Christmas is my favorite holiday! I love the hustle and bustle! The candy making and cookie baking! ‘Tis the season for giving and for friendships! I love creating and sharing with you, and I love the feedback and encouragement that you have given me. Even though the vast majority of us have never met face to face, there is still a bond that has formed because of our mutual love of stamping and card making. In appreciation of this, my holiday gift to you is a healthy serving of Blog Candy!

• 101 6″ x 6″ sheets of retired Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers tied up with Brocade Blue 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon
• “Congrats” stamp set
• 20 yards of Certainly Celery Ribbon from SAB 2009 Ribbon Bundle
• Basic Gray Corduroy Buttons (new)
• Basic Brown Classic Stampin’ Ink Re-Inker (new)
• A Sponge Dauber (so you can distress)
• Plus non-SU! brads and ribbon

To be eligible, simply leave a comment on the posts that I will be making beginning with this post through Friday, December 18th at 9:00 PM CST. One winner will be selected randomly, and will be announced on this blog Saturday, December 20th! The winner will then need to email shipping information to me.

So, get ready for comments. And, oh, by the way, Tuesday’s card posting will be included in with the Blog Candy. It is simply my take on the popular “Tree Trimmings” Star card, done up in Real Red and Chocolate Chip. The Design Tips will be included in my next post. Until next time…

The Crazy 4 Challenges challenge was a simple one this week. With the focus on snow, the challenge was to incorporate snowflakes and/or snowmen into the project. I opted for both in this card that requires no stamping! Punches, punches and more punches make quick work of this sweet little card, featuring a “snowmom” and her “snowbabe” touching their carrot noses in what I have entitled a “Snowman Kiss”.

The Stampin’ Schach Tips:

• Feeling a little punchy? The “Snowmom’s” curves are provided by the 1-3/4″, 1-3/8″ and 1″ Circle Punches. The “Snowtot” is formed from the 1″, 3/4″ and 1/2″ Circle Punches. The buttons and Mom’s eye were formed with the Crop-A-Dile, and Baby’s eye and Mom’s mouth were formed from the 1/16″ Punch. Tombow Adhesive did the trick in adhering these small pieces!
• Even “snowmoms” need a little make-up! Her “blush” and Baby’s rosy cheeks were achieved with a Blender Pen and Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Pastels.
• Free-style once in awhile! The snowhills were cut free-handed from Very Vanilla card stock and distressed with Soft Suede. The carrot noses were snipped from Dusty Durango, and lined with a Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker.
• Double your pleasure, double your fun! The Designer Labels were punched from Old Olive and Real Red card stock. The Real Red label was cut horizontally and layered behind the Old Olive one.
• Rub-a-dub-dub! The “Winter Wishes” sentiment is courtesy of Chit Chat Rub-Ons! How easy is that?
• Sneak -a-peek! Did you notice the adorable Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brad? It will be available in the Occasion Mini on January 5th!

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Can you believe that Stampin’ Up! is kicking off a “Twelve Days of Holiday Sales” promotion just in time for Christmas? Now is the time to “stuff those stockings” with one of those special Big Shot dies that you have been wanting. I have put a little bug in my husband’s ear about the Basket and Blooms die. Which one have you been “die-ing” to buy? At 15 – 25% off, why not buy several? But hurry…orders must be placed by December 15th for arrival by Christmas! However, the sale does run until Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 11:50 P.M. MT!
Check out this list:

(Item Number) 114515
Flower Burst Embosslits Die
Regularly $11.95 Discounted Price $8.96

114516
Cherry Blossom Embosslits die
Regularly $11.95 Discounted Price $8.96

115957
Thanks Embosslits die
Regularly $11.95 Discounted Price $8.96

114513
Sweetest Stem Embosslits die
Regularly $11.95 Discounted Price $8.96

115952
Hi Embosslits die
Regularly $11.95 Discounted Price $8.96

115951
Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die
Regularly $74.95 Discounted Price $59.96

113446
Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die
Regularly $19.95 Discounted Price $16.96

114509
Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die
Regularly $21.95 Discounted Price $18.66

113448
Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die
Regularly $19.95 Discounted Price $16.96

113457
Tulipe Bigz die
Regularly $21.95 Discounted Price $16.46

115954
Two Tags Bigz die
Regularly $21.95 Discounted Price $18.66

114524
Fringed Flower Bigz die
Regularly $19.95 Discounted Price $15.96

114523
Decorative Accents Bigz die
Regularly $19.95 Discounted Price $15.96

114534
Flower Bigz Clear die
Regularly $19.95 Discounted Price $15.96

113473
5-Point 3D Star Bigz die
Regularly $19.95 Discounted Price $16.96

113472
Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die
Regularly $19.95 Discounted Price $16.96

113470
Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die
Regularly $19.95 Discounted Price $16.96

113465
Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die
Regularly $19.95 Discounted Price $16.96

115961
Perfect Setting Bigz XL die
Regularly $42.95 Discounted Price $32.21

113483
Pennant Bigz XL die
Regularly $39.95 Discounted Price $29.96

113484
Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die
Regularly $39.95 Discounted Price $31.96

116760
Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die
Regularly $39.95 Discounted Price $29.96

116759
Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die
Regularly $39.95 Discounted Price $29.96

114890
Matchbox Bigz XL Die
Regularly $42.95 Discounted Price $36.56

113458
Flower Layers Originals Die
Regularly $15.95 Discounted Price $13.56

What’s that you say? You don’t have a Big Shot? You can’t take advantage of this fabulous sale? Order your Big Shot from me today (Item Number 113439, $99.95) and receive your choice of any Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Elegant Bouquet, Finial Press, Manhattan Flower) as my gift to you. These items are found on Page 195 of the Idea Book and Catalog. After placing your online order for the Big Shot, simply email me the item of your choice, and I will order it for you. Your free item will ship separately from your Stampin’ Up! order, and will arrive mid-January! This offer ends December 22! (US orders only, please!)