Prayer Card for my son and his wife!

These are prayer cards I made with "My Digital Studios" to pass out to friends and family as a reminder to keep our son and his wife in prayer while he is away in Afghanistan.
The possibilities are endless, I love the software!

CD Holder

Isn't this so cute!! My sister Kathy made these for us to wrap the Christmas CD's in! Well, needless to say, all of my sisters stamp, so we all love the packaging & the CD! I had to share, she is very creative!!

Christmas Card

Here is the Christmas card I stamped for several friends. The felt ribbon is still available on the clearance section in my Stampin' Store!!!

Other supplies used....

Christmas Punch Stamp set
Four the Holidays Stamp set
Whisper White Craft Ink
Chocolate Chip Stamp Pad
Kraft, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip & Bashful Blue Card Stock
1", 1 1/4", 1 3/8" Circle Punches
Big Shot
Snowflake Bigz Die
Crystal Brad
Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint Spritz

I just love My Digital Studio!! Although, I did stamp my actual Christmas cards, I wanted to add
a few pictures, so everyone could see what all of the boys are up to this year! This was a great way to do it, and I was even able to make it match my cards!! Too fun!! I will post my main card I sent out soon as well!!

Tag Box

You might notice I haven't been posting daily! Well family is always first at my house! I am thrilled that all of my kids are coming home for Christmas, and I want to make sure every is perfect before they get here, so I have been very busy around the house, making sure all of the traditions are covered! I do have projects to post, but it won't be everyday! As my son Garrett will be leaving for Afghanistan in January for a year, I want to spend quality time with him (and his amazing wife). Needless to say, I will not be stamping while they are here!! (Not to mention, my oldest son is staying in my stamping room!) So check back often, I do have a lot of fun projects to share!! Thanks for understanding!!

This is a fun tag box, straight from the Stampin' Up! Website! It uses the level 2 hostess set, "Christmas Punch"! You can download the box pattern here!

Fun Photo Clipboard

Another quick and easy gift giving idea made with the "Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin" Kit!!
I just love the ease of these projects!!

Dormant List stamp sets - Retiring January 4th!!

All of these great stamp sets will be retiring on January 4th (including my favorite "Polka Dot Background Stamp") so contact me ASAP to purchase them or go online to my Stampin' Up! website and you can get them there! www.juliagrenier.stampinup.net



Item Number Stamp Set

113407 Back Woods
114492 Beautiful Baby
114486 Birthday Wish
113200 Branch Out
114496 Celebrations
113732 Central Park
113206 Classic Sketches
113226 Classy & Fabulous
114498 Flowers in Silhouette
113405 Font of You
113216 For the Bride
114494 Forever
109425 Friend by Definition
114488 Fun Flowers
113716 Garden Greetings
114490 Glad Friends
111580 Grand Soiree
113242 Hit the Road
113710 Lexicon of Leaves
113236 Man’s Best Friend
114423 Ocean Commotion
113728 Playful Petals
109276 Polka Dot
111544 Putt Putt
113240 Quilt Quips
113754 Really Retro
113403 Sip by Sip
113726 Sweet Stems
113250 That’s Funny
113688 Wonderful Watercolors

Christmas Card Gift Box

This is a quick and easy gift to make with the "Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit"!
I just love this kit! You can make several gifts from just one set!
Only 13 days left until Christmas, So I am all about quick gift making!!

Peppermint Patty Gift

Another great gift from the past! This is another quick and easy gift! The best part is, all of the stamps are punched out with Stampin' Up!'s fabulous punches!!
You can get the pattern for the here! (It is on Andrea Walford's site!)

A Fun Coffee Gift

As Christmas approaches quickly, I thought I would post a great gift idea that I made last year!
This was a quick and easy gift to make! I even saw these mugs at the dollar store this year!!

December Creative Gift Wrap and Tags Class!

Here are the samples from this month class!
I hope you are able to join me!! The Cute little Suitcase is a movie night box (popcorn included!!),Of course this years hot cocoa package, a stocking gift card holder, that flips open, and a fun gift bag!!
When:
December 9th @ 10am & December 13th @ 2pm!
Where: My house - e-mail me if you need directions!!
Cost: $10
Specials: Free shipping between the Dec. 9th & 13th (Sorry, online orders not included).
The catch is, you have to tell me you saw this post!!
Lunch will be served!
Please RSVP!!
I hope to see you here!!

