Quick Holiday Gift Idea w/ the Candy Wrapper Die

When I first saw the candy wrapper die, all the projects I saw with it were halloween projects and ever since then I seemed to be stuck thinking about it as a halloween thing or even birthday treats…

See this is what you see when you look at it in the catalog or online:

          

But then I saw this super cute idea and thought it was awesome to see other seasons with the die – in this case Christmas.

The nice thing about the die is that that it is super fast to put together because the die does all the cutting and scoring for you.  You just have to fold the sides together, slide in your treat, twists the ends, and EMBELLISH!

 

In this case, this sample was made with:

• Designer Series Paper (a retired Christmas pattern from a couple years ago)
• Cherry Cobbler seam binding
• Tags Til Christmas stamp set
• Scallop Square punch
• Dazzling Details glitter glue

Plus, check out some of these fun touches!

I love how the outline of the scallop square is colored with a Cherry Cobbler marker.  I always use Sponge Daubers to edge my shapes, but I love how precise you can get with the marker on a bumpy image like the scallop punch.

Plus, the added bling you get with the Dazzling Details glitter glue on the dots is so small but it adds A LOT when you see it in person.

So, there you have it!  A quick idea for some little gifts for co-workers, friends, or stocking stuffers. 🙂

 

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Tags Til Christmas Stamp set (#120847)

Don’t You Just Love This Reindeer?

I know, I just shared another card with this stamp but isn’t this reindeer sooo cute? 🙂  I was having a bit of fun with this stamp set – No Peeking –  and seem to be having a love affair with “cute” stamp sets, so I hope you don’t mind!

This is an idea for a quick and cute holiday card that you can easily produce a lot of in a little amount of time –especially if you use one of the bigger clear blocks to mount the sentiment and the reindeer on the block at the same time.  Then just ink up your reindeer with your Early Espresso ink pad and your sentiment with markers!

Tie some matching baker’s twine around the card and you have a sweet card that is ready to go!

 

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No Peeking Reindeer Card Recipe
Stamps: No Peeking
Ink: Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple, Early Espresso marker, Lucky Limeade marker
Paper: Lucky Limeade, Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White
Accessories: Lucky Limeade baker’s twine

Adorable Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer Card

You may be able to tell from looking at the cards that I create, I kind of have a love affair with my Big Shot.  I LOVE my embossing folders, and so when I see cards like this reindeer card with all the texture in the background, I know it is totally for me. 🙂

 

card designed by Sandy Carlson

This is another card I got as a swap and helped make me fall in love with the No Peeking stamp set.  Seriously, how cute is this reindeer?  Its also quick to make and another great use for your scraps of designer paper.

And did you see that nose?  Take your rhinestones and color them with a sharpie to get custom rhinestones in any color!  Cool, huh?

Well, I’m off to do some family activities this morning before my final Christmas Card stamp-a-stack for the year.  Tomorrow I’ll share more of the cards we are making this afternoon!  See you tomorrow!

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No Peeking Reindeer Card Recipe
Stamps: No Peeking, Petite Pairs
Ink: Soft Suede, Basic Black
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White, Brights designer series paper stack
Accessories: Designer label punch, Big Shot, Cheveron embossing folder, rhinestones, red sharpie

Snowman Card for this Weekend’s Stamp-a-Stack

When I was getting ready for Creating Keepsakes this year, I decided to highlight the Button Buddies stamp set and made a set of fun cards using each of the stamps in the set.  One of my favorite cards was using the snowman stamp… so much so that I decided to use it for my last Christmas Stamp-a-Stackthis coming Sunday.

 

I love cards like this that look detailed but are simple to create.  A couple punches ( 2 3/8” Scallop punch and the Scallop edge punch), an embossing folder (Perfect Polka Dots), and some stitched grosgrain ribbon.  And tada!

Oh, and it was hard to show in the picture but I outlined the Whisper White circle with Dazzling Details glitter glue to add a touch of sparkle to the card.

