Stamped Candles

Look how cute these stamped candles are from Jill's Card Creations:



She gives a little tutorial too!

Scallop Envelope Box

One day when I buy the scallop envelope die cut, I will make this darling box. I found it on Stampin' Pretty. She has a great tutorial on her site.

Apparently I have been doing a no-no in coping and pasting (called hot-linking)from people's blogs. I always give them credit but i guess when you copy and paste, it uses there bandwidth for you all to view their info even if it is on my site. I am a big dummy when it comes to how you are all viewing this stuff. I just know it works...somehow. So I am sorry to those of you that I have copied and pasted your info. I just really like your work. Hopefully this is the correct way to do it.

Post It Note Holders

Reallly cute post it note idea from Kerry's Paper Crafts:

I’m a big fan of making post-it note holders. They are cute, useful - and they actually sell REALLY well at all my craft fairs. They just make nice little gifts for anyone - Teachers, Friends, Co-workers…etc.

I saw this video on Dawn’s Blog and loved how she made use of these Acryllic Frames! So off to the Christmas Tree Shop I went - and stocked up on some of the 4″x6″ sized ones. They were only 89 cents a piece. Score!

Here are a few that I whipped up. They didn’t take long at all and I think they came out super cute. The good thing about these sized ones is that I had enough room for some ribbon at the top.

Supplies: Acryllic 4″x6″ Frames, SU! Hawaiian Papaya, Good Morning Sunshine DP, Cheep Talk, Darling Dots Stamp Sets, Kiwi Kiss Ribbon, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Choc. Chip, Pacific Point Cardstock. Pacific Point Ink. Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan.

Top Note Box

This is a cute idea from Chic' n Scratch and I just got the Top Note Die Cut. I am excited to try this little box out:

Hi, my video today demonstrates how to make this Top Note Box.

Enjoy!

Stamps: Lots of Bots & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Celery & Black Stazon

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Walk in the Park Designer Paper & Whisper White

Other: Top Note Die, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Blender Pen, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals & Chic Stand

Flower Pot Pocket Card

Here is a very cool pocket card from Sunny Stampin':

I’m sure you’re all familiar with the Flower Pot Card – it was wildly popular early on in the year (January/February) – and featured on blogs all over the place. I was checking out a few of the many samples posted and came across a tutorial on Stephanie Luman’s Blog. As I was reading through her great tutorial, I was suddenly hit by a thought – what if, rather than having to carefully measure and cut the angles on the flower pot base, I created a printable template?

Why a printable template? I’ve found that in my classes, when dealing with a finished project that has angles, mistakes are less common when I used printable templates, plus they’re a lot faster. So that’s what I’m going to share with you today. I drew out a template for the flower pot base and then put two on 1 page. The template is true to size which means that you don’t have to shrink or enlarge it - it’s already at the finished size. All you do is print it out directly onto your cardstock or designer paper. Each 8 1/2″ x 11″ page you print will give you 2 flower pot bases. Below I have a picture of the base and the insert shown separately. My color choices, stamp set and DP inspiration came from THIS gorgeous card created by Brenda (don’t know her last name but she is known as Qbee on Splitcoaststamperes). You can see her blog HERE.

Now if you want to make a lot of these cards you’re probably not going to want to do all the cutting out of the flowers that I did, so that’s where your flower punches and/or Big Shot flower dies would come in.

First thing you’re going to need to do in order to make this card is to Download the Template HERE and save it to your computer. If using DP you are going to want to trim your DP sheet so that it is 8 1/2″ x 11″ (I left mine at 8 1/2″ x 12″ because my printer can handle it). Make sure you check the options on your printer and if you can, change the paper type to cardstock. Open up the template pdf and print out the template – BUT – if using DP make sure that you print on the REVERSE side of the pattern you want to be on the outside of the pot.

Now just a quick note – I adjusted the template after I printed mine by placing a dotted line in the center of the two pot “bases” to make it easier to score. So that’s why you’ll see the dotted line on the template, but not in the picture to the left. Once you’ve printed out your flower pot template, you then want to cut it out. As you are cutting it out, make sure you cut just to the INSIDE of the black lines so that you don’t see them. Dont worry about the line at the bottom of the pot “lip” as that will be covered.

Next thing you’re going to do is to score along the bottom “lip” of the pot (directly on the line) and along the dotted line in between the two angled portions. Once you’ve done that you’re going to fold along the score lines.

