Hello, Lovely

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is one that I made in my Leadership Shoebox Swap last month and it uses the Hello, Lovely stamp set from the 2013 Catalog (page 22). I thought Janeen Mack created such a cool card and it was a lot of fun making it’s focal point – a low profile shaker.

This card was fairly simple to make, although it does have a lot of parts to it.

It starts with a Coastal Cabana card base and a layer of Chocolate Chip card stock that has been embossed with the Stripes Embossing folder. On top of that is the low profile shaker filled with some small hearts punched from coordinating card stock and some little arrows that have been stamped and cut out with Paper Snips.

Next comes the Chocolate Chip die cut letters spelling out the word “LOVE” that have been added with small pieces of Stampin’ Dimensions. Then two more of the little arrows stamped and cut out added to the letters with some more small pieces of Stampin’ Dimensionals. And a little sparkle is added with the two Rhinestones.

The final step is the sentiment, stamped in Chocolate Chip, and cut out with Paper Snips. Added to the bottom is a little piece of Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim to finish it off.

Isn’t it just too cute?

I’ve modified how I make this shaker frame slightly from the way Janeen did it, to make it a bit easier for me, and hopefully for you too! Want to know how the low profile shaker frame is made? It’s so simple really – why not watch my video tutorial to show you how?

Easy, right?

Did you hear my four legged kid in the background? That was Chewie. I’m not sure what got into her, but for some reason Chewie felt the need to make sure all those “awful” robins stayed out of her yard while I was videoing – LOL.

I hope you enjoyed the video – Can you see all kinds of possibilities for these low profile shaker frames with all the different shape Framelits we have available? Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hello, Lovely (130240/130243)

Inks: Chocolate Chip (126979) and Coastal Cabana (131175)

Paper: Coastal Cabana (131297), Chocolate Chip (102128), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Big Shot Magnetic Platform (130658), Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die (127553), Stripes Embossing Folder (132128), Coastal Cabana 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim (130024), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Paper Snips (103579), Multipupose Liquid Glue (110755), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Sassy Birthday Bow Tie

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Here is a fun birthday card that I made for my friend that uses our Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper and the Gift Bow Bigz Die. This card was fun and quick to make since it uses our Gift Bow Bigz Die (129977).

I love the quirky font used for our Sassy Salutations stamp set (132070/126707) and thought this was a perfect set for this card. I call this a “bow tie” bow and since my friend’s birthday is New Years Day I thought it would be a great card for her, but I also think it is a great guys card too with a couple of color changes. What do you think?

This card not only uses the Gift Bow Die from the Holiday Catalog, it also uses the Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder too. Did you know that these two great items in the Holiday Catalog are only available for a few more days? Yikes – so if you haven’t gotten your favorites, you’ll want to get them now. So why not check out the Holiday Catalog one last time along with our Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack Blitz going on right now?

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Ready to see how this cute little bow is made? Well since today is already the 30th this is the last of my video tutorials for 2013. Can you believe 2014 is just a couple of days away! Check it out – and leave me a comment, you’ll make my day a better one! So here is my Sassy Birthday Bow Tie Video Tutorial.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sassy Salutations stamp set (132070/126707)

Inks: Basic Gray Classic Ink (126981)

Paper: Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (130145), Crisp Cantaloupe (130021), Bermuda Bay (131197), and Basic Gray Card Stock(121044)

Accessories: Gift Bow Bigz Die (129977), Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder (132174), Big Shot (113439), Bone Folder (102300), Glue Dots (103683)

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Best of Sale-a-bration Pop Up Gift Card Holder

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Tuesday I showed you my Warmth & Wonder Pop Up Gift Card Holder and told you I would share how to make them today. So without further delay here is today’s project – my Best of Sale-a-bration Pop Up Gift Card Holder.

I created this gift card holder for an up coming birthday of a friend. Here is the inside view.

I used the Remembering Your Birthday Stamp Set for the greeting.

