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Freshly Made Sketches #115

December 4, 2013 Jentimko 11 Comments

For all of you in the US, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Mine was nice and quiet and I actually got to spend it with friends and family here in Virginia. I was on call for United but the phone didn’t ring. A holiday blessing for sure! I can’t believe that we are already into December. I have so many Christmas cards left to make! I’m hoping I can use this sketch from Freshly Made Sketches to help me out. I am the sketch hostess this week and I left it clean and basic…you can add as much or little as you want!

So here I am needing Christmas cards but did I make one…of course not! Do you do that too? Well, I was simply too distracted by NEW products from Stampin’ Up that were still sitting on my table. Still, you ask?? While these just became available on Dec. 1st for SU demonstrators (and available to everyone on Jan. 3rd), I have had them for few weeks. I told you I have been creating and this a little of what I got to use! The stamp set is called Geometrical and it has the triangles plus this sentiment (and others). Cute, huh?! The Bermuda Bay print is from the new Kaleidescope DSP. These are all available in the upcoming Spring Catalog. I added an edge to the borders around the DSP with the Tiny Wave blade on the Rotary Addition to the Stampin’ Trimmer. All I needed was a few buttons to finish the card. The button colors were pulled from the DSP. It is seriously awesome DSP! Now there is a new Triangle Punch that coordinates with this stamp and I cannot recommend it enough. Mine are hand cut because the punch wasn’t ready to be sent so early but I will be getting it. It will really make this stamp easy peasy to use!

Now if you are looking for Christmas ideas, roll down a little to last night’s post. I made a card and matching “envelope” (a fun bag) that I really like. It might be one of my favorites so far this season!

I hope you enjoy the sketch this week. Please make sure you give a warm welcome to our new guest designer Cindy Lovell. She is filling in while our amazing team mate Allisa Chilton takes a break. You will love Cindy’s style…she is a great addition to our happy group of stampers!

Thanks so much for stopping in today. I hope to be back in the next couple of days with more that I have been creating. Until then, have a great week!

Stamp: Geometrical; Paper: Kaleidescope DSP, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay; Ink: Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry; Accessories: Rotary Addition, Tiny Wave Blade, Buttons, White Baker’s Twine, Dimensionals

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Artisan Wednesday Wow – Season of Style Gift Bag and Card

December 3, 2013 Jentimko 8 Comments

Stampin’ Up’s Artisan Design Team is starting to bring you projects from our December box this week! We are in full holiday mode and having so much fun! If you have come over from amazing Jeanna, welcome to the next stop. If you are starting here, just continue around using the next buttons until you get back to me.

I’m sure you have seen by now that I really love the Season of Style suite of products! The colors are so fantastic! Well, I pulled out yet another of the coordinating items this week – the Season of Style This and That Journal. And I did what I never thought I would. I tore pages out. Yep…right out of the journal. The grid piece on the bag is the page I tore out.

I started by spritzing the page with Cherry Cobbler ink, then stamped on some stars from Simply Stars using Versamark Ink. I added Heat & Stick Powder and then the amazing Gold Stampin’ Glitter. Once the base layer was done I simply started adding stuff on. I used the Cherry Cobbler print from Season of Style DSP to create the star. The chevron arrow is a sticker from the Season of Style This and That Stickers. So is the Crumb Cake layer where part of the sentiment is stamped. The tag comes from the Stamp a Tag Kit and I attached a layer of White Vellum underneath to add a little more dimension. Season of Style Washi Tape combined with the new (Occasions Catalog – available Jan 3rd) Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape hold the layers together. I added some more Versamark and Heat & Stick Powder to the edge of the little clothespin (from Tag a Bag Accessories) and put on a little more Gold Glitter. It is all attached to a Tag a Bag Gift Bag.

I am using the bag as an envelope for this fun card (it will be sealed on the back with more Washi Tape). Again, I went a little nuts with the stickers from the This and That Stickers set. The words are from the coordinating Rotary Stamp. Again, the lined paper is a page taken from the journal and I love how it works here. A little arrow clip from Hung Up Cute Clips seemed like the perfect addition.

