Another Happy Card

I told you that you'd see this layout again!  In fact, this card came before the one I shared earlier.  I totally CASED this from my friend Bonnie.  I LOVED what she did - I just changed the colors and a few minor details.

 

This picture really shows off the Specialty Designer Paper with pre-embossed designs.  I just sponged over the designs in the color I wanted to use.  Easy Peasy!

 

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Mini Pizza Box Gift Holder

This box has been finished in my mind for several days now, I just needed to actually finish it by adding the embellishments.  My niece's birthday was yesterday and she had asked for a specific necklace.  Well, I needed a box to put it in, so it was the perfect opportunity to just FINISH this box already!! 

The box itself is really easy and you can easily get 2 boxes per one sheet of cardstock. 
Here are the measurements:  

Start with cardstock 7-1/4" x 4".

Score the long side at 3/4", 3-1/4", 4" and 6-1/2".

Score the short side at 3/4" and 3-1/4".
Then embellish!

The measurements and inspiration for this project were found HERE.  Thanks Becky!

To make the flower topper, I used my Big Shot and the Fun Flowers Bigz Die.  I lightly sprayed water on each flower piece and then scrunched them up in my hand.  I let them dry and then attached them all together (and to the belly band) using a small silver brad.  The flowers held their shape after they dried. So pretty!

This also fits in as part of the Splitcoaststampers Creative Crew Challenge for March:

• CCREW0314SF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM -- Show us something you love on a scrapbook page, This n That or 3D project!
   
  I LOVE to make 3-D projects and had to try this as soon as I saw it. 
  ~Enjoy!

Cardstock:  Pool Party, Island Indigo, Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Fun Flower Bigz Die, Silver Brads

Good as Gold

I'll be honest.  When I first saw the Good as Gold kit in the Sale-a-bration catalog, I thought 'What am I gonna do with that?'  After I attended Leadership and saw samples of the cards I started to warm up to the kit.  A little.  Then I started seeing samples that were 'outside of the box' and showed smart ways to use these products for anything but their intended purpose.  Now they're talking my language!  So, I took the plunge, got the kit and made these fun and super simple cards.  I was inspired by this card.  I love the splash of sparkling gold. 

The 'Designer Paper' I used is actually the card bases that come in the kit.  I cut them in half and mounted them on cardstock.  So, instead of 8 cards that the kit is supposed to make, I can get twice that amount by adding just a bit of extra cardstock!  Yippee! And all of this with a kit I got for FREE with a $50 order.  Double Yippee! 

Note:  I cut apart the gold envelope liners to make the background layer for the sentiment tag.  The gold star and gold ribbon are also included in the kit.  

  

Enjoy!

 

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Island Indigo, Good as Gold Kit (SAB)

Ink:  Island Indigo

Stamps:  Sassy Salutations

Punches:  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

You Make Me Happy...

I sing 'You are my Sunshine' to my daughter every night before she goes to sleep so when this stamp set came out it was a MUST have for my collection.  Then, I came across THIS card and had to CASE it.  The only thing I changed was adding some texture to the Whisper White layer.  Otherwise I left it alone.  Why mess with a good thing, right?

 

Cardstock:  Summer Starfruit, Pool Party, Whisper White, Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB)

Ink:  Black Staz-On

Stamps:  See Ya Later (SAB)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Deco Labels Collection Framelits, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Summer Starfruit Twine (Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack - SAB)

Happy St. Patrick's Birthday!

 

I have a few birthdays in my family on St. Patrick's day, so I wanted to give a go at a green-themed birthday card.  It also worked out as part of the Splitcoaststampers Creative Crew Challenge for March:

• CCREW0314HF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM -- For this challenge, make a birthday card in purple (for St. Urho) or green (for St. Patrick). Use a technique or layout that you love!

I've seen this type of card all over and have wanted to try it for awhile.  I used the directions/tutorial found here for the card assembly.  It was super easy!   

The almost-finished card needed something, so I got out my handy dandy green Sharpie and colored some rhinestones.  I love how they finished it off.  I needed to keep it somewhat masculine and even with the little 'bling' it's not too girlie.  What do you think? 

I also used a quick tutorial on how to make the shamrock from the Pansy Punch HERE.  Easy Peasy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB)

Ink: Crumb Cake

Stamps: Happy Hour, Wacky Wishes

Accessories: Rhinestones

Punches: 2-1/2" Circle, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, Pansy, Banner

Other: Sharpie

Sweet Sorbet meets Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

 

After having such a hard time using the color Crisp Cantaloupe in cards, I'm starting to warm up to this color!  Using the Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper makes it so much easier to find coordinating colors that look great together.  I've seen this style of card using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch all over the internet, but it wasn't until I watched this video that I decided to give it a whirl.  I was also inspired by this lovely card. 

The colors in this Designer Series Paper (DSP) are really pretty together and make creating a beautiful card easy!  I'm thinking this is a great card for the Splitcoaststampers Creative Crew Challenge for March:

• CCREW0314DF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM-- DSP/Color Focus: Make us fall in love with your favorite DSP! You can use any current DSP from the annual, Occasions, or Sale-A-Bration catalogs!

Get your package of Sweet Sorbet DSP for FREE during Sale-a-bration (SAB)!  Choose any of the exclusive SAB products with each $50 purchase through March 31. 

Cardstock:  Pool Party, Whisper White, Basic Black, Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB)

Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Black Staz-On

Stamps:  Petite Pairs, Petal Parade (SAB)

Accessories:  Crisp Cantaloupe Twine (Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack - SAB)

Punches:  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle

Chalkboard Technique Swap

I've seen this chalkboard technique all over the internet and couldn't resist the opportunity to try it in a swap.  I knew that I wanted to ink up a new stamp that I received at Leadership and once I found this layout, I was inspired.  This is what I came up with.  What do you think? 

 

Sorry the color looks so weird in this pic!

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Pacific Point

Ink: Whisper White Craft Pad
Stamps: Vintage Verses (SAB 2013), Affection Collection
Accessories: Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Rhinestones
Other: White crayon

Valentine's Day Crafts for School

Better late than never! :)  I've been really busy the last few weeks and it has involved a lot of crafting!  I'm hoping to share everything I've been working on in the next few days/weeks.
So to start, here are the Valentine's treats that my daughter and I made for her 1st grade class. 

We used the Sale-a-bration Stamp set Patterned Occasions (FREE with a $50 order until March 22).  I used a marker to ink up the words 'smarty pants' and the pants image while omitting the word 'congratulations'.  Then, using my Stamp-a-ma-jig (a MUST have in my opinion!!), I used the 'happy valentine's day' from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp set.

 

We put two packages of smarties candy in the 1" X 8" Cellophane Bag and added our stamped treat topper.

 

Here's my girl with her Valentine's goodies.  She was so excited to take these to school.  I'm SOOO grateful that not only does she like the ideas I have, but that she gets the pun and wants to help me make them all.   Gotta love that smile! 

 

I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day! 

Cardstock:  Whisper White

Ink/Markers: Night of Navy, Real Red, Garden Green
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Patterned Occasions (SAB 2013)
Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig

Leadership 3-D Swap - Take Out Box

This was my favorite 3-D swap that I received at Leadership (sorry - I'm not sure who made it!).  I've been wanting to make a take-out box for quite some time.  I just loved everything about the box - the colors, the embellishments, everything!  It used some of the new Soda Pop Tops in the Spring Catalog along with a new stamp set (Collage Curious) and a Sale-a-bration set (Bloomin' Marvelous).

 

Of course, I had to make one of my own.  I used a video tutorial found here to get the correct cutting and scoring.  I used the same colors and basic design.  Since I didn't have the flower from Bloomin' Marvelous (yet!) I used the butterfly from the Collage Curious stamp set.  I used the Rock 'n Roll technique to get the butterfly multi-colored.  I also added some ribbon.  I was surprised at how easy you can smash the Soda Pop Tops in the Big Shot!  Just put the Soda Pop Top between 2 cutting pads and use no Tabs on the Multipurpose Platform.  Easy!

 

Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red
Stamps:  Collage Curios
Accessories: Big Shot, Petal Cone Bigz L Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Real Red Ribbon (retired), Soda Pop Tops
Punches: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, 1" Circle (inside Soda Pop Top),

Oh, Hello Spring Card

Here's a bright Spring card I made using some goodies that I received and WON at the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference.  For attending, we all received the stamp set Oh, Hello. 

 

I was excited to use the 5/8" Flower Trim, too, since we learned how to die it different colors (it comes in Vanilla) using a sponge dauber and an ink pad.  I was also excited to use it since I WON a package from the Prize Patrol at Leadership!  Yay!

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Ink: Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo
Stamps:  Oh, Hello
Accessories: Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Vine Street Embossing Folder (SAB 2013), 5/8" Flower Trim
Misc: Sponge Dauber

Leadership 2013 Big Shot Treat Swaps

While I enjoy doing cards, I truly love making 3-D projects.  Especially when they involve candy.  :)
So, while I was in Orlando a few weeks ago for the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference, I participated in a Big Shot Treat Swap.  I made several boxes that hold Hershey's Kisses candies using the Scallop Square Bigz Die.  I used most of the 2011-2013 In-Colors and I just loved how they came out. 

As you can see by the tag I made, I was able to sneak in some yummy new Sale-a-Bration product goodies!!

 

 

Cardstock: In-Colors 2011-2013 (Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral), Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink: In-Colors 2011-2013 (Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral)
Stamps:  Pretty Petites (SAB 2013)
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Square Bigz Die, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon In-Colors 2011-2013 (Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral), Baker's Twine (Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral)
Punches: Curly Label, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle, Petite Curly Label (SAB 2013)
Other: Window Sheets

~Enjoy!

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