Ok, I suppose this really should be named “Decorating the outside of the box”!!  The new Card Keeper box, that is.  My hostess club got together yesterday and this was one of our projects.

You may recognize the paper on top as the retired Walk in the Park DSP.  Stampin’ Up used to have a bulk buy feature for demonstrators and this was one of those paper sets.  Using the bulk buy paper allowed all of us to make the same design with the box.  The box comes with the lid already assembled.  The box is folded neatly within along with the hardware, templates and instructions.  I chose to only cover the top although there are template available for the covering the whole box.  Here are the tips that will help you:

1. You have to make sure that the box is folded so that the tabs are inside.  They come folded the opposite way of the direction they need to go and you need to give them a firm fold the other way so that the seams lie correctly.
2. The glue on the tabs is very strong!  Once in place, it it in place.  Practice putting together the box (complete with lid) before you glue it down.
3. The lid has a snug fit.  When putting the box together it is important that the seams are really straight (especially near the top).
4. Cut out the template you intend to use and then trace onto the back side of your DSP (or covering material).  Then cut out.
5. The Simply Scored Tool is really helpful to score the lines as indicated on the template.
6. Because of cutting variations and manufacturing tolerences, the template may need to be trimmed a bit.  Just put it up to your lid and check the folds before you glue.
7. The Anywhere Glue Stick worked great with the DSP.  Apply the glue to the lid instead of the paper for even coverage.

The flower was made using the Fun Flowers Die.  I made one cut with the DSP and one with Basic Gray card stock.  I alternated the DSP.  Crystal Effects was used as my glue.  It has the added benefit of adding some substance to the base of the flower which is helpful when attaching it to the box.  I thought the addition of some Beautiful Wings butterflies added a little something special (the Kiwi Kiss paper is the back side of the Basic Gray design).  I found that the Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon was a nice go-with to the Kiwi Kiss paper and used it to make the leaves.  Of course a couple of Basic Pearls were “needed” to finish off the butterflies.  The label for the front is a piece of 1″x2″ Basic Gray paper.  Once I commit to how I am using this, I will complete the label.

I initially thought that I would use this as a card organizer.  But as I mentioned a while ago, I had lost one of my Embossing Folders.  This may become the home for those and some other Big Shot items like the little Embosslits and I guess I’ll have to make a second one for cards.

Glad you were able to stop in today.  I am working on Christmas card for a class next week and the next Creative Crew Challenges.  The paper is flying and the ribbon is out of control.  I’ll be back next week to share some of these creations!  Have a great weekend!

 

 

Last April, during the SUO Challenge 16, I showed you some pictures of my dear old kitty and my boys.  A week ago today, I had to say goodbye to my old friend of over 19 years.  As you can imagine, it has been a hard week for the family.  My creativity has been a bit out of focus and I hope you can understand.  My posts for the next couple of weeks may be a bit sporadic.  Fortunately, I had done a flurry of activity before this happened and will be showing you some of those projects.

My sweet Pito’s time had come and I am thankful I was there with my friend until the end.  I miss the old fellow terribly but I am thankful for the many years that I was his person.  I look to the day I meet him again at the Rainbow Bridge.

I am such a fan of Stampin’ Up’s beautiful ribbon and this catalog has more fabulous offerings!!  At the request of my customers here in VA, I am running a ribbon share and figured to should allow my online readers to join in if interested.  First, I have a card for you and then all the details.

Of course the card uses one of the new ribbons, the 3/8″ Denim Jean Ribbon in Blue.  Wow…it is awesome and ties really well!  I also used some of the new DSP called Well Worn.  I can promise you will continue to see a lot of it because I am completely in LOVE with the designs!!  Finally, I used the scallop from the new Perfect Pennants die for the Big Shot.  It layers perfectly with the 1 3/4″ circle punch!  The stamped image is from the new hostess set, Precious Butterflies.  What pretty images in that set!

RIBBON SHARE 2011

I am offering three selections and you are welcome to participate in as many as you choose.  Your shipping fee only applies once, of course.

Selection 1 – 3/8” Ruffled Ribbon

This beautiful ribbon comes in the 2011-13 In Colors and is amazing.  You can see an example on yesterday’s SU Only Challenge card.

You will receive 10 yards total – 2 yards of each color (Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder).

Price:  $12.50 (+ shipping fee of $2)

Selection 2 – Seam Binding

This is one of my favorite ribbons to work with and the colors are fantastic.  You will see a card using it tomorrow for my ColorLab Challenge card.

You will receive 14 yards total – 2 yards of each color (Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Rose Red, Very Vanilla)

Price:  $12.50 (+ shipping fee of $2)

Selection 3 – Denim and Frills

This is your go-to solution for those ever difficult “man cards” and for the special women who love the extras.

You will receive 9 yards total – 2 yards each of the
Artichoke and Blue Denim Jean Ribbon, 1 yard of Victoria Crochet Trim, 2 yards
each of So Saffron and Perfect Plum 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon.

