Greetings!
Holy cow! It's already mid-December. How did that happen? Because things tend to get even more frantic the closer we get to Christmas, these last two weeks' projects are very simple. This week, it's for the gift you can give anyone: a gift card holder. And it's designed with a winter theme, so if you are exchanging Hanukkah gifts, and need a last minute idea for the last days, this just might do it!
As you know, with the newsletter also comes the opportunity to purchase a full kit for making the project. Alternatively, you have the option of purchasing pieces of each kit, if, for example, you already have the stamp set, and only want to purchase the supplies and pre-cut cardstock. OR, if you have good intentions, but there simply are not enough hours in the day, you'll also have the choice to buy the finished product. Please be aware that you must order by December 14, to allow the elves (and yourself!) enough time to put everything together.
Hoping you are enjoying holiday season!
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Gift Card Holder Instructions  This week's project looks like you've put a lot of time into it. Fortunately, you don't have to! It makes up quick because it is simple in design, and because it uses a jumbo Stampin' Around wheel to make the images. If you are not familiar with how to use these, please check out this post on my website. I love them beause they allow you to cover a whole lot of ground very quickly. The wheel I used is "Bold Snowflakes" from Stampin' Up!
 The first step is to ink the cartridge for the jumbo wheel with White Craft ink. (Again, if you are unclear how to do this, just visit my website.) Once this is done, cut a piece of Blue Bayou cardstock to 4" X 6". Holding it in "landscape" layout (meaning the 6" long edges are at the top and the bottom), score 1-1/2" from the left edge, and again at 4". Here, I am showing the scoring using a new tool I discovered, " ScorePal." It's a single use tool, but if you like to make a variety of projects that require lots of scorring, it is invaluable.
 Put together your Stampin' Around wheel with the white ink cartridge, and cover the entire card on one side with the snowflake images. Let it dry. (You can expedite the drying if you are impatient, like me, by heating with your heat gun.) Take a scrap piece of Blue Bayou and roll the wheel across it- you will use this later for the final embellishment.
 Fold up the 1-1/2" wide flap and set eyelets at both corners. I used my Crop-o-dile, which feels like a tool that is unnecessarily big- but it's not. (Especially if you like to set eyelets in heavy materials.)
 Make your belly band by cutting a piece of Whisper White cardstock 3/4" X 6-1/4". Score at 2-1/4" and 3-3/4". Crease the scores lines, and make sure the band fits easily but snugly around the card. Attach the ends to each other using SNAIL adhesive. Mount a 6-1/4" piece of Soft Sky Double-Stitched Ribbon using Mini Glue Dots to the center of the band.
 For the final embellishment, punch out a white snowflake with the 1-1/4" circle punch. Put a silver brad in the center of the snowflake. Then mount on a circle of Whisper White that was punched out using the 1-3/8" circle punch. Use Mini Glue Dots to attach this to your belly band.
INSIDE VIEW
For a simpler (and perhaps more feminine look) you can put another set of eyelets in the cover of the card holder, across from the eyelets that create the pocket inside. (With the Crop-o-dile, you can easily punch all layers at once!) Thread a piece of white organdy ribbon through the eyelets, and tie in a bow in front.
Easy peasy!! Quick and elegant, and a way to personalize your gift.
Please see below for instructions on how to order kits. |
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Order a Kit
Rest assured that when you order kit from me, you are not left high and dry! With it comes step-by-step instructions, complete with photos, and you can feel free to contact me at any time if you have trouble with your order, or need a reminder on how to use something. I want you to have fun, so I will work hard to guarantee your satisfaction!
You can order the stamp sets and any or all of the supplies by going to my Stampin' Up! website and ordering on line. Details are below. You will receive your order directly from Stampin' Up! 7-10 days after you place it.
For pre-cut cardstock and embellishements, use the "Add to Cart" button below to purchase from Sara Jane's Studio.
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Pre-cut Cardstock and Ribbon Only (to make the Belly Band Version)
Includes Brocade Blue for the holder, and Whisper White for the belly band, with additional cardstock to make the snowflake embellishment. Also includes ribbon, eyelets and silver brads. Enough for 3 gift card holders.
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Gift Card Holder Complete Project Kit (enough to make 3 holders)
Order the pre-cut cardstock using the "Add to Cart" button, above. Then go to www.SaraMcKenzie.StampinUP.net and click on the SHOP NOW button in the upper right corner. Here are the items you will need to order:
Catalog#
105957 Bold Snowflake jumbo wheel $8.50
103661 Jumbo wheel handle $5.95
103678 Jumbo uninked cartridge $7.50
101780 White Craft ink refill $4.25
104403 1-1/4" circle punch $15.95
104401 1-3/8" circle punch $15.95
Other items you might need:
Catalog #
103683 Mini Glue Dots $4.95
108362 Crop-A-Dile $29.95
Shipping, handling and appropriate sales tax will be added at check-out. |
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Order Finished Gift Card Holders
If you love hand-crafted items, but just don't have the time or inclination, you can order 3 finished gift card holders from me.
Gift Card Holder (3 holders per order)
Cost: $12.95 (tax added at check-out)
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- Rubber stamp(s) valued at $10
- A $10 Gift Certificate for Sara Jane's Studio
- Four hand-made cards, ready to send to your friends.
In order to enter my monthly drawing, simply Forward This E-mail to a friend using the link below. At the end of each month, I'll draw the name of the winner, and you"ll be mentioned in my newsletter.
The fine print: Your name will be entered once for each time that your forward my email. You must redeem your prize in the next calendar month. ie if you win in September, you must redeem your prize in October. The Gift Certificate can be used with orders totalling $50 or more. | |
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Retiring Stamp Sets- Don't Wait!!
A new catalog in January inevitably means that some current stamp sets will be retiring.
This will be your last chance to order these sets.
Place your order with me by midnight December 30 in order to assure that you will get them.
Don't procrastinate! Or that set you've been putting off will be gone entirely!! |
New Stampin' Up! Catalog
Right Around the Corner
The Spring-Summer 2008 Stampin' Up! Catalog will be available January 1.
It has great new stamp sets, new embellishments, and tons of new ideas for cards and other projects. Check out the Preview Brochure by clicking here.
Contact me if you would like to preorder a catalog or anything from the Preview Brochure. I'll place your order on January 1 so you can be among the first to receive the new products! |
Sara Jane's Studio Specials!!
50 for $50
Order $50 in Stampin' Up! product from me, and you can pick a number from 1-50. Once all numbers are taken, I'll randomly select the number for the winner of a $50 gift certificate towards Stampin' Up! products.
Referral Rewards
$10 Gift Certificate for any friend who orders
$15 Gift Certificate for any friend who hosts a party or orders $150+
$25 Gift Certificate for any friend who becomes a demonstrator.
FREE
InColor Classic Ink Pad of Your Choice with an order of $100 or more.
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Shipping on email and phone orders of $35 or more.
Contact me at
508-479-5260
Don't have a catalog? You can view it on line here, pick one up for free at one of my classes, or contact me and I'll drop one in the mail to you for $5 to cover postage. |
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