Little Red Frame

I got my stamp set that I won when I entered my Flirtatious Bag on Shelli's Creative Blog Challenge! I got to choose any stamp set that I wanted, and I chose Fabulous Phrases. It's a 30 piece set of words in a really fun font. I can see so many possibilities! My first project I just had to copy the little frame from the catalog. Here's my version.

This is a little 3x3 frame. I Love these little frames, and have had so much fun stamping different designs in them. I should have used my Stamp-a-ma-jig, but was being a bit lazy, and a lot excited to use my new stamps. My spacing is a little off. I did use the Clear Mount Stamps, which made lining up the words easier.

I used Naturals Ivory Cardstock for the base and stamped the words with Island Indigo, Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie and Real Red Classic Ink. The heart is punched out with the Small Heart Punch from Real Red Cardstock. I punched two vertical holes in it and tied Linen Thread through them securing it to the back with a Stampin' Dimensional. I layered it on Basic Black and put it in the frame.

There are only 7 more days until Sale-a-Bration! Are you making your list of things you need to order so you can earn some FREE exclusive products? I'm also filling up my calendar, so if you want to gather your friends and Host a Workshop, you can earn even more! Contact me for more information.

Thanks for stopping by ~
dd

Key To My Heart

This Valentine card was created using another great product found in the Occasions Mini Catalog. This is the Designer Cuts Card & Envelope Set. The heart design is laser cut into the card. All you have to do is add a little embellishment and a sentiment & your card is done!

I've done a little more here. I sponged the heart with Baja Breeze Classic Ink and cut the heart out with the coordinating Heart Framelit Die and my Big Shot. I used the new Baja Breeze Pleated Pleated Ribbon to outline the heart and used Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere it back on to the card. I added a layer of Baja Breeze Cardstock on the inside of the card.

The sentiment is from the You're a Gem Stamp Set, cut with the Framelits Die and layered with a heart punched from Baja Breeze Cardstock with the Full Heart Punch. I tied a Key Trinket and a New Heart Trinket, found in the Occasions Mini, on the heart using Linen Thread.

The Banner was created using the New Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Adorning Accents and the coordinating Edgelit Die. I embossed a piece of Baja Breeze Cardstock first, then cut it with the Framelit Die twice to make the banner.

I am having so much fun playing with all of my new toys from the mini. I think I'll see what I can do with the new Blossom Punch and Mixed Bunch Stamp Set next!

Thanks for stopping by today ~
dd

Forever & Always

Here's another Valentine Card using lots of new products featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog. The Designer Series Paper, Twitterpated, is so pretty. I Love the colors and the smaller patterns are perfect for card making.

I've used the Take It to Heart Stamp Set, and the Framelit Dies & my Big Shot to cut them out. One more new product, that I never pass up when they come out, is the Fashionable Hearts Embosslit Die. The little green polka dot heart was cut with this ~ I Love it! The banner comes with this stamp set, and is perfect for all of the words in the Loving Thoughts Stamp Set. This set has 11 different words or sayings that are perfect again for card making. They would also work wonderfully on your scrapbook pages.

I did hand-cut the banner. Here is a close up of some of the detail.

Have a great day & Thanks for stopping by~
dd

Occasions Mini Valentine

The selling period for the Occasions Mini Catalog has begun! This mini is full of fun new Stamp Sets, Designer Series Paper, Ribbon, Buttons, Tools and more. I finally had some time to try out some of these new products. Here is a Valentine card inspired by the tag featured on page 7 of the mini.

I Love everything about this catalog! I use my Big Shot in almost every project, so I was extremely happy to see the new Framelit Dies. These are a bit different from the dies we've had in the past. They are wafer thin dies designed so you can see what you are cutting. The Heart Collection used here, comes with 6 dies, designed to make layering a breeze! This set coordinates with the Take it to Heart Stamp Set, also featured in the mini.

Another great new product is the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Adorning Accents, used here. These are smaller than the regular embossing folders, designed to add embossing to the edges of your cards. This set comes with 3 folders, that coordinate with the new Edgelit Dies, and of course, the Bordering on Romance Stamp Set, so you can stamp, cut & emboss so easily!

