Its time to think about the Holidays!

Happy Thursday! Why is it so happy? Well, I got to come home early to spend the afternoon with my little one. And while she is napping, I’m making some SUPER cute Sesame Street punch characters for Halloween…I will post them tomorrow. Also, we are outta here for the weekend! Yay! We are taking a trip over the mountains to visit some friends for the weekend. Snow was lurking a few days ago, so we might see our first glimpse of the white stuff!

Stampin’ Up! just released a new Holiday Gift Giving Guide that really has me thinking about what I will be giving this year. The best part, if I buy $50 from this guide between November 1 and December 31, I get a free Decor Elements piece! Wasn’t I just saying I wanted a few for my new craft room?? Score!
I can’t wait to get my Christmas gift and card making under way. Here are a few I’ve been working on so far!

Gifts to Give

I really like the new flocked paper from the Holiday Catalog! Its different from any other paper SU offers. Another fun addition to this card is Shimmer Paint! I bought a bottle from the travel section of the grocery store, added some rubbing alcohol and some shimmer paint, then shook it up and sprayed it on my pre-textured paper. It gives a pretty sparkly look that you can only really appreciate in person. Also, the new ornament punch coordinates perfectly with this paper!
Ingredients:
Stamp Sets: Grateful Greetings
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP
Ink: Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker (because thats all I had)
Accessories: Big Shot, Texture Plates Kit #4, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Ornament Punch

Don’t you just love this memo purse? Its SO cute and perfect for the list-maker…and I know a lot of those types! The pen even coordinates with the purse…of course!

Ingredients:
Stamps: I heart lists
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Merry Moments DSP
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories: Big Shot, Texture Plates Kit #4, Button Latte, Mistletoe Ribbon, pen, pad of paper

This is my contribution to a swap I’m involved in. Originally, the background was just plain white and it was an OK card. Then, I ran it through the Big Shot and then it became a fabulous card!

Ingredients:
Stamps: Grateful Greetings, Delightful Decorations
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Real Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Texture Plates Kit #4, Silver Elastic Cord, Clear Round Rhinestone Brads, Mistletoe Ribbon, Ornament Punch

Gifts to recieve
Every year I tell Santa what I want; a healthy family, a clean house, a few kitchen essentials and some new towels… But this year I can give Santa a Stampin’ Up wish list. Check this out!
My Christmas Wish List[1]

Have a great day!

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