy Holidays Dove

When I've used the Movers & Shapers die in the past, I've used a piece of 12x6 CS. For this particular card, I wanted a layer with the punch out all the way through the card so I laid a piece of 11 x 4 1/4 CS with a layer of Bride Specialty Paper brayered with Elegant Eggplant attached to it. After I ran it through the Big Shot, I placed a window sheet between the two layers. Such a peaceful holiday card. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Handsome Hunter, Bride Specialty Paper, Elegant Eggplant, Window Sheets
Ink: Elegant Eggplant
Stamps: Four the Holidays
Accessories: Big Shot, Movers & Shapers, SU! Holiday Windows, dimensionals, Brayer