Put a bow on it!

 

I promised more information on how to complete Monday's project.  First, let's talk about that cute bow! It's made with the Envelope Punch Board, as I mentioned on Monday. You can make your bow any length, but the width needs to be at least 1 inch for these instructions. I cut a 1 inch x 12 inch piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) and divided it up: 1 x 6, 1 x 4, and a piece 1/4" x about 1 inch. 

Beginning with the 1 x 6, place it into the Envelope Punch Board at 3 inches and punch. Flip it over and repeat. This will be the center where your bow pieces will meet up. Round all 4 corners. Bring the ends to the middle--you'll see where they match up with the rounded parts of the center--and adhere them with glue dots.

Next, on the 1 x 4 piece, place it into the Envelope Punch Board at 2 inches, punch, then flip and punch again. Put each short end (the 1 inch side) into the punch, centering as much as possible, and punch to "flag" the ends. This is the "ribbon" piece that will go under the bow.

Place the "bow" on the "ribbon," wrap the 1/4 inch piece around it to hold it together, and adhere it all with a final glue dot. Ta da! You've made a bow! And since you already needed the Envelope Punch Board for boxes (here and here and here) and file folder cards and envelopes, it's like the bow projects are FREE! :-)

Hope you enjoyed these instructions--I'd love to see projects you make with these bows! Post a link in the comments!

How to fix up an old bag

Not me--a gift bag!

I have lots of plain gift bags in my stash, but I have a hard time decorating them and then liking how they look. (Click on the picture to see a close-up.)

We made this gift bag with card and card holder at Club last week. Lots of fun things going on for this project! First--the card holder:

We started with a strip of Real Red Coredinations cardstock that was cut at 5 1/2 x 2. It fits perfectly into the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, so we punched both ends. Then we cut a line from tag hole to tag hole--I used a paper cutter, because that's the only way I can approximate a straight line. :-) Decorate tag and adhere the TOP ONLY to a gift bag. It's a perfect way to display your gorgeous card and decorate the gift bag all at once!

The arrow die cuts are from the Label Flip Card Thinlit set, but you could use a stamp or any embellishment that suits your project.

Later this week, I'll show you how we made the darling bow (hint: with the fabulous Envelope Punch Board!) and the rest of the card.

Click below to view or purchase products used to make this project:

• Perfect Pennants [english, clear]
• Brights Core'dinations Cardstock
• Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
• Red Glimmer Paper
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Pool Party 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
• Banners Framelits Dies
• Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
• Small Heart Punch
• Envelope Punch Board
• Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
• Scallops Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Simple Gold Love

Isn't that gold embossed vellum yummy? I attached it to a layer of Shimmery White cardstock by using tiny glue dots behind a couple of the hearts. The bar across the card is gold, even though we couldn't get a good photo of it. The heart is from Hearts Aflutter, die cut with the matching framelits.

What are you planning for Valentine's Day? February starts tomorrow!

• Hearts A Flutter Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Shimmery White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum
• Gold Foil Sheets
• Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies

It's a Sale-a bration!

The best Stampin' Up! promotion of the year is here! Spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise and receive your choice of Sale-a-bration rewards FREE! If you haven't received a Sale-a-bration flyer, you can click on the one in the side bar ---------> or CLICK HERE to view it online.

This card features lots of Sale-a-bration reward products. The Designer Series Paper is so fresh and different! It's called Sweet Sorbet and the colors are Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Summer Starfruit, and White. Fun and springy!

The Pool Party Twine is another Sale-a-bration win--who doesn't love pretty twine??? I'm a sucker for it! You get a pack of three colors--Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Summer Starfruit--along with a sheet of printed cork flowers and embellishments!

How about those little banners! The stamp set is Banner Blast and there is a punch to match. The texture on the Crisp Cantaloupe tag is also available for Sale-a-bration--Decorative Dots Textured Impressions folder.

Whew! What will you order first?

