Creations on Paper

Valentine Ripple Heart Box

2012-01-22T21:06:00.000-08:00

Hearts, Hearts, Hearts...!!! Do you know I'm a heart person myself. I like things with hearts or anything that look like hearts even. On this share, I used my favorite Embosslits Die, Scalloped Heart of Hearts #117332. Not only does it emboss hearts but it also cuts your scalloped heart to fit your punch heart pieces :) It always makes a big impression on any heart project.

Another favorite highlight is the Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334!! I hope you get this tool because you can do more with 3d projects with ease and control :)

TO DO THE RIPPLE EFFECT ON THE EDGE OF THE HEART:

Take a 1-1/2" x 12" cardstock (I used the Very Vanilla on this project), then score them at 1/2" interval on one side and 1/2" interval on the flip side starting at 1/4". Then cut the cardstock at 3/4", length-wise, getting 2 pieces. Fold the scores to get ripples.

You will need to cut the cardstock in halves again by hand... if you are not confident about cutting them by freehand... you may use your cutter (but it will be hard since you already scored them). Don't worry about an uneven cut :)

Take your Scalloped Heart and glue one side of the heart with glue gun then position your rippled cardstock to go clockwise around the heart. You may need to do this process half side of the heart at a time since the glue gun dries fast. Remember to position the ripples close to the edge of the heart and position ripples apart from each other. Positioning these ripples around the edge of the heart may need practice, so be patient:) Don't worry, it's not as hard as it looks. Have fun!!!

I applied glue gun onto the tip end of the heart and the valley end of the rippled edge of the heart onto the box.

Here's another box color. It looks good at any color for any occasion or event :)

OTHER SUPPLIES USED:
Big Shot Die:
- Bitty Box Envelope #115967
- Embosslits Die - Scalloped Heart of Hearts #117332
Punch:
- Small Heart #117193
Paper:
- Glimmer Paper- Silver - #124005
- Glimmer Paper- Red - #121790

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Retired Stamps for Sale

2012-01-17T09:33:00.000-08:00

The following RETIRED Stampin' Up! items are for sale.

PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST to be sure the item is still available - I will update this page as often as I can.

PAYPAL PAYMENT ONLY

U.S. buyers only.

Priority U.S. Mail Shipping in a Priority box is as follows:

$5.00 for one stamp set
$8.95 for two stamp sets

$10.35 Flat Rate shipping for 3 to 8 sets

Delivery Confirmation Included

Insurance Optional

First Class Postage in a Bubble Mailer (items under 13 oz):

email me for shipping quote
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S1- Love You Much #113756 - Wooden (slightly used)- mounted $15 + Shipping (see shipping charges at the top of the page)

S2- Forest Friends #113748 - Wooden (slightly used)- mounted $10 + Shipping (see shipping charges at the top of the page)

S3- Tart & Tangy #111514 - Wooden (slightly used)- mounted $10 + Shipping (see shipping charges at the top of the page)

S4- Great Friend #113792 - Wooden (used)- mounted $15 + Shipping (see shipping charges at the top of the page)

S5- Cheep Talk #113204 - Wooden (used)- mounted $15 + Shipping (see shipping charges at the top of the page)

S6- Sparkly & Bright #115346 - Wooden (used)- mounted $10 + Shipping (see shipping charges at the top of the page)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Fancy Favor- Santa

2011-12-10T11:30:00.001-08:00

It's here!!!! This Santa box was made 2 months ago but only did he show up today, close to the big special day :) oh well, better late than never..hehe :)

Anyway, this cute santa box was made with inspirations found in my BigShot Die. Did I tell you mine just got sooooo overused and broke down on me!! Thanks to the 3 year warrantee of SU! Soooo AWESOME!!! They got me a Brand New BigShot in no time and gave me FREE Shipping to return the old one!!! Fantabulous!!

If you don't have one yet.... it's just the best investment ever!!!

Ok here's the recipe for my Santa Box:

BigShot Tools
- Tasteful Trim die #120893 (for the beard and hat trim)
- Fancy Favor Die #115965
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder - Snow Burst #124096 (emboss the hat)

Punch:
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 (Santa hat)
- Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer #122464 (Santa hat trim)
- Snowflake #119852 (Santa hat trim)
- Bird Builder #117191 (wings for Santa's mustache)
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack - circle #118309 (Santa's Mouth and inner eye)
- 1/2 inch circle punch #119869 - (Santa's outer eye and nose)

Cardstock:
- Whisper White
- Bushing Bride
- Real Red
- Poppy Parade
- Lucky Limeade
- Pretty in Pink
- Glimmer Paper - Silver #124005

Other Supplies:
- Stampin Pastels #109937 (for Santa's Blush)
- SU! Dimensionals #104430

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Happy Thanksgiving to All - A Lollie Tree

2011-11-24T22:09:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all you talented and awesome crafters!!! Here's to another appreciation day for all you out there who inspired, created and shared. I'm thankful that I have you here who gives me the reason to keep on expressing my creativity. That alone is precious to me :)

Since the Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334 came out, this project is just the easiest to do. I made this project last August, only now did I get to post it.. why?... ugh... let me count the reasons..... super di duper BUSY!!!!

Anyway, there are 9 lollies in this tree:(from the bottom)
One 1-3/4";
Two 1-1/2";
Two 1-1/4";
Two 1";
Two 3/4" lollies
then folded in 1/2" intervals.

I used 3 star punch for the tree topper, and glued them as a 3 sided star using silver glimmer paper.

You can use this as decoration to your Holiday dinner table! Have fun making it :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Petal Cone - Santa Elf

2011-11-22T08:07:00.001-08:00

I've been thinking of colors for this cute box and it didn't disappoint me. Here's a cute elf version! Just like my Santa Petal Cone, I used Glitter paper #121790, red this time.

I also discovered I had tons of small red buttons... voila!!! Very cute embellishment that sealed the design :) I believe buttons are the best dimension to use in any project :)

Many have asked me how I sealed these boxes.. just the plain four-side fold :) Have you seen those Petal card folds?... exactly like that :) You can seal them with a sticky strip if you have a heavy item in it. Just remember to fold the scores well so your box may stand perfectly.

Ok, Ok... I know you're intsy about details of the elf :)

Supplies and Tools Used:
Cardstock:
- Lucky Limeade - (the box)
- Whisper White - (for the beard and mustache)
- Blushing Bride (for the face)
- Poppy Parade (for the nose)

Punches:
- Ornament Punch #119847 (for the rim of the hat)
- Large Oval Punch #119855(Santa's face)
- Cupcake Builder Punch #121807(for the eyes)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309(circle - for the nose)
- Boho Blossom Punch #119858(large flower - for the pom pom tip of Santa's hat)
- 2-Step Bird Building Punch #117191 (for Santa's mustache)

BigShot Tools:
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder #116824 (TIEF - Petals a Plenty)
- Petal Cone Die #121810
- Sizzlits Die #114511 - Little Leaves

Other Supplies:
- 1/4" Grosgrain Real Red Ribbon #109034
- SU! Dimensionals #104430
- White Gel Pen (for the highlights in the eyes)
- non-SU! small red buttons

Here's how they look in a set :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Holiday Treat Box - Penguin

2011-11-11T09:26:00.000-08:00

I know who'll be soooo excited to see this. She'll be thrilled to see this!! Yup! So you Penguin Lovers, here's one for you :) A Holiday Penguin Treat Box.

I've seen so many versions of this but decided to integrate all the designs in one. So if you see a piece here, just Holler.. :) Glad to have made this little one. The eyes are so expressive. The piece that just sealed the cuteness was the scarf. You can add more flare to it in the scarf by using other DSP or color! But this little cutie will just wow your special someone:) Have fun making them :)

Ok for the details....

Measurements needed: Whisper White CS (for the face, cut 3"x 2.5"); DSP (for the scarf = 1/2" x 3", and for the small piece of the scarf = 1/2" x 2")

Supplies used:

Punch:
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906(for the hat- cut half)
- Boho Blossom Punch # 119858(for the pom pom on the hat - use the big flower)
- Curly Label Punch #119851 (for the flippers)
- Oval Small Punch #120908 (for the beak, cut round edges with 1/2" circle punch to make a pointed end)
- 3/4" Circle Punch #119873 (for the eyes)
- 1/2" Circle Punch #119869 (for the black of the eyes)
I also put an extra set of black 1/2"circle Punch behind the eyes to make depth.

BigShot Tools:
- Tasteful Trim #120893 (for the hat trim)
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder (TIEF) - Snow Burst #124096

Other Supplies:
- Glitter paper- Red #121790 and Silver #124005
- Ink pads for smudging (tempting turquoise & real red)
- Dimensionals #104430 (used on the 2nd piece of the scarf to add lift)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Christmas 10-inch Wreath - Lollies

2011-11-07T22:21:00.000-08:00

Whew, this was a great project but you'll really need to make time to make this project. Time to put things together, time to choose the color motif and designs to use in your wreath and time to put them together:)

For a 10" wreath, I used the cardboard base from the Glitter papers that came in. It's thick enough to make the base of the wreath. The tricky part is to get a disc out from it. I used my Circle Scissor Plus #112530, then set the dial to 6". This will cut the inner part of the wreath. TIP: If you are not able to cut the cardboard all through out with the Circle Scissor Plus blade, you may need to use a Box Cutter.

Measure 2 inches from the cut edge all around the circle to make a guide for the outer part of the wreath. Cut with your box cutter and use your Designer Sanding Block #124304 to smooth out the edges. Have fun making it:)
TIP: Good company and friends can help out. What a lovely way to spend time with love ones.

In the meantime, to make the lollies, there are many videos out there to learn from :) I'll let you know if I make my own tutorial. :)

Measurement of Lollies:
1-1/2" - Big Lollies (9 pieces)
1-1/4" - Medium Lollies (5 pieces)
1" - Small Lollies (3 pieces)
Lollies were scored at 1/4" apart using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool.

DSP:
- Holly Berry Bouquet #124004 (from Holiday Mini Catalogue)
- Jolly Holiday #117159 (retired)

Punch:
- Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer #122464
- Daily Triple Layer #122465
- Boho Blossom Punch #119858
- Scallop Circle Punch #119854
- 5-petal flower punch #119880

Other Supplies:
- Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Old Olive
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Real Red
- 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
- buttons (red and green)
- Glue Gun

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Petal Cone - Santa

2011-11-03T20:55:00.000-07:00

I'm blessed to have followers who inspire me. Not only do they inspire me they also spice up my creativity. I do believe we all need one another as craft artist and I just want to thank you all out there :)

Today, I would like to share a casing I made from Mary's Craft Room :) I saw it in her blog last September and have been planning to make these. I just tweeked and spruced some parts. Thanks, Mary for sharing your inspiration from your daughter :)

Here's a set of them. I just can't stop making them too :)

Supplies used:
Punches:
- Scallop Circle Punch #119854(with silver glitter for the hat rim)
- Scallop Oval Punch #119856 (for the bottom edge of the hat rim)
- Large Oval Punch #119855(Santa's face)
- Cupcake Builder Punch #121807(for the eyes and holly berry)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309(circle - for the nose)
- Boho Blossom Punch #119858(large flower - for the pom pom tip of Santa's hat)
- 2-Step Bird Building Punch #117191 (for Santa's mustache)

BigShot Tools:
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder #119277(TIEF - Elegant Lines)
- Petal Cone Die #121810

Cardstock:
- Real Red (for the box and nose)
- Blush Blossom or Blushing Bride (for the cheeks)
- Basic Black (for the eyes)
- Whisper White
- Spruce (Pear Pizzazz)
- Cherry Cobbler Red (hollies)

Other Supplies:
- 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red #109034
- Glitter Paper - Silver #124005
- Not SU Punch for the cypress leaf with the holly berry
- Tempting Turquoise Ink Pad #100814 (to smudge edge of mustache)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Christmas Stocking- Penguin

2011-10-30T21:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween to all!!!... odd.. but today I'm posting something for Christmas. Scary, Scary... Merry :) Don't worry, I'm not confused... just busy frazzled. I apologize for the late post but I'm back again for more fun projects this holiday season:)

The new Holiday Stocking Die #124098, is so much fun! Not only can you use it for stockings, some use them as a head of a horse or a head of a reindeer :) These stockings can be made for holiday cards or as Gift Card Holders. Just cut 2 pieces of stocking die and emboss them (for back and front) and hot glue the edges, just enough for a gift card to fit from the top.

Much more traditional, here's one with my good old penguin punch art where I used the Owl Punch. Here's a closer look. Have fun making them :)

Supplies Used:
Punch:
- Owl Punch #118074 (for the penguin)
- 1" circle punch (for the hat and penguin wings)
- 3/4" circle purnch (for the penguin's face)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack (flower - for the hat top)
- Scallop Oval Punch #119856 (for tags)
BigShot Tools:
- Holiday Stocking #124098
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder(TIEF)- Petals-A-Plenty#116824
- (TIEF) Stripes #123128

Other Supplies Used:
- 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Halloween Bat Punch - in CLEARANCE SALE NOW

2011-10-03T08:18:00.000-07:00

Ok,Ok... don't worry! I'm not getting the Milk Carton fever. This project is just in my long list of TO DO. It's been sitting in my Draft Box for long. So anywho, I'm sure you'll still be excited about my cute bat..hehe. ENJOY!!!

