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April 27, 2019

Butterfly Gala Gift Basket

I love it when I can recycle or up-cycle everyday items that are normally thrown in the trash!

At Stamp Club this month, I asked everyone to bring an empty toilet paper roll. We used them to make these little hanging gift baskets. Aren’t they just the cutest?

We used the Gingham Gala paper from the Occasions Catalog. This paper is on the retiring list, so if you don’t have it, get it quick! I love this paper. It comes in five colors, including Lemon Lime Twist, which we didn’t use for this project. It has larger checks on one side and smaller checks on the other side. I used the side with larger squares for this project.

After covering the tube with paper, we squeezed the bottom flat and stapled it, then covered the staples with “ribbon” made from matching cardstock and the ribbon border punch.

Stay tuned for cards made with the leftover paper!

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Bundle
$35.00

Gingham Gala 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Needlepoint Elements Framelits Dies
$30.00

Pretty Label Punch
$18.00

Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon
$7.50

Decorative Ribbon Border Punch
$16.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Highland Heather 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
$8.00

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February 26, 2019

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Fable Friends Easter Basket

I know it’s early to be posting Easter projects, but I want to show you this cute basket now, in case you’d like to make some of your own.

This basket is made with Crumb Cake cardstock and the Basket Weave and Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (TIEF). And, isn’t this just the cutest little bunny ever?!

Stamps: Fable Friends

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Whisper White

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, Old Olive

Dies: Stitched Shape Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits

Other: Blends – Light Pool Party, Light Flirty Flamingo, Light and Dark Crumb Cake, 1/8” Flirty Flamingo Ribbon, Pinewood Planks Dynamic TIEF, Basket Weave Dynamic TIEF

Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set
$22.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
$30.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies
$35.00

Pool Party Light Stampin’ Blends Marker
$4.50

Flirty Flamingo Light Stampin’ Blends Marker
$4.50

Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00

All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack
$9.00

Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$10.00

Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$9.00

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February 24, 2019

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Veterans Welcome Gifts

With the help of a lovely group of ladies, we support our local Veterans Retirement Home. One of the things we do is provide “Welcome to the Neighborhood” cards. If you missed my earlier post on these, you can find it here.

In addition to the welcome cards, we decorate boxes that are stuffed with slipper socks, those socks with non-stick bottoms like they provide for you in the hospital. I have several generous friends who donated the money to purchase the socks.

Last week, we delivered 70 boxes of these socks to the VA Center.

A good friend of mine, Janet, helped me get these together. The boxes were donated by another friend, Nancy, who saved them from the trash at an event she attended. What a great upcycle!!

If you’re looking for a good cause to support, please consider your local Veterans Center.

Thanks for visiting today.

February 12, 2019

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Tea Together Tea Bag Gift

Who likes FREE stuff? I know I do!! During Sale-a-bration, you can get the Tea Time Framelits dies FREE with a $100 order.

We made this tea pouch using the dies and the coordinating Tea Together stamp set from the Occasions Catalog. I love the options with this stamp set. The images are open, so you can leave them plain, stamp flowers on them, or do like I did and take the easy way out. I stamped on some of our beautiful DSP, so I didn’t have to color anything.

The pouch is made using a 6 x 6 square of So Saffron cardstock and the Envelope Punch Board. Although it’s hard to see, the pouch is randomly stamped in So Saffron with the doilies from the Dear Doily set.

The teacup and die cut doily are attached to a ribbon that slides, so that the pouch may be opened without damage, so it’s reusable.

Stamps: Tea Together, Dear Doily

Cardstock: So Saffron, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink: So Saffron, Night of Navy

Paper: Garden Impressions 6×6 DSP

Dies/Punches: Tea Time Framelits, Doily Builder Thinlits, 1” Circle Punch, 1/8” Circle Punch

Other: Envelope Punch Board, Night of Navy Bakers Twine, 3/8” Calypso Coral Satin Ribbon

Tea Together Cling Stamp Set
$22.00

Dear Doily Cling Stamp Set
$24.00

So Saffron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$9.75

So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Garden Impressions 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Doily Builder Thinlits Dies
$33.00

1″ (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch
$13.00

Envelope Punch Board
$20.00

Night Of Navy Medium Baker’s Twine
$3.00

Calypso Coral 3/8″ (1 Cm) Satin Ribbon
$6.00

Tea Time Framelits Dies
$0.00

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If you have questions about anything used in this project, please let me know in the comments below. And if you need any stamping supplies, please visit my store at the link below.

