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July 18, 2017

Blossom Builder Strawberry Box

Our bonus project for June’s CAM class was this cute little strawberry box.

It’s the Clear Tiny Treat Box, wrapped with a strip of the Delightful Daisy DSP. The strawberries are made with the Blossom Builder Punch! It’s supposed to be a flower petal, but works perfectly for a strawberry, especially when you add the “seeds” with the small dot stamp from the coordinating stamp set.

Stamps: Bunch of Blossoms

Cardstock: Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Smoky Slate

Paper: Delightful Daisy DSP

Punches/Dies: Blossom Builder Punch, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits

Other: Clear Tiny Treat Box, strawberry candy from Dollar Tree

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June 25, 2017

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Stamp Case Suitcase

I recently posted about my VIP Party on a demonstrator site, and I had a lot of requests for more information on the Stamp Case “Suitcase” I gave to my guests. If you missed the party posts, you can see them here and here.

I made each of my top ten customers a personalized suitcase.

I started by cutting a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) 7″ x 11 1/4″. This size fits neatly into the plastic cover of the full size Wide Stamp Case.

I slipped the DSP into the cover and closed the box. This creased the paper so I could better see the dimensions of the area I wanted to decorate. I then removed the paper and decorated it with the Whisper White cardstock strips, Large Letters Framelits, and Daisy Delight Bundle. I then re-inserted the DSP into the cover of the stamp case.

I cut a piece of cardboard to 1 1/4″ x 7 1/2″, and centered my handle on the cardboard to mark where the holes for the screws should go. I punched holes in the cardboard strip. To double check, I placed my handle on the strip to be sure the punched holes were lined up with the screw holes. I got my handles at Home Depot. They are 3 3/4″ from center of one screw hole to the other.

I centered the strip on the spine of my stamp case (with DSP already inserted) and marked the holes (I used a Sharpie). My hubby drilled through the case and paper, using the proper sized drill bit for my screws. He used a power drill. Be careful not to make the holes too big. He screwed the handle onto the spine. Note: the screws that come with the handles are too long, as they are made to go through cabinet drawers, so you’ll need to purchase shorter screws.

I used a manual screwdriver to attach the handles. It takes a bit of effort, but you’ll have more control.

Have fun with these!

One final note: The stamp cases were accidentally left out of the current Annual Catalog, but they are still available for purchase. The item number is 127551. They can be purchased at my shopping link below.

If you like this project, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below!

June 10, 2017

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Wood Textures Suite

My last share from Onstage is also my favorite. I’ve been hoping for a crate die for some time, and this one is the perfect size!

This suite has a Wood Textures Designer Series Paper (DSP) stack, and many of the papers have the same design on both sides, so when using them with the crate dies, they have the same wood look inside and out.

There’s also a coordinating stamp set, Wood Words, with cute rustic images. For our Make-N-Take, we made the crate, three coordinating mini cards, and packaged them in a cello bag, which fits inside the crate to make a gift. Isn’t it cute?

Stamps: Wood Words

Cardstock: Whisper White

Ink: Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, Bermuda Bay, Early Espresso

Paper: Wood Textures DSP stack

Dies: Wood Crate Framelits

Other: Linen Thread, 3″ x 6″ gusseted Cello Bag, 1/4″ Copper Trim

I hope you’ve enjoyed the projects from April’s OnStage. Would you like to attend OnStage with me in Salt Lake City in November? I would love to have you as a member of my team! Just visit my website and click on Join Now.

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May 28, 2017

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Sweet Stack and Cutie Pie

This month, we made a cake for our Cards & More bonus project. Not a real one….. a gift box made of cardstock. You can use these separately, or put eight of them together for a whole cake. I made my sample a week before class, and every time I looked at it sitting there, it made me really hungry for chocolate cake! It really does look that yummy.

This is another set of stamps and dies that will be gone at the end of May. There are SO many cute projects you can make with this set. If you don’t believe me, just look at Pinterest.

Stamps: Sweet Stack

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Dies: Cutie Pie Thinlits

Other: Lovely Lace TIEF, Basic Pearl

So, what do you think? Does it make you hungry for chocolate cake, too?

Thanks for visiting my blog today! If you need supplies, please visit my online store. And, if you have any questions or comments, I’d love to hear from you.

May 10, 2017

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So In Love

We always have a bonus project at our Cards & More class. May’s bonus was a gift card holder, using the Gift Card Envelope and Trims Thinlits. It’s quick and easy, and it’s a very nice way to present a gift card. It’s also on the retiring list, so grab it while you can!

