Christmas Cookie Exchange and Fun Reindeer Treats

Last year, you may remember that I participated in my friend Deb's amazing cookie exchange. However, this year, her exchange was so popular that I didn't have time to make all the cookies that it required. So sad to have missed it. But, as it turned out another friend asked me to participate in her exchange and I really didn't think I could squeeze it in. Well, it ended up that I only had to make 7 dozen cookies, so I managed to get them done at the very last minute. Whew. So, I thought I would share again this year, what I made.

These are called Neiman Marcus cookies. They are a combination of oatmeal, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Of course I had to make a cute package to put them in.

Since I love the Candy Cane Season stamp set and punch, I thought it would be perfect for these sweet treats. I also used large cellophane bags which I had from my Stampin' Up retired stash.

I thought the tag turned out pretty cute. The colors are poppy parade and garden green and I attached it with a cute gold clip.

The cookie exchange was a huge success and my friend Missy did a fabulous job as hostess. She's so fun and creative. Thanks for inviting me to participate, Missy!

Well, speaking of Missy... she later posted some adorable reindeer bark on her facebook page and knowing that my friend Megan was going to make bark for her finance's secretaries at work, I showed her Missy's cute reindeer bark. Well, needless to say, Megan whipped some of the cute bark up with the help of her mom and I helped her make the same cute tags for her bark.

Here she is in her darling polka dotted apron and her first tray of peppermint bark.

Add some chocolate reindeer and it becomes the cutest bark you've ever seen!

She packaged it up in these cute bags.

I think her fiance's office will be full of smiles when they receive this yummy and thoughful treat!

Speaking of crafting... We had craft night at my house the night before and made more of the clothespin wreaths that I posted about last week. Megans mom, Tracy, gave her the wreath she made at my house that night. Isn't it so pretty?

Lori and Bj also made awesome wreaths that night. As usual I got caught up in all the fun we were having and forgot to take group pictures while we were making them, so I asked them to send me pictures of their wreaths.

Lori's wreath:

Bj's wreath:

I made a Valentine clothespin wreath but I'm not quite finished with it. I'll post it after Christmas. Its made with the new Valentine designer paper and its so pretty. Here's a link to how I made my wreaths: click here

Lots of baking and crafting still going on here, trying to finish up for next week. Hope you are enjoying all the fun preparations during this special holiday season.

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Product List

Candy Cane Season Photopolymer Bundle [149927] $31.50	Candy Cane Season Photopolymer Stamp Set [147692] $17.00	Candy Cane Builder Punch [148011] $18.00	Starburst Punch [143717] $18.00
Gold Library Clips [144130] $6.00	Poppy Parade 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [147813] $7.50	Garden Green & White Baker's Twine [147814] $4.00	6" X 17" (15.2 X 43.2 Cm) Gusseted Cellophane Bags [142001] $9.00

Christmas Cards and Treats

The Nothing Sweeter stamp set and dies were a surprise favorite for me. I didn't really think much about the stamp set until I actually used it. Now, I just think its the cutest set ever.

Here's a cute balmy blue and gray granite card that we made in Card Class.

I used both the cardstock and the inks in the same balmy blue and gray granite colors. The dies were used to cut out the tree, the snowflake and make the little "stitching" scallops and tree outline. 

I popped the snowflake on with a mini dimensional and added a pearl. The striped paper is from the soft subtles paper pack.

I also made these Christmas Tree treats from the same set. 

The colors are cherry cobbler and mossy meadow. 

I used the 2" x 8" Cellophane bags and a piece of Silver or Gold foil sheets inside that was cut at 2 x 5 and scored at 1/4" down each side. I was able to slide the hershey nuggets into the cellophane bag easily.

The emboss folder behind the tree is the Basket Weave embossing folder and the heart is from the Stitched Labels Framelits dies. I wrapped the nuggets in the Festive Farmhouse designer paper cut 1" x 3" and secured it with tear tape.

Aren't they so cute? This set is retiring at the end of the month, so get it before its gone for good!

Two fun and simple projects, ready for Christmas!

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Product List

Nothing Sweeter Photopolymer Stamp Set [147773] $21.00	Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146966] $11.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983] $8.50	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $7.50	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	2" X 8" (5.1 X 20.3 Cm) Cellophane Bags [141703] $3.50
Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828] $33.00	Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146841] $9.00	Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147820] $11.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $4.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.50
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $7.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.75	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00

Treat Box from Mrs. Santa

I loved making these darling treat boxes for my team this year. I used the Stampin Up Acetate Card boxes and simply cut them in half (while they were flat) at 3" with my paper trimmer. These remind me of the old cassette tape boxes, way back in the day.

I used the Signs of Santa stamp set and dies. The dies are sold out but the stamp set is still available until the end of the month (at least for now)

I measured the box to get the size to cut the poppy parade cardstock. The box is 41/2" x 41/2" then I scored at 3" and 3 1/2" so that it slide into the box and had a little flap. 

I also used some garden green cardstock embossed with the Maps Etc. emboss folder. The circles were cut with the Layering Circle Framelits dies.

Aren't they just so cute? I used velcro to hold the flap closed. Do you want to see what I put inside?

Found these Christmas Kit Kats that fit perfectly inside. I also stuffed some metallic pearls and peppermint candy inside for my team members.

I made lots to hand out as small gifts to friends and family as well. These are great for gift cards and lottery tickets too!

I will definitely be making these again for other holidays and occasions. They are so much fun to make and look so darn cute!

Hope you'll give this cute idea a try.

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Product List

Signs Of Santa Photopolymer Bundle [149967] $47.50	Signs Of Santa Photopolymer Stamp Set [147690] $21.00	Santa's Workshop 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147809] $14.00	Maps Etc. Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146822] $9.00
Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00	Acetate Card Boxes [144628] $7.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" x 11"" Card Stock" [119793] $8.50	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102584] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Valentine and a Christmas Card in "lights"

I'm sharing a sweet valentine card that we made at Card Class recently. Its made with the "Making Everyday Bright" stamp set and Christmas Bulb punch.

I used the new petal pink cardstock as well as Stampin' Blends markers in petal pink, flirty flamingo and lovely lipstick. I colored the bulbs in with the lighter of the petal pink and flirty flamingo and shaded with the darker of each color. The tiny hearts are colored with the lovely lipstick Stampin' Blends.

I punched out the petal pink bulb with the Christmas Bulb builder punch and popped it up with a mini dimensional.

Here, you can see that I added the light rays in blushing bride ink, under the bulbs.

A sweet and simple sentiment is stamped inside.

I love the simplicity of this card and the short and sweet message for Valentines day.

This set will retire soon, so if you like it, get it before the end of December!

I also made a similar card at one of my classes, using the "Making Christmas Bright" stamp set (which coordinates with the Making Everyday Bright stamp set, above) and the Christmas Bulb punch. This set can be bundled with the punch for a 10% discount. This is a bright and cheery Christmas card.

The background is stamped with the Buffalo Plaid background stamp in call me clover ink, onto call me clover cardstock. The card is granny apple green. The bulbs are stamped in lovely lipstick and mango melody inks.

I really enjoyed designing and stamping these fun cards. One, soft and sweet the other bright and bold. Both adorable!

Both sets and the punch will retire soon. Get yours soon, if you don't have it already!

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Product List

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Bundle [149947] $35.00	Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set [148046] $21.00	Christmas Bulb Builder Punch [148013] $18.00
Making Every Day Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set [148813] $16.00	Buffalo Check Wood-Mount Stamp Set [147797] $20.00	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $9.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] $7.50
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278] $9.00	Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147281] $9.00
Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $36.00	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.50	Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146969] $8.50
Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad [147139] $7.50	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989] $8.50	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093] $7.50
Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $7.50	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146970] $8.50	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00

Tiny Favors- Acetate Treat Boxes

I made several of these cute little favor/treat boxes for both, the On Stage Stampin Up Convention, and my Team Christmas Party attendees.

I used the adorable, Nothing Sweeter stamp set and framelit dies for all of the treat boxes.

These are the cute little boxes that I made for my team Christmas Party favors.

The call me clover cardstock insert is cut at 2"x4" and the 2018-2019 In Color Designer paper (lovely lipstick) is cut at 1 3/4" x 3 3/4". I simply slid it into the front of the box and closed the lid. The tree outline was stamped in call me clover ink and the tree was stamped in the same color, but stamped off on scratch paper first.

I filled the boxes with big peppermint M&M's and tied a shaded spruce colored ribbon around the cardstock- which can be used later as a bookmark as well!

These are so quick and easy to make. The acetate boxes are 2"x2" and come in packs of 16. Perfect size for small treats or even candles and jewelry!

I made the heart boxes to pass out to special Stampin Up demonstrator friends at the Convention last month.

These were made with the same stamp set and dies- Nothing Sweeter bundle, and the same designer series paper. The silver paper is the Galvanized Metallic paper from the Holiday Catalog and the ribbon is the Black glittered organdy ribbon from the same catalog.

The ink is lovely lipstick and stamped off in the same way as I did the tree above.

I also made boxes with the Candy Cane Season bundle that I gave out at my Card Class this month. I don't have a photo, but I will take one and post it later.

These are such great little extras to give out or use as favors on a holiday table. I hope you'll give them a try!

Thanks for stopping by.

Until the next time...

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Product List

Nothing Sweeter Photopolymer Bundle [149955] $42.25
Clear Tiny Treat Boxes [141699] $7.50
Nothing Sweeter Photopolymer Stamp Set [147773] $21.00	Sweetly Stitched Framelits Dies [147918] $26.00	In Color 2018–2020 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146963] $11.00	Galvanized Metallic Paper [147805] $5.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146969] $8.50	Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad [147139] $7.50	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146970] $8.50	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $7.50
Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897] $8.50	Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack [146329] $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00

How to: Clothes Pin Wreath with Stampin Up designer paper

I have a grab bag gift exchange every year at my team Christmas Party. Each year, the gift I make always uses stamping or Stampin Up products in some way. This year I made the coolest wreath using clothes pins and a wire wreath that I purchased at Wal Mart.

This is what I bought: The wire wreath is 12" and I used 60 clothes pins to construct the wreath.

I recommend measuring the clothespins, as they may be a different size than mine. I used standard sized clothes pins. Once you measure them, cut 10 each of 6 different patterns of designer paper. I used the Stampin Up Festive Farmhouse designer paper from the Holiday Catalog.

I attached the strips of paper with our Multi-Purpose glue, using the flat end and just brushing it along the clothespin. As you can see, I attached all the clothespins to the wreath, first. I used a thin piece of ribbon to tie on the back of the wire wreath, to hang. The cherry cobbler ribbon was attached with hot glue.

I love how it turned out! Jackie was the recipient of my grab bag and she loved it as well!

This is a pretty simple to do project for anyone on your Christmas list. I hope you have a chance to give it a try!

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Product List

Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147820] $11.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00