Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Baker's Box Thinlits Die - Video

I will be away on vacation the next few days, but still wanted to post to my blog.  So instead of a project I thought I would share another video.  Today's video highlights the Baker's Box Thinlits.  This thinlit makes boxes that measure 4 1/8" x 2 1/8" x 2 5/8".  They are the perfect size for your favorite small treat and can be decorated to fit the occasion.

To order your Baker's Box Thinlits you can go here to my Online Store.  I hope you enjoy the video, and you can also see the finished box below - plain and decorated.

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, July 27, 2015

Birthday Blossoms


 
Stamp a few flowers right onto your layer, stamp a few more onto Whisper White Card Stock and cut them out with the coordinating Pansy Punch and you have a nice birthday card to send.
 
My card base is Wisteria Wonder and I layered it with a piece of Whisper White and stamped my small flowers in Wisteria Wonder, and the for the larger flowers I also used Crushed Curry, and Melon Mambo Ink.  To dress up the center of the flowers I filled them with some Dazzling Details, which you can see much better in person.  I placed some of these flowers on using Dimensionals. 
 
It is nice when you have stamp sets and coordinating products such as punches or Framelits.  While you are looking through your catalog you can always see what products coordinate with your stamps.  Look right under the Item# and if any of the stamps in the set have a coordinating product it will be listed for you. 
 
 


The following were used:

Friday, July 24, 2015

Paper Pumpkin Promotion



If you haven’t tried Paper Pumpkin kits, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months.  For new subscribers only!


Offer Dates:  July 23 – September 10, 2015

Offer Details (for new subscribers only):

Use the code HALFOFF  to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

I have shared several videos and finished projects of past Paper Pumpkin Kits all of which can be seen here.    If you aren't satisfied with your two months of Paper Pumpkin you can cancel your membership, but I think you will be pleased and want to continue.  You have several options and I have them listed below.

Item
Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription
Price (Shipping Included)
137858
 1 month
$19.95
137859
 3 months
$59.85
137860
 6 months
$113.70 -- save $1 per month
137861
 12 months
$215.40 -- save $2 per month
 
If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin please e-mail me or leave a comment below.  The kits just keep getting better and better, and who doesn't like a surprise in the mail each month.  I know I do, and with everything you need to finish your projects (except adhesive), they really are a great deal.

To sign up you can go to my direct link by clicking the Paper Pumpkin link in the upper left hand column of my blog (located directly above the Order Online tab).  I will be notified that you are trying Paper Pumpkin and therefore, can offer alternate project ideas so when you are finished making the project in the kit you can use all of your leftover materials to create something new. 

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Sweet Stack Project Kit - Video


Here is another video showing you one of the Project Kits in the Annual Catalog.  The Sweet Stack Project Kit comes with all of the materials to make 20 cake slices - 10 each of 2 different sizes to make it easy to stack and make your cake.  It also includes die-cut pieces to assemble your boxes and pieces to make a banner, bows, candles, and paper straws, as well as alphabet stickers, flowers and a chipboard stand and border.  Wouldn't these be so cute for a birthday party, or any type of fun celebration.  Fill your boxes with baked goods or your favorite treat.  I hope you enjoy the video and if you would like to order this kit or any of the other project kits in the Annual Catalog you can go to my Online Store here.



 
Project Kit is #138812 - $21.00
 

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Christmas in July


The ladies who come to my monthly classes like to get an early start on their Christmas cards so I start preparing a few each month starting in July.  Here is one of the samples I prepared.
 
In the picture below you can really see the shine and sparkle. 
 

 
To get my shimmery card, I first stamped my images and then covered the whole layer with Versa Mark Ink.  I then sprinkled Iridescent Ice over that and set it with my Heat Tool.  This is a really easy technique and really adds some sparkle to your card. 


The following were used:

Friday, July 17, 2015

July Paper Pumpkin - Sneak Peek


 
If you haven't received your July Paper Pumpkin Kit and want to see all that is in the kit, here is a video just released by Stampin' Up!.  Mine should be arriving any day now and I can't wait to put together these cute cards.  I really love the envelopes too.
 
If you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and get a surprise kit each month, delivered directly to your door you can click the link in the upper left hand column of my blog to sign up.  If you have questions about Paper Pumpkin feel free to e-mail me or leave a comment.  The following should help answer some of your questions.
 
 
What is Paper Pumpkin?

I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.
I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:
All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!


  • Each month Stampin' Up!  sends you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (They have even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
  • Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
  • Each kit gives you  30-minute creativity escape.
  • Your Paper Pumpkin should arrive on or around the 15th of the month. 
  • You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on August 10th, your kit will be sent around August 15th. If you sign up on August 11th, your first kit around will arrive around September 15th.)
  • A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)  There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.


  • You can also do a prepaid subscription:

    Item
    Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription
    Price (Shipping Included)
    137858
     1 month
    $19.95
    137859
     3 months
    $59.85
    137860
     6 months
    $113.70 -- save $1 per month
    137861
     12 months
    $215.40 -- save $2 per month
     

    Thursday, July 16, 2015

    Heartfelt Sympathy



    The Heartfelt Sympathy Stamp Set has some really nice sentiments for your sympathy cards.  I find that sometimes it is hard to find the right words to say during those times and the stamped word can sometimes be just as appropriate as the written one.

    My card base is Very Vanilla Card Stock that I layered with a small piece of Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper.  I also tied a piece of Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon around the layer and stamped my sentiment using Memento Black Ink.  To the upper right hand corner I stamped a small flower using Smoky Slate Ink to frame the card.




    The following were used:

    Wednesday, July 15, 2015

    Farmer's Market Designer Series Paper


     
    When the paper is so pretty I don't like to cover it up a lot, so I just added some coordinating ribbon and my sentiment that was layered onto two Lots of Labels Framelits. 
     
     I also added a layer of Sahara Sand Card Stock between my card base and designer paper, and for extra embellishment added some Candy Dots.  This pretty paper would go really nice with the Market Fresh Stamp Set, or as you can see is pretty on its own.
     


    The following were used: