Show me the Money :)

The most popular gift lately seems to be money. With upcoming graduations, birthday parties, weddings, engagements, I thought it would be appropriate for my guests at my last workshop to make a simple money holder. Simple indeed! This template is thanks to Patty Bennett. Now there is no reason you can't give it a try - directions are easy peesy!
This starts with a base of Cameo Coral cut at 9-1/4" x 7" and scored at 3" and 6-1/4" (your middle panel will be slightly larger). TIP: These cards will fit into a regular, non-SU NO. 10 size envelope. Measure and place a mark an 1" from the score line and an inch from the bottom and then cut your diagonal. TIP: I used only a Clear Rhinestone Brad for closure, but money will be smaller than most gift certificates, so you may want to add a strip of sticky strip to enclose the end.
I decorated the front with a piece of Whisper White layered with A Walk in the Park DSP. I used my Word Window Punch on my Designer Paper to punch out a a spot to add my sentiment. TIP: I'm pretty good at eyeballing things and set my sentiment in Basic Gray just right, but if you have a Stamp-a-mi-jig you may want to use that for your perfect placement.The final touches to inside and out were these adorable flowers, using the Simple Flowers Embosslit, popped out in seconds using my Big Shot. Added some Crystal Effects and sprinkled on a dusting of Dazzling Diamonds for a little pizazz. Like it? Thought they were cute, quick and easy. Definitely can be made under 15 minutes without adding lots of detail.

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Happy Kreating


Supplies:
Stamps: (sentiments) Heard from the Heart(111644), Fresh Cuts (111634)
Paper: Cameo Coral(100475), Whisper White(100730), Walk in the Park DSP (Occasions Mini115123)
Ink: Basic Gray (109120)
Accessories: Big Shot(113439), Simple Flower Embosslit(114514), Clear Rhinestone(113144), Word Window Punch (105090) Crystal Effects(101055), Dazzling Diamonds (102023)

Gift Certificates

I'm Back! The craziness of getting ready for my 'Vendor Fair' is finally over! Now its time to make my Christmas cards-OYE! The fair was this weekend at a 55 and older gated community activity center and not open to the public. Unfortunately not worth all my efforts, but I can chalk it up to 'experience' and I can be thankful I did sell some things (some vendors sold nothing :( The HOT items were knock-off brand purses and jewelry. Hmmmm, maybe I should start making jewelry?... NAH!!! I love stamping and all the projects I created, just wasn't the right crowd! I had many say I had a lot of talent, which did make me feel good - I just wish they had bought the talent :) I did have someone want to purchase my bone folder though! LOL! After not doing so well, at the end I was thinkin' - I shoulda sold it to her (I'm still chuckling about it) :) Well, I have ALOT of stuff for the next time around (?????) or maybe I just have a lot of extra Christmas gifts this season :) Thanks for all your wishes on my success at the fair! And a HUGE thank you to my sister in law for sitting with me and people watching :) !!!!!
Anyway, I have a few of these gift cards to be mailed out tomorrow to some lucky recipients :) So if you have a stamper in your life and have no idea what to get them, contact me for a Stampin' Up gift certificate designed and redeemable through me.
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For now, go kreate
Kim

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Holiday Extravanganza SALE

Stampin' Up! is having a huge Holiday Extravanganza SALE!!! The sale is a limited-time, on select product bundles from November 26 through December 1, 2008. Details on discounted product bundles will be announced when the sale begins November 26. You will be able to see these discounted bundles at my ONLINE DBWS Store - if that link doesn't take you there...go to www.kimberlyjoy.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW or click on the 24 Hour Online Store icon at the top right of my sidebar and you will be redirected to my DBWS ONLINE store. Quantities of discounted bundles are limited, so place orders ONLINE early. Make sure to check back Wednesday for more details!!
Check out A Holiday Gift-Giving Guide. This includes a list of products that make great gifts for family and friends. Or Holiday Gift List: Use this list to help find gifts in your budget. Remember I am available to customize a gift certificate for your loved one or create a wish list for yourself and I will be sure to give your loved ones some great ideas that you are SURE to love!!
I'm busily preparing for my craft show - currently stamping many tiles which you can see here. Lots of ideas and hopefully I get to doing them and sharing them too :)

For now, go kreate!

Kim

The Holiday Mini Catalog & Gift Certificates Available

Today is the day - yippeeeeee - you may begin ordering from this fabulous little Holiday book!! You have from now until January 18th to stock up on some of these adorable products. The stamps sets are so fun, but wait until you see all the other fun stuff: the ribbons, the felt snow flurries, the holiday rub-ons, the new pattern papers, the new BIG SHOT machine and all different die cuts, there is so much - this little book is packed with a punch!
For you that want it all, start a wish list and send it to me via email and I will keep it on file, then send all your loved ones my contact info and let them know I have some great ideas that YOU are sure to love for the holiday or any other occasion. One stop shopping with me! I will gladly send out adorable gift certificates; imagine a gift certificate inside apull treat, that is hand stamped and customized per your occasion. OR with a predetermined amount and your wish list I can make it easy for your spouse or anyone else who has the hardest time deciding what to get you. I'll have your wishes granted :)
I'm utilizing my own services ... my wish list is ready for my hubby :)
I'll be back a bit later with the final sweet treat project from my class. Now go start your WISH LIST!!!!!!

Kim