December Play Day Kraft Box

Stampin Up's Kraft boxes are SO MUCH FUN to decorate, and it makes it so simple to make a fabulous gift box with not so much effort!  This is the box we made at our December Play Day:

My recipe:

CARDSTOCK: 
     Early Espresso Coordinations:  2-1/4 x 3-1/4 (4)
     Early Espresso:  3-1/4 x 3-1/4
     Candlelight Christmas DSP:  3-1/8 x 3-1/8
     Very Vanilla:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2

INK:  Soft Suede (to sponge the snowflake)

ACCESSORIES:  Snow Flurry Die, Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Sanding Block, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Antique Brad

Here is another view from the top of the box:

And another shot from the side which shows the sanded embossing:

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

December Play Day Scentsational Season Gift Tag!

We made this cute little gift tag at our December Play Day:

This little Gingerbread Man is SO CUTE!  Who wouldn't love to get him on a Christmas package? 
Here is my recipe for this project:

STAMPS:  Scentsational Season

CARDSTOCK: 
     Early Espresso 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
     Very Vanilla:  2-3/8 x 3-3/4
     Cherry Cobbler:  2-1/2 x 3-7/8
     Cherry Cobbler 2-1/4 x 2-1/2
     Snow Festival DSP  1-3/4 x 2-1/2
     Scrap:  Very Vanilla

INK:  Early Espresso

ACCESSORIES:  Holiday Collections Framlits, Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Jewelry Tag Punch, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Two Tags Die, Linen Thread

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

December Play Day Rejoicing With You Christmas Card!

A second project we made at December Play Day uses the Rejoicing With You stamp set.

I love the way this card turned out.  It was inspired by one I saw designed by Jennifer Timko.

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Rejoicing With You

CARDSTOCK:
     Early Espresso:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scroed at 4-1/4
     Cherry Cobbler:  4 x 5-9/16 (this wierd dimension was because the EF shortens the CS a bit)
     Naturals Ivory:  3-1/4 x 4-1/4 (2)
     Early Espresso:  3-3/8 x 4-3/8 (2)
     Cherry Cobbler:  3-1/2 x 4-1/2

INK:  Versamark, Early Espresso

ACCESSORIES:  Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Embossing Buddy, Early Espresso Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Dimensionals, Victoria Crochet Trim

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

December Play Day Gift Card Holder!

I found the instructions for this awesome gift card holder on Stampin Connection, the Stampin Up Demo only web site.  This makes up fast and easy and uses a minimal amount of cardstock!

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Merry and Type, More Merry Messages

CARDSTOCK:
     Cherry Cobbler:  4-1/4 x 11, score at 3" down the long side, score at 3" and 7" down the short side
     (cut 1-1/4 x 7 along the short section and middle section, save for belly band)
     Be of Good Cheer DSP:  2-3/4 x 2-3/4 (2), 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 (3)
     Very Vanilla:  2-3/4 x 3-3/4
     Be of Good Cheer DSP:  1 x 7
     Scrap:  Very Vanilla

INK:  Cherry Cobbler

MARKERS:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler

ACCESSORIES:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Sticky Tape, Dimensionals

The gift card looks like this when opened:

I like the way it has an obvious space to sign your name and write a short message, if desired.  I give gift cards to several friends every year, and actually don't sign the gift card holder so that they can recycle the gift card holder, which they LOVE!

And one more picture:

Sorry, I can't get this picture to rotate, but I added it to show you the back of the gift card holder before it is folded up.  Hope it helps, even without rotating it!

Kelly Gettelfinger has a great video which you can watch here, if you want step by step directions:

www.Youtube.com/watch?v=PYADVMSAc5c

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Frosty Friends November Play Day Card

This is one of the cards we made at November Play Day, which was inspired by one I saw on Stampin Connection created by Leslie Orman.

STAMPS:  Frosty Friends, Winter Memories

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
     Old Olive:  4 x 5-1/4
     Whisper White:  3-7/8 x 5-1/8
     Old Olive:  4-1/4 x 5-1/2
     Whisper White:  4-1/4 x 5-1/2

INK:  Black Stazon, Old Olive, Real Red, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie, Sahara Sand

ACCESSORIES:  Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Window Frame Framelits, Festive Paper Piercing Pack, Paper Piercer, Stampin Pierce Mat, Dimensionals, Crumb Cake Brads, Aqua Painter

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda