Here are two cards made with the new Paper Doily Large Sizzlets Die from the Occasions Mini Catalog:
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
don't need to watch more football this year....
Hello friend!
Well, my Pittsburgh Steelers got beat last week, so my football-watching days are done for the year--better get to scrapping, and stamping, and quilting, and posting while the guys are watching the playoffs!
This morning the Quilt Class was all about the Dresden Plate block, using the new Dresden Design Bigz XL die from the Occasions Mini Catalog:
The die cuts the traditional round blades, but I also wanted to show how to sew them to be pointed blades. It is surprising how much easier this block becomes when you die-cut the blades instead of cutting them the old-fashioned way. Since you can cut up to eight layers of fabric at a time, you can cut all sixteen blades in two passes through the Big Shot!
Since I retired, I've been making thank you cards... and I need to finish sending them out now. Here is one of them using some new products:
More samples coming soon!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Well, my Pittsburgh Steelers got beat last week, so my football-watching days are done for the year--better get to scrapping, and stamping, and quilting, and posting while the guys are watching the playoffs!
This morning the Quilt Class was all about the Dresden Plate block, using the new Dresden Design Bigz XL die from the Occasions Mini Catalog:
The die cuts the traditional round blades, but I also wanted to show how to sew them to be pointed blades. It is surprising how much easier this block becomes when you die-cut the blades instead of cutting them the old-fashioned way. Since you can cut up to eight layers of fabric at a time, you can cut all sixteen blades in two passes through the Big Shot!
Since I retired, I've been making thank you cards... and I need to finish sending them out now. Here is one of them using some new products:
The "Thanks so very much" on this card is from the Outlined Occasions Stamp Set" which is in the Sale-A-Bration catalog this year. (Sale-A-Bration begins on January 24, so let me know if you didn't get your catalog.) It is a little difficult to see in this photo, but at the bottom of the card are embossed hearts made with the Big Shot and the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, from the Occasions Mini Catalog which began January 3, 2012.
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Still here... I promise!
Hello friend!
Hope your Christmas and New Year were wonderful! I have so many things I have wanted to post here, and I think about it a lot, but things have been topsy-turvy in our house....
I retired on December 31, so that was very exciting! My new job started the following Monday, and many people said "take some time off" but honestly, I didn't feel it was necessary. Unfortunately, on my 2nd day of work I got a phone call that Tim was in the emergency room. What a scare! Thank God, it wasn't the heart attack he thought he was having, but very high blood pressure. He's on meds and going to a doctor this week to follow up, so we're heading in the right direction.
Later this week I will try to post more--but I'll leave you with a couple of cards. The first was the card I made for customer gift certificates this year (did you receive one?):
It opened like this, and the certificate was on the right:
Then I needed a birthday card, and decided to copy the idea:
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Hope your Christmas and New Year were wonderful! I have so many things I have wanted to post here, and I think about it a lot, but things have been topsy-turvy in our house....
I retired on December 31, so that was very exciting! My new job started the following Monday, and many people said "take some time off" but honestly, I didn't feel it was necessary. Unfortunately, on my 2nd day of work I got a phone call that Tim was in the emergency room. What a scare! Thank God, it wasn't the heart attack he thought he was having, but very high blood pressure. He's on meds and going to a doctor this week to follow up, so we're heading in the right direction.
Later this week I will try to post more--but I'll leave you with a couple of cards. The first was the card I made for customer gift certificates this year (did you receive one?):
It opened like this, and the certificate was on the right:
Then I needed a birthday card, and decided to copy the idea:
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Co-Workers Birthday Cards
Hello friend!
These cards were made for co-workers this week. I'm especially happy with the first one. My friend Dave is a Civil War buff, and so I printed out a letter written on his birth date in 1863 for the background. Lots of sponging with More Mustard, Sahara Sand, and River Rock and a Night of Navy background, and it was simple, but appropriate.
