Cookie Cutter Christmas & Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

I love to make home made gifts and the Cookie Cutter Christmas bundle brought to mind the wonderful Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub recipe I had. So here is what I whipped up for some family and friends.

I love the little wooden spoons I found since they can be stamped on.

Sugar scrubs are great for the winter and this one smells so yummy. My husband loves them for his hands and I actually use this scrub in the shower all over my body, hands, feet, legs, elbows – it is wonderful and moisturizes too. (Just make sure you are careful in the shower the scrub can make the floor slippery.)

I’m including the recipe below for you in case you’d like to make some last minute gifts too!

Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. sugar

1 c. vegetable oil

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. nutmeg

2 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

3 drops Vanilla extract

Mix well and place in a tightly sealed container such as a mason jar.

This keeps well in a cool place for weeks!

Today I also wanted to share some of the wonderful hand stamped cards that I’ve received for Christmas from friends – I can’t pick a favorite they are all so wonderful!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Cookie Cutter Christmas (*142043)

Inks: Soft Suede (126978) and Real Red Classic Ink (126949)

Paper: Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper, Real Red (102482), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Candy Cane Lane Baker’s Twine (141983) and Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (*140396)

*available in a bundle Item #143493

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Jolly Friends & more

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s projects are some that were given to me at our Team Christmas Party. I love the way Cindy and Deborah used the Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack (141991). The rich plaid patterns in this stack are perfect for guy cards and they evoke a warm cozy feeling for winter. Reminders of childhood for me I suppose and those cold Wisconsin winters LOL! I digress so without further ado – here are the projects.

This first one Deborah made using the Jolly Friends stamp set (142112) and Jolly Hat Builder Punch (141847) that are part of the Year End Sale! and Holiday Catalog Retirement List.

The little bag that she made out of our Kraft Cardstock (133674) is heavy weight and durable – so you can stuff it full of chocolate! (Or what ever little goodie you’d like.) Deborah found the most adorable Hershey’s Kisses that looked like Santa’s Hat at Target! I had to stop and get me some of those – just right for my husband Larry. LOL!

And this little mini Hershey’s bar is a perfect little something to spread a little holiday cheer.

Cindy wrapped the chocolate and added some boughs from the Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies (141851) added a touch of the 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon (141487) and tie it up with a 5/8″ Organza Ribbon (114319) bow !

And finally this beautiful watercolor card that Cindy shared with us uses the S unshine Sayings Bundle (142338/142339) found in the Annual Catalog on page 97.

I love the simplicity of the card – How could it not bring a smile to your face?

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Acorny Thank You Table Treat

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Want to dress up your Thanksgiving Day table with a little something special? Why not whip up some of these cute little table treats using the Acorny Thank You stamp set?

I’ve made a quick little video to share with you

Acorny Thank You Table Treat Video Tutorial

Warning: these little treats can be so much fun to make you won’t want to stop!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Acorny Thank You (139718)

Inks: Cajun Craze (126965), Tangerine Tango (126946) and Soft Suede Classic Ink (126978)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Soft Suede (115318) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Leaflets Framelits Dies (138283), Acorn Builder Punch (139681) and Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

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Christmas Trinkets

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Last week I shared with you that I was doing a Bazaar at the Good Shepherd Church in Gainesville so I thought I’d share some of the items I made for it over the next couple of days.

When I saw these little embellishments (in the Holiday Catalog on page 27) I knew just what I was going to do with them!

They are adorable and with 24 antiqued silver embellishments in each container they are a deal!

So I got to work to make these cute little gifts for the holidays. A set of earrings for family and friends.

The embellishments are well designed and finished on both sides so they are perfect for this type of project!

So what do you think? Have someone you think would like a pair? Don’t you love when we can use our paper crafting supplies for other uses? I know I do and of course I love to make hand made gifts for the holidays too!

Stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a quick and easy stocking stuffer anyone would love! Spoiler alert – it’s filled with chocolate!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Candy Cane Christmas (142037) and Tin of Tags (142180)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966), Emerald Envy (141396), Crumb Cake (126975), and Real Red Classic Ink (126949)

Paper: Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper (141981) and and Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper (141986), Emerald Envy (141415), Real Red (102482), Crumb Cake (120953) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Christmas Trinkets Embellishments (141997), and Handheld Stapler (139083)

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On Stage – Atlanta

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Have you ever wondered about what a Stampin’ Up! event is like for Demonstrators? The first weekend in November I was able to attend our regional On Stage event in the Atlanta area! Anticipation was high as Deborah and I drove south from Clarkesville into Atlanta to participate in a Sherrie’s Shoe Box Swap the day before the actual event. It was Deborah’s first Stampin’ Up! event and I knew she was going to love it!

