Category Archives: Christmas

The Holiday Mini Catalog Is Still Here!

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I know Christmas is over but the Holiday Mini Catalog is NOT!  You have a few more days to order from the Holiday Mini in case there is anything you still want.    Please take one more look through the Holiday Mini and see if there is anything else you want, maybe for a head start on the holidays for next year!  The "Charming" stamp set (#116519) will still be available into January as will the Shimmer Paints (as a write-in).  Exciting new products are coming Jan. 5th in the new Occasions Mini and Sale-a-Bration but I wanted to remind you your days are numbered for ordering from the Holiday Mini, one of the greatest minis Stampin' Up! has ever put out!

Please contact me if you want to make another Holiday Mini order by Jan. 4th or you can order online yourself at my website HERE.

Click on the catalog below to take one more look!



Christmas Cards Galore!

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The last few weeks have been extremely busy and now that the kids are all home plus one girlfriend the days have REALLY been extremely busy!!  It's been go, go, go and keeping things running at home…..no time for leisurely addressing of Christmas cards!  I did manage to finish these cards, with the help of my son's girlfriend, and when I get off the computer I hope to address them and get them in the mail…..at least they would be sent out before Christmas even if they won't arrive until after!  But if I get distracted with fixing breakfast or lunch or one more shopping errand..and did anyone make reservations for dinner tonight?  NO!…. if I don't get the cards in the mail, that's okay.  They'll either be late or I'll be ready early for next year!! 

 I always remember one Christmas party the kids and I were invited to at a neighbor's when they were very little on a Saturday morning and I REALLY had other Christmas things to be doing but I HAD to go to this party.  Another mother arrived and said that if going to this party meant her Christmas cards didn't get sent out, then so be it.  The party was SO lovely and fun and a time to share with the kids we knew and the other mothers, more important than the Christmas rat race we thought we had to keep up with.  Now we probably all raced even harder after the party, but at least we enjoyed the calm for a couple of hours!

So here is an assortment of Christmas cards, mostly copied from other cards I've seen here and there on all my sources.  If you need a last minute idea, I hope you can use one of these!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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PS:  If you live in the Houston TX area and want to see some Christmas lights be sure to go out to Pecan Grove in Richmond where nearly every house is decorated, some spectacularly!  Eric's girlfriend and I (the only Christmas-light-lovers in the family!) drove out there last night and really enjoyed it!  Wish I'd had my camera, but take my word for it, it is magical to see a whole streetful of lights!
 

Shimmer Paints Still Available!

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Exciting news!!  The Shimmer Paint in the current Holiday Mini Catalog has been so popular that even though the Holiday Mini ends on January 4, 2010 the Shimmer Paint will still be available as a write-in after that!

 116806  Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint  $5.95
 116854  Frost White Shimmer Paint  $5.95
 116807  Platinum Shimmer Paint  $5.95



If you haven't already tried the new Shimmer Paint you will want to in the New Year!  There are lots of ways to use it and a little goes a long way!

Here's an easy card I made stamping the snowflakes in the background with the Shimmer Paint.  They're very light and yet they add some beautiful interest to the card.  I think they show up pretty well in this photo for you to see!

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Just use your sponge dauber to apply the Shimmer Paint lightly directly to your stamp! 

Shelli Gardner’s Christmas Ideas Using the Big Shot on TV in Utah!

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Shelli Gardner, Cofounder and CEO of Stampin' Up! recently appeared on a local news TV show in Salt Lake City to demonstrate the Big Shot and Basket and Blooms die.  Wait until you see the clever way she used the Basket shape of the die and also incorporated the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit in the project.  The Simply Scrappin' Kits aren't just for scrapbooking anymore!  Enjoy!  I love watching these videos!

Don't forget……there is a Big Shot Gift Pack in the Holiday Gift-Giving Guide, which would also give you several FREE Decor Element pieces (each up to a $16.95 value) as a special.  AND in the 12 Days of Holiday Sales, from Dec. 11-22 only, you can purchase the Basket and Blooms Die on sale….as well as many other dies (you gotta have the Matchbox Die!).  You can even expedite your order for an extra charge!

Shelli Gardner on TODAY today!!

