Scrapblue Christmas Tag!

We made this tag at the Scrapblue Crop where I was a vendor in September:

My recipe:

STAMPS:  Greetings of the Season, Owl Occasions

CARDSTOCK: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Snow Festival DSP

INK:  Gumball Green

ACCESSORIES:  Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, White Baker's Twine, 1-3/4 Circle Punch, Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Scalloped Edge Punch, Corner Rounder, Pearls

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Owl Occasions Gift Tag!

This is a cute little Christmas gift tag which uses the Owl Occasions stamp set:

What a cute little owl with his Santa hat!  I like the touch that the woodgrain embossing folder gave to this tag, too!

My recipe:

STAMPS:  Owl Occasions

CARDSTOCK: 
     Soft Suede:  4-1/4 x 5-1/2
     Gumball Green 3 x 3
     Cherry Cobbler:  1-7/8 x 1-7/8
     Be of Good Cheer DSP:  1-1/4 x 2-3/4
     Scraps:  Very Vanilla, Gumball Green

INK:  Soft Suede

MARKERS:  Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Pumpkin Pie

ACCESSORIES:  Dotted Scallop Border Punch, 1" Square Punch, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Window Frames Framelits, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Cherry Cobbler Brads, Dimensionals, 1-3/4 Circle Punch, Two Tags Die, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Festive Paper Piercing Pack

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

No Peeking Gift Tag Convention Swap!

This is a gift tag I made for a tag swap at Stampin Up's annual convention back in July:

The little snowman turned out SO CUTE!  And I LOVE the color combo of Baja Breeze and Gumball Green!

And the recipe for this tag:

STAMPS:  No Peeking

CARDSTOCK: 
     Baja Breeze:  3-1/2 x 5-1/2
     Gumball Green:  2-1/2 x 2-1/2
     Be of Good Cheer DSP:  3/4 x 2-3/4
     Scraps:  Whisper White, Gumball Green, Baja Breeze

MARKERS:  Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Gumball Green

ACCESSORIES:  Finishing Touches Edgelits, Delicate Doilies Sizzlit, Two Tags Die, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 1-3/4 Circle Punch, Gumball Green 3/8 Stitched Satin Ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Sponge, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

December Play Day Kraft Box

Stampin Up's Kraft boxes are SO MUCH FUN to decorate, and it makes it so simple to make a fabulous gift box with not so much effort!  This is the box we made at our December Play Day:

My recipe:

CARDSTOCK: 
     Early Espresso Coordinations:  2-1/4 x 3-1/4 (4)
     Early Espresso:  3-1/4 x 3-1/4
     Candlelight Christmas DSP:  3-1/8 x 3-1/8
     Very Vanilla:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2

INK:  Soft Suede (to sponge the snowflake)

ACCESSORIES:  Snow Flurry Die, Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Sanding Block, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Antique Brad

Here is another view from the top of the box:

And another shot from the side which shows the sanded embossing:

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

December Play Day Scentsational Season Gift Tag!

We made this cute little gift tag at our December Play Day:

This little Gingerbread Man is SO CUTE!  Who wouldn't love to get him on a Christmas package? 
Here is my recipe for this project:

STAMPS:  Scentsational Season

CARDSTOCK: 
     Early Espresso 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
     Very Vanilla:  2-3/8 x 3-3/4
     Cherry Cobbler:  2-1/2 x 3-7/8
     Cherry Cobbler 2-1/4 x 2-1/2
     Snow Festival DSP  1-3/4 x 2-1/2
     Scrap:  Very Vanilla

INK:  Early Espresso

ACCESSORIES:  Holiday Collections Framlits, Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Jewelry Tag Punch, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Two Tags Die, Linen Thread

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

December Play Day Rejoicing With You Christmas Card!

A second project we made at December Play Day uses the Rejoicing With You stamp set.

I love the way this card turned out.  It was inspired by one I saw designed by Jennifer Timko.

