The holiday season is upon us and who doesn't need some stocking stuffers?  I have these little square fabric Christmas baskets for my nieces and nephew that I fill each year because... Santa comes to Auntie's house too!  I like to fill with a few small items like a pair of socks, hair ties for the girls, a gift card, and a little bit of candy.  One year I did a hot cocoa theme with hot cocoa packets, candy canes, a cute Christmas mug, some Hershey Kisses sprinkled in and a gift card for Starbucks.  Yes Starbucks... the kids like their smoothies and so it is a treat for them.

Today's project is this awesome Double Hershey Bar holder.  These are great for any theme really... just change up your designer series paper, colors and accessories.  But seeing as these will be going in the kids Santa baskets, I kept with the Christmas theme.

I featured the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper and Warm Hugs Bundle for the first one.  Let's take a look:

Is that not the cutest holder?  Who wouldn't love 2 Hershey Bars!  And they are really easy to make and I'll make it easier by giving you all the measurements.  Just watch my video below to see how I put them together. 

But first, here is another one that I make with the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series paper, the So Many Snowflakes Dies, along with the gems, glimmer paper and ribbon which you can get in a complete product suite called Snowflake Splendor.  My card base color is Balmy Blue. 

Here is what you will need to cut and score for the basic holder:

• Card stock:       7-1/8 x 8-1/4
  
  • Score on the 7-1/8 side at:   2-1/4, 2-5/8, 3, 5-1/4 and 6
  • Score on the 8-1/4 side at:  1, 1-3/8, 6-7/8 and 7-1/4

• Card stock:       2 pieces cut to 2 x 5-1/2
  • score both on the 2" side at 1/4 and 5/8

• Designer Series Paper: 
  • 2 pieces cut to 1-1/8 x 5-1/4 (pocket covers)
  • 1 piece cut to 2-1/8 x 5-1/4 (front cover)
  • 1 piece cut to 1 x 5-1/4 (front flap... rounded corners)  

Here's my YouTube Video to see how this all comes together:

Thank you to "Mixed Up Craft" for the idea!

Product List

Warm Hugs Bundle (English)

[155145]

$46.75

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper

[153492]

$11.50

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[153535]

$7.00

Snowflake Splendor Suite Collection (English)

[155115]

$94.75

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

SAVI Sunday - Episode 40:  How To Make a Pillow Box

Happy Sunday to you!  The sun is shining so bright today on this last Sunday of November.  It is just a beautiful day.  

Today I wanted to share a video on how to make a Pillow Box.  These are great for putting a gift card in them, a little treat, or maybe some cash.  The finished, fillable area is about 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 3-3/4".  So you can fill with a number of things.  Let's take a look at my pillow box finished off with Sheer Real Red ribbon and a poinsettia from the Poinsettia Place Suite.  

I absolutely love how this turned out.  And although you can't see the shine of the flower, I did use the Brushed Metallic Cardstock to die cut the poinsettia petals.  This picture though, does show you the different hues or colors of the Brushed Metallic card stock that comes in the pack.  You get 6 sheets (2 each of the three metallic colors). 

Here is my YouTube Video explaining how to make the Pillow Box.

To create make sure to watch the video:

• You will need a piece of card stock (or use Designer Series Paper) cut to 5 x 5-1/2. 
• On the 5-1/2" side score at 1/2" and then 3" (or as in my video using the Stampin' Up! Paper Trimmer which was 1/2" from the right then 2-1/2" from the left).  The video will show you!
• Trace your arcs and cut out
• Create your scores
• Punch half circles to create thumb tabs
• Adhere the tab
• Fold up and decorate

Product List

Poinsettia Place Suite Collection (English)

[155109]

$94.00

Brushed Metallic Cardstock

[153524]

$15.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.75

Layering Ovals Dies

[151771]

$35.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Hi creative friends... I am excited to share some adorable cards with you.  Apparently I have a soft spot for gnomes!  Who knew?

The "Gnome For The Holidays" stamp set is just so stinkin' cute!  Here are some quick and easy cards for you to copy and share.  I usually do not get so excited over whimsical stamp sets.  I think it is that little girl gnome with the tree on her head.  Just makes me chuckle. 

