Inexpensive Holiday gifts

I bought a stack of these plain gift bags. The color was so cool, it matched the shimmery color in the Cocoa speciality DSP in the Holiday Mini Catalog. So I just added a strip of the striped DP and punched out a snowflake and put a half pearl in the middle of the snowflake to dress it up a bit with a little white satin 5/8" ribbon tied on top of the handle (you can't see it in this picture).
The tag is made with the Holiday Lounge DSP pg. 162)in the Idea Book and Catalog.
Holiday Lounge DSP is the top layer of top note layer, Sahara sand( bottom of the top note layer,remove preforation), ruby red(back top note)Just put the the two halves of the layered top note together wrapping white 1/4 " grosgrain ribbon around and stamped sentiment from Holiday Punches( Level 2 Hostess stamp set) Also added a jumbo eyelet and some rope twine to tie to the bag.

I love this stamp set called DEER Friends. It was a level 2 Hostess set from last year.

Punches- 1 1/4", 1 3/8" and the scallop circle punch alternating real red, garden green and chocolate chip.I put Peppermint Patties in the middle! I used our medium cello bags and stamped Serene Snowflake from the Holiday Mini catalog on the outside of them with white Stazon. The topper is the top note folded in half with a bow on the top!

This one is filled with candy canes. I am passing out all these goodies with my bio on them out at the Networking Connects Woman's group I joined last month at our Holiday luncheon on Thursday.

Hurry to the "12 Days of Christmas Sale!"

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=426

WOW!! There are some great deals here on Sizzix die cuts ( Is there that one particular die cut you have been wanting but you just couldn't make your self spend the money? Now you can because it is on SALE, so it is justified!)and decor element sheets.

The decor element sheets are able to be used in all your die cutting machines. You can make home decor galore! Hey it rhymed! PLus they match all your Stampin' UP! colors perfectly. There are some store bought rolls you can get , but SU has these perfectly designed to our color pallettes!

***I would like to draw your attention to the chalk board decor element sheets this is an AWESOME deal. I do not think we even offer this item yet, I know there are alot of chalkboard decor elements coming out in the NEW Occasions mini catalog! You can write on these with chalk!! Too cool!

Got teenagers? How about a nice top note on their door that says, please clean your room or take out garbage or my personal favorite unload the dish washer!

Yes, you can use these sheets and run them through your big shot or "other" cutting system.

But to be able to purchase the sheets and cut out your own die cuts to adhere anywhere too cool!

I think I see top notes in my sleep! Anyone else have that problem after prepping for a craft show or swap? LOL

"My Best Friend's Wedding"

This is my best buddy Regina and I on her wedding day!

She married a brave soldier of the United States of America!

The ceremony was lovely and really touched my heart. I have watched this love unfold from the beginning via a very long distance romance to watching them exchange their vows and begin their journey in God's kingdom as husband and wife. They will be living in Hawaii.

I made this for one of their wedding mementos.

Yes, it is a bitty book! I stashed a few away to save for very special occasions!

This is a picture of the sleeve the bitty book slides into for safe keeping.

This is my garter I wore at my wedding used to embellish the sleeve. I used The Grooms Designer Speciality Paper and the Brides DSP to design this book.

The letter "L" stands for LeValley their last name with two half back large pearls from the Pretties Kit. The "L" is from the Seriff Essentials alphabet die cut set. It is backed with dimensionals and covered with the Brides DSP with chipboard sandwiched between to give it some firmness.
The ribbon is the white satin, OMG, I love the NEW 5/8" satin ribbon line in the Occasions Mini.

This is the bitty book that fits inside the sleeve and holds all the pictures.

I used the Sizzix Scalloped Hanging Frame die cut and some beautiful quick embellishments I picked that just fit the occasion perfectly. Using our rhinestone brads and the Bride and Groom DSP. What do you think, really I need comments?


This is the card I made for them as these were their wedding colors it worked out great!!
Again Bride and Groom DSP, pretties kit hat pin with pearls and crystals wrapped the bow with NEW satin 5/8" real red ribbon( love it ) get it in every color!! The sentiment is from the Together Forever stamp set and the label is from the matchbox die cut with two black brads.

This is the happy couple having their first dance as husband and wife!

Josh and Regina have not had an easy road to this day, Josh has been fighting in the war in Iraq and Regina has been patiently waiting for him to come home so they can begin their life together.

I thank God for the wonderful blessing of this union and for bringing her soldier home safely to begin their life together. Did I mention in Hawaii!! Lucky girl!

Clearly you must see!!

Starting with stamps in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and

the 2010 Sale-A-Bration Brochure,

Stampin′ Up! now offers our exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount option. The customer sales period begins Jan. 5.
Our new clear-mount stamps are the result of extensive research with the intent to maintain the very best image quality in the stamping industry, while at the same time offering the ease-of-use and storability inherent in repositionable clear-mount stamps.Clear-Mount Features
Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.

**( This gives you crisp images without the occasional overlay)
Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy. We will also be selling the cases too for easy storage!

This is very exciting for me girls! I have never used a clear stamp before! I am a true Stampin' UP! girl so I can't wait to play with these and see how I like them.

There are many new product lines being launched in this years Occasion's Mini from Stampin' Up! I will be heading to Stampin' Up's! leadership convention on January 5th

to learn about all the wonderful new products and trends for the upcoming year! I wish I could put you all in my pocket and take you with me. another great reason to join my Serenity Stampers team, there are so many wonderful conventions and regional meeetings that Stampin' Up! provides you with the tools to become the very best demonstrator or hobbyist you want to be!

Starter kit will be 15% off (ONLY $169.00 plus tax no shipping, regularly $199.00 for over $350.00 worth of materials)

during Sale-a-bration and you will also receive ANY stamp set in any catalog of your choice for FREE!!!

**Plus as a demonstrator you always get to order all the new stuff before everyone else and usually get alittle extra off than your normal discount!!

Becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for Christmas and starting the new year off with an incredible source of NEW income sounds like a winner to me!

Contact me at www.whitneyrichardson1969@gmail.com if you would like to join my Serenity Stamper team!

RAK from Guest Designer Linda Clendening

I received some beautiful RAK( Random Act of Kindness) from my Serenity Stamper Linda Clendening in the mail. I love hand stamped mail!!

Dasher gift card Holder!

inside of the gift card holder

Handmade gift tags for your presents made with your stampin buddies, how much fun is that!! Wrapping the presents and making them insanely perfect is my obsession. Having Stampin' Up! tools and products makes it sooo much fun!!

Come join us in making these wonderful projects!!

Learn to use the embossing folders and The Big Shot Top Note to make these amazing gift tags
which is only one of the cool stuff we have planned for you!!

See ya at our Holiday Party and stamp the day away on Saturday December 12th and

HUGE craft Sale and overstock Liquidation sale Saturday and Sunday the 13th.

Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice

Here is the others bread boxes and chocolate holders in different designs,

this one is with Merry Moments Designer paper with Garden Green CS as the base.

Heard from the Heart is the focal point sentiment on Vanilla backed with Garden green.

Of course had to add some bling. rhinestone brads with the backs cut off and adhered with glue dots,Real read 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.

This is my favorite sheet of DP from Merry Moments, using the petal card die cut to make the Ghiradelli candy holder. Sentiment is from the Level 2 Holiday Puuch stamp set. I punched a hole with the cropadile and threaded the rope twine which is available for order on my online shop for SUPER CHEAP it is on the clearance rack!! 80% off.
This is what it looks like when you pull out the treat!

Under the mistletoe! I love this color combo. Always Artichoke base, red ghingham ribbon.

It is the Designer Speciality paper from the Mini catty
Christmas Cocoa(116770) $11.95 It is awesome with 4 sheets of flocked DP.

All the papers have a unique sheen to them I have never seen before.

View from the top!

Another treat DP is from Christmas Jingle Simple Scrappin Kit!

I love this real red polka dot ribbon.

If you would like to learn to make thse projects join us at our

Dec 12th Holiday Party and Gift class. Tons of doorprizes and raffles!!

10am-2pm. class fee $20.00 deadline is 12/3/08!

Email me at www.whitneyrichardson1969@gmail.com

Lounging around my stamp studio

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We went home as a family for the first time since moving from Brandon to Daytona and it was wonderful.

I was blessed to spend some quality time(not nearly enough) with my Serenity Stamper Linda Clendening over the weekend and she gave me a Thanksgiving gift like the one above but in a Thanksgiving motiff. I had to rush home and make some. This is definately one of the projects we will be doing at our easy gift class on December 12th- Saturday from 10-2pm.
This is what it looks like from the top. I made spice bread for all my customers who orders arrived this week and are picking them up! It is a bread box, with bread actually in it. Yes I baked. Well... truthfully my husband did help with that part.
Perfect gift for neighbors, co-workers, teachers, etc.. I sure hope my customers like them!!
Supplies:
Taken with Teal Card stock/Ink and the Holiday Lounge Designer Series paper
Stamps: Retired SAB set from last year

This is a new lil dilly I made with my NEW petal card die cut that arrived today. I think I have waited a year to get this and make it. Another Serenity Stamper Vicky DiFabrizio made these last year for a craft show and I just thought they were too cute!! Perfect for table party favors and just a sweet gesture of sweetness!! Wrapped inside is a Ghiradelli chocolate!Perfect for lunch box surprises!!
Sentiment is from the level 2 Holiday punch set. Holiday Lounge is the DP.1/2" real red grosgrain ribbon.

I love the postage stamp of Santa Claus in that Holiday Punch Level 2 set.
I stamped it in teal ink on whisper white and adhered it to the top of the wrapped chocolate.
I really had fun making these thanks girls for the inspiration! This is the fun part of being an upline you teach them a few things then they teach you alot of things!!