Christmas Tree Box

A while back I created a template for a Butterfly Box.  The box became quite popular and so I wondered if I could alter the pattern a little and make a Christmas Tree Box instead.  Well it worked and it turned out nicely.  Kept it simple.



IT's HERE! Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration




Sale-A-Bration, one of Stampin' Up!'s biggest sales events is HERE!  Sale runs January 6 - March 31. For every $50 you spend in merchandise, you get to choose a FREE gift.

And if that wasn't enough, on sale now are fresh and new spring products in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog which runs January 6 - June 2.




Tuesday Technique: Striped Wipe

Today I am sharing a unique technique called Striped Wipe Technique.  The color combos that you can use with this technique are endless. 




















Stamping with Scraps: Tangelo Twist

As most of you know, stampers hate throwing anything away, especially pretty Stampin' Up! DSP paper. Today I am sharing a card made with Tangelo Twist In-Color DSP Pack. I think this card is simple and beautiful.  I also used Papillon Potpourri and Gorgeous Grunge stamp sets and Baked Brown Sugar ink and card stock.



Stampin' Up! Flowering Flourishes Lost Lagoon Card Kit

I made a variety of these cards for a gift for a friend.  I made some in Thank You, Happy Birthday and Thinking of You.  They looked especially pretty in the clear box with the matching ribbon.  The box fit 10 cards with 10 envelopes.





Color Combo Challenge #14: Fabulous Florets "From the Heart"

Today's Color Combo Challenge #14 is an excellent opportunity to play with Rich Razzleberry, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray and Pear Pizzazz.

Color Combo Challenge #14




Christmas Ornament and Gift Bag

My friend Lilly Ruiz made me this beautiful ornament using a regular glass ornament ball and Stampin' Up! Natural and Old Olive Two-Tone Trim from the Holiday Mini.  She wrapped the trim around the ball using red sticky tape.  The Santa tag/ornament is an added bonus.  Love them both!








Thank You Cards Using Flowering Zinnias DSP

I cut two pieces of the Flowering Zinnias 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4" x 4" to create these two Thank You cards....