Saturday, February 14, 2015

Happy little Valentine treat boxes


  • Happy Valentine's Day!
  • Hello Life Project Kit Ideas


  • There is still time to make these fun little Valentine treat boxes that are sure to bring smiles to anyone you give them to.  They are filled with a couple of Dark Chocolate Hershey Kisses.  It took a few hours to use one of the wonderful 4X 6 paper packs called Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack (Item 137779) from Stampin' Up!  I first saw these on a UK SU demonstrator site called Pootles.



    
    Valentine treats - Love Designer Series Paper
     
     
     
    These cute boxes are created using the Envelope Punch Board.   Cut your paper to 4.5 X 4.5".  Using your Envelope Punch board, punch and score on the first side at 1" and 3"; then rotate and punch and score using the first lines you created as a guide.   These boxes fit two Hershey Kisses perfectly.  





    I made about two dozen from one designer paper pack.  They all fit into a small Priority Mail box, which I shipped to my mom along with the Valentine card below. 




    Stampin' Up! Set:  Hello Life
     
     

    Valentine card

     
    Recipe: 

    • Stamp set: Hello Life.
    • Ink: Real Red
    • Paper: Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack (137779), Whisper White and Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Glimmer paper
    • Accessories: Word window punch, Itty Bitty Accents, 1/8" handheld punch, Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, glue dots (tip, the fastest way to mount small items on your creations is on the tip of a Paper-Piercing Tool (126189).  Big shot Die - Cutting machine and Magnetic Platform, Bone folder. Stamping Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

    
    Hello Life stamp set with Beautiful Baroque textured Impression background
     
     

    Recipe: 

    • Stamp set: Hello Life.
    • Ink: Real Red
    • Paper: Whisper White and Real Red Cardstock, Real Red Glimmer paper
    • Accessories: Beautiful Baroque Textured Impression Plate, Heart Punch (Retired), Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, glue dots (tip, the fastest way to mount small items on your creations is on the tip of a Paper-Piercing Tool (126189).  Big shot Die - Cutting machine , Bone folder. Stamping Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

    Occasions catalog holds a host of spring card making ideas!

    The Occasions Catalog continues to be my go-to place for CASEing (Case (kas) verb, meaning Copy And Share Everything.  In the world of papercrafting, there is no shame in copying, in fact, its encourages.  Find something you like and copy it exactly or change some of the elements like colors, different designer papers, or different embellishment to make the creation more your own.  Give credit to those you CASE, and share your ideas with others!  CASEing is a great way for your to more quickly enjoy your papercrafting hobby.

     
    Another way for busy people to enjoy papercrafting is buying just what you need to make a project. (very hard for a die-hard papercrafter who must "have it all!) Here's a look at the cover of the Occasions catalog, which includes one of the new kits available. This is a great kit to brighten up your home or to take to someone in a hospital or rest home.   Take a look at the new Occasions catalog and all the great crafting products you need to jumpstart your creativity.  To Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping .




    
    Look for the new Occasions catalog - available now as a free download
    

    Everything you need to make the Hello Life project below!


    One more kit I have to mention from the Occasions Catalog is the Hello Life Project Kit (Item 137949 - $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN)



    Here's one way to finish completing the kit.  (Yes, the black wire frame IS included in the kit). Add your creative flare or CASE these ideas.




    This photo shows the content you'll receive.  All cut and punched for you, giving you more time to exercise your creativity, less time trying to find coordinating pieces for your project.  Some of the contents include Crushed Curry Thick Baker's Twine, Designer Series Paper, the wire frame, needle, and crochet thread.  The kit also makes a great way to show off your family's new addition, your childs latest accomplisments, or a great gift for a crafty friend. Or get together with friends and make your kits together as a great girls-night-out activity. But hurry!  Stampin' Up! kits are available only for a short time.  For more ways to use or expand this kit, visit my Pinterest board at:  https://www.pinterest.com/doross/su-hello-life-project-kit/


    Enjoy!


    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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

     


    Thursday, December 25, 2014

    Merry Christmas - with framelit dies

    • Christmas Cards with Joy and Noel
    • Be on the look out for the new Occasions catalog Jan 5

    I'm loving the "Joy" die and "Noel" die in the Wonderful Wreath Framelit Dies set(135851)! I used them on the Christmas cards I sent this year.Here's what they looked like.



