Easily Reproducible Christmas Cards - Dec. 25

This is the last card we did for the Easily Reproducible Christmas Card Class in November (and probably my favorite!):

Supplies:

Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack

Sahara Sand Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Early Espresso Ink

Tags Til Christmas Stampset

Decorative Label Punch

All Supplies can be purchased at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Easily Reproducible Christmas Cards - Ornaments

The next card we did in the Easily Reproducible Card Class was this Ornaments set:

Supplies:
Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Cherry Cobbler Ink
Island Indigo Ink
Greetings of the Season Stampset
Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (Stamps and Dies)
Big Shot

You can purchase all supplies for these cards at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Easily Reproducible Christmas Cards - Trees

While I know the holidays are over, I figured I'd post these for those who want to get ready for next year! :)
In November, I offered an "Easily Reproducible Christmas Card" Class.  In the class you got enough material to make up to 48 cards (you could do more if you wanted to add more cardstock too, depending on how you laid everything out!).  This first card is so easy, I made it in my hotel room when I was away on course!

While you could easily use any scraps of cardstock, we used the Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack.

Supplies:

Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack

Cardstock card bases (shown here: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Island Indigo, Basic Grey and Sahara Sand)

Merry Minis Stampset

Merry Minis Punches

Daffodil Delight Cardstock

Stampin' Trimmer

You can purchase these supplies at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Heart of Christmas - Holiday Tag Series

 When I was at Regionals this summer, Shelli Gardner, the co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up! did a version of this tag as her demonstration.  Now, I've modified it a bit to suit the supplies I had on hand (I'd already gone a bit crazy in the holiday catalog!) and to suit the time frames we had for the December tags class, and this is my version (and I love it!  if it weren't so time consuming, every gift would have one!):

Supplies:
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Cherry Cobbler Coredinations Cardstock
Merry Moments Simply Scrappin' Kit
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Fancy Fan
Window Frames Collection - Framelits #129021
Big Shot
Affection Collection Stampset #127949
Heart of Christmas Stamp #128129
Crumb Cake Ink #121030
Cherry Cobbler Ink #119669
Versamark Ink
Basic Black Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
Stampin' Sanding Block
Crumb Cake Scalloped Tulle Ribbon

You can purchase these supplies at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Hint:  for the Tulle Ribbon, you will also need a needle and thread!

Enjoy!

Reindeer - Holiday Tag Series

This is the last tag we created using the Owl Builder Punch.  And although I'm sure someone else had already thought of the idea, this one came to me in the shower one day, and I think he's pretty cute!

Supplies:
Owl Builder Punch
Soft Suede Cardstock
Whisper White Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Border Banter Stampset
Cherry Cobbler Ink

You can purchase all supplies for this tag at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net
Enjoy!

Penguin - Holiday Tag Series

This is probably my favorite use of the owl builder punch right now!  He's just so darn cute!  This penguin idea was given to me by some of my workshop attendees -- see you never know what you will learn!  My instructions were to do him in black, white and orange, and snip his ears off.  Glad I listened!

Isn't he cute????

Supplies:

Owl Builder Punch

Basic Black Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Pumpkin Pie Cardstock

Hint:  The easiest way I've found to assemble these is to use the 2 way glue pen.  Its fantastic for all those little pieces!

You can purchase all the supplies for this tag (and many others) at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Girl Tag -- Holiday Tag Series

Although this isn't my personal favorite (thats coming soon!), I thought this little girl would be a great way of labelling gifts as well.  You could easily change her hair for each female member of the family.  And its another way of using the owl builder punch!

Supplies:

Owl Builder Punch

Medium Oval Punch

Whisper White Cardstock

Cherry Cobbler Cardstock

Basic Black Cardstock

Soft Suede Cardstock

Pink Pirouette Cardstock

You can purchase all supplies for this tag at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Holiday Owl - Holiday Tag Series

For the next 4 days, I will be showcasing some of the different tags we made using my personal favorite punch, the owl builder punch.  This first tag is my "holiday" owl:

Supplies:
Owl Builder Punch
Whisper White Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Soft Suede Cardstock
Festival or Prints Designer Series Paper Stack

One of my favorite things about the owl builder punch--it's a great way to use up scrap paper!  So don't be afraid to change the colours around!

You can purchase all supplies at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Merry Chevrons - Holiday Tag Series

This is the last of the super simple tags from the December Tags class!  But don't worry, there are still more tags to come!  Right now, Chevrons are very popular, particularly in scrapbooking, cardmaking, and clothing, and this little tag has a lot of them!

