December Gift Exchange

For our Monthly DIVA meeting in December, one thing that we usually do is a Gift Exchange.  These are the Gifts that I made for the Gift Exchange, it's only one of the FUN things that we do at this event.  As everyone arrives you put your gift on the Gift table.  Then anyone who brought a gift draws a number from the number cup and that determines the order of picking your gift from the exchange.  We do have a limit and it should be something that is created using Stampin' Up products.

So here we go!

This is my Artistic Etchings Gift Holder.  Inside we have a bottle of Paris lotion and a bottle of Paris shower gel from one of my favorite places - Bath & Body. 

Here's a little closer view. 

I originally saw this idea on Lisa Young's blog.   The first one that I made was for my upline at Convention this past July.  You can see my Flower Fest Gift Holder that I made by clicking ( Here )
I also have a link to Lisa's tutorial for this FUN gift.  Thanks again Lisa for sharing your tutorial with us!

Stamp Set:  Artistic Etchings
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Basic Black
Ink: Blushing Bride, Black Stazon
Basic Black Brads, 1 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Trinket Key, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Window Sheet.

Second gift that I made was this adorable Snow Much Fun Ornament. 

This FUN idea is from Chat Wszelaki's December Tutorial.  You can check out this tutorial at "Me, My Stamps and I"   by clicking   ( Here )    I think I made about 20 of these for my co-workers, family and friends.   They were a BIG  hit with everyone !!

Here's a closer view of this adorable ornament. 

Now that Christmas has come and gone, have your thoughts turned to after-Christmas shopping special deals? If so, I wanted to remind you of several reasons to shop Stampin' Up! Products this week!

Stampin' Up has refreshed the offering on their already amazing Clearance Rack. If you have some Christmas cash to spend, it will go a lot further when you take advantage of the many great products now on the Clearance Rack.

You can shop online at my website or if you're local, send me your order and I will place it for you. This will save you a bit on the shipping costs if your order is small.

Below you'll see some of the items available.

****Click here 'RED HOT DEALS' icon to see them all.

PAWSITIVELY PRINTS II DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Price: $3.99	PAWSITIVELY STAMPIN' UP! EMBOSSLITS DIE Price: $4.79	PENNANT STAMPIN' UP! BIGZ XL DIE Price: $15.99	PIG TAILS RIBBON ORIGINALS Price: $4.99
PINK PIROUETTE 1-1/4 INCH GROSGRAIN RIBBON Price: $2.99	PLAY DATE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Price: $1.99	PLAY DATE FILE FOLDERS Price: $2.19	PLAY DATE GUSSETED ENVELOPES Price: $2.39
PLAY DATE QUICK ACCENTS Price: $1.79	PRESTO PATTERNS SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Price: $4.79	PUMPKIN PIE CORDUROY BUTTONS Price: $2.99	REAL RED 5/8 INCH GROSGRAIN RIBBON Price: $3.19

SWEET HELLO SIMPLY SENT KIT Price: $4.79	SWEET STITCHES 8X8 INCH DESIGNER PRINTED ALBUM Price: $5.99	SWEET STITCHES BIG DESIGNER BUTTONS Price: $3.59	SWEET STITCHES DESIGNER FABRIC BRADS Price: $2.79
SWEET STITCHES DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Price: $3.99	SWEET STITCHES RUB-ONS Price: $1.59	TABLE SETTING STAMPIN' UP! BIGZ XL DIE Price: $17.19	TAG PUNCH Price: $9.59

BOHO BLOSSOMS PUNCH Price: $9.59

BOTANICAL GAZETTE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Price: $3.99

BRIGHT DELIGHTS RUB-ONS Price: $4.79

BUTTERFLY PUNCH Price: $9.59

1-3/4 INCH CIRCLE PUNCH Price: $9.59	1-3/4 INCH CIRCLE PUNCH Price: $9.59	1-3/8 INCH CIRCLE PUNCH Price: $9.59	1-3/8 INCH CIRCLE PUNCH Price: $9.59
3/16 INCH CORNER PUNCH Price: $4.19	3/4 INCH CIRCLE PUNCH Price: $6.59	3-D BALL POP-UP BIGZ XL DIE Price: $15.99	5 PETAL FLOWER PUNCH Price: $9.59

I want to Thank You all for stopping by !!!  Have a great day !

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue

Christmas Advent Calendar

The Christmas Advent Calendar was very popular this year!   My Stamp Club ladies actually made these as their project for November Stamp club.  They ordered all their supplies ahead of time so that we could do this.  Now they didn't actually complete this entire project that night.  But they got a good start on it.  Then I had additional times for them to stop over and finish up over the Thanksgiving Holiday.  I also made this for my Mother-in-Law as one of her Christmas gifts this year.  She LOVED it!!!!

