Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Grill Recipe Box

Isn't this cute little grill AMAZING?  And,yes it's all made out of paper!  It gets even better - when you open the lid it's a recipe box!  Inside are recipe dividers and cards.  What a great gift for the barbecue master!


 What a fun project this was to make!

You'll really wow the guy (or gal) in your life with this great grill recipe box gift.  On sale now in my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles, or contact me directly to purchase this item. 

This fun project was designed by Amanda Corbet at Krafting Kreations

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Flirtatious Suite Framed Art Piece

I've been creating like crazy with the Flirtatious Suite line in the new Idea Book & Catalog.  I just love the 'flirty' lace prints on the designer paper, stamp set and designer fabric!  I made this framed art piece for my dear friend, Georgia, of her beautiful daughter, Elly, as a gift. 


I used the new Pennant Parade stamp set and coordinating punch, which are so much fun to play with!  I strung the pennants together with white Baker's Twine.  The flowers were made by cutting pieces of the Flirtatious Designer Fabric with the Fun Flowers die and my Big Shot, baby! ~ It's rare that I make a project without my Big Shot  :)



I can't wait to give this to her!

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Pennant Parade (W122740, C122742), Occasions Alphabet (W117090, C123598)
Paper: Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper (122360) and Melon Mambo (115320), Daffodil Delight (119683), Pretty in Pink (100459) card stock
Designer Fabric: Flirtatious (122335)
Ink: Basic Black (101179) and Wisteria Wonder (122936)
Cool Tools: Petite Pennants Builder (122361), Boho Blossoms (119858) and 1/2" Circle (119869) punches, Mat Pack (105826) & Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Fun Flowers Bigz L Die (121812) & Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)
The Perfect Touch: White Baker's Twine (124262), Summer Sun Corduroy Buttons (clearance rack), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Delicate Doilies Accordion Purse & Cards


This darling accordion purse makes the perfect handmade gift.  The matching cards add just the right touch to this fun and easy project!  Get the tutorial by Laurie Zoellmer at Craft Project Central, or
contact me to purchase these supplies or
schedule a class to make this project in my Stampin' Studio :)

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Short & Sweet
Paper/Ink: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie
Tools: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Modern Label Punch, 3/16 Corner Punch
Embellishments: Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon, Basic Pearls

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Pennant Parade Cards and Gift Box

Pennants are so popular right now in card making and scrapbooking!  This great project features a set of four, all-occasion cards along with a cute gift box to package them up.  Included with this project are instructions for a thank you card, a Christmas card, a baby card, and a birthday card.  All using the great patterns and colors in the Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper pack.  Perfect as a gift or to just have on hand for upcoming occasions!  This trendy project was created by Anne Marie this month for Craft Project Central. When you subscribe to July, you get this project, and nine more creative projects!






This set makes a fabulous class or club project, as well.  Contact me if you would like to make this project with your friends!



Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps: Pennant Parade
Paper/Ink: Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Wild Wasabi, Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Tools: Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Bitty Buttons, Basic Rhinestones

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Ten Things I Love About Summer Card


This clean and simple card was made with the Stampin' Up! Sunny Fun stamp set that you can find in the Summer Mini catalog through August 31.  The stamp set has 3 border pieces: One with ice creams, one with flip flops and one with kids in a pool.  These borders pieces would also make a great border along a scrapbook page!

To create the card I stamped the image with Jet Black Staz On ink and hand colored the treats using Stampin' Write Markers and Watercolor Wonder crayons.  

I also used Stampin' Up!'s new scoring tool, Simply Scored, debuting in the Holiday Mini Catalog which goes live on September 1st.  I have been waiting for Stampin' Up! to offer a scoring tool for as long as I have been stamping, and am delighted with what they came up with.  It has scoring grooves every 1/8" across the entire 12" x 12" platform, making basic and fancy card folds a breeze!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Buy 3 DSP and Get 1 FREE!


Have you checked out this great deal from Stampin' Up?????  

For the month of August, you can purchase 3 packages of select Designer Series Paper and get the 4th one for FREE!  It's a great way to stock up for your stamping projects.

Check out this list...


...then Click here or Contact Me to place your order.  

This great shopping deal only lasts until

...so shop now to get the best paper on the market!!