Monday, August 26, 2013

All I Want For Christmas Is You!

Hi Stampers,
 
Here is a card that I created for the Monday Mojo 307.  It uses the new Christmas Messages Stamp Set and the new Winter Frost Paper Stack Paper.
 


Supplies:
  • Whisper White Cardstock
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock
  • Winter Frost Paper Stack Paper
  • Twine
  • Button
  • Rhinestones
  • Christmas Messages Stamp Set



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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Wishing You A Merry Christmas

Hi Stampers,
Trying out some of the new Stampin" UP! stamps I purchased for the Upcoming Holidays.  This card was made from the New Christmas Stamp called "Wishing You". I got my layout ideas from February, 2011 Mojo 177  Sketch. 
 


 
 Supplies:
  •  Old Olive Cardstock #10070
  • Cherry Cobbler #119685
  • Season of Style Paper Stack #132181
  • Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder #132174
  • Whisper White Cardstock #100730
  • Wishing You Stamp Set # 131751
  • 1 3/4" Scallop Punch #119854
  • 1 3/8" Circle Punch #119860
  • Cherry Cobbler Twine # 123125
  • Cherry Cobbler Ink #126966
 


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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Chalk Talk Thank You Card

Hi Stampers,
I made this cute adorable little card today using the new Chalk Talk Stamp and Framelits Set from Stampin' Up!  I just love this set. On the right side of the card, I used the "Starburst" Technique.  What a neat effect...This is another card we will be making at the upcoming September Card Class.


 
Supplies
  • Chalk Talk Bundle #132730
  • Whisper White Cardstock #100730
  • Pool Party Cardstock #122924
  • Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper #127540
  • Tea Lace Doilies #129399
  • Anywhere Glue Stick #104045
  • Big Shot Machine #113439
  • Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
  • Rich Razzleberry Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (1/4") #126876
  • Pool Party Ink #126982
  • Adorning Accents Folder #125601
  • Whisper White Baker's Twine# 124262
  • Pearl Basic Jewels #119247
 


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Monday, August 12, 2013

Halloween Treat Box With Rosette

Hi Stampers,
Here is a photo of a little treat box for Halloween that I just finished designing and putting together a few minutes ago.  We will be making this at my upcoming September Card Class.  I will add the supplies for it to the blog soon. 

Designing this box was a lot of hit and miss, especially trying to size the match box and sleeve, the score marks, and of course trying to get just the right size rosette.  Now I need to sit down and actually figure out what I did and write it all down.  I should have the directions on the blog soon. 

Your comments are always appreciated...

I hope you like it!



 

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Friday, August 2, 2013

Frosty Friends Card

Hi Stampers,
I fell in love with a card that I saw on page 9 in the 2012 Stampin' Up!  Holiday Catalog and I was so inspired to try to make it .  Turned out so darn cute!




Supplies

Soft Sky Cardstock #131203
  • Cut a 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” top fold card base.
  • Emboss with snowflake folder
Whisper White Cardstock #100730
  • Cut to 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"
  • Punch the long edge bottom of paper with a Lacy Border Punch
Real Red Cardstock #102482
  • Cut 3" x 4 1/4"H to attach to front of card
Frosty Friends Stamp Set #128117

Real Red Marker# 100052

Daffodil Delight Marker#119677

Garden Green Marker #131262 (set)

Pool Party Marker #131263 (set)

Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine #123125 (Approx. 32")

Dimensionals #104430
 
Directions:
  • Punch the long edge bottom of Whisper White Cardstock with a Lacy Border Punch

  • Stamp  Whisper White Cardstock with the Frosty Friends Stamp Set and a Merry Christmas Stamp. 

  • Color in the graphic as shown with markers.

  • Layer Red Cardstock on top of the Soft Sky Card Base

  • Wrap the Twine around card twice and tie a little bow to the left

  • Attach the Whisper White Cardstock with Dimensionals to the front of the card.

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Storage Rack for Cardstock Paper

Hi Stampers,
I LOVE ORGANIZING THINGS IN MY CRAFT ROOM!!!  My biggest challenge as a Card Maker was to find a way to organize and store all my cardstock.  I wanted to be able to store my 12”x12” Designer Papers and also all of my 8 1/2” x 11” cardstock paper too.  The pre-made paper shelves were so expensive, so I decided to make the shelf unit myself using a wire cube storage system. (It was actually pretty cheap in price to make too).

 
(My shelf unit above has 38 shelves, 19 on each side)

I purchased my shelf cubes from Lowes. They were made by Style Selections. It is the Black Wire Shelves System. (Item #394787-Model #HD-137730). These have since been discontinued, but you can get similar shelves at most stores. You need to just make sure the measurements are close to the size of these so they will fit your 12” x 12” papers too. Here are the measurements of the units I had purchased. 

