LAST CHANCE Holiday Items at 15% OFF!!!

My 15% OFF Birthday Sale only lasts til 11:50pm MT on December 31st, 2012. You may be thinking, "I do NOT want any more holiday products!"...and I agree! But, there are some fabulous products in the Holiday Catalog that you can use for upcoming occasions, and I want to keep you from kicking yourself for not getting them, 1) before the catalog ends on January 2nd and they are no longer available, and 2) during my 15% OFF Birthday Sale (only thru Dec 31st)!

Several products will be carrying over from the Holiday Catalog, and I will point those out if I use them on my samples. What I am trying to feature, is items you NEED to get now, because you won't be able to order them after January 2nd.

Core'dinations Card Stock: Gumball Green, Early Espresso & Cherry Cobbler
I can pass on the Gumball Green, but I encourage you to seriously consider the other two colors. The Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder is carrying over, but if you want a deep, dark cherry red to use on your Valentine's or Mother's Day projects, stock up on the Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations Card Stock now! The Woodgrain Embossing Folder is also carrying over, but you won't be able to get the Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock to create your dark bark background after January 2nd.

Tulle Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, & Early Espresso
None of the tulle ribbon appears to be carrying over, but again, Cherry Cobbler is such a great, rich color for Valentine's or Mother's Day. And the Crumb Cake and Early Espresso will provide excellent neutral blending.

Frosty Friends stamp
This individual stamp is available only in wood-mount, and while there is one snowman with faux antlers on his head, and lights around his body, there are three other snowmen with enough space between them that you can pick and choose the ones you want! If your Valentine's Day and Easter are usually covered in snow, the snowmen with little birdies, and even a bunny behind one, would make uniquely adorable images for your projects.

Owl Occasions Clear-Mount & Wood-Mount stamp sets
This stamp set is NOT scheduled to carry over, so if you LOVE owls like I do, you NEED to get this stamp set NOW! I realize that several of the stamps are holiday themed, however, this can be a great set for birthdays, using the balloon, gifts, party banner, and party hat. And the owl, branch, and leaves can be used for ANY OCCASION, and they are gender neutral!!! You're crazy to pass up this set!

Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags
I hear you saying, "Christmas is OVER, I don't need holiday tags!"...and you are right. However, each of these tags has a pattern printed on the back--most of which make great layers for quick and easy cards (especially with a set of Notecards & Envelopes!), any time of year. There are 25 tags in the package for only $3.95, and only 5 of those tags are red & green striped. Just put those away with your holiday wrapping paper, and you can use those next year.

Scentsational Season Bundles Clear-Mount & Wood Mount
Okay, there is no indication that either the Scentsational Season stamp set, or the coordinating Holiday Collection Framelits will be available again. There are a few elements in the bundle that are versatile enough for year-round use. The little cup and steam coming out of it would be great for Get Well gifts (think flu season & chicken soup mix!). And the little cup framelit makes an adorable 3D suitcase or handbag, which holds a chocolate nugget inside! Use the legs of the gingerbread man framelit, to die cut bones for your doggie pages. The star is a great image and framelit to use anytime...and there is the obvious use of the set for holiday themed projects like scrapbook pages or thank you cards. Oh, and when you buy the stamp set and the framelits together in the bundle, you save 15% off the retail price. If you order this by 11:50pm MT on Dec 31st, 2012, you will get my additional 15% OFF Birthday Sale applied, for a total savings of 30%!!!

Champagne Glimmer Paper
You really need to stock up with several packs of this paper. While it may be too late for your New Year's projects, this paper is *gorgeous* for wedding projects, and any vintage project to which you may wish to add a delicately aged-looking sparkle.

Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
There are a BOATLOAD OF ANY OCCASION PATTERNS in this grand little stack of 48 double-sided 4-1/2"-6-1/2" papers...from neutrals for your "guy" cards, to brights for birthdays, and several red prints which would make darling accents on valentines...you are SET. And again, if you just want to use them for your holiday scrapbooking, they are conveniently sized to back your 4x6 prints.

