Papillon Potpourri Butterfly Projects

I've been busy creating with Stampin' Up!'s Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set and coordinating Elegant Butterfly Punch ~ Here are a couple of the projects (more to come so check back!)



Here's a 'Butterfly Specimen' Framed Art Piece in Pool Party, Marina Mist, Midnight Muse
and Night of Navy ink & paper
Stamps: Papillon Potpourri,  Tiny Tags
Punches: Elegant Butterfly, 1" Circle, 1-1/4" Square, Tiny Tag

...and matching card

Continuing with the butterfly theme, I made this tri-fold card:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners
Ink: Midnight Muse
Paper: Patio Party DSP; Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Baja Breeze Card Stock
Big Shot: Bitty Banners Framelits, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
Ribbon: Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

Come back tomorrow for some more Papillon Potpourri projects!

Now available in my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles

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Gratitude Framed Art Piece & Card

I was asked by a friend of mine to put together a framed art piece for his mom - here's what I came up with

I started with a 13 x 13 walnut (Early Espresso) frame I found
and matted it with four 4 x 6 openings.

I wanted to have both a masculine feel, yet soft and flowery for Bill's mom.  The Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper (DSP) fit the bill (so to speak)!

Here I used the Forever with You stamp set, which coordinates with the Comfort Cafe DSP, and pretty much just CASE'd the book cover sample in the catalog for the Product Suite.

There's a Holiday Catalog sneak peek in here too - can you spot it?
It's the new 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch!

I used the Frameable Gratitude Designer Template download for My Digital Studio (MDS)
to make this frame.
The embellishment on the 3/8" Taffeta Soft Suede Ribbon is also sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog called Designer Ribbon Slides.

This is the matching card I made for him to include with his gift.
I incorporated many of the same elements from the frame, like the Naturals Designer Buttons and Comfort Cafe DSP.  The new Layered Labels stamp set and coordinating Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies, Strips Embossing Folder and Summer Starfruit card stock were also used.

And of course I had to make a matching gift bag!
There's also another Holiday Catalog sneak peek here - 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon, which is extra-soft tulle.  It will be available beginning August 1st in three colors - Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso (which I used to make this darling accent bow).

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Forever with You, Layered Labels
• Ink: Soft Suede, Pool Party
• Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP; Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Fun Flowers Bigz Die, Stripes Embossing Folder, MDS, Frameable Gratitude Designer Template MDS download, Blossom Punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch*, Oval Punch, 1" Punch, 3/4" Punch, 1/2" Punch, Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Early Espresso 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon*, Early Espresso, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons, Designer Ribbon Slides*, Clear Medium Envelopes (102619), Sticky Strip, Dimensionals
• Non-SU!: 13 x 13 Frame, Kraft Bag

* Available August 1 when the new Holiday Catalog goes live!

Thanks for stopping by!

Projects & Cards Galore!

I haven't posted in a few days - but boy have I been busy making cards galore!

Here's a quick and easy card I made using the Betsy's Blossoms stamp set:

Stamp Sets: Betsy's Blossoms, Lacy & Lovely
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Floral District DSP, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Accessories & Tools: Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Rhinestone Jewels, Paper Snips

I also made another Home Sweet Home Decor Element Wall Art Piece:

I applied the black vinyl directly to the glass and left the back open so the
wall would show through. 
I tried to take pictures of it on my Ginger Snap painted wall, but they just didn't turn out :(

Here's another piece I made a couple of months ago in brown:

And here are some of the cards I created over the last week, which are for sale in my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles...

Dry Erase Board

Stamp Sets: None
Ink: None
Paper: Beyond the Garden DSP (retired); Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White Card Stock
Tools & Accessories: Big Shot, Flower Daisies #2 Die (retired), Island Floral Die (retired),
Scallop Dots Ribbon (retired), Antique Brads, Dazzling Details

Some cards using the *super* fun Bootiful Occasions stamp set: 

Ink: Black Craft
Paper: Cheerful Treat DSP (retired); Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White Card Stock
Big Shot: Perfect Pennants Die, Fancy Fan & Chevron Embossing Folders
Tools & Accessories: Large Oval, Modern Label, 2-1/2" Punches, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Rhinestone Jewels

Stepped up version:
Basic Black 1/2" Scallop Dotted Ribbon (retired)
Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (NEW)

Greenhouse Gala DSP (retired)
Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Pear Pizazz Card Stock
Star Punches (retired)

Crumb Cake Card Stock
Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker
Black Craft Ink, Clear Embossing Powder
Rhinestone Jewels

Comfort Cafe DSP; Midnight Muse, Soft Suede Whisper White Card Stock
Midnight Muse, Soft Suede Ink
Square Lattice Embossing Folder
Word Window & Modern Label Punches

Create & Keep Simply Sent boxed set of 10 occasions cards:



These items now for sale in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

Thanks for stopping by!

Patio Party Pinwheels

I have a couple of birthdays coming up this week for friends,
so I put together the fun birthday projects from Craft Project Central.

Sorry about the blurry pictures!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Itty Bitty Banners (W: 126255, C: 126257), Family Reunion (W: 122710, C: 122712)
• Ink: Midnight Muse (126860), Primrose Petals (126858),
• Paper: Patio Party DSP (126916); Whisper White (100730), Midnight Muse (126843), Primrose Petals (126841), Baja Breeze (111352), Summer Starfruit (126839) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Bitty Banners Framelits Dies (129267), Scallop Squares Bigz Clear Die (115950), Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die (120903), Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die (115965), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319), In Color Dahlias (127556), Boho Blossom Punch (119858), Paper Snips, Sticky  Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots
• Non-Stampin' Up!: Bamboo Skewers, Vases, Glass Rocks, Candies

This project was designed by the talented Laurie Zoellmer.  Get it now at Craft Project Central and subscribe to July - you'll get a 10 fabulous projects all together throughout the month!

Birthday Card & Card/Gift Bag

now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

Happy Blossoms Gift Card Holder

Here's the back of the tag (the front holds the gift card)

I saw this cute gift card holder posted on Robin Merriman's blog a *long* time ago and finally got around to making a few of these *Ü*

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Hello Blossoms (retired), Party This Way (retired), Happy Greetings (retired)
• Ink: Pacific Point Classic Ink Pad; Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Markers
• Paper: Beyond the Garden DSP (retired); Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Whisper White Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Two Tags die cut, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon, Ice Cream Parlor Buttons (retired), Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Sticky Strip

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

Embellished Events Birthday

Like I said... I'm *loving* the new Embellished Events stamp set!

This is a card I saw on Janet Wakeland's blog and just had to make a few myself!
Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Embellished Events (C: 126497, W: 126495), Bring on the Cake (C: 121958, W: 121899)
• Ink: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Real Red Classic Ink (126949)
• Paper: Polka Dot Parade DSP (126902); Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), 1-3/8" Square Punch (119877), Silver Mini Brads (122941), Real Red & Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126875 & 126872), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly 

Embellished Events Baby Ducky

I've been excited to mount this new stamp set called Embellished Events and play with it!  I think you will be seeing a lot of it as I make birthday, anniversary, wedding, baby, Christmas gifts...

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Embellished Events (C:126497, W: 126495), A Word for You (C: 120528, W: 117032), Petite Pairs (sentiment inside, not shown, C: 122497, W: 122495)
• Ink: Midnight Muse (126860), Daffodil Delight (126944)
• Paper: Polka Dot Parade DSP (126902); Midnight Muse (126843), Whisper White (100730) Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Vintage Trinkets (118764), White Baker's Twine (124262), Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126872)

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

Cards for the Boys!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Perfect Punches, Sprinkled Expressions (retired), On Your Birthday (retired)
• Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy
• Paper: Real Red, River Rock, Night of Navy, Basic Gray Card Stock; Big Top Birthday DSP (retired)
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Two Tags Die, Perfect Pennants Die, Pillow Box Die (retired), Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Stripes Embossing Folder, White Baker's Twine, Silver Brads, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1" Square Punch

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

Papillon Potpourri Birthday

Here are a couple of birthday cards I made with the new Papillon Potpourri stamp set and matching Elegant Butterfly punch

Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set
Wood: 123757
Clear: 123759

Elegant Butterfly Punch
127526

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Papillon Potpourri, Itty Bitty Banners
• Ink: Melon Mambo
• Paper: So Saffron, Gumball Green, Melon Mambo, Whisper White Card Stock; Lovely Flowers DSP (retired)
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly