Category: 3-D Paper Crafts & Gifts

Stampin’ Up! Desktop Calendar Display!

Stampin’ Up! Desktop Calendar Display!

Hello! Today I want to share with you a product from the Annual Catalog no one seems to notice or know about. I call it a "sleeper" product, because it is a gem worth noticing! It is the Desktop Calendar Display:

Desktop calendar card holder 1

Located on page 194 of the Annual Catalog, this gem is designed and intended to "display a cute calendar or other project on your desk". I'm going to use them for display at my events because they hold the card securely, yet leaving it accessible to remove to inspect and view the inside.

Desktop calendar card holder 2
The case will stay upright due to the "flip-back" design of the cover to create the wide base for the display.

I have tried several other types of stands, clips, and what-not to display my cards over the years, each with it's own unique challenges: the stand falls over easily, the card falls off (usually onto an open ink pad!), or the clips used leave dents in the card, making it unacceptable to send to anyone later.

But here's the winning benefit of using these display cases for my cards:

Desktop calendar card holder 3
I can close each case with the card inside, protecting it during transport and storage! I see myself ordering SEVERAL of these in the near future! yay!

The item code  for the Desktop Calendar Display is #127033, $1.95 each. These would be perfect to include with a snapshot gift for relatives this coming holiday season. A frame that doubles as the gift box AND storage! Cool!

Well, I need to get busy with some paper-cutting for the Nancy fundraiser this Friday!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Stampin’ Up! Gingham Garden Teapot Instructions!

Stampin’ Up! Gingham Garden Teapot Instructions!

Good morning! Oakley has his next bilirubin test this morning and a dr. apt this afternoon. Please pray that his numbers haven't spiked and all is well.

I have had requests to share the Teapot instructions, so here we go:

Gingham garden teapot

Here's the link to dowload the handout:


Download Gingham Garden Teapot

Fold a 12 x 6" piece of designer paper in half. Lay fold on Oval Accents Die just below the notch as shown:


Teapot 1

Here's a close up of where the fold should be on the die before runnning through the Big Shot:


Teapot 2

Cut off paper that sticks out around the edges of the die with scissors before running through the Big Shot. Save this paper. You will use it later for the teapot handle and the rim around the opening.


Teapot 3

Cut out with Big Shot:


Teapot 4

Open at the fold. Cut off one of the curved ends as shown with Paper Snips.


Teapot 5

This piece you cut off becomes your teapot spout! Attach to inside front of teapot with Tombow Mulitpurpose Glue or SNAIL.


Teapot 8

Punch the paper you cut off before running through the Big Shot with the Large Oval Punch first, then punch around the negative space with the Extra Large Oval Punch to create the teapot handle.


Teapot 9

Punch again in the negative space left from punching the handle to punch the rim of the teapot. You will have two pieces that look like this:


Teapot 10

Add handle of teapot to teapot body with Tombow or SNAIL. Adhere the sides of the teapot to each other with a thin line of Tombow, leaving the top notched ends open.


Teapot 11

Punch straight edge of top of teapot with Extra Large Oval Punch as shown. (The picture above also shows the teapot with the curve punched in it.)


Teapot 6

Layer half of a Tea Lace Doily over a piece of scrap cardstock. Punch with Extra Large Oval Punch, punching almost as far in as you can, lining up the curved punched edge with the curve of the doily. (If you try to punch the doily without the scrap of cardstock the doily just folds up into the punch, yuck!)


Teapot 7

Add punched doily to curved edge of top of teapot with a thin line Tombow glue.


Teapot 13

Trim top ends of doily with Paper Snips.


Teapot 14

 

Add the Midnight Muse gingham side of the punched curve piece over the edge of the doily with a thin line of Tombow as shown.


Teapot 15

Next steps have no pictures:

Add Silver mini-brad to the ends of the teapot you did not adhere with
Tombow.

 

Stamp “Just for You” from Label Love with Island Indigo ink on Whisper
White Scrap.


Punch with Artisan Label punch. Pierce hole in top of label with Paper Piercing Tool.


