Good Afternoon Stampers!
I hope you enjoyed your 12 Weeks of Christmas-Week 5 card. Starting next week, I will start showcasing gifts. As we get closer to Christmas, I will share great ideas for wrapping your gifts. You don't want to miss it. So what did you think of today's card? I have to be honest with you. I had a hard time coming up with a card but when it finally hit me I was really happy with the result. What I even loved more than anything is the beautiful matching chocolate box. It looks like something you buy at a fancy chocolate shop for the holidays.
As many of you already know, I have created Christmas Planners for demonstrators and customers that feature one main stamp set and one sentiment stamp set. These planners include 4 amazing projects. These projects not only include a beautiful card with matching envelope, but it also includes a beautiful matching gift tag, home decor item, and a one-of-a-kind box exclusively designed by me. If you want to see more planners, look on the right hand column under Order Online and you will see what else is available. There are options for all!
You will notice that the Countdown to Christmas Box I created today is taken from my Dasher Planner. Look at how changing the paper created a totally different look. This box is very elegant and looks like you spent alot of money on it. This is a beautiful gift for a neighbor, coworker, friend, or anybody else you can think of and all for under $5. The great thing is that you can take this same box design and adjust the look for a different occasion. Valentine's Day is in February and you can take this same pattern and create a personalized chocolate box. You can leave the numbers and use it as an advent calendar or remove them and use it as a beautiful box of chocolate.
Would you like to create some of these boxes? No problem. Just click here for more details on how to get your Christmas Planner. The demonstrator planners come with detailed instructions, cost analysis, class tips, measurements, cutting instructions, class handouts, and pictures for your class planning needs. If you are not a demonstrator, I have a planner for you that provides you with detailed instructions, pictures, measurements, cutting instructions, and a supply list. All of my planners come with 100% money back guarantee. I promise you won't be disappointed. Below is a list of supplies needed to create this dazzling box.
Supplies:
Stamp: Baroque Motifs (Item #113490)
Ink: Gold Encore Ink Pad (Item #101017), Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad (Item #115657)
Paper: Shimmer White Cardstock (Item #101910), Real Red Cardstock (Item #102482), Brushed Gold Cardstock (Item #102935)
Accessories: Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Item #115963), Sticky Strip (Item #104294), Snail Adhesive (Item #104332), 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (Item #109052), Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder (Item #109129), Heat Tool (Item# 100005), Gold Elastic Cord (Item #109867), Metallic Eyelets (Item #105319), Crop-a-Dile (Item #108362), Stamping Sponges (Item #101610), Bone Folder (Item #102300), Paper Cutter (Item #104152), Window Sheets Medium (Item #114323), Small Tag Punch(Item #108264), Tag Punch (Item#105934)
Look at this beautiful envelope. It is so elegant. The stamp set Baroque Motifs has been around forever yet its elegance is timeless. This is truly a beautiful stamp set and embossed with Gold Embossing Powder just even makes it more beautiful. Of course I had to emboss the envelope flap and use Dazzling Diamonds to finish off the beautiful look. I am so happy with the results of the card, envelope, and Countdown to Christmas Chocolate Box. I hope you are too!
As always, don't forget to leave me a comment. I love hearing from you, so make sure to leave me a comment and tell me what you think about today's post. This week I will be giving away MANHATTAN FLOWER TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER. You have until midnight on Friday, October 30th to enter this week's contest.
The winner of last week's contest is................. Antonette Gonzales. Congratulations Antonette! Please contact me at monica@addalittledazzle.com to claim your Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. If you already have it, you can choose another folder or product of equal value.
If you need to order supplies , I would love the opportunity to be your demonstrator. All you have to do is click on the Order Online button on the upper right hand corner and it will take to you to my online store where you can place your order.
Hurry and order your Dasher Planner and Stampin' Up! supplies today to make some dazzling cards, envelopes, and chocolate gift boxes just in time for Christmas. Stay tuned tomorrow as I show you another dazzling candle featuring the same technique used on the candle featured in the Dasher Planner.
Have a dazzling day!
I really like the Dasher Planner - everything is so elegant. But I think fav is that envelope. I would have never thought of embossing the flap. I know I won't win as I'm #1 to post but just had to let you know that your work is fabulous..
TFS,
Barb S (FL)
Posted by: Barb Slaughter | October 28, 2009 at 03:57 PM
What a gorgeous set! Great ides. I can't eat just ONE chocolate a day!!! LOL
You do lovely work, I enjoy all your cards and projects.
Posted by: jacki tobin | October 28, 2009 at 04:02 PM
I love the baroque swirls with all of these items! Gorgeous!
Posted by: jengd | October 28, 2009 at 05:08 PM
I love this week's card and the chocolate box is great! So is the embossed envelope. Thanks for the chance to win. stampin_sue at nc.rr.com
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawmzMTSyKATTfCOpg-jRfIIL5DfxwpXPiDQ | October 28, 2009 at 06:05 PM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything!!! But my favorite is the embossed candle.
Posted by: Ann Fitton | October 28, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Baroque Motifs is one of my all-time favorite sets. I love how you used it as a "branch" to hang the ornament on the card. The swirls match the ornament so well!
Posted by: Erica Badinger | October 28, 2009 at 07:06 PM
The box of chocolates looks so impressive.
Posted by: lisa808 | October 28, 2009 at 08:11 PM
I love what you did with the ornament stamp. I can't wait to get mine! I love the other stamp set you used along with the ornament. Your creativeness is amazing!
Posted by: Angie Higdon | October 28, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Such elegance in this weeks Card, Gift Box and Envelope. Love the gold embossing on the envelope and the dazzling diamonds too. Never thought to use them on an envelope before. I can see that I am going to be making lots of Chocolate gifts this year, because of you, Monica. They are just so beautifully presented.
Trish in Wisconsin
Posted by: Patricia Hoffman | October 29, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Hello Monica,
I got my email today. What a lovely card and so easy to make just for me ;). I often use folders to create my backgrounds.
Thanks for your ideas.
Conny
Posted by: conny | October 29, 2009 at 04:40 AM
Monica, I love your creations. The envelope is just breathtaking.
M
Posted by: Melissa | October 29, 2009 at 06:08 AM
I just love the card for the weeks of Christmas - you are sooo talented!! the matching envelope is beautiful also. Great job!!
Posted by: MaryJo Marshall | October 29, 2009 at 06:59 AM
The box with the nuggets is beautiful and very classy. I could give that to any man and they would love it. The baroque stamp is perfect for this gift. The envelope is beautiful. What a great idea. Gold always makes things so elegant looking
Thanks.
Antonette
Posted by: Antonette Gonzales | October 29, 2009 at 04:22 PM