This one was for Teresa. I always try to make my December birthday cards very different than Christmas cards..... though as I look at this photo it seems you could take all the elements, change the colors, and have a great Christmas card as well. Hmmm. Gotta try that.....
Well, I need to get a very important birthday card made today. Nick is turning 18 (gulp) on Monday. How can that be?
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
These cards were made for co-workers this week. I'm especially happy with the first one. My friend Dave is a Civil War buff, and so I printed out a letter written on his birth date in 1863 for the background. Lots of sponging with More Mustard, Sahara Sand, and River Rock and a Night of Navy background, and it was simple, but appropriate.
Well, I need to get a very important birthday card made today. Nick is turning 18 (gulp) on Monday. How can that be?
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
A few Christmas things!
Hello friend!
I had a card club here last week, and these were their projects:
A Christmas stocking card,
and a fun candy holder.
We wrapped small Hershey's bars (they were the small one you get about 8 or 10 in a package for a dollar) Originally, I tried cutting the buckle out--but it didn't take long to realize it was MUCH easier to just cut a square the same width as the belt and glue it to the top of the gold buckle. The white on Santa's suit is not a blurred photo--I didn't punch this particular one very well. You get the idea.
The following photo really has nothing to do with Stampin' Up, but I still want to show you what I'm doing. (trying to do--there are not enough hours in the day). It is a sneak peak of a Christmas wall hanging I'm working on.... Everything is cut free-hand. It still needs appliqued to the background... and all the little details added.... Yes, I need more time!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
I had a card club here last week, and these were their projects:
A Christmas stocking card,
and a fun candy holder.
The following photo really has nothing to do with Stampin' Up, but I still want to show you what I'm doing. (trying to do--there are not enough hours in the day). It is a sneak peak of a Christmas wall hanging I'm working on.... Everything is cut free-hand. It still needs appliqued to the background... and all the little details added.... Yes, I need more time!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Monday, December 5, 2011
Where did November go?
Hello friend!
It seems I just finished my 12 Days of Christmas post... yesterday--but that was weeks ago. November disappeared on me.
Actually, November was a great month with lots of excitement. My big news is that I'm retiring at the end of December! (there's a big smile on my face!) In January I'll be working a part-time job I am really looking forward to.
Now for some catch-up on projects:
We belong to the Old Uniontown Quilt Guild. The members make baby quilts and toddler quilts to donate. I've almost got this one finished to give-- I call it "Owls in the Flowers".
The flowers look scallop-y like they could have been cut with the Big Shot, but they are actually pre-printed "cheater" fabric. I love the way it came out!
Happy Stamping!
It seems I just finished my 12 Days of Christmas post... yesterday--but that was weeks ago. November disappeared on me.
Actually, November was a great month with lots of excitement. My big news is that I'm retiring at the end of December! (there's a big smile on my face!) In January I'll be working a part-time job I am really looking forward to.
Now for some catch-up on projects:
We belong to the Old Uniontown Quilt Guild. The members make baby quilts and toddler quilts to donate. I've almost got this one finished to give-- I call it "Owls in the Flowers".
The pieces for the owls were cut with the Big Shot.
Our niece had a birthday in November. She'd like to have a dog, so I made her a puppy card! This cutie is all punched with Stampin' Up punches--isn't she adorable? I just had to give her collar a little bling!
Wendy
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Twelve!
Hello friend!
How can this be the last day of my Twelve Days of Christmas already? This month is flying by....
Well, I saved my favorite project for the last:
This 18-inch pillow was made with the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die, Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric & Buttons, and Early Espresso 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon. The applique was done by hand, but you could also use a sewing machine. The words were also hand stitched.
If you like the idea of using the Big Shot and fabric to create home decor--you should join us for the Block of the Month class at 9:30 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of each month. (Which is today, by the way--come on over and see what we are doing!)
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
How can this be the last day of my Twelve Days of Christmas already? This month is flying by....
Well, I saved my favorite project for the last:
This 18-inch pillow was made with the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die, Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric & Buttons, and Early Espresso 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon. The applique was done by hand, but you could also use a sewing machine. The words were also hand stitched.