Googlies (self-adhesive googly eyes)
Everyone NEEDS these little gems, especially if you have kids. Even if you don't make cards from scratch, your little ones will love dressing up their valentines with googly eyes! It's a great way to add interest to any project, without having to get all that nasty liquid glue all over your fingers (or table, or project).

Designer Ribbon Slides
You should only BUY these if you hate tying bows on your cards, and you hoard your ribbon! (I know, that's like...all of us.) Seriously, just string a length of ribbon or two through them, the width of your card, and just attach the ribbon right on front. SUPER easy way to get a finished look with very little ribbon or fuss. Also, these make cute "buckles" to thread ribbon through to hold your projects closed...a box for a set of gift cards, for example.

Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons
These are lightweight, flat, metallic buttons, with big holes, so it's easy to string thread, twine, or yarn through them. The brushed bronze finish coordinates with everything, and is especially handsome on vintage themed projects.

Gumball Green Embossing Powder
Okay, aside from the obvious use of creating the perfect, shiny, green gumball, this is the PERFECT color for any and all of your "spring green" projects. Think shamrocks, Easter grass, and fresh spring leaves. It will breathe new life into any spring project!

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Lindor Truffle Box - New Year's Favor

I modified my Lindor Truffle Box just a little bit so you can use it as a New Year's favor. I designed the message horizontally first, but I am too picky to leave the message going one way, and the candy label going the other way. The candy wrapper is too bulky to simply turn it in the box to face the right way, so I ended up designing the same message vertically, with a tag for the greeting. You can see both versions below:

I made a Free Printable PDF for you which contains both the horizontal version, and the vertical version, so YOU can choose which you like best:

Download Lindor Truffle Box 2013 New Year Favor PDF

You can check out my Lindor Truffle Box Video Tutorial for basic directions, and here are some tips for the New Year's favors:

1) Before making your box, choose which orientation you would like, either horizontal or vertical, and cut out the appropriate 2013 panel.
2) Line up your 3/4" Circle Punch in the center of the explosion image that is used for the zero, and punch a 3/4" hole.
3) Begin making the box, according to the basic directions. HOWEVER, to punch the 1" hole in the box, place your 2013 panel on the unassembled box and mark an 'X' in the center of the 3/4" hole you made. Notice that for the horizontal orientation of the box, the 2013 panel is centered. For the vertical orientation, I shifted the 2013 panel down towards the bottom of the box. See the pictures below for placement of panel and marking of 'X' for each orientation.

4) Center the 'X' in your 1" Circle or Square Punch, and punch the hole out of the box, as shown below. Complete box assembly according to basic instructions.

To finish the horizontal box, I wrapped about 15" of Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine around each end of the box and tied each in a square knot. To finish the vertical box, I wrapped about 24" of twine around the top only, and tied in a double bow. (See video for demonstration of square knot, and double bow.)

To add the tag on the vertical box, punch a hole at one end of the tag, and string the tag onto the right trailing edge of the twine before tying your bow. Because the hole is so tiny, you may want to pull your twine through from the back, with a floss threader. See the pictures below for a quick tutorial on that. {Click any picture to see it larger}

I hope you enjoy making these...I have some assorted Lindor Truffles left over from making my Lindor Truffle Ornament Box, and this is the perfect remedy (to keep me from eating them all myself)!!!

Stampin' Supplies: Pacific Point card stock, Whisper White card stock (for printing PDF onto), Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, 1" Square or Circle Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 3/4" Circle Punch, Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Paper Piercer (or 1/16" hole punch) for tag...and of course, (3) Lindor Truffles for each box!

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BIRTHDAY SALE - 15% OFF thru December 31st

Over 300 new Clearance Rack items were added to my Online Store on Dec 14th at discounts up to 80% OFF retail! Today, 15 new items were added, listed below.

I AM ALSO OFFERING EXCLUSIVE BIRTHDAY SAVINGS SO YOU CAN CELEBRATE WITH ME--MY BIRTHDAY WAS DECEMBER 24th :-)

Any Online Order Placed with me through December 31st, will receive an additional 15% OFF
(discount will be sent as rebate check 10-14 days after order)

NEW CLEARANCE RACK ITEMS
Neutrals Flower Brads
Regals Flower Brads
Subtles Flower Brads
Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon
Bashful Blue 5/8" Satin Ribbon
Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim
Artichoke 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon
2010-2012 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
2011-2013 In Color 12" x 12" Textured Cardstock
Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper
Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper
Well Worn Designer Series Paper
Beau Chateau Side Notes
Sweetest Stem Embosslits Dies
Flower Burst Embosslits Dies

Feel free to order both Clearance Rack and non-Clearance Rack items on the same order. There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this special offer, so go nuts!

