Christmas is coming FAST!! Here is a quick, inexpensive little gift idea. These are composition books covered with the BEAUTIFUL "All is Bright" Designer Series Paper #147892.

I placed Tear & Tape #138995 on all edges of the book. I avoided the fabric spine because it flexes when the book opens. Next I placed a straight edge of the designer paper right along the fabric spine, smooth the paper, opened the cover and cut away the excess designer paper. 

This paper is colorful and playful! This book would make a great Christmas Shopping List or Teacher gift!

This paper is from the same package, but has an elegant feel.

Try covering any size book that suits your needs. It's easy!!

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Grey and White isn't very exciting. That was my challenge when I offered to help my working daughter with a Baby Shower she is hosting soon. The shower is for TWINS - a boy and a girl. Well, I decided to add lots of texture, shine and glimmer! These are "Table Tents," which are the same on both sides.

By adding a "W" of cardstock inside, I insured the tents would not collapse.

The cute little critters are from A WILD THING Stamp Set #144344. The Teeny Tiny bows are from the FARMHOUSE FRAMELITS DIES #147922 and cut six bows at once.

This TWINS Banner will hang on a white tablecloth on the food table.

 Texture, shine, glimmer!!

Mini canning jars with cute critters and vellum "grass" are accents for the food table.

I attached the critters to floral wire and added a die cut tree from the same FARMHOUSE FRAMELITS DIES. So how did I do with a challenge of grey and white?? Your stamps are so versatile so use them beyond greeting cards! 

Elegant Silver & Shimmer!! Mini Gable Boxes are SO HANDY: #146961 Lustrous White and #145568 Silver. I carefully opened the side seam of this box using an Exacto Knife. That enabled me to emboss each half of the box with the lovely NEW Tufted DYNAMIC Embossing Folder #146335!! It's a "WOW" with texture!!

I finished off this tufted box with Silver Embossing Powder, Sparkle Glimmer Paper, Silver Foil Paper and 3/8" Silver Metallic-Edged Ribbon. Ready for GIVING! Try it!

All supplies are HERE

I love practical applications of my papercrafting! The lovely, heavyweight Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper #146926 is PERFECT to cover file folders!! It takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary!!

I used TEAR & TAPE #138995 at the very edge, all the way around the file folders. After pressing on the designer paper, I cut off the excess from the backside. Very simple.

This is the inside showing a solid color cardstock in coordinating colors. My three folders are labelled: Classes, Clubs, Meetings (for my team.) If you are not a demonstrator, try these labels: Fancy Folds, Stamping Techniques, 3-D Projects. These folder sets are gifts for my outstanding Team members! Brighten your work space! Try it!!

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Look at this ADORABLE basket I got in the mail from my great friend and Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Peggy Taylor!! It is sooo sweet and soft!! Without the handle, it measures 4-3/8" tall X 3" square.

Peggy used the Lots to Love Box Framelits Dies #145653 for the basket. She embellish it with the Blossoming Basket Bundle, a FREE ITEM, during Sale-A-Bration Promo! Such a lovely Easter Basket!! Thanks for sharing, Peggy!! Peggy was my convention roomie for 12 years!! GOOD memories!

All supplies available in my online store HERE.

Love these handy Silver Mini Gable Boxes #145568 for gift giving!! When paired with the NEW Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder it's a WOW!!! Here's how-

Use an exacto knife to gently open the seam of the box so you can lay it flat.

Insert one half of the box into the embossing folder with the EDGE of the embossing folder at the top score mark of the top of the box. Repeat for the other half of the box. Rebuild the box with strong adhesive like Tear & Tape #138995. Embellish! GREAT wedding idea! This Basket Weave Embossing Folder is part of a FREE Bundle with purchase during Sale-A-Bration.

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It's Christmas gift wrapping time! The perfect answer is this great bundle of Words & Punch!! Merry Little Labels Bundle is retiring Jan. 2, 2018 so get it now! The Everyday Label Punch will continue to be available - YAY!!

