Faux Silk Technique

Hey there stampers! How are you?  Thanks for stopping by today!
Today's card is one we did at my technique class yesterday demonstrating the faux silk technique.  Super simple and really nice looking.

STEPS:

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1. Start with a Mellow Moss card base.  Take a piece of tissue paper (the kind you use in gift bags) cut a little larger than 4 x 5 1/4 and stamp the leaf image from the Embrace Life stamp set randomly in Jet Black Stazon ink.  Color in with the Mellow Moss Stampin' Write Marker.  Crumple it up, carefully uncrumple and crumple it up again to get it good and wrinkly. :)
2. Take a piece of Whisper White card stock cut at 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 and cover with glue stick-make sure it is totally covered but not lumpy.  Uncrumple and adhere the tissue paper over it and smooth out some but not all of the wrinkles.  Add to a mat of Basic Black card stock cut at 4 x 5 1/4.
3. Add ribbon (mine from a craft store)across tissue covered piece and adhere to card base.
4. Stamp flower from Embrace Life stamp set, color and cut out.  I used Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose.  Add half pearl from the Pretties Kit with a Mini Glue Dot to center of flower and adhere to card.
5. Stamp sentiment from Pocket Silhouettes stamp set in Basic Black on Whisper White and punch with Word Window.  Add to Mellow Moss punched with Modern Label Punch then onto Basic Black punched with Designer Label with a 1" Circle of Whisper White in the center.  Add to card.
   
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Embrace Life, Pocket Silhouettes
• INK: Jet Black Stazon, Stampin' Write Markers
• PAPER: Basic Black, Whisper White, Mellow Moss
• ACCESSORIES:  Ribbon, Half Pearl, Mini Glue Dots, Tissue Paper, Glue Stick
• TOOLS: Word Window Punch, Modern and Designer Label Punches, 1" Circle Punch
  

Hope you enjoyed today's card! thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,

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Hugs,

Another Halloween Treat Holder

Hey there stampers! Today is my first Technique Class of hopefully many so wish me luck!

As you can tell I've been on a roll with my Halloween cards and treat holders.  I am trying to come up with my Halloween Stamp camp projects and these have been getting me into the Halloween mood.  Although with temperatures here in the high 90's it's hard to really be in the mood for anything except a Margarita by the pool!

Today's project is exactly the same as the one I did a few days ago except I used Old Olive for the Scallop Envelope Box and used the skull image from the Batty for You stamp set.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Batty for You
• INK: Basic Black, Old Olive
• PAPER: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Cast-a-Spell DSP, Whisper White
• ACCESSORIES: Pumpkin Pie Striped Ribbon
• TOOLS: 1", 1 1/4" , 1 3/8" and Scallop Circle Punches, Scallop Envelope Die

I'm so glad you stopped by today!
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Hey there stampers! I just cannot get enough of these Sweet treat cups!  They are so cute!

Today's card is one we made at my last workshop using the treat cups and Sweet Centers stamp set.

STEPS:

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1. Start with a Basic Black card stock base, add a panel of Cast-A-Spell DSP cut at 4 x 4.
2. Stamp the halloween image from the Sweet Center stamp set in Basic Black on Whisper White.  Tear along the edges and punch the center out with the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.  Apply adhesive to backside and set aside for later.
3. Fill Treat Cup with confetti, peel adhesive off and add the punched out circle from earlier.  Carefully line up wording on halloween image and treat cup wording (showing through from behind) and adhere to card. 
4. Punch a small sliver out of fold of card base with the 1/8" Circle Punch and add Pumpkin Pie grosgrain ribbon through.  Tie in knot and add other ribbon for interest.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Sweet Centers
• INK: Basic Black
• PAPER: Basic Black, Cast-A-Spell, Whisper White
• ACCESSORIES: Pumpkin Pie Grograin Ribbon, Old Olive Striped Ribbon, Misc. ribbon
• TOOLS: 1/8 "  and 1 3/4" Circle Punches
  

Glad you stopped by and hope you've tried these treat cups-they're awesome!
Hugs,

CD Envelope Shaker Card

Hey there stampers! Happy Saturday!

