Last Call for Creative Tuesday!

Tomorrow, Monday January 23rd, is the LAST DAY to Register for January's Creative Tuesday Classes!!

There are TWO to choose from!!

First, there's the Stamp-A-Stack — available as a Full and Express Version, as well as "On the Go!" if you can't attend in person (CLICK HERE for "On the Go!" Details)! Here are the featured cards for this month — there are THREE sentiment options for the "celebrate" card and for the Heart card, you'll also have the option of a flower image and "you make me smile" sentiment:

For complete details, CLICK HERE!

The other class option is going to be SO FUN and filled with techniques! "So Many Smooches" will help you gear up for Valentine's Day and learn all sorts of ways to use Smooch Spritz. Here's a look at this class!

For complete details, CLICK HERE!

I hope to see YOU at Creative Tuesday on January 31st, but don't forget to register by the end of the day on Monday January 23rd!!

Christmas House Project!

Before I share today's project, don't forget that there are just 5 hours left to order the Simply Scored and Cookie Press Stamps at 20% off!!! The deadline is tonight at 11:50 pm MT (1:50 am EST). Read more about it in today's earlier post : )

For today's project, I'm going to share a super cute Christmas House that also serves as a Gift Box! The thing I love about this project so much is that it's so stinkin' cute it makes a great decor piece, but it is completely practical and usable as a gift box, because it's a super decent size, not itty bitty and useless for anything but a single earring : )

You can make this project best on the Simply Scored (on sale today only for 20% off!) — simply score a 8 1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock at the following places.

With the 8" side flush against the top of the Simply Scored, score at:

• 1 3/4"
• 6 1/2"

With the 11" side flush against the top of the Simply Scored, score at:

• 1 3/4"
• 5 1/4"
• 7"
• 10 1/2"

Then, score at a diagonal from the top middle to the end of each of the top panels that form a roof, so you have two triangles.

Here's a close up of how it will open:

Check back tomorrow for another Christmas Project idea!

Christmas Fabric Bow

Today's project is one shown at Convention, and then we made at our Stamping Retreat Weekend in October! I fell in love with the fact that I didn't have to sew to make it — it's all hot glued! You just make a "tube" of fabric by hot gluing the ends. Here, I made one loop, and then the 2nd one was a loop with the tails — then I tied the two pieces together so it was a double loop bow.

The accent in the center was made using a Holly Berry Bouquet button (to match the Holly Berry Bouquet Fabric that was used) and two die cut leaves from the Stocking Accent Die – and stamped with the Pines and Poinsettias stamp set.

Come back tomorrow for another Christmas Project!

AND — tomorrow, TWO items will be on sale for 24-hours ONLY!!!!! So you'll want to be sure to get RIGHT on and checking them out since the sale will be so short lived.

And remember – when you order these sale items online at alystamps.stampinup.net, you are also eligible for Aly's Online Ordering Rewards at the same time – be entered to win the free stamp set of the month, and get a Frequent Shopper's punch card for every $40 spent!

Two Tags Treat!

Time for another Christmas Project! Today I'm sharing a little treat holder made with the Two Tags die! Rather than folding the die on the score line, I let it "go long". The paper used is the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Paper (YUM GLITTER PAPER!). For the tag accent, I used a window sheet for the circle and for punches: scallop oval, designer label and 1 1/4" Circle. The stamp set is "Pines and Poinsettias" — it coordinates with the Holly Berry Bouquet paper.

Inside, I used my SImply Scored to make a little box — I'm sorry I don't have the exact measurements — but I scored 1" on each side — I think the starting piece was around 4" x 3", but you can play around and see what works — it holds Nuggets perfectly! And I totally cased this from a project shown at Convention : )

Come back tomorrow for another Christmas Project!

Sixxlet Cello Treat

Are you ready for today's project?!? This was a fun one to make : ) — I just ADORE the 1×8 Cello Bags in the Holiday Mini – and I started with that filled with some Christmas Colors Sixxlet candies as my base. Then I made a cute little topper with them from the Holly Berry Bouquet Line:

I had fun with texture on this little topper — the Velvet Ribbon (also in the holiday mini) is just DELICIOUS!!!! Then I busted out the sewing machine to sew a pleat of fabric under the velvet ribbon. Here's a close up:

Come back tomorrow for another Christmas Project!!!

