Stampin' In His Name

Christmas Tags and My Blog Candy Winner

Here are some quick and easy gift tags that you can make and add to your Christmas gifts this year.

 
All of these tags were made with our Two Tags Die for the Big Shot and the Sweet Season stamp set.

 
We made these tags at Convention this year as one of our make and take projects.

I just loved how they turned out.  So cute and fun!

Stamps: Sweet Season

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Real Red, Very Vanilla  and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Real Red

Accessories: Big Shot, Two Tags Die, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon and Clear Rhinestone Brads

 

 

BLOG CANDY WINNER!

 

 

Well, I'm officially 40 now and I'm not sure it has "sunk in" yet.  I still think I'm 28.  But I know that I'm happier now than I was at 28.  Thank you everyone who sent me birthday cards and wishes - I really appreciate it!  So do you want to know who won the blog candy??

 

Random.org has chosen our winner -

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Here are your random numbers:

13

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CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRISTINA BERRING!  Christina's comment was #13 and here is her comment:

Hi Jill! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! My family opens one present on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day we eat a big home-made breakfast in our pj's and then we enjoy opening presents together. It is calm and relaxing.

Christina - your prize package will be sent out on Monday!  Thank you all who took the time to leave a comment.  It was fun too see all of your traditions!

Stampin’ In His Name,

 

Jill

 

Love, Joy, Peace Holiday Decor and Prize Drawing Winner

I am so thrilled with this Christmas project that I made last week.  It will sit on one of my living room end tables this Christmas season.

I started with a piece of Real Red card stock and cut it down to 8 1/2" x 11".  To create the black stripes - I took a Sponge Dauber, inked it with Basic Black Classic Ink and ran it along a ruler.  As you can see - I did this without specifically spacing out the lines.  The splatter was created with a watercolor brush and bleach and a "flick of the wrist".

To create the focal image, I used our Join The Cheer Decorative Strip Die for the Big Shot to die cut the three words.  I applied ink to the snowflake images with Sponge Daubers for a lighter effect than inking them directly in the ink pad.  I also sponged around the edge of the Naturals Ivory card stock with Stamping Sponges and Real Red and Old Olive Classic Ink.  The scripture reference was printed on my computer, trimmed down and simply adhered under the word "Peace".  Galatians 5:22 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  v.23 gentleness and self-control." 

I have been wanting to create this frame since last Christmas when I saw these napkins.  Aren't they pretty?!

It is a quick and inexpensive way to add something new to your Christmas decor this year. 

ENJOY!

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Stamps: Patterned Pines and Christmas Punch (Hostess)

Paper: Basic Black, Real Red and Naturals Ivory

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red and Old Olive Classic Ink

Accessories: Big Shot, Join The Cheer Decorative Strip Die, Sponge Daubers, Stamping Sponges, Watercolor Brush and Bleach

 

 

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING WINNER!

 

Congratulations to Debi Davidson!  Debi is the winner of my Online Extravaganza Prize Drawing!  Thank you to everyone who placed orders with me in the last week - I couldn't do this without you!

 

Patterned Pines - SC253/CC243

This card was the result of combining two challenges - a sketch challenge and a color challenge.

Does this layout look familiar?  It should if you saw the card in THIS POST.  I took the same sketch (SC253) and just offset the triangle embellishments.  The three trees from the Patterned Pines hostess stamp set seemed an obvious fit to the rectangle focal point.  You can find this beautiful Level 1 hostess set in our Holiday Mini Catalog. 

The color challenge (Splitcoast's CC243) was to use neutral card stock and have just the stamped images and accessories add the color.  I have to say - that was tough for me.  But, I need to get myself out of my comfort zone!  I inked the trees with my Stampin' Write Markers and stamped them on the Very Vanilla card stock.  I inked them a second time, stamped them on a scrap of Very Vanilla and then cut them out.  They are mounted on top of their matching tree with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The star images are cut out and "popped" with Stampin' Dimensionals as well.

