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Christmas Collectibles Club Card

It's Black Friday!!  Did you remember that SU is having their own Black Friday sale!?  It's amazing!  Check it out here.

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Here is another Christmas card we made at my card clubs this month: 

We used the Circle Card Framelits & Christmas Collectibles set which is on sale through Dec 2nd. 

Here's what it looks like open: 

Did you know that with the new Card Framelits, whether it's the Label or Circle type, you can make the card larger than the 6" framelit normally does?  Here's how:

My card stock measures 8 1/2" long and about 5 3/8" wide for the main card. When cutting it out, slip it under the circle or label die-cut area but make sure the extra card stock on the opposite end is above the cutting area.  When you run it through it actually creates a scored area so you can fold it back in the exact spot you need it to. 

I thought I'd show you what the Illuminescent ink looks like on White card stock. It's so pretty & shimmery!  We inked the little snowflakes  from the hostess set 'Warmth & Wonder' in this ink and stamped them above the trees in the same set.  I used 2-way glue & Dazzling Diamonds glitter on the trees. 

Supplies:

• Stamps – Christmas Collectibles, Warmth & Wonder
• Card stock – Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White, Season of Style dsp
• Ink – Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Illuminate Glimmer on page164 main catalog
• Accessories – Christmas Ornament punch, 1 ¾” circle, 2 1/3” scallop circle punch, glue dots, Olive 1/8” ribbon, Northern Frost embossing folder, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Circle Thinlits die, 2-way glue, Dazzling Diamonds glitter 

Measurements – Cherry Cobbler main card 5 3/8” X 8 1/2”, Seasons of Greetings patterned paper 2 1/8” X 5 3/8”, White strip 2 ¼” X 5 ¼”

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today we are on our way to see our children and now a grandaughter too!  We'll be cooking, eating and recovering most of the weekend I'm sure!  Plus a lot of snuggling with this little one. 

This is our Eliza.  She's 2 1/2 weeks old here.  We cannot wait to hold her again!  We have lots to be thankful for this year.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

4th & Last Christmas Stamp a Stack!

Tomorrow's Thanksgiving!  I'm excited that our family will all be together for the holiday.  I wish each of you a very Happy Thankgiving!

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These are the cards we're making at my last Christmas Stamp a Stack this year:

 
The class will be held on Wednesday, Dec 4th at 5 pm and Saturday, Dec 7th at 10 am and 2 pm.  Cost is $20 for 3 of each card plus stamped envelopes for each.  If you'd like to attend let me know ASAP since the class fills up very quickly.  As of now I have spots open on Saturday, but Wednesday is full.  RSVP by Dec 1st please. 

****If you cannot attend my class locally you can still get the written tutorial for each of my four Stamp a Stacks.  These pdf tutorials will have step by step directions along with cutting measurements, photos and a supply list.  The cost is $3 for each class or a deal of $10 for all 4 months.

Use the drop down arrow to choose just this month or pay for all 4 classes for a better deal. ***I will send these as soon as I can; usually within a day or so.  I am out of town for Thanksgiving but I do have computer access.

Here's a link to the first and second and third class cards we made that are included in the '4 class' price. 

2013 Christmas Stamp a Stack cards

All 4 classes $10.00 USD Single class # 1 $3.00 USD Single class # 2 $3.00 USD Single class # 3 $3.00 USD Single class # 4 $3.00 USD

New Weekly Deal!

Here's the newest deal - be sure to check in here each Tuesday. 

Click here to see all of the sales and deals available. 

Pumpkins!

Look at these adorable pumpkins my friend Marilyn made:

Wouldn't these be cute on your Thanksgiving table?

She cut strips of paper and punched holes in the ends.  Then she threaded a short ribbon through the ends and tied them in a knot.  

The leaves are done but foldiing them in half and running themn through the crimper. 

Do you have a Christmas Wishlist?

Do you have a long Stampin' Up! wishlist?  Did you know Christmas is the perfect time to pass that list on? 

I love to get a wishlist from people so I can get them exactly what they want.

Why don't you make your own list and pass it on so your family or friends can shop for you?!  Just fill out this Christmas wish list and send it to me at lagreff@gmail.com along with the contact info for your friends or family.  I'll send them your wishlist so they fulfill that list!

Or send them the wishlist with my e-mail address and I can order for them.  The items can be sent directly to them or to you; it's your choice!  It can take a week or more for the order to arrive in most areas of the US, so be sure to give enough time during the Holidays.

And if you want to get in on some of these amazing 'Black Friday' deals get started right away!  This incredible sale goes through December 2nd.

Click here to see everything on sale.

Season of Style Scrapbook Album with Tutorial!

I've finished my Christmas album!

I love it!  Why I waited so long to make it I have no idea since it literally took me an hour to make. The festive Olive striped album with the Cherry Cobbler ribbon is an eye-catcher!  

Guess what!  This album and the divided page protectors are on sale for another 10 days!  Check them out here.

The album comes with 10 of these 8 X 8" Divided page protectors.  I slipped in the coordinating Journaling tags and a few pieces of the Season of Style Designer paper pack. You can find most of these items on page 22 of the Holiday catalog.

Here are a few of the pages:

This is quick and easy!  Just slip in a few photos here and there to personalize it.  Even a non-crafter could finish this off easily by adding their photos.  Or how about adding a few of your favorite holiday recipies?  

I ended up with 20 pages in this album!!!  What a fabulous gift it would make! 

I did add a few glimmer punched pieces here and there to jazz it up a bit.  I used our Red & Champagne Glimmer card stock with the carry over set of three Merry Mini punches seen here. 

Would you like to see each of my pages?  Well here they are.... enjoy!

Download Season of Style 8 X 8 album

You get 35 die-cut, printed Journaling Tags below in the kit for just $4.95 and they fit perfectly in the pockets of the divided page protectors shown below.  Click here to see all of these products.

I hope you're scouring that amazing Holiday Sale!  If you want to order any of these items I'd love it if you'd order from me.  I'll send you a hand-made thank you card from me.

 

Click below to see all of the fabulous deals! 

Sparkly Winter Collage Directions

I promised you the directions and supply list for this 'very pretty' frame so here they are:

Details:

• The Postage punch was used for each White square and the retired 1 3/8" square punch for the Silver Glimmer paper behind it.  This fabulous glimmer paper is on sale $1.50 off right now!
• Each White piece is popped up with dimensionals.
• For the main pieces, the inside White layer is 5 1/2" square and the next white layer is 6" square.
• The Winterfrost Specialty paper measures slightly less than 5 3/4"  
• The outer Glimmer layer is 6 1/2" but remember that it is just a frame!  I cut out the middle of it to use for the punched squares here.

Above is the top half and below shows the bottom. 

****I'll share the details on what I used on each square starting on the top left square as #1 and moving to the right ending with the bottom right as #9.

1. The square from the Hello Lovely set in Silver Encore ink, snowflake from the Warmth & Wonder set in Island Indigo & the 1/2" circle punch.  Add a rhinestone.
2. I inked the presents stamp from 'Wishing You' hostess set with Bermuda Bay & Pool Party ink and stamped before punching.  Add a silver bow and a rhinestone.
3. Ink the mosaic image from the 'Very Merry Tags' set in Pool Party ink and punch out with the Mosaic punch.  Clean it off and ink it again in Silver Encore ink and punch out with a 1/2" circle punch. Add a rhinestone.
4. Ink the smallest stamp in the 'Delicate Doilies' set in Coastal Cabana ink and stamp.  Punch out and add a 7/8" Bermuda Bay scallop punched piece.  Add a Frosted Finished Embellishments with a glue dot.
5. Ink the snowflake from the 'Wishing You' hostess set in Silver Encore ink and stamp three times.  Stamp the Christmas greeting from 'Petite Pairs' set using Pool Party ink.  Cut in a banner shape and add with glue dots.  Finish with rhinestones.
6. Ink just the bird image from 'For the Birds' in Silver Encore ink and stamp.  Heat set and color in with Coastal Cabana ink. Add a rhinestone.
7. Ink the top of the tree image from 'Special Season' set in Coastal Cabana ink.  Sponge the edge with Bermuda Bay and stamp.  Punch out and add more details with an Island Indigo marker.  Finish with a rhinestone.
8. Ink the reindeer image from the 'Wishing You' hostess set in Silver Encore ink.  Stamp.  Add a collar bow with Island Indigo baker's twine and a glue dot.
9. Punch out a snowflake from the Winterfrost specialty paper using the 3/4" circle punch.  Add this to a 7/8" Pool Party scallop punched piece.  Add a rhinestone to the center.

Wow - Holiday Sale with today only door busters!

It's a fabulous!  Deals galore! 

Our annual Holiday Sale starts today, Wednesday, November 20th. You won't want to miss out on these three 24 Hour Doorbuster Deals!

Get 30% off:

• Stampin' Trimmer, #126889, Reg: $29.95; SALE: $20.97

• Many Marvelous Markers, #131264, Reg: $109.95; SALE: $76.97

• Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, #125586, Reg: $11.95; SALE: $8.37

 

The main Holiday Sale starts Wednesday, November 20th and ends Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy sale prices up to 50% off a huge selection of products. Make your list and get ready to shop the Stampin' Up!

Download 2013 Holiday_Sale_Flyer_USHere are some of my favorites:

• Silver Glimmer paper $3.47 pg 156 (AC - Annual Catalog)
• Deco Labels, Circles and Square Framelits, pg 186 - AC
• Artisan Label punch $11.96 - pg 181 AC
• Christmas Messages $14.67 (Holiday Catalog- HC) pg 34
• Joyful Christmas $11.87 - HC pg 27
• Sassy Salutations $12.57 - AC pg 39
• Metalic ink pads bundle $15.92 - both Silver and Gold Encore ink - pg 27 HC
• Season of Style Stripes scrapbook album $11.96 - pg 22 HC