Christmas Lolly Tutorial and Year-End Sales Event

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It’s week five for the Santa’s Little Elves Design Team! I’m honored to have been asked to join the this group of designers to bring you amazing projects every Friday between November 3rd and December 15th. Each of the elves has contributed one project during the seven weeks that will include step-by-step instructions, color photos and a complete list of supplies. This design team is all about bringing you fabulous gift ideas with a wide variety of styles and expertise. Each elf has designed their project with the intent of making it easy for you to duplicate.

This decorative lolly can be used to dress up a holiday centerpiece, candy bowl or poinsettia. The bamboo skewer can be cut down as needed. You can also omit the bamboo skewer and use the lolly as an alternative to a bow on a gift box or bag. Be sure to view or download the tutorial for the step-by-step photo instructions.

I’ve included written instructions below for those of you using a mobile device. I also have a free PDF tutorial available for those that would like to download and save this project for a later day.

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Christmas Lolly Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

STAMPS – Peace this Christmas (Clear Mount – 141570 OR Wood Mount – 141567)
PAPER – Real Red (102482), Emerald Envy (141415), Whisper White (100730), Silver Glimmer (135314)
INK – Basic Black Archival (140931)
OTHER – Simply Scored Board (122334), Big Shot (143263), Oval Layering Framelits (141706), Fast Fuse (129026), Foil Snowflakes (144642), 1 ¾” circle punch (119850), Mini Tinsel Trim Combo (144636), Silicone Craft Sheet (127853), Bamboo Skewer, Hot Glue Gun

Cutting & Scoring:

Real Red – 4” x 11”, and (2) 1 ¾” circles
Emerald Envy – 3” x 11”, and (2) 1 ¾” circles
Whisper White – 2 ½” x 3 ½”
Silver Glimmer – 2 ½” x 3 ½”
Red & Silver Tinsel – 28” each color

Instructions:

Stamp “Peace, Love & Joy” in Basic Black ink on the Whisper White cardstock. Die cut with a 2 ¾” long oval framelit (inside measurement).
Die cut the next size up scallop oval framelit from the Silver Glimmer paper. Adhere together with Fast Fuse.
Fold a Silver Foil Snowflake in half on the longest point; repeat on each long point of the snowflake. This will give the snowflake dimension.
Heat up glue gun. Allow it to rest on the Silicone Craft Sheet in case it drips.
Using the Simply Scored board, score the Real Red cardstock at 1”, 2”, 3” and so on, scoring on each 1-inch mark. Flip the cardstock over and score on the ½-inch marks, ½”, 1 ½”, 2 ½”, 3 ½” and so on. Cut in half to 2” x 11”. Fold each piece accordion style.
Repeat the scoring on the Emerald Envy cardstock and cut to 1½” x 11”.
Place Fast Fuse on one end and adhere together to create a long strip.
Place Fast Fuse on another end and adhere them together to create a circle.
Place the Red accordion circle on the Silicone Craft sheet. Gently squish the lolly down to form it, pulling it together towards the center. Place hot glue in the center hole, keeping your hand on it as it cools. Don’t let go as you add a 1-inch diameter circle of hot glue on top of the lolly’s center and adhere a red circle punch. It will be hot. I recommend using a clear block to set on top of it. It only takes about 30 seconds for the glue to cool off enough that you can let go.
Flip the lolly over and add a strip of hot glue inside a fold and push the pointed end of the bamboo skewer to the center. Hot glue the remaining red circle punch. Set aside.
Repeat this process with the Emerald Envy, adding a circle punch on both sides.
Hot Glue the Emerald Envy to the center of the Real Red (the bamboo skewer should be on the back).
Hot Glue the stamped focal image to the Emerald Envy circle on the top of the lolly.Tie tinsel in a bow onto the skewer, just below the lolly.
Add your lolly to dress up a holiday centerpiece, candy bowl, poinsettia, etc. The bamboo skewer can be cut down as needed. If the ends of the skewer are jagged or sharp, use a nail file to smooth it out.
You can also omit the bamboo skewer and use the lolly as an alternative to a bow on a gift box.

December ‘s “Special Edition”!

December’s a busy month and I’ve got you covered with impressive and easy projects for the December edition of Studio Stamps in the Mail. This month will include the Tags & Trimming stamp set and pre-cut supplies to create 8 projects; 2 gift boxes, 2 gift tags, 2 gift card holders and 2 Christmas cards. All SSITM customers receive a video making it easy for them to stamp right along with me from home plus a PDF tutorial. As an added bonus, everyone who orders SSITM also receives my Live with Lisa event! The ordering period for this special edition is only available for 4 days – beginning tomorrow, December 2nd – December 5th. Click on the image below for details.

On a Personal Note

This is Jennifer with my “Lisa Update”. Yesterday was another solid day with continued improvement for Lisa. Pain management continues to be the emphasis along with making sure she can tolerate food without nausea. She was up doing laps in the hospital and was able to change into nice comfy PJs (which we all know improves everyone’s well-being!). Daily improvements for sure and her family remains grateful for all the support she is getting! Thank YOU for the kind words and well wishes, they mean the world to Lisa!