Monthly Archives: November 2014

Easy Snowman Christmas Tags to Make

It feels like winter today, even in Houston,Texas! I even wore my real winter jacket this morning to go out since the temperature was about 43 degrees. That is pretty cold for Houston! I know there may be blizzards in other parts of the country, but cold weather here just means “put on a jacket of some sort”. So in honor of the polar vortex or whatever cold blast most of the country is seeing right now, I thought some snowman project was in order! Here are some super simple snowmen that could be placed on a card or scrapbook page or in this case, I have made them into tags.

You can make them whatever size you like. Either use the Circle Framelits as I did for three different sizes or use your circle punches. You just need any pleasing sizes of small, medium, and large circles. Then cut a square for the hat (mine is 1 1/4″ square) and a piece from the Word Window Punch (who knew how handy THAT punch was going to be when it came out!). I sponged a little White Craft Ink on his hat and brim. The snowman pieces are also sponged with a little bit of Soft Sky Ink. We used to make the snowman arms with the old Snowflake Punch (don’t know if that was the name or not) but since that is not current, I just punched out the branches/leaves from the Bird Punch and those will be the snowman’s arms. Stick on a little piece of ribbon for his scarf, maybe a little flower on his hat from either the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack or the Boho Blossoms Punch. I just used a black marker to draw in his eyes and coal mouth, handcut the little snip of orange (any orange will do) for his carrot nose and popped all three pieces up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. You could do him flat as well. The hole for the tag is punched with the 1/8″ Handheld Punch and tied with Silver 1/8″ Ribbon. Before adding the Rhinestone to the flower on his hat, I colored it with the Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities Marker, but you could leave it plain. Another project that you can do as fancy or plain as you like.

Here are some of the main supplies I used for this project. Just click on any picture to see it in my Stampin’ Up! Online Store!

Circles Collection Framelits Die
$26.95

Builder Bird Punch
$16.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
$16.95

Window Word Punch
$15.95

Boho Blossoms Punch
$16.95

Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Big Shot
$99.95

Stamping Sponges
$3.50

1/8″ Circle Handheld Punch
$8.95

Silver 1/8″ Ribbon
$4.95

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
$8.50

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
$6.95

New Stamp Set, New Weekly Deals & More!

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Today Stampin’ Up! introduced this beautiful new stamp set, Banner Blessings Photopolymer Stamp Set #136720. You can read the whole article on the Stampin’ Up! Blog about the Demonstrator who created the Banner Blessings Stamp Set for a contest. Very interesting story and especially poignant today on Veteran’s Day as she was in the Air Force for nine years. You’ll read about where she came up with the “Shine” stamp in this set.

Here are some projects you could copy to make with this new stamp set! You’ll see more on the SU Blog!

If you would like to order this stamp set, please click HERE to add it to your order.

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It’s so fun to find out on Tuesdays what the new Stampin’ Up! Weekly Deals are!

1/2″ Circle Punch
$4.46

7/8″ Circle Scallop Punch
$9.71

Blushing Bride 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon
$6.71

Brights Designer Buttons
$5.96

Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Ribbon Seam Binding
$5.21

Window Frames Collection Framelits Die
$20.21

Wonderfall Kit – Digital Download
$4.77

Just click on any of the pictures above to view that product or click HERE to see the Stampin’ Up! Weekly Deals.

Festival of Trees Christmas Card and Tag

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Today I thought I would make a Christmas tag, and after I made the Christmas tag, I decided to make a coordinating Christmas card. I obviously got carried away with the “bling” on the card, but I still like it! Just do whatever makes it fun!

I used the Tag Topper Scalloped Punch to make the basic tag. Then I cut a strip of the Nordic Noel Designer Series Paper for the little piece at the bottom of the tag. I love the red and white pepperminty stripes! The greeting is included in the Festival of Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set so that makes it easy! I cut it out with the Big Shot and the Bitty Banners Framelit Dies. The tree is stamped with the Festival of Trees stamp in Old Olive and punched out with the Tree Punch. You can purchase the Festival of Trees stamp set and punch in a bundle and save 15%! I decorated the tree on the tag with the Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details.

When I started on the Christmas card, I already had the remainder of the Nordic Noel DSP strip leftover so I used it all, top and bottom! Then I stamped three trees (the middle one is popped up on Stampin’ Dimensionals as is the tree on the tag) and decorated various ways with Rhinestones, Stampin’ Write Marker and Crystal Effects. Crystal Effects is just applied over the colored “ornament” on the center tree which, when dry, will provide a shiny little 3D effect.

The tiny stars are made with the Confetti Stars Punch. I only used the largest stars! It just seemed like it would be fun to add a few! I saved the excess stars for another possible project. The stars on top of the tree are made with the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, with the star punch. The greeting, since I needed a large one, is from the Bright & Beautiful stamp set.

There you have it! Now go make an easy Christmas tag (using the Festival of Trees and Tree Punch) makes it really simple. And then make a matching card!

If you need any supplies, please visit my Stampin’ Up! Online Store HERE. Or if you prefer, I’m always happy to put an order in for you.

Don’t forget the Stampin’ Up! Weekly Deals, good until 11:50 pm MT tonight!

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Also, today is the day to sign up for Paper Pumpkin, the cute red box that comes in your mailbox once a month with a fun papercrafting project inside! You can sign up any time, but if you sign up on the tenth or before of the month, you will receive that month’s kit as soon as it ships mid-month.