Today's card is one I made last year.  I had a million CD envelopes and wanted to do something with them and this is what I came up with!

STEPS:

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1. Cut open your CD envelope down both sides right on the very edge.  Stamp the stars from A Haunting Halloween all over front and around the witch kitty on the inside of the CD Envelope.  Color in with Stampin' Write Markers.
2. Adhere the side strips of a sheet of Dimensionals all around the window of the CD Envelope creating a pocket for your glitter and confetti.  Add confetti and glitter and adhere closed.
3. Adhere CD Envelope to a card base of Pumpkin Pie cut just bigger than your envelope.  Add Phot Corners punched out of Lavender Lace card stock and stamp the sentiment in Basic Black on Whisper white and mat of Lavender Lace.  Add to card.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: A Haunting Halloween
• INK: Basic Black, Stampin' Write Markers
• PAPER: Lavender Lace, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie
• ACCESSORIES: Glitter and confetti, Dimensionals
• TOOLS: Photo Corners Punch,

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,

Halloween Treat Holder

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by! 

Today's project is one we made at my last workshop.  We used the Scallop Envelope Die and the Batty for You stamp set along with some Cast-A-Spell DSP and some ribbon and punches.  Super cute!

STEPS:

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1. Die cut twe Scallop Envelopes in Pumpkin Pie cardstock.  Trim down bottom flaps to 1/2" and put Sticky Strip on one envelope on the flaps.  Adhere two envelopes together.
2. Add a piece of Cast-A-Spell DSP to the front and tie Old Olive Striped Ribbon around and tie in knot.
3. Stamp the pumpkin image from the Batty For You stamp set first in Pumpkin Pie ink and again in Basic Black.  Use the 1" Circle Punch to punch out the Pumpkin Pie pumpkin.  Use the 1 1/4" Circle Punch to punch out the Basic Black one.  layer the Pumpkin with a Dimensional over the Basic Black one.
4. Punch out 1 3/8" Circle on Perfect Plum and layer pumpkin onto it. Punch out Old Olive with Scallop Circle punch and to Scallop Envelope box.  Add treat inside.

INGREDIENTS:

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STAMPS: Batty for You

INK: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie

PAPER: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Cast-A-Spell

ACCESSORIES: Old Olive Striped Ribbon, Dimensionals

TOOLS: 1", 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Envelope Die

Hope you are having a terrific day!
Hugs,

Mummy and Frankenstein Mini Kit Kat covers

Hey there stampers!  Hope you are doing well today!

These Kit Kat wrappers are just adorable and totally CASED from Angie Kennedy Juda.  She is just fabulously talented and has some awesome tutorials you should check out!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a terrific day!

Hugs,

Halloween Gum Holder

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by!

Today I have a project I made last year using some card stock, the Batty Jumbo Wheel and some Stampin' Up stamps and Punches. :)

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STEPS:

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1. Cut your Pumpkin Pie card stock at 3 1/4 x 9 1/2, score at 2 3/8, 2 1/2, 6 and 6 1/4.  Wheel the Batty Jumbo wheel in Pumkin Pie ink all over.
2. Using the word Window Punch, insert it all the way down to create your slot for your gum. Adhere sides with Sticky Strip.
3. Stamp the bat from Halloween Frights stamp set 2 x and add moon from same set.  Punch with 1 1/4" Circle Punch and layer onto Pumpkin Pie punched with 1 3/8" Circle Punch.  Add to Basic Black punched with Scallop Circle Punch and add to top flap on inside and out. Add ribbon.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Batty Jumbo Wheel, Halloween Frights
• INK: Summer Sun, Basic Black, Pupkin Pie
• PAPER: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White
  
• ACCESSORIES:  Ribbon, Gum
• TOOLS: Word Window Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch 

Hope you enjoyed my post today!

Hugs,

Frankenstein Post-It Note Holder

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by!  We had a great time last night at Allison's workshop!  I'll show you what we made this week. :)

Today I am going to show you a Post-It Note Holder that I made using my Bind-It-All machine, Stampin' Up Punches and card stock!  Isn't he cute?!