Remove tag from teabag, but
leave the teabag string. Thread string through the new label and tie.(a dental floss threader works great to thread the string through the tiny hole)

 

Add teabag to your teapot, create a
tiny card to insert, or add a giftcard.

 

You could make a custom matching designer paper envelope if you wish
with the Simply Scored Scoring Board and the Diagonal Plate. (or the new Envelope Punch Board Coming soon!)


Gingham garden teapot

 

Supplies used:

 

 

 

·        
Label Love stamp set

·        
Gingham Garden Designer Paper, Whisper White
cardstock

·        
Island Indigo Classic Inkpad

·        
Big Shot, Oval Accents Die

·       
Sticky Strip, Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive Glue,
Paper Piercing Tool, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Silver Mini-brads, Tea Lace Doilies,
Paper Snips, Large Oval Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch, Artisan Label Punch, tea
bag


This
project makes a great favor for a tea, shower, or mother’s brunch! Insert
anything you can fit in the pouch, even a gift card!

 

That's all for now! Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 


All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013 and can be ordered by clicking on the Shop Now! button at the top left side of my blog!

Stampin’ Up! Gingham Garden Teapot Instructions!

Stampin’ Up! Gingham Garden Teapot Instructions!

Good morning! Oakley has his next bilirubin test this morning and a dr. apt this afternoon. Please pray that his numbers haven't spiked and all is well.

I have had requests to share the Teapot instructions, so here we go:

Gingham garden teapot

Here's the link to dowload the handout:


Download Gingham Garden Teapot

Fold a 12 x 6" piece of designer paper in half. Lay fold on Oval Accents Die just below the notch as shown:


Teapot 1

Here's a close up of where the fold should be on the die before runnning through the Big Shot:


Teapot 2

Cut off paper that sticks out around the edges of the die with scissors before running through the Big Shot. Save this paper. You will use it later for the teapot handle and the rim around the opening.


Teapot 3

Cut out with Big Shot:


Teapot 4

Open at the fold. Cut off one of the curved ends as shown with Paper Snips.


Teapot 5

This piece you cut off becomes your teapot spout! Attach to inside front of teapot with Tombow Mulitpurpose Glue or SNAIL.


Teapot 8

Punch the paper you cut off before running through the Big Shot with the Large Oval Punch first, then punch around the negative space with the Extra Large Oval Punch to create the teapot handle.


Teapot 9

Punch again in the negative space left from punching the handle to punch the rim of the teapot. You will have two pieces that look like this:


Teapot 10

Add handle of teapot to teapot body with Tombow or SNAIL. Adhere the sides of the teapot to each other with a thin line of Tombow, leaving the top notched ends open.


Teapot 11

Punch straight edge of top of teapot with Extra Large Oval Punch as shown. (The picture above also shows the teapot with the curve punched in it.)


Teapot 6

Layer half of a Tea Lace Doily over a piece of scrap cardstock. Punch with Extra Large Oval Punch, punching almost as far in as you can, lining up the curved punched edge with the curve of the doily. (If you try to punch the doily without the scrap of cardstock the doily just folds up into the punch, yuck!)


Teapot 7

Add punched doily to curved edge of top of teapot with a thin line Tombow glue.


Teapot 13

Trim top ends of doily with Paper Snips.


Teapot 14

 

Add the Midnight Muse gingham side of the punched curve piece over the edge of the doily with a thin line of Tombow as shown.


Teapot 15

Next steps have no pictures:

Add Silver mini-brad to the ends of the teapot you did not adhere with
Tombow.

 

Stamp “Just for You” from Label Love with Island Indigo ink on Whisper
White Scrap.


Punch with Artisan Label punch. Pierce hole in top of label with Paper Piercing Tool.


Remove tag from teabag, but
leave the teabag string. Thread string through the new label and tie.(a dental floss threader works great to thread the string through the tiny hole)

 

Add teabag to your teapot, create a
tiny card to insert, or add a giftcard.

 

You could make a custom matching designer paper envelope if you wish
with the Simply Scored Scoring Board and the Diagonal Plate. (or the new Envelope Punch Board Coming soon!)


