12 Days of Christmas Ideas 2016 – Day 2

Once again I’m really excited to have Susan Wong of Stamping Susan joining us. She has been one of the main collaborators on this year’s ’12 Days of Christmas Ideas’. I know you’re going to love today’s idea and that you’ll be inspired – because I sure am!

With Christmas just around the corner, we begin to think about all the people who have done life beside us throughout the year and how to thank them. Did you know Stampin’ Up! offers a great range of food-safe packaging to house your end-of-year treats? We’re talking gifts for teachers, colleagues, neighbours, friends and family. Whether you’re a home-baking star or, let’s face it, only have time to purchase goodies, you can give your treats a simple but personal, handmade feel.

Get the On-Trend Watercolour Look: Fill an aqua painter with water and 10-20 drops of reinker (I used Old Olive) for an easy background. This works best on our Watercolour paper or Shimmery White cardstock. All you have to do is paint it on and let it dry! Then layer it up with a stamped sentiment.

“Get the on trend watercolour look”

 

You can find all these products and more at my online shop. If you’re in Auckland and want me to show you and your friends how – book a class with me! Or start by requesting a catalogue.

Wishing you all the best for the festive season.

If you want to see more of Susan’s work check out her blog Stamping Susan or you can contact her via email stampingwithsusan@gmail.com or phone 021 2636136.

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Packaging: Petite Café Gift Bags, Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags, Clear Tiny Treat Boxes, Gusseted Cellophane Bags. Stamps: Tin of Tags, Sweet Home, Here’s To Cheers. Inks: Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad, Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad. Papers: Shimmery White, Kraft 12×12, Basic Black. Accessories: Aqua Painter, Old Olive Reinker, Basic Black Baker’s Twine, Linen Thread, Gold Sequin Trim, Gold ¼” Natural Trim, Gold Binder Clips, Dimensionals. Tools: Home Sweet Home Thinlits Dies, Cheerful Tags Framelits Dies, Layering Circles Framelits Dies, Big Shot Machine.

 

 

 

 

Credits:

• Photography: WonderFerris
• Hair Styling: Gail-Ann of Dean Michaels Sunnynook Salon

 

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