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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Home Decor Gift Ideas

Hey Y'all!
Did you know Stampin' Up! is more than just card making and scrapbooking!  I enjoy making home decor to give as gifts, and I want to share two I made recently.
The first is a simple wall hanging...
The cotton came from Hobby Lobby, and the wood base came from Walmart.  This came together so quickly!  (It had to, it was for my hairdresser and I only had 30 minutes before I had to leave for my appointment!)  I used hot glue to attach everything to the wood.
This next piece is a Sampler I made for our Demonstrator Christmas Party swap.  Everyone brings a gift to swap, it has to use Stampin' Up! products...
This one took a little longer,  but it was so fun to make!  I hope whoever gets it  (we draw numbers and then choose a gift out of the pile) likes it!  If you look closely, you can see some new products coming in January!  The frame came from Hobby Lobby.  I used various Stampin' Blends marker for the coloring.
Stampin' Up! has lots of things that can be used to make Home Decor items such as these.  I've listed some of the products I used, if you would like to order anything, just click on the link and it will take you to my online store.  Please use the current host code found in the right column.  Thanks for stopping by!
Love,
Nina


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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Pop-Up Gift Card Holder


Hey Y'all!
Did you know Online Extravaganza is happening? Only 2 more days, Tools and Ink are 10% off today and tomorrow! And today's project uses one of those tools--the Simply Scored is a must have in your craft room, read on to see why! **limited quantities, order soon!
I have a fun project to share with you today.  If you like to give gift cards for Christmas, this is a great way to present them.  I did a quick (well, kind of quick) video showing how I made the box.  It is inspired by Brenda Quintana.  We changed the embellishments, but the bones of the box  are the same.
 Here is the inside...see how the gift card "pops up?" There is room for candy or another small gift in the box also.


I used Merry Merlot and Gray Granite with Copper Foil to match the Merry Merlot/Copper Ribbon.  You've seen that in ALOT of my projects, I absolutely love it.

Here is a picture of the template for the box itself.  All of the measurements are below.  With the Simply Scored, you can make all kinds of 3D projects, not to mention scoring card bases for that perfectly crisp fold.

Tips and Tricks:
  • Box measurements: 9 x 7, scored on 9" side at 1, 4, 5, 8, then turn and score on 7" side at 1 & 6
  • Inside piece (DSP) measurement: 7 x 5, scored on 7" side at 2-1/4, 3-1/2, and 4-3/4
  • In the video, I had my outside and inside oval the same size, but the one for the inside was too big and needs to be at least a size smaller.  (That's why you make a sample BEFORE you film a video!)
  • Use the Multi-purpose adhesive sheets for intricate die cuts

Here is the video to show you how to put this box together.



My finished project is different than the one in the video, I went back and changed some things.  I embossed the outside oval with the Garden Trellis embossing folder, and I also made the inside oval smaller, and stamped the swag from the stamp set in Gray Granite. You always see ways to improve after you're finished!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember the next 2 days Stampin' Up! is offering 10% off of Tools and Ink from the Annual Catalog, but only a limited number have been set aside.  It is while supplies last, so order early!  I have listed all of the supplies below, if you would like to order just click on the image to go to my online store.  Please use the Current Host Code found in the right column.
Love,
Nina



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Friday, November 23, 2018

Poinsettia Card With Copper Highlights-Global Design Project #165 Color Challenge

Hey Y'all!
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Who has their Christmas Tree up already?  There is a debate about when it should go up...I do like to wait until after Thanksgiving, but it goes up that weekend!
This week, the Global Design Project has a color challenge:

I have a beautiful card to share with you today using this color combination....

Now this card is definitely for the "avid" crafter. At OnStage in Orlando, the Stampin' Up! Convention, they talked about "Beginner," "Casual," and "Avid" crafters.  A "Beginner" crafter is just starting out and enjoys making simple cards that don't use alot of tools and techniques that would easily overwhelm them.  A "Casual" crafter uses more tools like punches, but may not craft as often or have as many supplies as an "Avid" crafter.  If you look up "Avid" crafter in the dictionary, you will see my picture (and every other Stampin' Up! demonstrator's!)  After all, we have to support our habit, right?  We enjoy our Big Shot and embellish with die cuts, embossing, and many other techniques.
The Poinsettia flower is the "Star of the Show" on this card, and you won't believe how I made it!  I used 8 cut outs of the large leaf die from the Rooted In Nature bundle and attached them to a 1" circle.
I absolutely love copper, and our Bright Copper Shimmer Paint and Copper Foil give elegant accents. And the Merry Merlot and Copper Reversible Ribbon is so beautiful!  Pictures don't do it justice! 
Tips and Tricks:
  • Card dimensions: Base-5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4, Tranquil Tide mat 4-1/8 x 5-1/4, Very Vanilla mat 3-3/4 x 5
  • Use a sponge dauber to apply shimmer paint to stamps, embossed die cuts, and also give edging to layers
  • The Stamparatus made stamping those leaves with the shimmer paint so easy-just use the negative from the die cut as a template, line up stamp in template, and stamp over and over.
  • When putting the "petals" together to make the flower, glue them to a 1" circle, first 4 in a cross shape, then fill in the gaps with the other four.
  • Use your bone folder to bend leaves to add dimension, also to curl corners of paper for a "vintage" look.
  • The Big Shot Embossing Mat gives a deep impression to "emboss only" dies, like the leaves used here.  You can also use them to emboss with dies!  They are amazing!

So do you consider yourself a beginner, casual, or avid crafter?  Leave me a comment below and let me know.  Be sure to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss any projects, and hopefully be inspired and learn tips and tricks to help you in your papercrafting, no matter what level you are!  Are you a beginer or casual crafter wanting to become more avid, or an avid crafter looking to expand your stash?  I would love for you to join my team and become a demonstrator, absolutely no risk involved!  You can do it as business if you like, but many join for the discount!  Click the Join My Team button at the top of the blog to find out more information.  The Starter Kit is hands down the best deal in the catalog!
If you would like to order any of the products I used, and you don't currently have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, simply click on the pictures below to go to my online store.  Please use the current host code found in the right column.  
Thanks for stopping by today!  
Love,
Nina

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Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Bundle
$72.75
Sheet Music Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$15.00
Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00
Sprig Punch
$18.00
1" Circle Punch
$13.00
1/8" Circle Handheld Punch
$9.00
Classic Label Punch
$18.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.50
Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.50
Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.50
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$9.75
Copper Foil Sheets
$4.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Bright Copper Shimmer Paint
$8.00
Sponge Daubers
$5.00
Merry Merlot & Copper 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Reversible Ribbon
$7.50
Big Shot
$110.00
Big Shot Embossing Mats
$15.00
Stamparatus
$49.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Paper Snips Scissors
$10.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue
$4.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
$7.00