'Retired' Snowflake Project

I was cleaning my room up a little and came across an unopened package of these red ornaments/snowflakes. I knew immediately that they could not sit unopened any longer. I quickly put them all together and attached them to little whisks and filled with candies. They will be yummy/useful gifts for friends at work!

Snowman Treat Holder

Isn't he cute? I made a simple folded card, 3 1/4 x 8 3/4. Score at 4, 5, & 8". Fold and decorate as desired. I think you could use this same basic layout for a number of characters. I put candy in mine. What will you put in yours?

A Father's Day Book

Now, I don't remember where I saw this tutorial but I think it was on Splitcoast. This is a little book I made for my hubby for Father's Day. This year we will be spending father's day in Costa Rica on a little dive vacation! We leave on the 18th of June and I am so excited! This is a little 4 page booklet that spells out MIKE on one side and on the pullouts it spells LOVE. It just works out perfectly that his name and the word love are the same length. Again, I used some the Sweet Pea DSP that recently retired (I would love to see it come back). I have left it blank for a lot of photo's and personal notes.

Cute FYI Box

Stamps

• FYI
• Itty Bitty Bits*

Paper

• Whisper White card stock
• Old Olive textured card stock

Ink

• Bashful Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
• Regal Rose Classic Stampin' Pad
• Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories

• Linen thread
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Bone folder
• Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack*
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Matchbox Bigz XL die
  

*From 2010 Summer Mini Catalog

A Beautiful Pin Cushion

If you have the Big shot then you know that it is not just for cutting cardstock. No, you can cut metal (pop cans), fabrics, plastic, leather etc... Here is a cute idea using felt.

Pam Pagel's Floral Pin Cushion

Accessories & Tools

• Big Shot
• Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
• Blossom Party Originals die
• Bead
• Felt
• Sewing machine and thread

Little Vase Pick Me Up!

I love the look and feel of having fresh cut flowers around the house but I am always struggling for a cute vase. Well, Stampin' Up! has the cure for that dilemma. Check out their quick and simple idea for a bud vase. I will be picking these up while you are looking!

Paper

• Greenhouse Gala Designer Series paper

Accessories & Tools

• Certainly Celery 5/8" satin ribbon

Instructions

1. Wrap Designer Series paper around vase, and adhere ends together.
2. Tie ribbon around vase.

Gift for a Guy Friend

I made a quick little gift for a co-worker who happens to be a man. He is always asking about making things that a decorative rather than just cards, so I whipped up this little frame for him. His favorite colors are green, brown and orange. Sorry about the photos being a little blurry, I am doing this at 5 a.m. because I could not sleep and the light is not so great so early in the a.m.

Elements of Style

I just love this stamp set and will be featuring projects done using it at my workshops in June. This is the box #2 die cut from the Sizzix products that are exclusive to Stampin' Up! This was done using a soon-to-be brought back color from Stampin' Up! the DSP is from the newest mini and is called Presto Patterns. I think it is just lovely.

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Milk Carton Project

Here is a beautiful example of the great new milk carton die being used. I love the softness of teh colors and how the black just accents it so well. This project was done by Shelli at one of the workshops of a lifetime.

A Stampin' Up! Cake

With this beauty, you can have your cake, but I don't think you would want to eat it! I mean, how does one count the points in a paper cake? Stampin' Up! made this cake as an inspiration to demonstrators in their monthly magazine called Stampin' Success. I just thought it was so beautiful that I would share it with all of you. Enjoy!

Greenhouse Garden Journal

This is a fun and beautiful journal project made by Stampin' Up! If you are a list maker or like to keep up with gardens, books, etc... this journal could be just the thing for you.

Stamps

• Greenhouse Garden
• Hope Happens

Paper

• Chocolate Chip card stock
• Confetti White card stock
• Old Olive textured card stock
• On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal

Ink

• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Regal Rose Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories

• Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon
• Linen thread
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Bone folder
• Stamp-a-ma-jig

Click here to order these supplies.

Almost an Entry

I wanted to try my hand again at the Artisan Award that Stampin' Up! does each year but alas, time got away from me and I only accomplished one item! This is my Spa Day Bag that I made for the entry. Of course, I used all Stampin' Up! supplies but there are just too many for me to name here! If you want more details, email me and I will send them to you.

Table Favors

I made this little table favor for everyone who played Bunco with me. It was quick and easy. I used the Game Night set to stamp them. The colors were Going Gray, Real Red and Whisper White. I stamped with Basic Black and Real Red. I added the grosgrain ribbon to the top with a little knot. They hold the little Ghirardelli chocolates perfectly. Of course, you have to have chocolate to stamp and play!

