New Challenge Winner…

Check out my project that made Top 3 for the Stampin’ Up Only 34 Challenge!

New Challenge Winner…

Check out my project that won the Stampin’ Royalty 102 Challenge!

Have you been Naughty? – 1 More Day Left…

Even if you’ve been naughty, I’m sure your Santa will still find a reason to give you something nice.  This is another play on the carton baskets that I’ve created here and here.  I’ve combined this playful sentiment with the images of the Every Little Bit stamp set.

I used a few drops of the Cherry Cobbler ink refill and mixed it with some Platinum Shimmer Paint.  To apply the ink, I used a q-tip to apply the  mixture to the words “Naughty” and “Nice” after colouring the other words on the stamp with an Early Espresso Marker.  This will add a slight red tinge to the silver words.
Stamps: Tags til Christmas (#120847), Every Little Bit (#117096)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (#119669)
Markers: Cherry Cobbler (#119681), Early Espresso (#119680), Pretty in Pink (#100045), Bashful Blue (#105111), Daffodil Delight (#119677)
Paper: Old Olive (#100702), Cherry Cobbler (#119685), Whisper White (#100730), Jolly Holiday DSP (retired)
Punches: Scallop Square (#119884), 1-1/4″ Square (#119865)
Big Shot: Mini Milk Carton (#117310)
Accessories: Platinum Shimmer Paint (#116807), Cherry Cobbler Ink Refill (#119788), Stamping Sponge (#101610), Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (#120992), Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330), Library Clips (retired), 1-1/4″ Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Royalty 103, Just Add Ink 99

Merry and Bright – Day 2

I really like the design of the ornaments from this Merry & Type Stamp Set.  It could be stamped with one colour to create a pattern for the background.  But I wanted to use more colours for these ornaments for a more festive look so I decided to use the markers to colour it in instead of using an ink pad.  I originally meant to use the embossed side but I put the paper in upside down so it turned out to be a deboss background which made the images look a bit softer.

The deboss softens up the images.

Stamps: Merry & Type (#122552)
Markers: Cherry Cobbler (#119681), Early Espresso (#119680), Pacific Point (#120986), Lucky Limeade (#123002), Elegant Eggplant (#105110)
Paper: Rich Razzleberry (#115316), Old Olive (#100702), Very Vanilla (#101650)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (#119246), 1/2″ Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Royalty 103, SUO 34,

Snowflake on Razzleberry – Day 3

There’s just something very festive and gorgeous about this Rich Razzleberry that I just had to use it, even for Christmas!  I chose not to use a sentiment but I’m sure the snowflake in the background and the embellishment is obvious enough.  The contrast of the Baja Breeze Glass Glitter, White Satin ribbon and Clear Rhinestone Brad completes it just perfectly!

The snow flake has Dazzling Diamonds embossed on it with the clear emboss powder (like the snow flakes I used in the basket and tag).  This way, the diamonds don’t fall off!  I’ve found that the Tombow works best for applying the glass glitter.  I wanted to stock up on the Baja Breeze Glass Glitter but it was SOLD OUT on the Clearance Rack so fast I couldn’t even order it in time!  Argh!

The brad holds the bow really well but you will need a glue dot to adhere it securely to the cardstock.

Stamps: Bright Hopes (#122692)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry (#115658)
Paper: Rich Razzleberry (#115316), Whisper White (#100730)
Punches: 2-38″Scallop Circle (#118874)
Big Shot: Northern Frost Sizzlit Decorative Strip (#120901)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (#119246), Clear Rhinestone Brad (#113144), Baja Breeze Glass Glitter (retired), Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (#114616), Clear Emboss Powder (#109130), Dazzling Diamonds (#102023), Heat Tool (#100005)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Royalty 103,

Simple & Versatile in 5 Minutes – Day 4

Here is a very simple layout that you can use for various occasion cards.  You can change the DSP at the bottom, the sentiment and the embellishment to your desire.  For example, if you wanted to make it a wedding card, use a softer swirly pattern, a “Congratulations” sentiment, a satin ribbon, and a flower or butterfly.  If you wanted to make a baby card, you can use a cuter patter paper at the bottom, a “Welcome Baby” sentiment, a bashful blue or pretty in pink pirouette grosgrain ribbon, and some itty bitty buttons.  On this card, I used the new Mini Jingle Bells that are in the Holiday Mini Catalogue, available only until January 3.

Gently sponge crumb cake over the sentiment to highlight it.

No fancy tying, just a simple fold on the ribbon (use a bit of sticky strip to hold the ribbon down so that it’s easier to tie on the linen thread).  The mini jingle bells are tied together with linen thread and just double knotted (leave a little bit of excess before cutting the linen thread in case it comes loose).

Stamps: Curly Cute (#117014)
Ink: Crumb Cake (#121030), Early Espresso (#119670)
Paper: River Rock (#109010), Letters to Santa DSP (#122349)
Accessories: Linen Thread (#104199), Mini Jingle Bells (#124116), 1-1/4″ Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Snowflake Wine Tag Day 5

The embossed Dazzling Diamonds snowflakes add such a sparkle feel to the projects.  The strip makes 8 snowflakes at once so I thought I’d use it on another project from yesterday’s left overs.  I used the marker to for the “to” and “from” words.  I also sponged the edges of all the circles.  Although after I put in on the bottle, I realized that it was a bit long so I would shorten the ribbon a little with the next one that I make.

Stamps: Word Play (#120308), Tags til Christmas (#120847), Serene Snowflakes (#115438)
Ink: Bashful Blue (#105209)
Marker: Basic Gray (#120966)
Paper: Bashful Blue (#105120), Whisper White (#100730)
Punches: 1-3/4″ Circle (#119850)
Big Shot: Norther Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#120902), Northern Frost Sizzlit Decorative Strip (#120901)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (#119246), Dazzling Diamonds (#102023), Clear Embossing Powder (#109130), Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (#114616), Stamping Sponge (#101610)

Entry for Challenges: SU Only 34, Inkspirations 100, Pals Paper Arts 125

Snow Flakes Basket Day 6

This project is in Top 3 for the Stampin’ Up Only 34 Challenge!

Here is another basket to fill goodies for a warm gift for friends and family.  The snowflakes were first cut and then embossed with a mixture of Dazzling Diamonds and Clear Embossing Powder.  It was a little tricky to lower the front of the basket so that the sentiment would be fully visible.  I only glued down the centre of the snow flakes and gently lifted the edges to give it some dimension.  Hint: to secure the shape of the ribbon handle, add a piece of cardstock beneath it.

Stamps: Tags til Christmas (#120847)
Markers: Cherry Cobbler (#119681), Early Espresso (#119680)
Paper: Bashful Blue (#105120), Crumb Cake (#120953), Whisper White (#100730)
Punches: Scallop Square (#119884), 1-1/4″ Square (#119865), Scallop Trim Border (#118402)
Big Shot: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#119976), Norther Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#120902), Mini Milk Carton (#117310), Northern Frost Sizzlit Decorative Strip (#120901)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (#119246), Dazzling Diamonds (#102023), Clear Embossing Powder (#109130), Library Clips (retired), 1″ Baja Breeze 1″ Double Stictched Ribbon (retired & on clearance), Silver Circle Brads (retired)

Entry for Challenges: SU Only 34, Inkspirations 100

Crumb Cake Trio Day 7

This trio came to my mind when I thought “what if I don’t have any Christmas pattern paper?  How would I make Christmas cards?”  Here is your answer: one colour cardstock, one stamp set, one ink pad, and maybe other little accessories of your choice to add some bling and sparkle.  I chose crumb cake for this trio but you can experiment with others.  I also sponged different elements of the cards to bring out either the sentiment or the background.  (I need a new camera!  These pictures don’t do them justice!)  Because these are so simple, they only take minutes to get done.

