Tags and Envelope

Stamps Tags til Christmas set

Paper
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock

Ink
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories & Tools
Deck the Halls Designer Fabric
Big Shot Fabric Adhesive
Crop-A-Dile
Big Shot
Scallop Envelope Bigz Die
Sewing machine and thread

Instructions

1. Iron Big Shot Fabric Adhesive to Deck the Halls Designer Fabric.
2. Cut envelopes from Crumb Cake Card Stock and Deck the Halls Designer Fabric using Big Shot and Scallop Envelope Bigz die.
3. Peel backing paper off fabric envelope and iron onto card stock envelope.
4. Sew bottom flap of envelope using sewing machine and thread. Assemble envelope.
5. Punch hole in top of envelope using Crop-A-Dile. Thread a small piece of Deck the Halls Designer Fabric through hole, and tie.
6. Stamp sentiment five times in Cherry Cobbler ink on Very Vanilla Card Stock, and punch out using Decorative Label Punch. Place tags in envelope.

Believe Card 3x3

Stamps Northern Hearts Set
Peaceful Season Set
Jolly Jingles Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel

Paper
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Cherry Cobbler Textured Card Stock
Pear Pizzazz Textured Card Stock

Ink
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
VersaMark Pad
Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories & Tools
Deck the Halls Designer Fabric
Vintage Trinkets
Stampin' Dimensionals
Decorative Label Punch
Sewing machine and thread
Crochet thread

Instructions

1. Stamp snowflake images in Cherry Cobbler ink on Cherry Cobbler card.
2. Using zigzag stitch, sew Deck the Halls Designer Fabric to card.
3. Punch out label from Pear Pizzazz Textured Card Stock using Decorative Label Punch. Adhere label to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. Stamp dove in VersaMark ink on Very Vanilla Card Stock. Cut out, and adhere to label using Stampin' Dimensionals.
5. Color "Believe" portion of Jolly Jingles Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel using Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, and stamp on Crumb Cake Card Stock. Cut out, and adhere to card.
6. Tie crochet thread through Vintage Trinket button, and adhere to card.

So Kind Card Quick Project Video

Click here to see a quick video to make this card.

Friend Gift Tag

Stamps Calendar Alphabet & Numbers Set
Northern Hearts Set
Sweet Shoppe Alphabet Lower Set

Paper
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Real Red Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Blushing Bride Patterns Designer Series Paper
Newsprint Designer Series Paper

Ink
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories & Tools
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
2-Way Glue Pen
Crop-A-Dile
Scallop Trim Border Punch
Big Shot
Table Setting Bigz XL Die
Stamp-a-ma-jig
Crochet thread

My Digital Studio Recipe Card

Here is another great idea for the My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up! that is 1/2 off until November 30th. How about recipe cards? I found this great one the other day and I am planning a recipe book for my children that I can add to each year. Isn't this one great done by lucia. Just another wonderful way to take your scrapping and stamping to a new level.

BTW, I am now working 2 jobs in my nursing and I am also sooo busy for this week that I am borrowing some wonderful ideas from Stampin' Up! to share with you for the next few days until I can play "catch-up." Please enjoy and I will see you soon!

Spectacular Sale

At this time of the year, from November 22-30, 2010, Stampin' Up! is offering a wonderful sale and it is just in time for the holidays! But you only have until November 30th to take advantage of this sale. Click here to see all the wonderful sales and then you can go to my website to order online or email me to add your order to mine. I will be ordering on Nov 30th and if we reach the $150 amount there will be no shipping (woo hoo, save another 10%). I will need to hear from you by 6 p.m. to take advantage of the sale.

Decor Elements...Hem your Blessings

I saw this in the Decor Elements catty and knew I wanted to add it to my collection for the fall. I love the saying...."hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don't unravel." I have been an avid seamstress since I was a young thing. I know the value of a stitch in time, so why not the value of thankfulness? I used En Francois for the background and used my stamp-a-ma-jig to get it lined up just right.

Watercolored Thanksgiving

This card was done using my watercolor paper and the wonderful watercolor crayons. The stamp set is Autumn Harvest. The DSP is from the wonderfully thick Autumn Spice in the new mini catalog. I truly hope you will have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving and that you will be able to spend time with family and friends from near and far.

My Thanksgiving Ode to Punches

Now this is a silly one I will admit but I am thankful Stampin' Up! punches and all the creative things you can do with them. They are not just for plain punching. You can also use them to make some fun figures like this turkey. This will be part of my upcoming Technique class on November 3oth.

Don't Forget to Give Thanks

Well, we are on the down hill slope to Thanksgiving and the following Christmas holidays with all the busyness of the holidays! I hope that you will all take time out from your busy schedules to stop and give thanks to the ones who matter most to you. I thank my God for all the blessings and talents he has given me. I also want to say thanks to my family and friends for all they do for me in uncountable ways. You all are the best!

