Aloha, all!
I am SOOO excited finally to be posting my very first project for the Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Edition. This project, of course, is a preview project, and it's available to EVERYONE, not just subscribers. We want to show off some of the work of all of the designers for this edition so you can get a taste of what you might expect when you subscribe to this edition and get fabulous ideas from Stampin' Up!'s 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog to use for your own 2011 Holiday craft and gift-giving projects.
Blog Candy!!
And of course today on my blog, there's Create With Connie and Mary Blog Candy! That's right – someone who comments on my blog today will receive a FREE SUBSCRIPTION to the Holiday edition. Connie and Mary will be announcing the winners later this week.
Now for my preview project. You have to know that this is not a "normal" Robin's Craft Room project, most of which tend towards greeting cards. But it will show you a taste of the kinds of projects that you'll find me doing with Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Edition!
When I first saw the Holiday Mini Stamp Set, Gift Givers, I thought, "How cool is it that a whole stamp set goes with Stampin' Up!'s punches!" But then I started looking at the images a little bit more closely and wondered how I could use them without the punches. It just so happened that I had recently decided that I needed to make some fresh inserts for my Simply Adorned 1-1/2" x 2" Charm, and the light bulb flashed! With one stamp set I could make myself inserts that would take me from now until Easter! I did "cheat" a little bit and added an image from the Stamp Set, Pines and Poinsettias, to make an even 8 inserts. But the rest of these little guys and gals are all Gift Givers.
And what you have with this project for Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Edition is a set of instructions for making a box to hold everything you'll need for your Simply Adorned Charm – and it's a perfect box for giving this great set as a gift!
FREE Tutorial!
Are you ready for the Tutorial and Template? Then all you have to do is hop on over to the Create With Connie and Mary blog and download your FREE TUTORIAL AND TEMPLATE! While you're there, check out all the other preview projects that the rest of the design team members have for you. Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Edition is truly going to be one of the best subscription programs out there this holiday season!
Supplies
Simply Adorned: 1-1/2" x 2" Charm; Black Crystal, Clear Crystal, Pink Crystal and Vanilla Pearl Simply Adorned Baubles; Simply Adorned 24" Chain
For the Basic Box:
Card Stock: Lucky Limeade textured (this is in the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit)
Accessories: Bone Folder; Sticky Strip
For decorating the Box Top
Stamps: Petite Pairs, Tiny Tags
Inks: Cherry Cobbler
Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Soft Suede and Lucky Limeade (textured card stock) and Designer Series Paper – all from the Simply Scrappin' Kit)
Accessories: Jewelry Tag, Extra-Large Tag, and Large Tag Punches; Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon; Sticky Sheet, Crystal Effects, SNAIL Adhesive and Mini Glue Dots; Cherry/White Baker's Twine; needle with a large eye for Baker's Twine (non-Stampin' Up!)
For the Simply Adorned Inserts (One part of the tutorial lists what I used for each of the inserts)
Stamps: Gift Givers, Pines and Poinsettias
Inks: Basic Black
Markers: Your choice for coloring in the images
Card Stock: Scraps to coordinate with the colors you choose
Accessories: SNAIL Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals; Basic Pearls; Basic Rhinestones; Signo White Gel Pen; Dazzling Diamonds/Heat & Stick Powder
What a gorgeous boxed present – I adore the ribbon embellishments on the lid, thank you so much for sharing your talents with us
The box is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing your creative work.
Love this project! Even better since I purchased this stamp set also. Thanks for giving me a great project to use the stamp set with!!!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
I just LOVE this project! I've had one of the Simply Adorned for quite awhile now, but haven't done anything with it. This is just the project I needed in order to put it to use! Thanks so much for sharing!
It's the middle of the night and I am the "Nightstalker" supposedly working quietly in my craft room and I happened to look here. Can't believe the wonderful project and can't believe the directions are free. Anxious to make mine. Also hope to get lucky. Thanks so much for ideas for this set.
Hugs,
Lynn
OMG!!!! This is just gorgeous. I totally love this little box. I cant wait to download the tutorial and give it a go at this weekends cardmaking retreat I am attending. I especially love how you did the ribbon its so clever. I can see myself giving this away as a little christmas present. Well done this is amazing.
What a terrific gift idea or just to make for myself! Thanks for sharing this project with us all. Can't wait to see what else this creative team comes up with!
Robin, the gift box is fantastic! And, the free tutorial is a great surprise. Excited to see what you and the other members of CCM will be coming up with this season. Based on the previews, it's going to be a great edition!
GREAT PROJECT Robin.
thank you for sharing
Jackie
Your box and tags are wonderful! You have inspired my to start my Xmas projects early this year!
Robin,
As always, your creativity is amazing. Beautiful project!
Such a great gift idea! TFS.
This would make a great gift! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
What a great project and a wonderful way to give a gift. Anyone would feel special to receive this. Thanks for the great idea.
I love this project and it would be a great gift or class. I would love to have the free blog hop from create with Connie and Mary as I can't afford to join since my business has dropped off terribly..
