Christmas Gift Holder

Hey there bloggers! It's been awhile again since I've been able to post.  Unfortunately working 

9.5 hour days does that. There isn't much energy left for creativity. But I will be trying to make more of an effort. 

So, back in the spring I saw the new Envelope Punch Board when the new CHA products were being released to the distributors. And to be honest I thought... why do I need this? I don't really have any interest in making my own envelopes, it so much easier just to buy them. Once it arrived at work I wasn't able to keep in stock. But I still didn't see the need for one. Then Stampin' Up! announced a partnership with the manufacturer and we would be carrying them also. So I thought... Well I should probably have one so I can be informed when my customers ask me about them. So I bought one. 

Then I saw a project online and I was so excited! I made a few envelopes, and some file folder cards, and it was so easy to use. I started to get  a little more interested. And then it happened... my Ah-Ha moment.... I saw this awesome chocolate treat holder online and I was soooo excited! I couldn't wait to try it out. I have to give credit to Janet Wakeland who created the original project.

So I made one for my Stamper's Club project and everyone was wowed. Unfortunately I didn't have any current Christmas DSP so I used some retired items. Here it is, enjoy!

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Stampin' Up! has just released the Envelope Punch Board...

To Place Your Order Click Here!

Enter the following Hostess Code when checking out. Your order will be delivered right to your front door! Get it NOW!!!

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You have a chance to be a Mystery Hostess....

I am hosting a Mystery Hostess Online Party!!!! 

Just place an order using the Hostess Code  CSXGYFTA by October 31.

On October 31 if all submitted combined orders total over $200 I will choose a Mystery Hostess. That person will receive the hostess benefits from this online party. 

The Mystery Hostess will be guaranteed at least $35 in Free Products!!! 

September's Mystery Hostess was Laura K... and she received $35 in free products!

 You get to shop in your pyjamas and your order is delivered directly to your house. What could be more convenient?

Click here to view the 2013-2014 Catalogue or Holiday Catalogue

Or send  me an email and have a catalogue mailed to you.

Did you know?......

Products come to life in the holiday catalogue, thanks to a fun interactive app. 

To get started:

1. Go to the App Store or Google Play and download and install the FREE Layar app to your smartphone or tablet.
2. Scan images that are tagged with the Stampin’ Up! Interactive icon to unlock videos.

Flashback Friday

Hey there Bloggers! TGIF! 

Do you have big plans for the weekend? I do....cleaning my house! I will be doing some fall cleaning this weekend, yay! Not the most exciting thing in the world but it has to be done. So I will crank up the tunes and get some stuff done

So.... It's Flashback Friday! and I would like to feature a card that I made a while ago using some retired stamps and punches. 

This card features the Silhouette Sentiements stamp set that was released in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue. The side of the card is also punched with the retired Spiral Punch to give it an interesting effect.

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You have a chance to be a Mystery Hostess....

I am hosting a Mystery Hostess Online Party!!!! 

Just place an order using the Hostess Code  T2CTU4WJ by September 28.

On September 28 if all submitted combined orders total over $200 I will choose a Mystery Hostess. That person will receive the hostess benefits from this online party. 

The Mystery Hostess will be guaranteed at least $35 in Free Products!!! 

 You get to shop in your pyjamas and your order is delivered directly to your house. What could be more convenient?

Click here to view the 2013-2014 Catalogue or Holiday Catalogue

Or send  me an email and have a catalogue mailed to you.

Did you know?......

Products come to life in the holiday catalogue, thanks to a fun interactive app. 

To get started:

1. Go to the App Store or Google Play and download and install the FREE Layar app to your smartphone or tablet.
2. Scan images that are tagged with the Stampin’ Up! Interactive icon to unlock videos.

Hello To You

Hey there bloggers! For today's post I wanted to share the cards that I created with My Paper Pumpkin Kit. This kit was called "Hello To You" and came in June (I know, it's September now!)

So the first card is the one based on the Paper Pumpkin instructions. 

And my next two cards are the ones that I created on my own. The second card below actually uses the painter's tape technique. These are very simple cards but they definitely have a wow factor. 

I hope you enjoy!!

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Stampin' Up! has just released the Envelope Punch Board...

To Place Your Order Click Here!

Enter the following Hostess Code when checking out. Your order will be delivered right to your front door! Get it NOW!!!

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You have a chance to be a Mystery Hostess....

I am hosting a Mystery Hostess Online Party!!!! 

Just place an order using the Hostess Code  T2CTU4WJ by September 28.

On September 28 if all submitted combined orders total over $200 I will choose a Mystery Hostess. That person will receive the hostess benefits from this online party. 

The Mystery Hostess will be guaranteed at least $35 in Free Products!!! 

 You get to shop in your pyjamas and your order is delivered directly to your house. What could be more convenient?

Click here to view the 2013-2014 Catalogue or Holiday Catalogue

Or send  me an email and have a catalogue mailed to you.

Did you know?......

Products come to life in the holiday catalogue, thanks to a fun interactive app. 

To get started:

1. Go to the App Store or Google Play and download and install the FREE Layar app to your smartphone or tablet.
2. Scan images that are tagged with the Stampin’ Up! Interactive icon to unlock videos.

New Clearance Rack Items!

 

Hey there Deal Hunters! Check out the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack for unbelievable deals... up to 80% off items while supplies last. Get yours now because they won't last long!

Don't forget to use Hostess Code T2CTU4WJ when checking out your order by 

September 15. Your order will be delivered to your front door.

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Stampin' Up! has just released the Envelope Punch Board...

To Place Your Order Click Here!

Enter the following Hostess Code when checking out. Your order will be delivered right to your front door! Get it NOW!!!

Hostess Code :  T2CTU4WJ

Order by September 15 using this code.

 

Color Challenge

Hey there Bloggers! It's been a while since I've been able to post. 

Today's card is for Stampin' Up! CSI FB Group Color Challenge...

For this card I used some Embossing Paste with the Alphabet Press Embossing Folder. I'm not sure if you can tell in the picture but it gives it some texture as well as dimension. 

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Stampin' Up! has just released the Envelope Punch Board...

To Place Your Order Click Here!

Enter the following Hostess Code when checking out. Your order will be delivered right to your front door! Get it NOW!!!

Hostess Code :  T2CTU4WJ

Order by September 15 using this code.

So Excited!!

Stampin' Up! has just released the Envelope Punch Board...

Check out the video here

To Place Your Order Click Here!

Enter the following Hostess Code when checking out. Your order will be delivered right to your front door! Get it NOW!!!

Hostess Code :  T2CTU4WJ

Order by September 15 using this code.

Tip of the Week

Hey there Bloggers! I have a tip of the week for you....

Blank card?

Take about 5-10 minutes and cut up some inserts for your cards in both Vanilla and White. 

Then go to your computer and find your favorite website with quotes (or in my case your favorite book). Find a quote that you like for Birthdays. 

Then go into your Word program and open a new blank page. Go to page set up and create a custom paper size that is approximately 4 x 5 1/4" that will fit the inside of the card. Save that size as 'Card Insert'. Now type out your quote and choose a font that fits it. Once you are done, Print the quote onto your cut up inserts. Print 2-3 on white and 2-3 on Vanilla. Then go back to your word document and change the orientation to landscape. Center it properly and print again as above. 

Now you have 12 inserts that will fit into either direction of card and you can choose Vanilla or White. Separate each orientation and clip both the white and vanilla together for that direction, this will make them easier to grab later.

Now what do you do with them you ask? 

I found a small file folder wallet at Walmart for a few dollars. 

Label each section accordingly ie: Birthday humorous, Birthday fancy, Thank you, Etc. 

Then put your paper clipped quotes into the appropriate section and voila... when you need an insert for your card you just choose the one you want and glue it in.