Mixed Medley: October 2012 Creative Contest-Christmas

Today's card was made for the DOstamperSTARS Team October 2012 Creative Contest. This is a full view of the front of the card where I used the Merry Christmas and the snowflake stamp from the Mixed Medley stamp set which is a Hostess set in the Holiday Catalog. 

This is a side view of the card showing the many layers I used in the creation of this Christmas card for the October 2012 Creative Contest.  This is totally one of my own creations which I'm not always able to come up with but when I do I am so excited to share my cards with others.  I truly appreciate all the creative paper crafters in the world but it is really a good feeling to come up with your own idea!  Woo Hoo!

This is a view of the built up section in the center front of the card.

As you can see by this view, I have done some paper weaving on the front of my card.  There is 3/8" between each of the strips where you see the red DSP showing through.  I used the Framelits Apothecary Accents for the Very Vanilla Cardstock on top of the paper weaving.  To get the shape smaller, I first ran it through the Big Shot and then ran it through again cutting off one of the ends of the Framelits piece.  Don't forget to play around with Framelits, etc.  You just never know what you can do with them unless you experiment with cutting different angles or cutting things shorter.  By shortening the Very Vanilla piece I was able to show more of the paper weaving in the background.  Try your luck at paper weaving.  It was really fun and gave the card a totally different look.

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies
Stamps: Mixed Medley-Hostess set in Holiday Catalog (128054w or 128057c)
Paper: Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (119685), Champagne Glimmer Paper (127885), Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper (126896)
Ink: Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad (126861), Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad (126966)
Accessories: Framelits-Holiday Collection (127814), Framelits Apothecary Accents (127003), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860), 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch (127811), and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

Thanks for stopping by to check out my "Out of the Box" creations.

November 2012 Creative Contest-Mitten Builder Punch

The theme for the November 2012 Creative Contest held my my upline, Dawn Olchefske, was the Mitten Builder Punch.  Dawn had given me a birthday card in October 2012 using the Shadow Box Technique.  Dawn has a GREAT tutorial on her blog showing how to create this Shadow Box card.  I took it a little further and added a battery operated tea light candle and put it in between the layers of the card.

Here is a close-up of the Mitten Builder Punch card.  I put Dazzling Diamonds on the embossed snowflakes.  Using the little tea light, made the glitter almost pop off the card.  I love how this card turned out and am trying to think of other ways I can incorporate a tea light candle.

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies
Stamps:  Make a Mitten, Mixed Medley
Paper: Whisper White, Gumball Green & Cherry Cobbler Card Stock
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Mitten Builder Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds and Stampin' Dimensionals

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

Thanks for stopping by to check out my "Out of the Box" creations.

The Open Sea: Wax Paper Technique

Today I am inspired by a manly card by Karen Philipp.  Karen's Wax Paper Technique was used to make this card.  Using this technique made this ship look like it was really floating on the sea.  This card was made at one of my recent Stamp Camps.

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies
Stamps:  The Open Sea, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White, Glossy White Card Stock and Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper
Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral and Black Stazon
Accessories: Wax Paper, Chevron Embossing Folder, 3" Circle Die, Circles #2 Originals Die, Jewelry Tag Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, 1/8" Mini Silver Brads and Stampin' Dimensionals

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

Thanks for stopping by to check out my "Out of the Box" creations.

Mouthwatering: "Cheery" Happy Birthday

Here I am with this brad and ribbon bow technique again.  Actually, I also just realized that my AWESOME Upline, Dawn Olchefske, has a video on You Tube on this bow technique that she calls the "Faux Bow".  You'll have to check it out!  She does tons of "How'd She DO That?" videos on her blog.   If there is anything you want to learn how to do she's probably done it!  Back to the my sweet, "CHEERY", cherry birthday card.  The cherries are from the Mouthwatering Stamp Set and that they are...MOUTH-WATERING!  Also, who said Christmas Designer Series Paper only had to be used for Christmas cards/projects?  The Gumball Green with Very Vanilla polka dots on it is from the Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper Pack.  I just love how Stampin' Up! gives us choices with the front and back of most of our Designer Series Paper.  No paper pack is strictly Halloween, Christmas, etc. so don't just pass up a paper pack just because it is themed based.  Chances are you'll find other ideas to use the paper for as I did with this card.

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies
Stamps:  Mouthwatering, Family Reunion
Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Very Vanillla, Crumbcake Card Stock and Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper
Ink: Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green (2 of the newest In-Colors for 2012-2014) love them!
Accessories: 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding, 3/8" Brights Glimmer Brads and Stampin' Dimensionals

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

Thanks for stopping by to check out my "Out of the Box" creations.