STEPS:

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1. Cover two square chipboard pieces (in this case I covered a couple of coasters I got from a local restaurant-with permission!).  I covered them with Old Olive card stock and used a Sanding Block to smooth out the edges.
2. Take a piece of Basic Black card stock and cut it to make hair and adhere to top of front coaster.
3. Bind your coasters with the Bind-It-All machine or if you don't have one you could punch holes with the Cropadile and add ribbon.
4. Using the 3/4" Circle Punch punch 2 Whisper White pieces for eyes and 2 Old Olive pieces cut in half (you'll have a left over half)for the eyelids and nose.  Sponge Old Olive on the eyelids and nose for added depth.  Adhere to front.
5. Using the 1/2" Circle Punch punch out 2 pieces of Basic Black for the eyeballs.  Use a White Gel Pen to make highlights on the eyes.  Add mouth and stitches with a Black Stampin' Write Marker.  Add Post-Its inside.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: none
• INK: Old Olive, Stampin' Write Marker, White Gel Pen
• PAPER: Basic Black, Old Olive
• ACCESSORIES: none
• TOOLS: Bind-it-All Machine and coil, 1/2" and 3/4" Circle Punches, Sponge
  

Super cute!  I pretty much cased this from Angie Kennedy Juda and Dawn Griffith projects last year.  These ladies are just amazing!
Hugs,

Haunting Halloween Fancy Favor Box

Hey there stampers! How are you? Glad you popped over to check out what I have for you today!

Today's post is another Halloween project.  I used the Fancy Favors Box-now my favorite! I also used Cast-A-Spell DSP and the Haunting Halloween stamp set.

STEPS:

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1. Die cut box using the Cast-A- Spell DSP and the Fancy Favor Box Bigz XL Die and put together.
2. Stamp witch cat from the Haunting Halloween stamp set in Jet Black Stazon on Whipser White and punch out with the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.  Color in with Stampin' Write Markers.
3. Using the Scallop Circle Punch punch out 2 Only Orange scallop circles and fold in half. Adhere centers together with a piece of Dimensional and adhere to back of witch image. Add to box using more Dimensionals.
4. Using the Horizontal Slot Punch cut hole for ribbon in Fancy Favor Box.  Slide Ribbon (from my scrap ribbon stash) through both slots and tie in knot.
5. Stamp sentiment from Halloween Frights In Black Stazon on Whisper White and punch with Word Window Punch. Layer onto Lavender Lace punched with Modern Label Punch. Adhere to box.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Haunting Halloween
• INK: Jet Black Stazon, Stampin' Write Markers
• PAPER: Cast-A-Spell DSP, Only Orange, Whisper White
• ACCESSORIES:  Ribbon
• TOOLS: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

Thanks for visiting, leave a comment and let me know you were here! :)
Hugs,

Kooky Spooky Build-A-Bear

Hey there stampers! So glad you stopped by to see me today! :)

Today's card is so stinkin' cute!  It uses the Build-A-Bear Die and the coordinating Kooky Spooky Halloween clothes!  A definite must have for any Build-A-Bear's wardrobe this season!

STEPS:

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1. Start with a Whisper White card stock base cut at 4 1/4 x 11, folded in half.  Add a piece of Perfect Plum cut at 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 and a panel of Cast-A-Spell DSP cut at 4 x 5 1/4.
2. Die cut your bear using Kraft card stock and the SU Bigz Bear.  Die cut the muzzle using Creamy Caramel card stock.  Die cut the pumpkin outfit and mask using Only Orange and Basic Black card stock and the Kooky Spooky Die.
3. Use scrap Basic Black card stock to place behind the pumpkin face and the bears face for the eyes, nose and mouth.  Adhere pumpkin outfit to bear and add to card.
4. Stamp sentiment from Halloween Frights stamp set in Basic Black on Whisper White and punch with the Word Window Punch.  Layer onto Perfect Plum punched with the Modern Label Punch.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Halloween Frights
• INK: Basic Black
• PAPER: Kraft, Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Basic Black, Cast-A-Spell DSP
• ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals
• TOOLS: SU Bigz Bear Die, Kooky Spooky Originals Die, Modern Label and Word Window Punches

Isn't he soooo cute?
Hugs,

Baskets and Blooms Turned Treat Purse

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by!  I'm in for a super busy weekend so I set up some posts for the weekend ahead of time.  Hopefully they will post at the right time! :)

Today's post is a project that I am doing at an upcoming workhop.  It uses the Bags and Blooms Sizzix Bigx XL Die in a different way.  The fab-o Angie Kennedy Juda showed me how to do this on her blog.  Check out her tutorial and all the amazing things she does HERE.

STEPS:

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1. Die cut 2 baskets from the Baskets and Blooms Sizzix Bigx XL Die in Old Olive card stock.  Follow Angie's awesome directions to cut and score your baskets.
2. Stamp the bat from the Halloween Frights stamp set in Basic Black randomly on the baskets before assembling them.  Assemble baskets as shown by Angie.
3. Stamp spider from Batty For You stamp set on Whisper White in Basic Black twice.  Punch one out with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch and just the spider on the other with the 1" Circle Punch.  Adhere the spider with a Dimensional to the larger spider image and layer onto Only Orange punched with the 1 3/8" Circle Punch. Adhere to basket.
4. Add approx. 6 1/2" of Striped Pumpkin Pie Ribbon to basket handle and tie in knot.  Add treat! :)

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Batty for You, Halloween Frights
• INK: Basic Black
• PAPER: Old Olive, Whisper White, Only Orange
• ACCESSORIES: Pumpkin Pie Striped Ribbon
• TOOLS: 1", 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches

Hope you are having a terrific weekend! Today I will be knee deep in little girls making Build-A-Bear projects for my daughter's 8th Birthday Sleepover party.  Wish me luck!
Hugs,

Eek!

Hey there stampers! Happy Friday!
Today's card uses the fabulous new Sweet Treat Cups and Sweet centers stamp set.

STEPS:

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1. Start with a Whisper White card stock base.  Stamp the bat from Halloween Frights in Basic Black ink on Old Olive cut at 4 x 5 1/4. 
2. Stamp the Halloween image from the Sweet Centers stamp set in Basic Black ink on Whisper White cut at 2 3/4 x 3. Punch out the center using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch. Save the center piece for later.
3. 
   Add Glitter/Spiders to Sweet Treat Cup and carefully peel outer edge adhesive backing. Take center piece punched earlier and adhere to Sweet Treat Cup.   Feed through stamped Whisper White piece and adhere to card.
   
4. Stamp sentimetn in Basic Black ink, punch with Word Window Punch and layer onto Basic Black punched with the Modern Label Punch.  Layer onto Old Olive punched with the 1" Circle Punch and then onto Only Orange punched with the Designer Label Punch. Adhere to card.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Halloween Frights, Sweet Centers
• INK: Basic Black
• PAPER: Old Olive, Whisper White, Basic Black, Only Orange
• ACCESSORIES: Sweet Treat Cup, Glitter and Spiders
• TOOLS: 1 3/4" and 1" Circle Punches, Modern and Designer Label Punches, Word Window

I have running around like a crazy woman the last few days volunteering at my kids' school and getting ready for Kiersten's 8th Birthday Sleepover party.  I am so looking forward to some quiet stamping time...just don't know when that will be! ;)  Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,

One of a Kind

Hey there stampers!  Glad you stopped by!

Today's card is one I made to sell at the Non-Profit Spay and Neuter clinic that I work for.  It was super simple and cute and hopefully will sell since all the proceeds go to the clinic!  Forgive my poor picture-I noticed the cloudiness in the corner and realized it was on my lens-the card is already gone so I can't retake it!

STEPS:

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1. Start with a Whisper White card base, Add a panel of Basic Black cut at 4 x 5 1/4.
2. Stamp the dog from All in the Family repeatedly on a piece of Whisper White cut at 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 and color in with Stampin' Write Markers.
3. Add sentiment from the One of a Kind stamp set stamped in Basic Black on Whisper White.
   
