Aug 22, 2018 | Baby, Boxes, Designer Series Paper, Stamper's Club |
I was so excited to see the Little Elephant stamp set and punch in the Stampin’ Up! catalog. I’ve been collecting elephants since I was a little girl and always get the sets that have an elephant. When I was in school I hand carved an elephant stamp – I guess that was probably my first stamping experience! I didn’t know then that I would be doing this all the time now. Here is the first thing I made with the I created with the Little Elephant stamp set and punch.
It was one of my August Stamp Club projects. We are having a lot of fun in stamp club each month. All members get to make a 3D project, a card that usually features a technique and a scrapbook page. I’ve really enjoyed getting back to making scrapbook pages.
Here is a closer look at this month’s Little Elephant box.
Supply List
- Little Elephant stamp set
- Elephant Builder punch
- Lustrous White Mini Gable Boxes
- Silver & Pool Party Baker’s Twine
- Twinkle Twinkle Designer series paper
- Soft Sea Foam ink
- Gray Granite ink
- Whisper White card stock
The little flowers are stamped around the base of the box in the Soft Sea Foam ink. Use the Elephant Builder punch to punch strips of the Twinkle Twinkle Designer paper – the big and little ears are what I used for the flowers. Glue them to the box on top of the stamped flowers. Use a piece of the Designer Series Paper and wrap it around the box – but don’t glue it – just tie the twine around it – that way you can untie the twine and remove the wrap to open the box.
It’s perfect little gift for a new baby – you could roll up a little onsies or some socks to stick inside!
Remember it’s Bonus Days for the month of August – every $50 order will earn a Bonus Coupon that you can use on an order in September!
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Order online here – use hostess code 9ZDHFJFS for August 2018.
Aug 16, 2018 | Cards, SU Incentive Trip |
I have to tell you that I truly loved the Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip to Alaska. If you have never been to Alaska you have to go sometime. I can tell you about the places we have seen and what we love. It’s one place that I would visit again and try to see some different areas next time.
Not only was the destination wonderful but Stampin’ Up! spoils us for sure. Every day we had a Pillow Gift on our bed in the evening and every day we got to spin a prize wheel. At the start of the cruise we had a kickoff event where we saw stamping presentations, got prizes and got our copy of the 2018 Holiday Catalog! In the afternoon I sat out on the balcony with my wine and enjoyed browsing through all the new products. The Holiday catalog starts on September 5th – so it won’t be long now.
Catching up with friends and making new friends are also a highlight of the trip. Stampin’ Up! even organized a swap for everyone. Those that participated designed a card and made a bunch (I think it was about 26). We turn them in, they swap them out and hand us back a bag filled with 26 different cards from demonstrators all over the world that joined us on the trip. Today I thought I’d show you my swap card.
I really loved how this one turned out. It features my new favorite color Gray Granite. And I used the stamp set from the Notes of Kindness Card Kit. I love the kit and wanted to feature the stamp set in a different way. Here is a full list of supplies.
Supply List
- Notes of Kindness Stamp set (part of the Notes of Kindness Card Kit)
- Gray Granite card stock
- Whisper White card stock
- Gray Granite ink
- Mossy Meadow ink
- VersaMark ink
- White Embossing Powder
- Heat Tool
- Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon
- Metallic Pearls
- 2-1/4″ Circle Punch
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
This is one of my favorite photos from the trip and has similar colors in it. The grays, greens and white. This was taken from the Yukon Suspension Bridge over the river in Canada during one of our excursions.
It was an amazing view and an incredible excursion that I’d highly recommend. This was on our stop in Skagway.
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Jul 26, 2018 | Cards |
Hello my friends. It’s time for our monthly A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop. A blog hop filled with alternate ideas using contents from the monthly kit. This month our kit is – Picnic Paradise. Think summer bright colors, fruit, baskets, gingham. It’s a fun kit that just makes me smile.
While I like the mini cards and envelopes that are in the kit I wanted to see about using the parts to make full size cards. So that’s what I set out to do. I actually made two sets of cards – one using the pieces of the cards and one using the envelope. Today I’m sharing the envelope cards. My ideas are quick as I’m getting this ready before I head out to Alaska for the Stampin’ Up! incentive trip.
Mini Envelope Cards
I took each mini envelope and cut it apart and then used the front to die cut a stitched square using my Big Shot. I stamped the greeting on the cut piece. For each card I cut a coordinating piece of card stock to 3″ square and stamped the stitched lines around the sides. I tied 24″ twine around the card stock and tied in a bow. Stamp the lines on the card base before attaching the layered square to the front.
