I just LOVE using Stampin' Up!'s wonderful products to transform the ordinary into something beautiful! The containers from Crystal Light (shown here!) are one example. This is another!
Who would believe that this mini notepad used to look like this?!?
Call or email me NOW to see how you can start making creations like these!!!
Happy Stamping~
Mia
Today's project is a collection of Love Notes that were quick and easy to create... especially the "You're a Gem" card! It was also a nice break from all the Valentine projects I have been making. These 3x3 cards are perfect for gift enclosures... or to tuck in a packaged lunch for a nice surprise.
To make your own set you will need:
Stamp sets: Fruit & Flowers (pg.99), You're a Gem (pg.156) and Pennant Parade (pg.69)
Inks: Calypso Coral, Jet Black StazOn
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Accessories: Berry Blossoms DSP (pg.185), Stampin' Write Markers, Rhinestone Jewels (pg.198), Dazzling Details, Everyday Enchantment Brads (Sale-a-bration Brochure, pg.7)
Happy Stamping~
Mia
I thought those of you who weren't able to make it to the Earrings for Erica luncheon might like to see what my display looked like... and what the Make & Take project for the event was.
To create the Valentine/Bookmark you will need:
Stamp Sets: Take It to Heart (Occasions Mini, pg.14), Perfect Words (pg.12)
Inks: Calypso Coral, Jet Black StazOn
Card Stock: Whisper White, Coral Calypso Textured
Accessories: Hearts Collection Framelits and Labels Collection Framelits (Occasions Mini, pg.6) and Sale-a-bration Ribbon (Sale-a-bration Brochure, pg.7) and Crop-a-dile (pg.207)
And finally.... Here is one of the cards those attending Saturday's class will be making! There are a few seats
still available so call and reserve your space now.
Happy Stamping~
Mia
Today I am sharing two of the party favors that I made for yesterday's Earrings for Erica
fundraising luncheon. They were fun to make... and I sold out of both! I thank those of you who came out in support of me... and in support of Erica's House.
To recreate the Lollipop Favors you will need the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack (pg.177), the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (pg.46), the Hearts Collection Framelits (Occasions Mini, pg.6) and your adhesive of choice.
To recreate the Pencil Favors you will need Real Red and Whisper White card stock, the 1-3/8" and 1-1/4" Circle Punches (pg.212), the Take It to Heart stamp set (Occasions Mini, pg.14), the Tiny Tags stamp set (pg.136), the Hearts Collection Framelits and your adhesive of choice.
Note: Click on the images for a larger view of them!
Happy Stamping~
Mia
I just received email confirmation that tickets will be avaialbe at the door for those of you wanting to show your support for Erica's House by joining the Valentine Buffet. Those of you who just want to visit the vendor tables are also welcome!
Hope to see you there!
Happy Stamping~
Mia
Yesterday I shared a couple of projects I made using products from the current Occasions Mini catalog. I mentioned that I was left with several heart "frames/negatives" that I couldn't bring myself to throw away. This is what I created with them... and some Designer Series Paper bits from my scrap stash.
These are 3x3 Love Note size cards... perfect for that "Thinking of You" card or a gift enclosure. And they are easy to create... with no two the same! You can find the tutorial here!
Happy Stamping~
Mia
Earlier this month our unit held their Occasions Mini Catalog 2012 swap. I chose to use P.S. I Love You (pg.8) and Love & Laughter (pg.29) for my projects. I fell in love with both sets as soon as I saw them!
The Big Shot Fancy Favor Die box (Stampin' Up! Exclusive on pg.221 of the main catalog) was created using Pool Party, Whisper White and Calypso Coral card stock, Calypso Coral Classic Ink, Everyday Enchanment DSP (Sale-A-Bration), P.S. I Love You stamp set (Occasions Mini, pg.8), Hearts Collection Framelits Dies (Occasions Mini, pg.6), Eyelet Border Punch (pg.211) and Everyday Enchanment Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration).
