Oct 6, 2009 | Big Shot, Christmas Punch, Holiday Mini Catalog 2009 |
One of the items that I made to sell at the Holiday Bazaar were packs of gift tags. I love making gift tags to go on all the gifts under our Christmas tree. I pulled out a variety of stamp sets both new and retired, my Big Shot, and my punches and got busy. They were quick and easy. I packaged up sets of them in cello bags, tied them with gold or silver cord and tied on one of the felt snowflakes from last year. Too bad we don’t have new snowflakes for this year.
For some I used my Big Shot and the Two Tags die to cut the tag bases out. I used Kraft card stock and then pulled the edges across my Whisper White Craft ink pad. I really like the way this looks. For this set – I used the folded tag from the die and then used the images from the Christmas Punch stamp set. This is a Level 2 hostess set and all the image fit into one of our punches. I was the first hostess set that I got.
The next set of tags uses the other tag on the Two Tags die – it has a scallop end on one side. It layers nicely with the Scallop circle punch. I used the snowflake image from the Sweet Seasons stamp set for this one. It is stamped in Night of Navy on Whisper White card stock. Punched out and adhered to the Kraft colored tag. I also stamped the to/from on there. These tags would be cute with a clear rhinestone brad in the center or each snowflake or even adding some dazzling diamonds glitter on them.
Another quick set for tags is the new Delightful Decorations stamp set paired with the Ornament Punch. I stamped a whole sheet of Whisper White card stock with the images and then punched them all out. I added some elastic cord to the top of each one and these were very quick to make.
One of them already has the to/from on the image and the others I just stamped it on the back.
Remember to stamp your image first then hole your punch upside down so you can see the image inside the punch. Adjust the image to fit in the opening and then punch. I always punch this way so I can see what I am doing.
Rain,rain go away, come again another day – like tomorrow is fine. The county band exhibition is tonight and all the marching bands in our county will be performing their shows. We need the rain to move out so they can get this done tonight. Our band is going to competition on Saturday and this performance will give them some feedback from an outside person on where they need to improve. Due to all the rain they have been short on practice time and still need to work on their closer. I hope they get it done. One last practice right after school today, then feed them, get into uniform, and head to the exhibition, get home late tonight —I guess homework will not get done or Tyler will be up late tonight.
Good Luck to the Etowah marching Eagles – have an awesome performance!
Sep 23, 2009 | Animal Stories, Circle Scissor Plus, class, Designer Series Paper |
Today I’m sharing the 4th project from my Treats class that I had last week. This is one of my favorite projects and I have shared one with you already a couple of months ago – I’ll look back but I think it was probably back in June. This is a cupcake box.
This one was supposed to represent a “Birthday” treat at my class. I used the Tall Tales Designer Series Paper and the Animal Stories stamp set. The “happy birthday” comes from the Family Phrases stamp set. I like using that set because I like the font they used for all the little phrases.
When you pull the lid off of the box inside is a holder for a single cupcake. Someone at my class had a great idea – she has guests coming in from out of town and they are staying at a local hotel. She plans to make them each a box and leave it in the hotel for them as a Welcome treat when they arrive. Isn’t that a great idea!
The original box idea is from a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in Canada – her name is Heather Summers and I love all of her work. She made the cupcake box for a baby shower originally and had the ribbon go all the way around the whole box and the lid. I decided that I didn’t want to have to retie the ribbon when i took the lid off so I put slit in each side and slid the ribbon through so it actually only goes around the top of the lid. It reminds me of those gifts on TV show where all they do is lift off the lid and the packaging stays perfect.
The one I made early in the summer was using the new In_Colors and the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper. Here is a picture with the lid off so you can see the inside.
The base of the box is a 12″ x 12″ piece of card stock – scored at 4″ all the way around. The insert on the inside that holds the cupcake in place so it can’t slide around is 6-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ and then scores at 1-1/4″ all the way around. Then in the center cut out a 2-1/2″ circle. I used the Circle Scissor to do that.
This box holds a full size cupcake. You could redesign it to use the mini cupcakes too. The lid is 6-5/8″ x 6-5/8″ scored at 1-1/4″ all the way around.
