Our christmas Part -2- A Love Story

This is the face I have been looking for Christmas morning for the last 7 years with this guy, My wonderful husband! I finally got him this year and saved enough to afford a super duper surprise for Christmas morning that I bought solely from my own Stampin' Up! money so it was a complete surprise!

Well now I would not be too successful of a demonstrator if that Patriots blanket was it, now would I? But that blanket is just to keep his feet warm while he enjoys his other gifts.

Here see the dismay & confusion......side bar: we just bought a NEW 52" LED TV right before Christmas and all the techy accessories have to change once you go LED. Come on everyone is suppose to know that! Best Buy thinks so anyway.
So apparently the technological world has been doing this for ages changing techy stuff on the big item so you have to buy all new accessories that are that kind of techy too!
That is why you need a new laptop like every 2 yrs.
I just have to compare it to my recent wardrobe situation for justification...yes after moving to Daytona I have gained more than a few pounds, so if my jeans don't fit I need a whole new wardrobe or either I am getting to the age (like my Aunt who you to have a wardrode is every size range) YIKES come on y'all your metabolism changes after 40 !
Anyhew, back to his gift....

I got him a Blueray surround sound system to go with his new TV and he was completely surprised and blown away! Now we can play our WII again and we did.
Sidebar: He was distrought after we bought the new TV because there wasn't a plug that was adaptable for the Wii gaming system that we ONLY play once a year at Christmas. He became obsessed with it. So the new surround sound system fixed that problem as well!

Family Wii Tournament
Huge Bowling tournament with my brother and his family and out of 10 ppl this ole girl came in 2nd place.
Now being a winner comes with a price girls
seriously after Wii bowling I could not walk for 2 days. LOL
So sad, I guess this is where I should make a New Year's resolution or something...

This is the" HONEY, I love you , you did it look"!
I have tried to get for the last 7 Christmas's but I cannot keep a secret and always blow it!!
Best part is my Stampin' Up! Business paid for this smile, even better.
Progress not perfection !

I want to thank all my wonderful customers and friends in the blogging world who make this a journey and so much fun sharing what I love with them and making money is a perk too!
God has blessed me beyond belief this year and I give all the praise and glory to him!

Happy New Year to all of you and thank you for letting me share a little of our Christmas with you.

Our Christmas Morning-Part 1

Yes, these are 8 pairs of shoes that my 18 year old daughter Chesne received for Christmas!
One pair of Ugg boots from Me & Dad and the rest from her beau, Robbie.

Robbie enjoying his first family Christmas with our family

Chesne would die if she see's this picture on my blog, but I wanted you to see how much she loved the Ugg's we got her and convinced her before hand that they were sold out.

They are Hollister employees so they have matching shirts and got all dolled up for some pretty Christmas pictures

This is our dog Bella, who just had to get a hug and a kiss in while we were talking the picture.
I think they make a cute couple. All was bliss.

Valentine Candy Tins Back by Popular Demand!

I have several recent request for a preview of the Valentine candy tins. This one is from last year. I used the petal card die to make the heart and embossed white ep on the top.accented with the Full Heart punch and embossed with Manhattan embossing folder.
Hope you enjoy!

"Love is in the Air"

Promotion dates: December 17, 2010 - January 24, 2011

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Lleno de Amor Bundle Contains the Lleno de Amor Set* and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack	124382	$32.90	124383	$26.90
Plein d'amour Bundle Contains the Plein d'amour Set* and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack	124384	$32.90	124385	$26.90
Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (non-bundled) 12 sheets total: three 12" x 12" sheets of two double-sided designs in Real Red and Pretty in Pink	124156	$9.95	---	---

*Featured on p. 43 of the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog

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Peaceful Seasons

I think Peaceful Seasons is my favorite Holiday stamp set this year. It is a level 2 Hostess set.
so you know what that means- you need to host a workshop to get it!
It is elite and exclusive ONLY for Hostesses!
Supplies:
CS: Cherry cobbler, Artichoke, Crumb Cake, and Deck the Halls DSP,
Big shot:Large Oval Scallop die, Ovals die, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder with Espresso ink rubbed inside the folder to ink the raised images. Elegant Lines embossing Folder on the back of the largest oval(cherry)
Heat Embossing: Gold Encore ink and gold EP
Ribbon: Seam Binding Cherry cobbler
Simple yet elegant!

Candy Bar slider

This was another project we did at technique class this month. Always a favorite every year.
I went for traditional this year to match the rest of the ensemble to make it a gift set.