One of the fun things about these events that I enjoy is being able to spend time with team members, friends and fellow demonstrators from around the country that I’ve met along my stamping journey! And of course I love to pamper my team and room mates.

Want to see what my room mate pillow gifts included? Well here is the batch I made for everyone.

And a close up of of the pillow gift. (I got carried away since I was having so much fun with the pillow gifts. What’s new right?) The little popcorn box wouldn’t hold it all. LOL!

But that was OK tho since the Blooms & Bliss Designer Series paper I was using is so lovely.. I didn’t want to stop.

Traditionally I always make a name tag for the bag we’ll receive. It helps to keep track of things! Especially when it’s filled with goodies!

This year I used clip art from the event to create the tags – do you recognize the star pattern paper from the Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper? I couldn’t resist putting a little bit of holiday magic into the tags.

Here is what was inside the popcorn box.

Since everyone is always on the move and sharing things I like to include hand sanitizer, too. This year I used these pocket sized wipes.

And who can’t use a little package of tissues?

along with some gum and a few pieces of candy.

I also found these wonderful post it note flags and couldn’t resist!

I thought the flags were perfect for marking our NEW Occasions Catalogs with!!! And OMG – I can’t wait for you to see it! I’m loving everything in it – my poor little post it flags are all used up! LOL! (I can’t wait for you to see the products at my Occasions Catalog Launch – I’ll let you know about it soon. But if you’d like to see it before it goes live, why not join my team? Demonstrators get to see things at least 30 days early!)

These pillow gifts greeted everyone in the hotel room.

And for my Team member I made a little something special – you can never have enough note books!

I really love the way this turned out. Can you see the watermark images done with the Paisleys & Poises stamp set (142196) on the initial? I also used the Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper (142017) and coordinating 3/8″ Ribbon Trio Pack (142021). LOVE this pack of paper – it’s so pretty and the colors are gorgeous together. (I can’t wait to make some more of these for holiday gifts.)

I think Deborah liked it too.

Stampin’ Up! makes an event special with a themed bag that you receive to hold all those goodies and giveaways!

And the tables are always decorated lovely – This years theme was based on the Lift Me Up stamp set.

And what can I say Stampin’ Up! out did themselves this year! Lot’s of fun, great ideas, sharing and more. And I can’t believe all the wonderful goodies we were given! Between our bag goodies, prize patrol and all event giveaways I was thrilled with lot’s of great products. And then at the very end of the event Stampin’ Up! announced we could share the items on the table that we’d used for our make n takes too!!! Wow! Starting with the most recent birthday we went around the table and chose items until they were gone! What fun.

My bag was over flowing by the end of the event.

And finally here is my Team photo of Deborah & I. (Unfortunately the Atlanta event sold out so quickly that not everyone on the Team who wanted to attend was able to go.)

But great news for my team and those of us in the Southeast – Our spring On Stage will be in Savannah, Georgia!!! Whoo hoo! Of course we’re already planning on a team trip!

Sound like fun? Want to learn more about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? Or just get a discount on your crafting supplies? It’s a great time to join with the Occasions Catalog preorder for Demonstrators starting December 1st. Join today and you can be one of the first to get new products too! I’d love to speak with you about joining my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers.

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Stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some fun treat items I’ve made.

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Vintage Leaves Easel Post it Note Holder

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

I love to make gifts and what could be more practical than a post it note holders – I don’t know about you, but I have a ton of these little pads laying around my work spaces at home. LOL! Who would have back in the 80’s thought these little pads would become so every day! Don’t you wish you had invented them? I digress – so any way without further adieu here it is

I really love the way these turned out – so much so I’m making them for the Bazaar I’m doing this Saturday. So why not stop by this Saturday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Mission Bazaar in Gainesville and say hi? You can find more information about the event HERE on my Calendar of Events.

Want to see how they are made? I’ve made a little video tutorial for you not only showing how the holder is made but also how I created the wash of color on the focal point too!

Vintage Leaves Easel Post it Note Holder Video Tutorial

Caring with Cards & the Ronald McDonald House

Last Saturday I was able to drop all those cards we’ve stamped together at my Caring with Cards events into the basket at the Atlanta On Stage event. Thanks to all those new and seasoned stampers who joined me in making a difference!