Clearance Rack orders are eligible to qualify for hostess benefits/Stampin' Rewards. Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last, so don't wait!!! (sorry, but there are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items)

Check out all the Clearance Rack Blitz items in my ONLINE STORE.

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Lindor Truffle Ornament Box Video Tutorial

Here is a video of the Lindor Truffle Ornament Box I showed in my last post:

If you subscribe to my blog in email, you will need to click on the blog post title and view it in your browser, to watch the video. I apologize for the abruptness of the video ending, I was having technical difficulties and thought it best to just go ahead and get it posted!

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Start with a 7"x5" piece of card stock. Score parallel to 7" side at 1", 2", 3", and 4". Turn card stock 1/4 turn and score parallel to 5" side at 1/2", 1-1/2", and 6".
2) Cut away all pieces marked with dark gray scribble in picture below. Snip along red lines.
3) Punch 1" Circle (or 1" Square--whichever punch you have that can reach best) in center of the body of the front of the box, as shown in picture below. The body is 4-1/2" long, so center your hole at 2-1/4".

4) Overlap rightmost flap over the top of the leftmost flap, and adhere to create box "tube". Glue bottom flaps closed.
5) Insert Lindor Truffles, folding the wrapper ends toward the back of the box, out of the way. The box holds three candies, make sure the center one you insert is the color wrapper you want showing. Close box top.
6) Stamp ornament in desired color and die cut with framelit. Punch a 3/4" circle from the center of the ornament.
7) Using Stampin' Dimensionals, adhere ornament over hole in box. (yes, the hole in the ornament is smaller than the one in the box--believe me, it looks so much better this way)
8) Wrap about 15" of Baker's Twine around bottom and tie in square knot. Wrap about 24" of Bakers Twine around top and tie in a bow, then tie another bow right on top of that, for a double bow.

Stampin' Supplies: Ornament Keepsakes stamp set, Holiday Ornament Framelits, (or, get the stamp set & framelits in a Bundle for 15% Savings!), Whisper White card stock, Pacific Point card stock, Marina Mist ink pad, Island Indigo Baker's Twine (you could adhere thin strips of coordinating patterned paper around top and bottom, instead of twine, if desired), 1" Circle Punch or 1" Square Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Paper Snips, and Lindor Truffle candies :-)

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Lindor Truffle Ornament Box

A stamping friend wanted a new gifting idea for Lindt Lindor Truffles, and I came up with this prototype. You can fit 3 truffles in the box, and only the center one is displayed, which makes it easier to color coordinate if you buy a box of assorted truffles, with different colored wrappers. Also, the box top opens, so the recipient doesn't have to tear it apart to get the candies out:

I decided that I wanted the background color to offset the ornament a bit, so I made another box using Pacific Point card stock instead of Whisper White. You could bling it up more by stamping a pattern on the box, and adding rhinestones or pearls, but they are great as-is if you're pressed for time. You can add a tag if you want, or just tuck them in stockings (from Santa & his Elves!), or set them at each place setting at your holiday dinner party:

These are fairly quick and easy to make, so I wanted to go ahead and post the instructions for you advanced stampers right now. I plan to make a quick run-through video to show you the assembly and give you some tips, but the sun goes down here like...well, right now. So, I'll need to tweak my lighting a bit. In the meantime, here are some words!

UPDATE: Check out a Video Tutorial for this project HERE.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Start with a 7"x5" piece of card stock. Score parallel to 7" side at 1", 2", 3", and 4". Turn card stock 1/4 turn and score parallel to 5" side at 1/2", 1-1/2", and 6".
2) Cut away all pieces marked with dark gray scribble in picture below. Snip along red lines.
3) Punch 1" Circle (or 1" Square--whichever punch you have that can reach best) in center of the body of the front of the box, as shown in picture below. The body is 4-1/2" long, so center your hole at 2-1/4".

