Monogram Gift Set

I needed to make a quick gift - my card box holds 6 cards and envelopes. I used my C-30 DIY Round Monogram Stamper (1-3/16" Round) to create my monograms along with the Damask border - it matches my retired Brocade Backgrounds DSP.

Details:
Stamps - Just Rite C-30 Monogram Stamper
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Brocade Backgrounds Designer Paper
Other 5/8" Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Sticky Strip

Blog Candy - Altered Bracelet

What better way to end the month than with some Blog Candy! I took a break from some projects that I was working on and used my scraps to create these altered bracelets.











On the top one, I applied rub ons to my Afternoon Tea DSP, the bottom one is created using the Createx Creations Technique from the TJNL. I substituted Adirondack Dimensional Pearls for the Createx.


To enter - simply leave a comment on this blog post by Saturday May 3rd, letting me know which one is your favorite - I'll have the random number generator pick the winner on Sunday, May 4th.

Innovative Stamp Creations Monthly Contest

Innovative Stamp Creations wants to see your projects! Create a project using ISC images only - post it to your blog or any online gallery, then post a link to your project on this thread for your chance to win 1 FREE ISC stamp sheet of your CHOICE!

Altered Bracelet

I recently received some of the Ranger 1" x 1" Memory Frames from Innovative Stamp Creations, and couldn't wait to make something with them. I love the look of the Reinker Splash Technique -TJNL, and thought it would be the perfect technique to use with my images from the Art 4 Frames stamp sheet. (click to enlarge)













I used my Alcohol Reinkers in the following colors - Stonewashed, Wild Plum and Lettuce, to do the Reinker Splash Technique. With my new supplies from Innovative Stamp Creations, I also got some of Rangers Glossy Paper, what a difference the glossy paper from Ranger makes. No more ink blobs on my paper. To finish off my bracelet I added a jewelry clasp.

Gift Card Holder

While checking out some new releases, I came across a cute gift card holder by Debbie, which inspired me to create the one you see here. I did change my dimensions a bit - as I didn't want the top flap as long - so mine only measures 2". I used my slit punch to create the scallop edge you see, and then wrapped my 5/8" Chocolate Grosgrain around the inside to cover where the edges meet, and tied a bow. To dress it up a bit, I add my stick pin from the Pretties Kit.

Details:
Stamps - Bloomin' Beautiful
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Card Stock - Chocolate Chip, Afternoon Tea DSP, White, Soft Sky, Groovy Guava
Other - Slit Punch, Sponge Dauber, Pretties Kit, 5/8" Chocolate Grosgrain, Dimensionals, Word Window Punch

Mom Frame

Inspired by the Art Show in the May SU Demo Magazine - I created this framed piece (click photo to enlarge)for a Mother's Day gift. I changed out a few items and added some additional product to give it a more vintage/shabby chic look.

Wanting a distressed look to go with my Baroque Background DSP, I applied Brushed Corduroy Ranger Distress Crackle Paints to my On Board Lots of Letters and grungeboard. Once dry, and crackled, I used a sponge dauber to rub in Chocolate Chip ink, to darken my paints.

Here's a close up of the letters and the piece of grungeboard I added

Supplies:

Stamps - Paper Bag Studios, Baroque Motifs - SU

Ink - Old Olive, Chocolate Chip

Card Stock - River Rock, Baroque Background DSP

Other - Theater Ribbon, Dew Drops, Grungeboard, Sponge Dauber, Hodgepodge Hardware, Distress Crackle Paint, Slit Punch

Wild Wasabi Promo = Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Since I still had my Wild Wasabi promo pack on my desk, I thought I'd see what else I could create with the already pre-scored card stock....Here's what I came up with, a perfect gift card holder for Mother's Day....I paper pieced the vase using my Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper. To add color to the flowers I used the Pencil Over Marker Technique (TJNL) using Cameo Coral, Certainly Celery Markers, and various colored pencils.

To create my gift card holder - I took my already cut and scored Wild Wasabi paper, cut it so it measured 4 1/4" x 11 1/2". I then added score marks at 6 1/4" and 6 7/8". This is what my piece looked like after I added my score marks

I used my corner rounder (remove the guard) to make the scallop edge on the flap. To create the holder for my gift card, I used my slit punch. To mark my spot for the gift card, I placed a business card (it's the size as a gift card) onto my card stock. Using my bone folder, I lightly made lines at the edge of my business card like this:

Remember, you'll need to match your punch as shown below so your gift card will fit properly -

<-----Can you see my line I drew with the bone folder? It needs to match with the centering lines I drew with the sharpie marker

Repeat punch on the other side

After punching, your gift card will fit nicely.

