Nina's Southern Accents

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Pocketful of Sunshine Matchbook Treat Holder

Hey Y'all!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I want to share this cute project with you, it is a Matchbook Candy Holder that will hold 2 fun size packages of M&M's. This is one reason I love Stampin' Up!-being able to create such cute gift packaging. I want to thank Ronda Wade for her inspiration and ideas for this. This Pocketful of Sunshine bundle is retiring, but the stamp set and framelits are carrying over to the new catalog, you just won't save 10% because they won't be available as a bundle. So, if you want this set, order before May 31 to make sure to save! I think this set is great for kids and teens.

I made these as favors for a Girl's Stamp Camp I held a few days ago, and I hung them on the back of their chairs. Then, I made a couple of extra ones to give to my daughter and her roommate at college during finals week-we all know that chocolate is a necessity during finals, right? When I made these, that beautiful Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper was still in stock. But, alas, so many people love it, and since it is retiring, it is discontinued. Here at the end of the catalog year, all of the embellishments, papers, and things like that are only while supplies last. Stamps sets are guaranteed through May 25. So if there is something you have been eyeing, DON'T WAIT! But no worries, there are lots of new beautiful things that are going to steal your heart! And this project is adaptable to most any design.
Here are the dimensions:
Base-7-3/4 x 3-5/8, score on long side 3-1/2 & 7
Mat (if desired)-3-1/2 x 3-3/8
DSP 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 (for pocket)
scrap of Real Red for glasses
Whisper White-3-5/8 x 3/4 for sentiment

Here is a video showing how it's done, plus some tips and tricks with the amazing Stamparatus!

Hope this inspires you to bring a "Pocketful of Sunshine" to someone and brighten their day! If you are interested in ordering any of the supplies used, please click on the links below. When ordering through my online store, please use the current host code if you order less than $150. If you order $150 or more, skip the host code and claim the Stampin' Rewards for yourself!
Did you know customers can preorder from the 2018 Annual Catalog click here to see the Share What You Love suite and items available. Trust me, you don't want to miss it!
I'm so glad you stopped by! Please subscribe to my blog and YouTube channel so you don't miss any inspiration. Leave a comment and tell me what is your favorite thing about Stampin' Up!
Love,
Nina
Product List

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

[144137]

$11.00

Pocketful Of Sunshine Photopolymer Bundle

[145345]

$37.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100867]

$8.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[102482]

$8.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[126944]

$6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[126949]

$6.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[126970]

$6.50

Dapper Denim Baker's Twine

[144355]

$3.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

A Gift With Flair...A Mother's Flair-Let's Get Hopping Round 9

Hey Y'all!
It's great to be hopping again with the Let's Get Hopping Crew! This month we are sharing ideas for sets of cards, something you could give as a gift or for your own personal use. Mother's Day is coming up, and I don't know about you, but my mom is hard to buy for. I mean, she has everything, sometimes TWO of everything! But she is sentimental, and loves getting something handmade. So one of these note card sets would be perfect for her!

I have made several of these cute Clutch Note Card Holders, and they are so easy! The clutch holds 4 of the Note Card and Envelopes, and the embellishment possibilities are just about endless.

For the first one, I used the stamp set "A Mother's Flair" and used the images in the set to make the notecards and matching envelopes. This set is retiring, and is guaranteed to be available through May 25. It would be wonderful for any Mother's Day project, or just for one of those "girlie-girls" in your life. I just love that shoe, and I'm not even a girlie-girl!

The next set I made a set of monogram cards. Here in the south, we monogram everything! And I used one of my favorite items from the new 2018 Annual Catalog, the Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (that is a mouthful). This is one of the most beautiful embossing folders I have ever seen...you will be seeing alot of projects with this one! And it is available for you to order in a special preorder during the month of May! It is included in the "Gotta Have It All" bundle (item #149526).

I even used it on the envelope flap...

Here is a video showing you how to make the clutch:

Making these note card sets was so much fun! Now hop on over to Diana Tillery's blog, I know you are going to love her projects!

If you are interested in purchasing any of the products used, you can go to my online store by clicking on any of the links below. Please use the current host code, CQ6U92WA. Don't forget about the special customer pre-order for the 2018 Annual Catalog happening during the month of May. Each bundle offers 1 or more free items! Click here to learn more! If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and live in the US, I would love to be yours!

Please subscribe to my blog and YouTube channel, and I love reading your comments. Let me know how you liked this project.

