Cello Bag Toppers

These are bags of custom printed M&Ms in our 3" Cello Bags (I believe this size has retired) with a simple topper that I made for the guests at my son's Eagle Scout Court of Honor reception.  I used the Windows Collection Framelits as the topper and then adhered an image I downloaded off the internet in the center.  I think they turned out well!  I made 50 of these cuties!  It's fun to combine shapes using all the options that are now available with Stampin' Up!'s Framelits and Punches.  Think outside the box!  :)

Eagle Scout Court of Honor Invitation

Today I would like to share with you the Eagle Scout Court of Honor invitation I made for my son's ceremony.  There was no stamping involved, as the images I used were taken from the internet; and the text was printed on my computer.  However, it did take me a long time to figure out how to do it, line everything up, run the Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations paper through the Arrows Embossing Folder, sand the paper down, and assemble.  The stars were made using a Cricut machine.  I made 55 of these lovely invitations and am very pleased with how they turned out.  I decorated the envelope flap by running it through the Big Shot with the Arrows Embossing Folder.  My Big Shot gets so very much use; rarely do I make a card where I don't use the Big Shot.  I have definitely gotten my money's worth out of that purchase!

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Supplies:
Stamps:  None
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink:  None
Tools:  Big Shot (113439),  Stampin' Trimmer (126889), Arrows Embossing Folder (132187), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (119860), Cricut Machine, Sanding Block (129367)
Other:  Dimensionals

Paper Pumpkin Bonanza!

Hi Stampers!

Stampin' Up! has just announced that they have sweetened the Paper Pumpkin deal!  First, if you sign up for Paper Pumpkin before March 31, you will receive a FREE set of In Color markers!  That's a $14.95 value right there!  This offer is for new subscribers only.  You may cancel your subscription at any time or simply skip a month if you are just too busy to use it.  Your first kit includes a clear block for mounting the exclusive stamps that come with the kits.  All kits include everything needed to complete the project, including ink and embellishments.  Adhesive is the only thing you will have to supply.

Additionally, they are offering the opportunity for existing customers to purchase previous kits.  So if you missed a few kits and want to order them, now you can!  If you just really loved one you received and want more, you can do that too!  Please contact me directly to order these kits, as they are not available in my online store.

Click here Paper Pumpkin Kits to view the available kits.  These kits are $16.95 plus tax and shipping.

If you sign up now for Paper Pumpkin, then you would qualify to order these past kits.  This offer is while quantities last, so don't delay, order yours today!

Click here https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=2046530 to sign up for Paper Pumpkin.

New Weekly Deals

Here are the Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! for February 18 - February 24.  These deals are while quantities last.  When filling your shopping cart, please use Hostess Code BDRA3UDB  .

3/16 INCH CORNER PUNCH Price: $6.95 $5.21	A ROYAL DAY ENSEMBLE - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $14.95 $8.97	ETCETERA DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Price: $10.95 $8.21	GOLD & SILVER STAMPIN' GLITTER Price: $7.95 $5.96
IN COLOR DAHLIAS Price: $7.95 $5.96	LABEL INSERT POP' N CUTS DIE Price: $21.95 $16.46	PETALS-A-PLENTY TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER DIE Price: $7.95 $5.96	SILVER METALLIC ENCORE PAD Price: $9.95 $7.46

Thinlits Circle Card Birthday

Hello!  Today I want to share with you the very fun birthday card I made for my dad.  We celebrated his 79th birthday on Saturday, February 15.  I used the Thinlits Circle Card die, along with several other dies and punches.  I made great use of all the wonderful cutting tools Stampin' Up! has to offer!  The designer paper is Kaleidoscope from the new Celebrate The Everyday Occasions catalog.  I love how fun and bright this paper is. I paired it with Island Indigo cardstock and some bold black and white card stock.  I used Island Indigo and Staz-On Black ink.  I used a retired "Happy Birthday" sentiment.  Note the cute Strawberry Slush chevrons on the left.  These were cut out from the Thinlits Circle Card dies.  The chevrons are just one of several other fun shapes that come with the Thinlits Circle Card die.  Do you see the tiny heart on the globe?  I punched that out from the Owl Builder Punch.

I also made a custom designed envelope (not pictured) from the Kaleidoscope DSP and the Envelope Punch Board.  What a great tool that Punch Board is!

My dad was an American History teacher for 30 years and the globe is always a special symbol reminding me of him.  He had several nice globes and maps in his office at home.  I remember many evenings spent down there as he helped me study for tests and finding places on the globe.  When I saw this stamp set, it just called my name and I had to have it! So glad I got it right away, because it was only available for a limited time.

Here's a tip for lining up your images with Framelits dies.  Most Framelits have the word "Sizzix" on them.  If you place that word at the top of your stamped image it will be perfectly lined up or you may have to adjust just slightly.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Love You More (no longer available), Starburst Sayings (133185c, 133182w), Afterthoughts (retired)
Paper:  Island Indigo, Kaleidoscope DSP, Whisper White, Basic Black, Strawberry Slush
Ink:  Island Indigo, Staz-On Black
Tools:  Big Shot, Thinlits Circle Card, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Circles Collection Framelits, Starburst Framelits, Owl Builder Punch, 1 3/8 Square Punch (retired), Squares Collection Framelits, Stampin' Trimmer, Envelope Punch Board
Other:  Dimensionals, Liquid Tombow, Glue Dots

New Weekly Deals

Here are the Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! for February 11 - February 17.  Items are available only while quantities last.

ARTISAN LABEL PUNCH Price: $15.95 $11.96

FLORAL FRAMES FRAMELITS DIES Price: $26.95 $20.21

GUMBALL GREEN 3/8" STITCHED SATIN RIBBON Price: $8.95 $6.71

HONEYCOMB TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $7.95 $5.96

LET IT SNOW KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $9.95 $5.97

PRIMROSE PETALS CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Price: $5.95 $4.46

TASTEFUL TRIM BIGZ DIE Price: $42.95 $32.21

WHISPER WHITE 1/4" STITCHED GROSGRAIN RIBBON Price: $4.95 $3.71

Another Great Year in Kaleidoscope

Another Great Year is such a fun and lively stamp set.  It's perfect for all ages, male or female.  I made this card for my brother-in-law's birthday.  I thought the patterns and colors had a somewhat masculine tone.  To create the banner around the word "Birthday", I stamped the image a second time on Crushed Curry cardstock, cut out the banners, and adhered them to the white cardstock banners.  Be careful to line up the overlapping "B."  The Bermuda Bay strips at the bottom sort of "tied" it all together, and then I added a retired silver button.  Inside, I stamped the candle image, colored the candles with a blender pen and repeated the same technique I used on the front on the banner for that image.  I covered the envelope flap with the same Kaleidoscope DSP.  I always do some kind of customizing to my envelopes.  I think it really completes a handcrafted card, don't you?

Tip:  Multipurpose Liquid Tombow is the best way to adhere DSP to your envelope flaps.  Draw a thin line of glue around the very edge of the flap, then scribble a thin line through the center.  Lay your DSP on the flap lining up carefully, press and trim with your Paper Snips.  It is quick, neat and holds like iron!

This was a quick and easy card to assemble and it has lots of POP!  I did have to fussy cut around the sentiment, but it wasn't too difficult.  Then I popped it up with Dimensionals for more depth and dimension.

Supplies:
Stamp Set:  Another Great Year (Celebrate the Everyday Occasions Catalog)
Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Kaleidoscope DSP
Ink:  Black Staz-On
Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer and Paper Snips
Other:  Dimensionals, Blender Pens, Retired Silver Button, Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow)

New Personalized Stamp

Check out the newest creation by Stampin' Up!  With this personalized stamp you can create a cool address label or even use it for everything from marking your territory on books or other belongings to having a fun way to give a personal touch to gifts and goodies.  This new stamp is one of our great new Photopolymer Stamps, so you can see exactly where you are stamping!  I just love using those new Photopolymer stamps.

Here are a few suggestions for using your new personalized monogram stamp:

• Address stamp
• Thank you
• From the classroom of (for a teacher gift)
• From the kitchen of
• Made with love
• This book belongs to
• From the desk of
• Just married
• Save the date
• Promote your business (add your name, website, and contact info)

May I suggest using it with the 1-3/8" Circle Punch (item 119860).
Clear Block B (item 117147) is the perfect size clear block to use with it.

Circle Monogram Stamp     Item 132852    $23.95

See more personalized name stamp designs in my online store HERE or in the annual catalog.

Deal of the Week

Here are the Deals for this week.  These deals are only good from February 4 - February 10 while quantities last.  Click on the items below to go directly to my online store and please use Hostess Code CAGVGRQF when ordering.

CALYPSO CORAL 3/4" CHEVRON RIBBON Price: $8.95 $6.71

CANVAS CREATIONS Price: $3.95 $2.96

DELICATE DOILIES SIZZLITS DIE Price: $21.95 $16.46

FROM MY HEART Price: $39.95 $29.96

ISLAND INDIGO 3/4" CHEVRON RIBBON Price: $8.95 $6.71

SIMPLY PRESSED CLAY Price: $6.95 $5.21

SOFT SKY 1/2" SEAM BINDING RIBBON Price: $6.95 $5.21

SWEETEST EVER VALENTINE'S DESIGNER TEMPLATE - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $9.95 $5.97