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25 and Counting… aka, the 12 Days of Christmas
Last year we made a variety of simple “thinking of you” gifts for my daughter’s elementary school teacher in the days leading up to Christmas, and they were a big hit. So this year, we decided to do the same. With the new 25 and Counting stamp set (see it online) from the Holiday Mini Catalog, these are a snap to label!
25 gifts for Advent seems like a lot, so we’re abbreviating them to the 12 Days of Christmas. And it’s convenient that there are 12 school days in December before holiday vacation begins!
The day for each bag is stamped on a 2-1/2″ Circle Punch piece. We used the Soft Holly Stampin Around Wheel (see it online) to decorate a plan white lunch bag, then added the gift and tied it closed with the tag and a piece of matching Ruffled Ribbon.
Need a quick gift packaging idea? You certainly don’t have to make 25 of these, or even 12. They’re a fun packaging solution for any occasion! Gotta love the Stampin’ Around Wheels! (learn more online) Or check out more ideas for boxes & bags from my blog!
Happy Stamping!
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Subscribe to the comments for this postChristmas Card: JOY in the Snow
Okay, maybe you don’t take joy in seeing the snow fly, but you might like this quick Christmas card anyway! Using the Serif Essentials Alphabet Die set for the Big Shot, the letters J and Y are a perfect fit for a snowy “JOY”.
The background? It’s the Northern Flurries Embossing Folder. And again, my fav holiday card colors for this year — Pool Party and Island Indigo! (did you see my gift idea from earlier this week with the same colors?)
This is a quick card because the card itself is one of the Note Cards & Envelopes from the set in the catalog (see them online). They come pre-scored and ready to decorate! (check out some of my other Note Card ideas)
We’ll be making this card this evening at my Custom Christmas Card Class. Want to get together with your friends and make 16 cards to take home? Be sure to drop me an email and we can fit you in before the holidays — or after the holidays for an All-Occasions Card Class!
Happy Stamping!
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Rockin’ Reindeer: Dasher Fun Fold
Today’s the last day to shop the Online Extravaganza! Here’s another Christmas card idea using the Many Merry Messages stamp set (see it online). The fold is simple:
- Begin with 4-1/4″ x 11″ card stock, fold in half
- Bring the front edge back to the fold, and you have the “z” fold shown here
Just remember to pay attention to where you add adhesive on your Dasher stamp set panel, so you don’t seal your card shut 
Happy Stamping!
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Candy Wrapper Die: Sweet & Simple Neighbor Gifts
Have you played with the Candy Wrapper Die for the Big Shot? Last year I made some quick and cute holiday gifts with this die (check them out) and they were a big hit. (see the die online).
Even more fun? The Many Merry Messages stamp set is a great fit for this project. (see it online) The Snowflake Punch provides a seasonal accent, but you could change it up for any occasion with the Gift Givers stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog (see it online).
The Glimmer Paper comes in handy for all kinds of projects, and hands this little treat the “bling” factor (see it online). Colors here? They’re from the 2011-2013 In Colors: Pool Party and Island Indigo.
Finally, if you’re looking for help with assembling your Candy Wrapper die cuts, be sure to check out my Video Tutorial for putting these together.
Here are a couple of quick “How To” tips for the Candy Wrapper Die:
- Use the Premium Crease Pad (see it online) to be sure to get strong creases, especially when using Designer Series Paper
- Fold along the horizontal and vertical lines first, then fold all the “x” creases at the ends
- Use Sticky Strip to hold the box together. Be sure to assemble the box ‘flat’ (check the Video Tutorial)
- To fold the ends, fold them back and forth as if they’re milk cartons (again, check the Video). Then separate the end and “twist & open”
Have fun with these quick little treats!!
Happy Stamping!
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Gift Card Holders: Season of Joy
Purple Christmas cards seem to be one of my favs this year, so here’s another one, finished as a Gift Card Holder! The stamp set here is Season of Joy (see it online) which has a wonderful assortment of images, including snowflakes, a tree, poinsettias and greetings. Definitely a great combination if you’re looking for one set that covers a lot of bases.
It seems like we are all looking for fun ways to give Gift Cards this time of year. What else do you get for a teen?? Here’s a quick and sweet Gift Card Holder that you can personalize for everyone on your list.
