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What's On This Week

Tuesday Feb 21st - Nelson Classes!  1pm or 7pm or both!  Make two lovely projects at each class - $15  Richmond area

Saturday Feb 25th  Scrapbooking Day Tauranga!  Make two layouts and a card with a lovely group of ladies.  Te Puke Area  $35

Join us or book your own!

Fresh Vintage Extended Candy Wrapper

Yesterday was a fantastic day at the Auckland Extravaganza!  We had a mix up with the venue, but it worked out okay, and the ladies were patient and understanding.  I do thank you all for that - and for helping make the day fun and run smoothly.

I presented the extended candy wrapper project - showing how to make the die extend to 3 times the original length.  It's perfect for the candy bars!  And easy peasy as a gift - simple enough to pick up a chocolate bar.

We had fun making these - even my little helper Sofie made a couple out of scraps and leftover bits and pieces.  Just to eat the chocolate bar inside, I'm sure.  :)

The papers are the SaleABration set Everyday Enchantment - there's not a print in this one I don't love.  The stamped flowers bit is from the Fresh Vintage set, also one you can get for free.

All these are for the teachers who taught yesterday.  Don't they look lovely as a set?

Book your workshop or place your order before March 31st to get your free SaleAbration treats!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Fresh Vintage (SAB), You are Loved (summer mini)

Colours: Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede

Other: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Designer Label Punch, SAB ribbon, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Basic Pearls

Cheating Masculine Extended Candy Wrapper

I stole this embellishment off a fun gift that was given to me at last year's Stamp Camp!

I've had this in my drawer all year long - too pretty to toss away!

I believe this was the topper to a bag of lollies.  Well, whoever was the sweet lady who made this - it's now been recycled and loved again.

I made this quickie up for Rob's boss, who lent us his golf clubs last week.

I put a Moro bar inside, which is the last thing he needs, but it's the thought.  It's nice to say thank you, especially when it's unexpected.

 

Valentine's Candy Wrapper

Even if not for Valentine's Day, isn't it wonderful to do something for those we love for no reason at all?  Friends, siblings, coworkers, family - who doesn't smile to receive a token of love and appreciation?

Last night we made some little candy wrappers using the new Candy Wrapper die for the men in our lives.  We got out good old Chocolate Chip and Real Red - always a winning combination.

The words are from the OUtlined Ocassions set - one of the lovely SaleABration sets you can earn for FREE!

The first one I did I used Very Vanilla, which is nice, but I wanted to use the new Baker's Twine, which is white . .. so did another one:

Used the new red Glitter Paper too and made this one extra wow.  LOVE that stuff!  The baker's twine is around the ends of the wrapper, just a little detail, but not too girly.

Now, what do to with these today?  I have two special men in my life here (Rob and his son, Bayley), but I have the day lined out with treats all along the way.  So I think I will give these Hershey's kisses to Rob's single father, Murry.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Outlined Ocassions, Confetti

Colours: Chocolate Chip, Real Red

Other: Candy Wrapper Die, Bakers Twine, Designer Label PUnch, Red Glitter Paper, Wide Oval Punch, Hershey's Kisses

What's On This Week

Monday 13 Feb Fun Valentine's Class - make one chocolately valentines masculine/gender netural for your partner or friend or family And make the fun Balloon card!  7:30pm Birkenhead  $15

Wednesday 15 Feb Takanini Stamp Class - make two awesome projects using mini catalogue and SAB products!  7:30 $15

Saturday 18 Feb Auckland SaleABration Extravaganza!!  Make five gorgeous, never before-seen projects with five talented teachers!  Freeman's Bay  $45 includes a $10 voucher.  1-5pm

Everyday Enchantment Layout - SaleABration

Wow do I LOVE these new printed papers!!!  It was an absolute pleasure to design this one up . . . partly because I love the colours and prints and partly because I love the subject.

Okay the photos don't do this justice, as per usual, really.  I would have never thought to put Poppy Parade with Pool Party, but I do like it. 

These photos are from a fun "photo shoot" we did in October with the family. Rob preferred some other photos of us, but these ones matched the papers perfectly.  Sorry, Darling.  Next time. 

