Let’s get Spooky with the Seasonal Frame Thinlit Dies!

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card that I created is a pretty quick and clean card – and I used the NEW Seasonal Frame Thinlit Dies (139658) found on page 40 of our NEW 2015 Holiday Catalog. This set of framelits comes with 8 dies! Yep, and it’ll take you though the holiday season with pizzazz.

Just add your favorite Designer Series Papers, such as I’ve done with the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper (139584) for Halloween. I couldn’t using resist these cute little ghosts to create a fun Halloween card to tuck inside a little treat for someone special.

And these new seasonal sentiments are quick and easy to add to any project when you use our Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309) found on page 43 of the Holiday Catalog.

On a personal note as some of you already know, Kaitlin was diagnosed with bilateral stress fractures in her legs August 18th and is now in a wheel chair for at least 6 to 8 weeks.

Kaitlin has been a real trooper about it all and has been very positive when facing the challenges of dorm life and College, however it’s also been a huge hurdle for her since she is used to being very active with school and work. I know in particular, not being able to work with the Baldwin High School for the marching season is pretty tough, since it is her passion and she has enjoys working with the staff and students and helping them learn.

It’s been wonderful that her professors in the music department have been so supportive and great to her along with her classmates. We’re counting ourselves extremely blessed that she has such a wonderful group of friends to help her get around college so she could continue school this fall. As you can imagine, it helps me sleep at night to know that they are there.

$Kaitlin & Larry bilateral stress fractures$

This photo was taken of Kaitlin & Larry the first day in the chair and after we got the braces fitted on Friday the 21st. (She doesn’t yet have on her very “snazzy” over-sized white Velcro shoes to finish the outfit, so she could her shoes on by herself. (It’s a good thing she has a great sense of humor about things – She and her friends are already thinking about Star Wars themed group costumes for Halloween, she’s planning on being the storm trooper. LOL I can’t wait to see what they end up doing together.)

I hope to be back sharing with you again daily now that I’ve gotten our daughter settled and she is adapting to life on campus.

I’m available as always and am here to answer questions. If you need to leave a message or email me I’ll get back to you as soon as I can, just like normal. Of course, my class schedule hasn’t changed.

Supplies:

Paper: Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper (139584), Basic Black (121045) and Real Red Card stock (102482)

Accessories: Seasonal Frame Thinlit Dies (139658) and Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309)

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Boo to You!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Yippie! It’s Halloween and here is today’s little treat item that I made using the Fall Fest stamp set (135194).

I stamped using our Whisper White Craft Ink Pad (101731) and then embossed with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (101930) to give it a translucent ghost like look. What do you think? The sentiments come from the Hostess special, Good Greetings Stamp Set (135014/135017) and this set is only available until the end of the day today if you still want it.

And a close up of the two tags. Want to learn how I made this special little Triangle Box? Click HERE to see my earlier project and video tutorial.

And now for some team swaps. This card is from my team member Cindy and is a Quarter Fold Card.

It also uses the Fall Fest and Good Greetings stamp sets. The Fun Fall Framelits (135856) make this project a snap and I love the way she used the Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper (135819) to help her choose the colors for this project.

Here’s the last project that I’ll be sharing with you today. Feathers are right on trend right now and I love the whimsical look JoAnn created with the Baked Brown Sugar Thick Baker’s Twine and the Four Feathers set (1354051/135053). What a great card for men too!

On a personal note –

It’s Halloween and it looks like it is going to be a beautiful day and evening for our local little trick or treaters. I always look forward to seeing the kids in their costumes – so much so that my daughter texted me a picture of herself getting ready for the day with her friends!

Kaitlin is a creepy baby doll marionette. She and her friends were going to be the Fanta girls (do you remember them?) but they ran out of time to find coordinating costumes together. And since there isn’t a lot of shopping options at college they raided the local Wal-Mart girls department.

LOL! I thought it was a pretty clever idea when she told me about it. She was shocked when they could find the items they needed in the little girls department too! I’ll share some more pictures from today on my Facebook page later today. So stop by and check it out.