The belly band on this card is Concord Crush card stock, and the card is a 1/2 sheet of Wisteria Wonder card stock, scored at 3 and 6-1/2″ to make the tri-fold. I know, all my other tri-fold cards have been Top Note Tri-Folds lately (did you see my Video Tutorial?), but this one is just straight. It has a great Silver Glimmer Paper (see it online) accent though, which highlights the center fold. The Scallop Circle Punch that fits the tree stamp is the 2-3/8″ punch.
The coolest part of this is the Gift Card Holder part. To make the center holder:
Seal a Medium Whisper White Envelope- Cut off the two short ends of the envelope
- Fold the envelope in half, then use Sticky Strip in three places — 1″ between the two halves, and 1″ on each side to hold it inside the card
- Cut two pieces of card stock (approximately 3 x 4″) for the pockets. One is for your message. Stick your Gift Card to the other insert!
These fun holders can actually be made in all sizes or shapes–just change the size of the envelope to match your card. Or here are a few other Gift Card Holder ideas from my blog.
Want to get together and make some fun projects? This card was actually one of the projects we made at some of my Stampin’ Up! Workshops in October! If you want to have your own party, we could make this card, or I have LOTS of other fun ideas to share. Just email me and we’ll find a date to get together with your friends!
Happy Stamping!
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Perky Penguin Punch Art Greetings
Sometimes it’s a clean and simple card that pops out at me the most. I’m completely in love with this little penguin Christmas Card! I designed this card with the Owl Builder Punch (see it online) and the Petite Pairs stamp set (see it online) for my Christmas Card Stamp A Stack Class tomorrow. So you could make the card yourself at home, or if you’re in Central Illinois, you can join me and make 4 of these little guys with me (plus 12 other cards)!
The penguin is completely done with the Owl Builder Punch. Did you see my Reindeer Punch Art with the Owl Punch? It’s only one punch, but there are so many uses.
The little patch of ice underneath the penguin was punched from the Silver Glimmer Paper (see it online) with the Small Oval Punch (see it online). I’m pretty much addicted to the Silver Glimmer Paper (check out some of my other projects). This paper comes with two 12×12″ sheets in a package, and a little bit (like here!) goes a LONG way.
Fun thing about the Petite Pairs stamp set, too. Each greeting comes in two parts, so the 2nd part is perfect for adding inside a card. With the clean and simple lines on the front of the card, I went with ‘clean and simple’ on the inside, too.
Do you love punches as much as I do? Be sure to check out some other Punch Ideas on my blog!
Happy Stamping!
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Serene Snowflakes: A Simple Shaker Frames Card
These cards with shaker boxes used to be tricky, but with the new Shaker Frames (see them online), they’re a snap! You’ll need circle punches, Shaker Frames, a Window Sheet and Mica Flakes (see them online) to make a Serene Snowflakes Shaker Card.
These cards are probably simper than you think — here are the directions:
Begin by stamping, then punching your circles. Using the punched white card stock as a guide, layer the punched snowflakes on the main card. Ink colors here are Rich Razzleberry, Marina Mist, and Melon Mambo.- On the back of your white card front, add a layer of Window Sheet then add the Shaker Frame circles. The Shaker Frames (see them online), come with a variety of circle sizes, so with a variety of Circle Punches, you can use all the circle frames on your cards. Snowflakes are perfect–they punch easily in all sizes!
- Lay a small stack of Mica Flakes on the snowflake circles, then flip the card front over and layer on top.
To add the snowflake on top, use the Snowflakes Die for Big Shot and the Silver Glimmer Paper (see it online). The greeting is from the fabulous Delightful Dozen stamp set (see it online). I’m a big fan of the Snowflakes Die — be sure to check out some of my other recent projects.
So pull out your circle punches and your snowflake stamps, and make some of your own falling snow cards! Or are you coming to Stamp Club today? Good news! This is one of the projects you’ll make to take home with you! Be sure to check my calendar for other upcoming events in central Illinois.
Happy Stamping!
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A Purple Christmas Card? Sure… it’s a Contempo Christmas
I know, purple doesn’t usually jump out as a Christmas Card, but this was one of the FAVS of all 4 cards from my first Christmas Card Stamp A Stack session in October. Did you miss it? Good news– you can still come to the November session! (details and sign ups online — class meets here in Mahomet, Illinois) Sorry I don’t have a ‘to go’ section of this class…but if you do want a Holiday Class ‘to go’, be sure to check my gift class post from yesterday!
Here’s a card that features the Contempo Christmas stamp set (see it online) and Wisteria Wonder and Concord Crush as Christmas colors.
