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More with the Blossom Punch!

2012-02-20T20:39:17-06:00

Here is another card using the Blossom Punch #125603 in the Occasions Mini. I used Pear Pizazz as the card base and cut a strip of the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper. I then punch two flowers in Riding Hood Red and stamped the middle flower using the Mixed Punch stamp set #125535 or #125537. I stamped the flower in Basic Gray and the center in Riding Hood Red. I used a brad in the center and stamped the greeting from Fabulous Phrases #120501 which I punched with the Word Window Punch. I have been using Fabulous Phrases a lot lately. I have had it for several months, but I was a little irritated with the small clear images. I found it difficult to keep them on the clear blocks. Then someone gave me the trick of using the 2 way glue pen and putting the glue on the labels. Let it dry completely and it forms a great bond when using them on the clear blocks. I love this technique. It works like a charm!! Now I use Fabulous Phrases! It has so many uses. You can see it on my on-line store Fabulous Phrases

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2012-02-18T06:24:00-06:00

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A Vintage Card

2012-02-17T05:45:00-06:00

I like the edge on this card. The card base is Very Vanilla and I cut the edge using the Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies. I the used the coordinating Adorning Accents Textrued Impressions Embossing Folders to emboss the edge. I then used a Pool Party marker and ran it right along the edge. The inside floral is a strip from the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper that you can get for free when you purchase $50 of merchandise during Sale-a-bration. The front embellishment was made using the Labels Collection Framelits Dies in the Ocassions Mini. I cut the larger size in Pool Party and the smaller size in Very Vanilla. The "Friends" image is from the Vintage Vogue stamp set on page 147 of the large catalog. I haven't used this set for awhile. I always loved it! I stamped the image in Soft Suede. I also sponged Soft Suede on the edges of each framelit. The flower at the bottom is punched with the Boho Blossoms punch and I inserted one of the brads from the Everyday Enchantment brad pack, also a free Sale-a-bration product!

Did you notice the matching envelope? I used the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on the envelope flap and ran the Pool Party marker on the edge. Too much fun!!

Birthday Cake in a box!

2012-02-16T17:44:54-06:00

I have been having a lot of fun making these little birthday boxes. They contain a little surprise inside. It's a little tea light made into a birthday cake!! (The flameless tea light, obviously!).

The bottom of the box is an 8 1/4 x 8 1/4" piece of Real Red card stock. I scored in at 2 3/4" on all sides and then cut out the 4 outside corners. The inside is covered with 5 pieces of 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" pieces of Designer Series Paper. I used The Big Top Birthday #122348 for the sample. For the birthday cake, I wrapped a 1/2" piece of the same paper around the base using Sticky Strip to hold it in place. The top is cut using the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch #119854. I punched a small hole in the center and then gently pushed it over the candle.

Fold the box sides up and light your candle before presenting it. The lid will hold the sides in place.

The lid was made with 4 1/2 x 4 1/2" Tempting Turquoise Card stock. Score at 3/4" and 3 3/4" and then turn 90 degrees and score the same measurements. Cut to the score lines on the 4 places shown in the diagram below. Fold all sides in and tape the tabs with Sticky Strip. I decorated it with Real Red card stock, and another piece of DSP both were rounded with the corner round punch.

Valentine Candy Bar Wrapper

2012-02-14T13:05:32-06:00

I made this candy bar wrapper using My Digital Studio. I volunteer at our church's Awana program on Tuesday night, so I wanted to give my group of kids a special treat tonight. I used a special designer template that contained this candy wrapper, plus several other cute candy containers. I have plenty of ideas for Valentine's Day, bridal and baby showers using this template. I was able to customize the wrapper by adding a bible verse and my name.

The back of the wrapper is really cute. You can enlarge the picture below by clicking on it, so you can read the printing.

You can try My Digital Studio for free for 30 days. All you do is go to my on-line store and download the software My Digital Studio Free 30 Day Trial. After you download it, I suggest you visit www.mydigitalstudio.net and view Stampin' Up's training videos. They give lots of beginner and beyond training hints.

The free trial software contains many stamp sets, card stock, Designer Series Paper, and embellishments. It is more than enough to get you started! Feel free to visit www.mydigitalstudio.net to see many samples made with My Digital Studio. I love it!

Storage Tip for Framelit Dies

2012-02-09T06:35:00-06:00

I have shown several cards using the new Framelit Dies. There is the Heart Collection and the Labels Collection (both on page 6 of the Mini Occasions). They come in a folder as shown on the left.

Although this storage works fine, I wanted a way to see the different sizes better, so I am going to show you an alternative storage that I find works quite well.

I took an empty clear stamp storage case. You can purchase extra empty cases. They come in a pack of 4 for $5.95 (page 205 of the Idea Book and Catalog). I cut a piece of Designer Series Paper 7" x 10 5/8" and slipped it on the outside (there is a opening at the top that makes this easy). You can see the pictures below.

I took a piece of our magnet sheets (pack of three 6 x 13" sheets for $9.95 on page 216). These sheets have one adhesive side. I cut a sheet 4 7/8" x 6" and put the adhesive side down on the inside right side of the case. I cut a piece of Designer Series Paper and put it on top of the magnet sheet to make it look pretty. I put it on with SNAIL adhesive.

The inside stores my framelits on top of the magnet sheet. They stay in place best if you keep the cut side up.

The left size has the sizes of each framelit, so I know what size paper I need when cutting them.

Here are the sizes from largest down.

1 - 5 1/2 x 4 5/8"

2- 4 x 4 3/4"

3 - 4 x 3 1/2"

4 - 3 1/4 x 2 3/4"

5 - 2 5/8 x 2 1/4"

6 - 2 x 1 5/8"

These are the sizes of the images when cut (which is the inside edge).

I find this works great. I can see the sizes and I also know that I have all of them in their case (unlike the heart framelit dies, which I found one on my floor this morning!)

I cut a large label with the framelits and used it on the front cover of my storage case.

More Spring Fever Cards

2012-02-07T05:54:00-06:00

Here are a couple more cards from the Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Because the papers and embellishments coordinate, it is very easy to put these cards together. You can make at least 40 - 50 card fronts with the supplies included in the kit. I mounted the fronts to Whisper White cards and just stamped greetings. Quick, easy, and cute!

As you can see by one of the cards below, I leave some of the sayings blank, so I can add them when I need them.

Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' Kit

2012-02-05T18:53:45-06:00

Although Stampin' Up's Simply Scrappin' kits are great for scrapbook pages, I primarily use them for card making. I used half of the kit and made 20 card fronts, which I then mounted on Whisper White cards. The Simply Scrappin' kit contains double-sided pattern paper (4 patterns) 4 colors of 12 x 12 textured card stock, and self-adhesive die-cuts that coordinate with the card stock.

I will post close up of these cards over the next couple of days. The Spring Fever kit contains some embellishments that are perfect for Easter cards.

You can view the kit here Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' Kit

Here are a couple up close pictures.

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A Tip on Using Clear Stamps

2012-02-03T01:02:00-06:00

I love our clear stamps. They make it easy to line up images (especially sayings) and they are compact and easy to store. However, the one difficulty I have had is getting the small images to adhere to the clear block.

One of my fellow demonstrators gave me a hint that is fabulous. After you put the label on the image, take Stampin' Up's 2-Way Glue Pen (#100425 for $3.50) and rub the glue on top of the label. Let it dry. This glue is temporary when allowed to dry. When you adhere it to the clear block (after it is dry), even the smallest image will hold to the block. It doesn't leave a mess on the block when you remove it. I am thrilled with this tip. Try it. I think you will like it!!!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Sweet Shop Candy Holder

2012-02-02T00:47:00-06:00

I have shown this idea before, but I thought it was a great one to show with products from the Sweet Shop Suite.

This candy holder is made with the Two Tags Die for the Big Shot (#115954) I cut two of the tags from the Sweet Shop Desginer Series Paper and then folded them on the score line (it scores automatically when you cut). I then glued the two ends together and cut an 3/4" strip of coordinating paper and glued it on the middle of the tags. The handle was made by punching first with the large oval punch, and then I centered the punched oval with the Extra-Large Oval. I glued the handle inside and then held the tags together with one of the Jelly Bean Brads (#125587). This little treat holder will hold 2 Hersey Nuggets. I also wrapped them with a small strip of coordinating paper. Just use a little adhesive on the bottom to hold them inside the candy holder, since the sides are open.

You can use these for all different occasions. Just change the paper. This Sweet Shop would be cute for a birthday party, the Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper (#122347) would be adorable for a baby shower!