Stamping with Kim

Pretty Pedestal

This is one of my favorite new sets in the catalog - it's called "On A Pedestal".  I adore it with this yummy new DSP!!!

Yesterday the girls came over for the first Stampers 10 party of the year.  We had so much fun!!  This is one of the projects the girls got to make - and it was a doozy!  The outside looks pretty easy, right?  Well, take a look at the inside!

How fun is that?!!  It's a gift card holder made with the new Sizzix die called "Look Here".  It wasn't that it was particularly hard to do (after you know what you're doing!), but it's one of those projects that was best to do slowly, together, and with SNAIL and not Sticky Strip LOL!!!

Here's a side-view:

Amanda (hostess) said "this is the hardest project we've ever done at your house!" ...and she was right!!

The girls loved it, and after we finished, they were glad that we had made it together. 

Honestly, it was much more fun making it as a group!!  The first one I made ended up in the trash.  The second one - well, I went to my very last resort, the house engineer!!  Yep, I said "Steve, can you figure this out?!!"  Let me tell you, he was all over that card!  He loved it - and yes, he figured it out for me.  He's the best!!

Thanks, girls, for coming over yesterday & making this project so much fun.  And, no...I didn't have Panera gift cards included in their projects (you know they asked!!!)  LOL!!

Happy stampin'!!

Stampin' Supplies:

Stamps: 

On A Pedestal

Inks: 

Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie

Papers: 

Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, White

Accessories:

RR & MM Polka Dot Ribbon, Scallop Border Punch, Ticket Punch, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, 2-way glue pen, Signo White Gel Pen

Happy New Year! Party Hearty!!

Oh my!  I can't believe it's July 1st already!  That starts a new year in the SU! world - and we celebrate with a new catalog this year.  Woo Hoo!!

There's so much going on this week, too.  I just realized last night that it was TASTE OF TUESDAYS and I didn't have a recipe posted!  Oh my - are you getting the picture??  I'm so far behind!!  So I apologize for that - and promise that next Tuesday I will be back on track.

In the meantime - this afternoon is my FIRST EVER $5 STAMP SALE!!  This is really exciting!  Not only do I hope to clean out some new space for new stamp sets - but I know all my peeps are going to LOVE having new stamps for only $5!!  It's a win/win!!  My friend, Kim, gave me this idea several months ago when she did the same thing.  I know she loves having her closet space back!!

Now...on to the card! I love this card because it's more than just a b'day card, it's a SU! GIFT CERTIFICATE!!  And we know that everyone loves SU! Gift Certificates!!

This is something new that I'm starting this year....starting with my new STAMPERS 10 CLUB MEMBERS!  Yes, they ALL received a gift certificate from me for 10% off any order during their birthday month!!!  That's my way of saying THANK YOU to my Club Members.

Would you like a Gift Certificate, too?  It's easy!  EVERY ONE OF MY HOSTESSES THIS YEAR WILL GET THIS GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM ME!!!!  Give me a call or email & let's get your party started!!

I'm off & running.....haircut first, place my first order from the new catalog!! (which includes all the new IN COLOR CLUB items!!), then put the final touches on the sale this afternoon and the TREAT BAGS for the girls!!  Hope you have a good day ....and....

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Stampin' Supplies

Stamps:

Party Hearty  (#111532)  $26.95

Ink:

Rich Razzleberry

Paper:

Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Accessories:

Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon, Brads, 3/4" & 1/2" circle punches, Dimensionals, Sizzix Texture Plates

Party Hearty Birthday Card & Tutorial

First of all, I have to say that I TRULY intended to get this posted yesterday afternoon.  But then I went on a mini shopping spree for a couple of books (new Karen Kingsbury & a book about Hawaii called Moloka'i) & a couple of new t-shirts for our trip next week.....then we got one of those dreaded phone calls about your parents....  Steve's dad took a tumble yesterday morning & managed to break his hip.  He's fine now, and was joking this morning about his concerns with the surgeon getting carried away "down there"...   So we know that he's going to be fine!!  He is a mess and I would be devastated if anything happens to him.

Anyway, all of that kept me from my computer yesterday so....HERE is the b'day card that I had intended to post then!

I made this last week for our youngest son's (Adam) b'day.  I think it's the first time I've used this set AND it's a masculine card.  That makes me feel like I really accomplished something  LOL!!  Anyway, all of that to say... it's a gift card holder!

