Stampin’ Sunday 3-22-09

Our small group decided that we wanted to do a wow card swap in Hawaii.  Of course I didn’t figure out my card until two-o-clock in the morning the night before I was leaving, but hey at least I figured it out.  I actually finished making them on the plane ride from Maui to the Big Island.

birthday-pop-up-cardBecause it was a wow card I really wanted to use something fun.  We have two new die that are available April 1st.  They are pop up dies.  The Cake Pop-up Die and the Ball Pop-Up Die.  I pre-ordered the cake so I just had to try it out.  It’s really fun beacuse it pops up out of the card when you open it.  It is thick so you really need something to hold it closed.  I decided to put a ribbon around it that slides off. 

birthday-pop-up-card-insideHere is the inside of the card.  I should have decorated the cake a bit more.  I think I’m going to add some pretty in pink 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon to the middle layer.

I will add a better picture with the ribbon around it.

 

 

 

 

Product Used:
*113262 Wagon Full of Fun $34.95
114486 Birthday Wish $6.95
114512 Stampin’ Up!® Backgrounds 1 Texturz plates $11.95
113439 Big Shot Die-Cut Machine $99.95
114614 Texturz Impression Pad $5.95
114615 Texturz Silicone Rubber $5.95
113478 Extended Cutting Pads $19.95
116760 Three Tier Cake Pop-up Bigz XL die $39.95
112004 1-3/4″ Circle Punch $15.95
111849 Chocolate Chip 1″ Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon $8.95
102023 Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter $4.50
100425 2-Way Glue Pen $3.50
103579 Paper Snips $9.95

Colors- Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Kraft

*indicates product from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

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Swapping Saturday 3-21-09

I’ve mentioned several times that I went to a great meeting on the 13thof March.  This was hosted by up-line Brandi Barnard.  One of my favorite things about meetings is swapping withothers. I already showed you my swap and I have a few that I will be show casing later but I wanted to share a few of the others with you.  Because there are so many I’m only going list the main items used.

happiness-butterflyThis card was created by Melanie Williams.  

Product used:
*113792 Great Friend $17.95
111644 Heard from the Heart $22.95
113981 Bella Birds DSP $9.95

 

 

thinking-of-you-butterflyI think this card was made by my down-line Annette Wilson.

Product Used:
*113792 Great Friend $17.95
*115123 Walk in the Park DSP $9.95
113258 Trendy Trees $17.95

 

thanks-little-treesI love how simple this card is. 
It was created by Melody Hyde.

Product Used:
113258 Trendy Trees $17.95

 

 

 

thanks-so-much-treesSorry I’m not sure who made this one.

Product Used:
113258 Trendy Trees $17.59
113966 Good Morning Sunshine DSP $9.95

 

 

 

thank-you-owlsThis card was created by Becky Garvey.  It’s really cool how it opens.  The brown section folds to the right and the Blue section folds to the left.  She even stamped the inside.

Product Used:
113966 Good Morning Sunshine DSP $9.95
113740 Good Friend $28.95
113622 Enjoy Every Moment $31.95

mahanattan-die-thank-youThis card was created by Kasia Jackson.  you can check out more of her stuff on her blog at www.stampwithkasia.blogspot.com.

Product Used:
113622 Enjoy Every Moment $31.95
113463 Stampin’ Up!® Top Note Die $21.95
114517 Stampin’ Up!® Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die $7.95 

 

manhattan-flowers Sorry I don’t know the name on this one.  I love how you can overlap the flowers and it just looks so beautiful.

Product Used:
113734 Fifth Avenue Floral $24.95
113496 Frames with a Flourish $34.95

* indicates items from the occasions mini catalog

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Project of the Month

Sorry this is so late.  I’m extending the deadline on any kit for both February and March.  I forgot to send out the email so you will have until April 21st to order them.  Be watching for April’s kit next month.  You can also come and make any of them at kit night on April 30th.  Please contact me for more details.  Please call me at 435-245-5321 if you have any questions or drop me an email andersoncandice@hotmail.com.

I don’t have March in the kit section yet, however  you can down load the PDF here for all the information.

bird-pages1March Pages

 

 

 

good-friend-box1March Project

 

 

 

 

march-2March Cards

 

 

 

 

 

Just a note.  If you ever see a kit that you would like to do as a project with some friends let me know and we will see what we can arrange.