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: One of a Kind, All in the Family
• INK: Stampin' Write Markers, Basic Black
• PAPER:Basic Black, Whisper Whit

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,

Spooky Glitter Window

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by!

Today's card uses a technique called glitter window. It's easy and super sparkly!

STEPS:

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1. Start with Whisper White cut at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and fold in half.  Using the 1 3/8 Circle punch make a hole in the top of your card in the center as far down as the punch will let you go. 
2. Add some Pumpkin Pie Striped ribbon to a panel of Cast-A-Spell DSP cut at 4 x 5 1/4. Adhere it to your card base and line up the hole with the 1 3/8 Circle Punch again and punch a hole in the DSP.
3. Put a piece of clear packing tape on the inside front of your card over the hole made with the 1 3/8" circle Punch sicky side facing out.  Be careful not to handle the tape too much or you will have finger prints!  Pour some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter over the sticky packing tape and tap excess off.
4. Place your stamped pumpkin from Halloween Frights stamped in Pumpkin Pie on the inside front of your card so he faces out and can be seen from the front.  Add a panel of Old Olive cut at 4 x 5 1/4 to the inside font of your card to cover your stamped image and tape. Punch a scrap piece of Only Orange first with the 1 3/8 Circle Punch and then center the hole you made inside the Scallop Circle Punch to create the scallop frame for your glitter window.  Adhere to card.
5. Add sentiment stamped in basic Black on Whisper White, punch with Word Window, add to Old Olive punched with Modern Label, add to elegant eggplant punched with 1" Cirlce Punch and finally to Only Orange punched with Designer Label Punch.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Halloween Frights
• INK: Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
• PAPER: Cast-A-Spell DSP, Old Olive, Only Orange, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
• ACCESSORIES: Pumpkin Pie Striped Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, Packing Tape
• TOOLS: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Designer Label Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch 

Super cute isn't it?
Hugs,

Random Act of Kindness

Hey there stampers! Sorry there was no post yesterday.  The day got away from me and I never got around to it.

Today's card was one I received yesterday from my terrific upline, Janelle!  She sent me this card and some die cuts that she got in a Big Shot Swap she participated in.  Isn't that so sweet of her?!?!

 

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Good Friend
• INK: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip
• PAPER: Whisper White, Creamy Caramel, Kraft
• ACCESSORIES: Brads
• TOOLS: Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Paper Snips

It's so nice to receive a RAK (random actof kindness)in the mail!  I think I'm going to have to send someone somethng too as a way to "pay it forward". :)  Have a great day!

Hugs,

Spooky Puzzle

Hey there stampers! How are you?  Hope you are having a great day!

Today's project is actually a puzzle!  I found some of these premade puzzles at our local craft store in the clearance section and thought it would be fun to stamp on and send. 

STEPS:

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1. Ink up Frightful Fence Jumbo Wheel in Black Craft Ink and roll onto blank puzzle.  Sprinkle Black Embossing Powder and set with Heat Tool.
2. Ink up tree from Branch out in Black Craft ink and stamp on ends of puzzle.  Sprinkle Black Embossing Powder and set with Heat Tool.
3. Ink up ghosts from Twick or Tweet stamp set omitting the sentiment in Black Craft ink, sprinkle Black Embossing Powder and set with Heat Tool.
4. Using a Brayer, ink up whole puzzle with Apricot Appeal ink.  Wash off brayer.  Punch sticky part of a Post It note using the 1 3/8" Circle punch to create a mask for the "moon".
5. Set the moon mask where you want it and ink up the brayer with Pumpkin Pie ink.  Roll about 1/2 way down the puzzle until you get the desired look.  Clean off brayer.
6. Ink up brayer in Rich Razzleberry ink and roll towards top of puzzle until you get the desired look.  Wash off brayer and ink with Basic Black.  Roll along top edge of puzzle until you achieve desired look.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Frightful Fence Jumbo Wheel, Branch Out, Twick or Tweet
• INK: Black Craft Ink, Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black Classic Ink
• PAPER: Puzzle from craft store
• ACCESSORIES: Black Embossing Powder
• TOOLS: Brayer, Pwder Pal, Heat Tool

I have to say I was inspired by Michelle Zindorf and her fabulous creations-she is truly an artist!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,

Hey there stampers! Happy you stopped by to see me today!

Today's card uses the Fifth Avenue Floral and Oval All stamp sets and took just minutes to make.

STEPS:

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1. Start with a Whisper White card base and add a panel of Tempting Turquoise cut at 4 x 5 1/4.
2. Stamp the floral images from Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set in Basic Black, Gable Green and Bermuda Bay randomly on Whisper white cut at 3 3/4 x 5 and adhere to card.
3. Stamp the sentiment fromt he Oval All stamp set in Basic Black on scrap Whisper White and punch with Large Oval Punch.  Layer onto Tempting Turquoise punched with Scallop Oval Punch.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Fifth Avenue Floral, Oval All
• INK: Gable Green, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay
• PAPER: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
• TOOLS: Scallop Oval and Large Oval Punches

Have a great day!
Hugs,

Cute as a Bug

Hey there stampers!

Today's card is one using the Level One Hostess set called Love Bug.  Super simple and cute as a bug! ;)

STEPS:

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1. Start with a Whisper White card base and add a panel of Real Red cut at 4 x 5 1/4 and stamp with bee image in Basic Black.
2. Stamp caterpillar n Basic Black and color in with Stampin' Write Markers on a piece of Whisper White cut at 1 1/4 x 3 1/2.  Notch out the corners with the Ticket corner Punch and mat on a piece of Basic Black card stock cut at 1 1/2 x 3 3/4.
3. Stamp sentiment in Basic Black on scrap Whisper White and punch with Word Window Punch.  Layer on Basic Black punched with Modern Label Punch, then on Real Red punched with 1" Circle Punch and finally on Whisper White punched with Designer Label Punch.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Love Bug
• INK: Basic Black, Stampin' Write Markers
• PAPER: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
• TOOLS: Word Window, Ticket Corner, Designer Label, Modern Label and 1" Circle Punches
  

Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!
Hugs,

Ghostly Greetings

Hey there stampers! Thanks for checking in with me today!

Today's card uses the new Twick or Tweet stamp set from the new Holiday Mini catalog and is embossed.  I made my card into a kind of gate fold card.  It didn't turn out quite as I meant it to but still cute!

STEPS:

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1. Start with a piece of Whisper White card stock cut at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.  Score at 2 1/2 on both sides.
2. Cut two panels of Green Galore at 2 1/4 x 5 1/4 and adhere to sides of card.  Cut two panels of Basic Black at 2 x 5 and stamp in White Craft ink with the Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp set. Adhere to card.
3. Stamp ghost image from the Twick or Tweet stamp set in Versamark on Whisper White card stock cut at 2 x 2 1/2, sprinkle Black Embossing Powder over it, catch extra EP in Powder Pal to return to container and heat set with Heat Tool.  Notch out corners with the Ticket Corner Punch and adhere to a mat of Going Gray cut at 3 x 2 3/4.  Add Silver Brads to corners using 1/16" Circle Punch.  Adhere on ONE SIDE to card.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Twick or Tweet
• INK: White Craft Ink, Versamark
• PAPER: Whisper White, Green Galore, Basic Black
• ACCESSORIES: Silver Brads, Black Embossing Powder
• TOOLS: 1/16" Circle Punch, Powder Pals, Heat Tool
  

have a super day!
Hugs,

Sweet and Spooky Treats!

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by today!

Today's card was one I made at my adorable recruit Jennifer's Mini Catalog Open House.  She found a blog where someone had created a way to get the treats out of the treat cup without destroying the entire card.  Unfortunately I don't have the info of the demonstrator who supplied the info to begin with but they are a genius for sure!
    

 

                   Inside the card-the removable bookmark is on the left and stamped on the right.

A close up (blurry-sorry!) of two Photo Corners punched out and adhered on the outer edges with ultra skinny redline tape (Sticky Strip)  they are facing like two "L"s     one like this I_  and one like this  _I  (Am I clear as mud?)  The bookmark slides in from the front through a Modern Label Punched out hole in the front of the card goes behind and sits in between the two Photo Corners to hold your goddies inside the treat cup.

