Build a Bear & Stampin Up!

I was selected by Stampin' Up! to participate in an exclusive opportunity with Build-A-Bear Workshop®

Only a small group of 60 U.S. demonstrators were chosen to hold these unique events to be held during the first 2 weeks of December! Today was my first! We had 8 adults, 11 children & numerous Build-a-Bear animals.



I was given a Holly & Hal Christmas movie and 2 books to give away. We had some very happy children! Build-a-Bear also gave away bookmarks and coupons to everyone in attendance.


We had 2 fun make-n-takes. We made a bag tag for their luggage or backpack. I plan on making more of these for Christmas tags on all the gifts for my neices and nephews.


I also took a photo of each child when they arrived and printed them out while the movie was playing. The kids made their own Santa bear with our Big Shot & dies and then we placed him on a picture frame.

What a fun afternoon!

I will be having my second Build-a-Bear/Stampin Up workhop on Monday, Dec. 14th at 6 PM. Please contact me if you are in the Tyler area and would like to participate. This is a great Mommy & Me event (for children 5 and over). Space will be limited. Email me to reserve your space now! april@heartlandham.com

Jewelry Box

My sweet mom turned 60 years old last week. All of her grandkids picked out a charm for her charm bracelet. So, this was the perfect opportunity for me to make a jewelry box for her. I used my Big Shot and Top note die, Flower Folds die and Matchbox die. I accessorized the jewelry box with our Day and Night DSP, Square Fire Rhinestone brads, and celery ribbon.



I used my big shot to cut out 4 matchboxes and used sticky strip to adhere them together. I then cut out 2 top notes in basic black and 2 in the Day & Night DSP. I double layed these and used sticky strip to place them on the top and bottom of my matchboxes. I placed a rhinestone brad on each of the matchboxes for the "drawer pulls." Finally, I used the flowers and ribbon to decorate the top. Isn't it beautiful? What do you think? Got a small Christmas gift to give? Wouldn't this be the perfect packaging?