5/8 Satin Ribbon Shares
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I just opened the final round of 5/8 Satin Ribbon Shares and will place the next order on Wednesday, February 10th. Please see this POST for more information on the Ribbon Shares and the Paypal button! As soon as it comes in and I can cut and wrap it, I'll be mailing them out! Wrapping them helps with storage and keeps the ribbon wrinkle free!
Ooh la la, it’s Tote-ally Tess
Pals Paper Arts has a color challenge going on this week (PPA28) and I thought I'd play along because the colors are so dramatic and fun! I decided to glam up my Tote-ally Tess with a sparkly dress for her night out on the town! Julie Dinn, Mary Brown and I also did a little mini challenge…each of us coming up with a card using "Tess"! You can see their cards their cards on their websites here:
Stampin' Up!'s Tote-ally Tess was on the top of my list when the new Occasions Mini came out. I have the older set, Stella Stamper, that I've used for demo meetings and swaps. But, this is the updated version! I think anyone that stamps can related to all the tools that she has!
I used the Scallop Square Clear Die and cut a piece of Melon Mambo with the Big Shot. In each of the scallops, I added a tiny Rhinestone Brad from Eggcellent Eggs Kit. I layered a square of pink houndstooth from Sweet Pea Designer Paper to fit inside the Scallop Square. I wrapped some of the luscious Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon around it.
Tess I stamped with Black Craft Ink on Whisper White and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. On a piece of Melon Mambo Cardstock, I stamped and embossed her again, then added a thin layer of Tombow Multipurpose Glue all over the front of her, following the outline of her legs to make the dress. I sprinkled on the Rose Pink colored Fine Cosmos Glitter. After it dried, I cut out the dress and adhered it over the Whisper White Tess. I added some of the tiny Rhinestone in her hair in a flower shape! The words are from You and Moi, one of the stamp sets you can get FREE for Sale-A-Bration! I added two more tiny rhinestones on each end of the greeting.
We are also featuring Tote-ally Tess this week over on Create with Connie and Julie. We are starting Week 5, but it's not too late to join! The projects and tutorials will stay up indefinitely for you to enjoy and refer back to when you wish.
We thought we'd give you a little peek at a few of the projects we have done so far! We've shared over 18 tutorials, with step by step instructions and pictures that you are welcome to use in Stamp Camps and Classes. In addition, we share daily projects that contain instructions, tips and a full supply list for you to duplicate the project. We also have weekly challenges with our subscribers who can win fabulous Stampin' Up! products!.
We have a great time on the site and we would love to have you join us. To find out more about the site or to purchase your subscription please visit us HERE.
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CCJC5 – Color Challenge
Every Saturday on the Create with Connie & Julie site we issue a challenge. Our subscribers are encouraged to enter the challenge to win fabulous prizes! Last week's challenge winners were Robin and Sandra with Jeannine having an honorable mention! Congratulations, ladies!
Well, Julie certainly came up with a BRIGHT color combination challenge for us over on Create with Connie and Julie today! Our challenge was Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie. I actually asked her…"what were you thinking?" However, Stampin' Up!'s Welcome Neighbor Designer Paper from the Sale-A-Bration brochure, does have papers with those colors, so…it worked out! I'm not sure that I LOVE this card, but it think it came together pretty well.
I started with a base card of Crushed Curry, then added the Melon Mambo. On the Old Olive layer, I used the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder. I added a strip of Welcome Neighbor Designer Paper with the Crushed Curry hearts. Then the center houses are part of the Designer Paper, too. I just cut a rectangle that had 3 houses on it. That was layered on Pumpkin Pie cardstock. I punched the XL Flower from Melon Mambo cardstock and added little dots around the edges with my White Gel Pen. I punched a 1" circle for the center from Pumpkin Pie and added more dots. The center I stamped Best Wishes from Vintage Labels…another FREE Sale-A-Bration selection. Finally, I added a Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon across the bottom, then a bow with a Square Fire Rhinestone Brad!
Make sure you check out the rest of the Create with Connie and Julie Design Team's projects this week!
If you haven't checked out the Create with Connie and Julie site yet now is the time to do it! We feature new Occasions Mini product every week. There is a new project posted every day and there will be a minimum of two fabulous tutorials each and every week. We like to have lots of fun so we have challenges and prizes for our subscribers. Our sites stay up long after the session is done so you will always have access to the site and the tutorials. For more information and to see our Preview Week projects please visit at Create with Connie and Julie.