4) Overlap rightmost flap over the top of the leftmost flap, and adhere to create box "tube". Glue bottom flaps closed.
5) Insert Lindor Truffles, folding the wrapper ends toward the back of the box, out of the way. The box holds three candies, make sure the center one you insert is the color wrapper you want showing. Close box top.
6) Stamp ornament in desired color and die cut with framelit. Punch a 3/4" circle from the center of the ornament.
7) Using Stampin' Dimensionals, adhere ornament over hole in box. (yes, the hole in the ornament is smaller than the one in the box--believe me, it looks so much better this way)
8) Wrap about 15" of Baker's Twine around bottom and tie in square knot. Wrap about 24" of Bakers Twine around top and tie in a bow, then tie another bow right on top of that, for a double bow.

Stampin' Supplies: Ornament Keepsakes stamp set, Holiday Ornament Framelits, (or, get the stamp set & framelits in a Bundle for 15% Savings!), Whisper White card stock, Pacific Point card stock, Marina Mist ink pad, Island Indigo Baker's Twine (you could adhere thin strips of coordinating patterned paper around top and bottom, instead of twine, if desired), 1" Circle Punch or 1" Square Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Paper Snips, and Lindor Truffle candies :-)

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Clearance Rack Blitz - Up to 80% OFF!

December 14, 2012 - While Supplies Last!!!

Over 300 new Clearance Rack items have been added to my ONLINE STORE at discounts up to 80 percent off retail-only while supplies last! AND FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, STAMPS ARE INCLUDED AT UP TO 40% OFF!!!

Order from my ONLINE STORE to qualify for savings. Feel free to order both Clearance Rack and non-Clearance Rack items on the same order. There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this special offer. Clearance Rack orders are eligible to qualify for Stampin' Rewards!!! (benefits start at $150 order)

Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last--so DO NOT WAIT!!! And sorry, but there are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.

Check out all the Clearance Rack Blitz items in my ONLINE STORE.

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Happy Holidays to You, from Stampin' Up!

"This year for Christmas, Stampin' Up! has a holiday treat for all of its demonstrators, customers, employees, and vendors. Thank you for all that you are and all that you do. Enjoy!"

Lyrics:
On the first day of Christmas, we celebrated with
Twelve boxes shipping****
Eleven phones ringing****
Ten spools of ribbon****
Nine creative countries****
Eight decorations****
Seven paper trimmers****
Six executives rocking****
Five girlfriends stamping****
Four people shopping ****
Three stacks of paper****
Two artists drawing****
And a cute card made with love! (and a cheesy smile by Sara Douglass)

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Hershey Kiss Christmas Trees

This is such a super cute gift/favor, it takes very little cardstock, and very little time to make. It's pretty conservative on the candy budget, too, since you can fill about 8 trees from a standard 11oz bag of Kisses, and a 12oz bag of Nuggets will fill about 18 tree trunks! I followed Brenda Quintana's tutorial HERE, using her Timesaver Tips at the end, to cut for several at a time. Please make sure to leave a nice comment for Brenda if you use her tutorial :-)

The only thing I did differently, because I am such a cheapskate when it comes to ribbon, is that I simply popped a bow on top with a Mini Glue Dot. That only used about 12" of ribbon per tree, instead of the 20" per tree on the tutorial. Oh yeah, and I prefer using Tombow Multipurpose glue for everything, including the "tree trunk", so there's no Sticky Strip in my project. TIP: cut out one end square from the pieces that are folded in half (tree triangle & trunk) so you only have one layer of card stock folded over and adhered at the end. It just looks less bulky that way.

Stampin' Supplies: Garden Green cardstock, Chocolate Chip cardstock, Victoria Crochet Trim, Simply Scored tool, Paper Trimmer, Tombow Multipurpose Glue, (1) Mini Glue Dot for the bow.

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Quick Perfect Pennants Christmas Tree Ornament

This ornament features the Perfect Pennants Bigz Die, and not too many other supplies, and it's quick and easy to assemble. The key to this project is the First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper, which is heavier than paper, but not as thick as cardstock, so it's easy to fold without measuring or scoring. I also added some color to mine (Marina Mist), to give it some texture and to match the scallop "tree skirt".