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Rejoicing With You

CARDSTOCK:
     Early Espresso:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scroed at 4-1/4
     Cherry Cobbler:  4 x 5-9/16 (this wierd dimension was because the EF shortens the CS a bit)
     Naturals Ivory:  3-1/4 x 4-1/4 (2)
     Early Espresso:  3-3/8 x 4-3/8 (2)
     Cherry Cobbler:  3-1/2 x 4-1/2

INK:  Versamark, Early Espresso

ACCESSORIES:  Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Embossing Buddy, Early Espresso Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Dimensionals, Victoria Crochet Trim

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

December Play Day Gift Card Holder!

I found the instructions for this awesome gift card holder on Stampin Connection, the Stampin Up Demo only web site.  This makes up fast and easy and uses a minimal amount of cardstock!

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Merry and Type, More Merry Messages

CARDSTOCK:
     Cherry Cobbler:  4-1/4 x 11, score at 3" down the long side, score at 3" and 7" down the short side
     (cut 1-1/4 x 7 along the short section and middle section, save for belly band)
     Be of Good Cheer DSP:  2-3/4 x 2-3/4 (2), 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 (3)
     Very Vanilla:  2-3/4 x 3-3/4
     Be of Good Cheer DSP:  1 x 7
     Scrap:  Very Vanilla

INK:  Cherry Cobbler

MARKERS:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler

ACCESSORIES:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Sticky Tape, Dimensionals

The gift card looks like this when opened:

I like the way it has an obvious space to sign your name and write a short message, if desired.  I give gift cards to several friends every year, and actually don't sign the gift card holder so that they can recycle the gift card holder, which they LOVE!

And one more picture:

Sorry, I can't get this picture to rotate, but I added it to show you the back of the gift card holder before it is folded up.  Hope it helps, even without rotating it!

Kelly Gettelfinger has a great video which you can watch here, if you want step by step directions:

www.Youtube.com/watch?v=PYADVMSAc5c

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Frosty Friends November Play Day Card

This is one of the cards we made at November Play Day, which was inspired by one I saw on Stampin Connection created by Leslie Orman.

STAMPS:  Frosty Friends, Winter Memories

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
     Old Olive:  4 x 5-1/4
     Whisper White:  3-7/8 x 5-1/8
     Old Olive:  4-1/4 x 5-1/2
     Whisper White:  4-1/4 x 5-1/2

INK:  Black Stazon, Old Olive, Real Red, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie, Sahara Sand

ACCESSORIES:  Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Window Frame Framelits, Festive Paper Piercing Pack, Paper Piercer, Stampin Pierce Mat, Dimensionals, Crumb Cake Brads, Aqua Painter

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Snow Flurry! October Play Day Project

Even though we are hopefully a long ways away from snow here in Tennessee, it is fun to play with the Snow Flurry Die to make beautiful cards!  Here is the one I came up with for an October Play Day project:

This card was inspired by one I saw on Stampin Connection (the Stampin Up Demo Web Site) created by Amanda Burditt.  Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Border Banter

CARDSTOCK: 
     Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 @4-1/4
     Festival of Prints DSP:  2-1/2 x 5-1/2
     Cherry Cobbler:  1/2 x 5-1/2
     Very Vanilla:  5 x 5-1/2 (2)
     Scraps:  Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, Cherry Cobbler

INK:  Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler

MARKER:  Cherry Cobbler

ACCESSORIES:  Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Bitty Banners Framelits, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Big Shot, Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Vintage Trinkets, Very Vanilla Brad

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Layered Labels Christmas Card

This card is one of the first I made after the new catalog was launched, and is still one of my favorite Christmas cards.

Here is my card recipe:

STAMPS:  Layered Labels, Petite Pairs

CARDSTOCK: 
     Crumb Cake:  4-1/4 X 11, SCORED AT 5-1/2
     Soft Suede:  3-1/2 X 3-7/8
     Be of Good Cheer DSP:  3-3/8 x 3-3/4
     Cherry Cobbler:  3-1/2 x 7
     Soft Suede:  3-3/4 x 5
     Very Vanilla:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8
     Scrap:  Very Vanilla

INK:  Gumball Green, Soft Suede

ACCESSORIES:  Apothecary Accent Framelits, Petals A Plenty Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Gumball Green 3/8 Stitched Satin Ribbon, Sponge, Dimensionals, Very Vanilla Brad, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Heart of Christmas Swap Card

