Saturday, August 6, 2011

E.S.A.D. Retired List Blog Hop



What is ESAD?

ESAD stands for "Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators" and it is an on-line group just for Australian and New Zealand Stampin Up demonstrators.

We so love what we do and not only do we love to share it with our customers, friends, and wonderful blog visitors, but we share our love for what we do with each other as demonstrators.  We run swaps, challenges, tutorials, product know-how, and cyberstamps, and we are always there to help and support each other when it is needed.

So if you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator located in Australia or New Zealand, then please fee free to click here to join our wonderful group.


If you have been following the blog hop from the beginning you will have arrived here from Kari Hughes' blog.  Didn't get here from there?  All you have to do is grab a cuppa and follow the link from the bottom of my post to the next blog, and continue on until you have been around to see all of the fabulous creations we have made featuring products on the retired list.

And now, on with the show.....


I created this stationary box to showcase our gorgeous Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper and the Christmas Classics stamp set.  This Jolly Holiday DSP is my all time fave Christmas DSP.  I'm so sad to see it go :(

Here it is  opened up:


There's plenty of room for full sized cards, gift cards and tags inside.

I made 2 of each of these full sized cards...

...and 2 of each of these 3" x 3" gift cards...

 ...and 2 of each of these gift tags...

Did you notice the post it  note holder and matching pen?  Here's a close up:


Very cute hey?  I kept everything very clean and simple, as is my usual style!

Your next stop is Christie Kunkel's blog.  Be sure to leave her some love!

Thanks for stopping by,
Signature Not Quite Navy 2011
Stamps:  Christmas Classics
Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Jolly Holiday DSP
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Accessories:  Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Timeless Type Alphabet Dies, Big Shot, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Large Circle Punch, Extra Large Scallop Oval Punch

20 comments:

Kelly said...

Stunning!!! I so have to try one of these folders but I adore what you have done.

Christie Kunkel said...

Wow Mel. Just awesome. It looks so good i would never want to use it. LOL

Keryn Campbell said...

Fabulous work Mel. I ummed and ahh'd over Christmas Classics, you make me wish I'd bought it now.

Karen said...

Gotta love these sets, and looks fantastic with the DSP.

Monique said...

I have made one of these sets for a baby gift, but not as a Christmas set, I love the idea. I am sooooooo going to miss Jolly Holiday DSP, I love the brightness of the colours.

Nicole Derendorf said...

I love the clean and simpleness of it all! Great set!

Becky said...

This is a gorgeous idea and christmas gift set, Thanks.

Carole Stedman said...

Beautiful box Mel and love the cards

Debbie Lamb said...

You've certainly been busy! This is gorgeous and beautifully presented.

Sharlene said...

Great project! Love all the parts that make up the whole. Thanks for sharing. Sharlene

Sally Williams said...

fabulous project Mel I love it. TFS

Juliette Chapman said...

So very cute Mel - love the stationary box and set. Showcases the Jolly Holiday DSP and Christmas Classics (an all time favorite) perfectly.

Frances said...

Amazing project, this set never really 'did it for me' but seeing what you've created today puts things into a whole new perspective! As someone else said, almost too gorgeous to use!

janine jess said...

Oh that is soo good Mel!! You've done a great job and I can't wait to CASE it!! xx

Jo Weedon said...

Mel, your work finally paid off!! Well done! I have made this stationary set but didnt like what I created...your work never disappoints. Thanks for sharing!

Kathy McInnes Independant Close To My Heart Consultant said...

love what you have done with the dsp, must try it myuself, and yes its so sad its going, i love it too

Andrea L - EnchantINK said...

Lotsa little goodies here! Sweet designs, Mel! Hugs xxaxx

Richelle said...

Fantastic project!!! Very eyecatching.... mmmm maybe I'd better buy another pack of this to case your work lol :)

kari said...

Gorgeous stationary box and I love your clean and simple look! Very happy I bought an extra couple of packs of this dsp too! TFS!

Debbie W said...

G'day Mel, clean, simple and sylish. Love it. I am bookmarking your blog as I like your other work too.