A Not So Spooky Owl Treat

How about this cute little owl? This is the from the Fancy Favor die for the Big Shot. I can't believe this is the first time I have used it. I don't know what I have been waiting for...maybe a special invitation? Anyway, I saw this owl made by Sarah Miller and wanted to try one for myself. I think he turned out so cute and I can see him being filled with candy for the neighbor kids next door.

New Punches are Great!

A few features of the new punch style:

• Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing
• Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport
• Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored
• Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large
• New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use.
• Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog
• Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners
• larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use
• Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color

My Birthday Present from Hubby

Well, I hinted around about gettting something to hold my punches for a while now. I kept having to heft my punch box off the shelf to look for one and I mentioned to my hubby that a punch shelf would be great. He went off to the local home improvement store and quietly put this little beauty together while I was off doing errands. I was so happy to get it last Sunday. The poles are from IKEA. The rest was all him. He also made it so it is completely movable should we ever decide to sell and move. How cool it that?

A Simply Beautiful Card

Well, you know how I love to make simple yet striking cards. Here is another one I plan to CASE as soon as I can. I love the bright colors and the simplicity. You can find all the directions here as well as clicking here to order everything you need to make this card.

Stamp sets used: Of the Earth (hostess level 1 set), pg 13

Short and Sweet, pg 141

1. Fold Whisper White cardstock to make card


2. Layer colored squares 1 1/4" squares (Gable Green, Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie)


3. Punch 4 1 3/8" Basic Black Squares


4. Layer stamped white circle to black scalloped circle


5. Medium red oval punch layered with white small sentiment oval punch


6. Add ribbon


7. Send it out to Bless someone!

Owl Be Seeing You!

Is this owl the cutest or what?? This little owl was made with punches and the Big Shot and Circle Scissor Plus. The sentiment is from the set Great Friend seen on page 107 in the catalog. The backgound papers are from some of the wonderful Designer Papers as offered by Stampin' Up!

I don't have a date yet, but I will be starting a punch book with my stamping friends very soon. What is a punch book you ask? Well, it is a book that will show you how to make little fellows like this owl and oh so many more using some of the wonderful punches by Stampin' Up! I first need to clear my calendar and set some dates so come back soon to see when we will start and get all the details.