The journaling on this one is a text Rob sent me in August.  It was one of the many, many, may lovely, sweet texts he's sent me over the last year. 

The stamps and embellishments are all from the SaleABration promotion and of course, all designed to work perfectly together.

Three simple heart punches make up the main embellishments of the photos here.  Easy! Just a few odds and ends to make the middle heart a bit special and to add a title.  Titles don't have to be big - just meaningful.

I love you, Robert.  Thank you for being an inspiration.

xx

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Fabulous Phrases

Colours: Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Peach Parfait

Other: Organza ribbon (SAB), Tasteful Trims die, Basic Pearls, Heart to Heart Punch, Full Heart Punch, Swirls Die

Simply Adorned

These Simply Adorned Charms in the Summer Mini are lovely!

I made this lovely piece of jewellery in Fiji - and what a treat to get to make and keep one of these babies!!

Several of my customers made these as Christmas gifts, and they turned out gorgeous.  The pendants are quite heavy; they are a high quality and substantial gift.

This one was made with the Spiced Paisley set and a whole lot of pearls.  I've worn in quite a bit - the colours are nice to wear with lots.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Spiced Paisley set of seven $37.95, Fabulous Phrases

Colours: Soft Suede, Pool Party, More Mustard

Other: Basic Pearls, Simply Adorned Charms, Simply Adorned Baubles, Simply Adorned Chain

 

Embossing Buddy -

Message from Stampin' Up!:

Our supplier for the Embossing Buddy (item 103083) has notified us that they will no longer be able to supply this item. As a result, it will no longer be available for order once our current supply has been depleted. We hope to make it available again once we find a new supplier.

Order here if this has been on your wish list!

In Black & White

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a wedding, and look forward to another one next month.  That was my first NZ wedding, so it was a real treat!  Being wedding season, and given the new, beautiful wedding stamp set in the Summer Mini, I thought designing wedding project would be perfect for my first class of 2012.

I struggled with the colours of this one for a while, then just went back to the classic Black & White with a touch of silver.  LOVE the new glimmer paper!!  Just a little bit adds a real wow - so one pack of this product will go a very long long way.

Girls, I added that embossing after the class as I felt it just needed one more thing.  LIke it?  It's a bit better, I think. 

Any questions, orders, or to book into a class, please contact me!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Marry Me set of six $42.95

Other: Glimmer Paper silver, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Oval Frame Embossing Folder, White Satin Ribbon, Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

 

Paisleys Make A Comeback

I think the Spice Cake product suite is perhaps my favourite suite ever.  So far.  Subject to change with the next mini catalogue .  .  .  :)

While in Fiji, we were lucky to get to play around with this suite a few months early - and it was love at first sight.  I would have never put More Mustard with Pool Party, but it works:

Well I just had to order the Triple Treat Flower stamp after this one.  It works perfectly with the set and the images in the papers.  So even if you are not into paisleys, you can still get the spicy papers and the Triple Treat Flower and you're away laughing.

I stole this neat idea for an altered milk carton box I did before Christmas - looping the linen thread around under the flower. I like it.  This may turn up on a scrapbook page next week - February 9th Scrapbooking Class in Bucklands Beach. 

Any queries or to place an order, find me here!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Spiced Paisley set of seven $37.95, Triple Treat Flower $19.95, Fabulous Phrases

Colours: Pool Party, Old Olive, Soft Suede

Other: Fancy Flower Punch, Spice Cake DSP, Basic Pearls, Linen Thread, Blender Pens

 

 

Does this Bring Back Memories?

As many of you know, I went to Perth during the holidays - and one of the reasons for going was to visit my good friend, Tui.  You may remember her from the early days of Stampin' Up! in New Zealand?  She was by my side always or else watching my kids while I was out teaching.

It was lovely to catch up with her again.  The photos we took of her and there were all blurry, but here is one from Melbourne:

She wrote me a lovely card while we were there, using supplies from when she was here taking classes at my house.  Although retired product, still very, very beautiful, of course:

I really like that I got a big "love" across the front.  Isn't it wonderful to have friends?

Thank you, Tui, for making me beautiful art and for the beautiful words inside.

xxxxx

 

Before & After 2012

Ah yes it was more than time for my annual clean-out of my craft room.  Between my Stampin' Up! supplies and sewing school . . . it was yet again an abomination.

