11/28 Stampin Up! No Peeking Gift Card Holder 25 Days of Christmas Day 22

Good Morning Friends,

Today, at my stamp clubber(s) requests, I'm posting the directions for for this cute gift card holder we are making in stamp club this week. In the sample I used in club, instead of using designer paper on the back panel, I used very vanilla card stock, so that someone who was giving a gift card would have some room to write a personal message. 

So, let's get this party started!

To make the belly band:

Layer 1: Cherry Cobbler Card stock 9 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Layer 2: Be of good Cheer DSP (today is 20% off) cut to 9 1/2" x 1"
Layer 3: Very Vanilla  Decorative Label Punched "no peeking layer:
Layer 4: 1 3/8" square punch, champagne glimmer paper.

Attach the strips together using snail adhesive.  Then score the belly band at 1 1/4" and 5 3/4" and use tombo multipurpose adhesive to stick the two ends together.

Next, I used some champagne glimmer paper to punch out a 1 3/4" square, and added some cherry cobbler seam binding to make it look like a present.

I just added a glue dot to the ribbon and folded it in half to make it thinner, then adhered the ribbon to the back.  Stamp the "no peeking" sentiment on very vanilla cardstock and punch it out with the Decorative Label Punch (which is also on sale today for $11.97, save 30%).

Finally, I attached the glittery present to the  "no peeking" layer using tombo multipurpose adhesive, and stuck some dimensionals to the back of the two layers to attach it to the belly band. 

Moving on to the base.  The base of the gift card holder measures 9 x 4 1/4", so the easiest way to cut is to cut an 8 1/2" x 11 down to 8 1/2" x 9".  Then cut the remaining piece in half the long way at 4 1/4".  So, you'll get two from a piece of card stock. 

Base Layer Measurements:
Base Layer: Cherry Cobbler, 9 x 4 1/4", scored at 3 and 7 1/4"
Layer 2: (inside) Very Vanilla 4 x 4 (note, in the photo it is dsp)
Outside layers top: Be of Good Cheer DSP 4 x 2 3/4"
Outside layers bottom: Be of Good Cheer DSP 4 x 1 1/2"

So, first you want to score the cherry cobbler layer at 3" and 7 1/4".  After sticking the precut layers tot the top and inside, you'll want to use two 1" strips of sticky strip to seal up the bottom flap.  Leave the top flap so that it opens up as shown in this second photo above.

When you slide the belly band over the top, it will hold the top piece closed.  What a cute yet personal way to present a gift card to anyone on your holiday shopping list!

Just a reminder that today is the last day to save up to 50% off stamp sets accessories and more!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Here are the details of the sale again.

Today is the last day for the  Online Extravaganza!  Click here to check out what else is on Sale !(that's the complete list)

Today ONLY door buster products.
Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

Shop here or email me so that you don't miss out on the deal that you want!

Rubbah hugs,

Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!

11/26 Stampin Up! Holiday Wreath Home Decor ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 21

Good Morning Friends!

I made this paper wreath for my front door, with a 5 pieces of designer paper in various blues.  With the holiday season upon us, you may feel like leaves and fall colors are gone.  I love the idea of bringing the leaves in with the cool blue and silver hue's that makes you know that snow is on it's way! 

It went together in about a half an hour and I just used hot glue to stick it all together. 

At this time of year, when I am considering decorations, I sometimes think about using decorations that would work moving forward into January and February.

I started with a wreath I found at the dollar store, made out of twigs and just used that to hot glue all the pieces on.  The banner itself is two pieces of 11 x 2" cardstock, that I glued together, then just trimmed the excess off the sides.  I love the addition of the silver glimmer paper and the way it looks from the street, when you're looking at the front door of my house. It's so sparkly and that makes me happy.

Here are the big shot dies that I used  

Autumn Accents Bigz Die 127812

Snow Flurry Bigz Die 127813

Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die 127553

Although this would make a wonderful gift for someone, it's currently hanging on my front door.  :)  I like that it's versatile to stay there until March!

Here's a snapshot I took with my phone.

Don't forget that there are only a few day's left for this year's Online Extravaganza!  Click here to check out what else is on Sale between now and November 28th! (that's the complete list)



I already have a few orders going in on the 28th for the last of the door buster specials.  Here they are!

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

Shop here or email me so that you don't miss out on the deal that you want! I'll be standing by to help you!

Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!

11/20 Stampin Up! Merry and Type ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 20 ~ Cards from Scraps

Good Morning Friends!

It's a short week this week, which means I'll get my hubby AND daughter for extra time to spend with them.  I'll be taking my daughter tomorrow for her (pre-birthday) celebration.  This year her birthday falls on Thanksgiving.  I want to make sure that my daughter loves having her birthday around another holiday, so I really do my best to keep it separate.  She has about $75 in gift cards that she's saved up from her auntie, which she is planning to use towards a "look like me" doll.  What she doesn't know is I've already purchased the doll and it's waiting for her. 

