You may have seen on the Creative Stamping Facebook Page at the start of this month that I attended an awesome training day in Auckland. This is one of the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator; with the fantastic perks being... gathering with like minded people, learning new approaches to crafting and running a small business, sharing creative ideas and (of course) stamping and creating!

The training day this month was run by Jacque Williams (one of my uplines) and she gave all of us these cute gift boxes filled with Jaffas...

Stamps: Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set (photopolymer: 143539). Ink: Real Red (126949), Jet Black Memento (132708). Card/Paper: Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (138435), Whisper White (106549). Accessories: Clear Tiny Treat Boxes (141699), Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon (114319), Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine (141682). Tools: Decorative Label Punch (120907), 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (134363).

These are so simple to create, but very, very effective and no adhesive! Take a Clear Tiny Treat Box and line it with your favourite designer paper (cut at 5-3/4" x 2", then scored at 1-7/8" and 3-7/8"). Fill gift box with your chosen treat, close lid, wrap around ribbon and tie on a tag. This tag was punched with the Decorative Label Punch and stamped with images from the Thoughtful Branches stamp set.

Remember, the Thoughtful Branches Bundle is only available during August, and only while stocks last. So don't hesitate to order one for yourself...

Thoughtful Branches photopolymer stamp set + Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies Bundle (144328) - $110.00

At that same team gathering we also had swaps. This is the gorgeous swap that I received from Jacque using the same Thoughtful Branches Bundle...

Bundles: Thoughtful Branches Stamp Set + Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies (photopolymer: 144328). Ink: Pear Pizzazz (131180), Sweet Sugarplum (141395), Pool Party (126982), VersaMark (102283). Card/Paper: Crumb Cake (121685), Pool Party (124391), Sweet Sugarplum (141423), Whisper White (106549). Accessories: Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder (141636), Copper Metallic Thread (141696), Pearls Basic Jewels (119247). Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Precision Base Plate (139684), Big Shot Die Brush (140603), Flourish Thinlits Dies (141478), Heat Tool (129056), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

Don't you just love that gorgeous copper shine! And, there's so many great techniques and inspirational ideas displayed on this card.

It's so much fun to gather with others and sharing what we love. If you are interested know more about becoming a part of my team and joining us at the next gathering then contact me.

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