The original idea was from Kim Assaly.   I made the 31 Day Countdown to Halloween first, which was when I first saw Kim's idea.  I was so excited with Kim's idea.  I had been thinking of a different way to do this project that I saw at Convention this summer.  The Chunky Frame idea from Kim made my day!  Then with the Chunky Frame being on the Clearance Rack, what more could a girl ask for? 
You can check out my 31 Day Countdown to Halloween ( Here )

Now I didn't take all the pictures of what's inside of the Peek-a-Boo Frames.  Sorry about that, but I mostly used the Jolly Bingo Bit stamp set and the 25 & Counting stamp set.  I also used the Got Treats stamp set for some sayings on the inside.  The Pines & Poinsettias stamp set was used inside of  the doors with Santa on the right hand side that open across the top of the center square.  So when you open the doors on Christmas it says:  "Sending Wishes of Happy Holidays to You and Yours".  The Big Center Square is where you can put a picture of your Family and then change it up each year.

The design of the squares was a combination of the picture in the Holiday Mini Catalog and some of Kim's squares.  The Frostwood Lodge Designer Paper was used to cover the Chunky Frame and along with adding some for the squares.  I used Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and Whisper White cardstock for my colors.   I added things here and there using Rhinestone Jewels, Pearl Jewels, Stitched Felt Winter Wishes, Glimmer Brads, Jingle Bells, Dazzling Details to sparkle things up and Whisper White and Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon.  Lots of Punches, Peek-a-Boo Frames Die and of course the Big Shot !! 

I believe the Chunky Frame is still on the Clearance Rack and you can still order the Frostwood Lodge Designer Paper and the Stitched Felt Winter Wishes until January 3rd.  So get a head start on next year's projects starting with the Christmas Advent Calendar!!

Again I want to Thank Kim for her wonderful idea !!!

Thanks for taking time to stop by today !!  Have a great Day !!

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue 

Holly Berry Bouquet Christmas Wreath

Finally, I have some time to post some of the things that I was able to make even though it wasn't one of my better months to post.  I had some minor surgery done at the beginning of the month and then with work being it's crazy self, time was just slipping away.  Now that Christmas is over and things are getting back to semi-normal I thought I would still post some of the Christmas things that I made for friends and family. 

First I have my Christmas Wreath.

This picture shows my wreath on the front door.

This one is a little closer view of the top of the wreath.

Then this is a closer view of the bottom of my wreath.

I received some awesome compliments on my Christmas Wreath.  They are really so much fun to make.  This is my third one and I hope to start on my Valentine's Day one next.  Wish me luck on getting that one posted on time. 

My first one was for Halloween, and you can view that one by clicking ( Here )  

My second one was for Thanksgiving, and you can view that one by clicking ( Here )  

If you haven't tried this awesome project, you should really give it a try.  I have some directions on my two prior posts.   The most important piece for me was finding the perfect craft ring to attach all the Lolli's to.  After that, it's pretty much embellish as desired. 

Here's the recipe that I used:
Stamp Sets:  Jolly Bingo Bits, Pines & Poinsettias,
Hand-Penned Holidays
Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Paper,  Red & Silver Glimmer Paper,  Jingle Bells, Cherry Cobbler & Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Holly Berry Buttons, Snowflake Punch, Stitched Felt Winter Wishes, Peek-a-Boo Frames Die and lots of  Circle Punches.

I Thank You all for stopping by today and I hope that everyone had a very Merry Holiday !!!

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue

Stampin' Up Clearance Rack Blitz

9 Shopping Days left until Christmas, and Stampin Up just announced a GREAT SALE FOR YOU, From December 15th to January 5th

CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ - up to 80% OFF.

 Yes, you read the heading correctly,

Stampin Up has just added over 200 new items to the clearance rack

and placed special prices on those items from December 15th, to January 5th, WHOO HOOO.

After Christmas Sale came early this year!.. and get this, up to 80% off!

Remember - this is ONLINE SHOPPING ONLY,

CLICK ON THE CLEARANCE RACK on the right side - and START SAVING

Let me give you a taste of what is in there!....I may have to confess that I have already having been in there, just a little,  A Girl hates to pass up a deal!.

40% OFF all Punches - lots of styles to choose from

BIG Shot Dies (tons of them),

Glass Glitter for $1.59 (I KNOW - SHUT THE DOOR - RIGHT!)

Packages of Designer Paper for $3.99 that's 60% OFF!

Candy Cane Buttons for $1.79 (48 buttons in this pack), WHOO HOO....

Did you miss out on the Christmas box? - Not anymore!...$11.97

Card kits (includes envelopes) for $3.99

Gusseted Envelopes $2.39 (love the colors)

Scrappin Kits for $$7.99 (you can make like 40 cards from one of these)!

These kits include stickers, borders, designer paper card stock, give a pack to your children, will keep them busy for hours of creating fun.

Ok, I could go on - but how about I just let you go shopping

oh, I almost forgot - Ribbon - did I mention ribbon, tons of it!....

Ok, I'm going to let you go shop and check out all the other great deals in there!!

Thanks for stopping by today and Happy Shopping !!!

Sue