During the Holidays my hubbie-Don and I like to give a little something to those that help us. We do House Watch (Huge Business in this area), Lawn care, Snow Plowing, Some house cleaning, after construction clean up and Pet sitting. We do on occasion ask some of our friends to help us for with moving, lawn care, plowing, salt, etc. So-it would not be right to have a NAKED bottle of Alcohol given as a gift-oh no! I had to fancy it up with our business cards, a little Big Shot Snowflake and Pop Cans.

See-Stampin' Up!® is More than cards and scrapbooks. It's So Much More. Book your show for January, February, March today and see what's in it for you!

I thought I would share my Stamper 6 (Lake Geneva Group) project that we made last Friday at the Caribou Coffee Shop. We were not able to hold our meeting at the usual spot and the coffee shop was very accommodating.

I had everyone make the Ornament with their choice of re- inker colors and a clear square ornament. I used Real Red Re- inker (#103287 $2.95) and our Fine Galaxy Glitter (#114286 $13.95) plus some of the Nifty rub- on's from last years Catalog. Just remember-use rubbing alcohol on the outside of the ornament-dry and the rub on's will stick nicely. So Easy. From start to finish with ribbon-25 Min. You can make several in one hour and just in time for tonight's last minute gifts!!!!

We used the Big Shot to make the box with our Scallop Envelope Die (#113462 $21.95) and the (D.S.P. Merry Moments #115672 $9.95) . PRETTY!!!

Here I added a Clear Window sheet (#114323 $4.95) for the lid.

From my Home to yours-

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Don, Laura, Victoria, and Addison Zaraza

Just a little somethin' somethin'. I filled numerous jars with different candy and put together my Punched out Reindeer.

Oh so easy but darn cute. Enjoy today's idea on this Super Saturday!

Here we go-another Quick and Easy treat to make using our Sizzix Big Shot and Petal Card Holder. I am using the New Peppermint Patty package-still deciding if I like it! They never asked the S.U. Demonstrators what we thought of an upgrade in design!! Just Kidding!! Here is the finished item but follow along for more details on how to make it.

Use the Petal Card Bigz Die-#113467.

I used Taken with Teal C.S. (#101584 $5.50), and Holiday Lounge (#115676 $9.95).

Don't forget to use a shim ( I used an extra sheet of Taken with Teal) and the Standard Premium Crease Pad (#113476 $8.95). If you use "both" of the Cutting pads-the crease can be sliced all the way through. You want a Subtle and still "intact" crease. So use a cutting pad, shim, die, C.S., then a Premium Crease Pad. Run that Baby through the Big Shot! Results are Perfect!

Now fold in three sides and tape bottom with Red Sticky Strip (#104294 $6.95). You want it to stay shut! Now put in candy.

I cut out a 1" X 6 1/4" strip of the DSP-Holiday Lounge.

Just place in middle-have some Snail (AKA Booger Maker Tape :0) (#104332 $6.95/refill #104331 $4.50) and add tape on middle and on the right side. Place in middle, then wrap around treat and tape in back.

Next, I stamped Merry Christmas from the Cute and Curly Label Stamps-it's looking like this one is retired. Ugh!! Just when I realized this set was Fun. Oh well-I never said that I would Always demo Current sets-But I do try my best. Still-any set would do. I punched out with the Curly Label Punch (#112208 $15.95).

Next, I used the Magnetic Movers and Shapers set (#114506 $42.95). The shape punched out from this Sizzix die is slightly larger then the punch. It frames the greeting perfectly.

Just add that, always available, always 3-D accessory-Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430 $3.95).

Ta Dah!!!!

I decided to make a few Lip Balm Holders for a Craft fair that I had this weekend. Of Course-They were a hit. I used a Retired Snowman from our 2002 Snow globe set with our Current Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper. I think they turned out kinda cute-Don't you?

Here is my LIL' Paws version with Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer paper.

And the inside.

Here are the supplies just in case you NEED these items.

Specialty Designer Series Papers: Holiday Lounge (#115676- $9.95), Christmas Cocoa Specialty (#116770-$11.95), Taken with Teal C.S. (#101584-$5.50), Real Red C.S. (#102482-$5.50), White C.S. (#106529-$7.50), Chocolate Chip C.S.(#102128-$5.50), Close to Cocoa C.S.(#101341-$5.50), Ribbon -Organza Ribbon (#114319-$5.95), Soft Suede Polka Dot (#115612-$9.95) and Satin White Ribbon(#114616-$8.95). Current Stamp Set-Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370-$36.95).