HOW TO MAKE THE BAT:
- 3/4" Circle Punch #119873(for the body)
- Bat Punch (in clearance sale, but you can use your scallop circle punch for the wings)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309(use the circle punch for the eyes)
- Owl Punch #118074 (use the smallest circle for the eye dots)

Other Supplies:
- Wicked Cool Stamp Set #120600- Clear; #118738- Wood
- XL Bigz- Tasteful Trim Die #120893
- 5/8" Satin Basic Black ribbon - #117285
- Milk carton Die #117310

TO MAKE THE BOXES: Click HERE

Don't forget to get your Bat Punch - LAST CHANCE!!! CLICK HERE for CLEARANCE SALE!!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Another Altered Milk Carton Box - Witch

2011-09-24T10:16:00.000-07:00

Hi! I've had this box made a month ago but didn't get around sharing it until now. I'm still having my computer problems but good thing I had posted this picture before my hard drive crashed :(

Anyway, the mask that my witch was wearing was made with the Curly Label punch #119851. Just punch half of that label with a large oval punch #119855. Then glitter at the edges. Here's how I did my "masked cat".

The witch's hair was made with the Tasteful Trim die #120893.

Other Punch Used:
- Petite Pennants Builder #122361 (used for the hat)
- XL Tag #119866 (used fo the face)
- Window Word Punch #119857 (used for the rim of the hat)
- 1/2" circle punch #119869 (used for the eyes and eyelids)
- 5-Petal Flower #119880 (1 petal used for the nose)
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309 (use the circle punch for the iris of eye)
- Crop-A-Dial hand punch #108362(for the holes on the box to thread a ribbon)

Other Supplies:
- Basic Black CS
- Old Olive - 5/8" Satin Ribbon #117292

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Alternate Milk Carton Box - Halloween

2011-09-18T20:11:00.000-07:00

Hi! AAAAHHHHH... I've been having computer problems.. well more of hard drive problems. It holds all my pictures and files for Creations on Paper!!! All my projects,ahhhh. I've been in panic mode for a couple of days now. My hard drive just seized to work and my computer is not reading anything on my external hard drive! The pictures I took for my upcoming share cannot be accessed!!

But fortunately, I found the answer to my problem online. It' worth asking people around online who knows this stuff :) THANKS GUYS!!!

Anyway, I've been wanting to share this Altered Milk Carton - Halloween pumpkin. As I've mentioned, the Halloween DSP - Frightful Sight #122351 is awesome! One of the best I've used :)

I also used the SU! BigShot Die- Leaves #2- #113459 and embossed it with the new Textured Impression Folder- Houndstooth #123134. Tied the box with Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon #117292

HOW TO MAKE THE EYES:
Left Eye - used 3/4" circle punch; 1/2" circle punch; and Owl Punch eye
Right Eye - used 1/2" circle punch; used 2 Owl Punch eyes (medium and small)

HOW TO MAKE THE MOUTH:
Use the Cupcake Builder Punch #121807, punch with twice to form a mouth :)

Have fun making them :) See ya later!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Halloween Bitty Box

2011-09-11T22:57:00.000-07:00

I just got my NEW Simply Scored Scoring Tool! It's just amazing and so easy to use! I don't have to worry about scoring my paper with the wrong measurements anymore.
I immediately made these Halloween boxes. The LOLLIPOP embellishments were made with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334. To put an extra pizzaz on these lollipops, I glued silver glass glitter #120995 at the edges.

I also used my favorite Halloween Stamp set "Batty for You" #116576 and heat embossed the images to Whisper White Cardstock. I used a 1" circle punch to punch out the images without their captions so I can give an extra layer of cardstock measuring 1-1/4".

If you really want to learn how to make these embellishments, come try it out for size in my classes. Just email to book your class with me :) Not only will you make these boxes, you'll get to make Halloween Cards and other Halloween Favors.

Here are other designs and colors. So much fun to play with.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Halloween Invitation

2011-09-10T01:15:00.000-07:00

At work, we have this big Halloween Decor in front and it leaves a bold impression that Halloween is here! Can anyone guess what it is? Anyway, my project today will show you. Yes, it's a creepy window...lol. I just couldn't resist making a card out of it. I hope you like it :)

Below is an earlier stage of my card... didn't quite know how to complete it yet. But of course, the undying owl punch always is the winner. This time I used my Mummy Owl. Cute one ey..

I was looking for a stamp for Invites but I guess it's an oldie retired set.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Bitty Box Pop Out Halloween Owl -Witch

2011-09-08T18:34:00.000-07:00

It's Halloween Time and we need to start projects for the occasion before it's too late! I was so curious with the Bitty Box SU! Die and tried it out for size. Here's something you can use for your Halloween Treats. I made a pop out Halloween Owl Witch inside the box. Not only do you get this surprise in the box, you can also add some candy corn in them. BOO...What a treat!!!

Here's how the box look like when it's close. So easy to make and so handy. You may make any kind of Halloween owl in them :) Last year, I made a handful of owl designs. Feel free to use them :) Just do a search in my blog for "Halloween Owls".
Have fun!!!

Supplies used:
Cardstock:
- Pumpkin Pie (for the box)
- Basic Black (owl's hat and bad)
- Whisper White (owl's eyes)
- Rich Razzleberry (for the owl)
- Old Olive (for the owl, and tag)
- Kraft (for the broom stick)
- So Saffron (for the broom brush)

Stamp Set and Ink:
- Wicked Cool #120600-clear #118738- Wood
- Early Espresso Ink Pad
- Whisper White Ink Pad - craft #101731

Punch and SU! Bigshot Die:
- Owl Punch #118074
- Window Word punch #119857 (for the hat ream)
- Modern Label #119849 (owl stand for the pop out effect)
- Large Oval Punch #119855 (for the tag)
- Scallop Oval Punch #119856 (for the tag)
- Bat punch - retired
- Bitty Box Die #115967

Other supplies:
- SU! Dimensionals #104430
- Jewels - Basic Rhinestones #119246

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Altered Milk Carton Boxes - Tutorial

2011-09-03T09:35:00.000-07:00

Hey, there! By popular demand, here is a mini tutorial on how to make these Altered Milk Carton Boxes. It's really easy, but if you really need more detailed instructions, read on....

With two 5-1/2" x 6" Cardstock pieces, use the BigShot Milk Carton Die #117310. Position your cardstock from the seam or tab of the box die. As a result, the other side of the cardstock will only have a portion of the 4th side of the box.

Cut the partial piece of the box. Then, fold all scores.

Now with Sticky Strip or Crystal Effects glue (my college friend, Dodjie, had used the code #101055 as a metaphor for a person who brings people together...lol!!!) Thanks, Dodjie. :) Anyway, if you know me well, I prefer using the crystal effects glue on everything! :)

To assemble the box, glue the Cardstock pieces as illustrated.

Then cut the bottom flap corners of the box for easy bottom seal.

TIP: To position your box well, I'd put a round item (maybe a ball or a 2-3/4" diameter sauce dish)

To punch holes on the top edge of the box opening, use the 3/16" hole of the Crop-a-Dial #108362. Punch the hole right in the middle of each fold as illustrated.

Viola!!! You have your gorgeous box :) I hope this mini tutorial helped. Have fun making them!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Altered Milk Carton Boxes - Holiday

2011-08-29T10:39:00.000-07:00

Yep! You guessed right! A holiday version of the Altered Milk Carton Box. This time I used the Triple Layer punches to decorate these boxes. The Blossom Bouquet #122464 and the Doily Triple #122465. The triangle tree was made with the Petite Pennant Punch #122361 and embossed with Petals-A-Plenty Textured Embossing folder #116824.

The tags I used was from the set "Tags til Christmas" #121169-Clear and #120847-Wood. This set is so one of my favorites for the holiday. I used them last year for my tags and will be using them again this year :) Don't forget your baker's twine #123125 (Cherry Cobbler/White). The ribbons I used are the 5/8" satin ribbon. Works really well with these boxes. Just punch holes at the opening edges of these boxes then thread your ribbon.

Hmmmm.. what's next on these boxes... come check it out this week. To MAKE this boxes click HERE .

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Altered Milk Carton Boxes - Part 2

2011-08-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Did I tell you I'm so addicted in making these boxes? Here I go again with more designs with 5/8" satin ribbons and Grosgrain Ribbons :) This time I used my Build a Cupcake punch #121807. It's so perfect just decorating them around these boxes :) Well, what are you waiting for? Bring out your imagination and make your own version of yummy boxes. All you need is your Milk Carton Die #117310. To make these boxes, click HERE.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Altered Milk Carton Boxes

2011-08-15T07:58:00.000-07:00

These boxes have been so popular since the 2011 SU! Convention. What a brilliant way to use the SU! Bigshot Milk Carton Die #117310. At first, I thought it would be hard to make them but I'm now additively making them :)..hihi.

As you can see, I'm making so many versions of them just to see how versatile designs can fit this lovely box.

TO MAKE THEM:
Just have 2 Milk Carton Die cut pieces and cut off the 4th side of each piece (the end side WITHOUT the little flap). Scorefold each piece and connect them together with crystal effects glue #101055 (the best glue out there) :)

I've tried many ribbons that would fit these boxes but found that the Organza Ribbon #114319 graced these boxes beautifully. Anything thinner than the 5/8" ribbon would not do justice to these boxes (my opinion :)) Try using the 5/8" Satin ribbons!!

You can also use the XL Tag Punch #119866 to cover up each side of the box as well as the Scallop Square punch #119884! The NEW Lace Ribbon Border #122362 can also be a beautiful embellishment.

To GET a STEP to STEP illustrated TUTORIAL, click HERE.

Supplies used:
Stamp Set:
- Up, Up and Away #122757-Clear
- Tagstastic #122747 (Hostess Set)
SU BigShot Die:
- Milk Carton Die #117310
- Tasteful Trim #120893
Punches:
- XL Tag Punch #119866
- Lace Ribbon Border #122362
- Doily Triple Layer #122465
- Bojo Blossom Punch #119858
Other Supplies:
- Textured Impression Folder #123113
- Basic Pearls #119247
- Whisper White Organza Ribbon #114319

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Petite Pockets

2011-08-12T20:12:00.000-07:00

Let's get back to business here. I've been making these little envelopes called petite pockets. It's made with the SU! Bigshot die "Petite Pockets". I don't know why they called it petite since it can hold a gift card in it and some trinkets. These cute "pocket" envelopes are so fun to make and here are more colors!

I missed my owl punch so I tried making some "Despicable Me" characters :) Isn't he so cute. I also used the NEW Hostess Stamp Set "Happiest Birthday Wishes" #122617-Clear with my Decorative Label Punch #120907 and also used XL Tag Punch#119866

Here's more with heat embossing technique. Lovely envelopes to hold money or gift card for wedding and birthday, too.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

The Making of a Demonstrator

2011-08-11T19:44:00.000-07:00

Hi! Today's going to be a non-SU share but it will be really interesting to watch. I guarantee you it's worth watching it. If you're a demonstrator, you would know how much it takes to make a video tutorial, so bear with me here.

I stumbled upon a very fresh and youthful video of how it would look and sound like to be a demonstrator as a kid! She's a dedicated crafter. You could see how much passion she reflects onto the tools and materials she uses. She is a true inspiration to Demonstrators like me. Thank you, "ducttapequeen00" of YouTube.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Birthday Card - Mojo Monday 203

2011-08-08T10:59:00.000-07:00

Another Monday and it's Mojo time :) I usually play the contest every first of the month, but then again, time didn't catch up on me :( Anyway, I just had to use my Birthday Bakery stamp set today. I know it's just so last year's Hostess Set but I'm still stuck with it. Love this set.

This time I used the new Textured embossing folders, Stripes #123128 and Houndstooth #123134. The Stripe embossing texture on chocolate Chip CS looked like a bar of chocolate, ain't it?

Also used the new Doily Triple Punch #122465 and Lace Ribbon Border #122362. Cupcakes, Laces and Doilies really go well together. Makes it more delectable.

So here's a yummy goody for you. Enjoy!!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

New BLOG Banner - Up, Up and Away

2011-08-05T10:44:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited about my new blog banner. The design all began with 2 cute punch art frogs. Then, I was going to set them up in a pond back drop but figured that it may be to much green around. Since we have all our new IN COLORS, I just said, why not just situate the cute frogs in a colorful environment. Then the balloons came into mind. Why not just have them ride in a balloon, up in the sky :)

I used the "Up, Up and Away" stamp set #122757- clear; #122755- Wood. The New colorful embossing powders are also helpful. It gave a very bright color finish on the balloons using the 2-step technique.

Also, I used the Tasteful Trim XL Bigz Die #120983 for the ropes and embossed it with the new Textured Embossing Folder #123128 (slanted). It just looks perfect for the balloon ropes!

Anyway, I hope you like it! :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Christmas in July - Blossom Boxes

2011-07-25T08:13:00.000-07:00

Some of you suggested some Christmas Projects in July. Well here's something you'll enjoy to make. With the Blossom Box die #123127, and Christmas DSP "Jolly Holiday" (from last year's catalog) But I can't wait for the new ones in the NEW 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog. In the meantime, here are some polka dot ones with a cute Pennant Reindeer using the Petite Pennant Builder punch #122361.

Remember, when using this Blossom Box die with DSP paper, you'll need your Crease Pad #113476. These pads will give a deeper score impression on the box's folds without cutting it. If you're using a cardstock, you don't need these pads.

To make the Reindeer Tag:

- Petite Pennant Builder punch #122361
- Curly Label punch #119851 with the Hostess Tagstastic stamp set #122747-Clear or #122745-Wood.
- Lace Ribbon Border punch #122362 to make the reindeer horns
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Set (circle punch) #118309 for the nose
- Blossom Petals Builder #121808 for the ears
- Owl Builder Punch #118074 for the eyes

Aren't they cute. Sugar cookies from Santa are so going to fit in these boxes :) I used the glitter red paper for his nose. That paper will be available in the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog in Sept 2011. So prepare to stock up because you'll see more projects made with red glitter paper!!! Now you know what items you'll find in the Holiday Craft fair I'll be in this year :) There will be more!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Blossom Boxes

2011-07-22T21:45:00.001-07:00

It intrigued me when I first saw this blossom box die in the catalog. I heard good and bad feedbacks from people who attended the convention. But the curiosity is just killing me. So, I got the die and tried it on for size.