Supplies:
Border Banter Stampset
Cherry Cobbler Ink
Gumball Green Ink
Whisper White Cardstock

All items can be picked up at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Merry Trees - Holiday Tag Series

Welcome back for another edition of the Holiday Tag Series!  Another very simple, easily reproduced tag today:

Supplies:
Merry Minis Stampset
Border Banter Stampset
Cherry Cobbler Ink
Gumball Green Ink
Whisper White Cardstock

One hint:  Stamp the centre tree first, and then immediately stamp the second tree before reinking to get the faded effect.  To get the third tree, reink, then stamp on a scrap piece of paper or your craft sheet, and then immediately stamp the third tree before reinking!

All Supplies can be purchased at my online store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Christmas Cheer - Holiday Tag Series

I've loved the Happy Hour stampset since I saw it, and yet, I somehow never got around to using it until now!  But I love the little saying on the tag:

Supplies:
Happy Hour Stampset
Basic Black Ink
River Rock Ink
Cherry Cobbler Ink
Whisper White Cardstock

You can find these supplies in my store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Pennant Parade Tree - Holiday Tag Series

This tag is the next one in the Holiday Tag Series.  Again, sorry for the bad picture!

Supplies:
Pennant Parade Stampset
Gumball Green Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Petite Penants Punch
Whisper White Cardstock

You can find all the supplies in my store at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Enjoy!

Joy at Christmas - Holiday Tag Series

Hello!
For the next few days, I'm going to be posting the tags we made during our December Tag Class (and there are a lot of them!).  Excuse the poor photos, it's the Christmas Season, and I was in a rush :)
Some tags, like this one, were simpler.  Others were far more complicated.  But I'm going to start with the simple ones, that are easy to reproduce, for that mountain of presents under the tree!
Here is the first tag, Joy at Christmas:

Supplies:

Perfect Punches Stampset

Cherry Cobbler Marker

Basic Grey Marker

Whisper White Cardstock (cut to 4 1/4 x 2 1/8 - perfect for making lots of tags out of a 8 1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock!)

Enjoy!

MDS2 Downloads

Here are this weeks new downloads:

Don't have MDS2 yet?  Give it a try, with our free 30 day trial here.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Holiday Packaging Bundles

Stampin Up! is offiering some holiday packaging bundles!  These cute bundles are available November 29-January 2.

Trimmings & Tags Bundle
Item 132769
$17.50 (a $21.95 value)
Includes
Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5" x 3" x 11-1/2")
Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2" x 3-1/8")
Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim (10 yards)

Petite Treats Bundle
Item 132770
$18.25 (a $22.95 value)
Includes
Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3" x 5" x 1-1/2")
Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces)
Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)

And check out this cute video:

Contest!

Stampin Up! is offering a contest right now.  This post from them covers the details best:

Win a copy of MDS 2+ and EVERY SINGLE digital download My Digital Studio releases in 2013-a $1900 value! We'll also give out 10 first-place prizes and a bonus prize for everybody who enters the contest if we get at least 10,000 people.

Go to facebook.com/mydigitalstudio to enter from December 1-29, 2012. You can enter once a day every day of the contest. Tell everybody you know to do the same!

New kit available!

A lot of people have commented on how much they loved the ornament on the front of the holiday catalog--and now its available as a kit!!!

This fun project has been simplified so that you can quickly and easily achieve the same results. In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, scissors, and adhesive. (Our Anywhere Glue Sticks [104045] are perfect for assembly.) Want greeting or place cards to go with those ornaments? The Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (W 128048 C 128051) gives you perfect coordination. Fancy a little sparkle and shine? Sprinkle on our Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023)!

There is enough product in the kit to create 10 heirloom ornaments--or stunning tags to attach to a special neighbour gift.

The Ornamental Elegance Kit (132832) is $17.95 and includes:
Die-Cut Cardstock Elements
Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon
Natural Linen Thread
Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
Large Pearl Basic Jewels

These are only available while supplies last, so do not wait!

MDS 2 Downloads

Today is new download day!!!!  Go to www.lhenderson.stampinup.net to check them out!

Merry Merry Merry!

This one is right out of my Stampin' Success Magazine, and I really like it!