I like how this card turned out, but something seems to be missing.  I'm guessing it is a greeting but I could not find one to add that didn't make the card just TOO busy!  So, I left it off.  Do you have any suggestions?  Please leave a comment if you do and I will give it a shot! 

Thanks for looking today!

 
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Stamps: Patterned Pines (Hostess)

Paper: Kraft, Basic Black and Very Vanilla

Ink: Garden Green, Ruby Red and Summer Sun

Accessories: 1 3/8" square punch, Vintage Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Club Projects - A Fun Card and Gift Card Holder

This is one of the cards my club members made at class last week.  It is called a Tri-Fold Shutter card and it is easier to make than it looks!  The bonus is that it closes to fit into one of our Medium Envelopes.

My gals really enjoyed making this card and I even received an email two days later from a club member who made a Hanukkah card with this card design.  I love it when my gals leave inspired!

Stamps: Christmas Punch (hostess) and Heard From The Heart

Paper: Kraft, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Old Oliver and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Ink: Old Olive and Real Red

Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Gold Brads, Gold Elastic Cord, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

My club members also made this cute gift card holder.  The idea and dimensions came from my Stampin' Success demonstrator newsletter.  I changed the images and colors to fit the supplies I had on-hand.  I went with a little different color combo to go along with the cool feel of winter - Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant and Bashful Blue. 

 

Can't we all use a new, fun and cute way to give our gift cards?!  I know I can!

 

Stamps: Sweet Season

Paper: Almost Amethyst, Elegant Eggplant and Bashful Blue

Ink: Bashful Blue and Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Large Tag Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Silver Brads, Bashful Blue grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

 

I had so much fun with my club members last week and signed up more people for my next club which will begin in January.  Would you like to join us in January?  Contact me and I will add you to the list!

 

Have a great week!

 

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Christmas Door Prizes For Club Class

I have been so blessed by my business this week- Club classes on Monday and Tuesday nights, visits with customers, meeting new customers/friends and many phone calls.  I love my job and all the wonderful people it has put into my life!  Just had to share!

I thought I would also share with you the two door prizes that I gave away this week at my club classes.

This cute mug was made with our Pillow Box Die for the Big Shot and a patternfrom Splitcoast.  Too much fun!  I just love our 3/4" Real Red Polka-Dot Ribbon!  This fun little holder is filled with a stamp and some York Peppermint Patties. 

The stamp image comes from the Christmas Punch Level 2 hostess stamp set.  You can only get this great set by hosting a party - can I get you a Party In A Basket??  Don't forget, you have until November 30th to take advantage of the Sweet Rewards Hostess Promotion!

 

Stamps

: Christmas Punch (Hostess)

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories: Big Shot, Pillow Box die, Large Oval Punch, Eyelet Border and Scallop Oval Punches, Silver Brads, 3/4" Polka-Dot Ribbon-Real Red, Small Cello Bag

 

This cute Treat Box is also filled with a stamp and chocolate and was actually one of our Make and Take projects at Convention last summer.

Isn't that box adorable?!  You can buy these Treat Boxes in the catalog for just $3.95 for 5 boxes (pg. 159)  They are a perfect thing to have on-hand for those last minute wrapping needs!  And don't limit them to just Christmas - I have seen them done up in blues and pinks too.  Chocolate Chip goes with everything!

Stamps: Sweet Season

Paper: Whisper White, Old Oliver and Real Red

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Treat Boxes, 3/4" Polka-Dot Ribbon-Real Red, 1 1/4" circle punch, Silver Brad, Linen Thread

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can help with anything!

 

Icy Inkers Swap Cards

Here are a couple of swap cards from my Icy Inkers group meeting this last Monday. 

Great colors and Jenn added Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the pink frosting which made this extra cute!

I named this card Dasher In Suede.  Chris used three of our "Under $10" stamps and just two colors!

Thanks for looking!

Tree Trimmings Swap Card - FTL 66

 I got to spend the evening with some of my downline on Monday night at our Icy Inker group meeting.  Always fun!