It has been a LONG time since I have posted, too long!  Lots has happened, including a new computer, since then.  I participated in a swap for the Holiday Mini Catalog, and this is one of my swap cards:

This is one of my favorite cards that I have recently made!  Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Heart of Christmas, Evergreen

CARDSTOCK: 
     Always Artichoke:  4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2
     Early Espresso:  1 x 4-1/4
     Very Vanilla:  2-1/2 x 4
     Cherry Cobbler:  1-5/8 x 3-1/8
     Very Vanilla:  3-3/8 x 4-5/8
     Cherry Cobbler:  3-1/2 x 4-3/4
   
INK:  Always Artichoke

MARKERS:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke

ACCESSORIES:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Metallic Brads, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Petal Cone Cupcake for May Play Day!

We made this card at May Play Day; it uses the Petal Cone Die to make the cupcake.  I followed instructions from Heather Summers (www.stampwithheather.typepad.com/stamp_with_heather/2011/03/petal-cone-dieits-a-cupcake.html). 

Here is my recipe for the project:

STAMPS:  Curly Cute, On Your Birthday

CARDSTOCK:  
     Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 @ 4-1/4
     Early Espresso:  3-7/8 x 5-1/8 (2)
     Real Red:  3-3/4 x 5 (2)
     Very Vanilla:  3-1/2 x 4-3/4 (2)
     Brights Patterns Stack DSP:  2-1/4 x 3
     Whisper White:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2
     Scraps:  Red Glimmer Paper, Early Espresso

INK:  Early Espresso

ACCESSORIES:  3/4 Circle Punch, 1 Circle Punch, 1-1/4 Circle Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Crimper, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Stripes Embossing Folder, Petal Cone Die, Big Shot, Dimensionals, 1/8 Real Red Taffeta Ribbon

My husband suggested that it would look nice to make the Petal Cone Die piece from a "chocolate" color, that it would probably show up better, and I agree with his suggestion!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Terrific Tag for April!

Okay, so I have failed at blogging for a while.  Life kind of derailed my plans to keep current, but here I am back again with my Terrific Tag for April (yes, I know it is May--I haven't made a card for May, yet!).

I was invited to be a vendor at a crop sponsored by a Girl Scout troop to raise money to go to Savannah, and needed a couple of Make and Takes; when I think of something fast to create, my mind always rushes to tags.  So I thought I would do something that would take care of two things, my Make and Take and my Terrific Tag for April.

Here is the tag I created:

I really was pleased with the way the tag turned out, too!  Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Gifts of Christmas, Tag Time

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake:  3-1/2 x 5-1/2
     Jolly Holiday DSP:  1-3/4 x 2-3/4
     Old Olive:  2-3/4 x 3-3/4
     Scraps:  Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

INK:  Old Olive

MARKERS:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler

ACCESSORIES:  Hemp Twine, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Two Tags Die, Ovals Die, Big Shot, XL Oval Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Field Flowers: Sheila's Workshop

I have been wanting to make a card with Field Flowers for some time, but for one reason or another, haven't used it until I was preparing for my friend Sheila's workshop.  This is the card I came up with, inspired by many great samples I have seen on the internet ( I was especially inspired by Windy Fischer's Field Flower card on her blog www.stamp2create.blogspot.com).

I thought it turned out very pretty!  Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Field Flowers, Tiny Tags, Charming

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake:  4-1/4 X 11, scored at 5-1/2
     Beau Chateau:  3-3/4 x 5
     Soft Suede:  2-7/8 x 4-3/8
     First Edition:  2-3/4 x 4-1/4
     Very Vanilla:  3 x 3 (for flowers and tag)
     INSIDE:
          Soft Suede:  3-3/4 x 5
          First Edition:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8
          Very Vanilla:  3-1/2 x 4-3/4
          Beau Chateau:  3/4 x 3-1/2

INK:  Old Olive, Marina Mist, Soft Suede, Basic Black

ACCESSORIES:  Chantilla Crochet Trim, Linen Thread, Paper Snips, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Metallic Brads, Stamp-a-Majig, Dimensionals, Scallop Border Punch, Sponge

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Terrific Tag for March!

