Christmas Gift Card Holder

Here is a really cute gift card holder I made last year for Christmas.  I cased it from Dawn Griffith.  It uses the now retired Stocking Punch. I was sad to see that one go, but then I am always sad when Stampin' Up! retires punches.  They are my favourite "tool" and I use them all the time.

Stamps:  Serene Snowflakes (also retired but still in my stash!), Stitched Stockings (R)
Ink:  Baja Breeze
Paper:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Silver Glimmer
Other:  Sticky Tape, Whisper White envelope, Round Tab Punch (R), 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Stocking Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Eyelette Border Punch

I will be doing a class on making this gift card holder in November if you would like to join us.  Have a super day ...

Happy Stampin' ..... 

Welcome Baby Stocking Card

At convention when we first saw the Stocking Builder Punch, someone said "Oh, wouldn't that make a sweet baby bootie?"  Ever since then I have had a card I wanted to make, but I kept forgetting to order the Designer Frames Embossing Folders.  Well, now it has all come together and I have this card to share with you ....

 And a closer view of the Baby Bootie embellishment, which is spritzed with Champagne Mist Shimmer Spritz of course, but you can't see it in this photo .....

I punched the stocking out a bit shorter than normal, then ran it through the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  Then I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock, separated the layers, turned them inside out, and used the "fluffy" side for the top of the bootie.  A bit of White Baker's Twine for the drawstrings finish it off.
Stamps:  Hello Doily, Something To Celebrate
Ink:  Bashful Blu
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Bashful Blu
Other:  Designer Frames and Square Lattice Embossing Folders, Stocking Builder Punch, White Baker's Twine
Happy Stampin' and Thanks For Visiting .....    

Stocking Builder Punch Hobby Horse

Yesterday I showed you a Reindeer made from the Stocking Builder Punch (Holiday Mini Catalogue Page 34, Item #124095 - $22.95).  Today I have a Hobby Horse for you that I also made out of this punch ....

I punched the "head" out of Soft Suede cardstock, then I used my bone folder and curled the cardstock both ways until it started to separate the layers.  I pulled apart the cardstock exposing the inside that looks like suede, then I glued the layers back together with the suede sides out.  Voila a realistic looking horse!  Think I will try one of the reindeer this way too, soon.  The eye is punched out of basic black cardstock using the smallest eye part of the Owl Builder Punch and the mane, forelock and bridle are all hand cut.
Cardstock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Basic Black
Other:  Stocking Builder Punch, Owl Builder Punch

UPDATE: here is the blog post by Patty Bennett where I saw both of these images

Happy Stampin' ......    

Stocking Builder Punch Reindeer

I saw these cute reindeer on the internet (several different places) and decided to make one.  Here you go .....

So darned cute.  Can you imagine this on top of a Christmas Pencil poking out of a stocking, or on top of one of the 1"x8" treat bags Stampin' Up! now sells (page 11 Holiday Mini Catalogue, Item #124134  $3.25 for 50 bags!!)?  You can fill those little bags with all sorts of goodies.  For the little bit older child you could put some great things in there, not just candy.
Cardstock:  Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Red Glimmer Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper
Other:  Northern Frost Embossing Folder, Silver and Gold Brad, Champagne Mist Shimmer Spritz, Stocking Builder punch, Itty Bitty Flower and Circle punches, Snowflake punch.
Happy Stampin' and Creatin' ......  

Perfect Plum Stitched Stockings CASEd card

I saw Sandi MacIver post a card on Sept 7th and I decided I would case it.  HERE is a link to Sandi's card.  And here is the card I created ....