    Noel from the Wonderful Wreath Framelit Die










    Recipe: 

    • None: You can add a sentiment of your choice inside  No stamping on the card front.
    • Ink: none
    • Paper: Whisper White, Silver Foil Sheet (132178)
    • Accessories: Bigz Die - (Retired)  Snowflake, Felt snowflake )(retired), Frosted sequins (135935). glue dots (tip, the fastest way to mount sequins on your card is on the topic of a Paper-Piercing Tool (126189).  Big shot Die - Cutting machine and Magnetic Platform, Bone folder. Stamping Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue








    Here's another set of Christmas cards using the "Joy" thinlit die.  

     I'm happy to see that the new Occasions catalog include a similar set to this with a thinlet die that includes "Thanks", "You", and "Hello".  Perfect for thank you cards you know you'll need to make after Christmas.


    Occasions catalog - coming Jan 5!

    We lucky demonstrators have been playing with new stamp sets and products from the new Catalog for a couple weeks now.  You'll be able to purchase these new products for Valentine's and Spring holiday projects on January 5.  Everyone loves hand made Valentine's cards...but you'll only have a few weeks in January to get your cards ready to mail.  



    Here's a look at the cover, which includes one of the new kits available in the new catalog. While you wait, check out the up-to-80% off on the Clearance Rack at my Stampin' Up! story today.  Take a look and Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 



    Look for the new Occasions catalog - available Jan 5, 2014



    I'll leave you with a Holiday Message from my home to yours.  My husband, my wonderful Australian Shepard, Cookie, and I  wish you a joyous holiday season and and a wonderful new year.  Thank you for continued friendship and loyalty.






    Enjoy!

    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/





    Friday, October 03, 2014

    Boo-tiful Paper Pumpkin Halloween treat bags

    • Paper Pumpkin kit makes cute treat bags
    • Sign up for the Oct 5 Card Class

    I'm having fun with my Paper Pumpkin kit this month, making these cute treat Halloween treat bags.  This year's monthly kits include more product for the same price and often refills are available.  I've already purchased two more refills for my September kit so I'll have plenty of treat bags for little buggers stopping by our home during All Saints Eve! 

    Check here if your interested in signing up for  My Paper Pumpkin   For more ideas on how to use this month's kit to create even more Halloween projects, check out over 20 ideas for Paper Pumpkin on Pinterest.

     
     
    September 2014 - Paper Pumpkin Boo-tiful bags.  Click for larger image
     

    October 5 Card Class

     
    Reminder: Still time to sign up for this Sunday's Card class. Sunday, October 5, starting at 1:30 pm.  Sign up now!

    Here's a look at the 8 cards we'll be making.  Everyone needs a stash of general cards to have on hand for different occasions.  Spend a fun afternoon with snacks, chats, and making these cards. 






    This collection of cards uses a variety of the new designer papers, the new In-colors, and new rubber stamp sets, polymer set, which I'm beginning to favor more and more, and new punches, dies, and embossing folder. 
     
    Here's a close up of one of the cards we'll make.  This raised flower card is made with vellum, new ribbons and designer papers. The center is a silver Candy Dot base brad painted gold with a marker to match the gold dots in the designer paper, and then the brad was embellished with a pearl center.   
     
    Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die
     
    Start by using Pink Pirouette and a brayer, Brayer ink onto white velum card stock.  Once dry, we'll use the Flower Frenzy Bugz L Die to cut the flowers.  The velum card stock can be creased from just about the center of the flower to the tip of the petal with a bone folder and then pinch the velum card stock together, which gives it a slightly raised effect.    The big shot die let you cut several flowers at once.  Next, all four of the cut flowers used to make one flower fit into the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for a single run through the embossing machine.  Before mounting on the Pink Pirouette base layers, attached the flower to the Whispers White layer so the brad back was hidden. 

    For more card ideas, look at a few more July 2014 swaps and card samples from the convention display boards on the photos link in my Meetup site.  Also, sign up to register for this class on my Meetup site at this link to ensure you're first to hear about new classes.   The Meetup site has been down over this week end, so check back at this Meetup link if you're unable to get in the first time.