Almost 200 cards were stamped between April and the event. Wow!!! It was great to see the basket over flowing! These cards will be distributed to the Ronald McDonald Houses across the nation so that those families who are staying there can use them during their stay as a need arises.

Would you like to help make a difference? Why not join me at my next Caring with Cards event – it is free and all the cards we stamp together will be donated to the RMH and the Red Cross Holiday for Heroes programs!

How can you join in the fun? Just stop by the Clarkesville Library on November 15th between 2 and 3 pm. You can see all my events HERE on my Calendar of Events.

Let’s top this number for next April’s basket!!!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Vintage Leaves (138802), Timeless Textures (140514/140517) and Thoughtful Banners (141614)

Inks: Delightful Dijon (138327) Soft Suede (126978), Always Artichoke (126972) and Cajun Craze Classic Ink (126965)

Paper: Always Artichoke (105119) and Cajun Craze (119684) and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Leaflets Framelits Dies (138283), Linen Thread (104199) and Aqua Painter (103954)

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Fall Day Retreat Goodies & More

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Wow – it’s already the second week in November – I’ve got so much to share with you!

First, check out this sneak peek of our upcoming November Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

Stampin’ Up! has given us a peek at the box! I love the blue and can you see the little snow scene? It is a hint of what’s inside.

If you haven’t already you’ll want to sign up in the next two days! Why? You have to have your account activated before the end of the day November 10th to receive this box!!!

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Next, I realized this weekend I hadn’t shared anything about the Fall Day Retreat and there were some cute items I made for it. And I wanted to make sure I shared this with you since I have some video tutorials to go with the projects! Anyhow, I love pampering each and everyone of you at these events! And I had a lot of fun making treats for the event to make it special – so to begin I’ll share with you the goodies that everyone received during their day of crafting.

Here is a photo of not only the items they received in their “goodie bags” but also the little treats throughout the day.

I’ll get to the video – But first, check out this cute little stand up guy!

I couldn’t resist this quick little treat and since I just love the Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp Set (142252/142255) and it’s coordinating punch (140396) I couldn’t resist making this fall themed treat for everyone. I’ve put a little butter rum candy between the two images. Who wouldn’t love seeing this little guy at their place setting on Thanksgiving? Adorable, right? this little scarecrow just makes me smile.

And here is one of the little treats from the day – I call it my Acorny Treat Pouch! I find myself reaching for this fun fall set and it’s punch! Quick and easy and when you team it up with the fun fall paper from the Holiday Catalog – it makes a great treat!

Of course, the chocolate doesn’t hurt, right? LOL!

Why not check out this quick little video – they are so easy to make!

Acorny Thank You Treat Pouch Video Tutorial

I’ve got the complete supply list for you below. Leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Stop by tomorrow when I’ll share another video tutorial with you – and hopefully some of the photos from this past weekend’s Stampin’ Up! event too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Acorny Thank You (139718)

Inks: Tangerine Tango (126946), Cajun Craze Classic Ink (126965)

Paper: Halloween Nights Specialty Designer Series Paper (142022), Sahara Sand (121043), Cajun Craze (119864) and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch (139681), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850), and Layering Circle Framelits Dies (141705)

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My Hero

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Today I’m going to share with you some of the items my Team members have stamped and brought to swap at our October meeting. One of the things I enjoy most is time with my Team at our monthly Team Meetings. It’s always energizing and fun and it is a great group of ladies.

This first item is a wonderful little Halloween Treat that Deborah made everyone using the Halloween Scenes Edgelits Dies and Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper.

And it holds 3 nuggets. Isn’t it cute?

And here is a card that Deborah also made. It uses our Ronald McDonald House stamp set, My Hero. Not only is this a great set since it contains images for year round use, but when you purchase it Stampin’ Up! donates $3 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

And a couple of cards that Cindy made. This first one uses the Wondrous Wreath Stamp Set (135047) and the small flower from the Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies (135851).

And how about this friendship card done with a simple technique.

Cindy took her clear block and scribbled color in areas using Sweet Sugarplum, Flirty Flamingo and Marina Mist. Spritzed it with some Rubbing Alcohol that she put in her Stampin’ Spritzer and then stamped onto Watercolor Paper. Easy peasy!

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: My Hero (141954/141957)

Paper: This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (141628), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Garden Green (102584) and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Holly Embossing Folder (141634), Layering Circle Framelits Dies (141705) and Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green Stampin’ Write Markers (141972)

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