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Terri Walker
terri@nutzaboutstamping.com
(919) 280-1020
http://www.nutzaboutstamping.com
I have the perfect last-minute amazing gift idea for you!
Paper Pumpkin to the rescue! We designed our awesome subscription service to put someone special on a fast track to creativity with our easy-to-make kits.
Paper Pumpkin can also open the door to exploring and discovering coordinating Stampin’ Up! products. And while this can be done with almost every Paper Pumpkin kit, occasionally we offer specially-designed kits to make it easy to introduce YOU (and your crafting friends) to even more of what Stampin’ Up! has to offer.
Take January's Be Mine, Valentine kit. It combines everything you love about Paper Pumpkin-style treat packaging with adorable critter coordination in the popular Animal Expedition Kit!
The January kit coordinates with the Animal Expedition suite on p. 26–27 of the 2018-2019 annual catalog—to help your special friend maximize their crafting possibilities.
Today I want to show you how to take the Dashing Deer bundle, Merry Christmas to All bundle and Festive Farmhouse paper to make something other than Christmas cards. I will show you how to create stunning Christmas present tags using these same products.
These Detailed Deer Christmas tags are so easy to create - you can make a bunch in an afternoon. Are you having an office gift exchange this year? I know I would love to receive stunning Christmas present tags as a gift and I bet your office mates would too.
Here's one tag idea that I created - watch my video below to see how to make this tag AND a second tag idea as well:
Stamp sets: Merry Christmas to All bundle (149952)
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Card stock and cutting dimensions: Real Red: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" Old Olive: 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" Whisper White: 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" Under the Mistletoe paper (146921): 5" x 1 3/4"
Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals framelits (141706), Detailed Deer thinlits (147915), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Mini Glue Dots
Here's my video showing you how to make this tag PLUS some extra tips and ideas along the way. I also show a second tag idea using the same layout.
The Signs of Santa bundle is such a happy set - with those quirky images that are fun to color. And the set even has an official North Pole seal!
You know you have seen signs of Santa's amazing helpers with today's project - one of the elf images is featured on a super cute, and very easy to make, gift bag and tag.
What would you pop inside this bag and give to someone special? I love the size of these Santa's Gift bags - they fit nicely onto a Christmas tree branch, inside a stocking hung by the fireplace or sitting on a place setting at the dinner table. There are so many ideas for these fun bags - why not start with this one below?
Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Signs of Santa Bundle (149967)
Card Stock – Garden Green (102584); Whisper White (100730)
Stamp Pads – Memento Black Ink (132708)
Misc. – Santa’s Workshop Designer Series Paper (DSP)(147809);Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324); Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372); Layerying Circles Framelits (141705); Poppy Parade 1/2” Textured Weave Ribbon (147813); Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine (124262); Dimensionals (104430);
Measurements:
Garden Green: 2” x 4 3/4” Scrap for Scallop circle
Whisper White: Scrap for Stitched Circle
DSP: 2” x 3 1/2”
Die cut the elf and pole
Instructions:
Punch one end of the 2” x 4 3/4 piece of Garden Green cardstock with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.
Attach the Santa Workshop polka dot paper to the punched layer and set aside
Die cut the elf and pole from the Santa Workshop DSP and then stamp the North Pole onto the pole with the Memento Black Ink.
Attach the Whisper White stitched circle to the Garden Green Scalloped Circle and then add the elf and pole.
Use Dimensionals to attach the completed circle to the tag.
Tie a bow with the Poppy Parade Ribbon and add to the top of the tag with 2 Glue Dots
Attach the Whisper White Bakers Twine to the top of the tag.
Here I have used the tag on the Santa Bags (147812) but this tag can also be used on any other bag or wrapped gift or even as the focal point of a card.