Note that you want to fold the rectangular flap portion in a “mountain” fold and the center score line in a “valley” fold – the dotted line will be hidden on the inside of the card. The picture to the left shows you a side view of what it should like like.

Because I wanted a solid color for the “lip” of the pot – I cut a piece of Kraft CS at 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″, so that it was slightly bigger than the lip of the pot. I then scalloped along one 3 3/8″ side and sponged around the edges with Creamy Caramel Classic ink and a wedge of Stamping Sponge. I stuck the Kraft CS onto the lip of the flower pot with Snail adhesive.

To create the insert you will need a 2 1/4″ x 4 5/8″ piece of Whisper White CS and a 2 3/8″ x 4 3/4″ piece of Kraft CS. I sponged the Whisper White CS with Baja Breeze Classic ink and stamped the greeting “Wonderful” on it in Basic Black ink. I centered and matted the Whisper White CS onto the Kraft CS.

I stamped and cut out a whole bunch of flower images from the Petal Pizzaz stamp set in three different colors: So Saffron, Riding Hood Red and Baja Breeze Classic ink. My leaves were stamped in Kiwi Kiss Classic ink. I then pulled out three different button collections (Baja Breeze Corduroy Buttons, Button Latte and Button Bouquet). After that I just played with the flowers and leaves until I liked the final look. Tip: place your flower pot with insert onto a sheet of grid paper, or have a ruler beside it because as you are arranging your flowers you want them to stay within the bounds of a regular card size so that they will fit in an envelope. As you can see in the picture, I used paper clips to hold my flower pot together as I slid my ”tag” insert in and out to see what it would look like. For the buttons I used a small sliver of CS to create the look of a coordinating thread (what I call “faux thread”) and then stuck them onto the flower center using a mini glue dot.

Once I was done arranging the flowers the way I liked I stuck them on using a combination of Stampin’ Dimensionals, 2-way glue, mini glue dots and Snail adhesive. Once you’re done creating your tag, insert it into the card. Take a 14″ piece of Baja Breeze satin ribbon and tie it in a knot around the flower pot to hold it closed. You can see a close-up of the flowers below. I should mention that the finished size of this card with insert is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, so it does fit inside a medium Whisper White envelope.

I hope you enjoyed this mini tutorial and have fun with the template!

Stamps: Wonderful Favorite (115144), Petal Pizzaz (113417)
Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink (101179)
Paper: Sweet Slumber Specialty (114037), Kraft CS (107070), Whisper White CS (100730), Baja Breeze CS (111352), Riding Hood Red (111348), So Saffron CS (105118)
Accessories: Button Latte (114333), Button Bouquet (112092), Baja Breeze Corduroy Buttons (114344), paper snips (103579), Snail Adhesive (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), 2-way Glue Pen (100425), Ribbon Originals Valet (114318)

Orange Crush Gift Set

Very cute little party favors from Impressions:


Well, soft ball is officially over. Both girls loved it. Between the two of them we had 4-9 games a week plus 1 practice. We were super busy. Tony was the coach of Molly's t-ball team and the assistant coach of Sarah's softball team. It was a lot of fun. We are having a pizza party for Sarah's team tonight. They are getting their trophies tonight. They took 1st place in the league this year. Woo Hoo!! I made each of the girls a little something to congratulate them.

Bag toppers:filled with those orange slice gum drop things. Sarah's team name is Orange Crush. I printed orange crush off of the computer and stamped the orange slice in only orange and then went over the segments with orange stickles.

RSVP pens: I haven't made these in a while. I forgot how much fun they were. I know the girls will love them. I went to Wal-Mart today to get the pens and my Wal-Mart doesn't sell them anymore. I was bummed, but I found them at Staples. However, they cost more there. Boo!!!

Peppermint Sammiches: I love making these. I whipped them up in like 10 minutes today. I love how easy they are. I just finished putting all the stuff in clear goodie bags and will pass them out to the girls tonight at the pizza party.
Thanks for being patient with me in my absence. I am getting more time to stamp lately so I should be getting back on track soon. Thanks too for your e-mails. They are getting me more excited about stamping, and getting back to my blogging friends.
Stamps: Tart and Tangy
Paper: Only Orange, Whisper White
Ink: Only Orange
Accessories: Silver Brads, Orange Slice Candy, Orange Stickles, SU Scallop Punch, SU Circle Punch, Peppermint Candy, RSVP Pen, Tacky Tape Sheets, Address Labels, Micro Beads, Heat Gun

Last Chance- Stamp Sets

Stampin' Up is coming out with a new catalog next month. They have a whole list of stuff that they will be retiring. The previous post is all of the accessories. This link will give you the list of Stamps that are being retired by page #. This link is an alphabetical list.

