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Adding a Little Wow to Gift Boxes!

I'm trying to catch my breath from a wonderful, crazy Christmas holiday before the New Year begins.  Some of the things I like to give the grandchildren who can't decide what they want for Christmas are gift cards or money.  I like to "package" the gift in something other than an envelope.

Here is the special packaging I came up with for this year's gifts.  I used the Stampin' Up!  Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper to add a little WOW to plain little boxes.  This has been my favorite paper for the holiday season and am sad to see it retiring.

 

Thanks for visiting!

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

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Today's Tutorial: Gold Ornament Card

I'm sure you are all busy finishing your last minute shopping, baking and gift wrapping.  I'm finally finished with everything and we will spend time now visiting our loved ones at their nursing homes.  Then we'll get ready to participate in Christmas Eve Mass and on Christmas Day my daughters will arrive with their little ones for a fun day bringing lots of laughter, gift sharing and good food.  I love Christmas!

I did want to share another Christmas card that I made this year.  If you like it you might want to tag it as a card you would like to make for next Christmas!  All the items used to make this card can be found at my Stampin' Up! Online Store.  This is a fast and easy card to make but it packs such a beautiful WOW!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a piece of 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Always Artichoke card stock in half. NOTE:  Card will be landscape.

2. Emboss a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Very Vanilla card stock with the Pine Bough Embossing Folder.

3. With the Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies, cut out an ornament from the Gold Foil Sheets.

4. Adhere to the front of the card. Tie a gold ribbon to the top of the ornament.

5. Stamp a few snowflakes from the Star of Light stamp set in Crumb Cake ink.

6. Stamp Merry Everything Happy Always from the Suite Seasons stamp set in Crumb Cake ink.

 

Product List:  For more information or to order any of the items used to make this card, click on the image(s) below.

Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies [139667] $29.00	Pine Bough Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141831] $7.50	Star Of Light Photopolymer Stamp Set [142110] $26.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $4.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

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 Thanks for visiting!

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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A Special Birthday Card

My grand-daughter Emma celebrated her 9th birthday yesterday.  She is such a bright, funny little girl and I wanted to make a very special card for her.  

 

 I decided to use the new Balloon Pop Up Dies and the Balloon Adventures Stamp Set which can be found in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog coming out on January 4th.  I wish you could have seen the look on Emma's face when she opened her card.  She said, "How'd you do this, Grandma?"  If you are interested in learning, I will be teaching how to make the Balloon Pop Up Card at my upcoming stamping classes.  

Thanks for visiting!

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Coming Soon: Occasions Catalog & Sale-a-bration Brochure

I am so excited -- I just received my pre-order from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog  and the Sale-a-bration Brochure!    I think you are all going to be excited when you get your copy.  For those of you who are new to Stampin' Up!,  Sale-a-bration is the biggest promotion of the year.  From January 4th through March 31st, for every $50 you purchase, you will get to choose a limited edition item FREE from the Sale-a-bration Brochure!

So, today I am putting Christmas aside for now so I can play with my new items!  I hope you can attend my Winter Stamping Classes so you, too, can play with the new merchandise!  And get ready to place your order by visiting my Stampin' Up! Online Store. and receive free limited edition items starting January 4th!

 

Thanks for visiting!

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Tutorial Tuesday: Reindeer Card

It is a very snowy day in Indiana this morning and it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  If any little one was doubting whether Santa's reindeer would have trouble navigating Santa's sleigh, fear not!  I think the snow will be sticking around!

  

 

Today's tutorial features the reindeer from the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set and the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Did you notice the Rudolph is in the center?  If you would like to order any of the items used to make this cute card, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a piece of 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Crumb Cake in half. NOTE:  Card will be landscape.

2. Emboss a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Very Vanilla card stock with the Brick Wall Embossing Folder.

3. Adhere a piece of 5-1/4” x 1/2” Dapper Denim card stock to a piece of 5-1/4” x 1-1/2” Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack. Adhere to the bottom of the embossed Very Vanilla piece.  Adhere to the front of the card.

4. Stamp 3 reindeer from the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set in Soft Suede ink onto a piece of Crumb Cake card stock and punch out with the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch. Adhere 1 reindeer in the middle with a Stampin’ Dimensional to make him pop out.  Adhere the other reindeer to the card using Snail Adhesive. 

5. Add a small piece of Tear and Tape Adhesive to the middle reindeer’s nose. Add red flock to the nose.

6. On a 5-1/4” x 4” piece of Very Vanilla card stock, stamp Wishing You A Season As Sweet And Joyful As The Friendship We Share from the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set inside.

 

Product List:  For more information or to order any of the items used, click on the image(s) below.

Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138288] $8.50	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle [143493] $35.00	Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396] $18.00
Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [142043] $21.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack [141991] $10.00

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Thanks for visiting!

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Christmas Cottage Card

I've been a demonstrator for 12 years and I've seen lots of pretty designer paper.  However, I think the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper has to be my all-time favorite for making holiday cards!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a piece of a 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Whisper White card stock in half.  NOTE:  Card will be landscape.

2. Distress the edges of a 5-1/4” x 4” piece of Real Red card stock and adhere to the front of the card  using scissors or a distressing tool.

3. Distress the edges of a 5” x 3-3/4” piece of Crumb Cake card stock and adhere to the front of the card.

4. Emboss a piece of 4-3/4” x 3-1/2” Whisper White card stock with the Delicate Designs Embossing Folder (retired) or embossing folder of choice.

5. Tie a piece of Linen Thread around the embossed Whisper White piece. 

6. Using a 2” Circle Punch or the Layering Circle Framelits cut out a circle cottage from the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper and adhere to the front of the card.

7. Stamp “Merry Christmas” from the Star of Light stamp set in Real Red ink. Adhere piece onto front of card.

8. Stamp desired sentiment inside card.

 

Product List:  Click on the image(s) below for more information or to order from my Stampin' Up! Online Store.

Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper [141981] $11.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	2" Circle Punch [133782] $18.00
Star Of Light Photopolymer Stamp Set [142110] $26.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Linen Thread [104199] $4.50

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Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Chewing Gum Holder

This is a fun little treat that can be given to your co-workers or used as party favors.  By changing the designer paper and stamp set, it could be a Christmas, Valentine's or birthday treat! 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut a piece of card stock to measure 7-1/2” x 4”

2. Score this piece at 1-1/8, 1-3/4”, 2-7/8” and 3-1/2” and round corners at top.

3. Cut a piece of coordinating Designer Series Paper to measure 2-5/8” x 3-3/4” and round 2 top corners. Adhere to the top of  card stock.

4. Cut a second piece of Designer Series Paper to measure 3-3/4” x 1” Flip card stock over and adhere to the 1-3/4 section.  
5. Add a piece of sticky strip and place package of gum inside.  Adhere bottom closed.
6. Stamp desired images and embellish.

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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Star of Wonder Christmas Card

 If you are like me, you are busy getting your Christmas cards ready.  This year I am sending out my cards in batches so as not to overwhelm my mail carrier with all that I am sending out!

Today's card features the Star of Light stamp set and the Starlight Thinlits Dies.  Here are the instructions for this elegant card.  Remember, you can order any of the items used by visiting Stampin' Up! Online Store.

 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold an 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of Smokey Slate card stock in half.

2. Stamp a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Whisper White card stock with the  star dust image from the Star of Light Stamp Set in VersaMark Ink.  Sprinkle Silver Embossing Powder over stamped image and heat emboss. 

3. Stamp “Star of Wonder, Star of Night….” at the top of the Whisper White card stock in Smokey Slate Ink.  Stamp the small stars randomly.  Adhere piece to the front of the card.

4. Adhere a 5-1/4” x 1/4” piece of Silver Glimmer Paper to the side of the card.

5. Using the Starlight Thinlits Dies, cut out the large star in Whisper White card stock and the small detailed star in Silver Foil. Fold the large star along creases to make it 3-dimensional.  Adhere it to the front of the card using Glue Dots on the pointed tips.  Adhere the Silver Foil star to the top of the white star using Glue Dots.  Add a Rhinestone Jewel to the center.

6. Stamp a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Whisper White card stock with the “Guide Us to thy Perfect Light.” in Smokey Slate Ink. Stamp a few of the smaller stars randomly and adhere piece inside card.

 

Product List:  Click on the image for more information or to place an order. 

 

 

 

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive Refill [104331] $4.50	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $5.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $6.50	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202] $8.00	Star Of Light Photopolymer Bundle [143508] $49.50	Starlight Thinlits Dies [141840] $29.00
Star Of Light Photopolymer Stamp Set [142110] $26.00

 

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now

HUGE SALE...YEAR-END CLOSEOUTS!

DRUM ROLL, PLEASE...UP TO 60% OFF STARTS TODAY!  Stampin’ Up! has been doing a little year-end cleaning, and they've got some great deals to offer you!  The Year-End Closeouts include holiday retiring products, clearance rack items, and current high-inventory catalog products. Stampin’ Up!  is offering up to 60% off on these items.   Sale ends Jan. 3 or while supplies last for many items.

 

Visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today to check out all these deals!

Click here to check out the stamps on closeout

 

Click here to check out the bundles on closeout.  Note:  some will not retire but the bundle price will be gone as they carry over.

 

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Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now