If you like the idea of using the Big Shot and fabric to create home decor--you should join us for the Block of the Month class at 9:30 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of each month. (Which is today, by the way--come on over and see what we are doing!)
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Friday, November 11, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Eleven!
Hello friend!
This tree topper was inspired by the ornaments on page 28 of the Holiday Mini.
It is made by rolling 2 x 3 inch pieces of the Holly Berry Bouquet DSP into cones. (to make this easier, just staple the cones at the point where no one will ever see the staple) Punch two holes in the scallop circle base and thread the ribbon through (I plan on tying the topper to the tree). The cones are hot-glued to the base and finished with Real Red card stock and Glimmer Paper circles.
While this looks involved, it actually didn't take much time at all to put together.
Merry Twelve Days of Christmas!
Wendy
This tree topper was inspired by the ornaments on page 28 of the Holiday Mini.
It is made by rolling 2 x 3 inch pieces of the Holly Berry Bouquet DSP into cones. (to make this easier, just staple the cones at the point where no one will ever see the staple) Punch two holes in the scallop circle base and thread the ribbon through (I plan on tying the topper to the tree). The cones are hot-glued to the base and finished with Real Red card stock and Glimmer Paper circles.
While this looks involved, it actually didn't take much time at all to put together.
Merry Twelve Days of Christmas!
Wendy
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Ten!
Hello friend!
Can you believe it is Day Ten already? This is one of my favorites:
The colors are Garden Green, Real Red, and More Mustard. It was rather time-consuming, but I'm enjoying the way it turned out. This started with an 8 x 8 inch canvas from the dollar store. It was horribly ugly, so I painted it white, and used about every punch and Christmas stamp set I own. (well, not really, but I did use a lot!)
I also used lots of sparkly things, like Dazzling Details, Glimmer Paper, and Rhinestone jewels to make it fun.
If you try a decorative piece like this, I'd love to see it!
Happy Tenth Day of Christmas!
Wendy
Can you believe it is Day Ten already? This is one of my favorites:
The colors are Garden Green, Real Red, and More Mustard. It was rather time-consuming, but I'm enjoying the way it turned out. This started with an 8 x 8 inch canvas from the dollar store. It was horribly ugly, so I painted it white, and used about every punch and Christmas stamp set I own. (well, not really, but I did use a lot!)
If you try a decorative piece like this, I'd love to see it!
Happy Tenth Day of Christmas!
Wendy
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Nine!
Hello friend!
Don't you love giving gifts in a gift bag?
1. Bags are quick gift wrap--it only takes a few seconds to place the gift inside and fluff some tissue paper!
2. Bags are "recycleable"--because they can be used over and over!
3. Bags are fun... there is something about a handled gift bag that just makes it fun to give and to receive!
Anyone receiving a gift in this bag would feel special:
The topper is made with Garden Green card stock. I punched Whisper White circles and border and made another one of those fun medallions for the accent.
The thing that really makes this bag stand out however, is the sparkle I added with two of my favorite Mini Catalog (page 41) products: Glimmer Paper and Dazzling Details! While I always love glitter on projects, it can be a real mess. These products take the mess away. (If you are wondering where the Dazzling Details is, look at the circles. I drew a line around each one.)
I'll see you here tomorrow!
Wendy
Don't you love giving gifts in a gift bag?
1. Bags are quick gift wrap--it only takes a few seconds to place the gift inside and fluff some tissue paper!
2. Bags are "recycleable"--because they can be used over and over!
3. Bags are fun... there is something about a handled gift bag that just makes it fun to give and to receive!
Anyone receiving a gift in this bag would feel special:
The thing that really makes this bag stand out however, is the sparkle I added with two of my favorite Mini Catalog (page 41) products: Glimmer Paper and Dazzling Details! While I always love glitter on projects, it can be a real mess. These products take the mess away. (If you are wondering where the Dazzling Details is, look at the circles. I drew a line around each one.)
