Christmas Scrapbooking, Stampin' Up! Style

I haven't done any journaling on these pages yet, but we made this beautiful set of pages at the last scrapbook meeting.  I'm going to have Brian write on them about our day of going to pick out a tree. 
Alexis begged us to get a "real tree" this year, so we went to a local tree farm, Turkey Hill.  I certainly don't need much for Christmas.  I'm just happy to be here and crafting.  It's awesome to see the joy on her face every time she comes in from school and belts out "Oh Christmas Tree"

Happy Holiday's to you and yours.

Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!

Christmas Mini Book ~ 25 days of Christmas, Day 25!

Good Morning Friends!

I hope you are all ready to go for your holiday celebrations (I know I'm not).  teehee!  But it's all good!  This year, I have been thinking about making some mini scrapbooks.  I actually had plans to offer these as a kit and ran out of time.

My album consists of twenty 6 x 6 scrapbook pages.

9 -two page spreads, with a front and back page.  These are my favorite pages from the mini book.  I'll be filling mine with photos and giving it to Brian's Aunt Betty. 

Very simple pages with any freestanding bows pre-tied, a half of a simply scrappin kit.  Lots of extra paper for mattes, ribbons, bows, and three wooden buttons.  Very cool stuff!  :)

If you're still interested in getting a kit, just pop me an email and I could make you one up.  They are $35 with shipping, or $30 if you are going to come pick one up.  :)  I will send you all the pictures of my pages, but you could feel free to just sit and play with the pieces. I had a ball putting mine together.

That's it for now, but I've been playing with some new things too!  Lots to share coming soon!! 

Selene Kempton, Creative Coach

Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!

12/11 Sweet Original Design Gift Card Holder Template, Stampin' Up! ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 23

Good Morning!

Do not adjust your monitors!  I'm back!  I know that I have been MIA and I've started getting emails, lots of emails, {wow} asking where I am!  Well, I'm here!  (Thanks for writing!)

I have been working like a mad person with the holiday crunch, a workshop for my friend Kelci this past Sunday.  An ornament class, 10 handmade ornaments and 25 original gift card holders for the local florist who needed some things for her holiday stroll this past weekend.  I'm here, but I'm working like crazy!

Did I mention that I made over 100 Christmas cards last week for my clients and friends and I'm working on getting them in the mail this week.  For some of the cards, I even made the envelopes!  :)

Alas, but no partridge in a pear tree, thank goodness!  {chuckle here}  I wouldn't know how to take care of one!  :)

I have been busy, and I know my blog was a little neglected.  Rest assured I have SO much left to share with you!  This little prized project was one of the projects from my workshop this weekend.   All the ladies at the private class will be getting the pattern in their inbox for taking the private class/workshop.

For this simple gift card holder, I got a picture in my head, drew it out on cardstock, scanned it, redrew it in adobe illustrator, then saved it as a PDF.  Then I was able to print it out on cardstock and cut and score where I put the specific lines.  Now, it's VERY easy to put together.  Just cut on the solid lines and score on the dotted lines.

You'll need a piece of velcro to keep the box shut, or you can just make a belly band out of paper, or tie a ribbon on to keep it closed.  Super duper easy peasy!

When we assembled it this weekend at the workshop, we used the new trimmer from Stampin Up.  In some cases we could cut, then score without even moving the paper, the way the holder is designed.  This project went very quick in class even though I only have one paper trimmer.  Click here to shop in my store for this cutter and for a short video to show how it works! 

Now ~ I can show some more examples when I get down to the florist and snap a photo, BUT, if you want, you can substitute some of the tags from SU and they fit across the top of the gift card holder perfectly and can become the top of the box.  You would THINK I planned it, but it just worked out to be the exact same size.  Isn't that funny?  I will get you some pictures of that.

This designer paper is just gorgeous!  I had a bunch left over from the breast cancer event, and now, I'm almost out!  :)  In fact, I'm almost out of every ounce of designer paper!  I've been a busy little crafter I guess. 

