Kween Bee Kreations: 2011 Holiday Mini

Hand-Penned Holidays

My husband asked me to make a Christmas card for the local barber.

I haven't stamped in so long - at least not on a regular basis. So, four other cards before this went into the trash bin. It's hard to get back into the swing of things, but I always seem to find my way back to my "mojo". I think this card will do nicely with a little gift for the barber tucked inside.

Hand-Penned Holidays has been calling my name for weeks now. I love the exaggerated font!

Pines & Poinsettias created the perfect finishing touch - Stampin' Write Markers helped me create a multi-colored image. So easy & fun!

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Spooky Stocking

This spooky stocking idea came to me as I thought of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas.

My husband, son & I love this movie and enjoy watching Jack Skellington, The Pumpkin King, discover Christmas for the first time.

This stocking is a Big Shot Bigz L Die. The stocking measures 5-1/2" x 4-3/4". The die measures 6" x 8-3/4". Use it with paper, fabric, felt & more! I have SO many ideas for this die - it makes the purchase very worthwhile to me.

Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die, Item #124098, $32.95

The accessories inside the stocking are also a Die. Candy cane piece measures 3" x 1-3/8". Entire die measures 4-3/4" x 5-1/2".

I thought it would be fun to add some Christmas goodies to the spider-web embossed stocking. Fun! Don't you think?

Stocking Accents Original Die, Item #124099, $17.95

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Paper: Basic Black (121045), Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents (119246), Retired Raven Lace Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die (124098), Stocking Accents Originals Die (124099), Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120889), Matchbox Bigz XL Die (114890)

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Pencil Toppers

Halloween is creeping closer. Are you getting ready with tricks & treats?

I love sending my son to school with small gifts for the holidays. For example, how about these cute pencil toppers? This gift is easy, inexpensive & versatile. Simply switch out the pencils & stamp set using another theme & you're good to go.

Pencils = 10 cents a piece (10 for $1.00)
Cello bags = 5 cents a piece
Stamps, Ink, Paper & Punches already on hand = FREE
TOTAL COST OF GIFT = 15 cents each

These new 1" x 8" cellophane bags are available in the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog. They are perfect for filling with a row of treats, a pencil, or anything! Add a tag or topper you've created using any punch or Big Shot die. Adhesive on top keeps everything inside. 50 bags per package.

1" x 8" Cellophane Bags Item# 124134, $2.50

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Stamp Sets: Spooky Bingo Bits (MDS 127616, wood mount 123944, clear mount 123946)
Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Pumpkin Pie (105216), Concord Crush (119785), Lucky Limeade (122935)
Tools: 1" Circle Punch (119868), Scallop Square Punch (119884), Cello Bags (124134)

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Sweet Pressed Peanut Butter

I'm VERY impressed & VERY excited about the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps.

I admit I'm not a baker, but I was instantly drawn to this new product. As soon as it was advertised I could see so many possibilities.

My first inclination was that I could use the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps to create fun gifts for my son's teachers & friends parents. What a great way to present a hand-made gift ... cookies AND a card all packaged up in a nice gift box, maybe? Stay tuned because that's where my mind is headed!!

I even thought that my son might like using these on play-doh (of course with a good washing in between baking OR I could purchase a second set just for him).

My mind is working over-time to come up with more ideas!

Check out all of the coordinating Stampin' Up! products for the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps. I ordered the Creatively Yours stamp set and the Kraft Boxes to pull my gifts together quickly.

Above you'll see I stamped my Jack-o-Lantern image into a peanut butter cookie batter. Below you'll see Jack stamped in a sugar cookie batter (slighty different sizes, but I think it gives the cookies more character). Both sets of cookies were stamped directly AFTER coming out of the oven. Keep in mind, the directions state to stamp BEFORE you bake. But, I experimented a bit to see what technique gave me the best result. I personally got a better impression by stamping after vs. before. I used a Betty Crocker mix in a bag. I did not make my cookies from scratch. Ovens & I don't get along. LOL!

SWEET PRESSED COOKIE STAMPS
Item #125152, $16.95

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Take your love of stamping into the kitchen! Create fun and tasty stamped cookies for any occasion. Fit a silicone stamp over the bottom of wooden handle and press into dough— it’s that easy! Let the kids help! Food-safe, easy-to-clean (dishwasher safe). Suggested cookie recipes included. Each includes set of 3 silicone stamps and 1 handle.

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NEW! Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a brand-new product that will appeal to crafters and non-crafters, alike--not to mention kids!

The easy-to-use cookie stamp has a solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.

Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or one of the two included recipes) and stamp away! Create beautiful, hand-stamped cookies in a flash. The stamp images are completely food-safe and child-friendly.

Use the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps add a personal touch to what you do - no ink required!

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps
Item #125152, $16.95

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Includes: Solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images, two recipes, and tips for use.

Think about using these products in conjunction with the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps to create fun gifts for friends, family, teachers, or neighbors! The possibilities are endless.

Coordinating Products

Creatively Yours Stamp Set Wood Mount, Item #122610, $18.95
Creatively Yours Stamp Set Clear Mount, Item #122612, $14.95

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