Christmas in July Blog Hop

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Hello Stamping Friends,

Have you been enjoying the warm summer days? I know we had some crazy record breaking hot temps last week. Sure glad that's over. I'm not a fan of trying to break records (either cold or hot), let's just keep the temps comfortable Mother nature, please.  Well, just in case you are still hot we are bringing some cool thoughts your way with Christmas in July today on the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop. Be sure to scroll down to see even more great Christmas ideas shared by other great stamper friends of mine.

This may not be a new idea to everyone but I've never tried it and have been wanting to make a cookie sheet card since I saw this set. I love the way it turned out and it was super simple to make. This is a fantastic card to make a lot of because it will be done in a snap. Seriously, it only took me 20 minutes from start to finish. That's starting with gathering all my supplies and finishing with taking the pictures for me blog. Not bad since I was playing with sizes to get them just right. Isn't it adorable?  

One gingerbread can easily be turned from a "boy" to a "girl" by changing the bow and the placement of the bow. They look so happy together. With the Designer series paper on sale this month, you can get a great headstart on those Christmas cards.

Thanks for hopping by. Don't forget to keep hopping.

Product List

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [142043] $21.00	Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396] $18.00	Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper [146921] $11.00
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $8.50
Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon [146925] $7.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115] $7.50
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Gingerbread Cookies Anyone?

Hello Stamping Friends,

How are you on this stormy Monday? It's stormy here. We actually have a snow day today. The roads are pretty okay now but unfortunately this morning they were icy so schools had to cancel because a 2 hour delay wouldn't have been enough time to have the roads be safe for the buses to travel on. I'd rather them be safe than sorry, especially living up here on the mountain.

I've got a fun gingerbread cookie card for you today. Now, I must admit, I personally don't like gingerbread cookies to eat but I love creating cute gingerbread cookie projects. Today's card was no exception. I love how the finished card looks and I hope you do too.

For the "cookie sheet"  I just used the silver foil sheets. I measured the gingerbread man to see how long and wide I needed my cookie sheet and then added a half inch so that I could score each side at 1/4" to have the little lip for the handles of my cookie sheet.

The chalk marker is great to add some "icing" for the finishing touch to make the perfect gingerbread boy and girl. This actually wouldn't be too bad to make multiples of if you wanted to make them to send out as your Christmas cards.

Speaking of Christmas cards, I'm almost done with my cards that I began last year. I will remember next year that I won't make a card with so many steps. Now time to sign them, address the envelopes and get them out. THEY WILL GO OUT THIS YEAR! I was seriously beginning to even doubt that they'd be done in time. What a relief that will be.

Product List

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle [143493] $35.00	Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper [141981] $11.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00
White Stampin Chalk Marker [132133] $3.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Little Bag of Tags

Hello Stamping Friends,

A little punchy Friday for you. This week with the Sisters in Stamping we are sharing with your some bags of tags for you. Great to get us going this holiday season. The tags are so adorable the recipient may  not even care to open the package to see what's inside. Well, we can all pretend a little anyway. (LOL)

Here is my bag of tags that Santa is ready to use. (I just hope he can use his magic to make the 10 tags multiply into the amount he needs for all the gift he has to give)

A couple of little punches make this tag easy to make multiples of. It really is a quick and easy tag to create. But makes the finished gift look so put together.

Sticking these tags in a little bag with a cute bag topper is a perfect gift to give to someone as well.

Here is the tag all by itself. Cute, right? 

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more tag ideas.

Thanks for stopping by


Product List

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle [143493] $35.00	Jolly Hat Builder Punch [141847] $16.00	Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324] $23.00
Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $5.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00
Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine [141688] $3.50	Handheld Stapler [139083] $10.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00

More Treats for You

Hello Stamping Friends,

Dropping by on this blustery snow covered Monday morning to share one more special little treat with you.  Yes, it is very windy here in NEPA, has been since last night. We even have a 2 hour delay with school. Now that's something I CAN get behind and so can Jonah since he has to catch a bu at 6:40 AM.

This is the final make n take that each attendee made at my all day stamping retreat held last weekend. If you missed it, start planning now to attend the good times in April. The retreat is a lot of fun and you get to work on your stamping/crafting projects with no household interruptions. For me, that alone make it all worthwhile.

The cookie cutter Christmas set is a must have for quick, easy, yet adorable cards and projects. You really don't need to do very much to have an awesome looking finished project. Pair it with the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper and you are good as gold. I made these little slider gum holders by first measuring the package of gum to get my measurements. Depending on the gum you select, your measurements will be different.

The ribbon is through the top two holes (one on each side) and the gum sits on that. You push it down and then pull up on the ribbon to get to your gum. Adorable!!!!!! As you can see, I decorated it rather simply but it's still adorable.

Don't forget about the  Stitched from the Heart new framelits and some stamps sets that are 25% off. Plus today starts the Online Extravaganza with specials for the next week as well as specials just for today. Don't miss out on the savings.

Product List

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle [143493] $35.00	Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper [141981] $11.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon [141693] $9.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00
2" Circle Punch [133782] $18.00