Oh and it gets worse .  . .

And I've even spilled out into the garage:

 Well . . . it is hard to be creative in such a mess. And every year I promise it will never get that bad again.  Alas ~

But a couple of days sorting and cleaning and throwing out, we are back again in a happy place:

I didn't get to every single drawer this year, but did most of them - the ones I use anyway.

and spluged and got one of those manequins I've been wanting my whole life:

Sooo much easier to live in!!  Designing our next Auckland Extravaganza project this weekend!  Book in your place asap to assure a spot.

Feb 18th Auckland

March 3rd Tauranga

March 25th Hamilton

Sale A Bration !~ Details

It's our most favorite time of the year!  And our most favorite promotion to offer our customer!

Purchase:

Email me for your pdf copy of the SAB brochure or view it online here. Receive a free product with every $120 purchase!  No limit

 

Hostesses:

Receive a free SAB item when your workshop or group order totals are $700 or more!

 

Join us!

1.  The starter kit has now been discounted $50 during SaleABration time!

2.  In addition, you will receive a FREE stamp set of your choice to include in your kit!!

3.  PLUS there are a few more extra special benefits with the career plan change coming April 1st that you will LOVE and make starting your business even easier - email me for details and I will give you a call -

Okay, everyone, this isnt' too good to be true!

Aren't we lucky?!

Fresh Vintage ~

Yes I am here and still alive!!

 

I took a lovely six weeks off which went waaaay too fast as holidays always do.  Many of you know I went to Perth for a very special trip - and all went well.  I am sending out my newsletter tomorrow or very late tonight after class and will share some pics and things there, too.

In the Meantime . . .

Its SAle A Bration time!  As demonstrators, this is our most favorite time of the year!!  Awesome and generous benefits for customers, hostesses, new recruits, and for us!!  Doesn't get better than this and I mean that!!

Earn free stamp sets when you purchase, when you hostess and when you join my team!

And this year we get not only four stamp sets from which to chose, but also a pack of papers and a set of ribbons & brads. 

Aren't they just beautiful??!  You'll be seeing a lot of these papers in classes and on the blog - they are probably my most favorite SU has come out with yet!

The butterfly is embossed with the new Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder - I just LOVE it. 

I just spend the afternoon/morning setting up my new calendar for the upcoming year, and I'm getting booked up already.  Please if you'd like to take advantage of the SaleABration promotion for your own purchases or as a hostess, please contact me straight away.  and if you'd like to book far in advance as well, that's perfect!

Place your orders here or to request a pdf copy of the SAB brochure~!

 

Team Christmas Breakfast 2011

Merry Christmas Everyone!

I've been quiet the last week or so because I have been heads down preparing trainings and gifts for my team for yesterday's breakfast.

Being a seamstress for many many years, I wanted to utilize those skills this year now that Stampin' Up! offers fabric AND die cuts!  I had some ideas in my head of what to make for my lovely ladies, and started with making hanging craft bags:

 

AFter making 26 of these . . . .we decided to do the remaining gifts something else!!  So we started making stockings!

We made up a selection and my friend Janine had the great idea of putting them on this trolley:

Excuse the very very messy craft room . . . the entire house looks something like that at the moment.  I'll have to do a serious shovel out again this year.

Many many thanks to Janine Pearce and my daughter, Madeleine, for helping me get this project done in time.

Sofie and cat Custard later played the rest of the day with the trolley - they were playing shopkeeper and bus driver.

Another aspect to our party was my official invitation to Rob on the Incentive Trip next year to Broome!!  We had lots of fun on the team forum coming up with fun ideas for inviting him.  In the end Madeleine set up a treasure hunt around the house, ending with a card inviting him.

He said yes.

 

Open Sea Nautical Layout

Thank you, Robert, for a fabulous day fishing!

And thank you, Stampin' Up!, for a fabulous new nautical range!

I started out with the idea of using the new Open Sea stamp set and doing a real vintage layout, but the photos just didn't flow with it.  It's great out layouts evolve as the emotions behind the photos come to play. And the look of the photos themselves too.

So, I found some different ways to add texture other than inking and sponging.  We've using sanding blocks on some of the edges here as well as added the new Baker's Twine and roughed up other edges.

Do you recognize where the inspiration for these tags came from?  I had to change it up a bit to fit the layout and the punches I had.  The cool thing, too, is each person in the class could change these up to fit their colour choices and preferences.  I loved seeing each one come out with a slightly different personality.

We also used every single stamp in the set, which to me signals great value and versatility.  Not only that, but it is masculine-appropriate!  (and doing the guy-oriented stuff is growing on me these days . . . )

The two stamps from Fabulous Phrases here stamped directly onto the photo is the whole of my title for this page.  It's small and subtle, but I like it.  And perfect for the photo here of Robert putting the slimy bait on for me.

And also, just wanted to show that yes, you can stamp direclty onto your photos!  It's a great look.

Next scrapbooking class is Thursday February 9th and we will do a love-themed page, suited for anniversaries or parent/child photos or any photos really of someone you love.  Might even be able to sneak in a few flowers or something on that one.  LOL

Thanks for looking! Please contact me with any queries or orders!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Open Sea, Fabulous Phrases

Colours: Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Basic Grey, Early Espresso

Other: Bakers Twine, Vintage Brads, 1" Square Punch, Neutrals Buttons, Hemp Twine, Large Tag Punch, Regals Brads, 3/4 inch circle Punch, Heart to Heart Punch

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Spiced Paisley Altered Milk Carton

My favourite product suite in the new Summer Mini - the Spiced Paisley series.

This Altered Milk Carton Box is made with two of the Milk Carton dies put together to make a six sided box.  Once you make one, they are easy:

This is one of the projects I got to make on the trip to Fiji in October, along with a card and one of those awesome necklaces in the mini.  I'll put those up next.

The top of the box is folded just like if you were making a standard milk carton, just done six times, and then threaded together to keep it closed.

I'm loving the new Spiced Paisley stamps and the Spice Cake papers - you'll be seeing a lot more of the papers in particular in classes before the mini runs out!

Thanks for reading, have a wonderful day, and please feel free to contact me with any queries or orders!

 

What's On This Week

Monday dec 5 New Mini Catalogue Launch! Make a card and a box tonight using some of the latest and greatest products from the new Summer Mini Catalogue!  7:30pm  $15  Birkenhead area

Thursday December 8th Scrapbooking Class!  We will do a 12x12 layout using all the newest Nautical products from the Summer Mini!  7:30 pm  $15 Bucklands Beach area

Book your place here!

Summer! Mini Catalogue Begins Today!

Paisleys, Bright florals, Candy Wrapper Die, jewellery and more!!

Have a look at the new Summer Mini Catalogue now open today and available through March 31st.

Email for your pdf copy or view online here.

Place orders here - still time before Christmas!

December Frenzy starts today~

No limits!

No minimum purchase!

While Supplies Last!

Today through Dec 31st!

Email me for a pdf copy or to place your order!

 

 

22       Welcome Christmas Clear-Mount Set            50%                   $23.98

22        Welcome Christmas Wood Mount set            50%                    $29.98

28       I {Heart} Hearts Wood-Mount Set                40%                    $30.57

35       Got Treats Wood-Mount Set                        30%                    $29.37

42       Something Sweet Wood-Mount Set                40%                    $28.17

46       For Everything Wood-Mount Set                    40%                    $34.77

67       Cottage Garden Wood-Mount Set                    50%                    $19.98

72       Every Moment Wood-Mount Set                    40%                      $23.37

74       Awash with Flowers Wood-Mount Set              40%                    $52.77

75       Friends Never Fade Wood-Mount Set                50%                    $19.48

75       Friends Never Fade Clear-Mount Set                40%                    $18.57

75       Ornate Blossom Wood-Mount Set                    40%                    $14.97

88       Clearly For You Wood-Mount Set                    40%                    $34.77

96       Chloe Stampin’ Around Builder Wheel                40%                    $7.17

126     Padded Envelopes (3)                                    40%                    $4.77

138   Poppy Parade 1/2'' Stitched-Poly Ribbon              30%                    $14.35

138   Blushing Bride 1/2'' Stitched-Poly Ribbon               30%                    $14.35

143   Regals Flower Brads                                        30%                        $14.35

143   Neutrals Flower Brads                                       30%                    $14.35

146   Distressing Essentials                                    30%                        $32.17

149   Craft & Rubber Scissors                                    30%                    $32.17

149   Circle Scissor Plus Glass Mat                            30%                        $32.17

 

Email me for a pdf copy or to place your order!

 

Something for Christmas in Chocolates

I've taught this one over and over and over this season. If you've done a class with me, then you have seen it!  Because I love it - a cool technique, easy to achieve, and quick to do.  Meets all my Christmas card requirements!

This project was taken from a lovely swap given to me a year or maybe two years ago by Kristine McNickle. She did hers in blues, which was lovely too.

Yesterday I posted using this same single stamp done in colours - today done in just monochromatic browns.  Which do you prefer?

This stamp is just $24.95 - great value for an image with both motifs and words!  And I haven't met a customer yet who doesn't love these Mocha Specialty papers - between the metallic accents and the flocked papers, it's just gorgeous!!

Have a fantastic day!!

Someething For Christmas Gift Voucher Card

This is a project I do almost every year - and it's a super one!  Great for gift vouchers or small gifts or photos, this template can be adapted to any occasion.

Made with a standard Stampin' Up! envelope inside makes the pockets super easy to do.

I've enjoyed using this Something for Christmas set this year - one of the few stamps we sell as individual stamps.  On this sample I've coloured it with markers to get all the different colours.  My next post will be a sample with this one stamped all in one colour - also effective.

Would you like a Stampin' Up! voucher for Christmas or to give to a friend this season?  contact me to arrange!

 

Thanksgiving 2011

It was lovely to have my team over yesterday for Thanksgiving.  Not many could make it, but we had 19 here in the end between team and friends.

Bayley and Sofie the night before making Pumpkin Pie:

Not exactly the Herculean effort my mother used to put in, but I'm happy to have help in the kitchen!

This is the lounge before everyone arrived:

And the table settings.  This is the girls' favorite part.  Good thing we had three tables to do . . .

And gosh, you just never know what little tiny thing the kids will remember.  I'm sure it's this box of cranberries and the string of fake pearls we put on the tables that the girls will vividly remember.  Sometimes it's those small $2 shop items and the memories behind them.  Traditions are so important. 

And then the guests arrived!  And so much food!

Thanks everyone for a lovely day!  The sun was shining and everyone chatting - it was the real spirit of Thanksgiving (minus the sun but it was lovely)

Thank you all for attending and making the day special.   xxxx

 

Only A Few Days Left!

There are just a few days left of our Big Shot Promotion!  Grab some of those dies on your wish list at 10% off before Wednesday!

And if the Big Shot has been on your list or is on your Christmas list, now is a great time to pick it up at a 10% off bundle including the Scallop Heart Embosslits and the Manhatten Flower Embossing Folder.  (If you already have those items, they make nice Christmas presents too)

Place your order here.  And each email order between now and November 30 receives a little chocolate gift included!

Dates: November 1-30, 2011

 

Promotion Details: During November, receive 10 percent off select Big Shot dies—no other purchase necessary!

pg 156 Scallop Hearts Embosslits                $23.85

pg 156 Flower Burst Embosslits                    $23.85

pg 157 Manhatten Flower Embossing Folder    $16.15

pg 157 Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder        $16.15

pg 157 Elegant Lines Embossing Folder            $16.15

pg 158 Buttons #5 Sizzlits Die                        $11.02

pg 159 Pillow Box Die                                    $40.95

pg 159 Beautiful Butterflies Die                        $43.65

pg 159 Scallop Square Duo Die                        $43.65

pg 160 Movers and Shapers Punch Windows        $60.75

pg 160 Tasteful Trim                                       $76.45

pg 160 Petal Cone Bigz Die                                $65.65

 

Don’t have a Big Shot? Get 10 percent off the exclusive Big Shot Bundle! The Big Shot Bundle (item 128944) includes the following:

 

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine

Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die

Manhatten Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$224.40 value for $201.96!

Order here!