This is the card that I made for our swap.  I used the Fall To Layout (#66) as my jumping off point!

Perfect!

Just added some of our Merry Moments Designer Series Paper that coordinates with our Tree Trimmings stamp set and - VOILA! - you have a quick and cute Christmas card the would be easy to "mass produce" for your Christmas cards this year!

Yes, it's that time...have you decided on your Christmas card design yet?  Let me know if I can be any help in choosing your design and selecting your supplies.

I will posting more Icy Inkers meeting samples soon.  Be sure to check out my Facebook page as I have been adding projects to my photo albums there too!

Stampin' In His Name,

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Stamps: Tree Trimmings and Warm Words

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

A Decoration for All Seasons

This is a project that we made at a Late Night Stampers Pre-Convention Stamp Camp.  I am not sure who designed this project so I can't give them credit- I just know it wasn't me.  I don't usually decorate specifically for Halloween, but this is pretty cute.

The base of the project is this decorative plate that she bought at a dollar store.  Here is a picture of the original so you can know what you are looking for. 

It comes with a thin plastic covering that you remove, take out the label, insert your paper-crafted piece and put back the plastic covering.

We made three additional inserts for this plate for three other seasons of decorating.

 

Fun huh?  I thought you would like it too!  Ok, I'm off!  Thanks for checking in!

Dasher Stamp-A-Stack Class

Friday, October 16th

6pm - 9pm

My Place in Yelm

 

Fun, fast and festive! These cards blend a touch of whimsy and tradition with quick folds and sparkle using the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper and Iridescent Ice heat embossing powder. The cards are designed to be beautiful, easy and affordable to make, whether you make a few or a lot! Share joy and warmth by sending friends and family heartfelt greetings with handmade cards this holiday season. 

You will make 4 different card designs - 3 of each design for a total of 12 cards!  Cost is $30 and includes all your consumable supplies to make these fabulous cards plus their envelopes.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 2nd and payment guarantees your spot.  Class size is limited to 10 guests. 

  $30.00

 

*payment can also be made by mailed personal check*

Convention: 1st Pre-Convention Event

This morning Chris and I attended a shoebox swap organized by Sherrill Graff of Late Night Stampers.  We were to bring a project and enough supplied for 5 people to make our project.  I had to finish up my sample last night and this was my mess on the desk in our hotel room!  Yes, I can "total" a table anywhere that I go!

Here is my final project.  I actually used this project for as one of the make and takes at my New Catalog Open Houses last week.  I just added an additional black mat on the back of the card for this event.

Project Supplies: 

Stamps: The More The Merrier

Paper: Basic Black and Whisper White card stock and Crushed Curry textured card stock

Ink: StazOn Jet Black and Rich Razzleberry ink pads and Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry polka dot ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Small Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Silver Brads

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Here is the group as we were finishing up our projects

Here is Chris and my shoebox swap group.  From Left going clockwise: Sharon from Kansas, Chris, Me, Yvonne from Atlanta, Kelly from Germany (APO), Stacie from Tennessee.

These ladies were so much fun to stamp with.  Thank you so much for your creativity!

Here is Chris' beautiful shoebox swap card.  Sorry for the poor picture quality - I took this on the floor next to the window in our room.  ;0)

This card has so much texture and fun to it!  See that beautiful embossing??  That is the new Finial Press Embossing Folder for the Big Shot.  I now need to get me one of those!Thanks Chris!  The colors are Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa and Sage Shadow.  They are absolutely stunning! 

I am a little nervous about going through convention this week with complete access to my Stampin' Up! online ordering system.  This could get expensive!

OK, I'm off.  We are heading out to jump on the local rail system to see if we can find some fruit for our fridge for the week.  Say that three times fast!

Stay tuned tomorrow - I will share with you the gift package I made for Chris, my roomie, downline and friend!  Also, we are going to a Stamp Camp in the afternoon, so I will have fun things to share with you tomorrow evening.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jill