  
(Length (Inches) 14.75, Width (Inches) 13.75, Wire Shelf Length 2 ft, Depth (Inches) 3.3, Color Black).

Step 1 - You will need to purchase 4 boxes of Cube Systems (make sure that 12 shelves come in a box to your systems, as you need 48 shelves to work with To be able to make the double width- 3 cube high shelves unit like mine as in the COLORED PHOTO above.  Here is a brief outline of the usage of shelves:
  • (2) Partial boxes will be used for the for the base cube shape using up 17 of the 24 shelves and leaving you 7 shelves left over.
  • You will be using (2) shelves on the bottom, (2) shelves on the top, (4) in the middle, (3) shelves down each side and (3) shelves down the middle a total of 17 shelves.
  • This leaves you 7 shelves from the two boxes above and 24 shelves from the next two unused boxes for a total of 31 shelves to work with.
  • You will use 15 shelves on each side for the inside shelves that will be a total of 30 more shelves you use, leaving you (1) shelf leftover to save in case you need to replace a shelf someday.
  • My total unit counting the base and top shelves makes 38 paper shelves, 19 usable shelves on each side of paper rack.
Step 2 - Purchase 4 (100) pkg. Bag of 4” cable ties

Step 3 - Construct the Base Cube Shape
  • Construct the basic cube shape using (2) shelves on the bottom, (2) shelves on the top, (4) in the middle, (3) shelves down each side for a total of 6, and (3) shelves down the middle a total of 17 shelves.  It will look like the image below except (3) cubes high instead of 2.

Step 4 - Insert Shelves, Secure With Cable Ties
  • Now you have 7 shelves left over from the boxes you used to build the base and 24 shelves from the next two boxes for a total of 31 shelves to work with for inner shelves.  Use 15 shelves inside each side of the unit, a total of 30 inner shelves you use.  Slide the shelves in at 2” intervals into the cube and secure with cable ties. (I put the ties at EVERY JOINT and also secured tightly to the back diagonal X supports too).  Paper is heavy and the more ties you use, the more stable the structure!   I used almost all 400 of my ties up.  When all the cable ties are in place, cut the excess part of the cable tie that sticks out off.  (My fingers were sore from pulling all of those ties).  You now have (1) shelf leftover to save in case you need to replace a shelf someday.
Step 5 – Adding Labels to the Shelves


I used my Brother Label Maker #PT-1880 to make labels for the the shelves.  The label backing peels off in (2) strips horizontal across the back of the label.  I peeled off only the top one and left the protective paper on bottom half and then adhered the sticky top of the label to the shelf front so I know what colored paper is in that shelf. 

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Punch Art Baby Stroller

Hi Stampers,
Ready for a little Punch Art Project?  This is so fun to make...
 
(My inspiration for this card came from Brandy Cox. )
 
Supplies:
Real Red Paper #102482 
  • 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” (for base of card) scored @ 4 1/4”
  • 2” x 7” (for the scallops)
  • 3” x 3” (for small mitten and 2 Jewelry tags)
Whisper White Paper #100730
  • 3-3/4” x 5” (for embossing folder for layer 2 of card front)
  • 2” x 7” (for the scallops)
  • 3” x 3” (for the two 1-1/4” circles, the 1/16” heart, and the (2)-Itty Bitty punch outs for the wheel spokes.
Blushing Bride Paper #131198
  • 4” x 5-1/4” (for layer 1 card front)
  • 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” (for the (2) 1” Circles
  • 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” (for the large 2 ¾” circle from framelits) 

Big Shot Machine #113439

Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976

Circles Collection Framelits #130911 (#6 counting from smallest to largest)

1” Circle Punch #119868

1-1/4” Circle Punch #119861

Jewelry Tag Punch #117190(retired)

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack  #118309 (used the petal shaped one)
 
Mitten Builder Punch #127824 (retired)
 
Scallop Edge Border #119882
 
Pearl Basic Jewels (2-2mm, 1-3mm) #119247
 
Dimensionals #104430
 
Well Scripted Stamp Brush Set - Digital MDS Download #121064  cut at (3” x 1”)
 
1/16” - Small Heart Punch by Fiskars
 
6” of White Nylon Tulle for bow (6” piece)
 
Real Red Ink #126949 for sponge edges
 
Directions: 

Card Base
1. For card base, use Real Red paper 5-1/2” x –8-1/2”, score at 4-1/4”

2. For layer one, use Blushing Bride Paper to 4”x 5-1/4”

3. For layer two, use Whisper White Paper to 3-3/4” x 5”

Stroller
4. Using the 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” piece of Blushing Bride paper and from that piece cut out the 2-3/4” circle form the Circles Framelits Collection”, it will be the #6 die cut when counting out from center circle.
 5. Lightly pencil the 2-3/4” circle into four sections of pie by measuring inward 1-3/8” both sides to get to the middle point.  Now cut out 1/4 of the pie.
 