We also used the Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate (banner). If you haven’t seen this, it’s a beautiful addition to any project and it’s reversible….gold on one side and silver on the other. It comes in 12 x 12 sheets, but just a small piece can add so much.

Stamps: So In Love

Cardstock: Island Indigo, Very Vanilla

Ink: Island Indigo

Punch: Triple Banner

Other: Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate, 1/8″ gold ribbon

I’d love to be your demonstrator, if you don’t already have one. You can shop at my online store anytime by clicking on the link below.

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April 17, 2017

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Potted Succulent

This just might be my favorite project…..ever! Of course, I may change my mind tomorrow. LOL

I’ve shown this to several people and no one can believe it’s made from cardstock. It looks SO real! This was one of our projects at stamp club this week, and each one turned out a little bit different, but all were beautiful.

Stamps: None (can you believe it?!)

Cardstock: Old Olive

Ink: Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry

Dies: Succulent Framelits Dies

Other: Stamping Sponges, sphagnum moss (non-SU), flower pot (non-SU)

This turned out so cute that I made one to take to my mother-in-law in the hospital. She doesn’t have good luck with plants, and when she saw it, she said, “That’s cute…..something else I can kill.” LOL She couldn’t believe it wasn’t real either! On hers, I added a sentiment from the Designer Tin of Cards set. It’s on a popsicle stick layered between a stitched circle of Whisper White, and a scalloped layering circle of Rich Razzleberry. I also added some Rich Razzleberry vintage ribbon.

I hope you like these as much as I do! Thanks for spending a few minutes with me today.

April 11, 2017

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Basket Bunch Easter Basket

We made this cute little Easter Basket at Stamp Club this week. I recently made a video for my downline and made this basket in less than 10 minutes, so it really is quick and easy. If you’d like the directions for this basket, let me know, and I’ll be happy to post them.

The Basket Bunch Stamp Set and Basket Builder Framelits Dies are being retired and they are on sale while supplies last! You can check out the retiring items here.

Stamps: Basket Bunch

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Smoky Slate, Sweet Sugarplum, Pear Pizzazz

Paper: Succulent Garden DSP

Dies: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits

Other: Aquapainter

If you have any questions about this project, let me know. And, if you need any stamping supplies, please visit my online store.

April 7, 2017

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Basket Bunch Bunny Nest

We always have a bonus project at my monthly Cards and More Class. Last month, we made this cute little Easter bunny nest.

I wanted something that would be quick and easy, and inexpensive to give to a group of people, so I designed this project myself. I got the chocolate bunnies in a package of six at the dollar tree. You can’t get less expensive than that!

This is made with a strip of 2″x 8 1/2″ cardstock, scored at 1/2″, 2 1/2″, 3″, and 5″. When assembled, this will even fold flat for transport, which is a big plus, as I’ve made 12 of these to swap at OnStage in Savannah this Saturday!

Stamps: Basket Bunch

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Dies/Punches: Basket Builder Framelits Dies, Layering Ovals Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, Scallop Tag Topper

Other: 5/8″ Organza Ribbon, Blushing Bride Solid Bakers Twine, Easter Grass (non-SU)

I hope you like my creation! Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

March 30, 2017

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Pinch Proof Pin

Someone asked me to show a better photo of the pin I included in my Pinch Proof card. You can see the card here.

The medallion was the focal point of the card, and I secured it with a small glue dot, so it could easily be removed. I included a self-adhesive pin back with my card, so the recipient could remove the medallion, attach it to the pin, and wear it on St. Patrick’s Day to avoid those nasty pinches for not wearing green!

I used Cucumber Crush cardstock with a Scallop Circle punch (vintage). I put glue around the edges of the scallop and dipped it in Dazzling Diamonds glitter for some sparkle (which you can’t see very well in the photo). I stamped the image from the Pinch Proof stamp set (vintage) and punched it with a circle punch. I adhered this to the cucumber crush base with a dimensional.

I’m always happy to answer any questions you might have about any of my creations, so please comment below if you have questions or need more information.

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February 28, 2017

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Tasty Trucks

Here’s a gift card holder we made at Stamp Club this month. We used the cute Tasty Trucks set. You can get this set FREE during Sale-a-bration with any $50 order.

We stamped it with StazOn and colored it using the new watercolor pencils and blender pens. I used the little taco stamp to add tacos to the truck window and enclosed a Taco Bell gift card! But, the set also has an ice cream cone, hot dog, cupcake, and even a stack of pancakes, so there are lots of possibilities.

We took an extra piece of cardstock 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and folded it into a box shape, cut a slit in the top for a gift card and glued it in the fold of the card, so it pops up when the card is opened.