A Blushing Mixed Bunch!

Here's a card I made for a swap I participated in. I used the new set Mixed Bunch, and of course, the new punch, Blossom. I love it when Stampin' Up! coordinates their punches with a set!! I also used the new Twitterpated DSP and buttons, and the Blushing Bride Pleated Ribbon - lovin' all the new accessories from the Occasions Mini!

Here's a close up of the flower. I added some underneath Blushing Bride layers just for added interest for the texture of the flower.

And, I used one of my favorite saying sets, Petite Pairs!


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Julie

Winter Lantern

Do you know someone who loves snowflakes or just needs a little something to light up their day? This pretty Winter Lantern will add some sparkle to any winter decor! The embossed snowflakes on the lantern panes give a beautiful silhouette when a battery powered candle is lit inside! The sparkling silvery snowflakes decorate the lantern to truly give it a wintry feel!


This beautiful project was made by Amanda Corbet, and you can get more details on her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.


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Julie

Simple Baja Valentine!

So who says Valentines can't be Baja?! Valentines are all about love after all - and I LOVE Baja - so Why Not?! It's a very simple card, with a simple layout. - But I love it all! So many fun new tools that give it those little extra touches!

I can't believe I had sort of forgotten about this set, Delightful Dozen. It was one of my must-haves when the new catalog came out in July. And then it got forgotten. Well I used the Merry Christmas one (which was just the other day!), but I had forgotten how many great, and cute different fonts are in the set. It makes it feel like a 'dozen' different styles. Guess that's why they chose the name?! Anyway, I love this Valentine saying! And I love how the little heart (from the Owl Punch) looks so cute in the open heart!

And all the fun new tools in our Occasions Mini - I used the Adorning Accents Embossing Folder with the little hearts on the Crumb Cake section. And I used the scalloped edge folder, from the same set, on the Baja edge. Then I used the coordinating Adorning Accents Edgelits die to cut the Baja edge. I LOVE how Stampin' Up! put these parts together - and how did they do it for less than 20 bucks?! - Sa-weeeet!!


Of course, the Baja Seam Binding and Designer Papers keep it all simple - but still interesting!


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Julie

A Pretty Valentine Project!

Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly and will be here before you know it. Why not get a jump start on your Valentine goodies for the sweethearts in your life??! This heart shaped treat box is easy to make and oh so pretty! The front of the treat holder has a pocket that is perfect for a gift card or the matching note card!

It was made by Monika Davis, and you can get more information on getting the tutorial over at Craft Project Central.


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Julie

Return of the Scallop Envelope!

I made a bunch of these quick little gifties the other night! I love how the Scallop Envelope die for the Big Shot makes easy little treats. - And Ghiradelli's fit in there just right!



I used the Heart of Hearts Embosslit to make the Scalloped red heart. And then I used the new PS I Love You set to stamp the heart, and then punched with the Full Heart Punch. The saying is also from the PS I Love You set - lots of great pieces in that set! Check it out in the Occasions Mini - plus lots of other awesome new goodies!!


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Julie

A Cute Apothecary Project

Our new Occasions Mini Catalog is fabulous and full of great new stamp sets and accessories! This pretty project uses several new products from this mini. The new Adorning Accents Edgelits and Framelits dies, Adorning Accents embossing folders, new designer series paper and the beautiful new Apothecary Art stamp set!

This folder and cards make a perfect gift for Birthdays, Mother’s Day or a "just because" gift. It was made by Laurie Zoellmer, and you can get more information on her tutorial over at Craft Project Central.

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Julie

More Fun at Craft Project Central!

Here's a couple more fun projects from Craft Project Central! This desk calendar is designed so that the main calendar stand can be used as a card and folds easily to fit into a Small Open-End envelope! The box that accompanies the "card" holds note paper. It's a really clever little idea made by Tanya Bell.

Here’s a very pretty and elegant box and card set that would make a perfect gift, and especially for someone that likes butterflies! This project is quick and easy, but has a big WOW factor! It was made by Sharon Burkert.

You can get more details about the tutorials these projects over at Craft Project Central!


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Julie

A Twitterpated Calendar for Friday!

Here's the project we'll be making at class this Friday! I got the idea from Kay Kalthoff. But, of course, I changed up the papers and the colors - and all the goods to incorporate our latest Occasions Mini Catalog stuff! It's a combination of an Easel Card, and a custom-made drawer (that fits exactly under the base of the Easel Card)! - Super cool, huh?

Here's a better look at the piece that holds the easel in place. I like the saying for a nice everyday reminder! And I tried to match up some flowers to replicate the pattern in the Twitterpatted papers from the above section - and added a little Rhinestone bling!

Here's a better look at the Easel Card top part of the project. (And it's a little truer color - the top picture was a bit dim looking!) I really like how the Twitterpated Papers bring all the colors together! And, of course, it has just the right amount of Baja Breeze in it :) So I had to use the Baja Seam Binding to top it all off!


I hope to see you at class this Friday!


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Julie

Quick and the Coolest!

This is the quickest, and coolest, card I've made in less than 2 minutes... ever!! I recently came across a very cool Stampin' Up! demonstrator's blog, by Chris Smith. I Love her style! And I found the idea for this card on her blog. Super simple, but I love it!


Her idea was to take those pieces of Designer Papers that have a lot of pattern to it (this was has kind of a lot to it), and then run it through the Square Lattice embossing folder. Stick that on - add an easy ribbon - and a greeting - Tah Dah!!

Here's a closer view. Maybe you can see the embossing better? Anyway, I just love the idea for this quick and easy card!

By the way, my husband had asked me to make him a thank you card about a week ago - so when he reminded me tonight - this was what he got! I'm sure he thought I've been working on it, but little did he know that I ran upstairs and whipped up this beauty in just a couple minutes!! You can bet I'll be making a card like this again - change up the papers and the saying - awesome!


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Julie

Happy New Year!

Here is a super cute and fun project to get you started in 2012!! Not only is this crocodile box perfect for the kids’ Valentine exchange, but it makes a great novelty candy dish or packaging for a small gift. Change up the colors for a dinosaur look too! So fun and easy to make, you’ll want to make more than one!


This project was made by Kim Score, and you get more details on the tutorial over at Craft Project Central.


Happy New Year!


Julie