Valentines Bundle

Yea! I got to play this weekend
with the Valentines Bundle that's on sale for a few more days.

Check out what I made:

A cut little box with my scalloped envelope die:

Filled with 6 mini valentines (3x3)

Made with the DSP, stamp set and punch that comes in the Valentines bundle
Riding Hood Red, Pirouette Pink and Close to Cocoa

Pillow boxes to fill with valentine treats

And Nugget boxes using the top note die and
lots of inspiration from Allison Ohran

Get your bundle while they are still on sale and watch for our upcoming Valentines class

Christmas tags

Here are some Christmas tags we did recently using all kinds of punches.
This is not my original idea but I think I got it from Stampin' UP
they were designed by Mercedes Weber and altered slightly by me (of course)
The colors are Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Riding hood Red, close to cocoa, chocolate chip, Pumpkin pie, black, Blush blossom and for the penguin's scarf Bella Blooms? dsp.
I used a sizzix die in my cuttle bug to make the tags.

Hint - all small pieces were attached with liquid glue, place a dot of glue where you want it and use the tip of your scissors or a paper piercer to move the tiny dot into place

I made Rudolph into a topper for a bag.
I used the new large oval punch, boho blossoms punch, 1/2 inch circle, a standard hole punch, and 1/4 inch circle, boho blossoms punch, and large oval and 3/4 inch circle for the antlers.

Frosty used a 1 1/4" square, word window, 1 3/8"circle, double circle, large star (one point only) and the boho blossoms punch for the holly
hint- glue the leaves on first and then add the berries.

Three flowers or Boho blossoms works too, 1 3/8 circle punch, 1/2 " circle, word window, double circle, standard hole punch, scalloped square cut in half, pink for nose and cheeks using eraser.
Glitter as desired.

1 3/8" circle, older large and small ovals, 1" circle, Boho blossoms, double circle.

Can't leave well enough alone

As I typed this title I realize that this saying probably reveals my age because I don't think it's used much any more.


While I was making these cards according this tutorial
I realized that I had two issues with the design of the card.
#1 I really like a card to "fit well" in the envelope (same general size and shape)
and #2 there is no place to write on the card.
Also I guess a sort of #3 is that I really like to enjoy both sides of double sided paper.

So... although many love these cards I "couldn't leave well enough alone"
I mounted my folded paper on a piece of cardstock 5 5/8 square
I attached the corners that are cut off and put a piece of coordinating cardstock
underneath the spring part to write a note to the recipient.

I realize these are not huge changes but they made me happy!
The stacked cupcakes have sparkles on the frosting and on the single cupcake
I added crystal effects to give it a cool glossy raised surface.

This last one is so much cooler in person.
The whole tree layer is covered in glitter.
If you enlarge the picture you can see it better.
I also realized that I don't have a sentiment on here...Oops

Details on how to do this one in class Nov. 20
Oh yea, I figured out a way to fold it with no measuring or scoring!

Wanna Swap?

Are you in need of cards?
Swap with us.
We need at least one more person for this month's swap.
Make 10 of the same card and swap the out with others who have done the same thing.
Here are the cards we have so far:

We need to have them by the middle of next week. I would love to help you!
Just for fun I am going to pick a random person who leaves a comment on this post to get a full set of swap cards. (With the amount of comments I've gotten so far you have a really good chance to win.) Let me know if you want to swap with us!

World Cardmaking Day

Well, I'm almost a week late for this one but at least my homework got done! This past Saturday was world cardmaking day and Stampin' UP is excited to celebrate this holiday the week of October 4-11. During this week, we are offering 20 percent off Simply Sent card kits and Simply Sent Card Elements. It's not too late - sorry I was slow.
The first picture is the three cards suggested to be made with Rock Star Simply Sent Card Elements and the second picture is an additional 9 different cards I made with the rest of the stuff. I even had a little left over. It's a great way to put together some quick cute cards.

Wrapping it up!

It's the time of year for all kinds of treats all wrapped up in fun packaging! I got this great bag idea from Allison Ohran's blog. I altered the instructions a little and cut off an inch from the DSP (the 6 inch side) scalloped it and put it on the bottom of the bag instead of cardstock. I also changed the box base a little bit. Quick easy and so cute! Thanks Allison!
Here is a matching sour cream container. You can use them for Birthday or shower favors, fill it with Halloween treats, lists of things your thankful for and put them on your Thanksgiving table or do a countdown to Christmas opening one each day. So dust off your crimper and get going!

One of my favorite gifts is a gift card. Here's a great way to spice up the gift everyone loves to get!


And don't forget to add a little spice to that plain jane paper bag. You can quickly and easily decorate an inexpensive bag for any occasion and then watch it get passed around - they're too cute to throw away!

We'll be doing this class on Thursday October 16 from 12:30 to 3:00. If you can't join us then, contact me and I can schedule a class for you and your friends at your convenience. Be sure and reserve a spot.

Punched Pumpkins

It's October 1st. I guess I need to let go of summer and embrace fall. I have been seeing punched pumpkins on splitcoast for sometime and finally decided to try it. What do you think?

Paper: Pumpkin pie (of course), Old olive.
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Old olive, Chocolate chip
Stamps: Baroque Motifs & Fresh Cuts
Other: Small and large oval punches, 1 1/4 circle punch, Chocolate chip taffeta ribbon. chocolate chip poly twill ribbon and sponge daubers