Now I know this combines a lot of products lines so it might not be for the beginning stamper. But I wanted to show you how beautifully so many of the Stampin’ Up products work together to create this trendy, eclectic style. Don’t be afraid to use projects in a way not originally intended. It is fun and a great way to use up stuff that is sitting on your craft table.

Okay, off to go visit the awesome Mercedes Weber. Every week she has another project I want to CASE! She is so fabulous! Make sure hop around the whole loop to take a look at beautiful creations by the whole team…you’ll be happy you did!

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Stamps: Simply Stars, Season of Style Rotary Stamp, Endless Wishes (ret); Paper: Season of Style DSP, Crumb Cake; Ink: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Versamark; Accessories: Season of Style This and That Journal, Stickers and Washi Tape; Heat and Stick Powder, Heat Tool, Gold Stampin’ Glitter, Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, Hung Up Cute Clips, Tag a Bag Gift Bags and Accessory Kit

Freshly Made Sketches #114

November 27, 2013 Jentimko 5 Comments

Happy Wednesday! I hope this finds you safe and warm since so many in the US have been experiencing a winter blast. I’m so excited to share this cool sketch by Linda Suarez…another fabulous addition to the Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I suppose that Linda’s snowflakes are just getting us in the season for snow, right?

I used a rather literal translation of the sketch but I love that I could use this pretty Season of Style DSP! My snowflakes are the Festive Flurry variety…so easy to use with their matching framelits. I added a sentiment from the now sold out Endless Wishes and paired the words with the retired Jewelry Tag Punch. This is a quick and easy card that is so much fun to make!

Our team has created some amazing cards with the sketch. I know…they always do, don’t they?! So run over and take a look.

I have had the normal holiday craziness leading up to Thanksgiving. In fact, I’ll be celebrating with my family today because of my holiday flying schedule. Bring on the turkey, dressing, beans and pumpkin pie! I will be a cooking fiend as the day goes on. Planning for lots of leftovers. They may actually be the best part! I am almost done with my “big project” and hope to get back to stamping I can share immediately. I have to admit that it will be hard to wait until January to share all that I have been doing!

For those of you in the US, I wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend. Please travel safely! Thanks so much for dropping in today. See you soon!

Stamps: Festive Flurry, Endless Wishes; Paper: Season of Style DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White; Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Big Shot, Festive Flurry Framelits, Jewelry Tag Punch, Cherry Cobbler buttons, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine

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Artisan Wednesday Wow – Pop & Place Tags

November 26, 2013 Jentimko 2 Comments

Stampin’ Up’s Artisan Design Team is bringing you another Pop & Place hop this week. We are showing you projects made with the new Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags and Stamps. If you have come over from amazing Jeanna, welcome to the next stop. If you are starting here, just continue around using the next buttons until you get back to me.

I really wanted to show you what could be made using what comes in the kit. These tags match the Chalk Talk tag and coordinate with the Hexagon and Circle Punches. This makes a cute set of little tags for giving or just to have on hand.

To package them up I used one of the Tag a Bag Gift Bags and created an additional tag using elements from the kit. Now it is all ready for a little teacher or neighbor treat!

Okay, off to go visit the awesome Mercedes Weber. You are sure to love what she has for you this week! Make sure hop around the whole loop to take a look at fabulous creations of the whole team…you’ll be happy you did!

Stamp: Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp; Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White; Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive; Accessories: Pop & Place Tags, Vintage Faceted Buttons, Rhinestones, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Dimensionals, Sanding Block

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Freshly Made Sketches #113

November 20, 2013 Jentimko 11 Comments

Yep, we have another awesome sketch for you this week over at Freshly Made Sketches! This one is courtesy of the lovely and amazing Cindy Hall. I just love the cool layering she has given us!

I figured I needed to get on the bandwagon with this amazing Winter Frost DSP. Pretty isn’t it? The Pool Party combined with Cherry Cobbler is a bit non-traditional but still feels festive. I love this sentiment from Christmas Messages! So fun with the chalkboard fond and the script. The snowflakes are from a retired die and I added a little bling with some Rhinestones.

I’m at the point where I need some quick and fun holiday cards so this might be re-created a few more times. I made a tag with this great DSP that I posted earlier. Totally different feel (love when DSP can do that!). I apologize for the shorts posts. I have been working on a whole lot of projects that I will be able to share with you later in January(!). Yep…they use some new fun stuff and I can’t wait to share. But I have lots still to make. So back to the stamp room….

