Tea Time Gift Bags

These cute gift bags were made for my upcoming craft fairs.  They were really easy to make using the Tea Time Simply Scappin' kit.  So, even if you don't do a lot of scrapbooking, these kits are great for other uses too.

I purchased the plain white gift bags at a local craft store, and decorated them with the cardstock, designer series paper, and self-dhesive die-cut designs in the Tea Time kit.  With the addition of a few punches and some ribbon, everything else used was from the kit. 

I really like finding other ways to use my Stampin' Up! products.  The Simply Scrappin' kits coordinate so well that I love to buy them even though I don't do a lot of scrapbook projects, and always find a good use for them.

The following were used:

Simply Scrappin':  Tea Timne #122374

Punches:  Scallop Edge Border #119882, Decorative Label #120907

Ribbon:  Pretty in Pink 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain #119775, Old Olive 5/8" Satin #117292, White Baker's Twine #124262

A tin full of button magnets!

It's that time of the year again, when I start getting ready for my Spring Craft Fairs.  In addition to Easter items, I like to make items that can be used during the spring and summer months.  So, for the next few days I will be posting some of the non-Easter items I will be selling at the upcoming fairs.

These button magnets were really easy to make.  I cut the fabric using my Big Shot and the small scallop in the Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die.  Using a glue gun, I attached them to a round magnet purchased at a local craft store, and then to the front I added a variety of buttons.  Some of the buttons are current Designer Buttons, but a lot of them I purchased from the Stampin' Up! clearance rack.  They were such a great bargain so I bought quite a few packs and I like how they dressed up the front of my magnet.

If you like a bargain, don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack which you can get to in my on-line store.  There are still some packs of the buttons left, but hurry because a lot of the items are no longer available and sell out fast.

I used the following:

Fabric:  Deck the Halls #121716, Springtime Vintage #121817, Spice Cake #124066 (Carry over item from the Holiday Mini Catalog)

Buttons:  Brights Designer Buttons #119747, Neutral Designer Buttons #119743 and a variety purchased through the Clearance Rack

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die #113469



Bordering on Romance

I saw a really pretty vintage card made by Stampin' Up! demonstrator Michelle Wark and really liked her layout. Thanks Michelle for being the inspiration for my card.

To my Bravo Burgundy card base, I added an embossed layer of Very Vanilla.  I then cut a Top Note Bigz Die in half, sponged some Bravo Burgundy ink around the edges and added some Victoria Lace to the layers.  Next, I cut a Clearlits Scallop Rectangle, and then stamped my image on this piece.  I filled in the leaves with a Wild Wasabi marker, and then punched small flowers with Rich Razzleberry Brights DSP, for additional embellishment.

This is a card that for the moment has no sentiment.  I just made it because I liked the layout, and will put a sentiment on it when I find the right occasion to send it.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Bravo Burgundy #105123, Very Vanilla #101650, Wild Wasabi #108641

Designer Series Paper:  Brights Paper Stack #117155

Stamp Set:  Bordering on Romance #125480 wood or #125482 clear (Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Bravo Burgundy #105214   Marker:  Wild Wasabi #120975

Ribbon:  Victoria Crochet Trim #118481

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175, Top Note Bigz Die #113463, Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die #118872, Stamping Sponge #101610

Get Well Wishes and a Peekaboo Frame

I am glad that Stampin' Up! has carried over the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die that appeared in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  There are a total of 5 frames with the die, and I like the added embellishment to the front of my card.

A embossed layer of Whisper White cardstock was added to my Wisteria Wonder base.  The frame was cut using the Frames Bigz L Die, and then embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots folder.  I stamped my wishes and flowers on a separate piece of Whisper White cardstock and cut it just large enough to fit behind my frame.  A BoHo Blossom Punched Flower was added, and some Wisteria Wonder ink was sponged onto my second flower to help make all three layers stand out.  A Subtle Perfect Plum brad and some Wisteria Wonders Ribbon were added for extra embellishment.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730, Wisteria Wonder #122922, Daffodil Delight #119683

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder #122936

Stamp Sets:  Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370, Itty Bitty Bits #117056 wood or #120060 clear

Ribbon:  Wisteria Wonder 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon #122973

Punch:  Boho Blossoms #119858

Embellishment:  Subtles Brad #119732

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Embossing Folders - Finial Press #115963 and Perfect Polka Dots #117335, Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die #124587, Stamping Sponge #101610

Sending Love Your Way

I really like the sentiments in the Ain't Love Grand Hostess Stamp Set.  A great set with stamps for so many occasions, and a great value too.

I embossed my Pretty in Pink cardstock with one of the embossing folders from the Adorning Accents collection, creating the pretty heart border at the bottom of the card.  My image was stamped on a Bigz Die cut Scallop Circle, and the balloon was colored in with markers.  A variety of Designer Series Paper was used to cut  my Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die, another new item from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink #100045, Whisper White #100730

Stamp Set:  Ain't Love Grand #122505 clear or #122507 wood

Ink:  Real Red #103133 -  Markers:  Pretty in Pink #100045, Crumb Cake #120967

Dsigner Series Paper:  Brights Patterns Paper Stack #117155, Subtles Paper Stack #117152

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die #113469, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die #125596, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder #125601

Mixed Bunch

The Mixed Bunch Stamp Set, new in the Occasions Mini Catalog, coordinates with the new Blossom Punch making it really easy to create your card or project.

