Tools, Tools

Coming up with a guy's card can sometimes be difficult but this time I have decided to use punch art to create a wrench.  Here is the birthday card I created:

The card base is night of navy and the card front is soft suede.  The edges are distressed and sponged with early espresso.  I also used the Woodgrain Embossing Folder to make it look like wood behind the wrench.  At the bottom of  the card, I added the 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon (#132140).

Stampin' Distress Tool
#127562

Woodgrain Embossing Folder
#127821

When creating the punch art wrench, I have seen many different ones made, I used the Modern Label Punch with two of the 1 3/8" Circle Punches (#119860) on each end.  On the top circle, I used the Word Window Punch to cut out a section of the wrench and the 1/2" Circle Punch (#119869) to create the hole in the bottom of the wrench, which was all punched out of Basic Gray .  

Modern Label Punch
#119849

                             

Word Window Punch
#119857

I also used these two punches to create the tag at the top of the card I stamped "Just for you" from the stamp set called Teeny Tiny Wishes (C #127802, W #128748) in Basic Gray on the soft suede and then punched it with the Modern Label Punch.  I then punched out a Word Window in the Night of Navy and punched the Modern Label around it.  I found out that it was much easier to punch the word window first rather than trying to punch it last out of the modern label.  Happy stamping, and happy new year!

Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to share some of the various Christmas cards I gave to others this year.

Also, time is running out to order from the holiday catalog, but I got a peek at the Stampin Up Occasions Catalog, and it is fabulous.  Now that I received a new device easier for me to continue myblog, I will be creating and sharing some new things using the new products available in January, so stay posted to my blog.  

Don't forget though to check out the Year-End Closeout Deals!

Merry Christmas!

Getting Ready for Winter!

Building Your Own Banner

 

 

 

I had a lot of fun creating this winter banner at a downline meeting.  Many different embellishments are included in the kit to provide a few different possibilies of options of how to create the banner to fit your own taste. 

Using the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (#133507) and the Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit (#132697), you can create a lovely banner for Christmas or winter, too.  You can use the letter stencils and canvas banners to create any word you choose.  When creating the design and letters, I chose to sponge on the canvas instead of using the spritzer to put the ink on.  You can use Basic Gray, Pool Party, and Bermuda Bay to coordinate with colors of the Christmas Banner Kit. 

 

    

 

The rosettes that are included in the Christmas Banner Kit makes 4 of them and since I needed a 5th one, I used the coordinating Winter Frost DSP (#132341).  I cut and scored a strip.  I also used hot glue to adhere the rosettes onto the banner. 

 

 

Enjoy the many possibilities you can create with this banner!  Have fun stamping!

Ready for Snow?

Festive Flurries File Folder Card

 

Well, with snow possible tonight, what a better way to end the evening but with a lovely Christmas card using the Winter Frost DSP.

File Folder Card Idea Inspired by Patty (Patty's Stamping Spot)

I saw the style and video of how to create a file folder card, which uses the Envelope Punch Board, on Patty's Stamping Spot blog and then changed the design of it.

 

#133774

 

I used the Pool Party and Smoky Slate papers to coordinate with the colors in the Winter Frost DSP Stack (#132183).  I also used the corner rounder that is on the envelope punch board to round the top to corners of the DSP.  I stamped and cut out with the framelits (Festive Flurry Bundle W#133284, C#133285 different sized snowflakes for the inside and outside of the card, layering them with dimensionals .  I also used the Illuminate Glimmer Ink (#126857) to stamp snowflakes on the inside. 

 

 

I then placed rhinestones (#119246) in the middle of the snowflakes.  On the front of the card, you will also see the beautiful Silver Ribbon (#132137) and the Frosted Finishes Embellishment (#132150) to complete the look. 

 

On the right side of the front, where the tab is, I stamped Merry Christmas using the Petite Pairs Stamp Set (W#128706, C#122497).  For the greeting on the inside, I used one of the single stamps from the holiday collection Magical Season (#134777). 

Have fun stamping, and stay warm!



Halloween Happiness!

Halloween's almost here!

 

These can be Halloween cards or you can add the cellophane bags in the inside to make them into Halloween treats, as in the picture above.  The colors I used were Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, and Whisper White.  I love the washi tape to go with your Halloween treats, too.  I added the Witches' Brew Washi Tape (132156) to the corners and it's also a great way to close the Cellophane Bags.

 

 

On the top layer of the card, I used the Halloween Happiness stamp (131859) and then cut it out with the Apothecary Accents Framelits (127003).  I also wanted to try out the Black and Orange Glitter (132206), so I used the 2-Way Glue Pen to only put the adhesive on certain parts of the stamp and frame. 

 

Don't forget that time is running out for you to join Stampin' Up for only $25!  This opportunity is from Oct. 7-21, so let me know if you are interested in becoming a demonstrator.

Bags and Tags Gifting

Adding More to the Bags and Tags

 

 

If you haven't gotten the Bag and Tag Bundle yet to try out, then I would recommend it for quickly wrapping up gifts in a very cute way!  I will be using the Bags and Tags for my daughters' teacher's gifts.  Here is what comes in the Bags and Tags.  They can be purchased in a bundle or each separately. 

 

                                     Bundle                        Tags                        Bags

                                     #131371                    #130153                   #131370   

 

After choosing the tag that I wanted, I coordinated with the tag by adding the Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon (#126848) and the Tangerine Tango ink.  In the corner of the tag, I added a couple of the Candy Dots, which you can get in the different colors and can be used with or without the Candy Dots Brad Bases (sold separately).  The stamp on the bag and attached with a dimensional on the tag is from the stamp set Hello Lovely.

 

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Well, I hope you enjoy the bags and tags as much as I have!  Have fun stamping!

 

 

 



Label Thinlit Card with Extended Flap

The Possibilities of the Thinlit Card Dies

 (idea of extended flap card inspired by Dawn Olchefske)

I created a card using the new Label Card Thinlit Die (#133479), but I used the method of adding the extended flap to the card.  I found a video from another demonstrator (DOstamping with Dawn) very helpful to do this technique.  For the cardstock of the card color, I used Very Vanilla paper.  I also used the word "hi" from this Label Thinlit Die set on the front and then added rhinestones (#119246).

To add the colors on the front of the card, I used the masking tape technique.  I chose to use the thicker masking tape to apply the ink instead of the thinner.  I did one flap at a time and put a piece of scrap paper under it so as not to get the ink on the rest of the card.  I used the new in-colors to ink it:  Baked Brown Sugar (#131174), Coastal Cabana (#131175), and Crisp Cantaloupe (#131176).  I also put two strips of the 3/8" Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Ribbon (#130024) on the edge of the extended flap.

 Speaking of the beautiful ribbons you can use on this card, look at this lovely ribbon holder my husband is making.  If you are interested in purchasing a ribbon holder for your crafting room, then you can check out my new Etsy Shop (AngStampinStuff).

Well, this is just one of the many possibilites of cards that you can create with the new thinlit dies, so have fun and see what you can make!