New Year Boxes

Ok, I've done it! I can't stop! I have to hold myself with this ideas. Actually, today, a friend of mine was dropping a gift for my mom and she says she'll be here in minutes. I tested if I could make a quick give away token for the New Year Celebration! Whoala!!! 5-minute box and a treat in it!

Box Details:
Cardstock: Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip Brown, Very Vanilla (for the tag)
Stamp: Starring You Set, Holidays and Wishes Stamp set
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Tools: Small Star Punch (punch through the tag to make a hole for the gold cord), Scallop Edge
Other Details: Gold Cord and Satin Ribbon used may be found in a fabric or craft store, don't forget to stamp To/From inside the tag
Box Instructions: May be found HERE

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NEW YEAR TREAT BAGS

Hello again! Can't help but post another item! What can I say, it's the time to Celebrate and Welcome the New Year!
I made these treat bags for the guests tonight. It's quick and easy and tons of fun!

Bag Details:
Stamps: Starring You, Holiday and Wishes
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Basic Black and Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip Brown
Tools: Window Punch for the handle hole, Top Notes Die Cut, Small Star Punch, Large Star Punch
Other Details: Cut the white bags/paper sacks at 3" short,used Paper Sacks = 3-1/2" x 2" x 6-3/4" (comes in a 16 pc bag) found in craft stores, ribbon used may be found in any craft store or any ribbon scraps around the house from the holiday! Used gold glitter for that New Year festivity! Also used gold cords for tags. Tags and Top Notes Die are sponged at the edge too (forgot to do it before taking this pics...heheh). Used dimensions for the glittered black star.



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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!

Today is my Mom's Birthday! I can't help it but always make a hand made card for her. She's kept all my cards ever since I could remember! She loves cards and she loves to take them out and look at them over and over again.

I was scrounging around, looking for a nice stamp and came across an oldie but a goodie! Yup! I still have it, "Nice and Easy Notes". When Nice and Easy comes into mind... i just go to that set and stamp away!

Card Details:
Stamp Set: Nice and Easy Notes Stamp Set, Happy Heart Day (the butterfly background)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa, Rose Red
Ink: Chocolate Chip Brown
DSP: Hawaiian Papaya (just a scrap I used for the band)
Tools: Scallop Edge punch, blender pens, watercolor pencil
Other Details: Ribbon used may be found in any craft store.

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Happy Heart Day - Part 1

While waiting for the "Love you Much" Stamp set, I've considered making a card using a dormant, yet popular set called "Happy Heart Day". Using watercolor pencil and blender pens, I had fun coloring the cute images. I also used dimensionals that just gave a little emphasis to the card.

Card Details:
Card Size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
Stamps: Happy Heart Day Stamp Set
Cardstock: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Piroette Pink, Rose Red
Ink: Watercolor Pencil Pink, Gray and Green, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip Brown
Tools: Blender Pens (which will give that watercolor effect on the colors), 1" circle punch for the flower on top, Top Notes Die
Other Details: Used Dimensionals and ribbon used may be found in any craft store. The background of the card was stamped with "Love You butterfly" from the same set.

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CAKE Tags

Happy Monday! Today, I'm showing you another tag you can decorate with your cake giveaway. I had showed you the green foil and red foil ensemble and this time I'm showing the blue foil ensemble. I thought I'd make blue tag and came up with the snowflake one. It's very simple.

Tag Details:
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip Brown, Tempting Turquoise, Kraft (for the band)
Stamps: "Best Yet" stamp set; "Holiday Collection" Stamp Set
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise
Tools: 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Round Tab
Other Details: Don't forget to stamp the To/From in the tags. The band was stamped across with a Holiday Collection stamp and the band was also sponged on the edge to give that distress look. The Cords may be found in any craft store.



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HAPPY NEW YEAR CARD

Hello Ladies! How was you Christmas? I can't believe it's almost the end of the year! Well, are you ready for 2009? I am and I'm greeting it early...hehe. I've been wanting to make this card and here it is! With a combination of brown, black and cream, I used glitters on the stars. The chocolate chip brown cardstock, when glittered looked like a bronze metal embellishment.

Details:
CARDSTOCK: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, Kraft, Chocolate Chip
STAMPS: Holidays & Wishes Set and Starring You Set
Other Details: The small stamped stars are in Kraft CS and the large one is in Chocolate Chip CS. The ribbon I used is wired and you may find it in any craft store.

You will need these tools:


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SWEET CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL! By this time, we have already opened our gifts and drank our egg nogs and ate our Christmas traditional dinner. Who could pass up the Christmas sweets that just puts the icing on the cake and the cherry on top of the Holiday Celebration. I would like to share this Scrapbook page I've been working on. I used parts of the Ski Slope, Holiday Treasures and the Hawaiian Papaya DSP. I'm so happy to see that any combination from cross DSP sets go so well and coordinated with each other.

I love my Tear Bear and Marshmallow man, they go well together too. I used Dimensional Fabric Paint to give out that icing look on the GingerBread House. And of course, madly sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds to give that sugary look..hee. Makes you want to eat the page.

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Christmas Oval Tags

Hi there! My last post of the Rudolph Xmas Cards had left me with dozens of Oval Red punch cardstocks. As I was putting them away, I just started to see some potentials. Well, here it is. I got the Punches Three "Merry Christmas" stamp and started to assemble these beautiful tags. I've been playing around the same motif of colors and they just came out gorgeous. I also used the "Do Not Open..." stamp from the Winter Post Set and it also turned out well. Feel free to design away with any of your favorite stamps and use Round Tab Punch to hold 2 ovals together. Don't forget to add "TO/FROM" stamp inside the tag!

Tag Details:
Cardstock: Chocolate chip Brown, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip Brown, Real Red
Stamp Set: Punches Three, Winter Post
Other Details: Ribbon used is 5/8" Grossgrain Red (curled to the back and adhered with glue dots); Use the Round Tab punch to connect 2 ovals(front and back).

You will be needing these tools:



Hey look, you can also use it as a NAPKIN RING!!!


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WINNERS of 12 Days of Christmas Blog

Congratulations to the WINNERS! Thank you for taking time to join the spirit of sharing! The winners were picked by my family and I'm glad to announce they've been good choices. Some emailed me with touching comments and shared their wonderful Christmas traditions and experiences. Ok Ok..... here we go.

Winners are (DRUM ROLL):
1st Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is CINDY AVERY. She describes Santa as:
S is for Sack totin'
A is for Angelic (for the kids behavior)
N is for Night of Wonder
T is for TOY bringin'
A is for Anticipation!

2nd Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is SHIRLEY K.
She has an American Indian Manger Scene and she had shared pics... one way or another, I can't seem to find it.. but I can ask for it again.

3rd Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is CINDY AVERY again... her true Christmas Story touched our hearts... here it is:
My most memorable Christmas Holiday was when I was 7, too! I was like the little kid in the movie "A Christmas Story" but instead of a BB Gun, I wanted a Chatty Kathy so bad.
We were not very well to do and it would be ridiculous to expect to get an expensive doll like that. My mother had taken a part time job while I was at school to earn extra money without telling me. I was so happy and surprised when I opened up that box with Chatty Kathy in it. It was so amazing that she did that for me. I will never forget it!
Cindi Avery

4th Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is HEIDI WRIGHT. Her wholesome tree reminded us what a Christmas Tree would be around our family when we where kids. It such a special memory... thanks Heidi for sharing your tree and here is her comment:
Our holiday tree is filled with children's ornamaments, handmade many of them. Some of the ornaments are from my childhood and my husbands as well. Then each time we travel somewhere we get a new ornament. So we have a lot of disney ornaments since we go to Disneyland often.
Someday I'll have a coordinated tree..but for now its fun to see popsicle stick ornaments hanging there that my kids have made!

5th Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is FRANCES YANG. Here is her comment on the Milk Cartons: I would put shredded paper on the bottom and put whatever small, light gifts (jewelry, gift cards, etc) in it. Since the boxes are so unique, nobody would ever be able to guess what is in them!!

