Monday Montage #34

        Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  You should have arrived from the fabulous Cathy Casey's blog. If not and I'm your first stop- Welcome!  Please be sure to use the next/back links to visit the other amazing ladies on this hop as well!  I know they have lots of beautiful projects to share with you!

My project today is a a project that I first saw in the Stampin' Success magazine.  Stampin' Success is a bi-monthly magazine that Stampin' Up! sends it's demonstrators.  Each issue is filled with lots of beautiful projects, business ideas, recognition and much much more!  As soon as I received my copy last month- I opened it up and began to browse.  When I came across the set of 3 absolutely adorable trees- I knew I just *had* to make them!  Now- I didn't alter mine much from the ones pictured in the magazine but I did add a few of my own little touches to them.

The picture above shows all 3 trees.  They are all different sizes.  The smallest one is in a 2.5" terra cotta pot. The medium size is in a  3.5" pot and the largest size is in a 4.5" pot.  The trees themselves aren't difficult to make but they are somewhat time consuming.  The terra cotta pots were painted with black craft paint and the bottoms were embossed using Versamark and Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder.  The embossing took a little longer than I expected but that's because the pot needed to get somewhat hot in order for it to melt.   Embossing on card stock is much quicker!

Here is a close-up of  the smallest tree:

For the small tree- I only added 3 stars punched from Gold Glimmer paper.  On the medium tree shown below- I made a tiny garland from the stars punched from Gold Glimmer Paper.

My favorite- the largest tree- has a little banner that was created using the Mini Banner punch and the word MERRY which I created using MDS.  Aren't they cute?

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to click the next button to head on over to see what the wonderful Dara Gloden has to share.

Ingredients:

DSP:  Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper, Red Glimmer Paper, Gold Glimmer Paper

Inks:  Crumb Cake

Tools/other supplies:  MDS, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Piercing tool, Linen Thread, Big Shot, Stars Collection Framelits, Mini Banner Punch, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber, terra cotta pot, moss, hot glue gun/hot glue sticks, wooden dowel

Inking Everything Team Blog Hop

Hello there and welcome back for another Inking Everything Team Blog Hop.  I am so excited to have you here!  Tonight we are sharing creative packaging ideas from Stampin' Up!.  If I am your first stop- I hope you enjoy what I created!  Please use the back/next buttons at the bottom of this post to continue along the hop.  Inking Everything is a fabulous team with lots of beautiful projects to share so be sure to check them out!

The product I chose to feature is the absolutely amazing Hamburger Box die.  Not only is this die perfect for birthday party favors but it's also the perfect packaging for all of your Christmas stocking stuffer needs!   Who wouldn't love to receive a gift in such beautiful packaging?

I love this little box!  It is super cute and fun to create!  The Ornamental Pine stamp set adds the perfect touch!  I used the Star Border punch to create a fancy edge on the front of the box.  I even saved the stars that I punched out for a later time.  Someone will be getting tons of confetti in their Christmas card!

For the inside of this box- I stamped the sentiment from the Ornamental Pine set in Cherry Cobbler ink onto Very Vanilla card stock and then sponged the edges with Crumb Cake.  My favorite color combination for this holiday season!

For another product made using the Hamburger Box die- please visit my Facebook page 

Please hit the next button to see what the fabulous Jen Guarino has to share with you today!

Monday Montage #32

        Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  You should have arrived from the fabulous Cathy Casey's blog. If not and I'm your first stop- Welcome!  Please be sure to use the next/back links to visit the other amazing ladies on this hop as well!  I know they have lots of beautiful projects to share with you!

My project today is a Christmas card created using the Lovely as a Tree stamp set.  I'm not quite sure how I've managed to be a demo for almost 3 years and never purchase that set but believe it or not- it's true!  The stamp I used below makes the perfect Christmas Tree!  So happy I finally bought Lovely as a Tree!

I thought about making this into a shaker card but then I discovered I'm out of Shaker Frames.  Guess I know what to order next!

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to click the next button to head on over to see what the wonderful Dara Gloden has to share.

Ingredients:

Card Stock: Crumb Cake

Stamps: Festival of Trees (bird), White Christmas, Lovely as a Tree

Inks: Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Tools/other supplies:  Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Stampin' Trimmer, Gold Metal Buttons, Linen Thread, 1-1/4" Cherry Cobbler Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

A tiny retro camper?

Hello there!
Several days ago while browsing Pinterest- I came across the absolute most adorable Curvy Keepsake box EVER!  It looked like a tiny retro camper!  Seriously?  Who thinks of this stuff?  Thankfully the person who created it was kind enough to share a tutorial on how to make it.

Isn't it adorable?  The picture below is of the back window.

For this tiny camper- I kept my version pretty much the same.  The only exception was instead of using the Basic Black marker to create the center of the tires- I used a 1/8" Silver Brad.  This was so much fun to create and I'm looking forward to creating a few more!  Perhaps one with Strawberry Slush!

Thanks for stopping by!  Thanks to #jominacreations for the fabulous tutorial!
Happy Stamping!

Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Basic Black, Silver Foil Sheets
Tools/other supplies:  Big Shot, Curvy Keepsakes Box Thinlits, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Fast Fuse, Paper Snips, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 1/8" Silver Brads

Inking Everything's Happy Fall Blog Hop

     Hello there and welcome to the first Inking Everything team blog hop.  You may have just arrived from my fabulous upline Becky Robert's blog.  If not and I am your first stop on our hop- I hope you will take the time to browse the links below and visit each one of our designer's blogs.  We have each prepared a few beautiful projects for your viewing pleasure!

 My first project is a home decor piece created for the Fall season.  I used an old reclaimed barn wood frame, a sheet of Color me Autumn DSP and added some leaves from the Autumn Accents Bigz die.  Each leaf was embossed and then the edges were sponged using Crumb Cake ink.  A Thankful sentiment was cut from the Perfect Print Alphabet Bigz dies.

It's hard to see in the picture above but the little Autumn Wooden Accent is embossed with Gold embossing powder.  Here is a close up which shows a little better detail:

Please be sure to click the link below to see my second project which is featured on the Dani's Thoughtful Corner Facebook page.  

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have enjoyed my project!

Ingredients:

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Mandy Schneider

Becky Roberts

Dani Dziama YOU ARE HERE

Jen Guarino

Carin Kearns

Janey Backer

Ti Kaheiki

Delaney Martin

Carla Blake

Michelle McDaniel

Penny Smiley

Raquelle Batth

Kari Karlin

Silver & Gold- Monday Montage Blog Hop 31

        Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  You should have arrived here from the amazing Cathy Casey's blog.  If not and I'm your first stop- no worries! Simply use the back/next buttons at the bottom of this post to navigate your way around the hop.

Thanks to my super fabulous upline Becky Roberts, today I have a super cute favor box to share.  It's made from the French Fry box die and is super easy to create!  I'm thinking that I'll be creating a bunch of these in the near future as co-worker gifts!  These can be fully created in right around 10 minutes.  I have filled my little favor box with some Ghirardelli Mini's in my favorite flavors (of course!)!

Here is the side view:

As you can see from the picture- even though this box is small-it still holds quite a few treats!  What a fun little treat!  I can't wait to share them at my office!

Thanks for stopping by!  Hopefully I'm not your last stop and that you'll click the next button to head on over to see what the wonderful Dara Gloden has to share.

Ingredients:

Card Stock: Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
DSP:  Under the Tree Specialty

Stamps: Good Greetings

Inks: Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler

Tools/other supplies:  Big Shot, Stars Collection Framelits, Stampin' Trimmer, Large Oval Punch, Gold Metal Buttons, Linen Thread, Gold Sequin Trim, Under the Tree Tag a Bag Kit, French Fry Box Die

Think Pink!

        Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  You should have arrived here from the amazing Cathy Casey's blog.  If not and I'm your first stop- no worries! Simply use the back/next buttons at the bottom of this post to navigate your way around the hop.

This past weekend a friend of mine asked me if I would help her make some cute little Curvy Keepsake boxes for a friend of ours who has Breast Cancer.  Since the 3 of us do craft shows together- we decided to make a bunch of these and surprise our friend!  She loves anything pink and I'm sure she will absolutely adore these cute little boxes.  Now- this is not our original idea- and I'm not exactly sure who the idea belongs to as my friend said she saw them on Pinterest but didn't write down who created them.  So if it's your design- let me know and I'm happy to give credit.

Here is the side view:

The tag was created using 1/4" Melon Mambo Cotton Ribbon, the Note Tag punch and the Good Greetings stamp set.  I think they are adorable!  

Thanks for stopping by!  Hopefully I'm not your last stop and that you'll click the next button to head on over to see what the wonderful Dara Gloden has to share.

