Mixed Bunch Crimped Envelope

Here's another Crimped Envelope Pouch that I made at Mischa and Juanita's party last week. Click here for my tutorial to learn how to make this project. We used the It's a Wrap stamp set to stamp labels that wrap around Hershey nuggets. I put four inside this pouch, but you could probably fit six.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Mixed Bunch stamp set, It's a Wrap stamp set, Sincere Salutations stamp set, Calypso Coral ink & cardstock, Lucky Limeade ink, Whisper White Medium Envelopes, Scallop Edge Punch, Paper Crimper

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Mixed Bunch Crimped Card

While I had the Paper Crimper out after yesterday's Crimped Envelope Pouch, I thought I'd also use it on a card. This card is clean and simple. I put the front of the card through the paper crimper and crimped half. Then stamped the flower from Mixed Bunch in Wisteria Wonder and Pool Party. Gotta love coordinating products! The Blossom Punch cuts the image perfectly! The center is cut with the 1" Circle Punch.

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Stampin' Up! Supplies: Mixed Bunch Stamp Set, Loving Thoughts stamp set, Wisteria Wonder ink & cardstock, Pool Party ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Jet Black Staz-On Ink, Blossom Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Paper Crimper, Stampin' Dimensionals

bold = Stampin' Up! 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog Products

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Crimped Envelope Pouch Tutorial

Ugh. Just when I thought I was feeling better, I feel like I'm starting all over. This nasty little cold has been going around the house (there are six of us!) and I'm sure it hasn't helped that I'm the one who is home with the sick ones all day getting coughed and sneezed on.

Anyway, I hope you had a great Valentine's Day! I had hoped to post this project on Tuesday, but I literally have fallen asleep writing the tutorial two nights in a row! Although it has hearts on it, this project is great for many occasions. It would be a quick and easy treat idea for any holiday, birthday parties, or baby showers. It would also make a great gift card holder. And the best part is, you probably already have everything you need to make it at home! Check out my tutorial for step-by-step directions and measurements. I'm sure this will be a project you return to again and again!

Crimped Envelope Pouch Tutorial (.pdf)




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Stampin' Up! Supplies: I {heart} Hearts stamp set, Delightful Dozen stamp set, Real Red ink & cardstock, Pretty in Pink ink & marker, Wisteria Wonder ink, Jet Black Staz-On ink, Whisper White Medium Envelope, Scallop Edge Punch, Paper Cutter, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue, Paper Crimper

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Hoppy Birthday Envelope Gift Card Holder

I do my best to accommodate special requests from my workshop hostesses. So when Amy asked for a gift card holder -- and Stampin' Pastels -- and the Paper Crimper -- and the Turtle & Co., I took it as a challenge and actually managed to accomplish it all in one single project!

I love turning an ordinary envelope into something special. For this project, I went back to this design and folded the envelope in half to create the gift card holder. After you fold it in half, cut the envelope flap on the fold line. Tuck in the right side and seal the left side flat. Then, decorate.

The original greeting (from the Turtle & Co.) stamp set says: "sorry I"m late...happy birthday wishes", but I didn't want the first part, so I used the marker to just ink the second part. Since I was already inking with the marker, I also omitted the "a" in "happy" and wrote in an "o" after I stamped it to make it "hoppy birthday wishes"!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Turtle & Co. Stamp set, Jet Black Staz-On ink, Basic Black marker, Peach Parfait ink/marker & cardstock, Wild Wasabi cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Versamark ink pad, Whisper White Envelopes, Just Add Cake DSP, Stampin' Pastels, Paper Crimper, 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Pinwheel Cruise Make & Take

Here is another make and take from the Alaskan cruise. This one wasn't my favorite, but I still enjoyed playing with the new In Colors (ALL five appear on this card!!), especially the Pool Party Patterns Designer Paper (which is part of the In Color DSP stack). If you're looking for a little sample of all the new In Colors, be sure to check out my In Color Product Sampler. (Click here for details.) The first group is going out in tomorrow's mail!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Sweets for the Sweet, Wisteria Wonder ink, Lucky Limeade ink & cardstock, Calypso Coral ink & cardstock, Island Indigo cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, In Color Patterns DSP, Linen Thread, Silver Brads, Paper Crimper, 1-3/4" Circle Punch

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Build a Cupcake Peek-a-Boo Card

Here's a more traditional use for the Stampin' Up! Build a Cupcake punch. I used it to make another "Peek-a-Boo" style card. The cupcake is adhered to the inside of the card, but peeks through to the front.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Build a Cupcake Punch, Celebrations DSP, Whisper White cardstock, Bashful Blue cardstock, Pacific Point cardstock, Real Red ink, Word Window Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Paper Crimper, Red Glimmer Paper, Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

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Build a Cupcake Birthday Card

In an effort to spend less money, I decided to get the new Build a Cupcake punch and NOT buy the coordinating Create a Cupcake stamp set. It's really taking all my will power to not break down to buy it, but I figured I could make cute cupcakes even without the coordinating stamps. I am pleased with my first attempt.

The designer paper (Subtles Patterns Pack) mimics the sprinkles and I ran the cardstock through the paper crimper before I punched the cupcake wrapper.

Supplies: On Your Birthday, Rose Red ink & cardstock, Pretty in Pink cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Subtles Patterns DSP, Build-a-Cupcake Punch, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Crimper, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimesionals

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Best Wishes: Cards for Top Sales Achievers

This year I am trying to be better about acknowledging my downline for their achievements. I don't think I was bad at it before, but I want to be more consistent. So I started sending cards to the top 5 sales achievers in my group each month. Nothing makes me feel more special than getting a card in the mail, so I hope it is having the same effect on the fabulous ladies in my group.

Here is this month's card, also one from my class last Saturday. The layout was inspired by the Happy Birthday card on page 29 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I first made the card with a pink card base, but when I went to cut for my class, I realized that I was almost completely out of that color (how did that happen!?), so I switched to Barely Banana. Which one do you like better?

I love the Sweet Pea Designer paper on this card. It's such a great value with 48 sheets for only $24.95. Sign up to be a demonstrator on my team by the end of March and I'll give you a Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack as a sign-up bonus gift from me! Click here for details on the Starter Kit special and find out how you can get started!

Supplies: Vintage Vogue, Sincere Salutations, Rose Red ink, Chocolate Chip ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Pretty in Pink or Barely Banana cardstock, Sweet Pea DSP, Scallop Trim Punch (SAB), 1/4" Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Paper Crimper

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Emery Board/Candy Cane/Pencil Holder

I bought these Stampin' Up! emery boards at Convention in July and finally designed a sleeve to put them in. I did this project with my Stamp Club this month. The emery boards are made with the same patterns as the Thoroughly Modern DSP, so we used the coordinating paper and cardstock to create the sleeve.

Supplies: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Sahara Sand cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, Thoroughly Modern DSP, 3/4" Circle Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Small Oval Punch, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Paper Crimper, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

I designed it to use a quarter sheet of cardstock: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2". We scored at 1-1/2" and 3". Punch a notch in the center "column" with the 3/4" Circle Punch. Then, use sticky strip to adhere it on the side and bottom and then crimp it for extra hold.

Here's a Christmas version with a candy cane. (Elise broke the candy cane before I could take the picture, so that's why it's just a stick and not a full cane!)

Supplies: Snow Swirled, Real Red cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Chocolate Chip ink, Merry Moments DSP, 1/2 Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Paper Crimper, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

You could use this same template for pencils or pixie sticks or other narrow treats. Hmm...maybe I'll do some for Claire's class for Valentine's Day!

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On a Pedestal Treats

I've been stamping up a storm this weekend, designing make and take kit projects for my downline and stamp club projects for next week. What fun! Can't wait to share all these new projects, but you'll have to wait until after Thursday so it can be a surprise to my club stampers.

