Thursday, September 30, 2010

Sweet Treat Thursday -- Ladybugs!!

Sweet Treat Thursdays are all about food -- our other favorite topic -- and features ways to embellish/wrap/present something edible. CAUTION: May be hazardous to your waistline!


Hi everyone,

When I saw those darling little chocolate in the candy store, I had to buy them. I figured out I would make them some kind of home before giving them away...


 here's their new home:



I love it, it's a very simple box 3½" X 3½" X 1/2" deep, but in order to see the ladybug, I punched some holes in the lid and then transformed them in flowers...


In order to keep them in place, I made some dividers. but I also could have use a simple glue dot (it always depends on how much time you have...)


Now I just need somebody to give it to !!!

Cardstock: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Certainely Celery and Always Artichoke.
Punches: 1-3/8", 1-1/4" and 1" Circles, Fancy Flower and 2-step bird  (wing for the leaf) 
Other:  Tombow liquid Glue, mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip
To order any of these supplies, click here.
Have nice stampin' day !!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Whatever Challenge Wednesday --Sepia !!


Whatever Challenge Wednesdays features a challenge from the blogosphere, chosen randomly.

Hi everyone,

today we.re playing along with Annabelle bling sketch challenge 030 :



Here's what I came up with:



a very simple card tone on tone. I tried to acheive an old look by coloring the image only with Soft Suede classic ink. Once it was stamped in Soft Suede, I just took a damp paint brush an went over all the image, it blurs it a little and add a little old look that I love. I just added some ink to make the "ground", very, very easy and also very, very fast, try it at home.


Stamp Set: A Flower for all seasons, Trendy Tree (sentiment)
Inks: Soft Suede,
Cardstock: VEry Vanilla, Soft Suede, Elegant Soiree DSP
Punches: 2" circle, Scallop border, scallop circle
Other: Basic Pearls jewels, Stamp a ma jig, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive.

Have nice stampin' day !!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Two 4 Tuesday: happy birthday or merry christmas?

Two for Tuesday features 2 projects that are similar in either color, theme, layout or embellishment but... with a different twist!




Hi everyone,

Sometimes I feel like I'm repeating myself but I can't help it... I love Stampin' Up!'s Quick Accents. They coordinate with the DSP's, they're self-adhesive and all gorgeous!

So I decided to keep my stamping to a minimum today and using the Celebrations Quick Accents was one way of doing it. And I've used the coordinating Celebrations DSP to show you that you can actually make a Christmas card with a paper that was not initially intended for that. Let's look at my 2 cards:
 They both use pretty much the same supplies and same layout but one is a Christmas card:
 and the other one is a Birthday card:
 Cool, huh?!

It's all in the details, my friends. Here I've used a different sentiment, a flower self-adhesive die-cut from the Quick Accents and a button with metallic thread.

 Replace the flower with a christmas ornament and add a bit of glitter and a different sentiment and you've yourself a Christmas card!
 
(all from Stampin' Up! except where indicated otherwise)
Stamp Set: Fêtes diverses (English version of All Holidays), Tags til Chrismas, Many Merry Messages
Inks: Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point
Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Celebrations DSP & Quick Accents
Punches: Scallop Border, Ornament, Corner Chomper (non-SU)
Ribbon: Silver Elastic Cord (retired)
Other: Neutrals Designer Button in Whisper White,  Basic Rhinestones Jewel,  Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Uni-ball White Gel Pen, Silver Glass Glitter

To order any of these supplies, click here.

Have nice stampin' day !!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Quickie Mini Monday -- Color Coach


Quickie Mini Mondays feature a 10 minute-or-less project -- something fast, fun and easy to reproduce and mass produce.

Hi everyone,

I really love the new color coach, I like to keep it handy but it always seems to be either in the way because untill today, I didn't have any precise place to put it.

I challenge myself to solve this problem in less than 15 minutes and I did it!! Here's how



with a 9" X 4¾" of CS scored @ 1/ on the 4¾" side and @ 1", 4", 5"and 8" on the 9" side.



Just added a little patterned paper and die-cut letters and done.


to fix it near my workspace, I used velcro, as always, here's a tip to make it easy to position, put pieces directly on your project then put the other piec on your project as shown above, when you're ready to glue it in place, just peal the backing and stick in place. It never fails.


Wanna see where I did put mine? Very handy (but not in the way anymore) near my catty and my paper snips. Take a look:


 
Cardstock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Basic Gray, Elegante Soirée DSP
Punches: Large scallop oval, large oval
Other: Big Shot, Decorative Strip Wingo Dingo Alphabet (Sizzix) , SNAIL Adhesive, 2-way glue, Sticky Strip, velcro(non SU)
To order any of these supplies, click here.

Have nice stampin' day !!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Sparkly Fun Friday -- Happy 30th


Sparkly Fun Fridays features a sparkly or glittery project using shimmer paints, embossing powders, glitters, rhinestones... anything shiny to welcome the weekend in a fun way!!!

Hi everyone,

I love so much this set, I think it's the one I used the most of my entire collection, and as per today I'm still in love with it.