She has an appointment to get her (the dolls) ears pierced and we are going to have a spa style lunch.  Then her $75 is free to use on what she wants in the store!  For me, that's big time spoiling!  She also doesn't know that both of her grandmothers will be there to shop away too!   I'm very excited about it and know that she will be over the moon.  I'm so thankful for her and thankful that in an age when children her age are asking for and getting large ticket electronics, that she is happy with her doll, brushing it's hair and being a kid for a little while longer. 

I'm truly thankful today and every day for my family and my friends.  My stamping buddies who keep me working from home and here for my daughter when she gets out of school.  The time spent doing homework and scurrying to dance class pays off every time I look at my princess.  Thank you to those who choose to do business with me.  I very much appreciate you.  I often think about joining the traditional work force to be able to provide a bit better, but you can't put a price on time spent.

So today's project share is all about not wasting a single thing!  Don't you just love when you used every shred of something up?  So, when I noticed after scrapbook class all the excess space around the sparkle paper that we used on the snowflakes, I sat down to make up some cards and use up every ounce of that scrap.  Here are the three cards I came up with.  One you saw already in day 18, so I'll just talk about the other two.  

Super pretty, right?  I love them all together especially!    

Here is the Christmas tree card from Christmas trees.  

Fairly straightforward card.  I took a very close look at the very small punch and arranged my trees in the same shape as my punch.  I just love these bitty punches from the mini catalog!  All of these cards use always artichoke and Very Vanilla.  That artichoke seam binding is just Gorgeous!  The star on top of my tree of trees is punched from the silver glimmer paper, using the same set of punches.  So darn cute!


For the next card in the trio, I decided to stamp some ornaments using shimmer paint.  Just use a sponge dauber to pick up some of the (champagne) shimmer paint and sponge it on your stamp.  Stamp it on your cardstock and viola, you have a gorgeous shimmery stamped image!

I cut out some of the images, then grabbed my framelits from the ornament set.  Boy did I have fun playing!    Each ornament got tied up with it's own seam binding Artichoke bow.  I took what was left of the shimmer paint on my sponge dauber and used it to add the accents to the card front!  Wicked cool! 

Here's today's shopping list!

Shopping List:

Stamps: Merry & Type Wood mount 122550 / Clear Mount 122552

Ink: Markers in Artichoke and Perfect Plum.

Paper: Always Artichoke Card stock, Whisper White Cardstock.Champagne Glimmer Paper,

Accessories: Self Adhesive Pearls, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder,

Adhesive:  Snail Adhesive, Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive.

Thanks to those who are placing orders with me for the online extravaganza!  I was so surprised to see some of my favorite things on sale for half price!

Click here to check out what else is on Sale between now and November 28th! (that's the complete list)


Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

Shop here or email me so that you don't miss out on the deal that you want! I'll be standing by to help you!

Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza starts TODAY!

Good Morning!! 

I will be continuing the 25 days of Christmas posts later today.  I have taken a little time off blogging to attend to health things, but I'm doing a bit better today!  Yea! I just wanted to share with you a ONE DAY DOORBUSTER SALE!!  This sale is AMAZING! 

How about 20% off a bigshot Today only???

Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza starts TODAY!!  Yea!

AND! We get our very own "Door Buster" Deals, both Today, and the last day.  Woot, Woot!
The door buster deals end tonight at 11:50 (Mountain Time) 

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
181	125586	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate	$11.95	$9.56
186	113439	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$99.95	$79.96
186	113474	Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$55.96

Click here to check out what else is on Sale between now and November 28th! (that's the complete list)


Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

Shop here or email me so that you don't miss out on the deal that you want! I'll be standing by to help you! 

Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

Online Extravaganza! Big Sales starting on Monday!

I am so excited about this year's Online Extravaganza! The Online Extravaganza promotion is Stampin' Up!'s biggest online sale of the year! They want to make it easier for you to get your holiday shopping done!  So, during these 10 days only, you can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products! In addition, there will be three products 20 percent off for 24-hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza-our very own doorbusters! Woot! I'm very excited about Monday because there are several people who have been telling me that they want a big shot machine.  Lookie!  It's on SALE!    Only on Monday November 19th  ~ that's THIS MONDAY! page 181 item 125586 Simply Scored Diagonal Plate $11.95 $9.56 page 186 item 113439 Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine $99.95 $79.96 page 186 item 113474 Big Shot Doctor's Bag $69.95 $55.96 Only on Wednesday November 28th! page   7 item 118941 Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I) $66.95 $53.56 page   7 item 120279 Clear Block Storage Caddy $16.95 $13.56 page 175 item 109127 Stack & Store Caddy $34.95 $27.96 Click here to a printable PDF see the other items that will be 20-50% off ONLY during the sale.  Also!!  Keep in mind the FREE Ink pad promotion is still going strong!  You can earn a free set of ink pads for any order over $450.  Another WOW! New: Selene's Private Shopper Service! Tis the season for Christmas Shopping, but please don't forget yourself!  If a pantry full of Stamping supplies is all you want, then perhaps my shopping service would be a good solution for you!  Fill out THIS FORM, with all the goodies you might like from friends and SANTA.  Send me a list of names with phone numbers and emails to contact and I'll let them know that I have your Christmas wish list. (please also let them know I will be calling them and if they are all set and have bought for you already that's okay too!) From there, here's what you can expect. I will help them stay within their budget. I will gift wrap each gift and give them a card to use for the gift. I will combine all orders for you and if the order reach a hostess gift level, you get the FREE stuff from Santa! (maybe the ink pads too?) Because they are going through me, you will not get duplicate gifts!    HO HO HO!  Woot!  Very exciting stuff!  I have had friends with an extensive wish list get the markers AND a big shot for Christmas.  Totally fun for them!  If you have questions about my private shopper service please feel free to give me a call @ 978-423-9994 or email at e.selene@verizon.net Some Special News! I want to share this news with you to let you know how grateful I am for you.  Last month, with  Stampin' Up and help from my downline and friends I promoted to Sr. Manager!  That means a little pay increase and some special rewards from Stampin' Up!  I've also been asked to join the "creative crew" design team out on split coast stampers (international website) because they like my work!  It was by invitation only and I'm so honored!    I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who does business with me and helps me be a stay-at-home mom, while sharing what I love.  You all make a difference in my life in ways you may not even realize and for that I thank you!  From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! (Please scroll down to see my little turkey, who will be turning 8 on Thanksgiving). Rubbah hugs, Selene Kempton, Creative Coach Sr. Manager My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects! Money Raised for Breast Cancer because YOU ROCK! $3855 ~ Making Strides

11/15 Stampin' Up! First Christmas & Jewish Celebrations Ornaments ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 19

Good Evening Friends!

My very good friend Christina came over yesterday.  Christina teaches school at a local catholic school (and I just love her).  When she is here, she makes the studio happy and lights up the room immediately when she arrives.  Christina came over to play to learn how to make the "lollies" with the Designer Rosette Bigz XL die.  She has two students in her class that are Jewish.  She asked if I purchase the Jewish Celebrations set (Of Course I did!).  :)

So here's samples for both the Catholic and Jewish children that we came up with.

The lollies are a snap to put together with hot glue.  I fold the whole thing up like an accordion and hot glue the center first.  When it's almost stuck together, I attach the two sides of the lolly, again with hot glue.  So, I found, when I was using the die, it was almost impossible to cut it straight.  so I cut it first, then put it through the paper cutter to make sure that the strip is all one measurement.  If there is a 1/4" difference from one side to the other, your lolly may come out a little frumpy.  :)

Here is the back of our ornament.  We stamped the star on the back of the glimmer paper (silver) using stazon ink, waited a second for it to dry, then cut the star out.  Isn't it stunning?  The baby Jesus was stamped in stazon and embossed with silver embossing powder.

The strip for the lolly is 1 1/2" (making the lolly 3" across).  and the punch on the back is the 2 1/2" circle punch. 

The Jewish Celebrations Ornament uses all the same products, just different stamps.  I did add some silver dazzling details to the top of the midnight muse ink.  Just adding enough to make it shimmer, so it dried fairly quick. 

I just love the back image of this one.  it also uses the 2 1/2" circle punch.  I also love that every religion is honored. 

I hope you enjoyed this post today.  I used ALL hot glue to stick it together!  I'm loving my hot glue gun (low temperature for paper) lately!  :)

Thanks for stopping by today!
Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides

11/13 Stampin Up! Merry and Type ~ 25 Days of Christmas Day 18

Good Evening Friends!

On a personal note, it was a long day.  I spent the morning at various doctor offices.  Turns out I have a hernia that is in need of some repair.  Ugh! So, I started the process today and will be getting a second opinion.  Take no offense doctors, but I do believe they call it a "practice" for a reason!  :)

I'm excited about sharing today's Merry and Type Clean and Simple Christmas card.  I made a pretty bow, and had a few tails coming out of it.  My friends who have been in and around the studio especially loved the mini pearls going across the inside of the ribbon and on the tops of my champagne glimmer trees.  

The coolest thing about this card?  The glimmer paper came from SCRAPS!  I have two other scrap projects.. Use up those little bits of supplies you might have hanging around!

Once again, I started with MY GREEN, Artichoke.  It's really so beautiful and I wish I had 100 more accessories in that color.  I added perfect plum to the peace on earth sentiment, and embossed with the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder.  

Measurements:

Base: Whisper White 11 x 4 1/4", scored and folded in half at 5 1/2"

Layer 2: Always Artichoke 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

Layer 3: Whisper white 5 x 3 3/4"

Shopping List:

Stamps: Merry & Type Wood mount 122550 / Clear Mount 122552

Ink: Markers in Artichoke and Perfect Plum.

Paper: Always Artichoke Card stock, Whisper White Cardstock.Champagne Glimmer Paper,

Accessories: Self Adhesive Pearls, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder,

Adhesive:  Snail Adhesive, Tombo Multipurpose Adhesive.

Until tomorrow!  :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager
My Stampin' Up! Store / 25 Days of Christmas Projects!
Money Raised for Breast Cancer last month with my stamping buddies $3855 ~ Making Strides