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Sneak Peek -- Lots of New Items!

I'm a little sad as I put away all my Christmas stamp sets for another year.  However, now I get to play with all the new stamp sets I was able to pre-order from the Occasions mini catalog (going live on January 4th) and the Sale-a-bration brochure (beginning on January 24th).  I decided to give you a little sneak peek at a card I created using some of the new product.  I know you are going to love all the new items and will want to place an order soon. 

This was one of the cards I designed for my Holiday downline meeting.  It actually showcases 4 new items from the Occasions mini.  The flowers are from the Mixed Bunch stamp set, and punched out with the new Blossom Punch.  The doily was made using the new Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die, and the embossed card front was made using the new Textured Impressions Adorning Accents Embossing Folders.

You can purchase any of these new items beginning January 4th by visiting My Stampin' Up! Website and clicking on the Shop Now button.

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Beautiful Christmas Cards

Merry Christmas!  I can't believe it's here!  This is such a magical time of year.   I love all the cards and notes of cheer we received from family and friends from all over the country.  Today I wanted to share some of the beautiful handmade cards we received.  While some are not exclusive Stampin' Up! cards, they are just as pretty and deserve a place of honor on today's blog.

 

Thank you to everyone who sent cards, emails and notes of cheer.  I hope you all have a very Blessed Christmas and keep in mind the true meaning of this wondrous holiday.  May the Spirit of Christmas and the Christ Child remain in your hearts throughout the coming year.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

 

 

Stocking Builder Punch Is Retiring!

 

Stampin' Up! announced that the Stocking Builder PUnch (124095) in the Holiday Mini  WILL NOT be carried over to the new Idea Book & Catalog in July. I think most of us assumed it would carry over since all punches previously in a mini catalog were kept, but that is NOT the case this time!

The Stocking Builder Punch will be available while supplies last until January 3, 2012, so make sure to order yours now! Of course, you may also want the coordinating Stiched Stockings stamp set.  So don't delay -- if you haven't yet purchased this punch visit my online store at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net and order your Stocking Builder Punch today!

 

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Holiday Christmas Cards

With just days left before Christmas, I know everyone has probably finished and mailed out their holiday cards.  I thought today I'd post some cute designs of cards I received, either as gifts or swaps. 

This card was designed by Dorothy Curry.  She used the Christmas Lodge stamp set.  I love how the lodge was turned into an ornament!

 

 

 

 

 

Here is another cute swap I received and wanted to share with you.  It's such a simple card but has such an elegant look.  It also uses  the Christmas Lodge stamp set.

 

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Clearance Rack Blitz Begins Today -- Items Up to 80% Off!

I have exciting news for all you bargain hunters out there.  From December 15, 2011 through January 5, 2012, Stampin’ Up has added nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail--while supplies last!  So hurry to my On-Line Store at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net to beat the holiday rush and stock up now!  There are so many neat things -- if you especially like punches and ribbons you must check it out!

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Stampin' Up! Snowman

Last night was my upline's holiday meeting and it was so much fun.  We had lots of show and tell from the demonstrators who attended.  It is always neat to see what others are doing in their classes and stamp camps.  I always come away with lots of ideas for my own events.  

 

I did want to share this really awesome snowman that fellow demonstrator Sandy Elliott made.  This was a snowman featured on the cover of Stampin' Success, the monthly magazine Stampin' Up! sends us..  I wish you could see the snowman in person -- it is so adorable.  The three Styrofoam balls are covered with over 200 Stampin' Up! snowflakes!  I am so going to make my own snowman!

 

 

 

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Sale-a-brate Early: Purchase the Starter Kit on December 13th or 14th for only $125!

