Holly Jolly Christmas Tags - PDF Download

Today's Giveaway is for everyone! I just wanted to take a few minutes to share something with you all, since I won't have the time to finish all 12 of my stamp set giveaways.

My daughter made some pizzelles, and drizzled them with chocolate, as holiday gifts for her friends and teachers. At 5:00 this morning she packaged them in cello bags, bundled three together, and tied them with ribbon and tags. It's been crazy around here, and I really wanted to stamp some tags for her, but it was late last night when I realized she'd be taking them to school in the morning! I was really tired, and I don't stamp well at all when I'm that tired, and I didn't want the pressure of having to race the clock and the school bus in the morning. So, I ran downstairs and printed out a sheet of tags I created in about 5 minutes with My Digital Studio for her, and left them out on the counter for her to use this morning. I'm happy to report, she thought they were adorable :-)

Click HERE to download PDF sheet of Cookie Tags.

I thought I'd share these tags with you, in case you are also looking for some festive tags in a crunch. The only cutting directions I can give you is that I centered the tags on the sheet, so you can start by cutting your paper or card stock down the middle lengthwise. Each tag is about 2" wide, and about 3-1/4" tall, though that's not exact. I was sleepy and in a hurry, so I cranked these out super fast! (Be sure to set the Page Scaling to None when you print these out, so you don't change the size.) After printing, I cut them all out, then punched a hole in the entire stack of 12 tags at the top center with the Crop-A-Dile for ribbon to go through, then punched off the top corners with the Tag Corner Punch.

I'm so very grateful to have My Digital Studio, to do the crafting for me when I don't have the time to do it all by hand! I don't even own the actual physical stamp set (A Holly, Jolly Christmas) that I used to make the tags, so having that art available to me was an extra bonus.

NOTE: My Digital Studio is for personal use only, and all images are copyrighted. These tags are for personal use only, not commercial use--so please don't use them on, or in conjunction with, a product you are selling.

~Kimberley Morris

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Pause for Family Emergency

Our Day EIGHT Winner was: Stephanie Alton

Unfortunately, we're having a family emergency right now and I'm unable to continue with my Giveaways. I'm so sorry, I really wanted to keep going, but I've tried and I just can't keep up with it, and that's not fair to you. So, I will be working today to get the remaining packages for previous winners sent out, so you can be sure to get them before Christmas--they are going Priority Mail.

I would appreciate any prayers and good thoughts you're interested in sending our way, for luck, justice and protection. Thank you so much for visiting my blog, and please hang in there with me for the next few weeks while I attend to my family's urgent needs.

~Kimberley Morris

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Day EIGHT of Twelve Days of Blog Candy

Our Day SEVEN Winner is: Jan Butler

Today is DAY EIGHT of my Twelve Days of Blog Candy Giveaways. Leave a comment with your first and last name, and email address, to enter. Make sure you check out the Rules in THIS POST before leaving your comment, to ensure your entry qualifies.

Today's Giveaway includes the Perfect Presentation stamp set, and the Stampin' Around Ho Ho Ho wheel. The wheel says, "Ho Ho Ho Let it Snow" and has some snowflakes on it, which coordinate with the tiny snowflake stamp in the stamp set.

[REMEMBER: click on any photo to see it full-size.]

The photo below shows the rubber on the back of the stamps. They are a lavendar color because this was only available as a Hostess Set.

To use the Stampin' Around wheel, you'll need a Stampin' Around Handle (102971, $3.95). The stamp set works great with a number of our punches: Star Punch (109045, $10.95), Small Tag Punch (108264, $15.95), Tag Punch (105934, $15.95), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390, $5.95), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217, $10.95), 1" Circle Punch (109046, $10.95), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403, $15.95), and 1-1/4" Square Punch (104400, $15.95).

You can order any of the above supplies through my ONLINE STORE anytime!

Be sure you enter this giveaway in accordance with the RULES, or your entry will be discarded. You must enter by 6am MST on 12/15/2009, to be in the drawing for the Day Eight Giveaway! Day Nine's Giveaway should be posted, along with Day Eight's winner, by 8am MST on 12/15/2009

UPDATE: This Giveaway is closed, please come back after 8am MST on 12/15/09 to see Day Nine's Giveaway!

~Kimberley Morris

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Day SEVEN of Twelve Days of Blog Candy

Our Day SIX Winner is: Wendy Hawkinson (new winner due to disqualification)

Today is DAY SEVEN of my Twelve Days of Blog Candy Giveaways. Leave a comment with your first and last name, and email address, to enter. Make sure you check out the Rules in THIS POST before leaving your comment, to ensure your entry qualifies.

Today's Giveaway includes some Star Bright paper ornaments (die cut and scored patterned paper + elastic cord), some On Board Trinkets ornaments (die cut chipboard + die cut patterned paper), the Miracle of Christmas stamp set, and the Stampin' Around So Swirly jumbo wheel. The stamp set is from 1998, and the wheel is very recently retired, but I think the bold lines of the wheel match the stamp set images perfectly! And the wheel is not seasonal, so you can use it throughout the year.

[REMEMBER: click on any photo to see it full-size.]

The photo below shows the rubber on the back of the stamps.

To use the Stampin' Around wheel, you'll need a Jumbo Stampin' Around Handle (103661, $5.95). To adhere the patterned paper to the chipboard ornaments, the Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive (110775, $3.95) works wonderfully, or you may prefer the Anywhere Glue Stick (104045, $3.95 for pkg of 2), or the 2-Way Glue Pen (100425, $3.50).

You can order any of the above supplies through my ONLINE STORE anytime!

Be sure you enter this giveaway in accordance with the RULES, or your entry will be discarded. You must enter by 6am MST on 12/14/2009, to be in the drawing for the Day Seven Giveaway! Day Eight's Giveaway should be posted, along with Day Seven's winner, by 8am MST on 12/14/2009.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is closed, look for Day Eight's Giveaway by 8am MST on 12/14/09!

~Kimberley Morris

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Day SIX of Twelve Days of Blog Candy

Our Day FIVE Winner is: Beth Cornwall

Today is DAY SIX of my Twelve Days of Blog Candy Giveaways. Leave a comment with your first and last name, and email address, to enter. Make sure you check out the Rules in THIS POST before leaving your comment, to ensure your entry qualifies.

Today's Giveaway includes some 6"x6" swatches of Ski Slope Designer Series Paper, the Flaky Friends stamp set, and a spool of Rope Twine.

[REMEMBER: click on any photo to see it full-size.]

The photo below shows the rubber on the back of the stamps. I LOVE snowmen, and this is one of my favorite snowman sets of all time--yes, I did use it a lot. I'm just very particular about keeping my stamp sets clean. (NOTE: I'm getting tons of comments asking how I keep the wood clean...my secret is a quick coating of Loreal Clear Nail Polish on the bottom and a little ways up the two grooved sides, after I mount the stamps. It will keep most inks from staining. I also do and teach a twist-twist-tap-tap-tap method of inking, so the image surface stays flush with the ink pad, and I never rock the wood edges so they don't get in the ink pad. I have perfected this method so that I don't even have to seal the wood on the stamp set to keep it clean, but I tend to seal the wood on many of the stamps as a precautionary measure.)

To use the Stampin' Around wheel, you'll need a Stampin' Around Handle (102971, $3.95). The little rectangle gift tag image fits perfectly across the bottom of the Tag Punch (105934, $15.95), leaving room at the top to punch a hole with the 1/16" Circle Punch (101227, $8.95) and put string or twine through. The Ski Slope paper coordinates with the following colors: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red, and Baja Breeze. The first three of those colors are currently available in card stock, ink, and various ribbon and embellishment product. (Baja Breeze is a retired In Color)

You can order any of the above supplies through my ONLINE STORE anytime!

Be sure you enter this giveaway in accordance with the RULES, or your entry will be discarded. You must enter by 6am MST on 12/13/2009, to be in the drawing for the Day Six Giveaway! Day Seven's Giveaway should be posted, along with Day Six's winner, by 8am MST on 12/13/2009.

