Dec 10 2008

Stamp Simply Celebration, Blog Candy and Christmas Tags

Published by Jerri Kay at 11:10 pm under Announcements, Challenges, Christmas, Holiday, Monograms

Hi Everyone!  Gee I feel like I’ve been missing in action!  Well, not so, I’m here, just incredibly busy. 

Today is day 11 of the Stamp Simply Celebration and I’m giving away blog candy to two lucky winners. One lucky winner will receive a Countdown to Christmas Bo Bunny scrapbook kit and a new, unmounted, Stampin’ Up! sentiments stamp set entitled:  ”Lots of Thoughts”.  Pictures of my completed album are shown below.  The kit consists of complete instructions, together with all materials, including a 6″ x 6″ linen and chipboard album.  A second lucky winner will receive four new, unmounted, Stampin’ Up! stamp sets entitled: “Blooming with Happiness”, “Friendship Blooms”, “Oh, So Lovely”, and “So Many Scallops”.

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Okay ladies, here are the rules:  To win this blog candy comments will work like raffle tickets.  For every comment you leave on any Christmas design I’ve posted in my blog, you will be entered for a chance to win the prizes, your comment is your raffle ticket.  Leave only one comment per post please, duplicates will be deleted.  If you click on Christmas under Categories in the bar on the left side of my blog, or click here and all Christmas posts will appear.  Please comment only on the six posts that have designs that I’ve done, including this one.  You are NOT required to comment on all of them to qualify for the blog candy; however, the more Christmas posts that you leave comments on the better your chances of winning, i.e., you can have anywhere from 1 to 6 raffle tickets.  I will use Random.org to choose two names from each of the six posts.  Once I have the twelve names, I will then use Random.org to choose two names from the twelve finalists to determine the two lucky winners.   You have until December 17, 12:00 noon (Wednesday) to post your comments.  I will announce the lucky winners on the morning of December 18. 

Every year I take a lot of pictures at Christmas and never seem to find the time to scrapbook them.  I’m very challenged at scrapbooking and that’s why I absolutely love the Bo Bunny kits.  I adore the Countdown to Christmas kit, it was super fast and easy to put together.  I’ve made one and embellished it a bit more than what is in the kit.  I’m showing the entire scrapbook album and the pages so that you can see my “more is more” version.  I’m all set to go, I’ll fill it with my Christmas photos the week following Christmas when everyone is busy playing with their new “toys”. 

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Album cover and back.  The zig zag stitching is Kaiser rub ons.

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Inside covers, front and back and the front page of the album.  I’ve added brads, the little Christmas tree and some brass hardware.  Each page will be filled with pictures of the 10 things I love about Christmas.

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Pages 1 and 2:  I have changed the designs a bit from what is in the kit and have added brass hardware.

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Pages 3 and 4 are so adorable!  I used a quickie glue pen to draw on the holly leaves, ornament, and gingerbread man and added glitter.  I used SU’s mat pack to create the faux stitching on the large circle and photo corner on page 4.

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I added a lot of extras to pages 5 and 6.  I love the stars, I entwined gold cord around the largest one and added glitter to the embellishments. 

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I added the oranments, ribbons, stars, and a boot to pages 7 and 8.  Again, I didn’t exactly follow the instructions that came with the kit, most of the layouts have been altered.  I added faux stitching and glitter.  I like to take these kits and do a “more is more” version.

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Pages 9 and 10 were fun to make, I can’t wait to fill these pages with photos of my family.

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The final page wraps up the scrapbook. 

Other scrapbook samples can be seen by checking outBarb, Jennifer

AJ Otto - The Willow Garden - Are you wrapping gifts yet?  Probably!  I’ll bet you need some pretty tags to dress those packages up — well, be sure to check in on AJ’s Featured Project today to see all her gift tags.  And then play AJ’s challenge so you, too, can have some nice gift tags on hand!!!  Be sure to stop in at AJ’s today!

I love the idea of making gift tags.  Below are tags I designed for gifts for my girlfriends, showing both a close up and a group shot of them.

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I was shopping the other day and came across a box of notecards that had a beautiful wreath on the cards.  I bought them, came home and cut the wreaths out using a circle nestibilities.  I used my JustRite stamper and embossed the monogram in gold using Gold Encore ink.  I used a refill bottle of Encor ink and placed it in the JustRite Small 1-Reversible Ink Pad.  I cut the gold and Rose Red scallops using the petite scalloped nestibilties.  I drew around the edge of the monogram and wreath with a pale gold Krylon pen.  I tied gold cord bows and adhered to the front of the tags.  A super simple project that didn’t take long at all.  It’s hard to see in the picture, one of the tags is adhered to a Gold Christmas tree filled with chocolates.  There’s a larger gold bow and red ornament at the top of the tree. 