It is already March 1, so time for another Terrific Tag!  I am so glad to be getting some Christmas gift tags created so that I won't be as rushed during December!  This month, I pulled out one of my all time favorite sets, Polar Bears, which is retired. 

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Polar Bears, Tiny Tags, Season of Friendship

CARDSTOCK:  
     Crumb Cake:  3-1/2 x 5
     Real Red:  2-1/2 x 3-7/8
     Marina Mist:  2-3/8 x 3-3/4
     Whisper White:  2-1/4 x 2-1/2
      Scraps:  Whisper White

INK:  Black Stazon, Marina Mist

ACCESSORIES:  Round Tab Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Metallic Brads, Watercolor Crayons, Blender Pens, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Corner Rounder Punch, Two Tags Die, Big Shot

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Elementary Elegance SAB Birthday Card CASE

I really love this card; it is a CASE of a card created by fellow SU demo Dawn Olechafski.  About the only thing I changed was the ribbon (she used Pool Party Seam Binding ribbon and I used the ruffled Pool Party ribbon).  I would have never thought to use this color combination (Pool Party and Peach Parfait) but I really love it together.  We made this card at Sheila's workshop a couple of weeks ago.

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Elementary Elegance, Bring on the Cake

CARDSTOCK:
     Peach Parfait:  4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2
     Very Vanilla:  3 x 3
     Peach Parfait:  3-1/8 x 3-1/8
     Pool Party:  3-1/2 x 3-1/2
     Scraps:  Very Vanilla, Peach Parfait, Everyday Enchantment DSP
     INSIDE:
          Pool Party:  3-3/4 X 5
          Peach Parfait:  3-1/2 x 4-3/4
          Very Vanilla:  3-3/8 x 4-5/8

INK:  Peach Parfait, Pool Party

ACCESSORIES:  Square Scallop Punch, Curly Label Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today and taking a peek at my creations!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Delicate Doilies Birthday Card

We (Dottie and I) made this card with our friends at Morning Pointe in February:

It is a challenge for me to do a simple card without ribbon or brads, but I really liked the cards we made this month!  This card was inspired by on I saw on Stampin Connection, a Stampin Up demo only web site, which was created by Joy Lynn Hakes.

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Delicate Doilies, Petite Pairs

CARDSTOCK:
     Baja Breeze:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
     Soft Suede:  3-3/4 x 5
     Whisper White:  3-1/2 x 4-3/4
     Thoroughly Modern DSP (retired):  1-3/4 x 3-1/2
     Scraps:  Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Whisper White

INK:  Baja Breeze, Soft Suede

ACCESSORIES:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Mixed Bunch/Blossom Punch Card

Here is a card we made with the residents at Morning Pointe in February.  It uses the Mixed Bunch stamp set and the coordinating punch, Blossom Punch.  There are so many possibilities with this stamp set and punch!  This card is a CASE of one by Mary Brown, aka Stampercamper.

The flower was stamped with Versamark onto Velumn, sprinkled with White Embossing Powder and heated with the Heat Gun, then punched out with the Blossom Punch.  A second flower was punched from Wisteria Wonder and placed behind the velumn.  Here is another view of the flower:

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Elementary Elegance, Mixed Bunch

CARDSTOCK:
     Whisper White:  4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2
     Wisteria Wonder:  4 x 5-1/4
     Whisper White:  3-3/4 x 5
     Velumn:  3 x 3
     Scraps:  Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

INK:  Versamark, Wisteria Wonder

ACCESSORIES:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Powder Pal, Whisper White Brad, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Glue Dots, Blossom Punch, Scalloped Dotted Ribbon Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Everyday Enchantment Birthday Card

I have several birthdays coming up, so needed to make a few cards (work ahead?  WOW! What a concept!).  Anyway, I saw a card by Ruth Norton, a fellow Stampin Up demo, on Stampin Connection, a demo only web site.  I CASED her sketch, used the same stamp set, but totally different colors and I used DSP instead of embossed cardstock.  I don't know if the picture will do it justice, because the colors are SO bright and cheerful--I just love the Everyday Enchantment DSP!

The little brad from the Everyday Enchantment brad and ribbon pack adds just the right touch!

