Birthday Double Pocket Gift Card Holder

I'm behind on birthday cards again. It's one of my New Year's resolutions to catch up and stay current with birthdays! (Wish me luck!) Yesterday, we celebrated my niece's birthday a couple weeks late. I gave her gift in this gift card holder.

 

 

Did you catch my video tutorial for the Double Pocket Gift Card Holder? Here it is again in case you need the measurements:

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Pennant Parade stamp set, Island Indigo ink & cardstock, Lucky Limeade ink & cardstock,  Rich Razzleberry ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, 1-3/8 Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Pennant Stamp Set, 1/2" Circle Punch, Whisper White Envelopes, Stampin Dimensionals


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Serene Silhouettes: Watercolor Wash Technique

I love the simplicity of this card, which was inspired by a swap I received from my friend Karla Endris. The technique is so colorful and eye-catching, yet simple. I whipped up some to send for Thank You notes last month. If you received one -- thanks again!! I need to come up with a new design for December thank yous and get started on those ASAP!

 

Here's how to do the Watercolor Wash Technique:

1. Use a watercolor paintbrush or the Aquapainter and pick up ink color from the inside lid of an ink pad. (Push down on the closed lid to pool the ink in the lid.) 
2. Brush the color over neutral cardstock. 
3. Rinse the brush. (I squeeze a little water from the Aquapainter and dab it on a paper towel.) 
4. Repeat with coordinating colors. 
5. Allow cardtstock to dry. Stamp image over watercolored paper using a dark color such as Basic Gray or Staz-On ink. 

On this card, I used Summer Starfruit, Calypso Coral, and Baja Breeze. And because I was making so many cards, I actually put a couple drops of reinker inside the Aquapainter with the water!

See more Serene Silhouettes project ideas.

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12/27: Clearance Rack: 15 New Items Added!

We've added 15 more products to our Clearance Rack Blitz!

The following items have been added to the Clearance Rack. Click here to Shop Now in the Clearance Rack. All items are available while supplies last!

• Neutrals Flower Brads 
• Regals Flower Brads 
• Subtles Flower Brads 
• Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon 
• Bashful Blue 5/8" Satin Ribbon 
• Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim 
• Artichoke 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon 
• 2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers 
• 2011-2013 In Color 12" x 12" Textured Cardstock 
• Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper 
• Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper 
• Well Worn Designer Series Paper 
• Beau Chateau Side Notes 
• Sweetest Stem Embosslits Dies 
• Flower Burst Embosslits Dies

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You Are Loved: Feeling Loved Card

I had such a wonderful time visiting with my downline here in Michigan tonight! Thank you to all the Sparklers who came! We enjoyed a potluck dinner, a gift exchange, a Spring Catalog card swap, and three Sale-a-bration make and takes! Of course, I forgot to grab my camera and take pictures of the festivities, but don't worry, I'll be sure to share the projects soon enough!

For tonight, I have another "You Are Loved" card to share. Usually, I do three cards for my Stamp of the Month Club series, but this month, you get an extra card since I couldn't decide on just three! Who doesn't love an extra freebie!? Want to join? Read more about this Online Club here.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: You Are Loved stamp set, Midnight Muse ink & cardstock, Summer Starfruit ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Crumb Cake cardstock, Comfort Cafe Designer Paper, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Designer Label Punch, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stamp of the Month Club: You Are Loved

Christmas is over and I'm already thinking ahead to the next holiday. (Don't get me wrong, I'm still very much enjoying the Christmas season with leftover cookies, time with family, and freshly fallen snow.) But when it comes to crafting, I'm thinking spring! The stamp set I chose for the December Stamp of the Month Club is "You are Loved". It's a Valentine's Day set, but can be used for other occasions, as you can see with this card.

 

You can get this and three other hand-stamped cards with the Clear Mount "You Are Loved" stamp set when you join my Stamp of the Month Club. Read more here.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: You Are Loved stamp set, Illuminate Glimmer Ink Pad, Clear Embossing Powder, Midnight Muse ink pad, Primrose Petals Marker & cardstock, Summer Starfruit marker & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Crumb Cake cardstock, Comfort Cafe Designer Paper, Heat Tool, Designer Label Punch, Rhinestone Jewel Accents

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Spritz Resist Technique: Snowflake Christmas Card

This technique was demonstrated on stage at the Lansing Regional Seminar in November. I can't remember what images they used or what the card looked like, I just jotted down the basic steps in my notebook and had a vision of this card in my head.

 

I don't have time for a video right now, but it's on my to-do list for this week, so stay tuned! Can't wait? Here's the basic steps:

1. Die cut shapes with cardboard (I used the cardboard from Designer Paper) and lay them on a piece of Whisper White cardstock. (For this card, I stamped the snowflake images first.)
2. Fill the Stampin' Sprizter with rubbing alcohol and reinker (I used Island Indigo). Quickly Spritz over the cardstock. 
3. Remove cardboard shapes and allow to dry completely.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Snowflake Soiree stamp set, Delightful Dozen stamp set, Island Indigo ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Silver Glimmer Paper, Stampin' Spritzer, Snowflake Flurry Die (Big Shot), 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Cardboard 

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Merry Christmas!

Merry, Merry Christmas!! Oh what fun to be a child on Christmas morning! I loved watching the kids open all of their presents. And I enjoyed being under the same roof with my parents and all of my siblings...even if just for 12 hours! I hope you had a blessed Christmas!

Twisted Card: Scentsational Gift Card Holder

Merry Christmas!! I know it's been quiet here for the last few days. I've been traveling and spending time with my family. I hope that you are doing the same and making happy memories!

Here's a last minute idea if you're still packaging Christmas gifts. It's a gift card holder with a unique shape!

 

 

My friend Cheryl Soerensen showed me how to make this Twisted Card. I ran out of time to make a tutorial, but I'll design another and share a video tutorial in the next week or so. In the meantime, this is how you make it:

1. Start with a piece of cardstock cut in half long-wise: 4-1/4" x 11". 
2. Score a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner. 
3. Fold on the score line. Fold in half to make a card with even sides. 

To make the designer paper layers, trim 1/4" off each side and use the cutting blade instead of the scoring blade using the instructions above.

Don't worry, I'll do a video to show you how! Stay tuned!
Updated, 2-4-13: Watch the video tutorial for the Twisted Card here.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Scentsational Season stamp set, More Merry Messages, Gumball Green ink & cardstock, Cherry Cobbler cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Early Espresso ink, Be of Good Cheer Designer Paper, Paper Trimmer, Holiday Collection Framelits (Big Shot), 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Heart Punch, Gumball Green Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Top 5 of December 2011

For a "slow" week, I certainly have a lot to do! Whew! I've made my list and checked it twice and am crossing things off one at a time.

To inspire your own last minute Christmas crafting, I wanted to share my five favorite ideas from last December. Click on each photo to see the original post with project details and (in some cases) tutorials. Enjoy!

 

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VIDEO: Double Pocket Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Here's the final project from my November Stamp of the Month Club series. (Read more about this online club.) It's a gift card holder with two pockets -- one for the gift card and one for the card to write your message.

 

 

This is an easy way to dress up gift cards that you are giving this holiday season. Check out my other gift card holder ideas. You can also change the images and use it for any occasion, like a birthday, wedding, or graduation. Watch my video tutorial to learn how to make this at home:

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Polar Party stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, Perfect Plum marker & cardstock, Basic Black ink & marker, Marina Mist marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Daffodil Delight marker, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder (Big Shot), Large Scallop Edgelit (Big Shot), Paper Trimmer, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimesionals

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Snowflake Interlocking Framelit Card

Here's another sample with the Interlocking Framelits technique. Did you see the tutorial I posted yesterday? Make sure to check it out here. This card uses the Label Collection Framelits for a slightly different look. The concept is the same, but the measurements are a bit different. The card base is 4-1/4" x 11" and I scored it at 2-3/4" and 8-1/4".

