Jul 6, 2016 | Cards, Gallery, Guest Stamper, Swaps |
On this date in 1960, a red haired Georgia peach was born. She grew up to be an avid paper crafter, and a brunette. Today she is an Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and has a small stamping business called Stamp Candy. (Hint, it’s me!)
To commemorate the occasion, I’m sharing a card made by Judy Newsome, a member of my team of Candy Hearts. She has always been a wonderful seamstress, and now that she’s a paper crafter, her great eye for color and design is even more evident. This card was Judy’s swap card at our June team meeting. Yes, she made a bunch of these, not just one. I’m sure it took her a good bit of time to arrange all the little pieces, because I now how meticulous she is. Isn’t this a beautiful card?
Here’s how she did it:
The card base is Whisper White Thick card stock with a Pear Pizzazz layer and a So Saffron layer. The flowers and leaves are all cut with the Botanical Builder Framelits from Blushing Bride, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, and Pool Party. She glued them all to the card front and added some Pearl Basic Jewels.
She stamped the sentiment from the Rose Wonder stamp set in Pear Pizzazz onto Whisper White card stock, then cut it out with a die from the Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits. She used the same die to cut a piece of Pear Pizzazz card stock, then cut it in half lengthwise, and framed the sentiment with it.
Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!
Apr 30, 2016 | Cards, Events, Swaps |
Today I’m thrilled to share with you some of the projects I received during OnStage Live in Salt Lake City. Most I received as swaps, and some I received as gifts.
A couple of the projects have no name. If you know who made them, please let me know so I can give them credit.
I was fortunate enough to receive two cards from the very talented Phyllis Shepherd, both made with Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper.
I hope you found as much inspiration in these projects as I did.
Paper Pumpkin is a great way to spend 30-60 minutes each month relaxing, crafting, and hanging out with friends. Each month you receive a box full of goodies in the mail. It contains everything you need to complete that month’s project including ink pad(s) and an exclusive stamp set (you might need scissors and adhesive.) A clear acrylic block comes in your first kit to use with all your Paper Pumpkin stamps in the future.
When you subscribe month-to-month the kits are $19.95 per month, which includes shipping. When you buy a prepaid subscription of 6- or 12-months, you save money! See the options here.
Be sure to check out the retiring products here, many of which are discounted up to 50%. Most items are only available while current supplies last, and none of them will be available after May 31. Some things have already sold out, so don’t wait!
Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!
Apr 29, 2016 | Bags, Boxes, Cards, Food, Gifts, Occasions, Swaps |
Today I’m sharing with you more of the items I received in the 3D Treat Swap. You can see my other posts about it here and here.
made by Julie Davidse
made by Deb Reeder
made by Teresa Granary
made by Fran Kennedy
made by Karen Oster
made by Rae Ann
made by Cindy Schuster
Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!
Apr 28, 2016 | Bags, Boxes, Food, Gifts, Swaps |
Yesterday I shared with you my project for the 3D Dinner & Swap in Salt Lake City. You can see that post here. Today I’m excited to show you some of the amazing projects I received in the swap.
Karen Oster made this sweet little bag containing a bag of Hershey Kisses.
This adorable purse made by Sherri Brown opens up completely. It’s a 12″ x 12″ sheet of Designer Series Paper, scored and folded. She added a Velcro dot to keep it closed.
This sweet Mini Treat Bag made by Brenda Bierens contained a teapot shaped lollipop and some little candies with teapots on the wrappers.
Monika Davis’ little bear box contained a bag of tiny gummy bears. Isn’t it adorable?
Debbie Callon’s cellophane bag is adhered to the inside of the folded card stock.
Diane Squires made this Kraft Tag a Bag folded in half to make an extra pocket. There were chocolates in the back pocket and a card in the front.
Penny Nelson’s little bag contains a tag that is folded on the end so it will pull out a gift card.
Jeanna Kay made this cute little bag and tag using the Going Places suite of products. The star-shaped cookies are the perfect accompaniment.
I wanted to be sure you saw all four sides of Elaine Laycock’s Curvy Keepsake Box, since they’re all decorated differently.
This sweet little shopping bag made by Yvonne Sutton contained earrings made with the Botanical Garden Jewels.
Check back to see more swap items I received!
Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!
Apr 27, 2016 | Boxes, Retiring Products, Swaps |
Recently I attended Stampin’ Up’s OnStage Live event in Salt Lake City. I participated in a couple of organized swaps. The first one was a Dinner & Swap organized by Monika Davis at Red Rock Brewing Co. Here’s what I made. (These photos were taken in my hotel room on the bed.)
I decorated the boxes beforehand, but I left them flat and waited until I got to SLC to assemble and fill them. I was afraid they would get damaged on the trip there if I assembled them before packing them.
Of course, I did have to put one together so see how many candies I should put in each one, but I flattened it again for travel.
For each Tiny Treat Box, I cut six 1-3/4″ squares of Bohemian Designer Series Paper. I punched a half circle out of the top of one piece with the 3/4″ Circle Punch to accommodate the round finger notch in the front panel of the box. I glued the pieces onto the boxes.
I stamped the sentiment from the Apple of My Eye stamp set in Bermuda Bay ink onto Very Vanilla card stock, then cut it with the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch. I glued that onto a piece of Island Indigo card stock I cut with the 2″ Circle Punch, then I glued the whole thing onto the top of the box. I wanted to use Stampin’ Dimensionals here, but was concerned about them getting smushed in my suitcase, so I opted for glue. Once I got to Salt Lake City, I added a Rhinestone Basic Jewel to the O in You’re.
I filled the boxes with assorted chocolates, including Dove Promises in Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate with Mint, and Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt Caramel, as well as assorted Hershey Nuggets.
Here are my treat boxes filled and ready to take to the swap. A plastic shoe box was just the right size, and even would have held 10 more!
Check back to see the wonderful 3D items I received in this swap!
Here’s what I used:
Several of the products I used on these boxes will retire soon. Be sure to check out the retiring products in my online store A.S.A.P. Most are available only while supplies last, so hurry and get what you want before they’re gone!
Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!
Mar 21, 2016 | Cards, Events, Swaps |
Recently I’ve shared photos from our March Candy Hearts team meeting, including my swap card and the Creative Challenge entries. You can see those posts here, here, and here.
Today I’m sharing all the other cards from our monthly swap. You’ll see there are some very talented people in our group!
Candy, Judy, Donica, Debbie, Tamara
Margie showing her swap card
Debbie’s card uses the Pedal Pusher and Party Pants stamp sets.
Donica’s card uses the Balloon Celebration stamp set, Balloon Bouquet Punch, and Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper.
Judy’s matchbook card in Mint Macaron uses It’s My Party and Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Papers, You’re So Lovely stamp set, and It’s My Party Enamel Dots. She CASEd a card from Mary Fish and made it her own.
Tamara’s card uses Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper and the Party Wishes Stamp set.
Margie’s card uses the Flower Patch stamp set, Flower Fair Framelits, Hello You Thinlits, and Butterfly Thinlits.
Margie also decorated the inside of her cards.
Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!