The Online Extravaganza Begins – and Free Stamp Set Winners Announced!

The fun begins today!!! Check back daily through November 28th for a holiday project to inspire your creativity! I have all sorts of goodies and gift packaging ideas to share, in addition to a ton of Christmas Cards – so hold on!

In addition, on MONDAY Stampin' Up! will be launching their Online Extravaganza Sale with some AMAZING discounts on fabulous products! Be sure to sign on FIRST THING Monday morning because there are 2 items that will only be on sale for 24 hours!!

And as if that wasn't enough — at some point between now and November 30th, I will be holding a special of my own – and you won't want to miss it!

So let's start! Today I'm going to share with you this darling stocking gift bag that we made at our Stamping Retreat Weekend in October. It featured the Stocking Die from the Holiday Mini Catalog along with it's coordinating Accent Die:

The papers are also all in the holiday mini — the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Paper and Red Glimmer Paper – you've gotta LOVE the SPARKLE!!! Here's a close up of the details along the cuff:

To make these stockings 3-D, I wedged a Box #2 Die in between them, but cut one end off of it, here's what that looks like:

Now for some Stamp Set Winners!!!! EVERY TIME you shop online at my online store, you get entered into a drawing for the FREE Stamp Set of the month! I haven't announced winners in a while – life has been crazy – so here goes! These are the stamp sets being given away to these lucky gals:

And the winners are:

July – Barbara Ciesiel

August – Sara McClallen

September – Jane DeBlasio

October – Shirl Vergilla

And since we're still in November, I thought I would show you the stamp set you'll get entered to win for all online orders you place before November 30th – including ones for Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza!

Additionally, for every $40 you spend at my online store, you get a punch towards an Online Ordering Rewards Card – fill the card and you get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice!

Congratulations to DIANE WOOD for filling up a Rewards Card this month!!

See you tomorrow for a cute CHRISTMAS TREAT idea!

Holiday Goodies & Gifts!

The holiday season is the best time of the year for creating special handmade gifts and decorations. That's why we're offering a special stamping opportunity (at SEVERAL different dates and times) to create lots of goodies, gifts, gift packaging, Christmas tags and more!  

We have broken "Goodies and Gifts" into TWO class options to best suit your needs. You're welcome to come to any of these sessions and just do 1 or both of these class options. Or, if you're taking another class during the times these classes are being offered, you can do both! Just tag one of these NEW gift giving class options on as an "Add On".  

As always, Stamp Shoppe & Creative Tuesday offerings are a la carte so you do what YOU want to do! The sky is the limit as to what combinations of classes you can take. And if you "want it all" – you can come to all of the sessions to get it all in!

Option A includes a Wine Bottle Tag and Bow, a Decorated Box & Tag and a Stocking Gift Card Holder (or use it for candy canes or any other small trinkets!). Here's a look at these projects:

Option B includes a darling punch art Santa topping a 1×8 cello bag with a Twizzler (or add a pencil or any other item from home), a gift bag that holds a card right in the front of it (you'll make the card, too!) and a gift tag that pulls out and also serves as a bookmark!

HOW MUCH is Goodies & Gifts? Each class option is $8 or FREE with a $15 Stampin' Up! Order placed during the class.

WHAT do I need to bring to Goodies & Gifts? Stampin' Up! Brand SNAIL Adhesive and Stampin' Dimensionals – all other supplies are provided! If you don't have either of these items, let me know when you register and we can get them ordered for you so that you have them for the next session you attend.

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY? No! But I DO need to know that you're coming by noon on November 27th for the November 29th session, or by noon on December 7th for the December 9th and 10th sessions in order to prepare an accurate number of cut materials. Simply call or e-mail me to reserve your spot at the table!

For more details on other classes going on during the November 29th session, CLICK HERE.

For more details on other classes going on during the December 9th and 10th sessions, CLICK HERE.