We haven't had any snow here in Central Illinois yet (which is just fine by me!), but I love the combination of Pool Party, Island Indigo, Silver Glimmer Paper, and Snowflake Soiree!

 

Interlocking Framelits Card Tutorial (.pdf)

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Snowflake Soiree, More Merry Messages, Island Indigo ink & cardstock, Pool Party ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Jet Black Staz-On Ink, Silver Glimmer Paper, Labels Collection Framelits, Rhinestones Jewel Accents, Simply Scored Tool


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TUTORIAL: Interlocking Framelits Card

My friend Dawn Olchefske recently posted a Christmas wreath version of this card and I've had a few inquiries looking for my summer floral version, so here it is! This card is so fun and looks much more complicated than it is! I was inspired by this card posted by another demonstrator friend, Rachel Chamberlain. I changed the size a little on Rachel's card and made it square. Make sure to check out the printable tutorial, which includes the measurements and tips for making this card!

Interlocking Framelits Card Tutorial (.pdf)

 

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies:  Daydream Medallions stamp set, Sassy Salutations stamp set, Very Vanilla cardstock, Summer Starfruit ink & cardstock, Primrose Petals ink & cardstock, Versamark ink pad, Vintage Faceted Buttons, Big Shot, Floral Frames Framelits, Heat Tool, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Simply Scored Tool, Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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MAJOR Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack UPDATE - up to 80% off stamps, ink, paper, punches, dies, kits!!

Wow! Wow! Wow!!! Stampin' Up! updated the Clearance Rack in my Online Store this morning with more than 300 products -- including stamp sets (for the first time ever in the Clearance Rack!), ink pads and markers (in CURRENT colors!!), punches, dies, and accessories like the old style Paper Trimmer, Heat Tool, Circle Cutter, and MORE! The screen shots below show just a small portion of the new things available! Everything is available only while supplies last, so don't wait!!

Want an even BIGGER deal? Join the Stampin' Up! family and get a set of 10 free ink pads when you purchase the $99 Starter Kit by Sunday, Dec 16. Choose whatever you want in your kit -- even Clearance Rack Items! Click here for details. Or Join Now!

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Merry Christmas VIDEO from Stampin' Up!

Staff a the Stampin' Up! Home Office filmed this special Christmas message of all of us! So fun! I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did:

Here's a card idea from Stampin' Up!

You can find the supply list and other Stampin' ideas in the gallery on my website here.

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VIDEO Tutorial: Polar Party Viewfinder Card

I finally got a quiet moment to film videos today and I'm so excited to share the first one! This Polar Party Viewfinder Card was one of the three projects for my November Stamp of the Month Club series. (Read More) The design is kind of simple, but cards that move are cool no matter what!

Check out the video tutorial to learn how to make this Viewfinder Card:

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Polar Party, Wild Wasabi ink & cardstock, Marina Mist ink, Real Red ink, PErfect Plum ink, Jet Black Staz-On Ink Pad, Crumb Cake cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Paper Piercer, Piercing Mat, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 3" Circle Die (Big Shot), Silver Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stampin' Up! Designer Rosette Ornament

I am doing a couple craft fairs this season. I normally don't do them...mostly because I don't have the time to make stuff to sell nor the time to sit all day at one. But I caved! There's just so much cute stuff at Christmas, that I couldn't help it! With the help of my friend Wiko, I made LOTS of little goodies, ornaments, etc and hopefully I will finish the last show without too much leftover!

One of the items we made to sell were these ornaments using the Stampin' Up! Designer Rosette Die. I copied a swap that I received at the Lansing Regional seminar. I can't remember who gave it to me and there's no name on it....but I found what I think is the original design on Stampin' Connection, so I have to give credit for this awesomeness to Shari Fritz!

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Snowflake Soiree, Cherry Cobbler ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Be of Good Cheer Designer Paper, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Boho Flowers Punch, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Rosette Die (Big Shot), Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Large Pearls, Gumball Green Stitched Ribbon, Hot Glue Gun, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

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