Honestly, as I got to do my first box, it was very challenging. As soon as I got the hang of it (after the 3rd box) its like making boxes in a whim. I'll be posting some tips to make this box assembly easier. It's just not fair to just tag this beautiful box as a "difficult to assemble" box.

For those who have this die, are you loving it? or hating it? Would love to hear your feedback or questions for tips.

Here are more boxes I made with different colored card stocks with cute owl tags :)

TIP: For beginners, I'd use a DSP first before using a card stock paper. It's much easier to maneuver with SU!s DSP. (only SU DSP is thick enough to make as boxes and pliable enough to handle)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Summer Cake- Just for You

2011-07-20T18:38:00.000-07:00

I just love the NEW Pool Party color. Reminds me of Sea Foam blue color. I've always liked this color that's always used in so many home decor elements like in the bedroom or bathroom.

Well here's another cake version of what it would look like with the NEW In colors. I also used the Calypso Coral for the flower. I made the cake also in Wisteria Wonder - the new lavender/purple for me. What's your favorite? I also used the NEW border punches, Lace Ribbon Border, #122362 and Doily Triple Layer #122465.

The new stamp is the New Hostess Stamp Set - Tagstastic #122747-clear #122745-Wood using with the Calypso Coral Ink #122939.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Candy Apple Placecard Holder

2011-07-14T18:49:00.000-07:00

Hi! I know some of you are in the Convention this week and definitely having fun. I give my regards to everyone I know who'll be there. With all the swaps, classes, and of course, friends, it's the perfect place to express and share your creativity.
I dedicate this project to you guys. To my down lines, who are now there, my heart and mind are with you.

Here's something to celebrate all of you in the Convention. It's a placecard holder.
By using the butterfly punch and generating 20 pieces, you may put them together as shown in the picture. Funny coz I didn't realize it will come out like an apple. Ergo, the Candy Apple placecard holder.

I used chopsticks cut at 3 inches and used my Itty Bitty Punch Pack (circle) to make the base for my stick. Glued it with hot glue and you have your base center.

To make your flag, use your NEW Pennant Punch #122361. I placed dimensions between them and hot glued the pennant onto the stick. Don't forget to stamp your image or write on the pennant before applying your dimensions. To give that finishing touch, I tied the NEW Baker's Twine #123125 around the stick.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Birthday Card - MojoMonday 198

2011-07-09T10:41:00.000-07:00

Hi!!! Did I tell you how much I love the NEW "In Colors" this year!!! It's so easy to work with and they all go together:) They're so yummy and bright! You can get assortments of them in a pack #119797. This Mojo sketch helped me put together a cute birthday card. I just made a little tweek where I adhered a pennant hat instead of the star component. Really love the new Pennant Punch #122361. I can't wait to make more projects out of this punch.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Pool Party
- Calypso Coral
- Lucky Limeade
- Wisteria Wonder
- Basic Black (for contrast)
Punch:
- Petite Pennant Builder #122361
- 1/8" hand punch (for the circles on the pennant hat)
- Decorative Label #120907
- Scallop Square #119884
Die and Textured Impression Folder:
- Tasteful Trim #120893
- Perfect Polka Dots #117335
Stamps:
- Hostess Set - Tagtastic #122747-Clear or #122745-Wood
- Hostess Set - Posy Punch #122482-Clear or # 122480-Wood
Ink:
- Wisteria Wonder
- Lucky LImeade
- Pool Party
DSP:
- Ice Cream Parlor (retired

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Happy 4th Birdhouse

2011-07-01T10:42:00.001-07:00

Happy 4th everyone! I hope your plans for this weekend goes with stunning glow of fireworks and bbq feast. I had some request for a July 4th project and I had to share this with you. Like any celebration, you can't pass up a whimsical decoration for July 4th get-together event. So here's a nice project you can make this weekend for your delight.

My plans for the 4th are usually celebrating it with family and friends. We go to the park after a nice dinner and watch the fireworks. We usually just leave chairs and blanket to save our spot in the park fair in the afternoon. Then by sunset, the band in the park plays for the city as we patiently wait for the fireworks. It's also nice to see a variety of proud and happy people in the park enjoying the sight and sounds. Hou about you? What are your usual plans for the 4th?

Have a nice weekend! Tutorials available on the right side of this blog post. More birdhouse designs HERE.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Bird House Box Tutorial

2011-06-28T12:20:00.001-07:00

Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I have another creation just for your next and upcoming occassion. You can also make these whimsical boxes for that special person you'd like to surprise.

You can fill these boxes with lots and lots of goodies :) You can decorate these boxes according to the occassion or season!!! Check out what I did for July 4th, but you'll need to see it in my tutorial or in my class :).

I'm now thinking of making like a Princess Theme or a Fairy Theme for these babies.
Come join me also in my class this month if you are interested in learning how to make them :) Just email or contact me for a schedule :)

Your pdf file tutorial will be sent to you within 24 hours as soon as your $4.99 paypal payment is received. Thanks again for your support.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Congratulations to the Candy Blog Winners

2011-06-26T17:21:00.000-07:00

It was wonderful getting some ideas from my blog friends. I've gotten great ideas like making more owl punch designs, masculine cards, more 3D project designs and even Christmas Projects in July!!! Ok, will do :) thanks to you all who responded.

To those who won a 2011-2012 Idea Book Catalog, please email me your address.
Congratulations to :
- Vicki
"I would love to see masculine cards, especially one layers or ones that will easily go through the mail. Seems that many cards now-a-days have so much dimension that the card would be costly to mail. Less is more.
Goooooooooooooo Mojooooooooooo!!"

- Gina Wrona
"I always have loved seeing what you can do with the owl punch and my favorites have always been your flowers on the cakes."

- JayGirl
Glad you're back, Kay. I know a lot about losing one's mojo, but with your enormous talent am sure you'll be bursting with great ideas soon enough.
Best regards to your mom & dad!

- Judith
"Kay you are the most talented person. Hang in there, sometimes a break is good for stirring the juices. We are half way to Christmas, How about Christmas in July."

- Jperr- Jocelan
"Ilove to see cards made with punches.Love your banner.Keep up the good work."

I only have your Blog Ids but you can email me to confirm.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Sailing Card- Retirement

2011-06-17T18:32:00.000-07:00

Some of you had requested me to make a masculine card. Well, here is something you'll enjoy. Here's a sailboat card that you can use as a Father's Day or a Retirement Card.

What better way to make a sailboat by using a die! Guess which one I used. Yes, the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die. #114507. Just cut the upper part of the big half butterfly wings and the upper part of the small half butterly wings then you have your sails :)

This are the other elements of the card:
- Boho Blossom Punch (use the big flower for the sun)
- 1/2" circle punch (use for the sun)
- 2-1/2" circle punch for the sunset background
- antique brads
- scallop edge punch
- Square Lattice textured embossing folder
- Elegant Lines textred embosing folder

Colors used:
- Concord Crush
- Daffodil Delight
- Chocolate Chip Brown
- Peach Parfait
- Pumpkin Pie
- Whisper White

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Mojo Monday-194

2011-06-12T15:24:00.000-07:00

Hi! To begin with, I'm taking a color challenge on this card and would like to focus on Father's Day. I wanted to use a designer paper that would hold blues, greens and browns but I didn't really find any. I'm sure that the NEW SU! Idea Book Catalog will have tons of new designs and colors but I'm starting off with my own :)

I used my 3/4" square punch and the 1/2" circle punch on the design using the following colors:
- Baja Breeze
- Old Olive
- Certainly Celery
- Tempting Turquoise
- Soft Suede
- Concord Crush
- Marina Mist

Then, used the Chocolate Chip Brown for the 4-1/4" x 11" cardstock and scored at 5-1/2" with 5/8" Satin Ribbon. For the Whisper White scallop at the bottom, I just used (4) 1" circle punch.

For the tag, I used the 1-3/8" Circle Punch on Whisper White CS and 1-3/4" circle Punch on Certainly Celery CS with a Certainly Celery Grosgain Ribbon.

You may use any stamp for this card, but I used the "Naturally Serif" sizzlits decorative strip die for my "DAD" and used the "Hodgepodge Happiness" stamp set :)
Cool, huh!

I hope you enjoyed my post today and I'll see you again on my next project!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

New BLOG Banner

2011-06-07T18:39:00.000-07:00

Pssssst! I'm peeking in again... I'm really having a hard time getting back my mojo. Well I started on my Blog banner since it's been months since I've touched it. :) Father's Day is coming soon and summer is coming soon. What's up with the weather??? As you can see, I'm starting with the banner and then the weather.... hmmmm... I'll be posting my classes soon. I really thank everyone for being so patient as I've found myself in a Bermuda Triangle. Just feeling LOST for over a month.

Please help me find my mojo by leaving a comment on what you'd like to see from me again:) Any type of project you'd like to see in my blog or any class you'd like to attend.

What I'm really excited about is the NEW SU! Idea Book Catalog coming up! If you'd like a copy, please contact me:)

If you'd like a FREE copy of the NEW 2011-2012 Idea Book Catalog, leave me a comment about what you like seeing in my blog. A drawing will be made at June 25th for 5 winners. There will be enough time for everyone to join the candy blog! Hope to hear from you :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

2010 Summer Mini Catalogue

2011-05-05T07:43:00.000-07:00

Surprise!!! I'm back!!! Well, I know this is the longest time I've gone rouge..hihi.. but not to worry, juices of ideas still flow in my mind. But to start off the Summer (well it feels like it lately here), I'd like to introduce to you the NEW 2011 Summer Mini Catalogue. Please feel free to flip through the pages HERE
To my customers, please email or contact me if you want the Summer Mini Catalogue :)
Remember, I'll be inserting a special coupon from me which you can use on your next purchase :) Wooohooo!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

More Easter Baskets

2011-04-26T07:12:00.000-07:00

Hello, hello, hello!!!I hope you had a Happy Easter, my friends. I've been busy fulfilling orders and preparing for easter I just didn't get to share that much last week. Plus, my dear sister is in town with my nephew and I just wanted to put family first before anything else. I'm sure we all need our family time.
Here are some colorful cutie baskets to share. It's actually half-completed where I made little daisies for the handle ends. Of course, I made bunnies for these babies, too. I also made some smaller version of them too which will be shared to you on my next post.

Here's a cute picture of my Easter ensemble with my cute Easter Snoopy plush.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Cake Slice Box - Happy Birthday to my Sister

2011-04-17T20:19:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I posted cake boxes. It is also a year now from the first cake slice boxes I made which I dedicated to my sister. Here's my version for this years Mother's Day and another birthday cake for my sister. Happy Birthday, Marge! I saw this movie "Revenge of the Bride's Maids" and saw the bridal shower scene. They showed cupcake favors that really inspired me!!! I hope you like it!

To check out the very first cake I made last year, click HERE.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Sunburst Flower Treats

2011-04-15T08:49:00.000-07:00

The first name that popped in my dad's head when I asked his thoughts about this project, he immediately suggested that they look like "sunburst flowers" to him. Thus, gave birth to the name of these treats. hihi.

Aren't these sooo cute. I used the SU! Treat Cups #116802 on both sides sealing them back to back. Then cover these cups with 2 XL Flower Folds BigShot die #115970 on both sides. Don't forget to adhere the flowers together on its petals.

You must be wondering how I cut a hole in the center of the flower to fit the cups. Easy! First, take a template of your 1-3/4" circle Punch #119850 and tape it on the center of each flower before adhering 2 flower folds together.
Cut through one corner between petals then cut-trace your circle. You have your hole.

Don't worry that your flower folds have opening cuts because they'd be covered with another piece of circle ring which you can make by using your 1-3/4" Circle punch #119850 then your 2-1/2" Circle punch #120906, in that order. You can emboss or stamp the ring before adhering them onto the outer center of the treat cups.

I added a 1/4" grosgrain ribbon as a handle and tied a tag with an elastic silver string #109866.

For a class, email me soon! Easter is closing in and you want your easter projects done!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Round Easter Bunny Basket

2011-04-10T03:23:00.000-07:00

OMG! The time just flew for me, I didn't realize I've not posted anything for a week now. My apologies, my friends. I have been trying to make these unique baskets for easter with little time spent to assemble it.

Well first of all, I'd make the bunny punch art first. Here's HOW TO MAKE the bunnies (make them without their feet).

These boxes were carefully created to make a round base basket where they can be easily stacked together for easy storage or quick transport. They are so cute with any treats in the boxes like Chocolate Kisses or Nuggets, or Jelly Beans, or any Easter treat. You can even fit your plastic eggs in them :) Anwyay, you'll love these baskets so much you will be able to use it in any season or any occassion.

There are no templates or dies used to make these basket/pail that's why it's so fast and inexpensive to make. A technique was used here that you've never seen before.

To order a tutorial on how to make a round basket. Click the "Buy It Not" Button.
A tutorial will be sent to your email disclosed with Paypal within 24 hours.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

A Word from Pete - April Promo

2011-04-01T07:19:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody! It's been a long time since I've seen you guys around... yeah. BTW, don't mind my picture. I decided I needed a margarita and had to sit on the glass after my drink. I've been around talking to so many papers and SU! tools around me. I just got buried with them. But, not to worry, Kay apologized to me where she found me under a pile of stamps which I got acquainted with. You gotta love all the new stamps coming in, specially the new offer.

The BRAND NEW Four Frames stamp set and the Paisley Petals Designer paper are available FOR ONE MONTH ONLY as a Pre-Order for customers.... if you miss out, you'll have to wait until July when you see these again in the new catalog :)

You can purchase this great stamp set that coordinates with the Decorative Label Punch (#120907), and the new DSP when you place a $20 Stampin' Up! order in April.
Order the stamp set for $20.95 (#123440 wood) or $15.95 (#123442 clear) and the DSP for only $9.95 (#122367)!