Stamps: Bright Hopes (#122692)
Ink: Crumb Cake (#121030)
Paper: Crumb Cake (#120953)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (#119246), Dazzling Diamonds (#102023), Stamping Sponges (#101610)

Entry for Challenges: SU Only 34,

Sparkles Sparkles Everywhere

I made this card two weeks ago and when I saw the Just Add Ink challenge this week, I thought it was perfect.  I saw this idea from another demonstrator (I’m so sorry I lost the page and couldn’t remember her name) but she made this very simple card with only Whisper White cardstock with the different border punched strips for background.  I took that idea and added on Dazzling Diamonds and instead of a flower, I used a butterfly.  The dazzle of the diamonds on the white is just spectacular!  The pearls were painted with the Platinum Shimmer Paint and finished with a touch of Dazzling Diamonds as well.  When I finished this card, the dazzling diamonds were everywhere.  :p

Stamps: (I found this “for you” sentiment in my Teeny Tiny Words SS but I looked in the catalogue and it’s actually not from this set.  Anyone know which set this actually belongs to?)
Ink: Night of Navy (#102977)
Paper: Night of Navy (#100867), Whisper White (#100730), Vellum (#101839)
Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (#119275), Scallop Trim Border (#118402), Scallop Edge Border (#119882)
Big Shot: Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#119277), Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die (#114507)
Accessories: Basic Pearls (#119247), Dazzling Diamonds (#102023), Platinum Shimmer Paint (#116807), 2-Way Glue Pen (#100425)

Entry for Challenges: Just Add Ink 98

Merry Wine Tag Day 8

This project won the Stampin’ Royalty 102 Challenge!

Wines are one of the favourites as gifts.  Here is one little project that will add a nice touch to your gift.  The 3-d ornament is inspired by the pumpkin that Marlene Peters made for her Halloween project.

Stamps: Tiny Tags (#118592), Delightful Decorations (#116517), Every Little Bit (#117096)
Ink: Real Red (#103133), Old Olive (#102277)
Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Merry Moments DSP (retired)
Punches: Round Tab (#119864), Ornament (#119847), 1-1/4″ Circle (for inside the ornament), 3/16″ Corner (#119871), Jewelry Tag (#117190)
Accessories: Platinum Shimmer Paint (#116807), 1/4″ Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (#109025), 5/8″ Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Basic Rhinestones (#119246)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Royalty 102, SU Only 34, Inkspirations 100, Pals Paper Arts 125

Stockings on Day 9

The new Stocking Builder Punch makes these cute little stockings and they’re a snap to put together.  It’s great for using up those old scraps.  This layout can be used with any image of your choice.  For example, instead of 3 stockings,you can use stars, ornaments, trees, flowers, butterflies, etc…  The sentiment at the bottom can also be changed depending on what your theme is.  I sponged the background a bit so that the white doesn’t contrast so much.  Sponging adds a nice touch to almost any color theme.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (#119669), Chocolate Chip (#100908)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Jolly Holiday DSP (retired)
Punches: Modern Label (#119849), Word Window (#119857), Scallop Trim Border (#118402), Stocking Builder (#124095)
Big Shot: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#119976)
Accessories: Early Espresso/White Baker’s Twine (#123124)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Royalty 102

Clearance Rack Blitz!!!

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Go and see these Red Hot Deals!  Stampin’ Up has just updated the stock on the Clearance rack.  There are lots of punches, DSP and accessories on this list.

Count down to the Holidays! 10

Welcome to my count down to the Holidays!  From now until December 25, I will post a new project everyday to inspire you to create your projects for the holidays.   To start off the count down, I have a basket of cartons to put goodies in.  It’s great for mini baked goodies, teabags, candies, chocolates or whatever treats you like.  Stay tuned for more variations of these baskets:

Stamps: Serene Snowflakes (#115438), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Glorious Green, Real Red, Merry Moments DSP (retired)
Punches: Decorative Label (#120907), Large Oval (#119855), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (#119275)
Big Shot: Mini Milk Carton (#117310)
Accessories: Old Olive 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button, Library Clips

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Entry for Challenges: Inkspirations 100, SU Only 34

Wish Big

This one is for the Colour Q Challenge #11.  I’ve seen a lot of cards with the flag theme so I thought it might be a fun theme for this colour challenge.

Stamps: Word Play (#120308)
Paper: Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, First Edition Specialty DSP (#21878), Regals DSP (#117154)
Markers: Daffodil Delight (#119677), Cherry Cobbler (#119681), Early Espresso (#11680)
Punches: Decorative Label (#120907), 3/16″ Corner (#119871)
Big Shot: Stripes (#123128), Perfect Polka Dots (#117335)
Other Goodies: Basic Rhinestones (#119246)