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
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
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
I've been making a lot of new projects over the past few weeks.... months... to share in my displays downtown. These Tic-Tac-Toe games were among those projects. They are a nice gift for people of all ages!
I used metal DVD tins for the base... and covered them with an assortment of retired Designer Series Papers (although any of current ones would be just as lovely! Pgs.183-186)) and card stock. The letters were cut using the Big Shot (pg.215) and Stampin' Up!'s Alphabet Simple Letters Bigz Die set (pg.223). I used coordinating papers for the inside as well. The place markers are retired Designer Buttons with Designer Series Paper accents... and Crystal Effects (pg.206). Magnetic backings hold them in place making them a wonderful travel game... especially for those long flights to Honolulu, Japan, the Philippines, etcetra!
The hardest part of making these was choosing which of our Designer Papers to use and then waiting for the Crystal Effects to dry so that I could test the pieces by playing the game myself!
Note: The sets of Designer Series Buttons are currently being sold in the Clearance Rack. Click on the Order Online logo in the upper right to order them NOW because they are only available while supplies last!
Happy Stamping~
Mia
I have my last display of the year this coming Sunday at Sea Grill in Tumon, Guam. These are two party favors that I will have on my table.
The bird is created using a combination of punches and hand-cut pieces. The "Got Merry" is from Got Treats (pg. 65). They take time... but I think it is time well spent.
The second design is for those that want a more festive design. Both images are from Tags 'til Christmas (pg.32). It's also a bit quicker to create. One of those last minute ideas!
If you would like to learn how you can make these - and more(!) - yourself, then please contact me. If there is enough interest I will hold a class. :O)
Meanwhile...
Happy Stamping~
Mia
Happy Thanksgiving to one and all~
Mia
I did another Christmas Bazaar this past weekend... at St. Paul's Christian School in Harmon, Guam. There was already a Stampin' Up! vendor signed up... so I participated as Country Crafts & More... the name listed on my local business license. I pulled out some boxes of supplies from my early craft fair days. Among them were a bunch of plastic frames from small counted cross-stitch kits that I had decided not to use for the counted cross-stitch. This is what I did with them for Saturday's fair. I love how they turned out and enjoyed how quickly they came together!
I used some of our retired Designer Series Papers and card stock, but any of our current papers would work just as nicely! The stamp images and punches are all still current. They are:
Stamp Set: Jolly Bingo Bits (pg.41)
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Poppy Red, Glorious Green (Retired. Substitute Garden Green or whichever green matching your DSP)
Inks: Poppy Red, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green
Accessories: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (pg.210), 1-1/4" and 1-3/8" Circle Punches (pg.212), Dazzling Details (Holilday Mini, pg.41), 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (pg.195)
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Coming later today - November 21, 2011 at 5:01pm Guam time!
Happy Stamping~
Mia
I've been busy working on projects for my upcoming display at Julale Shopping Center in Hagatna, Guam on Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Here is one of the many stocking stuffers and gift items that I making to sell and/or inspire you.
Be sure to stop by my table to see more ideas for stocking stuffers and gifts you can make - or buy from me(!) - using Stampin' Up!'s wonderful products!
Happy Stamping~
Mia
