Saying Goodbye to the Pop ‘n Cuts Dies & More

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.

Pop 'n Cuts Easter TreatPop 'n Cuts Easter Treat inside

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.

Pop 'n Cuts Treat Box close up

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.

Pop n Cuts Gift Card Holder

Christmas Collectibles Pop ‘n Cuts Gift Card Holder (1)

Eggstra Spectacular Easter Gift Card Holder

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.

Pop n Cuts Die Patti's birthday gift and card (8)

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.

Oh, Hello Blue Mountain Stamper March 2014 Janie

Dress Up Framelits

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)

Birthday cards 2013 (1)

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.

Beautiful Butterflies Die

Sassy Salutations Creating Clouds Video

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).

Blast Off Peekaboo Frames (2)

Open the hatch and you get a little surprise!

Blast Off Peekaboo Frames (1)

Want to see the Retirement Lists? I’ve got them in a printable form for you below or if you prefer you can click HERE and see everything in my Online Store.

STAMP RETIREMENT LIST (pdf)

ACCESSORIES RETIREMENT LIST (pdf)

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Eggstra Spectacular Easter Basket

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?

Eggstra Spectacular Easter Basket (1)

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.

Eggstra Spectacular Easter Basket (2)

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

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.

Eggstra Spectacular Easter Gift Card Holder

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.

Pop Up Posies Designer Kit Gift Card Holder (1) Pop Up Posies Designer Kit Gift Card Holder (2)

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

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

Eggstra Spectacular 3d Carrot M&M treat (3)

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.

Eggstra Spectacular 3d Carrot M&M treat (1)

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.

Eggstra Spectacular 3d Carrot M&M treat (2)

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:

Eggstra Spectacular 3d M&M Carrot Treat (5)

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.

Eggstra Spectacular 3d Carrot M&M treat (4)

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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Easter Mini File Folder Gum Holder Tutorial

As you know I love to make 3d items and this week’s project is a little gift I’m making for my daughter’s friends at college. When I saw the new Sour Patch gum from Stride on a recent trip to town I just knew I had to come up with something.

Stride Gum for Easter Mini File Folder Gum Holder (1)

Screams Daffodil Delight, right? And I immediately saw that it would coordinate with our Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalog and of course, I’ve been itching to do more stamping with the cute little Eggstra Spectacular stamp set too!

So here is what I came up with –

Stride Gum for Easter Mini File Folder Gum Holder (2)

Wonder where I got the Scallop Oval? I’ll show you how I made this in my video – you won’t believe how simple it is!

And I’ve got two Video Tutorials to share with you today!

Not one, but two you may ask? Why?

Well, I ended up doing a fun technique with the image and thought you’d like to see how it was done too. And since my internet is a little funky out here in the sticks, shorter videos are a bit easier to upload for me when it’s windy. (Don’t ask – crazy I know!)  I figure streaming is easier for you too – right? Less buffering, etc. LOL

Do you like shorter videos or would you prefer to see just one longer video? Leave me a comment and let me know what you prefer. I always love to hear feedback from you – it also helps me know if someone is out there in cyber land listening – lol!

Watch the Easter Mini File Folder Gum Holder Video Tutorial firsts to see how you make and assemble the treat holder itself.

Then watch my Two Tone Embossing Technique Video to see how the focal point is created with our fun colors of Stampin’ Emboss Powder!

Here is the supply list for the project –

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: VersaMark Pad (102283)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Series Paper Stack (132994), Daffodil Delight Card Stock (119683), Calypso Coral (122925), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Melon Mambo Stampin’ Emboss Powder (123223),  Tangerine Tango Stampin’ Emboss Powder (123106), Heat Tool (129053), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Extra-Large Oval Punch (19859), Gumball Green 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon (126848), Envelope Punch Board (133774), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Non-Stampin’ Up!: Sour Patch Kids Stride gum

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