You can see more tag samples by checking out the blogs of:  Heather, JanineLeAnne, and Sharon.

Deb Saaranen of  Dream in Color is also offering Blog Candy for us today!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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170 Responses to “Stamp Simply Celebration, Blog Candy and Christmas Tags”

  1. notimetostampon 10 Dec 2008 at 11:26 pm

    Well, WHERE do I begin? OH my goodness!!! Those tags that you say were simple just took my breath away, truly!!! They are stunning!!! And your scrapbook - oh my goodness — how fun and cute is that!!! You do amazing work - WHATEVER you do!!! Thanks so much for sharing all this with us and good luck to the lucky candy winner — don’t count me, but I just HAD to comment!!!

  2. LeAnneon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:15 am

    Wowza! Your work never ceases to amaze me–so elegant! These tags are just beautiful! As usual!! TFS….
    LeAnne

  3. LeAnneon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:15 am

    Oh, yeah, don’t count me either for the blog candy, but just had to comment on HOW WONDERFUL IT IS!!!
    LeAnne again

  4. katemerion 11 Dec 2008 at 12:15 am

    Wow! I just found your blog from the Stamp Simply Creates blog. I love love love your Homespun Holidays Album. I can’t wait to peruse the rest of your blog but had to say hello first.

  5. Alanna Mon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:21 am

    I just stumbled across your blog and may I tell you, what a treat I’m in for as I search it. Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy.

  6. C Burkeon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:29 am

    These tags will make great additions to any Christmas gift. I like the traditional patterns and colors.

  7. Glorieon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:44 am

    Great pages! Thanks for sharing!

  8. Cheryl Kosakuraon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:47 am

    Wow, these tags are gorgeous as well as the scrap pages! I’m loving it all!
    -Cher

  9. leslierichon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:49 am

    I’m swooning again! I get faint every time I visit you. What a fabulous scrapbook, Jerri! Wow! And the tags–gorgeous! What a great idea to use the cards. I’ll bet they weren’t nearly as pretty in their original state. Thanks for sharing your art, and thanks, too, for the wonderful candy offer!

  10. Kellye Newburnon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:01 am

    Gorgeous work! Oh my goodness, the colors and embossing on all your designs just look so rich and elegant. Thank you so much for starting your blog and sharing your work! Also, thanks for the chance at blog candy too!!

  11. Tonion 11 Dec 2008 at 1:26 am

    Those tags are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing them! I’m off to see your other Christmas posts!

  12. Pinkyon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:30 am

    Jerri, I love the gift tag idea! They are so pretty and I know your friends will love them and the personal touch w/your gifts. The scrapbook is so cool and I love it…you say you are not talented w/scrapping, well…I totally disagree, gf! It puts me to shame and I have been scrapping alot longer than stamping.

  13. Andrea (aka Andy Scrap)on 11 Dec 2008 at 1:33 am

    These are amazing!!! I’ve got the exact same pattern paper of green, red and blue, and have been holding on them for too long. You gave me such a great idea. Thanks for the chance to get some free candy, will be leaving my comments as required. I’m soooo excited!!! Have a great Festive Season. Andy!

  14. Virginia Johnsonon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:33 am

    WOW! The scrapbook pages are just wonderful!! So bright and cheery and perfect!! How on earth can you GIVE AWAY those tags? They are just gorgeous. What fabulous work you do - every single time!

    Thanks so much for sharing all of your stunning artwork!

    Virginia

  15. Dealbaidaon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:36 am

    WOW! These have got to be some of the most beautiful tags EVER, Jerri. Scrumptious. Truly, truly scrumptious!

    Marion, UK

  16. Michelle A.on 11 Dec 2008 at 1:44 am

    The bo bunny album is so adorable. I love the additions you made to make it your own….it looks great. Your tags are fabulous too! Awesome job.

  17. Jessicaon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:45 am

    I LOVE that scrapbook album! We’re trying to teach our daughter that Christmas is about more than Santa and presents, I think we’ll try to do something similar for her.

  18. jules pon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:47 am

    i love this little binder. very cute.

  19. Glenda Jon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:01 am

    Those tags are truly beautiful. I’ve never seen any as pretty. What lucky friends you have getting those beautiful tags. Thanks for the chance to win such great prizes! Your album is wonderful too!

  20. Lastel/STAMPINSTELon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:05 am

    What a great album and beautiful tags ! Would love to win one of those prizes !

  21. Maxineon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:11 am

    You make that scrapbooking look so easy!!! As for those tags, your origin makes me start to think laterally!!!

