Paper Ornaments
October 6, 2008 at 4:55 pm | In Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Events, Projects, Stampin' Up!, Techniques | No CommentsIn preparation for my upcoming Ornaments Class, I’ve been making lots of different paper Christmas ornaments. I’ve finally narrowed down the three that we’ll be making at the class. Here they are:
I love making these! This weekend I made a bunch of ornaments with the basic design of the ones above, but altered in different ways. I’ll post those later. They’ll also be on display at the class.
Great Gifts Stamp Camp
(for beginner & advanced stampers/scrappers)
Saturday, October 18th 12pm - 6pm
You will surprise and impress your family and friends with fantastic gifts for Christmas if you attend my Great Gifts Stamp Camp! With three classes available, you’re sure to find something that you will love!
12PM Ornament Class - $10
2PM Coasters Class - $20
4PM Candles Class - $20
Attend all three classes for just $45! ($5 savings) Current stamp club members can attend all three for just $40!
RSVP & Pre-Pay by Tues Oct 14th (remember, space is limited for all classes!)
Teacher Gift
September 17, 2008 at 2:33 pm | In Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Accessories- Markers, Accessories- Punches, Projects, Stamp Sets, Stampin' Up! | No CommentsYikes! Its been way too long again. :( My excuses this time? A dang good book (book series, actually) and preparing for a craft fair.
But here’s something I made last week. My little Esther is loving Kindergarten & I really appreciate her teacher for making it fun and keeping my girl’s interest in learning alive. So this is for her!
The gift was a coordinating set including a notepad & pen, candybar, gift bag & card. (Yeah, this is pretty much my “go to” gift when I don’t know what to give someone. But everyone seems to love them, so that’s okay.) It ends up, my daughter’s teacher is a scrapbooker. (I knew she was cool! lol) She loved the gift set. 
Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy & Fundamental Phrases
Ink: Real Red & Old Olive Stamping Markers
Paper: Summer Picnic DSP, Old Olive, Real Red & Whisper White Card Stocks, Mini Square Envelope
Accessories: Real Red & Whisper White 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Real Red 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Font CD
Stationery Box Class
September 3, 2008 at 12:34 pm | In Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Events, Projects, Stamp Sets, Stampin' Up! | 2 CommentsOooh, I am loving the new Urban Garden Designer Papers! They are gorgeous!!
Just look at what I made with them! It is a stationery box that holds 4 full-size cards (w/ envelopes), 4 3×3 cards (w/ envelopes), 4 tags, a notebook to keep track of birthdays, or who’ve you sent cards to, and a pocket to hold postage stamps. Isn’t it beautiful?
You can make this very same stationery box at my class on Saturday, September 27th @ 2PM. For only $20! you will make everything pictured here. You will receive the templates with instructions at the class. Then it will be easy to make more boxes at home. Wouldn’t these make terrific gifts? (RSVP & Prepay by Weds 9/17.)
Class participants will need to bring: a paper cutter w/ a scoring blade, Sticky Strip, Snail Adhesive, and Paper Snips (or other scissors). If you need to order these items, please let me know by 9/17 and I will have them waiting for you at the class. Thank you!
The credit for the idea of this fabulous box goes to Jackie Topa. Thanks, Jackie!
Mini Backpack
September 2, 2008 at 12:55 pm | In Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Accessories- Hodgepodge Hardware, Projects, Stampin' Up!, Technique- Heat Embossing | 3 Comments
I just took my oldest to her 1st day of school! It was a big deal for the whole family. After she went to bed last night, I made her a little gift: a mini backpack made of card stock & Designer Series Paper. I gave it to her this morning and she loved it!
Mary Arima came up with the orginal idea. Isn’t she smart! I got my template from dfaust (that’s her SCS name, I don’t know her real name, lol). Click here to view the template. She altered the orginal a little & included the measurements. She also made the entire backpack template fit on one 12×12 sheet of card stock. Then you just add the small amounts of Designer Series Paper to embellish it. I got the idea to use clear embossing to create a vinyl look from Susie Nelson’s backpack.
If you have a child in school, you could make one to celebrate the end of the first week (or first month, or first report card, or whatever!). This would also make a really cute teacher gift! Click on any of the photos to enlarge.
Punch holes in the back panel and tie the ribbon through for straps before assembling the box!
I love this little ribbon slider charm from the Hodgepodge Hardware kit! I tied a knot in the ribbon, then inserted both ends into the ribbon slider. After assembling the backpack, I punched two holes in the flap to push the ribbon through. Then I used Sticky Strip on the inside to secure the ribbon ends.