Wacky Wednesday 3-18-09

OK I decided to put these in Wacky Wednesday because I’m a day late for St. Patrick’s Day. 

leprechaunI made this cute little guy for my “Discover the Green Night” for decorations.  I had a bunch spread out on the table.  They also a fun treat because they are on a peppermint patty.  I got the idea Samantha Parisi.  She has some amazing punch art on her blog  www.rubberstampingdiva.com.  You can check out her blog for all the details on how to make them.

pot-of-goldWhat is a Leprachaun with out his trusty pot of gold.  Samantha is just so clever.  It’s this just so cute.

lucky-me-heartsAt the event we had the chance to make this fun card.  It was designed by a member of our group.  My up-line has a wonderful blog that is available to our group only.  This is just one of the many benefits for joining our group as a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator.  If you want to learn more you can check out my “Join me” section or give me a call at 435-245-5321.  I love to talk to you more about this wonderful opportunity. 

lucky-me-hearts-closeYou have to check out the fun details on this card.  We stamped the hearts with VersaMark® and then embossed them with clear embossing powder.  I just love how it sparkles.

Product Used:
114618 Ribbon Bundle- SAB
114674 Delicate Dots DSP- SAB
113788 Polka Dot Punches- SAB
113144 Clear Rhinestone Brads $10.95
113693 Full Heart Punch $15.95
101618 Crimper $19.95
109130 Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder $4.75
102197 Powder Pals® $19.95
100005 Heat Tool $29.95
115044 Pinch Proof $22.95
102283 VersaMark Pad $7.50

Colors- Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Garden Green

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Technique Tuesday 3-17-09

I have often been asked how I get my knots so nice.  I will have to confess when I first started I turned to my up-line all the time for help.  Now after a thousand swaps or so I can finally tie a good knot.  I thought that maybe if I showed you step by step it would help. 

ribbon-step-1I think the biggest thing that helps me is I usually tie the knot when it is still connected to the roll of ribbon.  This makes it easy to always tie it correctly because I only have one end of the ribbon to work with. 

Step 1- So first I place my ribbon under the idem I am going to tie the knot on.

ribbon-step-2Step 2- Next I cross the two pieces of ribbon. As you can see the roll of ribbon is now on the left side and the end I am tying with is crossed over to the right.

 

 

 

ribbon-step-3Step 3- Next you want to fold the lose end over the top and under the end attached to the roll.

 

 

 

 

ribbon-step-4Step 4- Now fold down the end attached to the roll.  Now both ends of the ribbon should be facing down.  The loose end is on the right side and the attached end is on the left side.

 

 

 

ribbon-step-5Step 5-  Fold the lose end up across the attached end.

 

 

 

 

 

ribbon-step-6Step 6- Tuck the lose end under the attached end.

 

 

 

 

 

ribbon-step-7Step 7- Your finished knot.  I believe this is called a square not, but I’m not sure.  You think I would know since I have 4 boys and they are in scouts.  I have found that when I tie a knot like this the ends both go down.  If I want them to go up I just tie it upside down.  On of the keys to a perfect knot is to keep the ribbon nice and flat through each step.   

ribbon-finishedHere is the finished project.  I hope that this helps you in tying the perfect knot.  Remember that it also takes practice so just keep on tying.

sab-bunny-cardHere is another sample of the same card with a different picture and saying.  I got this card idea from Becky Roberts blog.  You can check it out here www.inkingidaho.blogspot.com.

Products Used:
114674 Delicate Dots DSP- SAB
113788 Polka Dot Punches- SAB
114618 Ribbon Bundle- SAB
109043 Scallop Circle Punch $15.95
104401 1-3/8″ Circle Punch $15.95
104403 1-1/4″ Circle Punch $15.95
114968 Fundamental Phrases $37.95 (Card 1)
*113822 Eight Great Greetings $27.95 (Card 2)
114974 A Good Egg $23.95 (Card 2)

Colors- Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Sahara Sand

* indicates it is from the Occasions Mini Catalog

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Marevelous Monday 3-16-09

little-bird-cards-holderAt our meeting on the 13th we were each asked to bring a 3D project.  I took my game night score keeper.  Then we drew names to trade with.  I was very excited to get this project.  It is from my friend Megan Dunn.  You can check out her blog at www.welldunnideas.blogspot.com.  This fun little box holds 4 cards with envelops. 

little-bird-cardsI love that she embossed the little birds.  The cards are so simple and so fun.  I really like them.  I just might have to get this stamp set now.  This set also matches the good friend stamp set.

Products Used:
112157 Baja Breeze Patterns DSP $9.95
112091 Scallop Edge Punch $15.95
109043 Scallop Circle Punch $15.95
104401 1-3/8″ Circle Punch $15.95
104403 1-1/4″ Circle Punch $15.95
109047 3/16″ Corner Rounder $6.95
101930 Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder $4.75
102197 Powder Pals® $19.95
100005 Heat Tool $29.95
113204 Cheep Talk $26.95
So Saffron Ribbon (SAB)
    Can also use 113699 So Saffron 1/2″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon $7.95

Colors Used- Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, So Saffron

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