Add Extensions to Big Shot Thinlit Dies

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Add Extensions to Big Shot Thinlit Dies

One of the questions I am is asked is”how do you add extensions to Big Shot Thinlit Dies.  I have the answer for you and, it is not as difficult as you may think.

Here is a card that I created for my son’s birthday using the Circle Thinlit Die and I also added an extension to the card so that it is now a full card.

There is also a video at the end of this post that will show you how to add extensions to Big Shot Thinlit Dies.  The video takes you from using a 5-1/2″ x 6 piece of cards stock to using a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card stock.  In both cases you will end up with a 5-1/2″ X 4-1/4″ card that will fit into a regular sized envelope.

Add Extensions to Big Shot Thinlit Dies

 Recipe

Stamps: Starburst Sayings (c- 133185, w- 133182, p34 2014 Occasions Catalogue), Loving Thoughts (retired), Birthday Sayings (retired)

Paper: Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Bermuda Bay, Birthday Basics DSP

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Black Stazon, Summer Starfruit

Accessories: Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Starburst Framelits

TAdd Extensions to Big Shot Thinlit DiesThe Starburst Sayings stamp from the 2014 Occasions catalogue would make great masculine cards for a birthday and the other images can be used for cards such as an anniversary card, thank you card, or a thinking of you card.  You are sure to get great mileage from this stamp set and the matching framelits.

 Cool Tool Video Tip – Add Extensions to the Big Shot Thinlit Dies

 

So, give the video a watch and try adding an extension to your Thinlit Dies.

Happy Stamping

Stampin Up Newest Product Alcohol Markers

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Stampin Up Newest Product Alcohol Markers

Stampin up newest product, alcohol markers was announced yesterday at the Leadership Convention.  This is a product that Stampin Up demonstrators have requested for many years.  This will now put us on equal footing with the other Alcohol Markers available in the market place.  Do I hear a “C” or a “SN”?  These markers are called Blendables and will be available for purchase ($17.00 for a set of 3) during the first quarter of the year.

Stampin Up Newest Product Alcohol Markers

 

Now to my card where I used the water color technique.  The color was applied with water based markers….hmm wonder what the flowers would have looked like using the Blendables?

Stampin Up Newest Product Alcohol Markers

Stamps: So Very Grateful (w- 133053, p32 2014 Occasions Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, Soft Sky, Smokey Slate, Gold Foil, Gingham Garden DSP

Ink: Black Stazon, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Scallops Embossing Folder, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch,  Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, Markers: Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Blushing Bride, Blender Pens, Soft Sky Seam Binding Ribbon, Gold Bakers Twine, Tea Lace Paper Doily

You will notice that the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch was used to punch both the top and bottom of the tag.  Just another way to use this tool.

Have you tried embossing the Gold or Silver Foil with the Big Shot and any of the embossing folders.  The foils really gives beautiful impressions that stand out on your art pieces.  Give it a try.

Another new product on this card is the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.  This punch will take any length tag so you now make your tags as long as you like or as short as you like.

+Stampin Up Newest Product Alcohol Markers

Do you have the new Occasions catalogue?  If not, you can get one by emailing me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com.  (Sorry, Canadian addresses only )

Happy Stamping

People Like You

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People Like You from the 2014 Occasions Catalogue

The 2014 Occasions Catalogue is here and is loaded with fun stamps, paper and embellishments.  You will find that there are many of the favourite products from the Holiday catalogue are carried over.  YEAH!

One of my favorites(and I can tell you there are many) is the Watercolor Suite.  The papers, stamps and the designer washi tape is to die for and if you just don’t have the time to make your own cards, there is the Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Cards and Envelopes (item # 133362).

People Like You

You can add your own stamped images and sentiments.  What an easy way to send out cards.

Have you seen the new catalogue?  If not you can download it through this link and peruse at your leisure.  I am sure that there will be something for everyone to drool over.

People Like Me

The card I am sharing today uses the Stamp Set People Like You.  This is a single stamp and has a sentiment attached to it.  You can stamp the sentiment as part of the whole image or stamp it separately in a different colour or on different coloured paper or you can emboss like it did.  The sentiment can be punched out using the Decorative Label Punch and popped up with dimensionals.