 

If you like this card…. did you know you can get Button Buddies for only $10.98?!  Check out some of the great deals that go great with this card and stamp set:

Online Extravaganza Deals – 20% to 50% off

	Button Buddies Stamp set clearmount stamp set – $10.98
	Scallop Edge Border Punch punch – $11.17
Other sale items that go great with this card or set!
	Brights Designer Buttons 72 buttons – $6.27
	More Merry Messages Stamp Set Clearmount stamp set – $18.71
	FREE with a $50 purchase from me between now and Nov 28th.or pick a pack of Rhinestones or Pearls as your free item(this offer only available through me and not Stampin Up!  Email me your order or place your order online and then email me to let me know what bling you want! 🙂  )

Have a wonderful holiday weekend and don’t get stuck in too many lines in the stores (like I did!) 🙂

 

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A Clean and Simple One Layer Gratitude Card

First, let me start by wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Whether you are with family and friends for the holiday, or just having your typical day at home – I hope it is a wonderful day for you!

I always love the time to get all of our family in the area for an afternoon of relaxing and eating an awesome meal – especially when it is like this year and I am not hosting! 😉  I love having people over, but after the last year or two hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is kind of nice to get to take food to someone else’s house this time.

Well, before I head out to eat way too much good food – I thought I would share a thank you card I made with my group in our last team meeting.  It is a great clean and simple card that doesn’t take a lot of time or supplies but looks really nice in person.

 

This is the technique of using a clear block to stamp a background image.  I used my ‘H’ Clear Block and inked it up with Crumb Cake ink.  Stamp your block directly to your card base, if you don’t get a solid image – try again either with your cardstock on a softer surface (like on a magazine) or pick up your cardstock and block and flip them over so you can rub the paper to help pick up the ink.

Then stamp your images – in this case, leaves and acorns from the Day of Gratitude stamp set.  Then, just add a bit of bakers twine, to the top and you are done!

Online Extravaganza update!

For those of you still planning your order for the Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza sale, I wanted to let you know that I saw this morning that 2 items currently available for 30% off are running low.

That means, if they run out before the sale is over, orders will go on backorder and they expect that it will take until January to fill those orders.  yikes!

Low inventory items:

Scallop edge punch $15.95  30% off  $11.17	Petite Pocket Bigz XL die $42.95  30% off  $30.07

So, let me know ASAP or order online if you want one of these items! 🙂

 

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3 Cheers For You!

Are you in the party and festive spirit yet?  I know for me once the Christmas music starts up in the stores and the sparkling lights and ornaments come up, I feel like its party season – even though I don’t go to that many parties (thanks to two small kiddos) but I still love the idea!

That is probably why I am drawn to the Happy Hour stamp set.  It makes me think of friends, great conversation, and cheers and toasts all around! 

card designed by Chelsea Malouf

And did you see it is on sale as part of the Online Extravaganza?!  Those darn holiday sales, makes those fun things you’ve had your eye on for a while all the more tempting because of the discounts!  In this case, Happy Hour is on sale for 25% off.  You can also get a ribbon bundle that includes this Gumball Green stitched satin ribbon for 25% off too!

Anyway, back to the card.  I didn’t do the best job taking pictures, but I was trying to show off what I thought was a cool element of the card – the popped up glass in the upper left corner of the card.

 

It is a 1 3/4” Circle punch out of the card front itself.  Then punch a 1 3/4” Circle out of Primrose Petals cardstock and glue it to the inside of the card so that it shows through the hole in the front.  Then stamp your glass on Whisper White paper and punch it out with the 1 3/8” Circle punch and adhere to the center of the Primrose Petals circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  It makes for a really cool look in person.

You should totally give it a try!

Want the set while it is on sale? You can find it here in the online store.

