Dec 5, 2018 | 2018 Holiday Catalog, Cards, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
Moving on to day 2 of my Farmhouse Christmas projects from the Fall Stamp, Scrap & Create Retreat. I have another card for you. It came from an idea from another demonstrator that is part of the Artisan Design team. The Stampin’ Up! Artisan design team always give me lots of inspiration. They are such a creative bunch and I’m excited to see the new team in 2019.
This card has the beautiful Galvanized Metal paper with the Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder for a background – I just love the look of it. The cute little house from the Farmhouse Christmas stamp set is perfect for the sentiment ” from our home to yours”. The Cotton Twine is one of my favorites and the assortment has three colors – Mossy Meadow, Very Vanilla, and the Cherry Cobbler that I used here. We have had this twine in the past in some other colors. I was happy to see it back – it’s so soft!
Supply List
- Farmhouse Christmas stamp set
- Farmhouse Framelits dies
- Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper
- Whisper White Thick card stock
- Whisper White card stock
- Cherry Cobbler card stock
- Crumb Cake card stock
- Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine
- Galvanized Metallic Paper
- Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder
- Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
- Black Memento Ink
- Stampin’ Blends: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
On my supply list I don’t usually include the basics like Snail Adhesive, Paper Snips, and the Stampin’ Trimmer – those are things used pretty much on every project. And I use my Simply Scored Tool for all my scoring. If you’d like me to list the basics every time let me know.
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Dec 4, 2018 | 2018 Holiday Catalog, Cards, Christmas, Designer Series Paper |
Earlier in the fall I held my Stamp, Scrap & Create Retreat. The theme was Farmhouse Christmas and I used that suite of products for the little gifts and all the projects we made. I don’t think that I ever shared them here on my blog. Many of the projects were inspired from other other demonstrator ideas or from decor or crafty ideas I found online. Places like Pinterest and Instagram and magazines provide lots of inspiration. I have 12 different projects to share so I thought I would do a 12 days of Farmhouse Christmas!
So here we go with day 1 – this card idea came from a non-Stampin’ Up! card that I found online. It’s similar to another layout that I’ve used quite a bit lately.
For this card I’ve used the Festive Farmhouse Designer Series paper, Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine, and the Galvanized Buttons from the Festive Farmhouse Suite. The sentiment is from the Merry Christmas to All stamp set – I just love the size of this and the mixed fonts. I think the Sprig punch also fits well in this suite of products although you will find it with the Joyous Noel suite in the Holiday Catalog.
Supply List
- Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper
- Festive Farmhouse Cotton Twine
- Galvanized Buttons
- Merry Christmas to All stamp set
- Sprig Punch
- Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock
- Very Vanilla Card Stock
- Memento Black ink
- Mossy Meadow Card Stock
- Mini glue dots
- Paper Snips
For this card the measurements are
- Very Vanilla Thick card stock 11″ x 4-1/4″, scored at 5-1/2″
- Designer Series Paper 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- Very Vanilla card stock 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the front of the Very Vanilla Thick card base. Stamp the sentiment on the Very Vanilla layer at an angle in the corner of the card stock. Then adhere that layer to the front of the card so that the words are straight and the layer hangs off the edge of the card. Use Paper Snips to trim off the excess around the edge of the card front. Punch three sprigs and attach with glue dots to the card. The button is also added with a glue dot.
This one actually turned out to be my favorite card from the 8 that we made. It’s another card design that would be easy to switch out the designer paper for other designs.
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Oct 24, 2018 | 2018 Holiday Catalog, Halloween |
Today I have a cute project for you using the Trick or Tweet stamp set. I designed a door hanger box that you can fill with a treat and leave on a neighbors door or even on your kids bedroom doors. This box has lots of potential for more than just Halloween. On my At Monika’s Place Facebook Page on Monday October 22, 2018 I did a Facebook Live where I showed how to create this door hanger. Be sure to visit my page and watch it.
I used a piece of Basic Black card stock for the base and my trimmer to score and cut to create my box. The piece is 8″ x 8″. Then score on one side at 2-3/4″, 3-3/4″, 6-1/2″, and 7-1/2″. Now turn so the large section is at the top of your trimmer and score at 1″ all the way across. Then move to the 4-1/2″ mark and cut starting at 2-3/4″ out to the end at 8″ – don’t cut through that large section that is at the top of the trimmer. Next trim away the rest of the piece along the 2-3/4″ score line. You will also cut your tabs at the bottom and remove the small piece on the end. Here is a diagram to show you (and watch my Facebook Live too). To create a hole for the door knob use the 2-1/4″ circle punch.
Supply List
- Trick or Tweet Stamp set
- Basic Black card stock
- Whisper White card stock
- Paper Trimmer
- Best Route Designer Series Paper
- Pineapple Punch ribbon
- Memento ink
- Stampin’ Blends: Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie, Smoky Slate
- Starburst punch
- 2-1/4″ circle punch
- Detailed Trio punch
- 1-3/4″ punch
- 1/2″ circle punch
- 1/8″ Handheld Punch
- Tear & Tape
- Black Baker’s Twine
- Mini Dimensionals
I used Memento ink to stamp my image and colored it in with the Stampin’ Blends. A little trick for the tiny pumpkin use the 1/2″ circle punch to punch it out instead of cutting. I popped it up on a mini dimensional. Here is a closer look.
I filled my box with a peanut butter pumpkin. If my boys were still living at home I’d hang one on each of their bedroom doors for Halloween.
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Oct 18, 2018 | 2018 Holiday Catalog, Boxes, Halloween, Stampin' Blends |
Hello Stamping Friends. I’m trying to get back on schedule now.
My little dog Aspen was very very sick and admitted to critical care in the specialist Animal Hospital. After two visits to my regular vet I had to take him there to the ER and they admitted him to the hospital. He was there for 4 days and I brought him home for one night and then he had new issues and I took him back to the ER and he stayed for 11 more days. He was one sick doggie.
But he finally turned the corner and I was able to get him last Friday – which happened to by my Fall retreat weekend. I brought him back to the cabin and took care of him there along with all the ladies that attended the retreat. They were a great help to me and loved on him. Now we have been home for a few days and he continues to improve.
So now I’m trying to finish sharing all these cute projects with the Trick or Tweet stamp set. I will try to pick up where I left off.
Today’s project is one of our Mini Pizza Boxes. Inside I found snacks cakes that are little pumpkin shaped cakes – I’m pretty sure they are pumpkin pie flavored. I’m not a pumpkin fan so I didn’t eat one. But any round fairly flat treat will fit in these food safe boxes.
To color the box I used my Sponge Brayer – I used two colors – Pumpkin Pie and Mango Melody. I wanted kind of an ombre effect so I used the Pumpkin Pie in the center section where the box folds and used the Mango Melody on either end. Just roll over with the sponge brayer until you achieve the darkness you desire. I did spray the box with plain hairspray – that’s what we used as a sealer in the old days and I still had a can in my craft closet. Then decorate the box!
Supply List
- Trick or Tweet stamp set
- Mememto Black ink
- Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody
- 2″ Circle punch
- Starburst punch
- 1/2″ circle punch
- Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
- Whisper White card stock
- Basic Black card stock
- Mini Pizza Box
- Sponge Brayer
- Pumpkin Pie ink
- Mango Melody ink
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Aug 6, 2018 | Big Shot, Boxes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, In Colors, PAWS Team |
One of my favorite things to use for pillow gifts in the Stampin’ Up! catalog are our packaging options. You can find them on pages 192-193 in the Annual Catalog. A new option in this catalog is the Kraft Pillow Boxes. Initially I thought they were just plain Kraft boxes, but upon receiving them in my order they are printed with Polka Dots. While coming up with my ideas for the Getaway weekend – I often like to give some type of adhesive and this time the Multi-purpose Liquid glue was the perfect gift for my Call Me Clover color AND the glue fits inside the pillow box! The perfect solution.
To decorate the box I stuck with Call Me Clover embellishments. First a strip of the Animal Expedition Designer Series paper. Then some of the Call Me Clover ribbon. Stamp the little tag with a greeting in Call Me Clover ink and add few leaves that are Copper Embossed on Call Me Clover card stock and die cut with the coordinating dies. The tag is tied on with Copper Metallic Thread. Now everyone has a bottle of glue to use on their creative projects throughout the weekend.
Supply List
- Kraft Pillow Box
- Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper
- Call Me Clover 1/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon
- Copper Metallic Thread
- Copper Embossing Powder
- Whisper White card stock
- Call Me Clover card stock
- Call Me Clover ink
- VersaMark ink
- Heat Tool
- Rooted in Nature Stamp set
- Nature’s Roots Framelits dies
- Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
- 1″ Circle punch
- Multipurpose Liquid Glue (it’s the gift inside the pillow box)
Here’s a little closer look.
So far the In Color themed pillow gifts have covered Lovely Lipstick, Grapefruit Grove and Call Me Clover. Two more to go so be sure to come back.
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