Monday, August 06, 2018

  • Decorate 2" clear treat boxes with delicate flowers 
  • 2" X 2" X 2" Clear Treat boxes idea
  • Sign Up for Petal Promenade Card Class August 5, 2018

Stampin' Up! Botanical Tag Thinlit - Again

I can't stop making these cute clear tiny treat boxes using the Stampin' Up! Botanical Tag Thinlit.  Last week I made one in Coastal Cabana.  This week end I made one in Whisper White and another in Petal Pink.  Add a ribbon an a few leave sprigs to the top and wrap the Stampin' Up! Botanical Tag Thinlit die cut around one of the 2" X 2" X 2" tiny treat boxes and you're done!  If you want, add a tag, but I didn't want to obscure the contents inside the box.  We'll make one of these treat holders in the Petal Promenade Class I'm hosting this week end.  Read more about the class below.  

     



The Botanical Tag includes three different die cuts that would work on your 2" X 2" X 2" Clear Tiny Treat Boxes.  I can't wait to try the one with the birds in Basic Black for Halloween treat boxes.  The same die on Whisper White is perfect for a Garden Party.  I think this is one of the most versatile dies Stampin' Up! had produced in this annual catalog.  

The tiny treat boxes ship flat, and easily fold together.  To avoid scratching the plastic, there is a thin film that you'll want to remove when you assemble the boxes. 




Below is what the 8-1/2 X 2" strip looks like after its been die cut.  I apply a strip of Multipurpose Adhesive strip to the back of the cardstock before die cutting, and I score the cardstock before die cutting.  The scoring dimensions for the cardstock strip:  8-1/2" X 2", scored on long side at 2-1/16", 4-1/8", 6-1/8" and 8-3/16".  I used the Simply Scored Scoring Tool to score my cardstock, but a trimmer would work equally well.   


Wrap-Around die cut 4 times with Botanical Tag Thinlit Die


I die cut the image four times into the 8-1/2" strip and used the Die Cut brush to easily remove the chads from the flowers.


Card and treat boxes using Botanical Tag Thinlit dies


Then I removed the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet backing and adhered the die cut to the four sides of the acetate treat box.  I used a glue dot to secure the final edge flat. 

The bows were created with the 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle either alone or layered over coordinating ribbons.  The Botanical Tags Thinlit set also includes a leafy die that I used to decorate one of the treat boxes.

  

Recipe:

Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Petal Pink (one each): 8-1/2" X 2"
  Scored on Long side at 2-1/16", 4-1/8", 6-1/8, 8-3/16" 

Accessories:  Botanical Tag Thinlit, 2" X 2" X 2" Clear Tiny Treat Box, 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, Coastal Cabana/copper ribbon from the Tea Room Ribbon Combo Pack, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Big Shot Die Brush, Simply Scored Scoring Tool,  Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Dimensionals


Click on the product images below for more information and close ups of any of the supplies used in today's project.   Or, go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.


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Petal Promenade Class Sunday, Aug 5 , 2018


We're making these 6 cards, a darling, delicate treat holder and a card box.  Join us Sunday afternoon, August 5 for a fun afternoon of crafting.   We're using Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper for these projects.  With the buy three get one free Designer Series Paper Special ending July 31, if you love this Designer Series Paper as much as I do, you may want to stock up on some before the class.  We'll use a variety of papers, die cuts, punches and embellishments.    

You'll love creating these cards and then sharing your creativity with others when you need to send a special "thank you", a friendly "hello", or remember a Birthday.  Pick from a variety of sentiments so each card fits your needs..  



Projects we'll make in the Petal Promenade Class Sunday, August 5, 2018



You can get a closer look at the projects we'll make in the Meetup Photo album for this class, and register for the class while you're visiting my Meetup registration site.  The photo album includes individual photos of each project we'll make. 

Class size is limitedso register for this class now.  Your class fee of $30 for 7 projects will include precut materials, and embellishments, the clear tiny treat box plus an acetate gift box to use when giving your cards as a gift.  Use your PayPal account and send your class fee to my PayPal account at dje-ross@swbell.net or ask me to issue you a PayPal invoice for the class.

Can't make the class, but have the stamp sets?  Buy the pre-cut card kit for $30 plus $7.25 Shipping, and assemble on your own.



Sign up.  Get 10 Free Stamp Pads.  Ends 7/31


  

Become a demonstrator between July 1-31 with a $99 order, and get $125 in merchandise selected by you from the current catalog, plus 10 free stamp pads in the color family you want most.  This enhanced Starter Kit offer is good for both new demonstrators, or if you've been a demonstrator who's dropped and wants to sign up for the discounts again.









Demonstrators earn a 20-25 percent discount on your own hobby supplies as a hobby demonstrator.  Or turn your hobby into a business and earn income on what you sell. 

This is a great way to earn income working part-time, doing something you love, for a special vacation, or to cover holiday purchases to make your Christmas truly special.  

Join my team, get ready for fun, and find out more here.  There's no obligation to every host workshops or parties, sell product to others or purchase anything more if you choose to be a hobby demonstrator.  Your only obligation is to reach $300 in sales by the end of the first full Stampin' Up! quarter.  You can drop with no penalty and sign up again later to continue earning discounts on your purchases.     

To Order:   


1.  Orders over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. You select free merchandise from the current catalogs to add to your order.  You can also purchase hostess sets with a $150 order.

2.  If the purchases on your Wish List are over $100, the $99 Starter Kit is one way to save on your purchase today.  And save even more on future orders.  You can order $125 worth of product for your $99 starter kit.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your Wish List as a demonstrator, and save 20% on your purchases as a demonstrator.  Need help building your shopping list? Contact me, and we'll work through your starter kit order together. 

3.  Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator if you don't already have one.  Let me know if you need an Occasions Catalog. 

4.  Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.


5.  Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, you can try it now for $50% off your first month, now. 


Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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

Thursday, August 02, 2018

Stampin' Up! Very Vintage Stamp Set

  • CASED a swap card with Very Vintage Stamp Set
  • Seats remain for Petal Promenade Card Class - Aug 5
  • August Specials include Bonus Coupon Days

Stampin' Up! Very Vintage

I was in a swap in June and received this beautiful card.  I fell in love with  the Very Vintage Stamp set used as well as the Grapefruit Grove cardstock and ink used.  What really captured me was the mottled background.  Unfortunately, this card didn't include the name of the owner, so I can't thank them personally.  I decided to CASE (Copy and share everything...Copy and selectively edit.. I've seen many meanings.. .) this card for my blog today.     

     



The basecard for this card is Grapefruit Grove.  The next layer is Whisper White.  While the card I cased looked like it was stamped with a clear block, I decide to try the largest background image from the Love What You Do stamp set.  I stamped off and then stamped the Whisper White cardstock with Grapefruit Grove ink.

Instead of ovals, I decided to use the dies from the new Stitched Seasons Framelit Dies, which is part of the new Color Your Season stamp and die set that is offered this month to help get you started on fall and holiday cards.  Its only available August 1-31. I used two of the dies to create the image layer.    

   




The image is stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black, as is the sentiment.  The bow is the 3/8" Gold Metallic-edge Very Vanilla ribbon colored with Calypso Coral Blends.  Two size of gold Faceted Gems were added as accents.

I think I need to work on my background stamping a little more.  However, stamping a background with a textures stamp or a clear block gives you the look of a Designer Series Paper on plain cardstock.  This is a great technique -- especially if you have limited supplies.     

        



  

Recipe:

Stamp: Very Vintage, Love What You Do
Ink:  Grapefruit Grove, Tuxedo Black Memento, Calypso Coral Blends
Paper:  Grapefruit Grove, Whisper White 
Accessories:  Stitched Seasons Framelit Dies, 3/8" Gold Metallic-Edge Very Vanilla Ribbon, Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Stampin' Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals,


Click on the product images below for more information and close ups for any of the supplies used in today's project.   Or, go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.


Price: $110.00
Price: $10.00
Price: $7.00

Stay up-to-date with card ideas, by subscribing to my blog, register on my Meetup site or follow me on Instagram.

Petal Promenade Class Sunday, Aug 5, 2018


We're making these 6 cards, a darling, delicate treat holder and a card box.  Join us Sunday afternoon, August 5 for a fun afternoon of crafting.   We're using Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper for these projects.  With the buy three get one free Designer Series Paper Special ending July 31, if you love this Designer Series Paper as much as I do, you may want to stock up on some before the class.  We'll use a variety of papers, die cuts, punches and embellishments.    

You'll love creating these cards and then sharing your creativity with others when you need to send a special "thank you", a friendly "hello", or remember a Birthday.  Pick from a variety of sentiments so each card fits your needs..  



Stampin' Up! Petal Promenade
Class Projects Aug 5.  Click for larger image.



You can get a closer look at the projects we'll make in the Meetup Photo album for this class, and register for the class while you're visiting my Meetup registration site.  The photo album includes individual photos of each project we'll make. 

Class size is limitedso register for this class now.  Your class fee of $30 for 7 projects will include precut materials, and embellishments, the clear tiny treat box plus an acetate gift box to use when giving your cards as a gift.  Use your PayPal account and send your class fee to my PayPal account at dje-ross@swbell.net or ask me to issue you a PayPal invoice for the class.

Can't make the class, but have the stamp sets?  Buy the pre-cut card kit for $30 plus $7.25 Shipping, and assemble on your own.


August Specials 


  

Get a jump on fall and holiday projects with this unique stamp and die set while waiting for the release of the Holiday catalog on September 5th.  Images work for all four seasons.  You'll love this versatile set.   Order it now at this link.






Bonus Days are back



You loved Bonus Days last year.  It's here again.  Get a coupon for $5 for every $50 you spend, Aug 1-31, 2018.  Then redeem your coupons in September.  

  

     

To Order:   


1.  Orders over $150 (not including tax and shipping), qualify for shopping rewards. You select free merchandise from the current catalogs to add to your order.  You can also purchase hostess sets with a $150 order.

2.  If the purchases on your Wish List are over $100, the $99 Starter Kit is one way to save on your purchase today.  And save even more on future orders.  You can order $125 worth of product for your $99 starter kit.  After your initial $99 order for merchandise you select from anything in the current catalogs, place an order for the remainder of your Wish List as a demonstrator, and save 20% on your purchases as a demonstrator.  Need help building your shopping list? Contact me, and we'll work through your starter kit order together. 

3.  Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator if you don't already have one.  Let me know if you need an Occasions Catalog. 

4.  Clearance Rack items - while quantities last.


5.  Order current or previous Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kits.  If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin, you can try it now for $50% off your first month, now. 


Enjoy!



Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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