Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Homemade Holiday Gifts

Q: I’m thinking of making gifts this year. What do you suggest?

A: Handmade gifts are always popular because they show the heartfelt thought and effort that you put into choosing and creating the perfect, unique gift. Advent calendars are fun gifts to give and create ahead of the holidays, and gifts like a set of cards, homemade treats with decorated bags, holiday banners, and calendars are ideal for a variety of people and budgets.

Advent Calendars
The ever-popular tradition of opening a door a day to get a piece of candy, a special quote, or even a suggestion of a fun holiday activity can be made even more fun when you create a custom Advent calendar. The detailed Advent calendar on page 36 of the Holiday Mini Catalog uses the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die (#124587) and the 25 & Counting stamp set (#123792 wood mount, #123794 clear mount). This makes a great format for sharing the Christmas story or suggesting holiday activities like cookie baking and decorating the tree. If you prefer a different type of Advent calendar, try the Matchbox Bigz XL Die (#114890) to die cut Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper (#124002). Stack and glue the boxes in a square or in the shape of a Christmas tree and fill each box with small gifts or candy.

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Budget-Friendly Tasty Treats
For less expensive gifts that are perfect for neighbors, co-workers, or for children’s classes, you can make homemade candy or cookies and package them in our skinny Cellophane Bags (#124134). Add a stamped topper to the 1” x 8” tube and you have a unique and yummy gift that anyone will appreciate. For larger items, we also have rectangular cellophane bags in three sizes: 3” x 5” (#103104), 4” x 6” (#102757), and 6” x 8” (#102210). Or create quick & easy, custom decorated boxes using our Kraft Gift Boxes (#124106) as your starting point. Wrap with our 1-1/4” Striped ribbon and add a hand-stamped tag and you have a great gift.

Personalized Gifts
For those special people on your list, you can step it up a bit and create a custom holiday banner using the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die (#124098) and coordinating Stocking Accents Originals Die (#124099). Use die-cut or chipboard letters to put a family name or a message like “Joy” or “Merry” on the banner with one letter per stocking. String the stockings on a Satin ribbon with the adorable and functional Mini Clothespins (#122942). And everyone needs a great calendar for 2012. You can create a custom calendar using our digital paper crafting software, My Digital Studio (#118108). The great thing about using My Digital Studio to make a calendar is that you can completely customize each page with your favorite designs or use one of our designer templates to save time. Make the calendars extra special when you add photos of your family members on their birthday or anniversary dates. Plus, you can design once and print as many as you like! Or design once and then just tweak it a bit to customize the calendar for different families!

Handmade Joy
There is a joy to creating and giving a handmade gift that is extra special. Store-bought gifts just don’t have the same heart as something that you designed and created with someone special in mind. Plus, you get the added benefit of slowing down and enjoying the experience of creating that gift without having to fight crazy mall crowds or stormy winter roads! Contact me today to plan your holiday gifts and you can get started with the fun and festive process of creating your heartfelt, holiday gifts!

Candle Gift

 

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Christmas Keepsake Box Stampin Up!

Christmas Keepsake Special Offer

As a special offer related to a recent advertisement in Woman’s Day Magazine, the Christmas Keepsake Box----is available for demonstrator or customer order from now until December 31, 2011 (or while supplies last). This box is an ideal gift, and is perfect for getting new customers papercrafting in time for the holidays. Unlike the original offer in July, this Christmas Keepsake Box does NOT include the Pines & Poinsettias stamp set.

Special Offer Details:
  • Orders can be placed as demonstrator, customer, workshop, or online orders.
  • There is no minimum purchase required.
  • The Christmas Keepsake Box includes written instructions, but the following supplies are not included:
    • Pines & Poinsettias stamp set
    • Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker
    • Real Red  Stampin’ Write Marker
    • Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Marker
    • Adhesives
    • 3/16" Corner Punch
    • Paper Cutter
    • Paper Snips
    • Needle
    • Glue gun

Item # Name Price
129024 Christmas Keepsake Box $19.95
 Christmas Keepsake Box

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps



Sales period: October 1, 2011 - January 3, 2012
Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a brand-new product that will appeal to crafters and non-crafters, alike--not to mention kids!
The easy-to-use cookie stamp has a solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.
Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or one of the two included recipes) and stamp away! Create beautiful, hand-stamped cookies in a flash. The stamp images are completely food-safe and child-friendly.

Item
Description
Price
125152
Includes solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images, two recipes, and tips for use
$16.95
Coordinating Products:
Page
Description
Price
19
Simple Snowflake Single Stamp
$8.95
20
Homemade Single Stamp
$9.95
162
Creatively Yours Set
$18.95
194
Baker's Twine
$2.95
224
Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die Set
$21.95
15*
Kraft Gift Box (4)
$2.95
*From the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog

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My Digital Studio News!

Just in time for the Holiday Season, we are pleased to announce our new bulk buy pricing. This means, the more you order, the more you save. Find great deals on
  • Greeting Cards
  • Postcards
  • Trifold Cards
  • Tags
  • Swatchbooks 
NEW BULK PRINT PRIICNG

FREE UPDATE, New Print Products & Discounted Bulk Pricing
The My Digital Studio software update is available today, giving you more print products and discounted bulk pricing. Wait until you see the new CALENDAR OPTIONS
Update your software by:
  • opening MDS,
  • then clicking Help and then Check for Updates,
  • or manually update with the file in the MyDigitalStudio.net Resources section click here
Find out more about the print products offered on My Digital Studio.net

Would you like to get an additional 20% off your printing prices?  Join Stampin Up! today as a demonstrator and enjoy a minimum of an additional 20% off your print prices and download prices!  Click here to start your Stampin Up career! Join Stampin Up.

New MDS Holiday Hostess Option
The hostess-only Savor the Season Ensemble Content CD is available beginning today!  Select this MDS Hostess CD with your order of $150 or more.. just type in 127752 in the hostess free merchandise section of your order.  This CD is only $16 as your hostess selection.

Place your order here....Shop Now!
 





  

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Simply Sent October Promotion

Buy Two Simply Sent Kits-Get a Free Stamp



Dates: October 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details:  Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set! Our Simply Sent Kits are the ideal choice for the beginning crafter. The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion.

Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits:
Page
Item
Description
Price
192
122375
Simply Sent Great Day
$12.95
193
122377
Simply Sent Everyday Elegance
$11.95
193
122376
Simply Sent Sweet Moments
$13.95
And get a FREE coordinating stamp set:
Page
Item
Description
Price
192
123682
It's Your Day
$8.95
192
124685
Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day)
$8.95
192
124800
C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day)
$8.95
193
123686
Everyday Wishes
$9.95
193
123684
You're Cherished
$8.95
193
124865
Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished)
$8.95

Things to Remember
  • Orders may be placed on any order type (customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online).
  • Simply Sent kits ordered as part of a hostess's free benefits do not qualify for the promotion.
  • There is no limit to the number of times a customer may participate. 
  • Ordering deadlines:
    • Phone: Monday, October 31, 2011; 6:50 PM (MT)
    • OEX or online: Monday, October 31, 2011; 11:50 PM (MT)