How To: Fun Fold using the Stampin Up Birthday Cheer bundle

I love the colors of this fun fold birthday card. The various shades of coastal cabana and lovely lipstick, create kind of an ombre stripe on the front of this card.

I used the "Marbled" background stamp on this inside of this card. I think this background goes quite well with anything I pair it with!

The fold on this card is a simple z fold. Fold the whisper white 4 1/4 x 11 piece in half. Then fold the front flap back to meet the original fold. Thats it. I added a piece of 4 1/4 x 31/4 coastal cabana cardstock to the front of the folded back flap. Be sure not to add adhesive to the right side of the coastal cabana piece.

The die cut gifts are cut from a piece of 4 x 3 whisper white. I love the look of these gifts against the "How Sweet it Is" designer paper. I also stamped the flap of the card with in coastal cabana, using a stars and dots stamp from the Birthday Cheer stamp set.

The greetings are stamped in basic black ink and the greeting on the front is punched out with the Classic Label punch.

I added a few sparkling, self adhesive, Twinkle, sequin stars to the front to make it shine. The Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green satin ribbon is a 4" piece tied in a knot and attached with a glue dot.

Isn't it just so fun?

The Birthday Cheer Bundle is running low on the supply list. So, if you don't have this set, be sure to get it now, before its gone for good!

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Product List

Birthday Cheer Cling Bundle [150576] $45.00	Birthday Cheer Cling Stamp Set [148604] $20.00	Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies [148548] $30.00	Marbled Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143755] $20.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00
How Sweet It Is 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148568] $11.00	Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Reversible Ribbon [148572] $7.00	Twinkle Adhesive-Backed Sequins [146287] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131297] $8.50
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $7.50	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Big Shot [143263] $110.00

How to Card Fold- Needle and Thread stamp set

I've got a cool card fold for you today. We made this card at one of my recent card classes. Its an interpretaton of a Z fold card. It looks complicated but, its really so simple!

You will cut a piece of balmy blue cardstock for the card base at 4 1/4 x 11. Fold it in half. Once you've folded it in half, you will fold the front  flap back to meet the fold of the card.

Next, cut a strip of balmy blue cardstock 11 x 1 1/2", then fold it in half. Nest you will do the same as above.. fold the front flap back to meet the fold.

The whisper white strip is cut at 1 1/4 x 5 1/4 and TWO more whisper white strips at 1 1/4 x 2 1/2"

The inside white pieces, the highland heather piece and the designer paper are cut at 2 1/2 x 4."

This is a photo of the closed card.

Close up of the beautiful emboss edgelit dies.

Here's the same card in blushing bride instead of highland heather. I hope you give this unique fold a try!

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Product List

Needle & Thread Photopolymer Bundle [150626] $45.75	Needlepoint Elements Framelits Dies [148541] $30.00	Needlepoint Nook 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148807] $11.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.50
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $7.50	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $7.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $7.50
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Big Shot Embossing Mats [146327] $15.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00

How To: Shaker Card using Sweetest Thing candy jar bundle

I'm a huge fan of shaker cards and this Sweetest Thing bundle was the perfect set to use for this fun shaker card that we made recently at my Card Class. I used 2 different ideas from 2 of my stampin friends, Lynsay Mahon and Amy Storrie, to design this sweet birthday card.

The whole Sweetest Thing suite is so yummy! I used the How Sweet It Is designer paper as well as the new two tone ribbon and some fun Iridescent sequins.

First I stamped the jar on a 2 x 3 inch piece of whisper white cardstock and colored it in with my Stampin Blends alcohol markers. I then cut out the jar with the Jar Of Sweets dies in the middle of the 4x3" How Sweet It Is designer paper. Next, I attached a piece of 2.5  x 3 inch window sheet on the back side of the designer paper with snail adhesive.

I then used Foam Strips cut into pieces to place closely around the jar. Next, I filled the jar with Iredescent sequins, peeled off the paper from the foam strips to expose the sticky adhesive and then attached the window sheet piece over top- lining up the cut out jar with the stamped jar.

I attached the Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green ribbon around the pinepple punch cardstock before attaching to the highland heather card. I then added the greeting in lovely lipstick ink.

Shake, Shake, Shake.... isn't this an adorable birthday card?

I hope you'll give this shaker card a try!

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Incredible Like You

I was so impressed with the new, Incredible Like You card kit from the Occasions Catalog. It is absolutely stunning!

Plus, its so simple to assemble. Everything needed to make these beautiful cards, is included. The Incredible Like You stamp set and two inkpads are sold separately and so worth having!

Theres even a ton of mini glue dots included, so adhesive isn't needed unless you want to use your own.

This has to be, hands down, my favorite card kit in the history of ever. In person, its even more gorgeous.

Everything is pre cut and ready to go, including matching envelopes for all 16 cards.

