November Stamp Club

Well hello chicas! Sneak peak at tonight's stamp club! Time to get ready for the holidays!! This first project would make a great little treat to put at each person's place setting for the holidays! Even if you aren't hosting the holidays, what a great treat to bring for the hostess! The bags I purchased at Hobby Lobby - they are 3 1/2 x 2 x 6 3/4. Fill it with a little candy, maybe those little pumpkins made out of pure sugar...?

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Falling Leaves

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: More Mustard, Poppy Parade, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Accessories: Poppy Parade Ribbon (unraveled), Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Small Oval Punch

This next card makes me smile - who doesn't love Santa this time of year? And how fun to have a card that is Santa's suit? The Tinsel trim is about the best ribbon ever - sparkly, irredescent! Yummy! There is no sentiment inside this card - but you could easily put your favorite holiday greeting!

Recipe:

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Silver (non-SU!)

Accessories: 1 1/4" Square Punch, Tinsel Trim Ribbon, 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Die

And this last card has got to be my favorite! I am LOVING making these origami Christmas Trees. There could be a lot of these cards being sent from our house this year! I used 4 squares that measure 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5. FUN!!!!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Christmas Greetings

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Pear Pizazz DSP

Accessories: Corner Rounder, Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Sponging

See you girls tonight!! :)

Stamp Club

Yikes! This is late - so it's gonna be quick. Stamp club tonight!

This first one is a "mystery project". Don't totally freak out! I have all the supplies ready for you, along with the stamp and the ink. I want to see your creativity, and see what you make from the supplies! :)

Recipe:

Mystery! :)

Happy Easter! This is the cutest little basket made from the milk carton Big shot die! Soooo lovin' it! :)

Recipe:

Ink: Creamy Caramel (for a little sponging)

Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Easter grass, Large Oval punch, Oval Punch, Heart Punch, Border Punch, Word Window Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Booglie Eyes

Last project is super easy! Makes for a perfect party favor, table topper, place setting, whatever! Use any designer paper, any ribbon - make it your own. This one is filled with rolos - YUM! Ribbon is tied onto a book rign, which holds the corners of the 'basket' together!

Recipe:

Paper: Welcome Neighbor

Accessories: Crushed Curry Ribbon, Book Ring, Bahama Breeze Ribbon

See ya tonight! :)

December Club

Can you believe its time for December Stamp Club? One last chance to get ready for Christmas! :) Are you ready?

First card is a 'winter' card for those of you who aren't doing Chrismtas cards and doing a holiday or winter card instead ;) This card has lots of texture and is super fun, I think. Run the white through the Big Shot and the red through the crimper!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: The More the Merrier

Ink: Brilliant Blue

Paper: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Whisper White

Accessories: Real Red Polka dot ribbon, gold cord, Dimensionals, Crimper, Big Shot Daisy Embossing folder

After all your Christmas cards are done, I bet you will be in great need of some thank you's! I know I always am. This is a super fun Buckle Card. You can find the tutorial here at Splitcoast. And I used my favorite sentiment stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes. Do you have that stamp set yet? It literally has a stamp for every occasion!!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Whipser White, Christmas Cocoa DSP

Accessories: Word Window Punch, Brad, Big Shot Snowflake die, Dazzline Diamonds glitter

Okay, I think this is my most favorite project ever!!!! And the cutest way to dress up a candy bar. Wouldn't these look adorable on top of a package? Or in someone's stocking? I already have 2 little kiddos in Belgrade in mind for mine!!

Recipe:

Paper: Chocolate chip, Real Red, Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon, Pipe cleaners, 1/2" circle punch, 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch

See ya tonight! I better have some hot cocoa and cider on - its gonna be chilly!

Candy Stocking Stuffer

Halloween is over, which means it is time to start thinking about Christmas! I don't know about your family, but my family gets really excited about stocking stuffers. Overboard, is actually a better word! This year there are going to be lots of handmade stuffers! These may find their way into a few stockings . . .




The ribbon is tied around the candy bar and works as a slide to get the candy out of the belly band wrapper. These candies were on sale 2/$1 last week at Walgreens. I sure do LOVE a sale!

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Christmas Punch
Ink: Wild Wasabi (retired)
Paper: Real Red, Wild Wasabi (retired), retired DSP
Accessories: Bashful Blue Ribbon, Dimensionals

Happy Halloween!

Well, it's that time again. Time for treats at work. And boy, have I created a monster. There would be some very disappointed people if I didn't do treats. And these are so cute and easy! The pillow box die is a great little candy holder! (Hint: Don't try to run too many layers through your Big Shot at one time to save time - it ends up cutting on the portions that are supposed to be scored. I ended up doing about half of them over again!)

This is retired Halloween paper from last year, and now that I have used almost all of it up, can justify buying new Hallween stuff next year!


Here is all 20 of them for my work peeps. All filled with Halloween M&M's!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Eat Drink and Be Scary

Ink: Tangerine Tango

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Retired Halloween Paper

Accessories: Black Ribbon, Small Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, Crochet Thread

Pillow box treats!

If you need a treat container in a pinch, this Pillow Box die is a must-have! Run your paper through the Big Shot, fold down on the score lines, fill with candy, and wrap with a ribbon. I'm not kidding when I say it is that easy! I LOVE it! So many variations!

The paper is from the Hostess Designer pack and the sentiment from Sweet celebrations - perfect for any occasion!

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Sweet Celebrations
Ink: Regal Rose, Real Red
Paper: Regal Rose and Real Red DSP, Regal Rose, Real Read, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Pillow Box die, Silver Cord, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1/8" Punch, Whisper White Organza ribbon, Real Red Ribbon

April Club

Tonight is my stamp club, and here is what my ladies are making.




The first project is our Easter card that I am so excited about! It's like a card and a 3-d project all in one. A moveable card! The top of the card is held together on the side with a brad. Don't use adhesive on the top part or your card won't be making any movement!



Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Eight Great Greetings, Yummy
Ink: Basic Black, Misc. to color bunny
Paper: Certainly Celery, Kraft, Regal Rose, Whisper White, So Saffron
Accessories: Brad, So Saffron Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch

The next card we are making uses some fabulous new things from the Occasions Mini Catalog! The stamp set is great, and the paper is even better!



This is kind of a card within a card, if you will. Here is a picture of the card opened:

Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Great Friend
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Basic Gray, Cameo Coral
Paper: Cameo Coral, Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Walk in the Park DSP
Accessories: Baja Breeze Ribbon


The last project we are making are cute little easter baskets to hold candy. I just love making things that hold candy! In fact, I liked them so much, I made additional ones to have on my Easter table on Sunday. You will see those in a few days.


To make these baskets, Cut your cardstock at 6"x6", and score at 1 1/2" in all sides. Snip 4 of the crease lines to fold up and form the bottom of your basket (I used sticky strip to keep it together, and inserted the ribbon when I folded up the box so you can't see it. Add some fun Easter grass and candy and you're done!

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Loads of Love Accessories
Ink: Garden Green
Paper: Garden Green, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Garden Green DSP
Accessories: 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Kiwi Kiss Ribbon

Happy St. Patty's Day

Okay, so I'm not Irish, I don't really like green, and I can't see investing in a St. Patrick's Day stamp set. So....where does that leave me for a work treat? Luckily, I like hearts, and if you take four of them, and arrange them with the points facing in, you are left with a 4 leaf clover....! What a novel idea. And what candy would be better than a peppermint patty? None! So here are the treats for the work peeps....





Side view of the yummy chocolate! Make sure that you use a glue dot to adhere to the chocolate so that it stays!



Happy St. Patty's Day!




Recipe:
Stamp Set: NONE
Ink: NONE
Cardstock: Glorious Green, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Accessories: Glue dots, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Paper Piercer

Hostess Gift Candy Box

Stamp club was last night, and this was the hostess gift for Bridgett. I love decorating up some candy, and this little box is perfect to do that with some chocolates! And I didn't even eat any of them while making the treat! That is will power!!

These containers I purchased online, and figured it was about time to fix it up! The Good Morning Sunshine Designer Paper is just the funnest! And I love using the Crimper to dress up a package! The candies are the Hershey's Nuggets wrapped in the designer paper (measures 1"x3").

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Yummy (SAB)
Cardstock: Summer Sun, Pacific Point
Ink: Pacific Point
Accessories: Crimper, Good Morning Sunshine Designer paper, Small Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, Metallic Eyelets, Linen Thread
Technique: Sponging, Crimping

Fancy Candy

Who doesn't love candy, and how can you resist it all dressed up?! This is a quick post, I wanted to share with you how I fancied up some regular ol' Hershey bars. These were little Valentine treats for the Club gals last night....you wanna join yet? :)

Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Love You Much
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/8" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Silver Cord, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Pink Pirouette Designer Paper
Technique: Paper Crimping

Enjoy!

Tiff

February Stamp Club

Hello Hello! Tonight is stamp club, and I am SOOO excited to show off all the great new Sale-A-Bration goodies! There is no better way to decide that you HAVE to have a stamp set than to use it!! I hope you enjoy as much as I do! If you are interested in joining my stamp club so you can make these wonderful things every month, contact me. Or if you want to just come make the goodies, you can do that too!!!

This first card uses THREE, yep, count 'em, different Sale-A-Bration sets. The stamp set (which I at first didn't like, but LOVE how it goes with the the different punches....you know how I don't like to cut things out!), the designer paper and the ribbon are all great items that you can earn for FREE!! The hearts are embossed (who doesn't love to emboss?!)! And sometimes you need a card with NO sentiment so that you can use it at ANY time in a pinch!


