Paper Crafters Holiday Gift Exchange

So, for our Nacho Average Stamper holiday gift exchange, we were to make/create something using Stampin' Up! products. The price range is $5-$10. So, nothing too expensive and nothing too cheap. So, here is what I made!

I printed the template for the paper tote onto Chocolate Chip cardstock. I used the Greenhouse Gala DSP to add some color. I did the trim in Baja Breeze, to help bring out the blues in the tiny flowers. I stamped the definition 'inspire' in Baja Breeze. I chose that definition, because it is one of the home decor elements. And, I love it! I think that as demonstrators, not only do we create, but we also inspire our customers (and blog followers) to create something out of paper, or to use a product in a new way. I had to add the rhinestones! What girl doesn't like bling?

I covered a notebook with the same supplies. The stamp set I used for the flower is Greenhouse Gala, and the 'take note' is from Notable Ornate. I colored the floral image with markers (Baja Breeze and Certainly Celery). And I also created a cover, for a Stampin' Up! notepad. If nothing else, she can use the products in a workshop to jot down notes, names, ideas for workshops, etc. And, she can reproduce the items for hostess gifts! Functional, creative, and inspirational!

I will have the PDF for the covered notepad available for sale in Jan. 2011. I will repost that when it is available.

Thank you for looking. And, if you don't make it back here before Saturday, Merry Christmas!

Hostess Appreciation Card

When I saw this stamp set in the New Occasions Mini Catalog, I just had to have it! :) So, for my Hostess Appreciation Event on Jan. 16th, my hostess's will get a chance to try this set, and make this card. The stamp set and the DSP are the only new 'items'. But, don't you just love it! There is a bit of cutting with detail scissors; her outfit, her bag and all the little stamp supplies.

I thought that my progressive scrapbook page was too plain. So, I took it apart and added some stamping. I posted a new photo on my gallery @ SCS.

Thank you for looking. I hope you are having a great start to your new year. Come back tomorrow for a new photo of our puppy. She has one more vet appt. so we will see how much she weighs now. There is a running bet in our household. :)