Silver Star Tree

Nothing says "Christmas" like a pretty Christmas tree.  This single Star Tree stamp from the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Catalog sets the stage for this clean and simple Christmas Card.

This elegant, yet simple card is the kind you could make several of without spending too much time.  The tree is embossed in Silver Embossing Powder, then sponged with Garden Green.  I used an eye shadow applicator with the sponge on the end (like the kind you get at Saphora to sample their makeup).  That way I had good control at the edges.  

The stars are two sizes, the smaller from the Pennant Parade set, the larger from the Scentsational Season Set, and inked with the new Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad (p. 23 in the Holiday Mini, in case you missed it).

Stamps:  Star Tree (126784), More Merry Messages (126400[W]; 126402[C]), Scentsational Season (121026[W], 121190[C]), Pennant Parade (122740[W]; 122742[C])

Ink:  VersaMark, Garden Green, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Pad

Paper:  Garden Green, Whisper White, Brushed Silver (100712)

Accessories:  Silver Embossing Powder (109131)

Tools:  Heat Tool (129053)

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Take time for yourself and Create Something Fun today!

~Renae

Very Merry Ornament - Mojo261

Bringing on a little Mojo Monday this week.  The design is perfect for showcasing an ornament from the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set.

The Glimmer Paper is cut from the 3-1/2" Circle Die with my trusty Big Shot.  The ornament set has its matching set of Framelits Dies.  Look closely at the ornament, and you might see the tiny pearls across the center design of the ornament, and I also created a little shimmer with the Smooch Spritzer.

If you haven't yet taken advantage of this Ornament Keepsakes Bundle, don't miss the special going on in the month of October.

Stamps:  Ornament Keepsakes (Holiday Mini), More Merry Messages (126400[W]; 126402[C])
Ink:  Elegant Eggplant
Paper:  Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer (124005)
Accessories:  3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Basic Pearls (119247), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772), Dimensionals (104430)
Tools:  Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies (Holiday Mini Catalog), Embossing Folder (Retired), 3-1/2" Circle Die (121811)

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Create a little handmade Christmas joy, and Create Something Fun today!

~Renae

Watercolor Winter Greetings

Ready for a sneak peak from the Stampin' Up! Holiday mini catalog?  There are so many new stamps, accessories and tools, to get your creative juices flowing!  Many items are geared towards Fall, Halloween and of course Christmas.  I am thinking ahead to the Christmas season, so when I saw this two-step stamp set, I immediately had gold embossing come to mind.  The Stamp-a-ma-jig is the best for getting the outline stamps on straight.  Each poinsettia is cut out and then popped up with a Dimensional.  Tiny pearls adorn the center of each flower.

This card is all wrapped up for someone special with its Cherry Cobbler bow.  I just love Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake together.  The greeting is from More Merry Messages, and tiny pine cone finishes it off in style.

Stamps:  Watercolor Winter (129724[W]; 129727[C]), More Merry Messages (126400[W]; 126402[C])
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, VersaMark
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  Gold Embossing Powder (109129), Heat Tool (129053), Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (120992), Pearls (119247), Dimensionals (104430).

Holiday mini shopping begins on August 1st.  Shop HERE 24/7 for all things Stamping Up!

We all have the desire to create meaningful, beautiful things; Create Something Fun today!

~ Renae

A Jolly Bingo Christmas

Christmas in July!  "Oh, no!" you say, because you don't want to even think about Christmas.  You don't want to hear Christmas music, or see Christmas stuff in the stores.  I'm with you there, but really, July/August is the perfect time to start planning for the big event.  I am the type of person that can think of a brilliant idea - for decoration, for gift giving - only too late to do it up right.  If you are like me, now is the time to start planning, so that you do have time to add your handmade touch.  The Stampin' Up! Holiday mini catalog will begin on August 1st this year (a month early) with fresh and fabulous ideas for fall all through Christmas and beyond.

The big Catalog also has some great stamp sets and accessories to choose from such as this Jolly Bingo Bits set (24 pieces!) that has a fun, playful feel to it.

This card was quite simple to make, and could easily be mass produced.  Because each small image is punched out, it would be a great one for kids to make.  Each circle is adhered with a dimensional which makes the card front pop.


Stamps:  Jolly Bingo Bits (120857 [W]; 121187), More Merry Messages (126400 [W]; 126402 [C])
Ink:  Real Red, Garden Green, Pretty In Pink
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red
Accessories:  Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119251), Dimensionals (104430)
Tools:  1" Circle Punch (119868)

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Rekindle your creativity and Create Something Fun for the holidays.

~Renae