"Hot Cocoa Package"

Today's goody was made by Elizabeth Martinez.
These are adorable, they would be great to add a Coffee gift card too!!
So cute!

Gingerbread Gift Tin

Last week we had our "Annual Stampin' Sisters Christmas Dinner"!
We always have a gift packaging swap, it is so fun! I thought I would share some of the swaps over the next few days, since it is a crazy week at my house!
This one was made by....

Ericka O'Campo

A Christmas Gift!

This is a great Christmas gift I received from Carol Gonzales & Elizabeth Martinez!
I love it so much, I thought I would share it with you!
It has cute little note cards, and yummy wrapped chocolates!

"Snowflake Gift box"

This is a great gift wrapping idea for gift cards! A fun, creative way to give the
simple gift to buy! It seems, more and more gift cards are given these days, so I am always
trying to come up with ideas to wrap them up!!

Supplies Used....

Christmas Punch Stamp Set (snowflakes)
White Craft Stamp Pad
Chocolate Chip, Bordering Blue & Whisper White Card Stock
1", 1 1/4" & 1 3/8 Circle Punches
Scallop Border Punch
Crop-a-Dile
Crystal Brad
Crimper
Big Shot & Snowflake Bigz Die
Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint Mist

Valentine Fun!!

Okay, so a little change of pace! Next to Christmas, I love to stamp for Valentines, so I snuck this set out of my cupboard while I was stamping this morning!
I am not sure where the little white box came from (do you ever do that?), I found a little pile in my supply cupboard, and thought that they would be perfect for a Valentine Goody!!

Supplies Used...

Love You Much Stamp Set
Real Red and Basic Black Stamp pad
Real Red, Basic Black & Whisper White Card Stock
Red Grosgrain & Black Gingham Ribbon
Playground Button
Scallop, 1" , 1 1/4", Word Window & Modern Label Circle punches
Crop-a-Dile
Dimensionals

Christmas Stocking

I was hanging out up in my stamping room this morning, and have several things I have to be working on, but what to my wandering mind appeared, but this stocking idea! - Nope, not what I need for my must have projects, but who am I to stop my mind in mid stream creativity!
So, I sketched out the stocking freehand, sorry, I don't have a pattern ( if you have a small socking at home, just trace it, I wish I had one!!), and away I went! I punched the holes with a 1/16" punch, and stitched it with a needle & linen thread!

Other Supplies used are...

Spotlight on Christmas Stampset
Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Real Red & Whisper White Card Stock
Real Red & Garden Green Marker
Crystal Brad

Christmas Candle

Well, you might notice you have 2 post today! A little mistake on my part yesterday, so you get them both today!! Oh well!
This is a quick, easy handmade gift idea! You can pick up jar candles
for such a great deal right now! (You just have to make sure you don't leave the candles unattended while they are lit!!)

Supplies Used....

Sweet Season Stamp Set
Soft Suede Stamp Pad
Very Vanilla, Real Red & Soft Suede & Card Stock
Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon (Backwards)
Crystal Brads

Engagement Card

This is an engagement card I made for my Nephew Jeffrey & his Fiance Lindsay.
They had there engagement party this weekend, and of course a homemade card was in order!!

Fill the Season Card Holder

I took a day off to shop with my sisters, then hang out with my family, but I am back!
I hope you all had very fun, safe and blessed Thanksgivings!

I am now well on my way to being ready for Christmas! My house is decorated (except for my real tree, that comes next week!), my shopping is started, and so are my Christmas cards!

Today's idea is from Stampin' up! I think it would make a great teacher or co-worker gift!!
It is quick and easy, with no stamping!

Supplies used....

Stamps
• None

Paper
• Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin'®

Ink
• None

Accessories
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Sizzix Big Shot™
• Fancy Favor Bigz XL die

Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you all have a very blessed day!

"A Ghirardelli Treat"

At Christmas time the come out with so many yummy flavors of Ghirardelli Chocolates!
A family favorite at out house is the Peppermint Bark! I wanted to have some on hand to pass out this year, and of course, i just didn't want a bowl full, I wanted a fun way to pass them out! So I got a swap awhile back with this pattern, so I just changed it to Christmas! Quick & easy, perfect! I hope you enjoy!!

Supplies Used....

Punch Pals Stamp Set
Real Red & Soft Suede Stamp Pad
Whisper White, Real Red & Soft Suede Card Stock
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper
Soft Suede Polka Dot, Red Double Stitched & Red Gingham Ribbon
Linen Thread
Tag Punches
Snowflake Punch
1/2" & 3/4" & 1 1/4" Circle Punches
Crimper

Directions:

Real Red Card stock cut at 7 x 4 1/4 score at 3 & 6
Patterned Paper cut at 2 1/4 x 6 1/2
Red double stitched ribbon cut at 6 1/2


In the photo above, the solid line, represents the sticky tape! (Fast directions, sorry)

After you score and add your sticky tape, fold over and adhere! Crimp the bottom.
I don't score the patterned paper, I just rap it around, and adhere it in the back.
Decorate the front, and you are done!!
I hope this helps!! Let me know if you need more details!
Happy Thanksgiving!

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"Snowflake Paint Can"

It is always fun to receive a gift in a handmade package, I always say, It a gift in a gift!
I love using paint cans, they are so quick and easy, and come in so many fun sizes now!
I especially think they are great for homemade goodies or Lotions & soaps!

Supplies used....

Punch Pals Stamp Set
Soft Suede Stamp Pad
Soft Suede & Whisper White Card Stock
Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon
Snowflake Bigz Die & Sizzix
Snowflake Punch
Tag Punches
3/4" & 1" Circle Punches
Crystal brads
Raffia

"December Calendar"

A couple of years ago I was given this fun frame for my birthday! Ever since I have used
it for a calendar. I am a little ahead of schedule this time, because I never made a November one - time flies in the stampin' room!! Well, I decided I would go with more of a winter theme, so I can bring it right into January!

Supplies Used...

Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper
Soft Suede Card Stock
Taken With Teal Card Stock
Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon
Snowflake Punch
Linen Thread
Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint Mist
(Pre-Bought dry erase Calendar Sheet)

"Christmas Goody"

I'm sure you can tell, I love stamping for Christmas!! This may seem a little over the top,
but sometimes, I just don't know when to stop! The bow with the snowflakes and the bells on the end, remind me of the ties on the ponchos my grandma used to knit for us when we were little, I don't know why! Anyway, this is a fun bag, made from the Big Shot "Fancy Favor Die". You can put so many different goodies in it, I chose gum drops!

Other supplies used....

Holiday Best Hostess Stamp Set
Real Red & Always Artichoke Marker
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper
Always Artichoke Paper
Whisper White Paper
Snowflake Punch
Large Oval Punch
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon
Silver Cording
Window Sheet
1/8" punch

Shoppers Foot Soak

With Christmas Shopping in the midst, sore feet a sure thing for all!
So what better gift for friends and co-workers than a little soothing foot soak!
I just love this fun hostess stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog, "Snow Buddies"!
It worked perfectly with the foot soak that looks like snow!

Other supplies used.....

Bashful Blue Card Stock
Chocolate Chip Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
Black Stazon Stamp Pad
Chocolate Chip Stamp Pad
Bashful Blue Stamp Pad
Pumpkin Pie Stamp Pad
Blender Pen
Chocolate Chip Marker
1", 1 1/4", 1 3/8" circle Punches
Chocolate Chip Double Stitch Ribbon
Linen Thread
Small Cello Bag

"Gingerbread Goody"

I just love gingerbread cookies!! I wanted to come up with a fun, quick way to
package them up to give them to my friends, and this is what I came up with!!
Of course , I used the "Big Shot" again! I hope you like it!!

Supplies used....

Sweet Season Stamp Set
Real Red Stamp Pad
Real Red, Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla Card Stock
Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Spring Flower Sizzlits (Gingerbread Men)
White Gel Pen
Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon
Red Gingham Ribbon
Playground Buttons
Linen Thread

Okay, so today I had Jury duty, so you get another great Stampin' Up Idea!!

Santa Décor

Stamps Patterned Pines (set of 4; item 116525; hostess level 1) Just Beclause (item 116640; $14.95) Paper Whisper White: 1" x 2-1/4"; 1-1/4" x 2-1/2"; 1-1/4" x 3"; 1-1/2" x 2-1/4"; 3" x 3" Ink Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad Taken with Teal Classic Stampin' Pad Jet Black StazOn pad Basic Black Stampin' Write marker Old Olive Stampin' Write marker Ruby Red Stampin' Write marker Taken with Teal Stampin' Write marker Accessories & Tools Old Olive 1-1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon Stampin' Dimensionals Aqua Painter Tape Toothpicks Apothecary jar White shredded card stock, tissue paper, or other filler

