French Foliage Poinsettia Box In A Bag

Today, I found a project that I had created last year for a gift and never posted.  Well, it's simply Too Cool not to share!   I absolutely LOVE the idea of creating a poinsettia flower from the leaf in the French Foliage set, so it is worth bringing back this awesome project idea this …

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Frostwood Lodge Card Holder Gift Bag

I saw the cutest gift bag idea presented by Megan Wheeler at the Louisville Regional.  It was an easy-to-make gift bag (shown at the right), that was made from one sheet of card stock and a lunch sack. My favorite part was that the front decoration is actually a full-size Christmas card, featuring the Festive …

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Mocha Morning Stocking Gift Card Holders

If you're looking for a super cute way to dress up some gift cards, the new Stocking Die is a must-have!  It's the perfect size for gift cards!  Check it out!   CASEd from Becky Jenson at StampThat.com. The shimmery golden tones from the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper worked beautifully for these Two …

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Introducing Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps

Stampin' Up! has found a way to bring stamping into the kitchen and help you create some yummy stamped treats with the help of the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps! Now you can create fun and tasty stamped cookies to give as gifts or for your own holiday events.  The set includes three silicone stamps shapes—jack-o-lantern, …

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Punch Art Santa Cello Topper

I had to make this adorable Santa Cello Topper as soon as I saw it posted on Patty Bennett's blog.  His cute little face makes me happy, happy, happy!  He reminds me of the claymation Santa from "A Year Without A Santa Claus!"  Wouldn't he bring a smile to the faces of your friends, co-workers, …

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Kris Kringle’s Wish List Notebook

Last weekend, I attended a fantastic two-day stamping event for demonstrators, hosted by #11 demonstrator, Ronda Wade.  It was called Creative Convention, and was, in many ways, even better than the real Stampin' Up! Convention because it was more intimate.  I went with some of my team, Darla Eigenschink, Jodi Geers and Nicole Dodane, and …

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