Midnight Creations

Yesterday was such a fun afternoon. I had my hostess club here and I got to show them some new products and techniques. If you remember, I put these projects together in the darkest hours of the night. It was even more fun to share them during the daylight hours.

This first project features the Berry Christmas stamp set again. What's that you say? This doesn't look like a Christmas card? You are so right, little grasshopper! So many Stampin' Up! stamp sets are super versatile like this. This little bird can be used for any kind of card. Love it!

Oh - you noticed something else, too? What's that super cool border? Oh, I'm so glad you asked! That border is made with the Slit Punch. I'll whip up a tutorial and post it soon. So be sure to watch for it!

Stamps: Berry Christmas, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Certainly Celery Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Bold Brights Brads

This matchbox is so easy to make with the Matchbox Bigz XL Die for the Big Shot. We dressed it up with the new Frost White Shimmer Paint. You can use the Shimmer Paint just like ink with your stamps, which I did with the Serene Snowflake stamp set on the Whisper White top of the box. You can also sponge it over paper to make it shimmery like the snowflake punch. The Shimmer Paint also comes in Champagne Mist and Platinum. You can really see the shimmer on the second picture. I'm sure you know someone who would love to receive a little gift in this beautiful, handmade box!

Stamps: Serene Snowflakes
Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue
Accessories: Frost White Shimmer Paint, Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Jumbo Snowflake Punch

The new Sweet Treat Cups are perfect for making little goodies for class parties, stocking-stuffers, co-worker gifts, party or shower favors, etc. At just $2.95 for 12, they are a bargain to boot! I think this project was a favorite for many of the ladies yesterday. It's so darling - don't you agree?

Stamps: Autumn Harvest, All Holidays
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Naturals White
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Sweet Treat Cups, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

I hope you've enjoyed these projects as much as I have. If I'm lucky, next time I won't have to sacrifice sleep for them - but I must admit, it was sooooo worth it. :)

Happy stamping!