The ornament was cut from a different pattern of the DSP, It's called Natural Composition Specialty DSP.  It comes already embossed.  I just added some ink with a sponge dauber and wiped the excess with a paper towel.  I cut the ornaments out with my framelits, and I was off to the races!  :)

Would you like to get this gift card pattern?  Well, I'm giving it for free with every $25 purchase this month.  So you get the pattern AND you get to shop!  Love that!  :)  For those of you who already made a purchase with me this month (minimum $25), check your email for the pattern!  I've already emailed you the PDF.  {I also send a thank you card in the mail for every online purchase, so you should look for those as well, they've all been sent}.  For the template, just print it out using your printer, cut on the solid lines and score on the dotted lines.  I put mine together with tombo liquid glue, but you could use red line sticky tape if you have that on hand too.  You can print this onto any card stock you happen to have laying around.

For those who choose me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator, a big thank you to you!  I'm working on getting my cards in the mail over this week and next week so please watch for them and I'll see you very soon.  I've been a very busy stamper so I have LOTS to share!

Tonight is my monthly team gathering and swap.  We are swapping cards and scratch tickets!  Maybe we will all get some extra stamps for Christmas! :)  

I hope to see you again here tomorrow!  Same bat time, same bat channel!  :)  I WILL finish the 25 Christmas projects (even though I've started playing with my preorder stuff for January already! :)

Big hugs to you all,
Selene Kempton, Creative Coach


Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!

11/28 Stampin Up! No Peeking Gift Card Holder 25 Days of Christmas Day 22

Good Morning Friends,

Today, at my stamp clubber(s) requests, I'm posting the directions for for this cute gift card holder we are making in stamp club this week. In the sample I used in club, instead of using designer paper on the back panel, I used very vanilla card stock, so that someone who was giving a gift card would have some room to write a personal message. 

So, let's get this party started!

To make the belly band:

Layer 1: Cherry Cobbler Card stock 9 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Layer 2: Be of good Cheer DSP (today is 20% off) cut to 9 1/2" x 1"
Layer 3: Very Vanilla  Decorative Label Punched "no peeking layer:
Layer 4: 1 3/8" square punch, champagne glimmer paper.

Attach the strips together using snail adhesive.  Then score the belly band at 1 1/4" and 5 3/4" and use tombo multipurpose adhesive to stick the two ends together.

Next, I used some champagne glimmer paper to punch out a 1 3/4" square, and added some cherry cobbler seam binding to make it look like a present.

I just added a glue dot to the ribbon and folded it in half to make it thinner, then adhered the ribbon to the back.  Stamp the "no peeking" sentiment on very vanilla cardstock and punch it out with the Decorative Label Punch (which is also on sale today for $11.97, save 30%).

Finally, I attached the glittery present to the  "no peeking" layer using tombo multipurpose adhesive, and stuck some dimensionals to the back of the two layers to attach it to the belly band. 

Moving on to the base.  The base of the gift card holder measures 9 x 4 1/4", so the easiest way to cut is to cut an 8 1/2" x 11 down to 8 1/2" x 9".  Then cut the remaining piece in half the long way at 4 1/4".  So, you'll get two from a piece of card stock. 

Base Layer Measurements:
Base Layer: Cherry Cobbler, 9 x 4 1/4", scored at 3 and 7 1/4"
Layer 2: (inside) Very Vanilla 4 x 4 (note, in the photo it is dsp)
Outside layers top: Be of Good Cheer DSP 4 x 2 3/4"
Outside layers bottom: Be of Good Cheer DSP 4 x 1 1/2"

So, first you want to score the cherry cobbler layer at 3" and 7 1/4".  After sticking the precut layers tot the top and inside, you'll want to use two 1" strips of sticky strip to seal up the bottom flap.  Leave the top flap so that it opens up as shown in this second photo above.

When you slide the belly band over the top, it will hold the top piece closed.  What a cute yet personal way to present a gift card to anyone on your holiday shopping list!

