Monday, July 17, 2017

Pocketful of Sunshine

When I first saw this bundle, the creative juices just started turning!  The set includes some little dollar bill like pieces too.  I'm thinking of graduation and birthday cards!

The card today can be for whatever you would like.  Maybe a friend helped you out - maybe a stranger helped you out!  Give that card away so the know they dazzle you.







Supplies:
  • Stamp Sets –Pocketful of Sunshine 143719
  • Card Stock –Thick Whisper White (140272); Crushed Curry (131199); Dapper Denim (141414)
  • Stamp Pads – Dapper Denim (141394); Memento (132708); Versa Mark (102283)
  • Misc.- Big Shot (143263) Pocket Framelits (143750); Embossing Buddy (103083); Heat Tool (129053); Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder (109131); Stamping Sponges (141337); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)


Measurements: 
  • Thick Whisper White:  4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2" and 1" x 1" for pocket tab
  • Crushed Curry: 3-1/4" x 5 and 3" x 1-1/2" for sun glasses
  • Dapper Denim: 3" x 4-3/4" and 3-1/2" x 3" for pocket


Instructions:
  1. Stamp pocket and pocket stitching in Dapper Denim ink on the smaller piece of Dapper Denim card stock and cut out with the Big Shot and Pocket Framelits.
  2. Sponge around edges and on the surface of pocket and larger Dapper Denim piece to give a worn denim look.
  3. Rub Embossing Buddy over the pocket and stamp "you dazzle me" in VersaMark ink.
  4. Heat emboss with the Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder and the Heat Tool.
  5. Stamp "for you" in Dapper denim ink on the small piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock.  Tuck the edge of this under the side of the pocket and attach with Snail Adhesive.
  6. Bedazzle the pocket with Rhinestone Basic Jewels just above the "stitched line"
  7. Fold the Thick Whisper White cardstock in half for the card base.
  8. Attach the large Dapper Denim piece of cardstock to the large Crushed Curry piece of cardstock with Snail Adhesive.
  9. Attach these layers to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  10. Attach the pocket to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals
  11. Stamp the sunglasses in Memento ink on the smaller of the Crushed Curry pieces of cardstock.  Cut out with the Big Shot and Pocket Framelits.
  12. Add a Rhinestone Basic Jewel to each side of the sunglasses.
  13. Attach the glasses to the pocket with Stampin' Dimensionals by tucking one side of the sunglasses behind the pocket. 

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Friday, July 14, 2017

Every Party Needs a Hat!

It's just not a birthday party without the cute little hats, right?

The new stamp set Celebrate You has that for you!  Some really great fonts for the sentiments.  Yes, I'm a font junkie.  Almost as bad as my stamp habit.  :)




Supplies:
  • Stamp Sets – Celebrate You (143775-w or 143778-c)
  • Card Stock – Whisper White (100730), Emerald Envy (141415), Crumb Cake (120953), Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper (144110)
  • Stamp Pads – Crumb Cake (126975), Emerald Envy (141396)
  • Misc. –   Banner Triple Punch (138292), Liquid Multipurpose Glue (110755), Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine (141682), Paper Snips (103579), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)


Measurements: 
  • Basic Black: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2
  • Crumb Cake: 4 x 5-1/4
  • Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper: 1 x 3-1/2 & 1-1/2 x 4
  • Whisper White: scrap


Instructions:
  1. Stamp HAPPY BIRTHDAY greeting in Crumb Cake ink on Crumb Cake layer as shown.
  2. Punch the ends of the Designer Series Paper strips with Banner Triple Punch and adhere to card front.
  3. Wrap Baker's Twine around Crumb Cake layer three times - tie in a knot.
  4. Stamp hat image in Emerald Envy ink on Whisper White scrap and cut out with Paper Snips.
  5. Adhere hat to card front with dimensionals.






Thursday, July 13, 2017

Birthday Delivery Gift Bag!

What a sweet little birthday bag!  Just perfect for a small gift.

And lots of times, those small gifts are amazing!

Plus, did you know this paper is designed so you can use the framelits?  It is!  And it's so awesome!  The little girl holding the cupcake is from the paper and cut with the framelit!