Merry Little Labels Bundle

#146029 wood - $41.25

#146030 clear - $34.00

Little Mitten Ornaments are in the mail on their way to our grand niece and nephews' Christmas Tree! Each year I make little ornaments and put the kid's name and year on the back.

Glimmer Paper behind the mitten adds lots of SPARKLE! Smitten Mittens Framelits Dies #144672 is on sale for $27.90 for the End of the Year $ale. SO CUTE!! TRY IT!

I just finished a pile of Pinwheel Table Favors for Thanksgiving at my cousin's home! Thanks to Shari Wicks, my friend and fellow Team member, for sharing this quick and adorable idea with me. Shari saw this on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Nex89-fOScM

I used the lovely Painted Harvest Designer Series Paper to create my Pinwheel Favors.

Inside is one Ghirardelli Chocolate Square!

I wish you a WONDERFUL Thanksgivings with your loved ones. Be Grateful!! I sure am!!

Did you miss these handy clear Acetate Card Boxes #144628 in the Holiday Catalog, pg. 13? They are indispensable for giving cards as gifts! And only 65 cent per box! 

Here is a simple trick to step up an acetate box-

With the box flat, insert one side of an embossing folder and line up the folder with the front panel of the box. Run it thru the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, adjusting for thickness. My favorite embossing folder is Hexagons #143231 because it gives STUNNING results!

Look at the SPARKLE!! WOW!! So simple and inexpensive!! I have stocked up on these Acetate Boxes for lots of future occasions! You should, too. Try this!

Need a sweet little gift? This is the perfect, never-wilt flower arrangement! I found "cheese shakers" at a big box store for $1.53. The holes in the lid are perfect for 5 Daisies attached to floral wire. I stamped the Daisy, sponged the centers, punched out. QUICK 'n EASY!! 

The color is Powder Pink for both cardstock and ink. The "messy bow" is made of Night of Navy 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon attached to a floral wire.

Tip: keep your floral wires short to form a mound. I used 6" of floral wire for each Daisy. These sweet vases would be perfect for a party favor, hostess gift, birthday gift, get well gift, sympathy gift, baby gift for the nursery, ETC!! TRY IT!!

Daisy Delight Bundle p. 127

#145361 - $31.50

16 photopolymer images & 1 punch

July 31, 2017 is the final day to JOIN MY TEAM and get the FREE Essentials Gift Pack of $72 in additional products FREE!! Details HERE! Today I have travelled to the Midwest where I have the majority of my Team, North Star Stampers! We are having our annual gathering to share, swap and learn! I love seeing all my long-time friends who share my passion for stamping!

I made these sweet treats for my Team using the new Wood Words Bundle! The dies include that cute tag and STAR shape - for North Stars!! I wanted to use the new Night of Navy Gingham Ribbon, so I chose RED - WHITE - BLUE for the theme because it's July. I found RED Jelly Bellies at Sherry's Snacks, a new local candy shop that just opened in Alton, IL.

The Little Crate die goes together quickly and can be made up in so many different themes! I LOVE sharing with my Team!! Please join us if you live in the USA! We are in 7 states and growing! More details or join HERE!

 Wood Words Bundle

#145315 wood - $54

#145316 clear - $46.75

Stampin' Up!'s Mini Egg Cartons are great little Easter treat holders!! They are made from pressed fiber so SPRITZ easily. Mix a couple drops of reinker in a Spritzer filled with rubbing alcohol. Try lots of Easter pastel colors! This carton was decorated by the Stampin' Up! Art Department - ADORABLE.

OR, forget the spritzing and it's still ADORABLE!!

Mini Egg Cartons

#142776  Eight for $8.00

Attention all Stamp Club Members who just purchased the LIFT ME UP BUNDLE!! This video is a cute idea from Stampin' Up! using your new products! What a sweet gift idea!! Give it a try!

HOW LOVELY!! These ORNATE Window Box Thinlits Dies make a wonderful "lighted decor" item when you add the battery tea light!!

Set the atmosphere for Valentines, Dinner Parties, Holidays, Engagements or Weddings! LOVELY!!

