Tags, Tags, and More Tags

I wanted to share a few things that we did at a workshop this past weekend. The hostess had requested tags because most of her guests were new to stamping and wanted to show them something really quick and easy that could easily be made and used (besides cards). These are the things that I came up with and think that it came out really well! 

I also couldn't let them go without something cute to store these handmade tags. So we used my favorite die cutting machine, the Big Shot, and the exclusive Stampin' Up Matchbox XL Die, found in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Supplies Used: Big Shot, Matchbox XL Die, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Large and Small Tag Punches; Oval All Stamp Set, Say It With Scallops Set, and Cheap Talk Stamp Set; Whisper White Cardstock, Chocolate Chip Cardstock, Kiwi Kiss Textured Cardstock, Baja Breeze Cardstock, and Baja Breeze Designer Series Paper; Window Sheets, and So Saffron Ribbon (from Sale -a- Bration); Pacific Point Classic Ink Pad, Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink Pad, Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad, and Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad.

Central Park Tango

Mojo Monday Sketch for week 81 (MOJO 81) was this adorable combination! For my card, I wanted to use an orange color. Don't be afraid to use orange! I think its becoming the next pink for me! I especially love Stampin' Up's In Color Tangerine Tango! I then used the In Color Chart to get myself a color combination to go along with this sketch and chose to do Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, So Saffron, and Regal Rose!  

Did I mention that I love Stampin' Up's Designer Series Paper? (Okay, I love everything Stampin' Up!) But I love that the Designer Series Paper is double sided and comes in so many great designs. I love the weight of the paper too. I framed the So Saffron Designer Series Paper (112152) in Whisper White Cardstock. I wrapped the top of one of the frames with my So Saffron Ribbon (earned through Sale-A-Bration) and placed some buttons from the Button Bouquet (112092) on the bottom of the other frame. Using the "Central Park" (113732) and "All Holidays" (114916) stamp sets, I stamped my images for the central focus. For the scallop accent, I used the Scallop Circle Punch on the Regal Rose Cardstock, 1  3/8" Circle Punch on the Kiwi Kiss Cardstock, and 1  1/4" Circle Punch for the floral silhouette.  This card feels very fresh and springy and hope that who ever receives it will feel the love that I put into making it. (Another positive point to paper crafting is that it brings love and enjoyment to the one making it and the recipient!) Hope you'll make one of your own and share. Thanks for looking!

Cheap Talk

I decided to combine Mojo Monday Week 80 Sketch with Our Creative Corner color challenge of Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, Bashful Blue, and a neutral color of the designer's choice. I love this stamp set "Cheap Talk"(113204). How can you not fall in love with those adorable birdies! 

 

Card Recipe: Cheap Talk Stamp Set; Whisper White Cardstock, Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue, and  More Mustard Textured Cardstocks; Bashful Blue Designer Series Paper, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, and More Mustard Classic Ink Pad; Bashful Blue Striped Ribbon; Earth Elements Brads; Scallop Circle Punch, 1  3/8" Circle Punch, 1  1/4" Circle Punch, and 1/2" Circle Punch. 

Thoughts and Prayers

What a simple yet elegant sketch, wouldn't you agree? I used this MOJO 79 sketch for my Thoughts & Prayers card. 

I love the tree stamp from this set. But I must admit, these are the cards that make me so sad to make because the recipient of this card means that they are hurting or in pain. My heart and prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones in the Montana plane crash. 

card recipe: thoughts & prayers stamp set (113252); close to cocoa stamp pad; so saffron, chocolate chip, very vanilla, and baja breeze cardstock; bella rose designer series paper; so saffron ribbon from sale-a-bration ribbon bundle; scallop edge punch, large oval punch, and scalloped oval punch (mini occasions catalog). 

MOJO Monday Week 78

Can't believe its Sunday, the night before a new sketch and I'm just getting in this past week's sketch! But I had to share what I made for this sketch because this card embodies all the wonderful things that you can get from Stampin' Up and make great cards with.

 

I love Stampin' Up's cardstock and their designer series paper. Not only is the designer series paper double sided with different prints but the weight and quality of it is beyond comparison. This paper is called "Walk in the Park" (115123) and found in the occasions mini catalog. Also found in the occasions mini catalog is the "Matchbox Messages" stamp set that I used (113800). You'll be able to order these items starting April 1st.

 Texturz plates for the Sizzix is amazing too. I've used Stampin' Up's exclusive Backgrounds set (114512) to add a subtle polka dot pattern on the Kiwi Kiss cardstock. Then, I've added the basic grey taffeta ribbon. I love the taffeta ribbon because it feels good to work with but it also adds a touch of elegance. And finally, I used the circle punches (1  1/4", 1  3/8", and 1  3/4") and the scallop punch to accent the stamped image. Having these tools and wonderful accessories makes it that much easier to make beautiful cards.

  

Fairy Tales Do Come True...

Its my youngest daughter's birthday in April. She is a down right girlie-girl! So what else does she want other than a princess party?  A Hello Kitty party too!  So, I found this Sizzix Die Cut of Hello Kitty and started cranking away and making layers after layers until I reached this! I also stamped the adorable verses from "Once Upon a Time" (113746) and printed the rest of the party information and adhered it to the inside of the card. Now, I'm working on making the same Hello Kitty for a topper on a princess wand, a matching purse, and found some Hello Kitty jewelry to put in their bags for party favors. I'll post those pictures after her party! I don't know who's having more fun with this, me or her?

Egg-cellent Matchbox Treats

I want to thank Arlene, Elisa, Julie, and Nida for coming and helping me make these adorable treats to send to the Ronald McDonald House in Orange County. It made it go by so quick and I had so much fun having them here with me. We used the new Bigz XL Matchbox Die for the Sizzix (Stampin' Up exclusive) to make the box that would hold the yummy chocolate treats. We made a belly band with the ribbon from the Sale-A-Bration ribbon bundle, and then stamped images from "A Good Egg" set (114974) and accented the box with the adorable chick. I had to add some glitter too. It gives it that extra pop! Don't you just love it? Too cute! 

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Happy Birthday Friend

I finally got the latest and greatest 3D Pop up Cake die cut from Sizzix. I've been waiting for this to come out and now, its finally in my hands. My friend's birthday is coming up this Sunday, so I wanted to use this to make a special card just for her! Happy Birthday Angela!

Card Recipe:

Big Bold Birthday Stamp Set (114926) and On Your Birthday Stamp Set (111664);Basic Black, White, & Kiwi Kiss Cardstock; Rockability Specialty (114039) and Kiwi Kiss Patterns Designer Series Paper (112161); Basic Black Ink; Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon; Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439); Three Tier Cake Pop-up Bigz XL die (116760).

A Little Soiree (Vegas Style)

It is again another week and another sketch from the Mojo Ladies. MOJO 77  

These sketches really help me to keep consistent with my crafting and helps me to keep doing what I love...making cards and sharing them with others (you). I also love these sketches because it helps me save time in designing a new card. The sketch is done so now all I have to do is come up with my color scheme and what stamps & accessories I will use. One of my girlfriends is throwing a birthday party in Vegas. I am assisting her with the invitations and party planning. I wanted to make something fun, Vegas themed, but also elegant. I think my card says all that! I hope you enjoy.

All products and supplies used are by Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamp: Grand Soiree; Paper: Very Vanilla and Basic Black Cardstock; Jackpot Designer Series Paper; Ink: Basic Black; Accessories: Sizzix Bigz Die Scallop #2, Circle Scissors Plus, Valet Ribbon Originals, Rhinestone Embellishment (Jo-Ann's)