12 Days of Christmas Tags Series Day #2

The second tag of my 12 Days of Christmas Tags series uses up your paper scraps. Like many of us I am sure your extra pieces of cardstock and designer series paper has piled up. I challenge you to go grab a pile of the larger pieces of cardstock to create you tag base. Now go into all that designer series paper , grab your Deco Frame Framlits to create this simply quick gift tag. You will find you have a stack of tags in no time!

 

NEW!!!

New items added to Clearance rack tomorrow, Friday December 5. Shop early for the best selection as items are available only while quantities last!!

SHOP CLEARANCE HERE!

 

Items I used for today’s tag are:

Sassy Salutations stamp set (w)#132070 (c)#126707,  Holiday Invitation stamp set (p)#135074

Cherry Cobbler ink pad #126966, Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Marker #130995, Old Olive Stampin’ Write marker #130999

Old Olive  cardstock #126953, Whisper White cardstock #100730, Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper Pack #135824

Deco Labels Collection Framelits #130102, Ovals Collection framelits #129381, Big Shot Machine #113439,Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine#123125, Gold Basic Metal Buttons #133763

Til we meet again,

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12 Days of Christmas Tags Video Series Tag #1

I will be posting videos of the tags I shared with my Facebook Subscribers the past 12 days. As subscribers ( all they had to do was “like” my page) they were the first to see and share these holiday tags with their friends. In this video series I will be doing a short explanation of how I designed and assembled the tags. I will also share the products used. Let’s get on with the show!

Products I used:

Seasonally Scattered stamp set :w-135020 c-135023                    Coastal Cabana cardstock 131297

Oval Accent BigZ Die 127005                                                                    Whisper White cardstock 100730

Apothecary Accents framelits 127003                                                 Silver Encore ink pad  132142

2013-2015 Stampin’ Wirte Markers 131260                                       Silver embossing Powder  109131

Coastal Cabana Ink Pad  131175                                                               Heat Tool  129053

Embossing Buddy  103083                                                                        Frosted Sequins  135835

 

 

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Blendabilities Bundle Sold Out!

Last Day of our Online Extravaganza!
Last Day of our Online Extravaganza!

ToDAY is the final day of our Online Extravaganza DOOR BUSTERS. I am sad to let you know that the Blendabilities Bundle from today’s Door Busters has sold out.  Stampin’ Up! put together a limited amount of bundles for this sale and as previously announced, once these sell out they are no longer available.  * the individual packages are still available however they are regular price.

I am happy to see many of you take advantage of the awesome Blendabilities Deal but please remember that the other DOOR BUSTERS for today are still available as well as most of the other products in our Online Extravaganza. Here are today’s Door Busters:

Stampin' Up! door busters

View the other products here:

Click picture to view products

 

 

 

 

 The items that are 50% – 2-% off are available through tomorrow, Dec. 2. I’d love to put a bit of sparkle in your holiday so use Hostess Code #ZFWUFSDJ &

All orders of $50.00 or more, placed at MY ONLINE STORE today, will receive a package of Rhinestone Jewels from me ( a $6.00 value)

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Two Minute Technique Tuesday

This weeks’ Two Minute Technique is the Two Step Stacking technique. I used the Stipple Blossom stamp set for my video, a few other Two Step Stacking set are;

  • Blue Ribbon (pg # 136)
  • Too Kind (pg 149)
  • Beautiful Bunch (pg 158)
  • Ray of Sunshine (pg 159)

Don’t you just love the look you achieve when using this quick technique?

Alphabet Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Alphabet Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Price: $7.95 $5.00
Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Price: $7.95 $5.00
Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Price: $7.95 $5.00
Label Petite Curly Punch
Label Petite Curly Punch

Price: $12.95  $9.71
Merry Monogram Stamp Brush Set -- Digital Download
Merry Monogram Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download

Price: $9.95  $5.97
Rosette Designer Bigz XL Die
Rosette Designer Bigz Xl Die

Price: $42.95  $32.21
Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details
Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details

Price: $2.50  $1.88

VIEW ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA SPECIALS HERE

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Stampin’ Up!’s Biggest Sale of the Season!

It’s our Online Extravaganza!

