Jul 1, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, 3-D, 3D, Bundles, Gifts, Pampered Pets, Playful Pets, Product Suites, Tutorials |
WOW! Can you believe it’s already July? There is lots happening this month. To start the month, we have the July 3D Tutorial Bundle! In addition to the tutorial bundle, the team is featuring a blog hop! (links at bottom of blog post) Even better, we’re each sharing a second project created using the same products to coordinate with our tutorial project. This month, the team is featuring products from the Playful Pets Suite. This product suite will have you and pet lover friends howling or purring with delight!
Remember, the projects designed for the 3D tutorial bundle aren’t available elsewhere online. Therefore, you’ll receive EXCLUSIVE projects in the tutorial bundle. In addition, both Imperial and Metric measurements are included for each project.
Now for a Sneak Peek of the July 3D projects…
You’ll love the cute 3D project designs!
For my coordinating project, I have a cute gift card holder design for you.
And here’s the card interior:
Gift Card Details:
- Refer to the photo below for cutting and scoring to create the gift card holder. Real Red cardstock is used for the base.
- In addition, cut the following:
- Real Red cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (calling it horizontal panel)
- Playful Pets Designer Series Paper (DSP): 2 coordinating pieces each 2-1/2″ x 4″; strip for interior 3/4″ x 4″; select the 2 dogs from the DSP and fussy cut
- Whisper White cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Referring to the photos, cut, score and fold the gift card base. Add a strong adhesive such as Tear & Tape along the sides of the panel with 1/2 circle. To create the gift card pocket, fold the panel along the score line toward the 5-1/2″ score line.
- Next, attach the coordinating Playful Pets Designer Series Paper pieces to the front of the card, to the 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ horizontal Real Red cardstock panel and to the interior pocket of the card. The Stampin’ Seal adhesive is great for this!
For the gift card interior:
- On the Whisper White cardstock, stamp the dog bowl on the lower right corner of the cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Color the bowl with the Real Red Dark Stampin’ Blends. Then, add the fussy cut dog to the left corner of the Whisper White cardstock and use the Stampin’ Seal to add the Whisper White panel to the gift card interior. I love the expression on the dog’s face!
For the card front:
- Cut a 16″ piece of the black & white baker’s twine from the Playful Pets Trim Combo pack. Wrap the twine around the card so it can be used to tie the card closed on the right side. Now, position the horizontal Real Red cardstock panel so that it is centered and aligns evenly with the right side of the gift card base. Carefully attach to the card ensuring you adhere the baker’s twine and that the adhesive is only on the front portion. If it extends past the folded gift card portion, it will become attached to the card interior. Optional: add a small amount of liquid glue to the baker’s twine and attach to the back of the horizontal Real Red panel – keep open until it dries.
- Select the sentiment from the Pampered Pets Stamp Set. Stamp onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Next, cut the shape using the Tasteful Labels Dies.
- Finish the front of the horizontal Real Red panel by adding the sentiment label using Stampin’ Seal. Then, add the fussy cut dog using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- For the final touch, add a Playful Pets Trinket to the dog’s paw. Tie the twine into a bow to close the gift card.
- Optional: Add a piece of the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper to the flap on the envelope.
Have fun creating with the Playful Pets Suite Collection! The variety of dogs and cats offer multiple creative options for pet lovers.
Would you like the July 3D Tutorial Bundle?
You have several ways of receiving the July 3D Tutorial Bundle:
1. Order $50 (before taxes and shipping) from my online store between now and July 31, 2020 and you’ll get the PDF for FREE. Note: be sure to register and allow me to contact you so I receive notice of your order and can send the tutorial.
2. Purchase the July 3D Tutorial Bundle PDF (a total of 6 tutorials) for $15.00. This is a one-time purchase. Simply drop me an email at creativestampingwithMargaret@gmail.com and I will send you a PayPal Invoice. Upon receipt of payment, I will send you the tutorial bundle.
3. Join my Playtime with Paper team! Team members always receive the tutorials for FREE!
You can place your product orders directly via my online store. Or, you can also order via the links under Project Materials (either the bundle or individual components).
Speaking of ordering – the Bonus Days promotion begins today!
