I just found this in my media of photos and posting it becuase I obviously forgot to post it a while back. If you remember seeing this let me know. At this age, forgetfulness is a regular thing around here.LOL
Anyway, the balloons are punched out with the Balloon Bouquet punch page 13 of the OC and the vellum DSP is from the SAB catalog, page 4, Botanical Gardens DSP Vellum stack. I used the Sunburst Thinlits die on page 25 of the OC on the vellum. The sentiment is from the set, Suite sayings page 41. I shredded the beautiful pool party Glitter ribbon, page 9 of the OC.
Look for some really cool samples tomorrow. My Downline and Sidelines are getting together and holding a Shoe Box here at my house. Look forward to seeing what everyone designed.
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
On this card I created a faux layer by taping off the edges with frogtape and used Pool Party ink with a sponge. The flowers were from the DSP Botanical Gardens, page 27. They were cut out with the matching framelits, page 26. I used Cajun Craze and Whisper White card stock.
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This was one of the cards we made in our Friday night Hostess club. I used the number of Years stamp set, page 11 in the OC and the Bloomin’ Love set, page 17. In addition, I used the enamel glitter dots from the Love Blossoms Embellishment kit, same page. Background was created using the Timeless Texture set on page 29. This set is close to being an extension of our gorgeous grunge set, page 123 of the AC. Love it!
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My Daughter and her family, from TN, were here for the long weekend and she found some confetti box cake mixes in the pantry and made us Valentine cookies with Stampin’Up’s© retired cookie stamps. How clever is this girl, that she even remembered I still had them. I used them just once myself and that was when they first came out with them. They were a big hit! I guess I will have to start using them more often.
I created this card with the Rose Garden framelits page 18 of the OC. I colored this rose with Melon Mambo and Mossy Meadow inks. The banner and the sentiments are from the set, Number of years, and the large number framelits, page 11 and 10, respectfully.
Honeycomb Happiness, page 15 of the SAB Catalog. I also used the fantastic Balloon punch, page 13 OC. I used the Wink of Stella glitter brush, page 24 of the OC, on the balloons.
I made this card thinking of my Grandaughter, Mary Pat, whose basketball team is undefeated. Naturally they are #1. The stamp set is Number of Years, page 11 in the OC and the sentiment is from the set Big News on page 100 in the AC. The colors I used are Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Old Olive and Calypso Coral.
This is another masculine card made with the set, Going Global, page 30 of the OC. I used the DSP stack, Going Places, same page and the Metallic sequins page 160 of the AC. I loved the DSP from this suite so much that I bought 3 pks so you will be seeing this a lot. It is so versatile.
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I recently held a product based class for this darling little item, Enjoy the Little Things Project Kit, page 33 in the OC. We were all pleased at how they came out. Great to keep and change with the seasons, a special occasion or give as a gift to a loved one. The little fold out easel board is black board so you can even use it with chalk if you want to say something special. So much fun to create.
We made this card at my Wednesday morning club class. Everyone needs a Sympathy Card to keep on file and I thought this card, with the matching sentiment in side was perfect for that. The stamp set is Rose Wonder, page 18 of the OC. I absolutely love this versatile set because of the great verses it includes. We painted this on waterolor paper with Aqua painters, page page 163 of the AC. The colors we used were Watermelon Wonder and Mossy Meadow. We used the Big Shot to cut the Thinlits die in Gold Foil paper, page 148 in the AC. You can bundle this and save 15% on the package.
I just posted a similar card last week but this time I used Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush to set off the beautiful Rose. I really love the effect. The inside of the card is shown with a matching verse and the DSP Birthday Blooms that is perfect for this stamp set.
I really love this DSP, page 9 of the OC. The stamp set I used is Birthday Blooms, same page and I added wink of Stella, page 24, to the flower, which I did fussy cut. It kinda pops it right off the page. Love that stuff. In addition, I used the Pool Party Glitter ribbon, page 9.
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I designed this card with the Botanical garden suite. You can get the stamps, the Thinlits dies, and the DSP for a great deal, 15% off regular price by ordering the bundle. And you get a FREE SAB item with this purchase. How awesome is that?
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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
Botanicals for You Stamp Set and Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum Stack
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My oldest daughter has a birthday today and I made this card for her. I spent a long weekend at her house in TN recently and we had the best time. She is an incredible cook and a remarkable entertainer.
I had a wonderful time with my only granddaughter, Mary Pat who is 11 years old. I went to her basketball games, we went shopping, and out to lunch while I was there. I thank God for this blessing in my life.
I created this card using the Sunburst Thinlits Die, page 25 of the OC. In addition, I used the Metalic Sequin Assortment, page 160 of the AC. The stamps are from the set Ray of Sunshine, page 78 of the AC. I chose So Saffron for the sunburst.
I used the Balloon Bouquet punch on this card, page 13 in the OC. I used the DSP Perfectly Artistic, page 19 of the SAB catty. Sponged the balloons with Bermuda Bay ink and frayed the beautiful Pool Party Glitter ribbon, page 9 of the OC. I used the Little letters thinlits dies, page 172 AC, on Dazzling Diamond Glimmer paper.
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching it is not too soon to start thinking about what cards you are going to make for the special people in your lives. This card was created using the stamp set, Blooming’ Love, page 17 of the OC. The matching Dies are on page 16. What is great about this set is you can get it by the bundle and save an additional 15%. The set has some wonderful sentiments also with beautiful images. The porcelain dots can be found on page 6.
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I created this card for our camp on Saturday and it is from the set Going Global, page 30 in the OC. I used the embossing folder, World Traveler Textured Impressions, same page, on the very vanilla background and I used the colors Delightful Dijon and Black Archival inks. The DSP is from the Going Places DSP paper Stack, also on same page.
This set can be found on page 27 of the OC. The matching dies are on page 26 and this can be purchased as a bundle. The great thing about this bundle is that it includes the DSP also. Quite a buy at $51.75. That means if you purchase this bundle through March 31st you can get a FREE Sale-A-Brations item. Double Whammy WOW!
This is what we made at camp today. It contains Tootsie rolls for Valentine’s Day.
Contact me here if you want one. I have Sale-A-Bration catalogs also.
Hey Stampers Sorry I am a day late with these weekly deals but I just got home from Nashville late last night. Just in time I might add. They are having a snow day today. I would have hated if it snowed when I was there. Anyway, better late than never!
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Hey Stampers I had to translate this into English, as Chantal is one of our Demonstrators from Abroad.
Good morning! Today, we have arrived at the 3rd bloghop of Artisan Design Team. And the first of this year, of course! If you have been following the blog you came here from Amy O’Neill. If you start here and want to follow the blog, so you can immediately through hopping to Cindy Schuster. This time some sappy cards in gold with pink hues. Even though I’m not a ‘gold’ girl, I know it to appreciate more and more. Watching you with?
All cards are made as much as possible in the same color and style punches together in combination with the Love Blossoms Embellishments Kit. The stamps you look back on these cards is a mix of ‘Picture Perfect’, a beautiful set that can stamp it with multiple layers. And with the set ‘First Sight’ which consists mainly of decorative stamps.
As you can see on the map above and below gold splashes. I applied with the “Wink of Stella Gold ‘. Last time I used the “clear” version to apply glitters on the stamps, but with the ‘gold’ version I found it fun to use as the background in conjunction with the embellishments kit.
I like the rose of ‘Picture Perfect’ absolutely great! I have chosen to use the ‘Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper’ as interlayer.
Hello my friends and welcome to the Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team blog hop! I am SO excited to finally be able to share this project with you! I made this adorable Valentines Day Countdown waaaaaay back in December and I’ve been counting down the days to share it!
Ever since I made the Tree Advent Calendar, I knew I wanted to use the fabulous Tiny Treat Boxes to make some more advent calendars and fun holiday countdowns. These boxes are truly THE BEST. So here it is, the most adorable Valentines Day Countdown evah!
I used lots of new products from the 2016 Occasions Catalogue (all of which are listed at the end of this post), but the real showstoppers here are the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack and the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit. Oh, and we can’t forget the new Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper – swoon!
The things I like most about starting a new year are organizing and setting new goals! You put away the Christmas decorations and your home feels fresh and clean all over again; you mark your new 2016 calendar with annual events, activities, and special days; and you look forward to the start of a NEW Stampin’ Up! occasions catalog!
In looking through the new occasions catalog, one cute bundle caught my eye in my quest to get ready for the New Year! It was the Number of Years Stamp Set and the Large Numbers Framelits Dies bundle (item 140811). Instantly, in my mind I saw a perpetual calendar! I cut the Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock (item 140272) into 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ pieces, trimmed the corners with the Project Life Corner Punch (item 135346), and made the centered top holes with the 1/8″ Circle Punch (item 134365). You’ll want 13 tags in all.
Then I stamped the Number of Years Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink (item 132708) and cut them out using the Large Numbers Framelits Dies and my Big Shot (item 113439). I adhered them to the tags using SNAIL Adhesive (item 104332). To optimize space on the hooks, I used both sides of the tags: even numbers and the first six months are on one side, odd numbers and the other six months are on other side (as shown in the photos).
I grabbed the Project Life Day to Day Stamp Set (item 135785) that has each month’s image, about EVERY color of Stampin’ Up ink, then stamped directly onto the Whisper White Thick Cardstock tags. I wanted them to have a tone-on-tone or ombre look. Some are stamped off for a lighter version of that color. You can see how the colors selected for each month match the season.
Then I needed to figure out how to display my calendar, and after finding a long, oblong wood slice at a local store, I knew I had it! I also bought a package of gold metal c-hooks that you just screw evenly placed into the wood. It still seemed to be missing something to finish it off, so I added a piece of my favorite Natural 5/8″ Chevron Ribbon (item 132982).
You could always put the calendar on a wire frame holder and place at your desk—or hang it, like I did. I even cleaned and organized our messy command center in the kitchen after I put my finished perpetual calendar up on the wall! One of my new goals is to change the date each day as I pick up mail to send, make a grocery list, or grab my keys. If I miss a day, I’m sure my family will always catch it for me!
Cindy Schuster
2015–2016 Artisan Design Team
