NEW Mini Catalog & Sale-A-Bration

Due to delays with mailing out the Occasions Mini, Definitely Decorative, and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs, Stampin' Up! is giving you a SNEEK PEAK to their publications. Unfortunately, you won't be able to order these products until January 5, 2010. Download now and take a look. You won't be disappointed.



Occasions Mini Catalog (15.8 MB)

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Definitely Decorative brochure (6.1 MB)

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Sale-A-Bration Brochure (4.1 MB)

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Happy New Year!

Ghiradelli Chocolate Favors

As part of the Ronald McDonald House Charity for Orange County, local Southern California demonstrators and friends get together to make holiday treats for former and current residents of the house. My special friends and customers came and helped me make these wonderful party favors. Very simple, easy, and made with LOTS of love.

1. Using a variety of colored card stock, we rolled out the boxes with the Big Shot and SU's exclusive  Sizzix XL Bitty Box & Envelope Die. 
2. Placed sticky strips on the 4 small tabs and assembled the box.
3. After placing three chocolates inside, we decorated the box with a belly band from 1" x 7" designer series paper. 
4. With the Big Shot and Flower Folds Die (another SU Bigz XL exclusive), we rolled out our flower accent for the top. (TIP: To dress up the flowers even more, we ran the card stock through the big shot with texturz plates and embossing folders of various patterns.) Adhere the layers of the flower to each other starting with the larger one with Stampin' Dimensionals.
   
5. We stamped the wide oval image from the Christmas Punch stamp set onto Whisper White card stock and punched out with the coordinating Wide Oval Punch. 
6. Adhered to the center of the flower with Stampin' Dimensionals. 
7. Finally, fluff up the petals to give it more depth.
   

The package is just as delicious as the contents inside!

{PROJECT DETAILS}
Stamp: Christmas Punch (115366-Hostess Level 2)

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Real Red Classic Ink Pad.

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, and Whisper White Card Stock; Kiwi Kiss Textured Card Stock (retired); Holiday Treasures Designer Paper (retired).

Accessories: Big Shot, Bigz XL Bitty Box & Envelope and Flower Folds Die; Wide Oval Punch; Stampin' Dimensionals.



TIP: for the retired items used for this project may be available for purchase in the Clearance Rack on-line. Supplies are limited. Click to here to Shop Now!

Make Merry Mini Note Cards

As my thank you to the volunteers who came to help make Christmas Party favors for the Ronald McDonald House, we made special mini note cards using a special embossing technique and creative large skinny box to hold them in along with a few extra sweet treats!

Holiday Mini Cards were made using a special technique inspired from Patty Bennett.

These cards are too small for regular mail but great for adding to a present or inserting into a gift bag.

1. First, you'll need to make a 2" circle template with the center cut out to make a "donut/wreath". (TIP: if you use a thinner chipboard like the ones that come as the backing of your designer series paper packs, you may need to layer several of them together to get the right thickness. I used three.)
2. Place the 2-1/2"x2-1/2" Whisper White card stock inside the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder.
3. Place the Chipboard on top of the embossing folder, centering it to the card stock below.
4. Place the the embossing folder and chipboard onto the multipurpose platform, then the cutting pad, and run through the big shot. (NOTE: Since every machine is a little different and depending on what material you'll be using, you may need to to add a few card stock shims to get a better image.)
5. Sponge the embossed image with Old Olive. Color in the berries with Real Red marker.
6. Using Real Red classic ink, stamp the bird image into the center of the wreath.
7. Stamp a verse onto Whisper White card stock and punch out with the Modern Label punch. Pierce holes on the side with the paper piercing tool or 1/16" hole punch and place gold brads.
8. (Optional): sponge the edges of the label and embossed card stock.
9. Layer Real Red card stock to the Chocolate Chip card stock and then layer the embossed Whisper White card stock to the Real Red.
10. Tie a bow with the Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon and attach to card with mini glue dot.
11. Attach the label with stampin' dimensionals and voila.

For the card holder, I got the inspiration from Becky Roberts. 

This one was created by Elisa White. My sample used the Snowflake Printed Window Sheets, she decided to use White Staz On Ink with a snowflake and bird stamp to make her own designer printed window sheet.

And for an extra touch, Nikki Molina, stamped a coordinating "poisetta" to her envelopes.

I love this project because you can change it around for all occasions.
Thanks for looking!

Holiday Ornament

Handmade Ornament.
I got this idea from Carol Dunstan on Splitcoaststampers. Its a simple and fun project for the Holidays. Not only can you use it to decorate your tree but makes a great gift topper or a gift in itself.

1. Choose two coordinating designer series paper and cut a 3" AND 2" square from each paper. 
2. Trim the square pieces into 1/2" strips. (HINT: You should have 12 strips of 3"x 1/2" and 8 strips of 2"x 1/2".)
3. Using the 1/16" hole punch, pierce each end of the strips about 1/4" in from the end.
4. Remove the cap of the hatpin and thread one side of the 3" strips. Make sure to alternate each paper for a nice pattern.
5. Start with the bottom strip (closest to the loop/eye of the hatpin) and thread the other end onto the pin.
6. Repeat until all the strips are threaded, overlapping the other and always starting from the bottom.
7. You should have something that looks like a ball.
8. Repeat steps 4-6 with the 2" strips.
9. Add the crystal beads and place the cap back onto the hatpin. 
10. Finish by adding the ribbon to the loop/eye of the hatpin and hang.

Doesn't it look FABULOUS?!

{PROJECT DETAILS}
Stamp: none

Ink: none

Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Paper Cutter, 1/16" Circle Punch, Mistletoe Ribbon Originals, and Pretties Kit.

12 Days of Holiday Sales Starts NOW

Get discounts on Big Shot Dies and Decor Elements.

• The sale begins Friday, December 11, 2009, 12:01 AM (MT), and ends Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 11:50 PM (MT).
  
• Items must be ordered by December 15, 2009, in order to arrive in time for Christmas.
  
• Discounts range between 15-25 percent.
  
• All items on sale will be posted on the first day of the promotion and can be purchased for all 12 days.
  
• There are no quantity limits.
  
• There are no qualifiers to receive the discount.
  
• For online orders, discounts will be reflected in the "regular price"; "catalog price" will show the non-discounted price.
  

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Product Offering:

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

My Digital Studio Certified

I just love My Digital Studio. It's the new digital software that will take your crafting to another level!  I am a certified MDS Trainer so please contact me if you have any questions.

Here are the newest downloads available.

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

Dormant List now retiring...

Don't miss out! The following stamps which have been on the dormant list will be retired on January 4, 2010. If you've had these on your wish list, get them now before its too late!

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas