Bookmarks with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Yesterday I posted a card that was made at a stamp class attended by beginner stampers.  Today I am showing the easy bookmarks that were also made using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.  These go together  quickly thanks to the punch, and I really love when I can use my punches for a lot of different things.

 

As you can see, putting the bookmarks together is just as simple as layering some coordinating papers and adding embellishments.  When I came home from the class I had fun making extra bookmarks with the left over materials.  They would be nice to attach to a gift, or add with your card.  I think they would be really nice teacher or co-worker gifts too.

I am not going to list all of the products used in making the bookmarks,  but just the simple directions.

I cut my Card Stock to measure 5 1/2" x 2" and cut my Designer Series Paper layer to measure 5 1/2" x 1 3/4".  I then used my Snail Adhesive and put these two pieces together and then slid them into my Scallop Tag Topper Punch (#133324).  Some coordinating ribbon,  punched pieces and stamped sentiments finished them off.  

Here is a picture of the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch and also the Angled Tag Topper Punch which will also make it easy to make book marks.  I think I will use the Angled Tag Topper Punch for my masculine book marks. 

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch #133324

Angled Tag Topper Punch #133323

You can see all of the new punches offered in the Occasions Catalog here.

Coffee Break Anyone?

Using the Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die, I made these coffee treats that would be nice for thinking of you, get well, thank you, mother's day,  birthday wishes and more.   I created them for my spring craft fairs, leaving the buyer the option of adding their own personal tag. 

 

I cut card stock that coordinated with the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper that I received for FREE with my Sale-a-bration rewards.  I embossed the pockets with the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, put in my coffee packets, and added two punched Blossom Flowers.  A coordinating brad was placed in the center of each flower and I attached them to the pocket using dimensionals.

 

I really am going to miss the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper.  You can still get it FREE during Sale-a-bration by purchasing $50 in Stampin' Up! merchandise.  But hurry, the Sale-a-bration sale ends March 22, 2013.   

 

The following were used:

Card Stock:  Tangerine Tango #126946, Island Indigo #122923, Rich Razzleberry #115316, Pool Party #122924, Summer Starfruit #126991

Designer Series Paper:  Sycamore Street #127540 (Sale-a-bration)

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wises #115370 w or #127802 c

Ink:  Early Espresso #126974

Punches:  Word Window #119857, Blossom #125603

Tools:  Big Shot #113439, Lacy Brocade Embossing Foder #127819, Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die #123131

Embellishments:  3/8" Designer Printed Brads #122940 - and I used some retired Corduroy Brads too.

Craft Fair Set Up



Center display rack showcasing the Easter products.  Also in this picture Sticky Note Easels and a lot of cards with matching purses marketed for Mother's Day and Teacher Gifts.



A closer look at my Bunny Peeps, Bunny Poop, Carrots, and Mini Milk Cartons.
On the left hand side you can see my display of birthday lollipops made with leftover brad containers. 



Large Hershey Chocolate Bunny Bars, Sticky Note Easels, Cards with Matching Purse



Gift bags and Mothers Day gifts. 



Card displays, head bands and bows



Easter Pencils and M & M Treats



Hershey Nougat Trays and Easter Chicks

 

I participated in my local community colleges annual Spring Craft Fair this weekend.  I was able to set up on Friday, the day before the event, and I always take advantage of the early set up.  So, as you can see in the pictures, there are still a lot of empty tables behind me, but on the day of the event the place was full of vendors, and thankfully customers too. 

 

I always take pictures before I leave just so I have proof that I did set up, just in case any large items would be missing.  But, I have never had any problem with leaving my items there over night, and it makes for an easier day when the fair actually takes place.  I can just go in the morning of the event, do any last minute changes to my display, and relax before the crowd arrives.  It was a great day, sold a lot of products, picked up some new customers, and was even asked to make items for a local historical museum on a consignment basis. 

 

A lot of the items pictured are already on my blog and can be found under the Easter or Craft Fair label. 

 

Craft fairs are a lot of work, but I find that they have helped me expand my business through networking with others at the event, by meeting new customers, and by talking to others about Stampin' Up! and getting my name out in the community that this is what I do, and this is what any one can do with the wonderful products made by Stampin' Up!.  