Are you looking for something special just for yourself?  I have the perfect gift for you!  Why not give yourself the gift of Stampin' Up!  for the holidays!  Demonstrators attending the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference are being given a special opportunity to share the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Offer over a month before it's scheduled to begin (Jan. 24 to March 31).   New recruits who join December 13-14 will receive the Sale-A-Bration recruiting benefits early, including $125 Starter Kit (standard or Digital+) and a FREE package of Designer Series Paper or Digital Download every month in 2012 (excluding January)

So, if you would like to get the Starter Kit valued at over $320 for only $125 AND have the opportunity to receive either a FREE Digital Download or a pack of Designer Series Paper for the next 11 months, contact me today to sign up! 

It’s easy to sign up. Order your kit on-line here  on either Dec. 13 or 14.  Your kit should arrive in time to put under your tree for the Christmas holiday.  Demonstrator benefits and the ability to place an order are immediate!  Merry Christmas to you!

 

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3-D Christmas Tree Gift Card/Money Holder

Here is another project we made at my Stampin' Up! Holiday Downline Meeting on Saturday.  We all agreed that it's nice to have gift card holders on hand in order to have something to tuck a gift card in or a little Santa cash at the last minute.  We put made a 3-D tree to decorate this card with.  It's easy to do once you know how to fold each piece.

We started out with 3 squares from the Christmas Lodge Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Mini.  The squares measured 3" x 3", 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"  and 2" x 2" and were all folded the same.  First you will fold each square in half.   Open the square up, turn the square 90 degrees and fold in half again.  Open up and fold each square at a diagonal on each side.  Once all the folds are made you will tuck in the sides to make a triangle, then on one side only, fold the ends towards the center.  Each square will then fit over the larger square making the Christmas tree.  We adhered the tree on with Sticky Strip. 

 

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Gift Holder for Hand Cleanser

This past weekend I held aholiday downline meeting for my group of Stampin' Up! Inky Images.  We had so much fun.  Everyone brought a plate of goodies to share and after a short business meeting talking about the upcoming Sale-a-bration Promotion (starting on January 24th) and the new Occasions Mini (which begins on January 4th), we got to the business of stamping....and eating....and stamping....

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One of the projects we made was a cute gift holder for a small hand cleanser.  it's really easy to make.  We started with a piece of 11" x 2-3/4" card stock and scored it at  2-1/4", 3-1/4", 6-3/8", 7-3/8", 9-1/2" and 10-1/2". 

Fold on the score lines.  With the 3/4" Circle Punch, punch a circle in the middle of the 2nd fold from the end (it is the one that is 1 inch wide).  This is where the neck of the hand cleaner will fit through.

You can decorate the strip using designer paper of your choice.  We used the Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper for the box, and Letters to Santa for the Flap.  To keep the box closed, we used a Velcro fastener. 

 

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Come to Bethlehem Card

Here is another card we made at my Holiday Stamp-a-Stack last weekend.   It is such a beautiful card and was actually cased from a swap I received at the Louisville Stampin' Up! Regional.  The swap was not signed so I can't give credit where credit is due.  

This beautiful stamp set, Come to Bethlehem, comes in wood or clear mount, and also as a digital download!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Fold a piece of 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Very Vanilla (101650) card stock in half. 

Emboss a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Crumb Cake (120953) card stock with the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (121809) and adhere to the front of the card.

Cut out a piece of Very Vanilla card stock with the Top Note Die (113463) and the Big Shot (113439).  

Stamp the piece with the 3 wise men stamp from the Come to Bethlehem (118732 wood, 120591 clear) stamp set with Basic Black (101179) classic ink. 

Place a piece of cardboard that has an oval cut out over the stamped image and using a Crumb Cake (121030) ink pad and a sponge wedge, sponge over the image.  Gently lift off the cardboard oval.  Add a piece of Victoria Crochet Trim (118481).  Adhere to the front of the card.  Add a Basic Rhinestone Jewel (119246) to the star.

Stamp “Oh, come lut us adore Him…” and punch it out using the Modern Label Punch (119849).  Adhere it to two Early Espresso (119686) modern labels, off-setting both labels so they frame the words.  Adhere it to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

Stamp the sentiment of your choice inside.

 

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