I met a great group of ladies just before the holidays when I presented a tile class. They were so excited that Stampin’ Up! products could be used for more that just card making and scrapbooking. One of the ladies asked what else they could do and we decided on an embossed candle workshop. Here is a sample of what they are going to make.
I really love the Medallion stamp but I’m also going to have Baroque Motifs on hand for the ladies to use. The base is wrapped in Old Olive cardstock and I added a piece of Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware. The box is make using Chocolate Chip cardstock and is tied with some 5/8″ Old Olive grosgrain.
I don’t want to give too much away now before the workshop but I’ll certainly revisit this project after the workshop as I’ll be directing my guests here for written instructions.
Since adopting our dear puppy Ben, I’ve realized that I actually have occasions to send animal cards so I thought I’d do a class on them!
These are the three samples of the cards I’ll be doing at the Furry Friends Stamp-A-Stack on Wednesday, February 17th at 7pm. Each participant will make 5 of each of these designs for a total of 15 cards!
I’ve got a few extra little embellishment ideas up my sleeve but didn’t want to show them now, I need to keep something secret until the class!
If you live in the Lower Mainland of BC and wish to take this class, please contact me to reserve your spot!
So as you all know I’ve been playing with the Simply Adorned jewelry line and loving it and I thought to myself – why not use the box? And, this is perfect to post today to be included in the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week!
I took one of the boxes and stamped it with the Medallion stamp in Chocolate Chip craft ink and embossed with clear embossing powder. It is stunning all by itself! I then made a belly band using Real Red cardstock and a small strip of Sending Love Specialty Designer paper and in the centre added a scallop circle pre stamped with an image from Vintage Labels (SAB). I punched out the centre and backed it with another of the same stamped image on Pretty In Pink and then added a 3/4″ circle of Real Red which I’d stamped with “4U” from Tiny Tags.
I loved the outside so I had to do something for the inside. This is how a new charm should be presented, I think…..
I did a fold out card using Real Red cardstock and Sending Love designer paper. The chipboard letters are covered in Cameo Coral craft ink (the Pretty In Pink just didn’t show up enough). And on the other side:
I used the same cardstock, designer paper and letters to complete the “love you” but added the charm to the centre of a punched out scallop circle. I thought this was a perfect way to present the charm. Here is a photo up close:
I just used a 1/2″ circle of the specialty designer paper and a small heart that is part of the waste when using the Pinking Hearts border punch. It fits perfectly!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Products used on this project – CLICK HERE to buy them NOW!
Cardstock: Real Red, Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink.
Accessories: Sending Love Specialty Designer paper, Chipboard Letters, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4″ circle punch, 3/4″ circle punch, 1/2″ circle punch, clear Embossing Powder.
I don’t know why I always need a “kitchy” title on all my posts…..odd (but that’s me a little)….
Anyways, when I was preparing for my Simply Adorned demo last week, I thought I’d better prepare a Valentine’s insert for the largest of the charms (1″ x 1 1/4″). So I did.
This particular insert is done on Very Vanilla cardstock. I stamped the small brocade piece from Tiny Tags in Pretty In Pink first and then added a half sheet diagonal of Sending Love Specialty designer paper that I’d crinkled, sponged and roughed up.
Next, I used my Chocolate Chip craft ink and stamped the small heart from Tiny Tags on Real Red cardstock and embossed with Irridescent Ice embossing powder and cut it out. I added a punched out small tag with the word “love” again from Tiny Tags in Chocolate Chip. Now to force the laws of “allowance” (how much you can really squeeze into the charm itself) I added a knot of Chocolate Chip taffeta.
Once I finished that last step, it needed a little something else so I added “ohh la la” from You & Moi (which I got FREE for Sale-A-Bration!) and then splattered it with my aquapainter and Chocolate Chip ink. And on the back:
I used the Vintage Labels Sale-A-Bration set to get the swirls on the top and bottom and used the Medium Jewelry Tag punch to punch out yet another Tiny Tags image, added a loop of Linen thread and voila!
Products used on this project – CLICK HERE to buy them NOW!
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pretty In Pink, Real Red.
Continuing on with my Simply Adorned goodies, here is another use.
