A very warm welcome to Stop no. 9 on the Stampin’ Addicts Holiday Mini Catalog Blog Hop – you just arrived from Carmen at Stamping Addiction where she showed you some fun out of the box ideas using that brand new Holiday Stocking Bigz Die – isn’t she creative?

Every stop on this hop is showcasing a brand new item that is featured in the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog and today I am going to show you things that I made using the beautiful Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin’ Kit

Please read on to see my projects and for details of my delicious Blog Candy…and to get a better look, you can click on each photo for a closer view…

My first item is a Holiday Gift Album with a twirl…

It was going to simply be an album but…well…I got working on it and it got bigger and bigger and bigger…at which point it changed from just an album into a cool gift album that you can easily display.  And to make it, you use just HALF of the Simply Scrappin’ Kit with some leftovers too – a great economical gift!

It has a beautiful Quilted Satin Ribbon on the side (hehehe…another new product!) on the side that you tie in a bow…and when you untie that bow and start to open it out…

You start to see the beautiful inside pages which are decorated with papers and die cuts from the Kit -inside are also lots of little slide up or slide out pages to give you LOTS of room to add photographs, journaling or even a gift card…

Here’s a sneak peak of those inside pages…

And here’s the twist…you can flip through the book like a normal album but you can also display it – you simply pull the front cover around to meet the back cover and secure with those ribbons to hold it in place – imagine it filled with photos – what a cute holiday display!

Want to see more photographs including the front cover, inside pages and what it looks like when folded all the way out?  Come back Monday when I will have LOTS more info & photos!

I think that Grandparents will flip for this mini album…what a perfect gift filled with photographs from the year…

And when you come back on Monday I will have more photos and a FREE printable tutorial for that Mini Holiday Album with a twirl so that you can make one too – it’s fun!

My second item features a Bunch of Holiday Cards…

Well, actually you can only see 3 here…but did you know that you can make 32 HOLIDAY CARDS using just half of this Simply Scrappin’ Kit?  Yes REALLY – I did it and it was FUN!!!

So sorry the photo is small – I couldn’t get it any larger and am limited to only having 4 photos on my post – but I will have close up photos on Monday so you can get a better look – for now please click on the photo above…

See those cute die cuts – the stocking, holly leaf and lights? They are some of the fabulous die cut stickers that you get in this kit – included in this kit are sheets of textured cardstocks, Designer Series Papers and sheets of die cut stickers & borders – including some super cute ric rac and scallop borders – they make it so easy and fun to make holiday projects – I just LOVE this kit!

Come back Monday to see all 32 cards that I made using just half of this gorgeous Kit!

And lastly my third item…a cute little Lip Balm Card…

I made this using leftovers from my Holiday Album with a Twist…I LOVE how many die cut stickers you get with this Kit…there are still lots left to use too…

Can you tell which die cut sticker is my favorite LOL?!  Aren’t those stockings just the cutest?  I often want to add dimension to stickers to jazz them up a bit and there is a really neat easy trick to do this to avoid other bits of your sticker sticking to the page or card…and I will show you how to do that on Monday!

So inside this beautiful little card is a festive Lip Balm – there is also room in there to add a note or even a gift card to a favorite store or restaurant – this card is again fun to make and whoever receives it will love it!

Want to know how to make my Lip Balm card?  Come back on Monday and I will have the FREE printable tutorial here for you!

Well, don’t forget to come back and visit me on Monday for more details, photos and tutorials about my projects…and of course to find out the winner of my Blog Candy…speaking of which…

Leave me a comment to let me know which item is your favorite and you will be entered into a prize draw – the winner will be chosen by random.org on Monday and one lucky winner will win a pot of the new fabulous Jingle Bells and a handmade Holiday card made by yours truely…

Thank you for visiting – now you’re off to visit Kim at Stitchin & Stampin on Paper where she will show you some beautiful things that you can make using Frostwood Lodge DSP…enjoy!


Welcome to the Stampin’ Addicts Holiday Mini Blog Hop!!!
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70 thoughts on “Welcome to the Stampin’ Addicts Holiday Mini Blog Hop!!!

  • August 26, 2011 at 9:33 am
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    Oh My, Sarah! You’ve totally motivated me to get that kit now! Your projects are gorgeous! I might have to try the 32 cards thing; sounds interesting a great selling point for our customers. :) I think the lip balm holder is my favorite, but I truly love them all! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • August 26, 2011 at 10:12 am
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    All of these are adorable! I love the clean look, which I have such a hard time doing. You are a master!

  • August 26, 2011 at 10:31 am
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    These are very cute!! I love the album and it would be a wonderful gift idea! I can’t wait to see the rest of those cards!

  • August 26, 2011 at 11:47 am
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    That album is neat! I was really looking forward to seeing what you would do with this kit. Great projects.

  • August 26, 2011 at 12:37 pm
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    I never really looked at this kit! Now I will have to rethink this one! Now I WANT it!! Can’t wait to see the rest of the cards that you created or the instructions for you wonderful book!

  • August 26, 2011 at 1:02 pm
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    Wow ..I just can’t wait for Monday.. Hurry up weekend. Just kidding. We are getting ready for Irene. I live on the east coast. Not looking forward to no power. That means no blogging.

    thanks for sharing.

  • August 26, 2011 at 1:20 pm
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    Love them all, but especially that fabulous album Sarah! So many details on that one and I can’t wait to learn more about it. Thanks for sharing your talent with us on the blog hop!

  • August 26, 2011 at 1:32 pm
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    Sarah, your album is fabulous! Love all the projects you made with this kit.

  • August 26, 2011 at 1:41 pm
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    Your awesome album is definitely my favorite. Looking forward to the album and lip balm tutorials. Is it Monday yet?

  • August 26, 2011 at 1:55 pm
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    Sarah, I always love everything you make! I want to be you when I grow up! :-) Thank you for all the fabulous Christmas ideas!

  • August 26, 2011 at 2:05 pm
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    I love all the projects you did, but the Holiday album is fantastic. I’ll be back to get the tutorial for the lip balm. TFS

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

  • August 26, 2011 at 2:48 pm
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    Great projects, Sarah, and great way to showcase this kit. The design on the dsp and the stocking embellishments are just too cute. Thanks for the great ideas and great preview!

  • August 26, 2011 at 3:42 pm
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    I love the little mini album .It is way to cute .Thanks for sharing. Dianne Bell

  • August 26, 2011 at 4:18 pm
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    Hi–these are all great, but I love the scrapbook best. Can’t wait to see how you did it. I appreciate your sharing how you make your items!

  • August 26, 2011 at 4:52 pm
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    all of your projects are fabulous! I am in awe of the photo album. Wow! Thanks for creating and offering blog candy!

  • August 26, 2011 at 5:14 pm
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    Simply over the TOP Sarah, you amaze me with your ideas. The album is my pick, although all the projects are great.
    Have a great and safe week-end.
    SIU,
    Seletta

  • August 26, 2011 at 5:16 pm
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    Your holiday gift album looks great! I can’t wait till Monday to get the details. My favorite card is the stocking, but I am intrigued by the holiday bulbs, too. Thanks for sharing your talent.

  • August 26, 2011 at 5:20 pm
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    Fabulous projects and I love your Christmas cards. Thanks for sharing your awesome talent.

  • August 26, 2011 at 5:21 pm
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    Just love the album, so pretty!

  • August 26, 2011 at 6:08 pm
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    Love the Holiday Album – can’t wait for the tutorial and to see the 32 cards!!! Is it Monday yet???????

  • August 26, 2011 at 6:22 pm
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    Wow – your post is a blog hop in itself! Gorgeous variety of products – those stockings are SO cute. I love the lip balm holder card the best though as in winter I always need lip balm!

  • August 26, 2011 at 6:24 pm
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    OK, you just convinced me I need that kit! Love that the album can be displayed like that! Will be making 3 – one for each set of grandparents and one for me!! Thanks for sharing.

