Archive for February 2012

Window Box Candy Holder Photo Step by Step

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Stampin' Up! Everyday Enchantment Candy Holder

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD the Step-by-Step Instructions for Candy boxStamp festival is done and I will be sharing the projects for the next week or so (depending upon my luck in getting the time!

This adorable box was made using one sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock.  I have the photo step-by-step instruction (left) and it also includes a detailed diagram of the box to follow.  The biggest challenge was making the window where you couldn’t fit in any punches… so the Framelits dies ‘Labels Collection’ came to the rescue!  See how tricky it was anyway to get that frame in there (see PDF).

Enjoy!  I know that I did!  In the comments, link to one of your own if you make one!

Set(s): Bordering on Romance (w: 125480, c: 125482)
Accessories:  7 ¾ x 10 7/8th in. Pool Party cardstock (122924)
*Scored on 7 ¾ in. side at: ½, 1 ¾, 6 & 7 ¼
*Scored on 10 7/8 in. side at: ½, 1 ¾, 3, 4 ¼, 5 3/8, 8
(*see PDF for template)

2 ¼ x 3 ½ Whisper White cardstock
3×3 ‘Everyday Enchantment’ designer paper – SAB benefit #126154
3×3 Peach Parfait cardstock #119794
2×2 Lucky Limeade cardstock #122926
3 ½ x 2 ¼ Whisper white cardstock (for the tag)
2 ½ x 2 DSP for flap back
2 x 1 DSP ‘Everyday Enchantment’ strip
2 in square (or scrap) Peach Parfait cardstock for punching, White Satin ribbon
1 inch punch, Boho Blossom punch #119858, Blossom Punch #125603,
5 Petal Flower punch #119880, Basic XL pearls #125577
Other: flexible acetate (such as clear report cover); small piece candy
—–Sizzix—-
Framelits ‘Labels’ Collection #125598
Sizzix Big Shot, Multi-purpose platform, standard Cutting pads
(comes as a set #113439)

Apothecary Art Designer Cut Birthday Card

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Stampin' Up! Apothecary Art card

Apothecary ArtI totally love this set (do you notice I am stuck on a roll with it)… and isn’t the cardstock awesome?!  The Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog has a new card and envelopes set ‘Designer Cuts‘ which features four each of two stunning laser cut vanilla cards.  My TOTAL favorite is this lacy bottom… I sponged it with Crumb Cake ink to give it an antique look.

I did a video here on how to watercolor which will show you my watercolor techniques.  I used the Watercolor Wonder crayons and a blender pen.  I usually use the Aquapainters with the crayons, but I wanted more controlled coloring on the fine details.

I have included the sets and accessories that I have used:

Apothecary Art Set (wood #125525, clear #125527); Loving Thoughts (wood #125843, clear #125845)
Designer Cuts‘ Cards & Envelope Set #125414; Rose Red cardstock #102544
Black StazOn #101406; Watercolor Wonder Crayons (Subtles & Neutrals)
Jewels – Basic Pearls #119247; Crochet Trim ‘Victoria’ #118481
Labels Collection‘ Framelits Dies #125598, Sizzix Big Shot (with multipurpose drawer)

This is one of the FREE cards you receive from my for your online order this month… so, how did I do?

Bordering on Romance Card

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Stampin' Up!'s Bordering On Romance

This awesome set, Bordering On Romance (new Occasions Mini Stamp Set) is used in this sample of one of the cards we will be making at my Sale-A-Bration Rubber Stamp Festival on Saturday, February 25th.  If you are in the Pa/Md/Delaware area, be sure to spend the morning with us and a whole lot of stamping fun!

The cardstock is Pink Pirouette as well as the marker.  You can achieve the two-tone effect in the flower by going over the pink again after the marker is completely dry.

The card uses a plethora of new accessories… mostly for the Big Shot:

Leadership 2012 Display Boards

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

I got some exceptional photos at Leadership this year. I did miss ‘actual’ display boards (they didn’t have them), but they had a lovely display of samples that Stampin’ Up! put out. I also got some great shots of the set ‘contest’ entries and the demonstration shots from the overhead screens.

There are 300+ photos in all (at least 8 pages). To view without the ‘lightbox’ effect (and view at full size), hold down the shift and click on a thumbnail. Otherwise, click on the thumbnail and then click on the photo itself (once enlarged) to move forward.

Sorry this took so long to post! How did I do?

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