Let’s say you are getting married and want to give your bridesmaids or special friends an extra special gift – Simply Adorn them!
I used the new Milk Carton die with my Sizzix Big Shot to make a Certainly Celery milk carton (so cute!). I then cut out a border of some Sweet Pea designer paper and adhered it along the bottom for a flower garden effect.
If I was giving this as a gift, I’d either put a necklace or bracelet chain inside to match the super cute charm on the outside.
For this charm, it is the 5/8″ square charm from the Simply Adorned line. I added a square of Sweet Pea designer paper on the inside. I stamped it with the swirl from Tiny Tags in Chocolate Chip and added a strip of Barely Banana cardstock on which I’d stamped “friend” again from Tiny Tags. If you see that tiny little heart atop the swirl, it is from the remnant little hearts you get when you use the Pinking Hearts Border Punch!
I ran some designer paper through my Sizzix with the Lots of Tags sizzlet and folded it over the top of the carton, punched a couple of holes with my Crop-A-Dile and threaded ribbon through. The charm is tied on with linen thread.
Two more great Simply Adorned projects to come!
Products used to make this project: CLICK HERE to buy them now!
Accessories: Milk Carton Sizzix Die (117310), Sweet Pea designer series paper (117161), Crop-A-Dile, Lots of Tags Sizzlets (114508), Linen Thread (104199), Very Vanilla Grosgrain (109026), Pinking Hearts Border punch (117649)
Well, I have broken down and started to covet the Simply Adorned jewelry from Stampin’ Up!. I am not girly. Never really was and don’t pretend to be, however, these are too stunning to pass by.
This past week I was asked to demo these products at our local group meeting and over the next few days, I’ll share the projects I showed.
Here is the first one I made, a charm insert for the largest size (1 1/2 x 2) that represents me.
I used the new Sweet Pea designer paper from the Occasions Mini Catalogue and sponged the edges with Chocolate Chip ink. I tried to decide what word to put with my first initial and I wanted something that meant something so I decided to go with “courage”. This particular word is from the Hope Happens stamp set. I used my marker to get only this word and stamped it on the designer paper. Next, I stamped the large “C” from Define Your Life Alphabet using my Old Olive craft pad and embossed it with clear embossing powder.
Lastly, I wanted a little something in the centre so I stamped the crown from Tiny Tags in Chocolate Chip craft ink on some Very Vanilla cardstock, cut it out and sponged the edges and adhered with a dimensional. It is amazing how long one little piece of 1 3/4″ x 1 1/4″ can take to design. Once I had that done, I realized that I had another one!
For this side, I really was inspired by the other side of the Sweet Pea paper I’d used – it had an awesome bird on it. I stamped the A to Z stamp in Chocolate Chip ink on the designer paper and again sponged the edges. I added a small strip of designer paper and a bit of linen thread. I stamped a small image from Tiny Tags in Old Olive on the designer paper as well and then I used the Two-Step bird punch to get the branch and leaves and cut the bird out of the designer paper. The reason for using this? The bird is cute and I tend to be a bit flighty at times….:-)
Products used for this project – CLICK HERE to purchase them NOW!
Simply Adorned: 34″ chain (#116853), 5/8″ circle charm (117349), 5/8″ square charm (118476), 1 1/2″ x 2″ rectangle charm (116799).
Cardstock: Very Vanilla.
Ink: Earth Elements Craft Stampin’ Spots, Chocolate Chip ink.
Stamps: Define Your Life Alphabet, A to Z (115711), Tiny Tags (118592).
Accessories: heat tool, clear embossing powder, Sweet Pea designer paper (117161), Two-Step Bird punch (117191).
I love challenges but rarely does a challenge come with bits and pieces!
Linda, one of my dear downline, arrived at my place just before Christmas with a challenge for me. In an envelope she had a Box #2 cut out of Groom Specialty Paper, another piece of Groom Paper, a piece of Brushed Silver cardstock, one silver Build-A-Brad, three small clear Rhinestone Brads and a piece of striped taffeta ribbon.
My challenge was to make something using everything in the envelope. I could add things, just not neglect to use something.
I had on my list of things to do the Stamping 411 sketch this week so I tried to incorporate the two together.