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Die cut 8 of the medium sized triangles, stamp one side if desired.
2) Die cut the larger scallop circle in coordinating card stock.
3) Fold each of the triangles exactly in half.
4) Glue half of one triangle to the back of the next half triangle.
5) Before you glue the last triangle backs together, insert a 15" length of string that has been folded in half, down the center of the tree, leaving the loop sticking out the top about 2".
6) Poke a hole in the center of the scalloped piece and run the string through.
7) Adhere Jumbo Pearls back to back, on string at top of tree, and under scalloped piece.

That's it in a nutshell, but I do have some tips. If you want to add some color to the paper, using a wheel is quick and easy. Just line up 3-4 of your triangles next to each other, ink up your wheel and roll it over. To find the center of your scalloped piece, die cut an extra one out of plain paper. Fold the paper one in half one way, then in half the opposite way, and the center is where the two lines meet. Lay the paper scallop over the cardstock scallop, and poke through the center point to mark it. And finally, if your knickers get in a twist over the white part of the Island Indigo Baker's Twine, you can drag it through your coordinating ink pad (I used Marina Mist) while holding it down with a Stampin' Sponge, so it's not stark white. Or, try coloring over it with a Blush Blossom marker.

Stampin' Supplies: Perfect Pennants Bigz Die (used with the Big Shot), First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper, Marina Mist cardstock & inkpad, Bella Boutique standard wheel (and handle), Island Indigo Baker's Twine, Jumbo Pearls, Tombow Multipurpose Glue.

~Kimberley Morris
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Ornamental Elegance Kit - While Supplies Last!

UPDATE: Sorry, no sooner did I get this posted than it Sold Out.

The ornament on the cover of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is such a hit that it has been made available to customers--just in time to deck the halls with terrific trimmings you've made yourself! Stampin' Up! has simplified this fun project so that you can quickly and easily create (10) heirloom ornaments. In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, some scissors for touchups, and a glue gun. I personally like the Tombow Multipurpose Glue for this project. Sprinkle on a little Dazzling Diamonds Glitter for extra bling!

The Ornamental Elegance Kit (132832) is $14.95 and includes:

• Die-Cut Cardstock Elements
• Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon
• Natural Linen Thread
• Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
• Large Pearl Basic Jewels

These make stunning gift tags, or even a great neighbor or co-worker gift. They are available only WHILE SUPPLIES LAST so get yours today :-)

~Kimberley Morris
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MEGA Massive Giveaway - My Digital Studio

GO TO
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RIGHT NOW TO ENTER!

You are not going to want to miss this!!! Even if you don't win the Grand Prize or First Place Price, notice that if at least 10,000 of us enter the contest, then everyone who enters will get a FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD! Below are the details of the giveaway, and you can find the Official Rules on the Facebook contest entry page:

Prize Description:
Enter every day for more chances to win!

Grand Prize (1 Winner)
A copy of our MDS 2+ design software (disc or download) and EVERY SINGLE digital download My Digital Studio releases in 2013—a $1600 (USD) value.

First Place Prize (10 Winners)
EVERY SINGLE digital download My Digital Studio releases in January 2013—a $125 (USD) value.

Bonus Prize—for EVERYONE
1 AWESOME download for everyone who enters if at least 10,000 people enter the contest.

First day to enter:
December 01, 2012 00:00 MST
Last day to enter:
December 29, 2012 23:59 MST

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Holiday Packaging Bundles at 20% OFF!

Petite Treats Bundle Item 132770 $13.50 ($16.85 value)
Includes: Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3" x 5" x 1-1/2"), Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces), Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)

Trimmings & Tags Bundle Item 132769 $13.50 ($16.85 value)
Includes: Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5" x 3" x 11-1/2"), Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2" x 3-1/8"), Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim (10 yards)

Looking for cute ways to package little treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors, and friends for the holidays? At 20% savings, holiday packaging bundles are an affordable and adorable solution. Simply add a treat or small gift, then assemble! No stamping, cutting, or creating, required. (Of course, if you want to bling them up, you are more than welcome to stamp, cut and create--just contact me if you are looking for coordinating product to step these up a bit!)

