A Simple Gift Card Holder with Lucy – Video Tutorial

A Simple Gift Card Holder with Lucy – Video Tutorial

 

Create a Quick Gift Card Holder with the Framed and Festive Stamp Set

I had the pleasure of spending Monday with my dear friend Lucy.  We had planned a special day of FUN – and when I suggested a Facebook Live, she thought that was a great idea!  I assured her that “all of her Facebook fans” were missing her!!!

We made a super quick gift card holder – really quick, but super cute!  You can use the measurements below – and really any cardstock, designer paper and stamp sets to make them – and they sure are a much cuter way to “give” a gift card, don’t you think?

Here is the replay of our Facebook Live – I hope you will watch and leave a comment – Lucy will surely be the bright spot in your day!  She always is a bright spot for me any time I have the pleasure of her company! She is Joy personified!  Enjoy!

 

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Here is my version of the gift card:

Create a Quick Gift Card Holder with the Framed and Festive Stamp Set by Stampin Up!

And you can probably guess that this is Lucy’s version- she loves bling and wanted to “bling it up!”  Never too much bling, right?  So adorable!


Create a Quick Gift Card Holder with the Framed and Festive Stamp Set by Stampin Up! Lucy

BASE MEASUREMENTS:

  • 2 3/4 x 8 1/2; score at 1 1/4 and 5

Perfect size to slip a gift card in the pocket inside!

Create a Quick Gift Card Holder with the Framed and Festive Stamp Set by Stampin Up!


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Free Card Kit with a Free Shipping Purchase Tomorrow!

Free Card Kit with a Free Shipping Purchase Tomorrow!

Create this card using the All Bundled Up Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin

Today in my Facebook Live, I shared the 3 cards from the special kit I am offering tomorrow with our Free Shipping special!  I made one of the cards – the one you see above, with the adorable moose! Isn’t she the cutest?  She sure brings a smile to my face!  Take advantage of our Free Shipping – one day only – Dec. 15th, and I will send you this kit as an added thanks from me when your order is $75 or more in product – before shipping and tax!  (Free Shipping is for orders of $75 or more)


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I am excited to offer a Paper Share for the papers in the upcoming MINI catalog!   A paper share is a great way to get a sampling of what the papers are like – we know they are always better in person, right?   My Paper Share  comes at a huge savings to you when compared to purchasing the entire packs of DSP from the catalog.   This way you can see it, touch it and pick out your favorites!

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BONUS WITH OPTION 2! Those who choose option 2 will receive a FREE package of Basic White Medium Envelopes as an extra thanks!

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A Holiday Card and A Gift Box Video Tutorial

A Holiday Card and A Gift Box Video Tutorial

Create this card using the Snow Crystal Stamp Set by Stampin Up Laura Milligan

I love the Snow Crystal Stamp set – shown above – I feel like it is easy to be missed in the July-December Mini Catalog – but it is there and it is so beautiful!  For my Facebook Live, I used the stamp and Starry Sky ink and cardstock to create this beautiful card.

The word panel is from the Frosted Flurry Dies – they are on sale for just $13.60 as a part of our Last Chance List! WOW!  The words I used are from the Frosted Flurry Stamp set.

FREE KIT WITH $35+ ORDER! I am offering a special now through Friday, Dec. 9 –  place an order of $35 or MORE through my Online Store, and use host code KQNXHFXD and I will send you the kit to make this card and also the box and notecards shown below! You can watch how both go together in the FB LIve replay!

 


Laura Milligan YouTube Thumbnail Stampin Up! Snow Crystal Card and Gift Box

This box is really easy to make – as you can see in the replay of the FB LIve.  Add some simple yet beautifully elegant notecards and you have a wonderful gift to give over the holidays!


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BOX MEASUREMENTS:

  • Top: 5 1/4 x 6 3/4- scored on all sides at 3/4”
  • Base: 5 3/4” x 7 1/4” scored on all sides at 1”

 

Here are photos of the notecards – I used one of each of the images from the Nature’s Prints bundle and stamped with Starry Sky ink and then die cut them with coordinating dies.  The notecards and envelopes come 20 in a pack and make creating these cards very easy and quick!  The words are from the wonderful Go To Greetings stamp set – don’t miss this one! It has great all occasion words in several different sizes and fonts!  Love it!   The cards were embellished with Iridescent Pearls.

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Forever Fern By Stampin' Up! Cards for Card Box Gift By Laura Milligan

Place your order in my online store between now and Friday and I’ll send you the kits to make both the Snow Crystal card and the box with notecards! (Per Stampin’ Up! rules, I can’t include any stamped images, but will supply card stock etc for you to create these cards)

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Two Cute Christmas Ideas Shared on My Facebook Live!