Ingredients:

Card Stock: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette
DSP:  Brights DSP Paper Stack

Stamps: Good Greetings

Inks: Melon Mambo

Tools/other supplies:  Big Shot, Hearts Collection Framelits, Stampin' Trimmer, Note Tag Punch, Handheld Stapler, White Baker's Twine, 1/4" Melon Mambo Cotton Ribbon, SNAIL, Fast Fuse

White Christmas

Hello there!
 I know I've said it a ton of times but I absolutely adore this year's Holiday Catalog.  There are so many beautiful stamps and products available.  There truly is something for everyone!  YES...even if you're picky like me!
My card tonight is a beautiful card that was created using the White Christmas stamp set. I love the adorable little Christmas Tree stamp for the top of the car.  I'm allergic to pine so unfortunately we don't get to have a real tree during the holidays.  I'll just have to settle for this adorable little stamp!

Did you participate in World Card Making Day?  Lucky for me I was able to find time to make some cards after my craft show!  Speaking of craft shows- the next one you can find me at will be at St. Mary's Church in Monroe, MI on Saturday 10/18/14.  There will be LOTS of gift ideas, cards, packaging and much much more!  Hope to see you there!

Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Crumb Cake

Stamps:  White Christmas, Good Greetings

Inks:  White Craft Ink, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Tools/other supplies:  Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Cherry Cobbler 1" Sheer Linen Ribbon

Monday Montage Blog Hop 29

        Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  You should have arrived here from the amazing Cathy Casey's blog.  If not and I'm your first stop- no worries! Simply use the back/next buttons at the bottom of this post to navigate your way around the hop.

Tonight I have a card that I CASED (somewhat) from my fabulous upline's upline Suzie Barnes.  She sent me a card for my sales in August and I loved it!  Plus- it's always nice to receive happy mail!  The card that Suzie created was the same style as the one I have below only it said BIG NEWS and had the Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper on it.  My card was created for Halloween.  My favorite holiday!

For this card- I used a few different stamp sets.  Three to be exact!  Isn't it cute?  The card inside pulls out and it pictured below.

After I had already created the inside card pictured above- I thought how perfect this card would be for a Halloween Party invitation!  You could use the Holiday Invitation stamp set from the Holiday Catalog!  I'm thinking I need to add that set to my next order!

Thanks for stopping by!  Hopefully I'm not your last stop and that you'll click the next button to head on over to see what the wonderful Dara Gloden has to share.

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White
DSP:  Motley Monsters

Stamps: Freaky Friends, Frightful Wreath, Mingle all the way

Inks: Black Staz-On, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango

Tools/other supplies:  1-3/4" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4 Circle Punch, White & Tangerine Tango  Two-Tone Twine, September My Paper Pumpkin Kit (Orange Sequin Trim)

Star boxes

Hello there!
I'm sure by now you've all seen the beautiful star boxes from the new Holiday Catalog.  If not- they are on page 25.  Click HERE to download a copy of the Holiday Catalog.  Just in case you'd like to make one (or 20) for yourself- you can watch the video HERE.  They are super easy to create.  They don't take a lot of time to make yet they are absolutely gorgeous!
  

Just think how pretty these would be on a Christmas Tree or as part of a Christmas display on the fireplace mantle.  LOVE them!  I used the new Under the Tree Specialty DSP and Silver Glimmer paper to create the one pictured above.  The Merry Christmas sentiment is from the Good Greetings stamp set and was inked using the Garden Green and Real Red markers.  It's pretty cute,  isn't it?  

Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper

DSP:  Under the Tree Specialty

Stamps:  Good Greetings

Inks:  Garden Green Marker, Real Red Marker

Tools/other supplies:  Big Shot, Star Collection Framelits, Gold Metal Buttons, Linen Thread, 3/8" Real Red Satin Woven Ribbon

Merry & Bright

Welcome!
Thanks for stopping by!  Tonight I have another Christmas card to share.  It's the exact same color scheme as my card from the Monday Montage: Peace & Joy card from last night.  Isn't it pretty?

As I said yesterday- I absolutely LOVE the All is Calm Specialty DSP.  Especially the piece in the background on the card above.  It is simply gorgeous!  I wanted to try out my new Star Framelits tonight and I'm sure glad I did!  Love this card!
I'm also really loving the Good Greetings stamp set that is available exclusively to hosts/hostesses who have a $300 workshop (or a $300 order).  Interested in getting one of your own?  Send me an email and I'm happy to help!
Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Soft Sky
DSP:  All is Calm Specialty
Stamps:  Good Greetings
Inks:  Lost Lagoon
Tools/other supplies:  Big Shot, Star Collection Framelits, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Soft Sky Seam Binding Ribbon, Silver Satin Ribbon, Old Olive Baker's Twine, Paper Doilies, All is Calm Washi Tape, Handheld Mini Stapler, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

Monday Montage 28: Peace & Joy

        Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  You should have arrived here from the amazing Cathy Casey's blog.  If not and I'm your first stop- no worries! Simply use the back/next buttons at the bottom of this post to navigate your way around the hop.

