Jul 8, 2010 | Big Shot, Designer Series Paper, Stamper's Club, SU Ribbon |
I found these cute ideas with the Two Tags die for the Big Shot on Glenda Calkins blog.
This first idea uses the large tag on the die – the one with the score line that folds to create a box. You need two of this tag to make the box. I designed this one for my Stampers Club meeting this month and incorporated some new products from the Stampin’ Up! catalog.
The card stock is the new Cherry Cobbler card stock – you cut two tags, the piece to create the box and a strip for the handle. The base of the box is wrapped with a piece of the Newsprint Designer Series paper. I decided to add a little bit of color to the paper which is Very Vanilla and Basic Black – I did that by wheeling the Very Vintage Jumbo wheel over it with Cherry Cobbler ink.
The tag on the front is from the new stamp set Perfect Punches. A fun new set where all 6 images fit one of our punches. The “Thanks” fits inside the Scallop Oval punch and then I layered it on a Wide Oval punched from Basic Black.
The handle is attached with some Basic Black brads which are now part of the Neutrals Brad set. Then I tied a piece of the new 1/8″ Basic Black ribbon.
These boxes turned out really cute. You can use them as party favors and put a cello bag inside that you fill with something fun – or even add a couple of little bottles of lotion or something like that. I was really pleased with the color combo of Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Very Vanilla – this would be pretty at the holidays maybe even nice for wedding colors at the holidays. Someone asked me about suggesting colors for an evening wedding at Christmas – I think this would fit the bill and you could use these little boxes for something too.
Thanks for visiting today – I’ve been working on designing swaps for convention. I have a group swap that I signed up for and I got that one finalized today and all the pieces cut. And I designed another one for general swapping and cut the card stock for those too. I’ll try to get one more designed tonight and tomorrow I’ll be prepping for my Ice Cream Party class on Friday.
Jul 6, 2010 | family, My Digital Studio, Scrapbook Pages |
Every year on the weekend closest to the 4th of July we head to the southern part of Georgia for a family reunion for Greg’s family. We go to his uncle’s house to the pasture and pond that are behind it and we spend the day with family. I remember the first time I went (a really long time ago) before we were married and everyone was teasing us that “it must be serious” because you don’t bring a girl friend (or boy friend) to the family reunion unless it is “serious”. Well it was and we are still going. I know we missed one year – when I was pregnant with Ryan and due on July 5th (he didn’t actually come until the 14th). Anyway we went this past weekend to the family reunion and while I’m not going to share pictures about this year’s family reunion today I am going to share some My Digital Studio scrapbook pages that have pictures from past family reunions.
These pages were created by my sister-in-law, Stephanie. She is working on a book – the “Cousins” book. Featuring all the cousins of our generation and her mom’s and some pictures going back of their grandparents and great grandparents. When we were together in North Carolina in June we worked on editing the pages in the book and filling in with pictures and journaling. So I wanted to share some of those pages on my blog.
We have basically the same menu each year – featuring fried catfish with hushpuppies, french fries, cole slaw and pickles. There are lots of yummy desserts and farm fresh corn and watermelon.
The kids like to go for boat rides on the pond and go fishing. The cows come by for a visit and get to eat the corn husks and watermelon rinds. Occasionally they take a lick of our cars! One year one of the cows gave birth and I have some pictures of the new baby (but they aren’t included here).
There is always a game of kickball and a trip to the local dollar store. Lots of fun for everyone as we visit with family we might only see this one time each year.
Everyone is growing older – the duties are shifting from one generation to another. Many of our children are driving or learning to drive and there aren’t any babies or toddlers right now.
As for a little bit of information about the My Digital Studio pages – you might notice all the pictures are round. Did you wonder how you would do that? In My Digital Studio add a Photo Box and then click on Photo Shape – if your box is square it creates a circle and if it is rectangular you get an oval. Then drag and drop your photo into the photo shape. Use the Crop button to adjust the photo within the shape.
I hope you had a great 4th of July! Thanks for stopping by today.
Jul 5, 2010 | Cards |
A year or more ago I found this organization called “From Our Hearts” – you can read more about them at their blog – CLICK HERE. A couple of months ago I sent them a box of cards – full cards and card fronts. The organization is run by volunteers who take the donated cards and get them prepared to send over seas to the servicemen and women serving our country. These are cards that they can use to send back here to their family and friends. If you have a minute visit their site and read about those sending cards and about the letters they get back from those that get to use them.
Today’s post on their blog has my last box – CLICK HERE – it was a collection of cards and card fronts that I had accumulated plus some that other demonstrators in the STARZ and PAWS groups had given to me to include in my shipment. I kept planning to sort and count and get them organized but it never got done and I finally decided it was better to send them on their way than for them to sit here in my house. I forgot to count them but the volunteers at From Our Hearts did that and here was the final tally:
76 Full cards and 242 card fronts! That was a lot. There are more pictures on their blog – I’ll just post this one here.
Now that we have a new catalog it is time to start a new box to send their way of cards that I can’t use or don’t need anymore. If you have cards you have made and no longer need but you don’t want to throw them away either – consider donating them to this cause. You can also help by donating money or other supplies – all the details are on their site.
I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July!
Thanks for stopping by today.
Jul 2, 2010 | Catalogs, Designer Series Paper, In Colors, SU Ribbon |
The new Stampin’ Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog is here!
And with the introduction of the new catalog I’ll be doing ribbon and paper shares again. Everyone keeps asking so here are the details for July.
July Designer Series Paper Share
Would you like a sample of the new Designer papers in the catalog? Participating in a paper share allows you to get a sample of every print in each pack so that you can see them all in real life. Then choose your favorites and order a full pack later. This paper share will include a 6” x 6” piece of each pattern in the 15 new Designer Series Papers that are in the Stampin’ Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog. Each share is $23 pre-paid by July 15th. I’ll place the orders in groups of 8 as they are filled. If you need your share mailed to you shipping will be extra.
You can see all the patterns in the new catalog or in my online store on my website. Here is a list of what is included in this share:
- Sweet & Sour Specialty (gloss on one side)
- Nursery Suite Specialty (includes die cut papers)
- Wicked Fun Specialty (includes black flocked papers)
- Greenhouse Gala
- Woodland Park
- Love Letter
- Celebrations
- Jolly Holiday
- Lap of Luxury
- Sunny Garden
- Blueberry Crisp
- Newsprint
- Build-a-Bear Workshop Pawsitively Prints II
- Elegant Soiree
- Play Date
July Ribbon Share
Most of our ribbons come in either 10 yard or 15 yard rolls and not everyone wants that much of one ribbon. Participating in a ribbon share allows you to have a smaller amount of each ribbon. I will have one ribbon share each month for the next several months. This month we will feature the 1/2” Stitched-Poly Ribbon in the new In-Colors – Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush, and Pear Pizzazz. This unique ribbon has stitched edges to give your projects an eclectic look. Each share will include approximately 3 yards of ribbon in each of the five colors. The cost of the share is $10.50 prepaid by July 15th. If you need your share mailed to you shipping will be extra.
Let me know if you would like to participate in either or both of these shares.
Jul 1, 2010 | Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Up! Events, SU Buttons |
I have had numerous requests for more information on how to make the little nugget purse. So that is what I have for you today. This project was presented on stage at the Chattanooga Half-Day regional last fall by Susan Barron. These were so cute and Susan was very nice to give me the measurements.
Here is a picture of my purse again.
Each little purse hold 2 nuggets.
Designer Series paper is 3×4-3/4 , score long side a ½” on each side. Score 1”, 1-1/2”, 2-1/2” on outsides only. Look at the drawing to see where you clip the sides to create the tabs and cut away the top tabs to create the lid. The 2 corners on the lid are punched with the corner rounder.
- Add a 6” piece of ribbon for the handle. It works best to attach the ribbon with glue dots in between the side flaps.
- Add a button to the front for decoration and a ¼” piece of a Velcro dot under the lid to hold it shut.
- Use 3” x 1” pieces of Designer Series paper to cover the nuggets.
- Stick the nuggets inside the purse.
I hope that gives you enough to make your own.
Here is one more picture – this is the DSP after it is scored and cut.
Have a great day!
This first idea uses the large tag on the die – the one with the score line that folds to create a box. You need two of this tag to make the box. I designed this one for my Stampers Club meeting this month and incorporated some new products from the Stampin’ Up! catalog.