. . .the biggest Stampin’ Up! Sale of the season! There will be 2 days of Door Busters- Monday November 24th & Monday December 1. The items listed for these 2 days will be on  sale for that day only, & while quantities last. All other sale items will be available, while quantities last, from November 24th through December 1. Be sure to check the list twice to make sure you don’t miss anything, there are some great gifts ideas.

This is a great time to think about those creative people on your holiday gift list- I love getting bargains on gifts I know the recipient will absolutely love ~don’t you?

Stampin' Up! door busters 11/24/14

The above items are only available for 11/24/14, while quantities last.

Did you see that the Gift Box Punch Board is 30% off ?

This has been one of my favorite “toys” that has made my gift box-making so much quicker and easier !  Watch this video to see why  I am crazy about this toy- ( I mean tool).

The following items are on sale from 11/24/14 through 12/1/14, while quantities last.

Who doesn’t like saving: 50%, 40%, 30% or even 20% . . . .  no coupon needed!!

online extravaganza 2

Better get your wish list, there’s even more!

online extravaganzaonline extravaganzaonline extravaganza 20%

A few gift ideas!!
A few gift ideas!!
  • Don’t overlook the Washi Tape & This & That Documented Journal, they make great stocking stuffers for those teens!

  • Do you know someone that says they could never come up with all those great card ideas that you show them? Buy them one of the card kits!

  • The magnetic platform is a great gift for someone who uses framelits

  • The Big Lullaby Bundle is great for the “soon to be” mom

  • If you need any other ideas just contact me and I will help make your holiday gift shopping easier!

The following items are available Dec 1 only while quantities last.

Stampin' Up! door busters

WOWSERS!! Did you see the NEW Blendabilities are in a bundle at 30% off?

Leave a list ( with my email address : judi@judistamps.com) out for all to see & have them email me , I will place the order for them. If you are local I can even gift wrap it! Just think, hubby doesn’t have to go fight the crowds  and you  get something you want. If you are local I will even gift wrap it for him!!

OR

you could do like my son does and buy them for yourself as a gift from your dog, or cat, or whatever pet you have. Oh heck it can even be from that pesky skunk that visited your yard several times this past summer. When they (or you) purchase this bundle I will send you a FREE Blendabilities Class Certificate (worth $25.00).

Watch this video about the Blendabilities!

No Matter what, don’t miss this great sale! Just click my signature to get to my online store!

Til we meet again,

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Mass produce Many Merry Stars Christmas cards with ease!

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for exclusive monthly ideas!

How would you like to mass produce your Christmas cards this year without breaking the bank? I love the ease of having different looks to this card just by changing the card base color. Just think~ you could create 40 assorted colored cards by using  1 assortment pack ( of the color family of your choice), 1 package of Basic Black & 1 package of Whisper White. I chose the Many Merry Stars stamp set for my cards.

The steps to mass producing them are:

  • Score card bases, THEN cut sheets in 1/2 to create 2 cards ( a real time saver!!)
  • Cut Whisper White pieces
  • Cut Basic Black Pieces
  • Stamp & emboss all Basic Black pieces
  • Layer Basic Black onto Whisper White
  • Cut all ribbon pieces
  • Punch hole & tie all ribbons using the “Split Ribbon” Technique. ( Check this post to see how to do technique)
  • Fold all Card Bases in 1/2 on score line & stamp sentiment inside
  • Attach stamped layer.
  • Attach Basic Rhinestone Jewel to star center.

I am sharing several different colors of the same card, some are less traditional colors for a more trendy look. Do you have a favorite? Click on the card for a larger view then leave a comment on which is your favorite color.

Lets start with the non-traditional, trendy colors first:

Many Merry Stars Coastal CabanaCoastal Cabana ( a hot, hot, hot color this season!)

Many Merry Stars rich razzleberry Rich Razzleberry

Many Merry Stars pear pizzazPear Pizzaz

Here are the more traditional colors :

Many Merry Stars Real RedReal Red

Many Merry Stars Old OliveOld Olive

Many Merry Stars Night of NavyNight of Navy

And a color that some think of as traditional and some not:

Many Merry Stars Elegant EggplantEggplant

Imagine how excited your friends & family will be when you send them a customized Christmas card in their favorite color!

You can purchase the following products used to create these cards at my online store and they will be delivered right to your front door!

Many Merry Stars Photopolymer stamp set #138105
In Color 2013-2015 Assorted pkg #131200
Brights Assorted pkg #131190
Basic Black #121045
Whisper White #110730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silver 1/4″ Ribbon #132137
1/8″ circle punch #134365
Silver Embossing Powder #109131
Versamark Ink Pad #102283
Heat Tool #129053

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stampin’ Trimmer #126889
SNAIL Adhesive #104332
Craft Scissors #108360

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Til we meet again,

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Coming~ Holiday Tag Series

I am going to share my Holiday Tag Series on my Facebook page beginning on Monday. This series will be 12 days of great, quick holiday tags to dress up your holiday packages this year. You don’t need to know what wrapping paper you will be using, just grab some kraft paper and make a statement with a beautiful ribbon and these wonderful tags! You will want to be sure to “LIKE” my Facebook Page so you don’t miss out on these wonderful tags.

If you are a subscriber to my monthly publication: Your Creative Destination, you experienced my 12 days of Christmas the past few weeks. This is where I brought you a different holiday card,gift or packaging ideas to help you get a jump on your holiday preparations. My Holiday Tags Series will also help you get that jump on your holidays.

If you’re not on MY FACEBOOK PAGE CLICK HERE and “like” it to receive all the great ideas there!

 

Til we meet again,

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Frightful Wreath stamp set, a Halloween memory page

The Frightful Wreath stamp set is perfect for this Halloween memory page layout I created using the Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper.Unlike our children, who always decided on their costumes 2 days before Halloween, I like to have my scrapbook page ready for the pictures. Our Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper inspired my layout for this years’ layout.

Our children are now grown but with two grand-daughters, the excitement of one of my favorite holidays for the children is back. I have always loved decorating, creating fun costumes for our children, see other children & dress up myself. This page was super easy to create taking my cues from the designer series paper. Because of the great images on this paper I just did some simple embellishments and picture mats.

Motley Monsters Halloween memory page

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Another Holiday Supplement Video

Last  week I shared that Stampin’ Up! released it’s  first ever Holiday Supplement. I have been playing with the Many Merry Stars Simply Created Kit and it is AMAZING!!!

There is so much in this kit, and it is all ready to assemble!! FABULOUS!

And at $25.95 , this kit is a wonderful value!

Many Merry Stars Simply Created Kit #138104
Many Merry Stars Simply Created Kit #138104

 

Don’t forget the products in this supplement are available only while supplies last.

Here’s another video with some alternate ideas!

 

Click the link  if you would like to view the video on how to assemble the stars.
You can get any of the Holiday Supplement products from my online store here. If you have never ordered online before, you will need to set up your account, which just takes a few minutes. If you need help just let me know!
Til we meet again,
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Help !! Make my holidays easier, please!

If we lived in a perfect world we would have all our holiday decorating, baking, gift packaging, and gifts all done by the first of December. Notice I said,”If we lived in a perfect world”~ but we don’t. How would you like to receive some  ideas that would help you get closer to that perfect world?  Be sure to subscribe to my Monthly Publication and you will begin receiving ideas over the next 12 days. These ideas are exclusive to my publication subscriber community, you won’t find these ideas at any of my events or my other communities.

It’s not too late !. . . . .

My Twelve Days of Christmas begins tomorrow, October 21.

Subscribe by clicking the link in the left column and you won’t miss out on these fun, quick ideas to make your holidays a little easier this year.

Click on the image to view supplement

You can begin to purchase items from our Holiday Supplement today!

This supplement has paper crafting kits to help take some of the hustle and bustle out of this years’ holidays also!

Don’t forget . . . .

. . . . you can have all your “make my holidays easier” products at my online store & delivered to your front door!

The Many Merry Stars Kit is what we will be doing as a family this Thanksgiving. Think how excited your family will be when you walk in with a project to make !! You get everything to make your own 3D stars this season in a variety of sizes and patterns. Use them for ornaments, home décor, place cards, and more. The largest star can take the place of honor on your front door or on your mantel.

click image for kit details

 

See how easy this kit is. . . .

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Frightful Wreath Kit

It’s October 1st and time to get out those Halloween decorations. With most of our indoor holiday decorations still in storage I am so happy that I started the tradition of adding 1 new item yearly. The  Frightful Wreath is this years addition & I can’t wait to add it to last years banner!

I held several Wicked Magical Potions & Creations parties this year where participants created this Halloween wreath while enjoying magical treats made by the hostess. They were all great fun and I was amazed at some of the different ways those gals decorated their wreaths- they were magical! (Unfortunately we were having so much fun I forgot to take pictures!) I also offered a video for those not able to attend the event(s) but wanting to make the wreath.

I also offered this video as a thank you gift for those purchasing the wreath kit through me. Several told me that I should share this video with all of you here because they couldn’t believe how gorgeous the wreath is and how easy it was to create. It’s not too late to order your wreath and put it up in time for Halloween !

Doesn’t that look like fun?

Frightful Wreath Kit #135866

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Fun Fall Framelits and no stamping!

Who needs stamps?

I was so excited to receive my order last week, I was expecting a few of my newest fall products in the order. I knew that the Fun Fall Framelits would arrive on time but I had been notified the Fall Fest stamp set would be arriving a day or two later. I bought these two products in the bundle and saved 15% ! I was eager to some creative fun time since I had spent a few days cleaning up the mess in my stamp studio (read about it here). I didn’t let not having the stamp set keep me from playing with the Fun Fall framelits, after all who needs stamps?

I grabbed my Flower Pot  Designer Series Paper , a piece of Elegant Eggplant , Basic Black, Crushed Curry & Whisper White card stocks. I cut the Elegant Eggplant to measure 8 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ ,folded it in half to form the card base. Choosing the striped designer paper from the  pack, I cut it to 1 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, laid it onto the card base. Nope. Needs something.

 

Ah ha!

The stars decorative mask and the iridescent Ink pad (retired but you could use the Whisper White Craft pad which I couldn’t locate at the moment) That did it!

stars decorative mask

A smaller strip of designer paper with tails to form a banner. A circle punched from the Basic Black cardstock using the 2″ circle punch. Using the Fun Fall framelits I cut out a Ghost from the Whisper White cardstock.flower pot designer series paper

Oh my, so dull with no face! Using a sponge dauber and Pink Pirouette ink for cheeks and our Basic Black Stampin’ Write marker he now has personality! A harvest moon to add a bit of brightness (a circle punched from the Daffodil Delight cardstock and sponged around the edge with Tangerine Tango). I added a few silver brads onto the banner, attached the basic black circle to the card front, offset the moon and popped the ghost using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Wanting a little bling, I added some Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the edges of the ghost using my 2-way glue pen. I love it!! . . .and no stamps!Fall Fun framelits

Can you imagine this guy on a cute scrapbook page for your Halloween pictures? Be sure to sign up for my monthly publication, “Your Creative Destination”. This is just one exclusive, quick ideas I will be sharing  only for my publication subscribers.

Til we meet again,

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Motley Monsters

Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper is a great choice for your Halloween cards, memory keeping, & paper crafting  needs. This quick card was a breeze to create by choosing a few different patterns from the Motley Monster Designer Series Paper Pack (135819).

For the bottom mat I chose the pattern that had the Motley Monsters, black cats & pumpkins across the bottom of the page. Leaves are  floating throughout the rest of the page.

Motley Monsters designer series paper image

Looking at this photo I got to thinking, how cute would it be to add a mini Rhinestone Jewel to the cats tooth?

The next pattern I used is the candy corn sprinkled on a black background. I was originally going to place a ribbon here but decided on this pattern paper instead. You know I had to add a bit of bling to this card, thus the Silver Glimmer Paper.

Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper pattern image

Sorry this picture is a little blurry but I have troubles getting it in focus with the glimmer paper and the light.

The top of the card uses another pattern- various colors of polka dots.

I created  a tag using the Cheerful Tags (135065) & Frightful Wreath (136816) stamp sets. Some more bling was added with a Black Glimmer Brad ( this were on the clearance rack but have sold out)

Cheerful Tags

I adhered all the designer series paper pieces onto a basic black mat and them onto a whisprr white card base.

Motley Monsterrs Designer Series Paper

Don’t you love those leaves swirling around?

Are you receiving my Monthly Publication; Your Creative Destination? Be on the watch for a really cute scrapbook layout using the Motley Monster Designer Series Paper. If you aren’t a subscriber, you can sign up by clicking onto the “Subscribe to my Newsletter” link in the left hand column. You will receive exclusive ideas, offers and more each month. I look forward to sharing more creative ideas with you!

Til we meet again,

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Gift of Salsa with tag

Yesterday I shared a tid bit of a fall project I worked on yesterday, my gift of salsa and handmade tag. This was actually a two day project as I spent most of the day Thursday making home-made salsa with tomatoes, cilantro & peppers from my garden. This is the first time I made salsa with most of the ingredients coming from my garden and kind of made up my own recipe. I put in a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I plan on making more with tomatoes my daughter gave to me from her garden. I will try to remember to  jot down some notes on the amounts of each ingredient and share with you next week.

Now for the stamping & papercrafting part of my project. I wanted to create some tags for my jars because I will be giving many of the jars as hostess gifts during the fall & winter holidays. Each tag will be different and I want an earthy feel to them. While my first tag has some earthy elements and colors, it does have a touch or two of bling as you saw in yesterdays share.

The bling came from cutting out two feathers using our Feather Framelits (#135852 ) and our Silver & Champagne Glimmer Papers. I added some fall color to them both by using Rubbing Alcohol & reinkers. (watch for a video on this technique).

Colors I used for this tag are: Elegant Eggplant, Tangelo Twist &  Crushed Curry, doing the rock & roll.

#featherframelits Dies, Cheerful TagsI love that I could capture the colors of the Glimmer paper feathers!

The stamp Set used is : Cheerful Tags (#135065)

To add to the earthy feel I used our Burlap Ribbon & White & Tangelo Two Tone Trim (#135830).

You will find the Cheerful Tags stamp set in our newly released Holiday Catalog on page 5. Yes it is in the Christmas section but you can use it for any occasion just by the colors you use. I also plan on making coordinating labels for the lids.

By the way- the Garth Brooks concert was amazing last night! I saw him 17 years ago at his last concert before retiring so I had some pretty high expectations and I can say he met them. He still puts on a great show and I highly recommend that if he comes to your area you need to go. I shared a picture on my facebook page if you’d like to see it.

Now it’s time to get back to canning the rest of the tomatoes!

Til we meet again,

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The Big Shot & Bundles Promotion!

 

If you’re anything like me, you absolutely love when BIG opportunities come your way. And because we all know the Big Shot is a big deal, we thought we’d offer you something you couldn’t miss; an exclusive Big Shot opportunity that lasts for the entire month of August!

If you don’t already have a Big Shot you will want to be sure to get it before the holiday catalog comes out on September 1st. It’s  chock full of sweet Big Shot accessories!

  • With the purchase of a Big Shot in August,  you will receive one of five free stamp set/framelits bundles below, of your choice!
  • Already own a Big Shot? You can still purchase these designated bundles at an amazing 15% off!

This is one deal you don’t want to miss-only available from August 1-31-as these bundles are one-time only exclusives.

There is no limit to the number of bundles or Big Shots you can purchase! Why not start making that Holiday Gift List a little early this year and get a jump on that shopping? (You know you will be happy you did when December rolls around) I will help you out. For each Bundle or Big Shot you purchase I will send you another little gift to slip into that gift package this holiday season. You don’t have to contact me. When I see your order placed I will gather your package contents and send it on it’s way!

Place your order here to have it delivered to your front door!

Bundle

Item Number

Stamp Set

Framelits

Discounted Price

Sumthin’ with Bubbly Words Bundle WM

138923

Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Word Bubbles

$33.75

Sumthin’ with Bubbly Words Bundle CM

138920

Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Word Bubbles

$31.25

Decorative Goodies Bundle WM

138924

Oh My Goodies

Deco Labels Collection

$42.25

Decorative Goodies Bundle CM

138921

Oh My Goodies

Deco Labels Collection

$35.95

Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM

138925

Day of Celebration

Chalk Talk

$43.25

Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM

138922

Day of Celebration

Chalk Talk

$37.25

Flowery Daydream Bundle WM

138911

Daydream Medallions

Floral Collection

$54.25

Flowery Daydream Bundle CM

138910

Daydream Medallions

Floral Collection

$45.75

Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM

138644

Bright & Beautiful

Star

$50.75

Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM

138200

Bright & Beautiful

Star

$43.95

Don’t forget, you have Two Choices:

1) Buy a Big Shot and get a free bundle.

and/or

2) Buy a discounted bundle below at a 15% discount.

Here’s a little video on the Big Shot in case you’re not sure why you (or those craters on your holiday list) need this machine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=scXWUoTAyfs

 

Til next time,

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