    Thanks for all your inspiration Jerri :-)

  22. Shellyon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:22 am

    You have such a magic touch, Jerri. Everything you make turns out gorgeous. I love both the album and the tags. The tags were an easy project, but one I would have never come up with and they’re so elegant. Thank you for offering the yummy blog candy.

  23. Becca Feekenon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:24 am

    Oh my goodness Jerri, I swoon every time I look at the pictures on your blog!! I simply don’t know where to start - everything is so fabulous!!! The scrapbook pages, the tags, I could go on and on. You are one amazing lady!!

  24. barb schramon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:29 am

    LOVE the idea of the cards for tags, Of course adding your touch makes them stunning!! They look fabulous! And what a special book to house all those treasured holiday memories! Just wonderful Jerri!

  25. Cathyon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:34 am

    Jerri,

    These are exquisite! I LOVE those tags and that scrap book is wonderful! I am so in awe of your work!

    Have a truly magical holiday,

    Cathy W.

  26. Lisa Dickinsonon 11 Dec 2008 at 3:07 am

    I have to admit, still a Just rite virgin, where to begin is very overwhelming! I hope to purchase my first set with Christmas money after the holidays…monograms never really go out of style, right? :)

  27. claireon 11 Dec 2008 at 3:30 am

    I love the tags and the scrapbook . It is truly beautiful.
    Thank you so much for the chance to win awesome blog candy

  28. Laurie Helgasonon 11 Dec 2008 at 3:42 am

    The tags are so pretty, they could also be used for tree ornaments. The scrapbook

    would be a fun and easy project to enjoy after Chirstmas. Thank you for all the card

    and project ideas.

  29. Nelda Deakinson 11 Dec 2008 at 4:58 am

    I adore the tags! You’re my kind of stamping pal, as I also buy clearance note cards, holiday and all occasion cards, and alter them, but none of mine are as elegant as the round ones you’ve done here. Thanks for sharing. Also I’d be most grateful to win your giveaway! Nelda Deakins nelda mc765 @ charter .net

  30. Diana Downeyon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:23 am

    Wow - your album is so adorable!! I love it….it looks great. Your tags are fabulous too! Thanks for sharing.

  31. Latishaon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:01 am

    Love love love the scrapbook kit, it told me it wants to come live with me lol :)
    Your tags are gorgeous!

  32. Nancy Con 11 Dec 2008 at 6:14 am

    Great scrapbook and over the top tags. Amazing work.

  33. Cheryl B.on 11 Dec 2008 at 6:43 am

    Great scrapbook! Your tags are gorgeous!

  34. MarilynYon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:45 am

    I’m such a copycat and I plan to attempt to make some tags like yours. They are really pretty and I just know my friends will be surprised if I make anything. Love your ideas.

  35. Melanieon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:00 am

    Love the scrapbook pages and the give away is so generous! hope to win!

  36. Joan Frickeron 11 Dec 2008 at 7:05 am

    Wow Jerri, your album is adorable and I absolutely love your christmas tags! Great job!

    Joan

  37. Carol Pon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:18 am

    I love that scrapbook! Great papers and layouts. The tags are awesome, too!

  38. Pam Pon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:34 am

    Your tags are stunning as is the rest of your work. I’m sure the recipients of your tags will love them.

  39. Kathyon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:46 am

    Those tags are beautiful–and what a clever idea to cut the design out of Christmas cards!

  40. SueBon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:50 am

    Wowza holiday album and tags (which would make great ornaments too!) - TFS, and thanx for the t’riffic blog candy opp!

  41. Dianeon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:52 am

    I LOVE~LOVE this scrapbook album!!! I just wish I had thought it of it years ago myself to have one for each year…pricesless! I might have to make one myself for this year at least! The tags are awesome…..I never throw my Christmas cards I receive away and recyle them into tags…..but these are jsut awesome, and I never would of thought to use the nesties to cut them out with…very smart, indeed! Thanks for the chance to win the awesome Stampin’Up! Blog candy…wow…what a fun candy!!!

  42. Kittyon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:55 am

    What a beautiful album! You just gave yn idea for my mum’s present. I’m usually at lost with her, she “doesn’t need anything”. Who said anything about needing, right?
    Thanks for the chance with the blog candy!!
    Bye, Kitty

  43. Mary Bethon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:56 am

    My goodness, your work is amazing and just so pretty! Thanks for the opportunity to win some fabulous blog candy!

  44. Janineon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:22 am

    Jerri!! What a great idea for your tags… I love it!! Beautiful job on your scrapbook too.

  45. Kathieon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:29 am

    You are certainly prepared with a beautiful scrapbook for the holidays! Thanks for the chance to win blog candy.