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Spooky Spooky Designer Bag

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I recently ran across these fun little packs of tic tacs for Halloween when I was shopping and just had to find a use for them.

I love to find fun ways to give a little something to my friends, and these are great for both guys and gals, so I created this little gift bag using our Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper.

To create the focal point I used my Fall Fest Stamp set and the coordinating Fall Fun Framelits Dies (Bundle 137628). I find myself constantly reaching for this set since it contains such a variety of images for fall.

I added a little piece of Natural & Old Olive Two Tone Trim by the stem. Can you see it? It thought it added a nice little touch of texture. And I used the Halloween sentiment from the Mingle All the Way stamp set on little banners. I simply colored the different parts of the sentiment image using my Stampin’ Write Markers and did each banner separately.

And of course the tails were easy since I used my Hexagon Punch. (What did we ever do before this punch? LOL)

Would you like to know how I made this great little designer bag? Why not watch my Video Tutorial HERE and I quickly show you how.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Fall Fest (135194) and Mingle All the Way (135770/135773)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708), and Tangerine Tango Classic Ink (126946)

Paper: Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper (135819), Bermuda Bay (1311997), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Fun Fall Framelits Dies (135856), Natural & Old Olive Two-Tone Trim (135837), 2 1/2″ Circle Punch (120906), Handheld Stamper (135850) and Silver Mini Staples (135847), Brights Collection Stampin’ Write Markers (131259), Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082), Hexagon Punch (130919)

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Fall Fest Triangle Box Tutorial

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I’m loving our Fall Fest Stamp Set and the coordinating Fun Fall Framelit dies that you can find in our Holiday Catalog (Bundle 137628). I’ve been making all kinds of project with it that I can’t wait to share with you.

Here is the first project – it’s a Halloween Treat.

Can you see the shimmer on the ghost? To create that effect I simply stamped in Whisper White Craft and then embossed the ghost image using our Dazzling Diamonds and Clear Embossing Powder. Simply mix them in equal parts, and emboss like normal. What a great effect this creates!

So quick and easy I thought you may want to make some of your own, so here is my latest video tutorial, the Fall Fest Triangle Box. Take a look and let me know what you think.

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Today is my Caring with Cards Event at the Clarkesville Library – If you’re local I hope you’ll drop by and make a card to donate.

Tootles!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Fall Fest (135194) and Good Greetings (Hostess 135014/135017)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708), Whisper White Craft Pad (101731), and Tangelo Twist Classic Ink Pad (133646)

Paper: Tangelo Twist (113677), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Fun Fall Framelit Dies (135856), Natural & Old Olive Trim (135837), 1/8″ Handheld Circle Punch (134365), ¼” Handheld Circle Punch (134364), Dazzling Diamonds (133751), Clear Embossing Powder (109130), Heat Tool (129053), and Linen Thread (104199)

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My idea of the perfect pumpkin

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Ahhh… it is September and here in North Georgia that means the mornings are cooler, the leaves are starting to turn and pumpkins are starting to appear in the stands on the side of the road. Not too long ago it would have meant getting ready to sew a Halloween outfit for my children. I loved planning and putting together costumes based on their current passion at the time. After all who doesn’t like a good craft project LOL!

I’m feeling nostalgic today (stepping back in time 19 years) and thought I’d share a picture with you for my children’s first Halloween together. Johnathan was 3 and thought that dad hung the moon. Larry was a Animal Control Officer with Gwinnett County at the time and so of course, Johnathan wanted to grow up to be just like his dad. I created this costume using one of the old discarded uniforms that I cut down and modified – Kaitlin of course was a puppy. Although most people thought she was a bunny – LOL. I’m not a seamstress by any means, just using my middle school home ec. skills, but Johnathan didn’t care. He wore this costume a lot playing dress up and pretending he was going to work just like dad!

Now a days there isn’t any costume sewing or pumpkin carving, but I still love to decorate and make treats for friends and family – and so the new Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die is perfect for fall. I’ve been having a blast making all kinds of projects with my newest Thinlit!