My single layer card is a piece of Whisper White cardstock that was embossed with the Flower Garden Embossing Folder.  The flower was stamped with Island Indigo Ink and then punched out.  I also added a smaller circle stamped with Calypso Coral Ink, which was accented with an In-Color Designer Printed Brad.  Before placing the flower onto my card, I added two layers of Island Indigo Baker's Twine. 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730

Stamp Set:  Mixed Bunch #125535 wood or #135537 clear

Ink:  Island Indigo #122937, Calypso Coral #122939

Ribbon:  Island Indigo Bakers Twine #125575

Punches:  Blossom #125603, 3/4" Circle #119873

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Flower Garden Embossing Folder #123113, Dimensionals #104430

Embellishment:  In-Color Designer Printed Brad #122940

Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies and Embossing Folders

Today's card uses another Adorning Accents Edgelits Die and Embossing Folder from the Occasions Mini catalog.  When you purchase the Edgelits Dies you get two different designs, and the Adorning Accents Embossing Folders have three different designs.

My card base of Very Vanilla cardstock was folded in half, and then cut with the Edgelits Die and then embossed with the coordinating embossing folder.  I added some Twitterpated Designer Series Paper which I punched using the Scallop Trim Border Punch.  The inside of my card has a coordinating piece of Riding Hood Red cardstock and a punched piece of Basic Gray cardstock. 

Now you could add the layer I placed on the inside of my card, directly behind your cut and embossed front piece if you wanted to keep the front of the card the same size as the back, or do my version for a different look and size for the front of your card.

The following were used:

Cardstock:   Very Vanilla #101650, Riding Hood Red #111348, Basic Gray #11044

Designer Series Paper:  Twitterpated #125406 (Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Riding Hood Red #111836

Stamp Set:  Heard from the Heart #111644 wood or #120006 clear

Punch:  Scallop Trim Border #118402

Take it to Heart Sympathy Card

Once I get my new Hearts Collection Framelits Die I can use them to cut out my stamped images in the Take it to Heart Stamp Set,  but for now I just used my Paper Snips to cut around the heart that I used for my sympathy card.

I started with Very Vanilla cardstock, and added a layer of Perfect Plum, and then another embossed layer of Bashful Blue cardstock.   Some Perfect Plum 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon was added for a border, and as the place for my sentiment.  My large heart was stamped onto Watercolor Paper using StazOn Jet Black Ink.  I filled in the images with a variety of Subtles Watercolor Wonder Crayons and blended them in with a Blender Pen, and then placed onto my card with dimensionals. 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla #101650, Perfect Plum #101889, Bashful Blue #105120 - Watercolor Paper #122959

Stamp Sets:  Take It To Heart #125520 wood or #122522 clear (Occasions Mini), Petite Pairs #122495 wood or #122497 clear

Ink:  StazOn Jet Black #101406

Ribbon:  Perfect Plum 3/8" Taffeta #122987

Punch:  Large Oval #119855

Coloring Tools:  Subtles Watercolor Wonder Crayons #119802, Blender Pens #102845

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175, Dimensionals #104430

Embellished Scallop Heart of Hearts

Today's card was inspired by Jennifer Picard.  When I saw a card Jennifer made with the heart embellished with the little flower punch I wanted to make my own.  What a pretty way to share the love for two special people on their wedding day.

My card uses very neutral colors, starting with Sahara Sand for the card base, followed by a Layer of Basic Black, and then an embossed layer of Very Vanilla.  The Very Vanilla layer was also sponged with Regal Rose ink to add a pop of color, and to highlight the embossing.  Next, I added strip of Basic Black 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon before I placed my Die Cut Heart.  Another Heart was punched with Very Vanilla cardstock, and then the tiny punches are from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.  The small flower punches were layered around the heart and then the small pearls were added.  After I placed my punched sentiment in the upper left corner, I decided to embellish that with the small pearls as well.

If you like adding pearls for embellishment on your projects, don't forget to check out the new size of large pearl in the new **Occasions Mini Catalog which goes live today.

**If you don't already have a relationship with an existing demonstrator and would like your own free copy of the Occasions Mini Catalog,  just send me an e-mail and I will be happy to get one to you. 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Sahara Sand #121043, Basic Black #121045, Very Vanilla #101650

Stamp Set:  Sincere Salutations #116068

Ink:  Regal Rose #105211, Basic Black #101179

Punches:  Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309, Full Heart #119883, Scallop Oval #119856

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Finial Press Embossing Folder #115963, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die #117332

Embellishment:  Basic Pearls #119247

Ribbon:  Basic Black 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119962

Take It To Heart

Two more days until the Occasions Mini Catalog goes live.  In the meantime, here is a sneak peek at one of the stamps from the Take It To Heart Set that will be available soon.

My card base is Very Vanilla cardstock, followed by a layer of Pink Pirouette and Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper.  I used Basic Gray Ink for my stamped image and sponged additional Pink Pirouette ink around the heart.  This was layered onto a piece of Basic Gray cardstock, and both layers were punched with the 3/16" corner punch.  The brad that was placed onto my Pink Pirouette ribbon is from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack that you can receive free during Sale-a-bration which will run from January 24th - March 31st.  The love sentiment was punched out with the Jewelry Tag and tied onto the ribbon with Linen Thread. 

Not sure if I am going to use this for a special Valentine, Wedding, or Anniversary card so for now I won't add any other sentiment.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla #101650, Basic Gray #121044, Pink Pirouette #111351, Whisper White #100730

Designer Series Paper:  Beau Chateau #122357

Stamp Set:  *Take It to Heart #125520 wood or #125522, Tiny Tags #118091 wood or #118592 clear

Ink:  Basic Gray #109120, Pink Pirouette #111838

Punches:  3/16" Corner #110981, Jewelry Tag #117190

Ribbon:  Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta #122981, Linen Thread #104199

Embellishment:  **Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack #127279

Accessories:  Stamping Sponges #101610

*Available January 4th in the Occasions Mini Catalog

**Available for free with $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration starting January 24th