Breathe taking!!

 Window Box Thinlits Dies

#142762 - $38 for 9 dies

This is a QUICK Gift Card Holder from a Stampin' Up! Envelope! I've used this idea for decades because there are so many endless ways to embellish it! I made this video a few years ago. The NEW Classic Label Punch works well, also. If I'm in a real hurry, I just skip the "slot & tuck" part. The flap folding over the top lets you use the gummed edge as a closure! Please try this - great for lot of occasions!!

Classic Label Punch

#141491 - $18

 I just finished personalized Christmas Tree ornaments for our first grandchild! She's ADORABLE! I covered heavy chipboard with Designer Series Paper. The front is a favorite baby picture and the back says, "Lily's First Christmas 2016." (Be sure to date your ornaments! I heat embossed the entire ornament with CLEAR embossing powder. I was VERY CAREFUL not to over-heat the photo. I made an extra - good thing, because one of the photos bubbled up and scorched. OOOOPS - live and learn. I added the Silver Glimmer Hearts and Eyelet after heat embossing.

I left the "glare" on this picture so you could see the ornament is shiny. My clear embossing powder is contaminated with the old iridescent ice embossing powder so I ended up with a few sparkles on Lily's sweet face.

I have made ornaments in the past with reprints of old childhood pictures, school pictures or special memories. It is not just for babies. It's always fun at Christmas to look at all the personalized ornaments you collect over the years!  Try this ornament idea!

Shari Wicks, my friend and team member from Florida, made this FESTIVE Curled Paper Wreath using the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper. It's ADORABLE!!

The strips are 1/2" wide and curled from the center out using a bone folder. Shari used this video as her source: Kristin 

This CLEVER idea could be made up for any season!! TRY IT!!

Cane Candy Lane

Designer Series Paper

#141981 - $11

12 double-sided sheets of 12X12"

What do you think? ADORABLE? YAY!!

Start by stamping and punching THREE Cookie Cutter Christmas "gingerbread men." Score the little characters exactly down the center. Crease well.

Glue half of one character to the half of another. Repeat. Attach to your card. Easy! Folds flat for mailing.

Did you notice this cute coordinating little charm? It's in the Christmas Trinkets Embellishments #141997.

What a "SWEET" card to send or receive!! Don't forget that this Candy Lane Designer Series Paper #141981 is part of the Buy Three Get One Free Promo ending Oct. 31, 2016. 

Cookie Cutter Christmas BUNDLE

#143493 - $35

17 photopolymer images & Builder Punch

"SIT DOWN" Treats will make you GIGGLE!!!  Don't you love a little "goodie" on the table for your guests?!?! Grab your Stampin' Up! Cookie-Cutter Punch, coordinating stamps & individually wrapped Life Savers.

    1.  Stamp, color & punch "little characters." I RECOMMEND using THICK WHISPER WHITE CARD STOCK #140272.

    2.  Score across the top of the legs.

    3.  Sandwich a Life Saver between two heads using Glue Dots. DONE!

GET THE KIDS TO HELP!!

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Cookie-Cutter Halloween

#142252 wood - $23 

#142255 clear - $17

Cookie-Cutter Punch

#140396 - $18

(also available as a Bundle w/ Christmas images)

Thanks, Carrie!

Perfect for your Holiday Table or Mantle!

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Thanks, Donna! I love multiple uses for DIES!!

Popcorn Box Thinlits

#141473 - $33

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This is my friend, Tina. Don't you LOVE her RED eyeglasses!! She took my class on Friday and 24 hours later she had created ALL these No-Cut Card Folders she learned in class!! I've made lots too....but Tina has me beat! I count 24! Tina said, "I had sooooo much fun!" Plus Tina taught her cousin how to make them, too. I think Tina should be a demonstrator!

You can receive this adorable Card Folder and 4 coordinating note cards with directions by placing a $50 or more online order with me in MAY! See my special above.