Instructions

1. Stamp santa image in Jet Black StazOn ink on Whisper White card stock (3" x 3"). Watercolor using Classic Stampin' Pads and Aqua Painter. Cut out, and tape to toothpick.
2. Stamp trees in Old Olive and Taken with Teal ink on Whisper White card stock (1-1/4" x 2-1/2"; 1-1/4" x 3"; 1-1/2" x 2-1/4"). Cut out each tree, and tape to toothpick.
3. Fill apothecary jar a quarter of the way with filler, and stick toothpicks into filler to create a snowy scene.
4. Tie Old Olive 1-1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon around top of jar.
5. Ink December 25 image using Stampin' Write markers, and stamp image on remaining piece of Whisper White card stock (1" x 2-1/4"). Color portions of ornaments using Classic Stampin' Pads and Aqua Painter. Tuck card stock under ribbon knot, and secure using Stampin' Dimensionals.

"Embossed Snowflake Tin"

This is one of the projects we made at my gifts for giving class!
I know I posted the tin a while back, but I thought I would show you what we put inside!
York Peppermint Patties! This would be a great gift to have on hand for anyone!
You can even add a gift card if you wanted!!

Supplies Used....

Patterned Pines Hostess Set
Season of Joy Stamp Set
Soft Suede & Elegant Eggplant & Versa Mark Stamp Pad
Whisper White, Soft Suede & Elegant Eggplant Card Stock
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper
Scallop, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Punches
Tag Punches
Clear & Whisper White Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Crimper
Silver Cording

Crystal Brads

Peppermint Goody

This is the 4th and final gift from my Gifts for giving class!
This is such a fun project, you can fill it with any of your favorite candies!!
This was so quick and easy, I will be making several of these!!

Supplies Used....

Delightful Decorations Stamp Set
Polka Dot Background Stamp
Ornament Punch
Real Real Stamp Pad
Real Red, Always Artichoke & Whisper White Card Stock
Real Red grosgrain Ribbon
Red Gingham Ribbon
Hemp Twine
Sizzix
Scallop Circle Bigz Die
Pillow Box
Jingle Bells

Christmas Trees

I have had a lot of people ask me how to make these cute trees from
the cover of the holiday mini catalog! Well this weekend is crazy, with 2 workshops, and
a sick dog - everyone that comes knows Jordan, well she temporarily lost the use of her legs,
and needs 24 hour care! So my husband and I are switching off! So no time to stamp - so perfect tome to share Stampin' Up!'s great ideas!!

Wouldn't these look great in a holiday center piece? You could even use designer Series paper for the base of the trees, the possibilities are endless!!

Supplies they used....

Delightful Decorations set
Whisper White card stock & Old Olive textured card stock
The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series paper
Bashful Blue, Old Olive, and Real Red Classic
Stampin’ Pads Soft Suede Stampin’ Write marker
Champagne Mist shimmer paint
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter
Clips assortment
Merry & Bright Rub‐Ons
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Ornament, 1/16″ Circle, and 3/4″ Circle punches

Click here for the pattern!

Snowflake Box

I love this box! It is featured in the Holiday mini Catalog!

Since my workshops are tonight and Sunday, I decided to get a project right from Stampin' Up!
If you would like the pattern for the box, look at the bottom of this post!!

Supplies Used...

Snow Buddies and Winter Post stamp sets
Real Red and Whisper White textured card
stock
Basic Brown, Going Gray, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pads
Basic Brown Stampin’ Write markers
Mistletoe Ribbon Originals
linen thread
Button Latte Designer buttons
White Circle Aluminum Metal Edge tags
Aqua Painter 1/16″ Circle and 1‐3/4″Circle punches
Sizzix Big Shot & Snowflake #2 Bigz die

Click here for the pattern!

"Winter Post" Cocoa Pocket Wallet

Every year I like to come up with a creative way to package up hot cocoa.
This year, I decide to use this great pattern by a fellow demonstrator, Becky Roberts, from her 12 Days of Christmas Ideas. I used her exact pattern, but changed the stamp set to "Winter Post" for a different look!

Other supplies used....

Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Old Olive & Very Vanilla Card Stock
Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware
Olive Brads
Playground Buttons
Linen Thread
Red Grosgrain Ribbon
(Velcro for closure)

"Always Remember"

I made this tile to honor my husband and my 2 boys that serve in the military!
Everyone knows, especially them, how proud I am of them!
Please remember to keep all of our soldiers in your prayers!
The soldiers at Fort Hood, where my son Garrett is serving now, especially needs prayer!
His unit was hit very hard, my prayers for comfort are with them!
Today I will be at Disneyland, they have a very nice parade honoring all
of there employees that serve! My husband will be in his uniform marching in the parade, as will several other employees!

Thank you to all who serve, and support those who serve!!

Supplies used....

Courage Stamp Set
Ribbon of Hope Stamp
Define your life Stamp Set
Wanted Stamp Set (Star)
Whisper White Card Stock
Brushed Silver Card Stock
Silver Encore Stamp Pad
Night Of Navy Craft Stamp Pad
Creamy Caramel Stamp Pad
Close to Cocoa Stamp Pad
Chocolate Chip Stamp Pad
Old Olive Stamp Pad
Crushed Curry Stamp Pad
Water Color Pencils
Aqua Painter
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat tool
Real Red Double Stitched Ribbon
Silver Cording

Long List of supplies...but well worth it, and easy to make!!

Turkey "Sweet Treat" Favor

We made these cute little turkeys at our Stampin' Sisters
Meeting last month! I think they are so fun!

They are made with lots of punches and the Sweet centers stamp set!
Elizabeth Martinez provided this project for us, thank you Elizabeth!

Isn't this a great thank you card! It was in our demonstrator magazine last month! I love the color combination, and I love the addition of the little twigs, so cute!!

Supplies Used...

• Chocolate Chip textured card stock
• More Mustard textured card stock
• Taken with Teal textured card stock
• Very Vanilla textured card stock
• Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper
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• Autumn Splender Stamp Set
  

• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
• Really Rust Classic Stampin' Pad
• Really Rust Stampin' Write marker

• Orchard Ribbon Originals
• Linen thread
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Color Spritzer Tool
• Sanding blocks
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Alphabet Simple Letters Bigz die set
• Autumn Splender Stamp Set
  

"Holiday Trivet "

Are you looking for great gift ideas? Isn't this fun!
Who couldn't use this? Even if someone doesn't like to cook - it is a cute decoration!!
Of course, it is stamped with "Winter Post"!

Gifts For Giving Class
Project #3
(Each purse holds 3 note cards w/envelopes!)

Don't forget to RSVP!!

"Birthday Gift bag"

I love days when I can hang out in my stampin' room and use supplies I don't normally use! Although I always use my Big Shot, I am not sure I have ever used this fun "Bird W / Leaves" Die.
It just fit perfectly on the "Scallop Circle #2" Die, doesn't it?

Anyway, I am always in need of little gift bags for gift cards and jewelery, and thought this would work great for either!
I love the color combo as well, I think it really pops!!

Other Supplies...

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
Basic Black, So Saffron & Whisper White Card Stock
Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper
Black & Crystal Brad
Large Oval & Designer Label Punch
Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Silver Cording

"Skater Dude Card" (as my nephew would say)

Ok, so even though I am the mother of 3 boys, I tend to be pretty girly, girl in my stamping!
But I am always in need of boy cards! This is a little young for my boys, but I have nephews and friends who have younger boys, so thought it would be great for them!!

I also thought you all might be glad to have a few breaks from holiday stamping! (Sorry, I love stamping for the holidays!! It is my Favorite!!)

Supplies Used...

Extreme Elements Stamp Set
Extreme Skateboard Stamp
Always Artichoke Stamp Pad & Card Stock
Night of Navy Craft & Classic Stamp Pad & Card Stock
Kraft Card Stock
Clear embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Jumbo eyelets
Crop-A-Dile
Navy Grosgrain Ribbon
Linen Thread
Sponge

Gifts For Giving Class
Project # 2

We will make 4 great gifts for only $20!!

The dates are:

Friday, November 13th @ 6:30 PM
And
Sunday, November 15th @ 2:00 PM

"Courage"

Just thinking about my boys today, so I pulled out My "Courage" Stamp set! (If I pulled this out and stamped every time I thought of them, I wouldn't get a thing done!) Since I actually get to go see Eric this week (YEAH!!!!) I will send this card off to Garrett!

Thank you to all who serve, and have family members that serve!!

Supplies used....

Courage Stamp Set
Real Red, Night Of Navy & Natural White Card Stock
Water Color Paper
Black Stazon Stamp Pad
Night Of Navy Stamp Pad
Watercolor Crayons
Aqua painter
Jumbo Eyelets
Vintage Brads
Hemp Twine
Star Punch
Crop-A-Dile
Cutter Kit (Distressing Tool)

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