Spreading Joy Through Handmade Cards
It’s high school graduation time and so using the Playful Alphabets for the stole and the cute Snailed It stamp set made this a fun card to make and another opportunity to use this stamp before it retires. I needed to make a graduation card for my niece so I decided to make the card resemble a graduation gown with her initials on the stole. …
Today I want to share my review of the Tin of Tags Project Kit. This kit is a great tag kit to get for spreading holiday cheer or any other occasion. It comes in a cute printed red small tin that you can reuse for other purposes. The tags are easy to make since everything except the twine is already cut. There are red tassels, snowflake …
As the holidays approach, we need boxes for our gifts, so why not make a custom size box to fit your needs. Check out the video below and see how easy it is. And while you’re at it, learn how to make tassels to add to your box. Now you’re ready to make your own custom size box and tassels. Need supplies? Click here to …
Today’s project was made with the Birthday Blooms stamp, Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper and Gift Bag Punch Board (one of this week’s discounted items!). The flower was stamped, colored and cut out (by hand) and adhered onto a Deco Label framelit die cut. Did you notice the glittery Pool Party ribbon? What do you think? Isn’t it lovely? I love it . . . although I may …
Don’t these look great? I gave these out to all those who came to my Christmas card class last month filled with candy. I love everything about this box–the Square Pillow Box thinlit, the Wondrous Wreath stamp and framelit, the brick wall embossing folder and the gold cord trim. I’m planning to make some more and try some other designs to give out this Christmas. They’re …
Here’s a treat bag you can make for your Halloween trick or treaters, for your child’s class or simply make a few for those special kids in your life. Quick and easy when you use the Gift Bag Punch Board. There are 3 sizes you can choose from – small, medium and large. Mine is a medium size bag. I stamped the cardstock with Pumpkin Pie …
For weeks, the Butterfly Basics Stamp set and Butterfly Thinlits were not available due to the West Coast Dock strike and then there was a delay getting the container off the ship. As of today, they are now back in stock and can be ordered. It’s a great set to add to your collection. Stampin’ Up! appreciates your patience while these supplies were not available …
Here are 3 more gift card holders . . . I used the image from the Ornamental Pine stamp set for the first one and the faux diamond dust technique. How to Get a Beautiful Glittery Effect: Stamp your image Cover your entire cardstock with the stamped image with VersaMark ink Pour Heat & Stick Powder to cover entire cardstock; shake off excess Using heat tool …
I made several of the same type of gift card holders as the one in this post, and here. I just changed the image. For these two cards I used the Get Your Santa On stamp set. I embossed the Basic Black cardstock with the stars embossing folder and then sponged it with White craft ink for the chalk-like look. I colored this one with the …
HAPPY HANUKKAH! MERRY CHRISTMAS! to all my friends out there! Hope you had a wonderful time with family and friends! (a little late . . .I know) As much as I tried to stay ahead in my preparations, something else always popped up. Did you feel this way, too? Anyway, all got done, except being able to edit my pictures and post. So I will …
Here’s another gift card holder using the Wondrous Wreath Photopolymer stamp. I kept the colors the same as the one in yesterday’s post. I used the framelits that coordinate with the stamp to die cut “Joy” onto a Gold Foil Sheet. This is the inside – when you open it up, it slides up and reveals the gift card. It measures 6-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ and …
Do you give out gift cards? If so, then here’s a great gift card holder made with the Envelope Punch Board. I give out quite a few gift cards to family and friends so I’ve been busy making a few, but still have more to make. To make this matchbook gift card holder I cut the card stock at 4-1/4″ x 11″ and scored at …
Here’s another Gift Card Holder, this time using the adorable White Christmas Stamp which I also made a matching tag (see here). I love snowmen, unfortunately, they go hand in hand with the cold weather which I don’t like so I’m just going to stick with my stuffed, glass and stamped snowmen. I can display them in the summer and they won’t melt and I …
Gift cards come in all sizes – so why not combine a card to place your gift card and at the same time have room to write a message inside. In this card, I used the Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp and used the Vellum Card Stock to hold the gift card. I liked the idea of a vellum gift card holder and cased the …
The White Christmas Photopolymer Stamp is an adorable set with the polar bear, snowman and Merry Christmas banner – love it! Make cards with this set or a quick and easy tag to adorn your gifts. Scroll down for some sweet deals . . . Shop here for Stampin’ Up! Products 24/7. Stamping Supplies White Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set$15.95 Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card …
Here’s a quick tag that you can whip up in no time using the Get Your Santa On Photopolymer stamp set. The ‘To’ & ‘From’ is from the Wondrous Wreath stamp. Punch a 2″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White card stock; stamp your image, color with the Real Red Stampin’ Marker, add some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and tie a bow with the Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine. Easy …
I always like to make an extra special card for Mother’s Day so I chose to make this accordion card for my mom and mother-in-law. My dear mom has been through a lot physically – she’s been in the hospital / rehab more than at home the past couple of years. She is the strongest person I know and I admire her. Despite all her ailments …
This is my last gift card holder with a couple of sneak previews from the new catalog that starts on January 3, 2014. I used the new stamp Hardwood background stamp that will be in the upcoming Occasions Catalog and Christmas Messages for my sentiment. The tags were made with another new item in the catalog – the Scallop Tag Topper Punch. You can make your …
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Another gift card I made for 2 of my nieces. This is a quick and easy card. It’s a 4″ x 4″ card. All you need to do is cut the Real Red card stock at 4″ x 9″ and score at 1″ for the pocket to hold your gift card. Adhere sides with Sticky Strip Tape. Then fold card base in half. Cut the Basic Black Card stock …