Tonight I have a Christmas card.  I know- it's WAY to early to be thinking about Christmas.  Or at least it is for me! But still- here I am making Christmas cards!
When I first saw the Tree Punch in the new Holiday Catalog- I fell in love. There's just something about Christmas trees that I absolutely adore and with the new Tree Punch- the options are endless!  There's even a coordinating stamp set called Festival of Trees.  Such beautiful combinations!

For this card- I wanted to keep it fairly simple so I only used the Tree Punch.  I think my favorite element on the card is the layer of DSP.  It's from the All is Calm Specialty DSP and that pattern in particular- is worth stocking up on!

Thanks for stopping by!  Hopefully I'm not your last stop and that you'll click the next button to head on over to see what the wonderful Dara Gloden has to share.

Card Ingredients:

Card Stock: Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Soft Sky
DSP:  All is Calm

Stamps: Good Greetings

Inks: Lost Lagoon

Tools/other supplies:  Tree Punch, Old Olive Baker's Twine, Big Shot, On Point Embossing Folder, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Silver Satin Ribbon

#hello

#hello!

Do you love office supplies as much as I do?  I knew when I saw the brand new Spiral Border punch in the 2014-2015  Annual catalog that I just *had* to buy it.  It screamed office supplies to me.  Now I know it's not "technically" an office supply but it sure does make some cute notepad paper!  The DSP on this card is from the Typeset Specialty DSP and it's a perfect match for the Spiral Border punch.  Together they make the perfect sheet of tablet paper!

For this card- I wanted to add some texture to the DSP but didn't want to emboss it. After using the Spiral Border punch- I wadded the paper up into a ball then opened it back up again.  I did this a few times to break down the fibers in the DSP.   Then all that was left to do was "junk" it up a bit!  Using a Sponge Dauber in Crumb Cake ink- I lightly went over the edges and made a quick pass over the wrinkles to make the DSP look a little dirty. Do you see one of my favorite elements from the Kinda Eclectic stamp set? That's right!  It's the fabulous polka dot border stamp!  That was inked with Coastal Cabana ink, stamped onto scrap paper and then immediately stamped again onto the DSP.   Lastly- I embellished the card with a series of circles and a tiny heart die cut from a sheet of the Typeset Specialty DSP that looked like it was ripped right out of a dictionary.  Sprinkled on a few 2013-2015 In Color Sequins and added a little Coastal Cabana Baker's Twine and viola! 

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope that you enjoyed my project for the day!  

Happy Stampin'!

Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Kraft, Very Vanilla, Strawberry Slush

DSP:  Typeset Specialty DSP

Stamps:  Kinda Eclectic, #hello

Inks:  Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Crumb Cake

Tools/other supplies:  Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot, Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2" Circle Punch, Hearts Collection Framelits, Bone Folder, Circles Collection Framelits, 2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment, Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine, Spiral Border Punch, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Kinda Eclectic

Hello there!
Have you ever looked at a stamp set you ordered and thought "what the heck am I going to do with this"? That was the first thought that came into my mind when I opened my order and found the Kinda Eclectic stamp set.   At first- I wasn't sure exactly why I ordered it as it wasn't really my style and now I'm thinking how did I ever live without it! It's totally my style!

This stamp set is beyond awesome!  I absolutely LOVE everything about it.  Especially the super fabulous polka dot stamp.  It has little words on it!  Now granted half the words are missing so it doesn't really say much but I totally love the look!  Everyone NEEDS this set!  If you currently own both Butterfly punches- this set coordinates perfectly with those as well!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin'!

Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Kraft, Very Vanilla

Stamps:  Kinda Eclectic

Inks:  Whisper White Craft Ink, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Old Olive

Tools/other supplies:  Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, 2013-2015 In-Color Sequin Assortment, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

I'm dreaming of a...