Supplies:
  • Stamp Sets – Birthday Delivery (143660) or Birthday Delivery Bundle- Stamp Set, Framelits and Designer Series Paper (145294)
  • Card Stock – Crumb Cake (120953); Whisper White (100730)
  • Stamp Pads – Crumb Cake (126975)
  • Misc. – Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (144118 or included in the bundle); Birthday Friends Framelits Dies (143658 or included in the bundle); Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372); Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995); Scallop Tag Topper Punch (133324); Powder Pink Ribbon (144151); Gift Bag Punch Board (135862); Big Shot (143263)


Measurements: 
  • Crumb Cake Card Stock:          11” x 5.5”
  • Whisper White Card Stock:      3” x 2” for oval tag
  • DSP:         Cupcake girl and 2” x 12” strip      
  • Ribbon: 12”

     
Instructions:
  1. Create a medium gift bag following the instructions on the Gift Bag Punch Board. Stamp “Special Delivery” in crumb cake on the bag before assembling (use Tear & Tape).
  2. Punch the ends of the strip of DSP with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch. (Optional, score at 5” and 7” after punching ends). Wrap around bag and tie top with Powder Pink ribbon
  3. Cut out Cupcake Girl DSP and white card stock using Framelits.
  4. Stamp “Birthday Greetings” in lower left corner of oval and adhere the Cupcake Girl to the right side of the Stitched Oval.
  5. Attach tag to front of bag with Tear & Tape.

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Daisy Punch - Get it NOW!

A wee bit extra news today!


Get it now by clicking here!

Pop-Up Online Party!

A Pop-Up Online party is happening over on the Ink n Stamp Club Facebook Group:  Click here to join!

























We'll have some games, prizes, Christmas Card make-n-takes, and......



Ordering and Participation gets you entries into the Mystery Hostess Drawing!  Head on over to the Facebook and check it out!



Monday, July 3, 2017

Flurries in July...

Let's keep going with the Christmas in July theme!  

It's really a great time to create Christmas cards.  

Why?  

Well, after hanging out in the hot sun, playing at the beach, playing with the kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, gardening, and whatever else you do outside, you need to cool off and recover.  And create Christmas cards!

Think cool thoughts with this card!



Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets – Flurry of Wishes (139732)
  • Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Marina Mist (119682); Dapper Denim(141414)
  • Stamp Pads –Marina Mist (126962); Dapper Denim (141394)
  • Misc. – Clear Faceted Gems (144142); Stampin Sponges (141337); Layering Squares Framelits (141708); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144219);  Big Shot (143263); Washi tape of your choice

Measurements:

  • Dapper Denim:  5½” x 8½”  Score and fold in half
  • Marina Mist:  5¼” x 4”
  • Whisper White:  5” x 3¾”
  • Scrap cardstock:  5” x 3¾” to cut out square framelit


Instructions:


  1. Using #6 Label framelit, center it on the scrap of card stock and cut out.  Discard the label.  You are only using the outer frame.
  2. Layer the cut out frame( 5” x 3 3/4”) on the 5” x 3 3/4” whisper white and secure with washi tape to hold in place. Use washi tape to block off the rounded edges on both ends of this stencil to make the shape a rectangle.
  3. Using your Stampin sponge, lightly apply Marina Mist ink to the inside of your masked off piece.  Then apply Dapper Denim ink to outer edges.
  4. Remove the (stencil) being careful not to tear your whisper white card stock.
  5. Stamp the Snowflakes in Dapper Denim partially  on the rectangle and on the whisper white.
  6. Adhere the Whisper White to the Marina Mist and then to the folded Dapper Denim
  7. Add Rhinestones to the 2 smaller snowflakes and a Clear Faceted Gem to the center of the larger snowflake.
  8. Stamp sentiment at the bottom




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Saturday, July 1, 2017

Christmas in July!!!!

Some really super exciting things happening this month!

First, we have BONUS DAYS!  Almost like Sale-a-Bration, but slightly delayed.  



Every $50 in merchandise you spend in July, you receive a $5 Coupon to use in August.  

This is for online orders, customer orders, demonstrator orders....

Speaking of demonstrator orders...............


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Ho! Ho! Ho!  It's a great time to sign up to be a demonstrator.  In July, you get extra goodies in addition to the great deal!

The extras include:

















Did you notice the stamp set?  It's NEW in the 2017 Holiday Catalog!  I'll post a photo of mine as soon as I receive it.  I've seen the sneak peek and it is so very awesome!

Click here to join now!