Punch? It’s the Ornament Punch (see it online) that matches the Contempo Christmas set (and many others!). I actually use this punch ALL the time at Christmas. Be sure to check out some of my past blog samples with the punch.
The giant snowflake is from the Snowflakes Die for the Big Shot (yup, you can get one for free… but only until November 11th–check it out!). And of course the new Snow Burst Impressions Folder (see it online) is also available as part of the “I Want It All Kit”(aka the Demonstrator Starter Kit) with the free Big Shot
On the inside, I added a tree from Contempo Christmas (see some other blog posts with this set!) and a greeting from the same set, punched with the Modern Label Punch.
***TIP*** When you’re stamping inside a card, it’s AWFUL to have the full card finished and then ‘mess it up’ by stamping a crooked greeting on the inside. Solution? No problem! Just stamp your greeting on a piece of card stock and punch it out, THEN add it to your card. Voila! Perfect greeting, every time.
Happy Stamping!
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Through the Year Calendar Class: Attend or get it “to go”
Attention! Holiday Gift Idea!! And this one is SO easy — pre-printed and ready to embellish with a little box full of goodies! This My Digital Studio Print Product will be ready for you at class, whether you attend in person or order your kit “to go”. Cost is only $28 for the Class Kit, and if you want to make extra calendars, they’re only $23 each! If you get your kit “to go”, add $5 for shipping/materials.
Through The Year Calendar Class —
- Monday, December 5 for daytime or evening sessions! Also available as a “TO GO” in the mail
- Meets in my stamping studio in Mahomet, Illinois.
- Daytime: noon to 2 pm
- Evening: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Personalize Your Project! The 10″ x 5″ easel calendars are made with a spiral binding of glossy pages on high-quality board backing. Your calendar sits on the front of each page, and if you turn to the back, you can fill each 5 x 10″ page with personal photos for each month. Just add your photos at home when our class is finished.
The Kit couldn’t be easier! This is a FABULOUS Holiday Gift, and SO easy to prepare. You don’t need to know ANYTHING about My Digital Studio, although I’ll warn you that might be pretty interested in learning more after you see how beautiful the Print Products can be! This project is also an easy way to have a fun sample of My Digital Studio products to share with your friends. Your calendar and a Stampin’ Store container with all your embellishments will be ready for each calendar you order.
Learn about My Digital Studio! At the class we’ll have a short 20 minute ‘how to’ session about My Digital Studio. I’ll include some tips for beginners and a few ‘tricks’ for those who have some My Digital Studio experience. Can’t attend the class? No problem! If you’re getting the kit “to go” then I’ll have an exclusive Video Tutorial covering the same material available shortly after our class meets on December 5th.
Simplify Your Holiday Shopping! Check a few special people off your Christmas list this year and present them with these gorgeous personalized calendars — complete with 3-D embellishments that will make your gift the talk of your family for years to come.
BE SURE TO REGISTER before November 15th so your calendar will be ready!! Your class fee must be received by the 15th. You can RSVP directly on my website for the daytime session (click here) or the evening session (click here). I’ll check with you to see how many calendars you want to make, then send you a PayPal request or email a total if you’d prefer to pay by check.
To sign up for a “to go” kit, just email me your request and the number of calendars you’d like to make ($28 plus $23 for each additional calendar, and $5 shipping/prep for all). I’ll send you a PayPal request for the total, or you can send me a check. Payments must be received by November 15th.
Any questions? Just drop me an email and I will respond promptly! I look forward to helping you with your Holiday Crafty Projects!
Happy Stamping!
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Holiday Stockings: Goody Goody Gift Bags
Need another gift packaging idea? Check out the ones I’ve posted recently (click here) or here’s another fun idea. Start with a white lunch sack, add a half sheet of card stock to the front and the back, embellish with a die cut Snowflake (see it online) and Holiday Stocking (see it online) and a little Silver Glimmer Paper (see it online).
From the side you can see that I’ve cut down the gift bag to about 6-1/2″ so the card stock tops come together nicely. Add a Ruffled Ribbon, Designer Brad and you’re set!
This project was one of my Stamps in the Mail Club Projects from October. You might have missed that Round, but the good news is that the NEW Round is signing up now! Beginning in November, we’ll have a whole new 3 months of projects & tips that you can have delivered to your doorstep. Be sure to check out the details and sign up today!
Happy Stamping!
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