To access your goodies just simply slide the book mark out (make sure you have your card laying down or you'll dump out perfectly good chocolate onto the floor!)  Is that just fabulous?

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: From the Crypt, Sweet Centers
• INK: Old Olive, Basic Black
• PAPER: Very Vanilla, Kraft
• ACCESSORIES: Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon, Skinny red line tape
• TOOLS: Modern Label, 1 3/4 Circle, Photo Corners, Ticket Corner, Slot Punches
  

Hugs,

A Beary Fun Sleepover Invite!

Hey there stampers! Hope you had a fantastic weekend! 

Today's card is one I totally CASED from Monika Davis, a fellow demonstrator and blogger.  It was so stinkin' cute I couldn't resist plus my daughter is having a sleepover party for her 8th birthday in a couple weeks and it was perfect for her invitations!  You can see Monika's original card HERE.

STEPS:

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1. Start with a Whisper White card base, add a panel of Certainly Celery run through with a Texture Plate (non-SU) cut at 4 x 5 1/4.
2. Cut out 2 Top Notes using the Sweet Always DSP (retired) and fold one flap down and adhere.  Put aside until bear is cut and dressed.
3. Cut out Build A Bear using the Stampin' Up Bear Bigz Die and Creamy Caramel and So Saffron (snout)card stock. Add Chocolate Chip card stock punched with the 1" Circle Punch to the back for the eyes, nose and mouth.
4. Using Regal Rose and some scrap Sweet Always DSP, die cut shirt, heart and sleeve cuffs using the Stampin' Up Beary Essentials Bigz Die.  Adhere to bear and slide into "sleeping bag" Top Note pieces.  Add to card.
5. Add button (non-SU) using Mini Glue Dot and stamp "You're Invited" in Basic Black using the Birthday Hugs and Wishes stamp set (retired too).
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Birthday Hugs & Wishes (retired)
• INK: Basic Black
• PAPER: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Sweet Always DSP, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron
• ACCESSORIES: Button, Mini Glue Dot
• TOOLS: Stampin' Up Bear Bigz Die, Stampin' Up Beary Essentials Bigz Die, Non-SU texture plate

Does this make you want to play paper dolls (bears) or what?!? Super cute!  Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,

It's Good to Dream

Hey there stampers! Hope you are enjoying your last day of the holiday weekend!  It's been relaxing and fun and I am sad to see it end.

Today's card uses more card guts (the last one I promise!) and the Razzle Dazzle stamp set.  I also used a new technique I learned.  I stamped my image first in versamark and then immediately into Rich Razzleberry ink before stamping it and then sprinkled embossing powder onto it and heat set it.  Now I have the color I want embossed!

STEPS:

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1. Start with Very Vanilla card base cut at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded in half.  Add a panel of Rich Razzleberry cut at 4 x 5 1/4 and then another layer of Very Vanilla cut at 3 3/4 x 5.
2. Add a piece of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP cut at 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 and a small strip along the bottom.
3. Stamp your image from the Razzle Dazzle stamp set first in Versamark ink then straight into Rich Razzleberry ink then onto a piece of Very Vanilla cut at 3 1/4 x 3 1/4.  Sprinkle Clear embossing Powder over it using a Powder Pal to catch the mess.  Set it using the Heat Tool.
4. Notch out the corners using the Ticket Corner Punch and adhere to card after adding Fire Rhinestone Brad to cent of biggest flower.
5. Stamp sentiment fromt he same stamp set in Basic Black.  Punch with Word Window Punch and layer onto Rich Razzleberry punched with Modern Label Punch.  Add Melon Mambo punched with 1" Circle Punch and adhere to card.
   

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Razzle Dazzle
• INK: Versamark, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry 
• PAPER: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Melon Mambo. Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
• ACCESSORIES: Fire rhinestone Circle Brad, Clear Embossing Powder
• TOOLS: Ticket Corner Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Powder Pal, Heat Tool

Enjoy the rest of your day and thanks for checking in! :)
Hugs,