Friday, February 10, 2017

Milestone Birthday – 12 years old – B12b


I ran the Music Note wheel onto white card stock, drew the curve of the piano by hand and cut it out and glued it on my card front.  The ribbon is from my stash.  The keys were made with SU Word Window punch.  #12 is Chalkduster font in size 65.

Cardstock: black, white,

Ink: black.

Stamp: Music Note wheel.

Accessories: sponge, ribbon.

Punches: word window.


Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Cozy Critters in Love - One Hour Card Class 045 OHCC045


If you have never made a card before, you will love these One Hour Card Class workshops!  We will complete a card with a matching envelope – ready for the mail!  I host card classes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  You pick the day and the time that suits you.  Message or email me for more info. I hope you will consider joining me as we learn how to get the very best from the products that we buy.  You can order SU! products online and have them shipped directly to your door. Simply click on the “Shop Now” button in my banner (or I can order for you). I would be most happy to be your Canadian demonstrator.

A total case from Sandi!  Love this card!  As Sandi said, this Host Stamp Set is intended to create Christmas Cards but it works great for a Valentine’s card too.

Very Vanilla card.  Sign the back.  Set aside.

Tip Top Taupe panel 5-1/4” x 4”.  Adhere to the card front.  Set aside.

Punch a 1-3/8″ circle from a post it note.   Cut a Very Vanilla panel 5” x 3-3/4”.  Mask off a moon with the post it note circle.  Sponge Soft Sky Ink on the top portion of panel and Tip Top Taupe ink on the bottom.  Remove mask.

Stamp the branch from the Cozy Critters stamp set (Holiday 2016) in black ink about 2-1/2” from bottom of Very Vanilla panel and set aside. 

Stamp two owls from the Cozy Critters stamp set in Early Espresso ink onto 1-1/2” wide Tip Top Taupe cardstock.  Punch them out with the Owl Builder Punch.  Set aside. 

Stamp the scarf only – one with Bermuda Bay ink and one with Real Red ink on 1” wide white cardstock

Cut out the scarves by hand.  Adhere to the owls.  Set aside. 

Stamp two sets of eyes in black ink on 1” wide White cardstock.   

Cut the eyes and beak out by hand.  Adhere to the owls.  Set aside. 

Cut white cardstock 2-1/2” x 5-1/2”.  Add Smoky Slate ink to the raised side of the Woodland Embossing Folder.  Run it through the Big Shot.

Use a craft knife to cut out the inside of a couple of the trees. 

Add black marker to the “dashes” and around the edge of the trees.

Cut outside edges with scissors.  Edge the outside of the trees with the black marker.  Set aside.

Attach the trees to the Very Vanilla panel.  Trim the trees to fit.  Adhere to card front.

Add mounts to the owls.  Adhere them to the card front -  the Bermuda Bay owl first then slightly overlay with the Real Red owl. 

Use the Owl Builder punch to punch out 5 hearts on a 5/8“wide scrap of Real Red cardstock.  Add hearts in a pleasing manner.  Color hearts with clear Wink of Stella

Stamp a phrase from the Wacky Wishes (2012/13) stamp set in black ink to the bottom, right hand side of the card. 

Cut writing tablet paper in half to fit the inside of the card.  Stamp with a couple owl images in Tip Top Taupe ink.  Stamp a phrase from the Always stamp set (2008) with Bermuda Bay ink.  Adhere to inside of card. 

Adhere a doily to the front of an envelope.

Pounce with Real Red ink using a shaving brush.

Remove doily for a delicate envelope. 



Friday, February 3, 2017

SU256 Viola Birthday Wishes


This happy guy is delivering Happy Birthday wishes!

Paper: Black, White, Christmas Cocoa DSP, Pretty in Pink.

Stamps: Hearts a Plenty jumbo wheel, Viola.

Ink: Black, Real Red.

Accessories: coluzzle, Real Red marker, sponge.

Punches: Scallop circle, 1-3/8” circle, ¼” circle, Top Note Die.


I masked my Chef then rolled the heart wheel over his pants.


Tuesday, January 24, 2017

July 2016 Paper Pumpkin - PP07-16


If you have never made a card before, you will love these One Hour Card Class workshops!  We will complete a card with a matching envelope – ready for the mail!  I host card classes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  You pick the day and the time that suits you.  Message or email me for more info. I hope you will consider joining me as we learn how to get the very best from the products that we buy.  You can order SU! products online and have them shipped directly to your door. Simply click on the “Shop Now” button in my banner (or I can order for you). I would be most happy to be your Canadian demonstrator.

What does a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber get?

A little red box automatically delivered to your doorstep each month full of creativity for you to enjoy.  Kits include instructions with everything you need to make the suggested projects or you can create your own alternative projects!

Every kit comes with an exclusive stamp set to use over and over!

They also send at least one Classic Stampin’ Spot with every kit. The colors don’t repeat in a 12-month period, so it’s easy to build a collection of colorful ink.

Every new subscriber receives a clear block (size D) with their first kit to help them get started and to use throughout their subscription. 

Every month, SU! shares a video to quickly demonstrate how to assemble each kit.


There are many other perks!


The July 2016 contains supplies for 8 treat boxes and 12 mini cards and the stamp set What A Gem.  We will cut the boxes apart and punch them to make a Christmas card. 

The kit includes:


• What a Gem Photopolymer Stamp Set 
• Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Spot® ink
• 4 small gem boxes
• 4 large gem boxes 
• 12 mini cards (6 ea. in 2 sizes) 
• 8 pieces of pink baker’s twine (8" ea.)
• 8 pieces of green baker’s twine (8" ea.)
• 4 spools of pink baker’s twine (96" ea.)
• 4 spools of green baker’s twine (96" ea.)

