Still Stamping With Sue

How to Repurpose a Striped Treat Bag

 

My recruiter, Terri Gaines, gave me a gift for promoting to Gold last month. She used a Striped Treat Bag to hold my gift. It was too pretty to throw it away, so I kept it.

 

It had a gold binder clip, which is retired. But you could use a Gold Library Clip (Item 144130 found on page 199). The bow was made with the 3/8" Gold Metallic-Edge Ribbon (Item 144146 found on page 201). I need a small gift bag for a friend's birthday and decided to repurpose this bag and the binder clip.

 

 

Since the Striped Treat Bag was wrinkled and the top was already folded over, I placed it inside the Striped Scallops Embossing Folder and put it through the Big Shot. Oh my, that was magical to see the wrinkles disappear from the bag! I put the binder clip back at the top of the bag and tied a bow around it using the 5/8" Polka Dot Whisper White Ribbon.

 

How to make the embellishment for the bag:

 

1. Use Whisper White Cardstock and Gold Foil Sheets on Layering Ovals Framelits and cut them out using the Big Shot. 
2. Stamp the sentiment and flower images, from the Abstract Impressions Stamp Set, on the Whisper White oval with Berry Burst Ink. Add three gold Metallic Pearls to the center of the flower.
3. Adhere the two ovals together with SNAIL Adhesive and add a Pearlized Doily to the back of them.
4. Use the Leaf Punch and punch out four leaves from Vellum Cardstock and two from Berry Burst Cardstock. Attach these to the back of the Pearlized Doily with Glue Dots.
5. Cut two 1" pieces of the Mini Sequin Trim and attach to the back of the Pearlized Doily with Glue Dots.
6. Put Dimensionals on the back of the Pearlized Doily. Take about 20" of Gold Metallic Thread and wrap it in loops around the Doily, making sure it sticks to the Dimensionals. Attach it to the front of the Striped Treat Bag.

 

It took longer to type the instructions, than to make the embellishment!  I love how this Striped Treat Bag is now glammed up and ready to be given away.

 

Supplies Used:

 

Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set

$26.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.00

Gold Foil Sheets

$4.00

Striped Treat Bags

$5.50

Pearlized Doilies

$4.50

Leaf Punch

$16.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

$35.00

Striped Scallops Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$8.50

Metallic Pearls

$7.00

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

$7.50

Gold Mini Sequin Trim

$6.00

Gold Metallic Thread

$3.50

Snail Adhesive

$7.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

 

 

 

 

Today is the last day to earn a $5 coupon for each $50 order you place (before s/h & tax). You will receive an email from Stampin' Up! with your coupon code(s) to use on purchases in September.

 

 

 

The Blended Seasons Stamp Set, coordinating Framelits Dies and Watercolor Pencils are perfect for every season of creating. These three items are only available to purchase today.

 
 

Want to purchase just the stamp set? Wood-mount 149019 $53.00   Clear-mount 149016 $39.00

Want to purchase just the framelits? 149013 $33.00

Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and framelits in a bundle. Wood-mount Bundle 149893 $77.25  Clear-mount Bundle 149894 $64.75

 

New colors of Watercolor Pencils are also available:  Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy. 149014 $12.50

 

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Creating with the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set

 

What's not to love about the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set? It has beautiful images of trees and leaves. It has sentiments in various font styles. It can be used for any occasion. And, the Nature's Roots Framelits Dies coordinate with the images.

 

Today's card uses the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set and the Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper. When designing this card, I was thinking "vintage". But looking at it now, I think it is more "earthy". 

 

 

The leaf images were inked up in a Soft Suede Ink Pad and stamped twice to give some depth. I purposely placed the stems toward the center of the cardstock, so the piece of the Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper covered them.

 

Directions:

Card Base:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Soft Suede Cardstock

First Layer:  5 1/4" x 8" Crumb Cake Cardstock, scored at 4"

Second Layer:  1" x 4" Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper 

Third Layer:  3" x 4" Whisper White Cardstock to stamp the log image and the sentiment.

 

 

The log image and the sentiments were stamped in Soft Suede Ink and cut out with Paper Snips. All the edges were sponged with Soft Suede Ink. Attach the sentiments to the log image with SNAIL Adhesive. Attach the log image with Dimensionals to complete the card.
 

  

Supplies Used:

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$42.00

Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Big Shot

$110.00

Nature's Roots Framelits Dies

$39.00

Paper Snips

$10.00

Stamping Sponges

$3.50

Snail Adhesive

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow is the last day to earn a $5 coupon for each $50 order you place. You will receive an email from Stampin' Up! with your coupon code(s) to use on purchases in September.

 

 

 

The Blended Seasons Stamp Set, coordinating Framelits Dies and Watercolor Pencils are perfect for every season of creating. These three items are only available until August 31, 2018.

 
 

Want to purchase just the stamp set? Wood-mount 149019 $53.00   Clear-mount $39.00

Want to purchase just the framelits? 149013 $33.00

Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and framelits in a bundle. Wood-mount Bundle 149893 $77.25  Clear-mount Bundle 149894 $64.75

 

New colors of Watercolor Pencils are also available:  Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy. 149014 $12.50

 

Purchase these three limited-time products, or any other papercrafting products, in my online store here. But only if you reside in the United States. You will earn Frequent Buyer Rewards from me, with each $25 order (before s/h & tax). I truly appreciate every time you order from me! I hope you are having a thrilling Thursday!!! Thanks for stopping by.

 

Z Fold Card using the Enjoy Life Stamp Set

 

Today's card is all about movement. It uses the bicyclist image from the Enjoy Life Stamp Set. We all know riding a bike is all about movement. The Z Fold design won't lay flat. The "Z" part of the card moves and stays open. And, the Seaside Embossing Folder has curved lines indicating movement.

 

To create movement in the bicyclist image, press the image in the Call Me Clover Ink Pad. Press it on the right side of the Whisper White circle and stamp the image two more times, slightly moving the image to the left without re-inking. 

 

Directions:

Card Base:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Call Me Clover Cardstock

First Layer:  5 1/4" x 8" Whisper White Cardstock, scored at 2" and 4".

Second Layer:  1 3/4" x 5" Call Me Clover Cardstock, placed inside the Seaside Embossing Folder and put through the Big Shot.

Third Layer:  Scrap piece of Call Me Clover Cardstock. Place scalloped Layering Circles Framelit on cardstock and put through the Big Shot.

Fourth Layer:  Scrap piece of Whisper White Cardstock. Place a circle Stitched Shapes Framelit on cardstock and put through the Big Shot.

Fifth Layer:  Scrap piece of Call Me Clover Cardstock. Punch out with the 1 1/8" Scallop Circle Punch.

Sixth Layer:  Scrap piece of Whisper White Cardstock. Stamp sentiment in Call Me Clover Cardstock and punch out with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch.

 

  

The final touch is to add a piece of the 1/8" Call me Clover Grosgrain Ribbon to the Whisper White circle.

 

Supplies Used:

Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

$25.00

Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad

$7.50

1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Circle Punch

$16.00

1-1/8" (2.9 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

$16.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

$35.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

$30.00

Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$8.50

Call Me Clover 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

$6.00

Simply Scored

$30.00

Snail Adhesive

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

 

 

There aren't too many days left for you to earn a $5 coupon for each $50 order you place. You will receive an email from Stampin' Up! with your coupon code(s) to use on purchases in September.

 

 

The Blended Seasons Stamp Set, coordinating Framelits Dies and Watercolor Pencils are perfect for every season of creating. These three items are for a limited time, while supplies last.

 
 

Want to purchase just the stamp set? Wood-mount 149019 $53.00   Clear-mount $39.00

Want to purchase just the framelits? 149013 $33.00

Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and framelits in a bundle. Wood-mount Bundle 149893 $77.25  Clear-mount Bundle 149894 $64.75

 

New colors of Watercolor Pencils are also available until August 31:  Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy. 149014 $12.50

 

Purchase these three limited-time products, or any other papercrafting products, in my online store here. But only if you reside in the United States. You will earn Frequent Buyer Rewards from me, with each $25 order (before s/h & tax). I truly appreciate every time you order from me! It is a fantastic Friday, as I have a Stamp Club tonight! And, tomorrow, I'm going on a day-long retreat. Enjoy your weekend!!!

 

Creative Inking Blog Hop - Sketch Challenge

 

Welcome to this month's Blog Hop. My demonstrator friends and I are featuring another sketch challenge! Sketches help me quickly focus on creating versus designing the layout. Did you know sketch challenges don't have to be followed exactly as shown? They are to inspire you, so going "outside the box" is acceptable and even encouraged.

 

I am featuring the limited-time products:  the Blended Seasons Stamp Set and the Stitched Seasons Framelits. I created four different seasonal cards to share with you. The color scheme I chose was Gray Granite and Whisper White, with a pop of seasonal color for each card.

 

 

 

 This autumn/fall card's pop of color is Cajun Craze Cardstock and Ink.

 

The leaf framelit has two coats of Wink of Stella on it and a piece of the Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon on the stem.

 

 

This Christmas card's pop of color is Poppy Parade Cardstock, along with Gray Granite Ink.

 

The images are colored with the Poppy Parade and Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Packs. Wink of Stella is added to the holly leaves. Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels were added to some holly berries. Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon and leaf framelits from Vellum Cardstock finish off this card.

 

 

This spring/floral card's pop of color is Flirty Flamingo Cardstock and Ink, along with Gray Granite Ink. 

