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Petal Cone Die Tuxedo Valentine's Box

2013-02-12T20:38:00.000-08:00

I made this box for my husband for Valentine's Day.

I plan to fill it with his favorite, chocolate covered caramels.

I made it with 2 Real Red and 1 Basic Black hearts that I cut using the

Big Shot Petal Cone Die (#121810).

The Real Red hearts are the base on the top and bottom. I folded the Basic Black heart in half lengthwise and free cut the design in the center for the Whisper White shirt. I used my Crimping Tool to make the tuxedo ribs, secured the piece of Whisper White to the Basic Black. The box itself is embossed with the hearts Adorning Accents Folder (#125601).

The bow tie and the handkerchief are punched with the Small Heart Punch (#117193). The buttons are Brights Glimmer Brads (#121006). The small circle in the center of the bow tie is punched from the eye on the Owl Builder Punch (#118074).

For My Wonderful Mother Paper Doily Card

2013-02-12T20:18:00.000-08:00

I made this card as a swap for my group's quarterly gathering.

I love how elegant it turned out.

I used one of the new paper doilies (#129399) from the Spring catalog. I spritzed it using a mixture of 1/4 Frost White Shimmer Paint (#116854), 3/4 Rubbing Alcohol (70%), and 3 drops of Marina Mist ink refill (#119787) in a Stampin' Spritzer (#126185) to color the doily. It is important to use 70% Rubbing Alcohol so that it will dry faster. The flower was made with 3 punched 1 3/4" Scalloped Circles (#119854). I separated the layers using my bone folder and I secured the layers with a 3/16" Brights Brad (#119740).

I used Daffodil Delight, Wisteria Wonder and Raspberry Ripple paper. The tag was made with the Labels Collections Framelits (#125598). The embellishments are Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon (#122973), Crochet Trim (#118481) and Pearl Basic Jewels (#119247).

Cottage Window Valentine's Day Card - Leadership 2013 Swap

2013-01-25T12:22:00.002-08:00

I love the Cottage Window stamp set. I am always trying to find new ways to use it. This was one of the swaps that I made for the Leadership Conference in Orlando. It was so fun to make. You can't see it very well in the picture but I sponged the whisper white card stock in the window with the Summer Starfruit and Tempting Turquoise to give it a little color.

This would also be easy to make it into an anniversary or wedding card. What do you think? Do you like it? If not, how would you change it?

Recipe
Cardstock: Melon Mambo (#115320), Summer Starfruit (#126839), Tempting Turquoise (#102067), Whisper White (#100730)
Ink Colors: Melon Mambo (#126948), Summer Starfruit (#126991), Early Espresso (#126974), Tempting Turquoise (#126952)
Stamp sets: Cottage Window (#127282 clear or #1277280 wood), Delightful Dozen (#122652 clear or #126650 wood), Tiny Tags (#118592 clear or #118091 wood), Happy You hostess set (#122802 clear or #122800 wood).
Ribbon, Tools and Embellishments: Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon (#126846), Fashionable Hearts Embosslits (#125596), Adorning Accents Folders (#125601), Rhinestones (#119246).

Talking Tags!

2012-11-17T20:02:00.001-08:00

NEW From Stampin' Up! - Talking Tags!

Talking Tag is an exciting new product that allows you to record a message and attach it to your cards, invitations, gifts, anything. Attach one to your picture – a picture really can say a thousand words. With Talking Tag, you can send a gift that is uniquely you.

All you need is a Talking Tag and the FREE TalkingTag™ app (available via talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google Play™).

TalkingTag Message Labels (129723) $7.95

* 10 labels per sheet
* Scan the code on your smartphone and start recording your message
* Attach message label to cards, invitations or gifts
* Detailed recording instructions included

How to send a voice message:

Download the FREE TalkingTagT App on you smartphone from talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google PlayT. (currently only available for iPhones - others coming soon!)
Adhere the message tag to your card or gift.
Open TalkingTagT App and scan the code.
Record your message (recording starts immediately, so make sure your ready!).

November 2012 - Christmas Stamp-A-Stack

2012-11-15T10:51:00.002-08:00

These are the cards we are making at the Christmas Stamp-A-Stack on Saturday. I will be posting the recipes and possibly some videos on how to make these soon.

Christmas Pine Cone Card

2012-11-15T10:48:00.003-08:00

I love this card! I know, I say that about every card I post. I guess I should just cover it by saying, I love Stampin' Up! This card is one that we will be making at our Third Tuesday Stamp Club meeting. I made it with these punches: Bird Builder (117191), Boho Blossoms (119858), Scallop Oval (119856), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Merry Minis Punch Pack (126882), and Decorative Label (120907). I used the More Merry Messages (126402) and Lovely as a Tree (127793) stamp sets. I used Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Real Red, Summer Starfruit and Whisper White paper and ink. The tree, star and pine cones are embellished with Dazzling Details (124117) and the poinsettias are embellished with Pearl Basic Jewels (119247).

October Third Tuesday Stamp Club Projects

2012-10-13T09:43:00.000-07:00

These are the projects that we are going to make at this months Third Tuesday Stamp Club. The gingerbread man project is a hand sanitizer holder. I used the pocket bac hand sanitizers from Bath and Body Works. I love their fragrances. The Christmas card was blinged up using the dazzling details Cherry Cobbler (#125585) and original (#124117). It makes everything so much better. Actually, I used the original dazzling details on the gingerbread man's buttons, eyes and mouth. You can't see it very well in the picture but they truly look like gumdrop buttons.

2012-10-04T19:59:00.004-07:00

Snow Much Fun Card

Isn't this the cutest Christmas card? I just love Snowmen! This is the favorite picked by everyone in my Third Tuesday Stamp Club.

Here is the recipe:

Card Stock: Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Jet Black StazOn, Real Red, Lucky Limeade, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Pearl Basic Jewels (#119247), Scallop Edge Border Punch (#119882), Snow Flurry Bigz Die (#127813), Bitty Banners Framelits (#129267), Designer Buttons (#119747), Glue Dots (#103683)

2012-10-04T19:47:00.001-07:00

Candy Bar Slider Gift Card Holder

Hello again. I made this cute candy bar slider gift card holder with a few friends last weekend. It is so cute and who doesn't like money and chocolate? We used Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple, and So Saffron card stock. We used my new favorite stamp set NO PEEKING (#126292) to make the front and the tags. The ribbon is Raspberry Ripple 3/8" stitched satin ribbon (#126845). It is difficult to see in the photo but we used the Dazzling Details (#124117) to add glimmer to his scarf and spots. Some of the ladies used the Cherry Cobble Dazzling Details (#125585) to give him a red nose.

2012-10-04T19:37:00.001-07:00

September Third Tuesday Club Projects

Here are the projects we made at our September Third Tuesday Club meeting.

We used the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle (#129853) and made the treat bags pictured in the middle. It took less than 5 minutes to make this cute gift. It's perfect for co-workers, teachers, or friends. The bundle comes with the stamp set, googly eyes, treat bags, tags, and pre-cut pumpkin pie bakers twine.

The Thank You Card on the left was made using the Cottage Window (#127282), Creative Elements (#122647), and Day of Gratitude (#121148) stamp sets. We used Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White card stock. We colored the leaves with the stampin' markers so that they look like fall leaves. We sponged the sky color in the window with Marina Mist and colored the pumpkins with Pumpkin Pie. We used the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (#101049) to position the pumpkins and the branches in the window.

The Halloween bag to the right holds a pack of gum. The witch is on a Lucky Limeade band. We used the Monster Munchies stamp set (#127907) to stamp Happy Boo! from me to you in Raspberry Ripple and the Googly Ghouls stamp set (#128063) to stamp the with on the front in Jet Black StazOn Ink (#101406) and Booooo on the sides in Raspberry Ripple. The ribbon handle is in from a piece of Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (#119261). To keep it all together and give it a little more durability, we use Sticky Strip (#104294). It gives your 3-D projects the ability to stay together when handled. We finished the project with the googly eyes. It really brought the witch to life.

Until Next Time - Happy Stampin'!

Bird Builder Anniversary Card & Reflections Technique Birthday Card

2012-08-21T22:26:00.001-07:00

August Third Tuesday Stamp Club Cards

This anniversary card is made with Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, and Basic Black. The birds are punched using the Bird Builder Punch (#117191)

This birthday card is made with Early Expresso, Marina Mist, Old Olive, and Whisper White cardstock. I used the reflections technique with the Lovely As a Tree stamp set (#127793). I love this card! It is a gender neutral card so it can be given to anyone.

Birthday Girl

2012-08-14T08:42:00.003-07:00

Look at these cute birthday cards I made for my nieces. It was so easy. The dress is just vellum. Get the thicker vellum though. The thinner vellum tears too easily. I made them with Stampin' Up products. Go to www.stampinhappy.stampinup.net to order the supplies.

Recipe

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (117155), Whisper White (100730), Vellum (101856)
Embellishments: Organza Ribbon (114319), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247)
Punches: Scallop Oval (119856)

Happy Stampin'!