Click the links below to view or purchase the items used on this card:

• Banner Blast Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Pistachio Pudding 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• 2013-2015 In Color Core'dinations (Cantaloupe)
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad
• Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad
• Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper
• Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack
• Banner Punch
• Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

You make me happy

First, happy birthday to my daughter, Susie! Love you!



I'm really enjoying the new set Perfect Pennants and the matching Pennant Framelits. I've used almost all the sentiments already! This is a quick note card using the Fresh Prints Stack Designer Series Paper, along with the pennants, some gold sparklies, and a little sneak peek of a Sale-a-bration embossing folder!

• Perfect Pennants [english, clear]
• Brights Core'dinations Cardstock (Real Red)
• Whisper White Note Cards Envelopes
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
• Gold Foil Sheets
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Gold Baker's Twine
• Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek Decorative Dots embossing folder 

Sweetheart treat bags

Time is running out to purchase these Sweetheart Treat Bags! They are available till January 27 or while supplies last. They're the perfect size for a little treat any time of year, not just for Valentines Day. The little Love banner and the matching punch will be available as Sale-a-bration choices on Tuesday, January 28.

Click below to view or purchase these items:

• Sweetheart Treat Bags
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies
• Small Heart Punch
• Red Glimmer Paper

More Watercolor Wednesday and Weekly Special

This is another version of my watercolor refill background. To make these, you just put drops of ink refills on your clear block, spread them around with an Aquapainter, and then stamp. After they dry, stamp your image and turn it into a card! I'm on a bit of a "gold" kick, and Stampin' Up! has lots to offer my gold addiction! Here, I used the Gold Foil Sheets behind the focal image and the Gold Baker's Twine. Even though it's the same image and the same background as last week's card, I think it's a very different look! I'm so glad I didn't just throw these background pieces out.


Click on the links below to view or purchase the items used on this card:

• Blooming With Kindness: Flower Clear-Mount Stamp
• Naturals White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Gold Foil Sheets
• Jet Black StazOn Pad
• Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
• Pool Party Classic Stampin Ink Refill
• Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
• Beautifully Baroque
• Gold Baker's Twine

Click here to visit this week's specials, good till Jan 27. 

	Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit Item # 130034 Regular Price: $28.95  Discounted Price: $21.71
	Extra Large Oval Punch Item #119859 Regular Price: $16.95 US Discounted Price: $12.71
	Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons Item # 127555 Regular Price: $5.95 Discounted Price: $4.46
	Shaker Frames Item # 124155 Regular Price: $4.95 Discounted Price: $3.71
	Scallop Trim Border Punch Item # 118402 Regular Price: $15.95  Discounted Price: $11.96
	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape Item # 131269 Regular Price: $4.95 Discounted Price: $3.71
	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131172 Regular Price: $5.95  Discounted Price: $4.46
	Reasons I Heart You Swatchbook Template Item # 129013 Regular Price: $12.95  Discounted Price: $7.77

Follow My Heart

Black and gold for a valentine! This is a bit of an experiment for me. Lots of fun new products on this card, and some of them will be going away on Jan 27, so get them  now. The set is Follow My Heart, and it's a limited time offer as part of the Whole Lot of Love promotion that expires next Monday. The little flag in the upper right corner perfectly fits the Sale-a-bration banner punch! But if you wait till Sale-a-bration to order, you'll miss the little flag. Here's the whole set:

I think this is a really romantic card, and I can't wait to give it to my husband! What are you making for your loved ones for Valentines Day?


Click the links below to view or purchase the products used on this card:
(I can't link you to the Sale-a-bration items till Jan 28, but the Banner Punch will be available FREE with a $50 purchase.)

• Gold Sequin Trim
• Natural 5/8" Chevron Ribbon
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies
• Gold Baker's Twine
• Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Basic Gray 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Modern Medley Designer Series Paper
• Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Versamark Pad
• Gold Foil Sheets
• Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Hearts Collection Framelits Dies
• Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies
• Follow My Heart Clear-Mount Stamp Set