Ready to see how I made this great little gift card holder? Movement cards are a lot of fun and this one is so easy to make –

Here is my Pop Up Gift Card Holder Video Tutorial

So what do you think? Why not leave me a comment and let me know – I’d love hearing from you. Sometimes I feel like I’m all alone out here in cyber space LOL

Want a printable PDF tutorial too? Click HERE for my Best of Sale-a-bration Pop Up Gift Card Holder Tutorial with all the supplies and measurements you’ll need.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Best of Sale-a-bration (134393) and Remembering Your Birthday (131347/131350)

Inks: Gumball Green Classic Ink (126861)

Paper: Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (130145), Summer Starfruit (126839), Raspberry Ripple (126842), and Very Vanilla (101650)

Accessories:Envelope Punch Board (133774), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Stampin’ Sponges (104430), Bone Folder (102300), Sticky Strip (104294)

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Epic Day Flower Bow

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

As I’m winding down with my Christmas list of things to do, I’m beginning to work on projects for the upcoming birthdays in my family – We have quite a few of them the end of the year and early January. So today I thought I would share with you the little gift box I made to hold a little something special for my Aunt.

This little Kraft Gift Box is decorated using out Gift Bow Bigz L Die and the single stamp, A Gift for You.( Love the fact that this single stamp has a coordinating punch!) As you can tell I’m a huge fan of this Gift Bow Die – it’s a lot of fun to play with.

Here is a quick video tutorial showing you how I made the Epic Day Flower Bow:

There is still time to get the Gift Bow Die and A Gift for You Single Stamp if they are on your last minute wish list for yourself. The Holiday Catalog goes through January 2nd, 2014 and our Single Stamps list through January 31, 2014. And of course don’t forget our Weekly Deals that end tonight!

Want to know what is going to still be available after the Holiday Catalog ends? It may help you decide what you’ll want to order before the items are gone. Here is the Holiday Catalog items that will be available until June 1, 2014 that Stampin’ Up! just released.

Joyful Christmas (131802/131805)
Evergreen (127970/127973)
Greetings of the Season (128030/128033)
Christmas Collectibles (131772/131775)
Christmas Ornament Punch (132152)
Christmas Collectibles & Punch Bundle (133282/133283)
Very Merry Tags (130393/130402)
Tags 4 You (131820/131823)
Oh, Goodie! (131886/131889)
Festive Flurry (131778/131781)
Festive Flurry Framelits Dies (132193)
Festive Flurry Bundle (133284/133285)
Jewish Celebrations (128042/128045)
Christmas Messages (131790/131793)

Click HERE for a List with images

Supplies:

Stamp Set: A Gift for You Single Stamp (134765)

Inks: Old Olive Classic Ink (1269532)

Paper: Epic Day This & That Designer Series Paper (130814) and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Antique Brads (117273), Kraft Gift Boxes (124106), Gift Bow Bigz L Die (129977), Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), Bone Folder (102300), Glue Dots (103683)

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A Perfect Blend

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I love to get together with friends for a cup of coffee and so when I saw this Perfect Blend stamp set in the 2013 Catalog I couldn’t resist adding it to my ever growing coffee and tea themed items. I could easily see making all kinds of gifts and cards with this cute little set that has such great sentiments.

So today I thought I would share with you one of my projects that I made using this cute little Perfect Blend stamp set. It was a gift for a special friend that held two of my homemade and oh sooo decadent chocolate-almond biscotti – hopefully she took a few minutes to enjoy them over a relaxing cup of coffee, before getting back to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

I made this gift box using one of our Tag a Bag Gift Boxes – these little boxes really makes things quick and easy. And I used our Season of Style Designer Series Paper since this pattern felt kind of coffee house-ish to me along with the Gift Bow Bigz L Die from the Holiday Catalog.

I made a quick video tutorial so you can see how I made this Fancy Bubble Bow below:

The Gift Bow die makes this Fancy Bubble Bow really so easy to make – And did you know that this great die is in the Holiday Catalog?

Yikes – That means it is only available until January 2nd! So if you have been wanting one for yourself too, why not get one now before they’re gone?

I bet you’re wondering if I’m going to share the recipe, right?

This recipe was given to me by my friend Helen – so I call them Helen’s Chocolate-Almond Biscotti.

Helen’s Chocolate-Almond Biscotti

½ c. butter, softened

1 ¼ c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. almond extract

2 ¼ c. flour

¼ c. cocoa

1 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

1 c. almonds, sliced or chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat buter and sugar in large bowl until blended. Add eggs and almond extract; beat until smooth. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until smooth. Dough will be thick. Stir in almonds with wooden spoon.

Divide dough in half. With lightly floured hands shape each half into a rectangular log about 2 inches in diameter and 11 inches long; place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper at least 2 inches apart.