And make yourself one super cute Santa gift bag! (don't miss the instructions below)
Making Christmas Bright Santa Gift Bag
Stamp Sets – Making Christmas Bright (148046)
Card Stock – Garden Green (102584); Whisper White (100730);
Stamp Pads – StazOn Jet Black ink (141406); Garden Green (147089); Real Red (147084); Daffodil Delight (147094)
Misc. – Silver Foil Sheets (132178); Santa’s Bags (147812); Regals Stampin’ Write Markers – Real Red & Garden Green (147155); Brights Stampin’ Write Markers – Daffodil Delight (147157); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897); Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324); Banner Triple Punch (138292); Christmas Bulb Builder Punch (148013); Everyday Label Punch (144668); All is Bright Paper Clips (147893); Garden Green Baker’s Twine (147814); Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Measurements:
Garden Green Card Stock: 4” x 2”
Whisper White Card Stock: scraps (label & bulbs)
Silver Foil Sheets: scraps (bulb ends)
Instructions:
Stamp light strings on Santa’s Bag using Memento Black ink.
Color light bulbs on bag using the fine-tip end of Real Red, Garden Green and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Markers.
Punch one end of the Garden Green cardstock with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch and the other end with the Banner Triple Punch to create tag base.
Stamp “May Your Christmas be” in Memento ink on scrap Whisper White card stock.Stamp “Bright” using Real Red ink.Punch out with Everyday Label Punch.
Adhere label to tag using Dimensionals.
Adhere a piece of Garden Green Baker’s Twine to front of tag using Mini Glue Dots to create string for lights.
Stamp bulbs on scrap Whisper White card stock using Real Red, Garden Green and Daffodil Delight stamp pads.Color stamp images with Wink of Stella.Punch out using Christmas Bulb Builder Punch.
Punch out ends of light bulbs from scrap Silver Foil Sheets using Christmas Bulb Builder Punch.Tip: A ½” wide strip will fit in the punch perfectly without wasting extra paper.
Adhere bulb ends to bulbs using Mini Glue Dots.
Adhere bulbs to tag using Dimensionals.
Cut an 8” piece of Garden Green Baker’s Twine and tie to top of tag.
Finish tag by adding a star from the All is Bright Paper Clips on the Whisper White label.
I love making 3D items each year at Christmas time and I have an awesome candy cane pocket card you need to make! It is super easy to create and will thrill a work colleague, someone who opens their stocking on Christmas morning or a friend at this year's gift exchange.
Here are some of the supplies used to make this Candy Cane Season hot chocolate pocket. Click on any of these photos to place an order at my online store:
Stamp Pads – Poppy Parade (147050), Early Espresso (119686); Call Me Clover (146969)
Misc. – Santa’s Workshop designer series paper (147809); Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon (146912); 2 inch circle punch (133782); Starburst Punch (143717); Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Tear & Tape (138995)
Other - hot chocolate packet, candy cane spoon, etc
Measurements:
Poppy Parade CS :4 ¼ x 11
Early Espresso CS:4 x 3 ½
DSP: polka dot 3 ¾ x 3 and striped 1x 4 ¼
Instructions:
Score Poppy Parade cardstock at 1 ¼ and 5 ½ , and fold in half, then fold the 1 ¼ piece down to make an accordion.
Adhere the striped dsp to the 1 ¼ inch piece
Adhere the piece of early espresso to the panel of the pocket
Adhere DSP to the top of the early espresso piece
Glue down the 1 ¼ inch piece on top of the early espresso and dsp
Tie ribbon around the packet to hold it together, do not tie it too tight so that you can still add a hot chocolate packet and a peppermint spoon or candy cane.
Punch out an early espresso piece using the starburst punch and punch out a 2 inch circle using the whisper white cardstock.
Stamp the candy cane on whisper white using the poppy parade ink and the bow using the call me clover ink and adhere with dimensionals
When you think of gift boxes this Christmas, don't look at what the stores offer, look in your Stampin' Up! catalog! We have everything you need to make holiday cards, gifts, boxes, bags and tags.
Here's a fun Signs of Santa gift box idea - pop a sweet treat inside - either edible or not!
Here are the main products you need for the gift box below - click on any of these small product photos to link over to my online store:
Last Sunday I created a video tutorial and complete set of instructions on how to create a beautiful Thanksgiving table setting - a pouch idea for your silverware.
Today I have a sweet project to complement your table setting pouch - a Thanksgiving table favor! Think about what fun it would be to sit at your table and see this little treat bag to tempt you until the end of the meal. And you can bet all the children (and young at heart) will love this idea.