Here's today's card:

I found this forgotten piece of DSP misplaced, so I though instead of putting back in its place, I should do something with it. I really love that color combo, just perfect for my friend Geneviève who just turned 30 at the beginning of this month. Bonne Fête Gen!!

I just LOVE to put glitter on the icing, I do it everytime, just can't help it. the number where cut with sizzlits timeless alphabet in white fun foam to add dimension while the shape of the sentiment dictated the flag.

Stamp Set: Crazy for cupcakes,  on your birthday(sentiment)
Inks: Black Stazon, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Ridind Hood Red
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Ridind Hood Red,  Washigton apple DSP (retired)
Punches: 1-3/8" circle
Ribbon: Daffodil Delight 5/8" Satin
Other: Big Shot, sizzlits Timeless alphabet, Bigz Scallop Square, dazzling diamonds, Blender Pen , Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Tombow, red button and linen thread (non SU)
To order any of these supplies, click here.

Have nice stampin' day !!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sweet Treat Thursday -- Using Bigz Candy Wrapper Die

Sweet Treat Thursdays are all about food -- our other favorite topic -- and features ways to embellish/wrap/present something edible. CAUTION: May be hazardous to your waistline!




Hi everyone,

I'm so excited to give this die a shot... hehe, shot.... get it?! It's... a die for the Big Shot -- I made a funny! But seriously, Stampin' Up!'s Bigz Candy Wrapper die is just so much fun and I can see so many possibilities with that baby. And for sure, the fact that I can hide candies in there?! Bonus! I love everything that has to do with giving candies and chocolates.

Here's my very first (and not the last one) candy wrapper project:


It's so cute! My original idea for using this paper was a Halloween treat box since this retired DSP was last year's Halloween offering. But its black and white color scheme screamed elegant to me and I thought it was a perfect fit for my raspberry chocolates (yummmm!).


The box is easy to put together and requires only 1 strip of adhesive! The rest of the closure is made by folding along the score lines provided for by the die. I did secure each end with a ribbon just for decoration but you really don't have to if you follow the simple folding method. Below is a picture of the die:


And you don't need the long extended cutting mats -- it fits the standard ones. Although it's recommended to use the crease pad, I didn't and it worked beautifully.

Oh, can you say treats for Halloween, Christmas, New Year's, parties, dinners?! My mind is going crazy!


(All by Stampin' Up! unless specified otherwise)

Cardstock: Simply Black, Night & Day Specitaly DSP (retired)
Punches: Bigz Large Candy Wrapper for the Big Shot die-cutting system
Ribbon: raspberry seam binding (source unknown)
Other: SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip

To order any of the Stampin' Up! supplies, click here.

Have nice stampin' day !!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Whatever Challenge Wednesday - An Aussie Goodie!

Whatever Challenge Wednesdays features a challenge from the blogosphere, chosen randomly.


Hi everyone,

I issued a challenge to myself today out of necessity. I needed a kangoroo to stamp but I couldn't find one. So I made one with various punches. I must admit that I searched the web for ideas and I too a few ideas here and there and this is what I came up:


It was so much fun to make! But why a kangoroo, you ask? 

Because due to an increasing amount of requests, we've decided to release an Australian/NZ version of our SU Color Inventory Wallet Tutorial so that the templates included reflect their catalogue offering. This version can be found in our online shop here.

Note: For our customers from down under who have already bought the tutorial, please email us here so we can send you the templates for free!


I've inserted a little message in the roo's pocket :-)


(all from Stampin' Up! unless noted otherwise)
Inks: More Mustard, Sahara Sand (both for sponging)
Cardstock: Whisper White, More Mustard, Sahara Sand, Always Artichoke, Pyrus patterned paper (Basic Grey)
Punches: Small, Large & Wide Ovals, Word Window, 5-petal Flower, Double Circles (retired), 1/4" Circle (retired), Trio Flower (retired)
Other: Alays Artichoke Flower Brad, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Multi-purpose Liquide Glue, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker, Uni-ball White Gel Pen

To order any of these supplies, click here.

Have nice stampin' day !

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Two 4 Tuesday -- Happy new baby

Two for Tuesday features 2 projects that are similar in either color, theme, layout or embellishment but... with a different twist!


Hi everyone,
When my friend and very talented scrapper Marie-Pierre (go see her amazing stuff HERE) was pregnant with her second sweet baby girl, I made her this card. I was inspired by this "I love U" card I previously made. I just switched the theme to suit my need, and to show you how easy it could be.
I'm really proud of how it turned out, but most of all I'm really proud of Marie-Pierre. She lives thousands of miles away from her family and friends, and also from us. Because I also have two children at about the same ages, I really know how family and friends are needed and appreciated when a new bundle of joy comes home. I really wish she could be close by to lend her a helping hand...maybe someday they'll fly back home I really hope...
I really wanted to included her first daugther Arielle, in the "picture" of the family and in the wishes. So here she is close to her mommy:

Have a nice Stampin' day!!

Gen