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It was way too brief, but at least she was on there!!  Shelli Gardner, Cofounder and CEO of Stampin' Up!, appeared on the TODAY Show this morning for Stampin' Up!'s donation of stamping and papercrafting supplies to the Holiday Toy and Gift Drive.  Unfortunately, she had to share the spot with another contributor, and obviously the TODAY Show did not appreciate the talent and star power of Shelli Gardner!!  They really need to invite her back for a papercrafting segment on the show and find out what a spectacular person and company they had in their midst with Shelli and Stampin' Up!

Here is a link in case you missed it!  WATCH IT  

It’s REALLY Snowing in Houston, TX!!!

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The weather forecast was right!  The morning started out with rain and in a few hours you could see some snowflakes mixed in!  In another little while it was really coming down but not sticking.  About five minutes later after taking photos outside, it was sticking to the ground!  Just snowing to beat the band, as they used to say!!  And big flakes!  My son and I went out to do a couple of errands and everyone was so excited about the snow!  This may not seem like much but it is a BIG DEAL here in Houston!  Supposedly it will get even colder tonight with possibly more snow!  Here are some photos:

Just starting!

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Hey, this is EXCITING!

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Coming down a little more!

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Starting to accumulate!!

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Snow on the Razzleberry bushes!  So pretty!

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

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Good day to stay in, drink hot chocolate, and stamp a card!
 
 
 
 

 
 

Shelli Gardner on the TODAY SHOW….Fri. Dec.4th!!! Be Sure to Watch!!

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Shelli Gardner will appear on NBC's TODAY Show on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009!  They say she will be on during the fourth hour of the show (the 10 AM hour on the East Coast).  Just to be safe, you probably better watch the whole show!!  :)   Stampin' Up! contributes to many charitable organizations worldwide, and since 2005 has been participating in the TODAY Show's Annual Holiday Toy and Gift Drive.  This year Stampin' Up! will be donating over $150,000 worth of stamping and paper crafting products.  You can read about Stampin' Up!'s charitable efforts HERE.

You can see the boxes of stamping supplies being packed for the donation HERE on Shelli's blog! She's planning to make gifts to take to the TODAY Show cast as well!  I wonder if they will appreciate how special they are!

This will be a very exciting event for all of Stampin' Up! and we can't wait to see Shelli on the TODAY Show tomorrow!  Hope you can watch!

It Might Snow….in Houston, TX!!!

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Amazingly, the forecast for Houston tomorrow is for SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!  Now it might not ACTUALLY snow, but to even have mention of snow in Houston is beyond spectacular!  It even has been pretty chilly here the last couple of days, jacket weather if you're going to be outside for more than a few minutes, so it makes a forecast of snow a little bit believable.  Today the sun is shining but yesterday it was very cloudy at times, which made me feel like it could snow. Now the snow might not be any more than a few flakes falling as the rain changes to snow….or it might even be a couple of inches, some computer models say!  But two flakes would be exciting down here in the tropics!  Thus, I was inspired to make this card with one of my favorite stamp sets, Big on Christmas (#116578).  I used Soft Suede for the card base, Real Red for layers, and the beautiful Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper (#116770) in the Holiday Mini.  The snowflake is made with the Jumbo Snowflake Punch (#116628) with a very small Clear Rhinestone Brad (#113144) in the center.  For a little extra dazzle I drew on some icicles with the Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive and then sprinkled with the White Chunky Essentials Stampin' Glitter (#108797).

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CHRISTMAS DECOR ELEMENTS BLOCKS

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These were so fun to make!  I was surprised how large these blocks were…3" x 3" x 3".  Just order the Decor Elements Blocks (Set of 4) #116829 in the Holiday Mini.  Yes, I ordered two sets so I could decorate five blocks!  I'll use the extras for another project!  I used Tombow Multipurpose Glue to cover the blocks with Designer Paper from the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit #115696.  Then you just decorate all 4 sides (not the tops or bottoms, unless you make them very flat!) with other elements in the kit or anything else you want to put on them!  Once you get started you will find you become very creative!  You could do less decorating and attach photos to the blocks as well.  Wouldn't these make terrific Christmas gifts?!

And after the holidays, decorate more for any season or home decor!

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STAMPIN’ UP! ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA! STARTS TODAY!!

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The holidays are almost upon us and Stampin' Up! is having a Holiday Sale starting today, November 23 through November 30.  For one week only, you can get amazing discounts….up to 50% off!….on over 40 products and product bundles!  Just click the "Sale" button to the right to see the products on my website or click HERE.  You can order online or you can call or email me with your order.  Note that the Ultimate Stampers Starter Bundle is only available while supplies last.  For online orders, discounts will be shown in the shopping bag at checkout.  Contact me with any questions!