I used the Doily Triple Layer Punch to create the right hand edge and the colours are Perfect Plum and Very Vanilla.  I made my leaves out of the Silver Glimmer Paper.  I love how Sandi used the new Vanilla Velvet Ribbon for the top of the stockings.
Stamps:  Stitched Stockings, Christmas Greetings
Ink:  Perfect Plum
Paper:  Perfect Plum Patterned DSP
Cardstock:  Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla
Other:  Doily Triple Layer punch, Stocking Builder Punch, Little Leaves Die, Silver Glimmer Paper, Basic Rhinestones, Mini Jingle Bells, Vanilla Velvet Ribbon, Lots of Tags Label #1
I used the Lots of Tags Label #1 die to cut out the layer for the sentiment.  I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock 1-1/4 x 5" and folded it in half.  Then I put it over the die down from one end and cut it out.  It had a bit of a bend in the middle, so I added some shimms to my big shot, put the piece between the two clear cutting mats and ran it through the Big Shot, basically squishing it.  And it "ironed" out the bend.  Too cool!  Then I mounted it on a piece of Perfect Plum cardstock and hand cut it out.
Thanks, Sandi, for the inspiration.
Happy Stampin' ............

Northern Frost Stitched Stockings Christmas Card

Hi, I'm back with my third card in the Stitched Stockings trilogy.  I pulled out the Northern Frost Embossing Folder and a retired set called Peaceful Season for the sentiment.

I never did get a chance to use this sentiment last year.  Now it is retired, but I still like it.  You could substitute any sentiment you have, if you don't have this one.
Stamps:  Stitched Stockings, Peaceful Season
Ink:  Concord Crush
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Concord Crush
Other:  Northern Frost Embossing Folder, Perfect Pennents Die, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Whoo hoo, I now have 3 Christmas cards done and its only August!!!
These will all be cards in my first Christmas Card Class.  Stay tuned for more info.
Happy Stampin' ... ... ...    

Embossed Stitched Stockings Christmas Card

I am continuing on with the "Stitched Stockings" theme today.  I made another card from this awesome set that has a matching punch!  Life can't get much better when you have a punch to match a favourite stamp set.  I did some embossing and used some of the new ribbon coming out in the Holiday Mini Catalogue....

This card does not fold in the usual way.  The Whisper White piece in behind is a single piece, then the Cherry Cobbler piece is the one that folds. 
  Whisper White - 5.5 x 4.25
  Cherry Cobbler - 7.5 x 5
  Whisper White (embossed layer) 4-7/8 x 3-5/8
  Cherry Cobbler - 3-1/8 x 2-1/4
  Whisper White - 3 x 2-1/8
Here is a closer view of how it folds ....

Stamps:  Stitched Stockings, Petite Pairs
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Other:  Snowburst Embossing Folder (new), Cherry Cobbler Polka Dot Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon (new), Stocking Builder Punch
Off to make another Christmas Card with this same stamp set. Come back tomorrow and I will share that one with you.
Happy Stampin' ... ... ...    

Stitched Stockings Christmas Card

I finally got my box with sneak peek goodies in it from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalogue!!  Whoo hooo....  We were away on our sailboat when Aug 1st arrived, so I was not able to order anything till I got back.  Then it was a very lllloooonnnnnggg 9 days for it to arrive.  But this morning was a super duper morning.  First of all I got my box and all the goodies, then our grandson, James, phoned and wanted to come and have some Gramma time.  Who am I to say no.  Sorry, but the box got put aside.  James is the only person in the world I would do that for, sorry DH and kids!
I had to make this card that I have had floating around in my head since Convention.  We saw so many awesome things made with new products, that I know this one was inspired by something I saw, but as far as I know it is an original.

I can't show you pictures of the actual products until after September 1st, but I can tell you about them and show you projects made using them.  I used my Champagne Mist Shimmer Spritz on the entire card.  I spritzed it after assembly so the ribbon and all the layers have bling on them.  Here is a closer view of the bling....

I hope you can see some of it.  Here is a list of supplies for this card.  The items in red are new and coming out with the Holiday Mini.  If you have not received yours and would like a copy, email me and I will get one to you!
Stamps:  Stitched Stockings, Curly Cute
Ink:  Real Red, Garden Green
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Garden Green, Red Glimmer, Silver Glimmer
Other:  Simply Scored, Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Snow Burst Embossing Folder, Champagne Mist Shimmer Spritz, Stocking Builder Punch
I hope you are having a great day and you get a chance to create In Your Craft Room.
Happy Stampin'  ...............