Treat Boxes

Yesterday's class was fun making different treat holders for Halloween. These are two boxes that are actually exactly the same in different versions (open or closed).

These boxes are so versatile; you can fill with mini cookies or candies.

Card stock: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Chalk Marker

Tools: Chevron Embossing Folder, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder

Punches: Owl Builder, 1 3/4" Circle, Bird Builder, Label Bracket

Stamps: Halloween Bash, Tags 4 You

Accessories: Black & Orange Stampin' Glitter, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals

Bows, Bows, Bows!

I have been spending so much time playing with my Big Shot; I think it needs a break...lol. My friend Susan made some bows, and she inspired me to sit down and play with the new Gift Bow Bigz L Die in the new holiday catalog. I will never have to buy another bow again! Here are some of the bows I made using DSP and card stock.

A few people emailed me asking how to use the die, so I made a short video for the assembly of the basic bows pictured on the instruction sheet that comes with the die. The video is only for the basic bows pictured and not all the variations I have made. 

                                 

I hope you all find this video helpful, and please email me if you have any other questions.

New Photopolymer Stamp Sets

We've searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options. 

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

Stampin' Up! is pulling out all the stops with their photopolymer stamp sets. They barely release this amazing travel pair of stamp sets, and then go ahead to release a cute Halloween set called Bite Me (item #134622). There are quite a few more sets, including MY favorite called Another Thank You (item #133454). You can view all the sets HERE and order your favorites.

Map It Out stamp set item #134620 $13.95

Greetings From stamp set item #134621 $13.95

Farida's Reasons for Loving Photopolymer

• Sometimes we wish we could fix a mistake in our stamping because we just don't like how it came out. Well, now we don't need to fuss with fixing anything because we can see exactly where our stamp is going the second time around. All you have to do is just reink your stamp and stamp it right over the first impression you made.
• I am not obligated to buy every single set that comes out, just the ones I really love.
• I can store my stamps in the Stampin' Up! wood mount OR clear mount cases.
• No more fussing with my Stamp-a-ma-jig when I don't have to.

Birthday Tags Card

This card was inspired by a paper bag project my amazing upline, Becky, created. I decided to take the idea in a different direction, so I created a full card where the front is a two-pocket card front that holds tags.

 Here is a photo of 4 of the tags I created for this card. It was such a fun idea that I forgot what I was doing, and I ended up making 6 tags before I realized they were not all going to fit into the pockets of the card. If you make one, just keep in mind the pockets can only hold so many tags (depending on their size)...especially if you are mailing this card to someone.

Stamps: Yippee Skippee, Sketched Birthday Ink (markers & pads): Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Tempting Turquoise, Summer Starfruit, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Blushing Bride, Pool Party DSP: Birthday Basics Cardstock: Whisper White, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Tempting Turquoise, Raspeberry Ripple Tools: Ticket Duo Builder Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch Accessories: 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Primrose Petal 

Amazing Class Today

We had a wonderful time during class today making this mini album. The ladies were a delight to have over. I did want to address a question from  some emails I have received about not being able to attend and still wanting to make an album of your own. Well, there is a solution; for those of you who would like to make your own mini album, you can head over to my tutorials tab to purchase a written copy. Once you go through the Paypal process, Paypal will send me an email so I know to email you the tutorial. I am actually working on another version which I hope to have posted here soon, so stay tuned.

Here is a short clip of what the entire album looks like. In the pocket page, you can add anything you like. I just made a few tags to work with the scraps I had so I don't cut anymore sheets of paper.

Butterfly Bundle

Special Offer Ends September 30th!

ITEM	DESCRIPTION		RETAIL PRICE	15% SAVINGS PRICE	AMOUNT SAVED
135311	Butterfly Bundle - Papillion Potpourri Clear-Mount Stamp Set & Bitty Butterfly Punch		$30.90	$26.27	$4.63
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135312	Butterfly Bundle - Papillion Potpourri Wood-Mount Stamp Set & Bitty Butterfly Punch	C	$34.90	$29.67	$5.23

Paper Flower Video

Fun, Fun, Fun! I have a great time making my own flowers for my projects. Adding as little or as much ink in your sponging gives a different look even if you are using the same color. These were all made using Real Red to sponge the petal edges. Another idea is to initially punch your flowers out in colored cardstock and use a contrasting ink color to sponge the petal edges.

Cardtsock: Whisper White Ink: Real Red Punches: Blossom, Pansy, Fancy Flower, Bird Builder Here is the video tutorial I promised. 

                              
Once you make one flower, you will be hooked. It is such an easy-to-remember technique that you can use almost any Stampin' Up! flower punch to create these beauties. Try these out and visit my Facebook page to let me know what you think under the post for these flowers.

Paper Flowers

I love making paper flowers, and so when I got my new pansy punch I was determined to make a 3D flower with it just as I have with some of the other Stampin' Up! punches in the past. To show you a comparison, I have created 2 flowers in the photo. They each use a different punch which, as you can tell, affects the size of the flower. The technique is the same, but the size changes without you having to do anything. Stay tuned for a video tutorial on these soon.

Cardstock: Whisper White Ink: Real Red  Tools: Blossom Punch, Pansy Punch Accessories: Sponge Daubers, SU Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Paper Snips

SAVE!!! Clearance Rack Updated!

Head on over to my web shop and get some of the products you missed out on when they retired in June. Ink pads, dies, punches, brads, etc...all at discounted prices. CLICK HERE to get you to the clearance rack to start shopping. While you're in my shop, don't forget to order your MAGNETIC PLATFORM (item #130658) if you haven't already done so. Remember, it is available to order starting today.

Magnetic Platform Available to Order!!!

THEY'RE BACK! Stampin' Up! has finally received a full shipment of Magnetic Platforms (item 130658)! We are happy to announce that the great wait is over and we can start filling new orders on September 12th. You are going to definitely want to have this amazing tool if you don't already own it from the first wave of orders. Your framelit dies will not move and you never have to use post-its or removable tape to keep them in place again. Head on over to my online store on the 12th and be one of the first to order yours.

Making the Most of your Thinlit Card Dies and DSP

I have been having a great time using the Stampin' Up! thinlit card dies. Today I have a video to show you how to save the circle or the label on the center of your DSP layer. In the last video, I showed you how to create the layers, but you would end up cutting out the circle or the label from the DSP. In today's video, you will see how to save the circle and label in order to be able to use the other side of the DSP for contrast on your card. These 2 cards are square cards, and all you have to do is trim the length to 4 1/4" since the width is 4 1/4" when the card is folded.

 

Since you only get one circle or label per cut, you will only be able to use the opposite DSP side for contrast on the front of the card OR the inside of the card. The above photos show you the front of my cards. The photos below show you how I finished the insides of the cards.

 

Well, here's the video on how to accomplish this. I hope you enjoy it and make use of all your DSP when making the layers for your thinlit cards.

                             

 

 

 

 

Fabulous Brand New Product!

ENVELOPE PUNCH BOARD

Item #: 133774   $19.95

• It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!
• It's super easy to use. It looks intimidating at first glance, but when you see that all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score you'll go crazy (in a good way).
• It's small and lightweight; this makes it easy for you to take it to your events and show it. It's super portable and easy to store. It's small and light enough that you could use it while watching a soccer match, at a park, at a friend's for craft night-anywhere.
• It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.
• It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!).
• The price is terrific-especially for a tool that does so much!
• It will be in next year's annual catalog, so it's here to stay.