The Stamper

Baby Shower gift Stampin' Style

 Last night I had a baby shower to attend and decided to, okay be honest, needed to do it Stampin' Style because you can not just run to the store here and pick up a gift or even nice gift wrapping materials so I decided to make the mom to be my favorite gift, a hooded towel made from a towel and wash   cloth.  I recieved one of these with Shanae, my first child and we used it until it wore out when she was around age 10 or so. 

I wanted to add a little something else to the gift so I made a gift box of baby thank you cards because it is hard to find good cards here and I know after the baby shower she will need these. 

These were fun to make, I love working with pink and chocolate.  The stamp set was retired a few years ago but I always hang onto the baby, wedding and any speciality type stamp set  because you always find uses for them.  The box is just folded cardstock and I used clear acetate as a wrap around cover and then tied it all up with a large pink bow.  The cards are pink pirouette and chocolate chip cardstock. 

After finishing my gift I then needed to create a gift package to put them all in.  I created the box by using 12 x 12 cardstock and scored it all around at 1 1/4" and then scalloped the edges then cut along score line to score line on two sides and fold into box.  I then cut 12 x 12 cardstock into 6" sheets and cut it the length of the box side plus one inch, score along 1" and glue four of these pieced together and glue it to the box bottom.  I created the box top same as bottom but did not glue in on.   

A gift is not complete without a card so I created one to match.  I created the card using Stampin' Up!'s stamp set Fast and Fun Notes.  I stamped on designer paper and on the whisper white cardstock, cut out the desginer paper and glued it onto the white image.  This is a fun way to add texture to stamped images.

I hope the mom to be liked these as much as I enjoyed making them.

Stampin' Up! Big Shot Milk Carton Die

This little milk carton is so cute and several can be cut at one time using the Big Shot and the milk carton die.  This little project was done at the leadership conference I attended in January and thought I would share it with  you.  I love how the die cuts and scores the box so all you have to do it decorate it.  This milk carton is not very big so decorating it can be a snap. 

The clip holds the top closed and the ribbon adds just a little accent. The words and flower accent come in Stampin' Up! stamp set "With All My Heart".  To get just the words from the stamp make sure your stamp is clean and then use a marker to color in just the part of the stamp you want.  This technique is called omitting.  I love that a brad is the perfect center for this little flower. 

The Big Shot Milk Carton Die can be found in the Occasions mini catalog on page 23.  You might have missed it if you were just glancing though this catalog because it does not stand out on the page but look closely and remember you can order from me anytime my emailing me at wendy@thestamper.com or order from my stampin' up! web site at wendythestamper.stampinup.net

Customer Appreciation Class

I am getting excited for my Customer Appreciation Event that will be Friday, December 11, at 10am and repeated at 7:30pm.  This is the time of the year for me to give you, my customers, a gift and that gift is a free Hands On class.  We will be making 4 projects: this post-it note holder, a standing calendar card, a Valentines card and an ornament made from the Sweet Treat cups. 

I have been cutting paper and cleaning and decorating my home for this special event.  Ted's making treats as well.  I look forward to celebrating the holidays with you when you attend this event.

Happy Holidays! 

Also check out Stampin' Up!'s special that starts tomorrow on my Stampin' Up! The Stamper web site:  http://wendythestamper.stampinup.net tomorrow for more details.

Stampin' Up! Flower Fancy card box

This past weekend I had a Heritage Album class during the day and then cleaned up and set up for my STARZ down line meeting.  I was pretty tired but getting together with my girls always lifts my spirits.  We shared some great ideas, talked about business tips and made some fun projects.  This card box holder was one of the projects.  I was taught how to make this at Sandy's California meeting when I was out there and had to come home and create my version with the Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede color combination.  I really like these colors together and Stampin' Up!'s  designer series paper Throughly Modern has the perfect paper to accent these color with. 

The box holds a stack of cards and envelopes even though we only made one of each as a sample. To color the Flower Fancy image I stamped the outline in Soft Suede and then used the marker technique to color the 2nd step or bold image.  I used Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, and Garden Green.  Remember to huff on the stamp right before you stamp so you get a clean image.  I added a dotted ribbon bow with a glue dot. 

I created a card for my gift class using the same corner technique.  I rounded 3 of the 4 corners of the background piece. leaving one corner square.  On the stamped image piece I rounded 3 corners and then used the ticket punch for the 4th.  This just add a little detail to the card. 

Stampin' Up! Dasher stamp set

This weekend at my Gift Making Extravaganza weekend Monika shared with me this great gift idea.  She made a set of Christmas coasters using Stampin' Up! Dasher stamp set.   These are stamped with Craft inks and then sprinkled with clear embossing powder and either baked in the oven or heated with a heat tool.  She boxed them in a handmade box with the large 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain ribbon (I love how soft this ribbon is) and added a Big Shot tag that was stamped the same as the coaster set. Add a few felt feet to the back on the tile and you have a coaster that is perfect for holding drinks during this holiday season. 

