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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Nov 1, 2019 | Cards, Christmas, Christmastime Is Here, Floral, Holiday, Limited-Time |
Happy Friday everyone! Hopefully you survived Halloween. It was a quiet evening at our house. Our neighborhood doesn’t have trick or treaters so I got cozy and enjoyed a Hallmark Christmas movie. Now, I’m definitely in the mood for Christmas! In my last post, you were able to see components of the new Christmastime Is Here Product Suite. Today my project, a beautiful Christmas Rose, uses products from the suite. The beautiful Christmas Rose is cut from the Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper. Best of all, no fussy cutting required as the Roses Dies match the large rose in the designer series paper. This simple card design is to highlight the Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper and show that you can create “wow” looking cards using just the paper, a stamped sentiment and a couple embellishments.
The Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper is gorgeous with gold foil accents. Be sure to place your order for your favorite products from the Christmastime Is Here product suite soon. You’ll want to use the products not just for Christmas but year round. To order this exclusive, limited-time suite, visit my store to select your products. If you prefer, email me if you need assistance placing your order. Just a reminder, don’t delay. This is only available while supplies last.
Have a great weekend! Check back on Monday for another project idea. Until then, happy crafting…
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