I'll see you here tomorrow!
Wendy
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Eight!
Hello friend!
This is a label sheet (30 per sheet) that I've printed and then stamped. Quick & easy!
Here is another tag:
Happy Twelve Days of Christmas!
Today's post is all about tags.... and I hope not to disappoint you. We use a lot of tags around here when we are wrapping gifts, so my tags are practical and only semi-creative:
Here is another tag:
For some reason beyond my control, this was rather difficult to photograph, and the Glimmer paper doesn't show to its best. If you are wondering how I made the longer tag, look at this:
Cut your strip the same width as the punch, and slide it into the punch from the front. You'll need to grab it and pull it out like this, but you can make your tag about any length you like.
Happy Twelve Days of Christmas!
Wendy
Monday, November 7, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Seven!
Hello friend!
If you've ever been in my house around Christmastime, you know I love to put trees in most every room of the house. Here is an ornament for one of my trees this year!
This is made with two strips of Holly Berry Bouquet DSP that are 2" x 12". They are scored every 1/4 inch with Simply Scored, and folded up (like a fan). Attach the ends together to make a circle. Place this "circular fan" on the table in front of you, and push it down flat onto the table--see how easily it creates this accordian ornament?
My favorite way to hold it all together is with hot glue. Cut a circle smaller than the finished ornament, and put hot glue on it. Center the "circular fan" around this circle, and wrap your hands around the fan so you can bring the center together onto the hot glue. It comes together very well--but I guess I need to learn to do videos so I can show you these things!
Add ribbon and a button, and voila!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
If you've ever been in my house around Christmastime, you know I love to put trees in most every room of the house. Here is an ornament for one of my trees this year!
My favorite way to hold it all together is with hot glue. Cut a circle smaller than the finished ornament, and put hot glue on it. Center the "circular fan" around this circle, and wrap your hands around the fan so you can bring the center together onto the hot glue. It comes together very well--but I guess I need to learn to do videos so I can show you these things!
Add ribbon and a button, and voila!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Six!
Hello friend!
Today's post is a little unusual! Yesterday I showed you a decorated box that would be perfect for giving something small. Cookies would fit nicely in the box--and here are the ones we made with our new cookie stamps.
You start by rolling out a small ball of dough (recipes are included with the stamps--we made the shortbread and they are delicious). You roll the dough in sugar, then stamp them.
After they bake, they look like this:
It was difficult getting a good photo--especially since they were quickly being eaten!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Today's post is a little unusual! Yesterday I showed you a decorated box that would be perfect for giving something small. Cookies would fit nicely in the box--and here are the ones we made with our new cookie stamps.
You start by rolling out a small ball of dough (recipes are included with the stamps--we made the shortbread and they are delicious). You roll the dough in sugar, then stamp them.
After they bake, they look like this:
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
You need to see this!
Hello friend!
There are some great specials going on with Stampin Up! right now. You can see them here:
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
They've extended the Big Shot promotion, so you can still earn a free Big Shot by becoming a demonstrator before the 11th. And for hostesses they have something fabulous going on now--an extra $35 in free merchandise when your workshop is $350 or more! Awesome!
Check them out, and I'll be back this afternoon with today's Twelve Days of Christmas post!
Wendy
There are some great specials going on with Stampin Up! right now. You can see them here:
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
They've extended the Big Shot promotion, so you can still earn a free Big Shot by becoming a demonstrator before the 11th. And for hostesses they have something fabulous going on now--an extra $35 in free merchandise when your workshop is $350 or more! Awesome!
Check them out, and I'll be back this afternoon with today's Twelve Days of Christmas post!
Wendy
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Five!
Hello friend!
This is one of our Kraft Gift Boxes. They are a nice size, only 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", but there are lots of things you could put in here--and tomorrow I'm going to show you something that would fit perfectly in this box!
This box is very simply decorated with a strip of Holly Berry Designer Fabric, and a medallion from the Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die. The stamped image is from the Tags Til Christmas set, and is punched with a Scallop Square Punch.