To finish my gift card holder, I made a notch on the one side with my rectangle punch, so my Chocolate Twill would stay in place when the recipient opens the card. By making the extra score marks (as indicated earlier), this folds nicely into a regular invitation size envelope for mailing. When removed it stands freely.

ISC Box Challenge

The Design Team at Innovative Stamp Creations was issued a challenge by Betsy to create a box, and something to go into the box using only the images from the Fansy Designs Plate. Inspired by the Color Collage technique from the April TJNL, I created my own patterned paper using images from the Fansy Designs plate.

To create the base piece for my stamped images, I repeatedly stamped the small square flower image in Creamy Carmel on white card stock. I continued to add my other images using Rose Red, More Mustard, Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue, and Chocolate Chip inks. When finished I edged my white card stock using a sponge dauber and chocolate chip ink.

The Tag image from this plate fits perfectly with Stampin' Up!'s tag punches, here I stamped the image in More Mustard and layered it on Chocolate Chip. In the center of my stamped flower, I've added a brown Dew Drop.

Now what to put inside the box??? I thought this box would be great for gift cards - I stamped my paper for the inside that holds my gift card to match the outside of the box. I added a 1 1/4" circle punch to the center with a Jumbo Eyelet and tied on some Chocolate Twill. I used my Slit Punch hold my gift card.

Note: If you decide to make this box - remember to punch your circle in your box base before you assemble.

Click here for the box pattern.

Bloggers Challenge 42 Triangle Box and a tip...

This weeks Bloggers Challenge was to create a Triangle Box. There are many different patterns out there for Triangle Boxes - here's the one I used. With this pattern you can make the Triangle Box as big or as small as you'd like.

Details:

Stamps - Flourishes Wedding Essentials

Ribbon - May Arts

Here's the dimensions on mine:

Cut card stock to 10 1/2" x 3 1/2" (stamp or use embossing folders before you continue)
Score in on the 10 1/2" side at 5 1/2"
Turn your card stock and mark the center (1 3/4") on your 3 1/2" sides
Using a scoring blade score from the center point to the base (5 1/2" mark)
Fold the sides in to form your box
Use a hole punch and punch through all layers at the point and tie with a ribbon

Here's another one - these are really quick and easy. For this one I used the Cuttlebug Smoosh Technique (TJNL). I used my lavender ink to dye my white taffeta ribbon. If you scroll down you'll see a close up of how I created my elongated word window.

To create the elongated word window I cut my card stock to the width of the opening on my punch, and stamped my sentiment. Then slipped it through the punch with one edge through the slot and the other sticking up like this and punch

Remove your paper and reinsert on the other side like this and punch

Altered Distress Chalk Board

I should be working on my Bloggers Challenge card - but I just had to get this idea out of my head. Don't you hate when that happens....I know I'd have to get out of bed and complete this if I didn't do it now...I found these cool Distressed Chalk Boards at Target today - and they were just begging to come home to be altered - I picked up quite a few, so I'll be altering quite a bit!

Here's a close up - I stamped the apple image from the For Father in black stazon, then used the Pencil over Marker Technique from a past issue of the TJNL to add my coloring.

Upcoming Class - Spring Flowers

Here's a peek at one of the items you'll create in my Spring Flowers Class. I created a flip lid style box to hold some note cards (templates included with class fee)- perfect for Mother's Day gift giving. You'll also be creating a few other projects using the Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper that's included in the class fee.

Can't attend class - no problem, pre-order your kit today! Items will be pre-stamped and colored, should you not have the stamps/ink used in class.

Email me today for more information.

Afternoon Tea 4"x4" Flip Book

It's been awhile since I took out my Bind It All... I just got some great clear covers from ISC, and the Afternoon Tea DSP was just begging to be made into a Flip Book...The sentiment and flower are from the set Live your Dream

Here's a look at the inside - perfect to add photos and journaling...

The clear covers were added to both the front and back of my Flip Book, this will help protect the book against wear.

Easter Hinged Tins

You can purchase your hinged tins at Specialty Bottle or Paper Mart.

To create my insert, I cut my card stock to 6 5/16" x 4 1/2" scored at 9/16" on all sides - cut in, then used my retired corner rounder to round the corners so it fit nicely inside my tin. Circle was cut with the smallest circle on the coluzzle companion. I did have to flatten the bottom of the eggs for the lid to shut - but it works.

Happy Easter!

Got Eggs?