I was thrilled to receive this very sweet Happy Grandparent Card from two Team members and good friends!! It was designed by Barb Faulkner of South Beloit and Michelle Miller of Rockford, IL.

They used "Something For Baby" stamp set & coordinating framelits!

It folds flat for mailing. It's magic!! Thanks, gals!! It's adorable!

 Lily Mae at two weeks old. Our family has been blessed!!

This is our first grandchild and sooo loved!!!

This is a HUGE Bundle to create lots of different playful party favors for kids' parties and rainy day FUN!! Purchase before March 31, 2016 and choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!!

Playful Pals BUNDLE

SAVES 15%

#141069 - 59.90

50 photopolymer stamps &

18 coordinating thinlits dies

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I wanted a gift for our four-year old grand niece. There is nothing better than some CREATIVE stamps....and they are free during Sale-A-Bration! I decorated the plastic stamp case with Designer Series Paper and letters made with the Little Letters Thinlits Dies! Just slip the paper under the plastic sleeve of the case - SIMPLE!!

Inside, I put wood-mounted stamps and Stampin' Ink Spots from My Paper Pumpkin projects. I'm including pre-packaged notecards with envelopes.

This is my coordinating card for this perfect little creative box for a winter day.

Select a FREE item with each $50 purchased

till March 31, 2016!!

It's EASY to "dress up" a wine bottle for gift giving! These directions are for a 750ML bottle. I started with Real Red Cardstock cut to 8-1/2" X 3". Score at 2-1/2" on the long side then fold to a 90 degree angle. Use a 1-3/8" Circle Punch to make a hole in the center of the small scored area. The bottle neck goes thru this hole.

I embellished the Bottle Bib with a striking Black Glimmer Paper "Delicate Ornament" #139667 die cut, lined with Gold Foil Paper. To curl the 1/8" Gold Ribbon, wrap it around a pencil and CAREFULLY  add heat with a Heat Tool. (Not too close because the ribbon will melt.) Let cool. Remove pencil.

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Here is a SHOW-STOPPER 3-D Card you will love to send!!

Start by cutting FOUR ornaments out of Gold Foil Paper #132622 using the Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies #139667 and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine #113439. (These directions are for a symmetric design.)

Gently fold and crease each ornament exactly in half vertically.

Use the Fine Tip Glue Pen #138309 to adhere half of each ornament to half of another corresponding ornament. Do not attach the final halves to each other - instead attach them to your card front.

This is how your ornament will attach to the card. After the glue is dry, the ornament will fold FLAT for mailing!

Here is the side view of this 3-D card.

Is this a real SHOW-STOPPER??

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Give your holiday gifts a SPECTACULAR presentation!

I started with Stampin' Up!'s food safe Takeout Box #135827. The belly band is Red Foil Paper and Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper.

This sweet poinsettia is created w/ the "Reason for the Season BUNDLE" which includes a punch! After stamping the petals & leaves I punched them out. Folding the petals & leaves in half lengthwise adds extra dimension!!

Try it!!

Reason for the Season BUNDLE

Bundling $aves 15%

#140847 Photopolymer $33

10 stamp images & 4 pc. punch

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This is such a cute, useful modification

of the Gift Bag!

Gift Bag Punch Board

#135862 - $20

Shop and Buy HERE

 Grab your Stamp-a-ma-jig & TRY it!!

Stamp-a-ma-jig

#101049 -$12

I played and made this HALF TREAT BAG!

Perfect for little Halloween candy bars!!

Mini Treat Bag Thinlits

#137547 - $40

TWELVE DIES!!

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EASY - TRY IT!!

Get these FLORAL FRAMES DIE, on $ALE, and

create the EASY flowers in the tutorial!!

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Need party favors, office treats, or lunch box surprises?? Try these!! The Acorn Builder Punch is FUN and versatile!!

I chose individually wrapped Lifesavers and attached a colorful punched ACORN with a mini brad.

Here is a closer look! Such a cute treat with a heartfelt message!

