Cards & Gift Bag Projects

Here are a few of the projects I've been working on for my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles

Stamps: Perfect Words (retired), Music Notes Standard Wheel (retired)
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Naturals Ivory, Naturals White, Poppy Parade (retired)
Ink: Poppy Parade (retired), Basic Black
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Twill Tape, Black Brads
Punches: Word Window, Jewelry Tag, 5 Petal Flower, 3/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 2-1/2" Circle

Kraft Gift Bag with Card in Attached Pouch

Stamps: Perfect Punches
Paper: Basic Gray, Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, Elegant Soiree DSP (retired)
Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede
Accessories: Stripes Embossing Folder, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Sponges, Linen Thread, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals

Gift Bag with Card in Attached Pouch

Stamps: Stitched Stockings (retired), Petite Pairs
Ink: Basic Black, Craft Whisper White
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Tools: Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Flower Trio Punch (retired), Oval Punch, Stockings Builder Punch (retired), Rhinestone Jewels, retired ribbon

Gift Bag with Card in Attached Pouch

Stamps: Stitched Stockings (retired), Petite Pairs
Ink: Basic Black, Craft Whisper White
Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Tools: Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Flower Trio Punch (retired), Oval Punch, Stockings Builder Punch (retired), Rhinestone Jewels

Stamps: Betsy's Blossoms, Curly Cute
Ink: Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse
Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP; Midnight Muse, Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede,
Summer Starfruit Card Stock
Accessories: Pearls, Linen Thread, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Boho Blossom Flower Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals

 These projects now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

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Purse Composition Books & Birthday Cards

Here are a few projects I've been working on for my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles...

These are a couple of tiny composition books and a regular size composition book made into cute little purses.  I got this idea from Becky Roberts' tutorial HERE and from fellow downline member Lynn Baskins (thank you!)



 Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: None
• Ink: None
• Paper: Night & Day Speciality DSP (retired), Love Letter DSP (retired); Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 5/8" Black Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Pleated Ribbon (retired - bummer!), Designer Label Punch (retired), Blossom Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Brights Designer Buttons, Antique Brads, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Craft Scissors

I have needed a lot of sympathy cards lately :(
I CASEd this gorgeous card from Mary Fish

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Love & Sympathy
• Ink: Pacific Point
• Paper: International Bazaar DSP; Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Apothecary Accents Framelits, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Natural Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, Dimensionals



And to think I almost didn't order the Memorable Moments stamp set!
I've used it on more than 5 projects so far!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Memorable Moments (W: 126680, C: 126682), Itty Bitty Bits (W: 117056, C: 120060)
• Ink: Pool Party (126982), Daffodil Delight (126944)
• Paper: Domestic Goddess (retired); Daffodil Delight (119683), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Bitty Banners Framelits (129267), Stripes Embossing Folder (123128), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (119861), 1-1/4" Daffodil Delight Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals

For Glenn's 21st Birthday :)

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Memorable Moments (W: 126680, C: 126682)
• Ink: Soft Suede (126978), Cajun Craze (126965), Summer Starfruit (126991)
• Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP (126898); Pool Party (122924), Soft Suede (115318), Cajun Craze (119684), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Apothecary Accents Framelits (127003), Stripes Embossing Folder (123128), 1-1/4" Square Punch (119865), 1/2" Circle (119869), Glue Dots

For Gary's Birthday...

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Memorable Moments (W: 126680, C: 126682)
• Ink: Midnight Muse (126860), Cajun Craze (126965)
• Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP (126898); Very Vanilla (101650), Soft Suede (115318), Cajun Craze (119684), Summer Starfruit (126839) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Naturals Designer Buttons (127554), Natural Linen Thread (104199), Glue Dots (103683)

For my friend Cherilee's birthday party tonight

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Set: Mixed Bunch (W: 125535, C: 125537), Create a Cupcake (W: 121915, C: 121982)
• Ink: Baja Breeze (126960), Rich Razzleberry (126950), Daffodil Delight (126944)
• Paper: Floral District DSP (126919); Rich Razzleberry (115316), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die (115950), Blossom Punch (125603), Word Window (119857), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (125583), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Dimensionals (104430),  Glue Dots (103683)

Phew!  That's it for today! 

~ Thank you for stopping by ~

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

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Father's Day Book & Gift Card Holder

The girls and I made these for each of them to give to their dad on Father's Day this year. Each of the 16 pages feature loving thoughts about their dad like:

I love my Daddy because...

I know my Dad loves me when...

My Dad taught me to...

This is a portrait of my Daddy.

Each page also has room for photos, drawings and memories for Dad. 

We also made matching gift card holders.