Here are some projects I made using the new On the Pedestal stamp set and the new In Colors Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry.

The first one is a tent treat like the Happy Heart Day one I did last year. Click here for the instructions. The measurements on this one are a tad different, but the concept is all the same.

The second box has made using Jackie Topa's Matchbox Lid Box pattern, which uses the Matchbox die (the bottom of the matchbox) to make a lid for a larger box. I love, love, love multiple uses for dies, so I was thrilled to see what Jackie created! Here's my version with On a Pedestal:

Supplies: On a Pedestal, Polka Dot Background, Melon Mambo marker/ink & cardstock, Crushed Curry marker/ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Matchbox die for the Big Shot, Paper Crimper, Silver Brads, 1/16" Hole Punch, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon

Celebrate Today Treat Holder

With such an incredible special as the $75 Starter Kit, I challenged my downline to each recruit at least one person this month. And as extra incentive, I threw in a little bonus -- that I would make each of them a make and take kit, including supplies to make 20 cards (or 15 3-D projects).

Jessica was the first to recruit this month and I made up this patriotic treat holder...then I pre-cut the materials to make 15 more so she can use it at an upcoming workshop or club meeting. (Click here for measurements and details in the original post, a valentine version of this treat holder.) I didn't have a chance to put anything inside, but I could see a bag of silver Hershey kisses inside -- making the star cut-outs really pop!

If you're in my downline, you have one week left to qualify for a make and take kit of your own! And if you're not in my downline yet, you have one week left to sign up for just $75! Click here for all the details.

This project is perfect, both in colors and in theme, for Stacey's latest Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge #38. Play along with us this week!

Supplies: Stars Jumbo Wheel, Starring You, Real Red ink & cardstock, Pacific Point cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Pacific Point Ribbon, Large Star Punch, Small Star Punch, Word Window Punch, Paper Crimper, Bulk Chipboard Stars, Bulk Star Rub-Ons, Silver Brads

Happy Heart Day Treat

Well, I am in Orlando and likely hearing exciting news at Leadership. However, I have to warn you that I'm not bringing my laptop and will not be blogging while on my trip. I'm scheduled several project posts to keep you inspired while I'm gone, but don't expect any juicy tidbits from Leadership until next week when I'm home.

Here's a blast from the past. I absolutely love this project from last Valentine's Day. Since I wasn't blogging last year this time, I just had to post and share it with you.

Supplies: Happy Heart Day stamp set; Real Red, Pretty in Pink, & Whisper White cardstock; Real Red & Basic Black Classic Ink; Going Gray, Ballet Blue, Pretty in Pink, and Real Red markers; Paper Crimper; Spiral Punch; Real Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon; Medium Cello Bags Silver Brads; 1/16" Hole Punch

Measurements:

• Base: 4 ¼” x 11” Real Red – score at 4 ½”, 5 ½”, 6 ½”
• Topper: 4 ¾” x 2 ½” Pretty in Pink – score long way at 1 ½”
• Focal Image: 2” x 2 ¼” Whisper White
• Mat: 2 ½” x 2 ½” Pretty in Pink

Directions:

1. Fold the topper in half and stamp greeting in Real Red classic ink. Crimp the cardstock.
2. Stamp the mouse in Jet Black Staz-On. Watercolor the mouse using the Aquapainter and the markers smeared on the stamp case (to create a palette to pick up the ink) Use the fine tip of the marker directly on the cardstock to color the red.
3. Hold a short piece of ribbon in half and staple to the back of the Pretty in Pink square. Punch the opposite side using the Spiral Punch. Adhere the white cardstock, covering the staple, to the Pretty in Pink cardstock using SNAIL adhesive.
4. Fold the Real Red cardstock in a tall W. Fold the top of the candy-filled cello bag and staple to the top of the treat base. This will hold it in place while you put the topper on and attach with silver brads.