Christmas Card Class from November

Here are the cards from my November 18th card class.  I CASED one of these beautiful quick and easy cards from my friend Marcia, who is also a demonstrator.  
I also realized I have been so busy stamping I forgot to post! After that November class, I had 2 more classes in December!  So my challenge to myself is over the next 2 weeks I will share all the fun and beautiful ideas I have from holiday card swaps, convention and holiday card classes.  

2017 November 18th Holiday Card Class

The gray Snowflake card idea came from a Holiday Swap I did with friends, Marcia Winterstein made this fun idea.  And they were easy to put together!  The Real Red Z fold card features the Cheers to the Year stamp set, and the Merry & Bright card features the Festive Phrases stamp set and is a fun gift card holder.

Come back tomorrow for details on all of these fun cards from my November Holiday Card Class.

Check out Stampin'Up!'s YEAR-END SALE for deals on retiring and surplus items.  

There is a small list of Carry Over items from the Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog, and many that are going away.  

The countdown to year-end deals and discounts has begun!

Order HERE -- shop online

The Year-End Sales Event is a chance to do a little inventory cleaning—and your opportunity to save on select items, and start your new year off with a bang! This promotion features a selection of items that are last-chance and limited-inventory, so be sure to place orders when you see something you like, because this sale is while supplies last! 

YEAR-END SALE Promotion Dates: December 1, 2017–January 2, 2018

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• No minimum purchase required.
• Discounts apply to select items only.
• Retiring items from the 2017 holiday catalog are available while supplies last.
• Excess items from 2017 annual catalog are available in limited quantities at the promotional price.
• Discounted items may be added to a Starter Kit—or purchased with Stampin’ Rewards—at the promotional price.
• Items and discounts may vary by market (depending on inventory levels).
• Host sets can be purchased using only Stampin’ Rewards from a qualifying party.
• Due to high demand for retiring stamps, we’ll keep producing retiring stamps until December 21 (not accessories—accessories are only while supplies last).

Shop the Year-End Sale HERE

If now is not the time for shopping, remember in January the best sale of the year starts...  Sale-A-Bration!  During Sale-A-Bration (SAB) you can pick a free SAB item for every $50 you spend!  So be sure to save up for wonderful products from the annual Stampin'Up! catalog as well as the Occasions catalog that starts in January.  With a new year comes tons of fantastic new products and an even better sale where everyone can get free stamps with every $50 you spend on product.  

Use Hostess Code:  XNMTFSVZ  and get a fun card from me.

If you are placing an order of $150 you can qualify for hostess rewards!  But if you are placing an online order for less than $150, consider using the Hostess Code with your online order.  You'll get a pretty card from me. 

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 ~ Tammie

Gift Card Holders Swap

Here are the rest of the Gift Card Holders from the Swap!!  Last week's pictures were not great, but here are new photos, close ups of the fun Gift Card Holders.  I hope you enjoy these projects.  Many are CASEd ideas from other fabulous demonstrators.  

Jan Myers made fun treats for each of us, with candy inside. These mini coffee cups were a hit! Jan's idea came from Pink Buckaroo Designs. Love Erica's tutorial.

Crista Bailey made a fun gift card holder (Crumb Cake card with Merry die cut), she got the idea from Dawn Olchefske.

Glenda Timkovich made a beautiful gift card holder using the Embellished Ornaments Bundle (Clear or Wood) from the Holiday Catalog. There is an ornament that pulls out of the top and holds a card or money.

Jan Myers made a great and easy card holder (black and gold on right). The envelope holds a card, and she used the Bow Builder Punch and Merry Die Cut to decorate.

My gift card holder pattern came from LeeAnn Greff. She posted an easy gift card holder that's perfect for any occasion. I found the idea for the reindeer punch art from Dena Rekow, when she posted an adorable bag/gift card holder with the reindeer on the front. She got the reindeer from Jill Hillard--LOVE IT!! Dena even posted a great picture of all the punches used to make putting the reindeer together so easy!