    Recipe: 

    • Stamps: You can add a sentiment of your choice inside  No stamping on the card front.
    • Ink: Pink Pirouette
    • Paper: Lullaby DSP, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, White Velum Card Stock
    • Accessories: Candy Dot Brad Bases, Pearl Basic Jewels, Blushing Bride ¾” Chevron Ribbon
    • Tools: Brayer, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions folder, Fancy Fan Textured Impressions embossing folder, Big shot Die-Cutting machine, and Magnetic Platform, Textured Boutique Machine, Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Bone Folder
     Do you want to know why I'm able to do classes this year, even with a very busy work schedule?   It's because  Stampin’ Up! is making it easier and easier for demonstrators and customers to get projects done quickly – just what we need with our busy schedules and lack of storage space for all our supplies.  Check out previous posts to see some of the Halloween kits and winter watercolor kits available for a short time.  These on page 36 and 37 of the new Holiday Mini catalog, if you’re one of my regular customers.  If you need a copy of the catalog, download a copy here.
     
     

    Sign up on my mailing list to be notified of these upcoming classes:


    · Early October  – General cards
    · Late October – Treat bags
    · November – Gift tags & gift boxes
    · December – Last-minute Holiday cards and tags
    · January – Valentine’s Day
    · February – Thinking of You
    · March – Graduation gift giving
    · April - Mothers’ Day card
    · May – Father’s day cards



    Enjoy!

     
    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

     

     


    Monday, September 22, 2014

    Fall 2014 Card Making Classes


    • Sign up for the Oct 5 Card Class
    • Get ready for Halloween with this great wreath kit

    Getting back to hosting classes has been an objective for several months.  The good news is that I'm hosting a class, Sunday, October 5, starting at 1:30 pm.

    Here's a look at the 8 cards we'll be making.  Everyone needs a stash of general cards to have on hand for different occasions.  Spend a fun afternoon with snacks, chats, and making these cards. 




     

    The Stampin' Up! annual catalog went live in June, and this collection of cards uses a variety of the new designer papers, the new In-colors, and new rubber stamp sets, polymer set, which I'm beginning to favor more and more, and new punches, dies, and embossing folder. 
     
    One of the cards we'll make is this raised flower card made with vellum, new ribbons and designer papers. The center is a silver Candy Dot base brad painted gold with a marker and embellished with a pearl center.   
     
    Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die
     
    We'll brayer White velum card stock with Pink Pirouette.  Once dry, we'll use the Flower Frenzy Bugz L Die to cut the flowers.  The velum card stock can be creased from just about the center of the flower to the tip of the petal with a bone folder and then pinched the velum card stock together, which giving it a slightly raised effect.    You'll be able to cut several flowers at once using the Big Show die.  Then all four of the cut flowers used to make one flower fit into the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for a single run through the embossing machine.  We'll attached the flower to the Whispers White layer before mounting to a Pink Pirouette base layer so the brad back was hidden.  Take a look at a few more swaps and card samples from the convention display boards on the photos link in my Meetup site.  Also, sign up to register for this class on my Meetup site at this link to ensure you're first to hear about new classes.   The Meetup site has been down over this week end, so check back at this Meetup link if you're unable to get in the first time.

    Recipe: 

    • Stamps: None
    • Ink: Pink Pirouette,
    • Paper: Lullaby DSP, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, White Velum Card Stock
    • Accessories: Candy Dot Brad Bases, Pearl Basic Jewels, Blushing Bride ¾” Chevron Ribbon
    • Tools: Brayer, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions folder, Fancy Fan Textured Impressions embossing folder, Big shot Die-Cutting machine, and Magnetic Platform, Textured Boutique Machine, Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Bone Folder
     Do you want to know why I'm able to do classes this year, even with a very busy work schedule?   It's because  Stampin’ Up! is making it easier and easier for demonstrators and customers to get projects done quickly – just what we need with our busy schedules and lack of storage space for all our supplies.  Three kits from Convention I’m excited to tell you about:
     
    With fall / winter holidays right around the corner, Stampin’ Up! introduced two more kits – both from the Holiday mini catalog. One Halloween wreath kit and the other is a Watercolor Winter Card Kit – two super-fun projects. These on page 36 and 37 when you receive your copy of the new Holiday Mini catalog, if you’re one of my regular customers.  If you need a copy of the catalog, download a copy here.
     