People Like YouRecipe:

Stamps: People Like You (w- 133215, p22 2014 Occasions Catalogue)

Paper: Watercolor, Strawberry Slush, Crumb Cake

Ink: Black Stazon, Versamark

Accessories: Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Early Espresso Embossing Powder, Strawberry Slush3/8” ruffle Stretch Trim, Pearl Jewels, Markers: Strawberry Slush, Primrose Petals, Blushing Bride, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight, Blender Pens, Decorative Label Punch

The image was stamped on Watercolor Paper with Black Stazon ink.  This ink is great when you are water coloring because once it is dried it does not smear when water based ink or markers are used to colour the image.

To colour the image I used a number of pink markers in various shades. 

First you have to decide where your shadows will be and that will be your darkest colour, the lighter colours are used to indicate light.  For example, the darkest colour was applied to the bottom and underside of the petals and where the petals overlap each other. 

The Blender pen was used to blend the various colours so that there would not be demarcation and the colours just seem to flow into each other.  Water colour paper is my go to paper for water coloring as it is great because you can apply a fair amount of ink without the paper piling which  can happen when you use regular card stock.

Give the water color technique a try and you may become addicted.

Happy Stamping

Birthday Cheesecake?

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Birthday Cheesecake Anyone?

At sometime, it’s likely that you have had a birthday cheesecake.  But a birthday cheesecake like this one?

This cake is somewhat aged and aged cheese can be very tasty.  Take cheddar cheese for example…so many people like “Old” Cheddar.  However, this cheesecake is for someone who is near and dear to my heart and he knows that it is all in jest.  I am about 6 weeks older than he is, so anytime I can turn the tables, I try…..ok.  warped sense of humour.  Actually this stamp set has a number of cute images that will lend a bit of humour to a card.

Birthday Cheesecake

Here are the supplies that I used on this card.  The silver baker’s twine is in the 2014 Occasions Catalogue that goes live January 3, 2014.

 

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Giggle Greetings (c – 131065, w- 131062, p29 2013/14 Annual Catalogue), Loved Ones (retired)

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Watercolor, Smokey Slate, Birthday Basics DSP, Silver Glimmer

Ink: Black Stazon,

Accessories: Big Shot, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Markers: Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Bermuda Bay, Smokey Slate, Blender Pen, Silver Baker’s Twine, Silver Metallic Buttons (Discontinued)

As I mentioned above the 2014 Occasions Catalogue goes live on January 3, 2014.  But of course, that means we say good-bye to the 2013 Holiday Catalogue at 11:59 pm MST – .  So if you wish any of the items that are not available going forward, then you will need to order prior to 11:59 pm MST.  Don’t leave it to the last minute because as we know, computers can be touchy when we are in a hurry.

2013 Holiday Catalogue

Happy Stamping

Happy New Year 2014

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Happy New Year 2014

I wish each of you a Happy New Year 2014.  As we turn the calendar to a new year, reflection on 2013 is good for the soul.

Happy New Year 2014

The world continues to be defined by terrorism, disasters, environmental concerns and the economy.  What will change in 2014?  We can only hope that the world will become a safer place for all its inhabitants.  If we don’t have hope, what do we have?

We do continue to have good people in this world who continue to make a difference.  The world mourned Mandela who passed away in December.  He will be remembered for his efforts to end apartheid in South Africa, and then here is Malala from Pakistan who nearly lost her life standing up for what she believed.  How many of us would be that brave. 

 As we close out 2013, I would like to show case some work from others. 

The first is an art project that my DD did with her Grade 2/3 class.  She is a stamper and wanted to share the love of card making with her class.  They used the Frosty Friends stamp to create this fun card.

New Year 2014

 

The second piece of art to share was also made by my DD.  She made a Christmas ball for each of us and they were displayed on her table for Christmas dinner.  These are so cute and would be easy to replicate.  Of course, I need to give credit to her husband as well who acted as her helper.

Happy New Year 2014

The last project was created by my DGS.  It is a Christmas ball where he drew the Polar Express.  This decoration will be fabulous to hang on my tree every year.
Happy New Year 2013

I wish each of you a Happy New 2014 and may your year bring health and happiness.

Happy Stamping

My Business is a Gift

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My Business is a Gift – Why?

My business is a gift for various reasons.  However, I would say the biggest gift of all is the people that I have met over the years.  These people come from various places. 

