Jul 10, 2019 | 2018-2019 Annual Catalog, Boxes, Christmas, Kraft Pillow Boxes, Simple Stamping, Treat Holders, Uncategorized |
Yay! The Hallmark Christmas in July movies kickoff this Friday so I’m celebrating with another Christmas in July project. Since the heat definitely makes it the dog days of summer, it’s wishful thinking that thoughts of Christmas in July will make it seem cooler (yes, wishful thinking!) Today’s project again uses the Lots of Cheer Stamp Set. Since my first Christmas in July project was a card, I decided on a small gift packaging project. An oval label stamped with the Lots of Cheer snowman packages embellishes the Kraft Pillow Box. The pillow boxes make great gift packaging. They are 5″ x 3″ and a package contains 10 boxes to use for gifts and goodies.
Below are the steps to create this quick and simple project.
- Use Real Red Classic Ink Pad and a Sponge Brayer to color the Kraft pillow box. TIP: take the ink pad and pat it directly onto the pillow box. Then use the sponge brayer to evenly distribute the ink on the pillow box. Allow the ink to dry on the pillow box.
- While the pillow box dries, make the label. Stamp the stack of presents onto a 3-1/2″ x 3″ piece of Whisper White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Cut the shape using the large oval from the Stitched Shapes Dies.
- Color the stamped image with Stampin’ Blends. The light Seaside Spray Stampin’ Blend adds a hint of color along the outline edges of the presents. Additional Stampin’ Blends colors on the project includes Call Me Clover (light & dark), Daffodil Delight (light & dark), Real Red (light & dark), Smoky Slate (light & dark) and Pumpkin Pie (dark). If desired, use the Color Lifter to lighten the center area of the hat.
- With the Layering Ovals Dies, cut an oval from a 4″ x 3-1/2″ piece of Call Me Clover cardstock. Layer the stamped image onto the oval using Snail Adhesive.
- Use the Banner Triple Punch to cut an angles tail on a 1″ x 4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock. Then, stamp the sentiment using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Attach to the back of the oval label using Snail Adhesive.
- Open pillow box and add gift or treats. Close ends and wrap a piece of Call Me Clover 1/8″ grosgrain ribbon around the box. TIP: wrap so that the ends meet under where the label is to be placed. Use Snail Adhesive to hold the attach the end of the ribbon to the pillow box.
- Add the oval label to the box with Stampin’ Dimensionals. TIP: Due to the curvature of the box, it’s best to add the dimensionals to the center area of the box and add the label to the dimensionals versus adding the dimensionals directly to label before adding to the pillow box.
- Tie a bow with the ribbon and add to top with mini-glue dot.
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Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Happy Friday! Hope July 4th Celebrations were fun and safe.
Today’s post is a Noble Peacock Make ‘n Take from the Luv 2 Stamp team meeting last Saturday. The Luv 2 Stamp team leader is Patty Bennett and I am in one of her three levels. Though I live many states away, I was able to participate via Facebook and order the project kits for the meeting. The kits arrived before the meeting so the long-distance members could assemble during the meeting. The beautiful Noble Peacock Make ‘n Take was designed by fellow team member, Kurstan del Rosario (Kurstan’s Crafting Corner). Isn’t the card gorgeous?
Do you notice there is no stamping on the card?!
The beauty of the paper and peacock creates a beautiful card not requiring a stamped sentiment on the card front. Of course, you can easily add a stamped sentiment if desired. Plus, you can add the sentiment to the card’s interior. The peacock is cut using Detailed Peacock Dies from Sparkle Glimmer Paper. It’s difficult to see in the photo but the Glimmer Paper is sponged in an ombre’ effect using Pretty Peacock, Blueberry Bushel and Old Olive inks. Although I must note that the die cut peacock looks great without any coloring.
The coordinating Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Paper and Noble Peacock Foil Sheets add more elegance to the card. The Noble Peacock Foil Sheet is cut using the Stitched Nested Labels dies. More items on the card from the Nobel Peacock Suite includes the Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon and the Noble Peacock Rhinestones. The card base is Blueberry Bushel cardstock with an Old Olive cardstock layer. The rich colors combine to create a beautiful project.