 

The images are colored with the Flirty Flamingo and Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Packs. Wink of Stella is added to the flowers. The Share What You Love Artisan Pearls were added to the center of the flowers. Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon and leaf framelits from Vellum Cardstock finish off this card. 

 

 

This wedding card's pop of color is Highland Heather Cardstock and Marker, along with Gray Granite Ink. 

 

The bell images were colored with the Light Highland Heather Stampin' Blends, with a touch of Wink of Stella to highlight them.  Leaf framelits cut from both Vellum and Highland Heather Cardstock (attach together with a Fine-Tip Glue Pen) were added to two corners. Pearl Jewels accent the two bells and the Vellum swirls. Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon finishes off this card.

 

It was so enjoyable to create these four cards to share with you. I hope you are inspired by the sketch challenge to create a few projects!

 

 

Click the image below and see what Susan Campfield has created.   

 

 

Click the image below and see what Renee Kohnke has created. 

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out the other fabulous projects in the Blog Hop. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Blended Seasons Stamp Set, coordinating Framelits Dies and Watercolor Pencils are perfect for every season of creating. These three items are for a limited time, while supplies last.

 
 

Want to purchase just the stamp set? Wood-mount 149019 $53.00   Clear-mount $39.00

Want to purchase just the framelits? 149013 $33.00

Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and framelits in a bundle. Wood-mount Bundle 149893 $77.25  Clear-mount Bundle 149894 $64.75

 

 

New colors of Watercolor Pencils are also available until August 31:  Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy. 149014 $12.50

 

Purchase these three limited-time products, or any other papercrafting products, in my online store here. But only if you reside in the United States. You will earn Frequent Buyer Rewards from me, with each $25 order (before s/h & tax). I truly appreciate every time you order from me! I hope you are having a marvelous Monday!!!

 

Bokeh Dots Background Stamps - Part 2

 

Today, I am featuring a second project using the Bokeh Dots Background Stamps. There are two different images in this stamp set. If you missed my first project, you can see it here.

This is the stamp image that I am using in today's project. Here are some ideas on how to use this image:

1. a baby card with a star-filled sky
2. a 4th of July or New Year's Eve card with a sky filled with fireworks
3. a "you are a star" card
4. any card needing a subtle background

 

 

Option #4, please. A subtle background was needed for this card. I broke open my Pineapple Punch Ink Pad for the first time! This card uses the Bokeh Dots Stamp Set, the Another Wonderful Year Stamp Set and the butterfly from the Springtime Impressions Thinlits.

 

Directions:

Card Base:   4 1/4" x 11" Shimmery White Cardstock, scored at 5 1/2".

First Layer:  2 1/4" x 5" Pineapple Punch Cardstock

Second Layer:  2" x 4 3/4" Whisper White Cardstock. Stamp the Bokeh Dots image in Pineapple Punch Ink. You'll stamp it two times, so the cardstock is filled with the image. Where the two images meet, is where I attached the butterfly.

Third Layer:  Scrap of Basic Black Cardstock. Place the butterfly from the Springtime Impressions Thinlits on top of the cardstock and put through the Big Shot.

 

 

 

Tip:

Is your sentiment too big for the allotted space? Turn it. Yes, sometimes solutions are that simple.

 

The sentiment is stamped with Black Memento Ink. The butterfly is attached with Mini Dimensionals. The final touch is to add three Rhinestone Jewels on the butterfly.

 

 

Supplies Used:

Bokeh Dots Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$15.00

Another Wonderful Year Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$31.00

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.00

Pineapple Punch 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies

$29.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

$5.00

Snail Adhesive

$7.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

 

 

 

 

See the fabulous Bonus Days special? Shop away in my 24/7 online store here. But only if you reside in the United States. You will earn Frequent Buyer Rewards from me, with each $25 order (before s/h & tax). You are the heart of my business and why I love what I do! 

 

 

The Blended Seasons Stamp Set, coordinating Framelits Dies and Watercolor Pencils are perfect for every season of creating. These three items are for a limited time, while supplies last.

 
 

Want to purchase just the stamp set? Wood-mount 149019 $53.00   Clear-mount $39.00

Want to purchase just the framelits? 149013 $33.00

Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and framelits in a bundle. Wood-mount Bundle 149893 $77.25  Clear-mount Bundle 149894 $64.75

 

 

New colors of Watercolor Pencils are also available until August 31:  Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy. 149014 $12.50

 

Purchase any or all of these three limited-time products in my online store here. 

 

 

I have two exciting events in my Stampin' Up! world. 

 

On August 11, I began my 21st year as a demonstrator. How fortunate that I spent the day surrounded by other demonstrators at a Stamp Share meeting.

 

Last Tuesday, I registered for OnStage. I'm thrilled because six members of my team will be joining me. We are extending our time to include some play days in the Sunshine State. I appreciate you stopping by today. Have a fine Friday!!!