Two Cute Christmas Ideas Shared on My Facebook Live!

 

If you are looking for some quick and cute little gift ideas my FB Live this week will give you just that!


Create a Treat Packages and the dog treat tag with retiring Christmas Scottie Bundle by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin

QUICK CHRISTMAS IDEAS! For my Facebook Live yesterday,   I created two projects – the first uses the darling Scottie Dog bundle (stamp set and punch) and “dresses up” some yummy Scottie Dog cookies – a perfect little gift for anyone on your list!  And because the bundle includes a punch for the dog, it is super quick!  These are great to have on hand when you need a little something to give!

So cute!

Create the dog treat tag with retiring Christmas Scottie Bundle by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin
The second project I demonstrated uses the Envelope Treat Boxes from the July-December Mini Catalog and the Handmade Wishes Bundle.  These products are great for year round gift giving!  The Handmade Wishes Bundle also includes a punch.  Since it’s December and Christmas is coming, I made a Christmas themed box – these boxes are perfectly sized to hold a gift card, candy, jewelry etc.  Super cute and quick!
Create an envelope treat box with the Very Best Trio by Stampin' Up! Laura Milligan, Id Rather Bee Stampin
Hope you will give these projects a try – they will make your gift giving super easy!

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Sending Merry Wishes with the Window Wishes Bundle!

Sending Merry Wishes with the Window Wishes Bundle!

Window Wishes Holiday Card Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

Create this beautiful holiday card buy combining several die-sets from Stampin’ Up! with the Window Wishes Bundle.

Measurements:

  • Basic Black CS: 4 1/4” x 11, scored at 5 1/2”; scraps for roof
  • Pool Party CS: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”;
  • Basic White CS: 1 1/2” x 2 3/4”; scraps for house
  • DSP: 3 3/4” x 5”

Instructions:

  1. Using the largest two circles and the largest banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies, cut a circle frame and banner from the large piece of Pool Party.
  2. Attach large Pool Party piece and DSP to card base.
  3. Using die from the Window Dies, cut a ‘slope’ from the Basic White Cardstock. Attach to back of circle frame with Liquid Glue, and trim off the excess.
  4. Using Versamark Ink, stamp ‘Merry Wishes’ on bottom right of banner, and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. With die from Window Dies, cut long strip from Distressed Gold paper and attach to banner.
  5. Using Pool Party and Pear Pizzazz ink, stamp and die cut the house and trees. Die cut a roof from Basic Black Cardstock.
  6. Attach the banner to the card base and attach the circle frame, overlapping the banner slightly.
  7. Arrange house and trees inside circle frame, tucking under white slope where necessary.
  8. From the Distressed Gold paper, cut the word Sending from the Sending Dies, and several small stars from the Give it a Whirl dies. Attach to card.

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With Love!  A Celebrate With Tags Holiday Creation!

With Love! A Celebrate With Tags Holiday Creation!

Create this Cheerful and Fun Holiday Card using the Celebrate with Tags Bundle by Stampin’ Up!

Measurements:

  • Card Stock: Basic White 3 ½” x 11”
  • DSP: Pacific Point Plaid 3” x 5”
  • Card Stock: Basic White scraps
  • Glimmer: Real Red 2 ½” x 2 ½”
  • Ribbon: Real Red Ruffle 4”
  • Baker’s Twine: White (2) 5”

Instructions:

  1. Cut a 3 ½” x 11” Basic White card base. Fold in half.
  2. Stamp the hearts onto the card front using Real Red ink (3x).
  3. Emboss the card front using the Wintry snowflake embossing folder.
  4. Cut a tag from the Pacific Pointe plaid DSP.
  5. Cut a 4” piece of Real Red Ruffle ribbon and thread it thru the hole in the top of the tag.
  6. Cut (2) 5” pieces of White Baker’s Twine.
  7. Wrap them around the ruffle ribbon and tie them together in a bow to secure at the top.
  8. Adhere the tag to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. (Note: it can hang off the right side just a bit)
  9. Cut (3) snowflakes from Basic White cardstock and adhere to the tag.
  10. Cut a large heart from Real Red Glimmer paper and adhere to the tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  11. Stamp the mitten onto Basic White cardstock using Pacific Point ink. Cut.
  12. Adhere the mitten to the tag using Stampin’ Dimenisonals.
  13. Cut a Basic White circle. Cut in half.
  14. Stamp “WITH” onto the half circle using Pacific Point ink.
  15. On a piece of Basic White cardstock, Stamp the LOVE banner using Real Red ink. Cut.
  16. Adhere the banner to the bottom of the half circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  17. Adhere the piece to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  18. Adhere a rhinestone to each snowflake.
  19. Adhere a rhinestone to the center of the mitten.

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