Just a reminder that today is the last day to save up to 50% off stamp sets accessories and more!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Here are the details of the sale again.

Today is the last day for the  Online Extravaganza!  Click here to check out what else is on Sale !(that's the complete list)

Today ONLY door buster products.
Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

Shop here or email me so that you don't miss out on the deal that you want!

Rubbah hugs,

Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!

11/26 Stampin Up! Holiday Wreath Home Decor ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 21

Good Morning Friends!

I made this paper wreath for my front door, with a 5 pieces of designer paper in various blues.  With the holiday season upon us, you may feel like leaves and fall colors are gone.  I love the idea of bringing the leaves in with the cool blue and silver hue's that makes you know that snow is on it's way! 

It went together in about a half an hour and I just used hot glue to stick it all together. 

At this time of year, when I am considering decorations, I sometimes think about using decorations that would work moving forward into January and February.

I started with a wreath I found at the dollar store, made out of twigs and just used that to hot glue all the pieces on.  The banner itself is two pieces of 11 x 2" cardstock, that I glued together, then just trimmed the excess off the sides.  I love the addition of the silver glimmer paper and the way it looks from the street, when you're looking at the front door of my house. It's so sparkly and that makes me happy.

Here are the big shot dies that I used  

Autumn Accents Bigz Die 127812

Snow Flurry Bigz Die 127813

Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die 127553

Although this would make a wonderful gift for someone, it's currently hanging on my front door.  :)  I like that it's versatile to stay there until March!

Here's a snapshot I took with my phone.

Don't forget that there are only a few day's left for this year's Online Extravaganza!  Click here to check out what else is on Sale between now and November 28th! (that's the complete list)



I already have a few orders going in on the 28th for the last of the door buster specials.  Here they are!

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

Shop here or email me so that you don't miss out on the deal that you want! I'll be standing by to help you!

Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!

11/20 Stampin Up! Merry and Type ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 20 ~ Cards from Scraps

Good Morning Friends!

It's a short week this week, which means I'll get my hubby AND daughter for extra time to spend with them.  I'll be taking my daughter tomorrow for her (pre-birthday) celebration.  This year her birthday falls on Thanksgiving.  I want to make sure that my daughter loves having her birthday around another holiday, so I really do my best to keep it separate.  She has about $75 in gift cards that she's saved up from her auntie, which she is planning to use towards a "look like me" doll.  What she doesn't know is I've already purchased the doll and it's waiting for her. 

She has an appointment to get her (the dolls) ears pierced and we are going to have a spa style lunch.  Then her $75 is free to use on what she wants in the store!  For me, that's big time spoiling!  She also doesn't know that both of her grandmothers will be there to shop away too!   I'm very excited about it and know that she will be over the moon.  I'm so thankful for her and thankful that in an age when children her age are asking for and getting large ticket electronics, that she is happy with her doll, brushing it's hair and being a kid for a little while longer. 

I'm truly thankful today and every day for my family and my friends.  My stamping buddies who keep me working from home and here for my daughter when she gets out of school.  The time spent doing homework and scurrying to dance class pays off every time I look at my princess.  Thank you to those who choose to do business with me.  I very much appreciate you.  I often think about joining the traditional work force to be able to provide a bit better, but you can't put a price on time spent.

So today's project share is all about not wasting a single thing!  Don't you just love when you used every shred of something up?  So, when I noticed after scrapbook class all the excess space around the sparkle paper that we used on the snowflakes, I sat down to make up some cards and use up every ounce of that scrap.  Here are the three cards I came up with.  One you saw already in day 18, so I'll just talk about the other two.  

Super pretty, right?  I love them all together especially!    

Here is the Christmas tree card from Christmas trees.  

Fairly straightforward card.  I took a very close look at the very small punch and arranged my trees in the same shape as my punch.  I just love these bitty punches from the mini catalog!  All of these cards use always artichoke and Very Vanilla.  That artichoke seam binding is just Gorgeous!  The star on top of my tree of trees is punched from the silver glimmer paper, using the same set of punches.  So darn cute!