6th to 10th Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is SYDNEY MARIANO. She's 11 years old and she expressed that she would love to have these "ENJOY" tags for her gifts to her classmates and give the Recipe as a gift to her mom.

11th and 12th day of Christmas Candy Blog WINNERS are CECILIA SMET and PATTY BENNETT.
Winners of this candy blog were picked in a lottery.

TO ALL WINNERS CONGRATULATIONS! Your packages will be mailed on Monday, Dec 22nd. Please email me your addresses. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas!

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Rudolph Card - 12th day of Christmas Blog

How's everybody doing these busy busy days? Have you send out your cards yet? For those last minute, last on the list cards to send, I've made this lovely Rudolph Card. I used the Reindeer from the Winter Post stamp set and used the real red marker to add on more details to make Rudolph as shown below.



As you can see I didn't use any ribbon. It would save you the cost of the stamp as it would come out rigid in your envelope (which cost more stamps). So this is a perfect card for that last minute list of cards to send. Just make a comment on this card or a suggestion, the winner will get 4 of these lovely cards. Winners will be announce on Dec 20th, tomorrow.

Card Details:
DSP: Holiday Treasures
Cardstocks: Real Red, Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip Brown, Whisper White - Craft (for snowflakes)
Other Details: I used some red glitter on Rudolph's nose, the actual snowflake stamp was from a retired set (but you can use any snowflake stamp)

You'll be needing these Tools:


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Milk Carton Box Galore

Hi there! My friend Raidis shared me this photo to show what she's giving away to the choir kids this year. Isn't it fabulous! They came out with awe in a lovely weaved basket which gave that extra WOW in it! The name tags gave that personal touch, too. She put some socks and gloves with some chocolate goodies for that extra sweet warmth. Even the moms wanted one too..hee. The Boxes are a keeper, they say!

Box Details:
DSP: Holiday Treasures, Bella Rose
CARDSTOCK: Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Stamps: Punches Three, So many scallops (retired),
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Tools: Wide Oval Punch for the box, Large Oval for name tags
Other Details: Ribbons used may be found in any craft store,

For Box Instructions, here is the VIDEO

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One Minute Gift Tag!

Hi! After a 5 day break from blogging, I'm back from 5 days of busy busy busy Xmas events. Baking, shopping, parties, projects... etc. Now let's get back. For the 5 days that I was gone. I've been helping my mom put together banana nut bread give aways. The house just filled with warmth and good smell of the banana and vanilla...mmmmm. A tradition we have been doing since I could remember.

This year would be a good one since it'll be wrapped and decorated with SU tags.
TO the WINNER of this Candy blog, I'll be giving away a dozen of these lovely "ENJOY" tags and "Holiday Wishes" straps and the RECIPE of my Mom's Banana Nut Bread which has been in the family for decades. My mom is now selling these Banana Nut Bread every Xmas time and all my friends and their kids love it they keep on increasing their orders every year.



Tags and Straps details:
CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Kiwi Kiss, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
STAMP: 2008 Holiday Collection Stamp Set
INK: Chocolate Chip Brown, Real Red
TOOLS: Round Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" punch
Other Notes: Cord used may be purchased in any craft store, used 3- dimensionals, used stick strip to hold the strap, sponged the edge of the "Holiday Wishes" strap. Green Foil used may be found in craft stores.

Milk Carton Treat Box

Here is a cute Milk Carton like box. You can stuff it with any giveaway or gift like socks, candy, chocolate, hair accessories, etc.

I have a VIDEO here but didn't have enough memory in my card so at the end of this video, you'll just see it cut off...heheh... sorry about that. Anyway, the video will do for now. I hope you like it!



Box Details:
CARDSTOCK: Real Red, Whisper White, Kraft
STAMPS: Holiday Collection Stamp Set
INK: Chocolate Chip Brown
TOOLS: Wide Oval Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, stick strip tape or adhesive
OTHER DETAILS: Used 1-1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (Riding Hood red and Very Vanilla)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website!