Here's how to make this project:
First, select one of the skinny cellophane bags - the 2" x 8" size would be perfect but there are other sizes to choose from. See page 193 in the Annual Catalog for all your choices.
Step 4: Adhere your designer paper to your solid card stock and slide this strip into your cellophane bag.
Step 5: Add two punched tags, using the Everyday Label punch. You can choose the same color as the layer in the bag or you can select a contrasting color.
Step 6: Now the fun part! Choose your favorite candy to slip into the bag. Seal the bag by peeling of the adhesive cover on the strip. Place one punched image on either side of the sealed bag and hold in place using your stapler.
Step 7: Stamp a phrase onto a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock. I chose the 'thank you' from the Love What You Do stamp set and die-cut it using my Big Shot and Layering Ovals framelits.
When you stamp your image, choose a coordinating ink color or contrasting ink color.
Step 8: Tie a nice bow around your table favor bag, add a cute embellishment and your project is ready to lay onto your Thanksgiving table!
Are you going to give this idea a try? If not for Thanksgiving, why not for your Christmas table? Click any of the product images above to place your order now so you are ready to craft up a gorgeous holiday table this year!
In a couple of weeks friends and family may be arriving at your house to celebrate Thanksgiving together and there is a lot to prepare for this big day. Why not let Stampin' Up! (and me!) help you with your table decorations?
I have the perfect way to make your Thanksgiving table look stunning this year with a table setting cutlery pouch project. And to make your life easy, I created a video tutorial and set of written instructions below for you to download.
My suggestion is that you create an assembly line of steps for making this pouch a breeze. You can easily create several in no time at all and your guests will be wow when seated at your table.
The first step to this project is to choose your designer series paper pattern and then coordinate the main pocket color with the colors in the designer paper. Your table will look stunning if use a variety of pocket colors all the way around.
I chose the Country Lane designer series paper - the coordinating colors in this pack are:
Blackberry Bliss
Cajun Craze
Crushed Curry
Whisper White
Mint Macaron
Early Espresso
Old Olive
And for my pocket phrase I decided to use my Labels to Love stamp set which I stamped and die-cut using my Layering Circles framelits.
Here's my pocket idea:
Thanksgiving Table Silverware Pocket
Stamp set: Labels to Love (144967)
Markers: Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss
Paper and cutting dimensions: Country Lane: 2 1/4" x 3" Whisper White: 2" square Crushed Curry: 2 1/2" x 1 1/5" Blackberry Bliss: 7 1/2" x 6"
Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles framelits (141705), Seasonal Layers thinlits (143751), Tear & Tape adhesive, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Simply Scored (122334), Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Coordinating napkins, flatware/plasticware/silverware
Here's my video tutorial - underneath you will find instructions to download! In my video I share lots of other design ideas so make sure you listen all the way through!
Here are step by step instructions for you to download:
Cut Blackberry Bliss cardstock - each piece is: 7.5" x 6"
Using your Simply Scored, lay cardstock 7.5" horizontal on the scoreboard and score at 0.5" and at 4"
Turn Blackberry Bliss cardstock 90 degrees clockwise and score at 1".
Cut along the score line at 1" from both edges until you meet a score line.
Trim back the edges of the fold back flaps (diagonally) to reduce some bulk.
Use a Layering Circle framelit to cut a semi circle from the side of the pocket that has no flaps. Hint: Place the framelit half on and half off the cardstock to cut the semi-circle. In order to fit it through the Big Shot, you may have to fold up the flaps on the other side.
Fold in the flap, burnish with your Bone Folder and add Tear & Tape adhesive on flaps.
Fold over the section with the semi circle to complete the pocket.
In last week's newsletter I included a short survey asking you what you want to see in my newsletters - thank you to those of you who responded.
One of the suggestions you had was to learn how to make more 3D items. You asked and I am happy to answer! Today's project idea is a Country Home 3D box, perfect for small gifts and goodies.
BUT - there is an exciting twist to this box - it is embossed using my all time favorite embossing folder! Read on for all the juicy details.
Here's what was used to create the box below - you can click on any of these small photos to link over to my Online Store to place an order:
This week's Paper Craft Crew card challenge is a doozie! But let's take it on with a fun attitude and learn a new fancy fold, shall we?
If you know me by now, you will understand that I had to go all out with this one so I decided to learn a new card fold technique and share it with you too!
Introducing the Center Step Card - this card is perfect for birthdays or other occasions where you want to add a gift card for someone special.
And as is typical for me, I made a ton of mistakes on my first creation. But I can live with those because overall my gift card holder turned out ok even though the front panels do not lie flat (no matter what I tried!).
Here's my Center Step card - what do you think? If you like it please let me know. Personally, I love the Stitched Labels layers on the front of this card - I wove the Night of Navy Baker's Twine through one end to keep it in place.
If you want to learn how to make this card, email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com and I will share a video link with you.
Here's the inside from a side view - where you can see how I went 'wrong'. But that's how we learn, right!
Here's a closer view of the inside - you can slide a gift card into the pocket that was created using a fold:
The cool thing about this card fold is that you can create the same idea for many different occasions: think baby shower, wedding, etc!
Want to see other card fold ideas? Click here to see what the other crew members made this week!
School will be back in session very soon so why not take some time now to create a few beautiful Blended Seasons thank you pillow boxes to sent with your children the first day of school.
Inside you can tuck a nice note for the teacher - wishing them an amazing school year and thanking them for all they do. If you prefer, add a sweet treat or something else that a teacher may like.
The Blended Seasons bundle is only available for the month of August - after that it is gone forever! I love this bundle because of the variety of occasions it offers - right through the end of the year!
Click on the flyer below to download it to your device - you can see prices and other products as part of our August promotion.
Click here to place your Blended Seasons order at my online store!
A fun new product in the Annual Catalog (page 193) is this cute Kraft pillow box, perfect for small gifts and wrapped goodies! You get 10 pre-printed boxes in one pack - that will take you a long way through the crafting year, won't it?
Here's one teacher gift idea - below the photo is a complete list of supplies and products used to make this Blended Seasons project.
Whisper White Card Stock: 2 ¾” x 3 ½” 7/8” x 4”scrap
Gold Foil: 2” x 2”
Granny Apple Green Card Stock: 2” x 2”
Instructions:
Assemble pillow box by pinching the center and folding the ends in along the score lines. No adhesive needed. Note: the notched side is meant to be on top of the other.
Die cut the smallest label shape from the Stitched Seasons framelits from the largest piece of whisper white cardstock.
Stamp leaf image from the Blended Seasons stamp set using Memento black ink onto the left side of the label shape.
Stamp the leaf image again onto a scrap of white. You will only need a couple of the smaller leaves from this piece.
Color all the leaves on the label shape using the Stampin’ Blends (and a couple of the smaller ones on the scrap cardstock). I started with a layer of light daffodil, added a bit of light pumpkin along the veins of the leaves. Blended with the dark daffodil and then blended the entire leaf with the light daffodil. If you’d like a bit more orange, add a bit of the dark pumpkin.
Add the label shape to the centre of the pillow box using dimensionals.
Stamp greeting using black ink and trim ends as shown.
Add this to the pillow box using dimensionals.
Die cut the leaf/berry framelit from the granny apple green cardstock and tuck it under the greeting.
Die cut the leaf framelit from the gold foil and tuck it under the greeting.
Cut out two of the smaller leaves from the scrap and add them to the pillow box as shown in the photo.
Have you tried creating your own gift bags? They are so easy and fun to make, thanks to Stampin' Up!s product choices.