 

Quick Gift Boxes

 

If you have a little gift and need a way to dress it up, decorate a Fancy Favor Box with some pretty Designer Series Paper, add your favorite sentiment, and you are ready to spread some Christmas or Holiday cheer.

 

In addition to the candles purchased at a local store, I also made bookmarks to add to my gift.  Some shredded card stock in holiday colors was added to the inside of the box to add a bit more embellishment.  I made 20 of these in no time, and they make great teacher and parent gifts.

 

The following were used:

Card Stock:  Cherry Cobbler #119685, Whisper White #100730

Designer Series Paper:  Snow Festival #126908 (Holiday Catalog)

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler #126966,

Stamp Sets: Snow Swirled #111690 w or #127799 c, More Merry Messages #126400 w or #126401 c

Tools:  Big Shot #113439, Fancy Favor Box Bigz XL Die #115965

Punches:  Large Oval #119855, 3/16" Corner #119871



Fan Fair Card Gift Set

I took one of the papers from the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper Pack and cut out some of the great images to make a box of cards that would be great for any time you want to send a special message.

I added all five cards to this gift box that was made using card stock and designer paper.

 

 

The cards were all made with a card base of Soft Suede card stock.  I then cut some of my favorite images from the Designer Paper and layered them on with coordinating card stock.  Some ribbon, a few punches, and embellishing of the card stock, and I created this box of note cards that were kept simple because I think this makes a nice gift box of cards that can now be used for many occasions.

 

To make the box which fits these five A2 sized cards I used the following dimensions:

 

For the bottom of the box - Card stock was cut to measure 8 3/4" x 7 1/2" and scored at 1 1/2" on all sides.  I cut a slit on each corner so I could fold in the edges and adhere them to make the box.

 

For the top -  Designer Series Paper was cut to measure 7 7/8" x 6 5/8" and scored at 1" on all sides. 

A slit was cut again in each corner to make the fold to create the box. 

 

I used Sticky Strip to keep my corners together.

 

The following were used:

Card Stock:  Soft Suede #115318, Very Vanilla #101650, Island Indigo #122923, Riding Hood Red #111348, Basic Gray #121045

Designer Series Paper:  Fan Fair #126918

Punches:  Scallop Trim Border #118402, 3/16" Corner #119871, Curly Label #119851, Decorative Label #120907, Postage Stamp #122344, 1" Square #124094

Ribbon:  Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta #122967, Riding Hood Red 3/8" Taffeta #122988

Tools:  Big Shot #113439, Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976

Adhesive:  Sticky Strip #104294, Snail #104332

She always wanted a designer purse!



Petite Purse Die filled with Hershey Chocolates. 
Great items to sell at craft fairs too!

 

Well, maybe it is not quite the Designer Purse she had in mind, but fill it with some chocolate, or maybe some special jewelry to make it a gift she will like. 

 

To make the purses I cut my Designer Series Paper with my Big Shot and the Petite Purse Bigz L Die.  I embellished them with a snowflake from the Snow Flurry Bigz Die and added a Glimmer Brad.  They are so easy to assemble, requiring just a small strip of Sticky Strip on each edge, and two small brads to attach the handle.  I filled them with wrapped Hershey Chocolates, but you could fill them with so many things.

 

The following were used:

Tools:  Big Shot #113439, Petite Purse Bigz L Die #125606, Snow Flurry Bigz Die #127813 (Holiday Mini)

Adhesive:  Sticky Strip #104294

Designer Series Paper:  Snow Festival #126908 (Holiday Mini)

Card Stock:  Whisper White #100730, Baja Breeze #111352, Real Red #102482

Embellishment:  Basic Glimmer Brads #121003, 3/16" Neutral Brads #119736

 

Sticky Note Pad Teacher Gifts



 

Sticky note pad holders.  For this picture they are propped up against my white background.  When in use, they would sit on a desk or counter at a slight incline.

The sentiment which is from a retired stamp set says:
We make a living by what we get,
but we make a life by what we give.
Winston Churchill

 

Need a gift for your child's teacher, why not make some cute desk top sticky note pad holders.  If your children are out of school like mine, and don't need teacher gifts anymore, theses also make great gifts for coworkers and really anyone who uses a computer, sits at a desk, or has a busy household and is always looking for a piece of scrap paper when the phone rings, or any occasion when the pen is always missing and you just need to write something down.