For the next card in the trio, I decided to stamp some ornaments using shimmer paint.  Just use a sponge dauber to pick up some of the (champagne) shimmer paint and sponge it on your stamp.  Stamp it on your cardstock and viola, you have a gorgeous shimmery stamped image!

I cut out some of the images, then grabbed my framelits from the ornament set.  Boy did I have fun playing!    Each ornament got tied up with it's own seam binding Artichoke bow.  I took what was left of the shimmer paint on my sponge dauber and used it to add the accents to the card front!  Wicked cool! 

Here's today's shopping list!

Shopping List:

Stamps: Merry & Type Wood mount 122550 / Clear Mount 122552

Ink: Markers in Artichoke and Perfect Plum.

Paper: Always Artichoke Card stock, Whisper White Cardstock.Champagne Glimmer Paper,

Accessories: Self Adhesive Pearls, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder,

Adhesive:  Snail Adhesive, Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive.

Thanks to those who are placing orders with me for the online extravaganza!  I was so surprised to see some of my favorite things on sale for half price!

Click here to check out what else is on Sale between now and November 28th! (that's the complete list)


Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

Shop here or email me so that you don't miss out on the deal that you want! I'll be standing by to help you!

Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

11/15 Stampin' Up! First Christmas & Jewish Celebrations Ornaments ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 19

Good Evening Friends!

My very good friend Christina came over yesterday.  Christina teaches school at a local catholic school (and I just love her).  When she is here, she makes the studio happy and lights up the room immediately when she arrives.  Christina came over to play to learn how to make the "lollies" with the Designer Rosette Bigz XL die.  She has two students in her class that are Jewish.  She asked if I purchase the Jewish Celebrations set (Of Course I did!).  :)

So here's samples for both the Catholic and Jewish children that we came up with.

The lollies are a snap to put together with hot glue.  I fold the whole thing up like an accordion and hot glue the center first.  When it's almost stuck together, I attach the two sides of the lolly, again with hot glue.  So, I found, when I was using the die, it was almost impossible to cut it straight.  so I cut it first, then put it through the paper cutter to make sure that the strip is all one measurement.  If there is a 1/4" difference from one side to the other, your lolly may come out a little frumpy.  :)

Here is the back of our ornament.  We stamped the star on the back of the glimmer paper (silver) using stazon ink, waited a second for it to dry, then cut the star out.  Isn't it stunning?  The baby Jesus was stamped in stazon and embossed with silver embossing powder.

The strip for the lolly is 1 1/2" (making the lolly 3" across).  and the punch on the back is the 2 1/2" circle punch. 

The Jewish Celebrations Ornament uses all the same products, just different stamps.  I did add some silver dazzling details to the top of the midnight muse ink.  Just adding enough to make it shimmer, so it dried fairly quick. 

I just love the back image of this one.  it also uses the 2 1/2" circle punch.  I also love that every religion is honored. 

I hope you enjoyed this post today.  I used ALL hot glue to stick it together!  I'm loving my hot glue gun (low temperature for paper) lately!  :)

Thanks for stopping by today!
Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

11/13 Stampin Up! Merry and Type ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 18

Good Evening Friends!

On a personal note, it was a long day.  I spent the morning at various doctor offices.  Turns out I have a hernia that is in need of some repair.  Ugh! So, I started the process today and will be getting a second opinion.  Take no offense doctors, but I do believe they call it a "practice" for a reason!  :)

I'm excited about sharing today's Merry and Type Clean and Simple Christmas card.  I made a pretty bow, and had a few tails coming out of it.  My friends who have been in and around the studio especially loved the mini pearls going across the inside of the ribbon and on the tops of my champagne glimmer trees.  

The coolest thing about this card?  The glimmer paper came from SCRAPS!  I have two other scrap projects.. Use up those little bits of supplies you might have hanging around!

Once again, I started with MY GREEN, Artichoke.  It's really so beautiful and I wish I had 100 more accessories in that color.  I added perfect plum to the peace on earth sentiment, and embossed with the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder.  