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Curly Cute, On Your Birthday

CARDSTOCK:
     Pool Party:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
     Calypso Coral:  3-3/4 x 5
     Very Vanilla:  3-5/8 x 4-1/2
     Very Vanilla:  7/8 x 3-5/8
     Everyday Enchantment DSP:  1-1/2 x 5
     Scraps:  Calypso Coral
     INSIDE:
          Calypso Coral:  3-3/4 x 5
          Very Vanilla:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8

INK:  Calypso Coral

ACCESSORIES:  Tasteful Trim Die, Big Shot, Boho Blossoms Punch, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Everyday Enchantment brad, Dimensionals

You can see Ruth's card here:  ruthsstampingcorner.blogspot.com/2012/02/scalloped-birthday.html

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Fresh Vintage: February Play Day Project Four

Our fourth project for February was a card which uses the Fresh Vintage stamp set and the Everyday Enchantment DSP, both of which are currently FREE during Sale-a-bration.  Yes, you can earn one free product for every $50 you spend on merchandise until March 31, 2012.  I am very much in love with the Everyday Enchantment DSP, I love the colors and designs!  It also uses the new Labels Framelits, which can be found in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

STAMPS:  Fresh Vintage, Netting, Curvy Verses

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake: 4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2
     Very Vanilla:  3-1/2 x 4-3/4
     Everyday Enchantment DSP:  1-3/4 x 3-1/2
     Calypso Coral:  3-9/16 x 4-11/16
     Scraps:  Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral
     INSIDE:
          Calypso Coral:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
          Very Vanilla:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8

INK:  Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Pool Party

MARKERS:  Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Calypso Coral

ACCESSORIES:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Textured Impressions Designer Frames, Labels Framelits, Corner Rounder Punch, Linen Thread, Extra Large Oval Punch, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Sponge, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peak at my creations!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Bordering on Romance: February Play Day Project Three

For our third project at February Play Day, we made a simple card with the new Bordering on Romance stamp set.  The layout was inspired by a card I saw on Beth Prout's blog, Just B.

My recipe:

STAMPS:  Bordering on Romance

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake:  4-1/4 x 11 scored at 5-1/2
     Watercolor Paper:  3-1/2 x 3-1/2
     Twitterpated DSP:  1 x 4-1/4 (2 pieces)
     Scraps:  Watercolor Paper
     INSIDE: 
          Baja Breeze:  3-1/2 x 4-3/4
          Whisper White:  3-3/8 x 4-5/8
          Twitterpated:  3/4 x 3-3/8

INK:  Black Stazon, Pear Pizzazz, Rose Red, Baja Breeze

ACCESSORIES:  Aqua Painter, Pearls, Dimensionals, Hemp Twine, 2-1/2 Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Scalloped Border Punch

After we adhered the rows of scalloped DSP to the card base, we gently pushed up the scallops to give the card a bit more dimension. 

Here is another view of the flowers:

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Quilt Card: February Play Day Project Two

My very first thought when I saw the lattice die in the Stampin Up catalog was that it looked like an old fashioned wedding ring quilt!  So when I saw some cards with "quilts" I decided I needed to make one with the lattice die.  I have seen similar cards, but didn't write down any names, so if you have made one of these, it probably inspired this card!

Here is the recipe:

STAMPS:  Bring on the Cake

CARDSTOCK:
     Baja Breeze:  4-1/4 x 11 scored at 5-1/2
     Twitterpated DSP:  3-3/8 x 3-3/8
     Whisper White:  4-1/4 x 5-1/2
     Twitterpated DSP:  3-1/2 x 3-1/2
     INSIDE:
          Blushing Bride:  3-1/2 x 4-3/4
          Whisper White:  3-3/8 x 4-3/4
          Twitterpated DSP:  1 x 3-3/8

INK:  Island Indigo, Crumb Cake

ACCESSORIES:  Lattice Die, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Sponge, Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Paper Snips, Scalloped Border Punch, Dimensionals, Tombo Multi Liquid Glue

To make the quilt panel, we glued the Whisper White Lattice Die Cut onto the "calico" piece of Twitterpated, let it dry for just a minute and then cut around the outside of the Lattice Die cut.  We then glued that piece onto the Blushing Bride piece of Twitterpated DSP.  The panel was then run through the Big Shot with the Finial Press Embossing Folder and sponged lightly over the top and around the edges with Soft Suede ink.

