Tip for tying those bows on gifts!

 

Hope you had a great thanksgiving holiday, and I bet you are now getting ready for the Christmas holiday....and then New Years, etc.   I saw a video of how you can get a nice, tight bow tied onto a gift or card, which I'm sure we all struggle with doing sometimes by ourselves....Anna Helman posted a video at the link below that demonstrates how you can use the reverse tweezers that come with the embossing kit by Stampin' up, item #159971 ($27).  The tweezers are the item in the photo above that is to the left of the embossing powder collector.  Here is the link where she shows how to do this:

https://youtu.be/X3ZZgdyK7io

This embossing additions tool kit also makes embossing easier and includes an Embossing Buddy, Powder Pal, and Crafting Brush. The Embossing Buddy is a small bag of powder. Rub it over your paper before inking and embossing. This ensures the embossing powder stays only where you want it. The Powder Pal is an easy way to catch and funnel excess embossing powder back into its container. Use the Crafting Tweezers to hold items while embossing them. And the Crafting Brush is handy for brushing powder for keeping your paper and work area clean. Keep this kit on hand, and you'll what you need to keep your embossing neat and tidy.  Plus the tweezers can be used to hold a piece of paper that you might be heat embossing so you don't burn your fingers!!

You can purchase one of these kits in my online store - https://marynoble.stampinup.net.  And you can also check out the other specials and clearance or look at the current catalogs or newest products:

https://www.stampinup.com/categories/sales-specials/last-chance-products

https://www.stampinup.com/categories/sales-specials/clearance

https://www.stampinup.com/catalogs/digital-catalogues

https://www.stampinup.com/categories/whats-new/new-arrivals

If you feel like I do and have to have it all and save money by becoming a demonstrator just for yourself, so you can save money, etc., become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and for just $99, you’ll get your own customized Starter Kit with $125 worth of products. And that includes all the business supplies you need to help you get started, plus free shipping. take a look at the Join page:  

https://www.stampinup.com/community/join-stampin-up

By making your own cards and other papercraft items, you save money yourself, even if you don't sell them, because then you don't have to buy them at the store since you make them yourself, get them at a discounted price, and have fun too!  That's what I do, make my own cards to give for occasions to friends and family, as well as scrapbooking pages and other papercraft products for party favors and gifts.  

It's super easy to start if you are a newbie, do it with a friend/family by purchasing a kit where everything you need is included, step-by-step instructions, precut pieces, and more. Choose the kit that’s right for you from an assortment of options designed for a variety of occasions and styles. Kit selection based on availability with new kits added regularly.  See the kits here:  https://www.stampinup.com/categories/shop-products/other-products/kits-collection

 Or you can get the monthly Paper Pumpkin kit that is mailed to your house directly if you want it:  

 https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2103050

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! is a crafting subscription kit that delivers creativity to your door every month. Each box includes everything you need to make a stunning project. We’ll surprise you with projects like cards, gift packaging, home décor, and more for just $23.50 a month (shipping included). Or you can buy prepaid subscriptions which allow you to pay ahead or give as a gift. Prepaids can be purchased at Stampin’ Up!, our parent company's website, stampinup.com. After you purchase a subscription, we’ll email you a prepaid code to redeem here at www.paperpumpkin.com to set up your subscription to start receiving your kits.  It's better than a boxful of puppies; really!!

Subscribe by the 10th of any month to receive that month's kit. Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season; I am hoping we get another dog by the end of the year...:-) What plans do you have coming up?

Here are a few of the pretty Stampin' Up cards made by other demonstrators - I can help you to make them if you want!