I used sticky strip to hold together the base of the box and the lid. I did not put any adhesive on the insert as it fits so snuggly inside that you don’t need it. And I actually considered not putting any adhesive on the box either. Once you put the lid on it would stay shut. And then when you lift off the lid the box would fall open to reveal the cupcake. I actually think I like that idea better. It would be kind of magical to pull up the lid and have the sides fall down for the reveal. And using less adhesive is always a bonus!
If you don’t want to put a cupcake in there then leave out the insert and just use it as a gift box. Or another idea is to put an ornament on the inside – the insert would also hold a glass ball ornament. I need to go try that too. OK – the more I write the more I keep coming up with other things to try. Again I think this is a very versatile project!
Have a happy fun day and surprise someone special with a little treat!
Sep 17, 2009 | Circle Circus, Holiday Mini Catalog 2009, Inspired by Nature |
I have been playing with the Sweet Centers stamp set and Sweet Treat cups in the Holiday Mini Catalog – by the way I add a link in my side-bar.
This is a reall all occasions set – obviously it has Halloween and Valentine’s Day images. The other may not be so obvious. There is the basket for a hot air balloon – this could be used for birthdays, weddings, baby showers or combine it with the heart for Valentine’s Day. The leaves and flower petal (in case you wondered what they were) could be a girl birthday, spring, fall flowers, use it as a thank you and I’m sure there is more that can be done with those pieces. I used them for a flower project that we will make at my class tomorrow – really cute – I’ll post that project later. And the other little piece is supposed to be the top of an ornament. That was the one I was playing with last night. I realized I could put that top on any circle piece not just the little treat cup – so I pulled out my Circle Circus stamp set. And here is my result – it’s a first draft and I have some things I want to change now that it is done but I thought I would share it anyway.
I stamped the largest image from Circle Circus three times and then stamped the ornament top above each one. I didn’t like them hanging in mid air so I pulled out Inspired By Nature and used the grass image to look like branches on a Christmas Tree (I masked my ornaments first). I used Garden Green and then sponged around the edges to softened it all up. I decided it needed a little bling so I grabbed my Circle Fire Rhinestone brads and used the tiny red ones. And then wanted some dimension so I stamped the ornament tops and cut them out and popped them up on dimensionals. I think I would change that and pop up the actual balls instead.
As an after thought I added the greeting – which I did a poor job of placing. I needed to plan for the greeting to begin with so I had the space for it. Anyway it is a rough draft card and has some potential.
It has been pouring down rain again today – and the forecast has rain for the next 9 days – bummer – since we have fall break next week and are planning to go for a few days to Red Top Mountain. We were hoping to hike, play in the lake, build camp fires and grill out. Not sure if that is going to happen but what does the weather man really know anyway.
I’m headed up to prep for tomorrow’s class and later I’ll be participating in a Webinar on how to create Greeting Cards using the new My Digital Studio. I’m working on my certification – yep I’m getting certified and I even have to take quizzes – oh boy….
Stay dry today!
Sep 16, 2009 | Big Shot, Decor Elements, Designer Series Paper, Inspired by Nature, Stamper's Club, SU Ribbon, Upsy Daisy |
Earlier this month we had a STARZ group meeting that was a lot of fun. Wendy had some great projects for us and the one I’m going to share today is very similar to a framed art project I did awhile back with my Stamper’s Club. I got the idea from a project that they showed us at the Regional Conference in Orlando. My original frame project was this one with the “Welcome” Decor Elements – my club member also used the Inspiration Decor Elements pieces for theirs. We used the Urban Garden Designer Series paper and the main colors were Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss. The stamp set is Inspired by Nature. The Decor Elements is on the glass. The ribbon is tied around the outside of the glass. On my frame the butterflies are inside the glass.
I shared the idea at a STARZ meeting and Wendy created her own frame project and another friend, Michelle, also made her own versions. Wendy had her version as one of our projects at our last STARZ meeting using a smaller frame. For this one we used the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper and stamped with the Upsy Daisy stamp set using the baby-wipe technique. The main colors are Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo. The butterflies are the Beautiful Butterflies die for the Big Shot and on Wendy’s version we used the Inspiration Decor Elements pieces – mine says “love”. The other words in the set are “life”, “hope”, and “faith”. On Wendy’s version the butterfly is attached outside the glass so it looks more 3 dimensional.
I plan to make some more frames in various colors to sell at the Holiday Bazaar in my neighborhood.
If you live near me please plan to come out to this event – everyone is invited. I will have a table of completed handcrafted items for sale, samples of other Decor Elements projects, a make-n-take project, sign ups for classes and catalogs for ordering. There will be a variety of other people there to help you get ready for the holidays. Here are the details:
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
DATE: OCT 3
TIME: 12PM Till 7PM
LOCATION: 1053 Towne Lake Hills East
Woodstock, GA
Towne Lake Hills E Subdivision
Join us for our 3RD annual Holiday Bazaar
Thanks for stopping by today.
Sep 9, 2009 | Demonstrator, Designer Series Paper, Embellishments, Flight of the Butterfly, In Colors |
I received this cute idea from Sharon Field at convention this year. It is a little purse and when you open it up it can hold a business card or gift card.
Sharon’s held her business card and used a different stamp set than my example – I would show you hers too but it seems to be missing…..
We made these at my last downline meeting. I thought it was a nice little business idea or it could be used to hold a gift card – a great idea for teen girls or really any age girl. I don’t think a boy would like a purse very much but this could be adapted to a rectangular shape and be turned into a brief case just use some more manly colors and a different stamp set – or just DSP.
The colors are Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay. The Designer Series Paper is Razzleberry Lemonade. We used the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set. The dots behind the butterfly and the flower stems are hand-drawn with the Bermuda Bay markers. I think everyone loves the In-Color Stampin’ Write Markers.
The closure is a filigree brad and underneath a velcro dot actually hold the purse shut. To create the pocket you punch with the Word Window – about 1-1/2 times to make it wide enough for the card. Don’t put any adhesive in the middle only around the edges or the card won’t slide in.
I actually drew this out on grid paper and then used the grid to go up and over to create my angles. I marked the spots on my card stock and then placed it on my cutter to cut the angles to make it look like a purse. I didn’t have any exact measurements from Sharon so I just traced out her sample and then created my own little template.
I’ve been busy with a variety of stuff. I’m posting the new September WOW Scrapbook kit later today on that blog – wowscrapbookkits.wordpress.com – I’ll put the sneak peek on this blog probably tomorrow.
Last night I had a meeting with band parents planning an 8th grade night event – where the 8th graders get to come with the Marching Band to a football game and play with them in the stands during the game. This year we are planning have a tailgate event before the game and feed everyone. We had our first meeting last night and delegated out some tasks.
Tonight I’m hosting my pokeeno group from my neighborhood so I need to get ready for that today and clean the house and cook a few things. Ack – I just realized I’m supposed to make baked beans and I forgot to buy anything for that when I shopped yesterday. My theme is a summer BBQ and I plan to use some more of my Summer Cookout kit for serving/decorating. I better check my pantry and head to the grocery store one more time.
Have a wonderful day!!
Sep 4, 2009 | In Colors, Just Surfing |
I received this cute card from a demonstrator that lives in California and have been wanting to share it with you. 
We don’t have a lot of surfing here in Georgia – I’m not sure that we have any at all – there is a little bit of Atlantic Ocean coastline in Georgia but it isn’t near me so I have no idea if they surf there. Any way Lorraine sent me this card and I thought it was a great summer card!
I’ll try to list all of the supplies that she used:
- Just Surfing stamp set
- Itty Bitty Backgrounds (I think that is what the sand is)
- Confetti Cream card stock (card base and surfboards)
- Soft Suede card stock (canopy and poles)
- Melon Mambo card stock (flowers)
- Crushed Curry card stock (flowers)
- Rich Razzleberry card stock (flowers)
- Bermuda Bay card stock (water)
- Tempting Turquoise card stock (water)
- Taken with Teal card stock (water)
- Melon Mambo ink
- Crushed Curry ink
- Rich Razzleberry ink
- Soft Suede ink
- Whisper White Craft ink (for the edge of the waves)
- Trio Flower Punch
- Large Oval Punch
- Small Oval Punch
- Flower Assortment Designer Brads
She machine stitched the top of the canopy – although you could get a similar effect with a white gel pen.
This card took some work! Thanks so much Lorraine for sharing this card with me – I loved it!
I hope you all have a fun and safe holiday weekend!