I did not take a picture of the inside of the card, but the sentiment from Bring on the Cake stamp set reads:  "Not just a year older, but a year better." which I thought went perfectly with a quilt!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Bright and Cheerful Birthday Card: February Play Day Project One

We made some birthday cards in February, and this one was my favorite.  It is so bright and cheerful, and is easy to make!  Here is a picture:

 I saw an awesome card by Mary Fish and used her idea to make the packages.  It is hard to see, but there are some score lines on the white panel behind the "presents" that I made with my Simply Scored tool.

Here is another view:

And here is my recipe for the card:

STAMPS:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, On Your Birthday, Short & Sweet, Sweets for the Sweet

CARDSTOCK:
     Whisper White:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
     Real Red:  3-1/2 x 5
     Whisper White:  3-3/8 x 4-7/8
     Scraps:  Real Red, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Big Top Birthday DSP
     INSIDE:
          Real Red:  3-1/2 x 5
          Whisper White:  3-3/8 x 4-7/8

INK:  Tempting Turquoise

MARKERS:  Old Olive, Real Red

ACCESSORIES:  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 1-1/4 Square Punch, 1-3/8 Square Punch, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Brights Brads, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Projects at Assisted Living Home in January

My friend, Dottie, and I went to a local Assisted Living Home this past month and made cards with some of the residents there.  These are the projects we made:

The little card was quite simple, a couple of layers of cardstock and DSP with the scalloped heart embosslit to make a little 3 x 3 card.  The second card used the stamp set You Are Loved, which was in the Holiday Mini Catalog. 

Here is the recipe for the bigger card:

STAMPS:  You Are Loved

CARDSTOCK: 
     Close to Cocoa (retired):  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
     Very Vanilla:  3-3/8 x 4-5/8
     Riding Hood Red:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8
     Candy Lane DSP (retired):  1-1/2 X 3-3/8
     Scraps:  Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red
     INSIDE: 
          Riding Hood Red:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8
          Very Vanilla:  3-3/8 x 4-5/8

INK:  Riding Hood Red

ACCESSORIES:  Dotted Scalloped Border Punch, Dimensionals

All of the pieces were adhered ahead of time and put on waxed paper, which made it easy for the residents to put their cards together.  It looked like this:

We had a really good time helping the ladies make their cards, which turned out beautifully!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Terrific Tag for February!

I'll bet you thought I would forget all about my resolution to do one tag each month, didn't you?  Well, I didn't, and here is my Terrific Tag for February:

This tag is bright, colorful and cheerful, and who wouldn't like these cute little snowguys, right?

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Merry Winter

CARDSTOCK: 

     Marina Mist:  3-1/2 x 5

     Old Olive:  1-3/8 x 2-3/4

     Real Red:  3 x 3

     Whisper White:  2 x 2

INK:  Old Olive

MARKERS:  Basic Black, Old Olive, Real Red, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie

ACCESSORIES:  Peek-a-boo Frame Die, Two Tags Die, Snowburst Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Sponge, White Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Mini Jingle Bell

This was a lot of fun to make.  You can't really see it in the picture, but I used the long "strip" of snowflakes and used my Marina Mist marker to color just one and then stamp it a couple of times.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,

Linda

Melanie's Workshop, Project Three, Beautiful Butterflies Valentine Treat

The third project we made at Melanie's workshop was a Valentine's treat made with the Beautiful Butterflies die.  Here is a picture of the project:

This project was a CASE of one I saw on Mary "Stampercamper" Brown's blog for the Control Freaks Blog Hop.  We used Real Red cardstock and Brights Patterned DSP stack to cut out the two largest butterflies on the Beautiful Butterflies die.  Cut one Word Window punch using the silver glimmer paper, and cut it in half longways for the butterfly antlers.  They were glued with Tombo Multi Liquid Adhesive between the two butterfly layers.  We punched two hearts from the red glimmer paper with the small heart punch, and glued them to each of the antlers.  Then we used glue dots to attach a Hershey's creamy chocolate heart for the body of the butterfly.  There you are--quick and easy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Melanie's Workshop, Project Two, Take It To Heart!