  • August 26, 2011 at 6:59 pm
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    Wow!! I’m usually not a fan of SSK’s but everything you did is wonderful!! I can’t wait to see all the cards. That album is amazing and certainly my fav! Can’t wait to see more of that too, what a fantastic gift for someone! Love the thought of tying it up to display! Love the interactive pages and can’t wait to see more detail!

  • August 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm
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    Love all the projects! You always amaze me with your talent! The twirl album is amazing! The cards are so fun too. Then, the lip balm card is just a real fun idea esp. for winters in Iowa. Usually I can wait (big time) for Mondays but this Monday I will definitely be checking in! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

  • August 26, 2011 at 7:07 pm
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    Sarah, these projects are all wonderful, but the book is a STUNNER!

  • August 26, 2011 at 7:15 pm
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    What fun holiday projects. Think my favorite has to be the lipbalm card though. Think it’s a great idea that you can use for teachers or others that you want to give a little something. Thanks for all the great ideas & showing us how many things we an make with one pack.

  • August 26, 2011 at 7:16 pm
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    Great Job! I have ordered the kit and now I will put this to good use! Thanks for sharing, and I will tune in Monday!

  • August 26, 2011 at 7:21 pm
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    OMG! What great projects, but I must say that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your album! Can’t wait til Monday!

  • August 26, 2011 at 7:36 pm
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    Wow! That Gift Album ROCKS! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • August 26, 2011 at 7:47 pm
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    Your beautiful album is an inspiration to order that kit and make one of my own. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!

  • August 26, 2011 at 8:27 pm
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    Wow! What a fantastic album and great cards made with that kit! I love it.

  • August 26, 2011 at 8:32 pm
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    While they are all great projects, my favorite is the mini album. I enjoy your blog and all of the great tutorials you provide for us. Thank you so much!

  • August 26, 2011 at 8:58 pm
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    Love the album AND the cards–now I’m going to have to buy this kit! =-) Thanks for sharing–and the chance to win blog candy!

  • August 26, 2011 at 9:18 pm
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    Such cute projects Sara! I love them!

  • August 26, 2011 at 9:19 pm
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    I love the album! I can’t wait to make one of my own. Reminds me of the one at convention which was beautiful, but I like the simplicity of yours. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • August 27, 2011 at 5:21 am
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    Love that wonderful album. Can’t wait to get the tutorial. I have never purchased any of the scrapping kits, but I may just have to change that.

  • August 27, 2011 at 5:58 am
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    I love the album…so pretty. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration.

  • August 27, 2011 at 6:45 am
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    Like all your projects, but esp. like the mini album. I’ll be back Monday for the details. Thanks so much.

  • August 27, 2011 at 6:46 am
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    Sarah, the album is gorgeous…definitely my favorite! And 32 cards with 1/2 of a kit…you’re so talented – can’t wait to see them!

  • August 27, 2011 at 7:38 am
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    Love all the projects!! I’ll be back on Monday to see your tutorials, thanks for sharing your talent!!

  • August 27, 2011 at 8:55 am
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    The album is incredible! I can’t wait to come back and see the rest of the photos!! Amazing projects!

  • August 27, 2011 at 9:40 am
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    That lip balm holder is so cute but I love the idea of how many cards you can make from this it. That would make a great class or even just a holiday get together with friends.

  • August 27, 2011 at 10:23 am
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    That Holiday Mini Album is just adorable!!!

  • August 27, 2011 at 10:54 am
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    Sarah

    I love your work. You are an inspiration. I love, love the album. All of the projects are exciting. The new mini is a great catalog and offers so many fun new things…what to buy!!

  • August 27, 2011 at 12:33 pm
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    I love the album the most followed by the lip balm holder. I can’t wait to get started on Christmas things. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Carey Rogers
    aka Roscoe’s mommy (the swap eating dog)

  • August 27, 2011 at 2:04 pm
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    Your album is spectacular I will definitively be back on Monday for your tutorial.

  • August 27, 2011 at 4:22 pm
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    It is hard to choose just one but I would have to say the album. It is adoreable and I can hardly wait to see the rest on Monday. Thank you.

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