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I can't wait any longer! It's time to start sharing projects from the new catalogs! Today, I'm sharing a couple of cards from a special music-themed stamp set, and we'll be making one of the cards at my "Last Thursdays" card class, rescheduled for December 30. Get all the details below.
But first...I received my Sale-a-Bration Flyer in the mail yesterday, so the new catalogs are starting to hit mailboxes! If you requested a Mini Catalog/Sale-a-Bration Flyer from me, be on the lookout! If you still need to request a catalog, you can do it here...
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"Last Thursdays" Rescheduled—Due to the holidays, I have rescheduled the class for Monday, December 30, 2019, at 6:30pm. We'll be creating 4 all-occasion cards using BRAND NEW PRODUCTS. Make the cards for $16, or you can get the class for FREE when you place an order at the class. I'll also have LOTS of NEW Mini Catalog products on display, so you can get a sneak peek at some of the awesome items to come in the new year! Remember, when you bring a friend who's new to Too Cool Stamping, you'll both be able to select 5 cards from my card rack.
I'm truly in love with the sweet music-themed set called Music From The Heart. This stamp set was designed by Million Dollar Achiever Dawn Olchefske and this is a swap card that I received from Dawn featuring her cool new set! It uses the Stitched Stars dies from the Holiday Catalog, which is carrying over into the new year!
Background Basics—Dawn layered a 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" piece of Basic Black cardstock onto a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Real Red to create a simple dark back ground. The layers are mounted onto a 4-1/4" x 11" vertically-folded Whisper White Thick card base.
Rockin' Details—Dawn die-cut three Silver Foil stars using the Stitched Stars dies and adhered them to the card front. She stamped the Music From The Heart treble clef image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Real Red, then added the guitar handle to it to complete the look of the instrument. How cool is that?! She fussy-cut the image with Paper Snips, then popped it up with Dimensionals.
Finishing Details—She finished by stamping the sentiment onto a 1-3/4" x 1/2" strip of Whisper White that she fishtail cut and tucked under the guitar with a Glue Dot. She finished by adding a few Basic Rhinestone Jewels. Love it!
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I received this classy card as a swap from Selene Kempton using the same stamp set. We'll be creating this card at my "Last Thursdays" monthly card class!
Sweet Sentiment—Selene's card begins by stamping the Music From The Heart sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black ink at the bottom of a 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" piece of Whisper White. She also stamped the little bird to be sitting on time of the image and the tiny heart image in Real Red to look like the bird was holding it. Cute!
Background Basics—Selene added a 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square of Black Foil to the top of the stamped piece, then wrapped a strip of 3/8" Real Red Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon around the side of the card, securing the end to the back. She mounted that piece onto a 3-5/8" x 4-7/8" layer of Basic Black, then adhered it to the front of a Whisper White Thick card base.
Piano Focal Point—Finally, Selene stamped the piano in Memento Black onto a Whisper White 2-1/8" wide Stitched Shapes square, then popped it up with Dimensionals. So simple and stunning!
Today I'm sharing a couple of cool Playful Penguins cards! Don't forget to get your orders in by the end of the day to take advantage of my exclusive 16th Stampaversary Special...
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Oooh...the cool Seaside Spray and silver color combination is so wintery and pretty! Have you tried the Mercury Glass Designer Acetate yet? It's a see-thru acetate sheet with a silvery crackled pattern that creates a beautiful overlay for backgrounds. It looks amazing on this card!
Background Basics—This card begins with a 3-3/4" x 5-1/2" piece of the Mercury Glass Acetate layered onto a Seaside Spray card base with strategically placed Glue Dots behind the silver patterns.
Pretty Penguin—Stamp the Playful Penguins image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto a Whisper White circle die-cut using Stitched Shapes dies. Stamp the ice image under his feet in Seaside Spray ink. Fold a piece of Seaside Spray 1/4" Metallic Ribbon in half and attach to the front of the card with SNAIL Adhesive. Add the penguin circle over the top with Dimensionals.