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2012 Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza (Nov 19-28)

This sale STARTS TODAY November 19th, and runs through November 28th. TWO super-special dates of this sale are November 19th and November 28th, which each have their own 24-HOUR SALES! You may take advantage of these sale prices through a Demonstrator Order (if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator), a Customer Direct Order, or on a Workshop Order...but the BEST way to ensure you are getting the sale items ordered exactly when you want, at the sale prices you want, is to SHOP THE ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA IN MY ONLINE STORE!

NOVEMBER 19TH 24-HOUR SALE (12am-11:50pm MT) *links active only during sale*
125586 Simply Scored Diagonal Plate $11.95(reg) $9.56(sale)
113439 Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine $99.95(reg) $79.96(sale)
113474 Big Shot Doctor's Bag $69.95(reg) $55.96(sale)

NOVEMBER 28TH 24-HOUR SALE (12am-11:50pm MT) *links active only during sale*
118941 Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I) $66.95(reg) $53.56(sale)
120279 Clear Block Storage Caddy $16.95(reg) $13.56(sale)
109127 Stack & Store Caddy $34.95(reg) $27.96(sale)

There are special savings throughout the sale at 20% Off, 25% Off, 30% Off, 40% Off, and 50% Off, with ALL MDS2 Downloadable Software at 50% Off. Check out the PDF below for complete details. **Please Note: you MUST use the special item codes in the PDF to receive the 2012 Online Extravaganza Sale Prices!**

2012 Online Extravaganza Product Listing (PDF)

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Advent Pocket Calendar Tutorial

NEWS FLASH: The Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die, and Rhinestone Basic Jewels are LOW STOCK, plus the sale on these items, as well as the 25 & Counting stamp set, Decorative Label Punch, and the 1" Square Punch (all used on this project) ends TOMORROW so go NOW and SHOP THE ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA IN MY ONLINE STORE!

This picture tutorial will show how to assemble 24 Petite Pockets, similar to the one pictured below, for a countdown to Christmas. You can display the pockets however you like, but the flap on each is Velcro® and designed to be closed over a string, to hang in a clothesline fashion. You can put string (or Baker's Twine) across a wall with temporary 3M Command hooks, or grab a large frame at a second-hand store and string a few rows from side to side, for display.

Step 1.) Stamp number images 1 through 24 from the 25 & Counting stamp set, onto Whisper White card stock, in Marina Mist, Gumball Green, and Cherry Cobbler, as shown below. Punch each number image out with the 1" Square Punch. Eight of the number images will stamped in each color, as follows:

Marina Mist - 1, 3, 6, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20
Gumball Green - 2, 4, 8, 12, 14, 18, 21, 23
Cherry Cobbler - 5, 7, 9, 11, 16, 19, 22, 24

Step 2.) Cut 12 sheets of Crumb Cake card stock in half, so you end up with 24 pieces at 4-1/4"x11". Run each sheet through the Big Shot, using the Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die. You will need to use Extended Cutting Pads for this, and I highly recommend using the Extended Crease Pad on top instead of one of the Cutting Pads. I find that a card stock shim under my die makes the cuts & scores perfect.

Step 3.) To prepare each of the pockets, first fold up the bottom long flap and burnish with bone folder. Then trim just a bit off each of the side flaps, at an angle, at the bottom. This removes some bulk, so you can adhere the flap smooth and flat. See the pictures below for a visual. [click on image to see it larger]

Step 4.) Open bottom flap, and burnish sides in towards center with bone folder. Apply very small stripes of Tombow Multipurpose Glue on side flaps, near the inside edge of each flap. Apply very small stripes of Tombow Multipurpose Glue on each side of bottom flap, near outside edge. [click on image to see it larger]

Step 5.) Hold pocket so that the bottom flap is flat on your work area. Then, fold the body of the pocket (with side flaps held in) over onto the flap. Press firmly to adhere. This is the easiest way to close/adhere the pocket in one simple move. [click on image to see it larger]