  46. Sheri Danielsonon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:45 am

    You can come and scrapbook for me anytime! WOW - mine should look as good :) And for the tags, they are amazing! I would be hard pressed to ever toss one of those works of art. Thanks for sharing!

  47. Darlene (SCS: akronstamperdpk)on 11 Dec 2008 at 8:59 am

    OMGosh girl … how awesome is that scrapbook … AMAZING & BEAUTIFUL!! (don’t count me in the count) Just wanted to comment on your beautiful work. Those circular tags are adorable and I’m sure won’t be tossed with the wrapping paper & ribbon!!! What beautiful keepsakes!!!

  48. StampinCathyon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:00 am

    This scrapbook is fabulous and so inspiring. I love the colors and the layouts you used. WoW this is a creative way to have a chance at this sweet candy. Thanks for a chance.

  49. Barbaraon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:00 am

    hi Jerri,

    What a find those notes with the wreaths and look what you did with them. You constantly amaze me with your romantic flair. Lovely

  50. Caroleon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:02 am

    Hi, Jerry

    These tags are very nice! Thanks for a chance to win!

  51. Karen Mon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:16 am

    Jerri, your scrapbook is gorgeous! I love the theme and the layout on each page. Thanks for the opportunity to win some great blog candy! :)

  52. Selmaon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:18 am

    Jerri I absolutely love all your work. These are the most beautiful tags I have ever seen. The scrapbook is fabulous too.

  53. Nancy Parkon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:24 am

    I really like the gift tag idea..since I am done for this year it will go into my folder for a first for next year.

  54. Ramaon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:28 am

    Love the Bo Bunny album and the tags are keepsakes. You always think of such creative ways of using what you find. You brain must be always working creatively.

  55. Mary Kunzeon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:32 am

    Thank you for two awesome projects. Love both of them. I think I will need to order the Bo Bunny kit. Happy Holidays.

  56. Neighbor_Nancyon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:50 am

    Thanks for the wonderful ideas!

  57. merrily Schulzon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:58 am

    This is fantastic, don’t know where you come up with all these neat ideas. Great!!!!!

  58. michellegallon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:04 am

    wow thisis my first time love your blog i will be back a lot thank you for the chance to win the awsome candyhave a great day

  59. Toni Kon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:11 am

    Awesome album! Love the gift tags too! Thanks for the chance to win!

  60. Susan Rothbaueron 11 Dec 2008 at 10:17 am

    Great Christmas album - love the idea about having it done ahead of time.

  61. Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather)on 11 Dec 2008 at 10:25 am

    Wow Jerri. I don`t know where to start. First off I love your tags. What a great idea. Secondly what a fantastic amount of blog candy. And last but not least, unless I missed a post I have already commented on all your work but since it is so great, its worth another check.
    Happy Holidays
    Heather

  62. Jeanon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:25 am

    Your work is so special……the scrapbood is just perfect for Christmas photos and the tags are outstanding. I am wracking my brain to find something to make them….thanks for shaing and the opporltunity for blog candy

  63. Jingleon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:50 am

    These are all so cute! Of course, I love the “J” tags, hmmm…I wonder why???? LOL!

  64. LeeAnnon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:52 am

    I stumbled on your blog today, looking up Christmas tags! I am so glad I did. What great ideas! Also, what a great giveaway! Good luck to all of your readers!

  65. Sandy Kon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:55 am

    You are quite the creative lady. Love you tags!

  66. Linda Eon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:56 am

    I just found your blog and I’m hooked. I love how you repurposed those store-bought notecards to make them something truly special!

  67. Bev J.on 11 Dec 2008 at 11:02 am

    Wow, what a great scrapbook project-love the holly dp. The wreath tags you made are beautiful-creative you!!

  68. Rose Annon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:05 am

    Please do not enter me in your drawing….but I just wanted to say that your pages look incredible, Jerri!! I LOVE your wreath tags as well! Gorgeous, gorgeous!!

  69. Heatheron 11 Dec 2008 at 11:06 am

    Christmas designs are the most fun to create- I think- and yours are beyond gorgeous! I’m a great fan of classic and elegant and I am tickled to see you are, too. Thanks for the many inspiring designs!

  70. Allison Fon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:07 am

    These tags are gorgeous - I make mine so simple for the Holidays in comparison. That album is fabulous!

  71. Jodymon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:10 am

    Jerri, Love the album and the tags are so cute! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us. I learn a lot from you.

  72. Nancyon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:13 am

    Just love those beautiful tags! The scrapbook is a great idea, too. And the blog candy, very generous of you.

  73. Marisaon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:15 am

    Lovely job on the SB pages! One day I’ll have to get into SB. Tags are a wonderful idea too. Thanks for the chance to win as well. This has been quite the celebration!

  74. Anitaon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:16 am

    Beautiful scrapbook. I love the kit. Anything that makes scrapbooking easier is great in my book. Beautiful tags

  75. Amy Johnsonon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:18 am

    Wow! This is absolutely fabulous! I’ll definately be casing this one! I love the concept and the colors/papers. Just wonderful. My Favorite for sure!

  76. Carolon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:19 am

    this is one fabulous project and I LOVE it!! The little book is a perfect way to capture holiday memories of loved ones and it’s small size makes it easy to share. The tags are just stunning too!
    Last year I decided to make a little scrapbook of all those picture cards I get in the mail at Christmas, so it will be fun to see how everyone grows and changes through the years! I find that I actually prefer these smaller books over the large scrapbooks for the ease in not only storing, but sharing with friends and family.
    Great job, and TFS!!

  77. Dianaon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:28 am

    Your tags are so elegant; I love them!

  78. Leslieon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:43 am

    You tags so inspire me! I am having a great time making cute tags this year with all the new tools I’ve bought. So much fun!

  79. DJon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:46 am

    I love your scapbook, I like the idea of the 10 reason. And your tags are so adorable I’m sure they are going to look great on the gift.

  80. Darlene Lon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:54 am

    Wow–those note cards are just stunning with the added monogram! And I can’t get over your scrapbook–how cool is that. You are very creative and I have enjoyed looking at your blog. Thanks for the blog candy opp. I am off to look at your other Christmas entries–I want as many raffle tickets I can get so that I have a good chance of winning–LOL. darlene

  81. Cathyon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:56 am

    What a great album idea! I scrap all my Christmas photos in a special album that is a blast to look through at the holidays. It’s fun to see how people change from one year to the next in one book. I love this idea though and think I’ll have to CASE it!
    Cathy Spicer

  82. Lisa808on 11 Dec 2008 at 11:59 am

    Your gift tags are beautiful! I just love JRS. The album is very nice too. A 6×6 is not easy to make. Thanks for the chance to win such generous candy.

  83. Angie Marionon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:05 pm

    wow… these are gorgeous projects that you have done! Awesome candy too by the way! I’m LOVING these Stamp Simply Celebration Projects!!!

    Off to look at the rest of your Christmas stuff!

    Thanks,
    Angie

  84. Stephanieon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:08 pm

    Love the Christmas book. That might inspire me to get some scrapbooking done. Also, love your tags. They are so pretty.

  85. Cindy H.on 11 Dec 2008 at 12:19 pm

    Wow, your Christmas album is gorgeous and just like all your cards - elegant!!! I can’t believe your tags, they’re so beautiful!

    Your blog candy offering is awesome!!! Thank you for the chance to win it!

  86. Lori A.on 11 Dec 2008 at 12:20 pm

    Wow! I love the little scrapbook. Gorgeous pages! And the tags? Oh my!!

  87. Jillon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:32 pm

    This is a wonderfully designed album. My sister-in-law is coming up from Texas for Christmas and wants to learn how to scrap - this would be a perfect starter kit to pass on to her.

  88. Robertaon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:36 pm

    That little Christmas album if so cute and would make a wonderful gift. I also love what you did on the gift cards you designed. Thanks for a chance at blog candy.

  89. Susan Bon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:38 pm

    What a cute little album. This would be a great way to teach someone who is just starting out with their scrapbooking. Thanks for another chance at blog candy.

  90. Becki B aka queenoeon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:06 pm

    Oh MY! What a wonderful kit. Of course it’s how YOU put it together too. I so dislike Scrapbooking because I get stuck for ideas. This would be marvelous. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!

  91. Laurieon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:10 pm

    What a great theme for a Christmas scrapbook. Thanks for sharing it.

  92. Susan Gon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:18 pm

    What gorgeous tags. I don’t scrapbook, but your pages are delightful. Makes me want to think about starting a different hobby. Thanks so much for offering the two prizes. Both are wonderful.

  93. Dana Herinon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:20 pm

    I love the idea of the album. Although we each know what is special about the holidays for ourselves, it is nice to be able to “document” for others, especially our children, what the holidays really mean to us.

    I recently bought the nestabilities circles and scallop circles to do monogram notecards as gifts. The tags are another wonderful idea using these which I did not think of. What a wonderful, thoughtful gift for someone.

  94. Debbie Steltonon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:24 pm

    Jerri your projects are wonderful TFS. Thank you for giving me the chance to win some great blog candy. Have a wonderful day.

    Debbie/Phx AZ

  95. Christy Dillmanon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:27 pm

    Simply gorgeous tags, you are a very talented lady!!! Love, love , love the scrapbook pages from front to back! The colors are wonderful, TFS!

  96. dianeon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:30 pm

    Love your work. I made one of the Christmas scrapbooks from Bo Bunny and I love it. Trying to make one each year since I take so many Christmas pictures and it’s hard to select just a few to go in my scrapbooks, so I have started making a Christmas scrapbook. Wish I had seen your tags before I made mine. Your are much much better and prettier

  97. Janeon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:31 pm

    Jerri, Love the scrapbook. A great way to remember the Family and Holidays!
    Hope I win! Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy!

  98. Carolyn Sharkason 11 Dec 2008 at 1:51 pm

    Wow! these are awesome projects! Love the scrapbook. So pretty.

    thanks for sharing

    ceashark at aol dot com

  99. linda pattion 11 Dec 2008 at 1:53 pm

    I love the ‘homespun’ quilted look of your samples, looks great!

  100. linda pattion 11 Dec 2008 at 1:53 pm

    I love the ‘homespun’ quilted look of your samples, looks great!

  101. Lindastampson 11 Dec 2008 at 2:04 pm

    Love those tags! Just gorgeous…like all your stuff is. Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful candy!

  102. Carla H.on 11 Dec 2008 at 2:10 pm

    Luv the amount of detail work that you do..very charming! xoxo

  103. Linda McMillanon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:11 pm

    As a seriously challenged scrapbooker, I LOVE your deceptively simple scrapbook. I wish my mind would bend that way. The tags are wonderful. I’m gratified that something to beautiful began so simply. These wonderful postings have turned my eye to re-use/recycle possibilities. Thanks!

  104. Kitty Rodahlon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:25 pm

    Ohhhhh, I love the monogrammed gift tags! I really have to look into some JustRite products! Very pretty pages too. Thanks for sharing!

  105. Sue Don 11 Dec 2008 at 2:44 pm

    The gift tags are as usual very elegant and I really like the pages you have designed in the scrapbook.

  106. Cindy Lawrenceon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:45 pm

    Oh my goodness, Jerri! You are AMAZING, girl!!! The scrapbook is awesome, and those tags are just DREAMY! I always look forward to seeing what incredible gorgeousness you’re going to have to share with us! You ROCK! :D

  107. Jessica Russellon 11 Dec 2008 at 3:17 pm

    I love those bo bunny kits–great album!!

  108. Cindy Son 11 Dec 2008 at 3:36 pm

    Those are beautiful tags!

  109. nancy littrellon 11 Dec 2008 at 3:57 pm

    Our DD Jeani is the scrapbooker in our family. Your scrapbooks are very inspiring though :-) Love your scrapbook, but totally LOVE your gorgeous Jerri style Xmas tags. TFS and giving us a chance at your awesome Candy :-)

  110. Joan Ervinon 11 Dec 2008 at 3:57 pm

    I just love the scrap book, Jerri….ya know, I have never scrapped before!! After seeing you wonderful scrapbook, I am going to get one of those kits and get busy!!! Your Christmas tags are gorgeous, too…what a super cool idea to use the note cards!!!

  111. Amandaon 11 Dec 2008 at 4:05 pm

    Fantastic album and those tags are beautiful!

  112. […] unknown wrote an interesting post today onA Touch of Grace » Stamp Simply Celebration, Blog Candy and …Here’s a quick excerptOne lucky winner will receive a Countdown to Christmas Bo Bunny scrapbook kit and a new, unmounted, Stampin’ Up! sentiments stamp set entitled: ”Lots of Thoughts”. Pictures of my completed album are shown below. … […]

  113. Kerry from PAon 11 Dec 2008 at 4:38 pm

    Hmm, I may need to get some of those scrapbook kits. I too have tons of pics but never get around to putting them in a scrapbook. Those tags are stunning too. I would never have thought to buy cards to use as tags with the nesties/justrite stampers.

  114. Nadine Papoveon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:17 pm

    I just love the scrapbook and the tags are so beautiful. What a great idea. I am just starting to get into scrapbooking and find it quite overwhelming. Your samples make it look a little less intimidating. Thanks for the inspiration.

  115. Hildaon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:19 pm

    Wow - your gift tags are gorgeous. If one were to come my way, it would go right on my tree as an ornament, and be treasured for years to come. Love the scrapbook too - it might just be inspiration enough for me to get busy with all my Christmas photos (past and soon to be taken!).

  116. CherylGon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:48 pm

    I really like the circle tags…very impressive!
    Please enter me for a chance to win.
    CherylG
    mcgodfrey918athotmail.com

  117. Jenniferon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:16 pm

    Your tags are simply amazing! Just beautiful.

    Jennifer L.

  118. Linda Raithelon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:21 pm

    Wow! I’m impressed that you have an album done before you have even taken pictures. It’s kind of a neat idea though because then when you are taking pictures you can be thinking about what photos you want for the pages you have put in the album. hmmmm….

  119. rebeccaon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:24 pm

    I love the scrapbook!!! I’ve been making tags and even using them in/on my cards. Thanks for such great ideas — and for letting us play along.

  120. jackieon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:25 pm

    woohoo love your ideas! the book is fabulous…have a great holiday and thanks for chance to win

  121. Linda Bandowon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:47 pm

    My gosh these are just so special. What a great idea. Love your stuff.

  122. Linda Bandowon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:49 pm

    p.s. I forgot to say how much I woul love to have that BoBunny set and of course anythinng else would be a great bonus.!!!

  123. Annon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:13 pm

    Wow! I love that albu.
    Ann

  124. Gail Hon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:14 pm

    THat album is great!! I love everything about it!!!!

    Gail H.:-)

  125. Lynda Hidalgoon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Oh dear …love all that you do and I probably have commented on all your beautiful Christmas creations, as usual you have out done yourself again with your Home Spun Holidays…a true delight!. Ty for sharing.
    lablady2007@juno.com

  126. Gladyson 11 Dec 2008 at 8:41 pm

    Loved all the “extras” you added to your album. The tags are beautiful. Gladys

  127. Christyon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:55 pm

    Wow - you are super talented! I just love those tags - they are what jumped out at me. The scrapbook is lovely too - what a great way to preserve the memories!

  128. Lindaon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:58 pm

    Found you on SCS and simply had to get a better look at those beautiful tags!

  129. Karen L.on 11 Dec 2008 at 9:01 pm

    What a super idea to make your Christmas album up ahead of time! Even I would be able to handle putting the photos in after the holidays! What a great gift idea this would be for my non-scrapping sisters.
    Those gift tags are so beautiful, it’s hard to believe you just started with notecards! So simple and yet so perfect!

  130. Chrison 11 Dec 2008 at 9:02 pm

    What a treasure that album would be for any family and a magnificant holiday gift. The tags are wonderful as well. Thanks for sharing your work with us and for the chance for goodies.

  131. SHartlon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:03 pm

    I love your album idea and am going to try it this year. I find that having to come up with all my layouts from scratch after the holidays is just overwhelming. Your pages are simple but catch all the must-have events of the season.
    Thanks so much for giving us the chance for this awesome prize!

  132. Cindybon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:04 pm

    Your scrapbbok is absolutely amazing! The tags are beautiful too. Thanks for the chance to win great candy and for joining the party.

  133. Sammieon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:57 pm

    Great pages! The rubon stitches look very real! I might have to get some of those.

  134. AnneSATXon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:15 pm

    I love those tags! I have got to copy those somehow! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for the wonderful idea — and the chance to win.

  135. Marshaon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:17 pm

    WOW what an incredibly beautiful albumn. And WOW again - what incredible blog candy.

  136. kathyon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:18 pm

    Very pretty, kind of a different look on the scrapbook pages…I like it and very clever use of the “store bought” wreaths….It’s so fun to re-create! Thanks for entering my name in your drawings. Merry Christmas Kathy

  137. Roxanne Stevenson 11 Dec 2008 at 11:29 pm

    I just adore your work! What a great idea for Christmas memories.

  138. Darleneon 12 Dec 2008 at 12:27 am

    Jerri, I love the Christmas album you’ve done. What an amazing memory album! Gorgeous tags - your girlfriends are going to love them.

  139. Kimon 12 Dec 2008 at 12:36 am

    WOW what a gorgeous project!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  141. Nanon 12 Dec 2008 at 1:05 am

    Your album is fabulous. Very nice tags also. Thanks for a chance to win.

  142. Pam Clayon 12 Dec 2008 at 2:59 am

    Oh wow, you’ll have so much fun putting your pics that scrapbook! It’s awesome! I also love those tags- you have a steadier hand than I do when it comes to outlining with those paint pens! You rock!

  143. Elaineon 12 Dec 2008 at 3:40 am

    Jeri! The tags are just lovely! I’d like to see one of those tags on MY package under the tree! (hint, hint!) LOL just kidding. Anyway, I have a bo bunny scrapbook kit - it sure is cute and easy! I like that you got yours done early this year…good job! :)

  144. Annelieson 12 Dec 2008 at 3:47 am

    Very nice album! I’ve never made such an album in advance, it seems very practical. But I’m afraid I have to little organisation to ever do such a project. Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

  145. jeanne nielsenon 12 Dec 2008 at 4:04 am

    What a great idea with the wreath notecards! And I love the album! Jeannie

  146. -Agnes-on 12 Dec 2008 at 10:07 am

    Love the variety in the pages!