Today's project idea is a Broadway Bound innovative gift bag that packs a 'wow' factor with all its elements. But I promise it's easy to create - just follow the instructions below. First, have a look a the products used to make the gift bag 0 click on any of these product photos to link over to my Online Store where you can order the supplies you need:
The key to making this a standout bag is the layering of paper and accessories:
Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Broadway Birthday (147067 - or bundled with framelits (148321))
Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Basic Black (121045); Lovely Lipstick (146970); Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
Stamp Pads – Lovely Lipstick (147140); Memento Black (132708); Whisper White (147277)
Misc. – Striped Treat Bags (144255); White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132); Broadway Lights Framelits (146317 or bundled with stamps, above); Mini Dimensionals (144108); Big Shot (143263); Triple Banner punch (138292); Classic Label punch (141941), 5/8” Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon White (146912); Mini Sequin Trim Gold (144128)
Measurements:
Whisper White card stock: 2-1/2’ x 4”
Lovely Lipstick card stock: 4-1/8” x 2-5/8”
Basic Black card stock: Two 1-1/2” x 2-1/2” and a scrap to emboss the words
Gold foil sheet:2-1/4” x 4”
Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon:6-1/2”
Gold Mini Sequin trim:Two 2” pieces
Instructions:
Punch one end of both 2-1/2” black card stock pieces using the Triple Banner punch and adhere behind Lovely Lipstick card stock. Adhere to front of Striped Treat bag.
Layer Polka Dot Tulle ribbon across the top of Lovely Lipstick card stock.
Stamp “Hooray” on white card stock with Lovely Lipstick. Add polka dot “Hooray” in black ink on top of Lipstick color.
Adhere a section of gold sequin trim to the back of stamped Hooray piece on either side, then attach over the top of Lipstick card stock layer at a jaunty angle.
Cut Broadway Lights frame from Gold foil sheet in the Big Shot. Attach around the “Hooray” with mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Emboss “Let’s Celebrate You” on black card stock with white embossing powder. Once dry, punch out sentiment with Classic Label punch and attach to front of bag with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Did you know that the Wood Crates framelits are not just for 3D ideas? Today I have a creative twist using the Wood Crates framelits - a colorful card idea!
Here's what I used to make my card - you can click on any of these photos to link over to my Online Store to place an order.
I created the Wood Crate using the Wood Textures designer series paper (and trimmed off the side and back pieces)
I stamped the flower so they would show above the crate (I used the crate as a guide)
I created the banner
I layered the paper, adhered the crate on top of the flowers
I adhered the banner using Stampin' Dimensionals
Added the ribbon to complete my card
I stamped a flower on the card inside layer and envelope (using my Stampin' Write markers)
Colors used: Blueberry Bushel, Old Olive, Delightful Daffodil
Here's my card!
The next time you craft try my idea OR take a look at your framelits to see if you can use them in a different way! And don't be afraid to combine framelits too!
I love creating 3D items and am thrilled that the Lots to Love Box is super easy to put together - one of the BEST boxes Stampin' Up! has offered so far!
Today I have a video showing how to create the super cute birthday box below - watch my video to see what I will put inside. The Amazing You stamp set I used for the 'celebrate' phrase can be earned for free through Sale-a-bration. Click here to learn about Sale-a-bration and download the catalog.
Here's what I used to make my box - click on any of these items to link over to my online store:
Paper and cutting dimensions: Lemon Lime Twist: 2 pieces - 6 1/2" x 4 1/4" Basic Black: 2" x 3" Picture Perfect Party (145559): 2 3/4" x 3" Whisper White: 1 1/2" x 3" Rich Razzleberry: scraps for two hearts
Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Lots to Love Box framelits dies (145653), SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape adhesive
Today I have the perfect January project to share with you - a year long calendar card! I made several different ones to give to my colleagues at work and of course made one for myself as well.
I love these calendars because they are attached to a basic card so they can also be mailed to someone special. (Keep in mind that you may require extra postage because of the weight)
Here's what I used to make the calendar below - and don't miss the video underneath which shows you step-by-step how to make one. You can click on any of the photos to place an order at my online store - and don't miss that you can earn the Bubbles & Fizz paper for FREE!
Stampin' Blends: Bermuda Bay combo pack, Daffodil Delight combo pack
Paper and cutting dimensions: Bermuda Bay: 8 1/5" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"; 4 1/4" x 3" (stand) Bubbles & Fizz (147244): 5 1/4" x 4"; 3 3/4" square Calypso Coral: 3" x 2" Delightful Daisy: 4" square
Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals framelits, tear-off calendars (purchase on eBay or Pinterest, SNAIL adhesive, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fast Fuse adhesive, Simply Scored
Here's my video - I hope you will watch and try to make a calendar card too!
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