Creative Stamping & Scrapbooking By Kim

Quick & Easy Masculine Gift Card Holder!

I needed a really quick gift card holder...I'm talking minutes here!

So, this is what I came up with...Thank goodness for the Petal Card Die!

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SETS:  Woodgrain (117100), Yuletide Christmas (116855), Punch Pals (116588)
CARD STOCK:  Creamy Caramel (102514), Chocolate Chip (102128)
INK:  Close to Cocoa (103139)
ACCESSORIES:  Big Shot (113439), Petal Card bigz die (113467), Linen Thread (104199), Dimensionals (104430), Stamping Sponges (101610)

TIP:  The Stamping Sponges come in a package of three and I always quarter them, so I end up with 12 sponges from one package.

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Cold & Cuddly Gift Box!

Well, I found a home for one of the tags I posted last week.

I needed a box for some candy & a gift card, so I created this Fancy Favor box to match the tag.

SUPPLIES: 

STAMP SET:  Cold & Cuddly (116523)
This set is located on page 11 of the Holiday Mini Catalog which expires January 4, 2010.
Punch Pals (116588)
CARD STOCK:  Night of Navy (100867), Bashful Blue (105120), Whisper White (100730)
Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper (112151)
INK:  Night of Navy (102977), VersaMark (102283)
ACCESSORIES:  White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132), Modern Label Punch (116630), Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Circles #2 Originals Die (114526), Big Shot (113439), Dimensionals (104430), Bashful Blue 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (110717), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (101227), Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die (115965), Sticky Strip (104294)

Be sure to check out the current Stampin' Up! promotions...There are some great deals on the Big Shot, selected Dies & other Big Shot accessories.  CLICK HERE for all the details!  

Loads of Love Holiday Gift Card Box!

 
I needed a masculine themed box for a gift card...this is what I came up with!

I am hooked on the #2 Box Die (114518)...It is the cutest box ever!

They are so fun to decorate!

 
SUPPLIES:

STAMP SETS:  Load of Love (115022), Loads of Love Accessories (115024), Punch Pals (116588)
CARD STOCK:  Basic Gray (108692), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  Basic Black (101179), Jet Black StazOn (101406), Garden Green (102272)
STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS:  Real Red (100052), Going Gray (109126), Barely Banana (100039),
Accessories:  5/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (109052), Sticky Strip (104294), Dimensionals (104430), Cutter Kit (106958), Big Shot (113439)

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LAST DAY TO ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERY is December 15th!

Holiday Gift Tags Continued...

Yesterday I shared a tag that I created using left over scraps from recent holiday projects I have been working on.

Today, I am sharing some tags I created using left over embellishments from projects that never quite made it to the final cut.

I'm sure you can relate...You start a project with a certain design in mind and then before you know it the project has evolved into a completely different design and you have pieces & embellishments that you no longer need.  I have a jar that I keep these discarded items in, so I can use them later, just like I did with these holiday tags!

 
Here are the pieces that I had to work with... 

 
I added some ribbon, elastic cord and a few other scraps...

The final results!

 
 
 
   

So, don't throw away your unused pieces, embellishments, etc...

You never know when they will come in handy for a quick gift tag!

Make Merry Gift Tag!

I have been trying to use up scraps from other holiday projects I have created recently.

The best way I have found to do this is to create gift tags...

For this tag I used a scrap of 3" square Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (115672).

I cut a mat out of Whisper White Card Stock (100730)  3-1/8" square and used the Scallop Edge Punch (112091) on both pieces along one edge.

Here are the other supplies that I used:

STAMP SETS:  Grateful Greetings (116511), Punch Pals (116588)
INK:  Garden Green (102272)
STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS:  Garden Green (100080), Real Red (100052)
CARD STOCK:  Real Red (102482)
ACCESSORIES:  Small Tag Punch (108264), Tag Punch (105934), Modern Label Punch (116630), 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch (101227), Silver Elastic Cord (109866), Movers & Shapers Die (114506) with Magnetic Modern Label Die from the set of 4 (115953), Big Shot (113439), Dimensionals (104430)

TIP:  Tags don't always need to be attached with ribbon...To save time, I often put a couple of small strips of Sticky Strip (104294) on the back of the tag and then attach it to my gift.

Be sure to check back tomorrow...I will post a few more tags I came up with utilizing scraps...

Quick & Easy Christmas Wreath!

I just relocated to the Portland, OR area from Colorado and most of my holiday decorations are still back in Colorado in storage until we sell our home there.

I didn't really want to make a large investment on holiday decorations...So, I pulled out the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' kit by Stampin' Up! and went to work.

I created this wreath to hang on the front door of our (temporary) apartment.

It was very quick and easy and tons of FUN to create!

   

This is a photo of the wreath hanging on my front door.

SUPPLIES:

Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit (115696)

1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (115607)

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Circles #2 Die (114526)

Pop-Up Glue Dots (104183), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

 
Here is a closer view of the top of the wreath.

TIP:  I removed the adhesive from self-adhesive die cuts by putting baby powder on a small paper plate and rubbing the back of the die cut in the powder and then wiping excess off with a paper towel.