Measurements:

Base: Whisper White 11 x 4 1/4", scored and folded in half at 5 1/2"

Layer 2: Always Artichoke 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

Layer 3: Whisper white 5 x 3 3/4"

Shopping List:

Stamps: Merry & Type Wood mount 122550 / Clear Mount 122552

Ink: Markers in Artichoke and Perfect Plum.

Paper: Always Artichoke Card stock, Whisper White Cardstock.Champagne Glimmer Paper,

Accessories: Self Adhesive Pearls, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder,

Adhesive:  Snail Adhesive, Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive.

Until tomorrow!  :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

11/12 Stampin' Up! Scentsational Season and More Merry Messages ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 17

Good Afternoon Friends! 

Sorry that I have been blog ~ slacking!  I have my projects made, it was just a very busy weekend.  I'm back to finish off the 25 day's of Christmas posts, and here is day 17!

My customers will be making this card along with 3 other cards at this weeks' stamp a stack.  

I started with the scentsational season stamp set, and stamped my candy canes in cherry cobbler ink.  I used the coordinating framelits to cut the candy canes out.  I stamped the Merry Christmas sentiment from More Merry Messages and tied some cherry cobbler seam binding up in a bow.  

This one will be very quick and sweet to make!  I love the 1/2" strip of glimmer paper that goes across the middle.  it makes this card really pop!  :)

Supply List

Stamps: Scentsational Season Bundle Clear, or Bundle Wood. (that includes the framelits to match), and More Merry Messages Wood 126400 / Clear 126402

Ink: Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad and Gumball Green Ink Pad

Paper: Snow Festival Designer Series Paper, 124005 Silver Glimmer Paper, cherry cobbler,  Whisper White and gumball green

Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler Seam binding

Adhesives: Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive,  104430 Dimensionals, 103683 Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by today!
Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

11/9 Stampin' Up! Christmas Lodge, Layered Heat Embossing and Glimmer Paper ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 16

Before we get started tonight I'd like to tell you that not only did I enjoy reading the comments left from you about your holiday traditions over the past day, but it makes me want to get to know each of you better.  Thank you so much for taking the time to share with me!  There's no way I could "choose" a winner because all of you shared a small piece of yourself and I found myself hanging on every word.  I did a random number program at Random.org and this is the winner of the blog candy!  

Carol K., please email me and choose your stamp set!  You may pick between wood mounted "Moving Forward" or clear mounted "Seasonal Sayings"

Carol K. said...

Thank you for the chance to win blog candy. I look forward to reading your blog and seeing what beautiful creations you have to share.

My favorite Christmas tradition is making cut out cookies with my daughters and grandchildren. It started when my girls were very young...they are now 35 and 31 and have young children of their own. We put on christmas music using LP albums(!!!) and the favorite one is a Kenny and Dolly album. We still use the old turntable we started with and have a great time. The grandchildren, both boys and girls, have now joined in the fun of both decorating and eating the final results!

So here is today's Christmas project ~ we are on day 16!  Today was an EXCELLENT day.  I had a house full of stampers for scrap booking.  At the end, my friend came over and we continued stamping well after 11pm.  What a great day it was.  My scrappers are asking me to add 2 pages next month so we can do Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's pages.  Their wish is my command!  I'm so thankful to have fun ladies to stamp with. 

So check out My Layered Heat Embossing Christmas Lodge Card!

 
Sometimes, when you want to add a layer to your card, it's better to just layer your inks, or in this case your embossing!  I LOVE this technique.  So, first, I embossed the green tree direct on to my espresso colored cardstock.  Then I used versamark and white embossing powder and embossed the "Merry Christmas" right on top.  I love how the green and white work together and stay independent of one another.  For this one, I just added a glimmer paper star, and some self adhesive pearls, and yes kids, that's it!  Super fun, super easy and super impressive!  Yea!!!