Here are some basic instructions for this EASY card...

Start with a 12 X 12 - I used Parisian Breeze because it's TEXTURED DSP and heavy enough to be the card base.  Cut your paper 12" X 5 1/2".  This will make the card the standard width.  Then you will score the paper at 4 1/4", 6", and 7 3/4".  Fold your card in half (it will be 6" X 5 1/2") and using your gift card, draw an outline for the card holder opening.  Like this...

 Remember, you can click on these pics to make them larger.  I'm just drawing an outline so I know where to punch!

Now you're going to fold the other 2 scored lines on the card so that it looks like this:

 

 Next you're going to place Sticky Strip on one side of the OUTSIDE part of the card to hold the gift card in place AND to make the card open as if it is a regular card without the card holder part on the inside.  That's clear as mud, right??  Put the sticky strip on the OUTSIDE of the DSP so that it looks like this...

  OK, when you get that all sealed up, the next step is to use the Word Window punch to make the gift card opening on the inside of the card.

You will be punching the short (1 3/4" X 5 1/2") part that is on the INSIDE of the card. 

Here we go!

The cool thing about the Word Window Punch is that you can move it from side to side and make the opening as long as you want to!  So use your pencil marks that you made in the first step to make your opening.  NOTICE that the paper here is FLORAL!  That's because we're now working on the INSIDE of the card  :-)

OK, once your opening is punched, slip in your gift card, and decorate the inside accordingly!

This really is a fast & easy way to create a gift card holder that's just a little different  :-)  Different is good!!

But remember, you need to use 12" paper for this if you want to end up with a standard size gift card.

OK....I'm outa here for now!!  I have lots of packing to do before tomorrow!!  I'm so excited, and I must tell you right now...

I'm not promising a lot in the way of blog posts next week!!  Steve & I are on vacation to Hawaii - the Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip - that we worked long & hard for last year.  We NEED some R&R and hopefully this trip will be just the ticket.

I will be thinking about all of you and wishing you a safe & happy week!  I will also TRY to get something put together later today for Big Shot Monday - but if I miss....then please forgive me & check SARAH'S BLOG because she will probably have some neat things for you next week!

Thank you everyone that helped us earn this trip!!!  Have a great week!!!!

Aloha!

  
 

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Supplies:  Stamps - Party Hearty  Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze   Paper - Parisian Breeze DSP, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, White   Acc:  DS Grosgrain Ribbon, Jumbo Brads, corner rounder, 3/4" circle punch

Echoes of Kindness

 This gorgeous card was sent to me by my friend, Pam.  It's funny how after a while you can pick out certain cards & know who made them - and this is one of those cards.  I would've known this was Pam's work if I'd seen it in a stack.  It's stunning!!

She has used SU!'s Level 2 Hostess set "Echoes of Kindness", with two of my favorite colors - Certainly Celery & Almost Amethyst.  I love the addition of Eyelet Scallop along the edge.  It's so lovely!

Thank you, Pam!!  You really made my day!!

 

 

Supplies:  Stamps - Echoes of Kindness   Ink - Certainly Celery, Black StaZon   Paper - Watercolor Paper, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst, Very Vanilla   Acc - Eyelet Border Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Aqua Painter & ink refills

Card for Steve

Isn't this CUTE?!!!  I love this card!!  Miz Donna sent this to Steve a couple of weeks ago for his b'day.  Beautiful!!

Miz Donna and her family are arriving this evening for a very brief visit.  We don't get to see them often (since we left New Jersey).  But lucky for us - they visit Donna's folks in TN twice each year and happen to drive practically past our house.  So we try to arrange AT LEAST an overnight stay!!  This time we only get to visit for a few hours, but I know we'll enjoy every minute.  

pssssttt... she doesn't know it yet, but I have some of her favorite TASTEFULLY SIMPLE goodies waiting for her!!  She was so excited when I told her I had signed up as a Consultant!!   What are good friends for if we can't feed each others addictions - no pun intended!

Anyway, I thought you would enjoy this card - and might want to CASE it.  I know I will. 

Have a great weekend & thanks for visiting!

Supplies  Stamps:  ?? Sale-a-bration set??  Cardstock:  Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, White, CC DSP   Ink:  Chocolate Chip   Acc:  Scallop Circle Punch, Chocolate Satin Ribbon, Flower punch & brad, Mega or Giga Scallop Circle Punch