Here is the second card we made at Melanie's workshop last week:

I really LOVE the Sale-a-bration DSP Everyday Enchantment, and the way it looks on this card is really WOW!  Poppy Parade is one of the colors I really neglect; I love bright colors, but Poppy Parade is so BRIGHT!  Anyway, pared with the Everyday Enchantment DSP and the Soft Suede, with a little sponging, and I really do LOVE IT! 

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:   Take It To Heart

CARDSTOCK:
     Soft Suede:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
     Poppy Parade:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
     Very Vanilla:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8
     Everyday Enchantment DSP:  1-3/8 x 4-3/8
     Scraps:  Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla
     INSIDE: 
          Poppy Parade 3-1/4 x 4-1/2
          Very Vanilla:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8

INK:  Poppy Parade, Soft Suede

ACCESSORIES:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Sponge

This is another card that is almost flat, and that could be used as either a notecard or a Valentine's Day card!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Melanie's Workshop, Project One

My friend, Melanie, had a workshop at her house recently, and this is one of the make-and-takes we made there:

I had seen some beautiful bright cards on Robin Merriman's blog, Trinity Designs, made with the Mixed Bunch and Blossom Punch, and decided I would try my hand at it.  I really loved the way the project turned out.  I used the Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder on the punched flower, and sponged the edges.

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Mixed Bunch

CARDSTOCK:
     Pacific Point:  4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2
     Old Olive:  2 x 4-1/4
     Scraps:  So Saffron
     INSIDE:
          Old Olive:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
          Whisper White:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8

INK:  Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Versamark

ACCESSORIES:  Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Sponge, Tombo Multi Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Blossom Punch

This card is basically a flat card.  I curled the edges of the flowers a bit, and the center of the flower is popped up with a dimensional.  It also used no embellishments!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

January Play Day 2012, Project Four

I've been working on cleaning up my craft room, well, at least putting things where I can find them!  I think it is a constant struggle for most crafters to keep their crafting area straightened up.  But I have a fun project to share with you today.  It is the fourth project we made at our January Play Day.

For this project, we used one of my new favorite sets from the Occasions Mini, You're My Type!  I think that this made a very nice masculine valentine card!

Here is my recipe for this card:

STAMPS:  You're My Type

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake:  4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2
     Whisper White:  2-1/4 x 4-1/4
     Brights Patterns DSP Stack (Real Red):  2-3/4 x 1-3/4
     Brights Patterns DSP Stack (Real Red):  3/4 x 5-1/2
     Real Red:  3/4 x 5-1/2
     Early Espresso:  5/8 x 3-1/2
     INSIDE:
          Real Red:  3-3/4 x 5
          Whisper White:  3-3/4 x 4-7/8
     Scraps:  Real Red, Brights Patterns DSP Stack,

INK:  Early Espresso

ACCESSORIES:  Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Brights Buttons, Linen Thread, Glue Dots, 1" Square Punch, Owl Punch (heart), Small Heart Punch

I used Sketch #182 from Create with Connie and Mary to design this card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

January Play Day 2012, Project Three

Today I am sharing with you the third project we made at our January Play Day!  I really like the way this card turned out; it could be used for Valentine's Day, but it could also be used as a notecard for a friend.  There are several options in the Twitterpated DSP that could be used, in different colors, for a set of cards, maybe a gift for a sweet friend.