Acorny Thank You Bundle $aves 15%

#140841 - $28

10 stamp images & corrdinating Punch

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Today Barb Faulkner, my team member and friend from Illinois, is my guest creator! What a lovely wintery scene Barb has created using the Wonderland Stamp Set and Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack. This gorgeous image can be display much longer than Christmas!! Thanks for sharing, Barb!!

Wonderland Stamp Set of 6 images

#139752 wood - $23

#140365 clear - $17

Get the BUNDLE & $ave 15%!

#140858 wood - $47.50

#140859 clear - $42.50

A Little Something Stamp Set

of 9 images

and

EIGHT Pillow Box Dies

The golden leaves of AUTUMN are right around the corner!! Well...maybe not here in Florida! This creation is a study in contrasts: shiny vs. rough textures AND rich vs. rugged. Base cardstock color is Cajun Craze.

The die cut layer of burlap is actually 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon. I cut off the stitched edges of the burlap ribbon and then attached it to Crumb Cake Cardstock with Tape & Tear. It is a bit thick to die cut with the Deco Labels Collection Framelits, so run thru the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine twice and use a shim if necessary.

I carried the golden theme thru to the envelope lining using the Envelope Liners Framelits. This classic Vintage Leaves BUNDLE saves you 15%!

Scroll down to see a Fall Wreath

for your mantel!

Vintage Leaves BUNDLE

#140235 - $43.25

6 photopolymer stamps & 6 framelit dies

Thanks, Donna - ADORABLE BOXES!!

Baker's Box Thinlits - 9 dies

#138279 - $33

Today I have a guest creator: Janell Lewellen, my friend and very creative demonstrator from Byron, Illinois! I have never thought of a black flower, but look how very striking Janell's design is with a black flower paired with Blushing Bride cardstock!! WOW!

Notice the black leaves with clear embossing - that adds another texture. Lots of great details here!

The clothespin is even covered with designer series paper. SO SWEET for sure. Thank you for sharing, Janell!

Spiral Flower Die

#129379 - $18

This Die cuts multiple flowers at once!

This is such a "stinkin' cute" party idea!!! (Confession: I dislike kitchen time, so would rather make a paper cake.) The possibilities are truly endless!!

Sweet Stack Project KIT

#138812 - $21

Makes 20 boxes = one cake

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package of FUN delivered to your door!!

Paper Pumpkin info

This is just STINKIN' CUTE!!

Berry Basket Die

#137366 - $37.95

Buy it here!

Tons of possibilities with this fun new punch!! Get it!!

Bow Builder Punch

#137414 - $16.95

Order HERE

The Envelope Punch Board makes DARLING bows as well as 66 sizes of envelopes! Each paper makes a DIFFERENT presentation!

I used the colorful Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper # 133692 to make this bow and decorate this Stampin' Up! © Gift Box! Fast & Cute!

TRY THIS! Stop back for MORE "bow uses" in my next post!

Envelope Punch Board

#133774 - $19.95

A GREAT Crafty Gift!!

Here is a quick Holiday pleated pouch treat holder for a party, stocking stuffer or table favor!!

I used the TRIM THE TREE Designer Series Paper STACK ($6.95) - LOVE them!! Each pleated pouch uses one full sheet - so no pre-cutting.

**click HERE for the simple directions**

Give these a TRY!!

I've dressed up the wine bottle with:

Mingle All the Way stamp set of 5

#135770 wood - $24.95

#135773 clear - $17.95

Card Kit BUNDLE is 30% OFF

MONDAY-only DOORBUSTER

Everyday Card Kit....plus

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit

BOTH KITS FOR just $34.93

TWO Holiday Gifts!!!

These boxes were created with the

GIFT BOX PUNCH BOARD which is

30% OFF TODAY only!!

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Thank you, Holly!!

I LOVE this heavy Designer Series Paper!

The Big Shot Die Cutting Machine is a true workhorse!! I created both these gift holders in minutes! I used the Under the Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper #135825 which is CARDSTOCK-weight and double-sided. It's just perfect for containers - nice and sturdy!

Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits

#135853 - $32.95

Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits

#135854 - $32.95