Something for Baby Treat Sack

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Are you ready for my first video tutorial using the NEW 2014-2015 Annual Catalog items? Well it’s here and in it I’ll be sharing with you the cute little treat sack that they showed us how to make during the Catalog Premiere along with the set I won during prize patrol. They are quick and easy to make.

This little project uses one of our NEW Bundles from the Catalog – Something for Baby (page 74) and the coordinating Baby’s First Framelits (136790/136791). I love the bundles we offer, since not only do you save 15%, but it makes cutting things out a snap for this project!

And this little treat sack is created using just one piece of 4 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ Designer Series Paper from the Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack (133701). How great is that just pull one from the stack? No waste and tons of patterns to choose from since we have two new stacks to choose from in the new catalog!

Want to see how I did it? Well here is my Something for Baby Treat Sack Video Tutorial

While I’ve made this little treat sack with a baby theme in mind – I think it is a great little item for all kinds of occasions.

What do you think? easy?

Thanks for taking the time to leave me comments. They are really encouraging to me.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Something for Baby (134027/134030)

Inks: Hello Honey (133643)

Paper: Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack (133701), Lost Lagoon (133679), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Baby’s First Framelits (133735), Lost Lagoon Stitched Satin Ribbon (133672), 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889) and Rotary Addition (129407), Small Scallop Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade (129410), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199)

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Peachy Keen & On Film Framelits

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Did you know that the Occasions Catalog is ending on Sunday, June 1st? Well it does, and so today I thought share with you some projects that I made using the bundle (135224/135225) of products along with some of the other items you’ll find in the Occasions Catalog.

This first project is a 3d box that I made and filled with some chocolates for a friend as a thank you. The little gable box holds quite a bit of chocolate too which is always a plus when it comes to chocolate LOL.

To create the focal point on this box I first stamped my heart image from the Peachy Keen stamp set (133110/133113) in Real Red (126949) and then used my VersaMark Pad (102283) and the Pool Party Embossing Powder (129398). The polka dot pattern came from the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (132996).

This next card is one of my Shoebox Swaps

I really love the little bow we made using the 1 1/4″ Burlap Ribbon (132140). All I did was cut one end to expose the thread and pulled a couple off to use for this project. Cool, huh?

And this last card was also made with the On Film Framelits (132969) along with the Happy Watercolor stamp set (133188/133191). I stamped my image onto Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650) and placed my photo frame cut from Pear Pizzazz card stock (131201) on top. Added a bit of our Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape (133000), a Very Vintage Designer Button (129327) and a piece of Gold Bakers Twine (132975) that I placed through the button and tied a knot in.

I really love the little pop of color that our Brights Candy Dots (130931) added the Banner Punch (133519) pieces too.

Stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some cards made with the Hello, Sailor stamp set.

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Betsy’s Blossoms Pop Up Post It Note Holder

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I held my annual Retirement Party and I gave everyone a little gift who attended, a little Pop Up Post It Note Holder that I made using the Betsy’s Blossoms Stamp Set. They were such a hit I thought that today I would share with you how I made them.

They are so easy to make and I really love the way the top pops up and is displayed when you set them on your desk. And can you see the little sentiment? It’s from the Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set (128577/120501) which is retiring. This set gives you so many choices to choose from to create just the right phrase that you’re looking for.

Betsy’s Blossoms is one of the fun sets that is retiring from the 2013 Catalog on June 4th. I’m going to miss this set with it’s bold images. If you’d like to see all the items on the Retirement List CLICK HERE.

Stop back by tomorrow and I’ll share the make ‘n take everyone made.

Winners were announced at yesterday’s party and those who were not able to attend will be contacted by email later today! Thank you to all those who participated and Congratulations to all those who won!!

And remember today is the last day to take advantage of the current Weekly Deals

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Betsy’s Blossoms (126006/131955), Fabulous Phrases (128577/120501)

Inks: Bermuda Bay (131171), and Pacific Point (126951)

Paper: Bermuda Bay (131197), and Pacific Point (111350), Daffodil Delight (119683), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Circle Collection Framelits (130911), 1 ¾” Circle Punch (119850), 1 ¾” Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

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Another Thank You & New Endless Birthday Wishes Photopolymer Set

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Have you tried our Photopolymer stamps? Well if you haven’t yet, you should give them a try they are so easy to work with. They are really sticky, so just place them on your block and go. And Stampin’ Up! has stepped up our Photopolymer line by including them in the NEW 2014 Catalog. There are a lot of new sets too, yipppie!

And now not only can you find Another Thank You (136835) in the 2014 Catalog (available June 2nd), but they come in our Clear Mount Stamp Cases just like our other sets and have a wonderful new scent too – Chocolate! Gone is that chemical smell of Photopolymers. No airing out your sets – Yippie!

I showed you a gift that I gave for graduation the other day for one of the twins and today’s project is the gift set I made with Another Thank You for the other twin.

These note cards are also done in the NEW 2014-2016 In Colors that will be available on June 2nd. Along with a little note pad, pen, and clip using the yummy NEW Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stacks (133701).

Although the gifts used a different stamp set I did end up packaging them the same way.