WANT THEM FREE? Host a $350 workshop in April and get them BOTH free! (individual customer orders of $350 or more will also qualify.. email me for more info)

Happy APRIL FOOLS DAY! Don't be fooled!!!!! Don't worry, this promo is no joke, it's true... no really... it is!!! hik.... excuse my hiccups. I think it's from that margarita I had.

See you later........

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Easter Pals

2011-03-29T20:48:00.001-07:00

Here, here, the gang's all here! I've just given tutorials how to make Chickee-Dee and Bunny Hop. I'm guessing everybody is casing them out. How about trying to make Bunny Hop White!
The only thing I did different with Bunny Hop was use Whisper White instead of Chocolate Chip Brown and put a vest on him. The vest was made with the Owl Punch #118074(vest piece). Isn't it soooo cute! The ric rac design on his vest was made using the Tasteful Trim BigShot die #120893. Also, his eyes are propped up and I put eyelids (which are optional) using the 1/2" circle punch and punched it like a half-moon crest.

Anyway, I hope you had fun making them. It will now be easier to decorate your Easter projects!!! In case you're missing the tutorials, here's Bunny Hop tutorial and here's Chickee-Dee Tutorial

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Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Easter Pals: Chickee-Dee Punch Art

2011-03-27T10:25:00.000-07:00

Hi! It's punch art time again and this time it's Chickee-Dee's turn for the tutorial. It's pretty easy to make this chick and I'm sure you'll make them in a jiffy.

You will need the following punch:
- Ornament Punch #119847(for the head)
- Boho Blossom Punch #119858 (for the feet and the feather tip on the head). Use only the medium flower shape.
- 2 Step Bird Punch #117191(for the outer eyes using the wing of the bird punch)
- 1-3/8" Circle Punch #119860(for the body)
- Owl Punch #118074(for the black iris)
- 1/2" Circle Punch #119869(for the Tempting Turquoise Eye)
- Scallop Circle #119854(for the wings)

TIP: Cut the Scallop Circle in 1/4 pieces. You'll need 2 for the wings. Cut a 1/2" square of Pumpkin Pie CS and fold it in a triangle to make your beak. You will need to adhere it close to the eyes so it has that smiling expression :) Don't forget to sponge your Daffodil Delight pieces with Pumpkin Pie Ink, sponge your Very vanilla eyes with Tempting Turquoise

Viola! You have a Chickee-Dee! To make an egg, you can use the 3/4" x 15/16" oval and glitter it up with Dazzling Diamond #102023.

To make a Chocolate Bunny punch art, here's a tutorial.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Easter Pals - Bunny Hop Punch Art

2011-03-26T09:24:00.000-07:00

Hi! I've been creating these Easter Punch Arts in my mind for weeks now and I finally got it into paper! The hardest part was giving cute expressions on their faces. Today, I'll show you my chocolate bunny. Some say it looks like the bunny from the movie "HOP"...hihi. I will go along to show you the rest in the next few days. So be patient. It's worth waiting for the tutorial :)

Punch needed:
- Ornament Punch #119847(for the head)
- Large Oval punch #119855(for the ears)
- Small Oval Punch #119863(for the inner ear and the feet)
- 3/4" x 15/16" Oval Punch # (for the cheek and arms) also for an egg
- 2 Step Bird Punch #117191 (used the wings of the bird for the eyes)
- Owl Punch #118074( used the owl for the body, used the eyes for iris)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309(use the circle for the nose)

TIP: Sponge all Chocolate Chip CS with Whisper White Kraft Ink. Sponge the Very Vanilla bird wings with Tempting Turquoise Ink. Sponge the Very Vanilla cheek ovals, Pink Pirouette inner ears, and nose with Chocolate Chip Brown Ink.

As you can see, I cut off the owls ears and feet (sounds sadistic, but no pun intended, sorry owl). For the feet, just follow the way I cut a piece off. Cut the other piece in the opposite direction, you don't want to give your bunny 2 left feet..hihi.

TIP: When positioning the cheeks, put them on a slanting "V" position, like a smile.

Cut your Chocolate Chip Ovals in a "BEAN" shape to make arms. Don't forget the nose!

Highlight your bunny with black and white gel pens! Your punch art will look more dimensional. TIP: Use your 3/4"x 15/16" oval to make an egg for your bunny to hold. I'd use Dazzling Diamonds #102023 to glitter the eggs (again to make it more dimensional) :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Altered Notebook and Clipboard

2011-03-19T12:33:00.000-07:00

Anytime you need a special gift for a friend, it's always best to have those little notebooks or clipboards at hand. It's so easy to alter as long as you have your DSPs. This time I used the new DSP, Springtime Vintage #121782. It's so sweet and pretty as it looks in the catalogue.

I've also added an antique brad on the notebook just to put a little touch to it. You may also add on a strap so you can sling it on the brad to bind your notebook close :) The stamp I used is the NEW "Four Frames" stamp set #123442 -Clear. I love this set, it'll be used in my upcoming projects.

I've seen alot of tutorial's out there using the Mod Podge technique for sealing your clipboard. I didn't do it this time. I can always use the mod podge finish later.
The green on top of my clipboard was painted with acrylic paint using a foam brush.
They're very inexpensive in a craft store. I used green paint to give a little highlight on the greenery of my DSP which was cut in in 3 parts and reversed in the middle. Adorable.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

How to Make the Perfect Paper Egg

2011-03-15T19:02:00.000-07:00

Hi! It's Easter Egg time! Nope, it's not Easter yet and it's not going to be the real eggs. It's Paper Eggs!!! How many of us have a hard time making an easter egg card, or easter egg shape paper pieces.... MEEEEE!!! I told myself how hard is it to make one because it's not an even circle. Then "Ding.. ding"!!! Circles.

I brought out circle punches, tested which circle proportion will go together! On a flat reference, I found a 3/4" circle differences of 2 circles, between the tip of an egg from the bottom of an egg, to figure out the curvature of a whole egg. Don't ask me, it's Calculus (per my dad, whose the most intelligent, smartest and wisest person I've ever known).

So, I got my 1/2" Circle punch and my 1-1/4" circle punch and put the punch pieces together. Then drew lines connecting both circles. Voila!!! AN EGG!!!

TIP: Sponge the edges to cover some cutting inperfections :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Ice Cream Petal Cone Cards

2011-03-09T10:58:00.000-08:00

Hi! It's me again! Sorry for the absence lately. I've been under the weather, fighting a cold. Been trying to get back my voice but with my line of work, a days rest may cost me. But hey, I have to think about my health too, right. So I started feeling better and getting my groove going..hihi.

Here are cute petal cone cards I've been wanting to make. I've seen so many use of the BigShot Petal Cone die #121810 (2011 OMC). I've seen hearts, carrots for Easter and alot of ice cream cones. And my best bet are these Ice Cream cone cards. Perfect for a birthday or a thank you note!

Inside these cone cards, I've ran through another piece with Very Vanilla CS so it may be inserted inside the card. Then punched out a 1" Circle Glimmer Red Paper #121790 (love this accent paper) as the cherry on top. Take note that I had to put a pearl embellishment inside the card so it may not easily slide off the card when tilted. You can position it at a couple of inches above the bottom tip of the cone.

MAKING A BIG ROSSETTE:
Use the XL 2-1/2" Circle punch to punch out a piece of BigShot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets #120805 (the best adhesive paper out there, you may use it in any project that needs double sided glue).

Then cut 1 yard of your Chocolate Chip Brown Satin Ribbon. Twist your ribbon from the center onto the Multipurpose Adhesive which was peeled off on one side first. Continue to twist and roll until it looks like a Cinnabon Bun..hehe. (a Cinnamon Bun)
You may have to trim some of the adhesive paper at the end. Press your bun firmly onto the adhesive paper. Then you're ready to peel off the paper backing of your bun and stick onto your cone! Yummmm!

TIP: I used dimensionals to tuck in the ribbon end.

MAKING THE CRIMPED RIBBON:

My mom calls it as the SMOCKING technique. In her early years, she would sew our clothes rather than buying them. She loved to sew dresses, home decors and embroider them. She knew what it was called when she saw my card..hihi. But I did mine the easy way, GLUE GUN is my magic sewing machine. Cut 8" of Chocolate Chip Brown Satin ribbon then apply glue 2 inches at a time and "SMOCK" the ribbon up to the other side of the card. It looked like Chocolate shavings on a cake..mmmmm.

You can also see that I used the long tag from the Petal Cone die and folded it to wrap around the cone. Ain't it gorgeous! I luv it!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

A Card from Heather

2011-03-06T09:29:00.000-08:00

A few days ago, I got this surprise in the mail from Heather Miles. She's also a demonstrator in my team. She gives me sweet notes and comments in her blog, as well as my blog and in emails. Very sweet gal and I feel like I've known her for so long. I'm so lucky to have her with me in my journey with Stampin' Up! I hope to meet her one day soon :) Don't forget to check out her blog :)

Thank you Heather for the card. My mom is so touched and appreciates the card :)
BTW, thanks so much for the great award you've given me in your blog :) So thoughtful of you :) I have my favorite blog list on the left column of my blog therefore it's like my award to them as having their blogs as my favorite keepsakes :) Check them out, you'll love their blogs :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Chocolate Bar Card from Raidis

2011-03-04T11:17:00.000-08:00

Hello there! I was surprised with a gift from a friend yesterday. She came to visit my mom bearing gifts! This was one of them that was very special and handmade. She used the ever so beautiful Bigz L Die, Fun Flowers #121812 (from 2011 OMC). I have yet to get that die.... shucks. The Designer Brads- Flower #112579 sealed the flower gorgeously. She used a DSP (which I'm not familiar with, but it held up the Hershey chocolate bar cover beautifully) and used the Scallop Trim Border #118402 with a label using the small oval punch #119863.

Thanks for the thoughtful and beautiful gifts, Raidis. I also took a picture of the aromatic bag of Godiva Premium Chocolate Truffle Coffee...mmmmmmm. Can't wait to try it. Coffee anyone?

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Leprechaun Pillow Boxes

2011-02-26T20:40:00.000-08:00

It's another pillow box. I guess I got hooked on this babies! They're just the easiest to assemble. St. Patty's day is fast approaching and I needed to get something going for a class in March. This is just so perfect. Just looking at these boxes, you may have already figured out what kind of punches I used. I also used the Garden Green and Green Galore (retired) cardstocks. I just had fun with it and punched away.

I asked a couple of Irish friends what are common Irish names? Patrick, Darby.... can you name some? I'd like to give Irish names to these boxes :)

TIP: Make your face first before the beard. Your Curly Label punch piece should only be adhered on the center. Leave the sides unglued. To make the beard, adhere the ones on the face first- left to right - small, medium, large, medium, small boho.
The outer beard, using all large bohos, are adhered on the box itself.

The basic black belt band on top is measured at 1/2" by 2-1/4". I kinda played around with the thickness that's why you see some are thick and some are thin...hihi.

Supplies Needed:
Cardstock
- Garden Green
- Green Galore (retired, optional if you have it)
- Tangerine Tango (for the beard)
- Whisper White
- Basic Black
- Daffodil Delight (for the buckle)
- Blushing Bride (for the face, eyelids and nose)
Ink Pad:
- Pretty in Pink (for sponging nose and eyelids)
Punch:
- Curly Label Punch #119851 (for the face, you may use lengthwise or crosswise)
- 1/2" circle punch #119869 (eyes, nose and eyelids cut in half)
- 3/4" square punch- this punch no longer available in SU (for the belt buckle, just cut a smaller square for the black center part)
- Boho Blossom Punch #119858 (for the beard)
- 2 step Owl Punch #118074(use medium circles for the black inner eye)
Other Supplies:
- Black Gel Pen
- White Gel Pen
- Stamping Sponge #101610

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

The ABCs of a Cupcake - Cupcake Trims

2011-02-23T07:51:00.000-08:00

Hi! First of all I would like to thank all of you who gave their thoughtful comments and wishes for my mom. She's very grateful and in high spirits when she reads them. I'm so glad to have you around and would like to dedicate these project today to you who cared enough to give their kind and thoughtful prayers and words.

I made owl trims before and then I found the idea to build cupcakes as trimmings in a set. Just get your DSP and CS out and Build a Cupcake away.

Making a real cupcake is a whim but the most important thing about making them is giving your tender loving care and decorate away. Like these TRIMS!!!!I put some blings and pearls into them. I gave a little stamp image to give dimension to the trim and used the Red Glittery Paper. Then added a dimensional at the back to stick.

For presentation, I had to get a 4-1/4" x 5" Whisper White Cardstock and glue the un-peeled dimensionals at the back to the Whisper White Cardstock. So you can easily peel the trim off the backing if you're ready to use them.

Just for taking a picture of this project, I used my Love Impression DSP and found that it looked good as a card too!!! Isn't that cute! That's how I came up with the title. "The ABCs of a Cupcake"..... hmmmm..... that's giving me another idea!!!!

Supplies Needed:
Stamp Set:
- Create a Cupcake #121982 Clear or #121915 Wood
Inkpad:
- Early Espresso
- Melon Mambo
- Pretty in Pink
Punch:
- Build a Cupcake Punch #121807
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309
- Small Heart Punch #117193
- Owl Punch #118074 (used the small heart)
Cardstock:
- Pretty in Pink
- Cherry Cobbler
- Chocolate chip Brown
- Early Espresso
- Pink Pirouette
- Melon Mambo
- Very Vanilla
Other Supplies:
- Dimensionals
- Glittery Red Paper #121790 from 2011 Occassions Mini Catalogue (get this paper before it's gone forever)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

A Dedication - Owl Pillow Box

2011-02-19T20:46:00.000-08:00

I made this box a couple of weeks ago and almost forgot about it! What happened? Just too busy and I just got sad news about my mom. She's not well these days. Well first she had the flu and was just getting over it this week. Then the news came she has Stage 4 cancer. She'll be going through radiation everyday for 3 weeks. I've heard how the radiation takes a toll in the body but for a 75 year old lady? That's tough.