Stamping 411 – Something Sweet
I've always wanted a stamp set with a gumball machine in it. Stampin' Up! used to have one, but I missed out on getting it. Stampin' Up!'s Something Sweet stamp set is just as cute as can be! What is fun, too, is that you can use the Sweet Treat Cups in them, too!
Usually with sketches, my cards come together pretty quickly. This one took a while. I think because the focal panel was SO big. I'm anxious to see what the other Stamping 411 Operators came up with this week! And…what you all do with it playing along. You can add your card to Mr. Linky on the Stamping 411 site!
I didn't want to use a red base for my gumball machine, so decided to make it Brocade Blue and Crushed Curry. After I stamped it, I cut it out, then adhered it to some Welcome Neighbor Designer Paper. I stamped "that was so sweet of you" directly on the Designer Paper in Basic Black. The Designer Paper was adhered to a layer of Melon Mambo, and then the layer of Crushed Curry cardstock. I wrapped the Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon to the back of the Crushed Curry layer. Then stamped Thanks so Much from Happy Thoughts in Basic Black and punched with the 1 1/4 circle punch. It is layered on a punched 1 3/8 circle of Brocade Blue. I added a Summer Sun Corduroy Button brad to the center and popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals. The gumballs I used Brocade Blue, Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry for the colors and punched them out with the 1/2 circle punch.
I love the bright colors and how it ended up, even though it took me longer than normal. I hope you check out the rest of the Stamping 411 Operators to see what they have done this week!
We are getting BLASTED with snow! We've had at least six inches so far and expected anywhere from 8 to 12 inches. I was out with the snowblower twice already and my hubby just did it again. I'm glad we don't have anywhere to go this weekend! We can stay in nice and warm!
Bloggers’ Challenge and MoJo Monday Sketch
I looked at the number #137 for today's Bloggers' Challenge and can't believe we've been doing these every week for that long! Amazing! I missed the very first two, but did start on #3. Wow! Today we were challenged to use Red, White and Black. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it really wasn't that difficult to come up with a card using those colors! I also combined the colors with the Mojo Monday Challenge Sketch #124! Really a fun one today!
I had to use my little Stampin' Up! Love Bandit set…LOVE the raccoon in this set! I used to collect raccoons when I was younger. I think they have the sweetest looking faces…especially this one!
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The base of the card is Real Red Cardstock. I layered on Whisper White that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Dotted Impressions Folder. On top of that is a piece of Groom Designer Paper in the Black Stripe. Then a small piece of the red check from Jackpot Designer Paper. I stamped the Raccoon in Basic Black on Whisper White and colored the heart with my Real Red Stampin' Write marker. When I mounted my set, I put the words on the side of the block. So, I stamped the words "You Stole My Heart" in Basic Black on Real Red cardstock and punched with the Modern Label punch and added two Clear Rhinestone Brads to each side. The raccoon was punched with the 1 1/4 circle and adhered to a 1 3/8 Basic Black circle, then the Real Red Scallop Circle that I pierced with the Piercing Tool and Mat. Finally I added a piece of Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon (reversed to the plain side) and added the Black Gingham Ribbon on top of it!
That's it! I love how he turned out! I think I'll send this card to my Mom and Dad for Valentine's Day! Have a great weekend!
Faux Metal – Eight Great Greetings
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I think most people struggle doing masculine cards. My Technique Class did this several months ago, but I never showed it here. I bought this set, Stampin' Up!'s Eight Great Greetings, JUST for this Dad image and the little Easter Bunny (hmmm, better get it out and use it, too!) I was excited because Stampin' Up! had this on display at Convention this year!
The Dad image worked perfect with the Faux Metal technique we did at a Technique Class several months ago. I used Sage Shadow and Chocolate Chip cardstock for the layers, then the To The Nines Designer Paper (lovely THICK designer paper!), for the background. I wrapped some 5/8 Chocolate Chip Ribbon from the back of the Designer Paper layer to the front and cut off the tail. I wrapped the Linen Thread around it and tied a Clear Button on the front. I stamped, "You're One of the Good Ones" from Smarty Pants in Chocolate Chip in on the base Sahara Sand card.