Can’t wait to see all the ways you talented stampers use this sketch! The design team has created their usual array of fabulousness so go check it out. I hope your week is going well and I will see you again soon! Have a great day!

Stamps: Christmas Messages; Paper: Winter Frost DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White; Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Retired snowflake die, Rhinestones, Dimensionals

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Artisan Wednesday Wow – Frosted Tree Tag

November 19, 2013 Jentimko 5 Comments

Stampin’ Up’s Artisan Design Team is bringing you projects from our November box this week! You will see that the SU season is turning a bit more towards the holidays. The shimmer and shine continues this week! If you have come over from amazing Jeanna, welcome to the next stop. If you are starting here, just continue around using the next buttons until you get back to me.

I have a fun little tag to show you today. The perfect finish for a special present. I created this tree using the Perfect Pennants Die (for the triangle). I used the beautiful Winter Frost DSP and combined it with Cherry Cobbler and Basic Gray. The base of the tree is a Frosted Finishes Embellishment…wow are these amazing! I added an oval with the Ovals Framelits and rounded the top of the tag with an oval too. My all time most used sentiment set ever, Teeny Tiny Wishes, provides the perfect little Merry Christmas and I finished the top with Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and Silver 1/8″ Ribbon. I love how this looks against silver wrapping paper!

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Artisan Wednesday Wow – Facebook Friday Edition

November 15, 2013 Jentimko 11 Comments

Stampin’ Up’s Artisan Design Team is bringing you projects from our November box today in a special extra Friday post! Once a month, Stampin’ Up features the Artisan Team projects on their Facebook Page and today was the day. The shimmer and shine continues this week! If you have come over from amazing Jeanna, welcome to the next stop. I bet you were blown away by her tag project…I was! If you are starting here, just continue around using the next buttons until you get back to me.

I have been thinking about a project like this for a while. When I opened the November box from Stampin’ Up, I knew I had to finally go for it! So off to the craft store for some faux greenery I went. I found some that I cut apart and then hot glued back together to create the base of the swag. Next came the bow. Now, I have questions periodically about tying bows and I struggle sometimes to answer. I definitely have a technique for some of the smaller ones I make, but these larger ones usually are the product of playing around until it looks right. With this one using Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon, I started by creating the first loop and then continued making “S-loops” until it looked properly full. While I suspect that floral wire would work well to cinch it in the middle, I just used a little Linen Thread to do the job. Then I tied the bow onto the swag.

Next up the pinecones. I cut varying lengths of the Silver 1/8″ Ribbon. At the middle point, I hot glued them to the top of three pinecones. Next came the Silver Stampin’ Glitter. I have to say that this is the part I love the best and just could not get a decent photo to show you. Using Multipurpose Glue (and some patience), I placed glue on the edges of the pinecones and then sprinkled on the glitter. I let it dry in between so that I could get all the sides. Disclaimer: This is messy. Really messy. It will make you all glittery! *smile* Frankly, that glitter is so sparkly that it gives off funny reflections to the camera. While not great for photography, it is really great for you. It is gorgeous! knotted the ribbon at the top and looped them together using the remainder of the Linen Thread used to tie on the bow. Finally I created a loop out of the Cherry ribbon and hot glued it to the back so this could hang on a wreath hanger or hook.

This is a picture of the pinecones inside my house with different lighting to show you a little more of the glitter.

Okay, off to go visit the awesome Mercedes Weber. I have the advantage of having seen her work for this week. I’m in love with those cards! She is so fabulous! Make sure hop around the whole loop to take a look at beautiful creations by the whole team…you’ll be happy you did!

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon, Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Silver 1/8″ Ribbon, Silver Stampin’ Glitter, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Hot glue, Pinecones, Faux greenery

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Freshly Made Sketches #112

November 13, 2013 Jentimko 10 Comments

Freshly Made Sketches has another fun sketch for you this week! I have to say that I love the sketches from this team and they just keep coming up with new and fun ideas! This week, the awesomeness is courtesy of the lovely Jen Brum. This one lends itself to some cool interpretations.

