Merry Christmas everyone!

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I can't believe it's Christmas Eve..such a wonderful time of year. I can't wait to see the kids faces in the morning and to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This year will be a bit different for us as we normally spend Christmas with family…it's sad to not be able to do that this year. Thankfully, we've been invited to Christmas dinner at one of my neighbours' house. Thanks Amanda…we're so looking forward to it.

I still have a bit of wrapping to do, have to pick up one gift and have some baking to do…but, otherwise, I'm feeling pretty good.

This year I sent out alot of cards, so, I decided to use My Digital Studio to create my card and then printed it at a photolab. Here's what I made:

I was really happy with it!

Well I better be off…enjoy the holidays and I'll be back after Christmas!

Hugs,  Josee

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Project of the Week: Easy Holiday Table Favor

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If you are looking for something to dress up your holiday table, the Table Setting Bigz Die (116819) is the perfect solution. This shape from the die fits perfectly around a Ghirardelli chocolate square. These are a snap to put together with some punched shapes and a little chocolate!

Stampin' Up Supply List

  • Stamps: Tiny Tags (W118091/C118592)
  • Ink: Real Red (103133)
  • Paper: Old Olive (110702), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)
  • Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Basic Rhinestones (119246), Sticky Strip (104294)
  • Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Table Favor Die (116819), ¾ Circle Punch (119873), Five Flower Punch (119880)

Step by Step Directions

  1. Run Old Olive piece through the Big Shot using the Table Setting die.
  2. Fold in half using bone folder.
  3. Attach chocolate square using sticky strip just below half way fold.
  4. Fold over top and then attach together at the top with sticky strip.
  5. Punch two flowers and layer together using SNAIL. Attach to top of favor with SNAIL. Top off with a rhinestone.
  6. Stamp "merry" in Real Red classic ink on Whisper White cardstock. Punch out with circle punch and then attach to favor as shown.

Have fun dressing up your holiday table…and remember this can easily be adapted for any occasion.  To order the Table Setting die or any other Stampin' Up items, please visit my online store.

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Filled with Love Promotion

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Did you know that Valentine's Day is the second biggest holiday for sending cards?!

During the Filled with Love promotion, you can get an exclusive package of Designer Series Paper perfect for creating cards for family, friends, classmates, and more!

From December 17, 2010 through January 24, 2011, get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons–a $6.50 value–when you purchase an exclusive Filled with Love Bundle. See details below.

 

Description

Wood-Mount Item

Wood-Mount Price

Clear-Mount Item

Clear-Mount Price

Filled with Love Bundle
Contains the Filled with Love Set* and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack

124380

$40.45

124381

$33.45

Lleno de Amor Bundle
Contains the Lleno de Amor Set* and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack

124382

$40.45

124383

$33.45

Plein d'amour Bundle
Contains the Plein d'amour Set* and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack

124384

$40.45

124385

$33.45

Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (non-bundled)
12 sheets total: three 12" x 12" sheets of two double-sided designs in Real Red and Pretty in Pink

124156

$12.50

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Click here to download samples

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Technique Time: Stamping with Shimmer Paint

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Create a unique look for your cards by stamping images with Shimmer Paint.

Stampin' Up Supply List

  • Stamps: Serene Snowflakes (115438)
  • Paper: Whisper White (100730), Bashful Blue (105120), Night of Navy (100867) Cardstock
  • Accessories: Night of Navy 5/8 Satin Ribbon (120932), Platinum Shimmer Paint, Antique Brads (117273), Basic Rhinestones (119246), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Sponge Daubers (102892)
  • Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Top Note (113463), Square Lattice Embossing Folder(119976), Paper Piercer (116631)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

  • Night of Navy
    • 8.5 x 5.5 for card base
  • Bashful Blue
    • 4 X 5.25
  • Whisper White
    • 4.25 x 5.5 for Top Note

Technique

  1. Apply Shimmer Paint directly to stamp using a sponge dauber
  2. Stamp as desired

Tips and Tricks: This is a great technique to use when you don't have the tools for heat embossing and still want the impact of silver stamped images. Be on the lookout for globs of paint before you stamp to ensure you have a crisp image.

Finishing Touches

  1. Fold card base in half.
  2. Run Bashful Blue cardstock through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.
  3. Cut a Whisper White Top Note using the Big Shot. Then flip the Top Note and lie it on the die so that the ends are overlapping the sides and then run through again to get a square.
  4. Stamp snowflakes using Shimmer Paint and set aside to dry.
  5. Attach ribbon to the Bashful Blue panel by tucking edges in behind and tying a cheater bow. Attach to card base using SNAIL.
  6. Set brad through large snowflake using Paper Piercing tool. Attach to base with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  7. Top off brad with a rhinestone.

Shimmer Paint is truly one of the most versatile products around offering you lots of looks and techniques! To add it to your stash, you can shop online 24/7 here.

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Quick & Cute Tags

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Leftovers from your stamping projects are perfect for creating tags for your holiday gifts! Scraps from the Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin' Kit (117401) quickly become cute tags

Stampin' Up Supply List

  • Paper: Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin' Kit (117401)
  • Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Basic Rhinestones (119246), Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding (120992), Always Artichoke Seam Binding (121000)
  • Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Two Tags Die (115954)

Step by Step Directions

1.    For Tag #1, cut out using Cherry Cobbler cardstock from kit using Two Tags Die and the Big Shot. Fold tag and then add strip of paper with SNAIL.  Trim around edges for rounded corner.  Add sticker strips and stickers as shown.  Top off with ribbon.

2.    For Tag #2, cut out using Always Artichoke cardstock from kit using Two Tags Die and the Big Shot. Do not fold tag. Add 2 inch strip of paper as shown with SNAIL and top off with stickers. Tie ribbon as shown at the top.

Simply Scrappin Kits are a fantastic value and enable you to make lots from a single kit. To order this, or any other product, you can shop in my store online 24/7.

LAST DAY:

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