This is just beautiful and so wonderful to have a box to hold it in! Fabulous gift idea!!
Kris
Oh Robin! This project is beautiful! I love your work. Thanks for sharing and I'm sure you'll be a great designer for the create with Connie and Mary class. What a great blog candy! Thanks!
What a fantastic idea! I especially loved the lid for your box. Thanks for sharing.
Laura in MA
Great idea. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.
That is SIMPLY adorable! I need to spend some time with my LITTLE stamping projects to create more of the inserts. Thank you for sharing your talent!
Who wouldn't love to get a gift like this?! Very clever! I need to make myself some new Simply Adorned inserts!
Robin, What a great way to think outside the box WITH a box! It is beautiful and I love that there are compartments for the chain, charm and baubles as well as the inserts. I need to make more inserts for my charms too. And I need to order more for Christmas gifts! Thanks for sharing a wonderful idea!
BTW, my daughter and sil had a great flight to Hawaii with all her kids and they are having fun seeing all the sights. I wish I was with her!
love the box, need tag set now
What a lovely gift. I really like the box and can imagine using it for many other gift giving purposes. TFS.
Robin, this is a great little box. I look forward to using your tutorial to make some for Christmas gifts. Thank you for the inspiration.
Very cute project! I like your out of the box (or in the box – ha!) thinking for Gift Givers. TFS.
Robin this is absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to try it.
Love this project Robin. Can't wait to hop over to Create to get my free tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Love it! I was going to make a smaller, 4 compartment box but now I have to upgrade this one!! Can't wait to see what else you have.
Robin, this is really very cool, you must be a paper engineer.TFS I'd love to get a free membership and I already downloaded my free tutorial. Thank you so much.
Robin, I am *so glad* you're b-a-c-k, in every sense of the word. I love, love, love this project. ~Blythe
Great project, Robin. I never thought of using this set for Simply Adorned inserts! Great presentation box too.
I may have to take a closer look at this set. Love the box, and the cute little inserts! Thanks for the tute and blog candy!
I love this!! It is just so beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial!!!
Robin what a cute box-its not just a great idea but what a nice gift to give to someone. Thank you so much for sharing. Congratulations on being chosen as a designer–I am going to say you are a great artist too!! Have a wonderful day. Raquel
This project is awesome! It just pulls it all together in a perfect package. Thanks for sharing. I have to go make this one.
I usually don't care too much about boxes, but this one really caught my eye!! LOVE IT!!
Absolutely fabulous tutorial!! I'm always looking for new insert ideas–my Simply Adorned is 1 x 1-1/4". Love it!!
What a fun package! I've just started to tinker with the Simply Adorned line myself, and will be making that winter insert with the little girl for sure! TFS!
great idea. Thanks for the chance to play along with you guys.
Great project. Thank you for the instructions.
This is great. I love it. Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial with us.
What a great idea! I love all the images from this stamp set. I love how they all coordinate with the punches. I've been looking at this stamp set over & over & now I'm seeing so many cute ideas. Think it will need to be added to the ever growing wish list.
Robin, This gift set is so-o gorgeous! The quilted satin Espresso Ribbon is stunning! On top of that, I love how useful a gift this is! I plan on making a few of them as soon as my ribbon comes in! Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial with all of us! Your web site & crafting ideas are an inspiration to all!
I love the Gift Givers box and can hardly wait to get home and try my hand at making it. I think it will be a hit with many of my friends. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
I love your project-anyone would be a happy recipient of this! Thanks for sharing the tutorial. Can't wait to see what you have created for the subscription class!!
What an awesome project! Thanks for the tutorial and a chance to win! Now I have to buy this set too!
Not sure which is cuter, the box or the inserts. This is a fabulous project. Thank you so much for the tutorial and a chance to win a subscription.
Love the bow!!! Great for alot of holiday ideas. Thanks!
What a clever idea! It is a great gift idea. Thanks for preparing and sharing a tutorial.
Great gift giving box and ideas for charms. Thanks so much for sharing.
Love your project, it's so inspiring! Thank you for sharing!!!
That project is so beautiful! I posted it in my facebook wall, so my sb friends can see it.
This is a wonderful project. SIMPLY ADORABLE!!!!!! I am now inspired to make some new inserts for my necklace. Thanks also for the chance to win a pass.
What a great use for the Gift Givers stamp set. I am always looking for simply adorned ideas so this tutorial is terrific! Thank you!
Oh my, what a fabulous project! This would be great for giving all sorts of little gifts. Thanks for sharing your tutorial.
Wonderful project Robin! Thank you for sharing.
I love this project. I can't wait to try this. Thank you!
I love your project. I will be trying it out for sure. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful talent.
I love this little box! I have to say I never really paid attention to this set until JUST NOW! Love your project! Would absolutely LOVE the chance to win a free pass! Your work is fabulous!
Wow, what a cute box, I really need some tags now….thanks for the free tutorial….