Today’s project is a quick and easy one when you use the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlit – Here is the down and dirty details of how I made this project.

Using Tango Twist card stock I ran the Thinlits Die through my Big Shot twice. Then I ran the pieces through again using my Decorative Dots Embossing Folder. I used some of my Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach the two pieces. (Our Multipurpose Liquid Glue is great for items with lots of texture.)

Next, I stamped the image onto Whisper White card stock using my Memento Tuxedo Black Pad and colored this cute little guy with my Old Olive Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers. This cute little Dracula image drew me to this stamp set from the beginning! (Remember you can get the stamp and punch and save 15% when you order them as a bundle 137635/137636).

We don’t carry any Old Olive ribbon in the width I wanted so I simply made my own with the Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon and my Old Olive Blendabilities Marker. I love that I can customize my ribbon this way – It is soooo easy to do! (Scroll down and you’ll see a quick video tutorial on how I did this.)

I used our cute little Handheld Stapler to attach the punched image and ribbon to the box, put the handles through the hole and voila – finished!

I think this little pumpkin turned out just right. What is your perfect pumpkin?

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Merry Everything (135068/135071)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708)

Paper: Tangelo Twist (133677) and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Old Olive Stampin’ Blendabilies Markers (130999), Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (134549), Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die (135853), Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (133520), Note Tag Punch (135860), Handheld Stapler (135850) and Silver Mini Staples (135847), and Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

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Beat the Heat with a Holiday Treat

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

That is just what we did on Sunday afternoon during my Holiday Catalog Premiere – we beat the heat and everyone was able to make two Holiday treats!

If you want some quick and easy holiday treats you’ll want to be sure to check out the Merry Everything Stamp Set (135068) and it’s coordinating punch, Note Tag (135860) from the Holiday Catalog found on page 13 – And you can even order a money saving bundle (137635/137636) and save 15% Off – sweet! (Remember the online ordering starts August 28th for items found in the Holiday Catalog, but you can contact me today to place your order if you prefer.)

This first treat was made for Halloween – I think any little gobblin would love to get this goodie bag.

And how about Christmas? Quick, easy, and elegant treats made with our Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399) and our yummy NEW Cherry Cobbler 1″ Shear Linen Ribbon (135839) is great for anyone on your list who’ll be getting a little something.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Merry Everything (135068/135071)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708) and Garden Green (126973)

Paper: Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Note Tag Punch (135860), Chevron (131370) and Polka Dot Tag a Bag Gift Bags (135503), All is Calm Designer Washi Tape (135844), White & Tangerine Tango Two Tone Trim (135838), Cherry Cobbler 1″ Shear Linen Ribbon (135839), Linen Thread (104199), 1/8″ Circle Handheld Punch (134365), Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399), and Wisteria Wonder Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers (131002)

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Halloween Candy Bar Sliders

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Mwa ha ha ha……. Check out these cute Halloween Candy Bar Sliders that I created for my family along with my latest video tutorial.

Each of these fun treats contain a chocolate bar – a favorite with my little ghosts and goblins. And I used our Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog to create the front panel. The Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper has some bold fun patterns to work with.

Want to know how I made these little Halloween Candy Bar Sliders? Well I’ve created a video tutorial to show you how – they are quick and simple to make once you know the trick!

Supplies:

Stamps: Delightful Dozen (128547/122652)

Paper: Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper (132185), Summer Starfruit (126839), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Basic Black (100082) and Pumpkin Pie (105115) Stampin’ Write Markers, Modern Label Punch (119849), Owl Builder Punch (118074), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), and ½” Circle Punch (119869), and Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126846)

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Pumpkin Pie Goodie Gear Simply Created Kits

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

They’re not just for Halloween! Our Goodie Gear Simply Created Kits are a great bargain – you’ll get all kinds of goodies in this kit. Not only will you be able to make 10 quick and easy goodie bags, but you’ll have plenty of goodies left over to use in other ways too! I was pleasantly surprised by just how much you get in this kit when I opened it!