Fabulous Florets: Happy Birthday Wishes

My "Out of the Box" creation today was made using the Apothecary Accents Framelits.  Framelits are so much fun to use in card making.  I used a 2-Way Glue Pen and outlined the white lines on the flower and sprinkled on Dazzling Diamonds.  Unfortunately this doesn't show up very well on the picture but up close adds glitz to this beautiful card.  Woo Hoo!  Gotta LOVE glitz!  Don't be afraid to add Dazzling Diamonds to any card/project for additional sparkle!  This card was inspired by a card made by Mary Brown. I really liked how she made the bow using a brad and not having to tie it.  Mary's instructions for making this bow were very easy to follow.  I know a lot of people who hate to tie bows.  I'm not one of them, but this bow is so fun to make and turns out great every time.  This was a card we made at one of my Stamp Camps.  It was the first time introducing my guests to the technique.  The main thing is that the smaller the brad, you will want to use a narrower piece of ribbon.  Try this technique the next time you want to make a bow for a card.  Thank you again Mary for your inspiration on this card.  Happy bow making!

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies
Stamps: Fabulous Florets, Petite Pairs
Paper: Brights DSP Stacks, Wisteria Wonder and Whisper White Card Stock
Ink: Old Olive, Wisteria Wonder and Basic Black
Accessories: Apothecary Accents Framelits, Scallop Trim Border Punch, 3/8" So Saffron Taffeta Ribbon, So Saffron 3/16" Subtles Brads, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-Way Glue Pen and Stampin' Dimensionals.

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

Thanks for stopping by to check out my "Out of the Box" creations.

Betsy's Blossoms: Watermelon

Watermelon...Yum, Yum, Yum!  I just love watermelon.  When I was making this card, I had a hard time not stopping to go cut a piece of watermelon to eat.  The pieces of watermelon were created with one of the flower stamps from the Betsy's Blossoms stamp set.  It is so fun to take stamps and find other ideas to use them for. What would my card be without using something created from the Big Shot.  I embossed the Primrose Petals piece of card stock with the Houndstooth Embossing Folder and used the Delicate Doilies Sizzlit to cut the Daffodil Delight piece to hi-light the pieces of watermelon.  OK that's it...I can't take it anymore...I have to have some watermelon!

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies
Stamps: Betsy's Blossoms, A Word for You
Paper: Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Whisper White and Daffodil Delight Card Stock
Ink: Raspberry Ripple
Accessories: Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals.

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

Thanks for stopping by to check out my "Out of the Box" creations.

Betsy's Blossoms: Sending Many Thanks

The Betsy's Blossoms stamp set is a super fun stamp set to work with.  I got this inspiration from Lori Beck.  I really wanted a little background color but still wanted to be able to stamp the stems and leaves without masking them.  Well for the background color I made my own stencil.  Directions below:

Step 1 - Cut a piece of cardstock 2 3/8" x 3 3/8".

Step 2 -  Center the 2 3/8" x 3 3/8" card stock on a piece of  Whisper White card stock 4" x 5 1/4" and then trace it with a pencil. 

Step 3 - Take the 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Whisper White card stock and draw a pencil line across each corner about 1/4" in from each corner. Use a 12" Trimmer and cut the straight edge on all 4 sides up to the corner pencil lines.  This will leave the 2 3/8" x 3 3/8" section still attached at each of the 4 corners.

Step 4 - Take a Paper Snips scissors and cut on all 4 diagonal lines cutting out the piece in the center.

Step 5 - Next take the Jewelry Tag Punch and punch in each of the 4 corners to round the corners. (You could really do this step with any punch with a curved edge on it that gives you the rounded corner size you would like for your template.)

Step 6 - You still have some white paper left in the corners that you will trim with your Paper Snips to give you a rounded corner look.

Step 7 - This shows a view of all 4 corners trimmed.

Step 8 - This shows you a close-up of what all 4 corners should look like when you are done.  Once you get the template made you can keep it for future use.  This was such a fun way to have a lighter sponged effect behind your stamping.  You could also use any of the framelits to cut out the piece in the center and sponge in the open area like I did on this card.

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies
Stamps: Betsy's Blossoms, Petite Pairs
Paper: Whisper White, Midnight Muse and Raspberry Ripple card stock
Ink: Gumball Green, Sahara Sand, Early Espress and Raspberry Ripple
Accessories: Ornament Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and Stampin' Dimensionals.

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

Thanks for stopping by to check out my "Out of the Box" creations.

Christmas Tags

The last and final projects from my December Stamp Camp.  Everyone can always use gift tags at Christmas time.  It's always fun to put a little hand-made touch to a Christmas gift. 

