Bingo Anyone?

Halloween Bingo Card

Bingo Pieces and Bingo Chips

It was easy to make this Bingo Game using the Spooky Bingo Bits and Bingo Card Stamp Sets.  I made four unique cards so the whole family can have fun playing along.

I stamped the Bingo Cards on Whisper White Cardstock, and then stamped the Spooky Bingo Bits in an assortment of colors.  To make the cards a bit stronger, I added another layer of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock to the back of each one.   I made sure to stamp each Bingo Bit  again to make my Bingo Pieces, and then punched them out with the 1 1/4" Square and mounted them onto a black 1 3/8" Square.  I also punched plenty of 3/4" Circles in Pumpkin Pie to be used as the Bingo Chips.  This would be a fun activity to do with your own children as each one could make their own card. 

For today's project I used the following:

Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie #105117, Whisper White #100730, Basic Black #121045

Stamp Sets:  Bingo Card #120851, Spooky Bingo Bits #123944 wood or #123946 clear

Punches:  3/4# Circle #119873, 1 3/8" Square #119877, 1 1/4" Square #119865

Halloween Treat Boxes

Matchbox Die

Box #2



I'm starting to get ready for Halloween, and having fun making different gift boxes to use for all of those Halloween treats.

The first box was cut using the Matchbox Bigz XL Die, and decorated using retired Halloween Designer Series Paper and ribbon.  I got the paper on the Clearance Rack awhile back, and just put it aside for later use.  I'm glad I did because it is always great to save some money!  The Clearance Rack still has a lot of great items for purchase, so why don't you check it out. 

The second box is the Box #2 Bigz XL Die and I decorated this with Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper from the current Idea Book and Catalog.  I purchased this paper this month and saved some money on it as well with the Buy three get one FREE promotion!

The Big Shot Die Cutting Machine is such a great accessories to have, and it helps me make so many different types of projects. 

I used the following for today's boxes:

Cardstock:  Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730

Designer Series Paper:  Frightful Sight #122351

Stamp Set:  Spooky Bingo Bits #123944 wood or #123946 clear

Ribbon:  Black Lace (retired), Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain #109030

Punches:  1 3/8" Circle #119860, Large Tag #119876

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Matchbox Bigz XL Die #114890, Box #2 Bigz XL Die #114518, Extended Cutting Pads #113478

Embossed Hello, Doily

The silver embossing using the Hello, Doily stamp really brings out the delicate pattern and creates an elegant wedding card.  It look so much better in person, and up close it really shines.

I used Whisper White cardstock for the whole card.  The embossed layer was raised onto the base layer using dimensionals, and Basic Gray Satin Ribbon went well with the silver embossing.  I used two glue dots to adhere my sentiment instead of tying it onto the ribbon, and rounded the corners with the 3/16" Corner Punch

Supplies used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730

Stamp Sets:  Hello, Doily #122845, Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370

Ink:  Versa Mark #102283, Basic Gray #109120

Ribbon:  Basic Gray Satin #124326

Punches:  3/6" Corner #119871, Word Window #119857

Accessories:  Heat Tool #100005, Silver Embossing Powder #109131, Dimensionals #104430, Glue Dots #103683



Stamp-a-Stack Variations

Original Card

Card Alterations
Holly Berry Bouquet Button in Wild Wasabi is a Sneak Peek from the Holiday Mini Catalog!

Well, my stamp classes are over for the week and I wanted to show once again different variations of cards that I made with the leftover cut materials.  The focus of this month's class was learning how to make an easel card, but I always have other cards for the ladies to choose from.  At the end of the week I look at what was not used and figure out different ways to use the materials.  So, today's post highlights three new cards made by changing a few things.

The original card on the top is the only one that used the abc side of the Designer Series Paper.  For the other three, I turned the paper over and used the other side.  A few different stamp sets, punches, and embellishments and  I was able to create three different cards.  While they are all simple, they are all still unique.  This is such a time saver for me, and it really does demonstrate the versatility of Stampin' Up! products that coordinate so well with each other.

For today's cards the following were used:

Cardstock:  Wild Wasabi #108641, Whisper White #100730, Bashful Blue #105120, Early Esprsso #119686

Designer Series Paper:  Just Add Cake #124339

Stamp Sets:  Happy Greetings #123311 wood or #123313 clear (Summer Mini), Bring on the Cake #121899 wood or #121958 clear, Kidoodles #122865 wood or #122867 clear

Ink:  Early Espresso #119670, Wild Wasabi #109014, Basic Gray #109120

Ribbon:  Chocolate Chip Scallop Dot #124142

Punches:  Large Oval #119855, Corner #119871, Fancy Flower #118073, Decorative Label #120907, Modern Label #119849, Word Window #119857

Accessories:  Subtle Brads #119738, Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Button (Sneak Peak from Holiday Mini Catalog)

Birthday Presents!

I have seen several cute uses for the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch and thought it was really creative to use it as a bow for the top of packages. 

My card starts with Island Indigo cardstock, and then a layer of Whisper White cardstock that was embossed with the Stripes embossing folder.  To create the boxes I just punched Designer Series Paper with the 1 1/4" Square Punch, and Early Espresso Cardstock with the 1 3/8" square Punch, and then added my Blossom Bouquet punches.  A little piece of 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and some rhinestones were added for some extra embellishment.  I love how punches can be used for so many different things.

Today's card uses the following:

Cardstock:  Island Indigo #122923, Whisper White #100730, Early Espresso #11966

Designer Series Paper:  Brights Paper Stack #117155

Stamp Set:  Bring on the Cake #121899 wood or #121958 clear

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Stripes Embossing Folder #123128

Punches:  1 3/8" Square #119877, 1 1/4" Square #119865. Blossom Bouquet #122464

Ribbon:  Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta #119960

Embellishment:  Rhinestones #119246

Always Elegant

I saw this card designed by another demonstrator a few weeks back and finally made my own.  If it is your design, please let me know so I can give you credit. 

The card was made using Soft Suede cardstock followed by a layer of Whisper White that was embossed with the Framed Tulips embossing folder.  Before I placed the Whisper White layer on I scrunched up some Crumb Cake Seam Binding, and then added a tied bow of Baja Breeze seam binding.  I used sticky strip to keep the seam binding in place, and it makes it really easy to create the ruffled look.  A few pearls were added for extra embellishment.  On the original card that I saw an Antique Brad was added to the middle of the Baja Breeze ribbon instead of the bow. 

When you find a design that you like, you can add your own touch of creativity by adding different embellishments, and using your favorite color combinations.  But, it sure does help to have so many talented stampers out there that share their ideas.

For today's card I used the following:

Cardstock:  Soft Suede #115318, Whisper White #100730

Ink:  Soft Suede #115657

Stamp Set:  Always Elegant #116976 wood or #120477 clear

Ribbon:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding #122332, Baja Breeze Seam Binding #122331

Accessories:  Sticky Strip #104294, Big Shot #113439, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder #121809

Embellishment:  Pearls #119247

Printed Petals Get Well

Thanks to all of the Stampin' up! demonstrators who share their creative ideas.  I saw a similar version of my card awhile back, but I can't find the name of the person I cased the idea from.  So, if this is your idea, please let me know and I will gladly give you credit.

I started with Daffodil Delight cardstock, then added a matte layer of Old Olive and Very Vanilla.  I stamped the leaves in Old Olive Ink, and then stamped my flower in Daffodil Delight ink before I cut it out.    I also stamped and then cut out the little flower in Old Olive, and the small Very Vanilla flower in the center was made with an Itty Bitty Punch.  To dress up the one corner I used my Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool to create the corner accent.

For today's card I used the following:

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight #119783, Old Olive #100702, Very Vanilla #101650

Ink:  Old Olive #102277, Daffodil Delight #119667, Early Espresso #119679

Stamp Sets:  Printed Petals #116679 wood or #120444 clear, Word Play #120308 wood or #120651 clear

Punch:  Itty Bitty Shapes #118309

Embellishment:  Bright Brad #119740

Accessories:  Mat Pack #105826, Paper Piercing Tool #116631, Paper Snips #103579