Holiday Lounge Ornament Tutorial, 7 FREE TUTORIALS, and Contest Extension

Good Afternoon Stampers,

Hope you are having a wonderful day.  I have been hard at work typing up some FREE tutorials I had promised all of you.  Look at this dazzling red ornament, this is a mini ornament I created using the same concept from the ornaments I posted a couple of weeks ago that you make with ink refills and fine glitter.  I have a mini Christmas tree that I have placed in my house today.  I made these mini ornament balls, punched out some snowflakes, and added dazzling diamonds to them.  I wanted to show you a full view of the tree, but I am not having a good photo taking day.  The tree isn't cooperating. LOL

I have had a lot of emails requesting more information about my planners and what I offer.  I decided to change the schedule around a little and instead of releasing Tree Trimmings Christmas Planner today, I will release it tomorrow.  Why?  I want you all to look at my FREE Mini Tutorials I have on my blog so you can get a glimpse of what I offer.  I have had a lot of questions and the best way for me to answer them is by having you see them for yourself.

With over 10 years of teaching experience and a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, I am very detail oriented in providing clear and detailed instructions.  I have taught Special Education, Spanish, Adult Education, and Bilingual Education.  Throughout my years of teaching, I always found that my students were most successful when I broke everything down into detailed steps.  I have taken the same approach in my planners and tutorials.  I put a lot of time, effort, and detail into my planners. So lets start by checking out the first tutorial.

Do you all remember this ornament and box I posted a couple of weeks ago?  Well, the tutorial is ready.  Click here for your FREE Holiday Lounge Ornament and Box Mini Tutorial.  I am sure you will love creating these.  They are very easy and inexpensive to make. 

We are working on putting up our Christmas tree and we are going to make these ornaments in Real Red and add some of those beautiful ornaments my husband designed two days ago.  I can't wait to see the finished product.  I know it will look dazzling.  When my children came home from school today and saw the mini Christmas tree, they fell in love with it.  I know you will too when you create your own dazzling tree with these ornaments and the snowflakes my husband designed for the Tree Trimmings Christmas Planner.

I invite you to go to the tutorials section of my blog. I have SEVEN FREE TUTORIALS for you to view, download, and print out.  All of them are interchangeable and great for numerous occasions.  Another tutorial my club members have been asking about is the Thoroughly Modern Notepad Holder and Pen Tutorial.  This was originally posted by Patty Bennett.  I simply rewrote the tutorial in my own words, added lots of detailed pictures, a matching pen, and a gorgeous Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button to put the finishing touch on it.  Check it out!  This is another great and inexpensive gift for the holidays.  Click here if you would like to see this tutorial.  Do you want to see all my tutorials?  Just scroll down and under archives section on the right hand column you will see a full list of all my tutorials available. 

So what did you all think of my 12 Weeks of Christmas-Week 7.  I love it! I always make my children a handmade gift for Christmas.  This week's creation will be for my daughter.  I will be making one for my 5 year old son but he wants it to be red with yellow stars like Lightning Mc Queen.  My oldest son wants one with his school name and year he will be graduating from high school.  They are so easy to make and one day they will remember that mom made these gifts for them.  That is something you can't put a price value on.  I will show you the two other blankets when they are done. 

So, my hubby has been reading all the comments and hasn't chosen a winner yet. I think he is enjoying and soaking up all your wonderful comments. (LOL) I decided to extend the contest for another day.  All you have to do is leave a comment about his post on Monday and you will be entered for a chance to win a FREE Tree Trimming Christmas Planner along with a pack of Pearl White Metal Sheets.  Instead of choosing one winner, he will choose TWO winners.  Hurry and leave a comment! You have until midnight on Thursday, November 12th.  If you order the planner tomorrow and win, I will gladly refund your money.

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.

Make sure to purchase your own copy of the Snow Swirled Christmas and Dasher Christmas Planner.  These planners are versatile and can be used for other occasions besides Christmas.  Take a look around my blog and take a peek at all the dazzling creations.  For more details on the planners, look underneath the Order Online Button for all the details.

Don't forget to leave a comment for my hubby! You can leave one for me too and I will put in a good word for you with my hubby.LOL

Have a dazzling evening!

 

Comments

[jengd]

These are beautiful, especially with the rub-ons! And the blanket was really cute!!

[Kim]

Thanks so much for your generosity and taking the time and all the effort to put these tutorials together! I can't wait to make some of these ornaments!!

[Monica]

I have purchased two planners and am thrilled how easy it is to follow the instructions. I love the ornaments tutorial and will try making the box and the ornaments for gifts this year. Thanks for sharing!

[Nancy Dawson]

I have recently ordered your Dasher Kit and it is super! I love all your projects and have 'cased' a few. The metal projects add so much pizzaz to the everyday world of paper! Soooo neat! Thanks for sharing your expertise. Nancy

[Patricia Hoffman]

Monica, your Planner's are a fantastic deal, very detailed and easy to follow. Every aspect of the class is covered. I love them! I have 2 of them! This weeks release of the 12 Weeks of Christmas is right up my alley. When you mentioned that you were making a blanket in red and yellow for your 5 year old son, well I knew that I was hooked. I have a 3 year old Grandson that is in love with that Movie and has all of the "Cars", he can recite the movie word for word. I am going to make him a red and yellow one too. I am sure that he will let out a little squeal when he opens it up. I knew that you could put fabric through the Big Shot, but I didn't know that it would take Fleece. Wonderful thing to find out, Monica. You are always testing the waters for us and going the extra mile to see what we can accomplish. Together you and your DH will be a wonderful addition to "Dazzling Diamonds". Have yourselves a wonderful creative day!

Trish in Wisconsin

[Jackie Peffer]

You are one of the first blogs I check each day. Love your creativity and thanks so much for sharing it all with us@

[Judy Holland]

Monica,
I love your approach to sharing with those of us who follow your blog. I love all the insight and helps that you give us. Awesome work. I am so glad I found your blog.

[Pam Murray]

Love! Love! Love it all!!! The 12 weeks of Christmas is fantastic. You must be so proud of hubby and grateful - My husband can't even use a screwdriver. Maybe I should send him over to your place for some lessons. Nice to have a husband support, and be involved in, your stamping passion.

[Eileen McClean]

love the tutorials,it is great that your hubby helps with the creativity. My hubby has built me shelves for my papers, 2 full sets for all 48 colors and extras for the incolors.Thanks again for sharing
Eileen

[lisa808]

Monica, thank you for these two new free tutorials. I can't wait to try them and to see what you are your husband come up with next!

[Mary Davidson]

Thank you so much for the fantastic tutorial for the Holiday Lounge Ornament and Gift Box. The directions were so clear you made it easy to complete. I made a sample (exactly as your Taken With Teal one) for my open house and the girls went nuts over it. I love your blog! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!