Saturday, August 20, 2011

Stamp Simply Christmas BLOG HOP and SALE!

Welcome to the Stamp Simply Christmas Blog Hop and Sale.
More products means more space needed in The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store! Some of the Christmas items currently in stock are being offered at reduced prices to clear those shelves. Wait till you see what the Design Team has created to inspire you in the creation of your Christmas projects today! With papers and other items in use being offered at SALE prices, what better time to stock up than now! Sale prices are in effect while current inventory lasts -- when it's gone, it's gone!
I'm going Beyond the page today with this Kaisercraft Advent creation! I made this for our granddaughter's first Christmas! All papers used are K&Company's YULETIDE 12 x 12 paper pad! Once the papers were adhered I painted the edges with white acrylic paint and then slightly sanded the edges before attaching my stamped numbers.

This Beyond the Page MDF Advent Calendar by Kaisercraft measures 13" x 13" once assembled. It comes with chipboard numbers (I chose to stamp my numbers and name for the center) and 24 box drawers ready to be decorated and assembled into shape. This Advent Calender can be decorated in a traditional theme with the drawers with treats for the Christmas countdown OR go in an entirely different direction, creating a project with any other theme to be used for storing & organizing those tiny treasures.

There is mystery blog candy to be won too! All the Christmas goodies in the first picture of this post is what you could win! Just leave a comment on each of the designer's blog post for a chance. We do not know what blog has the mystery candy, so you raise your odds of winning if you leave a comment on each blog! The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. EST on Monday, August 22 & will be posted on Sharon's blog Monday night or Tuesday. Good Luck!

  • Silk ribbons are found HERE.
  • The velvet zig zag ribbon adds a wonderful finishing touch around the entire box in addition to the inset and is found HERE.
  • The inset paper is an actual page from the paper pad! The entire paper pad is HERE.
  • HERE is where you can find the Advent Calendar box.
  • Adhesive gems can be located HERE & HERE.
  • JustRite Times New Roman Font Kit is HERE!

    Check out the following super talented designer's blogs for terrific Christmas inspiration!

Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Holly McMillen

Barb Schram

Linda Duke

Michelle Woerner

Deb Saaranen

92 comments:

lisa808 said...

Lovely Advent Calendar.

Kelly Massman said...

Your project is really beautiful!

Peggy said...

Wow, this is wonderful. Love the Advent Calendar creation. Your granddaughter will love it. The papers and images are amazing.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Holly aka Toy said...

I want to make one of these! Even though my kids are older, it would make an amazing decoration! Beautiful!!

Art By Wanda said...

Fabulous project!!!

Anonymous said...

What an amazing project! A true work of "heart". Thanks for sharing.
Hugs. Barbara in South Carolina

Luanne said...

Oh my! Such detail and creativity! This is a beautiful project!

Carol's Crafts said...

OMG what a beautiful work of art. I love how you painted the edges of the drawers with white paint.
This really made the calendar pop.

Pretty Patti's Papers said...

Darling project. I love the paper choice!

Nancy said...

Wow - beautiful Advent Calendar. I love the pattern papers you used. Gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

what an absolutely wonderful project and gift!! It will be treasured always!! thanks for sharing your talents!! Stacy odell2@centurytel.net

Lynn said...

Oh my gosh! what a special creation for your grandaughter. I am inspired!

Clare said...

Beautiful! Awesome work! What a wonderful idea!

Anonymous said...

Lovely color combo for the Advent Calendar.
Sandee Quitter
quitfamily@gmail.com

sonyaeverding said...

I love the advent calender. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway. I will make great use of it.

Cindy Lou said...

I just love advent calendars, and I really enjoy the old pics of Santa and children together for Christmas, reminds me of the days my children were so young and couldn't wait to sit on Santa's lap. Thanks for sharing! You did a beautiful job - as always.

bethann d said...

wonderful project, great to use year after year, a real tradition

Darla said...

Oh my goodness, that is a beauty and your granddaughter will treasure it forever!

Bobbi-spapertrail.blogspot.com said...

WOW! I've seen a lot of advents, but this one is awesome! I love the surprise little "drawers"...what a great gift for anyone of any age! Thanks for sharing!

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Wow love this advent calendar and I'm sure your grand daughter will too . thanks for a chance to win
Marilyn

Anonymous said...

This is just too cute! So many possibilities with this advent calendar. I love the paper you chose and that bow is gorgeous!!! Great job!

TFS,
Victoria Merrick
angelicmsn1@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Wow! Your granddaughter is going to be thrilled! It's a very, very wonderful creation, Barb.

Janet L.
leachm8@aol.com

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous advent calendar. I hope your grand-daughter will love it for years to come.

Cookie said...

cute idea

Jeannine said...

Love your Advent Calendar--and thanks for helping me think outside the box--I have a gift to make and this would make a lovely addition to this special little girl's room to hold all her little treasures--

Manon @ Kasimodo said...

Gorgeous project!

wannabcre8tive said...

Your calendar is an awesome work of art. What fun your granddaughter will have with it.

Anonymous said...

What a great first Christmas gift for a new grandbaby!

Lynda K said...

What a great gift for a new grandbaby on her first Christmas.

Kathy said...

This is a beautiful advent calendar.

Patti C said...

Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us! It gives me such inspiration. You do beautiful work.

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

WOW! Gorgeous advent calendar!

Kathy said...

Pretty Advent calendar!

Beth said...

Beautiful project, wonderful job. This would certainly make a nice gift and I'm sure it will be treasured.

Sue D said...

Wonderful Advent calendar!

Marisa said...

Wow - this is amazing!! What a fabulous project to have in the house at Christmas. Your granddaughter will be all over this :)

velta said...

Oh how my grandson (3 years old) would love to have this before Christmas...Barb this is amazingly beautiful and I am amazed at your papers and even the inside...looking like a shadow box, but with the cutest, most vintage image around! You are making me feel like Christmas...Thank you for sharing this...

jean w. said...

Wow this advent calendar box unit is totally great! TFS!

Unknown said...

Wow! This is beautiful! I have a calendar and having been trying to decide what to do with it, I think you have answered that! LOL http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

scrappinmommom said...

What a nice idea for my grandchildren. That is very pretty.

Newbie said...

Love the advent calendar! Beautiful! Love the papers on each drawer and everything painted white as an outline! VERY nice! The background picture is a nice finish

Nancy Curtis said...

This advent calendar is "take my breath away" gorgeous. I love everything about this fabulous heirloom project!!!

Bernice said...

These cards are inspiring and beautiful!

Tanya said...

This is beautiful! I have always had a love for advent calendars, but this is amazing, and so special. A beautiful keepsake!

Anonymous said...

Barb
When I saw your name I knew I would be in for a treat. But, you have outdone yourself! This advent calendar is a treasure!
sharon L
sharon dot lemon@ sbcglobal dot
net

Lynda said...

This calendar is absolutely gorgeous, Barb! What a great keepsake for any child...no matter what the age. Love the "inside" of this too. What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing this project!

Lynda said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Barb! What a wonderful keepsake...no matter how old the child. Love the personalized "inside" too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful project!

Shabby Pati said...

What a super cute Christmas countdown,advent box. Love the center piece!

Babe O'Mara said...

Your calendar is gorgeous. Love the papers you chose. TFS

Babe
youiesmom@att.net

Marie Bingaman said...

Wowee! I bet Emma Rae had (and will have) some fun with this for many years to come. Her middle name is the same as mine! :)

Evette K. Ciampo said...

Amazing present. You achieved such a fabulous finished product. Wow!!!!!!! A great gift for a special gal. TY for the marvelous inspiration. And for maybe some blog candy. ekc

Carla S. said...

What a beautiful Advent calendar, Barb! It is a gift project that will surely be treasured forever!

Anonymous said...

Super project for Christma! Mickie

Joanne O'Brien said...

What a nice idea! Your advent calendar is wonderful, a keepsake for sure.

Kathy Robitaille said...

This project is out of this world~~ Barb, wow!! It is great to see these wonderful christmas projects right now!! Thank You for showing us what you can do!

Julie said...

I am going to have to tackle making one of those some day. It is lovely.
Happy Scrappin'!
Julie

Barbara said...

Barb, this is absolutely darling. My granddaughters would love it.

Anonymous said...

I need to get on the ball and make this for several of my grandchildren. They would love it!

dsdixon@suddenlink.net

Donna said...

Wow, BEAUTIFUL job on your advent calender, you did a superb job!! Love all the details.
Thanks for sharing
Donna
Love all the choices you made, wonderful!!

