Dashing Along to a Cookie Cutter Christmas!

Good afternoon.  I'm continuing in my efforts to help force some cooler weather on us by working on some Christmas items.  Today I'm sharing another card that features my Product of the Week, the Subtle Dynamic Embossing folder, honestly I could use this folder on EVERYTHING, as well as the Dashing Along Designer Series Paper that can be earned for FREE on qualifying party and individual orders this month.

For this card I used Whisper White Thick cardstock for the cardbase and then added a Cherry Cobbler cardfront that was embossed with the Big Shot and Subtle Dynamic Embossing folder.  I added a strip of the Dashing Along Designer Series Paper to the center (this may be my favorite patterns of this package, classic Christmas!)

I used the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set and stamped the greeting on Crumb Cake cardstock with Early Espresso ink and attached it to the bottom corner of the card.  I also stamped the reindeer using the same ink and paper and cut it out with the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (the bow is Cherry Cobbler and was stamped with the same color ink).  I used the Bronze Stampin' Blends to color in the antlers and inside ears of this little lady.  I used Mini Dimensionals to attach the bow to the reindeer and then attached the reindeer with dimensionals to an oval cut out of Whisper White cardstock using the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits.  The final touch was to add a little bling with some Rhinestones!

I love the images in this stamp set, they are cute and just make me smile!  This card is also meets the flat, mailable need of the post office and it's great if your making multiples to send during the holidays.  Don't forget to order the Subtle Embossing Folder by this Sunday to take advantage of my special of the week (I understand the folder is currently on back order but you can still order and get in the que for when more supplies arrive.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used in today's card:

Product List

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [142043]	Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Big Shot [143263]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Dashing Along Designer Series Paper [149903]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]

Enjoy!

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 19

Good evening!  You may have thought I forgot about today's gratitude card, nope!  It's been a busy day with my long run and then working on decorating for Christmas so it's perfect that today's card is Christmas themed.

I started with Cherry Cobbler cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Whisper White cardstock for the cardfront.  Next I added a piece of Be Merry Designer Series Paper as well as a strip of Wood Textures Designer Series Paper.  Around the center of the card I wrapped a piece of Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Double Stitched Ribbon.

The greeting is from the One Great Meaning stamp set and was stamped in Garden Green.  For the main element, remember how cute the cookie cutter stamp sets were with the coordinating punch?  I was so excited that the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set carried over along with the Cookie Builder Punch.  After stamping Santa in Basic Black on Whisper White cardstock I colored him in using Stampin' Write Markers and then attached him to the cardfront with dimensionals.

Santa with the classic Christmas colors, along with a hint of wood texture really fit the bill to let someone know how much you appreciate what they've done.

Below are easy ordering links for the product's used on today's card:

Product List

Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396]	One Big Meaning Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139420]	Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon [144117]	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177]
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Be Merry Designer Series Paper [144111]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Gift Packaging: Cookie Cutter Christmas

Good morning!  We're rapidly approaching Christmas, 4 days to go.  If you're like me you're still working on last minute items on your to do list, including wrapping and packaging gifts.  Today on the SSINKspiration blog we're sharing gift packaging ideas that are perfect to help you with those last minute packaging needs.

I started with our White Gift Boxes and added pieces of Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper on each of the panels for decoration.  These boxes are great since they also come with clear acetate sleeves to go over the box.  Next I took a piece of Real Red 3/4" Stitched Edge Ribbon and tied a bow.

For the tag I started with a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and then used the Big Shot and Cheerful Tags Framelits to cut the tag.  I added a strip of the designer series paper along the bottom of the tag to dress up the inside.  I used the coordinating Cheerful Tags stamp set to stamp the swirly image using Early Espresso ink.  Next I punched out a piece of Real Red cardstock using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch for the background of my little gingerbread man.  I used the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set to stamp the gingy man using Whisper White cardstock and Early Espresso ink and then used the coordinating Cookie Cutter Punch to punch him out.  The greeting is from the same stamp set and was punched out with the 3/4" Circle Punch and both the gingerbread man and greeting were attached with dimensionals.   The final touch was to use a piece of baker's twine from the Candy Cane Christmas Baker's Twine to tie the tag to the package.

These boxes are quite big and will hold a lot and it was super easy to decorate which is perfect for those last minute gifts.  Make sure to go check out the other gift packaging ideas the design team is sharing for even more inspiration.

Below are easy ordering links for the product's used on today's card:

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Tags, Tags, and Tags

Good morning!  We made it to the midpoint of the week and I'm sure like me you are in full on holiday preparations and trying to figure out how to get it all done.  One of the things I love to do is make gift packaging special with handmade touches (anyone who knows me is not surprised by this!)  Today the SSINKspiration designers are sharing some fun and easy gift tag ideas to help you put the finishing touches on your packaging.  The great thing about gift tags is that they are small so you don't need a lot to really make them WOW and you can make them very quickly.

I'm sharing two different tags today for your enjoyment.






The first tag uses the Fab Friday Sketch Challenge for inspiration along with several items from the Candy Cane Lane Product Suite (I found out the designer series paper has sold out but you could easily make this card using the Washi Tape for the same look).  I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock and used the Scallop Tag Topper Punch to punch the top and then threaded a piece of Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine through the top for the tie.  I used the Tin of Tags stamp set to stamp the greeting in Early Espresso ink and then added two strips of Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper along the bottom.

This cute little reindeer is from the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set and was stamped on Crumb Cake cardstock with Early Espresso ink before being punched out with the coordinating Cookie Cutter Punch (both the stamp set and punch are carrying over, yeah! but the discounted bundle price is only available through the end of the month so if you haven't added these to your collection make sure to purchase the bundle now to save a little $$).  I used Stampin' Write Marker's to color in the antlers and nose and then used dimensionals to attach him to a Real Red Circle cut with the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.

