Watching for Birds Scrapbook Page

Like so many other dog owners, our dog is truly a member of our family. When I was serving on the local humane society executive board, a young purebred Boxer was brought into the shelter by the police as an abuse case. Weighing in at a mere twenty pounds, she was suffering from mange, severe ear infection (mud had been packed into her ears), and a variety of behavioral issues stemming from her mistreatment at the hands of teenaged boys. During my daily visits to the shelter, I grew to love this little dog who “adopted” me. As soon as the court papers were processed, and she was available for adoption, Missy came to live at our house. A heartworm and cancer survivor, Missy still retains that youthful, Boxer spunk eleven years later.
Now a matronly twelve years old, which is quite elderly for a Boxer, Missy is the queen of the house. One of her favorite activities is watching for birds through the front windows of our living room. I knew when I purchased Bella Birds Designer Series Paper, that it would be the perfect choice for a scrapbook page of Missy watching for birds. And yes, she has her very own scrapbook! In fact, Missy has requested that I share the recipe for this scrapbook page with you.
  • The photo was matted onto Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, and Chocolate Chip. (Tip: I pulled Certainly Celery from the colors in the photo. Of course, Pink Pirouette and Chocolate Chip are the perfect choices to use with Bella Birds.)
  • Using the Photo Corners Punch and Certainly Celery, punch two corners and adhere to opposite corners on the photo.
  • Use a sheet of “Pink Baroque” Bella Birds Designer Series Paper as the layout base. On top of this layer a section of the “Chocolate Chip Birds” paper. (Tip: I actually cut the Chocolate Chip paper so that the three birds would be strategically placed when I adhered my photo.)
  • Adhere Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon at the upper and lower interfaces of the two pattern papers. On the bottom ribbon, layer Certainly Celery ribbon.
  • Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbon was then placed through a Ribbon Slide from the Hodgepodge Hardware Collection and positioned on top of the boundary of the Chocolate Chip and Certainly Celery ribbons as illustrated.
  • Lucida Sans Calligraphy font, in brown, was used to print the title onto Very Vanilla, which was then matted on Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, and Chocolate Chip. It was positioned and adhered below the photo.
  • “Missy” was printed using the same font and color, and placed in a Raised Dots Designer Holder from the Hodgepodge Hardware Collection. It was attached with brads beside the photo.
  • As a final touch, a Floral Circle Brad from the Hodgepodge Hardware Collection was placed in the upper left corner.
This particular picture of Missy was taken without her knowledge from the opposite side of the house using my zoom lens and the portrait setting on my Canon Digital Rebel. In person, it is an awesome picture and I knew that I had to “scrap” it! What does Missy think about this latest addition to her scrapbook? In her own words, “Bow-WOW!”
The Stampin’ Schach Tip of the Day: Today’s tip is not about stamping or cardmaking. Instead it is a plea for responsible pet ownership. Please spay or neuter your pets. Shelters and breed rescues are overpopulated with the results of unplanned litters. Although shelter dogs can and do make great family pets, such as our Missy, our shelters are over populated 🙂
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Designer Series Paper: Bella Birds (113981)
Card Stock: Pink Pirouette (111351), Certainly Celery (105125), Chocolate Chip (101128), Very Vanilla (101650)
Tools: Photo Corner Punch (109042)
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon (109051), Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon (109067), Certainly Celery (109050), Hodgepodge Hardware in Stylized Silver (111325)