6. Take the 2” x 7” pieces of both the Real Red paper and the Whisper White paper.  On long edge of each of the strips, punch the whole 7” length with the Scallop Edge Border on both the white and red papers.  Now from scalloped edge measure in 1/2”, mark lightly, and cut both papers on that marked line so you have two scalloped pieces that are now 7” x 1/2" in size.
 
7. Line up both pieces on top of one another matching up the scallops, then mark and cut off a 2” piece to use for the top of the stroller hood and the leftover 5” piece will be use for the bottom part of the stroller. 
8. Glue the 2” Real Red scallop piece under the top part of the stroller staying very close to edge of the edge of the circle allowing the scallop to run past the top of canopy. Now glue the Whisper White scallop (matching the scallops design) to the Real Red scallop about half the width so Real Red shows nicely under the Whisper White scallop, once again allow it to run past the top of the canopy top.  Now trim off the excess scallop to match the shape of the top of the circle.   
Wheels
9. Using the 3” x 3” Whisper White cardstock and the 1-1/4” circle punch, cut out (2) circles of Whisper White.  (Save this scrap for later for the white heart for wheels in step #14)
 
10. Using the 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” Blushing Bride Paper, and the 1” circle punch, cut out 2 circles of Blushing Bride.
 
11. Using the 3” x 3” piece Real Red Cardstock piece, use the Jewelry tag punch to cut out 2 tags of Real Red and glue them together just before the rounded point of the tag.  (Save this scrap for small mitten punch out for later for the mitten step#15)
 
12. Using the scrap from the saved 3” x 3” piece Whisper White Cardstock from step #9, use the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (petal shaped one) and punch out (2) pieces of Whisper White for the wheel spokes.
 
13. Glue the Blushing Bride wheel on top of the Whisper White Wheel part and top with a 3mm Pearl Basic Jewel.  Repeat for both wheels.
 
14. Using the scrap from the above  3” x 3” piece Whisper White Cardstock  from step #9, punch out a small Whisper White heart from the 1/16” - Small Heart Punch by Fiskars and glue to the center of the now joined Jewelry Tags. 
 
15. Place (1) 2mm Pearl Basic Jewel to each outer side of the red jewelry tag. 
 
16. Glue the jewelry tag to connect both sets of wheels.
 
17. Using the saved scrap from the 3” x 3” piece of Real Red Cardstock from step #11, use the Mitten Builder Punch to punch out the small mitten topper, and cut out and shape the inside leaving one scallop to form a handle.
 
18. Place one 3mm pearl into top of handle.
 
19. Tie the 6 inches of tulle into a knot and glue dot it to the stroller when the canopy meets the stroller.
 
20. Trim ends to 1-1/2” each on an angle.
 
21.Attach the stroller and sentiment to card base with dimensional. Attach the wheels flat to the card without dimensionals.

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All Dressed Up Candy Holder for Hostess "Thank You"

Hi Stampers,
Here is a perfect little Hostess Gift or emboss white cardstock paper and turn it easily into a table favor for a Bridal Shower.  Best of all is it is so quick to make...


Supplies:
 
Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper #126902
  • Cut (3” x 6-1/2”)
 Whisper White Paper # 100730
  • 3” x 2-1/2”
  • Scrap for Itty Bitty Banner tag
 Dress Up Framelits #130101

Whisper White Ribbon 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon #109070
  • cut (2) 6” pieces (one for dress and one for bag)
Big Shot Machine #113439

 Snail Adhesive #104332

Sticky Tape #104294
 
Cellophane Bags (4x6 bag, 50 per bag) #102757
 
Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set #126257
 
Bitty Banners Framelits #129267
(1) Hershey Nugget or 2 Pearson Mint Patties
 
Directions: 

1. Using the Whisper White paper, form the small candy holder from a 3” x 2-1/2” piece of paper that has been scored on all four sides at 3/4”. Cut along (1) scored line on each corner, but only up to the opposite score line. Fold edges in and adhere with tape to form a small box.

2. For the dress, using a 3” x 6 1/2” piece Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper, fold paper in half so height of paper is now 3” from top to bottom of paper.
 
3. Lay the shoulder of the dress framelit at top of fold letting the shoulders of the framelit pass fold to half way between shoulders and the top of the bodice of the dress. This will connect the top of the shoulders of the dress together.

4. Tie the ribbon knot around waistline of the “front” portion of dress only. Tim ends on an angle.

5. Glue candy holder box portion of box to bottom of dress with Sticky Tape. Put a Hershey Nuggets or 2 Pearson Mint Patties in the candy holder portion.
 
6. Put dress into a cellophane bag, tie with ribbon knot and hang a personalized Itty Bitty tag onto front of package attach with a glue dot.

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