What is Bonus Days? For every $50 you spend 1 July–3 August 2020 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed 4–31 August 2020. There is no limit to the number of Bonus Days coupon codes that you can collect so start shopping! You’ll be able to use the Bonus Days coupon codes for your August-December Mini Catalog orders.
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
Now to go Blog Hopping!
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Mar 13, 2020 | 3-D, Coordination Product Release, Gift Bags, Gifts, January-June 2020 Mini Catalog, Tags |
In this month’s class, one of the projects created is a Tulip Gift Bag and coordinating tag. I love it when there is a designer series paper that coordinates with a stamp set and either dies or as with the Timeless Tulips Bundle, a punch. The bag uses the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper, which is from of the Coordination Product Release. The paper is wonderful as it coordinates with multiple stamp bundles. Naturally, the small gift bag needs a coordinating tag. The Timeless Tulips stamp set and the tag die from the Bonanza Dies combine to create a perfect gift tag. Details for creating both are below the project’s photo.
Creating the Tulip Gift Bag:
- From the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper, cut the tulip paper 6″ x 8″. Be sure to pay attention to the direction of the tulips.
- On the 8″ side score at 2-1/2″, 3-3/4″, 6-1/4″ and 7-1/2″. Rotate 90° (make sure that the tulips are facing toward the right) and score at 1-1/4″.
- Fold along score lines and trim along score lines up to the 1-1/4″ score line. Cut and remove the 1/2″ tab. See the photo below – dotted lines are score lines:
- Add Tear & Tape Adhesive to the 1/2″ tab, fold over to close the side creating the bag.
- Fold in bottom flaps and seal. Be sure the small flaps are folded in first and then overlap with the larger flaps.
- Pinch together and use a Mini Library Clip to seal.
For the coordinating tag:
- With the tag die from the Bonanza Dies to cut a 2-1/2″ x 4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock.
- Using the Timeless Tulips Stamp Set, stamp two small tulips with Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad at the top of the tag. (refer to project photo above for placement) Stamp the large tulip with the same color onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock. Cut with the coordinating Tulip Builder Punch.
- Stamp three stems using Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad.
- Add the large tulip onto the tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals, slightly overlap the smaller tulips.
- Use the Tulip Builder Punch to cut a leaf from a scrap of the reverse side (green pattern) of the Pleased As Punch designer series paper. Adhere to tag under the large tulip with a mini glue dot.
- Stamp the sentiment with the Calypso Coral onto a 3″ x 1-1/4″ piece of Daffodil Delight cardstock. Cut using the shape using the Ornate Frames Dies. Attach to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Tie a knot bow using 6″ of Granny Apple Green Textured Weave Ribbon. Complete the tag attaching the bow below the large tulip using a mini glue dot.
What did we put in the gift bag? A wrapped Rice Krispies Treat Bar! It fit perfectly. Be sure to comment below and let me know what you plan to place in your gift bag.
A full list of the project materials is at the bottom of this post. Remember the Coordination Product Release products are only available through the end of this month. So you’ll want to order the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper soon! It’s also while supplies last.
Another reminder…
Sale-a-bration continues until March 31, 2020. With qualifying purchases of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you can order FREE product. Check out the Sale-a-Bration brochure under the Catalog link. Note: the Metallic Baker’s Twine and Sequins Combo Pack (Item #152314), the Kerchief Card Kit and the Golden Honey Specialty Designer Paper (Item #152311) have sold out. New items have been added so be sure to take advantage of ordering the FREE items before the end of this month. As a reminder, Sale-a-Bration brochure product quantities are limited and may run out before the end of the promotion.
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to comment below. Happy crafting!
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Dec 23, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Christmastime Is Here, Gifts |
In my last post, I highlighted the first two gifts from my Secret Santa and the creative packing of the gifts. My third gift has arrived and now the identity is known. So, now it’s time for the Secret Santa reveal. Drum roll please!!! My Secret Santa is the wonderful and talented Patty Bennett! Of course, she continued her creative genius with the third gift. Using the Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper, Patty altered a Pressed Petals Journal. Additional elements such as ribbon, Gold Glitter Enamel Dots along with sprigs of gold foil and green leaves complete the cover decoration. It is gorgeous (almost too pretty to use)! However, my husband and I have an upcoming trip so the journal will be useful trip notes.