Nice and easy and still uses the card sketch for inspiration.

The second tag uses the Here's to Cheers stamp set and coordinating Cheerful Tags Framelits (both items are carrying over so like above, purchase them now since the bundle price is only available until the end of the month).  I used a piece of Real Red cardstock, Big Shot, and Cheerful Tags Framelits to cut the base (love that it cuts and scores everything all at once!!) and then added a piece of Washi Tape on the inside bottom (this tape is retired but we have lots of washi tape that would work great so take your pick).  Next I took a piece of Gold Glimmer Paper and cut out the little arched piece using the framelit set.  For the greeting I used Stampin' Write Markers to color directly on the stamp and then stamped on Whisper White cardstock before punching it out with the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.  I attached the greeting with dimensionals and being careful not to cover up the hole for the twine at the top (the circle hangs over the top a little).  I used some Basic Black Baker's Twine as the tie for this tag.

We make this tag at my gift packaging class and used it to decorate one of the large 6"x17" Cello Bags along with some Cucumber Crush Mini Striped Ribbon and it turned out uber cute!!

I hope these tags have provided some inspiration for your gift packaging needs.  I'm hosting a cookie exchange this weekend and think I'll be whipping up some of these tags for the ladies to use on their packaging so it's nice and stress free!

Below are easy ordering links for the product's used on today's tags:

Enjoy!

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 25 (SSINKspiration Holiday Catalog Accessories)

Happy Black Friday!  Were you out shopping last night?  We did our annual pilgrimage but with the value and benefits of online shopping I actually had a lot of my shopping done before we headed out last night.  Today on the SSINKspiration blog we're sharing our favorite Holiday Catalog accessories and one of mine is the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper, such cute patterns and very classic Christmas so I decided to use it for today's gratitude card.

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Real Red cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Sparkle Embossing Folder.  Next I added a strip of the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper and then wrapped some of the coordinating Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine and tied a double bow.

Next I took another piece of the DSP and cut out the cute gingerbread house using my Paper Snips.  I used the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set to stamp the gingerbread man using Early Espresso ink and Whisper White cardstock and then punched him out with the coordinating Cookie Cutter Punch  His bowtie is from the same stamp and punch and he was attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the Jar of Love stamp set and stamped in Early Espresso ink and then cut out with Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits.  I sponged around the edge with Crumb Cake ink and then attached the greeting with dimensionals.

This card just screams Christmas which is perfect today as we're all in full on Christmas happenings.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing so you can see their favorite holiday accessories to inspire you.

Don't forget, the Online Extravaganza is going on now and you can save up to 40% on select products. I've set up an online hostess code: SY7VUWGC and everyone who places an order through this hostess code will receive a FREE gift from me!  The sale ends November 28 and remember there will one more one day sale that starts on November 28.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Enjoy!

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 18 (SSI Favorite Christmas Bundle)

Happy Friday!  I'm so looking forward to this weekend, not only is all the family in town and we're planning a little adventure Saturday afternoon but the Christmas decorations are going up in full blast and I can't wait.  Plus Aidan has personally created our outdoor lighting plan (he's had a drawing made since last December) so it will be interesting to see how it turns out and his managing of the installation process.  It's only fitting for today's gratitude card I went wit a Christmas theme to reflect our mood and it also fits with today's SSINKspiration focus on Favorite Christmas Bundles.

I started with Red Red cardstock and then added a piece of Crumb Cake that was embossed with the Big Shot and Polka Dot Embossing Folder for the cardfront.  Next I added a piece of designer series paper from the Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper package and matted it with Whisper White cardstock.  I used the Real Red Baker's Twine from the Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine package to wrap around the DSP and tied a perfect little bow (I tied it on a separate piece and used a glue dot to attach it to ensure it was nice and straight!)  The greeting is from the Sunburst Sayings stamp set and was stamped in Early Espresso ink.

The Santa is from the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set and my customer showed me this great idea, by accident, to stamp Santa on Crumb Cake cardstock and then color him in.  We used a White Gel Pen to color in his beard and suit trim and it really makes it pop (more than if he was stamped on Whisper White).  I used the Cookie Cutter Punch to punch Santa out and then attached him with a dimensional.

I just love how cute this little Santa is, he makes me want to pinch his cheek and bite off a leg like a cookie (oh my!)

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Enjoy!

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 13

Happy Sunday!  Boy it was chilly yesterday.  With the boys camping this weekend I was certainly thinking of them and hoping they stayed warm, can't wait to see them this afternoon.  I have another fun, Christmas themed card for today's 30 Day Gratitude challenge card using the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set (so fun)!

I started with Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and added another piece of Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardfront.  On the cardfront I started by sponging around the edge using Crumb Cake ink.  The two pieces of designer series paper is from the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper and the greeting is from the Work of Art stamp set and was stamped in Early Espresso ink.

For the cute reindeer I using the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set and stamped him in Early Espresso ink on Crumb Cake cardstock and then punched him out with the coordinating Cookie Cutter Punch (it's fun how you can use the same punch for all the characters in this set just by flipping it over).  I colored the antlers in Soft Suede ink and the nose is Real Red.  Before attaching the reindeer to the cardfront I looped some Gold Baker's Twine from the Baker's Twine Trio Pack and attached the whole think with dimensionals.

This little guy just makes me smile and I know it will be perfect to extend the holiday season when I send out my thank yous after the holidays (or during if I'm really on the ball!)  You could change this card to make it holiday by just changing the greeting.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Diana