Nikki said...

Love your calendar soo KEWL!!!!

szbacn1 said...

Lucky granddaughter! You are a very talented person!!!

Linda Carson said...

You've got my vote for Grandma of the year! Stunning Advent box!

JenMarie said...

Oh how lovely! Just beautiful!

Jan Castle said...

Your advent calendar is stunning!

Holly Young said...

WOW!!!!!!!!! that's amazing, what a gorgeous job!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a lucky little girl your granddaughter is. What a wonderful heirloom you've created for Emma to treasure forever. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creation.

nancyjane said...

What an ambitious project. But oh so beautiful.

Judy I, St. Louis MO said...

What a fabulous project for your granddaughter's first Christmas. It is one she will use for years to come. I still use the felt Advent calendar my grandma made about 50 years ago (though not for my first Christmas LOL).

Tina said...

Beautiful advent calendar. Thanks for a chance to win.


Tina

Renee V said...

I know you grandaughter will love this!! Even had her name on it :) Great job on sanding the edges, really has that vintage Christmas feel to it :)

Mi Mi said...

This is just the neatest idea. So creative.

Becky said...

What an awesome advent calender..

gerissman said...

Such a beautiful job on the advent calender!! I couldn't believe it when I saw your granddaughters name....That is the same name as my great niece, except her middle name is spelled Rhea and is pronounced the same as Rae. Beautiful name!!

Anonymous said...

So gorgeous! TFS I'm getting a head start on my Christmas cards beginning this week...hate to work under a time strain. LOL

Jan D. in FL

Anonymous said...

Barb this is so pretty. You can see the love that went into this beautiful keepsake for your granddaughter.

Connie MacFarlane

Anonymous said...

i remember seeing this last year and loved it so much i get all the supplies and didn't do the project. maybe this year. love it.
laura huffman
laurahuffman@ciaccess.com

Anonymous said...

I just love your project, it's beautiful and looks fun to make. Thank you so much for sharing it.

Barb(GrandmaUpNorth) said...

This Advent Calendar is great! You outdid your self - and that's saying somehting!!!

mommaladystamper said...

This is gorgeous Barb!!! Last yr. after Christmas,(love the after Christmas Sales) I bought 2 of the Advent Calendars. Now I can't wait to start decorating mine. You have inspired me, as you always have. I still have some of the goodies I won from you a couple of yrs. ago. Alice Roushia

Susan said...

What a fabulous creation! I looked it up, and though I love it. I find it a bit pricey myself. HOWEVER, for a grandchild's first Christmas, then YES I would buy it, very special!!The papers you chose are perfect and I love the details on her name plate!
Susan

Traci M said...

This is such a beautiful and special keepsake item for your grand daughter! I am sure half the fun will be finding little items to put in each drawer!! Thanks for sharing your project today!!

Anonymous said...

What an excellent gift, one that will be used for years to come. The paper you chose is magical and enticing. TFS. Juanita in Ohio.

Traci S. said...

What a Fan-tab-u-lous project! This will be an heirloom for sure! I love how incredible your ribbons look...they are amazing! Going around the edges of each drawer with white acrylic paint was really a great idea...it gives the project that "polished" look! Great job!

He IS Able!
Traci Starkweather

Jillisgram said...

Beautiful advent calendar Barb. I know how much work is involved because I made one last year.

Sandy said...

Seriously... how do you come up with these ideas?! I love this. Gets me in the Christmas mood.

Shona said...

Lovely project. That K and Co. paper is adorable. I've never tried to make a decorative item with my paper crafting supplies, but this is certainly inspiring.

Anonymous said...

I love your advent calendar, you did an awesome job decorating it. Would love to do this for each one of my grandbabies but I have 13:):):)!!! TFS
dianne31331

Gail said...

Such a wonderful Advent Calendar!
Will be much appreciated I'm sure!

Danka Doo said...

Love your advent calendar!! I have actually purchased this but have not made it yet. I love how you incorporated the name into it.

Nancy Jensen said...

LOVE your advent calendar. It's just amazing. TFS

Lorraine said...

Stunning calendar! TFS!

Bonnie Weiss said...

I honestly don't know if I have ever seen a more beautiful project than this one that you have created. The colors and the meticulous way you have created it make for an absolutely stunning creation. Your granddaughter will have a wonderful keepsake.