I'm Baaaack! (but not really)

Hello all,

Back from a GREAT New England cruise but have nothing to post because of reorganizing my crafting space.  I have my table covered with 'stuff' that I'm sorting through to decide what to keep and what to give away to a neighbor for his school kids.  Until I can get that cleaned up and organized, I have no space for making cards.  Yes, my table space is limited!  So, keep checking back if you would please.  I hope to have something to share soon.

Keep on stamping!
Kathy

Taking a Break to have a BREAK!

If there's anyone out there reading this, just a word to let you know that I'm going to be taking a break from blogging for a little while.  This week will be very busy and on Friday my husband and I are leaving on a New England cruise for 11 days.  We'll actually be gone 12.  I do have new stamps and accessories from the new Stampin' Up! catalog, but will need some time to make some things up.  Please check back nearer the end of the month when I should have some new things to share.

Happy Stamping!

Thanks Friend!

This box is the perfect gift for anyone on your list, and can be given for any reason, or no reason at all.  It's perfect for that special friend who you want to thank in some way and they don't really need anything.  But everyone needs a handmade, special thank you box, don't they?

Products Used:

Stamp Set:  Window Shopping

Paper:  Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White

Ink:  Mint Macaron, Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Write Markers, Soft Sky Ink Pad, Versamark

Embellishments:  Copper Embossing Powder

Tools:  Window Box Thinlit Dies, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Heat Tool

Directions:   View Stampin’ Up! youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81T-PtHcFE4  . Construct box using Flirty Flamingo card stock using dotted thinlit die for side panels.  Cut large leaf/flower design using thinlit from Whisper White card stock.  Attach to top of box.  Stamp ‘Thanks’ and ‘Friend’ from Window Shopping in Versamark on Very Vanilla card stock.  Emboss with Copper Embossing Powder.  Trim to size.  On separate piece of Whisper White card stock, stamp ‘For Being A Friend’ in Soft Sky ink.  Trim and attach to ‘Thanks Friend’ panel.  Attach to top of box with Dimensionals.  Using Mint Macaron and Flirty Flamingo markers, stamp the small flower/leaves image from Window Shopping on Whisper White scrap, 4 times.  Fussy cut with paper snips.  Attach to sentiment as shown.

Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/  Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store.  Happy Stamping!

Lotus Blossom Box

This box can be used for any occasion:  birthday, anniversary, anything that needs a little something extra.

Products Used:

Stamp Set:  Window Shopping

Paper: Mint Macaron, Sweet Sugarplum, So Saffron

Ink:  Sweet Sugarplum, Crushed Curry

Embellishments:  Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, Lace Doilies (Occasions Mini Catalog)

Tools:  Window Box Thinlits Dies, Succulent Framelits Dies, Fringe Scissors, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and accessories.

Directions:  View Stampin’ Up! youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81T-PtHcFE4  .  Construct box using Mint Macaron card stock using the hearts thinlit for the side panel cutout.  Using the three largest flower petal dies from the Succulent Framelits, cut 2 each of the 3 dies in Sweet Sugarplum card stock.  Curl petals using a bone folder.  Glue together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  To create center of flower, cut a ¾” x 11” strip of So Saffron card stock with Fringe Scissors (or use paper snips), and roll, gluing as you go.  Once dry, spread the fringe out to fill in the center of the flower.  Glue.   Set aside.  Stamp ‘Open Me’ on to So Saffron card stock and cut with oval from Window Box Thinlit set.  Stamp with small flower stamp from Window Shopping stamp set in Crushed Curry ink.  Cut length of Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine, thread through tag and tie a bow.   Attach a Lace Doily to top of box, then the ends of the Baker’s Twine to the bow is at the edge of the box and tag hangs below edge, and attach flower a bit toward the back.

Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/  Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store.  Happy Stamping!

Happy Birthday Box

Are you like me and someone's birthday comes up and you want to get them something but you want to do more than just a card?   I never know what to get for people who already have everything that they need so I usually try to give them something that they wouldn't get from anyone else. 

I will be showing a selection of treat boxes using the Window Box Thinlits Die.  To make the treat box, your best bet is to watch the youtube video by Stampin’ Up! here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81T-PtHcFE4  to get the inside scoop on how to cut out the box and fit all the components together.  I had to watch this a couple of times to make sure that I had it right.  There are several tricks and tips for using this wonderful die set that are easier learned through a video.  Once your box is constructed, you can go about creating the embellishment that goes on top.

Products used:

Stamp Set:  Window Shopping (Occasions Mini Catalog)

Paper:  Emerald Envy, Dapper Denim, Whisper White

Ink:  Dapper Denim, Marina Mist

Embellishments:  Metallic Enamel Shapes, Cucumber Crush Thick Baker’s Twine, 3/8” Metallic Ribbon Gold (2016 Sale-a-bration)

Tools:  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Window Box Thinlit Dies, Layering Circles Framelit Dies, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and accessories.

Directions:  View Stampin’ Up! youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81T-PtHcFE4   .  Cut out and assemble box in Emerald Envy card stock using the candles thinlit for the side panel cutout.  Stamp Happy Birthday and Make A Wish sentiments on Very Vanilla card stock in Dapper Denim ink leaving enough room between them for the ribbon.  Cut out with 2.625” Layering Circle die.  Cut appropriate sized Dapper Denim and Marina Mist scalloped circles from Layering Circles framelits die.   Stack circles with dimensionals in between each layer.  Wrap ribbon around stack and tape to the underside.  Set aside.  Stamp ‘Open Me!’ sentiment on scrap of Whisper White, stamp cupcake design in Marina Mist ink, and cut out with oval die from Window Box Thinlits.  Thread baker’s twine through hole in oval tag and tie a bow.  Attach to underside of circle stack so tag hangs over the edge of the box.  Attach circle stack to top of box with dimensionals.  Fill with candy or other treats of your choice, and then wait for the ohhhs and ahhhs!

Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/  Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store.  Happy Stamping!

A Big Thank You!

My mother passed away back on September 5, 2016.  Since then we've been in the process of trying to sell her house.  It's a big house with 54 years worth of memories, but it was time to let it go and move one.  The closing is on Monday.  I decided that just saying 'thank you' to everyone who's been such a help to my sister, brother and I, wasn't going to be enough, so I made up a few cards to give to the various people who have been so much help.  The real estate agents are getting a card too but that one uses too many retired products to be appropriate to post here.

The construction of the cards is, I believe, pretty self explanatory from the photos provided so I won't go through all of that here.  I will give the supply list for each of the cards, however.

First of all, my mom's two neighbors pretty much took her under their wing and treated her like a member of their own family.  Both of the women watched over her like hawks.  If she was home or if she was gone, they knew.  Which was a very good thing since none of us kids live close, and mom was up there in age (92) when she passed.

This first card was made for those 2 friends:  Kris (Buzzy) and Linda.

Supply List:

Stamp Set:  So Very Much, Delicate Details (both from 2017 Sale-a-bration)

Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Sweet Sugarplum, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede

Accessories:  1/8” gold trim ribbon

Tools:  Word Window Punch (retired-could also use Classic Label), Big Shot Diecutting Machine and accessories

I made this card for Pam at the bank who was so much help to us.

Supply List:

Stamp Set:  So Very Much (2017 Sale-a-bration)

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Blooms and Bill Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Island Indigo

Accessories:  Regals Enamel Shape

Tools:  Word Window Punch (retired-could also use Classic Label), Big Shot Diecutting Machine and accessories

This card was a bit more masculine and was made for Fran, mom's attorney and Kevin, her insurance agent.

Supply List:

Stamp Set:  So Very Much (2017 Sale-a-bration)

Paper:  Pool Party, Peekaboo Peach, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Soft Suede

Accessories:  Lace Doily, Falling Petals Embossing Folder

Tools:  Word Window Punch (retired-could also use Classic Label), Big Shot Diecutting Machine and accessories

Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/  Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store.  Happy Stamping!

Dragonfly Card and Treat Holder

The following cards are all made using the same method, so I will post the instructions just one time.

Card is made by taking a piece of card stock 5.5” x 8.5” and scoring the long way at 4.25”.  Using the large floral die from the So Detailed Thinlits Dies set, die cut your choice of Designer Series Paper using the Big Shot.  Position the straight edge near the folded edge, and adhere.  (I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen for this step).  Take the larger flower stamp from the So in Love stamp set and stamp on scrap of Whisper White card stock in choice of color.  Stamp sentiment over the top in darker coordinating color.  Cut out with the appropriate size Stitched Shapes Circle Die using the Big Shot.  Cut a larger scalloped shape from choice of coordinating solid color card stock using the Layering Circles Framelits Dies set and the Big Shot.  Stack elements on Lacy Doily and adhere to card.  Using the dragonfly die from the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies set, cut out using Gold Foil or Glimmer Paper, using the Big Shot.  Adhere to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Treat Holder is made by taking a piece of card stock and cutting it 5.5” by 7”.  Score at 3.25” and 3.75” along the long side.  Fold along score lines and line up the tops.  Use 1/8” hole punch to punch 2 holes near the top for closing with ribbon.   Round corners with Project Life Corner Rounder.  Using the large floral die from the So Detailed Thinlits, die cut your choice of Designer Series Paper.  Line up straight edge with fold line on front, and adhere to card stock holder.  (I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen for this).  Take 14” length of ribbon and feed through holes at top of holder and tie in bow.  Stamp ‘Enjoy’ in choice of color ink, then with ‘frame’ stamp.  Cut out with paper snips.  Punch hole in top with 1/16” hole punch.  Thread piece of silver cording trim through or use narrow ribbon or Metallic Thread.  Tie around ribbon bow.

Sweet Sugarplum

Products used:

Stamp Set:  So in Love (2017 Occasions Mini Catalog), You’re a Gem (retired)
Paper:  Sweet Sugarplum, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil Paper, Falling in Love Designer Series Paper (2017 Occasions Mini Catalog)
Ink:  Sweet Sugarplum
Embellishments:  Lace Doilies (2017 Occasions Mini Catalog), Sahara Sand Lace Trim (retired)Tools:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, So Detailed Thinlits, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies, Project Life Corner Rounder, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and accessories

Tip Top Taupe

Products Used:

Stamp Set:  So in Love (2017 Occasions Mini Catalog), You’re a Gem (retired)
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Tip Top Taupe, Gold Foil Paper, Falling in Love Designer Series Paper (2017 Occasions Mini Catalog)
Ink:  Blushing Bride, Watermelon Wonder
Embellishments:  Lace Doilies (2017 Occasions Mini Catalog), Blushing Bride 3/8” Stitched Stain Ribbon
Tools:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, So Detailed Thinlits, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies, Project Life Corner Rounder, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and accessories

Pool Party

Products Used:

Stamp Set:  So in Love (2017 Occasions Mini Catalog), You’re a Gem (retired)
Paper:  Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper (2017 Occasions Mini Catalog)

Ink:  Flirty Flamingo, Watermelon WonderEmbellishments:  Lace Doilies (2017 Occasions Mini Catalog), Pool Party 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon
Tools:  Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, So Detailed Thinlits, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies, Project Life Corner Rounder, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and accessories

Check out my Stampin' Up! website if you'd like to order any of the above items, at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinkathy/  Just click on the 'shop now' button and it will take you to my online store.  Happy Stamping!!