I thought I’d go all out with banners and chevrons on this on. I started with the polka dot print from the Season of Style Paper Pack. The chevron pattern on the back of that print was perfect to cut into little arrows so I started working on layering. I needed something for behind that print and I punched out Cherry Cobbler chevrons using the Chevron Border Punch. LOVE that one! The Gumball Green arrows add another layer of detail but what to do for a sentiment? Oh yes…the stamps from A Banner Christmas to the rescue! I stamped the chevrons in Crumb Cake on White Vellum then cut them out and stamped on “Christmas” in Early Espresso. The “Merry” is inked in Cherry Cobbler and cut out. I added on a Vintage Faceted Button tied up with Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine to finish it up. It is more layering than I normally do but I really like this card! It seems fun and modern to me.

Ok, I know that you will love everything the design team has made. This sketch has inspired a wonderful variety of styles! I can’t wait to see what the gallery will hold!

I’ll be back on Friday with an Artisan extra post (our Stampin’ Up Facebook Page projects). Don’t forget to check out my glittery tags from my earlier post too! Hope your week is going well…see you soon!

Stamp: A Banner Christmas; Paper: Season of Style Paper Pack, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Whisper White; Ink; Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake; Accessories: Chevron Border Punch, Vintage Faceted Buttons, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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Artisan Wednesday Wow – Glimmer Snowflake Tags

November 12, 2013 Jentimko 11 Comments

My silver and gold obsession continues this week with some fun tags. Apparently my no glitter stance has been firmly crushed and I am adding it to everything this year! Stampin’ Up’s Glimmer Paper makes it easy and WAY less messy. I started by cutting the base of the tag out of the Silver Glimmer Paper with a Chalk Talk Framelit. Then, using my new Festive Flurry Framelits, I cut a snowflake out of the Champagne Glimmer Paper. Using White Vellum card stock, I created a banner and stamped on the sentiment from More Merry Messages (have I mentioned this is a must have set?!) in Basic Gray ink. Now the only part that was hard about the whole project was figuring out the best way to attach the vellum banner. So, some well placed Glue Dots solved the problem.

I placed the Glue Dots towards the edges and mostly you really don’t notice them but I thought it looked cleaner to conceal them by adding on some Basic Rhinestones. Problem solved! The snowflake is attached using a Dimensional.

You can see how the Rhinestones add just another layer of sparkle. I topped them off with Silver 1/8″ Ribbon and they are so pretty. Because the back of the Glimmer Paper is white, I added a to/from there making these not only pretty but functional.

Stamp: More Merry Messages; Paper: Silver and Champagne Glimmer Paper, White Velluml; Ink: Basic Gray; Accessories: Chalk Talk Framelits, Festive Flurry Framelits, Big Shot, Silve 1/8″ Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Don’t forget that you save 15% if you bundle the Festive Flurry Stamp and Framelits!

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Freshly Made Sketches #111

November 6, 2013 Jentimko 14 Comments

I am such a fan of sketches that make for quick yet creative cards! Guess what? The awesome Linda Callahan has created just that for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches. I think this one is really fun to use!

I am completely in love with this dahlia from Regarding Dahlias. Every time I see it on a card, I think it is so great. It was the first thing I thought of when I saw the sketch. So out it came and I stamped it using Cherry Cobbler ink onto Very Vanilla. A few snips later and I have this perfect flower. Because it is so pretty with black, Modern Medley DSP just “had” to come out too. Aren’t they pretty together?! I have found myself a little short on birthday cards so this sentiment from Four You seemed like just the right one. This is one of those cards that can be easily duplicated to create a set (perfect gift…I think so!). The cool sketch really makes it feel special.

As always, the design team is ready to wow you! I’m all ready to start pinning! Oh, and if you hadn’t noticed already, we have set up a Freshly Made Sketches Pin Board where the team is pinning the sketch and our cards every week. Yep, one stop shopping for inspiration!

If you haven’t seen it already, I put up the first of my cards with the new November Artisan Team box. Come take a look…Christmas is in the air (at least a Christmas card). Thanks for stopping by. See you again soon!

Stamps: Regarding Dahlias, Four You; Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Modern Medley DSP; Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig

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