Ok, I was reminded today that Christmas is only 12 days away. Wow, it doesn't seem possible that Christmas is less than 2 weeks away!! Time to get working on samples from the upcoming 2018 Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Catalog!
What's Sale-a-bration, you ask? Well, it's the biggest promotion of the year is all! For every $50 you spend on anything from the Occasions or Annual Catalogs during the sale period January 3rd through March 31, 2018, you qualify for a free SAB item from the Sale-a-bration Brochure. Spent $50, get one Level 1 SAB item. Spend $100, get 2 Level 1 or 1 Level 2 SAB items, spend $150, get 3 Level 1 or 1 Level 1 and 1 Level 2 SAB item. If you join during Sale-a-bration, you can get your starter kit for $99 and for $1 more, you can get SAB items! It's that easy!
Stay tuned for more information as the beginning of the biggest sale of the year approaches!
Happy Stamping!!
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Fancy Hershey, Anyone?
Everyone loves a Hershey bar, right? The big ones that you break apart and put on a graham cracker with a toasted marshmallow, squished down and then eaten quickly before the marshmallow cools off and without getting sticky fingers. Ah, the memories of summers at the lake or around a campfire!
But, Hershey bars make great Christmas gifts too, you just need the right wrapping. Below is a sample of a spiffed up wrapping for the lowly milk chocolate Hershey Bar! (of course there are other types of chocolate Hershey bars too, those with almonds, dark chocolate, but for most folks, the plain, no frills, milk chocolate one is the best!) Sorry that these are sideways but I don't know how to rotate them! Oops!
Supplies:
Stamps: Merry Patterns (Hostess Promotion - sentiment)
Paper: Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper (2017 Holiday Mini Catalog), Silver and Red Glimmer Paper, Copper and Gold Foil Paper, Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Red, Copper, Gold Embossing Powder, Foil Snowflakes (2017 Holiday Mini Catalog), glue dots, adhesive tape
Tools: Eastern Medallion Thinlits, Pretty Label Punch, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and Accessories
Directions: Cut Year of Cheer paper long enough to wrap around candy bar (length of candy bar by enough to wrap and overlap in the back). Cut belly band out of foil or glimmer paper 2" wide by enough to wrap and overlap in the back. Adhere with adhesive tape. (Sorry but I don't have the measurements and have sold the candy bars at a church bazaar.) Card #1 uses Copper Foil Paper for belly band, Silver Glimmer Paper cut with the larger die from Eastern Medallion Thinlits, and Copper Embossing Powder. Card #2 uses Red Glimmer Paper for belly band, gold Foil Snowflake, and red embossing powder. Card #3 uses Gold Foil Paper for belly band, Silver Foil Snowflake, and Gold Embossing Powder. Attach main embellishment to front with glue dots. Stamp the Merry Christmas sentiment on to Whisper White card stock with versamark, and emboss with coordinating embossing powder. Punch out with Pretty Label Punch. Attach to front with dimensionals.
Be aware, many of the items used for this project are holiday items which will be retiring when the upcoming Occasions mini catalog goes live on January 3rd, so get them now before they're gone!
Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/ Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store. Happy Stamping!
But, Hershey bars make great Christmas gifts too, you just need the right wrapping. Below is a sample of a spiffed up wrapping for the lowly milk chocolate Hershey Bar! (of course there are other types of chocolate Hershey bars too, those with almonds, dark chocolate, but for most folks, the plain, no frills, milk chocolate one is the best!) Sorry that these are sideways but I don't know how to rotate them! Oops!
Supplies:
Stamps: Merry Patterns (Hostess Promotion - sentiment)
Paper: Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper (2017 Holiday Mini Catalog), Silver and Red Glimmer Paper, Copper and Gold Foil Paper, Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Red, Copper, Gold Embossing Powder, Foil Snowflakes (2017 Holiday Mini Catalog), glue dots, adhesive tape
Tools: Eastern Medallion Thinlits, Pretty Label Punch, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and Accessories
Directions: Cut Year of Cheer paper long enough to wrap around candy bar (length of candy bar by enough to wrap and overlap in the back). Cut belly band out of foil or glimmer paper 2" wide by enough to wrap and overlap in the back. Adhere with adhesive tape. (Sorry but I don't have the measurements and have sold the candy bars at a church bazaar.) Card #1 uses Copper Foil Paper for belly band, Silver Glimmer Paper cut with the larger die from Eastern Medallion Thinlits, and Copper Embossing Powder. Card #2 uses Red Glimmer Paper for belly band, gold Foil Snowflake, and red embossing powder. Card #3 uses Gold Foil Paper for belly band, Silver Foil Snowflake, and Gold Embossing Powder. Attach main embellishment to front with glue dots. Stamp the Merry Christmas sentiment on to Whisper White card stock with versamark, and emboss with coordinating embossing powder. Punch out with Pretty Label Punch. Attach to front with dimensionals.
Be aware, many of the items used for this project are holiday items which will be retiring when the upcoming Occasions mini catalog goes live on January 3rd, so get them now before they're gone!
Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/ Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store. Happy Stamping!
Monday, December 11, 2017
Another Handwarmer Idea!
This idea was a little bit cuter I thought and was easy to put together. This little Eskimo looks right at home outside his igloo!
Stamp Set: Cookie Cutter Christmas, Wonderland - background snowflakes (retired)
Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black and Marina Mist ink pad, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Real Red markers and Old Olive makers
Accessories: Layering Circles Thinlits Dies, Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (for doorway), Brick Wall Embossing Folder, Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, Tombow Liquid Glue, mini dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive
Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and accessories, Stapler
Directions: Marina Mist Card Stock is cut to 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 1" and 5". The front panel is stamped with the snow flake stamp from Wonderland in Marina Mist ink. (although any small snowflake stamp will do) making sure not to stamp where the open door of the igloo will be. The largest layering circle is cut out using the Big Shot and then the doorway is cut out using the appropriate size layering oval die, and then embossed with the Brick Wall Embossing Folder also using the Big Shot. It is then attached to the card front with Tombow Liquid glue. The Eskimo image is stamped onto Whisper White card stock and colored in with the appropriate color markers. The Eskimo image is then punched out using the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch and attached for the card front with dimensionals. The sentiment is stamped in Basic Black and cut out with paper snips, and attached to the bottom flap with SNAIL adhesive. The hand warmer packet is tucked under the stapled flap and the front panel is folded down over the packet and under the flap.
Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/ Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store. Happy Stamping!
Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black and Marina Mist ink pad, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Real Red markers and Old Olive makers
Accessories: Layering Circles Thinlits Dies, Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (for doorway), Brick Wall Embossing Folder, Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, Tombow Liquid Glue, mini dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive
Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and accessories, Stapler
Directions: Marina Mist Card Stock is cut to 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 1" and 5". The front panel is stamped with the snow flake stamp from Wonderland in Marina Mist ink. (although any small snowflake stamp will do) making sure not to stamp where the open door of the igloo will be. The largest layering circle is cut out using the Big Shot and then the doorway is cut out using the appropriate size layering oval die, and then embossed with the Brick Wall Embossing Folder also using the Big Shot. It is then attached to the card front with Tombow Liquid glue. The Eskimo image is stamped onto Whisper White card stock and colored in with the appropriate color markers. The Eskimo image is then punched out using the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch and attached for the card front with dimensionals. The sentiment is stamped in Basic Black and cut out with paper snips, and attached to the bottom flap with SNAIL adhesive. The hand warmer packet is tucked under the stapled flap and the front panel is folded down over the packet and under the flap.
Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/ Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store. Happy Stamping!
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Keeping Hands Warm On Cold Winter Days
I made up a lot of items for my church's holiday craft and bake sale which was held the past 2 Sundays. I was so busy making up things, that I didn't have time to post pictures or instructions. I'm trying to catch up but I know I won't be able to share everything so I'll share what I can and hope you all understand.
This is a handwarmer cover that I made up last minute.
Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas (sentiment)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Crumb Cake
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Woodland Textured Embossing Folder, Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies, Stitched Shapes Thinlits Dies (ovals), mini dimensionals
Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and accessories, paper snips
Directions: The dimensions for the cardstock are 3.5" x 11" scored at 1" and 6.25" The Woodlake EF is used to emboss the front panel of the holder. The bottom 1" flap of the holder is stapled in place. The Garden Green, Whisper White, Crumb Cake card stock is run through the Big Shot with the appropriate dies. The sentiment is stamped in Chocolate Chip ink and cut out with paper snips. Holder is assembled per the picture, using Tombow liquid adhesive for oval and trees. Deer is attached with mini dimensionals. The hand warmer packet is tucked in under the bottom flap and the front panel is tucked in on top of the handwarmer packet.
Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/ Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store. Happy Stamping!
This is a handwarmer cover that I made up last minute.
Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas (sentiment)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Crumb Cake
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Woodland Textured Embossing Folder, Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies, Stitched Shapes Thinlits Dies (ovals), mini dimensionals
Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and accessories, paper snips
Directions: The dimensions for the cardstock are 3.5" x 11" scored at 1" and 6.25" The Woodlake EF is used to emboss the front panel of the holder. The bottom 1" flap of the holder is stapled in place. The Garden Green, Whisper White, Crumb Cake card stock is run through the Big Shot with the appropriate dies. The sentiment is stamped in Chocolate Chip ink and cut out with paper snips. Holder is assembled per the picture, using Tombow liquid adhesive for oval and trees. Deer is attached with mini dimensionals. The hand warmer packet is tucked in under the bottom flap and the front panel is tucked in on top of the handwarmer packet.
Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/ Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store. Happy Stamping!
Thursday, November 30, 2017
More Holiday Craft Items
I made a number of different craft items for my church's holiday craft and bake sale. I'm late in posting these because of not having time with all the crafting. Who knew it takes so long to write down all the details! So, I'm going to be concise, but keep it simple. H
ere goes:
These are mini matchbook holders that hold one wrapped York Peppermint Patty. The kind in the little individual pouch, not the individually wrapped ones that are round. The patty in the pouch is also round, but the packaging has an edge that can be stapled.
Supplies Used:
Paper: Foil Frenzy Card Stock and coordinating solid card stock, Crumb Cake for the snowflake,
Tools: Stitched Shape Layering Circles (1 7/8th Circle), Seasonal Layers Thinlits and Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, stapler
Embellishments: Clear Faceted Gems, Year of Cheer Washi Tape.
Matchbook folder: Paper cut to 2 1/2" wide by 6". Scored at 3/4" and 3 1/2"
Patty is stapled into the lower 3/4" flap. The washi tape covers up the staples.
Check out my Stampin' Up!
website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/ Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my
online store. Happy Stamping!
Monday, November 27, 2017
Checking in with some Samples!
Hello all,
I'm just going to be posting a few pictures here for now, since I have things made but haven't had a chance to write anything up yet. I'm working up items to sell at my church's holiday craft and bake sale and just when I think I'm done, I find something ELSE to make and so the blog posting gets put on the back burner again. Feel free to start on these if you feel like making anything.
These are all the mini pizza boxes embellished with a variety of papers, techniques, and stamp sets/dies.
I'm just going to be posting a few pictures here for now, since I have things made but haven't had a chance to write anything up yet. I'm working up items to sell at my church's holiday craft and bake sale and just when I think I'm done, I find something ELSE to make and so the blog posting gets put on the back burner again. Feel free to start on these if you feel like making anything.
These are all the mini pizza boxes embellished with a variety of papers, techniques, and stamp sets/dies.
Quilt Builder Framelits Dies, Real Red Card Stock, Vellum, Quilted Christmas 6x6" Designer Series Paper, White Enamel Shape colored with Red Sharpie Marker.
Quilt Builder Framelits Dies, Champagne Foil, Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack, Chocolate Chip Card Stock, Wood Snowflake element (retired).
Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gold Glimmer Paper, Card Front Builder Framelits Dies, Basic Black Ink, Sentiment from Christmas Pines
Pizza Box top embossed with Winter Wonder Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Sponged with Pool Party and Island Indigo ink, Wink of Stella on center 'medallion', clear faceted gem, Pool Party Satin Stitched Ribbon wrapped around side of box.
Check
out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/
Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my
online store. Happy Stamping!
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Christmas Is Coming!
I always hate it when Christmas stuff starts coming out before Halloween. It just doesn't seem right somehow. However, the reason that I haven't been online for quite a while is for 2 reasons. 1) I was on vacation for 17 days and got back on the 13th and 2) I've been working like a little busy beaver making Christmas craft items for my church's holiday craft and bake sale coming up the end of November. Who knew that there were so many neat and trendy craft items showing up at craft fairs around the country? I've been working on a number of items and will be sharing those here as soon as they're complete. Stay tuned!
Kathy
Kathy
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