The colors are so rich and cheery and the glimmer paper adds that little bit of glorious sparkle.

So much dimension and texture, which creates interest and fun.

As if that wasn't enough.. it also comes with this awesome storage envelope.

This is definitely a kit to impress and an absolute must have! I can't wait to put these incredible cards in the mail soon!

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Product List

Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set [148708] $17.00

Incredible Like You Project Kit [148552] $27.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $7.50

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Christmas Cookie Exchange and Fun Reindeer Treats

Last year, you may remember that I participated in my friend Deb's amazing cookie exchange. However, this year, her exchange was so popular that I didn't have time to make all the cookies that it required. So sad to have missed it. But, as it turned out another friend asked me to participate in her exchange and I really didn't think I could squeeze it in. Well, it ended up that I only had to make 7 dozen cookies, so I managed to get them done at the very last minute. Whew. So, I thought I would share again this year, what I made.

These are called Neiman Marcus cookies. They are a combination of oatmeal, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Of course I had to make a cute package to put them in.

Since I love the Candy Cane Season stamp set and punch, I thought it would be perfect for these sweet treats. I also used large cellophane bags which I had from my Stampin' Up retired stash.

I thought the tag turned out pretty cute. The colors are poppy parade and garden green and I attached it with a cute gold clip.

The cookie exchange was a huge success and my friend Missy did a fabulous job as hostess. She's so fun and creative. Thanks for inviting me to participate, Missy!

Well, speaking of Missy... she later posted some adorable reindeer bark on her facebook page and knowing that my friend Megan was going to make bark for her finance's secretaries at work, I showed her Missy's cute reindeer bark. Well, needless to say, Megan whipped some of the cute bark up with the help of her mom and I helped her make the same cute tags for her bark.

Here she is in her darling polka dotted apron and her first tray of peppermint bark.

Add some chocolate reindeer and it becomes the cutest bark you've ever seen!

She packaged it up in these cute bags.

I think her fiance's office will be full of smiles when they receive this yummy and thoughful treat!

Speaking of crafting... We had craft night at my house the night before and made more of the clothespin wreaths that I posted about last week. Megans mom, Tracy, gave her the wreath she made at my house that night. Isn't it so pretty?

Lori and Bj also made awesome wreaths that night. As usual I got caught up in all the fun we were having and forgot to take group pictures while we were making them, so I asked them to send me pictures of their wreaths.

Lori's wreath:

Bj's wreath:

I made a Valentine clothespin wreath but I'm not quite finished with it. I'll post it after Christmas. Its made with the new Valentine designer paper and its so pretty. Here's a link to how I made my wreaths: click here

Lots of baking and crafting still going on here, trying to finish up for next week. Hope you are enjoying all the fun preparations during this special holiday season.

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Product List

Candy Cane Season Photopolymer Bundle [149927] $31.50	Candy Cane Season Photopolymer Stamp Set [147692] $17.00	Candy Cane Builder Punch [148011] $18.00	Starburst Punch [143717] $18.00
Gold Library Clips [144130] $6.00	Poppy Parade 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [147813] $7.50	Garden Green & White Baker's Twine [147814] $4.00	6" X 17" (15.2 X 43.2 Cm) Gusseted Cellophane Bags [142001] $9.00

Christmas Cards and Treats

The Nothing Sweeter stamp set and dies were a surprise favorite for me. I didn't really think much about the stamp set until I actually used it. Now, I just think its the cutest set ever.

Here's a cute balmy blue and gray granite card that we made in Card Class.

I used both the cardstock and the inks in the same balmy blue and gray granite colors. The dies were used to cut out the tree, the snowflake and make the little "stitching" scallops and tree outline. 

I popped the snowflake on with a mini dimensional and added a pearl. The striped paper is from the soft subtles paper pack.

I also made these Christmas Tree treats from the same set. 

The colors are cherry cobbler and mossy meadow. 

I used the 2" x 8" Cellophane bags and a piece of Silver or Gold foil sheets inside that was cut at 2 x 5 and scored at 1/4" down each side. I was able to slide the hershey nuggets into the cellophane bag easily.

The emboss folder behind the tree is the Basket Weave embossing folder and the heart is from the Stitched Labels Framelits dies. I wrapped the nuggets in the Festive Farmhouse designer paper cut 1" x 3" and secured it with tear tape.

Aren't they so cute? This set is retiring at the end of the month, so get it before its gone for good!

Two fun and simple projects, ready for Christmas!

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Product List

Nothing Sweeter Photopolymer Stamp Set [147773] $21.00	Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146966] $11.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983] $8.50	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118] $7.50	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	2" X 8" (5.1 X 20.3 Cm) Cellophane Bags [141703] $3.50
Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828] $33.00	Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146841] $9.00	Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147820] $11.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $4.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.50
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $7.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.75	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00