Here's the shopping list for this card:
Stamps: Christmas Lodge Wood Mount 123767 / Clear Mount 123769
Ink: Versamark Ink Pad
Paper: Espresso Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, 124005 Silver Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Self Adhesive pearls, Star punch (from the holiday trio), white embossing powder, Wild Wasabi Embossing powder, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Embossing Buddy, NEW 2-Speed Heat Tool
Adhesives: Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by today!
Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

Stampin' Up! Scrapbooking Merry & Type, Plus, Blog Candy!! ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 15

Good Morning Friends!

I'm getting so excited about my scrapbook class tomorrow!  There are two sessions and my friends and I will each make two, 2 page layouts.  The cost of the class is $20, and they can take $10 of the class fee and put it towards an order if they wish (minimum $25).  Now that's a deal! 

This is one of the page set's that we will be making.

It's so pretty and RICH in person.  I need to figure out a better way to photograph my scrapbook pages.  The pictures do not do them justice!  There are sparkly snowflakes and a gorgeous element from the Merry & Type stamp set that we will ink up with markers and stamp, then cut with the big shot.

If you're local and interested in coming to class, just give me a buzz!

Now on to the blog candy!  Do you visit here often?  Well, I have a stamp set hanging out that I'd like to give away to one lucky blog reader!  Just leave me a comment on this post and tell me about a Christmas tradition that you have, that you'd like to have, or that you used to have that you miss!

The winner can choose between the stampin up wood mount stamp set, Moving Forward (to benefit Ronald McDonald house charities) or Seasonal Sayings in clear mount.

Good Luck and Thanks for popping by to visit! 
Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

11/7 Watercolor Winter ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 14

Good Morning Friends!

Today I have another pretty card to share with you.  This one is VERY simple, and one that my local customers will make at next week's Stamp-A-Stack Christmas card class.  When you are stamping a lot of cards, it's important to have a few simple designs up your sleeve.  I think this one is just beautiful!

Measurements:

Base: Always Artichoke Card Stock, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"

Layer 2: Raspberry Ripple Card Stock 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Layer 3: Very Vanilla Card Stock 3 5/8" x 2 5/8"

This card also uses some Very Vanilla scraps and a piece of Raspberry Ripple Ribbon, measuring 10" long.

Directions:

1.  On the base layer, use Always artichoke ink and the palm stamp to make a background on the bottom half of your card.

2.  Using Raspberry Ripple and an Always Artichoke Marker, stamp the outline of the holly berry plant on the Very Vanilla cardstock.  Stamp the Seasons Greetings at the same time in Artichoke colored ink.

3.  Stamp the poinsetta on a scrap paper.  

4.  With your Primrose petals and Certainly Celery markers, fill in the holly berries and leaves.

5.  Using an aqua painter and primrose petals ink pad, quickly watercolor the poinsetta flower.  

6.  Add some Daffodil Delight (yellow) ink to the center of the poinsetta flower, and cut the image out. 

7.  use an inch of snail adhesive on either end of the Raspberry Ripple and stick it to the base layer.

8.  Attach the whisper white layer to the raspberry ripple layer, then attach it to the card. 

9.  Add the poinsettia to the card using glue dots to adhere.  Attach it so that the poinsetta breaks the frame of the panel (like in the photo).

10. Add some dazzling details to the holly berries and set the card aside to dry.  

Here is a close up of the dazzling details on top of the holly.

Here is the shopping list for this card:

Stamps: Watercolor Winter 129724 Wood / 129727 Clear

Ink: Always Artichoke Ink Pad, Primrose Petals Ink pad, Markers in Artichoke, raspberry ripple, primrose petals and Certainly Celery

Paper: Always Artichoke Card stock, Raspberry Ripple Cardstock, Very Vanilla Card Stock,

Accessories: Dazzling Details (clear)

Adhesive:  Snail Adhesive, Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  

Rubbah hugs,

Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides 

11/6 Stampin' Up! Open Sleigh and Colored Glimmer Paint ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 13

Good Morning Friends!

Day 13 of the 25 Day's of Christmas projects!  I hope that you are enjoying the projects so far.  I have to say, this is my FAVORITE card of the series so far!