February 10, 2019

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Filled With Love

I teach a monthly class at the Hardin County Public Library. It’s a good opportunity to use up retired products, while still making super cute projects!

We made this treat pouch last month. It holds two individually wrapped Twizzlers. The paper used in this project was part of a special several years ago. It was one of the very first “bundles”, which included the stamps and paper.

Stamps: Filled With Love (vintage)

Cardstock: Whisper White, Red Glimmer

Ink: Pretty in Pink (vintage), Real Red

DSP: Love Patterns (vintage)

Punches: Heart (vintage), Triple Banner, Heart Border (vintage)

Other: Pretty in Pink 1/8” ribbon (vintage)

Although some of these things are no longer available, Stampin’ Up! has many other beautiful products. Check them out at the link below.

September 18, 2018

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Share What You Love Card Folder

I absolutely LOVE this project from my Share What You Love class. This folder holds four note cards and envelopes, and is made from one sheet of 12×12 Designer Series Paper, and NO adhesive!

Stamps: Love What You Do

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla

Ink: Tranquil Tide

Dies: Layering Circles Framelits Dies

Paper: Share What You Love Specialty DSP

Other: Rich Razzleberry 1/4” Velvet Ribbon, Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

I hope you enjoyed this project! If you have questions or comments, please leave them below.

September 14, 2018

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Share What You Love Bundle Class

Back in May, Stampin’ Up! Offered a Gotta Have It All Bundle which included everthing in the Share What You Love Suite, plus vanilla cardstock and envelopes, and a special limited edition stamp. It was a great deal!

I promised a FREE class to everyone who purchased this bundle, and we were finally able to find a good time for the class. There were a couple of people who couldn’t make it, but those who did had a great time!

We made several projects in this class, including this sampler.

Stamps: Love What You Do, Statement of My Heart (limited edition)

Cardstock: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Mossy Meadow, Rich Razzleberry, Tranquil Tide, Daffodil Delight, Mint Macaron, Blackberry Bliss

DSP: Share What You Love Specialty DSP

Dies/Punches: Layering Ovals Framelits Dies, Triple Banner Punch

Other: Pearlized Doilies, Rich Razzleberry 1/4” Velvet Ribbon, Share What You Love Embellishment Kit, Share What You Love Artisan Pearls, Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Sponge Daubers, 9” Square Frame

I’ll be making this again later this month with my team. If you’d like to be a member of my team, I’d love for you to join us! Just click on the Join Now tab at the top of the page.

I hope you enjoyed this project. Stay tuned for more things we made in this special class.

September 10, 2018

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Spooky Sweets Treat Tag

Another project from this month’s Stamp Club, this spooky treat is sure to be a hit!

Stampin’ Up has tons of fabulous dies, but there’s something about punches that I just love! They are easy to transport and so quick and easy to use.

The Spooky Sweets bundle includes a stamp set and a punch that cuts out three bats at once.

Stamps: Spooky Sweets

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Gorgeous Grape, Pumpkin Pie

Punches: Spooky Bats, 2 ¼” Circle, Scallop Tag Topper

Other: Basic Rhinestones, Black 3/8” Glittered Organdy Ribbon, Stamping Sponge

Cardstock:
Gorgeous Grape, 2” x 4”
Crushed Curry, 2” x 2 ½” for partial 2 ¼” circle (sponge edges with Pumpkin Pie ink)
Whisper White Scrap for bats

Stay tuned for another Halloween Project….. my favorite!

May 19, 2018

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Cake Soiree

I decorated this gable box at Onstage last November. I thought it would make a pretty project for Stamp Club, so we made them last month.

Stamps: Cake Soiree

Cardstock: Whisper White

Ink: Olive Green, Berry Burst

Paper: Sweet Soiree Specialty DSP

Punches: 1 1/2″ Circle, 1/8″ Handheld Circle

Other: Berry Burst 3/8″ Metallic Edge Ribbon, Silver Bakers Twine, Silver Mini Gable Box

Thanks for stopping by. If you need any stampin’ supplies, please visit my online store. It’s open 24/7!

April 29, 2018

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A Good Day Treat Bucket

How cute are these little spring treat buckets? We made these at the library class.

I found the buckets at a local store, and they came 3 in a package, with tags and white ribbons. I ditched the tags (mine are so much cuter). Then I colored the ribbon using my Pool Party ink pad and a tongue depressor. Just lay the ribbon across the ink pad, hold it down with the tongue depressor and pull on the end of the ribbon. I did both sides a few times to get the color I wanted. I think these turned out cute!