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!

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.
 

Glass Decor Ornaments

A couple of days ago I shared with you the mitten/scarf/hat set that I made for the Gift Exchange for my Team Christmas Party. Today I'm going to share with you the Glass Ornaments that I made as a gift for everyone who attended! I'm also going to try to get them to my long distance 1st level downline that couldn't attend — just not to sure how to ship glass!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• I created the snowflakes using Raw Decor Element Sheets. These sheets are come in a roll, you get two 12" x 24" sheets of Vinyl and two 12" x 24" sheets of transfer tape. The sheets come in Kraft, Chocolate, White and Dark Gray.
• These sheets were designed for use with the Big Shot, but I found a way to make then work with punches! At first it didn't seem possible because the punch wasn't cutting through the layers — but then I flipped the Decor Sheet over so that I was looking at the Grid Side instead of the Vinyl side and voila! It worked!!!!! It's funny that it matters what side you're looking at, but it does. The punch that I used is the Snowflake Punch.
• The inside of the ornaments are stuffed with basket paper stuffing – an easy way to add a splash of color!
• For each button attachment, use a Mini Glue Dot.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Chocolate Decor Element Sheets (114337), Fresh Favorites II Buttons (107422), Jumbo Snowflake Punch (116628), White Gel Pen (105021), Mini Glue Dot (103683) and Mistletoe Ribbon Orignals (116792)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To order your retiring stamp sets before their gone forever on January 4th – Click Here for the listing!
  
• To register for the Build-A-Bear, Mommy & Me, Viewing Party – Click Here!
  
• To register for the Birthday Card Class – Click Here!
  
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!
• To order your December Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!