NC SU Demos Blog Hop - Happy Holidays

Welcome to this month's NC SU Demo's Happy Holidays blog hop. Follow through each blog to see lots of great holiday ideas using some favorite Stampin' Up! supplies.

Remember the Online Extravaganza sale ends tomorrow, 11/28. In addition to the items that have been available all week, there is also a 24 hour flash sale. Some items are only available while supplies last. Shop at sueroot.stampinup.net and use hostess code XAYDQMKW to get a thank you gift from me.

For this Happy Holidays blog hop I chose Christmas from the many upcoming holidays.

 Supplies:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Big Shot: Festive Embossing Folder (Online Extravaganza deal), Stitched Shapes Framelits

Punch:  Festive Flower Builder Punch (Online Extravaganza deal)

Embellishment: Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

Supplies:

Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas

Ink:  Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper:  Candy Cane Lane

Big Shot: Merry Tags Framelits

Tool: Gift Box Punch Board

Embellishment: Gold Baker's Twine

The Baker's Twine used on these projects both come in the Baker’s Twine Trio Pack in the Holiday catalog.

Now that you've seen my projects, it's time to move on to the next blog in the hop. Click on the icon below to see what Pam Staples has created.

Jo Anne Hewins -
http://luv2create.typepad.com/my_blog/2016/11/nc-demo-happy-holidays-blog-hop.html
 
Michelle Irinyl -
http://makingmemorieswithmichelle.weebly.com/home/nc-demos-november-blog-hop-christmas

Tracie Evans Langley -
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/nc_demos_november_blog_hop

Laurie Meier -  http://stampedgreetings.com/thanksgiving-thankful-for-you/

Sue Root -
http://stampin-with-sue.blogspot.com/2016/11/nc-su-demos-blog-hop-happy-holidays.html

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1F1

Lisa Tedder -
http://tedderbearstamping.com/nc-demo-blog-hop-progressing-christmas-page/

Frances Wagner -
http://wagstamps.blogspot.com/2016/11/holidays-nc-su-demos-blog-hop.html

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Great Gift Ideas

Today is Small Business Saturday and as an independent demonstrator, my business of one counts as small. This weekend is typically the one where most Christmas presents are bought, so I thought I'd share some ideas with you. Order at sueroot.stampinup.net.  As always, use the current hostess code (in right sidebar) to get a free thank you gift from me.

Of course you can make someone a nice assortment of cards. Hand crafted cards are an always appreciated, always useful gift.

Stampin' Up! offers a large assortment of kits. The following two kits have everything needed to create 20 cards. Both come in a cute box that can be easily wrapped or decorated.

Watercolor Wishes Card Kit: $35.00, item number 140406

The giftable Watercolor Wishes Card Kit includes pre-printed cards for the perfect artistic look without the mess. Includes supplies for 20 unique cards in 3 sizes and an exclusive stamp set. Make one when you need it, or make them all and use them later. Makes 20 unique cards.

Kit Includes:
* 20 cards total
* Folded card sizes: 4″ x 4″, 3-1/2″ x 5″, 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.
* 12-piece photopolymer stamp set
* 20 card bases
* Die-cut accents
* Cardstock flag stickers
* Night of Navy and Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Spots
*Washi tape
* Giftable Kraft box
* 50 sequins
* Wood die cuts
* Stampin’ Dimensionals
*Acrylic stamp block

Oh Happy Day Card Kit: $35.00, item number 142725



Stamp and stick—that’s all it takes to create stack of all-occasion cards. Make one card when you need it, or make them all and use them later.

Kit includes:
* Set of 13 photopolymer stamps
* 20 card bases and coordinating envelopes
* Giftable kraft box
* Die-cut glittered chipboard shapes
* Embossed sheets
* Printed die-cut images
* Die-cut gold foil sheet
* Die-cut white sheets
* Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Spot
* Printed color doilies
* Baker’s Twine
* Glittered dots
* Stampin’ Dimensionals
* Acrylic stamp block

Another good idea - Project Life Memory Keeping and Scrapbooking

NOTE: Project Life Hello December 2016 card collection and accessory pack are on sale through 11/28 (while supplies last) as part of the Online Extravaganza. They are a great way to document your holiday season.

Project Life items make it super quick and easy to create a beautiful, personal album. Make a memorable gift for someone by completing the album or give the supplies so your recipient can assemble it.


12 x 12″ Black Faux Leather Album, $30.00, item number #135292

12 pages, $7.00, item number #135295

Slip your photos and pre-designed cards into the pockets to personalize your album. Use the cards for photo mats or to add hand-written memories and notes.
 
* 100 cards in 3 sizes: 4″ x 6″, 4″ x 4″, 3″ x 4″

All Year Long: $16.00, item number 141670
 
Good Vibes: $16.00, item number 141666

Hello Baby Boy: $16.00 item number #138457

Hello Baby Girl: $16.00 #138504

Moments Like These: $16.00 #138454

An album, set of pages, and a card collection comes to $53.00 and makes a perfect gift for lots of people - nieces and nephews, new parents, kids, grand kids, or even yourself. You can step it up with accessory packs.

Use the Gift Bag Punch Board and Gift Box Punch Board to make lovely packaging for your gifts and gift cards.

If you want more information about any of these gift ideas or other suggestions, please contact me. I'd love to discuss how you can share the gift of creativity this holiday season.