Supplies:

• Naturals Ivory Cardstock
• Paper piercing Pack Essentials
• Stampin' Pierce Mat
• Merry Minis Stampset
• Merry Minis Punch Pack
• Border Banter Stampset
• Cherry Cobbler Ink 
• More Mustard Ink
• Gumball Green Ink
• Trimmer

Enjoy!!

The Heart of Christmas

I love this sentiment!  I don't usually buy wood mount stamps (only because of storage), but I'm so glad I picked this one up!  Definitely one my favorite sentiments!

Supplies:

• Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
• Midnight Muse Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Heart of Christmas Stamp
• Midnight Muse Stamp pad
• Framelits Labels Collection
• Big Shot
• Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Lacy Brocade
• Punch extra large Heart to Heart
• Brights Collection Designer Series Paper - Old Olive
• Merry Minis Punch Pack

Enjoy!

Greetings of the Season

Again, not the best photo due to the reflection of the light, but this has to be my favorite from the holiday cards we've done so far!

Supplies:

• Brushed Silver Cardstock
• Glimmer Paper Silver
• Basic Grey Ink
• Snowflake Soiree Stampset
• 1 1/4" Circle Punch
• 1 1/2" Circle Punch
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Greetings of the Season Stampset
• Basic Grey Cardstock
• Textured Impressions Northern Flurry Embossing Folder
• Big Shot

Enjoy!!

Talking Tags

Stampin' Up! is now offering Talking Tags so that you can send voice messages with your cards!  Again, it's best said by them, so here you go:

With Talking Tag, you can send a gift that is uniquely you. Talking Tag is a message label you can attach to cards, invitations, gifts . . . anything! Personalize birthday cards, Christmas gifts or even record quick instructions for a project. Now your pictures really can say a thousand words!

How to Buy Talking Tags:

Buy 'em by the sheet! You get 10 tags for just $9.95 (item 129723).

How to send a voice message:
Download the FREE TalkingTagT App on your smartphone from talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google PlayT.
Adhere the message tag to your card or gift.
Open TalkingTagT App and scan the code.
Record your message (recording starts immediately, so make sure you're ready!).


You will have the opportunity to listen, re-record, cancel, or confirm your message after you've completed recording it. Each label allows up to 60 seconds of a greeting, song, or product message.

To play the message, recipients will need to download the app and scan the code. Messages are saved for two years, so they can listen to it over and over.

Simply Sent! iPhone app

Stampin' Up! now has a iPhone app!  It's best explained from them, so here you go:

"It has been hard to keep this a secret-we're so excited about it! We have created a card-making application, and we already have a great name for it: Simply Sent! This iPhone app allows customers to create an e-card-from a template or completely on their own-and send it via e-mail or post it on Facebook. And it's free!

Here's something you should know about this app: it's not My Digital Studio on a mobile device, not even close. This scaled-back version will only give customers a taste of what they can create when they buy MDS. We want to get our name and our art out there so more people than ever before will know about Stampin' Up! We hope you'll get excited about it as well and that you'll do the following:

Download it from iTunes or the App Store, share it with all your friends, and post a review! The more positive reviews it gets, the more prominent place it takes in the iTunes store.

Try it out!"

For Android users, no worries, there is an app for you in the works too.  I'll let you know as soon as its released!

Merry

A little hard to see in the photo, as the light kept reflecting off it, but the snowflakes in this one actually sparkle, making it a fan favorite!
Supplies:

• Whisper White Cardstock
• Snowflake Soiree Stampset
• Versamark Ink
• Irridescent Ice Embossing Power
• Heat Gun
• Sponge
• Early Espresso Cardstock
• Early Espresso Embossing Powder
• Early Espresso Ink

Enjoy!!!

Sizzix Texture Boutique

Stampin' Up! is working with Sizzix and has a select number of Texture Boutiques available for sale!  The Texture Boutique is similar to the Big Shot on a smaller scale, but it does not die cut, only embosses.  The benefits though are the size (much smaller then the Big Shot) and the price tag!  Contact me today to order one, or order one from my website at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net

Simply Scrappin' Christmas Lane Scrapbook Layout

And the third layout from our October Scrapbook Class.

Supplies:

• Simply Scrappin' Christmas Lane Designer Series Paper (Discontinued)
• Patterns Stack Brights Collection Designer Series Paper
• 12x12 Early Espresso Cardstock
• 8 1/2 x 11 Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
• 8 1/2 x 11 Whisper White Cardstock
• 8 1/2 x 11 Gumball Green Cardstock
• Scallop Border Punch
• 2 1/2" Circle Punch
• 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch
• Large Delicate Doilies Die
• Big Shot

Enjoy!