Not only did Patty embellish the cover of the journal, but she also embellished pages throughout the journal using the Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper. Note – though the paper is named for the Christmas Holiday, it’s appropriate to use throughout the year! Click here to read her blog post detailing how she altered the journal.
And the card enclosed with the gift is adorable! 
#Elfie is retiring so if order before January 3, 2020, if you wish to add this cute stamp set to your collection of stamps.
Have a happy holiday!
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Dec 20, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmastime Is Here, Gifts, Uncategorized |
Oh what fun! This Christmas season some of the demonstrators from the Luv 2 Stamp group are participating in Secret Santa. Each participant is to send three small gifts packaged using Stampin’ Up! products. In our third gift, we include a card unveiling our name. The first two of my Secret Santa gifts have arrived. So, I am sharing the creative packaging created by my Secret Santa.
Clever Gift Wrapping for Secret Santa Gift #1!
The first Secret Santa gift to arrive was a pack of Kraft pillow boxes. My Secret Santa put the pillow boxes inside of a plastic Stampin’ Up! dies envelope. The dies envelope is wrapped with a wide band of the Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper. The sentiment and other elements of the packaging are also from the Christmastime is Here Suite Bundle. What a great way to recycle the plastic envelopes!
Notice the cute 3″ x 3″ note card? It is decorated with the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper. For embellishments, Beautiful Boughs Dies create the perfect touch.
More clever gift wrapping on Secret Santa Gift #2…
The second of the Secret Santa gifts also involves recycling Stampin’ Up! product. It’s the box from the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit and embellished with the Real Red Ruched Ribbon bow. Inside the box, two small packages of Ghiradelli chocolate caramels fit perfectly. The sturdy box is a great size for a variety of small gifts. Small gift tags are created using the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series paper and the Snowman Season Bundle.
When the last gift arrives, I will know the identity of my Secret Santa. I am curious to find out who it is. Plus, I’m eager to see what creative packaging will be used for gift 3.
Search your stamping supplies!
If you still have holiday gift wrapping, search through your Stampin’ Up! supplies to see what you can recycle. You may have the perfect gift packing! In addition, you can use different holiday papers and stamp sets to create simple embellishments. Below are some of the products that were used for embellishing the gift packaging. You’ll notice that many holiday themed items are on the retirement list. Therefore if there’s a particular paper or stamp set you like, be sure to place your order before January 3, 2020.
Thanks for stopping by! Check back as after I learn the identity of my Secret Santa, I’ll share it with you.
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Dec 2, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Brightly Gleaming Product Suite, Christmas, Copper Tea Tins, Gifts, Quick & Easy, Uncategorized |
It’s hard to believe that it’s December already. Since Thanksgiving was later this year, it seems Christmas will be here in a flash. I spent the weekend putting up a few holiday decorations and decided that this year, I would scale back in comparison to past years. What’s great is the decorating is complete. I can now relax and enjoy the holiday touches.
That brings me to today’s project, an embellished Copper Tea Tin. Have you seen the Copper Tea Tins in the Stampin’ Up! 2019-2020 Annual Catalog? You can find them on page 173. Four tins come in the package. The tins are perfect for embellishing and for creating a quick gift. I plan to fill the tea tins with small cookies and candies for holiday gifting. A huge thank you to Patty Bennett for the inspiration! For this tin, the Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper creates the backdrop for the embellishing. However, this particular Designer Series Paper is no longer available. If you do not have this particular paper, no worries as next week I’ll provide alternatives for embellishing the Copper Tea Tin.
Details for embellishing the Copper Tea Tin:
- Wrap a piece of 3″ x 12″ of Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper around the Copper Tea Tin, secure with Tear & Tape Adhesive.
- Cut a coordinating piece of the Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper, 2″ x 12″ and wrap it around the first layer of Designer Series Paper.
- Color the 1/2″ Classic Weave Ribbon using the Dark Pretty Peacock Blends. Set aside to dry for a few minutes while working on other project elements.
- Using the Stitched Stars Dies, cut a star from Very Vanilla cardstock. Layer a large star from the Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements on top. TIP: use a glue dot in the center of the star to attach it to the Very Vanilla.
- On Whisper White cardstock, stamp the holly from the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set using Mossy Meadow Classic Ink Pad. Use a Blender Pen to pull the ink from the stamped image and color the holly leaves. Fussy cut using Paper Snips.