Artichoke CS, Deck the Halls DSP, Cherry cobbler ribbon(non su) and artichoke seam binging
Stamps: Perfect Punches in Cherry cobbler
Buttons: Deck the Halls In the HMC

Deck the Halls Gift Card Holder with Treats

I am loving the new Sizzix die cut Tasteful Trim in the Holiday Mini Catalog!
Which will not be in the upcoming catty's so get it NOW!!
It is perfect for putting that perfect little extra on a project to tie it all together and
for scrap booking OMGosh- don't know how we lived without it.
It can be used in so many different ways along with The Movers & Shapers die cut which I used to make these cute treat bags which can double as a gift card holder or even a card!
We made this at technique class this month. Filled with the Dove Bliss candies.

The scallop trim on the top is from the tasteful trim die cut and we used the curly label magnet with the Movers and Shapers die.
I just love these and they are so fun to make!! I love a challenge!

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Halifax Arts Festival-Daytona Beach

Wind Blown & Wind Burnt and but still Stampin!!
We had a beautiful weekend at the Halifax Arts Festival here in Daytona Beach. We met so many wonderful people and look forward to seeing some new faces joining our classes in the upcoming year. Paper crafting and Stamping is a wonderful hobby and has brought me much joy from the love of the art to the wonderful friendships along the way.

These are the NEW collection of Scrap Tins designed with Stampin' Up!s Simply Scrappin' Kits for this festival. They are all pre-assembled and just awaiting the Designer to insert their pictures and embellish them with the die cut adhesives provided with the kit. These are always great gifts and hot sellers.
If you are interested in attending a Scrap tin class to learn to make these beautiful tins or just want the instructions check out the link on the right hand side of my blog bar.

Rules of Chocolate Candy Tins an absolute perfect gift for anyone! Each tin is filled with Hershey's Assorted Nuggets wrapped in Designer Paper with the Rules of Chocolate little antidote in the top of the tin! I love the way these designs turned out. I love the Dove which is one of the Magnets that goes with the Movers & Shapers Die Cut and of course the Exclusive Top Note only sold by Stampin' UP!

More Scrap Tin Kits-Some Left for Sale-
If you would like one of these scrap tins shoot me an email

Hand Santiziers were a hot sale for stocking stuffers! Plus this adorable little gift card holder designed by my buddy Linda.

Now these Santa Hats will be filling trees all over Daytona this year! Another wonderful gift filled with Lindt chocolates, Bath & Body Works...these will be one of Holiday projects we learn in upcoming classes. Custom orders available for all the items above ready in time for the Holidays

Triangle Boxes for the Holidays

WOW!! This is a hot little number...the SANTA HAT!
These exploded like wild fire at the French market craft show I did this weekend!
Filled with B&BW hand sanitizers /tea lite oils or candy with an adorable decorative hook I placed through the hole with the ribbon so you can hang it from the tree if you like
they were EXTREMELY popular!
I will be featuring these in my upcoming classes in November so sign up soon!!

side view of the triangle box

This one would be great for the Thanksgiving table or maybe a gift for your host.
too cute!!

Holiday Stamp Camp Sneak Peak

Join us for our Holiday Stamp Camp
on November 6th- Saturday 10am-3pm
Enjoy making a wide array of Holiday gifts,cards, gift tag & wrap ideas, gift card holders and boxes. You can show off your crafting skills to your loved ones and save while doing it
Who doesn't treasures a homemade gift that is made with love!

The projects above are made with our Holly Jolly Designer Series
and you can make them to with all pre-cut materials ready to stamp and create!
Hurry seating is limited! Reserve your seat today!

Want to make a Stack of Holiday Cards??
Book a FREE workshop with 4 or more of your friends and I will hook you up with a Girls Party they will not forget! PLUS, you will get Hostess benefits that will help you stock up on your Stampin' Up! Stash.
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Spooky Sanitizers!

This is a few of the Spooky Sanitizer Holders we made at Big Shot Club this month!

Deb Brown and Diana ( from right to left) working on their projects

We had a little contest and the person who came up with the most unique design for their sanitizer holder won a prize. The whole group voted and Diana's creation above won take a look at the picture below when you open it the bats are 3-D too cute and creative!!

This is the sample I made for class. Batty for You Stamp set is a classic!
Along with Wicked Cool stamps set and the matching DSP.
Punches: Extra Large Scallop, 1 3/4 circle and 1 3/8 circle then the 1 1/4 circle along with some googly eyes. You use the medium oval punch to punch your hole for the sanitizer.
They are 2x11 score at 1/2, 1- 1/2, 3- 1/2, 4- 1/2 , 7- 1/2, 8- 1/2
(You can get four of these out of one 8 1/2 x11 CS)
You can catch the video on how to make these little cuties at
Kimberly's blog site at www.stampinbythesea.com

The inside is filled with the mini hand sanitizers from Bath & Body Works5 for $5.00 what a deal. they also have Christmas ones great for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, co-workers.....
They are too fun to make and if you are not careful you will make more than you can give away!!
Have fun!

Holiday Bundle Promotion

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Also, remember now is the time to tell your loved ones that the perfect gift for you is a
Stampin' Up! Gift certificate!! I will fulfill your wish list, wrap it and deliver it to them and all they will have to do is out it under the tree!
They may contact me via email or phone.

Join us for our upcoming Holiday Stamp Camp on November 6th
Saturday-10am-3pm
We will making boxes, cards, gift tags, and gift wrapping ideas galore.
Limited Availability so hurry and reserve your seat today!!

Sneak Peak Butterfly Gate Fold Card

Upcoming Big Shot Club Project
This a gate fold card using the BIG Shot Butterfly Die Cut & Elegant Lines Embossing Folder.
DSP: Lap of Luxury
CS: Vanilla,Blushing Bride, Basic Gray
Punches: Scallop Oval, Medium oval
Accessories:
Victoria Crochet Ribbon, Basic Gray Cord Brads

French Gratitude

I just got the NEW French foliage stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catty.
I have had so much fun playing with this set. there are so many different ways it can be used and it is one of the most versatile sets in the catalog. This sets allows you to really stamp! To bring out that creative flow and you can incorporate the rockin and rollin technique so easily with this set.
Fun, Fun , Fun!
Supplies:
CS: Espresso, Old Olive, Cajun Craze,Vanilla, More Mustard
Stamps:Days of Gratitude(sentiment) & French Foliage(HMC)
Inks: Same
Big Shot: Finial Press Embossing Folder & Rectangle Clearlit(perfect for this size sentiment)
Punches: 3/4" circle, spiral border punch,
Ribbon: 1 1/2"Espresso stripe and rope twine

Accessories:Vintage tags

Crushed by Ravens

In this Halloween ensemble the Raven of All Dark & Dreary is debuting.
The Designer Series paper Nite Owl in the (HMC) is featured.

• On the box of Orange Crush I cut a 1/2 sheet of Nite Owl DP and used my handy dandy glue stick and adhere it to the box, It was actually much simpler than I thought. I saw this idea featured in the convention pics.
  

• The second project is the new candy wrapper die in tango tangerine with a 2" strip of Wicked Cool DP wrapped around it and a sentiment from the stamp set Wicked Cool popped out with the curly label punch adhered with the NEW Black Lace from the HMC and topped off with a little dollar store spider clip.
• Then I took a sheet of 5 1/2 x 12 black CS and used the fancy favor box die cut ran it through the Big Shot and covered the Front panel with a design from the Wicked Cool DSP & then cut a large oval from the large scallop oval die cut in the Nite Owl DP
  
• I centered up the Owl on the Nite Owl Designer Paper on the Ovals die using the Largest oval made pencils marks where I get could all of the owl I could into the cut and ran it thru the Big Shot.
• then adhered it all together and I have a Spooky treat box, notice the owl is winking at you with a orange glimmer in his eye! Tango marker!
• I also used the NEW bat punch for a little bat action at the bottom of the box.
• Hope you like then I had a great time making them. My friend is having aPamepered chef party and we are going to decorate in All Hallow's Eve Decor so I am slowly getting things together for the event which is on October 29th. Need any Pampered Chef items just shoot me an email!

Happy Crafting!!

Clearance Rack-80% off Stampin' Up! Super Sale

NOW, From October 5 - 18 we're, adding over two hundred more discontinued items -- some at up to 80 percent off -- to help us make room in the Distribution Center for new products!

• Orders for Clearance Rack items must be placed online
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• All discontinued items are available only while supplies last.
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Wickedly Spooky Tree

This is my Halloween tree and I made these cones I had seen a while back and added a new ribbon scrunching technique which I cannot wait to share at technique class this month!

This one of the first cones in Wicked Cool DSP and stamp set

This one I love with the Razzleberry grosgrain ribbon and I got black toille and used for the insides.

On this one, I used the curling the 1/8" pieces of CS technique that was in our Stampin' Success magazine a couple of months ago. Also used my new Bat punch and Wicked cool again with the scallop oval punch and the wide oval punch.

This was a very popular ensemble. I got these test tubes and I just love this little box to put the test tubes in. Makes a neat gift for someone, out of the ordinary!
Want to make the test tube box and the beautiful cones ????Which can be used for your Christmas tree as well- then meet me at my technique class on October 21st - Thursday night 6:30-9:30pm. I have 1 seat left for this class. Email asap if you want to reserve it!!
www.whitney richardson1969@gmail.com