Stenciled Leaf

Stenciled LeafIsn’t it fun when you can find a different way to use a product?  Well this card is it! Using my Leaflets Framelits, I made a stencil!

Leaf Stencil

Using a piece of Thick Whisper White, I created my stencil.  I felt that the thicker cardstock would hold up better once I started sponging.  Using my Stamping Sponges, I sponged Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry inside the stencil.  The sponge left some streaks on the leaf but I really like that effect.   I also sponged around the edges with Cajun Craze but I used a sponge dauber. I added a bow near the stem using two pieces of Linen Thread.  My sentiment was stamped with Early Espresso using the stamp set One Big Meaning.

This card was really fun to make!  Pull out your Framelits and give it a try!

Click here for the PDF of this card which includes all of the products used, the cutting measurements and a photo: Stenciled Leaf

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Glue Dots

$5.25

Big Shot

$110.00

Many thanks to Ronda Wade for this idea over at Creative Corner!

October Host Code:  GU6J472B

Make a minimum $25 order in the month of October at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the host code above and I’ll send you all the materials you’ll need to make the three projects below.  You’ll just need to supply ink, adhesive and stamps (per Stampin’ Up!, stamped images cannot be included).  For more details, click here!

October Projects

October Projects

 October Host Code:  GU6J472B

Weekly Deals

Stampin’ Up! has just released a new video called Rainbow Stamping!  There are several ways to ink up a stamp so that you have more than one color and here’s one of those ways!  Be sure to also scroll down to see the Weekly Deals!

Weekly Deals – These products are available until October 19th or while supplies last!


October Host Code: GU6J472B

Itty Bitty Treat Bag

OCTOBER HOST CODE: GU6J472B

For You Treat BagIt’s the start of a new week!  I hope you had an enjoyable weekend!  Today I have another treat holder but this one is teeny tiny.  A “fun size” piece of candy would fit inside or some other small treat.  The pictures below will give you an idea of the size.

Small Treat Bag in hand

Small Treat Bag up close

They are quite easy to make and oh so cute.  You’ll need a little bit of adhesive on the side and for the bottom flap.  Here you’ll find a Recipe Card PDF for the project (I like to keep them in a binder for future reference) with the supplies and measurements:  For You Treat Bag

Many thanks to Erica Cerwin for this cute idea!

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OCTOBER HOST CODE: GU6J472B

Halloween Gum Holder

Halloween Gum Holder

Today’s project is another one of my monthly ordering specials for this month.  With a minimum $25 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store, you’ll receive all the materials needed to make my Halloween Gum Holder along with two more projects.   You’ll just need to supply your own adhesive, ink and stamps (I cannot send stamped images per Stampin’ Up! policy).  For more details on the Monthly Ordering Specials, click here!

Halloween Gum Holder opened

Here’s a video showing you how I made my Gum Holder!

If you would like the Recipe Card for this project which includes a picture, the supplies and cutting measurements, click this link:  Halloween Gum Holder

Product List 

Banner Punch

$13.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Glue Dots

$5.25

October Host Code: GU6J472B

Halloween Candy Matchbox

Candy Matchbox closed

I don’t usually give cards on Halloween but I do like to give treats that are packaged in a cute way.  I wanted a box that would fit a mini package of Rolos and this is the box I created.

Candy Matchbox side

Candy Matchbox drawer and cover

The base of the box is made with Basic Black and the cover that wraps around is Happy Haunting DSP.  I just purchased the Subtle Stripes Satin Ribbon – what was I waiting for??? It is absolutely gorgeous.  It’s a little hard to tell in the photo but my sentiment sits on top of  our Black Glimmer paper.

Watch the video to see how to create this box!

If you place a minimum $25 order this month using the host code – GU6J472B – at my Stampin’ Up! online store, I’ll send you the materials to make this kit along with two other projects.  You’ll just need to provide your own ink, adhesive and stamps.  Click here for more details!

Click here for the Recipe Card:  Candy Matchbox

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Getting More Out of Your Thinlits

Purchasing Framelits or Thinlits for your Big Shot can be a big investment and it’s nice when you discover multiple ways to use them. The new Mini Treat Bag Thinlits in the Annual Catalog make a cute treat bag.  Today’s video from Stampin’ Up! shows you another sized bag that you can make with them!


Product List – To purchase the Mini Treat Bag Thinlit Dies, click the picture below.