Emerald Envy card.  Sign the back.

Bronze (by Magenta) panel at 5-1/4” x 4”.  Ink the Woodgrain stamp in Emerald Envy ink.  Stamp off then stamp on the panel.  Sponge edges in Emerald Envy ink.

Use the Star Confetti punch to punch across the top.

Cut 14” of Emerald Envy Baker’s twine and tie in a knot to the left side of the card.

Add dimenstionals to the panel and set aside.

Stamp the phrase from the Peaceful Pines stamp set in Emerald Envy ink on the label. Sponge in Emerald Envy ink.

Adhere about ½” from the bottom of the panel.  Trim and sponge. 

Cut Emerald Envy cardstock 5/8” wide x 3-1/2” long.  Run through the Softly Falling embossing folder.  Flag one end using the Banner punch.

Adhere to the panel about 2-1/2” from the bottom.

Adhere panel to the card front.  Set aside.

Cut white cardstock ¾” x 2-1/2”.  Cover with Versamark.  Cover with Copper embossing powder and heat set.

Punch 2 stars with the Itty Bitty Accents punch.  Cut 2 tree trunks 3/8” wide by ¾” long.  Adhere trunks to the trees. Set aside.

Cut 2 small triangles following the scored lines from the box in the kit.  Attach a post it note to one triangle. 

Punch with the Tree punch. Repeat for the other triangle. 

Apply dimenstionals to top and bottom of each tree.  Adhere to card front.

Add mounts to the stars and glue in place.

Add copper sequins

Fold a piece of writing tablet paper in half.  Stamp with a phrase from the Peaceful Pines stamp set.  Adhere to inside of the card. 

Make an envelope from craft paper using the envelope punch board.  Stamp the front with a tree from the Peaceful Pines stamp set to match. 


Friday, January 20, 2017

November 2016 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card - PP11-16


If you have never made a card before, you will love these One Hour Card Class workshops!  We will complete a card with a matching envelope – ready for the mail!  I host card classes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  You pick the day and the time that suits you.  Message or email me for more info. I hope you will consider joining me as we learn how to get the very best from the products that we buy.  You can order SU! products online and have them shipped directly to your door. Simply click on the “Shop Now” button in my banner (or I can order for you). I would be most happy to be your Canadian demonstrator.

What does a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber get?

A little red box (although November’s box was a pretty blue!) automatically delivered to your doorstep each month full of creativity for you to enjoy.  Kits include instructions with everything you need to make the suggested projects or you can create your own alternative projects!

Every kit comes with an exclusive stamp set to use over and over!

They also send at least one Classic Stampin’ Spot with every kit. The colors don’t repeat in a 12-month period, so it’s easy to build a collection of colorful ink.

Every new subscriber receives a clear block (size D) with their first kit to help them get started and to use throughout their subscription. 

Every month, SU! shares a video to quickly demonstrate how to assemble each kit.


There are many other perks!


This month’s kit contains supplies for 8 note cards and envelopes. 
*8 white note card bases
*8 printed blue envelopes
*12 laser cut sheets
*8 vellum sheets
*4 yards white and silver baker’s twine 
*30 white sequins
* 75 mini dimensionals
*125 adhesive dots 

And it also came with:
*Wonderful Winterland Photopolymer Stamp Set 
*Dapper Denim and Old Olive ink spots

This kit comes with scored note cards.  As cute as they are, we will make them into a regular size cards. 

Pool Party card.  Sign the back.

Pool Party panel 5” x 4-1/4”.  Run through the Softly Falling embossing folder.  Adhere to card front.  Set aside. 

Since the envelopes supplied in the kit will no longer fit, cut them to 3-1/4” x 4-1/2” for later.  Set aside.

Cut the white note cards in half to make a panel 3” x 4-1/4”. 

Over stamp with the snowflakes in Dapper Denim ink – touch lightly as the background of the stamp tends to touch down.  Sponge the top and both sides in a circular motion with Dapper Denim ink – no need to sponge the bottom.  Heat to dry. 

Gently remove the laser cut dies from their sheets.  Sponge the row of houses in Pool Party ink in a circular motion.  Apply gentle pressure to the trees and buildings.  Heat to dry.  Adhere to white panel.  Set aside. 

Squirt a bit of Tombow glue on the Silicone Craft Sheet

Pounce in it with a sponge to pick up the glue.

Pounce on the wrong side of the vellum to transfer the glue then adhere vellum to the white panel.  This is called the Glue Sponging technique.  Keep this sponge in a sealed container until you are done using it then wash and let it dry.  Clean your Silicone sheet with baby wipes.  Trim panel if necessary.  Set aside.

Sponge the single house die with Soft Sky ink.  Use snail adhesive to adhere to the vellum panel.  Trim panel if necessary. 

Tie 12” of baker’s twine about 1/4” from the top of the vellum panel.  Tie into a knot to the left side.  Set aside. 

Stamp the trees in Old Olive and the phrase in Dapper Denim ink on the white die.  Sponge edges in Pool Party ink.  Pounce lightly around the trees.  Add dimensionals across the bottom, the sides and behind each tree. Add to the vellum panel.  Trim if necessary. 

Trim the Dapper Denim envelope panel to fit the vellum panel if necessary.  Adhere to tree panel then to card front.  Set aside.

Cut 7” of glitter Pool Party ribbon.  Make a bow using the bow maker hubby made me.  Adhere just above the baker twine knot with glue dots. Trim ribbon and baker’s twine. 

Apply three sequins with glue dots or tombow glue. 

Fold a piece of writing tablet paper in half.  Stamp with a phrase and images if desired.  Adhere to inside of the card.

Stamp a purchased envelope to match.


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