Sealed with Love Post it Note & Pen Holder Tutorial

You know me, when I ran across the cutest post it note pad for Valentine’s Day I couldn’t resist making a little treat with it! And since it made me immediately think of the new Sealed with Love stamp set, that is what I grabbed during my recent Team Retreat to create with.

Here is what I came up with.

So what do you think? Cute?

And I love that this little post it note holder holds these cute little pens I found at Staples. I know you want to see how I made them, so here you go my latest tutorial.

Sealed with Love Post it Note & Pen Holder Video Tutorial

So what do you think? Quick and easy?  I’ve given you the supply list below so you can make some too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sealed with Love (142815)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931)

Paper: Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack (142733), Real Red (102482) and Pool Party Card stock (122924)

Accessories: Love Notes Framelits Dies (142752), Tear & Tape (138995) and Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309)

*Sealed with Love Bundle (144705)

 

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Double Case Storage Tip & More!

Do you have a hard time keeping those double case stamp sets together? Don’t like keeping track of the rubber band that come with double case sets? I know mine always get lost on in my crafting space.

We’ll if you want a quick and simple tip for keeping those cases together wait no more! My friend Lorraine shared this easy trick with me and I thought it was so great I wanted to share it with you right away! (Yes, I know – this is one of those videos I found cleaning up my computer. LOL!)

Check out my video tutorial below – it’s quick and easy!

How cool is that? All you need to get organized is some clear packing tape and your set!

 

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Ferrero Rocher Treat Holder Video Tutorial

Do you ever loose things on your computer? Frustrating, right? Good news since I’ve been having some computer issues lately (I’m hoping I’ve got most of them solved now.) I have found a couple of things that I didn’t share with you earlier. Yikes!

Here is the first project that I did a video for. It’s a great little treat holder that holds a yummy Ferrero Rocher candy.

Want to see how it is made? Check out this quick video tutorial.

Ferrero Rocher Treat Holder

So what do you think? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Thoughtful Banners (141614)

Inks: Emerald Envy (141396) and Peekaboo Peach Classic Ink (141398)

Paper: Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack (141657), Emerald Envy (141415) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Duet Banner Punch (141483), Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324) and Peekaboo Peach 3/8″ Ruched Ribbon (141427)

 

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Fancy Frost Lovely as a Tree Shaker Card

Don’t you love the combination of Sweet Sugarplum and Soft Sky used in the Fancy Frost Suite of products found on page 36 &37 of the Holiday Catalog? Well I do – these soft colors call out to me, but then to be honest I’ve loved all the products in this suite!

Want to see what I did with them?

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I’ve created a shaker card – soooo much fun and so easy to do with the Foam Adhesive Strips (141825)!

And of course what did I fill the shaker card with? Our beautiful Fancy Frost Sequins (142519) of course! Added a cute little bow made of our our 3/8″ Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack and I’m ready for the holidays.

Want to see how I did the Shaker Frame? Check out this quick little video I made – How to Create Shaker Frames.

So what do you think? fun right?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree (128655/127793)

Inks: Basic Gray Archival Ink (140932)

Paper: Window Sheets (142314), Soft Sky (131203), Sweet Sugarplum (141418) and Whisper White (100730) card stock

Accessories: Foam Adhesive Strips (141825), Fancy Frost Sequins (142519), 3/8″ Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack (142015), Softly Falling Embossing Folder (139672), and Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706)

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Acorny Thank You Table Treat

Want to dress up your Thanksgiving Day table with a little something special? Why not whip up some of these cute little table treats using the Acorny Thank You stamp set?

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I’ve made a quick little video to share with you

Acorny Thank You Table Treat Video Tutorial

Warning: these little treats can be so much fun to make you won’t want to stop!

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Acorny Thank You (139718)

Inks: Cajun Craze (126965), Tangerine Tango (126946) and Soft Suede Classic Ink (126978)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Soft Suede (115318) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Leaflets Framelits Dies (138283), Acorn Builder Punch (139681) and Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

 

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Vintage Leaves Easel Post it Note Holder

I love to make gifts and what could be more practical than a post it note holders – I don’t know about you, but I have a ton of these little pads laying around my work spaces at home. LOL! Who would have back in the 80’s thought these little pads would become so every day! Don’t you wish you had invented them? I digress – so any way without further adieu here it is

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I really love the way these turned out – so much so I’m making them for the Bazaar I’m doing this Saturday. So why not stop by this Saturday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Mission Bazaar in Gainesville and say hi? You can find more information about the event HERE on my Calendar of Events.

