Dec 27, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, Limited-Time, Retiring Products |
Just popping in for a quick reminder that the Year-End Closeout is coming to an end soon!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! My Christmas Day was lots of fun and full of laughter. My two grandchildren provided hours of amusement. The fun of watching them open their gifts and seeing their reactions was priceless. Then in the evening, we were entertained with a musical concert. Granddaughter Brooklynn (2 1/2) was lead singer, grandson Alex (10) played cardboard drums and along with his mom, Karen, were backup singers. It was definitely a perfect way to end the day!
The Year-End Closeout from Stampin’ Up! deadline is approaching. The last day to order products from the 2019 Holiday Catalog is January 2, 2020.
Click here to check out the Year-End Closeout Products and the Discounted Product offerings. You’ll want to place your orders sooner rather than later as products are likely to sell-out closer to the ordering deadline. Plus if any of your favorite stamp sets is retiring, be sure grab it now.
Additionally: The Host Code for December is X9EWHRMR: please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards!
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the remainder of your holiday week!
Dec 23, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Christmastime Is Here, Gifts |
In my last post, I highlighted the first two gifts from my Secret Santa and the creative packing of the gifts. My third gift has arrived and now the identity is known. So, now it’s time for the Secret Santa reveal. Drum roll please!!! My Secret Santa is the wonderful and talented Patty Bennett! Of course, she continued her creative genius with the third gift. Using the Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper, Patty altered a Pressed Petals Journal. Additional elements such as ribbon, Gold Glitter Enamel Dots along with sprigs of gold foil and green leaves complete the cover decoration. It is gorgeous (almost too pretty to use)! However, my husband and I have an upcoming trip so the journal will be useful trip notes.
Not only did Patty embellish the cover of the journal, but she also embellished pages throughout the journal using the Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper. Note – though the paper is named for the Christmas Holiday, it’s appropriate to use throughout the year! Click here to read her blog post detailing how she altered the journal.
And the card enclosed with the gift is adorable! 
#Elfie is retiring so if order before January 3, 2020, if you wish to add this cute stamp set to your collection of stamps.
Have a happy holiday!
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Dec 20, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmastime Is Here, Gifts, Uncategorized |
Oh what fun! This Christmas season some of the demonstrators from the Luv 2 Stamp group are participating in Secret Santa. Each participant is to send three small gifts packaged using Stampin’ Up! products. In our third gift, we include a card unveiling our name. The first two of my Secret Santa gifts have arrived. So, I am sharing the creative packaging created by my Secret Santa.
Clever Gift Wrapping for Secret Santa Gift #1!
The first Secret Santa gift to arrive was a pack of Kraft pillow boxes. My Secret Santa put the pillow boxes inside of a plastic Stampin’ Up! dies envelope. The dies envelope is wrapped with a wide band of the Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper. The sentiment and other elements of the packaging are also from the Christmastime is Here Suite Bundle. What a great way to recycle the plastic envelopes!
Notice the cute 3″ x 3″ note card? It is decorated with the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper. For embellishments, Beautiful Boughs Dies create the perfect touch.
More clever gift wrapping on Secret Santa Gift #2…
The second of the Secret Santa gifts also involves recycling Stampin’ Up! product. It’s the box from the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit and embellished with the Real Red Ruched Ribbon bow. Inside the box, two small packages of Ghiradelli chocolate caramels fit perfectly. The sturdy box is a great size for a variety of small gifts. Small gift tags are created using the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series paper and the Snowman Season Bundle.
When the last gift arrives, I will know the identity of my Secret Santa. I am curious to find out who it is. Plus, I’m eager to see what creative packaging will be used for gift 3.
Search your stamping supplies!
If you still have holiday gift wrapping, search through your Stampin’ Up! supplies to see what you can recycle. You may have the perfect gift packing! In addition, you can use different holiday papers and stamp sets to create simple embellishments. Below are some of the products that were used for embellishing the gift packaging. You’ll notice that many holiday themed items are on the retirement list. Therefore if there’s a particular paper or stamp set you like, be sure to place your order before January 3, 2020.