Thank you Kurstan for the beautiful card design! Be sure to check out her blog to see other make ‘n takes from the meeting.
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Jul 3, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Craft Fair Projects, Technique, Uncategorized |
While sorting craft supplies, I found a 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ notebook and immediately decided to create a Pressed Petals Covered Notebook. The Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper has beautiful photographic images. Since the Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) is light weight, I knew it would work perfectly to create cover the small notebook. Plus, the coordinating Pressed Petals Specialty Washi Tape would make a perfect embellishment. As seen in the photo, the Linen Ribbon from the Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack covers the front seam. I went back and forth whether to add a phrase on the notebook or not. But as you see, in the end “A Little Note” was added. The phrase can be found in the Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set.
The photo also shows the notebook back is finished with the Pressed Petals Specialty DSP. Additionally, Merry Merlot cardstock is cut to fit the interior panels and covers the overlapping DSP.
Tips for creating a Pressed Petals Covered Notebook:
- Measure the front of your notebook starting where the binding meets the cardboard. Add 1/2″ to the top and bottom measurements plus 1/2″ to one side measurement. This is the size you will cut your paper. This provides you ample paper to fold and cover the notebook edges.
- Use multipurpose liquid adhesive to attach the paper to the front of the notebook. I put the glue on the notebook and not on the paper. Start by abutting the paper along the binding edge and work out toward notebook edges.
- To create a neat fold at the corners, use paper snips to clip the paper so sides and fold over one another on the inside of the cover. Glue to hold in place.
- Measure the inside panel of the cover and cut ensuring it will overlap the designer series paper.
- Repeat for back cover.
- To embellish the front, wrap ribbon around the front at the seam of the binding and the designer series paper.
Pressed Petals Washi Tape Flower:
- Peel 8 petals from the washi tape roll.
- Punch a 3/4″ circle of cardstock to use as a base for the petals.
- Arrange four of the the petals around the cardstock base. After attaching, use the Embossing Buddy on the exposed back of petals to prevent stickiness.
- Add the next layer of four petals by offsetting them on the first layer of petals. Lift edges and dust with the Embossing Buddy.
- For the flower center, add a Perennial Essence Floral Center. Glue to front of the notebook.
- Optional: Punch 2 sets of leaves from Mossy Meadow Cardstock with the Leaf Punch. Spritz lightly with water, pinch leaves between fingers and after it dries, attach around flower using mini glue dots.
- Also optional: Stamp the sentiment and cut with the Classic Label Punch.
The notebooks are the perfect size to place in one’s purse. Plus, the notebooks are a great craft fair project! Since I found more than one mini notebook in my craft supplies, I’ll be covering them so be on the lookout for another covered notebook post.
Hope you enjoyed today’s project. Thanks for stopping by!
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Jun 28, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Cards, Daisy Lane, Floral, Technique, Uncategorized |
Last week, one of my blog posts featured a make ‘n take card using the Daisy Lane stamp set. Today, the project is a Daisy Lane “stepped up” card. As you see, I have added some pizzazz to the basic card design. It’s easy to take a simple card and make it a “stepped up” card with just a few extra embellishments. You can see the original simple stamping card design here.
Card details:
The colors and stamping are the same as in the Simple Stamping with Daisy Lane card details. So, refer to the link to review the general instructions and project materials.
- To create the additional center on the daisy, punch a 1″ circle of Melon Mambo cardstock for each daisy. With paper snips, cut small snips toward the center of the circle punch, leaving a circle in the middle approximately 1/4″ diameter. Use eraser end of a pencil or the end of the Take Your Pick, press onto the circle center so that the circle cups and the snips separate. With mini glue dots, attach to the daisy center and add the Perennial Essence Floral Centers to each.
- Cut a piece of 3-3/4″ piece of Whisper White Flax Ribbon. Snip between threads on each end and slightly fray. Attach to card using Tear & Tape adhesive. Refer to photo for approximate placement.
- To the sentiment label, add pearl white sequins from the Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins package. Place one on each side of the label. In the center of each, add a Basic Rhinestone Jewel.
- For the bow, pull threads from a piece of the flax ribbon. Use two of the threads to tie into a bow.
See how easy it is to “step up” a card design by adding a few embellishments?
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Jun 26, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Bundles, Tags, Uncategorized |
Each month, the two Playtime with Paper team members with top sales receive a special thank you gift from me. Most recently, the top two team members received team gifts of 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots and a yard of each of the 1/2′ Scalloped Linen Ribbons in the five new In Colors. Instead of a card, a tag was created to add to the cellophane bag holding the goodies. So, I decided to use the Wiggle Worm stamp set and coordinating Wiggly Worm dies for the tag. Did you know, you can save 10% when purchasing the Wiggle Worm Bundle? Just look, how stinkin’ cute are those bugs?! In addition to the cute bugs, the sayings in the stamp set are appropriate for lots of occasions. 
Tag Details:
- For creating tag base, layer a 2″ x 4″ piece of Garden Lane Designer Series Paper onto a 2″ x 4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock. To adhere the two layers, use multipurpose glue. For the tag top, use the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. Finally, round the corners on bottom of tag with the Detailed Trio Punch.
- Use the Stitched Nested Labels dies to cut a piece of watercolor paper. Using an aqua painter and Balmy Blue ink, color a sky background onto the watercolor paper. Let dry.
- Select desired bug stamps and stamp onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends markers. Use the coordinating color of Classic Stampin’ Pad to stamp the bug lines. In my samples, Mango Melody Light and Dark Blends color the beetle. To stamp the lines on the beetle’s body, use the Mango Melody Classic Ink Pad. For the dragonfly, Daffodil Delight Light Stampin’ Blend colors the body with the wing decor stamped with the Daffodil Delight Classic Ink Pad.
- After coloring, use the coordinating bug dies to cut each bug.
- Stamp the grass onto the watercolor paper label using Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink Pad and the sentiment using the Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad.
- To attach both the watercolor label and the bugs, use Stampin’ Dimensionals .
- For an extra touch, cut 2 sets of leaves using the Leaf Punch. Select color that coordinates with the Designer Series Paper. For a crumpled appearance, lightly spray water onto the leaves using a Stampin’ Spritzer. While cardstock is damp, pinch leaves between fingers. Allow to dry and then attach to tag under the label as shown in photos of gifts. For a bit of bling, add 3 rhinestones clustered together to form a flower on the base of the top leaves. Use the 3/16″ Linen Braided to tie the tag to the cellophane bag.
The bugs were loads of fun to make! Thus, I stamped and cut more bugs to have ready for other projects. Just stamp, color and cut to have extras available to use.
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Happy Crafting!
Jun 24, 2019 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Monthly Kit, Paper Pumpkin, Project Kits, Uncategorized |
Yes, summer has officially arrived. Paper Pumpkin is celebrating Sail Into Summer with the July kit, On My Mind. The July kit will also coordinate with three different suites from the new Stampin’ Up! annual catalog. This will enable you to make lots of projects. The coordinating suites include Woven Threads, Garden Lane and Come Sail Away. With the coordinating suites, you can “step up” the Paper Pumpkin Sail Into Summer kit. However do not feel it’s necessary, the Paper Pumpkin kits are great project kits alone.
In addition to product coordination, the On My Mind kit contains the following:
- Coordinating colors in Gold, Kraft, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty Peacock, Sahara Sand, Seaside Spray, and Terracotta Tile
- Nine mailable cards with envelopes (3 of 3 different designs)
Remember, you must have an active Paper Pumpkin subscription by July 10, 2019 to receive the kit. You can register here. Don’t hesitate, product availability may be limited near the end of the promotion.
Make sure to purchase the both the July Paper Pumpkin kit and products from the coordinating bundle suites to create alternative products. It’s a great way to get “more bang for your buck”. Upon the release of the Paper Pumpkin kit, Stampin’ Up! will reveal alternate projects that you can make. Of course, you can also create alternate projects yourself.
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