Would you believe this plastic bag is from some Playtex bras that my Aunt bought while she was visiting! LOL. Shhhh……Don’t tell the boys! Recycle and Reuse – think out of the box and you’ll be amazed what you can come up with. These little plastic bags were perfect for this set of note cards and stationary items.

Leave a comment and I’ll email you a PDF to make this great set of gift cards for FREE! It’s my way of saying thank you to you for following my blog!

NEW Endless Birthday Wishes

You’re going to LOVE this new Photopolymer Stamp Set, Endless Birthday Wishes (137553)! And I think it won’t last long with all the great choices that this set allows you! The sentiments are done in a great font and are fun and trendy.

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Work of Art 2014 Catalog Sneak Peek

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Last week I showed you one of the graduation cards that I made for the weekend’s graduation party. Would you like to see the small graduation gift that I put together for one of the twins to go with their cards? I always like tuck a check into the card, but wanted to include something special too and think this little gift was a hit.

For this set I used the Work of Art stamp set (134111/134114) which I received during the Catalog Premier last month and used the NEW 2014 -2016 In Colors that I got in my box (squeal of delight!).

I made a set of 10 Note Cards & Envelopes (131527), 2 each of Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, and Tangelo Twist. Aren’t the colors yummy?

I also covered a pad of paper, extra large binder clip, and pen to coordinate for them using the NEW Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack (133701). I tucked everything, including a book of stamps into a little pouch that I had laying around and tied it up with some Summer Starfruit 1 1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (132980) from the Occasions Catalog which ends June 1st and a little piece of Whisper White Baker’s Twine (124262).

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Saying Goodbye to the Pop ‘n Cuts Dies & More

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I was sad to see some of my favorite Big Shot Accessories were on the Retirement list this spring. One of my favorites is the Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die (130099). I have had so much fun creating cards and gift items with this collection of dies and framelits and I’ve created a number of different video tutorials using them.

So today here are some of my favorite projects made with Big Shot Dies and Framelits along with some of our retiring stamp sets.

I made this recently for Easter and holds a Ghirardelli chocolate. This little gift has an accompanying video tutorial and you can click HERE to see my original post.

This little gift box was created using the Oh, Hello (131931/130733) and the Fabulous Phrases Stamp Sets (128577/120501) both are on the Retirement List too. Click HERE to see my original post.

These are gift card holders and you can click HERE, HERE and HERE to see details and a video on how to make them.

Here is a fun birthday card made with the Dress Form Pop ‘n Cuts Die (130100) and Dress Up Framelits ( 130101) that coordinate with the Pop ‘n Cuts die collection.

I created a fun and flirty skirt for this one with our Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399). Click HERE to see my original post.

And here are some cards just with the Dress Up Framelits (130101) that are also on the Retirement List.

And if you love butterflies here is a card that my friend made me last year using our soon to be retired Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die (114507)

This one was one I created for my Hostess Appreciation Brunch – I did a technique using our Window Sheets (114323) and Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills.

This one uses another of our retiring items the Gingham Garden Washi Tape (129314)

And this last card is made with our Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die (124587) and the Blast Off Stamp Set (131958/125946).

Open the hatch and you get a little surprise!

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Eggstra Spectacular Easter Basket

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Check out this cute little Easter basket I made to put some goodies in for friends this Sunday. Isn’t the little bunny image too stinking cute?

I think it turned out nicely and it will hold quite a bit. I’ve got some cute little note pads and pens to place inside along with a little bit of chocolate.

I used the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper to create the little “basket” along with the Eggstra Spectacular Stamp Set. I used my Blender Pen and colored the bunny with Smoky Slate and a little Calypso Coral to highlight the dotted lines. (Blender Pens (102845) and your Classic Ink Pads are a quick and easy way to add color to any image.)

I wanted a little more color so I sponged the outside of the circle with Daffodil Delight. Popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then added it to my scallop circle that I had already paper-pierced.

I didn’t have the color ribbon on hand that I originally wanted to use, so instead I added color to the ribbon that I had, the 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon. I think it turned out rather cool using the coloring technique that I used, Faux Dipped Die.

Want to see more about the Faux Dipped Die Technique? Check out this video it’s got all kinds of great ideas for you to try.

Easter is this Sunday, so stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing with you several quick and easy cards for you to make and give for Easter along with some exciting news!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: Smoky Slate 131179), Calypso Coral (126983), Daffodil Delight (126944), and StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad (101406)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper (132994), Calypso Coral (122925), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon (127844), assorted Stampin’ Write Markers and Aqua Painter (103954), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), and Stamping Pierce Mat (126199), Envelope Punch Board (133774)

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Make a Eggstra Spectacular Easter Gift Card Holder

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Need something a little eggstra special to place a gift card in for some bunny special this Easter? Why not make one of these great gift card holders.

It is quick and easy to make when you use your Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die and your Simply Scored Scoring Tool. I’ve changed the measurements up a bit for this project, but you can see how to make this basic gift card holder in my Pop ‘n Cuts Gift Card Holder Video Tutorial

Want the measurements I used for my Eggstra Spectacular Easter Gift Card Holder? I’ve posted them on my face book page. So just stop by Stamp with Jini on face book and while you are there why not leave a comment and like my page, so you’ll get too see more projects daily?