- For the berries, use Night of Navy Classic Ink Pad to stamp another holly. Again, use a Blender Pen to pull the ink from the stamped lines to color the berries. Fussy cut the berries and add to the holly leaves with Mini Glue Dots.
- Stamp the sentiment from the Tiny Keepsakes stamp set onto Whisper White cardstock using Night of Navy Classic Ink Pad. Cut with the Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies.
- Assemble layers: first wrap the Classic Weave ribbon around the tin and tie on side in a knot. Add the star using Tear & Tape adhesive. Next add the sentiment tag and the Holly onto the star using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Complete by embellishing with Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
The tin is now ready to be filled with goodies!
Reminder:
Refer to my previous post if you’re interested in the PDFs for the eight Make ‘n Take projects from the Pack & Play Craft Escape. Here’s the link: https://creativestampingwithmargaret.com/2019/11/pack-play-craft-escape.html
Thanks for stopping by! Check back often as I have more holiday projects to share.
Project Materials: (click on link to order)
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Nov 27, 2019 | 2019 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Gifts, Tags |
Ready for another another embellished store bought item? While shopping recently, I spied a set of plaid Christmas tree dish towels. Immediately, I thought of the Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper (DSP) and how easy it would be to create a coordinating gift tag for the dishtowels. Okay, I know you’re thinking that I must be crazy when shopping to think of things that coordinate with Stampin’ Up! products. Maybe I am just a bit but you have to admit, the dishtowels coordinate perfectly with the Wrapped in Plaid DSP. The Pine Tree Punch and the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set were also used. Save 10% by purchasing the punch and stamp set as a bundle. By creating a Wrapped in Plaid 3-D Gift Tag, the dishtowel has become a simple, inexpensive gift to present during this season of giving.
Steps to make a Wrapped in Plaid 3-D Gift Tag:
- Create a tag base using 2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Real Red cardstock. Punch one end with the Delightful Tag Topper Punch. Round the corners on the bottom of the tag with the Detailed Trio Punch.
- Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock 3-1/4″ x 1-3/4″. Use the Detailed Trio Punch, to round the four corners. Stamp HO HO HO from the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set onto the bottom section of the Whisper White cardstock panel using Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad. Attach to the tag base using Snail Adhesive. If desired, cut another piece of the Whisper White cardstock to add to the back of the tag and stamp with a To/From stamp.
- Use the Pine Tree Punch to cut 3 trees from the Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper. TIP: punch two from the “front” side of the paper and one from the “back or reverse” side. By doing this, the trees will align properly. Score down the center of each of the punched pine trees and fold. Attach one side of each of the trees to one another using multipurpose liquid adhesive. Be sure to align the tree branches so they match. After creating the tree, attach to the tag above the HO HO HO. Embellish tree top with a Red Rhinestone. See photos below on how to punch and assemble.
- If you are using the tag to embellish a dish towel, tie around towel using the Real Red 1″ Ruched Ribbon. Tie three Jingle Bells together with Whisper White Baker’s Twine and wrap around knot of the ribbon bow.
When shopping, look for some dishtowels to embellish as a quick and easy gift. I found the towel for this project at TJ Maxx and the dishtowel came in a package of two towels.
Margaret’s BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL:
WooHoo! it’s a Black Friday Special starting Thanksgiving day (November 28) through Sunday, December 1st. I am offering FREE Shipping on all orders $25 and above. Since this is my personal offer, you must email me (creativestampingwithMargaret@gmail.com) to place your order. In the subject line, enter Margaret’s Black Friday Special (this will ensure, I don’t accidentally miss the email). I will enter your Customer Order and notify you of the amount due. Plus if your order is in excess of $150, you will receive Host Rewards. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you order online, the free shipping will not apply since this is not being offered by Stampin’ Up!
Reminder:
Refer to my previous post if you’re interested in the PDFs for the eight Make ‘n Take projects from the Pack & Play Craft Escape. Here’s the link: https://creativestampingwithmargaret.com/2019/11/pack-play-craft-escape.html
Thanks for stopping by! Check back often as I have more quick and easy ideas for Christmas gift giving.
Project Materials: (click on link to order)
The Host Code for November is JBQQM6VR:. Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards!