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Want to see how they are made? I’ve made a little video tutorial for you not only showing how the holder is made but also how I created the wash of color on the focal point too!

Vintage Leaves Easel Post it Note Holder Video Tutorial

Caring with Cards & the Ronald McDonald House

Last Saturday I was able to drop all those cards we’ve stamped together at my Caring with Cards events into the basket at the Atlanta On Stage event. Thanks to all those new and seasoned stampers who joined me in making a difference!

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Almost 200 cards were stamped between April and the event. Wow!!! It was great to see the basket over flowing! These cards will be distributed to the Ronald McDonald Houses across the nation so that those families who are staying there can use them during their stay as a need arises.

Would you like to help make a difference? Why not join me at my next Caring with Cards event – it is free and all the cards we stamp together will be donated to the RMH and the Red Cross Holiday for Heroes programs!

How can you join in the fun? Just stop by the Clarkesville Library on November 15th between 2 and 3 pm. You can see all my events HERE on my Calendar of Events.

Let’s top this number for next April’s basket!!!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Vintage Leaves (138802), Timeless Textures (140514/140517) and Thoughtful Banners (141614)

Inks: Delightful Dijon (138327) Soft Suede (126978), Always Artichoke (126972) and Cajun Craze Classic Ink (126965)

Paper: Always Artichoke (105119) and Cajun Craze (119684) and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Leaflets Framelits Dies (138283), Linen Thread (104199) and Aqua Painter (103954)

 

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Fall Day Retreat Goodies & More

Wow – it’s already the second week in November – I’ve got so much to share with you!

First, check out this sneak peek of our upcoming November Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

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Stampin’ Up! has given us a peek at the box! I love the blue and can you see the little snow scene? It is a hint of what’s inside.

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Next, I realized this weekend I hadn’t shared anything about the Fall Day Retreat and there were some cute items I made for it. And I wanted to make sure I shared this with you since I have some video tutorials to go with the projects! Anyhow, I love pampering each and everyone of you at these events! And I had a lot of fun making treats for the event to make it special – so to begin I’ll share with you the goodies that everyone received during their day of crafting.

Here is a photo of not only the items they received in their “goodie bags” but also the little treats throughout the day.

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I’ll get to the video –  But first, check out this cute little stand up guy!

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I couldn’t resist this quick little treat and since I just love the Cookie Cutter Halloween Stamp Set (142252/142255) and it’s coordinating punch (140396) I couldn’t resist making this fall themed treat for everyone. I’ve put a little butter rum candy between the two images. Who wouldn’t love seeing this little guy at their place setting on Thanksgiving? Adorable, right? this little scarecrow just makes me smile.

And here is one of the little treats from the day – I call it my Acorny Treat Pouch! I find myself reaching for  this fun fall  set and it’s punch! Quick and easy and when you team it up with the fun fall paper from the Holiday Catalog – it makes a great treat!

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Of course, the chocolate doesn’t hurt, right? LOL!

Why not  check out this quick little video – they are so easy to make!

Acorny Thank You Treat Pouch Video Tutorial

I’ve got the complete supply list for you below. Leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Stop by tomorrow when I’ll share another video tutorial with you – and hopefully some of the photos from this past weekend’s Stampin’ Up! event too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Acorny Thank You (139718)

Inks: Tangerine Tango (126946), Cajun Craze Classic Ink (126965)

Paper: Halloween Nights Specialty Designer Series Paper (142022), Sahara Sand (121043), Cajun Craze (119864) and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch (139681), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850),  and Layering Circle Framelits Dies (141705)

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Fun & Flirty Flip Flops

What says summer more than a new pair of flip flops? Today’s card uses our fun bold Designer Series Paper, Festive Birthday to create these fun cactus flip flops.

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I’ve had several of you ask me how I created these when you saw my shoe box card HERE.

So I thought I’ve put together a video tutorial on how they are made. And I included some tips to make things easier.

Want the pattern? Well I’ve made one up just for you!

Flip Flop Pattern Printable PDF

So, what kind of flip flops do you like? Plain, bright and colorful, or wild patterns? Why not leave me a comment and let me know.

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What’s Happening Here?

On a personal note I thought I’d share with you what is happening with all this wood my son, Johnathan and I  brought home on June 20th. (Click HERE to see that post).

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I’m excited to say my guys are making great progress on the project… my classroom!

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Johnathan is always happy playing with his “toys” in the garage. (He built his garage cabinetry that you see in the background over his winter break.)

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Over the weekend they finished the 12 x 12 paper storage unit.

