Christmas Card Swap & Holiday Extravaganza!

A little over a week ago, we had another downline meeting where those who attended got to swap cards. The meetings usually consist of 6-8 of us who come to learn more about Stampin' Up! techniques and products. This month's swap theme was Christmas, so anyone who wanted to participate brought a Christmas related card using a stamp set from the current catalog or Holiday Mini Catalog.

Here is the one I brought using the Tree Trimmings set.

This one was made by my upline, Andrea using the Sweet Centers set (from the mini catalog) with red hots in the middle.
This one was made using Delightful Decorations, another set from the holiday mini catalog. I just love the un-traditional Christmas colors! And this set is great because we have an Ornament Punch that makes those ornaments quick and easy to punch out!
This card was created using the Hostess Level 1 set from the mini holiday catalog, called Patterned Pines. I've used this set before for a card I created for a workshop last month.
Patterned Pines again. I love the brown tones!

This card was made using the ornament hook from the Sweet Centers set and she embossed it in silver. She then textured the Crushed Curry cardstock before punching a circle out to make the look of an ornament. The background is also textured and it is bordered using the cut out of the Top Note die from our Big Shot.
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Speaking of Christmas...

Stampin' Up! is holding a Holiday Extravaganza. Click on the picture below to head straight toward the Gift-Giving Guide and all that it has to offer. When you spend $50 or more on any products listed in the Gift-Giving Guide, you will receive a FREE (up to $16.95 value) Decor Elements piece. Only products listed in the Gift-Giving Guide are eligible for the $50 total. Let me know if you'd like to take me up on this offer. Head straight toward my Stampin' Up! website at heidiboos.stampinup.net to take advantage of this offer. Find the "Shop Now" button and let your fingers do the shopping!

Christmas card workshop

Friday night I had the pleasure of holding a 3 for $5 card making workshop at a friend's house. I really enjoy doing these kinds of events for people because not only does it give me the chance to do what I love, but to be able to spread that to others! There were 10 ladies who attended and most of them had never been to a Stampin' Up! workshop before, so that was fun for me to introduce this "wonderful world" to them!

Each time I hold a workshop, I am sure to give the hostess a special little gift for opening up their home to me to come in to share all of the fun and exciting products that Stampin' Up! has to offer. Every workshop the gift is something different. This time I couldn't wait to give something that was for the holidays!

On the left is a silver skinny tin (which can now be found in the clearance rack for only $.99!). The tin is Mod Podged with Merry Moments Designer Series Paper and decorated with Real Red Polka Dotted 3/4" Ribbon. I also made a matching card to go with it using the Snow Swirled stamp set and Merry Moments DSP.


Inside I filled it with gift tags I made using the large tag punch and the snowflakes from the Christmas Punch Hostess Set. These were super easy to make, but make such a great gift to give!


I also thought it might be fun to bring a little treat for each of the guests. So, I used the Pumpkin Patch stamp set to make these little party favors...since Halloween is technically the next holiday.


Card #1: I got this idea from my upline, Andrea, and just knew that I had to use it for a workshop! Of course, I had to borrow the Great Friend stamp set to do it. I'm so thankful that Andrea is so willing to share!!



Card #2: I found this card on Splitcoast Stampers, but of course when I went to link it up...now I can't find it that particular card. I pretty much copied it exactly because I loved it so much!! We ended up using the 1/4" red grosgrain ribbon at the workshop instead of the 5/8" ribbon you see in the picture. This card is made using the Snow Swirled stamp set (again, borrowed from Andrea!)


Card #3: This card, I am happy to say, I designed all by myself! This card is made using the Merry Moments DSP and the Patterned Pines Hostess Set. The trees have Dazzling Diamonds glitter and the "very merry" is embossed with white.


It was a really fun evening and I think everyone enjoyed themselves! I overheard many of the ladies saying that they really liked the cards...that's always good to hear! I have another event coming up on Monday, so I'll be back to share some more!

**If you have any questions about the cards shown (colors used, etc.) , please feel free to leave a comment!