Here are my cards for the swap, I used the Paper Pumpkin November 2015 kit (Mistletoe & Holly) stamps for the greeting.  SEE MORE FOR DIRECTIONS FROM MY BLOG POST HERE.

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_____________ . ____________ Some products in the Stampin'Up! Holiday catalog are retiring. See the Retiring Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog List and details HERE and get those wonderful holiday products before they are gone. Savings up to 60% off Stampin' Up! Year End Sale Sale Dates: December 10, 2015-January 4, 2016.  No minimum purchase required. No refunds or exchanges on Year-End Sale items. Items offered during the Year-End Sale are while supplies last. Yes, you can add non-Year-End-Sale items to your orders. Year-End Sale orders are eligible for Stampin' Rewards with qualifying orders The Holiday Catalog Retiring List is updated with any sale prices too. Check it out...Holiday Catalog Retired List PDF Shop & Save Now There are so many ways to enjoy Stampin'Up!  Shop, host or join.   Contact me with questions or to order, order online HERE, and join my group too!   I would love to stamp with you.   Stampin'Up! SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Any time is a great time to order Stampin'Up! supplies  or host a party!  Contact me anytime with questions.  Happy Stamping!  ~ Tammie

Reindeer Punch Gift Card Holders

Look at these fun gift card holders!!  I made some of these for a Gift Card Swap, and wanted to share the directions and supplies with you.  I'll post better pictures of the other gift card swaps soon.

My gift card holder pattern came from LeeAnn Greff. She posted an easy gift card holder that's perfect for any occasion. I found the idea for the reindeer punch art from Dena Rekow, when she posted an adorable bag/gift card holder with the reindeer on the front. She got the reindeer from Jill Hillard--LOVE IT!! Dena even posted a great picture of all the punches used to make putting the reindeer together so easy!

Dena Rekow posted some great pictures, and a chart of the punches used to make the reindeer.  She gave credit to Jill Hillard for the punched reindeer idea.  I loved what they both did with the reindeer.  I spent some time making a bunch of reindeer for cards.

I only used some of the punches that Dena did.  The punches I used were:  Owl punch for head, eyes and tail (just a small piece of the ear and head to make the tail), Oval Punch for body (cut a small piece off), 1/2" Circle Punch for the nose and the hooves (cut off a small piece), Tree Punch for antlers and ears (ears are from the tear drop shape on the punch).  I used Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Glue Dots and Dimensionals to put the reindeer together.

LeeAnn Greff posted an easy gift card holder weeks ago.  I just love how versatile this card holder is!  They work great for Christmas, but also for anytime of year.  
Directions for Gift Card Holder:
4-1/4" x 11" card, scored at 2" and 5-1/2". Use a Circle or Oval punch on the end for circle shape to pull out gift card.  Tear and Tape to adhere when you fold over.  

Here are the cards for the swap, I used the Paper Pumpkin November 2015 kit (Mistletoe & Holly) stamps for the greeting.  Starbucks had cute cup shaped gift cards at the store, perfect for a fun and different gift card!

Hope you enjoy these fun and easy gift card holders!!

Order HERE -- shop online or contact me to order. 

_____________ . ____________ Some products in the Stampin'Up! Holiday catalog are retiring. See the Retiring Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog List and details HERE and get those wonderful holiday products before they are gone. Savings up to 60% off Stampin' Up! Year End Sale Sale Dates: December 10, 2015-January 4, 2016.  No minimum purchase required. No refunds or exchanges on Year-End Sale items. Items offered during the Year-End Sale are while supplies last. Yes, you can add non-Year-End-Sale items to your orders. Year-End Sale orders are eligible for Stampin' Rewards with qualifying orders The Holiday Catalog Retiring List is updated with any sale prices too. Check it out...Holiday Catalog Retired List PDF Shop & Save Now Prepaid Paper Pumpkin ...great for gift giving! Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Options 1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137858] $19.95 3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137859] $59.85 6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137860] $113.70 12-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137861] $215.40 When you purchase a prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription, you'll receive an email from Stampin'Up!… If you're purchasing it for your, be sure to follow the instructions in the email and use the code to activate your subscription. If you're gifting it to someone else, you can print out the Gift Certificate and complete the information.   Be sure to email me with the name (& email of the person you're gifting it to… so I can watch for their Paper Pumpkin activation after the holidays (or offer assistance). Stampin' Up! Product Availability  Be sure to review the list below carefully when placing your order. Currently, the following items are on BACKORDER: (backordered items should be available around the date indicated) 126995: Stampin' Trimmer Cutting Blades - Dec 18 Retiring List: 2015 Holiday Catalog Retiring List (PDF) Sold Out: 140969: Witching Décor Project Kit 139673: Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (see announcement below) 139670: Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies 140861: Jingle All the Way Bundle (wood-mount) 140862: Jingle All the Way Bundle (clear-mount) Have a wonderful weekend!  Contact me with any questions.   There are so many ways to enjoy Stampin'Up!  Shop, host or join.   Contact me with questions or to order, order online HERE, and join my group too!   I would love to stamp with you.   Stampin'Up! SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Any time is a great time to order Stampin'Up! supplies  or host a party!  Contact me anytime with questions.  Happy Stamping!  ~ Tammie

Christmas Gift Card Holders

Here are some fun gift card holders from a gift card swap.  Jan, Crista, Glenda and myself swapped some fun ideas and I wanted to share them. There was lots of CASING going on from other great demonstrators. I love how many demonstrators copy and share ideas.  I hope I have given credit to all ideas.  If I missed something, please contact me so I can give credit where credit is due.  All craft supplies are from Stampin'Up!

From left to right:
Jan Myers made fun treats for each of us, with candy inside. These mini coffee cups were a hit! Jan's idea came from Pink Buckaroo Designs. Love Erica's tutorial.

My gift card holder pattern came from LeeAnn Greff. She posted an easy gift card holder that's perfect for any occasion. I found the idea for the reindeer punch art from Dena Rekow, when she posted an adorable bag/gift card holder with the reindeer on the front. She got the reindeer from Jill Hillard--LOVE IT!! Dena even posted a great picture of all the punches used to make putting the reindeer together so easy!

Crista Bailey made a fun gift card holder (Crumb Cake card with Merry die cut), she got the idea from Dawn Olchefske.

Glenda Timkovich made a beautiful gift card holder using the Embellished Ornaments Bundle (Clear or Wood) from the Holiday Catalog. There is an ornament that pulls out of the top and holds a card or money.

Jan Myers made a great and easy card holder (black and gold on right). The envelope holds a card, and she used the Bow Builder Punch and Merry Die Cut to decorate.

Precision Base Plate

Many of the ideas in this swap used a Big Shot with dies and frailest. Right now the Precision Base Plate is on Sale (through Monday, December 14!!) as part of the Weekly Deals. This product is a must for Big Shot users. ONLY $18.75 THROUGH MONDAY!
I love detailed dies, but sometimes it's hard to make all the fine cuts crisp and sharp. The Precision Base Plate adds a little more oomph to your die sandwich, making working with detailed dies a dream! I used to use wax paper to help keep the details clean and help get the paper out of the die. No more! It works great with the Magnetic Platform too.

Here are close ups of Glenda's gift card holder and mine. I hope to get close ups of the others posted this week. Plus directions for my gift card holder.

There are so many great products in the Stampin'Up! Holiday catalog, but some will be gone when this catalog ends.

Say goodbye to retiring products from the 2015 Holiday Catalog, but before you do, there's still an opportunity to order your favorites. Retiring products will only be available until January 4, or while supplies last, so now's a great time to order them before they're gone!

Ends January 4, 2016 (or while supplies last)

Click on the links below to Print the lists (one is a pdf format, the other is an excel spreadsheet.  Check back regularly to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.

• PDF
• Sortable Excel File

Looking for fun holiday projects? Check my Pinterest boards.  Contact me if you have any questions about products or would like to order. 

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There are so many ways to enjoy Stampin'Up!  Shop, host or join.   Contact me with questions or to order, order online HERE, and join my group too!   I would love to stamp with you.   Stampin'Up! SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Any time is a great time to order Stampin'Up! supplies  or host a party!  Contact me anytime with questions.  Happy Stamping!  ~ Tammie

Weekly Deals from Stampin'Up! for June 9-15

Save 25% OFF these great Stampin'Up! products for 1 week only. 
These are the Stampin'Up! Weekly Deals for June 9-15.  You can see the WEEKLY DEALS online HERE. 

Here's a fun project using the Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies. My friend Jan Myers made these for use a while back.  Image how thrilled your friends would be to get a treat like this from you! The dies make this so easy to make.  

WEEKLY DEALS FROM STAMPIN'UP!

Sale items are while supplies last.

This month there is a NEW Stampin'Up! annual catalog.  Have you seen it?  See the link below to check out all the great products, and shop online anytime.  

Plus, this month there is a great special to earn 2 free stamp sets when you join Stampin'Up!  That's right, pick two stamp sets of your choice in your Starter Kit.  Which stamps do you get to choose from?  You pick ANY two stamp sets from the new annual Stampin'Up! catalog (pdf, takes a minute to load, be patient).

It's a great time to join Stampin'Up!  With a new catalog everyone will love looking through it.  Imagine the fun of giving your first workshop or class and sharing the love of stamping with others. Or join just to get a discount for yourself!  I would love to share stamping with you, and you may find you love to share it too.  There are so many fun reasons to join, why not try it?  Contact me with any questions, or sign up HERE.
Come join the fun!  -- See more on my blog post HERE.

Order online here or contact me to place your order.  There are so many ways to enjoy Stampin'Up!  Shop, host or join.   Contact me with questions or to order, order online HERE, and join my group too!   I would love to stamp with you.   Stampin'Up! SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Any time is a great time to order Stampin'Up! supplies  or host a party!  Contact me anytime with questions.  Happy Stamping!  ~ Tammie

Graduation Cap Gift Card Holder

Here is a great project I wanted to share with all of you.  I got this great idea from the Stampin' Success June 2012 issue, it's a wonderful magazine that Stampin'Up! demonstrators get every month.  It's filled with tons of fun ideas to help inspire you.  
I saw this clever card holder and thought it would be perfect!  We went to a graduation party this weekend, and this was the perfect card.  You can fit a gift card, or money in the pocket.  

I used my Everyday Wishes stamp set, it's only $9.95 and it's retiring May 31!  I love it though, it's perfect for Thank You's and Congratulations.

 Here it is closed, I made sure it would fit in an envelope too!

 Opened you can see the treat inside.

I almost forgot the tassel!  Luckily my husband noticed, so I fixed that.

Supplies:

Everyday Wishes stamp set, Basic Black, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla card stocks, Lucky Limeade Classic ink, Linen Thread, Neutral brad, 2011-2013 In Color Designer Printed brad, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Big Shot Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

LAST CHANCE...

The Stampin'Up! Retiring Product are only available until May 31, or while supplies last, so order before they are gone!!

CLICK HERE to see all the Retiring Products

Retiring Stamps are available until May 31

Other retiring products are only while supplies last!

Contact me to order, or use my online store to SHOP RIGHT NOW.

Check out all the fun stuff you can order online and remember, you can get hostess benefits too when you order at least $150 in products.  

Any time is a great time to order Stampin'Up! supplies or host a workshop! 

See all the Stampin'Up! promotions CLICK HERE 

(takes you to my Stampin'Up! website, check out creative projects and my calendar)

Order supplies online anytime by CLICKING HERE

Contact me anytime with questions.  Happy Stamping!

 ~ Tammie