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.
 

Crazy About Stockings!

The Holiday Mini Catalog launched Thursday (if you haven't viewed it yet, be sure to click the picture of it on my sidebar to download it!) I just adore this Mini Catalog…. it's fabulous!!! But today I wanted to focus on just one of my favorite new lines…. the Stocking Line!!! I'm going to show you a card and a project I created using them… and then there is also a So be sure to read on for all the details!

Stocking Dies
There are TWO stocking dies in the Holiday Mini Catalog! The Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die that creates the stocking itself along with perfect trim, heels and toes. Then the 2nd die is the Stocking Accents Die that has a candy cane, ornaments, tree and a holly berry & leaf to decorate the stocking with and also stuff the stocking with! If you have a Mini Catalog or have downloaded the Mini Catalog from my website, you'll find this line on page 24.

Here's a look at the two dies:

What's that paper stocking at the bottom? I'm so glad you asked! : ) — it's a banner that you can use to decorate for the holidays – it would look beautiful on your mantel! Here's a look:

Here's a close up of each of the stockings. I used other products from the Holiday Mini Catalog to accent them – the Holly Berry Designer Button Bouquet, Frostwood Lodge Designer Paper, Mini Jingle Bells (enter to win these for FREE on my blog!), Winter Wishes Stitched Felt, Silver Glimmer Paper and the Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon.

Aren't they CUTE!? They're even cuter in person.
 

So are you ready for the first part of the Labor Day Sale??? From now through Wednesday September 7th, when you purchase the Holiday Stocking Die, you'll receive the Stocking Accent Die to go with at at 30% off!!!!!  

You'll save $5.39 on this DARLING line. This way, you can have it for yourself and get a head start on Christmas Creating!!
 

Please note, this offer is only valid by e-mailing me — it's not a company special, you won't be able to place the order online. This offer is not valid on Workshop or Class orders and is an Online Only Special.

Stitched Stockings Stamp Set & Builder Punch

Like this card? Come make 6 of them at the October 25th Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack! If you can't attend in person, you can do it as a kit "On the Go!" — Click Here for more information.

Ready for the second part of the Labor Day Sale??? From now through Wednesday September 7th, when you purchase the Stitched Stockings Stamp Set, you'll receive the Stocking Builder Punch to go with at at 20% off!!!!!  

You'll save $3.39 and won't regret it! You'll adore this stamp set and punch and get SO much use out of it – well beyond Christmas!

Please note, this offer is only valid by e-mailing me — it's not a company special, you won't be able to place the order online. This offer is not valid on Workshop or Class orders and is an Online Only Special.

Labor Day Sale Recap

Today through September 7th at 5:00 pm EST 

• Purchase the Holiday Stocking Die and receive the coordinating Stocking Accents Die at 30% Off!!!
• Purchase the Stitched Stockings Stamp Set and receive the coordinating Punch at 20% Off!!!
• Purchase one or the other or BOTH!!!!!!!
• Offer is only valid through Aly Schilling via e-mail at alystamps@gmail.com or by phone on Tuesday and Wednesday at 585-360-2667.
• Sale items can not be applied to Workshop or Class Orders.

And don't forget to enter to win FREE JINGLE BELLS under Thursday's Blog Post – CLICK HERE and enter by September 7th at Noon!

Wandering Reindeer

The card that I have to show you today is yet another example of the Neutral 5/16" Brads – I guess I'm kinda hooked on these little buggers lately! For more Neutral Brad samples and details on how they're a part of the Holiday Extravaganza Sale, Click Here.

This card is also going to be one of the projects that we complete at my upcoming Stamping Christmas Party on December 4th in Rochester, NY! Attend the party and make this card for FREE! For complete details, Click Here.

Because this card is part of a class offering, I won't be listing "Aly's Helpful Hints". But if you're unable to attend the class, here's a list of the things you'l need to order to complete the card on your own!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Wandering Words Stamp Set (116507), Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650), Sahara Sand Classic Ink (105208), Old Olive Cardstock (100702), Old Olive Patterns Designer Series Paper (112160), Cast-A-Spell Designer Series Paper (115677), Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper (115676), 5/16" Neutral Brads (112534) and Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109054)

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

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Until then, here are some reminders….

Don't Forget!

• 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!
  
• 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!
• To register for Aly's Stamping Christmas Party – Click Here!