I think this is a great technique to use for masculine cards! To do Faux Metal, ink up your solid type stamp in Versamark and set aside. Heat a puddle of Silver Embossing Powder (a little larger than the size of your image) on a piece of scrap cardstock until it melts. Add Versamark over top of the melted EP and add more Silver Embossing Powder…repeat for several layers. At the last layer, stamp your image in the hot melted embossing powder (place the stamp and just let it cool and harden around the stamp…it won't hurt it!), trim around the image and adhere to your card as desired. Pretty easy!
I hope you have a wonderful day!
You and Moi Bitty Box
Well…don't ask what happened to me yesterday. Yep…I just forgot to post! In my defense, I was prepping for a class last night, wrapping some ribbon shares and working on some Create with Connie and Julie assignments.
When I first saw this box, I didn't think I'd use it much. But…it actually is VERY cute and has come in handy a couple different times. This was one of the projects my Stamp Club made last month!
We used two sets that are available FREE for Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration with a $50 purchase…You and Moi and Vintage Labels. You and Moi I've had my eye on for quite some time, but finally did get it FREE myself!
I started by cutting the Bitty Box and Envelope die with my Big Shot and Pretty in Pink cardstock. I stamped the Love Heart randomly with Pretty in Pink Classic Ink all over the unassembled box. I added a layer of Real Red cardstock on the front, and some Sending Love Designer Paper. I stamped the Vintage Label in Basic Brown on Very Vanilla and punched it with the Designer Label Punch. I stamped the Heart You with Real Red on Pretty in Pink and punched with the 3/4 circle. It is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals in the center.
The treat, however, is inside! I filled a Small Cello Bag with some Conversation Hearts. Then I used the Bitty Envelope and stamped the Love heart randomly over it in Pretty in Pink. I used the Small Heart punch with Real Red cardstock to seal the flap of the envelope. Inside I made a 2×2 Very Vanilla mini card with a strip of Sending Love Designer Paper on the front and stamped with the You and Moi greeting. Inside I have the Love Flower image.
Wouldn't this be cute to make for your child's class? Or to tuck in their lunch box with their favorite treat? I just think it is FUN!
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Beautiful Wings Coaster Calendar
I wanted to make a small gift for my Stamp Club Members last month and had some calendars I hadn't used. So, while I was at my friend Mindy's house, I made up some of these Coaster Calendars! Anyone else still have hundreds of these coasters in their stamp room? lol! But, I really do use them.
By coincidence, it also fits my design team assignment for Late Night Stampers this week, which is all about butterflies!
I started by covering the front of the coaster with Pretty in Pink cardstock. I added a strip of the glittery Sending Love Designer Paper to the front. Then I used Stampin' Up!'s Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die with Very Vanilla cardtock to make my pretty embossed butterflies! I love that it embosses AND cuts at the same time! On the large butterfly, I added one of the 1/4 Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads…they are TOO fun. After I placed the brad, I finished off the back with another piece of Pretty in Pink cardstock and added a strip of Magnet Sheet so that it can be hung on the refrigerator!
I like it…what about you?
NOTE: I will be closing this round of the 5/8 Satin Ribbon Shares at the end of the week. Please see this POST for more information on the Ribbon Shares and the Paypal button! If you need it shipped or want more than one share, please use the drop-down menu to make that selection.
Also includes Whisper White Satin Ribbon (not shown).
Fox & Friends Gift Box – CCJC4
Every Saturday on the Create with Connie & Julie site we issue a challenge. Our subscribers are encouraged to enter the challenge to win fabulous prizes! Last week's challenge winners were Sandra and Lisa! Congratulations, ladies!
This is Challenge #4 for Create with Connie and Julie Occasions Edition! Our challenge this week was making any type of Kids' Gift Packaging! What a FUN theme this week! Those of you who ARE subscribers, you are in for a treat! We have 3 tutorials today! I have one for my Fox & Friends Gift Boxes and our two Guest Designers, Kerin and Monika, also have tutorials for their projects! You will be inspired for sure! Those of you that aren't subscribers…well…what are you waiting for? It's not too late to join the fun and you won't miss anything, you'll still have access to all the past projects we've done!