• Card bases are in Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce.  
• Layer of Designer Series paper is 4 x 5-1/4"  (from Classic Christmas 6x6 DSP stack and Christmas Tiding but that one is sold out)
• I stamped my Gnomes & words in Black Memento ink on a piece of Whisper White measuring 3 x 4
• Color images with Stampin' Blends Alcohol marks
• Add Whisper White to card with Dimensionals
  • Little Girl Gnome Blends colors: Shaded Spruce, Mango Melody, Seaside Spray, Cherry Cobbler, Bronze & Ivory
  • Bottom Left Gnome Blends colors:  Shaded Spruce, Cherry Cobbler, Ivory, Bronze, Seaside Spray, Pool Party.  Add some Wink of Stella Glitter marker to his hat and ornament
  • Middle Gnome Blends colors:  Mango Melody, Seaside Spray, Shaded Spruce, Ivory, Soft Suede
  • Bottom Right Gnome Blends colors:  Flirty Flamingo, Basic Gray, Ivory, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Seaside Spray, Mango Melody

Tip 1:  Use your imagination when coloring your Gnomes.  Give them lots of color to make them look fun and happy. 

Tip 2:  Use the side of the Blends marker brush tip to add some color over words or add some 'ground' underneath and around their feet.  

I really hope you like these little guys, and girl!  Again, this is such an adorable set:

Product List

Gnome For The Holidays Cling Stamp Set (English)

[153322]

$19.00

Classic Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155969]

$11.50

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$8.75

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154903]

$9.00

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154880]

$9.00

Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154901]

$9.00

Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154888]

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154884]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154922]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$9.00

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154886]

$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Savi Sunday 39 - What's Your Inspiration?

So where do you look, for inspiration?  There are so many places to go to, such as me, your demonstrator!  But it has been a hard year for in-person classes, which is where a lot of my customers get their inspiration from.  So I thought I would put together a list of ideas.

Where to get inspiration:

• as I said above, from me and in-person classes once we can or feel safe to have again
• my blog... www.creativecardcloset.com
• my YouTube Channel, Lisa Brown StampWithLisaBrown
• the Stampin' Up! catalogs

But let's talk about the semi-obvious places:

• Facebook (did you know that I do a Live video every Wednesday...StampWithLisaBrown)
• Instagram, yes, I'm on there too
• Pinterest... and here

Now how about the not-so-obvious places:

• nature
• wildlife
• paintings
• pictures
• other greeting cards
• a picture on tv
• advertisement
• wallpaper

I think the list could go on and on.  The important thing to remember... is just look.  Keep your eyes open.  Inspiration is all around us. 

So for my SAVI 39...  here is my inspiration.  It is a photo card that actually popped up in one of my social media feeds and I thought, hmmmmm... I can make that and use it as a template for a card.

And here is my card that I made...

I used Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy and Shaded Spruce card stock along with Classic Christmas DSP and Cherish The Season stamp set.  Here, take a watch on my video. 

But first, my NOVEMBER HOSTESS CODE IS:  GTVE94VB and it is valid until November 29th.  Make a $50.00 product purchase and receive a free gift from me!

Merry & Bright Online Sale is November 24, 2020!!! About 95% of the Annual Catalog will be 10% Off.

Product List

Cherish The Season Cling Stamp Set

[153417]

$18.00

Classic Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155969]

$11.50

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Brushed Metallic Cardstock

[153524]

$15.00

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$8.75

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$8.75

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

As the holidays are coming... I want to share some more inspiration for your holidays cards.  Here are some classic red and green Christmas cards.   

SAVI Sunday 38 - Wonder of the Season Product Suite

This product suite is one of my absolute favorites from the 2020 Holiday Catalog!  There are 2 stamp and die sets bundles, 2 packs of designer paper, 2 rolls of ribbon (a ribbon & a cording), Memories & More Card Pack, Memories & More Card bases with envelops AND some fabulous gems. 

Card 1 highlights... I used a Memories and More card cut down with a Stitched Rectangle die and used it as a piece of designer series paper.  The I used the same size rectangle die to cut a pieces from the Wonder of the Season Specialty DSP.  Words, stamps and dies are from the Wishes & Wonder Bundle that comes in the product suite. 

Click on Images to get a closer look!

Card 2 highlights... use strips of the Wonder of the Season Specialty Designer Series Paper to fill in your background.  Then a cut down piece of a Memories & More card.  The words, bell dies and pine sprig dies are from the Cherish the Season Bundle that comes in the Wonder of the Season Product Suite.

Card 3 highlights... with a layer of Brushed Metallic Cardstock, I laid 1 x 4" strips of DSP.  

Make sure to watch my SAVI Sunday 38 video for all the dimensions:

Product List

Wonder Of The Season Suite Collection (English)

[155112]

$149.50

Brushed Metallic Cardstock

[153524]

$15.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Layering Ovals Dies

[151771]

$35.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00