Z is for Zzzz….

Welcome to the last post of my ABC Holiday 2019 Series! Throughout this series I have been sharing all kinds of cards, gifts, and ideas to help make your holidays as easy as ABC! I was trying to come up with something for the letter Z (It is always a hard one in my alphabet series) when this little poem popped in to my head…

Don’t wait until the night before Christmas
When you want to get some zzz’s.
If you still have gifts to make,
Create one of these.

I thought I would showcase some of my favorite gift ideas from this series. *You can click on any image to see the original post with directions.

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If you are like me, you have people on your list who are just hard to buy for! That’s where gift cards come to the rescue! Rather than just give a plain gift card, I like to come up with different ways to make the presentation fun.  I think this one does the trick!

Stampin' Up! Hershey Kiss gift card holder idea using Tags Tags Tags Bundle and Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I changed up the DSP and made another version (shown below) to give to my son for Christmas. He loves to go snowboarding so I am planning to add a gift card for him to use at his favorite ski resort.

Stampin' Up! Snowman Season Gift Card and Treat Holder idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The measurements, etc. are the same as the previous one that I made for my daughter. You can click HERE for the directions. For this version I used products from the Let It Snow Suite (including the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit for his felt hat)! The Snowman Builder Punch can be used to punch snowmen from the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Stampin' Up! Snowman Season Gift Card and Treat Holder idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love the sentiments in the Snowman Season Stamp Set!!! I had fun stamping the back! I fussy cut this little snowman from the DSP.

Stampin' Up! Snowman Season Gift Card and Treat Holder idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Do you have a favorite gift idea from this series?  I’d love to hear which one.  Leave a comment below and I will pick a random winner to receive a kit to make the snowman gift card holder.

Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

You can purchase the products I used to create the Snowman Gift Card Treat Holder and other projects from my online store. Click HERE or on the images below to shop! For orders under $150 please use the host code.

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*Orders of $40 or more receive EXCLUSIVE monthly tutorials (via email). The tutorials this month feature card ideas using the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set and Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack (Nov.)

Product List for Snowman Season Gift Card/Treat Holder (Click on image to view in my online store.)

X is for XO-llent

Welcome to my ABC Holiday 2019 Series! We are coming near the end of this series; however, I will have more ABC fun to come! Stampin’ Up!’s Tags, Tags, Tags, set is XO-llent for several holidays (Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day) as well as any time you want to send a bit of love! I shared some projects I made with this bundle previously. You can check them out HERE.  Today’s project is for my daughter.

Stampin' Up! Hershey Kiss gift card holder idea using Tags Tags Tags Bundle and Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

My daughter’s birthday was last week and it was one she’ll never forget! She’s a senior at Georgia Tech so we were not together to celebrate this year. She had scheduled to take her GRE exam on the morning of her birthday. (Crazy right?!) After the exam she was traveling by Uber back to her dorm when a car ran a stop sign, hit the van she was in (which flipped over), and caused it to hit another car.  I was on the road driving to Massachusetts when I got the dreaded phone call that she had been in an accident and was on her way to the hospital by ambulance. I am so very thankful that aside from being badly bruised, very sore, and a few cuts, she is fine. Thank goodness she was wearing her seatbelt! Her guardian angel was watching over her!!! (Thank you Sister Corda!!!) Here’s a picture of the van she was in.

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Yesterday she got the results from the graduate exams she took that morning and she knocked it out of the park! I thought she would appreciate some “Hugs & Kisses” along with a gift certificate to celebrate!

Stampin' Up! Hershey Kiss gift card holder idea using Tags Tags Tags Bundle and Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Here’s the details for this “sweet” gift card holder:

Materials & Measurements (Special thanks to BJ Peters for the dimensions!)

  • Poppy Parade:  6 3/4″ x 10 1/4″.  Score on the long side at 2 3/4″, 5 1/4″, 6 1/2″, 7 1/2″, 8 3/4″, 9 3/4″. Score on the short side at 1″ and 5 3/4″. 1 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ to adhere candy.
  • Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper: 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″.*Optional: 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ (for the back)
  • Whisper White: scrap to stamp and cut tag, 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2 (for back)
  • Gold Foil: scrap to cut heart die
  • Window Sheet: 1 1/4″ x 4 1/2″
  • Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon: ~ 18″ to wrap box and tie a bow
  • Poppy Parade Textured Weave Ribbon” ~ 3″ for tag. Tie with Whisper White Baker’s Twine.

