Spotted Elephant Christmas Card

     I love Rudolph, don't you?  I especially love the Land of Misfits and the Misfit Toys.  And to be more accurate, I really ♥ LOVE ♥ the Spotted Elephant.  I love that he's pink.  Not only that, but he's just so darn cute!

     When I was blog surfing this past weekend, I saw a card made my Candace Pelfrey, for an SVG Cutting Files blog hop.  Her card had the spotted elephant on it.  I instantly fell in love.  I knew immediately I NEEDED that cut file.  So, I got it!

Here is my Spotted Elephant:

The Spotted Elephant cut file was a freebie from SVG Cutting Files - I''m not sure if he's available any longer.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red (retired), Basic Black, Smoky Slate, & Winter Frost Speciality Designer Series Paper

INKS:  Pretty In Pink (retired) & Island Indigo

STAMP:  Christmas Greetings (retired)

TOOLS:  Frosted Finishes Embellishments, all sizes of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stamping Sponges, & Dimensionals

NON-STMAPIN' UP! ITEMS:  Silhouette Cameo Machine & spotted elephant SVG file from SVG Cutting Files

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     So, what do you think of my Spotted Elephant?  I'd love to read your comments about him.

Happy Tuesday!

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A Fancy Christmas Card

     I wanted to make a very special Christmas card to give two very special people.  When I sat down to make these cards, I had no idea what I was going to make.  I looked around my stamp room and stopped when I saw this card:

Idea came from Bonnie Fields

     I knew I wanted to CASE this card - but give it a Christmas feel to it.  So, here is was I came up with.  What do you think?

My CASE of Bonnie's card

     I love how this card turned out!  This picture does not do it justice.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White, Real Red, Always Artichoke, & Silver Glimmer Paper


INKS:  Real Red & Always Artichoke


STAMPS:  Serene Snowflakes & Christmas Greetings


TOOLS:  Snowflake Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Mini Sliver Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon, & Glue Dots

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     Most of the time I do not come up with my own designs.  I CASE, (Copy And Share Everything), a lot!  I love someone else's idea and I remake it, making it my own.  This is what Stampin' Up! is all about.   I hope you CASE what I post here and make it your own.  Just PLEASE remember the golden rule - always give credit where credit is due.  As you will notice, I ALWAYS give credit when it's not my idea.  Just think how you would feel if you designed something and someone else copied it and took all the credit for it.

     With that said, please feel free to CASE what I post here - that is why I share my ideas with all of you!

Happy Tuesday!

Ornament Christmas Card

     The Christmas card  I made this year was a CASE of myself :O)  In this version I used a rhinestons and Dazzling Details.  This is the Christmas card I made for my co-workers.

     This card was super simple and quick to make.   Despite that, in person, it's gorgeous!

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Real Red & Whisper White

INK:  Real Read

STAMPS:  Christmas Greetings & Delightful Decorations

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Ornament Punch, Basic Rhinestone Accents, & Dazzling Details

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     I hope the Christmas cards you made this year were as simple and as elegant as this one was.  I'd love to see the cards you made.  I'd also love to share them on my blog.  If you'd like to feature your Christmas card on my blog, please email me (stampwithsandy@rcn.com) a picture of your card and some info about it (items used to make your card), and I will be happy to post your card on my blog - giving you all the credit you deserve!

Happy Friday!

 

Stocking Gift Card Holder

     I'm so sorry it's been a long time since I've last posted.  I've been busy holding classes and getting ready for this very exciting holiday coming up :O)

     Here is just a little glimpse into what I've been up to:

Made at a class done by Bonnie Fields

     I took a class with Bonnie Fields, another demonstrator on the same team I'm on.  I just loved this idea and HAD to know how to make it.  I ♥ the Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper.  I particularly love this pattern.  The color combination of this is so perfect for the holidays.

     Here is a view of the inside:

     This is such a cute way to present a gift card.  We made this at my December Stampin' Nite class.  All the ladies just loved this project.  The ideas were just flowing all over the room.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Whisper White, & Frostwood DSP


INKS:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, & Early Espresso


STAMPS:  Christmas Greetings, Sweet Season, Easy Events, & Lovely Letters


TOOLS:  Big Shot, Stocking Die, Large Oval Punch, Word Window Punch, Crystal Effects, & Stampin' Dimensionals

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     If you like projects like this one, why don't you join me for my Stampin' Nites?  We generally meet the first Thursday evening of the month, at my house (subject to change monthly).  I will email and post the info about January's class just after Christmas.  I hope you can join in on the fun!

     Check back for my Advent calendar.  I plan to post that in a day or two (not 12, like this one) :O)

Happy Monday!