Stampin' Up! Berry Christmas Trio

What fun I had to day making up these gift ideas.  I was inspired by the card I made a few weeks ago using Soft Suede card-stock, Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Stampin' Up! stamp set Berry Christmas found on page 20 of the Holiday Mini catalog. 

The pencil box was created with a 11x 2 1/2" piece of card-stock.  You score the long sides at 1/2" and the short side at 1/2", 1", 8 1/2", 9".  Cut away the 1/2" square on the corners on the bottom of the holder and fold into a box. 

The Post-it note  holder is the same concept but different folds and dimensions.  I will try and make up a pattern and put it in a blog. 

I can't believe Christmas is only a few weeks away.  My girls keep reminding me.

Udderly Awesome Meeting

 

On Saturday I taught my How to Take Better Photos class at one of my up lines' Udderly Awesome Meeting.  She meets at the Spaghetti Factory in the LA area which was not ideal for a power point presentation but it went over really well.  It was fun, because Ted traveled with me so he got to see me present, that never happens because he is usually home with the kids.  There are a few advantages to having older children who can watch the younger one especially when they are not that young anymore. 

It was fun to visit with old friends and make new ones and seeing great ideas and projects is a plus too.  Here are a few of my favorite ideas I saw.

The crow card is made by punching out different punched images and clipping and gluing them together.  He is just so cute I want to create a bunch of them for my entry way for fall.

Sweet treat cups are a big deal and several ladies had great projects made with them.  I thought this stop light box was a unique way to use them and made a fun gift box that anyone would enjoy getting. 

I also loved these great pencil holder boxes and can't wait to figure them out so I can use them in a hands on class in the future.  They are a great idea that can be adapted for any holiday or occasion and I know how much I like decorative pencils so I know my girls friends will love getting a gift like this. 

Pocket Silhouettes Card Box

I wanted to share another one of the project we will be making at my Gift Making Extravaganza event in November. 

This is another card box made using Stampin' Up!'s Pocket Silhouettes stamp set and the new Designer Series Paper called Autum Meadows from the mini catalog.  I love this paper; it is even more beautiful in person than it is in the catalog.  I love that it is double sided and that the side that is fall has a non-fall print on the opposite so this paper does not have to be fall.  It is great colors for masculine themes or just any one. 

The card box has 8 cards and envelopes, 2 each of 4 designs, in it and opens on the side with locking tabs that tuck in.  I like the look of hardware and the vanilla hardware looks great with these colors. 

I have started getting sign ups for this class and I am so excited to spend the weekend with all those who will be attending.

Gift Making Extravaganza Event

Wow, it has been a lot of work but I finally have my projects finalized and the newsletter with all the information is sent.  I started it this morning and here it is late at night and I have finally finish. 

It would have gone much quicker if I could have written it without all the distractions.  You know how it is, the phone rings and it is your parents so you talk a while, then a lunch break, then you find out you don't have enough pictures so you hope the sun will come out but after checking the weather report you know that is not going to happen at all this week so you take dark photos and hope for the best, back to the computer and more distractions, your daughter's doing her homework and thinks you can help her write a paper while you are writing an newsletter, another daughter does not want to do her practicing so she comes down to visit with you instead, another daughter keeps checking her email to see if she made the youth orchestra she tried out for on Sunday, then dinner and off to bed so you think you will have a few minutes to finish the newsletter because your husband is at a meeting and the girls are in bed or gone to meetings but alas more distractions, your husband is driving and has nothing to do but call you and talk and ask how your newsletter is coming which you inform him it would be coming along better if you were not trying to write it and talk on the phone at the same time.  And that is how the first item on my to do list did not get done until 10:PM.  I am guessing all of you have had days like this. 

Join me for this class Friday, November 6th, and Saturday November 7th from AM to PM.  The class fee is $15.00 plus project supply fees. 
Send me an email at wendy@thestamper.comto receive a newsletter with all the paypal links if you have not received it already. 

Hodgepodge Hardware Jewelry

One of the things I love about the supplies we use for card making and scrap booking is they are so versatile and can be used to create a variety of gifts. 

This necklace was made for me by my up line in Stampin' Up! Kathy, and she gave it to me as a gift at convention.  It is created using the hardware in a different way. 

She used two Raised Dot Designer holders with stamped images and glued them together so it is double sided.  She attached a flower charm at the bottom and rhinestone into the layers of crystal effects that she filled in the holder with.

I saw these done with all the different Designer Holders that come in the hardware kits.  What a perfect gift to make someone you love.

Of course the packaging was as great as the gift and she used the matchbox die and cut the bottom from Basic Black CS and the top from the new Bride specialty papers found on page 158. 

Wood sheets Wows!

How many of you noticed the new Wood Sheets item# 16309 Texture Cuts found on page 158 of the new idea book and catalog?  I know when I went through the catalog I was so excited to purchase these and see how they work.  I was even more impressed when I received the sheets and started playing with them.  They are thin sheets of wood that have a paper backing to support the wood sheet and prevent them from breaking or chipping.  Here are a few ideas you can do with the new wood sheets. 

Big Shot die boxes:  you can die cut these sheets and make your own wood boxes and cards.

Stamp directly on the wood sheets with either classic inks or craft inks. 