If you would like the complete, full color instructions for this project, click HERE and subscribe to June to get this tutorial and much, much more!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
• Ink: Night of Navy (102977)
• Paper: Well Worn DSP (retired); Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze Card Stock
• Embellishments: 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon (125053), Early Espresso Baker's Twine (123124)
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Two Tags Bigz Die (115954), Alphabet Simple Letters Bigz Die (retired), Billboard Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die (retired), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1-3/4" Circle Punch (119850), Word Window Punch (119857), Modern Label Punch (119849)

Gift Card Holders

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

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Memorable Moments Birthday Card

A fun masculine card for my friend's birthday later this month.  I just *love* the new Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper - you'll be seeing a lot more of it in upcoming projects. 

Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper
Item #126898

Memorable Moments Stamp Set
Wood: 126680
Clear: 126682

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Set: Memorable Moments
• Ink: Midnight Muse, Cajun Craze
• Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP; Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Framelits Labels Collection, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Naturals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly 

Baby Prints Thank You Cards

Just a quick post with the set of 12 Baby Prints Thank You cards I recently made.  I was relieved to know that this adorable stamp set carried over from the mini catalog to the new 2012-2013 Annual catalog.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Baby Prints, Perfectly Penned
• Ink: Blushing Bride (retired), Regal Rose
• Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride (retired) Card Stock, In Color DSP Stack (retired)
• Tools & Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (retired)

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

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For You Cards & Gift Bags

Here are a couple of ' For You' cards and card/gift bags I CASE'd using the *new* Layered Labels stamp set:

How about those bright colors ~ so cheerful!
Floral District Designer Series Paper, Tangerine Tango & Baja Breeze Card Stock

Another version using products from the new 2012-2013 Annual Catalog; Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper, Layered Labels Stamp Set and Framelits Apothecary Accents.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Set: Layered Labels
• Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Versamark, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze
• Paper: Floral District, Comfort Cafe DSP; Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Brights Brads, 3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Hemp Twine (retired), Neutrals Designer Buttons, Dimensionals

If you would like to place an order, please click here ~ and thank you for choosing me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I truly appreciate your business. 

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

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Father's Day Gifts Part 4

DAD Shadow Box & Card

Here's what it looks like without the frame.

To make this project, I bought an 8 x 10 shadow box frame and used the base (the back piece) to attach the Designer Series Paper and embellishments.

I popped up the letters and tools with Stampin' Dimensionals for added depth.

Matching card

I put the tape measure embellishment on the inside of the card.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Totally Tool (retired ~ bummer!)
• Ink: River Rock (109010), Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657), Cajun Craze (119671) Classic Stampin' Pads; Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad (101406)
• Paper: River Rock (108640), Early Espresso (119686), Cajun Craze Textured (retired), Well Worn DSP (retired)
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Serif Essentials Alphabet (retired), Hemp Twine (100982), Blender Pens (102845), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579)
• Non-Stampin' Up!: 8x10 Shadow Box (craft store)

Get the full tutorial to create this project, along with many, many other great ideas over at Craft Project Central by clicking HERE.

 

Now Available in my Booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

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Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 Annual Catalog

Woohoo - it's here, it's here! The arrival of the Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 Annual Catalog. Take a look...

Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog Links

View the 2012-2013 annual catalog online (Flash)

Annual catalog PDF

Stampin' Supplies List

I'm lovin' the changes Stampin' Up! made to the new catalog. With it's clean lines, beautiful samples, fabulous photography and more...it's a hit! In addition, you'll find a new style ink pad...firm foam. I've been using it for the past couple of weeks and let me tell you...I'm lovin' it.

NOTE:

The new Stampin' Trimmer (as shown on page 180) is coming soon, but not yet available to order.

I will be offering Product Shares ~ Get your reservation in now!

The $99 Starter Kit just got better! Get a Patio Party Bonus (value up to $48), when you join in June. See the Have Your Cake Starter Kit Promotion Details below.

Enjoy ~ Cherylin

Father's Day Gifts Part 3

Check out this super fun Table Saw Gift Card Holder I made *Ü*

My father likes to work with wood; he loves making intarsia pieces, which is a mosaic of wood fitted and glued into a wooden support.  I wanted to give him a gift card for Father's Day in a really special way! And I thought this project would be perfect ~ it's actually an *interactive* Table Saw Gift Card Holder.  When the wood is moved across the saw, the gift card comes out the other side!

You can get the full instructions on how to make one of these for yourself HERE.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamps: Woodgrain Background Stamp (117100)
• Ink: Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker (119680), Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad (119670), Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker (120966)
• Card Stock: Marina Mist (124279), Basic Gray (121044), Brushed Silver (100712), Basic Black (121045), Real Red (102482)
• Tools & Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Word Window Punch (119857), Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pak (118309), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), Large Oval Punch (119855), Silver Brads (104336), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Paper Snips (103579), Sticky Strip (104294), Dimensionals (104430), Thin Cardboard (12 x 12 DSP packaging)

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

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