You can see the shine from the embossing a little better in this one:


Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Polka Dot Punches (SAB)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: So Saffron, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, Delicate Dots Designer Paper (SAB), Certainly Celery Ribbon (SAB)
Technique: Embossing

The next card uses my new favorite stamp set! Yep, Fifth Avenue Floral is fantastic! You will see another card using this set later in the week! Something so elegant with the flowers, and can be used for any occasion! The sentiment on this one is from the Level One Hostess Set, Sweet Little Sentiments.


Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral, Sweet Little Sentiments
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Baja Breeze Double Stitched Ribbon, Dimensionals

And the last one is a candy holder. I just love to make candy holders, cuz who doesn't love to get candy?! Or is that just me....I am a little bit of a sugar high from all the M&M's! This stamp set is a Sale-A-Bration set, and is fantastic for giving away treats!! The bright colors in this new designer paper is soooo great! Inside this little guy is a Ghirardelli chocolate, but you could put any kind of holiday appropriate snack sized candy!




Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Yummy (SAB)
Ink: Pacific Point
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Whisper White
Accessories: Pacific Point Ribbon, Dimensionals, Good Morning Sunshine Designer Paper
Technique: Sponging

Okay, that's it. Hope you enjoyed! See some of you tonight!

Tiff

Yummy Treats!

It is almost that time of year again - Yep - Sale-A-Bration! If you are new to Stampin' Up! or want the details on what Sale-A-Bration is, please contact me! The skinny is that for every $50 you spend, you can choose a free stamp set, package of designer paper or ribbon duo! You can download the flier by clicking on it below, or contact me and I will get you your very own Sale-A-Bration catalog! The sale begins February 1.

Now onto the yummies! Splitcoast Stampers does a weekly e-mail that you can participate in, and when I got this week's email I just knew I had to participate. Who doesn't love a little treat holder, especially when it is Ghirardelli chocolates! You can find the tutorial here to make your very own!

This first treat holder I made with the new Good Morning Sunshine Paper which is so fun and bright! I also used the Yummy stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog which you can get free starting Sunday with a $50 order!


The second box I made using the Designer paper from the Sale-A-Bration mini, Delicate Dots Designer Paper, and another sentiment from the Yummy stamp set!

I think these little treat holders are super cute, and the sentiments are just perfect. If you love making home made treats and giving them away, this is the perfect set for you!

Hope you enjoyed. Stay tuned for more using the great Sale-A-Bration items!

Recipe for first box:
Stamp Set: Yummy
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Good Morning Sunshine DSP

Recipe for second box:
Stamp Set: Yummy
Cardstock: So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Whipser White
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Delicate Dots DSP

January Stamp Club

Well, the first club of the new year is tonight. That also means that it is the last club of the Fall/Winter Catalog! Kinda sad to see some of those items going, but oh so exciting to be introduced to all the new and wonderful items in the new one! I received my catalog last night and I just can't wait to place my first order! There really are some amazing things in there, and I can't wait to share some of them with you!

Onto club. We are making three Valentine's related items, and all of them are made using the Love you Much Bundle, of course!

The first card you have already seen, as it was on one of my earlier posts earlier in the week here. I just loved all the punched out hearts!

The second card is more of a candy holder, but the candy could be omitted and be used just as a card as well. Inside this card is a Ghirardelli chocolate square and it is pink for Valentine's!

The base of this card is Pink Pirouette and I used the Scallop Edge Punch on the front flap. The little love birds are just so adorable! I first stamped them on Very Vanilla and then stamped them on the Candy Lane Designer Paper and cut them out so they were fancy love birds! A little (non-SU!) heart brad is above their head, and are wrapped up with Riding Hood Red Ribbon.

The last card isn't really a card at all, but also a candy holder. Sorry, I couldn't resist with Valentine's coming up to not do more than one candy holder! This one is made using the diaper fold, which is super easy and makes a cute little pocket.

To do the diaper fold, take your designer double sided paper and cut into a square. In this case, I did a 6x6 square. Fold er in half so it is a triangle, and with the point facing up, fold the sides of the triangle across to the other side. Fold down the top flap, and there ya have it!

I used the Candy Lane Designer Paper, and secured it with Sticky Strip. The heart on the front is cut out with scissors and is from the Love you Much stamp set. It is colored in using Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette and Close to Cocoa. Now, I know we don't have markers for the In-Colors, but if you take a little ink from your re-inker and drop it into the lid of the stamp pad, you can use your Blender Pen to act like a marker! Neat trick, huh? The Sentiment is also from Love you Much and is stamped in Chocolate Chip, punched out with the Word Window and secured with a Silver Brad. The M&M's are in the Small Cello Bag and tied up with the Pink Pirouette Ribbon!

Here is a picture of all three club projects! I hope you like them as much as I do - are you falling in love with the Love you Much set yet?

Card Recipes:
Stamp Set: Love You Much
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Dimensionals, Silver Brad, Word Windo Punch, Small Cello Bag, Pink Pirouette Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Glue Dot, Sticky Strip

Thanks for stopping by!
T