This sale is for YOU and for your gift-giving!  Don't forget to consult the Holiday Gift Giving Guide as well!

Have fun shopping!!


Product Offering:

Item

Description

Regular Price

Discounted Price

120280

Framed with Love Bundle

  • Framed with Love stamp set
  • Full Heart punch

$43.90

$21.95

120281

Thank You Kindly Bundle

  • Thank You Kindly stamp set
  • Scallop Edge punch

$29.90

$14.95

120976

Thank You Kindly Bundle (French)

  • Tous mes remerciements stamp set
  • Scallop Edge punch

$29.90

$14.95

120282

Animal Crackers Bundle

  • Animal Crackers stamp set
  • Star Designer brads

$25.90

$12.95

120283

Corduroy Button Bundle

  • Kraft Corduroy buttons
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
  • Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
  • Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$49.75

$24.88

120284

Game Night Bundle

  • Card Games stamp set
  • Game Night stamp set

$40.90

$20.45

120285

Four Square Bundle

  • Four Square stamp set
  • Scallop Square punch

$30.90

$15.45

120286

Heart to Heart Bundle

  • Love You Much stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120310

Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish)

  • Te Quiero Mucho stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120311

Heart to Heart Bundle (French)

  • J't'aime beaucoup stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120287

Chipboard Letter Bundle

  • On Board Timeless Type
  • On Board Loads of Letters

$25.90

$12.95

120288

Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle

  • Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
  • Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon

$17.90

$10.74

120289

Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*

  • Best Wishes & More stamp set
  • Eight Great Greetings stamp set
  • On a Pedestal stamp set
  • Earth Elements Stampin' Spots
  • Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Flower Designer brads

$127.70

$76.62

120290

Build-A-Brad Bundle

  • Calendar Alphabet stamp set
  • Pewter Build-A-Brad
  • Antique Brass Build-A-Brad

$40.85

$24.51

120291

Enjoy Every Moment Bundle

  • Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$43.85

$26.31

120312

Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French)

  • Profiter de chaque instant stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$43.85

$26.31

120292

Cheep Talk Bundle

  • Cheep Talk stamp set
  • Note cards
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons

$42.85

$25.71

120293

Sock Monkey Bundle

  • Sock Monkey stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$58.85

$35.31

120313

Sock Monkey Bundle (French)

  • Sing-chaussette stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$58.85

$35.31

120294

Alphabet Bundle

  • Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set
  • Lovely Letters stamp set

$87.90

$52.74

120295

Simply Said Bundle

  • Simply Said stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$52.85

$31.71

120314

Simply Said Bundle (French)

  • Amitié stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$52.85

$31.71

120296

On Board Bundle

  • On Board So Tweet
  • On Board Batch of Blooms
  • On Board Essentials

$42.85

$25.71

120927

Christmas Décor Bundle #1

  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120298

Christmas Décor Bundle #2

  • Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120299

Christmas Décor Bundle #3

  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120300

For All You Do Bundle

  • For All You Do stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120315

For All You Do Bundle (French)

  • Merci pour tout stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120316

For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)

  • Por todo lo que haces stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120301

Striped Ribbon Bundle

  • Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$47.73

$33.41

120302

Bling Bundle

  • Sticky Pages
  • Sticky Cuts Sweet
  • Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter
  • Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter

$43.80

$30.66

120303

Fresh-Cut Bundle

  • Fresh Cuts stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$37.85

$26.50

120317

Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)

  • Fraicheur exuise stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$37.85

$26.50

120304

Pendant Note Bundle

  • Pendant Park stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120318

Pendant Note Bundle (French)

  • Adorable parc stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120319

Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)

  • Un dia en el parque stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120305

Sporting Bundle #1

  • Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements
  • Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

120306

Sporting Bundle #2

  • Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

120307

Sporting Bundle #3

  • Large Black Sporting Décor Elements
  • Black Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

114864

Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114863

Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

112534

5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$7.95

$5.57

112533

5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$6.95

$4.87

112081

Scallop Square punch

$15.95

$11.17

113693

Full Heart punch

$15.95

$11.17

113694

Heart to Heart punch

$15.95

$11.17

112091

Scallop Edge punch

$15.95

$11.17

112571

Circle Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

112579

Flower Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

112572

Star Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

114785

Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114786

Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$69.95

$48.97

114791

Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114792

Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$64.95

$45.47

  *This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Quick and Easy Paper Christmas Ornament

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This tutorial is on Splitcoaststampers here and is pretty quick and easy to make.  Some of you might have made something larger last year, either a ball or a pumpkin, but on a smaller scale (and doubled!) you can do an ornament!  How cute would this be to hang on a gift bag as an extra little present?!  You need a hat pin from the Stampin' Up! Pretties Kit and one or more of the beads or pearls and some ribbon….plus the Designer Series Paper of your choice!  The one I used is Holiday Lounge.  You'll enjoy making it.  Just keep holding those strips of paper down on the pin so they don't go flying off!

