3-d Stocking Gift Holder

I'm having so much fun with this new Holiday Stocking Die.  Here is a 3-d stocking I made.  Great to fill with any number of small items.  What a cute way to package a small gift.

You could decorate the stocking with holly berries like in this post

or write the recipient's name on the white cuff.  Or you could leave it like it is if you like a simpler look.

Here is the inside of the stocking.  Basically I took a piece of matching card stock, used my Simply Scored tool to score the bottom and sides and attached between two die cut stockings.

Here's the stocking filled with candy canes.  Though, if I wanted to actually give this filled with candy canes, I think I'd make the box part in the center a little shorter so that the candy canes stick up more.



Thanks for viewing.  If you'd like to get the Holiday Stocking die, click on the Order Online button in the upper right hand corner or contact me directly and I can place your order for you.

Zoo Review Christmas Card

This card uses the polar bear from Zoo Review.  The sentiment is from Sincere Salutations and I can't quite remember which set the snowflakes came from -- Serene Snowflakes possibly.  The base of the card was run through the Big Shot using the Northern Flurry embossing folder.  Then I highlighted some of the snowflakes with Basic Rhinestones.

Ink:  Bashful Blue, Basic Black

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy



It's A Wrap Candy and Card

I wanted a small gift of candy and a coordinating card, so I used It's A Wrap Holidays and Circle Circus.  The stamps from It's a Wrap Holidays are the perfect size to cover Hershey's Nuggets (and when it comes to candy, you really can't beat chocolate!).

The four wrapped nuggets were loaded into a Stampin' Up small cellophane bag.  I used the Top Note die for the topper and attached it with Sticky Strip.  I stamped the 4 YOU image on another piece of Whisper White card stock and punched it out with the 3/4" circle punch.  I attached the punched circle to the image stamped on the topper with a Stampin' Dimensional, rotating it so that the words were upright.

Ink:  Night of Navy

Cardstock:  Night of Navy, Whisper White

Other:  Card: Silver Brads

Candy:  Cellophane Bags, Top Note die, Hershey's Nuggets



French Foliage and It's A Wrap Holidays

It's a Wrap Holidays is not just for wrapping Hershey's Nuggets -- though the stamps are sized perfectly to do just that.  I used the set, along with French Foliage, to create today's card.

Cardstock:  Naturals Ivory, Soft Suede (textured), More Mustard

Ink:  Soft Suede, More Mustard, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Sahara Sand



French Foliage cards using Simply Scored

Have you seen the new Simply Scored tool?  I love it!  Makes scoring cards, boxes and other 3-d items so easy!  I'll be posting more projects using the awesome tool in the near future.  Today's cards use the Simply Scored to create the look of tiles.

We made the top card at the recent "Share the Wealth" party that I had.  If you missed it, you missed a good time.  Hopefully you can join us at my next event!

The bottom card is a simpler version.  It's cute for a quick notecard, but the twine in the top card really steps it up a notch.  I like the addition of the rain splotches in the top card, too.



Both cards:

Cardstock:  Naturals Ivory, More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede

Stamps:  French Foliage

Top Card also uses Hemp Twine and Sahara Sand ink

To create the tile look:  Use the Simply Scored tool to score top layer at 1/2" intervals both vertically and horizontally.  Stamp on the side where the score lines are inverted so that they give the look of the grout lines. 

Digital Scrapbooking Day

Visit MyDigitalStudio.net November 4-7 and get free digital downloads.  These downloads can be used in My Digital Studio (a very cool digital crafting program offered by Stampin' Up).  However, the downloads are also compatible with most other design software.

Digital Scrapbooking Day is November 5, but Stampin' Up will keep the celebration going from November 4-7! The event will include free downloads, blog posts with exciting project ideas all weekend long, and the announcement of the 2011 My Digital Studio Contest winners.
Here is just one of the images you can download for FREE! 

There are four downloads total and each has multiple parts.

Hope you enjoy the fun at MyDigitalStudio.net!  If you have questions about this event or the My Digital Studio software, please contact me.  I'd be happy to hear from you!

(Remember, these are only available for FREE from Nov. 4-7! 

On Nov. 8, they will be added to SU's product offering for purchase.)

November Happenings and two Birthday cards

Hi Stampers!  Just wanted to fill you in on what's happening:

1)  Saturday, November 5th I will be having a "Share the Wealth Party."  See the Classes/Events page for details.  Hope you can make it!

2)  Hostess Bonus:  From now until Dec. 15 earn an extra $35 in hostess dollars with a party of $350 or more.  Click the button on the left for more details.

3)  Free Big Shot:  Sign up to be a Stampin' Up Demonstrator and get a free Big Shot (or $100 shopping spree).  Hurry, offer ends November 11th!  Click the button on the left for more details.

Now a little inspiration, two cards using the same colors and same stamps in a little different way:

Both cards use Wisteria Wonder ink and card stock, Whisper White card stock, and the following stamp sets:  Elements of Style and Sincere Salutations.

The top card also uses Stampin' Dimensionals to lift up the top layers.

The bottom card also uses the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder and White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.