Directions

  • Cut the small rectangles off along the bottom on both sides. Cut the long sides along the score line as shown below. Snip the tabs on both sides in to the score line. Use the Stitched Rectangle Die to cut an opening in the center as shown.
  • Fold and burnish along the score lines except the second one from the top. *That score line was just to mark where to cut the sides.
  • Adhere DSP to the top panel then cut a half circle using the 1″ Circle Punch. Flip over and add Liquid Glue along the top and side (that is opposite from the punched circle).  Fold over to adhere.
  • Adhere window sheet on inside with snail adhesive. Add Tear & Tape (or Liquid Glue) along the bottom strip. Fold over to adhere along the base of the DSP.
  • Stamp sentiment on Whisper White with Poppy Parade Ink. Cut with Trio of Tags Dies. Thread Poppy Parade ribbon through hole and tie with Whisper White Baker’s Twine. Adhere to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Cut heart die from Gold Foil Scrap and adhere to tag with Mini Glue Dot,
  • Adhere candy kisses to Poppy Parade strip with Mini Glue Dots.
  • Glue one end of the box closed. Insert candy strip and wrap box with ribbon to keep the other end closed. The ribbon slides on and off like a belly band so the recipient can open the box.
  • Stamp sentiment on back in Delicata Gold Metallic and Poppy Parade Inks. Add die cut heart and strip of DSP.Stampin' Up! Hershey Kiss gift card holder idea using Tags Tags Tags Bundle and Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The Christmastime is Here Specialty DSP is gorgeous and I have been using it for so many projects lately (not just Christmas)! It is only available this month (while supplies last). Click HERE to check out all the products from the Christmastime is Here Suite or download the flyer HERE.

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Today is the last day to take advantage of the Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza! Stock up & Save 15% on select cardstock, ink, and bundles! Click HERE  to shop and save!

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Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

You can purchase any of the products I used to create today’s project from my online store.  Click HERE or on the images below to shop! For orders under $150 please use the host code.

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*Orders of $40 or more receive EXCLUSIVE monthly tutorials (via email) featuring the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set and Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack (Nov.)

Product List for Hershey Kisses Gift Card Holder (Click on image to view in my online store.)

U is for Under The Tree (for Under $25!)

Welcome to my ABC Holiday 2019 Series! Throughout this series I have been sharing all kinds of cards, gifts, and ideas to help make your holidays as easy as ABC! Do you have gifts to buy for crafty friends or family? Check out these crafting products for gift ideas that are Under $25…

Give your crafty friends and family what they really want…Stampin’ Up!!!

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Click HERE to print the gift flyer.

Perhaps you would like one (or more) of these gifts for yourself.  I would be happy to serve as “Santa’s Elf” and make sure you get what you want.  Simply email me (j.stark@myactv.net) your wish list and contact information for who you would like me to share this information with or you can print a Stampin’ Up Wish List to share with others. Can’t decide? Tell your loved ones to purchase a gift certificate through me. I will wrap the gift certificate in a pretty card ready to deliver!

I purchased the Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin for my mom’s birthday last month.  She loves to give my handmade cards so I stamped some different sentiments and decorated the cards with flowers I fussy cut from the Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Then I put them back in the tin and wrapped it with ribbon and tied a bow.  The pink & gold tin is so gorgeous by itself there’s no need for wrapping paper! Here’s a photo of her birthday card and some of the cards I made for her. (*You get 12 cards and 12 scalloped envelopes included with the tin.) Some of the stamp sets I used (as well as the Large Number Dies) are retired; however, many different sentiments will work.  Use what you have!

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What are you hoping to find under your tree this year? Leave me a comment and I’ll pick one lucky winner to receive a gift from me.

Be sure to check back to find out the lucky winner!! It could be you!

Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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FREE Tutorials…This month I am offering 3 Exclusive PDF card tutorials using the All Around Wreath Dies and coordinating stamp sets. You can get these tutorials FREE with a purchase of $40 or more from my online store. (These ideas will not be shared on my blog.) In addition, you will receive a handmade thank you card from me along with a card kit for any order each month! I love to make and send cards and I appreciate your support!

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