I am thinking I will somehow hang these on my tree this year. I have several of the Santa's made already. Now will work on the reindeer. I have seen different versions of these and have made the Santa before. Punches are the ornament punch, extra large oval, large oval, bird punch, circle punch from the Itty Bitty punch pack, the stocking builder punch, and the snowflake punch. I attached the really small pieces on the reindeer with mini glue dots (a lot less messy), and dimensionals behind the stocking cuff (collar), and mustache, pom, and nose on the Santa. Now for my tip. One of my downline gals, Sarah Fitch, said to have the seal of the cello bags at the bottom instead of where I staple at the top. What a duh moment. This way the candy can be taken out without damaging the Santa or the reindeer and even refilled. The 1 inch x 8 inch cello bags are on page 11 of the Holiday Mini catalog, #124134, $2.50 for 50. You could also use licorice, pencils, smarties, etc. Peanut M & M's do not work well. Happy crafting!
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11/21/2011
Christmas Countdown frame!
I purposely kept this picture huge so you could see more of the detail. I want to thank one of my downline gals, Katie Baldwin, for having this class. She did all the prep work which took her hours just to make it that much easier for the rest of us. I wasn't able to attend but she had everything ready for me to assemble. I changed a few things, mostly because I didn't realize she had done and included some of the different accents. Wow, Katie, I am so impressed with all your hard work! The Peekaboo Frames die, #124587, $32.95, page 36 of the Holiday mini did all the die cutting. I also used the 1 inch square punch, same page, #124094, $15.95, and the 25 & Counting stamp set, page 37 of the Holiday Mini. I paid the extra to get this in the wood mount because all of the blocks are the same size. I think this is just a beautiful Christmas decoration!
Holiday Deals - Nov. 21st-Nov. 30th
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I have ordered some stamp sets, brads, birthday calendars, and ribbon with this sale. Woo Hoo!
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11/20/2011
Christmas Stamp a Stack featuring Winter Wishes Stitched Felt
Stitched Felt Christmas Stamp a Stack!
Come get in the Christmas mood.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6 p.m.
Lynn Starzl’s home
Cost $25 (includes)
One package of the Winter Wishes Stitched Felt, one bottle of the Multipurpose Liquid Glue, and all your envelopes! (approx. $15 product value) (product will be used at the event with remaining product yours to take home)
16 Christmas cards total with envelopes!
4 each of 4 different designs!
Register by Tuesday. November 22, 5 p.m. so I can place the order. You can pay on the 30th!
What to bring: adhesive and scissors
Register by email: [email protected]
Phone: 605-665-9086 or 605-660-2301
Orders not required, but the special of the day is: Order $30 subtotal and $10 of your class fee will be refunded.
Tell your friends, family, and co-workers! Register a first time class attendee and make a BONUS card!
11/15/2011
Hello, Doily stamp, Just Believe stamp set
I can't decide which one I like better. You can't see the Hello, Doily stamp so much on the 2nd one, but it is there. Card base is Very Vanilla, and layered with Cherry Cobbler. Sentiments are from the Delightful Dozen stamp set or the Petite Pairs stamp set. The doily is stamped with Crumb Cake, and I used Cherry Cobbler and Garden green markers for the stamped image. Crumb Cake seam binding finishes it off.
11/14/2011
Petite Pocket die, Holly Berry Bouquet designer series paper
I am really having fun with this die. Here I used it to die cut some of the Holly Berry Bouquet designer series paper, page 20, #124004, from the Holiday Mini. This Petite Pocket die will hold a gift card. I have a Subway one inside. I used the Dotted Scallop ribbon border punch, #119275, $15.95, page 211 of the big catalog, here in Early Espresso. The tag is from the Tags til Christmas stamp set, page 32 of the big catalog. These would make nice gifts for the mailman, delivery guy, hairdresser, etc.
Easy Events stamp set
I got this stamp set at convention (free of course), and had not used it yet. I decided that for my downline swaps this month, that we would use this set and the Button Buddies stamp set. Also, I had the Just Add Cake designer series paper, #124339, page 185, and hadn't used that either, or the ribbon, ( Peach Parfait 1/2 inch Stitched-Poly Ribbon, page 194). Geez, I need more time to stamp! It is hard to see, but the Dazzling Details really adds so much sparkle to the cupcake frosting. The sentiment is from the same stamp. I just stamped them at different times. I did use Black stazon for the cupcake since I colored in with markers. The card base is peach parfait, and the scallop circle is Early Espresso. The Easy Events stamp set is one of the starter kit sets so if you are a brand new demonstrator you may have this set. This is a very versatile stamp set for watercoloring, page 57. It has an image and sentiment for Happy Birthday, Hello, Baby, Wedding Wishes, Christmas, Thank You, Valentine's, and a Sorry I'm Late.
Hello, Doily stamp, My Friend Stamp Set, Greeting Card Kids stamp set
My card base is Crumb Cake, then a layer of Early Espresso on some of the samples. The stamped layer is Whisper White. The one sample is a card base of Baja Breeze and layered with Not Quite Navy. Stamping is done with either Early Espresso, Black Stazon, or Not Quite Navy. Cherry Cobbler is a layer on the Greeting Card Kids card. AFTER I stamped the focal image, THEN I stamped the Hello, Doily stamp with Versamark, and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Then I sponged Crumb Cake over all. This is so cool. It looks like it is behind the focal image and it was stamped last. Jan Tink did this Emboss Resist technique using a completely different card and I loved it so much, I had to give it a try. All stamps are in the big Stampin'Up! catalog on pages 34, 139, 150. I just got my Hello, Doily stamp on Friday and I don't know why I waited so long to order it. It is soooooooo beautiful! You can see it in person this Saturday at the Sacred Heart School Vendor Blender. Or you can book a workshop, and you and your guests can make one!
11/12/2011
Petite Pocket Die, Two Tags die
I don't know if this has been figured out already, but I just realized that the Two Tags die fits nicely inside the Petite Pocket. It just has to be a tad shorter, so place your cardstock above the notched seam look on the bottom of the die. I just got the Petite Pocket die yesterday. A gift card does fit inside, at least the ones I tried did. I thought I'd try the flatter type snack size candy bars to see if that works too. Oooooooh the possibilities if it works. I am getting ready for a Vendor Blender and candy wrapper items are popular. Also these could be used with the 25 & Counting stamp set to make a Christmas countdown type project. Here I used the Big Top Birthday designer series paper, #122348, $10.95, page 186 of the big Stampin'Up! catalog. The Petite Pocket die is on page 221, #123131, $42.95, and the Two Tags Die is on page 222, #115954, $21.95. You will need the extended cutting plates and Premium crease pad. These are on page 215. The sentiments are from the Hostess Happiest Birthday Wishes stamp set.
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