Christmas Stamp-A-Stack: Festival of Trees Card

I had the first session of my annual Christmas Stamp-A-Stack this weekend, so you know this week was full of planning and prepping materials!  (Thank goodness for my Stampin' Trimmer!)  The Stamp-A-Stack featured 5 different cards, and each stamper made 4 of each card.  So, by the end of the session, each stamper had 20 cards plus envelopes ready for their Christmas card list. Simplicity is the name of the game for a Stamp-A-Stack.  But, simplicity does not mean "plain" and "boring." That's no fun! (smile)

I will be showing all of the cards this week here on my little old blog, so sit back, relax and enjoy a little bit of Christmas!

The first card we made featured the Festival of Trees stamp set and the coordinating Tree Punch. You save 15% when you Bundle them together -- get both for $27.95!

The little linen thread bow, stamped cardinal, and the Silver Glimmer Paper star add just the right touch to make this quick and easy card one of my favorites!

Here are the supplies you'll need to make this card.  You can order them online at nancyamato.stampinup.net.  Use Hostess Code S3D2CP2E and receive a special gift from me (be sure to give me permission to contact you!).

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RemARKable Stampers Blog Tour: Best of Snow

Hello from the snowy mid-Atlantic!  It is flurrying here again, so our blog tour featuring the "Best of Snow" stamp set is perfect timing!

Best of Snow
#134387  $14.95

I just love all of the images in this set and I had fun creating these projects!  My first card is for my hubby for Christmas:

I think this little hedgehog and snowman are adorable, don't you?  I colored them with Stampin' Write Markers and Blender Pens then added a little Dazzling Diamonds to make the snow sparkle.  The greeting is from the Christmas Messages stamp set (#131790 $28.95 Wood Mount or #131793 $20.95 Clear Mount).

My second card features the brand-new stamp that comes with this set:  the "Let It Snow" stamp.

I stamped the snowflake in Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, and Crumb Cake ink onto a piece of Very Vanilla then sponged the edges to give it a vintage look.  I stamped the "Let It Snow" stamp in Always Artichoke onto Very Vanilla then punched it out with the new Bracket Label Punch (#132153, $15.95).  A little sponging and pearls give it the perfect vintage look!

My final project is a gift tag.  I used the image of Frosty (one of my all-time favorites from years ago!) and the "To:  From:" stamp from the Tags 4 You stamp set.  I stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink on Whisper White then cut with the Deco Labels Framelits.  I added a larger layer cut from Cherry Cobbler, then another larger layer cut from our Season of Style Designer Series Paper.  I wrapped some Season of Style Designer Washi Tape around the sides of our Kraft Gift Box, then added some of our Cherry Cobbler 3/4" Chevron Ribbon to complete the look.  Easy-peasy gift wrapping for this busy time of year!

I hope you enjoyed these projects and now it is time to see what Melissa Bolinger has created    http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191

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Stay warm!

Cute and Easy Gift Box with a Paper Bow

 

 

This cute little box with a paper bow is so easy to make and is just perfect for wrapping gifts and cookies.  The Kraft Gift Box (#124106, $2.95, 4 boxes) can be found on page 161 of the 2012-2013 Catalog.  These Kraft Gift Boxes measure 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2" and are food-safe. 

 

Here are the dimensions for cutting card stock:

Cherry Cobbler

1 piece cut at 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 (box)

4 pieces cut at 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 (box)

1 piece cut at 1 x 8 1/4 (bow)

1 piece cut at 1 x 7 1/4 (bow)

1 piece cut at 1 x 5 1/4 (bow)

1 piece cut at 5/8 x 4 (bow)



1 piece cut at 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 (card)
Whisper White
1 piece cut at 3 x 3 (box)
4 pieces cut at 2 x 2 (box)
1 piece cut at 2 x 3, folded to a 2 x 1 1/5 card

Use Cherry Cobbler ink to randomly stamp images from the Delicate Doilies stamp set on the Whisper White box pieces.  Layer them onto the Cherry Cobbler pieces, then adhere to the Kraft Gift Box.  Stamp the mini card with the No Peeking stamp set using Cherry Cobbler ink.  Layer onto remaining piece of Cherry Cobbler, punch a hole in the top left corner, and thread some White Baker's Twine through the hole.

