Remember the Holidays with this Album

This is the last of my series of the Holiday Helper! I hope you have enjoyed seeing all the projects. I will be sending this last newsletter that will include all 12 projects for you to download on Thursday, December 19, 2013. If you aren't already a newsletter subscriber please sign up below in order to receive these projects in your email. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Holiday Helper Series
Project 12: Designer Scrapbooking Made Easy



Capture the magic holiday memories and traditions with this Designer Series Album. A perfect gift for grandparents to remember the holidays over the years or for new parents to fill with the precious holiday moments with their little ones. Imagine opening an album that transports you through time and showers you with magic from Christmases past.

SUPPLIES USED:

Season Of Style Designer Journaling Tags


Seasonal Stripes 8" X 8" Designer Ring Album


The holidays are just around the corner and I have a special series available just for you. This is one of the 12 Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each email mailing, you will be able to download a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to recreate this project. But you can only receive these projects by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today as it will be your last chance to get these 12 projects to download!

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Washi Tape Christmas Card

Holiday Helper Series
Project 10: Special Season Cards with Style!



Feeling some holiday stress? Here's a way to make your holidays trendy without all of the stress. Washi Tape is a hot new trend in papercrafting, and of course, Stampin' Up! has some festive Washi Tape to use on all of your holiday projects. It's easy to add to your cards for a fun and trendy take on the traditional Christmas card. You'll have your cards ready to send without breaking a sweat ... and visions of what you can use your Washi Tape on next!

SUPPLIES USED:

Special Season stamp set


Season Of Style Designer Washi Tape


The holidays are just around the corner and I have a special series available just for you. This is one of the 12 Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each email mailing, you will be able to download a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to recreate this project. But you can only receive these projects by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today!

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Stampin' Up! Calm Christmas Card

Holiday Helper Series
Project 3: Calm Christmas Card



It’s so wonderful to walk through the crunch of the snow to the mail box and find a special card or two tucked in with all of the usual stuff. I love the peace of the holiday wishes. The love and thought put into making your holiday cards spreads the peace and joy of your holiday wishes and this beautifully elegant dove is the perfect messenger.

SUPPLIES USED:

Calm Christmas stamp set


Pewter Embossing Powder


The holidays are just around the corner and I have a special series available just for you. This is one of the 12 Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each email mailing, you will be able to download a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to recreate this project. But you can only receive these projects by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today! I will be sending out this tutorial on Saturday, November 29th so don't miss out!

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Merry Minis Stepped Up

My post from yesterday featured this simple Christmas card that I wanted to step-up by doing a few extra things.  To see the supplies I used to make this simple card click here.

Here's the card that I stepped up.  I would love to hear what you think.  Please leave me a comment telling me which one you like more and why?

Supplies needed to make this card:

Card Stock: Crumb Cake 5-1/2"x 4-1/4"
                    Whisper White 1/2" x 4" and scraps for stamping and punching
                    Gumball Green 1/2" x 3-3/4"
                    Be of Good Cheer DSP scrap for heart punch
                    Red and Champagne Glimmer paper for punching

Stamp Sets: Merry Minis clear clear #127919 $11.95 or wood #127916 $14.95

                     Easy Events clear # 123225 $24.95 or wood #116958 $32.95 ( I colored "merry" using cherry cobbler marker)



 Ink: Summer Starfruit
         Gumball Green
         Cherry Cobbler ink pad and marker

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
                      Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
           Tools: Paper Snips used to cut out red ornament and whisper white to make banner
                      Full Heart Punch
                      Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack to make the heart around punch

                      Stampin' Pierce Mat

                      Paper Piercing Tool

                      Merry Minis Punch Pack

                      Big Shot

                      Perfect Polk Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

                      Finishing Touches Edgelits Die for gumball green strip

   Adhesives: Snail

                      Mini Glue Dots

                      Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Please leave me a comment letting me know which card you like more and why.  Thanks!

 

 

Merry Minis

Have you ever wondered where I get inspiration for my cards?  Well if you've been reading my blog you know a lot of it comes from Pinterest, but another great source that I use is our demonstrator only magazine called Stampin' Success.  This is a bimonthly magazine that is sent to demonstrators with lots of projects and business related items.  I just LOVE getting this magazine and probably fold over every page for things I want to make or do!

 

So I was inspired in the July magazine with this card below.  I CASE'd it almost identically but changed just a few things to fit the supplies I had.  I just love how simple this card is but with lots of little details to make it really stand out.

 

 



 Supplies needed to make this card:

Card Stock: Crumb Cake 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
                    Whisper White 1/2" x 4 and scraps for stamping
                    Gumball Green 3-3/4" x 1/2"

Stamp Set: Merry Minis clear #127919 $11.95 or wood #127916 $14.95

                        Easy Events clear # 123225 $24.95 or wood #116958 $32.95

I colored just "merry" with cherry cobbler marker



 

Ink: Summer Starfruit

        Cherry Cobbler ink pad and marker

        Gumball Green

 

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

           Tools: Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack to make the hearts

                      Stampin' Pierce Mat

                      Paper Piercing Tool

                      Merry Minis Punch Pack

                      Paper Snips

    Adhesives: Snail

                       Mini Glue Dot

 

Receiving the Stampin' Success in the mail is one of many perks of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  To learn more check out my site http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net or contact me with your questions.  I love what I do and would love to have you join my team!