In this picture, you can't see how very sparkly the ink is.  It's a mixture of 5 drops of champagne glimmer paint and 5 drops of early espresso reinker mixed together.  I just grabbed a sponge dauber and sponged the ink onto both stamps and stamped my sleigh and sentiment.

I'll be using this card at my stamp a stack's next week and I'm SURE that my stampers will LOVE this card and how quickly it goes together!

There are 3 main layers, and 3 banners.

Layers: 
Base: Very Vanilla 8 1/2 x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4", this layer was also embossed with the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder
Layer 2: Early Espresso 4 1/4" square, cut with a Labels Collection Framelit die
Layer 3: Stamped very vanilla 4" square, cut with the next smaller framelit die from the Labels Collection.
The banners are a 1" and 1/2" piece of Candlight Christmas Specialty paper, both of the strips are cut down to 1 1/2" inches and glued under the layers.
The Champagne glimmer paper was also 1/2" x 1 1/2" strip.

The picture here shows the glimmer a little bit, but in real life it's awesome,  When you run your finger over it almost feels embossed because of the paint which sits on top of the smooth card stock.

Here's the shopping list for this project:
Stamps:
Ink: Espresso Reinker, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint
Paper: Champagne Glimmer Paper, Candlelight Christmas Specialty Paper, Very Vanilla Card Stock,
Accessories: Sponge Daubers, Paper Snips, Labels Collection Framelits, Framed Tulips Folder
Adhesives:  Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by today!
Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

11/5 Stampin' Up! Occasions Alphabet, Petite Purse Bigz L Tutorial, Candlight Christmas Specialty & Champagne Glimmer Paper ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 12

Good Morning Friends!

Today I have a very sweet treat purse to share with you.  Imagine getting a little something sweet in this gorgeous packaging!  I love just LOVE little packages, especially ones that have things that sparkle inside! Today's post has a tutorial on how to assemble this very sweet Petite Purse.

 This little purse is SO impressive in person, and it goes together in under a minute.  I even decided to do a little layering.  So, first, I cut my designer paper to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", and with some of the extra to cut a second "flap" for the top.

Step 2 would be to glue the extra flap onto the purse like this.

I have to say, I love how "heavy" this makes the top of the purse and it helps it to sit down and fold up nicely. In the past when making these I had trouble keeping them closed.

Another way to help with that is to take your bone folder and slightly bend the flap (now that it's together) to make it easier for the top to close.

Next, apply a VERY thin line of glue to the side flap on each side of the box.  **Note, don't use too much of the Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive or it will get messy.  Just a little bit will do ya!

Then, I applied just a little more glue and stuck the flap for the handle to the inside of the purse.  This is PLENTY to hold, but if you want a decorative finish, you could punch a hole and put a brad through for extra support.  (wait till the glue is dry if you're going to do that).  I kept mine pretty simple.

When it came time to decorate mine, I wanted a VERY small "merry" on the front, so I grabbed my Occasions Alphabet 117090w / 123598c.  I found "M" is for merry in the mix and just inked up the word I wanted.  I omitted the other words.  Then I punched the word out with the element from the Little Labels Punch Pack 126881~  So Cute!!

It's fun that something so little, could show up so Dimensional!  I added a 1/8" strip of paper, and a glimmery snowflake, from the Snow Flurry Die and just layered my "merry" on top!  I also sponged a little red ink around the frame.  This is so adorable and would make a great package for those "little boxed" gifts on your list!  :)
 

Here's the Shopping list for this project:
Stamps: Occasions Alphabet 117090 Wood / 123598 Clear
Ink:  Real Red Ink Pad
Paper: Champagne Glimmer Paper, Candlelight Christmas Specialty Paper, Very Vanilla Card Stock ,
Accessories: Snow Flurry Sizzix Die 127813, 125606 Petite Purse Die Little Labels Punch Pack 126881

Adhesives: Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive,  104430 Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!
Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager 

My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides