Day 3 of Giveaways

Holiday season can be a little overwhelming with all the holiday parties, gift purchasing, and more. But I love it because I get a chance to talk and fellowship with friends that I may not be able to see as often as I'd like.

I had a party with one of my good friends and teacher assistants form our school not too long ago. Since it is the Christmas season, I wanted to make with her and her guests something extra special.

As you can see, we made THE ornament that is on the front cover of the Holiday Catalog and a matching card. Although the kit is no longer available, you can re-create it with these items: (you can get the bundle with the stamp set and coordinating framelits dies or you can purchase them separately)

Ornament Keepsakes Clear-Mount Bundle Ornament Keepsakes Clear-Mount Stamp Set Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad Very Vanilla 8-1/2X11 Card Stock Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper Linen Thread Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon Big Shot Die-Cut Machine Designer Rosette Bigz Xl Die Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies Circles #2 Originals Die Anywhere Glue Sticks Mini Glue Dots

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Day 3 of my giveaways is just this--the Holiday Ornament Kit. It'll have supplies for you to make 10 ornaments. Today's giveaway is eligible only to previous hostesses. 

However, you have until today 11:59 p.m. (PT) to qualify for Day 2's random drawing giveaway which I will announce tomorrow along with Day 3's winner. 

All giveaways are available for US Residents only. Sorry but I hope you're enjoying the projects.

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Empty Nest--Day 2 of Holiday Giveaways

I just found this post that was supposed to have been posted last month so I'll share this today.

My owls are ready to leave the nest to their new homes today. (Already gone and enjoying their new homes.)

What do you think of this little one? (Actually--he's not so little, but don't you think its cute?)

This month's swaps (last month's swaps) are based on punches and this is what was born. Love the sparkle in its eyes! (Even though you can't really tell in this picture, I couldn't make something without a little bling!) If you want to try to make one of your own, here's how:

• Fold 4-1/4" x 11" Card Stock in half to make (4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card).
• Place the folded edge onto the Oval Accent Bigz die and cut out.

• Cut out the wings from the Elegant Bird Bigz die and trim the wings as shown.

• You'll need 2 of each Soft Suede 1-3/4" Circles and Whisper White 1-1/4" Circles for the eyes.
• For the beak, you'll need to punch the More Mustard card stock with the Small Heart punch.
• You'll need 6 of the 1-1/4" Scallop Circles. Cut them in half and place onto the "belly" of the owl.
• Start at the bottom of the card and work your way up with the scallop circles making an upside down pyramid. Bottom layer: 1/2 a scallop. Next: 1/2 a scallop. Third: TWO1/2 scallops, Fourth: TWO1/2 scallops, Fifth: THREE1/2 scallops and Finally: the last THREE 1/2 scallops.
• Place the Soft Suede Circles onto the card with Stampin' Dimensionals, slightly overlapping them
• Place the heart at the bottom center of where the Soft Suede circles intersect.
• Adhere the Whisper White circles onto the Soft Suede circles, covering the tops of the heart.
• Place the glimmer brad onto the buttons and place them onto the card with glue dots.
• Finally, place the wings onto the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

*Optional: for added depth, sponge the edges of the wings and Soft Suede circles with a coordinating ink.

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Chocolate Chip 8-1/2X11 Card Stock More Mustard 8-1/2X11 Card Stock Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock International Bazaar Designer Series Paper Big Shot Die-Cut Machine Oval Accent Bigz Clear Die Elegant Bird Bigz Die Designer Buttons - Neutrals Collection Basics Glimmer Brads 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch 1-1/4 Inch Circle Punch 1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch Snail Adhesive Paper Snips Stampin' Dimensionals Mini Glue Dots

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Day 2's free gift is the Owl Occasions Clear-Mount Stamp Set and the Owl Card.

To participate in the random drawing, please leave a comment and/or book a party with me for next year. I will announce the winner in 48 hours. Good luck!

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12 Days of Giveaway (Day 1)

Have you missed me? I've missed you!

In honor of the season and the spirit of giving, I'd like to start off today as Day 1 of my 12 Days of Giveaways.

I was determined to make my holiday gifts this year. So for our teachers, we (my children and I) made these bookmarks.

Fun and easy to do!

So how will you get into the random drawing each day? Leave me a comment and/or schedule a party with me for the new year. Today's drawing included my past hostesses. So the winner will receive:

(handmade book mark and materials to help you make your own--a roll of ribbon and a button pack)

Enjoy and congratulations to . . . Jean Cho.

{Project Details}

Pool Party 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons Linen Thread Cherry Cobbler 1-1/4 Inch Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Jewelry Tag Punch Big Shot Die-Cut Machine Fun Flowers Bigz L Die

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