by Tracy | Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
This is a quick and easy project! On one side you can put a little treat such as candy or a gift card (I’m partial to iTunes gift cards) and on the other, a little note. There’s no adhesive required to assemble the holder. I chose to use some ribbon and a brad to hold it together but you could just use a brad. Using a 12 x 1 1/4 inch strip of DSP and another piece measuring 6 x 1 1/4 you can make the cute rosette. I simply used my Simply Scored and made scores at every 1/2 inch. Then I attached my two pieces together and folded it accordion style. While holding this piece, use your hot glue gun and spread some glue on the top part and immediately place it on the NEW Silicon Sheet (in the Holiday Catalog). Wait at least ten seconds and your glue and rosette will peel off the sheet. It is so cool!! Now shape it into a rosette and glue your ends together. If this is totally confusing, let me know and I can take some pictures.
I am very determined to start filming videos. Last night I did a tutorial (nothing that I would post as it was a practice one) and spent hours figuring out how to edit it. I think I’ve finally got the hang of it to at least make a video. So, I hope to get one made soon.
We are still on “baby alert” waiting for our granddaughter to be born. The excitement I feel is just so hard to keep inside – a new little person in our family! I feel so blessed that this is the year I decided to retire from teaching. I can take off at a moments notice to spend time with my granddaughter. I’m sure once she is born I will have some cute pictures to share!
Take Care,
Tracy
Stamping Supplies
Paper: Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Stamps: Wicked Cool
Ink: Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker, Tangerine Tango Stampin’ Pad
Punches: 1 1/4 Circle, 1 3/4 Circle, 1 1/4 Scallop Circle
Accessories: 5/8 inch Victoria Crochet Trim, 3/16th Metallic Brad, hole punch, glue dots, dimensionals, Tombow or hot glue gun
My Stampin’ Up! Store: www.teacherstamper.stampinup.net
by Tracy | Sep 11, 2012 | Big Shot
Last week I showed you a telescoping card and here’s another one I made using Fall colors. I LOVE this set, French Foliage. Here are a few projects I made last year with this set. Please ignore the big black exclamation point. I used to have a cute signature that is now replaced by that ugly graphic that I don’t know how to get rid of . This is a pretty easy card to make with the help of your Big Shot!
Take care and thanks for stopping by!
Tracy
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by Tracy | Sep 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
My inspiration for this card came from Ronda Wade. I just fell in love with her little bat and had to give him a try. I also have shimmer mist on the card which is a bit difficult to see. If you click on the picture it should enlarge it and you might be able to get a better view. My googly eyes are from the Holiday Catalog – 50 adhesive-backed eyes for $2.50! I made my bat using three punches: the owl punch (I cut off the legs), 1 3/4 inch punch (cut in half) and a 1/2 inch circle punch to make notches in his wings. The stamp set is Wicked Cool.
Have a great week!
Tracy
by Tracy | Sep 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
I bought these lip balms at Convention for my Hostess Club members and of course, I had to make something cute to put them in! I saw a tutorial over at France Martin’s blog and I tweaked it just a bit. I used our new Polka Dot Parade paper which has really become a favorite of mine. I love bright, cheerful colors and these papers are exactly that! They looked so pretty all sitting together.
I hope you’ve had a relaxing and/or fun weekend! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy
Stamping Supplies
Paper: Polka Dot Parade DSP, Cardstock: Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso
Stamps: Mixed Medley (Hostess set)
Ink: Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie
Punches: 3/4 inch Circle, 1 1/4 inch Scallop Circle
Accessories: Simply Scored, Whisper White 5/8 inch Organza Ribbon, Snail, Dimensionals
You can order 24/7 from my Stampin’ Up! online store!
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by Tracy | Sep 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
My card today is another one that I received at Convention. It uses the stamp set Embellished Events and was made by Stella MacKay. It is so bright and cheerful! I love it!
Thank you for stopping by!
Tracy
by Tracy | Sep 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
My card today is called a Telescoping card. It folds up to look like my first picture but then opens up as shown below.
I had a difficult time getting a good picture of the card opened up. Perhaps it is just too late at night and it would have been better with sunlight. Oh well, I wanted to post tonight so hopefully you can still see it well enough. This was my first try at this type of card. I made a few more and I will show them later in the week. We will be making this type of card at my two Hostess Clubs this week!
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look!!
Tracy
Stampin’ Supplies
Stamps: Best of Everything, Delightful Dozen, Fabulous Phrases
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White cardstock, Floral District DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black
Stampin’ Write Markers: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Lucky Limeade
Punches: 1 3/4″ circle
Big Shot Dies: Perfect Pennants, 3″ Circle, 3 1/2″ Circle, Scallop Circle
Accessories: Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Seam Binding, 3/16th” Brights Brads
All of my cards use only Stampin’ Up! products! You can order from my
online store, 24/7!
by Tracy | Sep 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
For the month of September, for every $40 you spend, you will receive free ribbon!!! Your choices are below:
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126848
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Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon |
$ 8.95
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126847
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Midnight Muse 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon |
$ 8.95
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126844
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Primrose Petals 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon |
$ 8.95
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126845
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Raspberry Ripple 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon |
$ 8.95
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126846
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Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon |
$ 8.95
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If you would like to place an order, you can go directly to my online store by clicking here. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy
by Tracy | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today I have another Gated Fold Card for you. It uses the new Polka Dot Parade DSP. Another variation of this card would be to put a belly band around it with the sentiment attached to it.
Can you believe that it is almost September??? My first grandchild, a girl, is due on September 23rd. I’ve NEVER been more excited for the month of September!!!
Thank you for stopping by!!
Tracy
by Tracy | Aug 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today I have another Convention swap card I received from Christine Bellow. Isn’t it so cute and cheerful?? It uses the stamp set Bootiful Occasions. Love her colors!
Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy
by Tracy | Aug 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I posted a Triple Time Stamping card using Elegant Eggplant and Perfect Plum. My card today uses Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive. If you haven’t yet given this technique a try, maybe today is the day!!!????
Take Care,
Tracy
by Tracy | Aug 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Back in June I learned about the Triple Time Stamping Technique from Dawn Olchefske on her blog. I made this card some time ago but forgot to post it. If you would like to learn how to make this card, you can see a video on Dawn’s site here. It is VERY simple to put together and it looks much harder than it really is! I used Elegant Eggplant and Perfect Plum. Give it a try!
Thank you for stopping by today!!
Tracy
by Tracy | Aug 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I showed you a card that I received at Convention. I loved it so much that I created my own version, also using Floral District DSP. The card yesterday was a 3×3 card but my card is a regular sized one. Actually, since I had never done this particular fold before, I thought it would be easier to try it in the larger size.
Thank you for stopping by!!
Tracy
Stamping Supplies
Stamp Set: Kindness Matters
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Floral District DSP, Whisper White
Punches: 1 1/4″ Scallop Circle, 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle, 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle
Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool
