Gone Stampin'!

Classic Christmas Cheer

I haven't had much time to stamp lately, so here's a beautiful card made by Shanna Jensen that was posted on the demonstrator-only side of Stampin' Up!'s website. I absolutely love the classic look this card has.

I love having access to all kinds of ideas like this. You could have access too - just sign up as a demonstrator! There is a starter-kit special right now if you're interested in joining Stampin' Up!. Click here for all of the details.

You can e-mail me with any questions or to place an order. You can also order directly from my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day.

I'll be back tomorrow with some fantastic Thanksgiving pumpkins for you. Plus-be sure to check back Friday morning for my Black Friday special offer!

Products used in this project: Christmas Punch stamp set (hostess set); Serene Snowflakes stamp set (#); Bashful Blue Classic Stampin' Pad (#105209); Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad (#115657); Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker (#116329); VersaMark Pad (#102283); Not Quite Navy card stock (#101722); Sahara Sand card stock (#105328); Soft Suede card stock (#115318); Bella Bleu Designer Series paper (#113974); Heat Tool (#100005); White Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109132); Soft Suede 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (#115612); Clear Rhinestone Brads (#113144); Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430); Paper-Piercing Tool (#116631); Scallop Square Punch (#112081)

Christmas Treats

Here's a fun tote you can make with your Box #2 Die for your Big Shot Die-Cut Machine. We did this project tonight in my Big Shot Class.

You simply cut out and put together two of the boxes with the exception of folding down the top cover of the box. Those will stay straight up & you'll use sticky strip to adhere the two boxes together back to back. Once they're together I punched with the large oval punch to make a handle & tied the ribbon through it. Then you simply decorate around the tote with patterned paper (which nicely covers your seams on the side of the tote).

This paper comes from the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Paper in the Holiday Mini Catalog and is actually one of the flocked designs from this group. I love feeling across the white areas where it's fuzzy! It's one of my favorite papers this year hands down. I may even incorporate it into my Christmas cards if I can ever get around to planning those! Please please please tell me I'm not the only one behind on things!

Here's more of a side view of the tote:

If you have any questions on this project, please e-mail me! To purchase these or any other Stampin' Up! supplies, place your order at my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day!

P.S. My 12 Weeks of Christmas e-mail goes out tomorrow (Wednesday). Don't miss out - if you're not already on my mailing list, sign up at the top left of your screen.

Products used in this project: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (#113439), Box #2 Bigz XL Die (#114518); Extended Cutting Pads (#113478); Large Oval Punch (#107305); 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red (#115608); Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper (#116770); Sticky Strip (#104294); Bone Folder (#102300).

Quilted Thanksgiving

I'm back to the quilted look again! You can get countless looks just by switching the patterned papers you choose for your card. (and Thursday night stamp club ladies-this is one of our projects!).

The Finial Press embossing folder used on the chocolate chip card front is a Stampin' Up! exclusive and adds so much to the background of your card with such minimal effort. It's definitely a must have in my opinion!

If you have any questions about this project please e-mail me. You can see the instructions on making these quilted cards in an earlier blog post by clicking here.

To purchase these or any other Stampin' Up! supplies, place your order at my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day!

Products used in this project: Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (#115370); Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper (#116769); Chocolate Chip card stock (#102128); Very Vanilla card stock (#101650); Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (#100071); Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad (#100908); 1 1/4" Square Punch (#104400); Modern Label Punch (#116630); 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon-Chocolate Chip (#109051); Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430); Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (#113439); Finial Press Embossing Folder (#115963); Top Note Bigz Die (#113463).

Joy Blocks

Here's a cute idea for the holidays! These wood blocks can be found in the Holiday Mini Catalog & are so easy to decorate.

 

Instructions

1. Score Old Olive textured card stock vertically at 2-13/16" and 5-3/4". Score Old Olive textured card stock horizontally at 1-3/4", 3-1/2", 6-1-4", and 9-1/8". Remove left side and right sides of card stock down to first row of three squares, creating an upside down "T." 
2. Lay Décor Elements Décor Block on card stock, and adhere. Wrap block, adhering each side.
3. Repeat steps one and two for remaining blocks.
4. Round corners of Whisper White card stock pieces using 3/16" Corner Rounder punches. Decorate as desired using Holiday Mix Décor Elements and embellishments.

I'll be posting info about my Christmas classes in the next few days so keep an eye out for that! If you have any questions about this project, please e-mail me. As always, you can place your order for these and any other Stampin' Up! products at my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day!