To order boxes:
Boxes will come unassembled. It will include the described boxes on the picture except for the ribbon. The ribbon will be an elegant 1" Satin Bronze Brown.
Click the "Buy It Now". Boxes are $1 each plus $3 fix shipping and handling fee.

Color

Real Red Kiwi Kiss Chocolate Chip Brown Pink Pirouette Yellow So Saffron

4th Day of Christmas Candy Blog

Ok, hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! Todays Christmas Candy Blog is about Christmas Trees! We'd like to know how you decorate your tree during this whimsical season. Again, just email me for a chance to win these Set of 4 "O' Christmas Tree" cards. Winners will be picked and announced on December 20th.

I used to have real tree but I've thought that I'd rather have "A" decorative tree this time (meaning artificial). My tree is a Table Top Wreath Tree from Department 56 in Macy's.
I got inspired by Martha Stewart where she featured the same tree and decorated it with her collection of ornaments. With some of my collection, I decorated it with some glittered silk flowers.


Info on Cards
Measurement: Cards are 4-1/4" W x 5-1/2" H
DSP: Ski Slope
Stamps: Deer Friends and Best Yest Stamp Set
Ink: Chocolate Chip Brown, Green Galore
Cardstock: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Kiwi Kiss
Tools: Scallop Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch
Other Notes: Used Dazzling Diamond Glitter

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3rd Day of Christmas Candy Blog

It's the 3rd day of Christmas Candy Blog and it just gets interesting. I'm going to give away to the winner these set of 4 Snowman Cards! I used the Ski Slope DSP and was really glad that it came out well. I love the one with the swirly snowflake.

To win this set, you can leave an email about your most memorable holiday. It may be funny or jolly or weird or exciting. My most memorable one would be when I first saw Santa when I was 7.... yep, 7... Santa came and surprised us all in a family gathering and gave out gifts. Of course, I really thought he was Santa and I froze everytime he came. We had that tradition for years until all of the kids grew up and took turns posing as Santa to surprise the kids of the next generation. Ho, Ho, Ho! (The original Red Suit used still exist to this day).
The winner of this Candy Blog will be announced on December 20th.

DSP: Ski Slope
Stamps: Deer Friends, Best Yet Stamp Set
Cardstock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip Brown, Baja Breeze, Shimmery White
Tools: Scallop Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Chocolate Chip Ink Pad
Other Notes: Dazzling Diamond Glitter used on Snowman Hat

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2nd Day of Christmas Candy Blog

Here is the Second day of Christmas Candy Blog! I'll be giving away 6 cards of these window card designs. They're simple but elegant. There will be 3- "O'Christmas Tree and 3" - "from the guy with the red suit".

Remember, just provide a comment about your favorite Christmas decoration and why it's your favorite, then get a chance to win these cards. I'll be announcing the winners of the 2nd Day Christmas Blog on December 20th, so tune in.

My favorite Christmas decoration is the "Parol". It's a Filipino decoration shaped like a star which is usually placed outside a home. This signifies the light that shined that very night that our Christ the Saviour was born in a manger. The decoration is usually made of different materials, like colored japanese paper or Capiz shell, made to look like a star then lighted with small bulbs inside for illumination.

Measurements: 4-1/4" wide x 5-1/2" tall
Stamps Used: Deer Friends, Best Yet Stamp with Chocolate Chip Ink
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss Green
Tools: Scallop Punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch
Addl info: Dazzling Diamond glitter

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1st Day OF CHRISTMAS CANDY BLOG

Christmas is a time for giving and I'd like to spread the spirit by giving away my holiday creations!

There will be one Winner on each day and I SHALL ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS on the 13th day, DECEMBER 20th , when all entries are all gathered and selected! I will mail your prize set for FREE!!!! HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!



For the 1st Day of Christmas Candy blog, I'm giving out to the winner a set of 12 Santa Tags for your xmas gifts! Lately, I've been scrounging for words to best describe Santa. I'd like to make a project out of a group of words that would spell S.A.N.T.A. and I need your creative words to complete my project.