Step 6.) Punch (8) Decorative Label Punch pieces out of each color of card stock: Marina Mist, Gumball Green, and Cherry Cobbler. Take up one of your punches, and a coordinating Baker's Twine: Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade or Cherry Cobbler. Cut a 15" length of the Baker's Twine. Hold your punch at the edge of a ruler, and put the twine behind it, leaving a 3-1/2" trailing edge to the right of the punch, as shown below. [click on image to see it larger]

Step 7.) Holding the trailing 3-1/2" edge of twine firmly in place, wrap the left side of twine over the Decorative Punch Label twice, and bring it to the front. You should end up with the leftover bit of twine on top of the label, at approximately the same length as your 3-1/2" trailing edge. [click on image to see it larger]

Step 8.) Tie the two ends in a bow, trim ends if uneven. Add a Basic Rhinestone Jewel to the top of the tag. I used the largest size Rhinestone in the package. [click on image to see it larger]

Step 9.) Place two dimensionals on the back of the Decorative Label Punch, one at top and one at bottom. Place one dimensional in center back of coordinating color stamped number image. Adhere number image and Decorative Label Punch to pocket, as shown below. [click on image to see it larger]

Step 10.) If desired, apply self-adhesive Velcro® dots to flap for closure. Whenever I use these, I try to put the soft side on the flap, so you don't scratch your hand or the treat/enclosure when you slide it past the flap to put it inside the pocket. [click on image to see it larger]

That's really all there is to this project. It's just doing the same thing 24 times...which, if you are like me...can be very challenging to sit still long enough to accomplish! Small treats that aren't very bulky work best in these pockets. If you want to include a scripture in each pocket, here are some suggested passages:

http://www.catholic.org/clife/advent/advent.php?id=18
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32879&columnid=3881
http://www.crivoice.org/advent1.html
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/holidays/making-meaningful-christmas-memories/celebrate-advent.aspx

Stampin' Supplies: 25 & Counting stamp set, Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die (use with Big Shot, Extended Cutting Pads, Extended Crease Pad), Decorative Label Punch, 1" Square Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Crumb Cake card stock, Whisper White card stock, Marina Mist card stock & ink, Gumball Green card stock & ink, Cherry Cobbler card stock & ink, Island Indigo Baker's Twine, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals, Bone Folder, Tombow Multipurpose Glue.

~Kimberley Morris Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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Advent Pocket Calendar Sneak Peek 2

So sorry, I gave you a little tease about a project I am working on (advent envelopes) and told you I'd have the directions for you the next day...and that was on MONDAY! My kids are home for their Thanksgiving break, and we ended up having some last-minute medical appointments, which shifted things a couple of days. Then Thanksgiving was yesterday, and we cooked up a storm :-) And, unfortunately, I woke up a bit under the weather today. BUT--I'm feeling better, and hoping that after we run pick up a couple things from the store (wish us luck with Black Friday traffic), maybe I'll still have the energy to finish my project. It really is a simple project, I just need a little chunk of time to wrap it up.

In the meantime, here's another picture I managed to snap of my project in process:

If you want to get your supplies together, just check out THIS POST for the complete list of what you'll need. You're basically making 24 countdown envelopes. If you want to work ahead, take note: there are 8 pockets each of three colors, and the stamped color of the number image is the same color as the Decorative Label Punch on the front of the envelope. You can put whatever little treats or cards in your pockets that you want. Tiny chocolates like Dove squares or Hershey mini bars work great, and here are several sites with suggested advent scripture readings:

http://www.catholic.org/clife/advent/advent.php?id=18
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32879&columnid=3881
http://www.crivoice.org/advent1.html
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/holidays/making-meaningful-christmas-memories/celebrate-advent.aspx

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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Advent Pocket Calendar Sneak Peek

If you don't have a Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, you need to get one TODAY (Nov 19th, 2012) before 11:50pm MT, while it's still $20 OFF...and add a few more ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE items to your order, to make a set of these cuties:

I'm hoping to show you the finished project tomorrow, and provide you some directions--they are really super simple. The sale items I'm going to use on this project are:

