Jolly Bingo Bits

CCMC225 – Jolly Bingo Bits

November 1, 2012 By Connie | 7 Comments

Oh yes! Time for a fun sketch challenge on Create with Connie and Mary! This one seems to feature small little images, those that I have trouble using, so I was happy to have a sketch idea to start!

I decided to use the Christmas set, Jolly Bingo Bits…there are some really cute images in it. A few of them I've seen made into words, so I spelled out JOY with mine! This was a second choice for me…I had originally planned to use the Merry Minis punched trees…until I saw that two of the other Challenge Team members used that image! lol!

This card is pretty basic and lays FLAT…I like that for Christmas Cards. One of the points we made with the Card "Create"tions Edition…we wanted the cards designed to be MAILABLE…without extra postage costs! Now, this one is square, but made to fit in a regular sized envelope at 4 1/4 x 4 1/4.

The base card is Very Vanilla, cut 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 and folded in half.
I added a 4 x 4 square of Cherry Cobbler cardstock.
On top of that is a layer of Candlelight Christmas Designer Paper, cut 3 3/4 x 3 3/4.
I used the Apothecary Accent framelit and cut it out of Cherry Cobbler cardstock.
I trimmed a piece of Champagne Glimmer Paper to fit inside the rectangle portion.
On scrap Very Vanilla, I stamped the candy cane for the J in Cherry Cobbler ink. The wreath for the O was inked with Lucky Limeade, then used a Cherry Cobbler marker on the berries. The holly for the Y was inked with Lucky Limeade, stamped, then colored the berries with Cherry Cobbler.
Love how this spelled out JOY. Each image was punched with the 1" Circle Punch, then popped up on the front of the Glimmer Paper with Stampin' Dimensionals.
I added some Rhinestone Jewels in the tab part of the Apothecary Accent Framelit.
Oh, I tied a small knot in the Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and placed with a Mini Glue Dot on the wreath for the bow!

What an easy card to make for Christmas Cards, even if you had a bunch to make! Make sure to check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did this week on Create with Connie and Mary!

And…don't forget! We've just started our Christmas/Winter Card "Create"tions Edition! Join us for our newest session featuring only cards!

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3 week mini-edition that is only cards, October 28 – November 17
Each designer will choose a holiday or winter set each week and make 3 different cards using that one set.
Total of 45 unique card ideas from 15 different sets.
Each card set includes a printable supply list with card measurements and photos.
Perfect for your classes and stamp camps or to make for your own holiday cards!

AND…as a bonus on Saturdays, each designer will be sharing a little 3D favor that matches the holiday or winter set they chose that week. We will be sharing this favor on our personal blogs, too, but you can easily tie it into your class offering!

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November Tour de Freaks!

November 19, 2011 By Connie | 15 Comments

It's time for the November Tour de Freaks…brought to you by the Control Freak Swappers! We have quite a few members who have joined recently…a couple are on the tour today! We have a total of 13 stops for you. You can start here and go around the entire tour until you end back here! You've probably just come from the FABULOUS Wendy Weixler's blog! Didn't you love her projects? Our theme this month is Keep it Simple Stampers! The cards and projects that have minimal layers and are easily to duplicate!

Now…I don't think I normally make "hard" projects…but, I also don't think the majority of my projects are "simple", either! Either way, this Tour was a little bit of a stretch for me! I hope you enjoy my "Keep it Simple Stampers" projects! I have a snowman theme going on with Stampin' Up!'s Jolly Bingo Bits stamp set!

First up is a card that has been in my head for a while! It really was pretty simple and came together quickly. The hardest part was figuring out the layout of the circles…now I've done that for you!

I started with a base of Pool Party cardstock. I stamped the little Snowman from Jolly Bingo Bits with Basic Black on Whisper White and punched them with the 1" Circle. I colored their scarves with Real Red and Pool Party and the nose added with Pumpkin Pie markers. I also punched 8 plain Whisper White 1" Circles, four of them I used the Naturally Serif Strip Die and cut out the letters of SNOW with Pool Party cardstock, they are popped up on the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. Then I used the Northern Frost Strip Die and cut out five of the smallest snowflakes with the Silver Glimmer Paper and adhered them! Finally, I punched out 3 of the Itty Bitty 3/8" Circles from the Silver Glimmer Paper.

OK…this one is even simpler, but the Red Glimmer Paper packs a lot of WOW into it! I used Whisper White for my base card. I ran the front thru the Big Shot with the Snow Burst Impressions Folder. I added a strip of Red Glimmer Paper across the front. Then I stamped the snowman from Jolly Bingo Bits in Basic Black and colored the scarf and face again with Real Red and Pool Party Markers…and nose with Pumpkin Pie. I punched with the 1" Circle, layered it on the 1 1/4" circle of Real Red and a 1 3/8" Circle of Pool Party, then placed it with Stampin' Dimensionals on the Red Glimmer strip. I stamped Merry Christmas from Petite Pairs in Basic Black on Pool Party and punched with the Curly Label Punch, then cut it in half and tucked it in the top of the Red Glimmer Paper! That's it! Pretty simple, huh?

But wait…I had to have a matching box, right? So, I pulled out my faithful Box #2 Die. I cut it using Pool Party cardstock, then stamped all over it with the snowflake from Jolly Bingo Bits. I punched out the center with the Decorative Label Punch, then used that as a base for my tag! I used the Northern Frost Strip Die again and cut out one of the larger snowflakes with the Silver Glimmer Paper. I added another one of the snowmen punched with the 1" Circle punch and layered on 1 1/4" Real Red, then placed over the Silver Glimmer Snowflake with Stampin' Dimensionals. I added the snowflake to the front of the Decorative Label tag, punched a hole at the top with the Crop a Dile and attached it to the Real Red Satin Ribbon Bow with Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine!

So, all three of my projects would be easily duplicated for Stamp Clubs, Workshops or Classes! Hope you enjoyed seeing them! Next stop is the AWESOME Mary Brown's blog!! She is the queen of Clean & Simple style, so I'm sure you will love her cards! Have fun taking the Tour de Freaks!

Two Tags Gift Card Holders

December 8, 2010 By Connie | 7 Comments

It's time again for my Thrifty 3D Wednesday idea over on Stamping 411! This month I decided to use the Two Tags die to make a great gift card holder! My friend, Mary Brown, brought one as a Make & Take to our downline meeting using Party this Way. I don't think she has it posted yet, but when she does, I'll include a link here. I used her template to dress it up for the upcoming holidays! Stampin' Up!'s Jolly Bingo Bits stamp set is perfect to fit inside the circles on the pull out card holder!

Here is a picture of them closed.

And here is one open! The tag portion is folded over and stapled under the Scallop Circle decoration so it holds the gift card snug inside.

For mine, I used the Jolly Holiday Designer Paper along with Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Early Espresso, and Cherry Cobbler cardstock. I used the 1" and 1 1/4" circle punches for the opening on the sleeve and 1 1/4, 1 3/8 and Scallop Circle punches for the end of the Tag. I also used the Word Window and Modern Label punches for the words Very Merry! You KNOW I'm a BIG punch lover! lol!

I have a step-by-step picture tutorial for you over on Stamping 411 today! These really are fun and easy to make! Let me know what you think and when you make some for yourself!