Oh my goodness, to say that this project was a journey from concept to complete is quite an understatement! This was not what I originally had envisioned, but it is close. Of course now that it is finished, I have at least figured out how I could have made the original plan work!

The general concept is to stack 24 matchboxes together to form a chest and to hide a trinket, candy or other surprise in each little drawer. Each day the corresponding drawer is opened to reveal a prize and then the drawer is turned around when it is replaced. The back of the chest has a design that is revealed as the countdown progresses.

In general, it is a fairly easy project. I did come up with several tips to make it easier as well as a host of “don’t let this happen to you” examples! There is definitely a trick to getting the drawers ordered correctly when you flip them around to reveal a picture.

I am giving away a free tutorial for this project to anyone who places an order in my online store in December! Be sure to enter your email address in your information so that I can contact you within 24 hours to send your tutorial.

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Pam Brown is the winner of Novembers FREE stamp set!

I am giving away a free set every month and all you have to do to be entered in the drawing is place an order during that month. Novembers set was the hostess set, Punch Potpourri. Congratulations Pam, I’ll be delivering your set this week.

December’s set is Four Square. Good Luck!

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Just wanted to make a quick post to remind everyone that today is the last day to order for the Online Spectacular!

I am offering free shipping till 8 PM this evening. If you are on the fence about the Half off My Digital Studio, Designer Fabric, or the Matchbox die, you may want to go ahead and grab them tonight! Tomorrow I am posting a super cute project using those items and I don’t want to be responsible for shoppers remorse. You may find yourself wishing you hadn’t missed the sale!

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Hello Everyone! Fabulous sales this week from Stampin’ Up! Here is a rundown on all of the great deals.

The Online Spectacular begins  Monday, November 22 and ends Tuesday November 30th.  You won’t want to miss this sale with discounts up to 50% off and FREE SHIPPING!

Here are some of the fabulous deals. You can view the entire list of sale items here Or go to the online store for easy viewing of each product.

Half off My Digital Studio software.

Half off designer fabric ( Candy Cane Christmas, Deck the Halls )

FREE SHIPPING and Hostess Benefits for ONLINE orders of $150.00 or more!
I will extend the FREE SHIPPING offer for any local order placed with me through email. I will place this order on November 30th.

Don’t forget that any order placed with me this month, gives you a chance to win a FREE set (Punch Potpourri).

Highlighting a few more of these great deals

The Perfect Settings die that I use to make those darling little washcloth and onesie cupcakes is on sale at 40% off!

Striped Ribbon Bundle at 40% off!

Notably Ornate Bundle at 30% off!

Scallop Border Trim punch at 30% off!

The Holiday Bundle sale continues along with this promotion. Click the photo below to view those items.

Get $310 worth of Stamp and Business Supplies for only $87 when you sign up to be a demonstrator before November 30th! You can sign up online and quickly take advantage of the Spectacular sale and your discount on top of that! New demonstrators get 30% off the first order that they place.

This offer is half off the price of the regular kit and you will be receiving the full kit! The full kit contains over $225 in Stamps, pads and other stamping supplies plus all the business supplies that you need to start your own business! All of that for only $87! Eager to get started right now? Click here to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator online! Just use my password (Funtastic) to begin! Call me for more information 918-827-6148.

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I love this little snowman! This set is one of my favorites from the Mini Holiday Catalog this year. I love the retro look, it so reminds me of Christmases when I was growing up.

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps: Jolly Old St Nick and Bright Christmas
Ink: Poppy Parade, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White, Basic Gray and Black StazOn
Paper: Cool Caribbean, Poppy Parade and Whisper White
Fun Stuff: Northern flurries embossing folder and Big Shot, Circle dies, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and Basic Rhinestone Jewels

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I want to thank everyone for all of the wonderful comments on my projects for the Royal Blog Tour! The tour was an amazing experience from start to finish, and I am humbled by all of the kind words you left me. Thanks to all who visited and all of the wonderful ladies who worked behind the scenes to make the tour such a success.

We have a winner of the Things I Love Set!

Comment # 60
Janet Swofford Says:
November 7th, 2010 at 9:40 pm e

Your projects are simply adorable! I especially love the little gingerbread men on the cookie sheet!So cute! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Inky hugs,
Janet

Congratulations Janet, send me your mailing address so that I can get you your set!

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Here are the choices for This weeks Stamp A Stack! Please RSVP if you plan to attend this event and let me know how many of each design you would like to stamp. Each stack is 5 cards of one design. First stack is $7.50 each stack after that is $5 or stamp 5 stacks for $25. You can choose to stamp one of each design for $10 if you prefer.

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