Use the Holiday Mini for Valentine’s: Part 2

Time to share with you the other Valentine Idea I had using Holiday Mini products! I've been asked to lead a group of women at our church in making 2 projects to send in College Student's Valentine's Boxes, so that's what these ideas have been created for.

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Stampin' Write Markers work perfectly when you have an image such as this one that calls for multiple colors on one stamp. Just ink up the rubber with the brushed end of the marker and you're good to go!
• I used to always mat my main image cardstock pieces by cutting an extra 1/4" to my cardstock, creating a 1/8" mat on each side. Lately, I've been cutting an extra 1/8", creating a 1/16" mat on each side for a more subtle look, as shown here.
• I just adore being able to cut chipboard from the Big Shot! Here, I used the Hearts & Brackets die.
• The Designer Paper that you see on the left hand side of the card is a fabulous flocked paper – a first for Stampin' Up! I just love having an additional element of interest, and one that I don't have to work to create!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Wandering Words Stamp Set (116507), Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper (116770), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Basic Black Cardstock (102851), Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (100082), Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (100079), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (100052), Kraft 12×12 Cardstock (107070), Vintage Brads (109109), Black Gingham Ribbon (104832), Long Board (114320), Corner Rounder (109047), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439) and Hearts & Brackets Originals Die (115955)

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

Don't Forget!

• To order the January Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!
  
• To register for the Valentine's (and more!) Class – Click Here!
  
• To order everything on your Wish List from the Holiday Mini Catalog!! The catalog ends in just 2 days!!! Click Here to view the Mini Online!
  
• To register for the Winter Memories Scrapbooking Class – Click Here! Deadline in just 2 days!!! Registration by January 4th at Noon is FIRM!
  
• To order your retiring stamp sets before their gone forever on January 4th – Click Here for the listing! Ends in just 2 Days!!!
  
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element until January 4th Only – Click Here! Ends in just 2 Days!!!!

Ornament Gift Box

Back in this post I showed you the ornaments that I had made for my downline at our Team Christmas Party. Today I thought I would share the Gift Box that I created to wrap them in!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• This box is beyond simple to make – just roll the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die through the Big Shot and it's all cut out and scored! All you have to do is pop it together and add a dab of adhesive. The perfect simplicity for mass quanitites!
• When selecting paper or cardstock for this die, you want to use either cardstock or Specialty Paper that is a little bit heavier than regular Designer Paper. Regular Designer Paper will work, but it won't be as durable and won't keep it shape as well.
• The window was created by punching a 1 3/4" Circle Punch into the front of the box and setting a piece if Thick Window Sheet behind it – it creates a sturdy, almost plexi-glass like opening!
• Be sure to use Sticky Strip to keep the box together – you don't want your hard work to fall apart when you add some weight in it!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die (115965), Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Extended Premium Crease Pad (117630), Sticky Strip (104294), Window Sheets Thick (114324), 1 3/4" Cirlce Punch (112004) and Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper (116770)

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 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! – 1 DAY LEFT!!!!
  

That's right! All December Card Kit of the Month orders are due TOMORROW!!! Here's a reminder of one of the fabulous designs:

Dasher Gone Shimmery

I just adored this cute little Dasher on the "Under $10" page of the catalog, and had to add him to my collection! Isn't he darling!? Purchase this stamp individually today for just $8.95. To spruce up little dasher here I used Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint all over the pieces of white and Ruby Red Cardstock, and picked up the Shimmer by selecting Metallic Specialty Paper from the Holiday Mini and Gold Embossing.

Bring this Dasher Gone Shimmery Card into your home home this Christmas Season, as this is just one of the eight cards that will be taught at my upcoming "GRAND Christmas Card Class" in Webster, NY! For more details on this class, Click Here!

While this event isn't until November 21st, the Registration & Pre-Payment Deadline is TODAY, November 15th!!! So be sure to register today!!

Because this is a class offering, I won't be typing out any of "Aly's Helpful Hints" here, but if you're unable to attend the class, here's a list of what you'll need to order to complete the card in the comforts of your own home…

WHAT TO ORDER:

Dasher (116816), All Holidays Stamp Set (114916), Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper (116770), Soft Suede Classic Inkpad (115657), Soft Suede Cardstock (115318), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Ruby Red Cardstock (102030), Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616), Gold Cord (109867), Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (116806), Horizontal Slot Punch (105089), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), VersaMark Pad (102283), Heat Tool (100005), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Dotto (103305), Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439) and Scallop Circle #2 Die (113469)

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

Don't Forget!

TODAY is the LAST DAY to sign up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class! To Sign Up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class coming up on November 21st – Click Here!

• To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment – Click Here!
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!