Month: December 2007

Ornaments – Stampin’ Up! style!

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Here are 3 fabulous ornament ideas for you to try:

Ornament Idea #1 – Let it Snow Ornament

You know you’ve made a wonderful project when your husband makes a point to tell you he likes it (to quote him, "one of my favourite things you’ve made")! 

This was an original idea by Heather Summers, but I modified this adorable ornament to instead use clear embossing powder mixed with a very tiny amount of white to capture the ‘snowing’ look (a previous mixing mistake turned good!).  The adorable snowmen were made using my large oval punch and the Cold Play stamp set.

I love this ornament – and even sent it out with tons of Christmas cards this year to share it with others!

Ornament Idea #2 – Scallop Punch Ornament

Using the Scallop Circle Punch and some embellishments from the Pretties Kit, this fun ornament can be a great craft idea to do with your kids or just a great way to add some Christmas spirit to your home!

This is an original idea by Ann M. Clemmer and I just love it!

Ornament Idea #3 – 3D Snowman Ornament

This was a fabulous idea shared by Trina St. Michael at our team Christmas Party.   Using small tins (Trina got them at Lee Valley Tools), we built these ornaments using some designer paper and a fun new technique of adding glitter to pop-up glue dots to make it look like rolling snow! Thanks for much for sharing Trina!

Have a HAPPY STAMPING Day!  Josee

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Stampers Club Projects: December

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Christmas was definitely in the air at our December Stamp Club and we made these two great projects to celebrate:

Project #1 – Gift Tag Holder

Using the Tags for All stamp set (only available as part of the Wrapping up the Holidays promotion), this great idea is super creative in that it uses a 6×6 page protector as the main envelope to hold your beautiful hand stamped gift tags (you just cut the edge off the page protector, just below the Stampin’ Up Logo)!  Add to that any Designer Series Paper you’d like (we used Dashing) and voila, a beautiful gift tag holder!

Project #2 – Paper Lantern

 Again using some Designer Series double-side paper of your choice, this simple yet elegant lantern is made up of only 12 strips measuring 1" x 6" each, looped together with some coordinating ribbon.  The result, I hope you would agree, is fantastic!

Come stamp with me! Check out my Event Calendar to find stamping and scrapbooking events in Ottawa (Kanata). It’s worth the drive even if you’re not local….I’ve even had Montreal scrapbookers and stampers make the drive and come back for more!!!

Have a HAPPY STAMPING Day!  Josee

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Featured Stamper: Diane Daines

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Here are 4 beautiful Christmas cards made by Diane Daines, a valuable stamp club member!

The first 2 cards use an oldie but still loved set (now retired) called Sleigh Full of Toys to which Diane adds some wonderful colour.

The last 2 cards use the Wishing You Cheer stamp set which is still available for your enjoyment and creativity!

I just love these cards – thank you so much Diane for sharing with us!

Have a HAPPY STAMPING day!  Josee

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Great Simple Gift Ideas!

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Two great gift ideas:

Gift Card Holder

How do you wrap a gift card you ask!?  You can’t go wrong with this beautiful and personalized card holder!  Using The Snowflake Spot, All in the Family and of course Family Accessories (for the presents), this idea is surprisingly easy and quick to make, given how detailed it does appear in the end.

An original idea by Patty Bennett – we made this cute card holder at our annual team Christmas Party with huge success!

Quick tips:

 

  • Cut cardstock to 4-1/4"x11"
  • Score at 3", 5-1/2" and 8"
  • Fold in 1/2 and then fold the outside flaps backwards in toward the center. 

     

    Vellum Votive Boat

    What a fabulous thinking-outside-the-box stamping idea!  Very simple votive holder made with vellum (2 pieces attached with ribbon) and some coloured cardstock – you just slide this holder over a small glass candle holder and it adds a wonderful cheery feeling!

    Have a HAPPY STAMPING Day!  Josee

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