Crafting Up the Coast

I started with two Project Life pages. I wanted to capture some fun pictures from a get-together with my two crafting besties. I used the main card collection and decorated them with the accessory pack and the photopolymer stamp set.

Right now during Sale-A-Bration, you can earn the coordinating Memories in the Making Project Life Specialty Card Collection for free! The Watermelon Wonder printed acetate card above is one of the 4″ x 6″ specialty cards. I cut it down to 4″ x 4″ to match the printed card underneath. I also added some Basic Black Baker’s Twine (item # 134576) to the title card and stapled it in place using the Handheld Stapler (item # 139083).

I layered two more of the specialty cards (the UV-resist Watermelon Wonder hearts card and the white printed acetate card) in the upper left pocket. I’ve also used the coordinating Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits Dies (item # 135707) and the photopolymer stamp set to add captions to my pictures. The pocket pages I used are from the Variety Pack 1 12″ X 12″ Project Life Photo Pocket Pages (item # 135294) and the Variety Pack 2 Project Life Photo Pocket Pages (item #138471).

So let’s say you’re not an avid memory keeper. These adorable products can still be used for all of your papercrafting needs. I made three cards and a small gift bag with this same bundle, supplemented with Stampin’ Up! inks, cardstock, and Designer Series Paper.

I watercolored the background of this UV-resist card and cut it down to fit my card front. I also used the Balloon Bouquet Punch (item # 140609) to cut balloons from some of the cards.

Here I layered a 3″ x 4″ card over a 4″ x 6″ card cut to 4″ x 5″, added some stamping, wood flowers, and the cute washi tape to complete my card.

The accessory pack includes these adorable 2″ x 2″ cards that I added to a card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals for some depth. I completed the card with more wood accents and a leftover strip of the Watermelon Wonder printed acetate card. I think it’s simple and cute!

For my last project, I watercolored another UV-resist card with a triangle pattern and matted it with Watermelon Wonder Cardstock. I cut some banners from the cards and stamped a greeting on a Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock banner. Some Basic Black Baker’s Twine and a clothespin complete the small gift bag that I created using the Gift Bag Punch Board (item # 135862).

I love the versatility of the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! products. Why don’t you add some to your next order?

Marisa Gunn

Artisan Design Team 2015–2016

You will love adding sparkle to your projects with Sale-A-Bration’s Metallics Glitter Tape. Use the gold or silver to add some classic glitz or customize the white tape on any project—just roll it out on a Silicone Craft Sheet and color with Sponge Daubers.Learn more about using and creating with our Metallics Glitter Tape in the video below.

As an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, one of my favorite classes to teach is my “Mommy and Me” class. The class is open to children ages four and up, and I always ask my daughter (age 6) to help me create the sample. We love crafting together!For my upcoming class, we’ll be creating these bright and cheerful little 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ mixed media note cards on Kraft Cardstock (item 133674).

To begin, each child paints a 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ square of Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 133704) with a soft blue acrylic paint, purchased at my local craft store. I add a few drops of water to make it thinner, then have them paint it on with a sponge brush. If the children get the paper too wet, an adult can gently dab it with a paper towel.

Next, an adult holds a cardstock stencil in place made using the Sunburst Thinlits Die (item 140617) while the child sponges on the yellow rays using acrylic paint and some bubble wrap. I show them how to dab the bubble wrap on the Grid Paper (item 130148) first so they don’t get too much paint on their project.

After a thorough wash-up (and while the paint dries), the kids use the Big Shot (item 113439) to cut the two smallest Floral Frames Collection Framelits (item 127012) out of paper from the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack (item 138434).

Children love the Big Shot, and under adult supervision, I’ve had kids as young as two use it successfully.

Each child makes four cards, adding Brights Designer Buttons (item 130028), a Flower Fair Framelits Dies leaf (item 133731), and a stem in Cucumber Crush Cardstock (item 138335).

The moms stamp the “Just a note” sentiment from the Picture Perfect Stamp Set (item 140520) in Whisper White Craft ink (item 101731). It really pops on Basic Black Cardstock (item 121045)!

Then they use the Envelope Punch Board (item 133774) and 6-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ copy paper to create four envelopes, held together with a piece of the same Designer Series Paper.

