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