Whimsy & Wonder Anniversary Card

Hi Stampers!

Can you believe it is the end of August? I got back to work at my full time job today. I only have a few more months of my part time job with any luck. Kids will be going back to school if they haven't already. Autumn will be here before we know it. Sigh, where does the time go?

Have you been enjoying the July-December 2021 catalog? I know I have shared many Halloween ideas with you. Soon I will start some Christmas ideas with you.  

Don't you just love the Designer Series Paper in the July-December 2021 catalog? If you think Christmas DSP is just for Christmas, think again. If you think the paper is pretty use it on any card you like. #iwillusemyprettypaper, #loveitchopit

I actually made an anniversary card using Whimsy & Wonder DSP.  I just love the colors. The stamped images are from Create with Friends (one of this years must haves) and Mint Macaron ink.

I punched the hearts in Mint Macaron and Polished Pink card stock using the Heart Punch Pack. I added a little texture to the heart with the small stamp from Beauty of the Earth and Polished Pink ink.

Until next time,

Cute Halloween 6x6 Boxes

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I LOVE the Cute Halloween 6x6 Designer Series Paper! I don't send many Halloween cards, however, I do love treat boxes.  I learned how to make these cute boxes from Sam Hammond. They are stinkin' cute and easy to make.

If you paper had a set up and down pattern, have your pattern facing the correct directions. Score your 6x6 paper at 1", 2 3/4", 3 3/4", and 5 1/2". Rotate you paper 90° to the right and score at 1",  4", and 4 1/2". My pattern shows what pieces to cut away. I used the corner rounder on the front flap to give it a more polished look. Once the box is together, I used a Velcro circle to hold the flap down.

The black scull paper, I used the layer circle dies to cut the verse "Spooky" from the Festive and Bright stamp set along with the creepy little spider. I layered it on Black Glitter paper. The Ribbon is Metallic Mesh Ribbon.

The pink cat paper, I closed with the Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon. The verse is from A Wish for Everything.

The last two were sealed with just the Velcro circles and the again the verse was from A wish for Everything.

I sure hope the kids I have these planned for like these cute goodie bags for Halloween.

Until next time

Biggest Wish Birthday Card

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Here is a birthday card I made a friend. Have you noticed how much I say I love Biggest Wish stamp set?  This is a must have set! 

I cut tags using Tailor Made Tag dies from Basic White and some retired Designer Series Paper (DSP). #iwillusemyprettypaper #loveitchopit 

The card stock and inks used were Highland Heather and Daffodil Delight.  Also, I used some retired sequins and ribbon.

Sorry the color is so bad for the inside of this card. The stamped images are from It's Your day and Dressed To Impress. One thing about light colored card stock, you can stamp your verses without adding a white or vanilla layer.

Until next time,

Mini Gift Bags 6x6

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I made a couple little gift bags out of 6x6 Designer Series Paper. Two sheets is all it takes to make a bag. Score three sides at 1" and the fourth side at 1/2".

I had a set of Micky Mouse coaster for a gift I wanted to give. Three of the four fit in one bag. I had to make a second bag and I put them together with a belly band.

Here is a close up of the flower to cover the seam of the belly band.

I was so glad to use some of my pretty papers that I bought and never got to use during the school year. My friend loved the bag and the coasters (they were Micky Mouse). 

Until next time,

Gingerbread and Peppermint 6x6 One Sheet Wonder

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The other day I made several Halloween cards with a one sheet wonder layout. Which I said I cut incorrectly but thats ok. I made this Christmas card with the Gingerbread and Peppermint 6" x6" Designer Series Paper. I love this! I have used almost the entire package already. I need to get some more!

I learned this this particular one sheet wonder pattern from a demonstrator named Michele. Sorry, I don't know her last name.

First measure over 3 7/8" and cut down so you will have a 3 7/8" x 6". Turn your paper 90° and cut 5 1/8".

Cut 2 1/4" and turn 90° and cut at 3". With the last remaining strip cut it at 2".

Click on the photo to zoom in.

Here are what the pieces look like cut apart. 

Flip two diagonal panels over so both patterns of paper will show.  The base of the card is a standard half sheet of cardstock, 8 1/2" x 11" scored at 5 1/2". The card stock layer is 4 1/8" x 5 3/8". I used Mono glue to give so I had some wiggle room for getting these pieces aligned correctly. 

I know I will be using this layout to use up some of my retired Designer Series Paper. #iwillusemyprettypapers #loveitchopit 

Until next time,

Fun Frankie

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I made this Frankie box to hold M&M's. I picked out all the green ones to match Frankie's skin tone 😁. 

His face is actually made from the Gingerbread dies. I used the circles that are used to cut peppermints. I traced the ornament die for the smile. I added a few scars with my Stampin' Write Marker.

I have made many Frankie boxes for a long time. I made one similar to this years ago. The box style is called a 2, 4, 6, 8 box. It measures 2" x 2" x 3.5".  However, you can make it taller.

Start with a piece of card stock 8.5" x 5.5" for a box this size. Always score on the 8.5" side at 2, 4, 6, and 8". On the 5.5" side score at 2". Fold and burnish all score lines. Cut the bottom up to the horizontal score line. You'll want to cut the small rectangle shown in the template. Place glue on the 1/2" flap and bottom tabs. Frankie's hair is a 1" x 8.5" piece of Basic Black card stock that I cut V's into.

If you want a taller box, cut you card stock 8.5" x however tall you'd like your box to be. Score at 2", 4", 6", 8" along the 8.5" side and 2" on the other side to make the bottom.

Hope you make lots of Frankie's for all the little monsters in your life.

Until next time,

Cute Halloween One Sheet Wonders

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I said I would not hoard the new Cute Halloween 6" x "6 Designer Series Paper. I used 4 sheets of the cutest paper from that pack. Who am I kidding, they're all cute-it's even in the name Cute!

I cut all my paper the same using a template but cut it wrong. 🙄 It doesn't matter though, I just trimmed all the papers to fit the cards. I plan on making another set with different paper and once I get the measurements correct I will share a template with you.  There are no mistakes in stamping, just opportunities to embellish as the saying goes. In this case, I just kept trimming 1/16" off at a time! I used Mono Adhesive on the DSP to give me time to align the rectangles since they had such a small boarder.

Here is the inside of the card.  I took a 1" strip of the Cute Halloween DSP and put it on the inside of the card. The verse is from A Wish For Everything and the cute little spider is from Festive and Bright stamped with Tuxedo Black.

The card stock is Highland Heather and Pumpkin Pie. I love that all of Stampin' Up! products coordinate with each other.

If you don't have a demonstrator and need a catalog please contact me and I can get one to you.

Until next time.

Mini Treat Bags

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Halloween is in the air with the new mini catalog that was released August 3, 2021. I LOVE the Designer Series Paper. #iwillusemyprettypaper #loveitchopit 

I was wise with my purchases. I split packs of Designer Series Paper with a fellow demonstrator. That way I have less paper to NOT HOARD! 😂

Holiday catalogs mean gift giving to me. I start thinking Halloween and Christmas gifts for friends and coworkers.  Here is a great gift idea for coworkers. A mini treat bag. It will hold something small like a Hershey Kiss or a Dove Chocolate Square. No worries if you have many coworkers because two of these mini treat bags can be made from one sheet of 6"x6" DSP (Designer Series Paper).

You want to start with a 3"x 4 1/2" piece of DSP. One the 4 1/2" side score at 1", 2", 3" and 4".  I remember the measurements by just counting 1, 2, 3, 4.

Next score on the 3" side score 1". 

 Cut on the thick lines and add adhesive to the half inch tab and the square tabs. I used Tear & Tape. Mono Adhesive would also work very well on this project.

Once your box shape is made pinch the top.  I added the chocolate and used a mini stapler to keep it closed. One of the boxes I added a 1/2 strip of Basic White card stock stamped with a spooky spider.  Depending on your design, the strip could be up to an inch wide. I loved this cute DSP (Designer Series Paper) so much I couldn't cover it up!

Until next time,

 

White Butterflies

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Have you ever wanted to stamp on colored card stock and color it? Well, you can.  I stamped Butterfly Brilliance  large background stamp on Pumpkin Pie card stock with Tuxedo Black ink. I colored the butterflies with White Craft ink using a blending pen.

I layered this on to Basic Black card stock and added Metallic Mesh ribbon.
 

Sadly this was another sympathy card I had to make recently. I hope I do not have to make any more sympathy cards for awhile.

Tomorrow Saleabration and the New Mini Catalog start.  I will be sharing some ideas from that catalog this week. Halloween and Christmas have been on my mind and craft table. I can't wait to share them with you.

Until next time,