Online Extravaganza!!!

Starting today, Monday November 19th, Stampin' Up! is offering an online sale, their annual Online Extravaganza with savings of up to 50% off!  And no Extravaganza would be complete without door crashers!  Today only, purchase the Big Shot, Diagonal Score Plate, or Big Shot Doctors Bag for 20% off!  That is the cheapest I've seen the Big Shot anywhere!  See below for a complete list of sale items including the door crashers for the last day of the sale on Wednesday November 28th.

And, there are several ways to purchase these products.  Go to www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net or email me to place an order!

It's coming....

It's coming tomorrow!  Check my blog for more details tomorrow!

Howlstooth & Scarringbone Scrapbook Layout

This is another one from our October Scrapbooking Class.

Supplies:

• 12x12 Basic Black Cardstock
• 8 1/2 x 11 Basic Grey Cardstock
• Howlstooth & Scarringbone Designer Series Paper
• First Edition Designer Series Paper
• Corner Punch
• 1" Circle Punch
• Clips
• 3/16" Metallic Brads
• Calypso Coral Bakers Twine

Enjoy!

Comfort Cafe Scrapbook Layout

Supplies:

• 12x12 Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations Cardstock
• 12x12 Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper
• 8 1/2 x 11 Very Vanilla Cardstock (Cut 1"x8 1/2" strip to use later)
• 8 1/2 x 11 Sahara Sand Cardstock
• 8 1/2 x 11 Early Espresso, Midnight Muse, and Daffodil Delight Cardstock (for the butterflies)
• Basic Black Ink Refill
• Stampin' Spritzer
• Elegant Butterfly Punch
• 1 1/4" Square Punch
• Scallop Trim Border Punch

Enjoy!

Thanks!

This one is a CASE of a Card I saw from Vicki Boutin in Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine.

Supplies:

• 8 1/2 x 11 Early Espresso Cardstock
• 8 1/2 x 11 Confetti Cardstock
• Patterns Stack Brights Collection Designer Series Paper
• Howlstooth & Scarringbone Designer Series Paper
• First Edition Designer Series Paper
• Small 3/16" Corner Punch
• 1 3/4" Circle Punch
• 2 1/2" Circle Punch
• Brights Collection Buttons
• Baby Bundle Stampset
• Extra Large Modern Label Punch
• Basic Black Classic Ink 

Enjoy!

MDS2 Releases!

These are the new releases for MDS2.  Be sure to check them out at www.lisahenderson.stampinup.net! 

Happy Anniversary

Supplies:

• 12 x 12 River Rock Cardstock
• 12 x 12 Whisper White Cardstock
• International Bazaar Designer Series Paper
• 8 1/2 x 11 Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
• Framelits Labels Collection Dies
• Big Shot
• A Word for You Stampset
• Cherry Cobbler Ink
• Small Heart Punch
• Mini Clothespins
• Satin Stitched Midnight Muse Ribbon

P.S. As most of you know, my mom is always digging in my craft room, looking for thank you cards--so as you can see, a quick change of the stamp, makes a perfect card for mom!

Enjoy!

It's Digital Download Day!!!

It's Tuesday, and that means it's digital download day!  Stampin' Up! has added some new designs to their digital offerings.  Check them out!!

Don't forget to check out the Ink-redible deal too, for all you traditional paper crafters!

Enjoy!

Have you seen it yet????

In case you haven't seen it yet, Stampin' Up! has now published select articles from our Stampin' Success magazine for everyone to view!!  As a demonstrator, I get this great magazine bi-monthly!  It gives me card ideas, scrapbooking ideas, and business ideas--just one of the many perks of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!
And, take a look at this first page:

That's right!  Stampin' Up!'s got two ways for your customers to get FREE INK from November 1 through December 16:
Hostesses who hold a minimum $575 party will get a FREE collection of Classic Stampin' Pads!
New demonstrators who join Stampin' Up! during the promotion period will get a FREE collection of Classic Stampin' Pads with their Starter Kit!
It's an INK-redible time to host a Stampin' Up! party and join the Stampin' Up! family!

The rest of the selected articles from the magazine:

Now, I know these may be difficult to see on my blog, so go to http://204.228.150.61/stampinsuccess/US_SS_1112_cust.pdf to see the .pdf file (much easier to read!!)

Interested in joining Stampin' Up! or hosting a party?  Let me know!

Enjoy!