Peaceful Season

Here's another quick project I showed at club this month. I've found that when I need to make large multiples of one card, if the card is too complicated I get really frustrated really fast. This card is a perfect balance of fancy and quick. Nice enough to be a special holiday card and quick enough to not drive you crazy making 50 of them.

I used:

* Peaceful Season (Hostess level 2) stamp set

* Early Espresso ink

* Naturals Ivory, Brushed Gold and Soft Suede Card Stock

* Deck the Halls Designer Paper

* Gold Smooch Spritz

November Club Pillowbox

Stamp Club was last night and since it's getting closer and closer to Christmas I thought I would show a couple projects that can be done with minimal supplies AND time. Because we all need more time. Especially me!

The stamp set and punch I used were purchased at 20% off through a Christmas Bundle Promotion through Stampin' UP! Click here for the details of the promotion!

I used:

*Tags Til Christmas stamp set

* Early Espresso and Always Artichoke markers

* Always Artichoke and Very Vanilla Card Stock

* Deck the Halls Designer paper

* Decorative Label Punch

* Linen Thread

Gift Card Holders!

I've been busy making gift card holders for the Jingle Bell Boutique!

I'm a little short on time and sleep (and I'm covered in glitter) so I'll just post a link to each gift card holder's info in case you'd like to create it yourself.
 If you'd like to know exactly what supplies I used then, well, you'll just have to come to the Boutique and see for yourself...or ask.

http://pattystamps.typepad.com/pattys_stamping_spot/2007/11/christmas-gift-.html

http://stampinat.blogspot.com/2009/10/8-tree-trimmings.html

http://andreawalford.com/whatever-wednesday-gift-card-holder-tutorial

And for even more fun with gift cards, you can browse though some of my older gift card posts!

Bookmarks!

I'm really scrambling now to get everything made for the Jingle Bell Boutique, and I know I should be making the most important things first but who's to say bookmarks aren't the most important, right???

I can't tell you how much I enjoy making bookmarks. They're even more fun than cards because

A) They are smaller and easier

B) I can make them for myself as well as other people and

C) I use them all the time!

The size for these I believe is 2 1/4" x 6 1/4" but any size in that neighborhood works just as well.

For this one I used:

* Tags til Christmas and Jolly Bingo Bits stamp sets

* Jolly Holiday Designer Paper

* Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla and Early Espresso (markers and card stock)

* Scallop Square Punch, Scallop Border punch, Tag Corner Punch (retired) and Slot Punch (also retired)

* Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon

And here is the other design of bookmark I made. The thing I like about this one is that the paper is so pretty, I didn't even need to use any stamps! Bonus!

Also 2 1/4" x 6 1/4"

I used:

* Deck the Halls Designer Paper

* Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso card stock

* Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon

* Corner Rounder Punch

* Crop-a-dile

* Jumbo Eyelets (antique brass)

Happy Halloween!!!!

I almost forgot to post these grrrrreat pictures of my little guy and the card we made together for his Grandma and Papa.

Here you see his "normal" face while modeling his card:

I think this might be a pirate face? Maybe?

And...the scary face. I just couldn't decide on one.

And finally, the card.

He was so excited to make this and give it to his fantastic grandparents ( love you Mom and Dad!)

 I just hope he keeps stamping with me for at least a little while longer!

Angelic Joy Card Box

Here is another project I have completed for the Jingle Bell Boutique coming up in TWO WEEKS!!!

This is a box that holds 6 beautiful coordinating cards and envelopes.

This would make a fantastic gift for a hostess or friend, not to mention a handy box of cards to start off your holiday to-do list!

Each card features the Angelic Joy stamp set,  Deck the Halls designer paper, shiny gold card stock, gold Accent Ink, and gold Smooch Spritz.

Or in other words, a lot of gold!

Its tough to see the gold smooch spritz on these, but trust me when I say that in real life, they look way better!

Winter Wonderland

I know I haven't posted much in the last couple of weeks, and I'm sorry. BUT you should all be happy to know that I have been stamping even if I haven't been posting. In fact, I have an entire room full of projects for my boutique sale and today's post is the first of the completed stuff. A simple card that will sell in packs of 4 cards for only $5.00!!!

I saw a card very similar to this one on a blog and I can not find it again for the life of me. If anyone recognizes this, please let me know so I can give credit!

And here are all of them. All done and ready to sell!

For more info about the Jingle Bell Boutique, click here.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you at the sale!