Gingham garden teapot

 

Supplies used:

 

 

 

·        
Label Love stamp set

·        
Gingham Garden Designer Paper, Whisper White
cardstock

·        
Island Indigo Classic Inkpad

·        
Big Shot, Oval Accents Die

·       
Sticky Strip, Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive Glue,
Paper Piercing Tool, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Silver Mini-brads, Tea Lace Doilies,
Paper Snips, Large Oval Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch, Artisan Label Punch, tea
bag


This
project makes a great favor for a tea, shower, or mother’s brunch! Insert
anything you can fit in the pouch, even a gift card!

 

That's all for now! Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 


All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013 and can be ordered by clicking on the Shop Now! button at the top left side of my blog!

Stampin’ Up! Sketched Birthday Easel Card!

Stampin’ Up! Sketched Birthday Easel Card!

Good morning! Happy Friday! I'm at Alisa & Cody's helping with Baby Oakley for the next few days, so I'm in Grammie heaven!

Today I have a card that I CASED from myself! I posted my first easel Chalkboarding card HERE. I take my samples to workshops and if someone wants to make a display card at an upcoming party, I do my best to bring it to them. This card is an example of my efforts to grant a group's request.

Easel 1
The card from the earlier post was made with stamps (inside & out) that have now retired, so I redid it with the current stamp set, Sketched Birthday. What do you think? I really love the little Real Red Brights Candy Dots in the three corners!

Here's a rundown of the products used:

Stamps: Sketched Birthday

Paper: Soft Suede, Basic Black, Real Red

Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede Classic

Accessories: Big Shot, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Folder, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Brights Candy Dots, White Gel Pen, ruler (not Stampin' Up!), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Basic Jewel Rhinestones, Stampin' Trimmer

Easel 2

That's all for now! I'm loving my time cuddling with Oakley!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Stampin’ Up! Sketched Birthday Easel Card!

Stampin’ Up! Sketched Birthday Easel Card!

Good morning! Happy Friday! I'm at Alisa & Cody's helping with Baby Oakley for the next few days, so I'm in Grammie heaven!

Today I have a card that I CASED from myself! I posted my first easel Chalkboarding card HERE. I take my samples to workshops and if someone wants to make a display card at an upcoming party, I do my best to bring it to them. This card is an example of my efforts to grant a group's request.

Easel 1
The card from the earlier post was made with stamps (inside & out) that have now retired, so I redid it with the current stamp set, Sketched Birthday. What do you think? I really love the little Real Red Brights Candy Dots in the three corners!

Here's a rundown of the products used:

Stamps: Sketched Birthday

Paper: Soft Suede, Basic Black, Real Red

Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede Classic

Accessories: Big Shot, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Folder, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Brights Candy Dots, White Gel Pen, ruler (not Stampin' Up!), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Basic Jewel Rhinestones, Stampin' Trimmer

Easel 2

That's all for now! I'm loving my time cuddling with Oakley!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Stampin’Up! Framed Art is HOT right now!

Stampin’Up! Framed Art is HOT right now!

While in Fiji Stampin' Up! sponsored a Swap & Share Time. Ten demonstrators had been chosen to share a cool technique or project. One of the demonstrators, Penny Thomas, showed her framed art projects that have been a real hit with her customers this past year.

First off, a cute St Patricks day sample:

St patricks day

Then a Clean-and-Simple Christmas Star creation:

Christmas star

And her masterpiece, a Frosty Snowflake work-of-art:


Snow
 Note: all products are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

You will have the opportunity to make a "Sunshine & Sprinkles" framed art creation of your own at my "Inch by Inch" class later this month, or you can choose to make cards or a two-page scrapbook spread with the cute little squares!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

As always, you can go HERE to order Stampin'Up! products any time!


 

 

Stampin’Up! Framed Art is HOT right now!

Stampin’Up! Framed Art is HOT right now!

While in Fiji Stampin' Up! sponsored a Swap & Share Time. Ten demonstrators had been chosen to share a cool technique or project. One of the demonstrators, Penny Thomas, showed her framed art projects that have been a real hit with her customers this past year.