With my mom's high spirits and positive outlook on things like this, she's coping well. We just have to pray for her speedy post recovery after her treatment and hope that she goes into remission again for the 3rd time.

May God Bless her always and provide her with the strength that she needs to overcome this.

Here's another owl box dedicated to all of you out there who are going through the same ailment. You have Cancer but Cancer does not have you.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

My 2011 Luv2Stamp Group SWAP Card

2011-02-18T19:01:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, Patty, my upline hosted a very successful Luv2Stamp Group meeting. There were over 40 attendies who had so many things to create and share. One of the things in the agenda is the SWAP Cards where everyone who participated, made their designed card for all who was registered for the SWAP. I had to send my cards in the mail since I was not able to attend. Patty lives in Northern California and I live 400 miles away. It's always so disappointing for me that I'm so far from her and yet she makes it feel like around the corner from me. Isn't that sweet?

Here was what I swapped. Wadyachink? Anyway, I got 38 cards back, all together and I'll be sharing them all week this coming week! So stay tuned!

Here's the Recipe of the Card I wrote on the back:

Card Measurement - 4-¼” x 5-½” Daffodil Delight ; 4” x 5-½” Whisper White;
Stamps Used: Creat A Cupcake (OMC)
Ink: StazOn Black Ink Pad
DSP: Ice Cream Parlor -Designer Speciality (OMC)- (2 diff design) 2-1/2” x 3-3/4”; 1 striped DSP ¾” x 3-¾”
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight; Whisper White; Pink Pirouette; Chocolate Chip Brown; Shimmery Paper -Red (OMC)
Punches: Build a Cupcake Punch (OMC); 1-¾” Circle Punch;
BigShot Die: Petal Cone (label strip) (OMC)
Decorative Label Punch (OMC)
Other: Dimensionals, Jewels Basic Pearl

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Mojo Monday 178 - Best Friend Card

2011-02-17T19:25:00.000-08:00

This card is dedicated to all my best friends :) Best friends are friends/sisters/brothers who are always there for you through thick and thin. They're always there to bring out the best of you:) So here's to all who stands by me and who I lean on.

I played with colors this time and just discovered that Poppy Parade (the red card) looks so good with bright colors. With this color I used SU's DSP - Ice Cream Parlor #122242 in the SAB catalogue. It's free with any $50 purchase :)
As you can see I used all the colors of the DSP and the card still looks all put together. So yummy :) You can also see how fond I am with the Owl Punch. Best investment EVER!!!!

I plan to frame this card and put it in my Hall of Fame Cards... hihi :) I'm just starting it so I can feature these at my workshops :)

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Poppy Parade
- Daffodil Delight
- Old Olive
- Pretty in Pink (the crimped band)
- Pacific Point Blue (the hat)
- Very Vanilla (for the caption)
Stamp Set:
- Full of Life #111500 (wood mount) I love this stamp set. It was a gift from one of my Best Friends
- Bliss #123217 clear (for the caption background)
Ink:
- Early Espresso
- Sahara Sand
DSP:
- Ice Cream Parlor #122242
Punch:
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch
- 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch
- Owl Punch
- 1" circle Punch (for the hat cut in half)
- Small oval punch (half shape for the lip of the hat)
BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder - Elegant Lines #119277 (for the scallop circle)
- Textured Impression Folder - Framed tulip #121809
Other Supplies:
- Antique Brads 117273
- Grosgrain Ribbon 5/8"- Pretty in Pink #119956
- Crimper #101618

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Mini Heart Box with Melon Mambo

2011-02-16T08:22:00.000-08:00

Hi! How was your Valentine Mini Heart Box Classes? Mine went so well with these design and color too. Melon Mambo with Early Espresso is one of the best combo colors out there. I also embossed the cover with the Elegant Lines Textured Impression Folder #119277. It came out perfect! Looks like chocolate to me!! Chocolates Anyone?

The Pink Pirouette box cover was made using the Love Impressions DSP #121780. Loved the embossed little hearts! To add a little flower, I used the Boho Blossoms Punch #119858 with the Basic Jewel Pearl embellishments #119247

Click here for other SAMPLES.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Mojo Monday Card 177 - Valentine Card

2011-02-12T08:04:00.000-08:00

You can see that this is my favorite Valentine poem..hihi...I've used it a couple of times on other post.
The roses are red
The violets are blue
The chocolates are as sweet as can be
As you can see
That I declare
That there's love in the air
Happy Valentine's Day, Bonami!!!

So very sweet! Anyway, I wanted to make an all red card but my elements just got lost in it so I decided to put a neutral contrast, Basic Black. They say you can't go wrong with black, right? In my picture, you can't see the Framed Tulip embossed on the Black CS. Trust me it's there :) I just wish my camera takes better pictures :( Also, I just loved the way the card looked with the DSP background which made me make an envelope lining of it.

TIP:
You must be wondering how I made the Framed Tulip embossed on a small rectangle. Pass your paper through the BigShot with the embossing folder once. Then reverse the paper to emboss the other side of the frame. First, align the first impression to the image of the embossing folder, then pass it through only to make that remaining side of the frame. Then reverse your Bigshot handle to release the impression folder.

Recipe for the Love Card:

Cardstock:
- Basic Black
- Cherry Cobbler Red (for the rose)
- Very Vanilla
- Chocolate Chip Brown (for the borders)

DSP:
- Love Impressions DSP #121780 (2011 OCM)

Stamp Set:
- Occasional Quotes #120142-Clear or #117048- Wood (Hostess Set level 3)

Ink Pad:
- Early Espresso #119670

BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder - Framed Tulips #121809
- Embosslit Die - Scallop Heart of Hearts #117332
Punch:
- Two Step Bird Punch #117191 (used wings for rose petals)

Other Supplies
- Antique Brads #117273
- Jewels Basic Rhinestone #119246

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Petal Cone Box - Wedding

2011-02-11T08:34:00.000-08:00

TGIF everyone!! I'm so glad I was able to get through this week. It was another hectic week for me fulfilling orders, completing projects and classes! Ok now, here's a new die from the 2011 Occacions Mini Catalogue, the Petal Cone Die #121810.
This will look good to use as a Wedding favor with your BLISS stamp set. (I'm growing to love this stamp set from the SAB catalogue). I've seen some of these types of boxes as tea boxes with a leaf on it...ding, ding, ding.. that's another idea for another project. More to come....

To make a handle for this box, I snipped off an itty bitty piece on the top of the cone and inserted a 15/16" Satin Ribbon #109862(Chocolate Chip Brown). I just had to poke the ribbon from the inside, through the hole. Well before you do that, staple the ends of the ribbon loop so it does not go all the way through the box.

Then I tied a Hemp Twine #100982 on it so it completes the handle part of the box :) You may use a thinner ribbon too.

I was also saying to the Luv2Stamp group, this box was suppose to be my SWAP for the meeting this weekend. But it was too bulky to ship and handle for a SWAP.. darn. Anyway, if I attend maybe next year, I may hand-carry them.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock:
- Crumb Cake
- Shimmery White (for the Bliss caption)
- Chocolate Chip Brown

Stamp Set:
- Bliss Stamp Set - (2011 SAB Catalogue)- #121851- W or #123217- C

Ink Pad:
- Old olive
- Early Espresso

Punch:
- Large Oval Punch #119855
- Scallop Oval Punch #119856

BigShot:
- Petal Cone Die #121810 - (2011 Occassions Mini)

Other Supplies:
- Jewels Basic Pearl #119247
- Hemp Twine #100982
- 15/16" Satin Ribbon- Chocolate Chip Brown #109862

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Jacque"lines": Baby Card and Heather's Pizza Box

2011-02-10T08:44:00.000-08:00

Please check out Jacqueline's blog for further details.
Jacque"lines": Baby Card and Heather's Pizza Box: "I made this set for a someone having a baby. There is 1 A2 card and a set of 'Thank You' notecards (3x3) inside of a 'pizza..."

Aren't they adorable! Check Heather's blog too. Jacqueline and Heather are a Mother and Daughter Team. Isn't that wonderful!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

So Proud of Chelsea

2011-02-08T18:54:00.000-08:00

Today's share is obviously, non-Stampin UP! I just would like to congratulate my friend's daughter Chelsea for her new achievement! I'm just so proud of Chelsea who is like a niece to me. She's such a talented girl, I just can't resist but brag about her accomplishments. She plays the violin with her sister, she excels in school, she's a math olympiad who won so many math competition events, she's the president of her school council. On top of that she also knows Taekwondo! I think she's very close to becoming a black belt. Whew... for an 11 year old kid... that's alot of accomplishments. Oh, she's studying the Chinese language, too.

This time, her talent went national!!! Amazingly, she won 2nd place at the National Redvine Drawing Contest on the Tray and Jar Category. (You know that yummy licorice candy? I LOVE THOSE.)
Well, Chelsea's artwork will be featured in the tray and jar packaging of licorice candy in the middle of this year! Isn't that AWESOME! So watch out for her artwork pieces!!!

- The first one is a little girl sleeping on the moon shaped like a licorice

- The second one she won shows different nationalities with families lining up to buy the licorice from a big mobile candy truck.

You may find Chelsea's drawings in the Red Vine Website

Chelsea knows every single complimentary and contrasting colors. If you ever get a blank on a project because you can't decide what color to use, ask Chelsea!!! Her color combinations are just brilliant! She's a natural!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Cupcake Shape Box- Tutorial

2011-02-05T17:50:00.001-08:00

Another carefully engineered project, I present, my Cupcake Shape Boxes. Last summer, I've been trying to figure out how to make these boxes... My Gosh, it took so long and the missing link just came to me last week! Then everything came into place!!! I just can't help but create this yummy boxes!

If you already have my cake box tutorial, here's a great addition to complete your birthday ensemble favors. You can also make it a Birthday workshop too.

Display these boxes on your cupcake rack and get all the compliments. Of course you can fill them with goodies like chocolates, mints and wrapped candies. It's the size of a regular cupcake! Sell these at your fairs and it'll surely be a sell out.

For the tutorial, click the "BUY IT NOW" button for $4.99. A .pdf file will be sent via email disclosed by paypal within 24 hours. If you don't receive the file within 24 hours, please contact me. If you are my downline, you get all my Tutorials FREE!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Lady Bug Jr Punch Art

2011-02-04T10:22:00.000-08:00

Need I say more ??!!! Come join me in my punch art class this weekend. I know it's the Superbowl weekend..uhuh.. but some of you who may be free AFTER or DURING the game can come over and have a celebration or grump..(for those whose team didn't win). I'm not going to say who I'm routing for (my friends do).. but come see me and just talk about the game, the commercials in it and the half time show while we do our punch art.

These 2 darlings are just waiting for you to make them and Valentines Day is counting down!!! If you don't have a card yet... Here's your chance to make them in my class!!! We are making 4 different bugs!!! So HURRY!
BTW, that's SUNDAY, Feb 6th. SEE YAH!!!
ps. Let me know if you want to join the Saturday Class (the day before Superbowl).

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Mojo Monday 176 - Birthday Bakery

2011-02-01T20:39:00.000-08:00

It's Mojo time again. I can't believe how time flew from my last Mojo card last month! I've been trying so hard to think of a cute card to go with my "Birthday Bakery" stamp set. Today was a great day to do it with Mojo Monday (not exactly Monday today but I'm not complaining).

Okidokes... I used SU!s In Color, Blushing Bride CS #119796. This color has been sitting on my shelf for a long time and I never realized how yummy this color would be with cake and dessert stamps. mmmm.. Ok, focus now! I combined it with my retired CS Creamy Caramel... (I hoarded). It's just the BEST color ever from a list of my bestevers...lol. Hmmm...I think I really have to make my BESTEVER LIST. Whadya think? Anyway, you can substitute it with Crumb Cake CS #120953.

You may be wondering how I made my eyelet borders curve that way. Just cut little snips on the border (on the opposite side of the border) then bend and fold it with the curves. It looks like lace to me now :)

Here's the recipe for my Birthday Bakery Mojo Card:

Card Measurement:
5" x 5"

Stamp Set:
- Birthday Bakery #117034 Wood; #120115 Clear (hostess set level 1)
Cardstock:
- Blushing Bride
- Whisper White
- Creamy Caramel (retired)
- Early Espresso
Ink Pad and Markers
- Early Espresso ink pad #119670
- Whisper white Craft ink pad #101731 (for sponging the embossed Framed Tulips) use with Stampin' Sponges #101610
- Real Red Marker #100052
- Chocolate Chip Brown Marker #100071
- Tempting Turquoise Marker #100058
- Cajun Craze Marker #119678
Punch:
- 3/4" x 15/16" oval #120908 (love this punch)
- Eyelet Border #119853
- Scallop Oval #119856
- Modern Label XL #119849
BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder - Framed Tulips #121809

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Cindy's Totes - Share

2011-01-28T09:33:00.000-08:00

I got this share from Cindy Hall who purchased my Tote box tutorial:) She was so kind to share it with us. Here's what she commented when she shared it with me:
" I just have been so tickled with the totes that I wanted to share with you how cute "your" tote turned out. Since giving them out I have gotten rave reviews about them. My friends seem to always be more impressed with the presentation than the actual gift. Thanks again...Cindy"

Cindy does not have a blog but she'll surely appreciate the comments here. Thanks again Cindy. I'm sure you'll have a year round of fun when you use these totes in different occassions and seasons.

If you have purchased any tutorial in my blog, please feel free to share :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Pete's Here!!!