When you open up to the inside of the tag with the snowflake on the front of it you have a cute little pair of mittens with snowflakes on them.  Just a little reminder that here in Minnesota, if it ever  snows, you need to wear a pair of mittens to keep your hands warm.  (We just had a little dusting yesterday but a pretty brown Christmas this year.)  The back of the tag with the ornament on the front has an ornament on the back where you can  add the To and From. I sure hope your Christmas was as wonderful as mine was. 

Just a little reminder...you only have a few days left to order things out of the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog.  The last day to place your order is January 3, 2012.  Check it out to see if there are any items you just can't live without.  Make your list and head for my website, then while you're there you might also want to check out the Clearance Rack as there are some awesome items on sale.  This sale goes through January 5, 2012.  This is a sale with no big crowds and you can enjoy the comforts of your own home.  Happy New Year and Happy Shopping!

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies

Stamps: Jolly Bingo Bits, Tags til Christmas

Paper:   Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White, Patterns DSP Stack-Brights, Brushed Silver cardstock, Frostwood Lodge DSP.

Ink:  Real Red, Marina Mist, Old Olive.

Accessories:  Real Red and Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Snowflake Punch, Ornament Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Peekaboo Frames Bigz Large Die, Basic Rhinestones, Brights Glimmer Brads, Dazzling Diamonds, and White Bakers Twine.

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

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Pennant Parade: merry Gift Card Holder

Here is a gift card holder I found on a blog and changed up a little.  Since gift cards have become so popular lately I thought this would be a good idea for a Stamp Camp project.

You take the white card on the right side and slip it down in the red sleeve and you have an awesome gift card for that special person this Christmas.

Here is a close up of the inside of the gift card.  I used this stamp from the Sweet Season stamp set.  All you have to do is add a gift card in the pocket above the saying and put in the name of the person you are giving the card to and sign your name and your're all set to go.

And finally, a close up of the front of the gift card.  I used Stampin' Dimensionals under the label with the "merry" on it and stamped the little stem and pot then punched the tree with the Pennant Parade stamp and punched it out with the Petite Pennants Builder Punch.  Since I already had Stampin' Dimensionals under the label, I only put a dimensional under the top of the tree and used Snail Adhesive for the bottom of the tree.  It gave it a 3-dimensional look which was just the cutest.  You could take this idea and change the stamps and paper and use it for any holiday.  Happy creating!

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies

Stamps: Pennant Parade, Sweet Season.

Paper:   Real Red, Whisper White card stock.

Ink:  Always Artichoke, Real Red.

Accessories:  Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals.

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

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Stitched Stockings: Merry Christmas

This is the last of the cards for my October 2011 Stamp Camp!  This one has to be my favorite as I love the colors blue and green together.  It is a very simple card yet very beautiful!  The Silver Glimmer Paper is totally one of my favorite new papers.  I love the fact that the glitter look does not leave glitter all over when you use it.  You get 2 sheets to a pack and can punch out lots of stocking tops, heels and toes. 

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies

Stamps: Stitched Stockings, Hand-Penned Holidays

Paper: Cardstock - Lucky Limeade, Whisper White & Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink:  Not Quite Navy

Accessories:  3/8" Whisper White Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stocking Builder Punch, Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Ovals Originals Die, Stampin' Dimensionals.

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my "ON-LINE STORE".

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Bright Hopes: Merry Christmas

This is another card from my October 2011 Stamp Camp.  This was one of the favorites after all the cards were made.  Although you can't see it very well . . . I used a 2-Way Glue Pen on the white lattice and then added Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter and I totally love this card.  I also used the Decorative Label Punch and played around with it and the Merry Christmas stamp from the Bright Hopes stamp set.

This is a close-up view.  You can see all the Dazzlings Diamonds Glitter I added using a 2-Way Glue Pen.  I think we will all wear glitter for days.

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies

Stamps:  Bright hopes

Paper: Cardstock - Real Red, Whisper White, Garden Green, Brused Gold

Ink:  Real Red

Accessories:  Decorative Label Punch, 5-Petal flower punch, Lattice Bigz Die, 2-Way Glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Silver Mini Brads, Jewels-Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals & Glue Dots.

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ON-LINE STORE.

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Punch Art Santa: using Cellophane Bags

PUNCHES / CELLOPHANE BAGS . . .CELLOPHANE BAGES / PUNCHES

How can I use the two of them together???

Well . . .

My upline, Dawn Olchefske, got this idea from a friend of hers . . . Kelly Acheson

and LET ME TELL YOU

You are going to love this idea just as much as our team did when we made it for a

"Make and Take" at our Quarterly Stampin' Up! meeting in October.