Supply List
The additional supplies that I added to complete this project were:
- Card stock – Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Blueberry Bushel, Poppy Parade
- Stitched Shapes Framelits
- Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
I saved the rest of the little envelopes to use for something else – the insides are printed with the Gingham checks. Here is a close up of one of the cards.
I hope you liked this alternate idea for the monthly Paper Pumpkin kit. Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.
The Blog Hop Continues
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Jul 13, 2018 | Birthday, Cards, Fun Fold, video |
Time moves slower when you are at a cabin in the mountains. Or maybe time goes faster and I move slower – it’s already afternoon and I haven’t accomplished much of anything. Wifi is also slower so I haven’t loaded my FB Live video to Youtube in order to add it to this post. But if you want to see it go HERE to my At Monika’s Place Facebook page to see it. It’s the July 11 Facebook Live video. Today I’m sharing with you the double triangle card.
This is a Double Triangle card and you get two from a piece of 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of card stock. For this card you want to score first in both directions – on the long side score at 5-1/2″ and on the short side score at 4-1/4″. Now you need the Stampin’ Trimmer – pull out the scoring blade and then insert your paper on the diagonal – you want to have each point lined up with the track and then cut the whole way. That gives you two triangles that are already scored for your card base.
All the supplies and measurements are on the project sheet for you. And be sure to watch my FB live on my At Monika’s Place Facebook Page to see how I made it. Turn the volume up to hear me. Once I’m back home I’ll work on loading to Youtube and adding it here for you.
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Order online here – use hostess code FSYDU9M4 for July 2018.
Jul 12, 2018 | Birthday, Cards |
On Wednesday on my At Monika’s Place Facebook Page I did a Facebook Live video and shared how to make a couple of cards using the Perennial Birthday stamp set. I’m posting about one of them today and the other one tomorrow. I’m also creating project sheets for each one and hope to have those ready tomorrow. Today I’m leaving for a weekend getaway with my team and there are still a few things to do for that. One is wait on the UPS man who is delivering a package that I need. If he doesn’t show up soon I will probably go search the neighborhood for him. But let’s take a look at today’s card.
I think this is such a beautiful card. It’s similar to one that Stampin’ Up! shared earlier in the year. I love the bright colors but also the subtl blue. This card uses the new Balmy Blue color. Stamp the Happy Birthday image twice before re-inking it. To add color to the stamped images on the Shimmery White card stock I used a sponge dauber. The little flowers are fussy cut – it’s easy to do with the Paper Snips. The final touch is the splatter that I added with a Stampin’ Write marker.
Supply List
- Perennial Birthday stamp set
- Lemon Lime Twist card stock
- Shimmery White card stock
- Berry Burst card stock
- StazOn Black ink
- Sponge Daubers
- Paper Snips
- Lemon Lime Twist ink
- Balmy Blue ink
- Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker
Check out this little photo tip and be sure to go check out my FB live to actually see how to add the splatter.
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Order online here – use hostess code FSYDU9M4 for July 2018. All orders over $30 will get a gift in the mail – pearl embellishments – you must use the hostess code and place your order by the end of July.
Jul 11, 2018 | Big Shot, Birthday, Cards, Designer Series Paper |
I’m sharing a quick card today using the Perennial Birthday stamp set paired with the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper. The paper is part of the Buy 3 Get 1 Free sales happening this month. At first this was not a paper pack that screamed at me – buy me now! But now that I have it I have practically used up a whole pack and I’m ordering more today. The nice thing about these little 6×6 packs is all the different designs you get – there are 24 different patterns – you get 4 each of 12 double-sided designs. I’ve been using them up in clubs and classes already this month.
On this card I used one of the more subtle designs so I could stamp directly on it. The strip with the flowers is the same sheet – it’s just the other side of it. Use the Perennial Birthday stamp set to stamp flowers in coordinating colors. Sprinkle on a few pearls just because. It’s a quick and simple card to send to someone special.
Supply List
- Perennial Birthday stamp set
- Garden Impressions Designer Series paper (part of July paper sale)
- So Saffron card stock
- Whisper White card stock
- Calypso Coral card stock
- Calypso Coral ink
- Crushed Curry ink
- Call Me Clover ink
- Memento Black ink
- Layer Circle Framelits
- Big Shot Die Cut machine
There are lots of pretty designs to choose from. Order today – Buy 3 Get 1 Free Paper Sale.
Be sure to register for upcoming classes – just click on Registration under the Events tab.
Order online here – use hostess code FSYDU9M4 for July 2018.