Love the box and all the contents. Guess I am going to have to add more products to my wish list. Thanks for the great ideas.
This is soo nice! Thanks for sharing!
What a great project and the instructions and picture tutorials and templates are incredible. Thank you for sharing!
This is such a cute idea! At least one charm for every major holiday. LOVE it! Thanks for sharing.
this box looks great I love your work
Wow! Fantastic project, Robin!!!!! Thanks SO much for sharing – and for the chance to win! (Crossing fingers, toes, and eyes!!!) 😀
What a pretty box. I can't wait to try and do the bow following your instructions. Love the colors.
Robin, your project is fantastic! I can't wait to put it all together…I just finished printing all the pages! What a unique & adorable gift this will make ~ perfect year-round!!! TFS & the great detailed directions too!
Wow, this is a great project! A perfect gift for some lucky person! Beautiful! TFS
I love your box with all the dividers. The lid and the way you used ribbon to make the bow on top is fantastic. I can't wait to try making this. It is wonderful of you to share your hard work with all of us.
this box is just so adorable I love it! GREAT job and I thank you for sharing 🙂
Is this cool or what?!?!?!
What a terrific project for this cute stamp set! I can't wait to try this. Thanks for the chance to win a free subscription. Wouldn't I just love that????!!!!!
Love the box with all the compartments.. what a neat idea! I might have to try this. Hope all the projects are this nice!! Never have seen all the projects these talented ladies create!! Good job Robin!
Wow Robin; I just had to leave you a note letting you know I think your project is great! It's amazing to think that you started with Stampin Up all those years ago here in Albuquerque! I wish you were still here so I could get inspiration from you all the time! Take care and I hope all is well with you and your family – Maria.
What a wonderful project and gift! I LOVE it! I have the Simply Adorned charms but haven't taken the time to play with them. Now I have a wonderful excuse to. Thank you for sharing such a fantastic project. Tell your creative mind thank you, too. 🙂
This is such a great project. It reminds me that I need to make up a bunch of inserts for some charms. Thanks so much.
God bless,
Bonnie S
Thanks for opportunity to win a subscription. I always wonder how the creative process works for people. You sort of gave us a glimpse, when you asked yourself how to use this set without the punches. That's a neat way to look at something and make the brain work.
This is so adorable. The Gift Givers set is actually on the way to me very soon. I'm excited to try this out.
Awesome project! Thansk for the tutorial & templates.
My internet was down yesterday. Hoping it ok to post a comment today! Thanks for the great tutorial!! Your project is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Hoping to win a free subscription!
WOW! What a wonderful gift box idea. Thanks for sharing the tutorial and template. You inspire me to share and create great projects. I love what you do. Thanks for the opportunity to win a free subscription
What an adorable project! I haven't gotten any of the Simply Adorned Charms yet! Great incentive project for me!!! Thank you for sharing.
wow! This is an awesome project!!
Thanks Robin, I hope I can do it justice.
Rene from OZ xo
I would love to win this since you will be working with them!!
Carey Rogers
Absolutely fantastic project. What a wonderful gift to give someone so they can be simply adorned all year long.
Thank you for sharing your talent and for the easy to follow tutorial.
Beautiful box, Robin! And what a great idea for that stamp set! I'll be heading over to the Create with Connie & Mary blog for the instructions right now!
Another winner yet again Robin. Thanks so much for sharing it and the tuts
This is so adorable and such a wonderful gift. Thank you so much for sharing. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I win a subscription too!
Oh so cute! What a great idea! Can't wait to make it. Thank you so much for sharing!
what a beautiful gift. thanks for sharing.
WOW! What an amazing project. Thank you so much for the tutorial. This is a great teaser for the upcoming event. Thanks for the chance to win a free pass!
What an adorable box. I hesitated on buying this set, but now you have me rethinking my decision. Thank you so much for the chance to win a pass. Now that is good blog candy! 🙂
Hi Robin- What an adorable gift idea! Thanks for the instructions! I bought the stamp set so this will be fun to try! Thanks for the chance to win! Hugs!
Wow this is an unbelievable project, truly a work of art!! We can get the download for FREE?!?* What a BONUS ;D
Amazing job
TOO STINKIN CUTE! What a great gift to make for ME. ME, ME and someone else as well…Thanks for the chance to win!
I love this!! Thanks for the tutorial! I can't wait to make one myself! Thanks for the chance to win.
Robin,
Just love the project. Colors and stamps work so much together. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love your project!! Thanks for the tutorial and sharing with us!
Thanks for a chance to win!
WOW- love the box! Thank you so much for sharing your template and for the chance to win a subscription. Your template colors are great and it has so many uses for the box. I can see it as Christmas gifts for the girls in the office. Many thanks again.
LOVE the beautiful box you created!! Thanks for sharing with us all. And I hope I am lucky in the blog candy drawing for a subscription to create with connie and mary. txjennywren.blogspot.com
Oh Connie! This is adorable! I can't wait to make it! I hope I win! Aloha!