UPDATE: This post is closed, look for the winner in the December 13th post--which has been delayed until 10am MST.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Day FIVE of 12 Days of Blog Candy

Our Day FOUR Winner is: Geann Kollar

Today is DAY FIVE of my Twelve Days of Blog Candy Giveaways. Leave a comment with your first and last name, and email address, to enter. Make sure you check out the Rules in THIS POST before leaving your comment, to ensure your entry qualifies.

Today's Giveaway is a package of Dashing Designer Series Paper, the Holiday Happiness stamp set, and the coordinating Stampin' Around Swirling Stars jumbo wheel.

[REMEMBER: click on any photo to see it full-size.]

The photo below shows the rubber on the back of the stamps. I thought this was a fabulous set, but it was only available for a short period of time, so it really needs more love!

To use the Stampin' Around wheel, you'll need a Jumbo Stampin' Around Handle (103661, $5.95). The Dashing paper package contains 12 double-sided 12"x12" sheets and coordinates with the following colors: Old Olive, Real Red, Very Vanilla, and Sahara Sand, which are currently available in card stock, ink, and various ribbon and embellishment product.

You can order any of the above supplies through my ONLINE STORE anytime!

Be sure you enter this giveaway in accordance with the RULES, or your entry will be discarded. You must enter by 6am MST on 12/12/2009, to be in the drawing for the Day Five Giveaway! Day Six's Giveaway should be posted, along with Day Five's winner, by 8am MST on 12/12/2009.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is closed--look for Day Five's Winner, and Day Six's Giveaway at 8am MST.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Day FOUR of Twelve Days of Blog Candy

Our Day THREE Winner is: Joyce Spear

Today is DAY FOUR of my Twelve Days of Blog Candy Giveaways. Leave a comment with your first and last name, and email address, to enter. Make sure you check out the Rules in THIS POST before leaving your comment, to ensure your entry qualifies.

Today's Giveaway is the Deer Friends stamp set. I'm also including a package of Dress Up Ribbon Originals, and a Gingerbread Man Stampin' Around wheel. (My photography skills are lacking this morning, sorry if the picture is a little more blurred than usual!)

[REMEMBER: click on any photo to see it full-size.]

The photo below shows the rubber on the back of the stamps. It is a lavendar color because this stamp set was only available as a Hostess exclusive!

To use the Stampin' Around wheel, you'll need a Stampin' Around Handle (102971, $3.95). The images in this stamp set work wonderfully with punches: the picture at the center of each image can be punched out with the 1" Circle Punch (109046, $10.95), the 1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403, $15.95) pops out the image + words perfectly, and that can be layered onto a 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401, $15.95), which can then layer onto the Scallop Circle Punch (109043, $15.95)!

You can order any of the above supplies through my ONLINE STORE anytime!

Be sure you enter this giveaway in accordance with the RULES, or your entry will be discarded. You must enter by 6am MST on 12/11/2009, to be in the drawing for the Day Four Giveaway! Day Five's Giveaway should be posted, along with Day Four's winner, by 8am MST on 12/11/2009.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now closed, please check again after 8am on 12/11/09 for Day Five's Giveaway.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Day THREE of 12 Days of Blog Candy

Our Day TWO Winner is: Andrea Jacobsen

Today is DAY THREE of my Twelve Days of Blog Candy Giveaways. Leave a comment with your first and last name, and email address, to enter. Make sure you check out the Rules in THIS POST before leaving your comment, to ensure your entry qualifies.

Today's Giveaway is a snowflake lover's dream come true! The Winner will receive the Snowfall stamp set, Snowflower Punch (yes, it's the same size & shape as the image in the stamp set), and a package of Accents & Elements Little Felt Flurries.

[REMEMBER: click on any photo to see it full-size.]

Now for a peek at the back of the stamps...

To attach the Little Felt Flurries to a project, you'll probably want some Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive (110755, $3.95). The Snowflower Punch looks extra cute if you punch through each of those round ball ends with the 1/16" Circle Punch (101227, $8.95). Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023, $4.50), applied with the 2-Way Glue Pen (100425, $3.50) makes any snowflake or snowy scene glisten like the real thing!

You can order any of the above supplies through my ONLINE STORE anytime!

Be sure you enter this giveaway in accordance with the RULES, or your entry will be discarded. You must enter by 6am MST on 12/10/2009, to be in the drawing for the Day Three Giveaway! Day Four's Giveaway should be posted, along with Day Three's winner, by 8am MST on 12/10/2009.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is now closed, look for the winner and Day Four's Giveaway by 8am MST 12/10/09.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Day TWO of 12 Days of Blog Candy

Our Day ONE Winner is: Gail Kinsella

Today is DAY TWO of my Twelve Days of Blog Candy Giveaways. To see the rules, check out THIS POST.

Today's Giveaway will help you top off your gifts with a little handmade highlight. It includes two holiday gift tag stamp sets: Christmas Gift Tags, and Tag Line! I am also including two coordinating wheels: Bold Christmas Trees and Mittens. (The artwork and style of the Mittens wheel matches the stockings on one tag image.)

[REMEMBER: click on any photo to see it full-size.]

Below is a shot of the rubber sides of the stamp sets. Again, I keep my stamps very clean--one of these sets is over 10 years old and you can't even tell.

To use the Stampin' Around wheels, you'll want a Stampin' Around Handle (102971, $3.95). You can ink up the wheel by rolling over an ink pad, but if you'd like the image to be continually inked, you'll need a Stampin' Around Standard Cartridge.

Using a continuously inking cartridge allows you to roll images over unlimited media sizes--such as tissue paper, wrapping paper, or butcher paper. These ink cartridges are available in 15 Stampin' Up! exclusive colors, and Basic Black. (see pages 155-157 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog) If you choose a coordinating color ink pad from the same pages for stamping your tags, your gift-giving presentation is complete. You can order these supplies through my ONLINE STORE anytime!

Be sure you enter in accordance with the RULES, or your entry will be discarded. You must enter by 6am MST on 12/9/2009, to be in the drawing for the Day Two Giveaway! Day Three's Giveaway should be posted, along with Day Two's winner, by 8am MST on 12/9/2009.

UPDATE: This Giveaway is closed, look for the Winner, and Day Three's Giveaway in a new post by 8am MST today, 12/9/09.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Country Living Magazine 10 issues for $10

Country Living published by Hearst Magazines Division, Hearst Communications, Inc. © 2009

Would you like to subscribe to Country Living magazine? The cover price is $3.99 per issue, but you can get 10 issues for only $10! Just click THIS LINK, fill in your subscription info, enter your payment, and you're good to go.

Stampin' Up! will have an exclusive product offer featured in February's Country Living magazine and on their website, and if you SUBSCRIBE NOW, perhaps you can get this issue delivered to your door!*

For just $1 per issue, you'll receive great craft project ideas, articles on collecting, makeover features, recipes, and entertaining ideas! You don't have to be a stamper, or a Stampin' Up! customer to get this deal, so feel free to email the link for the offer to all your friends.

*I am speaking hypothetically and cannot make any delivery estimates or guarantees. Please contact Country Living magazine's Customer Service with your delivery concerns.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.com

Day ONE of 12 Days of Blog Candy

Today is the first day of my Twelve Days of Blog Candy Giveaways. To see the rules, check out THIS POST.

Today's Giveaway is sure to give you a jump start on your holiday card making. It includes a Handmade Holiday Simply Sent Card Elements Kit, and the coordinating To You & Yours stamp set!

Here is a shot of the other side of the stamp set--as you can see, it's in pristine condition.

The kit makes 18 cards total (6 each in 3 styles), and one of each of the three of the cards has already been completed for you. The kit includes card stock, patterned paper, self-adhesive die cuts, and full instructions. I am also tossing in 20 Very Vanilla Envelopes, so your cards will be ready to mail!

All you need to make the remaining 15 cards, in addition to the stamp set I am including, is: a Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write Marker (100072, $3.25), a Mellow Moss Stampin' Write Marker (100038, $3.25), and a Ruby Red Stampin' Write Marker (100075, $3.25). Of course, you'll want a precision cutter and some adhesive--I recommend the Paper Cutter (104152, $24.95) and SNAIL Adhesive (104332, $6.95). You can order these through my ONLINE STORE anytime!

Be sure you enter in accordance with the RULES, by 6am MST on 12/8/2009, to be in the drawing for the Day One Giveaway! Day Two's Giveaway should be posted, along with Day One's winner, by 8am MST on 12/8/2009.

12/8 6:00am: This Giveaway is now CLOSED, look for the Day Two Post to see who won and to enter the next Giveaway!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

TWELVE DAYS OF CMAS BLOG CANDY!

In honor of the Ellen DeGeneres Show's 12 Days of Giveaways, I am going to host my very own Twelve Days of Blog Candy Giveaways!

I have a dozen stamping prizes, one each day, that I will give away from December 7th through December 18th, 2009. Each prize will feature at least one stamp set, plus some great holiday accessories and/or embellishments. These stamp sets are not brand new but are in excellent condition. Don't worry, I'll put separate pictures up each day of what the winner will be receiving, so you can choose what you'd like win! You will get what's pictured and described, but I reserve the right to toss extra goodies in the package if I'm so moved ;-)

Giveaway stamp sets include: Snow Angels, Flaky Friends, Snowfall, Christmas Gift Tags, Holiday Basics, Holiday Happenings, Miracle of Christmas, and more! I'm also giving away discontinued patterned paper, ribbons, and other accessories and embellishments with each stamp set.

Here's how it will work: you leave a comment on my blog under the post of the giveaway you want to earn, and you must include your first and last name, and email address in the comment. You may comment only ONCE per giveaway post, or all your entries will be discarded. HOWEVER, if you refer a friend who enters in accordance with the rules, and they choose to also mention your first and last name, and email address, in their comment--they get an entry PLUS you get another entry! So, if you see a giveaway you really, really want, enter yourself and then go email everyone you know and send them to the blog post to comment and mention your name!!!

UPDATE: Be sure all the proper information appears in the comment itself--not just in one of the fields on the comment form, or your entry will be discarded. Also, you are encouraged to list your email address in text form, such as procrastistamper at gmail dot com, to prevent machines from harvesting it. (I will hide the comments, after each giveaway is over, for your added protection.)

DISCLAIMERS: One winner per name, delivery address, and/or email address during the 12 days, please. No purchase necessary to enter, however, each separate purchase from my ONLINE STORE will give you 10 entries that will remain in the pool from the time I receive notice of your purchase, until the end of the giveaways. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be emailed the morning after the giveaway was posted, and MUST claim their prize by providing a valid postal address for delivery within 24 hours. (If you want to give the prize as a gift, by having me mail it directly to a third party, be sure to let me know so I can wrap and label it appropriately!) Prizes will be delivered via Priority Mail to U.S. addresses only, and may require the addressee's signature on delivery--so you need to give me the correct information to ensure your prize can be claimed. You must know the laws of your own state, and it is your responsibility not to enter if this giveaway is prohibited by your state law.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net

Retiring Dormant Stamp Sets

You may not have noticed, but the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog was missing a few stamp sets! They were available for order, but not shown in the catalog. They were on what's known as the Dormant List. Some stamps sets have been on there for a year now, and they will be retiring. In fact, all but one stamp set (Easter Beauty) will be discontinued after January 4, 2010.

Click HERE to see a list of Retiring Dormant Stamp Sets, with images and prices.

ORDER NO LATER THAN 11:50pm MST on JANUARY 4, 2010

The best way to ensure your order is placed on time, is to make your purchase through my ONLINE STORE. You are always welcome to email me at any time, or call me at 719-205-5957, with your order. Especially if you are ordering for the first time, I'd love to assist you in your decision-making and shopping process.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net