Here is a picture of my first goodie bag, basically following the suggested idea from the Holiday Catalog (on page 32) – and using only what was included in the kit. Quick and easy to do.

I used Bermuda Bay Classic Ink to stamp the sentiment using the coordinating stamp set Oh, Goodie (131886/131889) onto the precut banners included. Used the Pumpkin Pie stickers to make a “v” across the tag, and attached the sentiment. Filled the bag with some yummy candy corn M&Ms and finally I used the Bermuda Bay Baker’s Twine to tie a bow. How much easier can that get right?

And here is my “stepped” up version

For this one I used some fall peanut butter M&Ms to jump start my color pallet. I still followed the same basic design, but I added a little texture to the tag using my Chevron Embossing Folder. Added a strip of Cajun Craze card stock beneath the Pumpkin Pie sticker and snipped the ends to create the same shape as the banner. I stamped the sentiment in Cajun Craze Classic Ink. Don’t you love that everything is pre cut for you in this kit? Added one of our pre cut leaves from the Thankful Tablescape Simply Create Kit (133463) and finished it off with our yummy Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126846) to add a little sophistication.

Which one do you like the best? Both were a hit in my house. And yes, believe it or not I made it past my husband and son with the chocolate – LOL. Good thing I almost got the goodie bags done before they found me!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Oh, Goodie! (131886/131889)

Inks: Bermuda Bay (131171) and Cajun Craze Classic Pads (126965)

Paper: Cajun Craze card Stock (119684)

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Goodie Gear Simply Created Kit (132792), Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit (133463), Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126846), and Chevron Embossing Folder (127749)

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Halloween Flip Card

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I love our new Thinlits Card Dies and today I wanted to share with you the Halloween card I made for my Team swap last Thursday. Here is the outside.

And here is the flip side – taking a picture was a bit more challenging with this card – so I hope it shows it well enough.

My Halloween Flip card uses our NEW Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480). It makes this card sooo easy to create. And Flip or swing cards as they are known while a lot of fun, were more difficult to make the old way, before these dies.

There are two Thinlits Dies available The Circle Thinklits Die (133480) that I used here, and the Label Card Thinklits Die (133479). Check out all the great additional pieces you get too.

I based this card on a Halloween Punch Art card that I shared with you earlier HERE. Since I loved the silhouette image I knew that was where I wanted to start. But I simplified it so that the flip card was highlighted too. What do you think?

One of my favorite things about stamping is the camaraderie of stamping with friends. When we moved to Clarkesville in 2006 I wanted to find things local and became very frustrated with the fact that I couldn’t find what I wanted. The long drive to the mall quickly became frustrating when I returned home to find the items I purchased didn’t work with my project I wanted to do. So I turned to my Stampin’ Up! Catalog that I received during a stamp-a-stack event that I went to with my friend Michelle. And so my journey began – with all the products coordinating so well and the wonderful friends I made stamping I quickly found my crafting became a lot more fun.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Seasonal Sayings (131937/128009)

Inks: Cajun Craze Classic Ink (126965)

Paper: Cajun Craze (119684), Basic Black (121045), and Daffodil Delight Card Stock (119683)

Accessories: Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480), Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die (127553), Basic Black and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Sponge, Owl Builder (118074), Bird Builder (118074) and 1 ½” Circle Punches (120906)

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Quick and Easy Punch Art

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love punch art? I know I do it is a great way to create images for your card or scrapbook pages to use as a focal point. Check out this quick and quirky punch art ghost. Isn’t it cute?

Hmm…..With a couple of changes I can see a puppy too. How about you?

Supplies:

Paper: Rich Razzleberry (item 115316), Basic Gray (item 121044), Basic Black (item 121045) and Whisper White (item 100730)

Accessories: Large Oval Punch (item 119855), ½” Circle Punch (item 119869), ¾” Circle Punch (item 119873), and 1″ Circle Punch (item 119868)

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