Here's some inspiration for today. . . . a few last minute Christmas ideas.   Let's start with Rudolph. . . . . a little cutie pie he is.

He is Early Espresso cardstock wrapped around a candy bar.  Be sure and secure with sticky strip (the woman's form of duck tape).  I love the antlers made from the snowflake punch.  I actually taped 2 pieces of cardstock together so they are a little sturdier.  The Red Glimmer paper is a perfect accent for his nose!!!!   Oh, and the bow tie!   Gotta love the striped ribbon.  OK, here's the scoop the red ribbon and red glimmer paper will be well used for upcoming Valentines projects so, get it now!!

And then there's Frosty.  You're gonna be surprised when you read on and see how he is made.  He doesn't photograph well in all of his white color but, you see enough to get the idea.  He is made from an envelope that has been sealed and has an end cut off to make a pouch.  In the pouch, I have slipped a package of hot chocolate – a perfect winter treat after you make your snowman!   The hat obviously uses the top note and of course the holly is from the stocking accents die.   Nummy!

OK, want to make these guys?  Well tonight my downline is getting together for a little Christmas celebration and these are 2 of the projects they will be making.  Oh, and if you want a sweeter deal, for TWO DAYS ONLY, I can offer the starter kit for $125!   As a leadership attendee at Stampin' Up!, I can give away the starter kit for that price!  What a great Christmas gift to yourself – you'll be in on Sale-a-Bration and the Occasions Mini catalog.  Think of how long your mini catalog list is – this IS a better deal!!!!   And Stampin' Up! will send you a gift every month that you submit an order for the next year!   Gotta love the gift that keeps on giving!   Now, don't you deserve it?  Have you shopped for yourself yet?   What better of a sale can you get than $350 worth of Stampin' Up! for only $125?  Call me ASAP if you want in on this deal or want to come and check out the fun with my downline tonight!

Blessings!

Oh so Blissful!   This is a hint of somethings to come – of course if you have received your Sale-a-Bration Catalog, you will recognize the "Bliss" stamp set.  And from the Occasions Mini Catalog you'll recognize the First Edition Designer Series Paper. 

Designs on this lighter-weight paper remind you of vintage encyclopedias and reference books.  There's no need to rip out pages from your old books again!  Use it for layering on projects, creating paper-mache, wrapping small gifts and more.  24 sheets total:  4 ea of 6 double-sided designs.  12 x 12.  Acid and lignin free.     121878   $11.95

The Bliss stamp set is one of the FREE stamp sets that you can get during Sale-a-Bration!  The BIGGEST sale of the year starts January 25.  Schedule a class with your friends and make this card!  Call me today for your choice of dates. 

Don't forget about my Customer Appreciation Open House this weekend!  Sunday 1-5pm  – you'll LOVE it (hint hint!)

Isn't this cute?   This was one of my favorites from a swap with fellow demonstrators (I'll post the name of the demo when I return home).  I love this card for so many reasons;

• colors – hmmm  Old Olive and Rich Razzelberry with a little Crushed Curry thrown in for accent
• it has texture – most of you know I LOVE texture!
• it's a card that a moderately experienced stamper can re-create – that's from me the queen of copying!
• those are all great but, most of all this card will definately give the person that receives this card the message that you really care about them – and I love making people feel great!

Off to the card – It is a stamp set from the Summer mini catalog called Elements of Style (I got it free from Stampin' Up!).  Here's a few pointers;

• ladies – dig out your crimper – the background is crimped!  Now we forgot about this lovely piece of texture in our creative places too often!
• Love the top note die - it is so versatile!  Here you'll cut two – 1 in whisper white and 1 in crushed curry – you can cut both at once with the Big Shot!
• Stamp the image with staz on ink and color away – two ways to add color – aquapainter and reinker from your ink case or watercolor crayon!
• don't forget about the hardware!  It adds such a cute accent – the vellum cardstock inside it just adds to the elegance of the card

Don't forget to join me for the Mini Catalog open house on Saturday, May 8 9:30-12:30 – you'll see more like this!

Stampin' Blessings!

The next version of the Stinkin' Cute Box Class is here!!!!  Don't miss this popular class on Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30pm.  RSVP!  Cost is $10 or $5 with a $25 order.

Another great box from the Top Note Die and Box #2 Big Shot XL Die. 

Stampin’ Up! worked with Sizzix and an XL Crease pad has been created.  You’ll love this crease pad when you are using your Big Shot with a die that has score lines.   While it doesn’t show in the catalog, it is available through me.  If you have a XL die – you need to get one of these. 

This box is the placeholder for your July events.  I think the box would look great with some sparkly confetti and summer treats.  This box was part of my summer boxing class.  We did the May basket, Beach Scene, this flag and a soon to come Sunflower for August.  If you missed it, give me a call and I can get you signed up for a class session. 

I am honored that Stampin’ Up! has chosen to publish this class for other Stampin’ Up! demos.  As you know, my friend Sandy and I created this class after I had so much fun last fall with Frankie (Frankenstein) and Frosty.  If you’ve been to my house you’ve seen them lined up on the mantle. . . stay tuned for the fall class coming in early September in which we will make a pumpkin, Frankenstein, Turkey (he’s cute!) and Rudolph (yes his nose is red – and he has glitter!)

TTFN!

Check out May’s box of the month!  You’ll believe that spring is here with this decorating your table!  I used the Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Top Note die along with the the Box #2 Die, Beautiful Butterflies Die and the Birds & Blooms Sizzlets.  May day is coming don’t you want to honor your family and friends with this creation?

I used scraps to make the flowers – one of the best things about the Big Shot is that you get to use your scraps! 

This was one of the boxes in my Summer "Boxing" class.  Did you miss it?  Give me a call and we can work something out. 

The matchbox as shown on the right is easy to decorate – there’s even a coordinating stamp set called Matchbox Messages.  This one is made by Julie Schrader who I swapped with in Hawaii. . . but, you’re not out of luck as this month I am featuring a matchbox with a great NEW technique at my workshops – have one of your own or attend one that I have scheduled.  If you schedule a workshop with me in April, I will put your name into a drawing the the Matchbox Messages stamp set! 

The gorgeous creation on the left is from a wonderful demonstrator and stamper by the name of Denise Jorgensen.  She put 4 together and added a top note bottom and top – and voila!  Isn’t it gorgeous!