2011-01-27T07:34:00.000-08:00

Last week, Patty, my previous owner, was looking for a new home for me. I met Patty from SU!s 2009 Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. She took me under her wings and brought me home to Northern California. It was fun being with her but Patty wanted me to see more and be in a new home where I could be loved and be cared for. Then my adventure started... destination Southern California.

I travelled far and long in a box and felt warmer and warmer... travelled through the Grapevine and through a big city called L.A. Huge city but not a place for a bird like me. I had to be patient, I had to be strong as I was near. Then finally Orange County, no oranges here but I think I'm closer to the beach area. Finally, my box got dropped off. Then I await.....

As I daydream and wait patiently, I heard footsteps and heard a voice. "HE'S HERE!!!!". This is the moment I've been waiting for, meeting my new mom! ... and..... HELLO MAMA!!! I just felt the warmth of Kay's heart and the welcome of her home. PERFECT!!! Patty made a great choice for me. Thanks, Patty! I will always remember you.

BTW, here was a note to Kay that Patty made using her MDS. It's a very lovely card that made Kay so special. Oops, I'm hugging it too much... here's the inside of the card. Isn't it sooo beautiful!!! I will miss you Patty.

I guess that's it for now. My new mom, Kay, will be giving me a corner here at Creations on Paper. It's sooo cozy here and I'd like to see all of you again. Ok...thanks for visiting me here! see ya later... oh... Accdg to Patty, Kay didn't know that I was being named after her brother...hmm... I think I like it. Yes, I have a new mom and my name is Pete.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Ready, Get Set, SALE-A-BRATION!!!

2011-01-24T17:53:00.000-08:00

For all who does not know what Sale-A-Bration means, it means FREEBEES!!!! Every year, around this time of the year, Stampin' Up gives away FREE Stamp Sets and other Stampin' Up Products for everyone! Starts January 25th - March 31st 2011. DON'T MISS THIS!!!

FREE GIFTS for each $50 you spend as a customer or as a demonstrator!!!! No LIMIT... spend $100 get 2 gifts, spend $150 get 3 gifts AND Hostess Rewards!

(see SAB mini catalog for all the details)

In addition to the stamp sets, ribbon, buttons, DSP, downloads, etc., in the SAB Mini Catalog, you can also select from dozens of free stamps and sets listed on the last page of the SAB mini catalog, or listed below too!

Did I also tell you that if you Join me in Stampin' Up! during S.A.B., you get a 15% discount on your kit, plus $50 Product Bonus.

Don't forget to CONTACT ME if you have questions on how to get this FREE SALE-A-BRATION Items! Or ORDER NOW HERE!

Here are some of your FREE CHOICES (click for larger image):

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Valentine Mini Heart Box Class and More

2011-01-23T15:48:00.000-08:00

Hello!!!! I'm back! Been really busy this week at the store and with my folks. I totally had to put Creations on Paper aside for a moment. Times like this makes it really hard for me to juggle. You know what I mean.... although I took a break, I still think of you. I've heard that some of you come to my site everyday to check, hoping that I would have something new or some new creations. I am touched with this and my feelings are mutual.
When I'm gone, away from blogging, my mind lingers toward it and plans for the next post. I also wake up in the morning and it calls me, however, I have to say... later.

Anywho... I'm here, again. This time I'd like to share with you my class this weekend. I met 2 new wonderful ladies, Patty and Phyllis. They reminded me of Thelma and Louise who are such friends that they continue catching up in their lives while doing the projects in the class. That was very entertaining for me!!! I loved how their friendship just went through my eyes and how comfortable they were. I just love these kinds of ladies who attend my classes :) Most importantly, we all had fun and mind you, alot of laughter!

Here were the 2 little note pads with pens as favors for them when they attended my class. I used the Hugs & Kisses Suite:

- Love Impressions DSP #121780
- Stamp set XOXO #121973 Clear or #121909 Wood
- Glimmer Paper Red #121790
- Love Impressions Rub-Ons #121886
- Grosgrain Polka Dot Ribbon #115608 (Clearance rack NOW)
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder - Framed Tulips #121809
- Small Heart Punch #117193
- Large Oval Punch #119855
- Decorative Label Punch #120907
- Jewel Basics - Rhinestone #119246
- Dimensionals #104430
- Real Red CS
- Whisper White CS
- Small Pens and small notepads(any supply or craft store)

Here are also the items we made in class :) Aren't they cute!!!! I had to teach Phyllis how to make the Fancy Flower Punch - Rose! She did a great job on her first try!!! (rose in the middle).. cutie :) BTW, great idea with the leaf on the Mini Heart box, Phyllis! Patty's an expert crafter, need I say more... awesome craftmanship. She gave me tips too! Thanks, Patty W.!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Love Impressions Heart Boxes

2011-01-18T08:04:00.000-08:00

The roses are RED, the violets are BLUE, and the Chocolates are as SWEET as can be..... I used the "Love Impressions" DSP #121780 from the New 2011 Occasions Mini Catalogue.

Here are more boxes that made me addicted to make them when I saw how lovely they were with the new Red Glimmer Paper #121790. I love, love, love this glimmer paper. It's so easy to work with, too! I hope SU! makes more colors with them.

I also used the Rub-Ons #124496 (also in the New 2011 Occasions Mini catalogue) that were given to me free by SU! Thanks, Stampin' Up!

The rub ons were used on Whisper White then I used the 3/4" x 15/16" oval punch. Then adhered it on the box with Dimensionals. The glimmer punched hearts were made with the Small Heart punch #117193

To make these enticing boxes, click HERE. Warning: You can get addicted to making these boxes.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Pillow Box Owls

2011-01-16T10:32:00.000-08:00

Whew.... was up late all last night finishing tutorials after a class. My eyes were just seeing double. So I had to take a break from the hectic schedule I made myself.. duh.. and went through all the comments in my blog :) This time I saw Teri's comment. She's just talented and so kind to share her projects in her blog, I decided to feature one of them. She had a class making these owls, so I think. But when I came to visit her blog, I can't find the link. Anywho, here's Teri's blog so you can browse through her stuff , live from Hawaii:)

She also said that these were also an inspiration from someone else (I forget). But, I tried making my own version with the 2 owls on the right :) hihi... cutie pie.

They're now one of my Valentine Treats this year :) I haven't used the pillow box die for almost a year now and it's about time I bring that baby out!!! Ain't it great to find something in your box, stashed away and later realize you still need it!!! Thank goodness!

Here's the deal, I'm not telling how I made the pink owl with the big eyes, just because Teri's having a class on that. So I made the other two that I can share.

Supplies Needed:
Punch:
- 3/4" circle punch #119873(for the white of the eyes)
- 2 Step Owl punch #118074(medium circles for the black of the eyes)
- Scallop edge punch #119882 (for the DSP)
- Full Heart Punch #119883 (cut in half for the wings)
- 5 petal punch #119880 (use only 2 petals for the feet)
- Heart to Heart punch #119881(use the long heart for the beak and the fat heart for the tag caption)

BigShot Die:
- Pillow Box Die #113466

Cardstock:
- Real Red
- Melon Mambo
- Pumpkin Pie#105117 or Peach Parfait #119793
- Whisper White
- Pink Pirouette
- Chocolate Chip Brown

Other Supplies:
- 2 way glue pen #100425
- Crystal Effect glue #101055 (to glue the box together)
- SU! Dimensionals #104430
- Jewels basics - Rhinestone #119246 & Basic Pearls #119247
- White Gel Pen #105021
- my Retired Valentine DSP (but you can use any DSP that'll match the color of your CS )
- a small stamp to place any caption ( I used the retired "Vintage Labels" Stamp Set from 2010 Sale-A-Bration)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Love Buggy Punch Art - Class

2011-01-12T08:57:00.000-08:00

Hello, bug lovers! For weeks, I've been busy with creating new little critters for Valentine. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Love Bug. He will fit on your card projects and he will entertain you in a romantic way you'll be dazzled and tickled.

Come join me in my classes and here are my schedules.

Classes are $10 per head and all illustrations, CS and tutorials will be given in class. Just bring your scissors and adhesive (preferably glue). Just contact or email me when you would like to sign up for the class.

Here's another side of him you won't want to miss :) Be surprised on the other posses of Mr. Love Bug you'll be learning in class.

See you there, BON AMI!!!

UPDATE on the Tutorial:
I've been ask by many if my tutorial will be up for sale... Yes :) I'm accepting PREORDERS now for tutorials. The tutorials for these class will be available by Saturday the 15th. Choose your option below and click "Buy It Now". A PDF file will be sent to your email by January 15th.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

10 More Ways with the Mini Heart Box - Wedding Favors

2011-01-08T11:25:00.000-08:00

Hi, there! In the birth of these boxes, I found some few inspirations through my followers. With these comments, they openned up new doors for my creations and I just wanted to share them with you.

First of all, I would like to thank Cristy for commenting in my blog which led me to her blog, HokieCoyote. These are the types of projects I see outside my blog, through sharing. Thanks again, Cristy!
I love your blog.

With her inspiration, I integrated my boxes with her card of hearts. I just had a few twicks with the buttons of the groom. I had to use the Jewels Basic Pearls #119247 (used the 2nd to the smallest pearl). With a black Sharpie pen, I colored it so it looked like black beaded buttons...hehe. That's what you can call, "Forced Improvision"... BTW, the tie was made with 2 snipped hearts at the edge.

With the bride's box, I used Shimmery White CS (love this paper so much) #101910 with Basic Gray #121044.
Then used the same Jewels Basic Pearls set (used the biggest pearl in the set).

10 More ideas to these Heart Boxes:

1. You can also make the tie RED so it can be your Valentine favors!!!

2. I would also put an ultra-tiny rosette on the grooms box side so it looks like a buttoneer...hihi.

3. On the bride's box, emboss your cover with Textured Embossing folders

4. Use Rhinestone's instead of pearls.

5. For Valentine's Day, make red and pink boxes and put 3 in a bigger box as a set. Fill them with chocolates and love :)

6. These can be Wedding Ring boxes!

7. Print Name tags of the bride and groom and set them inside, at the back cover.

8. Print out "Thank You" or stamp "Thank You" then punch out with Full Heart Punch, then use this to make the backings of the base of your box. So when they open the box, it says "Thank you" inside!

9. Make these boxes like ornaments. Just punch out a hole on the top of the box and add sheer, satin or lace ribbon. Don't punch a hole on the base of the box because it will not open.

10. For elegant presentation, get those paper doilies for cupcakes and have these boxes lay on them. So beautiful!

Then again, here's the tutorial to my Heart Boxes. Click HERE.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Mini Heart Boxes - Tutorial

2011-01-07T09:53:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone! It's been really crazy this past few weeks, specially in the closing of the year and starting a New Year! I've been lining up my projects up since last month and I think I'm getting things in a roll here.

When I was making this tutorial for the heart boxes, I didn't realize how much effort it took just to put the tutorial together. I was afraid that blogspot might give up on my post and won't even take my entry because it was getting longer. So I decided to make it prettier and much more detailed in a separate tutorial where I can freely show you Step by Step clear illustrations how to make this adorable boxes. Low and behold, it came out to 13 pages of full color illustrations and samples.

These boxes are originals and not copied from anywhere. So this is something out of the usual. If you might have seen it somewhere, I would not have seen it because my time is limited to even look around. So it's pure creation and innovation on most of my projects. My inspirations come from life elements around me. With a management job, caring for my parents, household, and SU! That's a full plate for me :)

I thank all my followers and blog friends for continuing to support this passion of mine where I indulge my thoughts and time into to relieve everyday stress. Thank you again for your kind comments, they really inspire me always.

Ok, let's get back to the boxes. You can fit in 2 Hershey Kisses in them or 1 chocolate nugget. Mints and M&Ms are also a great treat for these boxes. A pair of jewelry (ring, earring gifts). So cute. You can also use this as a Wedding Favor! Very lovely Wedding ensemble for a reception! Or a Bridal or Baby Shower even!

As you can see I used the Scalloped Heart on both sides of the box and it just graced it with love and tender. Not to mention the rosettes! It's just "Flickeristic" and "Scrumpulicious"..hihi. To make the rosettes for the box, I have my tutorial HERE.

FYI, the class to make these boxes are now posted. So hurry and sign up! Here are the schedule for my Valentine classes! Click HERE.

For the tutorial, click the "BUY IT NOW" button for $4.99. A .pdf file will be sent via email disclosed by paypal within 24 hours. If you are my downline, you get all my Tutorials FREE!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Mojo Monday 172 - Valentine Rosettes Card

2011-01-05T08:03:00.001-08:00

Here are uses of the paper rosettes I've mentioned about in my Tutorial. See how it fits anywhere in a card. In any color or size, it graces any simple card or project like this. I've decided to join the Mojo Monday again this month and I think this is a really good exercise :) I believe it gives me that extra juice on my head to keep those projects coming. hihi.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Pink Pirouette
- Chocolate Chip Brown
- Whisper White
- Very Vanilla
- Cherry Cobbler Red (for the bigger rosette)
Stamp Set:
- Hostess Occasional Quotes #120142 (Clear)
DSP:
- Jolly HOliday DSP #117159
Punch:
- 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #118874(to set your rosettes onto)
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 (for the bigger rosette, cut with thinner coil)
- 1-1/4" Circle Punch #119861 (for the smaller rosettte)
Other Supplies Used:
- Elastic Cord - Silver - #109866
- Jewel's Basic Rhinestone - #119246

Here's another look with indoor lighting used:

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

2011 Occasions Mini Catalogue NOW Available

2011-01-04T06:20:00.001-08:00

It's HERE! It's HERE!! I'm so happy to announce that the NEW Occassion Mini catalogue is here! Let's get started. I've gone through it and it's sooo awesome.

Come join me and browse through the catalogue here with me -

Page 6 and 7: The new Specialty Designer Series Paper, Love Impression, is so elegant. Watch out for Glimmer Paper - red! Yes finally! I've been waiting for these. And have you seen or even tried out the NEW Letter Plates! You gotta get the Heart Pressed. Letter Plates are the reverse of your Textured embossing folders which allows you to ink up your images. Not to mention the new Valentine set, XOXO, good to use with your 1-3/8 circle punch for tags and more.

Page 12: I'm loving the new Blossom Petals Punch. You know me and my punch. They go beyond what they're suppose to be used for..teehee. The Build a Blossom Stamp Set is just gorgeous. I know some of you out there makes these flowers so well and here's the easiest way to make them now.

Page 15: Need I say more about the Bigz L Die - Petal Cone! We've made these 3-D projects using templates and given measurements. And we don't have to do that anymore, we've got it made for us! No more measuring or scoring. That's on my very list. See the Heart shape cone! hmmmm.... are you seeing what I'm seeing?

Page 16: I'm seeing alot of potential projects on this page. Are you picturing altered album covered with the Designer FABRICS, with binding ribbons, Satin rosettes and buttons? another hmmmmm...

Page 17:
Need I say more about this Easter Blossoms Stamp set! Perfect for your Easter cards and project!! Just adorable! Love the Cherry Blossoms!

Page 20-21:
Oh Yeah! BIRTHDAY, BIRTHDAY, BIRTHDAY!!! Can't get enough of that!!!

Page 22:
A CUPCAKE PUNCH!!!! Say goodbye to trimming your own cupcake and say Hello to "Build a Cupcake Punch". Using all your DSP and different ink color makes the perfect cupcake embellishments! Endless possibilities!!! Can't wait to get these and add to my collection :) Don't forget the Stamp Set to go with it! FABULOUS!!!

Page 30:
You know me and Chocolates! Inseparable!!! I had to take a break from it but I'm sure back for it this season :) Anyway, don't you just love to express your LOVE for Chocolates with your Friends. Friends and Chocolates really mix well together and this set is just perfect for the get-together occassions. Give them that special treat with your special cards and tags. They'll surely be in AWE! Soooo CUTE!!!

Page 34:
AHhhhhhhh!!! The Button, Button Stamp Set! Wondering how you'd use them? Fill your cards with them with different colors! Great embellishments with the real buttons, don't you think?

Page 39:
Flower DIES and more!!! Can you ever get tired of these lovely flowers? They just shape your projects into another cute dimension! Another Circle die!!! Finally I don't need to use "other" tools, just to get my circles bigger than 2-1/2". My nesting circles are growing and I LOVE IT!!! More Punch Arts to make! As these dies grow bigger sooner, the soonest I get to make 3-D Punch Arts!!! Can you imagine that?

Please let me know if you'd like to order from me and I can send you a copy of the Catalogue. Can't wait to here from you!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Paper Rosettes - Tutorial

2011-01-02T22:00:00.000-08:00

Time for a tutorial! I've been seeing these Rosettes in satin ribbons lately and wondered how they would look like in paper. Well, I've also seen some tutorials floating around lately and I just wanted to recreate a little version of these paper rosettes. I think they call it rosettes because of its size.
Hang in there, the look of having something so small may not interest you in making them. But you shall see that there will be a sequel to this tutorial.

Supplies Needed:
- Whisper White CS (or any color, but Whisper White is easy to work on your first rosettes)
- Pretty in Pink Ink Pad
- Sponge
- Scissors
- 1-3/4" Circle Punch
- glue dots (or glue gun)

STEP 1: PUNCH and SPONGE
Punch out a 1-3/4" Circle Punch Whisper White CS piece and sponge with Pretty in Pink (or other color you prefer).

STEP 2: CUTTING
With your scissors, beginning on one side, cut your circle in a coil direction towards the center.

STEP 3: SCROLLING
Starting from the outer side of the coil, start scrolling as illustrated towards the center of the coil.

STEP 4: ADHERE
To seal your rosettes, apply a glue dot at the end of the coil (which would be positioned under the rosette after scrolling) or use your glue gun.

TADAHHHH!!! It's so much fun making them. Specially when you like paper flowers. Try it out for size.

TIP: You can also use any size Circle Punch to make these rosettes. Also, the thinner you cut your coils the more flat your flower will come out (good for embellishing a card). The wider coils make your rosettes look puffier.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Happy New Year and a Happy New Blog Banner

2011-01-01T13:11:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to Everyone! It's a fresh new beginning of new smiles, new stuff and new creations! However we still keep the ones that matters most, our all-time FRIENDS :) With this new year, I begin to ponder upon what's in-store for me and Creations on Paper in 2011. All I feel now is enthusiast and gleam that I will continue to inspire everyone and give birth to new innovations. So let's see how it goes... so come join me in this adventure! Cheers to All!

Here's some lyrics to a song to greet the New Year for you:

Auld Lang Syne

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne ?

CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
and surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS
And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Merry Christmas from Creations on Paper

2010-12-25T07:26:00.000-08:00

This Christmas, I thank you all for visiting here and allowing me to grace your holiday season! It's a wonderful feeling to know I have friends who love to do what I love to do. What a pleasure it's been to create, inspire and share all this little things but most of all, thank you for all the support and comments you've parted through the year.
Here's looking forward to the next year of more fun and creations! Merry Christmas and hugs to you all!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Kiss the Cook - Holiday Packaging

2010-12-17T08:32:00.000-08:00

Counting down to Christmas, we have traditions in the family we love to do to remind us of the spirit of giving. One of them is baking our banana nut bread for our friends and family. The most exciting part of it is packaging them in bright red, green and blue cello and foil with very cute tags and ribbons. Every year, we come up with different ones and this years title is "KISS THE COOK Snowman". Thanks mom for pitching in the idea this year.

Here are other colors with other belly bands. This time I used SU!s Waffle Paper #120984 (metallic gold and silver). I thought I was going to go through the holidays without using them.. duh.

My snowmans look like they're blowing out kisses. Get ready to catch one:)

Punches Used:
- 2-1/2" circle Punch #120906
- 2 Step Owl Punch (the circle images of the owl's eyes are so useful; I used the medium and tiny size) #118074
- Full Heart Punch (Cut the other half of the heart into a thumb shape to make mittens. #119883
- Heart to Heart Punch (used the small heart to decorate the mittens) #119881

Cardstock:
- Whisper White (snowman head)
- Basic Black (eyes and mouth)
- Old Olive (for the mittens)
- Peach Parfait (2010-12 in color) or Snowman Nose

DSP:
- Jolly Holiday #117159 (decorate the mittens)

Other Supplies:
- Crop-A-Dial (tag hole)
- elastic Gold #109867 and Silver #109866 cords
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon (Early Espresso)#119753
- 3/4" Grosgrain Polka Dot Ribbon (Real Red)#115608
- SU!s Waffle Paper #120984 (metallic gold and silver)

Have a Merry Christmas!!! May you have a fun-filled, joyous and delightful one.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Penguin Owl Punch Art- Matchbox

2010-12-11T21:27:00.000-08:00

Hello to my blog friends! Yup! Another punch art. I hope you're never too tired to see these punch arts in my blog.

I woke up this morning with this image in my head. Don't know why, but it was just there. Then I started to gather all my punches and came out with this cute penguin again. The owl punch was another handy punch to make these so if you don't have one. Get them already. Two Step Owl Punch #118074. What are you waiting for? Christmas? It's HERE!!!

Punch use for the Penguin:
- Two Step Owl Punch (for the penguin body w/o ears; use the heart as the beak and the small dots for the eyes; use half of the penguin body for real red pants)
- 3/4" Circle Punch (use for the face and punch cresents for the wings)
- Heart to Heart Punch - biggest heart (for the hat)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack - small flower punch(for the pompom of the hat)

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Real Red - (for the hat and the pants)
- Whisper White (for the penguin face and Matchbox cover)
- Old Olive (for the Matchbox)
- Basic Black (for the penguin, eyes, belt)
- Very Vanilla (for the hat rim and pompom)
- Peach Parfait (for the beak)
- Daffodil Delight (for belt buckle)
Stamp Set:
- Sparkly & Bright #115346
Ink Pad:
-Real Red Ink Pad
BigShot Die:
- Matchbox die #114890
Other Supplies:
- Crop-A-Dial - 1/8" punch - #108362
- Grosgain Ribbon - 3/4" Polka Dot Real Red #115608

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Christmas Sugar Cookie Card

2010-12-10T09:30:00.000-08:00

Hello again! Today's share is an inspiration I got from Betty Crocker's cookies. I found a box of ready-to-bake homemade cookie in the kitchen counter and saw this beautiful picture of a sugar cookie. It had white confection snowflake trim on it with red candy dots on it. I decided to make a card of it and tried to come close to it. Well I tried. It was hard getting the right color of the cookie so I just took my retired CS, Creamy Caramel, and whooped one up. Yup, I hoarded..hihi. I had to, for the holidays. It's the color of cookie, bread, cakes and all that yummy stuff. SU! should bring that back.

Anyway, here's my card. I love Real Red (next to Cherry Cobbler CS), it went well with the cookie. Sooo festive.

Measurement:
This is a 5"x5" whisper white card.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Real Red
- Whisper White
- Very Vanilla (for the small snowflake)
- Creamy Caramel (retired)
Stamp Set:
- Many Merry Messages #116586
Punch:
- 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch #118874
- Snowflake Punch #119852
BigShot:
- Textured Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots #117335
- Scallop Square #115950
- Decorative Strip - Northern Frost #120901
Other Supplies:
- Crystal Effects glue #101055 (for the red dots)
- Stampin' Glitter - Fine Galaxy Set- Red #114286
- Stampin Emboss Powder - Gold #109129
- Heating Tool #100005
- VersaMark Pad #102283
- Dimensionals #104430

Then again, if you want to attend a class for Punch Arts to make your Christmas cards, email me :) I will also be teaching how to Heat Emboss your cards.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Xmas Containers - Candy Cane Christmas DSP

2010-12-06T19:05:00.000-08:00

Last month, I found a container that I bought long ago. It must have just crept under the bed and had gone to my forgotten list..hihi. Anyway, I already decorated some containers a couple of years ago with DSP. This time I tried them with the Candy Cane Christmas DSP for yummy cookies my mom's going to make. In this picture, I put my small retired stamps to raffle away in my workshops when I pick a name from the Door Prize entree that were submitted. Cool idea for your workshop.

These containers are smaller than the usual containers you find in Costco filled with bulk goods (like Chocolate covered raisins, peanuts, etc.)

So many years ago, we crafted cookie jars or Cookie ingredient jars with those Xmas printed cloth on the lid. Do you remember those? This time I cut a piece of the Designer Fabric - Candy Cane Christmas (#121715) to match the DSP paper. Isn't that cool? I just cut a round piece which measured 1/2" bigger than the lid. Then, I placed batting material (polyester) to put padding (like a soft pillow) on the cover then sealed the fabric with glue gun!!

So that you don't see the ugly part of the glued fabric, I adhered a Tasteful Trim border from the Bigz XL Die #120893. Then I decorated with DSP #120809!!! Don't forget the 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon #109034.

SOOO EASY!!! Oh, I also put little Basic Pearl Embellishment #119247 in front and back of the container. Here is the back side. I used the Homemade Stamp #116978 with Real Red Ink Pad. Then punched it out with the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #118874

If you want to see my past containers, click HERE.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Chocolate Chip Brown
- Whisper White
Stamp Set:
- Homemade #116978
Ink Pad
- Real Red
DSP:
- Candy Cane Christmas #120809
Punch:
- 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #118874
BigShot Die:
- Bigz XL Die- Tasteful Trim #120893
Other Supplies:
- Basic Pearl #119247
- 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon #109034
- Designer Fabric - Candy Cane Christmas #121715
- Container from "Smart and Final" store

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Penguin Punch Art Projects

2010-12-05T14:07:00.000-08:00

We had fun last night with our Penguin Punch art and look at what we created with them. We have a card which I guess will be one of my cards this Xmas. We also made some Treat Cup goodies! The cups fit perfectly in front of these cutesies. All I did was adhere them in front of the penguins with M&M mints inside. Aren't they so cute! No need for complicated paper backing or openings behind. I found that it's easy to peel the cups from the Penguin without tearing them. They adhere back onto the penguin after the goodies are gone. Sooo Cool!!!

Ok, Ok! I know you've been asking for the punches I used.

Punch:
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 (for the body, head, hat, head band
- Ornament Punch #119847 (for the tip of the bonnet)
- 3/4"x 15/16" oval medium punch #120908 (earmuffs & beak)
- 1-3/4" Circle Punch #119850 (inner body)
- Large Oval punch #119859 (the face)
- Small Oval punch #119863 (the wings)
- Modern Label Punch #119849(the feet)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack - Circle #118309(for the eyes)
- Fancy Flower Punch- XL #118073(for the pointy beak, punch out a flower then use your 3/4" x 15/16" oval punch to position on the center of the pointy piece of the flower impression)

Textured Impression Folder:
- Perfect Polka Dots #117335 (on the head band)
- Square Lattice #119976 (on the hat and earmuff)
- Northern Flurry #120902 (for the card)

Stamp Set:
- Many Merry Messages #116586

Cardstock:
- Real Red (hat)
- Old Olive (headbands)
- Baja Breeze (earmuffs)
- Whisper White (body and face)
- Daffodil Delight (for the feet)
- Basic Black (the body)
- So Saffron (for the beak)

Other Supplies:
- Treat Cups #116802 (to hold your candy)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Penguin Punch Art- Strictly Punches

2010-12-04T11:25:00.000-08:00

Now we're waddling through Christmas, here's a another punch art for your projects. I'm having a class this weekend on my Xmas Punch Arts and here's a sneak peek on one of those we're doing tonight and tomorrow night. Hurry and signup by emailing me.

