CHRISTMAS PUNCH TAGS...

This a set of tags that I am making for my hostesses this month.  I will also be using some of them for my Getting Punchy Christmas Class this Saturday.  In this class we will be making 5 projects including cards, an adorable 3D Reindeer ornament and tags - all with punches. You won't believe what you can make just using our fabulous punches!  It's not too late to reserved your spot!  Class Fee is $15.  Click HERE for more information!

CHRISTMAS PUNCH TAG SUPPLIES:

• Stamps – Christmas Card Punch (Hostess Level 2), Delightful Decorations  (#116517, set of 6, $21.95)
• Card stock –  Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Ballet Blue, Real Red, Glorious Green, Merry Moments DSP (Topper ornament)
  
• Ink – Bashful Blue, Ballet Blue, Old Olive, Real Red Classic, Garden Green, Markers
• Ribbon – Gold Elastic Cord (#109867, $4.95), Silver Elastic Cord (#109866, $4.95)
  
• Punches – Small Tag (#108264, $15.95), Tag (#105934, $15.95), Wide Oval (#112082, $15.95), Scallop Oval (#114889, $15.95), 1 1/4" Square (#104400, $15.95), Scallop Circle (#109043, $15.95)
  
• Accessories – Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023, $4.50), 2-way Glue pen, Top Note Die, Medium Cello Bags,
  

Marie

PEPPERMINT TWIST BOX IN A BAG...

Here is another of the projects that I am demonstrating at my November workshops. This paper is just the perfect quintessential Christmas peppermint paper.

PEPPERMINT BOX IN A BAG SUPPLIES:

• Stamps – Christmas Punch (Hostess Level 2)
• Card stock – Real Red, 4.5" x 4.5", 1" x 11", scraps
• Merry Moments DSP 5.25" x 11" 
• Ink – Real Red Classic
• Ribbon – Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (#115608, $8.95), 8"
• Punches – Boho Blossoms (#110711, $15.95), Round Tab (#108340, $15.95), Scallop Edge Punch (#112091, $15.95)
• Accessories – Clear Rhinestone Brads (#113144, $10.95), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), Sticky Strip (#$104294, $6.95)

BOX IN A BAG DIRECTIONS (adapted from SCS Tutorial):

1. Cut your Cardstock to 4 ½” x 4 ½”.  Score 1” around all the edge on all 4 sides.
2. Score again from the point where the score lines meet to each of the outer corners.
   
3. Crease your box on the 1 inch score lines.
4. Bring the corners by pinching and folding inward..
   
5. Using Sticky Strip™ glue your box together, using the pointy folded pieces of the box.
6. Cut your Designer Paper to 5 ½” x 11”. Add Sticky Strip™ on the bottom and up one side of the back of the background paper.
7. Peel off the Sticky Strip™ along the bottom only. Lay your box along the bottom edge of the background paper so they are even with each other. Start it about half way on the side of the box.  Continue to wrap the paper all the way around the box, keeping the edges of the paper and the box even.
8. When you come to the end piece, remove the Sticky Strip™ from the side.
9. Carefully bring your edge together on the bottom, and also up the side of the bag.
10. Scallop Edge punch the entire long side of a 11" x 1” strip of Real Red cardstock.
11. You can do some faux stitching at this time if you would like.
12. Add 2 strips of Sticky Strip™ on the back of the scalloped piece of cardstock. Wrap it around the bag keeping the bottom even with the bag bottom. Start the strip at the back of the bag seamed edge.
13. Punch out 2 round tab punches, fold in half and punch a 3/8” circle with the Crop-a-dile in them. You can then do faux stitching on them, if desired.
14. Add your Sticky Strip™ to the inside of the round tab punch pieces, do it on both sides of the inside. Glue these on the front and the back of the bag, this will hold the bag closed when you tie ribbon through it.
15. Decorate some medallions and/or brads for the front of your bag. Use glue dots or Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere your decorated pieces on the front.
16. Fill your box and tie it together with ribbon.

Marie

DASHER GIFT CARD HOLDER...

Had so much fun at Becky's workshop last night!  I wanted to share the gift card holder that we made at the workshop last night.  Once again, I used one of my current favorite stamps - Dasher.  Enjoy!

