Thursday, December 18, 2008

Christmas Gift Tags

I have been making gift tags using my Big Shot. Aren't they cute? They are great sturdy tags that can be used after Christmas.






Materials used:
Big Shot, Top Note die, Serif Essentials Alphabet dies, chipboard, Crop-a-dile, Rope Twine, cardstock, wrapping paper,

Friday, December 12, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 12

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

ALL Cardstocks & Ink is 20% off, plus with the free shipping it makes it 30% off! Stock up now. To find ink & cardstock colors go to pg. 163-165 of the catalog.

TODAY's PROJECTS:

Not just one, but 5! These were things made by members of my downline for our Christmas Party.

A Card Station made by Patrice...


Candles with lots of embellishments by Sam.....


A frame made of Designer Series papers by Megan...


A Bracelet made out of Designer Series papers by Wendy...


An Advent Calendar on a muffin tin by Dara....


Aren't these GREAT!!!!

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*** I'M EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO ORDER UNTIL SUNDAY, DEC. 14TH. DON'T DELAY!!!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Retired List is Here!!! - 10% OFF!

WOW!! Can you believe it! 10% OFF all sets on the Retiring List until Dec. 23 and, FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders over $70 between now and Dec. 23!! Free Shipping applies to ALL orders over $70, not just retiring sets!! Plus, with my 12 days of specials you CANNOT miss out!

CLICK HERE to view the retired list with their 10% off!

CLICK HERE to view the retired list by page number!

Want to order online now? GO HERE to shop anytime. Or, feel free to email me at april@heartlandham.com

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 11

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase 3 packages of Rhinestone Brads (pg. 185), receive the 4 package for only $4.00

TODAY'S PROJECT:

A Simple Holiday Layout....



Materials Used:
Stamps: stamp set from Country Living special (will not be available much longer)
Cardstock: Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Ridinghood Red, Pumpkin Pie, Confetti White
Ink: Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Whisper White craft
Accessories: Big Shot, Go go boots die, tool kit, Round Fire Rhinestone brads, Round Ice Rhinestone Brads, large star punch, Ridinghood Red striped ribbon

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 10

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase Chunky Glitter (pg. 190), receive 1 Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive FREE.

TODAY'S PROJECT:

Ornaments turned name place settings... Thank you Sam for the GREAT idea!



Materials Used:
Ornaments; Sticky Strip; Chunky Glitter; Scallop Circle #2 Die; Hot glue gun. You will need 2 "hooks" in each ornament to hold name on. To make ornament "sit" make a puddle of hot glue on glue mat and place ornament in it until dry!

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 9

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

10% off Big Shot OR Special Edition Big Shot Starter Kit (with or without bag)

TODAY'S PROJECT:

A scallop envelope box....



Materials Used:
Scallop Envelope Bigz Die; Big Shot; Ridinghood Red cardstock; Ski Slope Designer Series paper; sticky strip; Baja Breeze stictched ribbon

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Monday, December 8, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 8

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase Little Felt Flurries, get Big Felt Flurries for only $7.95! Find Felt Flurries in Holiday Mini on page 18. See it online at www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net

TODAY'S PROJECT:

A Pillow Box that I plan on placing the tiny bracelet I bought for my neice for Christmas. These are great for small candies & treats.



Materials Used:
Pillow Box Die; Riding Hood Red cardstock; Ski Slope Designer Series paper; sticky strip; chocolate grosgrain; Little Felt Flurries; natural hemp

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 7

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase our Sticky Cut Letters (pg. 190) & one assortment of Bead Duos (pg. 190), get a 2nd Bead Duo 1/2 off!

TODAY'S PROJECT:

An ornament... Isn't this cute?



Materials Used:
heart from Sticky Cut Letters; Red Bead Duo; ornament from craft store; Riding Hood/Vanilla striped ribbon

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 6

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase 4 embossing powders, get the 5th one FREE!!!

TODAY'S PROJECT:

Dry Erase Boards...




Materials Used:
Tiles from Lowes; Real Red, Basic Black & Only Orange Craft Ink; All in the Family, Taffy Alphabet, Just Basketball; Glassy Glaze Embossing Powder

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Friday, December 5, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 5

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase the Country Living Holiday Stampin Kit, receive a FREE stamp set! To view Country Livng Special go to http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/country_living_US.pdf

TODAY'S PROJECT:



A scrapbook layout using:
Stamp set from Country Living Kit, Bashful Blue, Bsic Black, Pink Pirouette & Whisper White Cardstock, White craft ink, white embossing powder, Bashful Blue ink, Big Shot, Join in the Cheer Decorative Strip Die, Snowflake #2 die, Rhinestone brads, white gel pen

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 4

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

ALL adhesives (pg. 191 in catalog) are 20% off. NO limit to quantity you purchase!

TODAY'S PROJECT:



I saw a project similar to this in a catalog and they were charging $12 for their jar of "Reindeer Noses." I knew I could make one with our Holiday Lineup stamp set.

Materials Used:
Holiday Lineup stamp set; red/white striped ribbon; white and real red cardstock; basic black ink pad; real red, old olive, creamy caramel, chocolate chip markers; white gel pen, crystal effects (to make nose shiny); sticky strip (to keep ribbon in place; pop-up glue dots (to adhere paper on jar; jar from IKEA

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 3

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

I LOVE ribbon! As many of you know ribbon is my FAVORITE accessory. Ribbon completes any project! So.... today's special is one on ribbon. Would you like a sampling of ALL of-- our ribbons? For $45 you will receive 1 yard of ALL of our ribbons on pages 186-187 PLUS the ribbons in our Holiday mini. That is over 60 yards of 60 different ribbons!

TODAY'S PROJECT:

This is quick & simple gift that anyone would love (kids, teachers, co-workers, etc. It holds a package of Almond M&Ms.... YUM!



Materials Used:
Riding hood Red ink & cardstock, the NEW stamp set from our COUNTRY LIVING SPECIAL (only available for a couple more weeks), 1 3/4 circle punch, 1/8 punch small tag punch, red/white stripe ribbon, silver cording, sticky strip, dimensionals

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 2

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Buy 3 packages of Designer Series Paper, recieve the 4th package FREE! Our Designer Series Papers can be found on pgs. 168-171 of our catalog. There are also 3 adorable Designer Series Papers in the Holiday mini. Stock up on beautiful papers!

TODAY'S PROJECT:

My sweet friend, Samantha made this for me. It is a cute box that opens up to reveal tags, love notes, and cards. I LOVE the Designer Series Paper she used on this. It is my favorite!





Materials Used:
Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper; Real Red, Old Olive Bashful Blue, & Pumpkin Pie cardstockp; Tart & Tangy Stamp Set, Striped Ribbon; A Perfect Day Rub ons; scallop punch; 1 1/4 in circle punch; 1 3/8 in circle punch; scallop edge punch; 1/4 grosgrain ribbons


*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

Monday, December 1, 2008

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 1

12 Days of Specials for you!

You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or by calling me.

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Take 20% off of ANY alphabet stamp set OR any alphabet Sizzix die set.


TODAY'S PROJECT:
Party Banner




I used my Big Shot, Scallop Circle # 2 die, Pennant Bigz XL die, & Bigz Alphabet Die Set, red 5/8 grosgrain, material, spray adhesive for fabric, sewing machine

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