The box itself was decorated prior to being put together – remember, this is really key when making a 3D project, decorate first!
I cut a piece of the Brushed Silver cardstock on an angle and paper pierced on the outer edge. I then added the three Rhinestone brads to the lower left.
For the focal piece, I stamped the two small flowers from Tiny Tags (LOVE THIS SET – and stay tuned for my next post…it’s a doozy!). I stamped it in Going Gray ink and then added the Build-A-Brad in the centre. In the brad is the small flower from Together Forever stamped in Basic Black. The saying is stamped in Basic Black and is also from Tiny Tags. Behind that piece an only on the bottom, I added a half of a scallop square in Groom paper.
After all that decorating was done, I completed assembling the box using Sticky Strip and tied the ribbon around the lid of the box.
Linda, thank you SO MUCH for the challenge, I am thrilled with this project and now I think I need to purchase that die…..oh my!
Products used on this project:
Cardstock: Brushed Silver, Whisper White, Groom.
Ink: Going Gray, Basic Black.
Stamps: Together Forever, Tiny Tags.
Accessories: Box #2 die, White Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Square punch, 1/2″ circle punch, Build-A-Brad, Clear Rhinestone Brads, paper piercer, mat pack.
This card is (by so many accounts) not my typical style and it was made for a special swap at Leadership. I actually really love this card!
I wanted to use muted colours and make it feel vintage-like (something I’m not very good at).
The base for this card is Basic Black and is layered with Kraft. Next, I layered a piece of Very Vanilla on which I wheeled the new Very Vintage jumbo wheel on some Basic Gray. Both of these layers have ticket corners punched on the top.
Across the seam of the cardstock, I added some 5/8″ Basic Black grosgrain and ruffled it a bit – I’m keeping it in place with a clear Rhinestone Brad. Under that, I used my Craft Black ink to stamp “cherish” from Baroque Motifs – I just love the font!
Lastly, I again wheeled the Very Vintage wheel on a pice of Very Vanilla but this time used the Fleur-de-lis from Extreme Elements on top. I stamped it with Craft Basic Black and sprinkled it with Heat and Stick powder and then sprinkled it with Dazzling Diamonds and heated it again.
To top it all off, I added some more Dazzling Diamonds with my 2-way glue pen in the swirl for a bit of added pop!
Thanks for stopping by!
Products used on this project – CLICK HERE to buy them now!
Cardstock: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Kraft, Very Vanilla.
Ink: Basic Black, Basic Black Craft.
Stamps: Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel, Extreme Elements, Baroque Motifs.
Accessories: Heat and Stick powder, Dazzling Diamonds, 5/8″ Basic Black grosgrain, Clear Rhinestone brads, ticket corner punch, 2 way glue pen.
I know I haven’t posted anything in a while and for that I’m sorry. I have been working full time out of the home this week and have had events each and every night.
Next week is a week for me to stamp, relax and enjoy what I do. I plan on making some awesome workshop samples and class projects which I hope to share with you all as soon as I can. I do have a few swaps from Leadership that I’d like to post but the lighting is just not great for taking photos at 6am.
Also, this week will start my Artisan Award journey. Yes, I think I’m going to apply again. Those of you who know me knew how heartbroken I was last year to not win (however I was a finalist and that ROCKS) but I know that I’ve got the chops so I’ve got to try again. I’ve been planning a few projects over the past year and now is the time to get started! I like to be done early that way I KNOW they’ll get to SLC in time. Besides, I give myself about 5 hours a project x 10 projects minimum. 50 hours? I’d better get crackin’.
So I’ll leave you with something I read on my latest trip to Leadership. While reading a magazine on the airplane, I discovered a little gem. I am always looking for ways to be more organized at home and this tip nearly threw me over the edge!
When putting away clean sheets, put the sheets into the matching pillowcase and then into the closet. You will never have to search for matching sheets again! Brilliant!
MONIKA DAVIS! Above you’ll see her awesome creation using the Punch Pals stamp set for a birthday card. You can see her blog post with her creation here.
Monika, I’ll be sending an email with your contact info to the UStamp girls – thank you for playing and enjoy!