  147. Claudia F.on 12 Dec 2008 at 11:47 am

    You do such beautiful work, it’s amazing.
    Claudia
    scfranson@charter.net

  148. Claudia F.on 12 Dec 2008 at 11:49 am

    What a great idea, you’re full of inspiration.
    Claudia
    scfranson@charter.net

  149. Julia Carteron 12 Dec 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Okay, I LOVE your Christmas Countdown book, that is such a cute idea…wish I would have thought of something like that and made it :) I really like it, it is going in my Christmas Idea Book, as a project for next year.
    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Julia C

  150. Wanda Cullenon 12 Dec 2008 at 12:53 pm

    Your scrapbook and tags are both INCREDIBLE!! I’m generally glad just to complete about 60 cards for Christmas much less make the tags as well! I have a Just-Rite monogram stamper so there’s no excuse for me to not CASE your gorgeous tags!

  151. Rae Palmeron 12 Dec 2008 at 1:35 pm

    hi,
    I’m so glad I came across your blog - I love every one of your cards - you are so talented. Thank you for sharing your techniques and ideas.
    Happy Holidays
    Rae

  152. Janet Bagnallon 12 Dec 2008 at 7:52 pm

    I love the tags and the scrapbook pages would make a perfect gift for my aunt next year - thank you so much for the idea. Thank you for the opportunity to win such great blog candy.

    Janet

  153. DEE F.on 12 Dec 2008 at 8:56 pm

    The wreath tags are incredible.
    Those tags could be cards!
    The monogram makes it extra special too!

  154. Nanon 12 Dec 2008 at 11:44 pm

    I love the scrapbook pages. What a wonderful idea! I’m inspired to do this next year for our family Christmas.

    The tags are beautiful but not sure I have enough patience to take on a task like this.

    Thanks for the gift of your blog candy.

  155. Julie Templeon 13 Dec 2008 at 12:28 am

    Your tags are just gorgeous! Thank you for the chance at your wonderful Blog Candy!
    Happy Holidays,
    Julie

  156. Tricia Deeon 13 Dec 2008 at 12:57 am

    These tags are gorgeous!

  157. cherylon 13 Dec 2008 at 6:45 am

    the scrapbook pages are beautiful but I am totally in love with the tags!! hehehe I might have to case some and then change all the tags on my gifts!

  158. Connieon 13 Dec 2008 at 4:01 pm

    Amazing! Your gift tags are truly amazing! I would be afraid to use them because I think they need to be framed. Love them!

  159. Colleenon 13 Dec 2008 at 7:41 pm

    What an adorable scrapbook - you are not scrapbook challenged by any means! I have loads of Christmas pictures and always start scrapbooking them, but never seem to get finished! I just love how you’ve prepared the pages ahead of time.
    And your tags are scrumptious. All of the layers and the gold, they are simply regal.

  160. Sherri Alspachon 13 Dec 2008 at 10:41 pm

    I love this idea!!! You did an awesome job on it!!!Thanks for sharing!!
    sherri alspach

  161. Lucia Mon 14 Dec 2008 at 8:46 am

    Oh, I love your Christmas album!!! What a great job:))) Greetings from Slovakia

  162. Christi Mattheson 14 Dec 2008 at 2:13 pm

    love them-what a great idea!

  163. Julie Templeon 15 Dec 2008 at 12:10 am

    Your tags are pheonominal! They’d take me days…LOL! Thanks for the great blog candies! Happy Holidays!!

  164. Kathon 15 Dec 2008 at 3:18 am

    Scrapbooking is new to me but looking at your many lovely layouts and ideas tells me I shouldn’t wait to begin. It would be a great starting gift indeed to win your stamp sets! Merry Christmas to all!

  165. Danielle Smithon 15 Dec 2008 at 3:40 am

    Fancy Schmancy tags! So pretty and I really love that you used the nestibilities for that added touch! Go you!!

  166. atty1609@yahoo.comon 15 Dec 2008 at 11:51 am

    Wonderful Gift Tags, so very elegant.

  167. Karen Arthuron 20 Dec 2008 at 11:22 am

    All I can say is “WOW”. I love the scrapbook and the designs you made - great job!!
    I also love the gift tags, I had not thought of that, what a neat way to use one item and turn it into something so wonderful. I see where these nestabilities are a handy tool, I will need to get me a set or two someday.

  168. Annetteon 26 Dec 2008 at 9:25 am

    You have a wonderful blog.
    Annette

  169. abopurbamoubson 09 Feb 2009 at 7:46 am

    Hi, cool site, good writing ;)

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