I used Taken with Teal ink pad (#100617-$5.95) and Staz-On Black Pad(#103257-$5.95). I used a Blender pen (102845-$9.95) to paint the fun snowman. Real Red ink pad (103133-$5.95)

My Favorite tool-The Big Shot of course-was used for the Bear-LIL' PAWS (117983-$11.95). Big Shot (#113439-$99.95) Punches-Word Window (#105090-$15.95) and Modern Label (#116630-$15.95)

Directions: 5 3/4" X 3 1/2" Base. Inside paper 5 1/2" X 3 3/8". Score at 2 1/2" X 3 1/4". Slice 2  marks 3/4" in the middle at 1 1/2" X 2 3/8". I have seen other patterns for extra cuts to hold the Lip Balm in place but this one large hole holds the lip balm just fine. I added SNAIL (Booger Maker Tape!) on the back and added ribbon to tie. Questions?-Just ask.

Right now-I have my HO HO HO-HERE COMES SANTA CLAUSE SPECIAL going on until Dec. 15th evening. Just look at my last post and get all the details. FREE SHIPPING through Me, Free GIFT WRAP and FREE DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS (of course weather can always foul things up but let's not think that way!!). Enjoy.

Ahh-It's December-So It's time for my Annual Special "Ho Ho Ho-Here Comes Santa Claus". What is this you ask?

What I give is FREE SHIPPING for you when you order, Wrapped, and Delivered by Christmas to your Special Someone. See this Fun Santa (scroll down)-I add this to the gift with a tag.

This Special is for ANYONE that wishes to give the gift of Stampin' Up!® to a Wife, Friend, Sister, Grandmother, anyone-I start taking orders today. Share this info with all your friends-even that Hubby that has no Clue what to REALLY give you. From Today-Dec 3rd. until December 15th (YES-I did extend the dates), I will take phone calls, emails and even Faxes from you. No Online orders for this special as this Special is only through ME!

So Contact me here:

Phone #262-374-0219

email-stampingoose@charter.net

Fax-# 262-249-8552

I hope to hear from you soon. Questions-Just ask! I still do Gift certificates in all Dollar amounts. If you purchase $50 Gift Certificate-I will throw in a Free Catalog/or a gift comparable if they already have a catalog. Enjoy!

If you just need a Stampin' Up!® order-Go Ahead-For every Online order with me in December-You will get this Fun Santa as well as a Thank You!

Ok-Have you survived Thanksgiving? How about Black Friday!! Are you gearing up for The Next and Biggest Holiday yet? Put your feet up-and shop a spell on my site. So Easy. No fighting the crowds, no driving, have a drink in hand and sit for awhile. But before you do-I thought you might enjoy an Easy Holiday Gift idea. Just use a Popcorn package (you know-It rhymes with Nifty!)-deck it out with some Ballet Blue Cardstock. Stamp, color, add glue and dazzle with our glitter. Finishing touch-add ribbon and a greeting. Ta Da! Super easy idea. I plan on adding more easy ideas for you in the next few weeks. Stay tuned! Supplies below:

** Holiday Lineup Stamp Set(#111648 $21.95) and Serene Snowflakes (#115438 $20.95)

** Staz-On Black ink (#101406 $7.95)

** Stampin Pastels (#105542 $24.95)

** Blender Pens (#102845 $9.95)

** 2 Way Glue Pen (#100425 $3.50)

** Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023 $4.50)

** Ballet Blue Cardstock (#100613 $5.50) and Confetti White (#102028 $9.50)

** 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (#115608 $8.95)

For this and other stamping supplies-just click on my shopping cart today. As always-Thank You for your orders.

Things I am Truly Grateful for: 2 Beautiful Healthy Daughters,

One Really Awesome Husband who created the feast-He Cooks-A selling point when I wanted to Marry Him!

Another-Living on Lovely Lake Geneva-A Huge Blessing and Joy.

And of Course-The Bird that was sacrificed!!

Happy Thanksgiving Today and Everyday!!!!

I Love these. Thanks to Demonstrator Kimberly Van D. I cased her original Big Ornament idea and then went forward with the smaller version. I sell these at Craft Fairs right now-which explains my Blog absence.

Supplies used:

Vintage Ornaments Stencils (#117580 $14.95)
 Craft Ink Pads and refills  Real Red Craft Pad(#101190 $7.50) (#102104 $4.25 Refill) Chocolate Chip Craft Pad (#101816 $7.50) (#102847 $4.25 Refill).    

I used our Stamping sponges (#101610 $3.50) and the Glassy Glaze Enamel (#100477 $4.75).

The final touch was the Stencil Paste (no-we do not carry it) and our Awesome ribbon. 1 1/4" Striped Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (#115617 $8.95) and White Taffeta Ribbon (#109070 $6.95).

The last added touch was the Pretties Kit (#109114 $29.95).

I hope you like! You can purchase on my Etsy later Today. Thank You and Enjoy!

I love these nifty boxes. You get 5 in a pack for $3.95. Just put together, fill with homemade or store bought, add some ribbon, and a tag and it's Done! You need these!

Treat boxes (#115690, $3.95 for 5).
Ribbon (#109052, $7.95 for 15 yds). So have you missed me! Sorry-I had my Holiday Stamp Camp, numerous craft events, my youngest turned 2, and of course just getting fun Holiday ideas together. Stay tuned and watch for more ideas that will come more frequently. Enjoy.