 

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3 Cheers Card Recipe
Stamps: Happy Hour
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Primrose Petals, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight, Midnight Muse, Calypso Coral
Paper: Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Primrose Petals, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Cheveron embossing folder, Gumball Green stitched satin ribbon, 1 3/4” circle punch, 1 3/8” circle punch, Diamond glitter, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Cozy Comfort Café Thinking of You

I wanted to share with you another card idea that I received as a swap and just loved.  Sure, there isn’t a rhyme or reason specifically for showing off this card other than I thought the colors and the Comfort Café designer series paper felt fitting for a Thanksgiving Week blog post. 🙂

I often get in a hurry when I’m putting together a card at home and don’t always do a lot of matting of my paper pieces… and then I see a card like this and I am reminded why matting your paper can really be that added touch that makes your card look pulled together!

Don’t you agree?

card designed by Lisa Pruett

I also really like the combination of the Boho Blossom punch and the Floral Fusion sizzlet to make the cool flower on the left side of the banner.

Anyway, this is why I love swaps, it is a great way to see beautiful art and get great ideas that you would never have come up with on your own!

I hope you saw something in this card too that gave you a new idea or motivation to use in your cards.

 

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Free Bling + Doorbusters for the Online Extravaganza!

Today is the day that Stampin’ Up! launches their annual Online Extravaganza.  This is the Thanksgiving week series of specials meant to give you an awesome jump start on your holiday shopping (whether for people on your gift exchange list… or just for you!)

This year, not only are their some great stamps, punches, paper, and accessories for up to 50% off, but there are doorbuster specials too!  Plus I have a gift I’m giving away as well!

Check it all out:

Monday Nov 19th until 11:59pm MST

For 24 hrs get 20% off these items:
Simply Scored Diagonal Plate – $9.56  (retail $11.95)
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine – $79.96  (retail $99.95)
Big Shot Doctor’s Bag – $55.96  (retail $69.95)
Check them out online now!

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Wednesday Nov 28th until 11:59pm MST

For 24 hrs get 20% off these items:
Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I) – $53.56  (retail $66.95)
Clear Block Storage Caddy – $13.56  (retail $16.95)
Stack & Store Caddy – $27.96  (retail $34.95)

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ALL WEEK – Nov 19th to Nov 28th

Get up to 50% off punches, stamps, embellishments, paper… even MDS2!
Check out all of the options and discounts:

View everything on sale in this PDF
or
See it all in the Online Store!

 

There are lots of awesome deals and some of my favorites include –

• the Stack & Store caddy (if you haven’t seen my blog post on how I organize my craft room, I have 3 already and I may just need to get a 4th!)
• the Smooch Spritz bundle
• Shaker frames (I’ve wanted to play with them and for 30% off… heck ya!)
• Punches at 30% off!!
• 25 & Counting and Button Buddies stamp sets at 50% off!!

Don’t Forget – Stack those discounts!
Did you know that demonstrators get their discount on top of the Online Extravaganza discount? Plus, when you sign up, you will get a free set of ink pads worth $49.95 as an added bonus.  So, if you’ve been thinking of test driving being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, you can get even more for your money — all at no obligation.  Its a risk free way to get a jump on your wish list and see all that Stampin’ Up! and my group has to offer!  Contact me at jennifer@nwstamper.com or visit http://nwstamper.stampinup.net/jointhefun to learn more.

Special Offer – Just From Me!

So, your probably wondering where the Free Bling I mentioned comes from… well here it is!

I’m so grateful for everyone who chooses to work with me as their demonstrator, so for the week of this sale (so Nov 19th – 28th), everyone who places a $50 or larger order with me will not only get at least one punch on their Northwest Stamper Rewards card (collect your punches to get your free stamp set!), but you can also pick out your choice in Free Bling!  Who doesn’t love some extra sparkle during the holidays, so pick out your favorite from the following list and let me know after you place your order so I can thank you with some bling!

Choose one of the following with your $50 order:

• Dazzling Details (in either diamond, Cherry Cobbler, or Silver)
• Rhinestone Basic jewels
• Pearls Basic Jewels
• Jumbo Pearls Basic Jewels

Order online in the online store here
Email me your order
or call…. any way you do it, you will still be able to earn your free bling! 🙂
Thank you again for choosing me as your demonstrator and I hope you have lots of fun shopping!  If you have any questions, I’m here for you!  Have a wonderful holiday week!