    Frightful Wreath Simply Created Kit - 135866 - US $26.95
     

    Sign up on my mailing list to be notified of these upcoming classes:


    · Early October  – General cards
    · Late October – Treat bags
    · November – Gift tags & gift boxes
    · December – Last-minute Holiday cards and tags
    · January – Valentine’s Day
    · February – Thinking of You
    · March – Graduation gift giving
    · April - Mothers’ Day card
    · May – Father’s day cards



    Enjoy!

     
    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

     

     


    Tuesday, July 22, 2014

    2014 Stampin' Up! convention swaps


    • Stampin' Up Convention Swaps 2014
    • Let's get together each month and make our Paper Pumpkin kits
    • Paper Pumpkin kits are 50% off for your first two kits
    I can hardly believe Stampin' Up! convention is already over.  It went by so fast!.  I'm so excited about all the new kits and the  Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog we were able to see and buy from right at the show.  I'll be busy making samples until the official launch of the catalog to customers on August 28, 2014.

    Meanwhile, here are the three swaps I did for this year's event.  Stay tuned over the next few days as I show you some of the fantastic swaps I received in return.


     
    Stampin' Up! World of Dreams

    The Stampin' Up! annual catalog went live in June, and I'm playing with all the new rubber stamp sets, polymer set, which I'm beginning to favor more and more, new punches, dies, and embossing folder. 

    Here's the recipe for my first Convention swap card.
       
      Recipe
      Stamps: World of Dreams
      Paper:   Back to Black, Whisper white, Smoky Slate
      Inks:  Jet Black Stazon
      Accessories:  Naturals Can Dots
       


    The Stampin' Up! annual catalog went live in June, and I'm playing with all the new rubber stamp sets, polymer set, (which I'm beginning to favor more and more), new punches, dies, and embossing folders.
     
    This is the card I used for Sherri Robinson’s shoe box swap of 50 cards. Sherri has been hosting this swap for as long as I can remember, and it is one of my favorite swaps. This year, I believe the quality was the best-ever. I came away with cards I enjoyed making and that I’ll be proud to display. Here’s my card for this swap:

     
    Stampin' Up! Traveler stamp set

    • Recipe: 
      Stamps:  Traveler (pg. 38), World Map background stamp (pg. 38)

      Ink:  Jet Black Staz-on, Baked Brown sugar

      Paper:  Basic Black, Baked Brown Sugar, Naturals Ivory (page 193)

      Accessories:  1-1/4 Burlap Ribbon (pg. 207), Very Vintage Designer Buttons (pg. 209), Baked Brown Sugar Thick Baker’s Twine (p. 207)

      Tools:  On Film Framelit, Paper Piercer (for poking out the small pieces of the photo frame), Big shot Die-Cutting machine, and Magnetic Platform, Bone Folder, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (pg.221), Dimensionals, Red Sticky Strip tape, Stamping Sponges (Pg. 210)
       

    Sherri is displaying her gorgeous face painting from the Awards night after-party.
     
     
     
    This raised flower card was a third swap card I made for Convention.  I used this one for Lyssa’s Convention 2014 “Now This is convention Quality” Swap.  As usual, the swaps from this swap were wonderful. 
     
     
    Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die

     
     
     
    I brayed White velum card stock with Pink Pirouette.  Once dry, I used the Flower Frenzy Bugz L Die to cut the flowers.  I creased from just about the center of the flower to the tip of the petal with a bone folder and then pinched the velum card stock together giving it a slightly raised effect.  The center was held together with a Candy Dot Brad Base with a Pearl in the center.  I was able to cut several flowers at once using the Big Show die.  Then all four of the cut flowers used to make one flower fit into the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for a single run through the embossing machine.  I attached the flower to the Whispers White layer before mounting to the Pink Pirouette layer so the brad back was hidden.  Take a look at a few more swaps and card samples from the convention display boards on the photos link in my Meetup site.
    Recipe: 

    • Stamps: None
    • Ink: Pink Pirouette,
    • Paper: Lullaby DSP, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, White Velum Card Stock
    • Accessories: Candy Dot Brad Bases, Pearl Basic Jewels, Blushing Bride ¾” Chevron Ribbon
    • Tools: Brayer, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions folder, Fancy Fan Textured Impressions embossing folder, Big shot Die-Cutting machine, and Magnetic Platform, Textured Boutique Machine, Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Bone Folder
     
    Lyssa has so much fun at her own swaps. . .and she was honored with many awards this year including Founder’s Circle!  Yeah Lyssa!
     
