Stampin' Up! Halloween Treat Box and Card

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Today begins the September Hopper's Blog Hop and our theme is Halloween.  Such a fun time of year...especially if you have children or grandchildren. There are cards and 3D projects to inspire you and get you thinking about the fact that Halloween is just around the corner.

There's also some blog candy for some lucky winner at the end of the month.  If you would like to play along, please leave an encouraging comment on each blog.  On September 28th a random winner will drawn from all those that have left comments.  Be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you. You'll find the links for the rest of the hoppers at the bottom of this post. 

The blog candy is 30 - 6" x 6" sheets of retired Halloween Designer Series Paper and a roll of retired 5/8" Black Grosgrain Ribbon!  

My Halloween project is a little bit different in that it uses a non traditional orange - Calypso Coral!  I think it would be perfect for a girly Halloween...either big girls or little girls.  :)  

• The card is a square 4" x 4" card. 
• The spider web from the stamp set Wicked Cool has been stamped in black and then sponge lightly with Calypso Coral ink.
• The spiders in the web and the cute little spider eyes are actually rhinestones.  All you need to do is color them with a black permanent marker.

• The treat box is made with the Fancy Favor Die.  
• It's so easy to construct the striped lollie with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool.
• The strip is cut 1-1/8" x 12" and scored the length every 1/4".
• I used a hot glue with the new Silicone Craft Mat to create the lolli.  You can use both hands and it's so easy to remove it from the mat.

Stamp Sets:  Wicked Cool (Clear 120600) (Wood 118738), Googly Ghouls (Clear 128063) (Wood 128060), Tiny Tiny Wishes (Clear 127802) (Wood 115370)
Ink:  Basic Black (126980), Calypso Coral (126983)
Paper:  Basic Black (121045), Calypso Coral (122925),  Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper (126906)
Accessories:  Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (122976), Rhinestones Basic Jewels (119246)
Cool Tools:  1-3/4" Scallop Punch (119854), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860), Fancy Favor Die (115965), Silicone Craft Sheet (127853), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), BigShot (113439)

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Hoping everyone is having a good week!  Mine has been busy...actually hectic but I'm sure you can all relate.

Today I have a just a quick share before I run out the door.  I had someone email me asking if I would make some post it note covers as favors for a birthday party.  She liked the one I shared several weeks ago but sent me the invitation in an email to see if I could match the colors etc.

So for the fun of it,  I decided to try creating something in My Digital Studio with the playful invitation she sent.  Isn't it adorable!  Add some punched flowers and rhinestones for that extra touch.  That's what we call a hybrid project which is my favorite way to use My Digital Studio.

I will be removing the date and making them in several other colors though I think melon mambo works great.  So it looks like I will be making 75 of these in the next five days. Yikes!

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Have a wonderful day.  Hope to see you again tomorrow.

Fabulous Florets Against a Diagonally Scored Background

This is the first morning I don't have to run off somewhere for someone in the family.  I'm looking forward to spending the day in my stamp room. Tonight begins the Passion Play at FBC Ellijay.  If you are local and would like to attend there are three performances scheduled this weekend.  Click here for details and remember you do not have to have tickets in hand.  If you do attend please make sure you say hello...I'm playing keyboard on the right side.

Last night was my first I Love Cards Buffet.  We missed those of you that were unable to attend.  There were a variety of cards to choose from and I am hoping to have several more for next month.  I didn't have enough time to have dinner before everyone got here so we decided to add pizza and a salad from Johnny's to the event...yum.  Make sure if you are local you add this fun class to your schedule next month.

This is one of the cards on the buffet that will still be available for next month.  The stamp set is one of my favorites from the big catalog called Fabulous Florets.  I'm not sure why but Rose Red is not a color I use and now I'm thinking why not.  It's gorgeous especially paired with the crumb cake and old olive.  I love ribbon because it adds so much to a card but sometimes I like to show you that you can make a quick and beautiful card without it.  I wish you could see this card IRL with the textured background and rhinestones...it's stunning.

      

The textured background is so easy to create now that Stampin' Up! has come out with the diagonal score pad.  It sits on top of the Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Scoring Tool and you can create textured background, envelopes, and boxes in minutes.  Some people are asking if it sits on top of the Martha Stewart scoring tool and the answer is yes.  I have one here that I don't use anymore and we gave it a try at last club.  Everyone who tried it decided it's not as secure because it slips some but it is workable.  At least until you order your Stampin' Up! one to replace it. :)  

The scoring adds so much and I love the effect you get when you stamp over it.  Click here to see another card that shows this effect even more so. And...my son's cute new puppy.

Do you have the diagonal scoring plate yet and if so what is your favorite thing about it?  I would love to feature a few of your projects made with this tool.  Feel free to email me a link to your project or if you don't have a blog a picture and your name.

Stamp Set: Fabulous Florets (C123027) (W123025), Three Little Words (W113254)

Ink: Old Olive (102277), Rose Red (101778), Chocolate Chip (100908)

Paper: Card Stock - Rose Red (102544), Old Olive (100702), Crumb Cake (120953)

Tools and Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (125586), Paper Snips (103579), Basic Rhinestones (119246)

Happy Friday!  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead of you.  

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Isn't Hemmingway cute in his St. Patty's Day photo!  This is Laura's and Matt's (my son) new puppy in a bed of clover.  This is the message I received from him this morning. :)

They're spending the day in Savannah, GA enjoying all the celebrations.  I wonder if they're in this picture.  Apparently Savannah's celebration is as big or bigger then New York's  I just read they are expecting a million people!  I hope they have a safe and fun time.

Today I wanted to share a few note cards we did in club this month. Everyone got a chance to make a few envelopes with the new Diagonal Score Plate.  It's so easy and fun now to make your own envelopes to match your cards.