First off, a cute St Patricks day sample:

St patricks day

Then a Clean-and-Simple Christmas Star creation:

Christmas star

And her masterpiece, a Frosty Snowflake work-of-art:


Snow
 Note: all products are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

You will have the opportunity to make a "Sunshine & Sprinkles" framed art creation of your own at my "Inch by Inch" class later this month, or you can choose to make cards or a two-page scrapbook spread with the cute little squares!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

As always, you can go HERE to order Stampin'Up! products any time!


 

 

Stampin’ Up! Simple Treat Box Directions!

Stampin’ Up! Simple Treat Box Directions!

As promised, here are the directions for the "Simple Treat Box" I showed you yesterday:

Box 1
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Supplies:

  • Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set
  • Bitty Banners Framelits, Blossom Party Die, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder & Big Shot
  • Floral District DSP, Summer Smooches DSP
  • Razzberry Ripple NEW FIRM FOAM Classic pad, Real Red & Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Markers
  • Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight cardstock
  • Word Window Punch, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, ¾” or 1” Circle Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool
  • Neutrals Brads (white), Paper Piercing Tool, SNAIL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding

Outside Box Dimensions: 3 ¼” x 11”, scored at 4 ¾” and 6 ¼”.

Inside Box Dimensions: 4 ½” x 3 ½”, scored at 1” on all four sides.

Cut and assemble inside box as shown below. Use Sticky Strip to assemble box and to attach to inside of outside box between the scored lines.

Box 4
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Use a circle punch to round all four corners of outside box. Punch box handle with Word Window Punch.

Box 5
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Decorate front of your box with desired embellishments. I used the Blossom Party Die for the Rich Razzleberry Floral District box, and the punches for the Island Indigo Summer Smooches box! 

Here's the box open one more time:

Box 3

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That's all for today! I have church this morning, then a family dinner to prepare! I hope you enjoy making your box!

Unti tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Simple Treat Box Directions!

Stampin’ Up! Simple Treat Box Directions!

As promised, here are the directions for the "Simple Treat Box" I showed you yesterday:

Box 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Supplies:

  • Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set
  • Bitty Banners Framelits, Blossom Party Die, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder & Big Shot
  • Floral District DSP, Summer Smooches DSP
  • Razzberry Ripple NEW FIRM FOAM Classic pad, Real Red & Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Markers
  • Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight cardstock
  • Word Window Punch, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, ¾” or 1” Circle Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool
  • Neutrals Brads (white), Paper Piercing Tool, SNAIL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding

Outside Box Dimensions: 3 ¼” x 11”, scored at 4 ¾” and 6 ¼”.

Inside Box Dimensions: 4 ½” x 3 ½”, scored at 1” on all four sides.

Cut and assemble inside box as shown below. Use Sticky Strip to assemble box and to attach to inside of outside box between the scored lines.

Box 4
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Use a circle punch to round all four corners of outside box. Punch box handle with Word Window Punch.

Box 5
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Decorate front of your box with desired embellishments. I used the Blossom Party Die for the Rich Razzleberry Floral District box, and the punches for the Island Indigo Summer Smooches box! 

Here's the box open one more time:

Box 3

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

That's all for today! I have church this morning, then a family dinner to prepare! I hope you enjoy making your box!

Unti tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Summer Smooches Fabric Purse!

Stampin’ Up! Summer Smooches Fabric Purse!

Oh my, I just realized I have almost missed two days blogging! I've been extremely busy with classes, prepping for classes, and helping my downline, that I completely forgot!

Today, however, I did help participate with a Fabric Purse Class and managed to complete this using the "Summer Smooches" fabric while helping teach the class:

Purse
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My daughter, Alisa, helped the other half of the class make purses with the Scallop Square Die, while my ladies made purses with the Pennant Die, which while retired is still available on the Clearance Rack).

Here's a couple more views of the flower pin made with the Flower Folds Die and the pockets on the inside:

Purse flower
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Purse inside
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That's all for today, this girl needs to hit the hay!

Until tomorrow, have a "Stampingrox!" Day!

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