     
     
    This year is going to be so much fun for stampers.  Stampin’ Up! is making it easier and easier for demonstrators and customers to get our projects done quickly – just what we need with our busy schedules and lack of storage space for all our supplies.  Three kits from Convention I’m excited to tell you about:
     
    Paper Pumpkin kits are going to be even more exciting!  These once-a-month kits offer even more value, with precut papers and accessories included, giving you everything you needs (except the usual scissors, glue, etc.) to make cute projects that you’ll be excited to use for birthdays or gifts. Order month to month, or save money by signing up for a monthly subscription.
     
    • I'm thinking about hosting a monthly Snack, Chat and Craft meetup for ladies who want to get together and make the Stampin' Up! monthly Paper Pumpkin kit.  Let's share ideas for ways to use the kit other than the standard way the kit is configured.  Any interest?  Sign up for my mailing list or leave me a comment below.
    • Don't receive your monthly Paper Pumpkin kits yet?  Sign up between now and Sept 10 and get your first two months at 50% off.  Shipping is free.
     
     
    With fall / winter holidays right around the corner, Stampin’ Up! is introducing two more kits – both coming with the  Holiday mini catalog at the end of August.  U.S. Demonstrators can begin pre-ordering items 1-August-2014.   One Halloween wreath kit and the other is a Watercolor Winter Card Kit – two super-fun projects. These on page 36 and 37 when you receive your copy of the new Holiday Mini catalog next month, if you’re one of my regular customers.  If you don’t have a U.S. demonstrator and need a copy of the holiday mini catalog, send me a quick note before the end of July so I can add you to my catalog mailing list.
     

    Sign up on my mailing list to be notified of these upcoming classes:
     
    · August - Birthday Cards
    · September – Treat bags
    · October – Thank you cards
    · November – Gift tags
    · December – Last-minute Holiday cards and tags
    · January – Valentine’s Day
    · February – Thinking of You
    · March – Graduation gift giving
    · April - Mothers’ Day card

    · May – Father’s day cards


    Enjoy!

     
    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/

     

     


    Monday, April 21, 2014

    Stampin' Up! Retired stamps and accessories lists announced + Free shipping until April 25.

    • Retiring stamps and accessories lists announced
    • Act Quickly.  Some items are already out of stock.
    • Free standard shipping on your order April 21-25

    Every year I hear from someone who waits too long before placing their order from the current catalog.  

    "Oh please...you have to help me! I'm in the middle of making 100 Graduation invitations and I need just one more package of .... Well, you fill in the blank. What do you do?  Start your project over, from scratch, using a different set of colors?  Or create a whole new design because the stamp set you wanted to use sold out before May 31?  

    Thank goodness I have a wide circle of demonstrator friends to help me find that final pack of retiring paper or that perfect stamp set.  We've been able to help our customers find a lot of what they need...but not everything.  Sometimes when they're gone; they really are gone!

    Why take that chance?  Follow my lead.  I'm going through my catalog now to see which stamps and accessories I'm going to order before this year's catalog expires.  And I'm taking advantage of free standard shipping between April 21 and April 25, 2014!  Plus I'm going to qualify for hostess benefits if my order is over $150!  (Free products!)  Please don't wait.  Products on these lists are only available while stocks remains.  This is your last chance to purchase these items before the release of the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 catalog in early June!  Download the retired lists today and order now, while everything is in front on you. 

    Click on image to download Retiring Stamps: 

    Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps list - 2014
    Click timage to immediately download


    Click on image to download Retiring Accessories:



    Some items have already sold out.  Click list to download.
    Check list before ordering.





    Free standard shipping is available on purchases until Friday, April 25.



    These in-colors and Designer Series Paper Stacks will retire.




    2012-2014 In Color Designer Series paper Stack-item 130137--retires June 4

    Remember that the 2012-2014 In Color designer Series paper Stacks, (item 130137) the 12 X 12 40 sheet paper packs will retire, too.  You'll want at least one of these paper stacks to coordinate with your retiring colors



    You can quickly scroll through images of all of the retiring stamps and accessories here.   Use the pull down to show all.  Which stamp set or accessory are you the most sad to lose and why?  For me I think it is the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions embossing folder die and the Full Heart punch.  Both are long-time staples for creating wonderful projects.

    To place an order for any products above:  Visit my Stampin' Up! Store 


    Quick Links

    Enjoy!

    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/