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Chocolate–My other obsession…

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Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Where have I been? Well, up to my elbows in chocolate… which is a family tradition for the Celona family.

For about 20 years now, I have made candy as gifts to friends and neighbors (that live near enough to deliver by hand). I have included not only the photo, but an ‘extreme’ closeup (when you click on it).

I say that I make it, but it is truly a family affair and there are no shortage of teenage girls these days to help with chocolates to be made.

My daughter Katherine who was ’tiling’ the roof with non-pareils, the walls were molded by my daughter Sarah & her friend Brittany. And you can see below also the ‘before & after’ shots of the houses in construction. Read More→

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Categories : blog, Gift Money Holder, Personal

Tags : candy making, chocolate house, family tradition

Light Unto My Path Retiring Set

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Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

This simple monochromatic card is made with the Light Unto My Path stamp set. The card is Creamy Caramel cardstock and Night of Navy ink and the ‘Sanded’ background stamp.

Light Unto My Path (#111341) is retiring in January before the new catalog, be sure to include it on your own holiday wish list!

CLICK HERE to order online and see some online ordering specials… plus my customers have a special offer running just for them (received by newsletter this week).

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Tags : light unto my path, monochromatic card, retiring sets, stampin up

Big Shot Envelope Die Box

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Thursday, December 11th, 2008

An early little holiday gift for you guys! How about a visual step-by-step on how to make one of these boxes?

The only thing I left out is that if you are cutting more than one envelope at a time, you really need a crease pad! It is a sponge pad that goes in front (well, behind the paper) of the cutter, and then is covered by the acrylic board. So, the ‘sandwich’ goes: die>papers>crease pad>acrylic board, and then run through. There isn’t room for the 2nd acrylic board.

I have to photograph the holiday one I just made… look for it tomorrow! Enjoy!

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Categories : 3D Project, blog, Template

Tags : envelope die, envelope diecut box, Sizzix, Sizzix Big Shot idea, sizzix tutorial

Holiday Lineup Money/Gift Card Holder

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Monday, December 8th, 2008

Look familiar? Yes! It was my September online shopping special! My online shopping special is now directions for a very significant project that (unlike this project) will never be available in my project gallery or by post (see here for full details).

Holiday Lineup Gift Card/Money Holder

Meanwhile, enjoy this quick gift card project… I mean who doesn’t like receiving a gift card or cash (hint, you can send me one…).

DOWNLOAD the 1 page PDF by clicking the thumbnail below.

See all my money/gift card holders current and past HERE.

Also, I thought that the Discontinuing Set List came out today… I will post it as soon as it is announced!

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Categories : Christmas, Gift Money Holder, Template, Winter/Holiday Ideas

Tags : gift card holder, money holder, stamp in up, stamped gift, stampin up

…Shopping days until Christmas?

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Thursday, December 4th, 2008

MEMO TO YOU: Order by December 16th to have product arrive before December 25th! And I have some wonderful news…

I am kicking off my new *Go Shopping* page with an online purchase’ gift with your $50+ order. I hope to offer a different gift monthly and I am starting with the ‘I Wish‘ 6×6 Photo Fold-Out Photo Holder – with AWESOME Step-by-Step Instructions sent directly to you! CLICK HERE for *full details on this offer*

… and this isn’t *just any* ordinary tutorial… is is 25 pages long with 70+ full-color pictures. Among other useful things, it includes supply list and possible substitutions, cutting dimentions, pattern, step by step of not only the projects but the process! This is not a flip book, but a fold out 6×6 photo album.

My *Go Shopping* page has the materials needed to make this, so your order for the materials (should it make a $50 order) will earn this free.

*NOTE* Order by December 16th for shipping by Christmas! After that, you can use expedited shipping (2 day air) at a higher shipping cost. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

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Categories : 3D Project, Christmas, Scrappin' Memories

Tags : christmas gift, I wish simply scrappin kit, photo album, scrapping gift, stampin up

I Wish Simply Scrappin’ Kit Flip Book

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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

I am at it again… flipping out over a new flip book I made with the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin’ Kit! More details on my Project Gallery’s Flip Book page.

"I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit by Stampin' Up! I added lots of bling and the large silver snowflake was a diet Pepsi can I just finished cut with my Sizzix Big Shot and my new favorite ‘Snowflake’ die cut.

Behold the test of this new NexGen Gallery plugin for WordPress… if you are receiving this by mail, you might not be able to see it (just click on the title of this post to see the photos online).

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Categories : 3D Project, Scrappin' Memories

Tags : 6x6 photo book, christmas photo album, I Wish, photo gift item, simply scrappin kit, stampin up

Winter Post Quick Holiday Card

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Monday, December 1st, 2008

I love this card for how quick it is to make! And I shamelessly stole this card idea from Cindy Lieberman… thanks Cindy!

Stampin' Up! Winter Post

Do you recognize the Designer Series Paper stripe from "Ski Slope"?

Again (as usual), I cut a 2 inch and a 1/2 inch piece and left the part under the skaters blank so I can get the most out of it.

I colored in the skaters with the Bashful Blue marker and then took some ink from the Real Red marker with an Aquapainter to color in the girl’s skirt, hat & collar. I outlined the skaters on one side with my Creamy Caramel ink for a slightly 3D effect.

SET:
Winter Post (from Holiday Mini), Itty Bitty Backgrounds (speckles)
ACCESSORIES: Very Vanilla & Baja Breeze cardstock, Ski Slope DSP, Close to Cocoa ink pad, Markers: Bashful Blue & Real Red, Aquapainters, sponge daubers

So, how did I do?

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Categories : Christmas, Winter/Holiday Ideas

Tags : quick holiday card, stampinup, winter card, winter post