  1. My customers that I have been so fortunate to come to my clubs, classes and other events
  2. My up-line who introduced me to a whole other world…the world of creativity, of having fun and creating a business.
  3. My side-line who are there to support me and are always willing to lend a helping hand, for instance,  product that I have run out of for a class.
  4. My peers that I have met belonging to the Business Stampers Coaching Group led by John Sanpietro.
  5. My coach, John Sanpietro, who provides many learning opportunities and makes every effort to help you have a successful business.  (and yes, you need to put his words into action
  6. Visitors to my Blog who have left kind comments

 

I have the opportunity to be creative and go to my happy place…the stamping place.  Although sometimes I have to stop and clean up.  You know that big workspace you have and now it has become 12″x12″ working space, never mind that fact that I can’t find anything once a put it down.

So, yes my business is a gift.  There are more reasons why I consider it to be a gift however, these are my top 6.

It is Christmas week, so I am going to leave with a very big thank you to all those that have helped make my business a gift.

My Business is a Gift

 Happy Stamping

2014 Occasions Catalogue

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2014 Occasions Catalogue

The 2014 Occasions is coming on January 3 2014 and I would like to get your creative juices flowing. You will have so much fun trying to decide what you would like to order and the best part is that there a number of favourite products carried over from the 2013 Holiday Catalogue.

The sneak peek I have for you today make use of the Watercolor Wonder Suite and the stamp set Happy Watercolor.  This suite of products will make such fun and colourful projects for Spring.

Have you received your 2014 Occasions Catalogue?  How many highlighters have you used to showcase some of the products?

2014 Occasions Catalogue

Watercoloring is making a resurgence in the craft world and this technique can be so much fun to do.

Recipe

Stamps: Happy Watercolor (c – 133191 w- 133188, p22 2014 Occasions Catalogue), Simply Sketched (c – 129672 w- 129669, p205 2013/14 Annual Catalogue – Hostess Reward)

Paper: Whisper White, Soft Sky, Watercolor Wonder DSP

Ink: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Big Shot, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder,  Soft Sky Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearl Jewels, Markers: Gumball Green, Calypso Coral

A few tips on what I did for this card:

  • The background is stamped with the watercolor stamp from the set.  Once the stamp was inked, stamp it off once before stamping on your art piece.
  • The flower is stamped using Basic Black ink and the stem is colored with the Gumball marker.  -Make sure the Basic Black ink is dry before coloring so you don’t smudge the ink
  • Color the flower with the Calypso Coral marker, stamp on a piece of Whisper White and fussy cut.  Layer on the bottom flower with dimensionals.  This will provide additional dimension.

Check back again to see what further sneak peaks of the 2014 Occasions catalogue I have for you.

Happy Stamping

Christmas Eve is Here

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Christmas Eve is Here

Christmas Eve is here and ready or not Christmas Day is tomorrow.  We have been busy over the last few months getting ready for the big day and now it’s time to sit back and enjoy the Christmas eve events that you have planned.

When Christmas eve is here, it’s time for my family tradition of getting together for Christmas dinner.  We have been practicing this tradition for years and it makes for a nice relaxing Christmas Day.  The hustle and the bustle of getting up, opening gifts, making a special breakfast, tidying up and then getting that big turkey in the oven.  And then it was falling into bed exhausted, saying was that Christmas?

As well, as my family grows, it is only fair that time is spent with their extended families – the inlaws, the nieces, the cousins. 

It has fallen into a pattern, with my children and their families hosting Christmas Eve dinner every other day.  We all share in the food, bringing a dish or 2 with the host family doing a turkey.  That way, we are all contributing and no one is bearing all the responsibility of getting the dinner on the table.  Even the cook gets to enjoy.

Another way to tell that Christmas Eve is here when it’s time to bring out the new pajamas.  My Mom started with tradition with my children when they were little and now that I have grandchildren, I continue to practice that tradition.  The kids look forward to the new PJ’s and they know they will have them to wake up on Christmas morning to see what Santa has left under the tree.

What are some of your traditions?  Leave me a comment and let me know.

I would like to take this opportunity now to wish you a Very Merry Christmas.

