Here's a cute bride's maid favor sample I worked up for my buddy Brenda - based on a picture on the cover of the March/April 2013 issue of Papercrafts magazine. So cute! There was a cutting template, but I thought it could totally be adapted to our own fabulous Dress Up framelits! Here's the how to: Cut out the dress of your choice, lining up the dress shoulders "on the fold" of a top folded piece of CS. Next, cut out a matching or coordinating oval (I used the #3 oval from our Ovals Collection to nest a little smaller than the bell of the skirt.) That oval is 3" in length, I cut it in half at 1.5" to give two pieces. Decorate the two oval halves to show from under the outer skirt. I embossed mine with the Delicate Designs embossing folder. Glue the halves in place to show from under the dress skirt as shown, one on both the front and the back piece of the dress. Next, to form the "box," cut a 4" by 1 1/4" (or you could make it wider to make the box a bit bigger) strip of matching or coordinating CS. Score that strip at 1/4" and 1" on the short edge, and at 1" and 3" on the long edge. Snip the 1" and 3" score lines back to the first crossing scoreline, so you can form the box angle, glue the box shape together, and then adhere to the dress backs as shown. I added a little ribbon at the waist, and some pearls to dress it up even more. The finished box could hold a little bag of mints or even a couple Ghiardeli chocolate squares. So quick and easy - really! Tiny Tags stamp set; Whisper White CS; Dress Up & Ovals Collection framelits; Delicate Designs embossing folder; Baja Breeze & Early Espresso inks; 1/8" Taffeta in Baja Breeze; Jewelry Tag punch; self-adhesive pearls.
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So today is our Paper Craft Crew guru Pam's birthday! (Happy Birthday, Pam! Many stampin' returns!) It was thus her privilege to also make this week a birthday theme along with the cool Paper Craft Crew #32 sketch - perfect for me, I need to use the ovals more! And yes, I got the dang elephant, too. I know I swore I wouldn't, and I resisted mightily, but did you see how they did him in that herringbone pattern in the mini? Argh! That was it for me. No way I can resist a herringbone elephant. Henry Says stamp set; Crumb Cake, Summer Starfruit, Baja Breeze & Whisper White CS; Patio Party DSP; Ovals Collection framelits; Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder; self-adhesive rhinestones. OK, I really REALLY wanted to ink up the lobster - I couldn't wait anymore! And of course, I have a new sketch blog to haunt, so what the heck - who doesn't like a little lobster on Sunday? Fun! Thanks you Sunday Stamps #38! By The Tide & Apothecary Art stamp sets; Whisper White & Sahara Sand CS; Nautical Expedition (retired) DSP; Labels Collection framelits; Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler & Summer Starfruit inks; self-adhesive pearls. I can't kid about this - Dapper Dad has been sitting on my desk for a few weeks now, crying out to me. "Ink me up! Ink me up! What are you waiting for?" Well, today is the day! I got this set because my hubby is a watch freak, so in typical Heather-Stamps-Funky fashion, I pick a different image to work with than the one I got the set for. (I tried to use the watch, I really did. Alas, I don't think you'll ever get to see THAT card.) Meh. Thank you Retro Sketch #53! Dapper Dad, Woodgrain & Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets; Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Naturals Ivory & Crumb Cake CS; Manchester (retired) DSP; Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Craft & Always Artichoke inks; Clear embossing powder; Word Window punch. I LOVE new toys - do you? It took a while for this one to grow on me, though, I'll admit. I was like, seriously? A whole die just for making pinwheels? That thing I learned how to do in pre-school? Yeah, right. But you know me: Will Power - 0 Any SU! Catalog - Wins Every Time Sigh. I do love this card, but I admit, it's one of those problematic ones that prolly won't mail flat very easily. I try not to make those too often, but I couldn't resist on this one - must be all the breeziness we've been having lately! Thank you, Clean & Simple #230! Wishes Your Way stamp set; Pool Party, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake & Whisper White CS; Summer Smooches DSP; Small Pinwheel sizzlet; Silver mini brads; Chocolate Chip ink; self-adhesive rhinestones; toothpicks. OK, a DARLING sketch from Fabulous Friday #13 this week! I'm really getting excited by these layouts - so easy to keep it simple, or dress it up! I just got the Blue Ribbon stamp set in the mail this week, so this week's layout seemed perfect for breaking it in! Totally cool that you can swap out the sentiment circles, too! I think this one could make a good "guy" card - yay! Blue Ribbon stamp set; Island Indigo, Baja Breeze, Real Red & Whisper White CS; Sent With Love DSP; Island Indigo & Real Red inks; 1 3/8" Circle punch; self-adhesive rhinestones. It's another new month - you know what that means! Here's a quick look at March's "Best of..." set - Best of Flowers. Check out the new image - it punches out with the 1 1/4" scallop circle punch - yay! I love outline stamps, perfect for coloring! Click on the picture for a full-size version of the flyer. And another new item from SU! - photopolymer stamps! Lisa and I were JUST talking about this the other day, too funny... We must be PSYCHIC! Or is that psycho? I get mixed up... Here's the deets: We've searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options. What makes them so great?
Boy, the timing on this one was great - I just got an order in, that had the intriguing Sent With Love bundle in it. The top sheet of the DSP pack is COVERED with little arrows, badges, seals and tags, and I thought, oo, you could cut all these little pieces out, and really do something with them! Then I took a good look at this week's Freshly Made Sketch #75, and an idea was born! I kinda feel like this is a cheater card - I had to go back and add the little airplane so there would be some kind of stamped element on it! Too cool! Think I'll put this one in the "graduation" box... Sent With Love stamp set; Calypso Coral & Whisper White CS; Sent With Love DSP; Calypso Coral baker's twine; Real Red ink; self-adhesive rhinestone. And here they go again! Stampin' Up! is proud to announce another new venture - online classes! This first class shares innovative ideas to get the most out of your supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success. Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, this class includes videos, step outs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. "The Basics" class download (item 133385, $14.95), is now available in my online store here. The following topics are covered in the class: Basic Stamping, Embossing, Masking, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Watercoloring & Markers, and Big Shot & Punch Basics. Need a little boost? Give the new online classes a try! |
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