Simply Merry

I've been in a single-layer card mode for awhile now. Not sure if that's a function of my busy-ness or an artistic shift, but I find "clean and simple" creations more restful and more satisfying. A case in point--this card was the end result of about 4 hours of creative chaos in my craft room. I dragged out every supply and every sketch, and I still couldn't make anything I liked. Till this card.

Very few supplies were required (not the disaster you would have found on my work table): just Smoky Slate ink and cardstock, the well-loved Seasonally Scattered stamp set, some rhinestones, and the Filigree Frame embossing folder.

Simple. It makes me happy.

Gift boxes have never been so easy!

I like to call this my Bronco Box, in honor of our hometown team, the Boise State Broncos!

This box--and many more sizes--is easy to make with the Gift Box Punch Board.

With 4 daughters (not to mention my mom, sisters, and friends!), I find myself often giving gifts of small jewelry. These boxes are perfect! Check out this video from Stampin' Up! that shows how easy it is to use.

Weekly Deals Nov 4-10

Oooh, baker's twine on sale! My favorite thing!

	Large Triangle Punch Item # 133375 Regular Price: $15.95 Discounted Price: $11.96
	Silver Stampin' Glitter Item # 133756 Regular Price: $3.95 Discounted Price: $2.96
	Twine Baker'S Early Espresso Item # 123124 Regular Price: $2.95 Discounted Price: $2.21
	Boys Will Be Boys Wood-Mount Stamp Set Item # 134135 Regular Price: $24.95 Discounted Price: $18.71
	Shaker Frames Item # 124155 Regular Price: $4.95 Discounted Price: $3.71
	Basic Black 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130010 Regular Price: $8.95 Discounted Price: $6.71
	Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 131151 Regular Price: $8.95 Discounted Price: $6.71
	Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 127620 Regular Price: $14.95 Discounted Price: $8.97

More scattered thanks

I've really fallen in love with the set Seasonally Scattered! I'm wishing it had a birthday greeting in this style, too.

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Stamps: Seasonally Scattered, Pictogram Punches
Paper: Naturals Cream, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie

Happy Halloween!

I'm not a big Halloween person. I think I used to be, but now I'm old and grouchy.Or possibly just tired from having a 2-year-old at my advanced age.

This project, from the September Paper Pumpkin kit was really fun to make, though! Maybe I'll have to change my mind (again!). All the pieces came in the kit, and really, if you use one of the other stamps ("eat something sweet," for example), the treat could be for any occasion. Might want to leave off the raven, though. :-)

Did you know that if you're a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you can order select past kits and refills??? Great bonus! If you're not a subscriber, you can become one by clicking here and joining!

Bits & pieces--acetate butterfly tag gets a new life

My desk is getting awfully cluttered up, so it must be time for a few Bits & Pieces projects! Bits & Pieces projects are created from the little extras that I can't bear to throw away, but I don't really have a specific idea in mind. 

Remember the acetate tag from my Blendabilities Club meeting in August? Well, I decided to turn it into a card! I cut a piece of Whisper White to 5 1/4 x 4 and stamped the Hardwood background in Wisteria Wonder, to match the butterflies. After mounting that layer to a white card base, I used a few dimensionals to add the tag, as well as a couple tiny glue dots to manage the baker's twine.

What have you got on your creating table that needs a new life? Link up your Bits & Pieces projects here--I'd love to visit your blog or gallery to see them!

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Stamps: Alphabet Rotary, Kinda Eclectic, Hardwood
Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Smoky Slate
Ink: Smoky Slate, Wisteria Wonder, Wisteria Wonder Blendabilities
Accessories: Window Sheets (acetate), Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, pearls, Deco Labels Framelits, Wisteria Wonder baker's twine

Weekly Deals 10-28-14

If you don't have the Word Bubble Framelits yet, this is a great time to get them!

	Regals Designer Buttons Item # 130029 Regular Price: $7.95 Discounted Price: $5.96
	Large Scallop Edgelits Die Item # 127019 Regular Price: $7.95 Discounted Price: $5.96
	Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch Item # 119275 Regular Price: $15.95 Discounted Price: $11.96
	Blue Ribbon Wood Stamp Set Item # 131964 Regular Price: $28.95 Discounted Price: $21.71
	Word Bubbles Framelits Die Item # 132968 Regular Price: $24.95 Discounted Price: $18.71
	1/16" Circle Handheld Punch Item # 134363 Regular Price: $8.95 Discounted Price: $6.71
	Autumn Traditions Kit - Digital Download Item # 127600 Regular Price: $9.95 Discounted Price: $5.97

Diamond birthday

 

Another easy birthday card today, featuring my favorite Color Me Autumn DSP. I thought this pattern looked more masculine, so I designed this one for one of my brothers. The greeting is from Four You, a set I find myself reaching for often for cards like this! The leaf is from the Fun Fall Framelits, which comes with a matching stamp set. You can see the dies here. Aren't they darling? I'm a sucker for anything with leaves, so this set makes me happy! The pearls on the banner are colored with Early Espresso Blendabilities.

 Fun Fall Framelits 135856  $24.95

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Stamps: Four You

Paper: Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Color Me Autumn DSP

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso Blendabilities

Accessories: Fun Fall Framelits, Pearls