Price:  $9.50 (+ shipping fee of $2)

If you are interested, e-mail me at jentimko@gmail.com and I will provide PayPal invoicing to you for your cost.  I will close the share out on July 26th and your order will be shipped approximately 8-10 days later (as soon as I get the package from Stampin’ Up).

I’ll be back tomorrow with another card for the ColorLab Challenge!  You will love the colors!  Hope you have a great day!

Stamps:  Precious Butterflies; Paper:  Well Worn DSP, Natural Ivory, Early Espresso; Ink:  Night of Navy, Crumb Cake; Accessories:  Big Shot, Perfect Pennants Die, Blue Denim Jean Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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It is July 1st, otherwise known as New Catalog Day in the world of Stampin’ Up!!  My best wishes to all the Canadians celebrating Canada Day too!

I don’t have a new card for you today but I do have a link (click on the picture).  You can get your very own copy free from me if you join my club, hostess for me or make an order over $50.

Click to Download in .pdf format!

Oh, happy day!!!  My first order has been placed and now I’ll be stalking my poor UPS guy until the box of lovely goodies arrives.  Stand by next week for projects made with my new things!

I’m so excited to start another Stampin’ Up year and can’t wait to share the latest products with you!  Have a great weekend!

I have a winner of the Flag Day Giveaway!  It is……

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Carey Rogers!

Congratulations Carey and thanks for your kind comment!  Contact me via e-mail with your mailing address and I will get your package in the mail.

 

Click on the flag for more details!

Happy Flag Day!!  To celebrate this day, I have joined with other hosts to give away free items!  There is no catch…we are just happy to celebrate!  Don’t forget to visit all the other Flag Day Giveaway participants because there is sure to be some fun stuff.

Sticking with the flag theme, I thought I’d give away some “patriotic” items.  So I found a collection of retired designer papers where the primary color is Real Red.  Of course, there are lovely designs on the back too!  Additionally, I included some of the retiring 1/8″ Narrow Taffeta in Night of Navy and 3/8″ White Taffeta Ribbon (about 2 yards of each).  Finally, you can earn a bonus package of assorted brads and buttons (including some Glimmer Brads).  Keep reading for details.

Stampin’ on the Fly Flag Day Giveaway Rules:

1.  Make a comment on this post telling me your favorite crafting accessory.

2.  To win the bonus brads/buttons pack, tell me what your favorite project is on my blog from April, May and June (don’t worry, I only post about twice a week) and why it is your favorite.

3.  Winners will be selected by Random.org from the order in which you comment (if you are a follower, you’ll need to click into the actual blog to comment).  I will close the contest at 12 noon Eastern time on Friday, Jun 17th so that I can mail your package out as soon as possible.  Sorry but I can mail to U.S. addresses only.

Here is a look at the papers available.  They are 5 3/4″ x 6″, three of each style.

I’d like to invite you back for a Stampin’ Addicts Retiring Sets Mega Hop starting at 10a EST on Friday, June 17th.  Hope you’ll join us as we bid a fond farewell to Stampin’ Up’s “Last Chance” stamps!

 

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If you haven’t already heard, the new In Colors for 2011-12 have been revealed and demonstrators are able to get them now.  Talk about an advantage to being a demonstrator!!  My little pre-order for the new catalog arrived Monday and I have finally been able to play with the new colors.

The first color I pulled out to use was Wisteria Wonder.  Many of you know that I’m funny about using purples but THIS purple is really beautiful.  I paired it with Elegant Eggplant and Pear Pizzazz for this but I see lots of other pretty uses.  Because this is a box set, I kept the layout and embellishments pretty basic…it has to fit in the box after all.  I also continued on my retired/retiring kick.  Come July you’ll see nothing but new so it seemed like a good time to pull out some old favorites.  The flower comes from the retired hostess set Of the Earth.

I paired it with some last pieces of Greenhouse Garden on one the card styles.  On this first card I also used a sentiment that comes from All Holidays (a retiring set).  This stamp has seen a lot of use…perfect words, font and size!  I hope my lighting does Wisteria Wonder justice.  Probably best if you just get some for yourself in July!  *smile*

The other card style uses the same flower with a sentiment from the retiring hostess set Apple Blossoms.  I foresee this set staying with me for a while!  The card box has a total of eight cards with coordinating envelopes.  It is a simple box to make and I have the tutorial from a post back in January.  If you would like it, I’ll be happy to send it to you (the tutorial will have different images but the basics are the same).

Thanks for stopping in today.  It is officially the beginning of summer at my house today at 3p.  I’ll do my best to keep posting during the summer but with the boys home I’m sure some of  my stamping time will be spent in other fun ways.  Have a great weekend!  See you next week.

Stamps:  Of the Earth (retired), All Holidays, Apple Blossoms; Paper:  Greenhouse Gala DSP, Pear Pizzazz, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder; Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz; Accessories:  Designer Buttons (Regals and Subtles), Dimensionals, Thread (non-SU), Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

All products are Stampin’ Up unless otherwise indicated.