The card was made using Pear Pizzazz, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White card stock, Blushing Bride
Smooch Spray (Occasions Mini, pg.9), Love Laughter stamp set (Occasions Mini, pg.29),
Stampin' Dimensionals (pg.206) and
Pearl or Rhinestone Jewels (pg.198).
Being the thrifty person that I am, I knew I had to do something with these
negative heart shapes that I had after making the Fancy Favor
Boxes. Come back tomorrow to see what I did with them!
Happy Stamping~
Mia
Stampin' Up!'s annual Sale-A-Bration promotion has begun!
What does that mean for you as my customer, my hostess or as a new recruit? It means that from January 24 - March 31, 2012 you will earn FREE product with every order of $50 or more... and additional gifts for hostessing a workshop or joining our family during the promotion period. Click here to find out more about the benefits of placing an order, hostessing a workshop or joining the Stampin' Up! family during Sale-A-Bration! Then make the time to view the SAB brochure. I know that you will LOVE what you see! To further inspire you....
Here are two cards I made using some of the SAB products! Both cards were made using the FREE Outline Occasions stamp set.
I made this "Congratulations" card as a birthday card for my upline. I used Whisper White and Peach Parfait card stock. The DSP (Designer Series Paper) is from Everyday Enchantment - another SAB product that you can get for FREE! The ribbon is Stampin' Up!'s 1/2" Peach Parfait Stitched-Poly Ribbon (pg.194) and the card was colored with Stampin' Write Markers (pg.202).
This "Thanks" card was for a good friend who treated to me to a lunch out a couple of weeks ago. The card stock is Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder and Concord Crush - since purple is her favorite color! I also used Berry Blossoms DSP (pg.185), the Modern Label Punch (pg.209), Mini Brads (pg.199), Stampin' Dimensionals (pg.206) and Stampin' Write Markers to color.
This posting also serves as a sneak preview because the Congratulations card is one of the cards those attending my next class will be making... but you will have the option of using any of the sayings from the FREE Outlined Occasions SAB stamp set. Be watching for more details within the next day or two.
Meanwhile..... feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Happy Stamping~
Mia
This isn't the project I had intended to share today, but when a fellow demonstrator asked for ideas for a very special tiara or crown for one of her customers I immediately thought about our brand new Paper Doily Sizzlet (Occasions Mini, pg.7) and I just had to pull it... and the Big Shot... out and make one. I was so happy with the results that I just had to share it with you right away!
To recreate the tiara/crown you will need: The Big Shot (pg.215), Paper Doily Sizzlet (Occasions Mini, pg.7), Brushed Gold card stock (pg.181), Rhinestone Jewels (pg.198), Rhinestone Brads (pg.198), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (pg.206)
I was amazed by how quick and easy it was to make. Most of the time was spent placing all the Rhinestone Jewels.
Who wants to be my Stampin' Up! "Queen for Day" today?!?
Note: I'll share a tutorial for the tiara/crown later on this week
Happy Stamping~
Mia
Today I am featuring cards made by one of my customers... Lisa Santiago! She is thrilled to be my guest stamper today, but she is also camera shy so I don't have a photo of her to share. However, here are her cards...
She made this cute birthday card for one of her friends and co-workers. Don't you love the way she used Stampin' Up!'s wonderful Designer Series Paper for the gift packages?!? These are from the now retired Razzle Dazzle collection... but any of our DSPs would work just as well for this quick to make card.
Lisa has introduced several of her coworkers to Stampin' Up! by sharing her projects with them... and even holding a quick demonstration during her lunch hour. This next card was made to show them one of the many ways they can use brads in their stamping. (Be watching for a few more examples later this week!)
I love how she cut into the Scallop Circle to give her flowers more of a petal-like look!
Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your creative cards with me... and giving me permission to share them with my readers. I look forward to seeing your future projects as well.
If you have enjoyed Lisa's cards as much as I have, then please leave a comment of encourangement below for her.
Happy Stamping~
Mia
