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Terri Walker
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The Hot Air Balloon punch is found on page 188 in the Annual Catalog. This punch is bundled with the Above the Clouds stamp set but it doesn't have to be (wink wink).
Next you need the Good Morning Magnolia bundle, the stamp set and the framelits, page 37 in the Annual Catalog:
Now comes the fun part. And I am delighted that Stampin' Up! has created a video showing you how to make this fantastic flowers and this fun technique:
Have questions? Email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com.
Today is my final day at a job that I have had for the past 5 1/2 years! It is hard to say goodbye to my colleagues on the one hand but on the other hand it is exciting to have a new job within the same building that will offer me new challenges and connections that I have missed.
A few weeks ago I published a YouTube video show how to make these really super cute treat holders and I liked the one I made so much that I decided to make one for each of my team members, along with a hand-stamped card of course, as a way to say thank you for the nice goodies they gave me and the nice champagne lunch they treated me too.
If you know me you will understand why each of these treat holders are different. I love using up my scraps and I am just not a serial repeater. Each project I make has always had to be different from the one I made before. Although the pattern for these holders are the same the paper and colors for each are different.
Four of the five of these treats use the Garden Impressions designer series paper, and one holder uses the Needlepoint Nook paper, both of which are retiring on June 3, 2019:
Here are my treat holders - in sets of two:
Which colors grab your attention?
I would love to know: leave me a comment under this blog post!
If you want to order this fantastic paper before it retires, please click on the 'shop now' cart on the right side of my blog. It will link you right over to my online store!
Here's the video that I created a few weeks ago in case you missed it on YouTube and want to learn how to make these fun treats. Consider subscribing to my YouTube channel and then hit that little notification bell to you know when my next video publishes.
Today I have a really cute and very easy to make Beauty Abounds teacher appreciation week gift. May is teacher appreciation month (and so it should be!) and this fun treat idea can be made with your child to give to all their teachers.
I chose the Beauty Abounds stamp set because of the 'thanks' and 'bubble' images in it:
Next I chose the Happiness Blooms designer paper and used this paper to help me decide which card stock colors I would use for my treat holder and embellishments:
I am so sad this paper is retiring soon - I have loved using it for cards, scrapbook pages and treat ideas like the one below! And I am even sadder that the Bitty Blooms punch pack is also retiring - it is the perfect complement for this paper!
The video, under my Beauty Abounds teacher appreciation treat holder and supplies list, will walk you through how to make this at home - and don't miss the extra tips I have included!
Stamp set: Beauty Abounds (148726)
Ink: Night of Navy, Versamark
Paper and cutting dimensions: Call Me Clover: 2" x 7 3/4"; 2" square Whisper White: 1 3/4" square Pineapple Punch: scraps Night of Navy: scraps Happiness Blooms designer series paper (148795): 2" square Night of Navy Gingham Ribbon: 20" strip
Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles framelits, Bitty Blooms punch pack (148532), Fine Tip Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Sweet Treats, Night of Navy Gingham Ribbon, Scalloped Tag Topper punch (133324), Simply Scored (122334), SNAIL adhesive
In this week's video I am going to show you how to make a super sweet Easter treat idea! I recently bought some beautiful chocolate Easter eggs at my local grocery store because I want to make an Easter treat bag for each person that I work with.
As I looked at these eggs I realized that the How Sweet It Isdesigner series paper would be a perfect match to use for my treat bag topper. With its delicious colors and images, these patterns are ready for making cards or packaging gifts.
In today's video (see below), I am going to show you a super cute and really easy Easter treat idea that you can create with your Big Shot, the Banners for You stamp set, and Bunch of Banners framelits.
This fun Easter treat holder was created using the How Sweet It Is paper with a window diecut on each side. This paper has delicious colors and images, ready for making cards or packaging gifts. I plan on making a bunch of these treat holders to share with my colleagues at work because I know they will LOVE them!
Here's my sweet treat:
Stamp set: Banners for You (141710)
Ink: Melon Mambo
Paper and cutting dimensions: How Sweet It Is (148568): 7 1/4" x 2" Whisper White: 2" x 1" Pineapple Punch 1/8" grosgrain ribbon: approx 6" Organdy Ribbon combo pack, Highland Heather: approx 6"
Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals framelits (141706), Bunches of Banners framelits (141488), Simply Scored (122334), Scalloped Tag Topper punch (133324), Tear & Tape adhesive, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Glitter Enamel Dots (146934), Cadbury's Easter Egg (your favorite flavor!)
I was cleaning up my craft cupboard the other day and spotted my Gift Bag Punch Board. I realized I haven't created a gift bag for ages so thought it was about time I did so!
I used to make gift bags all the time and have no idea why I haven't done so recently. They are so easy to make and Stampin' Up! has even come out with a video using the Gift Bag Punch Board. Have a look to see how easy they are to create!
I decided to make a small gift bag to share with you using Blueberry Bushel card stock as my card base. Then I chose a corresponding pattern and color from the 2018-2020 In Color Designer Paper pack:
As you know I make a New Year's resolution to use up my accessories before they retire in May so that I have a clear conscience to buy more when the next Annual Catalog comes out in June! The Best Route washi tape uses Blueberry Bushel as one of its colors so I used some strips of it on my gift bag:
My last design choice was to create a Mango Melody butterfly to add a fun little touch on my bag.
The dot on the 'i' is one of the Best Route Enamel Shapes and the bag is held closed using a trip of Blueberry Bushel ribbon. What do you think? Cute, right?
Why not add the Gift Bag Punch Board to your next product order and begin to make your own gift bags! You can create matching gift card and envelopes for a complete set of gorgeousness!
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:
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