Wrap all the things!

Hello everyone!  I am so excited for Christmas.  I can not wait to see the looks on my family's face when they open their gifts.  That is always the best part for me.  

Today, over on Stylin' Stampin' Inkpiration we are sharing gift packaging ideas.  I regularly forget about the packaging, until the last minute - and then I truly appreciate having supplies on hand for making my own gift packaging.

Today, I have made a gift bag, using the Gift Bag Punch Board.

Here is my bag:

I started with a 10" x 12" piece of specialty designer series paper from the Fancy Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper pack, shown on page 37 of the Holiday Catalog.  This item is retiring, and only available while supplies lasts - and until it runs out, it is on sale for $10.40.

I used a sponge, and Rich Razzleberry ink to color my dsp.  I then used the Large setting on my Gift Bag Punch Board to score, and notch my bag.  I forgot to make my holes at the top, until my bag was together, so I made mine with a handheld circle punch.

That is all I have for today.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Nichole

Product List

Peace This Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141570] $18.00	Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad [126950] $6.50	Fancy Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper [142014] $13.00	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115316] $8.00	Gift Bag Punch Board [135862] $20.00	Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281] $27.00
Silver 1/8" Ribbon [132137] $5.00	1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00

SSInk Inkspiration Challenge!

Hello Everyone!

Monday means it is time for another challenge over at Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration!  Today we have a fun Inkspiration Challenge for you.  My daughter loved the inspiration photo so much that she wants to make it her background on her phone.

I just love this gorgeous winter scene!  

Here is my card:

I did a lot of sponging to make my background.  I used Soft Sky and Smoky Slate for the ground.  The sun is Daffodil Delight and Delightful Dijon.  The sky is Soft Sky.  I used post-it notes to mask off a road.  I decided to leave the road white, and not put any color on it.

Then, to make the road stand out a bit more, I decided to cover the road, and some tree branches with the Clear Wink of Stella Pen.  I <3 of="" p="" stella="" wink="">

That is all I have for you today!  

Thanks for stopping by!

~Nichole

Product List

Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Tin Of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set [142180] $21.00	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181] $6.50	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $6.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50	Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad [138327] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203] $8.00	Decorative Label Punch [120907] $18.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Stamping Sponges [101610] $3.50

Holiday Catalog - Anything But a Holiday Card

Hello everyone!  

Today, some fellow demonstrators and I are having some fun with the Holiday Catalog products - but none of us are sharing holiday cards!

I have a masculine birthday card to share with you.

Here is my card:

I think that the Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack, and the Christmas Pines Bundle can both easily be used for masculine cards.  I am always needing a masculine card, and I usually have the most trouble designing them.  I was so happy when this card came together so quickly!

Next up on our Blog Hop today is Leonie Schroder from Stamp-a-Latte.  I know that this amazing Aussie will have something great to share with you!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Nichole

Product List

Christmas Pines Photopolymer Bundle [143496] $54.75	Confetti Celebration Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142034] $18.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [126973] $6.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack [141991] $10.00
Tags & Labels Framelits Dies [138282] $27.00	Big Shot Die Brush [140603] $11.00

Hello December 2016 - Project Life By Stampin' Up!

Hello!  Happy Friday!  We've made it to the weekend!   I hope your week has treated you well, and that the weather is being nice to you.  Here in the Pacific Northwest we have just had our first "snow".  We have about 1 inch of snow at my house, and my kids are ecstatic.  

Today, over at SSInk, we are sharing December Daily and Project Life by Stampin' Up! ideas.  I have never done a December Daily before.  But I love the idea.  I love memory keeping, but find that I have a hard time keeping up with it.  I was super excited to learn that some of the Project Life by Stampin' Up! cards are available as a digital download for the Project Life App.  

I made this page on my iPad.  My sister and I attended a concert the other night.  We had a great time, and I'm so happy that I can now have this fun page printed to stick in my scrapbook to remember this night.

That is all I have to share today.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Nichole

Product List

Hello December 2016 Project Life Card Collection [142004] $11.00

ICS Blog Hop - Reason for the Season

It is time for our monthly Inspire, Create and Share blog hop! This month our theme is I am Dreaming of a White Christmas and we're showcasing ideas using a white on white! We hope you enjoy this beautiful hop and will become inspired to give the white on white look a try!

Making a white on white card was a bit challenging for me, but I am so happy with the result.  

Here is my card:

I used my gold wink of stella pen to make my poinsettia sparkle.  I also used it around the edge of my decorative label punch.  I *love* my wink of stella pens!  It is such an easy way to add some sparkle to any project.

Next up on the hop is my best friend, Jen.  I know she has something beautiful to share!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Nichole

Product List

Reason For The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set [139730] $21.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141898] $8.00
Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00	Festive Flower Builder Punch [139682] $18.00	Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143537] $10.00