123794 25 & Counting stamp set CLEAR $32.95(reg) $16.48(sale) 50% OFF
-OR- 123792 25 & Counting stamp set WOOD $44.95(reg) $22.48(sale) 50% OFF
123131 Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die $42.95(reg) $30.07(sale) 30% OFF
124094 1" Square Punch $15.95(reg) $11.17(sale) 30% OFF
120907 Decorative Label Punch $16.95(reg) $11.87(sale) 30% OFF
119246 Rhinestone Basic Jewels $4.95(reg) $3.47(sale) 30% OFF

If you order your Big Shot at the sale price of $79.99 before the deadline tonight, and add on the items above, you will get $25 in Stampin' Rewards. To get you farther with this project, I suggest ordering some of the supplies from the remainder of the list:

Big Shot Extended Cutting Pads (if you don't have them)
Big Shot Extended Premium Crease pad (optional-but you will want it for this project)
Crumb Cake cardstock (1 pkg should make 2 calendars)
Whisper White cardstock
Marina Mist cardstock, and ink pad OR marker
Gumball Green cardstock, and ink pad OR marker
Cherry Cobbler cardstock, and ink pad OR marker
Island Indigo Baker's Twine
Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine
Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
Stampin' Dimensionals
Tombow Multipurpose Glue

The only other thing you might want for this project, that you can't get from me, are some self-adhesive Velcro® dots. Stay tuned for the rest of the project--and especially if you don't already have a Big Shot, GET YOUR ORDER IN NOW, or you'll kick yourself in the morning (and I don't want you to do that)!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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Holiday Catalog Cover Ornament (Blue, White & Silver)

I'm still playing catch-up, but wanted to share an ornament I managed to finish...though not before my glue gun gave up with a sparking puff of smoke! (lesson: if your glue gun has spent the last 15 years in the bottom of a drawer, with a stick of glue dried in it, just throw it away...it's not worth a house fire) It's based on the ornament on the cover of Stampin' Up!'s 2012 Holiday Catalog, and I used the directions from a tutorial Kirsteen Gill posted HERE, changing out some supplies.

Stampin' Supplies: Ornament Keepsakes stamp set, Holiday Ornaments Framelits dies, Whisper White cardstock, Not Quite Navy ink, Bashful Blue ink, Silver Glimmer Paper, Snow Flurry Bigz die, 2-1/2" Circle Punch (for backing), 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Stitched White Grosgrain Ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue, Silicone Craft Sheet, Glue Gun (non-SU!, preferably not dead or dying...lol).

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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Talking Tag™ NOW Available from Stampin' Up!

Attach a talking tag to a card, invitation, gift, or anything you want, and share a recorded greeting, sing a little tune, leave voice instructions for a gift, or even create talking treasure hunt clues!

To record the message, the sender will need the TalkingTag app on a smartphone or other smart device. The TalkingTag app is available for FREE from talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google Play. You will have the opportunity to listen, re-record, cancel, or confirm your message after you've completed recording it. Each label allows up to 60 seconds of a greeting, song, or product message. You can even copy messages you've already recorded, to new tags, and easily create multiple tags with the same message! To play the message, recipients will need to download the app and scan the code. Messages are saved for two years, so they can listen to it over and over.

Watch the video below to see how it works...the volume is a little low, so you may want to turn up your speakers. Once you see how fun & easy it is, I know you will want to ORDER YOUR TALKING TAGS FROM MY ONLINE STORE! (10 tags for only $7.95)

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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NEW! Stampin' Up! Phone App - Simply Sent

Stampin' Up has created a new app...at this time it is only available on the iPhone, though I believe it also works on the iPad or the iTouch. It is FREE and is called Simply Sent™ and works like a micro-version of My Digital Studio. Click the Simply Sent logo image, or the link below, to go to the iTunes app page.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simply-sent/id577263957?mt=8

Above is a screenshot, which basically gives you the instructions: you choose a background, add your own photo (from your gallery or take a photo), accessorize with a few embellishments, add a greeting or other text, and then you can share your creation via email, or Facebook. Your created cards should be saved in your gallery for you :-)

Here are some cute Simply Sent card samples:

Unfortunately, I do not own an iPhone, iPad or iTouch, so you will get to enjoy this one without me! :-O

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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