Christmas Eve is Here

 

First Day of Winter

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The First Day of Winter

Today, December 21st marks the first day of winter.  Why do I need to talk about that?  Well, because this is the shortest day in the year…of course for those of us who live in Canada,  north of the equator.  When we say first day of winter is the shortest day of the year, it’s the amount of daylight we receive.  And because we are at the low point, the days starts to have more daylight until we reach the June solstice.

Right now we receive about 7 hours of daylight, however, the farther north you go, it could be 0 hours of daylight.  So what do you do on these type of days?  It could be cold and snowy and sometimes with the wind chill factor way too cold to go outside.

Well, my first answer sometimes is to curl up with a cozy blanket, a cup of hot chocolate and a good book.  Other things to do would be to bake cookies to have with your hot chocolate, spend time on family activities, maybe playing a game (not electronic)..try a board game.  Around this time of the year with Christmas only 3 days away, it’s great to make some traditions and preserve the memories.

 For me, one of my go to things is crafting.  I have been making my own wrapping and tags for gifts this year and I have a few sample of what I have been working on.

First Day of Winter

I tried out a few techniques of these packages and some even use new products from the 2014 Occasions catalogue.

One of the muslin bags was stamped with the Gold encore ink using a dauber to create a pattern, on the other bag, double sided sticky tape was attached in a diagonal pattern and then dipped in Champagne Glass Stampin’ Glitter.  The box is part of the Tag a Bag Gift Boxes and it is decorated with the Season of Style paper, the festive flurry stamp set and matching die cut.  This packaging can be used for other occasions as well.

Last but not least are the tags created from the Pop and Place tag set.  This set is available until December 31st, so if you want to get ahead for next year, you can still purchase the set.

So, having told you what I often do during the first day of winter, what do you do?  Leave me a comment..I would love to see how you spend it.

If you require any supplies to make these packages, visit my ONLINE STORE.

Happy Stamping

Mom Happy Birthday Wishes

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Mom, Happy Birthday Wishes Today

I am sending Mom Happy Birthday wishes.  My Mom’s birthday is today and she is 89 years young and still going strong.  Yes, there is a little more white hair, and maybe the hearing isn’t so good, and the steps a little slower, but to reach 89 is a milestone to be celebrated.

I created this Birthday card using some of the new products from the 2014 Occasions Catalogue which will go live January 2nd.  While I can’t show you the actual products, I can show you the projects made from the new products. 

This 2014 Occasions catalogue is going to knock your socks off!!  Lovingggggg it!!!

If you ordered from me in the past year, you will receive your catalogue in the mail during the month of December.  However, even if you haven’t ordered, you can still have a catalogue delivered to you, please contact me.

So here is the card!!!

Mom Happy Birthday Wishes

 Recipe for Mom Happy Birthday Wishes

Stamps: Flower Shop (c – 130942 w- 130939, p94 2013/14 Annual Catalogue), Simply Sketched (c – 129672 w- 129669, p205 2013/14 Annual Catalogue – Hostess Reward).

Paper: Whisper White, Gold Foil, Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Velum.

Ink: Black Stazon.

Accessories: Big Shot, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder,  Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Pansy Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, Gold Sequin Trim.

 

Just a few tips to go along with the card

  • The flowers are stamped on plain velum with Black Stazon and allowed to dry and then punched out with the matching Pansy Punch.
  • Whisper White card stock is also punched using the Pansy Punch and mounted behind the vellum flower.  This treatment will give your flower more stability.
  • To attach the Designer Vellum to the card stock, put adhesive on the large gold dots, this will help to hide the adhesive.
  • The Gold Sequin trim can be separated and used one at a time…these are mounted in the center of the flower and a Rhinestone Jewel placed on top of the sequin.

Mom Happy Birthday Wishes

If you need any of the products to complete this project, contact me.

karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com

Check back for more Sneak Peek projects.

This card was cased from a card that my upline received in a swap

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Happy Birthday Princess Belle

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Happy Birthday Princess Belle

What could be better than a Happy Birthday Princess Belle card for my granddaughter?  Sarah turned 7 yesterday and today is having Princess Ariel at her birthday party.  Lucky her!!!   All little girls seemed to be enamored with the Disney Princesses and Sarah is no exception.

Why is there that fascination?  Is it because of the good and pure that surround the princesses and the belief that a Prince would come along? Walt Disney contributed to the concept through his animation of the princesses – first it was Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs in 1937 followed by Cinderella (1950) and Sleeping Beauty (1959).  More recently, we have seen Ariel, the Little Mermaid and Belle from the Beauty and the Beast come to life. 