Sweet Sentiment—Stamp the Playful Penguins sentiment in Memento Black ink onto a 3-1/4" x 1/2" strip of Whisper White and adhere to the card front with SNAIL. Add a small Seaside Spray Faceted Dot next to the words.
Here's another cute Playful Penguins card that is quick & simple to create!
Background Basics—First a 1/2" x 5-1/2" strip of Gold Foil was added along the edge of a 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" piece of Wrapped In Plaid Designer Series Paper. The layers were added to the front of a Night of Navy card base.
Cool Penguin—Die-cut the middle size die from the Stitched Rectangle dies in Whisper White cardstock. Stamp the Playful Penguin image in Night of Navy ink onto the rectangle. Then, stamp the scare onto scrap Whisper White cardstock in Shaded Spruce ink. Fussy cut the scarf and adhere it onto the penguin with SNAIL or Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Color in the beak with a Pumpkin Pie Light Stampin' Blends Marker. Finally, ink the shadow image in Night of Navy, stamp it below the penguin, then stamp again next to it without re-inking. Add a little Wink of Stella shimmer onto the penguin, if desired. Stamp the sentiment above the penguin, too. Pop up the rectangle with Dimensionals.
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Today I shared a couple of quick & cute stocking stuffers on my LIVE Class and I have all the details below. Plus, I'm selling my leftover craft fair items at my annual Holiday Craft Fair Boutique and the details for that are below, as well!
But first...a reminder that there are still TWO DAYS to take advantage of my 16th Stampaversary Special...
Fine Print & Whatnot: The 16% Off is an exclusive special from Too Cool Stamping and it's good on ANY order. You must use Host Code ZJ3TQHJY for all orders up to $149. Orders $150 and up do not require a code and will automatically be sent the rebate. I will send a rebate check in the mail for 16% off the retail price of your order (not including shipping or tax). Those will go in the mail by Monday, December 16, 2019. Not valid with any other special offer or incentive from Too Cool Stamping. Offer expires on December 13, 2019.
While Supplies Last! Ask Me For Larger Quantities!
I am now selling my leftover Craft Fair items while they last! You can see the selection on my Too Cool Stamping Facebook Page, along with prices and quantities remaining. Local Fort Wayne pickup or via Priority Mail. Need larger quantities? I take orders!
Today's LIVE Class featured how to create two cute projects that are perfect as a little holiday gift for friends, co-workers, Secret Santas, teachers and neighbors! These projects are super-quick to create in mass quantities, so you could also make them for your holiday party guests for as table favors at your Christmas dinner table!
Hot Cocoa Packet with Stirring Stick
When I get together with my friends for our annual holiday lunch, I like to take a little holiday treat like this. Best of all, it's so easy to make!
Pouch Basics—This pouch begins with a half sheet of Cherry Cobbler cardstock, cut just like a traditional card: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4". Next, I trimmed away a little diagonal piece of the front. To make a consistent diagonal, I lined up the top of the score line with the bottom right corner of the pouch front on the 1" mark on my Paper Trimmer. It looks like this...
Next, I folded the pouch and glued the bottom edges with a thin line of Multipurpose Glue for a secure hold. TIP: Tear & Tape doesn't work very well on this because of the bulkiness of the cocoa packet. Glue is your best bet! Punch a 1/4" hole through the front and back of the pouch and tie some Shaded Spruce/Gold Stripe Ribbon through the hole and into a bow.
Decorating—I added a 4" x 1-1/2" piece of Wrapped In Plaid Designer Series Paper across the bottom. Next, I die-cut a Cherry Cobbler circle and a Shaded Spruce scallop circle with the Layering Circles dies. They are adhered together with SNAIL. Before popping them up with Dimensionals onto the pouch front, I added three Gold Glimmer Sprig punched shapes to the back of the layers with Tear & Tape.
Perfect Pine—I stamped the Perfectly Pine image in Shaded Spruce onto Whisper White cardstock, then punched it out and added the trunk last in Soft Suede ink. It's popped up with Dimensionals, too, then adorned with three Holiday Rhinestones in Navy.
Cocoa & Stirring Stick—I added a Land O'Lake Cocoa Packet, simply because it had a nice and colorful package. Then, I attached the chocolate covered peppermint stirring stick with one Glue Dot to keep it in place. Both the cocoa and stirring sticks can be found easily online.
Ghirardelli Peppermint Back Treat Tag
Wouldn't this cute treat tag look amazing on the top of a package? You can flip it over and write the "to and from" on the back! Or, use this as a festive tag at each place setting at your holiday table! It's the perfect after-dinner holiday mint! Or, simply pass them out to friends and family or stuff your stockings with them!
Treat Tag Basics—This tag begins with a 6-1/2" x 2" piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock that I scored at the 3-1/8" and 3-3/8" marks. Next, I punched each end with the Delightful Tag Topper Punch. I tied the top of the tags together with some Cherry Cobbler Diagonal Striped Ribbon.
Decorating—I added a 1-3/4" x 2-1/4" piece of Wrapped In Plaid Designer Series Paper onto the front. Next, I die-cut a Gold Glimmer Paper circle with the Layering Circles dies and popped it up with Dimensionals.
Perfect Pine—I stamped the Perfectly Pine image in Shaded Spruce onto Whisper White cardstock, then punched it out and added the trunk last in Soft Suede ink. It's popped up with Dimensionals, too, then adorned with three Holiday Rhinestones in Cherry Cobbler.
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Today I'm sharing one of my original treat/gift card holders that has been a big hit at my craft fairs! I introduced this cute Kit Kat holder last year (All Is Bright Kit Kat Holder), and I modified it with some updated paper for this season. It's super-easy to create and, like a gift bag, can be re-used again & again!
I shared how to create this project a couple weeks ago during my LIVE Class. Watch the Replay below:
These adorable little treat holders do double-duty as a gift card holder and they are super-easy to make!
The base of the holder is made from half of an Acetate Card Box, so the holder will stand up at a holiday table place setting. Pull the bag topper and it reveals a Kit Kat chocolate bar!
Box Basics—I started by cutting an Acetate Card Box in half. With the box unassembled, the half-way point is at 4". It cuts with a guillotine paper cutter or with scissors very easy. You'll need something more heavy-duty than the Paper Trimmer.
Next, I decorated the box with a slip-in piece of Designer Series Paper. I cut a 2-3/4" x 9-3/4" strip of Let It Snow DSP and scored it at the 1/2", 4-3/4" and 5-1/4" marks. No need to use adhesive, just set the folded paper inside the assembled half-box. You can even take it out and use the reverse side if you want!
Box Décor—I added a 4-1/2" x 3/4" strip of Real Red cardstock across the box front with Tear & Tape Adhesive. Then, I added a Sparkle Glimmer Paper Stitched Nested Labels die-cut over the top. For an easy-peasy focal point, I die-cut a sparkly snowman from the Let It Snow DSP with the Stitched Shapes circle die and layered it onto a Real Red Layering Circles scallop circle die-cut. It's popped up with Dimensionals. I finished with a couple of Rhinestone Jewels.
Kit Kat Bag—A Kit Kat bar fits perfectly inside of a Clear Envelope, which is what I used for the pull-out bag. I sealed up the top, leaving plenty of bag to add a topper. You can give the candy alone, or tuck a gift card inside the bag, as well! Too Cool!
Bag Topper—The topper starts with a 4-1/2" x 3" piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock, scored down the middle at the 1-1/2" mark. I decorated the front of the topper with a 4-1/4" x 1-1/4" strip of Coastal Cabana that was embossed with the Stylish Scrolls folder.
Topper Décor—I used up some of my retired accessories to decorate this batch of Kit Kat Holders. The retired Silver Mini Sequins are attached with a Glue Dot, then I purchased some white mini clothespins on Amazon to match and added a red satin bow. You'll need some kind of clip to hold the topper onto the bag. I like a clip because then you can re-use the bag again and again, but you could use a staple or even a brad. I finished by adding a Whisper White Stitched Nested Label in the smallest die-cut shape as a little "to/from" tag. Adorable!