Stenciled Album

I love making albums for weddings or new babies. The 6x6 is the perfect size for me because it does not overwhelm me and it is not too costly for gift giving. Check out the one Stampin' Up! is showing here!
Paper

• More Mustard card stock
• Rich Razzleberry card stock
• Very Vanilla card stock
• Thoroughly Modern Designer Series paper
• On Board 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" album

Ink

• More Mustard Craft Stampin' Pad

Accessories & Tools

• Rich Razzleberry 1/2" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon
• Flourish Décor Stencil
• Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Beautiful Butterfly Bigz die
• Sponge daubers

Cupcake Book

What a cute idea for a birthday party favor or for the favored one! A little book to save all the gift lists, photos etc...
Stamps

• Fundamental Phrases
  (set of 24; item 114968; $37.95)
• Simple Birthday Thanks
  (item 111546; $17.95)

Instructions

1. Stamp cupcake image on On Board Book Basics sheet, and cut out (removing cherry stem). Repeat on second sheet of Book Basics. These are the front and back covers for the book.
2. Trace book cover onto sheets of Confetti White card stock, and cut out pages for book.
3. Ink wrapper portion of cupcake image using Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write marker, and stamp on Close to Cocoa card stock. Cut out, and adhere to book cover.
4. Ink icing portion of cupcake image using Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write marker, and stamp on Pretty in Pink card stock. Dab 2-Way Glue over sprinkles portion of icing image, and apply glitter. Allow glue to dry, then adhere icing to book cover.
5. Ink cherry portion of cupcake image using Rose Red Stampin' Write marker, and stamp on Rose Red card stock. Cut out, and adhere to book cover.
6. Cut stem from Old Olive card stock, and adhere to book cover.
7. Punch hole through cover of book using Crop-A-Dile, and mark hole on stacked pages. Punch hole through pages. Repeat with back cover using front cover as guide for hole placement.
8. Tie covers and pages together with Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.
9. Cover number (for age) in Pumpkin Pie textured card stock. Punch scallop square from Old Olive card stock, and cut off one side. Adhere behind number.
10. Stamp "Happy" in Chocolate Chip ink on Confetti White card stock, and adhere to back side of number.
11. Adhere number to book using Stampin' Dimensionals.
12. Punch flower from Tempting Turquoise card stock, and attach Clear Rhinestone brad to center of flower. Adhere to book using Stampin' Dimensionals. Edge of flower should overlap number.

Thoroughly Modern Corkboard

I have always been fascinated by organizational items, calendars, bulletin boards, storage items etc... I think it stems from the fact that I am simply not organized! I am more of a wannabe! Any way, check out this cutie again from Stampin' Up!
Stamps

• I Heart Lists
  (set of 10; item 116473; $28.95)

Paper

• Rose Red card stock
• Sahara Sand card stock
• Whisper White card stock
• Soft Suede textured card stock
• Thoroughly Modern Designer Series paper
• Mini Whisper White envelopes

Ink

• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
• Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker

Accessories & Tools

• Elementary Ribbon Originals
• 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
• Clips assortment
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Scallop Square punch
• 1-1/4" Circle punch
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Alphabet Simple Letters Bigz die set
• Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlit die set
• Cork
• Frame

Art Contest Honorable Mention

This darling notebook was done by Jennifer Davey and won an honorable mention from Stampin' Up! I think it so cute! I may have to case it myself sometime soon!

Paper

• Basic Black card stock
• Melon Mambo textured card stock (inside cover)
• Night & Day Specialty Designer Series paper

Ink

• VersaMark pad

Accessories & Tools

• Clear Stampin' Emboss powder
• Basic Black 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
• Melon Mambo 1/2" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon
• Neutrals 5/8" Jumbo brads
• Clear Rhinestone brads
• Clips assortment
• Bone folder
• Heat tool
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Top Note Bigz die
• Mini composition book
• Elastic

The Jelly Bean Prayer

I made these up for my Sunday School class this week. It has 8 colors of jelly beans and this prayer.

Red is for the blood he gave, Green is for the grass He made,
Yellow if for the sun so bright, Orange is for the edge of night.
Black is for the sins that we made, White is for the grace He gave,
Purple is for the hour of sorrow, Pink is for the new tomorrow.
A bag full of jelly beans, colorful and sweet,
Is a Prayer...is a Promise...Is an Easter treat!

Easter Carrot

I have been playing with this idea for a while and finally got around to making and posting it. I actually made it a couple of weeks ago but waited for Easter to post it. I used a box pattern that I found for an icicle at the $ store. I cut off the part that closed it and crimped in the top instead. I added a little green tissue and a bow with a hanging sentiment. I think it is cute and will look good in those special baskets. Don't forget to fill with candy!

By the way, I am posting way ahead of time since I am going to be out of town for the week. Please enjoy the posts from Stampin' Up! that I am using on some of the coming days. These are some that you can usually only see if you are a demonstrator and some are done from Stampin' Up! and some are from fellow demonstrators.

Mini Milk Cartons

I have made several milk cartons without the new die cut from Stampin' Up! but I have to say this is much faster than my old way. It is also smaller but it is so cute that I don't mind the smaller size. Plus, it is less expensive than so many of the XL dies. This is in the Occasions mini and lists for only 32.95. What a bargain. Anyway, I was playing with it and the Yummy Sweet Pea DSP from the mini and came up with these. My daughter-in-law is wanting to do a safari type party for my soon to be 1 year old grandson. I think these will make cute little party favors!