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and the base cabinet too! Wow that was fast!!!

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I can’t tell you how excited I am to get painting! And you know how I dislike painting. LOL!!!

Right now, I’m trying to decide a new paint color for the classroom walls. After all, with this great cabinetry going in I need a new coat of paint, right?

I’ve got it narrowed down to two choices at this point.

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A more bold one and a safe one. I’m trying to decide how crazy I want to be LOL!!! Pool Party or Sahara Sand ???? Hmmm…. what do you think? I’ve changed my mind so many times already, but these are the two I keep coming back to since I love the Island Indigo display item I already have.

What color would you choose?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Seaside Shore (141622/141625)

Inks: Melon Mambo (115320), Crumb Cake (126975), and Soft Suede Classic Ink (126978)

Paper: Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper (141630), Melon Mambo (126948), Emerald Envy (141415), Crumb Cake (120953), Soft Sky (131203) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Seaside Embossing Folder (141481), Melon Mambo tick Baker’s Twine (141689), Blossom Bunch Punch (140612) and Regal Enamel Shapes (141681)

 

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Patriotic Flag Holder

Yesterday I shared with you a patriotic card that I made during our shoe box swap at my team retreat.

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I loved the pop up star Melanie shared with us. I knew just what I wanted to do with some cute little post it flags that I picked up earlier in the month after I made her card.

Check out what I came up with.

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It was fun, quick and easy. Here is the inside

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Told you the little flags were cute!

Check out this fast little video I filmed showing you how I made the Pop Up Star.

Easy, peasy, right?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Balloon Celebration (140675) and Thoughtful Banners (*141614)

Inks: Real Red (126949), Night of Navy (126970), Marina Mist (126962),  and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Paper: Real Red (102482) and Night of Navy (100867)

Accessories: Duet Banner Punch (*141483), Metallic Foil Doilies (138392), Star Framelit Dies (133723), Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Bone Folder (102300), and Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755)

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Framelits & Thinlits Organization 101

I love keeping my Framelit dies in easy to open clear mount cases and so I thought I’d share with you the new labels I created for the NEW 2016 Annual Catalog.

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It’s always fun to freshen up my crafting space and these new inserts are colorful in addition to having the picture on the front so you know exactly where that framelit came from! (Something my old Framelit inserts didn’t have.)

Here is what the case looks like on the inside.

Inside Framelits case insert

What’s that black sheet? Well believe it or not it is a Magnetic Vent Cover that I find in my local Building Supply big box store. They are inexpensive and work great for this.

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I simply cut them with my trimmer and add a little of our Tear & Tape to the back and press. (They come in large 8 x 15 sheets so you can get several cases for your Framelits out of a package when you cut them to fit.) Perfect for holding those Framelits!

Want to get organized too? Well you’re in luck because today I’m sharing files for all the Framelits in the 2016 Annual Catalog that will fit into our Clear Mount cases (119105).

Check out this quick video I made showing you how to use the PDFs and cut them down.

Want to start? Order your Clear Mount Cases HERE. They come in groups of 4 and are perfect for organization of our Framelits in addition to other things too.

Then just print out the following files on Whisper White Card stock (100730) and your ready to go!

Here are the files for the 2016 Annual Catalog Framelits –

  • Baby’s First Framelits Case Insert PDF
  •  Balloon Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Banners Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Bear Hugs Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Birds & Blooms Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Bloomin Heart Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Bold Butterfly Framelits Case Insert PDF (updated 6/28)
  • Botanical Buider Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Bunch of Banners Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Butterfly Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Christmas Greetings Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Delicate Ornament Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Detailed Floral Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Everyday Jar Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Fiesta Time Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Flower Fair Framelits Case Insert PDF
  •  Flourish Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Hearth & Home Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Hello You Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Large Letters Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Large Numbers Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Layering Circles Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Layering Ovals Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Layering Squares Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Leaflets Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Lots of Labels Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • May Flowers Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Outdoor Adventure Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Party Pop Up Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Perfect Pines Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Popcorn Box Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Project Life Paper Clips Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Rose Garden Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Sassy & Sweet Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Sliding Star Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Snow Friends Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Stars Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Sunburst Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Case Insert PDF
  • Tags & Labels Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Umbrella Weather Framelits Case Insert PDF
  •  Wish Big Framelits Case Insert PDF
  • Wonderful Wreath Framelits Case Insert PDF

 

Let me know if you find any mistakes.I may have missed something so just let me know. LOL!

Update 6/21/2016: I’m working on some of the retired Framelits and will be posting them as I get them done. So why not leave me a comment and let me know if there are any retired Framelits you’d like inserts for. That way I can try to post those first.

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