TIP:  I attached the die cut pieces to the wreath using Pop-Up Glue Dots (104183)
 
 
Here is a closer view of the bottom of the wreath.

 

 

TIP:  I layered the die cuts using Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

NOTE: I purchased this 18" wreath at a dollar store close to my home.

Be sure to check out the Christmas Jingle Scrappin' Kit and the variety of other kits available now! 

To place an order that is quick, easy & secure CLICK HERE and then

click on the SHOP NOW button!

Happy Shopping!

Here's Some Love to Keep You Warm!

Here is a Tea Bag Holder I wanted to share with you today!

What a great little box to hand out to the tea lover's in your life!

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SETS:  Cold & Cuddly (116523)
This set is located on page 18 of the HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG. 
EMAIL ME if you would like a copy of the mini or any of our current catalogs mailed to you!
Sanded (109294)
CARD STOCK:  Night of Navy (100867), Bashful Blue (105120), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  VersaMark (102283), Night of Navy (102977)
STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS:  Night of Navy (100069), Bashful Blue (105111)
ACCESSORIES:  White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132), Heat Tool (100005), Modern Label Punch (116630), 1/6" Handheld Circle Punch (101227), Big Shot (113439), Bitty Box & Envelope bigz xl Die (115967), Silver Elastic Cord (109866), Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Snail Adhesive (104332)
  

This box is just the perfect size to hold a tea bag!

NOTE:  I embossed the sides of the box to match the embellishment on the top.

 
Creating this box with the Bitty Box & Envelope bigz xl die makes it quick, easy and you can create lots of them in minutes!

CLICK HERE to see additional details about the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine & coordinating dies!

Better yet, add the supplies for this project to your Christmas Wish List and forward your list to the Santa's in your life.  Be sure to share my contact information, so I can help them shop for the items on your Stampin' Up! WISH LIST! 

THREE ways to place an order with me:

To order ONLINE, CLICK HERE and then click on the SHOP NOW button.

EMAIL ME with your order.

CALL ME with your order, 970-261-9942.

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Day 4 of the RemARKable Last Minute Holiday Blog Tour!

 
Welcome back!  This is the final day of the blog tour and I hope you have enjoyed the trip!

Be sure to check back often...the next RemARKable Blog Tour dates will be announced soon!

     

This is a gift card/money holder that I create often for a lot of different occassions.

I love the layout, because it has two pockets great for gift cards, cash, tea bags, notes, etc.

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SETS:  Delightful Decorations (116517)~This stamp set is located on page 24 of the Holiday Mini Catalog and is also available in French (117641) & Spanish (117635)~
Fundamental Phrases (114968)
CARD STOCK:  Chocolate Chip (102128), Real Red (102482), Very Vanilla (101650)
Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (115672)
INK:  Old Olive (102277), Real Red (103133), Chocolate Chip (100908)

 
ACCESSORIES:  Gold Brads (104337), Word Window Punch (105090), Ornament Punch (116794), Gold Elastic Cord (109867), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Velcro Dot, Legal Size Envelope

 

Thanks for taking the tour!

 

Day 3 of the RemARKable Last Minute Holiday Blog Tour!

 
WELCOME BACK! 

I hope your enjoying the blog tour so far!

 
The project I am sharing with you today is a box I created for storing Christmas cards that I receive during the holiday season!

It looks so cute sitting on my counter or coffee table.  I can just drop the cards in the box as I receive them and then thumb through them when I want.

This would make a great little early holiday gift for friends and family! 

CLICK HERE for a tutorial on how to create the box.

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Sweet Season (116471)
CARD STOCK:  Real Red (102482), Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650)
 
MERRY MOMENTS Designer Series Paper (115672)
INK:  Real Red (103133), Old Olive (102277)
ACCESSORIES:  Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Rhinstone Brad Circle Fire (109110), Ribbon Originals Mistletoe (116792) ~This ribbon is located on page 33 of the Holiday Mini Catalog~, Sticky Strip (104294), Dimensionals (104430)
 

Here is the box with some holiday cards that I have created recently.  See, isn't it just TOO CUTE! 

I had to say that, because my husband really teases me when I get excited and say that something is "too cute!"

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for the last day of the tour!

 

Day 2 of the RemARKable Last Minute Holiday Blog Tour!

  

WELCOME BACK!

I hope you are enjoying all the WONDERFUL projects on the blog tour!




 
I LOVE this CUTE little box!

It makes a great little box for assorted candies and/or a gift card holder!

I created this box easily by using the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine & the Box #2 bigz xl die. 


SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Sweet Season (116471)
CARD STOCK:  Garden Green (102584), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)
MERRY MOMENTS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (115672)
INK:  Real Red (103133), Garden Green (102272) 
STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS:  Real Red (100052), Garden Green (100080)
ACCESSORIES:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Box #2 bigz xl die (114518), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403), 3/4" Real Red Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115608), Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad (109110), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Strip (104294), Candy of your choice

Be sure to check back tomorrow for Day 3 of the blog tour!  I look forward to your visit!