Christmas Plaid - Altered Mini Composition

Cute Christmas inexpensive gifts for a friend or co-worker.

Altered Mini-Composition Book

Stampin' Up! Products

• Cherry Cobbler cardstock *
• Back to front wrap measures 4 5/8" x 4 5/8"
• Scored at 2 3/4" and 3 1/8"
• Front cover measures 2 3/4" x 4 5/8"
• Scrap for flower
• Basic Black cardstock
• Front left layer measures 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Right flap measures 1 1/4" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for oval die cut
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scrap for leaf
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Scrap for sentiment
• Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
• Front left panel measures 2 1/4" x 4"
• Right wrap around measures 1" x 4"
• So Glad We Are Friends (non SU)
• Basic Black Craft ink
• Oval stitched dies (non SU)
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Bloomin' Hearts Framelits
• Corner Rounder punch
• Mini Composition books
• Walmart pack of 3 for $.88
• Magnets
• Deal Extreme LINK
• 8 mm x 1 mm

* All mini-composition books are not identical in size.  Sometimes the length is 1/16" off and the front and back panels are slightly off.  I start with the Cherry Cobbler cardstock size and after I glue it to the book, I trim using an X-ACTO knife. If the sizes vary greatly, small adjustments are needed for the black and patterned paper.

This is my original post

Stampin' Up! Products (below is for the left bookmark)

• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Bookmark back 2" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for flower
• Basic Black cardstock
• Scraps for oval die cut and flower centers
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scrap for sprig
• Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
• Bookmark front 2" x 4 1/4"
• Attach to solid cardstock
• Punch tag and round corners
• So Glad We Are Friends (non SU)
• Basic Black ink
• Bloomin' Hearts Framelits
• Stitched Oval dies (non SU)
• Banner Triple and Corner Rounder punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Crop-A-Dile (for black centers)
• Glue dots

I offset the sentiment for for a different look.

The tassel is homemade, I used DMC 5 100% Cotton embroidery thread. DMC's cross stitch thread is too thin. Stampin' Up!'s baker's twine would definitely work as well as crochet thread. I lost my original instructions on how to make tassels.  I used this VIDEO but modified it; practice, practice, practice.

Stampin' Up! Extravaganza

More Savings!

Final Two Days...nearly everything in Stampin' Up!'s 2018-2019 Catalog are on sale - 10% off!!

How about an additional savings of 10% on any $65.00 or more order?! ** That is MY special during this extravaganza.  I will reimburse you 10% (via PayPal or check) of the product total (before S&H and tax) if you use my Hostess Code 432KZCWW.  Just enter this code in your Shopping Bag (lower left hand corner).  My name is appear as your demonstrator; if it doesn't please EMAIL me immediately.

Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

Start planning today.  Click HERE for a list of exclusions

November 27–28  Tools & Ink

Ordering Deadline - November 28, 11:50 PM (MT)

• Adhesives
• Applicators
• Cleaners
• Cutting tools
• Embossing folders
• Framelits and Thinlits
• Ink Pads
• Ink refills
• Markers
• Punches
• Scoring Tools
• Stamp blocks and cases

Plaid Christmas Bookmark

Stampin' Up! Products (below is for the left bookmark)

• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Bookmark back 2" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for flower
• Basic Black cardstock
• Scraps for oval die cut and flower centers
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scrap for sprig
• Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
• Bookmark front 2" x 4 1/4"
• Attach to solid cardstock
• Punch tag and round corners
• So Glad We Are Friends (non SU)
• Basic Black ink
• Bloomin' Hearts Framelits
• Stitched Oval dies (non SU)
• Banner Triple and Corner Rounder punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Crop-A-Dile (for black centers)
• Glue dots

I offset the sentiment for for a different look.

The tassel is homemade, I used DMC 5 100% Cotton embroidery thread. DMC's cross stitch thread is too thin. Stampin' Up!'s baker's twine would definitely work as well as crochet thread. I lost my original instructions on how to make tassels.  I used this VIDEO but modified it; practice, practice, practice.

The Savings Continue

Save Today!

Next week.....nearly everything in Stampin' Up!'s 2018-2019 Catalog are on sale - 10% off!!

How about an additional savings of 10% on any $65.00 or more order?! ** That is MY special during this extravaganza.  I will reimburse you 10% (via PayPal or check) of the product total (before S&H and tax) if you use my Hostess Code AY4BPDWP.  Just enter this code in your Shopping Bag (lower left hand corner).  My name is appear as your demonstrator; if it doesn't please EMAIL me immediately.

Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

Start planning today.  Click HERE for a list of exclusions

November 25–26  Stamps & Kits

Ordering Deadline November 26, 11:50 PM (MT)

• Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount, and photopolymer)
• Project kits
• Card kits
• Kit refills
• Memories & More
• Punch box kits

Thoughts & Prayers

This stamp set is only available through January 2, 2019

Please select me as your demonstrator by adding this Hostess Code:  AY4BPDWP

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Crushed Curry cardstock

• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• It's My Party Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Wishing You Well stamp set
• Crushed Curry and Soft Suede inks
• Espresso Baker's Twine
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed to match)

Christmas Thank You

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla
• Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4"x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for flowers
• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Card layer measures approximately 4" x 5"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scrap for leaves
• Warm & Cheer Designer Series Paper
• Begin with 6" x 6"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Flourishing Phrases
• Memento black ink
• Flower and leaf dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

I cut my pattern paper at 4" to get more cuts out of a sheet; whether it is 6" x 6" or 12" x 12"

Getting The Most of Your Treasured Designer Series Paper

I hate when my 6" x 6" paper only nets one card layer, don't you?  I found this layout that I wanted to try.  Instead of destroying my paper and only getting one card I decided to use a scrap piece of paper and making a template.

My template was the same size of the card (4" x 5 1/2").  I laid the paper down at the angle I wanted and traced the outline.

I can't cut a straight line, so I cut the template this way for a more accuracy.  Using the template I created another one.  You may have to play with the position of the template on your card base.  The second time I created a template, I was able to get two pieces out of my 6" x 6" paper.  Happy Dance!

I can't cut a straight line straight, I placed my template into my trimmer to get a more accurate cut.

Line up the two templates on your paper and trace.

Attach to your cardstock and using your trimmer create a 1/8" mat. The top and sides are not trimmed to expose the cardstock.

Start Saving!

Today’s the day to start saving!

Next week.....nearly everything in Stampin' Up!'s 2018-2019 Catalog are on sale - 10% off!!

How about an additional savings of 10% on any $65.00 or more order?! ** That is MY special during this extravaganza.  I will reimburse you 10% (via PayPal or check) of the product total (before S&H and tax) if you use my Hostess Code AY4BPDWP.  Just enter this code in your Shopping Bag (lower left hand corner).  My name is appear as your demonstrator; if it doesn't please EMAIL me immediately.

Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

Start planning today.  Click HERE for a list of exclusions

November 23–24  Paper & Embellishments

Ordering Deadline November 24, 11:50 PM (MT)

• Brads and Buttons
• Cards and Envelopes
• Cardstock
• Designer Series Paper
• Embossing material
• Glitter
• Ribbons
• Twine
• Specialty Paper
• Tags
• Washi Tape

Christmas Extravaganza - 20%

SAVE SAVE SAVE!

Next week.....nearly everything in Stampin' Up!'s 2018-2019 Catalog are on sale - 10% off!!

How about an additional savings of 10% on any $65.00 or more order?! ** That is MY special during this extravaganza.  I will reimburse you 10% (via PayPal or check) of the product total (before S&H and tax) if you use my Hostess Code AY4BPDWP.  Just enter this code in your Shopping Bag (lower left hand corner).  My name is appear as your demonstrator; if it doesn't please EMAIL me immediately.

Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, we’ll be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

Start planning today.  Click HERE for a list of exclusions

** Any order of $65 or more is for a single order.  If you purchase $35 on Friday, November 23 and $40 on Monday, November 26 this does not qualify. If you purchase $65 on Saturday, November 24 and $55 on Monday, November 26 --- only one qualifies for the additional discount (the $65 order placed on Saturday). I hope I haven't confused anyone.  If you need a better explanation, please email immediately.  I cannot control the deadline placed by Stampin' Up!

November 23–24  Paper & Embellishments

Ordering Deadline November 24, 11:50 PM (MT)

• Brads and Buttons
• Cards and Envelopes
• Cardstock
• Designer Series Paper
• Embossing material
• Glitter
• Ribbons
• Twine
• Specialty Paper
• Tags
• Washi Tape

November 25–26  Stamps & Kits

Ordering Deadline November 26, 11:50 PM (MT)

• Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount, and photopolymer)
• Project kits
• Card kits
• Kit refills
• Memories & More
• Punch box kits

November 27–28  Tools & Ink

Ordering Deadline - November 28, 11:50 PM (MT)

• Adhesives
• Applicators
• Cleaners
• Cutting tools
• Embossing folders
• Framelits and Thinlits
• Ink Pads
• Ink refills
• Markers
• Punches
• Scoring Tools
• Stamp blocks and cases

Merry Christmas

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Banner measures 3 3/4" x 1"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/2"
• Banner measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 5/8"
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scraps for trees
• This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 3 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 3/8"
• More Merry Messages stamp set
• Garden Green ink
• Pine tree dies (non SU)
• Banner Triple punch
• Wink of Stella clear
• Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals

Glory, Wonder and Miracle of this Holy Season

Stampin' Up! Products

• Garden Green cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Scraps for trees
• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Scrap for circle
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Scrap for sentiment
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• More Merry Messages stamp set
• Garden Green ink
• Circle and Tree dies
• Sequins
• Wink of Stella
• Dimensionals

Fall Thinking of You Shaker Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Dusty Durango cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"
• Scrap for leaf
• Chocolate Chip cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
• Cut leaf from inside this piece
• Crushed Curry cardstock
• Banner measures 4 3/4" x 1" (before using punch)
• Very Vanilla cardstock 
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 3/8"
• Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Blissful Blooms stamp set
• Paper Pumpkin August 2018
• Chocolate Chip ink
• Banner Triple punch
• Seasonal Layers Thinlits
• Acetate sheet
• Twine
• Foam Adhesive Strips
• Tear & Tape
• Sequins (non SU)
• Dimensionals

Christmas Thank You

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/2"
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scrap for trees
• This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4" x  5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 2" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3/8" x 5 1/2"
• Perfect Pairings stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Pine Tree dies (non SU)
• Wink of Stella clear
• Dimensionals
• Glue Dots

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Wishing You Well

This stamp set is only available through January 2, 2019

Please select me as your demonstrator by adding this Hostess Code:  AY4BPDWP

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for bow (fussy cut)
• Brocade Blue cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
• Wishing You Well stamp set
• Brocade Blue, Memento Black and Mossy Meadow ink
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Serene Garden using Stampin' Blends

Stampin' Blends aren't for just coloring in stamped images.  I used them to darken the Mint Macaron cardstock and pearls.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat and flower
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Heartfelt Blooms and Serene Garden stamp sets
• Memento black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Mint Macaron
• Old Olive
• Stitched oval dies (non SU)
• Itty Bitty Accent punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals
  

Non Traditional Christmas Card

I have always made my Christmas cards centered around the Birth of Jesus Christ.  This year, I wanted to do something different. I was inspired by a layout found on Pinterest.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5/8"
• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Glitter Paper
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Little Merry Christmas Designer Series Paper

• Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 3 5/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• More Merry Messages stamp set
• Memento black ink
• Tree and reindeer dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals

No Stamping Required

If you are interested in card making and don't know where to start.  Start with pattern paper you love and with the right tools, you can create beautiful cards.  These cards were made without stamps.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Night of Navy cardstock
• Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 3 3/4"
• Scrap for sentiment mat die
• Melon Mambo cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 1/2" x 5"
• Scrap for sentiment mat
• So Saffron cardstock
• Scrap for flower
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 3/4"
• Sentiment is printed on this cardstock
• Pattern Paper
• Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Cut into three sections each measuring 3 1/4" x 1 1/2"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 3 3/4"
• Crafts by Beth CPP sentiments (NO STAMPING REQUIRED)
• Click HERE for more information
• Circle 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" and Itty Bitty Accents punches
• Scallop die (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewel (dyed to match)

Happy Birthday Bouquet

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Circle die cut measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
• Cajun Craze cardstock
• Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 5/8"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Sentiment circle measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Window Sheet
• Circle die cut measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
• Botanical Garden Designer Series Paper
• Card layer (left) measures 1 5/8" x 3 7/8"
• Card layer (bottom) measures 3 3/8" x 1 3/8" 
• Card layer (top) measures 3 3/8" x 2 3/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 5 1/4" x 1/2"
• Beautiful Bouquet stamp set
• Ink
• Cajun Craze
• Crushed Curry
• Memento Black
• Mint Macaron
• Mossy Meadow
• Circle dies (non SU)
• Foam Adhesive Strips
• Sequins (non SU)
  

With Heartfelt Sympathy

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11"
• Scored at 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 4 3/4" x 1 1/8"
• Card layer (inside) measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Elegant Eggplant cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
• Card layer measures 4 3/4" x 1 1/4" 
• Card layer (inside) measures 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Scrap for leaf
• More Mustard cardstock
• Scrap for leaf
• Riding Hood Red cardstock
• Scrap for leaf
• Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Sympathy stamp (non SU)
• Elegant Eggplant ink
• Seasonal Layers Thinlits
• I used both the outline and leaf vein dies for added dimension
• Dimensionals

Thank You Shaker Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scored at 4 1/4"
• Old Olive cardstock
• Outer circle measures approximately 3 1/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Circle measures approximately  3 1/4"
• Sweet Soiree Memories Card Pack
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Express Yourself stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Rich Razzleberry 3/8" Grosgrain ribbon
• Dies (non SU)
• Fuse Tool
• Album sleeve pocket
• Tear & Tape Adhesive
• Sequins

SHOP WITH ME AND SAVE 25% Tomorrow

Click HERE select stamps available at 15% off!   How will you save 25%?  Read my post from yesterday below ....

Celebrate Stampin’ Up!’s 30th anniversary with me on Tuesday, October 23 for 24 hours ONLY!

What is my special?  I’ll reimburse your shipping for ANY order (doesn’t have to be from this selected list)  over $59.99 (before S&H and tax) when you use my Hostess Code BQR4ANNK and select me as your demonstrator. That is an additional 10% savings. Discount will be reimbursed through PayPal or by mail - your choice.

If you experience any difficulty, please email me HERE.

HAPPY STAMPIN'