Thanks for stopping by!

Love,

Nina

Product List

A Mother's Flair Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145905]

$18.00

Brushwork Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141772]

$26.00

Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack

[144131]

$22.00

Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[148048]

$9.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

[131527]

$6.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Petals & More Thinlits Dies

[145655]

$34.00

Starburst Punch

[143717]

$18.00

1-1/8" (2.9 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

[146138]

$16.00

1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

[146139]

$16.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$8.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[144083]

$6.50

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad

[144082]

$6.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

2017-2019 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

[144033]

$15.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon

[145590]

$6.00

Gold 1/8" Ribbon

[134583]

$5.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Saying Goodbye to Retiring Products

Hey Y'all!
Saying goodbye is so hard to do! Especially when Stampin' Up! give us such beautiful products as have been showcased in this hop! I am so honored to be a part of this group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators as we highlight some of the products retiring in May 2018.

Now my container is not as full as some of the others. When I was preparing for this hop, I pulled out all of my stamps, punches, framelets, etc that were retiring. Then I thought about which products I am going to miss the most and would never dream of getting rid of. All of them wasn't an option, because you have a lot of hopping to do! So these are my top 6:

Lots of Labels Framelits (Annual Catalog)
Number of Years Stamp Set (Annual Catalog)
Large Numbers Framelits (that coordinate with the Number of Years) (Annual Catalog
Lots of Love Stamp Set (and the GORGEOUS Whole Lot of Lovely DSP in that suite!) (Annual Catalog)
Sure Do Love You Bundle, especially the framelits, so many things you can do with the box framelit! (Occasions Catalog)
Delicate White Doilies (let me wipe a tear! But the new alternative is beautiful!) (Annual Catalog)

Of course you know the 2016-18 In Colors are retiring, as well as some other colors that have been around awhile. Have you seen the new color revamp? It is awesome! But I did use some of the retiring colors in my projects as well. Also, any of the bundles that are carrying over are going to be individual items, so if you love something that is bundled, get it now and save 10%.

The first card uses the Lots of Love stamp, with the Lots of Labels Framelits and a Doily, along with a retiring color, Soft Sky. The DSP is from the Whole Lot of Lovely collection, it and the Lots of Labels framelits are sold out and discontinued....guess I wasn't the only one in love. And that is a reminder, if there is something you have been eyeing, you better get it before it is gone!

The photo on the left is what I was going to submit. But I kept looking and saying something is missing. See how flat and lifeless those flowers look? I didn't want to re-do the card, so I got out my Blends (they will be available to order again in the new catalog, along with some new colors...whoop whoop!) and Markers and added some details to the flowers and leaves. What a difference it makes! I used the Powder Pink and Calypso Coral Stampin' Write marker and then the Light Calypso Coral and Dark Old Olive Blends. But something was still missing. So I say "When in doubt, give it a wink"...of Stella that is! I love the shimmer it gives!

I added the sweet little heart to the inside, don't you just love dressing up the inside of your cards?

This next card uses the Number of Years stamp and the Large Numbers framelits. Our high school colors are purple and gold, so Elegant Eggplant will missed by me! But again, there is a new color that is going to work just fine....but I may be stocking up...just saying...

Now you may be wondering where the word "Grad" came from...did you know "Grade" becomes "Grad" when you do stamp surgery?

Did I just hear a collective gasp all over cyber world? Yes, you can cut your stamps! I promise, the stamp didn't feel a thing! And if I need to use "Grade" I just fit the pieces back together.

Here is the inside of the card. The framelits to make the gift card holder came from the Lots to Love Box Framelits.

I want to thank Carol Borgeson of Carol B Crafts for the tutorial on how to make that awesome Graduation Cap with the Tailored Tag Punch.....Look up her video on Youtube!
Thanks for stopping by my blog, I hope you are enjoying this hop, haven't there been some amazing projects! Now hop on over to Carolina Evans, just click on her name in the link below, I know you will love what she has in store!
Thanks for checking out my blog, I hope you will hit the subscribe button! Leave a comment and let me know what you will miss the most on the retiring list! But no worries, you are going to LOVE the new catalog, I promise! There are going to be lots of new favorites! If you would like to order any of the products used, click on the link below to go to my online store, hopefully most of them will still be available!

Again, thanks for hopping by!
Love,
Nina

Product List

Lots Of Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143802]

$19.00