Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Need a fun packaging idea for a small gift?

  •  Fun and quick gift packaging idea
  • This Weeks' Deals

Gift package for Anytime


Here's another fun idea for treat holders to use anytime.  Just change out the sentiment stamp used and this little, versatile holder can become anything from a candy holder, travel-size lotions, or even a gift card holder.  You decide what you need and adopt it.

You can make this any size.  This one started with a 11 " X 3-1/4" Basic Black base card.  The Designer Series paper on the front and back is Everyday Chic The basic Black Sheet is scored at 4-3/4"  and at 6-1/4"  I made several of these and stamped the sentiments in different colors to match the color of the gift inside this gift package.



Oh My Goodies stamp is stamped in 3 different layers.and uses Oval Punch and Deco Labels Framelit Die




A small box forms the base, with an oval punched out for the hand lotion to fit into tightly.  The ribbon holds it at the top.

These can be made with a small base box to hold candy, or, for this project, I turned over the box and punch an oval hole to hold a travel-size hand cream or shower gel.  I shipped this one to my Mom, so i wanted the ribbon to hold the small bottle in place while in transit, so the bow is lower on this project than I might typically place it.

Save 15% when you buy the Oh My Goodies Stamp set and the Deco Label Collection Framelits Dies together - Use 140252 for the wood-mount stamp bundle or 140253 for the Clear-mount stamp set and Framelits Dies bundle.


Recipe
  • Stamps: Oh My Goodies ( 134090 - Clear) (sentiment)
  • Paper:  Everyday Chic, Basic Black, Whisper White
  • Ink:  Basic Black Archival Ink, Bermuda Bay 
  • Accessories:   Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Deco Label Collection Framelits Dies, Large Oval punch, 5/8" Organza Ribbon, Big Shot and Magnetic base and plates

 Weekly Deals -- changes every Tuesday






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Want more card ideas?

Want more ideas?  Take a look at the swaps I made and received during Convention and uploaded to the photos section of my Meetup site.  See something you like?  Leave me a comment here.  I'll be putting together a general card class shortly and this is one way for your desires to be known

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Enjoy!




Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/







Monday, October 26, 2015

Halloween Treats

  •  Halloween Treat Sour Cream Holders
  • This Weeks' Deals

Trick or Treat Containers


Here's another fun idea for treat holders for the Halloween holiday.

These sour cream holders are simple to make.   Cut a 5" X 5" square out of designer series paper.  I used Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper for these.  Simply seal on two sides and on the 3rd (short) side fold in half in the opposite direction of the other short side.



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  These hold a couple of wrapped candies and are fun and fast to make.


Recipe
  • Stamps: Sweet Hauntings & Merry Everything (sentiments)
  • Paper:  Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper, Pumpkin Pie
  • Ink:  Basic Black Archival Ink
  • Accessories:   Note Tag Punch (135860), 1/4" Handheld Circle Punches, 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Fast Fuse Adhesive (129026) or Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995)

 Weekly Deals -- changes every Tuesday






Weekly deals change every Tuesday.   These are current products you'll want to pick up at a great price! Here are a few great deals from this week's weekly deals.  Get them today before they're gone!






Want more card ideas?

Want more ideas?  Take a look at the swaps I made and received during Convention and uploaded to the photos section of my Meetup site.  See something you like?  Leave me a comment here.  I'll be putting together a general card class shortly and this is one way for your desires to be known

Quick Links


Enjoy!




Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/





Thursday, October 22, 2015

Get ready for Halloween!

  •  Halloween Treat Holders
  • Halloween Card Ideas
  • 15% off Stampin' Up! Stamps - Oct 19-23, 2015

Trick or Treat


I'm always excited about Halloween projects.  There's something about the leaves turning to bright orange and red and the temperatures beginning to cool in Houston that makes me excited to use new stamps and papers and new embellishment -- especially the new, lacy spider web in the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog! Here are a few fun ideas.

This Treat bag is perfect for a few wrapped candies.  You can make your own treat holder and cookie bags, fill them with homemade or store bought goodies and include a handmade card to show your love.




Stampin' Up! Halloween treat holders and greeting cards

There's still time to make these cute Halloween treat bags and card to be ready for trick or treaters!


The Mini Treat Bag Thinlet

 In addition to making this cute treat bag, this same design would work great on the front of a matching card.


Halloween treat bag  with Spider Web Doilies


Recipe

  • Stamps: Sweet Hauntings (sentiment)- 139702
  • Paper:  Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper, Pumpkin Pie
  • Ink:  Basic Black Archival Ink (Caution:  Using Archival Ink on clear stamps will turn them permanently dark; but they are still usable)
  • Accessories:   Hearth & Home Thinlit  Die (139666), 1/8" Sliver ribbon, Spider Web Doilies (139622),  Mini Treat Bag Thinlits (137547), Chalk Talk Framelet,  Big Shot Die Cutting machine, Cutting Plates, Magnetic Platform,

The Hearth & Home Thinlet Die

The Hearth & Home thinlet  die is an instant favorite!  Make a window;  make a hearth; make a double window.  You can do it all with this wonderful die.  Although dies retire, this is one you'll want for your permanent collection.





Stampin' Up1 Spooky Halloween card with Curvy Corner Trio Punch



I almost missed the new Curvy Corner Trio Punch in the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog.  Check out the great corner designs this punch creates on two layers of the card above.  The punch cuts 3 different shapes.  In addition to the two shown above, it also punches a small slit to use as a ribbon slide.



Recipe
  • Stamps: Happy Scenes (sentiment)- 139821
  • Paper:  Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie
  • Ink:  Basic Black Archival Ink (Caution:  Using Archival Ink on clear stamps will turn them permanently dark; but they are still usable)
  • Accessories:   Curvy Corner Trio Punch (1396830, Hearth & Home Thinlit  Die (139666), Big Shot Die Cutting machine, Cutting Plates, Magnetic Platform, Black (Neutrals) Candy Dots, Dimensionals.






Stampin' Up!  Sweet Hauntings treat Holder


Start with a 11" X 3-1/5" sheet of Basic Black paper.  Score at 4-3/4 and 6-1/4"  Add designer paper to front and back.  Add an optional box insert to hold candy more securely.  Punch holes in top and thread ribbon for bow.  Add stamped sentiments from the Among the Branches and hand cut one of the bottle stamps from the Among the Branches set.

Recipe
  • Stamps: Among the Branches (Spooky sentiment)- 119818
  • Paper:  Happy Haunting Designer Services Paper, Pumpkin Pie, Stamp Sentiment on Whisper White, Basic Black 
  • Ink:  Basic Black Archival Ink (Caution:  Using Archival Ink on clear stamps will turn them permanently dark; but they are still usable)
  • Accessories:   3" Circle punch, 3-1/2" Scalloped Circle punch, 3/8" Basic Black stitched ribbon
 

 15% off Stamps - last day

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Yes!  you read that right!  From October 19 until October 23 -- just a few short days--any stamps you purchase are 15% off! This is the perfect time to order those Holiday  stamps in time to treat your friends and family to beautiful handmade holiday cards.


Want more ideas?

 
Want more ideas?  Take a look at the swaps I made and received during Convention and uploaded to the photos section of my Meetup site.  See something you like?  Leave me a comment here.  I'll be putting together a general card class shortly and this is one way for your desires to be known


Quick Links



Enjoy!



Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/