The paper bow is easy to make!  Use a bone folder to gently break down the fibers of the 3 largest    strips of Cherry Cobbler.  Make a loop by attaching the 1 x 8 1/4 strip end-to-end (I used Sticky Strip).  Do the same with the 1 x 7 1/4 strip.  Notch the edges of the 1 x 5 1/4 piece.  Stack the smaller loop on top of the larger loop, then stack onto the notched strip.  Pinch the center to make loops, then wrap with the 5/8 x 4 strip of Cherry Cobbler.  Use a little Tombow Multipurpose glue to secure the layers of the bow together. 

You can embellish the bow with a Vintage Faceted Designer Button (I used the largest one and tied some White Baker's Twine through the button holes).  Use a glue dot to attach the button to the bow, then attach to the top of the decorated box.   

Wrap Baker's Twine around the bow, and attach to mini card.  There you have it -- a cute little box to give a gift to someone special!  You can order all of these items on my Stampin' Up! website:  http://nancyamato.stampinup.net.   

Wine Bottle Tag

Here is a quick and easy way to personalize a bottle of wine for friends and family this holiday season.  I used Night of Navy card stock and the Oval Accent Bigz Clear die to cut two fancy tags (one for the front and one for the back).  I stamped snowflakes from the Snowflake Soiree stamp set with Illuminate ink all over the two tags in a random pattern.  Make sure you give the Illuminate ink a little time to dry before you assemble the tag.  Ink the "Merry" stamp from Snowflake Soiree in Night of Navy ink, then punch out with the Extra-Large Oval Punch.  Stamp the small snowflake in Illuminate ink over top of the Merry image.  Here is a close-up to show the detail of the Illuminate ink on the oval:

 
Set this aside to dry.  Use the Decorative Label punch and Night of Navy card stock to punch a layer for the oval cut-out.  Next, use my FAVORITE sparkly paper of all time, Silver Glimmer Paper, and the Window Frames Collection Framelits to cut a layer for the Decorative Label cut-out.  It is just so sparkly and really adds some holiday bling! 

Attach the Extra-Large Oval to the Night of Navy Decorative Label, the use Stampin' Dimensionals to attach this to the Silver Glimmer Paper.  Use Stampin' Dimensionals to attach to the front of the Oval Accent tag.  Cut a piece of Whisper White 5/8" Organza ribbon and attach to back of tag.  Adhere the back of the front tag to the back of the back tag.  Add to a favorite bottle of wine and enjoy! 
   

It's A Wrap class!

I had a fun weekend stamping with some great ladies at my "It's A Wrap" class.  Here are the projects we made, all in one photo:

(The wine was not included in the class -- it was just used to show how to hang the wine bottle tag.  lol)  From left to right:  "Joy" gift card holder, decorated gift bag with raffia, gift box with a paper bow, wine bottle tag, and gift bag and topper made with a piece of 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper. 

I will write more about each of these projects this week, so stop back soon!

The new Holiday Stocking Die is (pardon the pun) to die for!!!

When I first laid eyes on the new Holiday Mini Catalog, the first thing that caught my attention and started my creative wheels turning was the new Holiday Stocking Die for the Sizzix Big Shot machine.  I knew I just HAD to have it, so when it was time for demos to pre-order items, it was on the top of my wish list.  I immediately knew what I wanted to make with it -- and here it is!

I made this one and took it to a recent meeting at my upline's house.  It was not difficult to make, just a little time consuming!  I think I will offer this as a class this fall -- what do you think?  I attached the snowflakes to Stampin' Up! mini clothes pins with Tombow Multi, then clipped them onto the twine in between each stocking.  Here is a close-up of one of the stockings:

I layered the new Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper onto the heel and toe of the stocking, then added the "H" or the "O."  Once they were dry, I ran it through the Big Shot using the new Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing folder.  I ran the cuff of the stocking through separately, then attached.  I added some ribbon to the top for decoration, and then punched holes and threaded twine through. 

I am sorry this post is a little late -- computer issues were finally solved -- yippee!  New battery, new power supply, no problems (hopefully).  I will be posting more fun ideas for the fall this weekend, so I hope you check back soon!  Take care!