Thanks for stopping by! Check back as after I learn the identity of my Secret Santa, I’ll share it with you.
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Dec 18, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Boxes, Mini-Pizza Box |
Welcome to the”Tis the Season To Be Hopping” Blog Hop. You are in for a super fun treat with all the ladies who have joined us for this hop. Be sure and follow the hop all the way to the end, you don’t want to miss any of it! Whether you are starting the blog hop here at my blog, or have come from the person before me, be sure to click on the person listed under me further down the page to continue your journey through the blog hop.
The project that I am featuring for the “Tis the Season To Be Hopping” Blog Hop is a decorated Mini Pizza Box. Have you noticed that I love to use the mini pizza boxes to create small gift packaging? For this post, the mini pizza box features a Shaker Dome on the box top. What’s great is the Snow Globe Scenes Dies cut the mini pizza box with ease! Since I am creating hot chocolate and s’mores kits, the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) fits the theme perfectly.
How to create a shaker dome on a mini pizza box:
- Use the Snow Globe Scenes Die to cut the shape from the top of the Mini Pizza Box. Add a Snow Globe Shaker Dome to the mini pizza box – remove the paper covering the adhesive strip on the top edge of the shaker dome. Insert the dome through the cutout on the top. Press firmly to adhere.
- Next, cut a 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ square of Let It Snow Specialty DSP for the top. Then, use the Snow Globe die to cut the shape from the DSP (this will slide over the dome on the top). Cut four pieces 3/4″ x 3-1/4″ to add to each side of the box. Using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, attach the designer series paper to the outside of the mini pizza box .
- For the shaker dome, select a snowman from the Let It Snow Specialty DSP to use in the dome. TIP: use another dome to lightly trace around the snowman and cut around the traced area by at least an inch on all sides. This will ensure you cover the entire dome.
- To the dome, add a small amount (a pinch will do) of Snowflake Sequins and Ice Stampin’ Glitter. If you have the Let It Snow Embellishment kit, add a few of the snowballs.
- Now, remove the paper covering the adhesive strip on the shaker dome. Add the snowman cut from the Let It Snow DSP and press firmly to seal the shaker dome.
- To finish the inside of the lid, cut a piece of Real Red cardstock 3-3/8″ x 3-3/8″ and add to cover the back of the shaker dome. If desired, add a stamped sentiment to fit your theme.
- Lastly, finish the mini pizza box by adding a bow using the 5/8″ Whisper White Flax Ribbon. Adhere to the bottom of the shaker dome using mini glue dots.
Now you have a fun Shaker Dome mini pizza box to use. Even more, it’s a fun gift box! Be sure to comment below and let me know what you’re adding to your shaker dome mini pizza box !
Reminder: Time is running out for Holiday shipping so place your orders soon.
Thanks for stopping by!
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The Host Code for December is X9EWHRMR: Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards!
Dec 17, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Punches, Quick & Easy, Tags |
Are you looking for some quick to make gift tags? I have you covered with these last minute gift tags. I don’t know about you but it seems that at Christmas, I am rushing to finish wrapping presents. Since a gift needs a tag, it needs to be quick to make. The three gift tags that I’m sharing today are quick and easy making them perfect to create last minute. For the three tags, I decided to use different themes for each – a snowman, a pine tree and a penguin.
Penguin Gift Tag:
- Create a tag base by cutting a piece of Whisper White cardstock 2″ x 4-1/2″ and punch one end using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. If desired, round the corners on the opposite end of the tag using the Detailed Trio Punch. Stamp the penguin from the Playful Penguin stamp set onto the tag using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. On a scrap of Whisper White cardstock, stamp the scarf using Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad. Fussy cut the scarf and add to the stamped penguin using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Next, stamp Merriest Wishes on the front and To/From on the back of the tag using the Real Red ink. If desired, complete by adding a ribbon or twine to the tag.
