Our retreat stamping was in the bag …

Posted in 3-D Projects, Christmas, Holiday Retreat, HOLIDAYS, Paper Pumpkin, Quick -n- Easy by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is Day 2 of my “Holiday Retreat” series and I would like to take you along to our first stamping session on Friday evening. After a dinner of hot turkey sandwiches, fruit salad, taco dip & chips and more, we retreated to our stamping area …

I set up the area before my guests arrive so they can just come in and begin the fun. The projects are pre-cut for them but they still get to do some of the BigShotting, embossing and punching. On Friday we began with a project, an awesome bag they could take their cards home in and pass on for a gift.

I’m sure some of you recognize the “Paper Pumpkin” bag … One of the benefits of being a Paper Pumpkin supscriber is that you can order “past kits” when available … and this is one of my favorites! I’ve personally used them many times. Click Link for more information …

I jazzed it up with our beautiful “Under the Tree” Specialty Designer Series paper found on page 5 of the Holiday catalog. A touch of Old Olive behind it really highlights the snowflake pattern.

The precious snowflake comes from the “Snowflake Card Thinlit Dies” and is done in the stunning Champagne Glimmer Paper. I will admit that the large Rhinestones used for the center are now discontinued, but my guests learned how easy it is to color any of their Rhinestones and Pearls with our Blendabilities … we used the “Skin Tone Assortment”.

I swapped out the ribbon from the kit and used the “Natural & Old Olive” Two-Tone Trim for the handles … they look so cool! All the colors came together so nicely to create a beautiful holiday bag that could be given to a man or women.

Tomorrow I’ll be sharing a few of the swap cards that my ladies created … we did an all occasion swap! There was a lot of talent in out stamping group!

The Stampin’ Supply List for today’s project is listed below.

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STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST ….

Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper

Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Snowflake Card Thinlits Dies

Champagne Glimmer Paper

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment

Natural & Old Olive Two-Tone Trim

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Road to the Holiday Stampin’ Retreat …

Posted in 3-D Projects, Christmas, Holiday Retreat, HOLIDAYS, New Product Intro / Video by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I will be sharing a part of our Holiday Retreat with you. Follow me for wonderful trip on our road to the Holiday Retreat ….

Photo was taken by Kris H.

We stay at the beautiful Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, WI. Our house is a 1930 English Manor and nestled beautifully on the lake. This photo was taken during our lunch break … a time set aside so our guests can dine and then explore these beautiful grounds.

This is the view inside that greets our stampin’ friends as they arrive…

The fireplace is adorned with a touch of Christmas Cheer and the dazzling little Curvy Keepsake boxes. Each guest got to take one home with them. We treat them to many little surprises throughout their retreat stay.

Close up shot of our shimmery delights ….

We added contrasting tags on our boxes to highlight the snowflake embellishment, and then embellished the snowflake with a rhinestone in the center!

One of the projects our guests made was this cute little Santa box also created with the Curvy Keepsakes die. Both of the boxes were inspired by a collection of boxes I have found on Pinterest.

Click here to view my “Curvy Keepsakes” Pinterest Collection

I also have for you, a quick video on how easy it is to create these fabulously fun boxes…

I hope you have enjoyed the journey so far, I will be back tomorrow with more of our Holiday Retreat.

Thanks for stopping by ~

STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Dies

Champagne Glimmer Paper

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper

Red Glimmer Paper

Gold Glimmer Paper

All Is Calm Snowflake Embellishment

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

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I’m back from our Holiday Stampin’ Retreat ….

Posted in Holiday Retreat by Linda Schnabel

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am back today from my Holiday Stampin’ Retreat. Each fall I host a stampin’ retreat to kick off the holiday season. It’s a time for my stampin’ friends (aka customers) to get away, relax and make some wonderful holiday cards and fun projects.

We also host a swap … everyone brings a set of cards and the winner recieves a $30 gift certificate. They vote for their favorite cards.

We all enjoyed a beautiful weekend, had some well deserved downtime, and enjoyed each others company … another wonderful group of ladies.

Here are just a few comments:

Ann W – Thanks! What fun we had!

Alice K – Projects were lovey as always! Wonderful time.

Cheryl G – Had a great time at the stamping retreat! Thank You!

Kris H – Thanks for a great weekend!

Thank you for your patience in resuming my posts … Follow my blog this week for a bit more on the retreat and a showcase of some of the beautiful swap cards, and more.

Have a great week ~