Two Cool—I switched out the background Let It Snow DSP on this version and die-cut a different sparkly snowman for a little variation.
Cookies Work, Too!—This holder is also great for cookies, too! Here are some cookie holders I created a couple of years ago!
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I'm back from a very lovely & restful stay-cation! I didn't go anywhere special or do anything special, but it sure was nice & relaxing! While I was away, I got to cheer on my nieces, Sophie and Ellie, in their final softball games of the season. Sophie plays for the middle school team and I sponsor Ellie's high school team, so it was especially fun to cheer on "Too Cool Stamping!" Today, I'm sharing a few tidbits from the season, as well as the little treat I gave them during the tournament.
Aboite Girls Softball Too Cool Stamping Team—Congratulations to the Too Cool Stamping softball team on their 3rd place finish! They started out a little slow, but came back strong during June with enthusiasm and consistency! Great job, ladies! It was so much fun cheering you on all season! Thanks so much to the coaches for all of their hard work, especially my brother-in-law Colin, who invited me to sponsor the team! I'll certainly miss spending my evenings at the diamond!
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They also had a short huddle chant! Too Cool!
Awards Presentation for 3rd Place, Most Improved (Alaina), Best Attitude (Katie) & MVP (Whitney)!
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At the end of the softball season, I gave each of the girls a little treat to let them know that I really appreciated their efforts! I created a mini Double Pocket Pouch so I could use the 6x6" Highland Heather Designer Series Paper sheets.
Mini Double-Pocket Pouch Instructions:
I started with a 6x6" piece of Designer Series Paper, folded in half diagonally. I lined the folded edge up to the edge of the Simply Scored tool and scored at the 1" mark all the way down.
Next, I positioned the folded edge along the top of the Simply Scored tool and scored at the 3" mark and 5-1/2" mark.
Open the sheet, then fold one side in on the 5-1/2" score line.
Fold the other side in on the 3" score line. Trim off the excess overhanging point flush with the fold.
Fold the bottom point up to meet the top point.
Fold back both points at the outer score lines to make a "W" fold at the bottom of the pouch. The pockets will be showing on the outside.
Decorating The Pouch—I punched a 1/4" circle through the top points and tied some Gorgeous Grape Mini Striped Ribbon into a double-knot to finish off and keep the pouch closed.
Sweet Sentiment—I stamped a sentiment from the retired Incredible Like You stamp set in Rich Razzleberry onto Whisper White, then die-cut it with the Stitched Shapes dies. It's popped up with Dimensionals.
Too Cool Flowers—Of course, I had to give the project a touch of my Too Cool logo with two cool flowers! I stamped flowers from the retired Amazing Life stamp set in Memento Black Ink onto Whisper White, then colored them with Rich Razzleberry, Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers. One flower is popped up with a Mini Dimensional and the other is attached with a Glue Dot. I finished with Rhinestone Jewel centers.
Fill The Pockets—These mini pockets are the perfect size for Ghirardhelli chocolates. You have to fold back the edges, but they'll tuck in each side nicely!
I have a cute treat idea to share with you today featuring the adorable Over The Moon stamp set!
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My Too Cool team members received this cute treat as a table gift at last week's Stamp & Share event. I saw a similar project online and thought it was a super-fun little party favor for a summer BBQ, picnic or birthday party. The treat holder is simply a belly band that slides over a 5 oz, box of Milk Duds! Cows...milk...milk duds...get it?! Thanks to Peggy Tassler for creating these udderly fantastic treats!
Belly Band—The belly band was created with a 1/2 sheet of cardstock: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; scored at 1-1/4", 2-1/4", 5", 6". The box was secured with Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Checked Layer—The Real Red Buffalo Check pattern was stamped onto a Whisper White Nested Stitched die-cut. A 6-1/4" piece of White Flax Ribbon was attached to the front with Tear & Tape Adhesive and the label was popped up with Dimensionals over the top.
Cool Cow & Moon—The Over The Moon cow and moon images were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Whisper White cardstock. The cow was colored in with Mango Melody, Real Red, Crumb Cake and Flirty Flamingo. The moon was colored with Mango Melody. Wink of Stella shimmer was added to the Mango Melody areas. Both were hand-cut with super-share Paper Snips and popped up with more Dimensionals.
Sweet Sentiment—The Over The Moon sentiment was stamped in Memento ink onto Whisper White, then punched with the Classic Label Punch and popped up.
There are just a couple weeks until Easter, but still plenty of time to plan and create some little treat holders. Yesterday, on my Facebook LIVE video, I showed how to create a quick & cute little spring basket that's makes the perfect little favor for your dinner table! I've shared the measurements and details below.
I also shared the NEW Storage by Stampin' Up! modules in the Facebook LIVE! I go over how they fit together, some measurements and my overall review! You don't want to miss this one! If you didn't catch it LIVE yesterday, here is the replay...
ADORABLE! That's what these little spring baskets are! You won't believe how quickly these super-cute treat holders come together! I had so much fun making them, that I had to create them in every Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper color—Grapefruit Grove, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Highland Heather and Balmy Blue! There is still plenty of time to get the supplies on order and make these for your Easter dinner table or to hand out to your kids or grandkids. They're a super-fun project to do with your children, as well, so they could take some treats in to their classmates!
Background Basics—These baskets start with a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock and it's surprising how much fits inside! The basket above has a mini Reese's Peanut Butter Egg and about 10 Rolos. The perfect size!
Step-By Step Assembly:
Score a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock and score a the 2" and 4" marks on both sides.
Cut both score lines on one side up to the intersecting score line.
Rotate 180° and cut both score lines on the opposite side up to the intersecting score line.
Fold on all the remaining score lines.
Adhere 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" squares of Gingham Gala DSP to each of the corners with SNAIL.
Add a strip of Tear & Tape Adhesive to the out edge of both middle flaps.
Peel the backing off the tape. Bring the corner points together then push them onto the center flap tape.
Secure the corner of the outer flap by tucking a Glue Dot under it using a Piercing Tool.
Adhere a 1/2" x 6" strip of matching Gingham Gala DSP to a 3/4" x 6" strip of coordinating cardstock for the handle.
Add a piece of Tear & Tape to each end on the DSP side.
Use a Bone Folder to curve the handle, like you're curling curly ribbon.
Adhere the ends of the handle so they rest on the inside middle flap like a ledge.
Basket Filler—I filled the inside of my baskets with some retired white Sweet Soiree Ready Shreddie, which just happens to be in the Clearance Rack right now for just $3.00! The huge 6 oz bag comes with three colors of shreddie: Berry Burst, White and Silver.
Delightful Daisy—I decorated the front of my basket with a pretty daisy! I punched two Whisper White flowers with the Daisy Punch, then curled each petal with a Bone Folder and layered together with a Dimensional. It's attached to the basket with another Dimensional.
Finishing Touches—For the flower centers, I embossed the coordinating color with the Subtle Dynamic Texture Impressions Folder, then punch out a 1/2" circle with the 1/2" Circle Punch. It's popped up with another Dimensional, then colored with a little Wink of Stella for some shimmer!
Which color basket is your favorite? I'm pretty partial to Highland Heather!
Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away and today I have two cool sizes of treats that you can give to your Valentines! I shared these projects on my weekly Too Cool Stamping Facebook LIVE. Watch me create treat holders for both the large and mini Hershey's chocolate bars. These are projects that are perfect for so many occasions—one of my favorite treat holders to create!
I created these fun pull treat Hershey's chocolate bar holder for my holiday craft fairs and they are always a big hit. I couldn't resist decorating some for Valentine's Day and the Hey Love pun-filled stamp set was the perfect choice! What a fun treat to share with your friends & co-workers! If you have kids, they'll love creating these interactive treats for their classmates or teacher!
Pull Treat Pouch Basics—I started with a 6" x 7-1/2" piece of All My Love Designer Series Paper.
Score along the 6" side at 1-1/2" and 4" marks.
Add Tear & Tape Adhesive along one 7-1/2" edge.
Add Tear & Tape Adhesive along the bottom 6" edge.
Fold and adhere together to make the pouch. Burnish the bottom with Bone Folder.
Punch a 1/4" hole through the top of the pouch.
Thread an 18" piece of All My Love Lovely Lipstick ribbon through the holes.
Add the Hershey Bar into the pouch, pushing the ribbon down under the bar.
Tie the ribbon into a double-knot.
When you pull the ribbon, it should pull up the chocolate! Too Cool!
Awesome Ape—I stamped the Hey Love ape in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto a Whisper White Stitched Shapes Framelits circle die-cut. He's colored in with Stampin' Blends Markers in Smoky Slate, Flirty Flamingo light and Lovely Lipstick light. I added some Wink of Stella glimmer onto the heart, then layered the circle onto a Silver Foil scallop circle die-cut with the Layering Circles Framelits. It's all popped up onto the pouch with Dimensionals.
Sweet Sentiment—I stamped the Hey Love pun in Memento Black onto a Powder Pink heart that was die-cut with the Be Mine Stitched Framelits. I added a little Wink of Stella to the word "ape" and popped up that heart, too. Next, I added a Be Mine Framelits scallop heart die-cut from the Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheet, which is a Sale-a-Bration item you can select FREE with a $50 order. Finally, I colored a Rhinestone Jewel with the dark Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Marker and added it to the sentiment heart. I love it!
Two Cool—I created a second version for the Facebook LIVE using a different All My Love DSP pattern and a Flirty Flamingo sentiment heart. Everything else is pretty much the same. I did decide that a regular Rhinestone looked better on this version than a colored one.
Mini Hershey Bar Treat—Next, I tried a mini version of the pull treat! I started with the same All My Love DSP, this time cut to 4" x 4-1/2". I scored at the 1-1/4" and 2-3/4" marks along the 4" side, then assembled the same way as the regular pull treat. I punched an 1/8" hole at the top and used a 12" Silver Metallic Edge Satin Ribbon for the pull. It's so tiny! Adorable!
Bitty Birdie—I stamped the Hey Love birdie in Memento Black Ink onto the smallest Stitched Shapes circle die. He's colored with Flirty Flamingo, Lovely Lipstick and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Markers. I layered the circle onto a Silver Foil scallop circle from the Layering Circles Framelits.
Sentiment—I stamped the Itty Bitty Greetings sentiment in Memento Black onto a 1" x 3/8" strip of Whisper White, fishtailing the ends and popping up with Dimensionals.
Easter Treats—The little birdie from the Hey Love stamp set is perfect for Easter, too! I paired him up with some of the colors from the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper for super-cute spring treats!
They are colored in markers to match their DSP: Daffodil Delight & Highland Heather Stampin' Blends and Grapefruit Grove Stampin' Write Marker. The beak is in Pumpkin Pie or Daffodil Delight and the heart is in Lovely Lipstick. Don't forget to add some Wink of Stella on the heart! I need to try these in Balmy Blue and Lemon Lime Twist, the other colors in the Gingham Gala DSP pack! So fun & easy & the perfect size for a whole class!
My official craft fair season has come to an end and now I'm making my leftover inventory available to my local and online customers! Shop unique stocking stuffers, treat holders and gift card holders thru December 18! All of the details are below!
Too Cool Craft Fair Online Boutique
Are you looking for that little something to give that's cute and costs under $5? Maybe a little add-on gift or a cute gift topper? I have just what you need!
Perfect Gift Ideas For:
Teachers
Bus Drivers
Babysitters
Customers & Clients
Volunteers
Holiday Party Hosts
Neighbors
Secret Santa gifts
Gifts your child can give to friends
Hair Salon & Nail Techs
How Does It Work? I have listed all of my remaining gifts below with the price and initial quantities (may not be current quantity!). When you know what you'd like, reserve your items at my Reserve Craft Fair Boutique Items page. I will total up your items, figure out the shipping and email an invoice to you. You can pay that invoice online with your PayPal account OR any credit card.
How Much Is Shipping? The cost depends on how many items you order and whether they will fit into a Priority Mail Envelope or box. If you have just a few items, I will use a Priority Mail Padded Envelope which costs $7.25. Shipped items will arrive in 2-3 business days. I'm shipping items thru December 18 for Christmas delivery.
Can I Pick Up My Order? Absolutely! If you are in the Fort Wayne, IN, area, you are welcome to pickup your items at my SW side studio. No local deliveries are available. I'll be taking local orders right up until December 23.
Can I Order Additional Quantities? Sorry, I am no longer taking custom orders for the 2018 holiday season. All items are while supplies last.
Hot Cocoa Pouches—Land-o-Lakes Supreme Chocolate or Mocha flavored cocoa mix, plus chocolate dipped peppermint stirring stick. You can tuck a gift card inside!
Mini Coffee Cups—SOLD OUT 4 oz size includes real coffee-flavored Bali Candies. Pair with a Starbucks gift card for a lovely gift! You can fit money inside!
Gingerbread Man Treat Holder—Holds a Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark in regular or dark chocolate. Great to use as a gift topper or gift tag. Slide in a gift card!
Stampin' Up! has released the list of which items will be retiring for good from the 2018 Holiday Catalog! SAVE NOW on select Retiring List items while they last, plus enjoy savings on some surplus items from the Annual Catalog for a limited time.
Stampin' Up! announced last week that several Holiday Catalog items are likely going to sell out much sooner than expected due to a system communication issue when they upgraded their inventory management system. A few items have indeed sold out already, so don't delay if you would like any of the items listed below!
Order These Items Before They Sell Out!
Please note that the following products run a high risk of selling out in the next week or even earlier. *Items highlighted in purple type will be carrying over to a future catalog, but if they sell out now, they will not be back in stock before the end of the Holiday Catalog on January 2, 2019.
I added these adorable lollipops to my selection at my craft fair booth over the weekend. Thanks so much for all of my friends who stopped out to see me and pick up a few stocking stuffers! If you missed me, I'll be at one last fair on December 1 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Or, if you see something that you like, contact me directly! If I don't have it on hand, you can place an order until December 10.
Lollipop Cover—Dressing up these cherry-flavored Swipple Pops is so easy!
Start with a 2" x 7" piece of cardstock.
Score along the 7" side at the 3-1/4" and 3-3/4" marks. Do this before punching the ends!
Punch each end with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch.
Fold along score lines and crease with a Bone Folder.
The sucker stick will come out the front hole. Secure the back of the holder to the front with a Glue Dot placed at the tip of the scallop by the hole.
Optional: To keep the sucker straight, you can add a Glue Dot to the top of the sucker and adhere it to the top inside of the holder.
Lollipop Décor—I decorated the front of this Call Me Clover lollipop holder with a 1-3/4" x 2-1/4" piece of velvet-flocked paper from the Santa's Workshop Specialty Designer Series Paper. I tied some Poppy Parade 1/2" Texture Weave Ribbon around the stick, securing it with a Glue Dot, so it didn't slide down.
Two Cool—This version has a Real Red holder and the dotted pattern from All Is Bright Designer Series Paper. It's tied with the Real Red 3/8" Mixed Ribbon.
Reindeer Face—I stamped the Cookie Cutter Christmas reindeer image in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Whisper White cardstock, then colored him in with Stampin' Blends Markers. I used Bronze for the antlers, Crumb Cake for the face and Flirty Flamingo for the ears. I punched the reindeer out with the coordinating Cookie Cutter Builder Punch and popped him up with Dimensionals.
Aren't they stinkin' cute? What a fun little stocking stuffer or gift topper!
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