Just in time for Easter - I found this cute little box on SCS, it works perfect with the "Got Eggs" sentiment from Flourishes Easter Bunnies Set.

Easy Easter Baskets

Here are some cute little Easter Baskets I came up with that use directions similar to those of a 2-4-6-8 box, but I've altered the dimensions a bit to create my baskets. You can download the pattern I created here.

Notice I added some Anchored Rub-Ons to my plastic eggs. I also added some Dew Drops to my flap and to the side where my handle meets my basket.



Details:
Card Stock - Chocolate Chip
Ink - Chocolate Chip
Wheel - Solitude (SU Level 1 Hostess)
Other - Anchored Rub-Ons












Here's another fun basket. For this one I used the Aged Metal Technique from the 02/08 TJNL. To make sure my metal pieces stuck to my card stock - I adhered them with sticky strip.



Details:
Card Stock - Lovely Lilac
Ink - Black Stazon
Other - Shimmer Sheets, Paisley CB Folder, Anchored Rub-Ons






















For this last one - I also used my Paisley CB Folder. I scored my card stock per my pattern, embossed 2", took my card stock out and embossed the rest of my card stock. Re-score your card stock so that you don't end up with cracks in your paper. Apply your ink DTP to add some depth. Again, I've added some Dew Drops as my embellishment to my basket.


Details:
Card Stock - Pixie Pink
Ink - Pretty in Pink
Other - Paisley CB Folder, Dew Drops, Anchored Rub-Ons

Got Eggs?

There's a great Peek-a-Boo candy tutorial that can be found here on SCS, and my new rubber from Flourishes is perfect for this little treat holder.

Details:

Stamps - Flourishes Easter Bunnies, Wheel SU Petals
Ink - Chocolate Chip, various markers

Card Stock - Bashful Blue, White, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink

Other - Crop-a-dile, Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Chocolate Twill

Here's a close up of the inside - I used my

Crop-a-dile to add some dry embossing to the scallop edges

Bon Appetit!

Here's a quick and easy recipe book you can make. I cut my chipboard and card stock to 6" x 5", adhered my card stock to my chipboard using glue stick, cut my inside pages, then used my Bind-It-All, to cut the holes and bind my book. I added tabs to the side using the Round Tab Punch.

To color the image I used the Embossed Watercolor Crayon Technique (06/06 TJNL) and added some marker spritzing with the Spritz Tool.



Don't forget to enter to win my Birthday Blog Candy! (see previous posts)




Details:
Stamps - Voila
Card Stock - Real Red, Black, White, Bashful Blue
Other - Bind-It-All, Round Tab Punch, Watercolor Crayons, Clear EP, Color Spritz Tool

Rub On Designer Bracelet

What better way to use up your scraps, than to make a bracelet! Here I've teamed up the Eastern Elegance rub-ons and the Bali Breeze Designer Series Paper to make a beautiful

bracelet.

I applied my rub-ons to scraps of DSP, then adhered them to my bracelet blank. Covered the DSP with Crystal Effects and let dry.

ETA - I bought my bracelet blanks from Betsy at Innovative Stamp Creations - she has a limited supply - see them here

Damask Gift Box Tutorial

While working on another project with the Damask image, I realized my score marks were not in the right place, so I improvised and came up with a template for a box, rather than throw the pieces on my recycle pile.

Here's the finished view - the box uses the Damask image and Many Sentiments both from Flourishes. To add some depth to my brocade blue card stock I used the Faux Denim technique from a past issue of the TJNL.

Here's the dimensions for the lid (click to enlarge

Cut your card stock to 5" x 3 3/4"

score 1/2" on all sides

Cut on the bold lines as indicated

You can use your fiskars scoring blade, I used my Mini Scor-It from Betsy at Innovative Stamp Creations.

Dimensions for the bottom (click to enlarge)

Cut card stock 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Score 13/16" on all sides

Cut as indicated

I used sticky strip on my tabs so that my box would hold securely in place.

Ghiradelli Treat Holder

My friend Rose had recently emailed me a pattern for these cute little Ghiradelli Chocolate boxes. I added a small scallop edge to mine. The Flower Fusion Flowers have rhinestone bling in the center and are adhered to the box with magnetic snaps by Basic Grey.

Details:

Card Stock - Old Olive

Ink - Old Olive

Stamps - A Beautiful Thing

Other - Bali Breeze DSP, Basic Grey Magnet Snaps, Turquoise Grosgrain, Small Corner Rounder, Rhinestone Brads, Eastern Elegance Rub Ons, Flower Fusion