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Jingle All the Way Gift Bag

I used the Jingle All the Way Stamp Set to decorate this next Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bag I am sending one of my downline.  It is filled with a few accessories and is a small thank you to her for being on my Team. 

  Uses Jingle All the Way Clear-Mount Set plus Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Hello Honey Card Stock, Garden Green Card Stock, Holidays Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bags, Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, 1/8" Striped Ribbon, Clothespins, Home for Christmas Designer Buttons, Heat Tool, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Square Pillow Box Thinlits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block H.

After stamping the tiny tree images on the bag, I did sprinkle on some Clear Embossing Powder and heat it until it was melted.  This kept the ink from smearing as I finished decorating the bag.

Items highlighted in bold are in the Holiday Catalog and are only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.  Items that are bold and italicized are also on sale as part of the Year-End Sale so the prices are lower than those shown.  Unfortunately, the Square Pillow Box Thinlits are now SOLD OUT.  You can place an online order for some of the products used on this gift bag by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to have me place an order for you!      

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Happy Scenes Gift Bag

Here is the next Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bag I am sending one of my downline after decorating it with retiring Holiday Catalog merchandise and filling it with a few accessories.  It's just a small thank you to her for being on my Team.  I decorated this  bag using the Happy Scenes Set.

  Uses Happy Scenes Photopolymer Set plus Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sky Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bags, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Gold & White 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Winter Wonderland Embellishments, Ornate Tag Topper Punch, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition, Small Scallop Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Bitty Banners Framelits, Square Pillow Box Thinlits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block D.

Items highlighted in bold are in the Holiday Catalog and are only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.  Items that are bold and italicized are also on sale as part of the Year-End Sale so the prices are lower than those shown.  You can place an online order for some of the products used on this gift bag by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to have me place an order for you!      

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Cheer All Year Gift Bag

For Christmas I am sending each of my downline a Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bag that I decorated in some way with retiring Holiday Catalog merchandise and filled with a few accessories.  It's just a small thank you to them for being on my Team.  I decorated this first bag using the Cheer All Year and Versatile Christmas Sets.

  Uses Cheer All Year Photopolymer Set and Versatile Christmas Clear-Mount Set plus Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper, Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bags, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape, Gold Cording Trim, Gold & White 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Home for Christmas Enamel Dots, Home for Christmas Designer Buttons, Ornate Tag Topper Punch, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition, Small Scallop Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Perfect Pines Framelits, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block D.

Items highlighted in bold are in the Holiday Catalog and are only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.  Items that are bold and italicized are also on sale as part of the Year-End Sale so the prices are lower than those shown.  You can place an online order for some of the products used on this gift bag by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to have me place an order for you!     

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Festival of Trees Square Pillow Boxes

I am particularly sad to see that one of the products in the Holiday Catalog is retiring, the Square Pillow Box Thinlits Dies.  I love how easy it is to create adorable boxes of the perfect size using this set of Thinlits.  Be sure to order yours before it disappears for good.

I made a bunch of cute boxes using this Thinlits set and the Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper and filled them with some holiday Kisses as extra treats for my Club Members who came to Club Class this month.  I used the "to: from:" sentiment from the Festival of Trees Set on the tags.  Wouldn't these make great co-worker or neighbor gifts or gifts for your hairdresser, teachers, school bus driver, postal worker, coaches, etc.?

Uses Festival of Trees Photopolymer Set plus Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Basic Gray), Whisper White Card Stock, Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Gold 1/8" Ribbon, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Home for Christmas Enamel Dots, Ornate Tag Topper Punch, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Square Pillow Box Thinlits, and Clear-Mount Block A.

Items highlighted in bold are in the Holiday Catalog and are only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.  You can place an online order for some of the products used on these boxes by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to have me place an order for you!

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No Walk In Wednesday on December 16

Because I have company for the holidays, there is no Walk In Wednesday Class this week.  There will not be a Walk In Wednesday Class on Weds., Dec. 23 or Weds., Dec. 30 either. 

Walk In Wednesday Class will resume on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 and you'll get to play with new products from the new Occasions Catalog.

Thanks for understanding and I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season!

Winter Wishes Snowshoe Takeout Box

We decorated some of our Takeout Boxes using the Winter Wishes Set from the Holiday Catalog as one of the projects in my Club Classes this month.

Uses Winter Wishes Clear-Mount Set plus Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad, Mossy Meadow Card Stock, Kraft Card Stock, Takeout Boxes, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape, Cherry Cobbler Thick Baker's Twine, Mossy Meadow 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon, Snowflake Elements, Ornate Tag Topper Punch, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Clear-Mount Block G, and Clear-Mount Block H.

Items highlighted in bold are in the Holiday Catalog and are only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.  You can place an online order for some of the products used on this box by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to have me place an order for you!    

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Flurry of Wishes Gift Bag

This is another one of the projects that we made in my Club Classes this month.  This one showcases the Flurry of Wishes Bundle in the Holiday Catalog and the pretty Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bags from the big catalog.

  Uses Flurry of Wishes Photopolymer Set plus Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sky Card Stock, Shimmery White Card Stock, Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bags, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape, Silver Sequin Trim, Clothespins, Iced Rhinestone Embellishments, Stamping Sponges, Flower Medallion Punch, Snow Flurry Punch, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Chalk Talk Framelits, Clear-Mount Block D, and Clear-Mount Block H.

