Sale A Bration Videos for YOU

Here are 3 great videos I wanted to share with you! Each one features items that you can earn for FREE during the Sale A Bration!  Simply order $50 of Stampin' Up merchandise, and choose any gift from the brochure for FREE.  No limits!

Even without using the Sale A Bration products, you are sure to learn a few great techniques and be inspired by watching the videos.  Enjoy!

Valentine Boxes

I am easily excited by delicious stamping and paper-crafting projects. But these Boxes made me go CRAZY!!!! You could make these for ANY occasion!  Here are my Valentine versions:

These are all made with the DSP called "Love Impressions"  (see Occasions Mini catalog) and various coordinating products like card stock, and ribbon in Real Red, Basic Gray, and Pink Pirouette. Jumbo eyelets in Pewter are set with the CropADile. And don't miss the fabulous Glimmer Paper (Red) that is so glitzy and beautiful - just like Dorothy's Ruby Red Slippers!!


I got the inspiration and  instructions from Sandy Hancock Udderly Awesome Stamping From the Heart who also gave credit to Rosemarie Diehl and Claudia Lapos. 
Feel free to check out their sites.  I will try to post a Box Tutorial very soon, to give you step by step instructions!

Valentine projects

Today is the day I can finally post some of the projects we made at Stamp Club last week!
First is the little "Kiss Card".  It's cute and fast.  It's also small, so it doesn't take a lot of card stock and could be used easily for a Valentine exchange. I did CASE this card, but unfortunately I don't remember where I saw it.  I was doing lots of web surfing and ran across it somewhere! Credit goes to someone out there who created the design!

Here is a view of the inside...

Base of card measures 3" square when folded. I used whisper white card stock for base. There is an Early Espresso strip (punched with Eyelet Border Punch) attached at bottom front of card. It's hard to see in my first photo, but when you view the opened card, you can see it.  The DSP on the front is from the "Love Patterns" package that is available in the Filled With Love Promotion (see sidebar / good through January 24 only).  The "love" stamp as well as the stamps on inside of card are from the set called "Filled With Love" which is also part of the promotion. Real Red stampin' ink was used for all images.

The center of the "O"  was punched out with a 1" circle punch. This allows the Hershey's Kiss to fit through. To finish, a knot was tied using Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon. 

The other card we made at Stamp Club is this cute Cupcake Card.  It is a birthday card, that definitely reflects a Valentine theme because of the colors.  But trade out the color scheme and the DSP for something else and you can get an entirely different look!

Base of card measures 4" x 4" when folded.  The DSP is "Love Patterns" from the Filled With Love Promotion. Punches used include: 2" x 1 3/8" Oval XL, Word Window, Scallop Trim Border, Scallop Edge Border and the NEW Build A Cupcake punch! Words are stamped in Early Espresso stampin' ink and are from the NEW set "Create A Cupcake" (see Occasions Mini Catalog).

I used some DSP from Designer Series Paper Stack "Neutrals"(page 175 in catalog) for the cupcake paper - I think it's perfect!  The frosting is punched Shimmery White card stock (page 170). I've often used Shimmery White for snowy, winter-type cards. But used here for the frosting, gives it a delicious little sheen!!

Embellishments make this card!  The ribbon is our scrumptious 5/8" Organza Ribbon (page 190). It is attached with Sticky Strip and sort of "bunched" or "pleated" as it was attached at left side of card.  Very simple. Very effective!  Of course, I love a bit of Bling - so the Basic Rhinestone Jewels were my choice at the top of the Whisper White oval.

Also not mentioned:  Pretty In Pink card stock (strip across middle, under the ribbon).
Real Red card stock for the cherry (punched with Build a Cupcake Punch)
Stampin' Dimensionals (to raise the frosting)
SNAIL Adhesive for other paper to paper adhering.

Thanks for stopping by!
Julie

Cootie Catcher Gift Basket

We used to call these little folded-paper toys "Cootie Catchers".  But you will see in this video, that they call them a "fortune teller".  Whatever name you want to use, this little project is soooo cute and would be ideal for a little party favor, a treat for a friend, or a hands-on project for your Workshops (for you demonstrators out there). Besides a Valentines Day project, simply change the DSP (Designer Series Paper) and you can use for ANY party or occasion!!

Ready, Set, Create!  I am offering a "$5 off coupon" (to use on your next Stampin' Up! order*) to the first person who sends me a photo of your completed "Cootie Catcher Gift Basket".  Please use current Stampin' Up product, and Email your photo to me. I will publish the photo and the name of the winner, here on my blog.

Julie

(*order must be $25 or greater before tax and shipping. Not valid on regular monthly Stamp Club orders.)

Treat Cup project

Super Fast!  Super cute!

Hybrid Project using My Digital Studio

Check this out!!

Filled With Love Promotion

Please click on the "Filled With Love" Promotion on the left side bar of my Blog! (just scroll down a bit till you see it)
I just ordered mine!  You can get the wood mount or the clear mount set.
To order - visit my  Online Store or send me an Email.

Message Board - New idea!

In December 2009 we made these cute Message Boards at Stamp Club.  They are made with white ceramic tiles (6" x 8") and can be written on using Dry Erase markers.  Here is a Christmas version:

This is the one that sits on my counter the rest of the year...

Here is the new idea!!  In attempt to make alternate toppers for the message board, I decided to add Velcro to the back of the Message board . Then I made other toppers and attached velcro to the ends of these.  Voila!  To change toppers (seasonly or monthly) simply remove one topper and wrap a new one on to your board!
Here is a photo of the back of the tile with Velcro (hooks) attached:

Here is a photo of the back of a topper, with the Velcro (loops) attached:

Topper, being attached to the Velcro:

View of the back, with topper attached:

Other toppers:

Details:
The tiles can be purchased at stores like Home Depot, Lowe's. etc.  The easels can be found in many styles at craft or framing stores.  The DSP is 2 coordinating pieces, each one measures 1 1/2" x 12". Simply border punch one of them and then attach the 2 strips together with the bottom one showing about 3/4" down.  Add ribbon or other embellishments as desired.

Have fun creating!