May 12, 2015 | Big Shot, In Colors, Retired List |
Last month I made these Curvy Keepsake boxes using the 2013-2015 In Colors. These lovely colors are leaving our collection right now and will be replaced with 5 new ones.
I went to a scrapbook weekend with some of my crafty friends back in April and I wanted to make a little treat for everyone. It was right after Easter and I found the little Lindt Chocolate Bunnies fit nicely inside. I probably should have added just a little “grass” inside to hold them still since they all shifted a bit when I picked the boxes up.
Like every year the retiring In-Color products – especially ink refills and then card stock tend to be gone in a flash. And this year was no different. It looks like the Thick Baker’s Twine is still available, Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock, Ink pads for Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush, the Markers and the Sequins are basically what is left in these colors. I hope you got what you wanted.
Here is a closer look at my little box and tag –
On the outside of each Curvy Keepsake box I stamped flowers from the Painted Petals stamp set. I also punched a circle in one side so the bunny could peek out.
The tags were punched with the Note Tag punch and stamped with the saying from Painted Petals. I used the little flower from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch pack to punch flowers. These I pierced holes in the center and then pulled through a piece of Whisper White Baker’s Twine that was tied in a little loop knot to create the center of each flower. Each tag was tied to the box with White Baker’s Twine. I mixed and matched all the In-Colors for one last project.
Good Bye – Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana and Pistachio Pudding. We will miss you all!
Here are the links for the retiring products. The most accurate list for what is still available would be my online store.
PDF file for retiring products – CLICK HERE.
My Digital Studio PDF file for all retiring products – CLICK HERE.
SHOP NOW – www.monika.stampinup.net
Have a great Stampin’ Up! shopping day!
May 11, 2015 | Big Shot, Cards, Masculine, Occasions Catalog 2015 |
This idea is really quick and easy and I’ve used it for a masculine card but it could just as easily be feminine, kids, or anything else with a change of the Designer Paper and colors.
I used the Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper stack for my card. I cut the sheets in half for this design. This paper stack is great for masculine cards it has some nice patterns on one side and then photographed images on the other. The one i used here is like a knit sweater.
The Crazy About You stamp set has become one of my favorites and if you get the bundle with the coordinating Hello You Thinlits you have endless possibilities for what you want your card to say. I cut out the word happy from Early Espresso card stock and then stamped “Father’s Day” on a strip of Whisper White card stock. I stapled both of them to my piece of Designer Paper and then put it on the front of my card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Just to add a little bit of extra – if you look closely in the upper left and lower right corners I added some paper piercing using the Essentials Paper Piercing Template, a Stampin’ Pierce Mat, and a Paper-Piercing Tool.
You can’t see it here but I stapled a piece of Whisper White card stock on the inside of my card too – so there was an easy place to write a message.
I hope you like this simple idea.
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Thanks for stopping by.
May 4, 2015 | Birthday, Retired List |
Every month since Ryan went away to college I’ve been sending him a care package in the mail. At the same time I’ve been sending one out to Kyle in California and then giving one to Tyler who is still here at home. This month school is ending and finals are now happening. This month’s care package included some goodies to get through studying and finals. It’s not really feasible to send a cupcake through the mail but I figured out a way to do it! I baked a cupcake in a jar! I used a half-pint canning jar and baked my cupcake right inside!
The cake and frosting are inside and I closed it up with the lid and wrapped it up good to send it in a box through the mail. It made it up there with no problems!
Several of these products are retiring and unfortunately the Blendabilities are no longer available. The Moonlight Designer Paper Stack (on sale), the Sweet Stuff Stamp set (wood set is on sale), and the In-color sequins (on sale) are all on the retiring list – so get them now before they are gone.
Here is a list of the supplies that I used:
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Thanks for stopping by today.
Apr 27, 2015 | Paper Pumpkin, Retired List, Washi Tape |
I made this fun card using stamps from the February 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit and Washi Tape and the Beach House Washi Tape.
I used a Crumb Cake Note Card and cut a piece of Whisper White card stock to layer on the front. I took the colors from the Beach House Washi tape and stamped the bottom three rows – the top three rows are the washi tape. Everything is angled. I used the Crushed Curry Baker’s twine to go around the white layer and tied it in a bow and then put it on the front of the note card with some Stampin’ Dimensionals. A super quick and easy card!
The Beach House Washi tape is on the retired list and it’s 40% off making it only $2.97. If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber you would have these stamps from your February 2015 kit.
You can see more ideas using Paper Pumpkin kits on my Pinterest Board – click here.
You can join Paper Pumpkin which is a monthly craft kit subscription by going here.
And you can order regular Stampin’ Up! products including the Beach House Washi tape by visiting my online store right HERE.
Enjoy your day!
Apr 23, 2015 | Cards, Occasions Catalog 2015 |
I just love the Zoo Babies stamp set and I’m so happy to see that it is staying in the catalog for another year. I’ve been trying to challenge myself to always have a card with this stamp set in my Card Maker’s Class. This is the current card choice and my Card Maker’s class is on Friday, April 24th –
It uses the Sweet Dreams Designer Series Paper in the Occasions catalog. The colors are Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Sahara Sand and if you want a girl version then switch out the Lost Lagoon for Crisp Cantaloupe and turn the designer paper over.
I used the File Tabs Edgelits to cut the top of the card. The bottom strip is punched with the Hearts Border punch. And the little hearts were added to the card too. A pretty bow made with the Sahara Sand Lace Trim – it’s also in the Occasions catalog.
A sweet little baby card. Enjoy.
I went to a scrapbook weekend with some of my crafty friends back in April and I wanted to make a little treat for everyone. It was right after Easter and I found the little Lindt Chocolate Bunnies fit nicely inside. I probably should have added just a little “grass” inside to hold them still since they all shifted a bit when I picked the boxes up.
On the outside of each Curvy Keepsake box I stamped flowers from the Painted Petals stamp set. I also punched a circle in one side so the bunny could peek out.
The tags were punched with the Note Tag punch and stamped with the saying from Painted Petals. I used the little flower from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch pack to punch flowers. These I pierced holes in the center and then pulled through a piece of Whisper White Baker’s Twine that was tied in a little loop knot to create the center of each flower. Each tag was tied to the box with White Baker’s Twine. I mixed and matched all the In-Colors for one last project.
