Happy New Year & A Sneak Peak!

Happy New Year to you ~ I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable new year! Today I have another card featuring sneak peaks from the new Occasions Mini Catalog, available Jan 4.

I stamped images from the Bordering on Romance* stamp set in Jet Black StazOn ink, then colored them in with a blender pen and Rose Red, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi and So Saffron ink.  The sentiment is stamped in Rose Red with one of the 11 beautiful sentiments from the upcoming Loving Thoughts stamp set.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Bordering on Romance*, Loving Thoughts*
• Ink: Jet Black StazOn; Rose Red, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi and So Saffron Classic Stampin' Ink Pads
• Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla
• Accessories: Blender Pens

* Occasions Mini Catalog items, available January 4!

Telescoping Sympathy Card

Julie Davidson created this card (click here for her free tutorial).  I copied her card almost exactly, except I needed a sympathy card.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Printed Petals
• Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral Classic Ink Pads
• Paper: Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper; Wisteria Wonder Lucky Limeade, Whisper White Card Stock
• Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Scallop Circle Bigz die, Clear Circle Bigz die, Perfect Pennants Bigz L die, Circles #2 Originals die, 1-3/4" circle punch, Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Brights Brads, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon

Click to order these supplies from my on-line website!



Telescoping Birthday Card

I am loving these telescoping cards!  Here's another one I made using a couple of sneak peeks from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog, available January 4!

Here's a picture of the card opened up. 
It fits nicely in an SU! Medium Square (5-1/2 x 5-1/2) envelope, shown here.

To make the bottom section, I used the Scallop & Clear Circles Bigz dies.  I then stamped images from the *new* Bordering on Romance stamp set (avail. Jan 4) in Basic Gray ink and colored them in with a blender pen in Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz and Riding Hood Red (all coordinating colors from the gorgeous *new* Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (also available in the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog).

To make the top section, I punched Basic Gray with the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle and Whisper White with the 1-3/4" Circle punches.  I then stamped the sentiment from the Sweet Cake stamp set(avail Jan 4) in StazOn Jet Black and stamped and colored the flower images from the Bordering on Romance stamp set.  I then attached a piece of the *new* Riding Hood Red Pleated Satin Ribbon (also avail Jan 4) with a Regals brad - The new pleated satin ribbons are gorgeous!!

I just *love* the way this telescoping card turned out!  Thanks for looking!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Bordering on Romance*, Full of Life, Sweet Cake*
• Ink: Jet Black StazOn; Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pads
• Paper: Twitterpated Designer Series Paper*, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Medium Square Envelopes
• Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Scallop Circle Bigz die, Clear Circle Bigz die, 3-1/2" Circle Originals die, 2-2/3" Scallop Circle punch, 1-3/4" Circle punch, Blender Pen, Regals Brads, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon*

*Denotes items available in the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog, available January 4!

Telescoping Cards

A friend of mine asked me to make a thank you card for a special family he knows, and this is what I came up with:

This image shows the card open and the following image shows the card closed …

I cut one of the flowers out of the patterned paper and adhered it to the top layer.

I made this card using the gorgeous colours and papers from the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper Pack.

If you look closely, these cards and held together by using brads.  The sentiments come from the Petite Pairs stamp set which is a great set full of lovely matching sentiments – one for the front of the card and another for inside.

I love telescoping cards and how easy they are to make – a lot easier than they look! I’d love to share them with you and your friends at a workshop, so contact me today to book your date!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Paisley Petals, Petite Pairs
• Ink: StazOn Black ink pad; Cajun Craze, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray Stampin' Markers, Blender Pen
• Paper: Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, River Rock, Very Vanilla
• Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Scallop Circle Bigz Die, Clear Circle Bigz Die, 3-1/2" & 3" Circle & Circles #2 Originals Dies, Regals Brads, Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon, Paper Snips, 2-Way Glue Pen

Thanks for stopping by!



Scrapbook Page Gifts

For Christmas this year I made a 12 x 12 framed scrapbook page of the girls' school pictures for family gifts this year ~ I love the way they turned out!

Here's a closeup of the butterflies cut with the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die and Beautiful Wings Embosslit dies: 

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Baroque Motifs
• Ink: VersaMark
• Paper: Lap of Luxury (Clearance Rack), Basic Gray, Concord Crush, Pretty In Pink, Very Vanilla, White Vellum
• Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Pretty In Pink 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (clearance rack), Basic Rhinestone Jewels 

Thank you for looking!

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These great deals are only available when you purchase on-line

and while supplies last.

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Christmas Banner

Here's a fun Christmas banner project I recently made:

I really loved Debbie Naylor's idea, so I made a couple of them!  They came together quick & easy with the Big Shot die cutting machine and the Scallop Circles #2 and Scallop Square Bigz dies.  Here are some close-ups of the squares:

I used the products from the Holiday Mini Catalog: Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper, Christmas Lodge stamp set and Dazzling Details.  Make sure you order them before the Mini ends!

