What do you think about the closure for this box? It’s really different, isn’t it? It’s made with circle punches. It actually has two boxes; the outer box that you can see, and an “inner” box that’s made just a tad smaller. The circles are glued onto the outside of the inner box, so that when it’s assembled, you don’t see them.

This box is finished with a belly band of ribbon and the daisy stamp and punch.

Stamps: Daisy Delight

Cardstock: Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Calypso Coral

Ink: Daffodil Delight

Punches: Daisy, 2″ circle punch

Paper: Delightful Daisy DSP

Other: Tranquil Tide 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon, Gold Faceted Gems

Thanks for visiting. If you have questions on this or any other project, please comment below.

September 18, 2017

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More Cards from Janet D

As promised, here are a few more creations from my friend, Janet Demonbreun. If you missed her earlier cards, you can view them here.

If you’d like to purchase any of the products used to create these cards, please visit my online store at the link below. You can shop 24/7.

September 17, 2017

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Love Today Planner Kit

Have you seen Stampin’ Up!’s new Love Today all-inclusive planner kit?

This planner will keep you on schedule and give you a creative outlet too! This all-inclusive kit has everything you need to create a customizable yearly planner. No dates are printed, so you can start when you want. The kit contains the following items – printed Night of Navy/gold foil two-ring binder (7 ¾” x 8 ¾” x 2”) with gold metal corner accents; 12 divider pages; calendar pages; 4 photo protector pages (hold six photos each and 5” x 7” in size); page lifter (3” x 8 ¼”) 3 printed and 3 gold foil accent sticker sheets; and 3 adorable packs of little sticky notes.

You can personalize each page of the planner to make it work for you and it’s a perfect blend of memory keeping and a day planner. And, the best part? You don’t have to wait until January of next year to start using it. You can use the planner kit immediately upon receiving as you can tailor to the month you want to start. This planner kit is a great way to keep track of your own personal schedule or perhaps it could become a family planner to keep track of everyone’s busy schedule. The planner kit is a great tool for keeping a personal daily journal as well. Or, wouldn’t it make a lovely gift to a future bride to help in planning her big day? It will become a wonderful memory keeper of that special time in her life.

There is a refill available that includes everything you need to restock your binder – 12 divider pages; calendar pages; 4 photo protector pages (5” x 7”); page lifter (3” x 8 ¼”) ; printed and gold foil accent stickers; and sticky notes.

The planner coordinates beautifully with Calypso Coral, Emerald Envy, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, and Real Red. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to use Stampin’ Up! products on a daily basis while helping to organize your busy life.

September 16, 2017

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Janet’s Creative Crafts

I recently did a series of posts from a class featuring the Eastern Palace Suite. This suite was available as a super bundle, and everyone who purchased the Premiere Bundle was invited to a FREE class using these supplies.

One of my friends, Janet Demonbreun, came to this class and was inspired to create, and create, and create!! She went home and made several beautiful cards using this suite, that she shared on my Facebook group.

She is graciously allowing me to share her creations with you, too!

Aren’t these beautiful?! It looks like she’s really having a lot of fun with this suite.

Stay tuned for more of Janet’s creations in a future post.

September 15, 2017

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You Move Me Butterfly

It’s been a while since I posted, and I’m trying to get back in the swing of things.

If you haven’t seen the You Move Me bundle in the annual catalog, you are missing a cute and innovative new product from Stampin’ Up! The stamps and dies are made to work together to create movement. The stamp set includes both a butterfly and a hummingbird, and when you slowly pull the card up, the wings flutter!

Check out this quick video.

Stamps: You Move Me

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink: Marina Mist, Calypso Coral, Wild Wasabi

Dies/Punches: Move Me Thinlits Dies, Circle Tab, Triple Banner

Other: Linen Thread

Thanks for stopping by today!

August 22, 2017

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Eastern Palace Class V

This is the last card from the Eastern Palace class. It was also designed by someone at Stampin’ Up! and a printed tutorial was provided to demonstrators to help us prepare for classes. This may just be my favorite!