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Unfortunately, my ornament isn't hanging on anything but you get the idea!  It's fairly small and cute!  You should be able to click on the photos and enlarge them.  The one on the right shows how the ribbon just hooks into the top of the hat pin and you can see the beads at the bottom.  You could use one less and have your ball shaped a little differently or add a pearl or a colored bead of your choice….or one at the top if you put it on first!  Have fun!


NEW My Digital Studio Downloads Are Here Today!

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Copyright Stampin' Up! 2009

As promised, Stampin' Up! has released some new downloads you can add to My Digital Studio or even buy separately without the software.  Several are Christmas ones that you will want to have for your holiday projects!  And who doesn't need another alphabet?!

Click HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website.

Click the "Shop Now" button in the upper-right corner.

Click on "Digital Crafting" in the left column.

Click on "My Digital Downloads" either in the left column or at the bottom of the page.

Click on "Newest Downloads" and there you are!!

Shop around and then let me help you with any questions!

Item # Item Name Price
118117 Berry Christmas stamp brush set $5.95
118118    Friend by Definition stamp brush set     $1.95
118119    Just Perfect Alphabet stamp brush set     $9.95
120880    Christmas Cocoa II digital kit    $9.95
120881    Write Stuff II digital kit    $9.95
120882    Icicle digital photo card kit    $3.95
120883    Merry Moments digital photo card kit $3.95

 


Christmas Tile Magnet

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Here's an oldie but goodie, although I don't think I'd ever done it this way before.  It's a tile magnet, one of the little 2"x 2" tiles that come all attached to each other in a sheet.  I'm sure I bought them at one of the home improvement stores a long time ago.  I would assume they still sell them but I don't know for sure.  They're not the super-slick ceramic ones.  To separate the tiles from the others I just used a good household scissors and then kept slicing away at the little stubs of adhesive until they weren't visible from the front.  Maybe you could use a hobby knife.

Now you could just stamp on the tile with Stazon ink, but somehow I had stamping on tissue paper in my head.

  • Cut a piece of tissue paper 1 3/4" x 1 3/4".
  • Stamp on tissue paper with Black Stazon and color in however you want.  I used a blender pen and Stampin' Write markers.  This Christmas tree is from Fun & Fast Notes.
  • Apply Versamark ink directly to the front of the time generously and then sprinkle with Glassy Glaze Enamel (#100477), dumping off excess, just like glitter.  Heat with the Heat Tool (#100005) to melt Glassy Glaze.  This seemed to take awhile for the Heat Tool to get hot enough and probably because the tile is a little cool but you will see when the Glassy Glaze really melts completely.
  • Very carefully apply your stamped tissue paper piece to the top of the tile. Don't burn your fingers!  I pressed it down a little harder with a wadded up paper napkin.
  • Apply Versamark ink directly to the tile again and repeat with Glassy Glaze and heat.
  • Do that one more time!
  • Attach a strong little magnet to the back of the time.

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You can barely see the bit of shine from the glaze on the top of the tile, but it is there.  You could even wrap a piece of grosgrain ribbon all around the sides of the tile if you wanted.

Have fun stamping, and if you have any questions about this project just contact me!

Holiday Christmas Ornament

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I've been wanting to try using the Icicle Rub-Ons (#116804) in the Holiday Mini on a clear glass Christmas ornament.  Then as I was reading the December 2009 issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine I saw this cute idea!  Just stick some greenery and berries into a clear ornament and add a ribbon and greeting!  I also added the Icicle Rub-Ons and just cut off some greenery and berries I already had in my Christmas decorations.  I decided to sprinkle a little White Chunky Essentials Glitter (#108797) in the bottom for a snowy look!  The greeting is from Berry Christmas (#116509)  Fun and easy project for your Christmas decorating!

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