Don't forget to stop by NW Creations & Collectibles

this Christmas season for some fun & creative gifts

sure to please everyone on your Christmas list!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Christmas Lodge
• Inks: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler
• Paper: Frostwood Lodge DSP; Early Espresso, Garden Green, Cherry Cobber, Whisper White card stock
• Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circles #2 die, Scallop Square die, Serif Essentials dies, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Crop-A-Dile, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Dazzling Details, chipboard

You can order all of the supplies to make this project at my online store :)

Holiday Handbags Class

The holiday season is the best time of the year for creating special handmade gifts. That's why I'm offering a special stamping opportunity on Saturday, December 3 to create Holiday Handbags & Gift Card Clutch Wallets!  

I'm offering TWO class options to best suit your needs. You're welcome to come to Saturday's session at either 2:00 or 6:00 ~ or both! Or, if you'd like, you can order a Class To-Go Kit.  

HOW MUCH is Holiday Handbags? Class options are as follows:

• $18 Class (includes single kit materials & class)
• $30 Class (includes 2 kit materials & class)
• $15 Class Kit To-Go (includes kit materials & tutorial)

WHAT do I need to bring to Holiday Handbags? All supplies are provided!

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY? No! But I DO need to know that you're coming by Wednesday, November 30th in order to prepare an accurate number of cut materials. Simply call or e-mail me to reserve your spot at the table or Class Kit To-Go.

Make it a girl's night out and bring a friend!  Or call me to schedule your own studio time with your group!

Card Keeper Receipt Box

My goal is to always try to get [more] organized.  Really, I am an organized person, but I must admit that my receipts get the best of me!  Maybe having a PRETTY Card Keeper Receipt Box will help me to be motived to actually use it! LOL

The colors in the Spice Cake Designer Paper actually go very well in my home!  And, of course, I had to decorate the top with a pretty flower!

You can find all the detailed and step-by-step directions here.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Gently Falling
• Inks: Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz
• Paper: Spice Cake Designer Series Paper, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz card stock
• Accessories: Card Keeper Box, Simply Scored Tool, Flower Folds XL Die, 1-3/4" Soft Suede Striped Ribbon, Spice Cake Designer Buttons, Spice Cake Designer Fabric

Find the perfect hand-made holiday gifts,

including this Card Keeper Receipt Box at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NOV. 21!!!
and watch my blog for details on some amazing Stampin' Up! special offers!!

Scallop Octagon Box

This fancy looking box is perfect for gift giving; the beautiful layered glittery doily card compliments it perfectly.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Delicate Doilies
• Paper: Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso, Shimmery White
• Ink: Early Espresso, Marina Mist Marker
• Embellishments: Silver Mini Brads, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Basic Pearls Jewels
• Tools: Round Tab Punch, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Scallop Circle Die, Clear Circle Die

Would you like to make this gift set yourself? Get the tutorial for this project at Craft Project Central; contact me for a complete list of supplies available for order on my website. 

Find the perfect hand-made holiday gift &

match it with this Gift Box & Card Set

Now available at my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

Happy Halloween

Our girls decorated pumpkins over the weekend.  They opted for Sharpes & glitter instead of carving (yeah for me)!  And me...I just take pictures and clean up!

The girls LOVED being able to decorate any way they wanted without

mom making any "suggestions"  *Ü*

BIG SHOT PROMOTION EXTENDED!!

The promotion has been extended through November 11th

to sign up to be a deomonstrator and the get the Big Shot OR $100

in merchandise absolutely FREE!!

It's like spending $175 and getting $100 free!  Sign up HERE!

Happy Halloween!

Christmas Advent Calendars

I have always wanted to make an Advent calendar and didn't know where to start.  This year I am amazed that Stampin' Up! came up with the products in the Holiday Mini to make one.  The stamp set 25 & Counting and the new Peekaboo Frame Bigz Die are the perfect and easy way to create one.  I purchased a couple of different 12x12 frames at the "M" store.  I'm using textured Very Vanilla 12 x 12 card stock for the matte.  

Here's how they turned out:

I loved how easy it was to create the opening frames, the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L die (Shelli's exclusive Stampin' Up! Sizzix Die) was perfect for that.  And now until the end of October (gasp! just 2 more days!), Stampin' Up has offered the Big shot for FREE or $100 of FREE product, when you join my family of demonstrators in October.  Learn how to get this sweet deal HERE

Stampin' Supplies used to make my Advent Calendar:

• Stamps: 25 & Counting
• Paper & Ink: Holly Berry Bouquet Speciality Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi card stocks
• Punches: 1" Square, Scallop Border, 1/2" Circle, 3/4" Circle, 1" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Square
• Embellishments: Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Rhinestone Jewels, Jingle Bells, Dazzling Diamonds
• Tools: Big Shot, Peekaboo Frames die cut, Snowburst TIEF, Polka Dot TIEF, Standard Cutting Pads, Multipurpose Platform

Thanks for stopping by!

Bowling Party Invitations

My daughter, Rebecca, is turning seven next month and she's having a bowling party.  I wanted to do a bowling bag design with a bowling ball & pin.  I made a set of the invitations and they turned out great!  Take a look...

Stampin' Supplies & Tips:

• Bowling Bag Card Front/Shape:
• 4-1/4" x 9-1/2" (score at 4" & 8") Real Red card stock.  Fold, then measure in 1/4" from each side on the top and trim off diagonally to the bottom folded edge.
• 2" x 4" piece of Pacific Point card stock
• 1-1/4" x 4" piece of Whisper White card stock
• 3/4" x 4" piece of Real Red card stock
• Extra Large Star Punch in Pacific Point, Small Star Punch (retired) in Real Red card stock, Silver Brad, Dimensional
• Bag Handle:
• 1-3/4" Circle Punch (punch 1st)
• 2-1/2" Circle Punch (punch 2nd) Pacific Point card stock
• Bowling Ball:
• 3-1/2" Circle Die Basic Black card stock
• 3" Circle Die Whisper White card stock
• 1/2" Circle Punch Silver Glitter Paper
• Printed on Whisper White from my computer
• Bowling Pins: non-SU!
• Other: 'You're Invited' is printed from my computer and punched out with the 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch

I got this project idea from Dawn Olchefske

$2 Tuesday Cards & More Group - October

Come join us for $2 Tuesday in Gresham!

Cards & More Group

October $2 Tuesday 

Autumn Card & Witches Broom Treat Projects

 

Here’s a look at the projects we will be making this month:

Tuesday, October 25  7:00 p.m. - 8:30  p.m.

Come on out this month and make some fun punch art and cute little witches broom favor projects!

Each month the Cards & More Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month - this month's group is THIS Tuesday, October 25th! 

For October's creative projects we will be making pumpkin punch art autumn celebration cards and a cute little witches broom favor :)

 

Each month we strive to design projects which take about 10 minutes to make; making it easier for our busy lives to drop in between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (final cuts around 8:30 p.m.). 

RSVP / PREORDER:

RSVP is appreciated, but not required.  Let us know you're coming by clicking the "RSVP" link below to email us & let us know how many cards and/or favor projects you're sure you want to make, in order for us to prepare an accurate number of of cut materials.  Simply call or email us to reserve your ready-made kits and they will be ready for you when you arrive.

R S V P

LOCATION:

3600 SE 182nd Avenue, Gresham, Oregon

(across from Centennial High School)

**Church of Jesus Christ Primary Room,

North Parking Lot/Entrance**

 

Autumn Celebrate Card

Punch art pumpkin card with designer paper. 

Stamped sentiment:

"let's celebrate!"

 

Witches Broom Favor

We used the Big Shot and the Fancy Favor die cut to cut two bags,

filled the bags with candy and embellished with the cute little witch.

Includes candies (or fill it with your special gift or treat).

I'm excited to see YOU there!

Spice Cake Folder and Cards

I'm back with more of my all time FAVE Stampin' Up!

Designer Series Papers - Spice Cake!! 

The color combo is dreamy and this folder and card

project brings it all together!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Gently Falling, Hand Penned Holidays
• Paper: Spice Cake Designer Series Paper; Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, River Rock, More Mustard, Pool Party cardstock
• Ink: River Rock, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Pool Party
• Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Hudson Tooth embossing folder (TIEF), Corder Rounder Punch, Sponge Daubers, Linen Thread, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon

This Spice Cake Folder & Cards Gift Set

and each of the individual 6 cards are now available for sale

in my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly to purchase.

Thank you for looking!

Welcome Banner

Did I say I was completely hooked on the new Spice Cake Designer Series Paper?!  Ever since we had our Autumn Scrappin' Workshop last week, I haven't been able to put this paper away! 

For my next project, I wanted to incorporate the matching Spice Cake Designer Fabric and Buttons together with the medallions which are all the rage in the crafting world right now and this is what I came up with:

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: None
• Paper: Spice Cake Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Naturals White, Pool Party
• Ink: Versa Mark
• Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Timeless Type Dies, Pennant Die, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Spice Cake Fabric & Designer Buttons



Spice Cake Designer Paper
Item #124003

 

Spice Cake Fabric
Item #124066



 

Spice Cake Buttons
Item #124113

I've got a couple more Spice Cake Product Suite projects

to share with you this week - check back soon!

This Welcome Banner now available for sale

in my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly to purchase.

Thank you for looking!



Fall Scrapbook Pages

I made this 12x12 two-page scrapbook layout for our friends, the Dreske's. 

I've been completely hooked on the new Spice Cake Designer Series Paper these days!  The Confetti Cream cardstock works perfectly with the Spice Cake DSP - soft and natural.  This layout has many elements on it, including:

accordion folded flowers made with the new Simply Scored Tool,
Paper Buttons,

the Pennant Banner,

a fun punched border edge and creation of the title letters.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Gently Falling
• Paper: Spice Cake DSP, 12" x 12" Textured More Mustard, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, and Confetti Cream
• Ink: Soft Suede, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party
• Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlit dies, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Petite Pennants Builder punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Decorative Label punch, Simply Scored Tool, Linen Thread, Soft Suede Taffeta ribbon, Crystal Effects, Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, Color Catcher, Stampin' Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack

I hope the Dreske Family likes it!