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Who Doesn’t Love A Pink Pig Birthday Card?

In getting ready for the Creating Keepsakes Convention last weekend, I wanted to put together some samples from different stamp sets including Button Buddies.  So, with the help of my friend Katy, we put together a set of card including this cute little guy:

 

Love that nose!  This was a super fast card to put together and it turns out it was one of the most popular cards from the set. 🙂  The pig and my Christmas snowman card (which we’ll be making in my next Christmas card stamp-a-stack at the end of November) were the two cards that seemed to get picked up the most.

What do you think?  Does the pig make you smile too?

🙂

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New Stampin’ Up! iPhone e-card app!

Stampin’ Up! has created a fun new (and FREE!) app for the iPhone make it easy to create and share e-cards with your friends and family via email or Facebook.

They have predesigned templates but also enable you to create a card any way you want.  Its kind of like My Digital Studio for your phone!

Check it out on iTunes here

 

 

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Button Buddies Birthday Piggy Card Recipe
Stamps: Petite Pairs, Button Buddies
Ink: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Crumb Cake, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice embossing folder, Scallop edge punch, 2-1/2” circle punch, 1/2” circle punch, decorative label punch, glue dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Subtles buttons

Mixed Medley Hanging Christmas Wreath Card

Thanks to everyone who sent their good luck wishes or stopped by my Stampin’ Up! booth at the Seattle Creating Keepsakes Convention!  It was fun to set up as a vendor this year though it turned out to be quite the eventful weekend with my entire family getting taken out suddenly by the stomach flu.  But everyone made it through and life is getting back to normal – and I look forward to having some new crafting friends in the future from the show. 🙂

Well, today I thought I’d share a card we made in one of this year’s Christmas stamp-a-stacks.  Each month we have been doing a different set of cards and this was one of the first.

 

The designer series paper makes it look a little like you are looking out the window to a snowy forest to me, do you see it?

Then we made a “wreath” to hang on the bottom part of the card.  We started by taking some Cherry Cobbler baker’s twine and gluing the two ends together and under the Cherry Cobbler cardstock so that you have a loop on your card front.  Then use a Stampin’ Dimensional to glue down the twine where the wreath will be – because you are using a foam dimensional, you can make the loop spreadout so that it looks kind of like a triangle…. does that make any sense? 🙂

Basically make your loop of bakers twine look like a teardrop and stick the dimensional across the fat base of your teardrop to hold it in place.  Then cover up your dimensional with your stamped images from the Mixed Medley hostess set.

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Come Stamp With Me!

Just a reminder that I have a few classes coming up that I’d love to have you join me for!  Visit my events calendar or email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com to RSVP and save your spot!

• Friday – 11/16 – Build Your Stash Card Class!
  • Join me at Panera in Redmond as we make a set of fun all occasion cards using the latest cute stamps, papers, accessories, and techniques!  It’s a great night out for your and your friends.  $15 or free with a minimum order
• Monday – 11/19 – Build Your Stash Card Class! (afternoon session)
  • Same class as the friday card class only in a convenient afternoon timeframe.  Hosted at my house in Bellevue, WA.
• Sunday – 11/25 – Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack LAST ONE!!!
  • It’s the last Christmas Card class of the season and we’ll be finishing up our holiday cards!  We’ll be making 3 each of 4 great designs, plus you’ll be going home with your envelopes so you are ready to sign and mail before the holiday rush!  $25 early bird price when prepaid by 11/17, $30 afterwards.

Hope to craft with you soon!

 

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Mixed Medley Hanging Christmas Wreath Card Recipe

Stamps: Mixed Medley
Ink: Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler marker, Chocolate Chip Marker
Paper: Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Snow Festival designer series paper
Accessories: Gumball Green stitched satin ribbon, Big Shot, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, 1” Square punch, Glue Dots, Cherry Cobbler baker’s twine, Stampin’ Dimensionals