Here is another gift card holder that I made. This one was made using the measurements in the my video. I decorated it with the Pop-up Posies Designer Kit (129305) that you can find on the Clearance Rack. The kit contains lots of items and makes these cute little flowers so easy to make.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black (101406)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper (132994), Calypso Coral (122925), Gumball Green (126840), and Whsiper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die (130099), Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Paper Percing Tool (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Blender Pen (102845), and Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

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Eggstra Spectacular M&M Carrot Treats

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the new Carrot Cake M&Ms on the shelf right now for Easter? Well when I saw them last month they really peaked my interest – after all a Carrot Cake M&Ms, that sounds interesting. I figured they could taste really good or really bad right?

Well the bag didn’t sit on my counter long before someone broke them open. The soft colors are really pretty for spring and based on how quickly they disappeared among my clan I’d have to say the vote was that they were pretty good. So out I went to find another bag for this project! LOL

Here is what I came up with after playing around a bit. Of course since they were carrot cake it had to be carrots, right? And I knew that I wanted to use the Eggstra Spectacular Stamp set from the Occasions Catalog – I just love this little set!

I dug though my cabinet and found my cake decorating bags since I figured they were carrot shaped.

I wanted the top to be Gumball Green so I could use the Stitched Satin Ribbon that I love to work with so I debated for a bit on how to accomplish that, but since I wanted the top to be soft like the M&Ms I ended up reaching for my Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill and my Crystal Effects. What the heck it was worth a try.

I started by simply placing a quarter sized spot of Crystal Effects on my pallet and mixing in a few drops of Gumball Green Reinker. I mixed well until I got the color I wanted and applied it to the outside of my bag using a paint brush and allowed it to dry really well. I found a thicker layer was better for my tastes. (Tip: you’ll want to do this on the outside of the bag – not the inside, since some might break off while you fill it or you take the candy out.)

For the focal point I used the images from the Eggstra Spectacular stamp set and colored them as desired. I punched out the image with a 1 3/4″ Circle Punch and placed that onto a circle I cut using the Circles Collection Framelits, and then layered that onto a 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle on which I had paper pieced the scallops. Placed some Linen Thread through one of the holes and tied a knot creating a loop for later.

When I was ready I filled the bag with M&Ms and wrapped a piece of Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon around the bag, slipped the ribbon through the loop on my tag and finished my bow. Voila! Here is my first Carrot Treat:

Then I got to thinking – I just got my Fringe Scissors in and so started to play a bit with the top. Here is what that one ended up looking like.

This is one of the first bags I had added the Crystal Effects mixture to and so the color layer wasn’t as thick. But I think the Fringe Scissors adds some whimsy and makes it look a little more realistic. (Tip: you’ll want to do this on the outside of the bag – not the inside since some might break off while you fill it or s you take the candy out.)

What do you think? Which carrot do you like best? Why not leave me a comment and let me know. I love hearing from you and appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black Pad (101406) and Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad (131179)

Paper: Gumball Green (126840), Tangerine Tango (111349), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (126855), Crystal Effects (101055), Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126848), Linen Thread (104199), Paper Piercing Tool (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Circle Collection Framelits Dies (130911), Blender Pen (102845), and assorted Stampin’ Write Markers

Non-Stampin’ Up! items: foam paint brush, Carrot Cake M&M’s and Wilton’s 12″ Disposable Decorating Bags

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Pop ‘n Cuts Easter Treat

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I love to use the Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die to create all kinds of projects. So when I was playing with the Eggstra Spectacular stamp set the other day working on my Mini File Folder Gum Holder (click HERE to see more about that project) I couldn’t resist pulling it out to play with – and voila!

The holder holds a square of Ghirardelli chocolate. (I found these special ones for Easter at my local Ingles that are just too cute with the little images on them.)

Don’t you just love the soft colors from the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper? Mmm… subtles, I love the soft spring color pallet, it’s my personal happy place and after this winter I think we’re all looking forward to spring!

I’ve used my Blender Pen and Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad to color the little lamb along with an assortment of Stampin’ Write Markers for the basket of eggs. And the Island Indigo Chevron Ribbon belly band just slides off and allows you to open your treat –

I really like the way that this turned out and so I thought I would share with you how to make them in this week’s video. I hope you’ll enjoy it.

I won’t keep you waiting any longer – here is my Pop ‘n Cuts Easter Treat

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad (101406) and Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad (131179)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Series Paper Stack (132994), Gumball Green (126840), Island Indigo (122923), Smoky Slate (131202), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die (130099), Circles Collection (130911) and Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Island Indigo ¾” Chevron Ribbon (131151), Whisper White Baker’s Twine (124262), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 ¾” Circle Punch (119850), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Assorted Stampin’ Write Markers, Blender Pens (102845), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Craft Scissors (108360), Sticky Strip (104294), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Non-Stampin’ Up!: Ghirardelli ® Spring Impression chocolates

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