Stamped Sophisticates

Monday, August 08, 2011

Holiday mini preview - Christmas Lodge

Continuing the preview of new products from the Stampin' Up! Holiday mini catalog--available for ordering Sept 1--here is a sample of the Christmas Lodge stamp set. I'm again using the Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper. For the candy I'm using the It's a Wrap Holidays.

Card recipe:

Stamp: Christmas Lodge
Paper: Frostwood Lodge, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Accessories: Top Note Die, Big Shot, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon (retired -- sooo glad I stocked up at the end of last season. You can substitute Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon)

Below is a photo of the gift box and It's a Wrap Holidays candies, samples I previewed in yesterday's post. Together the card and gift box of candies would make a great little holiday gift for a friend or co-worker.

See yesterday's post for details about the gift box and candy.

Reminder 1: Stock up on Designer Series Papers this month. Buy 3, Get one Free. See list of which papers qualify for this promotion, here. Then visit my demonstrator site to place your order.

Reminder 2: Last few weeks to order your favorites from the Stampin' Up!Summer Mini Catalog. Down load your free copy here. Don't miss the fun back-to-school sets called Recess and Elementary Alphabets. Perfect to get a head start on back to school layouts or cards.

Reminder 3: Last week to sign up for my Fruits and Flowers Workshop on 14 Sept. See photos of samples we'll be making, here.

Be sure to register to automatically receive my blog so that you don't miss any of the upcoming Holiday mini catalog sneak peeks. Look for the sign-up link in the right side of my blog page.

Enjoy!

Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

SU Demonstrator Web Site: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnaross/

Current Promotions

Start You Own Business

Host a workshop

24/7 Shopping at my Stampin' Up! Website

Download Free Stampin' Up! Catalogs - including the Summer mini catalog

Sunday, August 07, 2011

Holiday mini catalog - First Samples

I was able to play a bit this week end with my preview items from the Stampin' Up! holiday mini catalog, which will be available to order from beginning Sept 1. This first sample used three new products.

It's a Wrap Holidays stamp set. This set includes candy wrappers for Halloween, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Valentine's Day and Christmas, plus one general sentiment. It is a great addition to the It's a Wrap Occasions stamp set in the Big Catalog. I stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink on Avery labels and then attached the labels to the candy...fast and simple
Kraft Gift Box. Each year for the past several years Stampin' Up! has included a wonderful gift wrap item in it's Holiday Mini. This year's Kraft Gift box is ideal for gift cards or small items, like individually wrapped candies. It's make from food-safe material and it is the perfect size for cookies or small home-made baked goods like home-made fudge (hint, hint -- are you listening, Mom?).
Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper. I keep looking at this paper and just want to snuggle with it. It reminds me of a well-worn, soft, pair of flannel pajamas. The entire Frostwood Lodge product suite reminds me of all my fondest, old-fashion holiday memories. I can't wait to play with these items more! The bow is just strips of Designer Series Paper twisted and then held in place with an antique Brad. Click the photo for a larger view.