Thank You Card

I hope you are not tired of this same set but I have another great card from it. I sure hope this set makes the big catalog next year because it is so versatile. This card uses Soft Suede, Early Expresson, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizazz and Very Vanilla. I used the Build-A-Brad to make the matching brad in the center.

Gratitude Card

Again I have used the Day of Gratitude set. I have to admit it was not my top choice from the mini catalog but after seeing so many samples done with it I decided to get it. Well, now that I have used it, I love it! This card is done using Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip and Always Artichoke. The brad in the center is a retired element from earlier this year.

My Thanksgiving Wall Decor

I made this a couple of years ago but it is worth sharing again. It certainly puts a smile on my face each year when I pull it out to hang. It just shouts fall and Thanksgiving and all things beautiful. I made it using a decor element from Stampin' Up! It was quick and easy. I took a 12 x 12 piece of DSP and cut it to fit the shadow frame then quickly added the decor element. The fall pieces are dried, of course, so it is always fresh.

Gratitude Card

I have made a lovely card to share with you today. Again I used the Day of Gratitude set. The colors are very fallish, especially as you look around Atlanta right now. The card is Old Olive and I ran it through the Big Shot using the Vintage Wallpaper embossing plate. The layers are Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard and Pear Pizazz with Whisper White as well. Don't you just love the new Decorative label punch? See you tomorrow for some more ways to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving...The Forgotten Holiday

What is the forgotten holiday? Well, by the looks of the stores and retailers and many homes I would have to say that it is Thanksgiving. It has been totally skipped! The retailers have skipped straight from Halloween to Christmas. I say NO! We must take back our Thanksgiving and look back and give thanks for all that we have been blessed with another year!

I am going to be doing Thanksgiving cards and projects from now until Thanksgiving day. Join me here daily for a new project that features the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Day of Gratitude
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Autumn Spice and Regal DSP packs
Ink: Early Expresso, More Mustard and Old Olive
Accessories: Mustard brads, Decorative label punch

Holiday Bundles

Have you seen the special Holiday Bundle packages that Stampin' Up! has put together this year? For a limited time only you can get a few supplies at a Big savings? Who doesn't want to save money? Click here to see the holiday bundle specials and then while you are there you can order on my website. Don't forget to check out the specials on the Clearance rack while you are there.

Stamps
• Fabulous Phrases
• Jolly Bingo Bits*

Paper
• Blushing Bride Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Wild Wasabi Textured Card Stock

Ink
• Baja Breeze Stampin’ Write Marker®
• Basic Gray Stampin’ Write Marker
• Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Marker

Accessories
• Blushing Bride 1/2” Stitched-Poly Ribbon
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Small Heart Punch
• Stamp-a-ma-jig®

*From the 2010 Holiday Mini; contact me to get your copy!

Pin Cushion

This is the cutest pin cushion jar. There is no sewing and very little gluing. These are very quick and easy and adorable. This is a 4 ounce jelly jar. We put some batting between the fabric and the jar flat. We then "stuffed" it up into the jar ring. We did end up using a little glue to hold the fabric to the jar ring.....but not much. We glued on red rick rack. Be sure to check out the new Big Shot die, Tasteful Trims, so you can cut your own rick rack or other trims. You can find the fabric and the die in the new Holiday Mini Catalog that started on September 1st.

This project came from Mega Stampin Studio.

Cuff & Brooch

Our new Deck the Halls Designer Fabric opens up so many options for creating all kinds of vintage-looking, handmade home décor and gifts for Christmas! This cunning little cuff and brooch is a cinch to throw together using our Circles #2 Bigz Die, Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die, and Whisper White 5/8” Satin Ribbon. It’s just one example of how quickly you can create ingenious keepsakes your entire Christmas gift list.

Stocking

Christmas stockings are an absolute must have decoration for Christmas Eve. Where else would Santa put all the essential extra goodies and gifts? Because it’s such a special and fun Christmas tradition, there’s nothing quite like a handmade stocking, like this one made from our Deck the Halls Designer Fabric, to make Christmas morning a little more cozy, personal, and memorable for each member of the family. Click here for the pattern to make your own stocking!

My Notebook

Create a beautifully ornate personalized notebook for a special person in your life for Christmas this year—with fabric! We’ve used our Deck the Halls Designer Fabric in lots of different ways to create custom flowers and baubles to adorn the cover of this notebook. The result is a marvelously unique keepsake that the recipient won’t be able to resist admiring and opening to record their most heartfelt feelings over and over again.

Fabric Brooch

Adorn all kinds of your Christmas décor from tree ornaments to accents for stockings hung by the chimney with care by making this bright and jolly, layered flower. Created using our new Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric and Flower Folds Bigz XL Die, you’ll find yourself making bouquets of them for spreading Christmas cheer to all your friends and family.

Designer Fabric Wreath

Wreaths are a hallmark decoration for the holidays, and there are all kinds of ways to be creative about making them with Stampin’ Up! products. This darling wreath uses our Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Fabric and Clear Circle Bigz and Circle #2 Originals dies for the Big Shot machine. It’s a quick and easy project for creating loads of Christmas cheer.