 

To make the holders, I first purchased some clear photo frames from the dollar store.  These are the kind that have the little lip or ledge in the back (at least that is what I would call it) so when it is used for pictures the frame stands up.  To use it for the sticky notes, I keep the ledge at the top, this way the holder can sit on your desk instead.

 

I decorated them by cutting Designer Series Paper to fit the measurements of my frames.  I slid the paper inside the frame where there is an opening.  To keep it secure I placed a small piece of Sticky Strip at the top (this goes in the back of the holder).   The Sticky Strip can not be seen because I further decorated my holders with Embossed Card Stock.  I also added another piece of the DSP to the lip in the back. I then added my Sticky Notes by placing Sticky Strip on the back of the note pad and placing it directly onto the front of the clear frame.  Remember, my Designer Series Paper was slipped in behind the frame where the opening is so the note pad sits directly on top.  This way when the note pad is empty it will be easy to just replace it.  No paper to rip, just remove the last piece and put another pad on top.  I added my sentiment, sponged some ink around the edges and cut it out with my Big Shot and a Window Framaes Collection Framelit.  I secured this onto my cardstock with snail adhesive. 

 

I wasn't sure how I wanted to secure my pen, so I just tied coordinating ribbon around the entire holder to keep it in place. 

 

The following were used (current products listed only):

Designer Series Paper:  Twitterpated #125406, Birds of a Feather #126899

Cardstock:  Elegant Eggplant #126969, Baja Breeze #111352, Whisper White #100730

Ink:  Elegant Eggplant #126969, Baja Breeze #126960

Tools:  Big Shot #113439, Windows Frames Collection Framelits #129021 (Holiday Mini), Fancy Fan Embossing Folder #127751, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder #127819 (Holiday Mini), Stamping Sponges #101610

Ribbon:  Elegant Eggplant 1/2" Scallop Dot #124143, Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding #122331

Adhesive:  Sticky Strip #104294, Snail #104332

 

More Stocking Stuffers - A basketful of Mentos!

 

If you need a quick gift for your childs class, co-workers, or stocking stuffers, it is really easy to dress up a pack of mentos, or any other similiar wrapped candy.  They look really cute all dressed up and taste good too!

 

To wrap the Mentos, I kept the original wrapper on the candy, and just wrapped it with Designer Series Paper.  I cut my paper to measure 5 1/2" x 3 " and rolled it up by putting one layer of Snail Adhesive on one end, and rolling it up to meet the other end that had Sticky Strip on the edge to keep a good hold.  I dressed them up with my sentiment and ribbon, and added a retired jingle bell to each one.  To distinguish the different flavors I used four different colors on my ribbons and stamped image.  This helps me at my craft fairs, and is easy for people to see what type of candy they are getting.

 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whiper White

Designer Series Paper:  Snow Festival (Holiday Mini)

Stamp Set:  Tags til Christmas #120847 wood or #121169 clear

Ink:  Gumball Green #126861, Cherry Cobbler #12966, Early Espresso #126974, Real Red #126949

Ribbon:  Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin #126848 - other ribbon is retired

Punch:  Scallop Square #119884

Adhesive:  Snail #104332, Sticky Strip #104294

Coffee anyone?

 

 I saw some really cute birthday treats made with the Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die, so I thought why not try making a treat for all of the coffee lovers on my Christmas list.  I have made the tea bag gift sets in the past, and this year I will add the coffee treats for my craft fairs as well as my own personal gifts for friends and family.  I made several different colors, and used a variety of instant coffee flavors, and the one I am showing today is the one I made using Baja Breeze cardstock.  Not the usual traditional Christmas colors, but it went well with my Designer Series Paper, and I thought I needed to add a bit more color to my projects. 

 

I started with Baja Breeze cardstock, and cut it out with the Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die.  I put it together with sticky strip, and then embossed it with a retired embossing folder.  I also used the current Petals-a-Plenty and Northern Flurry Folders for others I have made.  After it was embossed, I added my strip of Snow Festival Designer Series Paper.  I only added it to the front, and didn't wrap it all of the way around because I didn't think it needed it since the cardstock was embossed.  That way I saved paper without sacrificing on the look.  I then cut out a Whisper White doily which is from the Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die.  I also embossed this with my snowflake folder, and placed it onto my DSP with dimensionals.  Next, I stamped my coffee cup with Baja Breeze ink, and colored in the coffee with an Early Espresso marker, and cut it out using the Holiday Collection Framelits Dies.  I added a pearl to the center of the snowflake on the cup, and further embellished the cup with some Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details on the edges of the snowflake.  I placed this onto my doily with a dimensional as well. 

 

I wasn't sure if I wanted to add anything to the top, but I thought it would be easier to attach either to the Christmas tree, or to another gift if it had something tied to it, so I added some Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim and tied my sentiment onto that using retired Hemp Twine. 

 

I think these would make great co-worker or teacher gifts too!

 

I used the following:

Cardstock:  Baja Breeze #111352, Whisper White #100730

Designer Series Paper:  Snow Festival #126908 (Holiday Mini)

Ink:  Baja Breeze #126960

Stamp Sets:  Scentsational Season #121026 wood or #121190 clear (Holiday Mini), More Merry Messages #126400 wood or #126402

Ribbon:  Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim #129938 (Holiday Mini)

Tools:  Big Shot #113439, Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die #123131, Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die #123126, Holiday Collection Framelits Dies #127814 (Holdiday Mini)

Punch:  Extra-Large Oval #119859

Embellishments:  Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details #127845 (Holiday Mini), Pearl Basic Jewels #119247

Adhesive:  Dimensionals #104430, Sticky Strip #104294

 

New packaging for my Tea Bag Gift Sets

 

 

I have made Tea Bag Gift sets in the past, and usually use the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die to make the holder.  But, I wanted to try to package it differently this year since I was hoping to find a way to use the large mug from the Scentsational Season Stamp Set and coordinating Framelit.  This is what I came up with for this year's sets.

 

I made the actual tea bag treat the same, what is different is the packaging I put it in.  If you want to get the dimensions on how to make the tea bag treat, just go to labels in the left hand column and click on tea bag treat to get all of the dimensions.

 

I used a 4" x 6" Cellophane Bag to place the tea bag holder and mints in.  I decorated it by cutting a piece of 4" x 4" Real Red cardstock and scoring it at 2" to make the fold.  I then stapled this onto my bag before adding my next layer of 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" Old Olive cardstock, and the typed tea bag sentiment.  My mug of tea was stamped with Soft Suede ink, and then cut out using my Big Shot and the Holiday Collection Framelits.  A small pearl was placed in the center of the mug, and it was secured onto the bag using dimensionals.   In addition, the sentiment and stamped images on the actual tea bag set were changed as well. 

 

These make great gifts for co-workers and teachers, and cute stocking stuffers too!

 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Real Red #102492, Old Olive #100702, Whisper White #100730

Ink:  Real Red #126949, Old Olive #126953, Soft Suede #126978

Stamp Sets:  More Merry Messages #126400 wood or #126402, Christmas Lodge #123767 wood or #123769 clear, Scentsational Season 121026 wood or #121190 clear (Holiday Mini)

Tools:  Big Shot #113439, Holiday Collection Framelits Dies #127814 (Holiday Mini), 4" x 6" Cellophane Bags #102757, Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334

Embellishment:  Pearl Basic Jewels #119247

 

 

 

 

More Stocking Stuffers

Closed Sticky Note Booklet

Opened booklet with Sticky Notes on the right, and additional piece of plain cardstock on the left.

Another design, using the same measurements, just decorated differently!

 

You might think I am crazy getting things done for Christmas, but it will be here before you know it.  Not only do I want to finish what I will be doing for my own personal gift giving, but also for all of my craft fairs.  One thing I like to concentrate on first is the stocking stuffers.  That seems to be the hardest gift for me to buy and at the same time, one of the best sellers at craft fairs.  Today I am working on sticky note booklets. 

 

To make my booklet, I first took the measurements of my sticky note pack.  It measured  3" x 3", therefore, I cut my cardstock to measure 7" x 3 1/2" and scored at 3 1/4" x 3 3/4".  Now, you also have to take into consideration the depth of your sticky note pack.  If it is really thick, you might want to add more to your longer measurement.  I then added a piece of Designer Series Paper to the front which was cut to measure 3 x 3 1/4", and added some further embellishments to decorate it.  I cut an additional piece of plain cardstock for the inside to leave an extra space for someone to write additional notes or messages.  I then placed my sticky note pack onto my inner cardstock using Sticky Strip. 

 

Last year when I made some I added ribbon and tied them closed.  This year I am leaving them open because I think they are easier to use that way.  Great teacher and co-worker gifts!

 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler #119685, Gumball Green #126840, Whisper White #100730, Very Vanilla #101650

Designer Series Paper:  Be of Good Cheer #126896, Snow Festival #126908 (Holiday Mini)

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler #126966, Gumball Green #126861

Stamp Sets:  Delightful Decorations #116517 wood or #127787 clear, More Merry Messages #126400 wood or #126402 clear

Punches:  Ornament #119847, Decorative Label #120907, Extra-Large Oval #119859, 3/4" Circle #119873

Adhesive:  Dimensionals #104430, Sticky Strip #104294

 

 

Fancy Favor Box Teacher Gifts

 

Whether you have a small gift for a teacher, co-worker, babysitter, neighbor, friend, or family memnber, the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die is a great size for all sorts of gift items.  To make teacher gifts to sell at craft fairs, I cut my Fancy Favor Boxes with an assortment of Designer Series Paper and filled them with hand sanitizers.  As a retired teacher myself, I know this is one gift I would have really like and used in my classroom. 

 

I cut my Designer Series Paper into a 6" x 12" piece and ran it through my Big Shot using the Fancy Favor Die.  The handle also is cut out with the die, so no extra paper needed. (You get two boxes cut with one 12 x 12 piece of DSP)  I attached my handle to the box using brads, and embellished my box with stamped and punched ornaments.  The hand sanitizer was placed into a 4"x 6" cellophane bag and tied with some retired Cherry Cobbler ribbon.

 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730

Designer Series Paper:  Snow Festival #126908 (Holiday Mini Catalog)

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler #126966, Gumball Green #126861

Stamp Sets:  Tags til Christmas #120847 wood or #121169 clear, Delightful Decorations #116517 wood or #127787 clear

Punch:  Ornament #119847

Embellishment:  Pearls #119247, 3/16" Regal Brads #119737

Tools:  4" x 6" Cellophane Bag #102757, Big Shot #113439, Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die #115965

Top Note Die Christmas Purse

If you are in need of a quick gift for Christmas, try making this cute little purse which would make a nice gift for teachers, co-workers, or anyone special on your list.  I filled mine with candy, but you could also fill it with any type of small gift item.  I have seen many of these made before by other demonstrators, and just had to try my own.  Really easy to make!

I started the purse by cutting a piece of Real Red cardstock with the Top Note Bigz Die.  I scored it at 1 1/4" inches on the top, and folded it over, and then added another small piece of Holly Berry Bouquet DSP that was also cut with the Top Note Die.  My candy was put in a small cellophane bag and then folded over and placed onto the Real Red Top Note piece with Sticky Strip.  I added another piece of Sticky Strip to the under side of the Top Note that was scored and folded to hold everything in place.  For the handle I punched two small holes with the Crop-a-Dile and added Real Red Grosgrain 1/4" ribbon that was knotted on each end to hold it in place.  A Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Button was the finishing touch.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Real Red #102482

Designer Series Paper:  Holly Berry Bouquet #124004 (Holiday Mini)

Ribbon:  Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain #109034

Embellishment:  Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Button #125636 (Holiday Mini)

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Top Note Bigz Die #113463, Crop-a-Dile #108362, 3" x 5" Cellophane Bag #103104, Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334

Adhesive:  Sticky Strip #104294

Gift Boxes and Bookmarks

All of these Teacher Appreciation Gifts - the Gift Box, Bookmark, and Thank You Card were made using one pack of Designer Series Paper, and 3 pieces of assorted cardstock. Best of all, I purchased the Designer Series Paper when it was on the Clearance Rack, so it was really a bargain, and I even have some paper left over to make a few more boxes. I will fill the boxes with some Hershey Kisses placed in a cello bag and tied with coordinating ribbon. Check out today's two other posts for supplies used for the box and bookmark. The 3 x 3 thank you cards were made using assorted cardstock, and the scallop oval and small oval punch. The saying on the card was from the Oval All Stamp Set #113790.