DASHER GIFT CARD HOLDER SUPPLIES:

• Stamps – Dasher (#116816, $8.95), Christmas Card Punch (Hostess Level 2), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370, set of 24, $36.95) 
• Card stock – 
• Chocolate Chip Textured, 4 ¼” x 11”, scored at 3”, 5 ½” and 8”
• Real Red Textured, 2 ½” x 3” and scrap for Modern Label Punch
• Very Vanilla, 2 ¼” x 2 ¾”, 2" x 4" and scrap for sentiment 
• Ink – Chocolate Chip, Real Red Classic, VersaMark
• Ribbon – Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, 8"
  
• Punches – Modern Label (#116630, $15.95), Word Window (#105090, $15.95), ¾” Circle (#107217, $10.95)
• Accessories – Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023, $4.50), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), 2-Way Glue pen (#100425, $3.50), Sticky Strip
  

Marie

CHRISTMAS COCOA FANCY FAVOR BAGS...

This is an easy project that I will be demonstrating tonight at Becky's Stampin' Up! workshop.  I love the Fancy Favor Die!  It makes it so easy to throw together a quick bag for a last minute gift for someone or step it up for something special.  Off to Becky's for a fun night of stamping...

CHRISTMAS COCOA FANCY FAVOR BAGS SUPPLIES:

• Card stock – Whisper White, Brushed Gold and Brushed Silver scraps
• Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP, 5 ¼” x 12”
• Window Sheets (#114323, $4.95), 2 ¾” x 2” 
• Accessories – Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023, $4.50), 2-way Glue Pen, Clear Rhinestone Brad
• Ribbon  – Whisper White Organza Ribbon, 7"
• Punches –  Jumbo Snowflake (#116628, $15.95), Wide Oval (#112082, $15.95), Horizontal Slot (#105089, $5.95)
  
• Tools  –  Big Shot, Fancy Favor Die (#115965, $39.95)

Marie

DASHER TENT TOP CARD...

This is a card that I have been meaning to post, but somehow keep forgetting!  I did this card for my shoebox at a shoebox swap at my upline's monthly meeting in October.  I love the tent top cards and Dasher is my current favorite stamp, so I just had to use him!  I got many great ideas and was able to make beautiful cards at the shoebox swap and will share some soon.  For now, I will just post this one quickly as I am trying to finish getting together materials for a workshop I have tomorrow with Becky and her friends.  Can't wait!

DASHER TENT TOP SUPPLIES:

• Stamps – Dasher (#116816, $8.95)
• Christmas Punch (Hostess Level 2)
  
• All Holidays (#114916, $34.95/set of 12) 
• Card stock – Real Red for Scalloped Circle and Snowflake punch
• Chocolate Chip Textured 4.25" x 8.5", scored at 4.25"
• Shimmery White 4" x 2", Snowflake punch and circle to fit inside Scallop Circle
• Christmas Cocoa DSP 4" x 2" 
• Ink – Chocolate Chip Classic, Real Red and Chocolate Chip Markers, Frost White Shimmer Paint
  
• Punches – Jumbo Snowflake, Scalloped Oval, Wide Oval
• Ribbon –Real Red 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, 6"
  
• Accessories – Clear Rhinestone Brad, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals
• Tools –Big Shot, Scalloped Circle Die, Circle Scissors Plus, 2-way Glue Pen, Paper Piercer and Mat
  

Marie

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Check out the Definitely Decorative Catalog Here.

This promotion runs through January 4, 2010
You may place customer, workshop, or online orders.
* If you qualify for two free Décor Elements you cannot combine the value of the two Décor Elements and buy one more expensive Décor Element. You must choose two Décor Elements valued up to $16.95 each.

Be sure to share this special with others!  In fact, contact me for information on a Holiday Gift Registry with me!  I will wrap the gifts, deliver them and with a $50 order, include a FREE gift!  Great idea to make sure hubby gets you exactly what you want this Christmas!

Marie

MY DIGITAL STUDIO BIRTHDAY CARD...

Just wanted to give you a look at the My Digital Studio card that I sent off last weekend for the final step in my certification in My Digital Studio.  It only took me about 15 minutes to create!

The first picture shows the front of the card that I created.  The second picture is the inside top of the card.  I left this one as a designer created panel to show the great layouts it has already done for you - you can still change the elements even when beginning with a designer template.  The final picture is the inside bottom panel where you would normally sign the card - which is why I left it so empty.

Isn't this the best program???  Especially when you can get is for FREE with a $400 workshop or order (using $40 of your free hostess dollars)!  AWESOME!

Marie

BLACK & WHITE THANK YOUS...

I love black and white designs!  They are so elegant and striking.  These are some black and white thank you designs that I use for workshops with beginner stampers - easy and attractive.  You can never have too many Thank You cards!

ELEGANT THANK YOU SUPPLIES:

• Stamps – Bella Toile (#111598) $17.95, Elegant Thank You (#114484) $8.95 
• Card stock – Whisper White 5.5" x 8.5", scored at 4.25"  
• Whisper White and Basic Black scraps for sentiment 
• Ink – Basic Black Classic
• Ribbon – Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
• Punches – Scallop Square, Scallop Circle

 BLACK & WHITE 3x3 NOTECARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamps – Bella Toile (#111598) $17.95
• Fresh Cuts (thank you) (#111634) $21.95
• Pocket Silhouettes (thanks so much) (#111672) $18.95
  
• Taking Care of Business (#115090) $25.95
  
• Lovely Letters (#115030) $43095 
• Card stock – Basic Black Textured 3" x 6", scored at 3" 
• Whisper White
• Ink – Basic Black Classic
• Punches – Large Oval, Small Oval, Wide Oval, 1 1/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/2" Circle

Marie

BIZZY BEES BUZZIN' BY...

I designed this card many moons ago, but needed to make a card for a friend who is ill and decided to use it again.  I love Bees!  Maybe because I am also a Longaberger consultant???  Hmm...

Since I wasn't blogging back then, I thought you might want to see it.  Enjoy!

BIZZY BEES BUZZIN' BY SUPPLIES:

• Stamps – Just Buzzin' By (#115108) $21.95
• Card stock – Chocolate Chip 5.5" x 8.5", scored at 4.25" 
• More Mustard 5.25" x 4"
• Chocolate Chip 3.5" x 3.25"
  
• Very Vanilla 3.25" x 3"
  
• So Saffron DSP from Hostess Patterns Pack 1" x 4" 
• Ink – Chocolate Chip and More Mustard Classic Pads, Markers (So Saffron, Close to Cocoa, & Chocolate Chip) 
• Ribbon – Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
• Accessories – Ticket corner punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Signo White Gel Pen

Marie

LATTICE SNOWFLAKE CARD...

This is one of the cards that I did for my October Big Shot class.  Everyone really liked it - especially the non-traditional inclusion of the Soft Suede.  I used the Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint to make a Shimmer Mist Spray that we applied to the card to give it a golden shimmer, but it is not really picked up in the picture.  I love the Shimmery effect it gives to the Designer Series Paper - like the Shimmery White card stock.  The Shimmer Mist recipe is below.

LATTICE SNOWFLAKE SUPPLIES:

• Stamps – Warm Words (#115108) $21.95
• Card stock – Whisper White 5.5" x 8.5", scored @ 4.5"
• Brushed Gold 5.5" x 4.25",  piece to cut lattice die cut
• Soft Suede, piece to cut lattice die
• Brushed Gold & Shimmery White scraps for sentiment 
• Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP (#116770) $11.95 
• Ink – Gold Metallic, Shimmer Mist (70% alcohol, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Soft Suede Re-inker)
  
• Accessories – Rhinestone Fire Square Brad, Clear Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensionals
• Tools – Big Shot, Lattice Die, Modern Label Punch, Modern Label Movers & Shapers Die, Piercing tool & pad
  

SHIMMER MIST RECIPE:

1. Empty 2 oz. spray bottle and label (empty Stampin' Mist bottles work great!)
2. Fill with 70% rubbing alcohol -- although 90% will dry quicker, the mist will not spray as fine and may even clog completely due to solids that form.
3. Add about one teaspoon of any of the new Shimmer Paints in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  May begin with less and then add until happy with the results.
4. Add 5-15 drops of Soft Suede Re-inker depending on desired effect.
   

Marie