Nov 9th, 2009 Posted in Big Shot Ideas, Christmas Cards & Pages, Die Cuts, FALL & Thanksgiving, Holiday Mini 2009 | no comment »
I had the ladies at my Sunday stamper group make two different cards using the Wandering Words stamp set from the Holiday mini. I used the Santa’s sleigh card from Andrea’s tutorial, and changed up the Thanksgiving version shown in this month’s Stampin Success. Here are some samples of what my stampers created (of course they weren’t like my original… at least they were similar). I gave each one two different types of striped paper for the Thanksgiving card.. one from Tall Tales and one from the Old Olive DSP.

This one used the Old Olive paper. Leaves are from sizzix.. buttons from the old earth elements button collection.

Tags: BIG Shot, Christmas, Die Cutting, Handmade cards, http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/conniesmith/, Paper crafting, PUNCHES, Rubber Stamping, WORK AT HOME
Oct 27th, 2009 Posted in Gifts, Holiday Mini 2009, PUNCH ART | no comment »

Ornament box
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Stamps:
- DELIGHTFUL DECORATIONS STAMP SET
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Paper:
- Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
- Card Stock Kraft 12X12
- Card Stock Textured Earth Elements 12 X 12
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Ink
- Stampin Write Marker Real Red
- Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip
- Classic Stampin Pad Old Olive
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Accessories:
- Punch Handheld 1/16 Inch Circle
- Thread Linen
- Punch Corner 3/16 Inch
- Ribbon Grosgrain Real Red 5/8 Inch
- PUNCH ORNAMENT
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Ornament box
1. Print Box Pattern #4 on Kraft card stock, and cut out.
2. Stamp snowflake image in Chocolate Chip ink on box front, and assemble box.
3. Tie Real Red 5/8″ grosgrain ribbon around box.
4. Stamp ornament image in Old Olive ink on Whisper White card stock (2″ x 2″), and punch out using Ornament punch. Write names with Real Red Stampin’ Write marker. Tie linen thread in a bow around ornament.
5. Round corners of Chocolate Chip textured card stock (2″ x 2″) using 3/16″ Corner Rounder punch. Punch hole in top of card stock using 1/16″ Circle punch. Thread linen thread through hole, and tie to Real Red ribbon. Adhere tag to box using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
6. Adhere ornament to Chocolate Chip tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Optional box: You can use the fancy favor box die (order online) for the Bigshot instead of the supplied template. Just fold and glue box together and decorate as above. If using really heavy cardstock, you may want to reinforce the scored lines with adhesive tape so they don’t tear when folding. I have found I have to do this with the flocked papers. Below is a picture of one using this die and the Christmas Cocoa designer paper. The fancy favor box is not quite as tall as the one made using the box template I have provided. But if you have this die, it’s a lot easier to make! The snowflake has been covered in the clear chunky glitter. You can order the Bigshot , and any of it’s dies just by going to my online store.
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Fancy Favor Box
Tags: Christmas, Handmade boxes, Paper crafting, Rubber Stamping, WORK AT HOME
Oct 11th, 2009 Posted in Holiday Mini 2009 | no comment »
Card #5 in our swap was a cute little Penguin floating on an ice berg!! I was told Jenn Stull made this card. She always does such cute, neat cards!! And this one is NO exception!!! Makes me want this set… but no… I have TOO MANY Christmas/Winter sets now!! Oh my!!

Cold and Cuddly
SS: Cold & Cuddly (Holiday Mini), Serene Snowflakes; CS: Real red, close to cocoa, kraft, whisper white; Inks & Embellishments: Versamark, white EP, Su markers, shimmer paints, dazzling diamonds, kraft tafeta ribbon, Latte buttons.
Tags: Paper crafting, Rubber Stamping, WORK AT HOME