Check out Dawn's Punch List for all the punches you will need.  You get 50 of these little cellophane bags in a package!  You are going to love this Punch Art Santa and candy bag!

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies

Stamps:  Tags til Christmas

Paper: Cardstock - Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White, Blushing Bride & Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink: Real Red

Accessories:  Cellophane Bag, Glue Dots, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Snow Burst Texture Impressions Embossing Folder, Elegant Lines Texture Impressions Embossing Folder

Punches:  XL Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Ornament Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Bird Builder Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Square Scallop Punch, 1" Square Punch

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ON-LINE STORE.

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Spooky Bingo Bits: Halloween Mini Sanitizer Holder

It's a Halloween Mini Sanitizer Holder!  You are going to love this!  I cased this from Dawn Griffith.  She has an awesome video that will show you exactly what to do.  Ever just want to give a little something to a friend, co-worker or family member.  This makes a GREAT little gift.

Here is the little Hand Sanitizer Holder open to show you the little bottle of hand sanitizer. 

This is another view of the opened hand sanitizer holder.  Do you ever end up with strips of these Jewels-Basic Rhinestones and not really know what to do with them; well this is a GREAT idea and it really puts the BLING in the holder.  WOO HOO and it is totally calorie free for Halloween!

Have a super fun Halloween!

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies

Stamps:  Spooky Bingo Bits, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Cardstock - Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories:  Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Jewels-Basic Rhinestones, Large Oval Punch

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ON-LINE STORE.

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Warmest of Wishes: CPC4

Today I am posting a card I made for Creating Pretty Cards Challenge #4  over at Craft Project Central. I just love their challenges as they always use Stampin' Up! only products...my favorite!  Although fall is my favorite time of the year, I sometimes struggle with the scarey vs. the cutsie cards for Halloween soooo...will it be SCAREY or CUTSIE? 

Here is the sketch for the Creating Pretty Cards – Card Challenge #4!!

Here is my card for the CPC #4 Card Challenge.  I just love the owl from the Warmest of Wishes-Hostess Set out of the current Holiday Mini Catalog.  I had fun making him 3-dimensional.  Of course the Owl Builder punch is such an amazing punch.  How fun to be able to punch out the owl and all the eye pieces.  He was carrying a little trick or treat bag but the one from the Spooky Bingo Bits stamp set was a little BIGGER and I thought maybe he could get a few more treats in it.  I know...always thinking about candy...especially at Halloween!  The Lattice Bigz die was perfect for a spider webbie look to add the paper with the spiders on it from the Frightful Sight DSP paper pack which I put Stampin' Dimensionals under.

Check this out...I had so much fun creating some character to this little Halloween owl.  He's even holding his trick or treat bag.  How cute is that???  There is actually 6 layers to this cute little owl. So the question is...Is the card SCAREY or CUTSIE?  I think it is actually a little bit of both.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies

Stamps:  Warmest of Wishes (Hostess Set from Holiday Mini Catalog), Haunted Forest (Holiday Mini Catalog), Spooky Bingo Bits

Paper: Cardstock - Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black, DSP-Frightful Sight

Ink:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Lattice Bigz Die, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Owl Builder Punch, 1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon, 5/8" Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Pumpkin Pie-Stampin' Write Marker.

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ON-LINE STORE.

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Cellophane Bag: Pumpkin & Witch

Are you looking for that perfect little something for all the "special" little trick-or-treaters that ring your doorbell on Halloween trying to get out the words "TRICK OR TREAT" as their parents stand in the background reminding them to say "THANK YOU"?  Well get out your Stampin' Up! punches, Pumpkin #4 and Pumpkin Faces Sizzlits Dies and start creating these cute little Halloween treats!  They are simple to make and sure to bring a big SMILE to all those little ghosts and goblins on Halloween.

The pumpkin is made with the Pumpkin #4 and Pumpkin Faces Sizzlits Dies.  Add a piece of paper curled on the end of a paint brush, a ribbon, a little Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter and attach it to a candy-filled cellophane bag and you have a SUPER CUTE candy treat!

 Not all witches are creepy looking...  How can you not smile inside looking at this cute little witch?  If you love to use your Stampin' Up! punches, this one is for you!

Bobbi's Stamping Supplies:

Stamps - Believe it or not there were no stamps used

Paper - Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Old Olive, Basic Gray and Whisper White cardstock.

Ink - Basic Gray

Accessories - Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler, Pumpkin #4 and Pumpkin Faces Sizzlit

Dies, 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Word Window Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Ornament

Punch, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Cellophane

Bags and Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter.

You can purchase the Stampin' Up! supplies to make this project at my ON-LINE STORE.

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