Stampin' Up Last Chance List- Accesories

Item #	Product Description	Price	Discount	Sale Price	Availability
112735	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
112970	LO MEJOR DE TODO	19.95	0.5	9.98	Available
105143	DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
113888	RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
109044	PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
111364	RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"	8.95	0.5	4.48	Available
106961	STAZON REFILL WHITE	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
114341	COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114316	RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS	13.95	0.5	6.98	Available
111414	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
114351	DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
114338	COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114019	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114317	RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP	12.95	0.5	6.48	Available
102875	HEMP TWINE RED	2.95	0.5	1.48	Available
101259	HEMP TWINE BLACK	2.95	0.5	1.48	Available
113979	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS	7.95	0.5	3.98	Available
114350	DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
111363	RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
111365	RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED	6.95	0.25	5.21	Available
111847	RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
111371	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111373	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111372	RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
113884	RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
114318	RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
111374	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111370	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111415	RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
113887	RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111416	RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
111338	NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
111879	RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
111277	RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
110730	DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
107272	PUNCH KEY TAG	15.95	0.25	11.96	Available
113980	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111375	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
112010	DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
113991	TASTE OF TEXTILES	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
101399	STIPPLE BRUSHES	6.95	0.25	5.21	Available
112092	BUTTON BOUQUET	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
112139	NOTES CAROUSEL II	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111336	NOTES SCALLOP II	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111840	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT	2.95			Available
111841	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO	2.95			Available
111843	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE	2.95			Available
111839	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED	2.95			Available
111842	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS	2.95			Available
112161	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS	9.95			Available
112042	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN	9.95			Available
112156	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE	9.95			Available
112150	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT	9.95			Available
112153	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO	9.95			Available
111844	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE	2.95			Available
111836	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED	5.95			Available
111838	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE	5.95			Available
113966	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE	9.95			Available
109123	STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN	3.25			Available
113981	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS	9.95			Available
112157	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE	9.95			Out of Stock
113975	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART	9.95			Available
114037	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER	11.95			Available
113978	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS	9.95			Available
112041	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE	9.95			Available
112468	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS	9.95			Available
111834	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO	5.95			Available
114039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY	11.95			Available
108590	CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12	8.95			Available
111337	NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II	9.95			Available
112471	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET	9.95			Out of Stock
112464	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER	9.95			Available
112006	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II	14.95			Available
111837	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT	5.95			Available
112461	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE	9.95			Out of stoc
113993	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE	11.95			Available
112155	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED	9.95			Available
111353	CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
111348	CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
112172	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY	19.95			Out of stock
100900	GIFT SACKS WHITE	2.95			Available
114605	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS	42.95			Out of stock
102264	COLUZZLE STARTER KIT	19.95			Available
111346	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12	8.95			Available
111835	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS	5.95			Available
111350	CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
105668	TATTOO KIT I	13.95			Out of stock
111349	CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
109231	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS	54.95			Available
111351	CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
112165	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL	19.95			Out of stock
113950	DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE	8.95			Available
111345	CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12	11.95			Available
105669	TATTOO KIT II	13.95			Out of stock
111833	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE	5.95			Available
113936	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES	19.95			Available
111347	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11	7.95			Available
107288	ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE	5.5			Available
104310	CRAFTERS TOOL KIT	39.95			Available
111352	CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11	5.5			Available
113943	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET	19.95			Available
113925	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS	19.95			Available
112179	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES	19.95			Available
113911	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN	19.95			Out of stock
112054	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER	19.95			Out of stock
111253	Blooms & Bulbs	6.5			Available
109684	Doodle	8.5			Available
111257	Happy, Happy Birthday	8.5			Available
109692	Love	6.5			Available
109568	My ABCs	6.5			Available
109682	Perfectly Pretty	6.5			Available
109687	See You Around	8.5			Available
109683	So Swirly	8.5			Available
111260	Something Fishy	8.5			Available
111262	Stems & Silhouettes	8.5			Available
105516	Watercolor Joy	6.5			Available
11452	Embosslit Flower	11.95			Available