Bake 30 minutes or until logs are set. Remove from oven, cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes.

Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally, using a sawing motion, into ½ inch slices. Arrange slices, cut sides down, close together on cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 9 minutes. Turn slices over; bake an addition 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet; leave on parchment paper and cool.

Drizzle with glaze or dip ends into glaze.

Helen’s Chocolate Glaze

Place 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening into small microwaveable bowl. Microwave at High 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until smooth when stirred. Drizzle or dip.

I’ve even experimented with the recipe a bit and came up with my own version for those allergic to nuts by just substituting a couple things. I thought they were pretty good too, so here you go.

Double Chocolate – Orange Biscotti

Substitute Orange Extract for Almond and Mini Chocolate Chips for almonds.

These biscotti are a little extra work – but oooh, sooo worth it when you sit down with your cup of coffee and start to dunk! Even Larry loves them and he doesn’t wait for the coffee!!

Hmmmm…I think it is time for a cup of coffee. How about you?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Perfect Blend (130745/131392)

Inks: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (126979)

Paper: Season of Style Designer Series Paper (132340) and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Tag a Bag Gift Boxes (130927), Big Shot (113439), Gift Bow Bigz L Die (129977), Deco Labels Collection Framelits (130102), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300), Glue Dots (103683)

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Christmas Candy Bar Holder Video Tutorial

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Need a quick and easy little treat to hand out for family and friends this holiday season? Why not try my Color Me Christmas Candy Bar Holder? I’ve made this cute little Color Me Christmas Candy Bar Holder for my husband and his coworkers as a little something special to brighten their day at work. I figured what’s better than chocolate right?

And since I was using the Santa image from the Color Me Christmas Stamp Set I chose to use Cookies ‘n’ Crème miniature candy bars to fill them with (get it – cookies – Santa, I wonder if my husband will pick up on that?)

These little treats are so easy to make and you can get 4 of them from one piece of Season of Style Designer Series Paper, so with one package of Designer Series Paper you can make 48 of them. Whoo hoo – Lots of treats for everyone!

Want to see how I made them? Why not watch my Christmas Candy Bar Video Tutorial – then leave me a comment and let me know what you plan on doing with your Christmas Candy Bar Holders.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Color Me Christmas (131742/131745)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad (101406), Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad (126966)

Paper: Season of Style Designer Series Paper (132340), Cherry Cobbler (119685), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Envelope Punch Board (133774), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 ¾” Circle Punch (119850), Blender Pen (102845), Dazzling Details (124117), Paper Piercing Tool (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Real Red (100052) and Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082), Snail Adhesive (104332), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Color Me Christmas Envelope Treat Pouch Video Tutorial

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today I wanted to share a new video tutorial with you of something I made to tuck into my holiday packages I was mailing. It’s just a little something, so that when they got their package they had something they could open right away. I have a very impatient bunch – LOL. So to hold my little treat I came up with this Envelope Treat Pouch.

I used the deer image from the Color Me Christmas stamp set that you can find in the Holiday Catalog on page 32 – It is a great set for coloring. And of course you have a lot of different choices as to how you color, but for this project I chose to use my Blender Pen and Classic Ink Pads.

I really love the way this Envelope Treat Pouch turned out and it holds a good size treat. So I tucked some Russell Stover Chocolates in mine.

Even better yet, since you get 4 per 12” x 12” piece of Designer Series Paper you can make a lot to share with your loved ones.

Color Me Christmas Envelope Treat Pouch Video Tutorial

I don’t know about you, but I find the Envelope Punch Board a fantastic addition to my stamping supplies and have been finding all kinds of things besides envelopes to make with it! If you haven’t already seen my Getting Started with the Envelope Punch Board Tutorial – why not check it out now?

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Color Me Christmas (131742/131745)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad (101406), Baked Brown Sugar (131174), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Old Olive (126953), Chocolate Chip (126979)

Paper: Season of Style Designer Series Paper (132340), Cherry Cobbler (119685), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Envelope Punch Board (133774), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 ¾” Circle Punch (119850), Blender Pen (102845), Dazzling Details (124117), Paper Piercing Tool (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (132135), Sticky Strip (104294), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Season of Style Candy Bar Slider Tutorial

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s project is a quick and simple one – it also makes a quick and easy stocking stuffer. After all you can’t go wrong with chocolate right? So here is my Season of Style Candy Bar Sliders.