The one thing in common with these princesses is they all want a prince in their life and live happily ever after. There is something to be said about believing in the “Happily Ever After”.  Our world is full of sadness and grief so why not as a child hold those beliefs close to our hearts.

So, here is the Happy Birthday Princess Belle card.

Happy Birthday Princess Belle

Recipe

Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners (c – 126257 w- 132022, p30 2013/14 Annual Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, So Saffron, Strawberry Slush, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Birthday Basic DSP

Ink: Raspberry Ripple

Accessories: Big Shot, Dressup Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Oval Collection Framelits, Vine Emboss Folder (2013 SAB), Pearl Jewels, Blossom Petal Punch (retired), Scallop Trim Border Punch, Dazzling Details, Stickles (other)

Belle’s dress was created using the Dressup Framelit Dies and cut extra skits to make the dress fuller and longer.  An underlay of Whisper White created the underpinning to the dress.  The sleeves were cut off the dress to become the “off the shoulder” addition.

If you notice the Raspberry Ripple oval die cut has an embossed look.  This was created by turning the next size down from the oval collection, aligning it on the Raspberry Ripple oval upside down (cutting edges are on the top) and run through the Big Shot – just another way to use your framelits.

So if you have a princess in your life, why not create a Happy Birthday Princess Belle card for her.

 

Happy Stamping

 

Christmas Ornament Cards

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Christmas Ornament Cards

Christmas ornament cards just say “Christmas”.  We adorn our trees with ornaments, lights and other decorations or we find ornaments hanging from chandeliers, fireplace mantels, mirrors, etc.  So, why not hang a Christmas ornament on a card?

Christmas ornament cards can have all those things that glitter in our homes during the holidays.  Embellishments such as glittery papers, silver or gold ribbons and jewels help to create the Christmas ornament.

Here is my share today.

Christmas Ornament Card

Recipe

Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes (c – 128051 w- 128048, Online Only), More Merry Messages (c-126402, w-126400 Online Only)

Paper: Whisper White, Island Indigo (Textured), Coastal Cabana, Smokey Slate, Silver Glimmer Paper, Silver Foil, Winter Frost DSP

Ink: Island Indigo, Versamark

Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Ornament Framelit Dies, Adorning Edgelit Dies, Adorning Accents Embossing Folders, Pretty Print Embossing Folder, Smokey Slate Embossing Powder, Silver Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels

The Ornament Keepsake stamp set is carried over from the 2012 Holiday Catalogue.  The only place you can find this stamp set is on line.  To view this stamp set, visit the link below.

Ornament Keepsake Stamp Set

Christmas Ornament Cards

To purchase the matching Framelits, visit the link below

Holiday Ornament Framelits

This matching framelit die is only available on line.

So, why not create your own Christmas Card ornament today.

Happy Stamping

Christmas Packages

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Christmas Packages Under the Tree

Christmas packages under the tree will certainly delight many at Christmas.   Then, there is the mystery of “What is in the package”.

This Christmas package does double duty as it holds a gift and the Christmas decoration can be hung on the tree.  You can do beautiful packaging using Stampin’ Up! products

The Festive Flurry stamp set, along with the Festive Flurry framelits, makes this decoration so easy create. You will hear oohs and awws when the recipient sees this beautiful package.

Christmas Packages

Recipe

Stamps: Festive Flurry (c – 131781 w- 131778, p30 2013 Holiday Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Silver Glimmer Paper, Winter Frost DSP

Ink: Island Indigo, Bermuda Bay, Versamark

Accessories: Big Shot, Festive Flurry Framelits, Circle Framelits, Smokey Slate Embossing Powder, Silver Ribbon, Frosted Finishes Embellishment, Envelope Punch Board.

To start with, you will need to stamp 2 of the largest Festive Flurry stamps as they will form the base of your decoration.

Using you score board, score each of the points of the snowflake.  As it is difficult to line up the centers of the snowflake points, I suggest that you start in the middle and score up to the top of the point.

You will also have to decide which points will be your mountain fold and which points will be your valley fold.  For this snowflake I chose to make the mountain folds on the longest points.