White Christmas....
Hello!  Have you enjoyed your weekend as much as I have?  It was super busy and seemed really short but it was filled with tons of productivity! Everything from cooking, cleaning, working out at the gym and even stamping! I created a beautiful card using the watercolor technique.  I wasn't sure if I liked it at first as the watercolor is really subtle but it's growing on me.  I didn't want to make the sky seem too bold and bright as the card is meant for a holiday during the winter season.  Sometimes I think less is more!

Here's some fun news!  Every Sunday from now until the end of football season is Open Stamping at my house.  What does this mean?  From 1pm until 6pm everyone is invited to stop by and create!  My stamps as well as tools will be available for you to use.  All you need is your consumable supplies (card stock, adhesive, etc...)  Interested in joining me?  Give me a call at (734) 497-8521 or email me to let me know that you will be attending!  

Stay tuned for holiday classes!  Times and dates are currently being finalized!  There will be stamp-a-stack's, Project Life classes, holiday packaging and much much more!

Card ingredients:
Card Stock:  Lost Lagoon, Watercolor paper, Silver Foil Sheets

Stamps:  White Christmas

Inks:  Lost Lagoon, Black Staz-On, Soft Suede

Tools/other supplies:  Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Distressing Tool, All is Calm Designer Washi Tape, Lost Lagoon 3/8" Silky Taffeta Ribbon, Handheld Stapler, Aquapainter, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL

Tee hee hee

Do you recognize this card?  Unfortunately I can't take credit for it as it's not my original idea.  It can actually be found on page 47 of the Holiday Mini from Stampin' Up!  I CASED the card because I thought it was absolutely adorable!

If you look in the Mini- you'll see that mine is just a smidgen different.  For starters- mine only has a watercolor card stock layer as opposed to the entire card.  I adhered my layer to a Basic Black card base.  Yes- this makes writing a greeting inside the card a bit tricky but since I planned to decorate the inside of my card anyway- it wasn't an issue.   I cut the hat, tights, dress and one shoe out of Very Vanilla card stock and adhered them to the "clothes" line using a stamped clothespin and a Stampin' Dimensional.
Super easy and way too cute!
Do you have your copy of the new Holiday Mini?  If not- let me know and I'll drop one in the mail! Interested in placing an order?  Head on over to my STORE and click on shop!
Thanks for stopping by!

A little pumpkin...

Hello there!
Thanks for stopping by!  Today I have a super cute little treat box to share with you!  It was created using the brand new Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die from the Holiday Mini.  This lil' pumpkin was ridiculously easy to make!
First- I cut two of the box shapes from the Curvy Keepsake Box Die, adhered them together and then used the straight lines image from Gorgeous Grunge stamp set to add some decoration.  Once fully assembled- I then used the medium sized leaf image from the Fall Fest stamp set to create 2 leaves for the top.  A 1/8" strip of Old Olive card stock was used to create a small coil.  The little pumpkin wasn't complete until I added a tiny Linen Thread bow and a Linen Thread coil.

 How perfect for a little classroom treat!  At less than 5 minutes to create- these will easily be a go to favorite for me!  I'm thinking these would also be adorable to use as place cards at Thanksgiving.  Fill with some Autumn Harvest mix, add a name and it's good to go!

Monday Montage 27: For all Things

        Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  You should have arrived here from the wonderful Cathy Casey's blog.  If not and I'm your first stop- no worries! Simply use the back/next buttons at the bottom of this post to navigate your way around the hop.

My card tonight features one of my new favorite stamp sets- For all Things.  This set is simply beautiful.  Not only does it have watercolor images (without all the work!) but it also has some fabulous sentiments as well!  For this card- I chose to use some fall like colors- Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss, Soft Suede and Cajun Craze.  You'll notice that the colors on this card aren't as vivid as they normally are.  This is because I inked the image and stamped it onto scrap paper first to create a much more muted look.

Don't you just LOVE the button?  It was actually created using two of the brand new and absolutely gorgeous Gold Basic Metal Buttons.  I simply layered them together using Linen Thread.  The little pennants to the side were created using the new Color Me Autumn Washi tape and stapled to the card layer using the new Handheld Stapler.

Thanks for stopping by!  Hopefully I'm not your last stop and that you'll click the next button to head on over to the fabulous Dara Gloden's blog.

Still don't have your copy of the Brand New HOLIDAY MINI?  Email me!  I'm happy to send one out to you!

Project Ingredients:

Card Stock: Whisper White

Stamps: For all Things

Inks: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow

Tools/other supplies:  Gold Sequin Trim, Gold Basic Metal Buttons, Linen Thread, Color Me Autumn Washi Tape