Tealight Candle Decor

Happy New Year 2010! I chose to do a tea light votive candle decoration for this week's UDI inspiration challenge. I used an old baby food jar that I have been storing just waiting to use. I then cut 2 pieces of card stock vellum into rectangles. I used my new stamp set, Vintage Vogue from the Occasions Mini Catalog(COMING SOON), and embossed in gold onto the vellum. I laid the 2 pieces of vellum on top of each other and punched holes and added brads. Then all you have to do is open the two pieces and slip them over the baby food jar and you have a beautiful decoration. You can also use a glass votive for this project. Be sure to check here to see what the rest of the team came up with.

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Butterfly Blues

More of the new products that will be available to you on January 5th. I used Vintage Vogue and the Butterfly Accent stamp sets. I used Ballet Blue and Night of Navy for this card. I love the jumbo grommet with the Build-a-brad inside it.

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Sneak Peak: Occasions Mini

Merry Christmas! Here is another sneak peek of what is to come in the Occasions Mini Catalog. You will be able to start ordering all these wonderful new products on January 5th.

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UDI Inspiration: A Shimmery Christmas/Sneak Peek

Happy Christmas Eve! Here is what I came up with for this week's UDI inspiration Challenge. The gold and glimmer/shimmer spoke to me. It is hard to see but I used Champagne Mist Shimmer paint to shadow my tree. I also used the mist mixed with rubbing alcohol to spritz on my Old Olive sheet. Do you also see the sneak peek? I used a floral stamp from Vintage Vogue (Occasions Mini Catalog) for the embossed image on my Old Olive card stock. I also used the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions folder and flipped it over so the background has sunken dots instead of raised. (This would be a great way to make a golf ball, hmmm.)

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Simple Birthday

I made this card for a little boy who just turned 2! This is a marker card. I used the Party Hearty stamp set and colored it with my Bold Bright markers. I then "huffed" (breathed) on it to re-wet the ink and then stamped it. I stamped the sentiment in Basic Black and then added some Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.

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Peeking at Vintage Vogue

I promised some sneak peeks of the new Occasions Mini catalog. Here is your first sneak peek! I used the new clear mounted stamps and LOVE them! They work great and you can see where you are stamping. They are so easy to use. I can't wait to get more clear mounted stamp sets. For this card I used the Vintage Vogue stamp set with the matching Very Vintage jumbo wheel. Be sure to contact me at stampinmom11@gmail.com to set up a workshop with your friends to play with all the new products!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Vintage Vogue (Occasions Mini Preview), Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel (Occasions Mini Preview)

Ink: Real Red (103133)

Paper: Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)

Other: Big Shot Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Embossing Folder (Occasions Mini Preview), Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (109034), Dimensionals (104430), Scallop Trim Border Punch (Sale-a-bration Preview)

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UDI Inspiration: Decorative Place Setting

I saw this place setting idea somewhere online and could not wait to try it. It is perfect for this week's UDI inspiration! I used my Scallop Circle die for the Big Shot and cut out 2 pieces. One solid color and one Designer Series Paper. I glued them together with the Anywhere glue stick and made a cone. I used Sticky Strip to keep the cone together. I added my label using Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware. To finish it off I added some candy cane Hershey kisses in a cello bag tied with Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon. This would look perfect on your plate for Christmas. The joy is that you can make it for any occasion.

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Sporadic Posting

With the holiday fast approaching I am trying to get ideas ready to post on my blog before all the craziness really starts. I will probably not be posting everyday but will at least try to do every other. I won't be listing supplies during this time. If you would like a list of supplies used for any project you see please e-mail me at stampinmom11@gmail.com. I will get back to you with a list as soon as I am able. I appreciate all your support. I love continuing this blog and hope you all enjoy it. I hope I am not letting you down. I will plan to continue daily posts beginning January 4th. Be sure to continue to check back because you never know what you may see. I hope you and your families have a safe and wonderful holiday!

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Final Teacher Gift!

This is how the final teacher gifts turned out! I love them! I had these little metal buckets lying around and I put some cookies with chocolate and the gift card for Starbucks. I made a simple card to match and attached it with retired organdy ribbon. I used the Delightful Decorations stamp set (116517) and the matching Ornament Punch (116794). Be sure to order these if you want them because the are not going to be available after January 4th.

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New Punch Design!

Starting with the new 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and continuing with all new punch designs going forward, Stampin' Up! has adopted a new body style for our punches! Customer sales period begins January 5, 2010.

A few features of the new punch style:

• Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing
• Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport
• Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored
• Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large
• New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use.
• Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog
• Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners
• larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use
• Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color

Part of Stampin' Up!'s commitment to providing demonstrators and customers with the very best crafting tools includes the belief in what we call continuous improvement. Essentially what this means is that even if something works very well, but we see a chance to improve it, we will work to make it even better. While new punch designs will be in the new body style, existing designs will remain in the existing body style for now.

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Scallop Circle Baby Carriage card

One of my daughter's Mom's Day Out teachers is expecting a baby in February and won't be returning to work after Christmas. This was the card I made her to go with her gift. I just folded a 5 x 10" piece of card stock in half and sent it through the Big Shot, being sure to hang the fold over the die slightly, using the Scallop Circle die. Then I cut out my triangle for the carriage and added some Designer Series Paper, some wheels, and some ribbon. I love how it turned out and it matched the baby bag wrapping perfectly.

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: None

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Pawsitively Perfect DSP (118060)

Other: Big Shot Machine (113439), Scallop Circle Die (113468), 1" Circle Punch (109046), Vintage Brads (109109)

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Simple Circle Circus Card

This is the card we did at club this month. It goes great with the card purse that I posted yesterday. This is a very simple card using the Circle Circus stamp set, Basic Black and Rich Razzleberry ink. This would make a perfect gift!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Circle Circus (115778), Heard from the Heart (111644)

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Rich Razzleberry (115658)

Paper: Basic Black (102851), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Whisper White (100730)

Other: Basic Black 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (109027)

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12 Days of Holiday Sales

SALES PERIOD:

December 11-22, 2009 If you have the BIG SHOT or want the BIG SHOT this sale is for you! For 12 days only, you can get discounts on select Big Shot dies and materials. See below for complete offering. Things to Remember: The sale begins Friday, December 11, 2009, 12:01 AM (MT), and ends Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 11:50 PM (MT). Items must be ordered by December 15, 2009, in order to arrive in time for Christmas. Discounts range between 15-25 percent. All items on sale will be posted on the first day of the promotion and can be purchased for all 12 days. There are no quantity limits. CLICK HERE to order online 24/7! Product Offering: Item Page # Description Regular Price Discounted Price 114515 195 Flower Burst Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 114516 195 Cherry Blossom Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 115957 195 Thanks Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 114513 195 Sweetest Stem Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 115952 195 Hi Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96 115951 197 Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die $74.95 $59.96 113446 197 Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die $19.95 $16.96 114509 197 Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die $21.95 $18.66 113448 197 Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die $19.95 $16.96 113457 198 Tulipe Bigz die $21.95 $16.46 115954 198 Two Tags Bigz die $21.95 $18.66 114524 199 Fringed Flower Bigz die $19.95 $15.96 114523 199 Decorative Accents Bigz die $19.95 $15.96 114534 199 Flower Bigz Clear die $19.95 $15.96 113473 199 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die $19.95 $16.96 113472 199 Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die $19.95 $16.96 113470 199 Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die $19.95 $16.96 113465 199 Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die $19.95 $16.96 115961 200 Perfect Setting Bigz XL die $42.95 $32.21 113483 200 Pennant Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96 113484 200 Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die $39.95 $31.96 116760 201 Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96 116759 201 Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96 114890 201 Matchbox Bigz XL die $42.95 $36.51 113458 202 Flower Layers Originals die $15.95 $13.56 114336 158 Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36 114334 158 Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36 114337 158 Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36 114335 158 White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36 118797 n/a So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118798 n/a Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118799 n/a Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118800 n/a Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118801 n/a Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118802 n/a Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118803 n/a Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118804 n/a Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118805 n/a Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118806 n/a Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118807 n/a Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118808 n/a Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118809 n/a Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118810 n/a Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118812 n/a Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118813 n/a Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118814 n/a Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71 118815 n/a Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $14.95 $11.21

Card Gift Bag

I saw the tutorial by Jodi Collins for this card purse and knew I had to make one. I was surprised at how easy and quick it was to make. We ended up making this in club this month with a matching card (see tomorrows post).

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Supplies:

Stamps: Circle Circus (115778)

Ink: Basic Black (101179)

Paper: Rich Razzleberry (115316), Rich Razzleberry DSP (115685), Basic Black (102851), Whisper White (100730)

Other: Scallop Circle punch (109043), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Basic Black 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (109027), 5/16" Jumbo Brads (112534), White Signo Gel Pen (105021)

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Inspiration Gift Card Holders

For the UDI inspiration challenge this week I saw the tree and thought of ornaments. I am finishing up teacher gifts and I made these gift card holders to hold a Starbucks Gift Card. Who would not love that? I used the gift card holder from Starbucks and tore it apart, measured and changed it slightly.

Instructions for Gift Card Holder:

• Measure 9 6/8" X 2 7/8"
• Score that card stock at 4 7/16" x 8 15/16"
• Use your bone folder and make the score lines crisp
• Corner round the small scored end and use 2 small pieces of Sticky Strip to the ends and fold it over (this holds your gift card)

Instructions for Belly Band:

• Cut card stock piece 1" x 11"
• Fold around your gift card holder and use Sticky Strip to attach it in the front
• Stamp and image and attach it to the Belly Band covering up the overlapping area

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team did this week.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Delightful Decorations (116517), Baroque Motifs (113490)

Ink: Ruby Red (102259), Old Olive (102277)

Paper:Sahara Sand (105328), Old Olive (100702), Whisper White (100730)

Other: Ornament Punch (116794), Sticky Strip (104294), Pop-Up Glue Dots (104183), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Square Fire Rhinestone Brads (109112)

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Club Girl Christmas

I made these for my club girls ( the Sassy Stampers and the Stampin' Divas!, you know who you are) this year for their Holiday gift and thank you from me. I look forward to my 2 clubs each month. All the ladies have become my friends and I truly enjoy time spent with them. I used My Digital Studio to make the tags. I printed it out on card stock on my printer, cut and adhered it to the topper. Look at the ribbon! It look like I tied it on myself. I used my Big Shot and the Top Note Die to make my medium cello bag topper. I made a matching belly band for the post it notes with the first initial of the recipient. Contact me at stampinmom11@gmail.com if you would like more information on joining or starting a club.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Lovely Letters (115030), Circle Circus (115778)

Ink:So Saffron (105213), Chocolate Chip (100908)

Paper: So Saffron (105118), Chocolate Chip (102128), Whisper White (100730)

Other: Big Shot Machine (113439), Top Note Die (113463), Scallop Circle Punch (109043),

1 3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403), My Digital Studio (118108)

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