One more item I am completely in Love with is the new 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon! It is available in 4 colors. I've used the Blushing Bride here. It is gorgeous and so easy to use.

You can view the entire mini by clicking on the picture on the side bar. If you don't have your very own copy, just let me know & I'll get one to you right away! Also, Sale-a-Bration begins later this month. If you haven't received your brochure, let me know and I'll make sure you have one before it begins on January 24, 2012.

If you're interested in Hosting a workshop, Sale-a-Bration is a super time to do it! You and your friends can earn Free product with a qualifying purchase. For the first time ever, You as a Hostess has the opportunity to earn an adorable Free Reusable Tote, and a Free Hostess Bundle* featuring exclusive Sale-a-Bration items.
*Host a $400 Workshop

Have you been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! family? During Sale-a-Bration is a great time to do this as well! Not only will the Starter Kit be discounted, you will receive either a Free pack of Designer Series Paper of your choice, or a Digital Download each month for the rest of the year! This is an awesome savings to help you get your business off to a great start. Contact me if you have any questions, I'd be happy to chat with you about this Fun Opportunity, & I'd love to have you on my Team!

Happy New Year!
Thanks for stopping by~
dd

Stocking Builder Punch

Often, some of the products in the mini catalogs are carried over into the following Idea Book & Catalog. This time, however, the Stocking Builder Punch (item #124095) featured in the Holiday Mini will not be carried over. If this is an item that's on your Wish List, be sure to get it before it's gone! This item will only be available while supplies last. Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available.Don't forget to check out the great deals during the Clearance Blitz!

Hope you all have a Very Merry Christmas!
dd

Clearance Rack Blitz!

Just in time for Holiday shopping! Take advantage of some fabulous discounts. Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to my Online Store at discounts up to 80% off ~ while supplies last! Only Online orders qualify for this promotion. Orders can include non-Clearance Rack items as well.

Some of the items include the old body style punches! There is no minimum purchase required to participate. Qualifying orders are eligible for Hostess Benefits/Stampin' Rewards. Clearance Rack items are only available while supplies last. There are no refunds or exchanges on these items.

You can view the entire Clearance Rack HERE!

Have fun shopping ~
dd

Gift Card Tutorial

Oh my poor neglected Blog ~ and you ~ my followers!

I finally finished putting together what I thought would be a simple tutorial for this great little Gift Card Holder. I don't like giving too many gift cards, but every year at Christmas, it seems that there are some people who would either prefer one, or I just can't come up with another idea! So, when I do give one, I like to make it fun to receive. When going through some of my samples, I came across this one. It's fun & easy so I thought I would also share it with you here!

The base is 4-1/4" x 11". So you can get 2 out of one sheet of 8-1/2" x 11" card stock. I used Early Espresso. Score this at 2-1/4" and 6-3/4". Fold on the score lines.


Cut 2 pieces of coordinating Designer Series Paper 2" x 4". I've used Letters To Santa here. With the folded holder facing you, adhere DSP to "top" and "bottom" of the front of the holder.

Open holder. With the right side facing up, and top facing away from you, punch a slot for the Gift Card using the Word Window Punch. The gift card is slightly wider than the punch, so to make the slot long enough for the card, just move the punch over a little and punch again, elongating the first punch.

Cut a piece of Whisper White Card Stock 4" x 4", stamp image & sentiment and adhere to the inside. I realized when doing this that I had chosen a retired stamp set ~ Jolly Old Saint Nick, but I love that Santa Face image.

The Belly Band is 1" x 10". Wrap it around holder, but not too tight. You want to be able to slide it up and down. I put the seam in the center front and cover it up with the Scallop Decoration.

I punched the 1-3/4" Scallop from Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, layered a 1-1/4" Early Espresso Circle Punch, and then the Santa image from the Jolly Bingo Bits Stamp Set punched out with the 1" Circle Punch.

Stamp a To/From on the front and you're done!

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and that you find it useful this Christmas or any time you have the need to give a Gift Card!

dd