I tried not to get too much glare when taking the photos. But I’ll add this one. It really shows how “vinyl” the Designer Paper looks! I covered the pieces completely with the VersaMark pad, then poured on the clear emboss powder, and heated. This gives an all-over shine. Plus, it makes the backpack (and especially the flaps) a little more sturdy.
I put some candy in the main section, and a little note about how proud I am of her in the little pocket.
I’m really happy with how it all turned out!
Supplies
Stamp Set: none!
Ink: VersaMark Pad
Paper: Sweet Always Designer Series Paper (new!) & Pink Pirouette (new In Color!) Card Stock
Accessories: Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade, Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware (flower ribbon slide), 1/4″ Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/8″ Handheld Punch, Coluzzle Cutting System, Clear Emboss Powder, Sticky Strip, velcro
Card Class Samples
September 1, 2008 at 8:52 am | In Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Accessories- Markers, Accessories- Punches, Events, New Products, Projects, Stamp Sets, Stampin' Up!, Technique- Pastels, Wheel- Classic Stars Jumbo | No CommentsI’ll be having a monthly card class every 1st Friday of the month. Each time, we’ll make three cards (with matching envelopes) for only $10! Call or email me by this Wednesday to save your spot for this week’s class.
Here are the cards we’ll be making this Friday:
Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy
Ink: Real Red & Old Olive Stampin’ Markers
Paper: Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper & Real Red, Old Olive & Whisper White Card Stocks, Medium Whisper White Envelope
Accessories: 1 1/4″, 1 3/8″ & Scallop Circle Punches, Scallop Edge Punch (new!), 5/8″ Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Crafters Tool Kit (Paper Piercer & Mat)
Stamp Set: Say It with Scallops (the new Ronald McDonald House stamp set!) & Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel
Ink: Baja Breeze (new In Color!) Classic Ink Pad
Paper: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Old Olive & Whisper White Card Stocks, Medium Whisper White Envelope
Accessories: 1 1/4″ Square Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Small Star Punch, 5/8″ Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brad, Crafters Tool Kit (Paper Piercer & Mat)
Stamp Set: Sock Monkey (new!)
Ink: Chocolate Chip & Bashful Blue Classic Ink Pads
Paper: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Brilliant Blue & Whisper White Card Stocks, Medium Whisper White Envelope
Accessories: Stampin’ Pastels, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Paper Snips
Convention Displays
August 31, 2008 at 4:24 pm | In Accessories- Big Shot, Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Convention 2008, Decor Elements, New Products, Projects, Stamp Sets, Stampin' Up!, Technique- Home Decor | No CommentsAs promised, here are some of the displays that were around convention this year.
The first diplay I wanted to see was the Decor Elements one. Stampin’ Up! staff was there to teach us how to apply the vinyl decorations to walls. They even let everyone try it out. I was surprised at how easy it is to put the Decor Elements up.
And these are samples of Phase 2, the next set of vinyl artwork Stampin’ Up! is releasing. These will be available to purchase on Oct 1st. The boards they are displayed on are 7′-8′ feet tall. It was nice to see them IRL, because I hadn’t realized how big some of them actually were.
Next, I headed over to the Big Shot display.
Here are some of the samples of things you can make with the Big Shot.
The patches on these baby clothes were cut out with the Big Shot!
I love these next displays! Stampin’ Up! set up four “rooms” and throughout the week, Stampin’ Up! staff decorated them. I took these photos on the last day, when they were all completed. They are decorated with Decor Elements, Big Shot images, and of course, stamps!
Other displays:
Birthday Suspension Card
May 15, 2008 at 11:07 pm | In Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Projects, Stamp Set- Eat Cake, Stamp Set- It's Your Birthday, Stamp Sets, Stampin' Up!, Technique- Suspension Card, Techniques | 1 CommentLast week was my DH, Tom’s, birthday! HB, honey! I made him this neat “suspension card”. When you open the card, the circle suspended in the window spins.
To create a suspension card like this, glue floss or fishing line in between the two circle pieces. Use Sticky Strip! Before glueing the rectangle focal point layers together, punch the circle window. Then glue the top & bottom of the floss in between the layers in the center of the window. Before closing the card & putting it in the envelope to brighten someone’s day, twist the circle pieces about four times. This way, when the card is opened, it will be let loose and will spin back to the way it was originally.
After I took the above photos, I decided last minute to add polka dots to the present image using the white gel pen. I’m not sure if I like the new look. But Tom says it definitely looks better with the dots. What do you think?
Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Eat Cake & It’s Your Birthday
Ink: Certainly Celery & Chocolate Chip Classic Pads
Paper: Certainly Celery Prints Designer Paper, and Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue & Whisper White Card Stock
Accessories: Uni-Ball Signo White Gel Pen, 5/8″ Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/4″ Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-1/4″ & 1-3/8″ Circle Punches
A Surprising Treat
May 12, 2008 at 9:31 pm | In Accessories- Chipboard, Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Projects, Stamp Set- Dotted, Stamp Set- Enjoy Every Moment, Stamp Sets, Stampin' Up!, Techniques | No CommentsI mentioned May’s stamp club projects in my last post (sorry it was so long ago). We made Pull Treats! They are so much fun! They’re easy to make & boy, do they bring a smile to the holder’s face!
You basically make an open-ended pouch, then punch a hole through the top. Thread a ribbon through the hole. Place the candy bar inside the pouch and push it down slowly. The ribbon will be pushed down with it. I found the tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers.
I love that chipboard star! To trim the paper nice & close, first apply Tombo Multi Purpose Adhesive all over the top of the chipboard piece. Then, lay it face down on the back (wrong) side of your Designer Series Paper. Smooth the paper over the chipboard. Then place on a cutting mat & trim the paper away with a hobby blade.
Supplies:
Pink Hershey Pull Treat
Stamps: Enjoy Every Moment
Paper: Berry Bliss Designer Series Paper, Pretty in Pink & Chocolate Chip Card Stocks
Ink: Versa Mark
Accessories: On Board Simon Upper (chipboard), 5/8″ Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/4″ Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, 3/4″ Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Silver Brad
Green M&M Pull Treat
Stamps: Be Happy, Dotted background stamp
Paper: Green Galore, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise & Whisper White Card Stocks
Ink: Tempting Turqoise & Green Galore Classic
Accessories: 1/4″ Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-1/4″ & 1-3/8″ Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Crop-A-Dile (for 3/16″ punch at top)
Be sure to check out the Chipboard special so you can try out a project like this pink one with chipboard at 25% off!
Party Picks
March 20, 2008 at 5:23 pm | In Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Projects, Stamp Set- Tag Time, Stamp Set- Tagger's Dozen, Stamp Sets, Stampin' Up! | No Comments
Monday was St. Patrick’s Day. We had the traditional (and much looked forward to) corned beef & cabbage. I made homemade rolls (yum!) and with the rest of the dough made cinnamon rolls. I tinted the glaze green. (Yes, its supposed to be green!) I thought I was overdoing it a bit, but my sweet Tom said it looked great.
Earlier in the day, I made these little picks. (Sorry the pictures are fuzzy.) I used the Tagger’s Dozen set for the side with the star & the Tag Time set (retired) for the side with the shamrock. (They’re double-sided.)
My DD (age 4) really loved these. She said she wants us to make these for every holiday. I think they would be great for parties. They are similar to the the party picks in the Spring-Summer catalog on page 132.
As usual with my projects lately, they were very easy to make. (I just haven’t had time lately to make those extensive “wow” projects.) I simply stamped the image using Garden Green classic ink onto Whisper White card stock. Then, I punched it out with the 1″ circle punch. I punched Certainly Celery Prints Designer Paper with the 1 3/8″ circle punch, and Garden Green Cardstock with the Scallop circle punch. Love those punches!! I sponged all the layers with Close to Cocoa classic ink. To put it all together, I taped a bamboo skewer onto the back, then added Dimensionals and placed the opposite piece directly onto the first piece, being careful that the scallops matched up.
I think they look good in a flower arrangement, too!
Cute & Quick Birthday Gift
March 16, 2008 at 11:22 pm | In Accessories- Designer Series Papers, Accessories- Markers, Projects, Stamp Set- Birthday Whimsy, Stamp Sets, Stampin' Up! | 2 CommentsSo, my sister & I have some good friends who’s birthday (we’re very sad to say) we usually overlook. This year, we wanted to make sure to send them something!
Our friends are married and have the same birthday. We wanted to send something for both of them, so it had to be nice for both a gal & a guy. Also, my sister & I have schedules right now that just don’t match, so it ended up that we only had about 1hr to make this from start to finish plus have it ready to ship.
Here’s what we came up with:
My sister picked up a variety of fun size candy bars and I had an empty Crystal Light container. We decorated both with the Cutie Pie designer paper. It was all very easy and we are pleased with the results.
I like how the other side of the paper showed through on the inside of the translucent container. Remember to use Sticky Strip when attaching paper to containers.
We used the SAB stamp set Birthday Whimsy to create the tag, the decoration on the lid, and the matching 3×3 card.
Notice the short birthday present on the lid? It is the same stamp as the long & skinny present on the tag. Just ink up the top section. Then we used the circle punches and the Scallop Circle punch to finish it off.
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