Stamps: Eastern Beauty

Cardstock: Tranquil Tide, Thick Very Vanilla, Fresh Fig

Ink: Fresh Fig, Tranquil Tide, Lemon Lime Twist

Paper: Eastern Palace Specialty DSP

Dies: Eastern Medallions Thinlits

Other: Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers, 1/8″ Gold Ribbon

I hope you’ve enjoyed these cards using the Eastern Palace Suite. Stay tuned for more projects with this suite.

If you’d like to get access to exclusive Stampin’ Up! Tutorials and samples, I’d love to have you join the Red White and Bluegrass Stampers team. Click on Join Now to become a demonstrator!

August 20, 2017

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Eastern Palace Class IV

Today, I have another card from the Eastern Palace Class. This gorgeous creation was designed by someone at Stampin’ Up! They generously gave us printed tutorials that we could share with our customers. I held a FREE class for everyone who purchased the Early Release Eastern Palace Premiere bundle, and we made these cards.

Stamps: Eastern Beauty

Cardstock: Fresh Fig, Dapper Denim, Thick Very Vanilla

Ink: Dapper Denim, Fresh Fig

Paper: Eastern Palace Specialty DSP

Dies: Eastern Medallion Thinlits

Other: Gold 1/8″ ribbon, Mini Tassel Assortment, Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers

I have one more Eastern Palace card to share, and then I have a surprise for you, so stay tuned!

August 18, 2017

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Eastern Palace Class III

This is another card from my Eastern Palace class. This was a FREE class for everyone who purchased the Eastern Palace Premiere Bundle.

This card was designed by Stampin’ Up! and shared with demonstrators to use in classes. They even had printed tutorials that we could share.

ALL the supplies for this card (except the gold ribbon and thread) were in the Premiere Bundle. It makes it so easy to create beautiful projects when you have products that are coordinated to work together.

Stamps: Eastern Beauty

Cardstock: Fresh Fig, Thick Very Vanilla

Ink: Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide

DSP: Eastern Palace Specialty DSP (Designer Series Paper)

Dies: Eastern Medallions Thinlits

Other: Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers, 1/8″ Gold Ribbon, Gold Metallic Thread, Mini Tassel Assortment

I still have a couple more samples from this class to share with you, so stay tuned! And, if you’d like to purchase these coordinated supples to create beautiful projects of your own, please visit my website at the link below.

August 16, 2017

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Early Warning System

Those of you who’ve been to my studio know that I don’t have or need a doorbell. These two warn me if anyone is coming. They greet everyone at the door and sound vicious. Once I open the door, they immediately calm down.

Some of my stamping friends bring treats, so they are extra excited when their “aunties” show up. Janet has been known to stop by McDonalds and get them a hamburger with no bun, LaAnna brings them toys, and Pat makes home baked treats for them! How rotten is that?!

Jennie Boo is pictured on the left, and Spanky Doodle is on the right. Don’t those names make you smile? They were actually named at the rescue where we adopted them, so I can’t take credit for their cute names, but they are named well. Jennie is calm and loveable and Spanky is busy, busy, busy.

I found Spanky Doodle online at a rescue in Indiana. We adopted him and about three weeks later, we got a call from the rescue asking if we were interested in adopting a second dog. I asked why, and was told that Spanky had a girlfriend when he was at the rescue. After we adopted Spanky, Jennie wouldn’t play or eat and was listless and depressed. Then, she got attacked by a boxer and they didn’t know if she would make it. I told them if she lived, we would take her.

When we first got her she was so timid she wouldn’t come out of her crate for anything. I had to pull her out to put her outside, and she was so scared that she would “wet” all over me. Gradually (with Spanky’s help) we gained her trust. But, if anyone came over she would hide in the corner behind the furniture.

She’s come a LONG way. She now greets people at the door and sits on everyone’s lap. She even noses Spanky out of the way to get her share of attention.

I can’t imagine life without these two, and as Triva at the rescue told us, they really are “two peas in a pod” even though they have such opposite temperaments.

If you have room in your life for a pet, there are so many that need good homes. I hope you’ll consider a rescue pup of your own.

August 14, 2017

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Eastern Palace Class II

Another card from my Eastern Palace class. This class was so much fun! I offered it FREE to those who had purchased the Early Release Premiere bundle. They brought all their supplies and made these projects from start to finish.

Because these colors, the leaf image, and the embossing folder weren’t included in their bundle, I provided some of the supplies for this card.