Boxer Coaster, Lip Balm Holder, Blog Candy Winner

I feel like I have been missing in action since I last posted!  I have been busy getting gifts ready for a little Boxer owners get-together today.  I decided to make every family present a set of coasters featuring Boxers.  Unfortunately, Stampin’ Up! does not make a Boxer stamp, so I used one that was in my stash….along with the Waterspots stamp from the French Foliage set.  I stamped the dog onto the tile with Early Espresso Craft Ink and for the Waterspots I used Soft Suede. I baked them in a 250 degree oven for 30 minutes, while I took the Twins out for a walk.  I hope my Boxer friends like them.  It reminds me a wee bit of Muffy!
And just because I wanted to add a little extra something, I also made lip balm holders!  I took it easy on the distressing.  I did not use the Color Spritzer tool and I did not add pearls…gasp!  These adorable holders are so easy to make!  I got the directions from Nikki Bond of Bond Girl Creations.  Nikki always does such fabulous work!  Here is a peek at the inside:
A little loop of 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon holds the lip balm in place.  In case you would like to whip up several of these yourself, here are the measurements:
  • Outside cardstock:  5-3/4″ x 3-1/4″, scored at 2-3/8″ and 3-3/8″
  • Inside cardstock:  5-1/2″ x 3″, scored at 2-1/4″ and 3-1/4″

I embellished mine with the Skaters from Winter Post, the Oval Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, and a snippet of Linen Thread with a mini-Jingle Bell.

 

The Blitz continues!  NOW through January 5, 2012, nearly 200 products are being added to the Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack, some with discounts of up to 80%!  There are ribbons and punches and paper…Oh, my! But these great deals are only available when you purchase on-line and while supplies last.

Blog Candy Winner

Woo hoo! The randomly selected winner of the retired Designer Series Paper is:  Diane G.  Here is what Diane had to say:


Your card peek has me “baffled” but I’m sure it will be a nice surprise tomorrow! We don’t have to wonder if it’s got pearls! Thanks for the opportunity to win the colorful paper!
Thanks to everyone who left comments.  If you did not win this time, don’t be sad.  There will be more Blog Candy available on Wednesday.  Yes..you read this right!  I just LOVE giving gifts!

The Boxer Twins


Read up on the latest adventures of Muffy and Brody, and find out which Twin grabbed the ribbon on the Christmas tree and set it spinning!  And find out which of the two is on a fitness kick that involves a treadmill and a Sonicare toothbrush. Stay tuned this week for the answers!


And a big welcome home to Brady the Boy!  It is great to have you back!  Until next time…

A Parasol for the Pals

It time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts! The talented Margaret Moody has once again worked her magic in designing this fabulous sketch for us.  Of course, I just had to ink up another image from the Occasions Mini, this time opting for the Parasol from Rue Des Fleurs.  I paired it up with two patterns from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper Collection, and added a snippet of Baja Breeze Pleated Satin Ribbon.  I hope you enjoy “A Parasol for the Pals”!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips

This card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.

  • Glitter anyone?  The edges of the Parasol from Rue Des Fleurs and the Boho Blossoms punched flowers were covered with Tombow Adhesive and sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds for a shower of shine!  
  • Pearls for pizzazz! Pearls are “pearl-fect” for flower centers and for trimming the edge of a parasol.  The Daffodil Delight blossom sports a new Large Pearl from the Occasions Mini.
 
  • Perfect Pleats! 3/8″ Pleated Satin Ribbon in beautiful Baja Breeze looks fabulous atop a Riding Hood Red pattern from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper Collection.  Both of these products will be available January 4th.

  • A die to die for! Who can resist the Labels Collection Framelits Dies! They pack even more of a visual punch when paired with a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, such as Perfect Polka Dots!

I hope you enjoyed today’s card.  It is always fun using new products!  I LOVE the new pleated ribbon, and of course, the Framelits.  And I can’t wait to share even more of the products from the Occasions Mini with you! So what do you think of the new products, so far?  Let me know in your comment today.  And remember, if you have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

 

Stamp Set:  Rue Des Fleur (W 125485, C 125487—Occasions Mini);  Inks:  Soft Suede (115657);  Stampin’ Write Markers:  Riding Hood Red (120971), Baja Breeze (120965), Soft Suede (120973);  Designer Series Paper:  Twitterpated (125406—Occasion Mini);  Card Stock:  Whisper White (100730), Riding Hood Red (111348);  Tools:  Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335), Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125598—Occasions Mini), Tombow Adhesive (110755), Sponge Dauber (102892);  Glitz and Glam:  Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (102023), Basic Pearls (119247), Large Pearl Basic Jewels (125577—Occasions Mini) (Occasions Mini items will be available January 4th, 2012.)

A Peek, Blog Candy and Get the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Early

It’s time for a peek at this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge card! It features paper, ribbon, dies, pearls and an image, all from the new Occasions Mini! I hope you will join me on Thursday for the reveal!

Blog Candy

I am still cleaning out my stash of retired Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper.  Therefore, one lucky random person will receive 100 sheets of 6″ x 6″ paper.  All you need to do leave a comment on either this post or Thursday’s post, or double your chances and comment on both!  I will randomly select the winner from comments left by 10:00 PM CST Friday, and post the winner on Saturday!

Get the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Early

What could be better than giving yourself the gift of Stampin’ Up!  Demonstrators attending the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference have been given the opportunity to share the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Offer before it’s scheduled to begin (January 24 to March 31).   However, this offer is only available December 13th and 14th.

Here are the special details:


The Kit is available for $125.  This is $50 off of the regular price of $175.  As always, shipping of the Starter Kit is FREE!

Special Bonus!  Get your choice of either a FREE pack of Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper (excluding Specialty Paper)  EVERY month (February through December, 2012, 11 total packs) OR a FREE My Digital Studio download EVERY month (February through December, 2012, 11 total downloads).  And you can mix and match…paper one month, download the next!  This is a value of $120!  It is almost like getting the kit for Free!

And…you will be able to pre-order from the Occasions Mini and receive Sale-A-Bration gifts early!

Of course, all of the usual demonstrator perks (20% discount, Stampin’ Success, Stampin’ Connection) still apply!  This is a perfect way to experience being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, with no penalty to drop.  If you sell $300 by March 31 either by placing your own orders or by getting outside orders, your benefits renew until June 30th…which includes the 2012 Idea Book and Catalog preorder time.


To join, please click HERE.  Your perks and benefits start immediately, including your ability to order!  What are you waiting for??? I would love to have you join my group!  Let the Stampin’ Up! fun begin.  If you have ANY questions, don’t hesitate to EMAIL me.  Until next time…