Got Scraps?? make some cards

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I made this set of note cards for my Hostess this past weekend.  

The card box is cased from one that Lauren Meader made.  I did not purchase her template- I was able to figure the box out by looking at it.  Can’t say I was that lucky with any of her other templates.  She is super talented.

these are flat note cards.  each base is 4-1/4 x 5-1/2.  the whisper white layer is just a bit smaller at 4 x 5-1/4.  I took some scraps I had a TON of long skinny strips.  I trimmed the DSP to 5″ x 3/4″ and made these:  there are 2 of each.

I cased these from Michelle Wooderson.  You can see her’s HERE.

these are a great way to use of those strips of Designer paper that you always think you will use but never do.  Hmmmm I am thinking I may need to make this a category.  Everyone’s Got Scraps!!

NOTE: I lost my creativity a week or so ago and the only way I have been able to create anything at all is to case. (copy and selectively edit) I hope you don’t mind.  I have a few new items coming.  thank goodness my creativity is back and flowing again!

Recipe:

Stamps:  Lovely Letters, Polka Dot Punches, Sweet little Sentiments

Paper:  Raspberry Tart, Rose red, Kiwi kiss, whisper white

Ink:  Rose red, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories:  Rose Red 1″ wise double stitched Ribbon, circle punches 

Scallop Bag Tutorial

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I have to admit I tried to do this as a video– but I could not get past the sticky strip!  So I took pictures instead.  I do have a video in the works though.  I need to learn how to edit them so you can’t see the mistakes!

Some of you wonderful ladies have emailed me about the Bag with scallop that was part of my Valentines class.  Here is a “how to” on the assembly of this cute bag.  We made this one at one of my recent workshops too.  The only “precaution” is the very faint score lines.

This is the delicate dots sale-a-bration paper.  These are the pieces that are from the scallop bag die for the Big shot.  I wanted the blue on the outside of the bag and the green on the inside so you will see how I flip the paper when putting the bag together.  Can you see the score lines?  I folded them- they are very faint when coming through the big shot.

Add some sticky strip to the short tabs

Attach them to the center panel as shown
Add sticky strip to the long tabs:

Adhere the box panels together:


Pinch the top of the bag:

Fold the scallop lid over top, still pinching:

Punch 2 large holes with your crop-a-dile:

Tie with ribbon. The celery panel is 2″ x 3″ and the white is just slightly smaller

Decorate the front as shown:

Finish the bag by attaching the panel to the front.

This bag hold 5 Hershey Nuggets or 8 Hershey kisses.  CUTE!!!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Polka Dot punches, All Holidays

Paper: Delicate dots, Celery and whisper white

Ink: celery and bashful blue

Accessories:  the crop-a-dile, sale-a-bration ribbon bundle, 5 petal flower punch, Flower fusion too, rhinestone brad, sticky strip.

Its Sale-a-bration time!!!!

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I LOVE FREE STAMPS!!!!!  


Sale-a-Bration details:  

Sale-A-Bration, Stampin’ Up!’s biggest promotion of the year, begins Feb. 1 and continues through March 31.  Earn exclusive Sale-A-Bration stamps, designer series paper and ribbon. 

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD SALE-A-BRATION BROCHURE

NOTE:  All Sale-A-Bration benefits are available with qualifying on-line orders (in addition to hostess benefits).

SALE-A-BRATION DETAILS:

  • Earn free Sale-A-Bration stamps, ribbon or designer paper with every $50 you spend.  No limit.
  • Hostess Bonus:  Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product (in addition to above) with products orders of $300, $600 or $900.
  • Join the MY TEAM and receive a FREEstamp set of your choice (up to $47.95 value), plus full demonstrator benefits for as long as you remain active. 
  • Stampin’ Up! is offering the Starter Kit at 15% off!  Now $169, including shipping.  Many substitutions on stamps and products are available 🙂 Click here for an informative video, on-line sign-up and instant benefits!
  • Get a Free Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog with any on-line order.  Feb. 1 thru April 30 (or 22,000 orders, whichever comes first).

Have a question or want a FREE copy of the Sale-A-Bration brochure, please email me .

Recipe:

Stamps: Polka dot punches, absolutely fabulous, curvy verses

Paper:  bashful blue, delicate dots dsp, so saffron, whisper white

Ink: sahara sand, bashful blue, versamark

Accessories:  white embossing powder, scallop edge and circle punch, trio flower punch 1-1/4 circle punch, ribbon bundle, silver brads.

A sneak peek and a swap

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This one does double duty!  I made this for a swap I am in for Sale-a-bration samples.  Don’t ya just Love it??  I do!  Am I getting you excited to shop and earn some Free stamps???  

The inside of the swap card was a little different since I was in a “get it in the mail fast!” time crunch.  I can’t wait to see what the other ladies have made.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Sale-a-bration Polka Dot punches, fundamental phrases, curvy verses

Paper:  Lots of dots DSP, so saffron, chocolate chip, whisper white

Ink:  chocolate chip

Accessories:  PUNCHES!!!  5 petal flower, wide, small and large oval.  silver brads, dimensionals

Polka Dot Punches sneak peek

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Here is a sneak peek at the new Sale-a-bration set Polka Dot punches, lots of dots paper and the new Ribbon bundle.  All 3 are choices for Sale-a-bration.  

Just in case you’re new to sale-a-bration…if you spend $50.00 (before tax and shipping) you get to choose one exclusive limited time offer free stamp set, paper packet or ribbon bundle.  and its not just for $50.  its every $50 increment!  So if you spend $100 you get 2 free choices, spend $150, get 3!  mix and match!  or collect them all.  

Do you need a Sale-a-bration brochure???  Email me and I can get one out to you.  

Oh, and there’s more! If you need an Idea book and catalog?  Order online at my SU website, spend $50 and Stampin Up will put one in your Box FREE!  that a $10 value!!!!  

Or you can just ask me and I can arrange to have one shipped to you Asap.  All you pay is $4.80 priority mail shipping.  

Its the best stamping time of the year!  I LOVE free stamps!

Recipe:

All supplies are Stampin up!

Stamps:  Polka dot punches, Thank you kindly

Paper: Sahara Sand, basic black, certainly celery, so saffron, Lots of Dots dsp

Ink:  black

Accessories:  the new Sale-a-bration ribbon bundle, die cut blooms, rhinestone brad, scallop punch, 1-1/4 circle punch, 5 petal flower punch