Stampin' Up! has Fabric!

Have you seen the fabrics that Stampin' Up! introduced in the holiday mini catalog? They are gourgeous. This week I will be featuring ideas that use the fabrics. Enjoy!

Need a last minute gift for a Christmas party or neighbor gift? No problem. With our Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die, Pennant Bigz XL Die, and our gorgeous Deck the Halls Designer Fabric, you’ll have everything you need to create fetching handmade gifts in no time, like our Christmas tree coasters perfect for using during the holiday season. Your friends and family will be delighted and flattered by your craftiness!

Gift Boxes

When it comes to your gift wrapping this holiday season, Stampin’ Up! has everything you need to create unique, unforgettable boxes, bags, and so many other kinds of containers. These gift boxes are fashioned from our high quality card stock and Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper. The glittery detail of the Real Red stripes on the small box is stunning and is enhanced by the shimmery snow on the accompanying tag. Likewise, the scalloped trim created using our Tasteful Trim Bigz L Die, Tinsel Trim, and coordinating Candy Cane Big Designer Buttons on the large box are sensational accents. We have everything you need to make Christmas gift giving extra special!

"M" Frame

Monogram projects have such a unique charm—and you can make them for just about anyone or anything. Our “M” frame is a fun piece of décor for a little monster’s room—especially one whose name begins with an “M.”

Thanks Page

Our family is going camping this weekend and I would love to get a photo like this one for a ne scrapbook page. I say, find inspiration wherever you can!

Thanksgiving time is the best time to record the things we’re grateful for in life on scrapbook pages. This page incorporates leaf images creatively as both stamped accents and clever stenciled-looking backgrounds. Tone-on-tone stamped images on a print from our Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper makes for a subtly elegant background that enhances the entire leaf theme of the page.
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French Foliage

Stamps: All Holidays Stamp Set Stamp Set Wood French Foliage	Paper: Card Stock Old Olive 8 1/2X11 Card Stock Very Vanilla 8 1/2X11
Ink Classic Stampin Pad Old Olive Classic Stampin Pad Pumpkin Pie CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD SOFT SUEDE SMOOCH SPRITZ VANILLA SHIMMER	Accessories: Scissors Paper Snips Thread Linen Snail Adhesive Permanent Stampin Dimensionals Mat Pack Sizzix Big Shot Machine PAPER-PIERCING TOOL RIBBON TAFFETA OLD OLIVE 3/8 Medium 3/4" Circle punch Sizzix® TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS SQUARE LATTICE
Instructions For You Card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") 1. Fold Old Olive Card Stock in half to form card. Emboss bottom half of card front using Big Shot and Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. 2. Tie Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon around front of card, and tie ends with Linen Thread. 3. Stamp leaf image in Pumpkin Pie ink and script image and sentiment in Soft Suede ink on Very Vanilla Card Stock (3 1/2" x 2 1/2"). 4. Pierce holes in corner of Very Vanilla Card Stock using Paper-Piercing Tool. Wrinkling card stock and spray with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. When dry, adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. 5. Stamp postmark image in Old Olive ink on Very Vanilla Card Stock scrap and punch out using 3/4" Circle Punch. Adhere circle to Very Vanilla Card Stock using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Gratitude Card 4x4

Stamps Day of Gratitude Set

Paper
Old Olive Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock

Ink
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories & Tools
Stampin' Dimensionals
Big Shot
Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Sponge Daubers

Instructions

1. Emboss Old Olive Card Stock using Big Shot and Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Cut, and adhere to front of Old Olive card.
2. Stamp "Gratitude" message in Old Olive ink on card.
3. Stamp medallion image in Old Olive ink, leaf in Cajun Craze ink, and acorn in Early Espresso ink on Whisper White Card Stock. Sponge Old Olive ink over medallion and Cajun Craze ink over leaf and acorn. Cut out, and adhere medallion and leaf to card using Stampin' Dimensionals. Adhere acorn to medallion and leaf.

Thank You card

Well, Thanksgiving is just 3 weeks away and the busiest season of the year is starting now! With everything going so perfect for so long on my blog, I am now having to "borrow" from Stampin' Up! I am so thankful that they have great ideas to share with us so that I can share them with you.

Stamps Day of Gratitude Set

Paper
Cajun Craze Card Stock
More Mustard Card Stock
Soft Suede Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock

Ink
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories & Tools
Stampin' Dimensionals
3/4" Circle Punch
1" Circle Punch

Last Halloween post for this year!

So, I hope you will bear with me for one more Halloween goodie. This is a test tube card that I made, actually it is my first one of these. I got these tubes last year and never used them! I have got to stop hoarding! So, I used some retired DSP and layered up some great colors for the candelabra from the Dark and Dreary set. I think it turned out well. The tag was made using the Batty for You set. In the tube I have 2 glittery gel pens, green and orange. I know the little girl next door will love this! Don't know why it is sideways! Oh well, you get the idea!