Pine Tree Gift Tag:
Use the Pine Tree Punch to cut a tree from the Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper. With the 2″ circle punch, cut two pieces of Whisper White cardstock (one for the front of the tag and one for the back). Use a scalloped circle from the Layering Circles Dies to cut a piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock. Add the Whisper White circles to scalloped circle using Snail Adhesive. One one side, attach the Pine Tree to the tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals and on the reverse stamp To/From. Stamp the “No Peeking Til Christmas” from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set using Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock. Then, fussy cut around the sentiment and attach to the Pine Tree. Tie a small ribbon to add to the top of the tree. With a handheld punch, punch a small hole into the top of the tag. Thread a thin ribbon or Baker’s Twine through the hole and tie. NOTE: the gold twine on my sample is a discontinued product but you can color Whisper White Baker’s Twine with the Dark Real Red Stampin’ Blend to use in place of the gold twine.
Snowman Gift Tag:
- Create the tag base by using the Delightful Tag Topper on one end of a 2″ x 4-1/4″ strip of Whisper White cardstock. Cut a 1-3/4″ x 3-1/4″ background piece from the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper. Attach to the Whisper White tag base. Using the Layering Ovals Dies, cut a snowman from the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper. Attach to the background layer using Snail adhesive. Stamp sentiment onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock using Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad. Cut using the Classic Label Punch. NOTE: the sentiment is from the Most Wonderful Product Medley. Or, select your favorite holiday sentiment to use.
Though I have chosen to use three different designs, you may decide to create one style to use on your gift packages. Whichever you prefer, the gift tags will be quick and easy to create last minute!
Time is running out for Holiday shipping so place your orders soon. Note – many of the products used will not be available after January 2, 2020. Therefore, be sure to order your favorites so you’ll have them for future use.
Thanks for stopping by!
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The Host Code for December is X9EWHRMR: Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards!
Dec 13, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Designer Series Paper, Mini-Pizza Box, Treat Holders |
I’m finally getting a few minutes to post another project for you. Today, I’m featuring a Wrapped in Plaid Mini Pizza Box. The past couple of weeks have been busy with travel and family so blog time dropped on the priority list. Actually, I hauled my laptop with me on my travels but spending time with family became more important. I am sure you’ve likely experienced times when you had plans that were altered due to obligations. I’m glad that I had the opportunity to visit my parents during this holiday season. Just hoping our internet stays on so I can complete this blog – it’s been stubborn the past few days!
You’re going to love this project, a Wrapped in Plaid Mini Pizza Box. It’s perfect packaging for treats or small gifts and best of all, it’s quick to make. The blue plaid paper from the Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper pack was selected. I love the combination of Night of Navy and Shaded Spruce. The sentiment, Merry and Bright, is from the Everything Festive Stamp set. Notice the ribbon? It’s the Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon that is colored using the Dark Shaded Stampin’ Blend marker. I just love that the Stampin’ Blends work perfectly to color ribbons for coordinating with projects.
Details:
- To cover the Mini Pizza Box, cut one piece of the Designer Series Paper 3-1/4″ x 3″1/4″ for the top. Cut 4 pieces 3/4″ x 3’1/4″ to attach to the side panels of the mini pizza box. Assemble mini pizza box and attach the designer series paper using Snail Adhesive.
- Stamp the sentiment onto Whisper White cardstock using Shaded Spruce Classic Pad and cut with the large circle Stitched Shapes die. Cut a piece of Gold Glimmer Paper using a large scallop die from the Layering Circles Dies. Attach the sentiment layer to the gold glimmer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. Embellish with Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
- Using the Dark Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends, color approximately 18″ of Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon. Wrap ribbon around box and tie a bow – but first fill box with goodies or a small gift.
- Finish the gift by adding the sentiment to the top using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The mini pizza boxes can easily be altered for any occasion by changing the Designer Series Paper. So look through your paper stash!
Time is running out for Holiday shipping so place your orders soon.
Thanks for stopping by! Check back often as I have more holiday projects to share.
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The Host Code for December is X9EWHRMR: Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards!