                        

Stop back tomorrow to see how I stepped up this Christmas card by doing just a few different steps.

 

Ornament Elegance Kit

Update (12/8/12): You are no longer able to order this kit as Stampin' Up! has sold out of them.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.  I have a kit coming in my next order so stay tuned for a contest to win one of these ornaments.

 

I'm sure you've seen the ornament on the front of the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog (if you haven't than you are missing out) and thought I want one of those.  At least I have many times!  This ornament is such a hit that it has become available for you--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 achieve the same results. In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, scissors, and adhesive. (Our Anywhere Glue Sticks [104045] are perfect for assembly.) Want greeting or place cards to go with those ornaments? The Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (W 128048 C 128051) gives you perfect coordination.

 

Fancy a little sparkle and shine? Sprinkle on our Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023)!

 

With this kit you will be able to create 10 heirloom ornaments--or stunning tags to attach to a special neighbor gift.

 

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

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

Order these now at http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting--or for your family tree! Available while supplies last.

 

 

Christmas Card

Here's an example of what you could do when you take advantage of the Christmas Gift Promotion that I posted about here during the month of October.  Love, love, love how simple but awesome this card is!  Don't miss out on getting the Festive Paper-Piercing Pack for FREE! Only 2-1/2 more weeks to shop here.

October

	Q&A Q: I love the ornament featured on the front of the Holiday catalog. How do I make it? A: That ornament is all the rage in the stampin’ world! This month, you can receive the Festive Paper-Piercing Pack with our Christmas Gift Promotion. You’ll be surprised that you can create such a beautiful ornament from paper. It takes a bit of time, but is actually pretty simple to do. And it makes a great gift. Here’s how! SUPPLIES: • Ornament Keepsake stamp set (#128048 wood $34.95, #128051 clear $25.95) • Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies (#127816 $24.95) Ornament Keepsake Bundle (#129949 wood $49.95, 129950 clear $42.95) saves you 15% when the stamp set and framelits are bought together! • Big Shot (#113439 $99.95) • Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pad (#126966 $5.95) • Old Olive Classic Ink Pad (#126953 $5.95) • Very Vanilla card stock (#101650 $8.50) • Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334 $29.95) • 1-3/8” Circle Punch (#119860 $15.95) • 3-1/2” Scalloped Tulle Ribbon (#127841 $6.95) • Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755 $3.95) • Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (#127555 $5.95) • Large Pearl Basic Jewels (#125577 $4.95) • Linen Thread (#104199 $4.50) • 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon or other ribbon for hanging ornament • Rosette Die (#125594 $42.95) • Candlelight Christmas Designer Series Paper (#126901 $12.95) • Silicone Craft Sheet (#127853 $5.95) • Bone Folder (#102300 $6.95) • Hot Glue Gun and Glue *These supplies might be discountinued depending on when you are reading this. This ornament was from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday catalog available August 1, 2012 - January 2, 2013. Please contact me if you have any questions. Step 1: Stamp 20 of the larger ornament images on Very Vanilla card stock with Old Olive ink. Cut out with the coordinating Holiday Ornaments Framelits Die using the Big Shot. Stamp 20 of the small ornament images on Very Vanilla card stock with Cherry Cobbler ink. Cut out with the coordinating Holiday Ornaments Framelits Die using the Big Shot. Score 15 of each ornament in half from top to bottom using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool. Fold in half along the score line. Step 2: Use the Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere three of the scored ornaments together. Adhere one half of the first ornament lined up with one half of the next ornament and then do the same with the third ornament. Leave one half of the first and last ornaments un-glued. Repeat the steps until you have created 5 sets of the 3-ornament groupings in each ornament style. Add Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the halves of the first and last ornaments in the 3-ornament grouping. Adhere to the back of an un-scored ornament of the same style. Repeat for all 5 sets of each style. Step 3: Punch a circle from scrap card stock using the 1-3/8” Circle Punch. Place the circle on the Silicone Craft Sheet. Add a line of hot glue around the edge of the circle. Position the necks of the larger Old Olive ornaments, flat side down, evenly around the circle. Press into the hot glue. Use the Bone Folder to avoid burning yourself. Nest the smaller ornaments with the larger ornaments. To finish up, add Tulle Ribbon and linen thread, and create a rosette to add to the center of the ornament with the clear button using hot glue. Punch a hole for ribbon at the top. Optional: Add Dazzling Details Stampin’ Glitter or Champaign Shimmer Mist to add sparkle to the finished ornament.
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Christmas Gift

Dates: October 1-31, 2012

Promotion Details: It's only October, but Stampin' Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Learn more about this promotion here.

Choose from the following options:

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$55.85	$47.90
132261	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$44.85	$36.90
132262	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$70.85	$62.90
132263	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$63.85	$55.90

The Fine Print

• See those special item numbers above? You've got to use those in order to get your FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack.
• You can get your FREE paper-piercing pack by purchasing the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper or the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper. Remember: the bundle gets you an additional 15 percent off the set and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies. So many options!
• Any order type qualifies for this promotion-customer, workshop, or online.
• This promotion has no limits-for every bundle you buy, you'll get a free Festive Paper-Piercing Pack. They make great Christmas gifts!
• Sorry-hostess dollars don't count toward this promotion.
• If you want your free gift, you need to make sure you place your order before the following deadlines:
  • Phone: Wednesday, October 31, 2012; 6:50 PM (MT)
  • OEX or Online: Wednesday, October 31, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)
   

You can begin shopping by going to my website http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net than clicking on products and shop now. I LOVE when Stampin' Up! offers FREE product with a purchase because everything goes together so well you are going to want them all to coordinate and make your projects easier to make!  What a perfect time to start thinking about those Christmas cards if you haven't already.  Contact me if you have any questions.

 



Christmas Tree

I'm sure you're thinking it's weird to see Christmas cards already but I had to try out some of the new product I ordered from the 2012 Holiday catalog.  I wish I could remember where I saw this layout, but I just can't.  That's why I like to write posts after making the card cause I can give credit where credit is due.  Sorry if that person is you.
I love how the tree is actually cut out of the whisper white to show the designer series paper underneath.  This was easy to do using the new Holiday Collections Framelit Dies.  They go along with the Scentsational Season stamp set that you can order as a bundle and save 15%!

I absolutely LOVE how Stampin' Up! is starting to offer bundles of product at a discounted price.  And if you want the stamp set you should DEFINITELY order the framelits because you will love being able to do so many different things with both.

Supplies needed to make this card:
Card Stock: Crumb Cake base 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
                    Whisper White 4-3/4 x3-1/4
                     Be of Good Cheer DSP 2-3/4 x 5-1/2
                    Champagne Glimmer paper scrap for star and label
Stamp Set: Scentsational Season
                  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Cherry Cobbler     
       Gumball Green (add a little color around modern label sentiment)            

Accessories: Stampin' Sponge
                     Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
          Tools: Big Shot
                     Holiday Collections Framelit Dies
                     Merry Minis Punch Pack (Small Heart Punch from Holiday Catalog)
                     2-1/2" Circle Punch (used to round corners)
                     Modern Label Punch
  Adhesives: Snail
                    Stampin' Dimensionals

Remember: you can order any or all of these supplies directly from my online store 24/7 @ http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net

Gingerbread Card

I was participating in a demonstrator swap with my local group with stamp sets from the 2012 Holiday catalog.  I chose Scentsational Season and used the gingerbread from the set. 

I took inspiration from this card at www.splitcoaststampers.com (love this site for cards with the stamp set you want to use)  I knew I wanted to create a man and woman gingerbread and use some of the new product from the catalog.  How cute would this be for a couples first Christmas together?

Supplies needed to make this card:

Card Stock: Gumble Green base 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
                    Be of Good Cheer DSP 4 x 5-1/4
                    Whisper White 3 x 3
                    Comfort Cafe scrap for skirt
                    Red Glimmer Paper scrap for heart

Stamp Set: Scentsational Season
                   Delightful Dozen (used marker to get just Merry Christmas)

Ink: Early Espresso
        Gumball Green Ink Pad and Marker
        Cherry Cobbler Marker

Accessories: Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon (love this cause it can be stamped on like I did)
                      Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
                      Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details
                      Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
          Tools: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch
                      1-1/4" Circle Punch to round corner of Whisper White card stock
                      Scallop Trim Border Punch
                      Small Heart Punch
                      Sponge Dauber
     Adhesive: Snail
                      Stampin' Dimensionals
                      Mini Glue Dots

2012 Holiday Catalog

The 2012 Holiday catalog has been released!  If you haven't seen it you are going to want to get your hands on one.  I'm loving all of the product for the upcoming holidays as well as the new larger size (8-1/2 by 11) and page count!

Dates: August 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012.

See it Online (flash) here
OR
Download PDF of catalog here

I am planning to have an open house in August but with my mom's knee surgery next week, I'm trying not to have anything set in stone until I see how it goes.  If you placed an order through me within the year, you should have received your copy in the mail.  Contact me if you would like to get together before my open house to see this catalog.

Here's 2 samples of some products in this catalog.

Check back later this week to see how I made each of these cards.

If you are ready to start shopping this catalog to prepare for your holiday crafting, you can do so at my online store http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net than click on "Products, Shop Now."

Women's Day Advertisement

Check out Women's Day magazine holiday supplement for a Stampin' Up advertisement in stores now.  In this advertisement Stampin' Up directs readers to a unique web address that contains instructions for making the Christmas Stocking project featured in the advertisement, along with a link to a special offer designed to help new customers connect with a demonstrator through online ordering. They have Christmas Keepsake Boxes (item#129024) left over from a previous recruiting promotion, and thought these would be perfect to help new customers get engaged in paper crafting in time for the holidays! While the Christmas Keepsake Box will be available to anyone from now until December 31, the offer is primarily designed as an incentive for new customers who respond to this advertisement.  Check out Women's Day magazine to see the ad and get the web address if you are a new customer!