I really wanted to try using one of the great snowflakes from the mini catalog on a project. I thought it would be fun to put it on a pictures frame. I really loved how this turned out. I have to admit the picture really helps too. This is my little Xander last year. We called him Xander Claus.
The picture was taken by JC Penny Photography.
Tag: Stampin’ Up!
Swapping Saturday 12-13-08
Sorry this is late. This is a 3D swap that I got from convention. It was created by Tammy Johnson. I love how she used the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper to create a Christmas Project. She also used the Deer Friends Level 2 hostess set. 
I also love that the cute box hold 4 Christmas cards with envelopes. The cards are actually the Note Cards which are a smaller size. They are 5 x 3 1/2. Just perfect for giving with a gift. I hope you enjoyed this swap and be watching for more. Thanks Tammy for your great project.
Freewheeling Friday 12-12-08
Freewheeling Friday Holiday Fun Pages
I usually tend to do cards when I am trying to come up with an idea so this time I decided to challenge myself and come up with a scrapbook page to share. I have to say that I think it turned out really cute and I’m excited to share it with you. Today’s theme is Freewheeling Friday so I just need to use a wheel. I had fun making the Rudolph with the punches and the Big Shot. I hope you like the pages. I even added pictures.
Thrifty Thursday 12-11-08
Thrifty Thursday- Holiday Lineup Cards
Today I have decided to show you three different cards made with the same stamp set and using the same basic layout. I love this set because all of the images are the same size so it makes it really easy to use the same layout and just change the colors.
The basic card is really simple and cost less than a dollar for the paper, ribbon and glue. I also love the 3×6 cards because they actually cost less to make than a standard 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card. This stamp set works really well with the 3×6 design. Someone told be that this stamp set has to grown on you, but I loved if from the first minute I saw it. It’s the Holiday Lineup #111648 for $21.95.
I’ve used Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and Not Quite Navy for my base colors, which is also economical because they are all earth elements so you can by the 12×12 individually or by the family pack. Then I’ve added the fun in-colors to two of them with ribbon and background paper. The other I used the fun ribbon from the mini catalog. I’ve used StazOn Jet Black ink to stamp the image. Then I used a blender pen and the ink pads to color the images. I really like how they turned out.
My down-line actually got to make the reindeer card at our Christmas Party. I hope you liked this and be watching next week for another cost saving project.
Technique Tuesday 12-9-08
I was trying to decide what to do today for my Technique Tuesday. I was looking at the retired stamp list and noticed one of my favorite background stamps was on it. So I decided to show an oldie but goody technique using my favorite background stamp before it is gone for good. Remember if you don’t already have this great stamp you can get it for 10% off right now. I learned this technique when I first started in Stampin’ Up! about three years ago. I think that sometimes we need a refresh on some of the classic techniques. It’s also a great reminder of how awesome our background stamps are.
This technique is called finger walking. First you will need to gather your supplies. For this card I used:
Canvas Background Stamp
Two Cool Dudes Stamp Set
8 1/2 x 5 1/2 sheet of Bashful Blue paper folded in half for the basic card
3 x 3 1/4 sheet of Brocade Blue paper
3 x 2 3/4 sheet of Whisper White paper
Brocade Blue Classic Stamp Pad
Bashful Blue Classic Stamp Pad
5/8″ Brocade Blue Grosgrain Ribbon
Silver Cord
Stampin’ Dimenionals
Snail Adhesive
First you will need to ink your background stamp. I’ve found the best way is to put the background stamp flat on the table and apply your ink to the stamp. I used the Brocade Blue because I wanted a darker look.
Finger Walking- Put your paper on your background stamp with the background stamp still laying down on the table. Gentle walk your fingers up and down the paper. The idea is to only get some of the ink on the paper instead of all of it. This will give it a nice random pattern.
Stamp your saying on the bottom center in Brocade Blue.
Tie your ribbon around the card.
Tie the silver cord around the knot in the ribbon.
Ink your snowman with Bashful Blue and stamp it on the Whisper White cardstock. The cardstock should be about the same size as the stamp so it make it easy to line up. Then attach the Whisper White piece to the Brocade Blue piece using snail.
Place 4 Stampin’ Dimensionals one in each corner. I like to use the Stampin’ Dimensionals when ever I go over ribbon because it makes it much easier to keep it smooth plus I like the dimension.
Attach your Snowman to your card and you are done. Fast and simple.
Novemberfest Winning Numbers
OK so I finally got through everything and have the winning numbers. First of all I want to send out a big THANK YOU to everyone who came and saw me at Novemberfest. I really enjoyed getting to meet all of you and look forward to working with you in the future.
Just a few quick reminders. You can still sign up for my Holiday Extravaganza Event as well as my Mega Calander Event. The 6×6 calenders make really great gifts.
I would also love for you to join us at club next week. It will be Wedensday December 10th at 6:30 PM. Please contact me for more details. andersoncandice@hotmail.com
So without further ado:
Grandprize winning number: 790412
4 Other prize winning numbers:
Gift A- 790455
Gift B- Claimed- Congrats Sandra
Gift C- 790390
Gift D- Claimed Congrats Sandra
Please e-mail me at andersoncandice@hotmail.comif you have a winning number so we can make arragments for you to pick up your gift. You can show me your ticket when you pick up your gift. If prizes are not claimed my Friday November 12th I will post new winning numbers. Thanks again everyone!
12-7-08
I still haven’t had anyone contact me that they have the winning number. Remember I have no idea who as the winning numbers so you must contact me. I will post new numbers on Friday for any unclaimed prizes so e-mail me soon or leave me a comment with your name and I will give you a call. Thanks, Candice
12-8-08 I have the winner of Gifts B & D but nothing on A, C or the Grand Prize so remember to check back if I don’t here anything by Friday I will post new winners. I will post her name if it is OK with her. She actually won both gifts. I guess it paid off to sign up for all the projects that she did.
12-12-08 New numbers posted
Stampin' With Candice 