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This is the perfect time to join Paper Pumpkin, the delightful papercrafting kit that comes to you in your mailbox once a month! It is almost November 10th, and if you sign up by November 10th, you will receive the November Kit. Not long to wait! (After the 10th of any month and you will receive the following month’s kit.) We all look forward to seeing that red box arrive! It’s all in the presentation, as they say, and when you open the box, you will find all of the supplies you need (except adhesive) perfectly wrapped as a gift for YOU! And if you would like to gift others, you can order kits for them as well! There is no obligation, no risk. Cancel or pause your subscription as you see fit. And an additional perk, once you subscribe, you are eligible to order any available past kits or refills, in case you missed something you really liked.

Directions are included to make the project as designed, but with a little googling after the kids arrive, you will find plenty of alternate ideas you might like. The are plenty of creative people out there! Sometimes I make part of the kit as designed and then make some alternate things, just to play! It’s not just cards, it’s a mixture of projects through the months, and I can say, as time has gone on, Stampin’ Up! has only improved the kits with more supplies and better ideas! With your first kit you will receive a special clear block to use with your included stamps. Usually you need to provide some adhesive, but often there are glue dots or some kind of adhesive included in the kit. So it can hardly get any easier for you to enjoy a little while of crafting time just for you. Yes, each month is a surprise! Some people like surprises, some people would prefer knowing. On occasion there is a sneak peek, but otherwise just step out of the box and take a chance on a surprise. Like I said, if you don’t like the project that comes, use your imagination and creativity (or internet search skills!) and make something to your liking! Or send that kit to your college student or your mother or aunt or nephew or birthday gift to a friend!

Cost is just $19.95 per month, which INCLUDES shipping! Sign up by the 10th of any month to receive your Paper Pumpkin Kit THAT month! So sign up by November 10 or sooner, and mid-month, when Paper Pumpkin Kits ship, your kit will be on its way. You will not be billed until your kit ships.

To find out more and to sign up, please visit my Paper Pumpkin site HERE!

Here is a video from Stampin’ Up! showcasing the October Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Christmas Snowy House Tag

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This Christmas Snowy House Tag came about after browsing the internet for some inspiration for a Christmas card or tag! There were some scrap pieces in the bag of Kraft 12″ x 12″ Card Stock (which is a little heavier than regular card stock) so I decided on a tag. This one is a little wide at 3″, but it is fine and I just cut off the top corners. Once I did that, it looked like a house, so I decided to take my White Signo Gel Pen and draw in the house features! I felt like a little kid drawing a picture with not a care in the world for how perfect or imperfect it was! Oh, you couldn’t tell it was hand-drawn because it is so meticulous??!!! I don’t think so!! Anyway, it was fun and we’ll see if it ends up on somebody’s Christmas package this year!

After drawing in my house with my White Gel Pen, I just tore two scraps of Whisper White irregularly for the snow on the ground and adhered with the Liquid Multipurpose Glue. The little tree happened to be stuck on my end table (I don’t know why) so after seeing it laying there, I thought it would look perfect as an accent with this snowy house! Then I took my trusty 2-Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to apply “snow” around on the house! Finally I punched a 1/8″ hole in the top of the tag and tied on the Real Red 3/8″ Satin Woven Ribbon. This ribbon is beautiful! Of course I love that it is red but it is a beatiful RED! I thought my tag was finished, but then I thought it needed a little greeting in the bottom corner. The greeting is from Good Greetings and is stamped with Crumb Cake ink.

Make a few Christmas tags today. Just get out some stamp sets, ink and paper scraps and see what you come up with! If you need any supplies, just go to my Stampin’ Up! Online Store!

Are You Receiving My 12 Weeks of Christmas Emails Every Week?

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My “12 Weeks of Christmas” emails in the weeks leading up to Christmas are a gift to my mailing list subscribers. Each week I send out an idea, such as a card, a gift idea or some kind of wrapping idea using Stampin’ Up! supplies. They are meant to give the subscriber an exact idea or to inspire them to make their own design, or to just enjoy. Although you have already missed five weeks of the emails, if you are reading this and aren’t on my mailing list, please sign up so you will begin receiving the “12 Weeks of Christmas” this very afternoon at 1:00 pm! There are many more weeks and ideas to go! After filling out the short form, please watch for the Confirmation email that should come within a few minutes that requires a “click” to make sure you really want to be on my mailing list. You won’t truly be signed up until you do “confirm” your subscription. You will also receive a free gift that you can download as soon as you confirm! Please sign up in the red box at the top on the right side of this page or in the popover if you get it!

Calling All Heroes Birthday Card

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This was a pretty easy birthday card to make for my son with the Circle Card Thinlits Die and the Calling All Heroes Photopolymer Stamp Set. I love that stamp set. You might think I didn’t get the buildings stamped very well on the front of the card and you might possibly be right – except for the fact that I read where another demo didn’t get her stamp on the block right and stamped something similar to what I did here. But instead of calling it a mistake, she thought it made the buildings look rather hazy so she just called it a new technique! My “new technique” goes even farther, as you can see almost all of the buildings look as if they are in a haze or mist, which often happens around here in Houston. It almost gives a romantic look to the city skyscrapers! So I just have another look to my city skyline stamping! Ha!

And with the Calling All Heroes Stamp Set, you can customize your characters! You can stamp different heads and disguises to make them heroes or villains! I think it is a fun stamp set to play with! Great for girls or boys, children or adults!

Here is the inside of the card, stamped with a greeting from the Hey You Stamp Set. The stars are punched with the star punch in the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.