Holiday Ornament

Handmade Ornament.
I got this idea from Carol Dunstan on Splitcoaststampers. Its a simple and fun project for the Holidays. Not only can you use it to decorate your tree but makes a great gift topper or a gift in itself.

1. Choose two coordinating designer series paper and cut a 3" AND 2" square from each paper. 
2. Trim the square pieces into 1/2" strips. (HINT: You should have 12 strips of 3"x 1/2" and 8 strips of 2"x 1/2".)
3. Using the 1/16" hole punch, pierce each end of the strips about 1/4" in from the end.
4. Remove the cap of the hatpin and thread one side of the 3" strips. Make sure to alternate each paper for a nice pattern.
5. Start with the bottom strip (closest to the loop/eye of the hatpin) and thread the other end onto the pin.
6. Repeat until all the strips are threaded, overlapping the other and always starting from the bottom.
7. You should have something that looks like a ball.
8. Repeat steps 4-6 with the 2" strips.
9. Add the crystal beads and place the cap back onto the hatpin. 
10. Finish by adding the ribbon to the loop/eye of the hatpin and hang.

Doesn't it look FABULOUS?!

{PROJECT DETAILS}
Stamp: none

Ink: none

Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Paper Cutter, 1/16" Circle Punch, Mistletoe Ribbon Originals, and Pretties Kit.

Thank You Medallion

I love the Stampin' Up! catalog. It is not only a catalog but an idea book! The front cover showcases a beautiful card using the Medallion Background and Framed with Love stamp set that I just found to be so beautiful. I had to make one of my own.

Here is my version of this card using a color challenge from a while back: basic gray, really rust, more mustard, and very vanilla. I ran out of Really Rust card stock so I took my handy brayer tool and made my own Really Rust card stock by rolling Really Rust classic ink onto my Very Vanilla card stock. To add more texture, I stamped the small floret onto the brayered Really Rust card stock. I just love the elegance of this card.



{Project Details}
Stamp: Medallion Background (115223), Framed with Love (114389), and Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Ink: More Mustard, Really Rust, and Basic Gray classic ink pads
Paper: Very Vanilla card stock and Basic Gray textured card stock.
Accessories: Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Lots of Tags Sizzlits, Pretties Kit and Brayer.

Mojo 98 Challenge

The beginning of August and a new Mojo Sketch = Mojo Madness!!! Every first Monday of the month, the ladies from Mojo Monday host a sketch contest. They provide the sketch and you create something marvelous with that sketch. This is what I chose to make.

(Card #1)

I think everything on this card makes it feel luxurious and chic. To start, I ran the Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Paper through the Big Shot using the small polka dot textured plate. Then, I sanded the dots to reveal the white base underneath. Trimmed the paper to 4" x 4" and adhered to the base card. Next, I layered with Kraft card stock (3-1/2"x 3-1/2") and adorned the corners with half pearls from the Pretties Kit. Using the Big Shot and the Scallop Circles #2 Die, I cut the larger scallop from Chocolate Chip card stock. With my 1/16" circle punch, I punched the center of each scallop to add more dimension. For my stamp, I used the "Chic Boutique" stamp set (113744). Inked the dress form image in Chocolate Chip classic ink and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock (already cut into a 3" circle). I then stamped the same dress form image onto the retired Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper, trimmed, and then adhered to the stamped image on the Very Vanilla card stock. Next, I stamped the "merci" verse onto a scrap piece of Very Vanilla card stock, layered onto a scrap piece of Chocolate Chip card stock, and trimmed. For the final touch, I added the wide striped Chocolate Chip ribbon and adorned the center with a Chocolate Chip corduroy button.

(Card #2)

This is another version of the Mojo card that I made for the Late Night Stampers Group. Their challenge was providing a Monochromatic Color Challenge. Therefore, I colored the dress form with a blender pen and Chocolate Chip classic ink. I then stamped some scrolls using a stamp from the "Framed with Love" (114389) stamp set with the help of reverse masking. I think both cards came out beautifully and just love them all! Hope you do too!


{Project Details}
Stamp: Chic Boutique and Framed with Love
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad
Paper: Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla card stock; Chocolate Chip Patterns and Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper.
Accessories: 1/16" Circle Punch, Circle Scissor Plus, Big Shot, Scallop Circles #2 Die, Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Pretties Kit, 1-1/4" Striped Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, and Chocolate Chip corduroy buttons.

Tea Party Anyone?

I love tea parties but can never find the right hat to wear. But I did, however, make the perfect hat for an invite. I didn't use any stamps or ink with this card but I think it came out beautifully. 

Using this Raspberry Suite color challenge, I cut out a hat template out of Whisper White card stock and layered Chocolate Chip Patterns DSP. I then wrapped the card to accentuate the rim of the cloche with Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon. For the accent and focal point of this hat, I made a flower using Cameo Coral and Sage Shadow card stock. 

My inspiration for this flower came from Dawn McVey's sample here. I tore different sizes (circular shaped) of card stock, crumpled them, and then curled the edges inward. After layering each piece onto each other, I placed the clear rhinestones in the center, which also helped to keep the layers together without the need for adhesive. Attached the flower onto the card with Stampin' Dimensionals and voila! 

A simple yet elegant invitation for a very special tea party! 

Here is another picture with my downline, Elisa's, version using "Botanical Blooms" from Sale-A-Bration. Isn't it beautiful?! 

Thanks for looking.