You can watercolor stamped images on the wood sheets with watercolor pencils or classic inks.  Just be careful to use minimal amounts of water. 

You can punch out shapes with either our regular punches or any dies from the Big Shot line and attach them to a card.  Or even punch easily through the sheet to add accents like eyelets or brads.

But my favorite thing I tried and loved was using the Big Shot and the impression folders I created an impressed image into the wood and then added a little chalk for color.  

I would love to see what you create with these new wood sheets. 

To order this item you can go to my web site or email me with an order. 

Embossing Folder Elegant Bouquet

Each year I try to make my down line a little gift for attending convention and this year I decided to do this little purse that I made a few months ago for a meeting.  This time I used a roller to create texture on the purse flap and the top note bottom piece was embossed with the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Elegant Bouquet.  I sponged over the texture to make it stand out.  The flower is from Stampin' Up! Enjoy Every Moment stamp set and the center of the flower is a silver jumbo brad that has a 1/2 inch circle punched designer paper glued to the top of it.  I added the crushed curry ribbon for handles. 

I hope they like these little gifts, I filled them with different accessories so each one is a surprise.

Big Shot Envelope Basket

 I designed this little basket for a workshop I had this past Saturday here in Woodstock.  I had seen a box made from 4 of the envelope dies.  I cut 4 envelopes from the Shimmery White card-stock and cut off the side flaps on two of them.  I die cut 4 top flaps and trimmed them 1/8" on the flat side and glued them to each envelope flap.  I then glued the 4 envelopes together with sticky strip.  Fold in the bottom and glue a 3 1/8" square to stabilize the bottom.  Then I added a handle. 

Stamp before putting in the bottom so you have a flat surface.

I just loved how it turned out using the Sale-a-bration papers and stamp set.  Don't miss out on your chance to earn this stamp set, paper or ribbon for free with any $50.00 order.  Can be placed on line or email or call me.  You can choose SAB product for each $50.00 you spend minus tax and shipping. 

Next Hands On Class Projects

  Leadership in Florida this year was a great event to be at, not only did I learn some great business tips, I got to visit with my friends, felt the stability of Stampin' Up! but we came home with this great class project already designed and prepared for me to teach to you.

This projects is a gift box, 3 cards, a tag box and tags that all coordinate.  This project is made using some of the new products Stampin' Up! has in their new catalog.  The chipboard birds are just so cute and they have matching papers and stamp sets as well. 

I hope each of you will sign up for my Hands On Class in February.  The class is held the 2nd Friday of each month.  Friday, February 13th, 2009 at 10am and repeated at 7:30pm.  The cost is $15.00 to attend and you get a $10.00 discount if you purchase $50.00 or more that night.  And I know you will want to purchase because February is Sale-a-bration and with a $50.00 order you can choose a free stamp set.  To sign click this link.

From "owl" house to yours!

 I love the new Big Shot die cutting machine and especially the top note die, there are so many fun things to do with it.  This owl made a great treat holder at Halloween but is as cute as a Christmas owl.  I created this project for my KSU group of ladies because KSU mascot is an owl. 

This box could be the perfect way to deliver cookies or treats to your neighbors.  The Santa hat is created with the large tag punch, half of a scallop punch and one of the flowers from Boho flower punch. 

The owl is the scallops die, top note die folded in half, a scallop punch, one petal from the 5 petal flower punch (beak), the eyes are 1" circles full and the close to cocoa is cut in half, the black centers are a 3/4" circle punch the feet are another flower from the Boho flower punch.  The branch is free hand and the leaf stamp is in the Flower Fancy stamp set.  I rolled the box with the holly roller.  The saying is printed on cardstock from my computer and then punched with tag punch and stamped with an owl from the Owl together stamp set.

To create the box score a 12x12 piece of CS 3" from opposite sides and 41/2 on the two remaining opposites sides.  Glue together and I used large brad accents to hold the 1x12 handle in place.

Greeting Cards in a box

A boxed set!

This is a perfect gift for those who love to keep in touch with friends and family members.

 

You will be creating 8 cards with envelopes and a variety of greetings for those card plus a gift box  they will all fit into. 

 

This is a simple and easy project that won't take much time to complete.

 

Supply Cost: $6.00 

class is held Friday, November 14 and/or Saturday November 15.

 

Here is another project.      A picture perfect gift

My upline sent this to me and I loved it and had to offer it as part of my Gift class because pictures are a great gift idea.

 

Creating CD's of a special occasion or just of the past year to share with those that love you is a great Holiday gift idea and this CD gift holder and matching bag is the perfect way to make this extra special. 

 

This is a quick and easy project using the new Big Shot dies.

 

Supply Cost: $4.00  

Gift Making Extravaganza

This week has been filled with many hours of stamping time designing projects for an upcoming class.  I decided to offer a class that will allow you to come and create great gifts for your friends and family.   

The class will be $10.00 plus a supply fee for each project ranging from $4.00 to $38.00. You can make as many of the different projects as you want and as many of one projects as you need.  Over this next few days I will highlight one of these projects.  

Check back soon!