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Crazy Daisies

Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White! What a yummy color combination! Add texture to the card stock, and the result is a card which is quick and classy, with just the right touch of whimsy! If these colors do not suit your fancy, Stampin‘ Up!s color palette can provide you with an endless number of dynamic trios. You are only limited by your imagination!
  • Make a standard card base of Whisper White and score at the top.
  • Texturize a piece of Pink Pirouette using the Swirls plate from Backgrounds I and the Big Shot. Adhere to the card base.
  • Cut a strip of Baja Breeze and punch one side with the Eyelet Border Punch. Adhere to the card base as illustrated.
  • Run a snippet of 1/4″ Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon through a Ribbon Slide from the Hodgepodge Hardware collection and adhere to the top of the Eyelet Border strip.
  • Using the Daisies #2 Bigz Die and the Big Shot, cut three Baja Breeze daisies and three Whisper White daisies. Alternate colors to form a full daisy.
  • Place a Circle Fire Brad in Pink through the center of the daisy.
  • Position and adhere the daisy to the card base, and your card is complete.
I can hardly wait to try out other color combinations with this design. I am going to let my imagination run wild. You never know what works until you try! Email me today if you need more information!
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Card Stock: Baja Breeze (111352), Pink Pirouette (111351), Whisper White (100730)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds I (114512), Flower, Daisies #2 (114520)
Embellishments: ¼” Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Circle Fire Brad (109110), Hodgepodge Hardware Styled Silver (111325)
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Baja and Black

I will miss Baja Breeze when it “retires” on June 30th. It is so stunning when paired with Basic Black and Whisper White. While this layout was influenced by a monochromatic card designed by Jen of Designs by Boo, the use of the Small Leaves Sizzlits die was inspired by a Making Memories brad that was leftover from my non-Stampin’ Up! life. This card is definitely quick and classy!
  • Make a standard card base from Basic Black. Score on the side.
  • Using the Swirls Plate from Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds I and the Big Shot, texturize 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Baja Breeze card stock and layer it onto the card base.
  • Select the Polka Dot print from the Baja Breeze Designer Series Paper collection cut to 1-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ and mat onto Basic Black. Punch the edge with the Scallop Border Punch, and wrap the other edge with 1/4″ Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon and tie a bow. Layer over the texturized Baja Breeze.
  • Using Nestabilities Scalloped Circles dies and the Big Shot, prepare layered circles, cutting the larger from Basic Black and the smaller from Whisper White. Layer the white over the black. Finish the edges of the black scalloped circle with a Paper Piercer available in the Crafters’ Tool Kit.
  • Using the Stampin’ Up! Little Leaves Sizzlits die and the Big Shot, prepare Baja Breeze leaflets and adhere to the white circle with Mini Glue Dots. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop the entire scalloped element off of the card base. (Tip: I happened to have a scrap of texturized Baja Breeze which I used, giving a unique look tot he leaflets!)
  • As a final touch, I added the brad that inspired it all in the lower right hand corner!
If you love Baja Breeze, or any of the other In-Colors, stock up today. They are only available until June 30th! But don’t despair, Stampin’ Up! will be treating us to the newest generation of In-Colors with the release of the new catalog on July 1!
If you would like a sneak preview of the newest that Stampin’ Up! has to offer, join me today as a demonstrator. Sneak peeks are just one of the fun perks of being a demonstrator. Stampin’ Up! is currently offering you the opportunity to sign on as a demonstrator for only $75 with their Scrapbooking Starter Kit.
The following items are included as part of this limited-time offer:
113510 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $42.95
113059 Simply Scrappin’ Petal Party $19.95
108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12″ x 12″) $11.95
105240 Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad $7.50
Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items.
The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit, including the Getting Started DVD, Getting Started Guide, Guest Invitation Postcard (100), Idea Book & Catalog (8), Occasions Mini Catalog (8), To My Hostess Envelope (10), Recruit Folders (5), Recruit Brochures (20), Hostess Brochure (20), Hostess Benefits Form (10) and Customer Order Form (50).

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Designer Series Paper: Baja Breeze (112157)
Card Stock: Basic Black (102851), Whisper White (100730), Baja Breeze (111352)
Tools: Tools: Big Shot (113439), Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds I (114512), Stampin’ Up! Little Leaves Sizzlits (114511), Crafters’ Tool Kit (104310), Nestabilities Scalloped Circles (Non-Stampin’ Up!)
Embellishments: ¼” Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Fifth Avenue Brad (Making Memories)
Please feel free to leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you! Until next time…