Remember when I did my Secret Elf swap at Christmas??? Well, we had so much fun, my Swappers Anonymous sisters decided to do it again for Valentines Day! What could be more fun than presents???? :-)
Isn't my Cupid *amazing*!! The scrapbook in the back will most certainly be making another appearance on my blog for a class, and inside that yummy Sweet Always packet is . . . Chocolate with Almonds! My most favorite treat in the world!
I have been neglecting my blog recently, I know. It's not that I haven't been creating stuff, it's that I haven't been able to share it! Saturday, I gave a presentation at my upline's Demo Day. I was supposed to feature the new Designer Series Papers--such a sacrifice, ya know???
I did several different projects, but I think I'll spread them out over the next little while. LOL This is the biggie--if you were actually *at* the event, you'd have to wait all the way through my 30 minute presentation to see it! But since you're still in your pj's, I figure I'll just cut to the chase.
I know, it doesn't look like much. Just wait.
I am so in love with this project! It's called a scrapbook in a box. I saw some different versions around, and then changed the template a bit for mine.
Here are the instructions I gave out with my presentation:
BOX
Score 12x12 Chocolate Chip Textured Cardstock at 4” and 8 “ in both directions. Score a diagonal on the corner sections. Fold and crease.
Cut first sheet DSP to 11 ½ x 11 ½. Score at 4” in from each side. Cut out corners and reserve.
Cut second sheet of DSP to 11 x 11. Score at 4” in from each side. Cut out corners and reserve.
Use Sticky Strip to adhere DSP center squares to Chocolate Chip base.
Embellish outside of box with cutouts of DSP trimmed to 3 ¾” x 3 ¾”
Embellish inside with punches, ribbons, brands, felt flowers, and buttons. Corners may be embellished by using DSP cutouts trimmed to 3 ¾” x 3 ¾”and then cut on the diagonal.
LID
Cut one square 6 1/8” x 6 1/8” from Pacific Point Textured Cardstock.
Score at 1” in from all sides. Cut to adhere corners.
Die cut scallop circles with Big Shot, and adhere to lid with Corduroy Button.
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12x12 Textured Chocolate Chip Cardstock
12x12 Textured Pacific Point Cardstock
12x12 Textured Old Olive Cardstock
Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper (113966)
Aren't these cute?? I gave these out at Card Buffet this week. The idea comes from the amazing Dawn Griffith. I used my retired {sniff, sniff} Parisian Summer DSP, some other retired DSP from last spring that I can't remember the name of, and of course, Life Savers! I did some with the Curly Label punch, and some with the Scalloped Square punch. They're a great quick little treat for Valentines Day or any time!
Thanks for looking, and if you remember the name of that other DSP, let me know! LOL
Ahhh, Valentines Day! It's a great time of year! We're making this project at Card Buffet tonite. It's inspired by my friend Liz! It uses the Candy Lane DSP, along with lots of die cuts and accessories!
First, I apologize for not blogging much this week. Tuesday morning, my oldest daughter was in a car wreck. She's ok--some injuries to her hand, but nothing permanent. However, we have spent the rest of this week on the phone to insurance companies. :-) And of course stressing because my baby was in a wreck! And on her birthday! I normally do a "birthday post," and it just dawned on me today! I'll try to get to that.
And then, apparently there is trouble with my commenting function. Sorry about that! Please know that I appreciate you taking time to comment! I am playing with some settings to see if I can fix it, but since I'm not exactly sure of the cause, it may take me awhile.
So here's my blog offering: a card I did with my club in December. This was about my last use of this set--Organic Grace! This is a bookmark card--the right side with the flower is perforated, and can be removed for use as a bookmark.
************************************** Stamps: Organic Grace, Upsy Daisy Paper: SU Basic Gray, Pink Pirouette, Ski Slope DSP, SU Watercolor Paper Ink: Basic Gray, Baja Blue, Pink Pirouette, Always Artichoke Accessories: SU Cutter Kit, Aquapainter
These cards are really hot lately, have you noticed?? :-) And I'm such a "follower," I had to make one! I {♥} this idea!
For this one, I used my best-loved-but-retired Haiku paper. You punch out squares and adhere them to a piece of Whisper White cardstock 3 3/4 x 5, then run through the Big Shot with a Top Note Die. Ta da! It's a quilted Top Note! I added a bit of So Saffron 5/8 ribbon (available on Feb 1 for Sale-a-bration) and a little (retired) rub-on. These are some of my favorite colors, so this card really cheered me up!
And for those of you who have been following my weather inversion saga, we have BLUE SKIES today! The sun actually peeked through yesterday afternoon, and it is wonderful!
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Paper: Haiku DSP (retired), Old Olive, Whisper White Accessories: So Saffron 5/8 Grosgrain (available Feb 1), Big Shot, Top Note Die, 1 1/4" square punch, last year's SAB rub-ons
Saturday, January 24, 2009
The sun. We know it's there. (It is still there, right????)
We haven't seen the sun here since about 9 days ago. Our valley gets this weather pattern called "an inversion." Which means that warm air masses move over top of the colder air mass trapped down here on the valley floor. Cold, dirty air. I mean, who wouldn't want that????
So, here's another cheery little card to help me believe that sunnier days really are ahead! I used my Big Shot Flower Layers die to cut the large flower from orange felt. The center is a 5-petal flower punch from So Saffron cardstock. Added a little of my favorite Washington Apple Designer paper, and ta da! Sunshine in a card!
Hope your day is bright and sunny!
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Paper: Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Washington Apple DSP
Accessories: Tangerine Tango Striped Grosgrain, Rich Regals Brads: So Saffron, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Rich Regal Buttons: So Saffron, Big Shot, Flower Layers Die, Glue Dots
I love this new hostess set! It makes easy cards, which makes it a keeper in my stamp room. The artwork is fresh and new, and it makes me feel like trying something different! (see REALLY different on my Rock Star card LOL). The top just seemed to need something, so I got out my Color Spritzer Tool and Chocolate Chip marker. Thanks for looking!
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Stamps: A Little Something (Level 2 Hostess) Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Bella Rose DSP Ink: Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip (marker) Accessories: Color Spritzer, Spiral Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Pacific Point Striped Grosgrain, Dimensionals