Just email me your Name descriptions to spell S.A.N.T.A that best describe the big man on the red suit, then get a chance to WIN this set. Just remember to indicate which day was the Candy Blog you are submitting the the piece for. This is "First Day of Christmas Candy Blog".

S is for ?
A is for ?
N is for ?
T is for ?
A is for ?

So bring out your creativity and join the spirit! I will be posting the Winner's Piece on my blog to share with everyone. Have fun and Happy creating!

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Email at shaintl@yahoo.com

Snowman Poop Anyone?

Hello there! The reindeer poop gave me the inspiration to make Snowman Poop this time. It was a quick project and I really enjoyed making it as well as the mini marshmallows..hehe.

NEWSFLASH =================================
I'd like to set up a candy blog for the next 12 days beginning Monday! So LISTEN up for my next article!!! So if you're really reading them you'll know about the "12 days of Christmas Candy BLOG"!!!!

Winter Holiday Cards

Hi, Ladies! I decided to make a card this time and I have been asked if I could feature a sample today using a DSP (designer series paper). With my Winter Post Set, I put together something easy that anyone can make in a jiffy. I hope you like it.

You'll be needing these tools:


DSP: Ski Slope DSP
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip Brown, Whisper White
Addl Notes: Ribbon used may be found in any craft stores. Used glitter on the skirt and the snowflake. Used 3 dimensionals on the snowflake tag and the picture.

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Reindeer Poop Treats

Hi! We will be having a Christmas Craft Fair this weekend and here's one of the items we're selling. This is a very popular treat as many would know. Many demonstrators have made their own versions and here is mine. It took me 15 minutes to make a dozen as soon as I've gathered all the tools, cardstocks and made the matted poems.

You will need the following tools:


CARDSTOCK: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa
Measurements: Ribbon cut at 5", use BigShot Top Notes die or 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" CS
Addl Notes: I used just regular printer paper and had no measurements for the poem. Then matted it with "Close to Cocoa" CS. Used Real Red Marker for the red nose.
Ribbon Tip: I folded the ribbon lengthwise (for thinner ribbon,tied a knot once and glued it on the bottom of the tag.

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Birthday Tags

Hi! It's me again! I know some of you got some of the Holiday Extravaganza Fever and got one of the Bundle Stamps. Today, I'm showing you how to use your StarBust Bundle.
My sister, Marge, wanted me to make some Birthday Boy Tags. (I made too much girl tags for her the last time..hee). Anyway, I hope you like them.



CARDSTOCK: Green Galore, Baja Breeze, Brilliant Blue, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa and Yoyo Yellow
Tag Measurement: 2"x 4", scored at 2"
Add'l Notes: Ribbons used may be found in any craft store. Used 3-dimensional on the tags too. Pierced the 1-3/4" Circle around.
TIP: To pierce the circle evenly, pierce on equal sides (North, South, East, West), then pierce spaces between.

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Monogram Cards

Good morning, Ladies! I've been making cards yesterday to give as gifts and I just got inspired by the monogram cards Angie made. So I made various sets of these simple but lovely cards. It only took me 5 minutes to make this bundle of cards. Great as Holiday Gifts or just because gifts.

You'll be needing these tools to make them:


CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Basic Black, Chocolate Chip Brown, Whisper White, Old Olive
ADDITIONAL NOTE: Cards measure 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (folded). Ribbon used in bounding the cards may be found in any craft store.

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Ornament Tag/ Treat

Hi, I'm back! Today, I'd like to teach you how to make this Unique Ornament Tag. I gave this to a friend and she couldn't wait to put it on her tree. I suggest to serve the treat on Christmas day! It's a good way to stash your sweet Chocolate Peppermint Patties. As soon as you eat your chocolates, you can keep the Ornament as a tag or a bookmarker! What a multi-purpose Xmas Treat and easy to make!!!
This is my second video and I had to shorten it as much as I can. Have fun making it!


CARDSTOCKS: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip
You may need these tools:



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