Here is the picture of our project:

My recipe:

STAMPS:  Take it to Heart, Tiny Tags

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
     Island Indigo:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
     Baja Breeze:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8
     Whisper White:  3 x 4-1/4
     Twitterpated DSP:  1-1/4 x 4-1/4
     Scraps:  Whisper White, Island Indigo
     INSIDE: 
          Island Indigo:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
          Baja Breeze:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8
          Whisper White:  3 x 4-1/4

INK:  Island Indigo, Baja Breeze

ACCESSORIES:  Jewelry Tag Punch, Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Island Indigo Baker's Twine, Big Shot, Heart Framelits, Dimensionals, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

January Play Day 2012, Project Two

Our second project at January Play Day was a nugget tray.  I used instructions I found from Heidi Boos, and they were very simple and easy to make!  Here is a picture of our finished project:

The tray was made from Real Red Cardstock, cut to 1-7/8 x 4-1/4, scored at 1/4" on both long sides.  I cut four pieces of  Pretty in Pink and Real Red DSP from the Brights and Subtles Patterned Paper Stacks that were 1 x 3 to cover the nuggets.  Snail adhesive was used on one end and Sticky Strip was used on the other end.  Place the four covered Hershey nuggets on the tray and slip them into a pretzel bag (found in the candy section of your nearby craft store).  We tied the bag shut with 1/4" Real Red Grograin ribbon and cut off the excess end of the bag.  The "Friend" heart is from the I Heart Hearts stamp set, and was stamped in Real Red classic ink onto Whisper White cardstock and cut out, then mounted onto a Pretty in Pink that was cut out with the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit and the Big Shot.  We punched a hole in the middle of the heart and attached it to the Nugget Tray with White Baker's Twine.  This project is quick and easy to do, perfect to make several for friends or co-workers!

Thanks for looking!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

January Play Day 2012, Project One

We had a Valentine theme for our January Play Day, and our first card is a CASE of one found in the big Stampin Up catalog on page 157:

This card caught my eye when I first flipped through the new catty when it came out, and I decided it was perfect to showcase some of the new Occasions Mini catty products (the beautiful pleated satin ribbon and the Adorning Embosslit Hearts!).  One of the reasons I hadn't made it much, much earlier was that I didn't want to try sewing with my Play Day ladies (to make the pleated paper at the bottom) and the new ribbon solved that problem completely!

You can't see it in the picture, but we used the Hearts (Adorning Accent Embosslits) just above the bottom of the card base; it really adds a nice touch!

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  I Heart Hearts, Word Play

CARDSTOCK:
     Riding Hood Red:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
     Whisper White:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
     Inside:  Blushing Bride:  3-3/8 x 4-5/8
                 Whisper White:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
     Scraps:  Whisper White

INK:  Riding Hood Red, Blush Blossom

MARKERS:  Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red

ACCESSORIES:  Paper Snips, Big Shot, Adorning Accents Hearts Embossing Folder, Clips, Hemp Twine, Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Terrific Tag for January!

Happy New Year's to everyone!  I hope you have had wonderful holidays.  I am ready to get back to a regular routine, and, like many other people, have made some New Year's Resolutions.  One of my resolutions is to not wait until December to try to make all of my cards, gift tags and gift card holders (how many times have we all made THAT resolution!).  So, to try to help, I am going to make one gift tag every month this year, and post it at the first of the month.  Even if I don't get very many of each tag made, I will at least have some designed, which will make my next December easier.  But I do plan to stamp the tags and have them all ready to put together during the month. 

That said, here is my Terrific Tag for January, 2012:

The tag was cut out using the Two Tags Die (one of my very favorite die) and my trusty Big Shot.  I stamped a few snowflakes using the Season of Friendship set and Soft Suede ink.  I used a scrap of Very Vanilla and cut it at the bottom of the Two Tags Die, then tore it and sponged it with Soft Suede and a sponge.  To make the tree, I cut squares of Jolly Holiday DSP (retired), 1-3/4, 1-1/2, 1-1/4, and 1 inch, then cut them in half on the diagonal and stacked them on a stump that was cut freehand.  The button was cut with the Sweet Buttons embosslit.  I cut out three buttons and glued them together, then used the paper piercer and mat pack to poke two holes in it.  I used a dental floss threader to pull linen thread through the holes and knotted it.  A bit of hemp twine was tied through the hole at the top of the tag. 

The tree was not my original idea--I saw it on Jennifer Timko's blog (Stampin on the Fly) and she gives credit to Connie Babbert for coming up with the idea originally. 

Anyway, I feel very good starting out the year with a Christmas tag for next year!  Kind of ironic that I have a tag created for next year and can't get my December Daily scrapbook going from this year, though!  Thanks for stopping by and looking at my creation!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda