Father's Day Gifts Part 2

Dad's favorite candy or a gift card are extra special when you wrap the gift in a Dress Shirt Gift Bag.  Pair the gift with a coordinating card and you're set for Father's Day!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Best Dad Ever Stamp Set (120399W, 120681C)
• Ink: Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad (109120); Cherry Cobbler (119681), Basic Gray (120966), Not Quite Navy (100059), Early Espresso (119680) Stampin' Write Markers
• Paper: Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper (122343), Not Quite Navy Card Stock (101722), Confetti White Card Stock (102028)
• Accessories: Postage Stamp Punch (122344), Cherry  Cobbler/White Baker's Twine (123125), Basic Pearls Jewels (119247), 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo Brads (112534), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826)

Want to learn to make this project yourself?  Just subscribe to June 2011 over at Craft Project Central!

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Father's Day Gifts Part 1

Here's a fun Father's Day suit card and gift box I made that is just perfect for a gift card or small gift. 

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: None
• Ink:None
• Card Stock: Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730)
• Accessories: Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109034), Neutrals Designer Buttons (119743)

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End of Year Teacher Gifts

The amazing Becky Roberts came up with these adorable teacher gifts, which I saw on her blog HERE and I just had to make them myself as end of year gifts for the girls' teachers!

School Bus Gift Card Holder
This little cutie is from a tutorial by Lorri Heiling of
Confessions of a Stamping Addict. 
Check it out HERE.

This is one of Becky's purses from the Tres Chic Handbags tutorial
available on her website. 
I've made *tons* of these purses!
The purse is about gift card size
(or other small gift, like a necklace or earring set).

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Curly Cute (117014W, 120510C), Every Little Bit (117096W, 120558C)
• Ink: Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad (101406); Daffodil Delight (119677), Real Red (100052), Basic Black (100082) Stampin' Write Markers
• Card Stock: Daffodil Delight (119683), Real Red (102482), Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730), Brushed Silver (100712)
• Tools & Accessories: 1/2"Circle Punch (119869) , 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (119861), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860), 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Owl Builder Punch (118074), 3/16" Corner Punch (119871), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Blender Pens (102845), Paper Snips (103579), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), Sticky Strip (104294), Dimensionals (104430)
• Embellishments: 3/16" Neutrals Brads (119736), Large Pearl Basic Jewels (125577)
• Non-SU!: Hot Glue Gun, Black Crochet Thread, Ball Chain

YOU can make these project too!

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Embossed Card Box & Designer Fabric Cards

These greeting cards are made using Stampin' Up! Designer Fabric and Adhesive Sheets!
They show beautifully through this clear plastic card box that has been embossed using the Big Shot and Stampin' Up's exclusive Embossing Folders.

The cards are kept clean & simple; very elegant.  The addition of custom made envelopes matching the ink & fabric colors is the perfect final touch.

This project was designed by Laurie Zoellmer for Craft Project Central.  Get the full instructions and many more great projects by subscribing to May.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Set: Curly Cute (117014W, 120510C)
• Ink: Melon Mambo (115656), Wisteria Wonder (122936) Classic Stampin' Pads
• Paper: Whisper White (100730), Melon Mambo (115320, Wisteria Wonder (122922) Card Stock
• Fabric: Flirtatious Designer Fabric (122335)
• Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die (114507), Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (119277), Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (120805), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (125586), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300)
• Embellishments: Basic Rhinestone Jewels (119246)
• Non Stampin' Up!: Clear Plastic Box (Desktop Publishing Supplies)

The ensemble makes a perfect gift!

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Birthday Pinwheel Card & Gift Bag

I tried something new today :)
The lines of tulips were made using the Framed Tulip Embossing Folder and lightly sponged with Whisper White Craft ink. 

The sentiment (from the Curly Cute stamp set) was stamped directly on Whisper White Satin Ribbon with Staz-On Black ink.

The sweet little "candy" is the swirly image from the Sweets for the Sweet stamp set, punched out and adhered to a large white button from the Neutrals Buttons pack.

So fun!

Finally, I slipped the card into a clear envelope (I cut the top flap off first) and attached it to a gift bag with Sticky Strip.

Please contact me if you would like to purchase the supplies I used to make this birthday project, or let me make them for you!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Curly Cute (117014W, 120510C), Distressed Dots Background (1255815), Sweets for the Sweet (122510W, 122512C)
• Ink: Staz-On Jet Black (101406), White Craft (101731), Regal Rose (105211)
• Paper: Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953), Brights Collection Designer Series Paper (DSP) in Melon Mambo (117155), Clear Medium Envelope (102619)
• Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Framed Tulip Embossing Folder (121809), 1" Circle Punch (119868), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Paper Snips (103579), Sticky Strip (104294)
• Embellishments: White Baker's Twine (124262), 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616), Paper Daisies (119243), Neutrals Buttons (119743), Basic Rhinestones (119246)

NOTE: ALL of the items listed above will continue to be available in the new 2012-2013 Catalog, which goes live June 1st!

Please visit NW Creations & Collectibles

in Gresham, Oregon

for a variety of gift and decor items

(including my creations featured on this blog)

Big Top Fun Framed Art & Card

I've been meaning to get around to making this project *Ü*

I've been trying to find these "artist print trays" & my amazing husband found them when he was traveling back east at a craft store we don't have around here!

This framed art piece was so simple to make; I just took a sheet of Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper (DSP) and cut to fit the tray (4x6 sections). 

To create the "sun" paper rosette, I punched 3 scallop circles from the DSP with the 2-3/8" scallop circle punch, scored the circles at the scallops and adhered one circle to another by overlapping the folding pieces.  I used a white jumbo brad to cover the center of the rosette, although I think a brights designer button would have looked great too.

I cut out images from a sheet of the DSP and layered it on to the coordinating image with dimensions (some pieces are double- & triple-stacked) to create even more depth. 
I also popped up some of these on the ledge.

Glimmer brads were added above the clown and to the dumbbells.

After I finished the frame, I went back and added various ribbons to cover
the handle - much better!

Matching Happiest Wishes Card

Matching Card & Gift Bag

I trimmed an SU! cello bag, inserted the card, and attached it to the bag
with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess set)*
• Ink: Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink Pad
• Paper: Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper (DSP)*, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise
• Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, 3" Circle Die, 2-1/2: Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
• Finishing Touches: Brights Glimmer Brads, 5/8" White Jumbo Brads*, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Peach Parfait 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon*, Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon*, Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon*, Marina Mist 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, Sticky Strip, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

*Hurry! These items are only available until May 31st, when the current Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog retires

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Thank you for stopping by today!

Got Milk? Cow Punch Art Treats

I came across this super cute idea on Dawn Olchefske's blog recently, and couldn't wait to make some!  She gives the recipe AND a video on how to make them!

Here are the Got Milk?, Magic Flavoring Straw Treats my daughter, Caitlin, and I whipped up!

Above is the packaging of the Milk Flavoring Straws. 
I found them by the dairy section at the grocery store. 

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Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: None
• Ink: None
• Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Blushing Bride card stock
• Punches: Owl Builder Punch (head, eyes, nose), Boho Blossom Punch (hair), Blossom Petals Punch (ears), Large Oval Punch (mouth)
• Other: Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, 1" x 8" Cello Bag (124134)

What's Happening at Stampin' Up!

NEW $99 Stamin' Up! Kit!   Starts Today!

Beginning TODAY (and for the duration of the new catalog), Stampin' Up! will be offering a new, customizable Starter Kit at a lower price of $99!

MORE CHOICES: When you purchase the kit, you can choose up to $125 of ANY (yes, ANY) current Stampin' Up! quality products. You'll also receive a business supplies pack valued at $65. The total value of the kit is $190 and it ships for FREE! This is a fabulous deal, whether you are a hobby stamper or want to be a business demonstrator!

Click Here For More Details!

The Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog Carryover List Is Here!

Stampin' Up! has JUST RELEASED the Occasions Mini Catalog Carryover List so you can see what is definitely being continued.

Occasions Mini Catalog (Flash Version)
Occasions Mini (PDF)Stampin' Supplies List

STAMPIN' UP! OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG CARRYOVER LIST

IMPORTANT: Not on the list but definitely ARE CARRIED OVER are:

Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

Simple Scored Diagonal Plate (125586)

Mixed Bunch Stamp Set (Wood-Mount 125535, Clear-Mount 125537)

Apothecary Art Stamp Set (Wood-Mount 125525, Clear-Mount 125527)

Change is Good: Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps & Accessories Lists

Many of you are excited but a bit overwhelmed by the size of the STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST. OH BOY! Read on for details of what I have gathered from Stampin' Up! I'm hoping this will lessen the confusion.

Please keep in mind that the retiring products are ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Many items are discounted! That means items will sell out so PLEASE DON'T WAIT!

STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST BY CATALOG PAGE NUMBER

STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING DEFINITIVELY DECORATIVE LIST

When you look at the retired accessories list, you'll note that all of our Stampin' Pads are listed. This is for two reasons:

(1) Craft Stampin' Pads will now only be available in black and white; and

(2) we are introducing a new Firm Foam pad in our Classic Stampin' Pads with the 2012-2013 annual catalog.

The Firm Foam pads offer better ink coverage and, in turn, better stamped images. They will be available for customer order on June 1.

In addition, please note the following changes in the new catalog, which explain some of the products appearing on the retired list:

• Only select Stampin' Write Markers will be available individually (Stampin' Write Markers in color collections will continue to be offered)
• 12" x 12" Textured Card Stock will no longer be offered.
• 12" x 12" Smooth Card Stock will only be available in select individual colors and color collections.
• Any item with an asterisk next to it is being reconfigured. An example of this could be repackaging, as in the example above of the markers.
• Craft Ink Pads (other than black or white per above) and Craft Refills will no longer be offered.
• Classic Ink Refills (other than the retiring 2010-2012 In Colors) will still be available.
• Stampin' Spots are being discontinued. Stampin' Up! may possibly reconfigure & sell some of the Classic Ink Spots.
• Other than the retiring 2010-2012 In Colors, the Stampin' Up! colors are NOT retiring.

A FINAL NOTE: I have always been one to embrace change and am very optimistic that the new catalog will fulfill my stamping dreams of exciting new stamps, creative tools, gorgeous paper and splashy embellishments!