Getting organised for 2011 and doing it in style!

SU! style that is - this was the 2nd gift idea from Jacque's class that I mass produced & heaps of my friends got as a gift for Christmas  or late birthdays in 2010.

The $2 shop sells really good diaries for $2.50 but they have really naf covers but a lovely plastic cover which is just perfect for tucking in a gorgeous front - unbelievably its is almost identical to a standard card size.

Thanks Andrea yes I meant 2011!


Stamp set: Just Believe
Ink: Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray
Paper: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Shimmer White, Very Vanilla, Elegant Soiree DSP
Punches: Word window, 3/4" circle
Other: Basic pearls, antique brads, sponge daubers, dimensionals, cutter tool, spritzer tool

Cookies in a jar?

Yah I am surrounded by PCs & cables but can access both my computers and I do know Christmas is over for another year but this was such a cool gift to give with some gingerbread cookie cutters. I know my friend Carolyn loved hers.

I made this at my fabulous upline Jacque's class & the 2nd gift I made there (which I will reveal tomorrow) was replicated many times! Jacque got the recipe from HERE & I must admit this is a cooking site that I do frequently use.

Stamp set: Got Treats
Ink: Early Espresso, Real Red
Paper: Real Red, Early Espresso
Punches: Scallop trim border
Other: Real red polka dot ribbon, Circle Scissors Plus

Small gift idea?

Covering a small notepad with some scrummy DSP makes a delightful wee gift.

I got 4 pads for $2 & look at it now.
 
This is the newly released Island Oasis DSP which can be found in the new Summer Mini catalogue - bring on the pina coladas! I've teamed it with it's matching Tropical Party stamp set for a real summery look & it matches these cute pens I got at the Stampin' Up! convention this year perfectly.

Gift set revealed

This is the the stationary gift set of Diane Barnes opened to reveal the lovely cards inside (four) designed by Andrea Walford with a few modifications by me.

I am able to offer this class by e-mail FREE to anyone that buys the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set from me also. Cost: $53.95 plus shipping costs. Contact me to find out more.


Stamp set: Fifth Avenue Floral, Fresh Cuts (for you), Thank You Kindly
Paper: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Kraft, Basic Gray, Urban Oasis DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss
Other: Baja Breeze striped grosgrain ribbon, wide oval punch, vintage brads, kraft & gray tafetta, dimensionals, Flower Fusion Too, blender pen, Snail adhesive

Another wee gift idea - Post-It Note Holder

I can't believe today is the final day for SBS Challenge 8 - to use an animal image on our card. I've been having a bit of a break from all things stamping this week & am tidying the house & destroying weeds (both half heartedly I might add but I'm definitely winning).

So I thought I'd blog this cute Post It Note cover my upline Jacque taught me. I've used the cute wee hedgehog from Fun & Fast Notes - not sure about the sentiment but he's adorable. This is a cute idea for a small gift