Products used in this project: Crushed Curry card stock-4" long strip (#115319); Old Olive textured card stock-four at 9-3/4" x 12" (#108697); Whisper White textured card stock-2" x 1-1/2"; four at 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" (#108693); Crushed Curry 1/2" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon-4" (#115614); Chocolate Chip 1-1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon-30" (#115617); Linen thread (#104199); Décor Elements Décor Blocks (#116829); Chocolate Holiday Mix Décor Elements (117674); Real Red Holiday Mix Décor Elements (117675); Clear rhinestone brads (#113144); Clear buttons (#105447); Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive (#110755); Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430); Mat Pack (#105826); Paper-piercing tool (#116631); 3/16" Corner Rounder punch (#109047); Stapler and staples

Make Merry Card

Here's another card courtesy of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator website. It's so great to have all of these ideas right at my fingertips!

 Instructions

1. Dry emboss Kraft card stock using Sizzix Big Shot and Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions embossing folder.
2. Ink branch image using Old Olive and Soft Suede Stampin' Write markers. Stamp image on Whisper White card stock. Stamp bird image in Soft Suede ink above branch image.
3. Punch two scalloped squares from Real Red card stock using Scallop Square punch. Adhere to back side of Whisper White piece to create mini scalloped border along right edge.
4. Adhere Whisper White piece to embossed piece.
5. Adhere left edge of ribbon to back side of embossed piece using hot glue. Wrap around front of card stock, and secure using hot glue.
6. Adhere embossed card stock piece to card.
7. Begin folding ribbon over in an accordion, securing each fold with hot glue. Adhere right end of ribbon to card.
8. Stamp "Make merry!" in Soft Suede ink on Crushed Curry card stock. Adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
9. Tie crochet thread through button in bow. Adhere button to card.

If you have any questions about this project or signing up as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, please e-mail me. As always, you can place your order for these and any other Stampin' Up! products at my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day!

Products used in this project: Berry Christmas (#116509); Crushed Curry card stock: 1-3/4" x 3/8"; Kraft card stock: 2-3/4" x 4-1/4" and 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (finished size); Real Red card stock: 2" x 4"; Whisper White card stock: 2-3/4" x 2-1/8"; Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad; Old Olive Stampin' Write marker; Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker; Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon: 6"; Playground Designer buttons; Stampin' Dimensionals; Scallop Square punch; Sizzix Big Shot; Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions embossing folder; Crochet thread; Hot glue and glue gun

Christmas in October

We woke up yesterday morning to this:

Did you notice that the leaves are only starting to change on this tree? I was not very amused! But within hours it melted and we didn't get any more snow today. Though the last forecast I heard mentioned 2 - 4 inches tomorrow :-(

As much as I am not ready for the extreme cold and snow, it did make me start thinking about my Christmas cards! I really like this one that I put together tonight, but it won't be my card for this year. Maybe one of yours?

If you have any questions please e-mail me. As always, you can place your order for these and any other Stampin' Up! products at my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day! Check back tomorrow for the new Deal of the Week!

 

Products used in this project: Patterned Pines stamp set (level 1 hostess #116525); Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (#115370); Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (#115672); Very Vanilla card stock (#101650); Real Red card stock (#102482); Garden Green card stock (#102584); Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (#100052); Garden Green Stampin' Write Marker (#100080); Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (#100079); 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red (#115608); Modern Label Punch (#116630); Word Window Punch (#105090); Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430).

Goblin Greetings to You!

The project I'm showing you today is by Diana Gibbs, one of Stampin' Up!'s Artisan Award Winners this year.

Isn't this tin great with its matching tags inside? I just love 3-D projects like this one and you can usually find great little things to decorate at dollar stores.

If you have any questions please e-mail me. As always, you can place an order for any Stampin' Up! products at my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day!

 

Here are the products used in this project: Grateful Greetings stamp set (#116511); Twick or Tweet stamp set (#116497); Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad (#101179); Basic Black card stock (#102851); Pumpkin Pie card stock (#105117); Whisper White card stock (#100730); Night & Day Specialty Designer Series paper (#116768); Watercolor Pencils (#101879); Basic Black 1-1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon (#115615); Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430) Sizzix Big Shot (#113439); Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die (#113469); Clear Circle Bigz Clear die (#114533); Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die (#113484); Circles #2 Originals die (#114526); Backgrounds 1 Texturz Texture Plates (#114512); Round tin.

Autumn Splendor Card

Here is Stampin' Up!'s card project of the month. It's a beautiful fall card using some great new stamp sets from the Holiday Mini Catalog. I love the rounded corners which are something I always love the look of but never actually do on my own projects!

Here are the project instructions:

1. Spritz Chocolate Chip card stock with Chocolate Chip ink using Color Spritzer Tool. Round card corners using 3/16" Corner Rounder punch.
2. Stamp leaf image in Dusty Durango ink on grid Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper, and cut out.
3. Cut Taken with Teal leaf from multicolored leaf Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper.
4. Repeatedly stamp leaf image in Chocolate Chip ink on grid Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper. Stamp sentiment in Chocolate Chip ink on grid paper. Tear top edge of grid paper. Adhere strip of Taken with Teal Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper to bottom of grid paper. Round corners of striped Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper using 3/16" Corner Rounder punch; adhere grid paper to it. Adhere cut-out leaves to grid paper using Stampin' Dimensionals.
5. Tie linen thread around Mini Library clip and attach clip to layered Designer Series paper.
6. Adhere layered paper to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you have any questions please e-mail me. As always, you can place your order for these and any other Stampin' Up! products at my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day! (when on my website, click 'shop now' in the upper right corner. Remember while you're there to check out the new Clearance Rack! The only place to order the clearance items is on-line. Plus-my Night & Day sampler special ends Sunday night - click here for those details.)

Products used in this project: Autumn Splendor stamp set; Grateful Greetings stamp set; Chocolate Chip card stock (11" x 4-1/4"); Autumn Meadows Designer Series paper; Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad; Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad; Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad; Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker; Linen thread; Mini Library clips; Stampin' Dimensionals; Color Spritzer Tool; 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch

Night & Day...In Color! (& a special offer)

As promised yesterday, here are a couple more samples using the same technique of adding ink with the sponge daubers to the Night & Day Specialty Paper.

This first card is beautiful in person. You don't really get the full effect of the 'bling' from the rhinestones in a picture! (hint: If you don't want to use the rhinestone brads as brads, they easily pull apart & release the rhinestone. Then you can just adhere them to your project with mini glue dots).

 

This second project is a little more laid back with a differently designed ribbon bow than you usually see; with one of our cool buttons in the center. To see the punched scallop oval better I sponged color on the edges of it. This really made the greeting part of the card stand out against the same color backdrop.

Now for my special offer! Place a $50 minimum order on my Stampin' Up! website before midnight October 4th & receive a nine sheet Specialty Paper Sampler which will include a 6" x 6" sheet of each of the Night & Day Specialty Papers PLUS one each of the Bride, Groom & Bridesmaid Specialty Papers! But it doesn't stop there! (now I sound like an infomercial!!!) You'll also receive a sponge dauber so that you can get started with your own altered paper creations right away!

Remember-to take advantage of this offer orders must be placed by midnight on Sunday, October 4th and must be placed through my Stampin' Up! website. If you have any questions please e-mail me. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

 

Products used in these projects: Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (#115370); Oval All stamp set (#113790); Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper (#116768); Melon Mambo Textured card stock (#115315); Bermuda Bay Textured card stock (#115315); Whisper White card stock (#100730); Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad (#115656); Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad (#115655); Sponge Daubers (#102892); Modern Label Punch (#116630); Small Oval Punch (#107304); Large Oval Punch (#107305); Scallop Oval Punch (#114889); Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (#115611); Bermuda Bay 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (#115610); Rhinestone Brads-Circle Fire (#109110); Designer Buttons-Button Latte (#114333); Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430).

Thanksgiving Beauty

I LOVE this card! I don't come right out & say that about my own creations very often, but I do absolutely love it. Here is a prime example of what just a little bit of altering can do to your Designer Series Papers.

This is the black and white 'Night & Day' Specialty Designer Series Paper found in your Holiday Mini Catalog. It is featured in the Halloween section (on page 11) and looks really cool on the projects Stampin' Up! shows you. However - just take your sponge daubers & a couple different colors of ink and look at the difference you can make in the paper!

Come back tomorrow for a few additional samples using this technique and a special offer that will only be available this week!

If you have any questions just e-mail me. As always, you can place your order for these and any other Stampin' Up! products at my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day!

Products used in this project: Grateful Greetings stamp set (#116511), Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper (#116768), Basic Black card stock (#102851); Old Olive card stock (#100702); Pumpkin Pie card stock (#105117); Whisper White card stock (#100730); Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad (#101179); Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad (#102277); Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad (#105216); Sponge Daubers (#102892); Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (#116792); Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Buttons (#114342); Basic Jumbo Grommets (#114348); Bone Folder (#102300); Mat Pack (#105826); Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430).