I'm just realizing I need to work with another color scheme--so far I've done a lot of posting with Wild Wasabi, Real Red, and the Holly Berry fabric & Designer Series Paper!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
This box is very simply decorated with a strip of Holly Berry Designer Fabric, and a medallion from the Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die. The stamped image is from the Tags Til Christmas set, and is punched with a Scallop Square Punch.
I'm just realizing I need to work with another color scheme--so far I've done a lot of posting with Wild Wasabi, Real Red, and the Holly Berry fabric & Designer Series Paper!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Friday, November 4, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Four!
Hello friend!
Here it is, Day Four, and I have a scrapbook page for you. My Friday Night Scrap Club is meeting right now... and this is one of the pages they will be making:
The strip on the left is Very Vanilla, with a torn piece of Holly Berry Bouquet DesignerFabric. The fabric is jazzed up with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, and the accent was punched from Red Glimmer Paper and Very Vanilla card stock.
The gift is made with the Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper (more glittery goodness!) and is accented on the bow with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.
And by the way, the bow on top of the present was made with three punched hearts from the Heart to Heart Punch.
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Here it is, Day Four, and I have a scrapbook page for you. My Friday Night Scrap Club is meeting right now... and this is one of the pages they will be making:
The strip on the left is Very Vanilla, with a torn piece of Holly Berry Bouquet DesignerFabric. The fabric is jazzed up with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, and the accent was punched from Red Glimmer Paper and Very Vanilla card stock.
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Three!
Hello friend!
Here it is, Day Three already. There are no french hens, but I do have a special gift card holder for you:
This cute little stocking is cut with the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die, and embossed with the Snow Burst Embossing Folder--both from the Mini Catalog. The greeting is from Hand-Penned Holidays, which is also in the Mini.
Not only is stocking cute, but it is practical, too. When I attached the layers, I used Sticky Strip in this way so that it can hold a gift card:
These will be so cute hanging on the Christmas tree!
Talk to you tomorow!
Wendy
Here it is, Day Three already. There are no french hens, but I do have a special gift card holder for you:
Not only is stocking cute, but it is practical, too. When I attached the layers, I used Sticky Strip in this way so that it can hold a gift card:
These will be so cute hanging on the Christmas tree!
Talk to you tomorow!
Wendy
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Twelve Days of Christmas - Day Two!
Merry Christmas, friend!
Here is sample #2 in my Twelve Days of Christmas:
Stamps: Pennant Parade
Inks: Old Olive ink pad; Real Red and Chocolate Chip markers
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Pool Party
Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Small Oval Punch
Stay tuned for 10 more fun projects!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Here is sample #2 in my Twelve Days of Christmas:
Stamps: Pennant Parade
Inks: Old Olive ink pad; Real Red and Chocolate Chip markers
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Pool Party
Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Small Oval Punch
Stay tuned for 10 more fun projects!
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
the Twelve Days of Christmas--Day One!
Hello friend... and Merry Christmas!
Today is the first day of the Twelve Days of Christmas! Well, at least in my world it is....
Each day for twelve days I'm going to show you a special Christmas item. I've got lots of fun things planned, so let's get started.
You've got to hear the song in your head while you think these words: "On the first day of Christmas, my demonstrator gave to me, a Joy card from a surprising source!"
The "surprising source" is Spice Cake Designer Series Paper. The small star and the strip are both cut from Spice Cake--our fall-themed DSP. Add some bling with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder & the Sounding Joy stamp set and one Rhinestone Brad, and you have a beautiful (and fairly simple) Christmas card.
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
Today is the first day of the Twelve Days of Christmas! Well, at least in my world it is....
Each day for twelve days I'm going to show you a special Christmas item. I've got lots of fun things planned, so let's get started.
You've got to hear the song in your head while you think these words: "On the first day of Christmas, my demonstrator gave to me, a Joy card from a surprising source!"
Happy Stamping!
Wendy
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