The berry basket (Berry Basket Bigz L Die, item 137366), trimmed in matching paper and holding a little green grass in the bottom, brings it all together perfectly. Creating these items can take a little extra help, so I put out snacks at this point and help one mommy/child duo at a time.

Lastly, with each mom’s help, the kids create a cute little tag using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (item 133324). It says “For you” (Birthday Blooms Stamp Set, item 140658) and has a flower that matches the cards. They tie it all together with a piece of Whisper White 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon (item 134567).

When they’re finished, the moms and kids go home with an adorable project they can give as a gift or keep for themselves—and I will have had the joy of sharing Stampin’ Up! with the next generation of crafters.

I can’t think of a more perfect way to spend an afternoon!

Michelle Long

Artisan Design Team 2015–2016

There are even more reasons to love Sale-A-Bration because we’ve added even more Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn for free! Check them out (US/CA)! If you want a closer look, contact your demonstrator who can also provide you with more details on how to earn free items during Sale-A-Bration (ends March 31). These exclusive items have us really excited, and we know you’re going to enjoy them too!

The more you look at this limited-time Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper off, the more you’re going to realize that you have to have it! This paper gives you two distinct looks—marbling on one side and watercolor on the other. Also, no two sheets are alike! Try using small but impactful accents or entire backgrounds that showcase the beautiful patterns to show it off in all sorts of ways. And keep in mind that this Sale-A-Bration reward is only available through February 15, 2016*, so be sure to contact your demonstrator today to take advantage of all that Sale-A-Bration has to offer!*Based on inventory, availability may be temporarily extended.

What do you think of when you see an airplane? Travel? Adventure? Well, Sale-A-Bration’s Sky Is the Limit Stamp Set offers that and more. The rustic plane image and versatile greetings lend themselves to all kinds of life milestones from babies to birthdays. Get creative and see where this stamp set takes you—the sky is the limit!This limited-time stamp set is only available as part of our Sale-A-Bration event—and its availability is only guaranteed through February 15. So don’t wait—contact your demonstrator today to learn how you can earn this stamp set for FREE!

What woman doesn’t get excited about diamonds? I know I definitely do! Unfortunately, not everyone’s bank account cooperates when it comes to “genuine” diamonds, but how about a diamond-shaped package for jewelry, chocolates, or other little gifts?

You can make this little diamond box in a jiffy using the Gift Bag Punch Board (item 135862). To do so, you’ll need a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock (item 120953) at 21.5 x 8.3 cm. Using the Stampin’ Trimmer (item 126889) score the long side at 2 cm.

Take the Gift Bag Punch Board and place the left edge of your paper on the starting line, with the previously scored 2 cm facing downward. Now punch and score the horizontal and triangle sides with the scoring tool. Mark the side line on the bottom edge with a pencil—do not score it!!

Next, place the pencil mark on the starting line and repeat the steps. Punch and score until there is an approximately one-centimeter flap left.

The last step in making the box is to put a strip of Tear & Tape Adhesive (item 138995) on the flap and glue the box together. For the bottom of the box, I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue (item 110755).

To make the lid, you’ll need a piece of paper from the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack (item 140548) (9.2 x 9.2 cm). With the Stampin’ Trimmer, score on all four sides at 2 cm. Then use the Paper Snips (item 103579) to cut the flaps for gluing (following the diagram); glue the lid together using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

For the decoration I used the Bow Builder Punch (item 137414) to make a bow out of Blushing Bride Cardstock (item 131198) and attached the individual pieces with Glue Dots (item 103683). I embellished the center of the paper bow with a Very Vintage Designer Button (item 129327).

The satin ribbon that I wrapped around the lid and the string of beads come from the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit (item 140551). I also decorated the package with flowers from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (item 133787) and with Pearl Basic Jewels (item 119247).

The stamp “für dich” (“for you”) is from the Birthday Blooms Stamp Set (clear-mount item 140658/ wood-mount item 140655). I embossed it using Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (item 109131) on Whisper White Cardstock (item 106549). Then I punched out the heart using the Sweetheart Punch (item 133786).

I hope that I’ve been able to help you with a gift (or rather a package for a gift!) on Valentine’s Day. I wish you lots of fun making your own box!

Jessica Winter

Artisan Design Team 2015-2016