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OK…I must say that I LOVE my boxes! I started with just the Fox and he turned out SO cute, I had to try a couple of the other critters in Fox & Friends. I wished I had time to make them all, but had to stop…lol! This box template is so versatile, that you could use it for LOTS of different things.
Inside mine, I made up a Small Cello Bag filled with Conversation Hearts. I folded over the top, then made a little closure. I stamped the fox from Stampin' Up!'s Fox & Friends in Really Rust on Whisper White, then punched with the 1 3/8 circle punch. I layered it on a Scallop Circle punched from Really Rust. I also stamped Happy Valentine's Day from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Really Rust on Whisper White and punched with the Modern Label punch. The Scallop Circle holds the Small Cello Bag closed!
Make sure you check out the rest of the Create with Connie and Julie Design Team's projects this week!
If you haven't checked out the Create with Connie and Julie site yet now is the time to do it! We feature new Occasions Mini product every week. There is a new project posted every day and there will be a minimum of two fabulous tutorials each and every week. We like to have lots of fun so we have challenges and prizes for our subscribers. Our sites stay up long after the session is done so you will always have access to the site and the tutorials. For more information and to see our Preview Week projects please visit at Create with Connie and Julie.
Stamping 411 – Vintage Vogue again
It's time for another Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge! This one came together pretty easy. Mainly because my Stamp Club did a similar card last night using the same colors and stamp set, but I changed it around so I could make it fit the sketch! Now it shows those in my Stamp Club who bought this set, another way to use it!
I started with a base of Dusty Durango cardstock. The next layer of Soft Suede I ran thru the Big Shot with my FInial Press Impressions Folder, then I used a sponge dauber and added Soft Suede Classic Ink around the edges, and lightly ran it across the raised portions of the embossed cardstock to highlight them. I wrapped some Dusty Durango Polka Dot Ribbon around to the back and secured to the base card.
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I inked the border image from Vintage Vogue by using my Dusty Duranto and Soft Suede Stampin' Write Markers and colored the images I wanted in each color. I stamped at the bottom of the Whisper White cardstock. The flowers were stamped on scrap Whisper White and cut out. I used a 1/2 punched circle of Soft Suede for the center of the larger flower, then a Gold Fire Rhinestone Brad. The two smaller flowrers have Gold Mini Brads. I added some leaves randomly in the upper left corner, then placed the flowers with Dimensionals. The Whisper White was mounted on Bashful Blue ( I know! But the color works!) I stamped "The more Candles the bigger the Wishes" from Whimsical Words, in the Sale-A-Bration Mini, in Soft Suede ink in the upper right corner. Finally, I added a small border of Dusty Durango punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch (another Sale-A-Bration freebie) and pierced holes in each of the spaces between the scallops!
Make sure to check out what the rest of the Stamping 411 Operators have done this week! I'm sure they will have fabulous ideas with this sketch!
Bloggers Challenge – Birthday Bliss
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Wow…today is Friday already and it is time for the Bloggers' Challenge! Our assignment this week is a Birthday Theme!
I've liked Stampin' Up!'s set, Birthday Bliss, for a while, but never purchased it. When it came out on the FREE Sale-A-Bration list, I snapped it up quickly! I LOVE this greeting…May your layers be many & your frosting be thick"! How TRUE is that! Yes, I've always been the one who wants the corner piece with the MOST frosting! lol!
I've had this sketch for a while…maybe it was one that Mary Brown and I worked on together…I forget. I stamped the birthday cake image on Basic Black, then watercolored with my So Saffron, Regal Rose and Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Markers and AquaPainter. I took my colors from the Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper that was also FREE Sale-A-Bration with purchase. I cut 1 1/4" x 5 1/4" strips of three patterns for the background.
The base card is Bermuda Bay and I layered on Whisper White. The stamped image was punched with 1 3/8 circle punch, then layered on a 1 3/4 So Saffron circle. The larger scallop is from the Pennant XL Bigz Die in Regal Rose and I added some dots around the scallops with my White Gel Pen. Finally, I added the White Stripe Organdy Ribbon and tied.
Pretty simple card, but darling for a birthday…hmmm…who has a birthday next that I could sent this to???
I hope you have a great weekend! Mine is working up to be a BUSY one!
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