We sponged the Lost Lagoon Ink onto the bottom third of the bag and then sponged Soft Sky Ink on the middle third so that we'd have a gradual darkening of color on the bag as you look down.  You can't see the Washi Tape in this picture as it is used to hold the folded over top of the bag closed on the back side.  You also can't see the Clothespin, but it is adhered to the back of the snowflakes so they can be clipped on and off the top of the bag.

The item highlighted in bold is in the Holiday Catalog and is only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.  You can place an online order for some of the products used on this gift bag by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to have me place an order for you!     

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Oh, What Fun Gift Tags

Here are a couple of quick and easy gift tags using the Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Set from the Holiday Catalog.  These were some of the projects my Club Members got to make at Club Classes this month.

Both tags are shown against a background of card stock so they would scan properly.

  Uses Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Set plus Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Card Stock, Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape, Pear Pizzazz 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, Gold Cording Trim, Home for Christmas Enamel Dots, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition, Small Scallop Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade, and Clear-Mount Block G.

I used Whisper White Thick Card Stock for this next tag because we watercolored on the tag with ink from a pad lid and an Aqua Painter.

  Uses Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Set plus Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Card Stock, Holidays Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Whisper White Thick Card Stock, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Silver Cording Trim, Gold & White 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Aqua Painters, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition, Small Scallop Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade, and Clear-Mount Block C.

If you want even easier and quicker tags, then be sure to order the coordinating Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit.  This kit gives you everything you need (except for the stamp set, blocks, inks, and some adhesives) to make 30 tags in no time at all!

Here are the tags I made as intended.  The only one I changed was the one on the top row on the right that says "Jolly" and has the bells image stamped below the word.  It is supposed to just have the "from Santa" sentiment stamped on it, but since I don't have any kids who get things from Santa anymore, I knew I wouldn't use that tag.  So, I changed it up a bit to meet my needs.

  Uses Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Set plus Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Craft Scissors, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block G, and Clear-Mount Block H.

Items highlighted in bold are in the Holiday Catalog and are only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.  You can place an online order for some of the products used on these tags by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to have me place an order for you!     

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December Holiday Bundle Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for December presented by RemARKable Stampers.  Since this month is so busy with holiday preparations and events, we decided to present some last minute ideas using products in the amazing Holiday Catalog.  Don't forget that many of these products are retiring soon, so be sure to contact your Demonstrator to place some orders for goodies before they disappear!

I decided to continue focusing on one of the money-saving Bundles in the Holiday Catalog, the Snow Place Bundle.  This bundle includes the adorable Snow Place Photopolymer Set and coordinating Snow Friends Framelits.  It is not retiring, so you have some time to order it, but why not order it soon so you can create some cute winter projects!?  I made a couple of fun gift tags that my Club Members got to make as some of the projects at my December Club Classes.  Enjoy!

This first tag is pictured on top of a piece of Garden Green Card Stock just so you can see it easily.

  Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set and Stake Your Claim Clear-Mount Set plus Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Pumpkin Pie), Whisper White Card Stock, Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Real Red Pompom Trim, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, 1/8" Circle Handheld Punch, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Handpicked Framelits, Lots of Labels Framelits, Snow Friends Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block D.

My second tag uses some clear packing tape to adhere some glitter for a sparkly snowman.  Just add the packing tape to the back of a cut out image so the sticky side is facing up.  Sprinkle on some glitter and gently rub it into place.  You can still see stamped images through the glittery tape, but it doesn't rub off too easily.

Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set plus Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Old Olive Baker's Twine, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, Banner Triple Punch, 1/8" Circle Handheld Punch, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Deco Labels Collection Framelits, Snow Friends Framelits, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block H, and clear packing tape.

Items highlighted in bold are in the Holiday Catalog and are only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Pam Staples at Sunny Girl Scraps and more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the graphic below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1cs

Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-7tA

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2015/12/last-minute-holiday-ideas-from.html

Missy Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2015/12/remarkable-blog-tour-last-minute-gifts.html

Tamra Davis - http://www.thecardladies.com/remarkable-blog-hop-last-minute-girl-here-you/

Arden Dougan - http://stampinarden.blogspot.com/2015/12/remarkables-blog-tour-december.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/remarkable_stampers_blog_tour_las

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-206

Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/remarkables-blog-tour-o-christmas-tree

Ann Monhollen - http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2015/12/last-minute-holiday-gifts.html

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2015/12/last-minute-holiday-ideas-remarkable.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2015/12/home-for-holidays-last-minute-su.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Snow Place Class by Mail Kit Projects

Those who purchased my Class by Mail Kit - Snow Place back in November received the Snow Place Set and Snow Friends Framelits if they ordered them, plus the consumable supplies to make the following 6 cards.

  Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set plus Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Pumpkin Pie), Pool Party Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Snow Friends Framelits, Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block H.

  Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set plus Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Holidays Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Gold Cording Trim, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Snow Friends Framelits, and Clear-Mount Block H.

  Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set plus  Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Island Indigo Classic Pad, Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (So Saffron), Soft Sky Card Stock, Island Indigo Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Circles Collection Framelits, Snow Friends Framelits, Brick Wall Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, and Clear-Mount Block G.

  Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set plus Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Pink Pirouette and So Saffron), Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Crumb Cake), Pool Party Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack,  SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Snow Friends Framelits, Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, and Clear-Mount Block G.

  Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set plus Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Pumpkin Pie), Real Red Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Night of Navy 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Real Red Pompom Trim, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Lots of Labels Framelits, Snow Friends Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, and Clear-Mount Block G.

  Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set plus Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Cupcake Builder Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Ovals Collection Framelits, Snow Friends Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block H.

Items highlighted in bold are in the Holiday Catalog and are only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.  You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to have me place an order for you!      

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