Once you have the snowflake scored, cut along 1 point to the middle and start fan folding the snowflake.  Do this for each of the snowflakes.  Once you have both snowflakes folded, attach them together to make a full circle.  You will need to overlap a section of each snowflake to get a nice finish on the points.

Start layering the other snowflakes using dimensionals.  Stack 3 or 4 dimensionals between the bottom layer and the next layer to achieve the 3-D effect.

Cut a circle using the Circle Framelits to finish the back of the decoration.  Before you attach the circle to the back, slip a folded piece of the Silver Ribbon between the circle and the back of the snowflake. This will act as a hanger for the decoration.

 The final step is to attach the Frosted embellished to the top of the decoration.

The Christmas packages can be created using the Envelope Punch Board and Island Indigo textured card stock.  A belly band made from a piece of the Winter Frost DSP will hold the package together.

See the video on how to make this Festive Flurry decoration, http://youtu.be/-PU0YSd2T68

 

To see how the Christmas package was made using the Envelope Board Punch, check out this video link.

Envelope Punch Board – Not Just for Envelopes – Make a Few Boxes

So go ahead and create your own Christmas packages.  You can create different feelings by changing up the colours.

 Happy Stamping

Christmas Elf Shoes

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The Christmas Elf Shoes

I am sure by now everyone has seen the Christmas Elf Shoes card.  If you haven’t seen or made this card, it’s a fun and easy card to do.  Actually this card was done at the Christmas card class that was held a couple of weeks ago.

Just a bit of housekeeping before I go on.  “Happy Thanksgiving” to my US family and friends.  I really hope you enjoy the day celebrating with your families and friends and of course that so well prepared turkey dinner.

Christmas Elf Shoes

 Recipe

Stamps: That’s the Ticket (c – 128075 w- 131946, p33 2013/14 Annual Catalogue)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Seasons of Style Paper Pack, Champagne Glimmer Paper

Ink: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Old Olive 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon, Deco Labels Framelits, Ticket Duo Builder Punch, 3/4” Circle Punch, 1/2″ Circle Punch, Five Petal Punch (retired), 1-3/4″ Circle Punch, Season of Style Washi Tape

 A few details

The elf shoes are created from the Top Note die and cut in half length wise.  The toes of his shoes are made using the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch and punching on an angle about 1/2 way down the front.  To cut the other side so that you have a left and right shoe, turn the strip over and punch.   Then cut the punched card stop in half to get two shoes.  Take the 1/2 ” Circle punch and scoop out the top of the shoe and attach the leg. 

To make the decoration at the top of his shoes, punch a flower from the 5 Petal Flower punch and trim away two petals ( do this twice) and attach to top of shoes.

All shoes, shoe trim and Old Olive panel is sponged with Crumb Cake to give interest and dimension.

The mat for the sentiment was punched from Cherry Cobbler card stock and cut in half lengthwise and attached to the sentiment so a bit of the mat peaked out from behind the top and bottom

Finally, check out the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale that starts on Thursday, November 29th.

Black Friday

Check out this link

https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/gift-certificates-black-friday-cyber-monday-special/

Happy Stamping and try out the Christmas Elf Shoes card.

Black Friday Sale Coming – Get Ready

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Black Friday Sale and The Cyber Monday Hype

So what is the Black Friday Sale and the Cyber Monday hype all about?  Black Friday occurs the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday and it is a day to shop to you drop and the shopping continues all weekend and into Monday ending with the Cyber Monday specials.  It used to be the Black Friday was a day when retailers would slash prices hoping to get the shoppers in for their Christmas gifts and have their business end up in the black for the year – that means survival and staying in business. 

Cyber Monday is a relatively new player and as internet shopping gets bigger so do the number of merchants and shoppers who participate in the Monday sale. 

And yes, I am offering a Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special.

 

 

 

Black Friday

Gift Certificates are an easy gift – to see all the features go to this link

 

https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/gift-certificates-black-friday-cyber-monday-special/

And, yes, the Black Friday special really does start at 3:00 am on Friday, November 29th.

So sit back, relax, grab a coffee and shop from home – What could be easier.

Check back Friday or better yet, sign up for my Email list and get an email in your inbox reminding you of the Black Friday Sale.

You can sign up by visiting the link below

http://products.simplysaidwithkaren.com/subscribe/

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