I’ve made two versions of this slider one using the Best of Christmas Stamp Set (134384) and the other using the Tag It Stamp Set (130300/130303).

I’ve also created a Season of Style Candy Bar Slider Tutorial for you using the Tag It version of the project.

Click HERE for my FREE Season of Style Candy Bar Slider Tutorial (PDF)

Want to see how quick and easy they are to make? You can check out my video tutorial for my Halloween Candy Bar Slider HERE.

Fun right? Pull the ribbon up and there is a sweet surprise for that special someone.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Best of Christmas (134384)

Inks: Jet Black StazOn (101406) and Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (126979)

Paper: Season of Style Designer Series Paper (132340), Old Olive (100702), Chocolate Chip (102128), Cherry Cobbler (119685), and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon (122967), Sticky Strip (104294), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), 1 ¾” Circle Punch (119850), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Modern Label Punch (119849), Word Window Punch (119857), Real Red (100052), Old Olive (100079), and Bushing Bride Stampin’ Write Markers (131265), Dazzling Details (124117)

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Gift Bow Angel Video Tutorial

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s project uses the Gift Bow Bigz L Die in an untraditional way – instead of a bow I’m using it to create an angel. When I saw this little darling I just knew I had to make my own version.

This sweet angel was so easy to make and I really love the way our Winter Frost Specialty Paper and Silver Foil Sheets add that special touch to make it shine.

Want to know how I made my Gift Bow Angel? Check out my latest video tutorial.

Supplies:

Inks: Blushing Bride (131172)

Paper: Silver Foil Sheets (132178), Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper (132341), Blushing Bride (131198), Basic Black (121045), Smoky Slate (131202), Bermuda Bay (131197), and Coastal Cabana Card Stock (131297)

Accessories: Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082), 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), Large Oval Punch (119855), Big Shot (113439), Gift Bow Bigz Die (129977), Apothecary Accent Framelits (127003), Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder (116824), Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Bone Folder (102300), Sponge Dauber (102892)

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Bubble Gift Bow Tutorial

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I’ve been having the best time making all kinds of bows with the Gift Bow Bigz L Die that is available in the holiday catalog (page 37) and I’ve been finding all kinds of things to do with it.

So today’s video tutorial shows you how to make what I call a Bubble Gift Bow.

I love the combination of the Season of Style Designer Series Paper and Midnight Muse Card Stock used for this project and since this bow is quick and easy to make and you can make a lot of them from one piece of Designer Series Paper too! So go ahead and decorate all your holiday packages!

This little box is one that I use all the time and it’s so easy to make when you use your Simply Scored Scoring Tool and Diagonal Plate. (Shhhh…. don’t tell my daughter, but I made this little box to hold a special pair of earrings I made using our Frosted Finishes Embellishments.) If you’d like to see how I made this box you can CLICK HERE to see my Spring Sampler Treat Box Video Tutorial.

Supplies:

Stamps: Loving Thoughts (128436/125845) and Festive Flurry (131778/131781)

Ink: Midnight Muse (126860) and VersaMark Pad (102283)

Paper: Season of Style Designer Series Paper (132340), and Midnight Muse (126843), and Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953)

Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Gift Bow Bigz L Die (129977), Glue Dots (103683), Bone Folder (102300), Frosted Finishes Embellishments (132150), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) and Diagonal Plate (125586)

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Cyber Monday – 24 Hour Sale

Whoo hoo! Cyber Monday starts today. You’ll want to check these special deals along with all the other items in our Weekly and Holiday Sale before the 24 hours is over. Sale ends Monday, Decmeber 2nd at 11:50 (MT)

Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)
Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)
Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)
Snowflake Season Simply Sent (item 132176)
Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)
Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)

Place an order for any item/items, (not just sale items) with me using Hostess Code UHRUCJ9X and I’ll give you a special Holiday Grab Bag FREE. It’s my way of saying thank you.

Here are the details:

Place an order for $30 in product and get a Holiday Grab Bag valued at $5

Place an order for $50 in product and get a Holiday Grab Bag valued at $15

Place an order for $75 in product and get a Holiday Grab Bag valued at $25

(The Holiday Grab Bag Offer is only available through me and while supplies last.)

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