This first little gift card is done with the Apothecary Art Stamp Set (C125527) (W125525) and the coordinating Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125599).  The glitter was applied with a glue pen and Dazzling Diamonds glitter. (102023)  The envelope was made with paper from the Attic Boutique Designer Series paper. (125407)  The size of the card is 2-1/4" square.

This time we used a piece of Old Olive card stock and used the Framelit Die to make a folded tag.  I also wanted to show them how much easier it was to apply the glitter using Stampin' Up!'s Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets. (120805)  It will make a great addition to any gift bag.

Lastly I wanted to show them how easy it was to make a little gift card with one layer.  This was stamped with the Clearly for You Stamp Set (C121976) (W121911).  Quickly colored and sponged and you are ready to go.  Tiny Basic Pearls ((119247) add the little extra.

Have you made any envelopes yet with the new diagonal score pad?  Have you tried other sizes besides the standard A2 size?

Have a wonderful day and pull out your stamps tonight!  Hope to see you tomorrow.

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Fancy Flower Mother's Day Purse

Posting really late today because my husband decided that there would be no stamping, blogging, or creating of any kind today.  He felt we needed together time.  :)  I couldn't say no...he is so patient and supportive of my Stampin' Up! business.  We took a drive in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains and ended up in Dahlonega for lunch and some shopping.  It was a great day!

This month my club members made the purse featured in the Easter blog hop.  Only this time it was decorated with a cute embossed flower. I think now it would make a perfect little purse for Mother's Day. Don't you agree? How about a gift card and small chocolate candy bar on the inside?  

For the dimensions and scoring of the card stock refer to the Easter Blog Hop post.  While you're there join in the fun! Hop from blog to blog making a comment at each one and you will automatically be entered to win a fabulous prize of Stampin' Up! products.  

The Fancy Flower, 5-Petal Flower, and Boho Blossom Punches were used to create the flower.  Before assembling I ran them through the Finial Press Embossing folder for texture.  I think the buttons from the Twitterpated Suite in the Occasions Mini are so cute.  Though the color is Baja Breeze they still blended well with the Pool Party card stock.  If you decide to make one or more of the purses for Easter or Mother's Day I  would love to see how you decorate them.  Email me with a picture or a link to your blog.

Hope to see you tomorrow.

Card Stock/ DSP: Pool Party (122924), Poppy Parade (119793), Very Vanilla (101650), Everyday Enchantment DSP (126154)

Accessories: Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117291), Twitterpated Designer Buttons (125579)

Tools: Fancy Flower Punch (118073), 5-Petal Flower Punch (119880), Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies (125595), Adorning Accents Embossing Folders (125601) Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

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P.S. I Love You - Conversation Hearts

Conversation hearts dressed and ready for Valentine's Day. 

My January club/class members had fun using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool to wrap a box of Sweetheart conversation hearts.  These happen to be my husband's favorite. :)  They found that using the scoring tool makes it easy to cover any size box.  And the scoring markers are a real plus when scoring the same project over and over again.

I thought I would share with you several reasons why Stampin' Up!'s Simply Scored Scoring Tool is my favorite scoring tool. 

• I love the stylus!  It's comfortable in your hand and it easily slips down the paper without slipping out of the grooves.  It doesn't flatten or wear out.  And I never lose it because it snaps tightly on the top of the tool.
• The markers - They make it easy to score a project over and over again without having to think about it.
• The hidden storage compartment - A place to store the markers and additional scoring tools.

And now I can hardly wait to try the new Diagonal Plate that fits right on top of the scoring tool.  It's a new product that will be available March 1st. Great for making envelopes, boxes and more.  

Stamp Sets:  P.S. I Love You (C125462), (W125460)

Ink: Basic Black (101179, Real Red (103133)

Card Stock: Real Red (102482), Pretty in Pink (100459), Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Full Heart Punch (119883), Cherry     Cobbler Dazzling Details (125585)

Thanks for stopping by...hope to see you tomorrow.

Hi Everyone!  Can you believe we are into December already!  Do you have your Christmas cards done?  Do you have them started?  I have to admit I'm certainly behind.  Those of you that are coming to the Christmas Stamp and Stack tomorrow will be glad you did.  This is one of the cards we'll be doing.  Isn't it cute?

I actually love the little mistletoe  stamp in the Easy Events stamp set.  I think it's so sweet.  And the little pearls just make it even sweeter. 

• The Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder was my first folder when I purchased the Big Shot and it's still my favorite.
• Here's several way to use your punches.  The large 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch was used for the window and how about adding some Wow with a border made from the 1" Circle Punch.
• To give the left side of the real red layer some added interest I embossed 3 lines 1/4" apart using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool.  
• Then of course dimensionals...can't live without them.  Popping up the layers gift the card that special 3-D look.

The Easy Events stamp set includes a stamp for just about every occasion. It's a great set for either a beginner or an advanced stamper.  And when you use your markers and blender pen you feel like a kid again. :)

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Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini

The new Holiday Mini Catalog is here and everyone agrees it is one of the best.  If you are one of my customers and have not received your hard copy let me know and I will see that you get one.

The Holiday Mini is packed with new holiday stamp sets and some awesome accessories.  I can't wait to share some of my favorites with you. Today I would like to start with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334.  I have used many of the scoring tools on the market and what I have to say about this one is WOW!

It fits card stock up to 12" x 12", has score tracks every 1/8", and marker guides to help you "keep your place".  But when I tried it at convention the real WOW was the stylus.  It just rolled down the track like no other scoring tool I've ever used.  This tool makes 3D projects and multiple card scoring so much easier.

View the New Scoring Tool and All Its Features Here