Folded Exploding Ornament

This is a neat and quick project shown to my by friend and customer, Kathe O.  Thank you so much for sharing!  This is the ornament closed:

And open:

I chose to use the Mocha Specialty papers because one I love them and two because they have a bit of metallic shimmer to the prints.

The label on the front is just the same stamp layered up with punches.  Turned out nice and so quick.  Perfect Punches is one of those stamp sets I don't pull out often enough.

Email me with any questions or to have this shown to you in a class!

supplies Used:

Stamps: Perfect Punches $38.95

Colours: Brushed Gold, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Other: Mocha Specialty Papers, Pearl Bead, Embroidery thread or a fine ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4 circle punch, Gold Brads, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Stitched Stockings Now Available!

Those cute cute cute Christmas Stockings available last month are now available again!

Get these now for Christmas projects - stamp set available in both wood and clear mount and the matching punch makes it a very easy image to use.

Order yours today to get it in time for Christmas tags and projects!

Stitched Stockings set of seven $51.95 clear mount or $64.95 wood mount

Builder Stocking Punch $41.50

 

Vintage Beautiful Season

I have really enjoyed teaching this card to my classes - I think most everyone has seen it now!

I took this idea off of a swap board at one of our events; I don't know who the original artist is but it sure is good one!

Beautiful Season isn't an expensive set as it's just the four stamps.  They are rather large and quite detailed though, so it's great value for money.

I used a water pen and quickly coloured in the image.  The great thing about watercolouring is you can be a little sloppy and it still looks great. OR you can take your time and make something really amazing.  But when doing mass production like Christmas cards, sloppy passes.

The project also uses very few supplies - just one colour cardstock and some pieces of Naturals Ivory cardstock.  No ribbon even.  Instead, we've used a piece of the ribbon border punch here.  You do need this one; it's absolutely gorgeous.

You do still have time to make some Christmas cards, especially if you choose a quick one like this.  Order your supplies today and I will make sure it gets to you as quickly as possible!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Beautiful Season set of four $40.95, En Francais $40.95

Colours: Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Old Olive

Other: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Black Staz-On, sponges, water pen, Modern Label PUnch, Hemp Twine

Noodle Box - from a surprising die!

I was so impressed when I saw a little box like this at the Hamilton Extravaganza!  Sorry I don't recall who had it made, but it was one of my lovely team members.

I was teaching the Petal Cone Box (posted last week), and I was struck by how clever somebody out there was to make such a cute box out of the very same die!!

The tip of the cone is cut off and the ends folded under to make the bottom.  The flaps are folded in like a box top and done!

I wanted to wrap the belly band around the box, but the unique noodle box shape makes that more difficult that it's worth, so around the top it went!

Love how this flower turned out - simple punches and die cut stickers finished it off. And the glimmer brads sure are popular amongst my customers!  Have you seen them in real life?  They are pretty cool.

You're all wondering where that dsp came from, I'm sure.  It's from the same place as the die cut sticker flower: the Tickets and Tags Scrapping kit.  I had it sitting here on my desk with full intentions of becoming thank you cards.  Well, it just called to me to be used for this wee box.

The good news is the Petal Cone Die is 10% off for a few more days!  Order yours at the special $65.65 price!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Paisley Petals

Colours: Baja Breeze, Poppy Parade, Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake

Other: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Five Petal Flower Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Linen Thread, Tickets and Tags Scrapping Kit, Petal Cone Die, Glimmer Brads

Christmas Petal Cone

This is an awesome little box with sooooo much potential!  AND this die is on special this month too!

This box is done with two die cuts - you can make a flat pouch using just one die.  I taught this project at our three team extravaganzas and really enjoyed it.  It was easy to do and so effective!  The photo doesn't do these gorgeous colours justice, really.

These make a very cute box to hang on the Christmas tree or on a doorknob.  So cute!  Of all the Christmas sets, I've used this one Tags Till Christmas the most this year.

Design inspired by Delys Cram

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Tags Til Christmas $57.95

Colours: Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo

Other: Petal Cone Die, Petals A Plenty Embossing Folder, Scallop Square Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Silver Brads, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, 1/8 inch Taffeta Ribbon, 1 1/4 square punch