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Stenciled Gift Wrapping

Aly — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:46:19 +0000

As any stamper knows, the presentation of a gift is often just as important as the gift itself! So for my hat, glove, scarf gift set, I had to come up with something exciting in the way of packaging. I decided it was time to break out the stencils for this job!

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I used Sponge Daubers to apply the inks to the box. The colors I selected for the base of the ornaments were Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay. Rich Razzleberry and Rose Red Classic Inks.
Each motif on the ornaments was done with Platinum Shimmer Paint.
When using Shimmer Paint for stenciling, be sure to pick up just a very small amount of paint with your dauber and dab lightly. With a medium that is runny in consistency, it can be easy to apply the paint to heavily, causing "oozing" of the paint where it doesn't belong.
To do a metallic Shimmer Paint Base as done on the coordinating Gift Card, you need to use a Craft Ink for the motif overlay. The Classic Ink will absorb right back into the paint and you'll be left with a disappearing image!
Masking is made easy when using jumbo post it notes!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Vintage Ornaments I (117580), Vintage Ornaments II (118141), Sponge Daubers (102892), Platinum Shimmer Paint (116807), Silver Cord (109866), Soft Suede Classic (115657), Bermuda Bay Classic (115655), Rich Razzleberry Classic (115658), Rose Red Classic (101778), Rose Red Cardstock (102544), Chocolate Chip Craft Ink (101816) and Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)

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Glass Decor Ornaments

Aly — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:52:38 +0000

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)

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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!

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Aly’s Stamping Christmas Party – Last Chance!

Aly — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:00:42 +0000

You have just two days left to reserve your spot at Aly's Stamping Christmas Party!

My Stamping Christmas Party is a FREE Customer Appreciation Event coming up on Friday December 4th, Open House from 6 pm – 9 pm at my Stamping Studio in West Irondequoit, NY.

I've been sharing the projects that we'll be creating that evening, and it's time to share the final project – this adorable yet simple Christmas Tag using the "Merry" Embosslit!

Click Here for more details on this and/or to reserve your spot!

Unable to attend? No problem! You can order the things that you need to make this darling tag on your own! Here's a list…

WHAT TO ORDER:

Stampin' Up! Merry Embosslit (116820), Berry Christmas Stamp Set (116509), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Real Red Classic Ink (103133), Old Olive Cardstock (100702), 5/16" Neutral Brads (112534), Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439) and Silver Cord (109866)

And if I haven't sold you on these Netural Brads yet, I don't know what will! I've just been using them on everything lately, AND – they're on sale at 30% off for just 2 more days, through November 30th! Be sure to add them to your order while you can get them at this terrific pricing!

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

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To take place your Online Holiday Extravaganza Order – select products up to 50% off! Click Here for more details, Click Here to place your order! – JUST TWO DAYS LEFT!!!!
To register for Aly's Stamping Christmas Party – Click Here! – JUST TWO DAYS LEFT!!!!
To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment – 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!

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