Why penguins? I love them, alot of you love them and they just leave a smile on your face. Don't they? Does anybody remember Tuxedo Sam? I miss him. He's a Hello Kitty Product in the 80s that my sister and I collect.

As you all know already, I love to texture emboss my projects. My punch arts will have them too :) These penguins are sooooo cute and easy to make and I'll show you ways of using them in your projects in my class.

Thanks for looking! Have a wonderful weekend!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Christmas Cards - Embossing Part 2

2010-12-01T09:23:00.000-08:00

Helloooo!!! It's time again for new cards. This group of cards were more like proto-types but it all came out so pretty that I decided to make them all. You may pick and choose which looks better but I think it can all be lovely Xmas card giveaways. It's so interesting how different it looks in just one element adjustment.
In fact, texture embossing is my favorite technique of all. It's just the best thing SU! ever invented. LOVE ITTTT!!!

These cards measure 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" and will fit an A2 envelope. The very vanilla cardstock was cut at 4" x 5-1/4". I had to emboss 2 Very Vanilla CS with 2 textured embossing folder seperately. Then cut them in half to combine them on the card. Cover the middle part with the Bigz Tasteful Trim and you're set to embellish your card!

For Classes to make Christmas cards, please email me! I'll help you create your cards!

Supplies used:
Cardstock:
- Cherry Cobbler #119685
- Vanilla White #101650
- Crumb Cake #120953
Ink Pad:
- Cherry Cobbler ink pad #119669
Stamp Set:
- Occasional Quotes #120142
- Tags til Christmas #121169
BigShot tools:
- Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die #120893
- Texture Embossing Folders:
a. Northern Flurry #120902
b. Pelals-A-Plenty #116824
Punch:
- Ornament Punch ##119847

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Christmas Cards - Embossing

2010-11-29T18:52:00.000-08:00

Hi, there! I've been so busy fulfilling my card orders lately and I just wanted to share with you some little details I've made with these cards. If you are looking for cards to create for mailing this holiday season, this is an easy one. It won't even require you to add extra postage to them.

These cards are measured at 4-1/2" x 5-1/2" that would fit an A2 envelope. My first card is a Xmas wreath. I saw something like this made as a giftcard holder so I figured it also can be a beautiful card. I added the Medallion Stamp #115223 on the background using Crumb Cake Ink pad #121030. It just super impossed the wreath to another level. I just loved it.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Cherry Cobbler - cut at 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"
- Very Vanilla - cut at 4" x 5-1/4"
- Old Olive - die cut with Island Floral die for wreath
Ink:
- Crumb Cake #121030
- Cherry Cobbler #119669
Stamp set:
- Medallion Stamp
- Bells # Boughs #121142-C; #120831-W
BigShot Die:
- Island Floral die #118871
- Textured Impression Folder - Perfect Polka Dots -#117335
- Textured Impression Folder - Petals-a-Plenty #116824
- Tasteful Trim Bigz Die - #120903
Punch:
- Large Oval Punch #118755
Other Supplies:
- Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon #109034
- Crystal Effects Glue #101055 - for glitter
- Stampin' glitter- Fine Galaxy - Red

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Thanksgiving Turkey Tutorial- Favor

2010-11-24T08:09:00.000-08:00

It's the day before Thanksgiving and time is closing in on me. So many things to do, so little time. As I do this quick tutorial, I will have to get back with you on the details. So I'm just posting the pictures for you to follow. I hope you find it instructive.
BTW, I posted some pictures from our Church Thanksgiving Dinner at Corpus Christi last Monday night. It was so much fun putting the table together and seeing how it turned out. Not to mention, the FOOD WAS GREAT!!! Thanks, Mom for helping set up the table :) HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!!!
Here's the Tutorial:

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Gingerbread Punch Art Treat

2010-11-19T10:16:00.000-08:00

Growing up as a kid, I loved treats my mom made. However, there where other goodies that I never could resist. When I found these treats again in the grocery aisle, it just brought back childhood memories with my siblings. Whenever we had this at home, we would grab them like chipmunks to a nut and hid them :) Hiding some so we would save some for later. If one finished their share, sorry for you, you can't have mine.

Anyway, I'm talking about Ding Dong's by Hostess! I took a bite and it literally time-warpped me back when I was 10. This was the perfect treat size for my 2-1/2" circle punch #120906. And they're already individually foil-wrapped! That's awesome!

This project was also made in my workshop with Judy and friends last night. It was a fun evening with them and we intend to do it again. I taught them the Designer Tote Box, Santa Matchboxes and these Gingerbread Punch Art Treat. Really pure fun! Judy makes really good mashed potatoes that had cheese and bacon..mmmmmm. Thanks for the dinner Judy. Not to mention the tri-tip and the roast chicken... fantastic.

Supplies Used:
- 2-1/2" circle punch #120906 (for the head)
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309 (circle shape for the eyes)
- Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die #120893 (for the head band)
- 1-3/4" Circle punch # 119850 (for the smile)
- Heart to Heart Xl punch #119881 (for the cheeks)
- 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red #109034
- Stamping sponge #101610 (to sponge whisper white ink onto the edges)
- Whisper White Ink Pad #101731 (Craft)

Very easy project for beginner crafters. Your kids would love to make them too :) Make them as ornaments or gift tags and watch your friends in awe.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Turkey Punch Art Class and More

2010-11-17T21:16:00.000-08:00

Hi! Do you want to learn more of my Thanksgiving Punch Art? I'm having a class!!! Come and learn all my Thanksgiving turkey punch art, specially what I just created this season. You already had a glimpse of my Turkey Owl last week. Here's a turkey punch art I made which you can put on each plate on your Thanksgiving dinner table. Isn't he so cute.

I also made a Turkey Punch Art with a dessert. Wouldn't you want this on your Thanksgiving table? Guess what's in it! Learn more in my class so hurry and sign up now before it gets full! You can use my tools and make as many as you want for your dinner table!!! Just bring your paper! Come see at first hand, my upcoming Xmas punch art and Xmas boxes in person!!
Where: At my home
When: Friday Night, November 19th
Contact me for more details.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Turkey Owl Punch Art

2010-11-13T23:26:00.000-08:00

Every year, my Thanksgiving is not complete without a turkey punch art. Thanks to the Owl punch #118074, it's easier to create him this year :) Isn't he so cute. Well, I'm going to show you how he's made.

First, you will need all this punch:
- Owl Punch #118074(for the turkey's body and the black of the eyes)with ears cut off
- Large Oval Punch #119855(the turkey's butt)
- 1/2" circle punch #119869(the eyes) \
- 3/4" square punch (the top hat)
- window word punch #119857(the rim of the hat)
- Itty Bitty Shape Punch Pack #118309- the 4 petal punch (under the beak)
- Butterfly Punch #119848- for the feathers
and
- cut 1/4" square for the beak

Cardstocks used:
- Feathers - Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
- Body - Crumb Cake
- Hat - Basic Black
- Turkey Waddle - Cherry Cobbler
- Turkey Butt - Chocolate Chip Brown

Instructions:

Step 1: Adhere owl to the large oval as illustrated

Step 2: Adhere the eyes and the waddle.

Step 3: Cut the Window Word punch piece lengthwise in half. Then cut a 1/3 off. Use the 2/3 piece as the rim of the hat.

Step 4: Adhere the hat then cut the Butterfly punch piece in half as feathers.

Note the position of each feather. The Real Read and the Daffodil Delight are upside down and the Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie CS are rightside up. Then follow the illustration below on where to place the specific point position of each turkey feather pieces.

Then you have your Thanksgiving Turkey!!!! Don't forget his beak and highlights on the eyes with a white gel pen. Have fun!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

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2010-11-12T08:42:00.000-08:00

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2010 Holiday Faire Display Tips and More

2010-11-09T20:27:00.000-08:00

On this post, I'd like to share with you how you can setup a head-turner display. Here are some tips on how to bring out the charisma of each paper craft made with SU! supplies. We all know how SU's Cardstocks are so vibrant and colorful. The only way to get a dramatic outcome is bringing out your best platters. Platters are a best way to make food delectable, why not use it with your paper craft or project displays. With the white platters, black was the contrast element. So I just bought some black disposable table covers and it did the job perfectly. You want to go for dramatic, go BLACK!!!

My first photo shows a 2-tier plate which I filled with Petite Square Boxes. Everyone looked with curiousity and had to open them. They were conversation pieces that Sold Out too! (I'm taking this picture a couple of hours before closing).

Here's my Santa matchboxes I sold last year and are sold out again! He lay nicely on my other 2-tier platter. Many of you asked for my Santa Box instructions! Here is my LINK to my instructions.
They're my projects last year. So check out other matchbox items I had for the Holidays! I have a reindeer matchbox, too!

Here's another tip to attract customers. Bring out those Hershey Kisses and spread them around the table. That's like honey to a bear :) We spread it around the plates and see how they would attract customers. It' free and a friendly gesture. I like the way the chocolate kisses blended with my tags :)

I also got those tins in bulk purchase in SU!'s Clearance Rack #124239. They come in a 5 pack. So hurry and get them. I think there is still time to order them. I gave this away with my own personalized ribbon for every $20 purchase. It's a cute promo gift with purchase. I make sure that I always provide a small token in my Craft Faire. Last year, I gave away plush toys. Anyway, something you want to think about on your next faire.

Here is another way to get curious lookers. Bundle your cards in a basket. Anything bundled like this attracts bargain lookers.

We all know that we need to price our items. It would be hard if you don't. It would be crazy to keep track of prices when you have 5 customers asking for them at the same time. So, here's the best and neat way to post them. I found this acrylic displays in Crate and Barrel store that closed in one of the malls. They were selling there display fixtures and this were sold at 50 cents each. I grabbed them and printed them out with the font Crate and Barrel used on there display.
It's "Arial Bold" font. I also put a description on how they can use my boxes. Ain't that neat! Looks so professional! You can also get them in your Office Supplies store.

BTW, don't forget your sign up sheets for your Workshops!!!

Last but not the least, here's our neighbor, Susan Hesse. Her booth beside us, was a knock out. She sold her jewelry with her daughter. I had promised that I would feature her in my blog if she featured me in hers..hihi. Anyway, our booths complimented each other. Her jewelry with our boxes would be a perfect holiday gift! Isn't that Great!

BTW, I stepped out for a moment from the faire and Raidis was asked to be photographed by the Local Newspaper. WOW!!! Our booth was one of the choosen displays to be featured in the Holiday Craft Faire article. Eeek, why did I have to step out on that moment.. geez. Anyway, I can't wait to see it in the news.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

2010 Holiday Faire Success with Details- Part 2

2010-11-08T20:21:00.001-08:00

Hi! As promised, here is part 2 of my Holiday Faire details. To start off, here's another cake, my Thanksgiving Cake. I wanted to go for a pie but I'm still doing the design for that. In the meantime, I can do with my pumpkin cake :) I decided to go for the Chocolate Chip brown flowers because I thought it would look good with Crumb Cake CS and the Pumpkin Pie CS. It did! The tough part was deciding what color the tag should be.I couldn't decide and I was running out of time. Well, Certainly Celery and Daffodil Delight came to mind. What do you think? Any suggestions?

Moving on to the next item, my Designer Tote Boxes! A sell out too. I made ones with Real Red, Early Espresso and Pumpkin Pie CS. As displays, I filled a couple with popcorn (butter, caramel and cheese flavors) in a plastic sac and tied 5/8" satin ribbons on them. You can also fill them with party mix. Just lovely! Great giveaway for the holidays.

Of course, my owl trims! I can't do away with the owl punch. They're my favorite. Here are ones dressed in Santa's Elves. Check out the tiny pom-poms..hihi. I placed this cuties on a cookie plate. They looked delectable. BTW, the owl vest were cut from the Jolly Holiday DSP #117159.

Another Owl punch art. This time with tags :) I discovered that I liked using the Clearlits die #118872 - Scallop Rectangle! Great for pictures too. You can actually see where you are cutting when you pass the die into the BigShot. p.211 (IBC)
I also used the Bells and Boughs Stamp set, my new favorite, #121142. Great for borders, I may say. Needless to say, I also used the Two Tags die #115954. So handy. You can make baskets with this die, tags, money holders.....etc.

I was hoping I could finish my share on this post, however, I have more tips for events and faire if you plan to have one. So visit me again tomorrow. I'll show you and give you pointers on how to setup a booth no one can resist to visit. Make your booth display head turners and make patrons come back for more.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

2010 Holiday Faire Success with Details- Part 1

2010-11-07T08:36:00.000-08:00

Hi! After a busy week putting together my inventory for this weekends faire, I'm so happy to let you know it was a SOLD OUT show! On the first day of the faire, I came in minutes before opening and there was a long line of patrons who were ready to fill the aisles and scoop the fresh bargains. Here's my star of the show, my Cake Slice Boxes!

My friend Raidis and I signed up on this faire months before and we are so lucky to be picked amongst talented artist who wanted a chance to show and sell there creations.

Here are a few of her creations which rocked the display:
Reindeer Candy Wrapper Boxes filled with Chocolate Kisses were a HIT!!!

Holiday Milk Carton Boxes also filled with Chocolate Kisses

Snowmen Triangle Boxes (her Santa Triangle boxes sold out even before I could take pictures). The bling she put on these boxes are real Swarovski Crystals that added that special touch to this art. They were SOLD OUT!!!

Holiday Fancy Favor Boxes/Baskets and Cards:

She also made Cake Slice Boxes. They're so gorgeous. Her favorite is the Pink and Brown color combo. She used the Fancy Flower punch on her flowers in a different way and it looks very pretty. Check out her other creations in her BLOG.

Well here was Part 1. Stay tuned tomorrow for Part 2 of my Holiday Faire Share. BTW, I would like to thank all of you who visited our booth and signed up for a Workshop! I shall give you details of the upcoming Classes and Workshops available soon so you can start creating your Holiday Gifts! See you here again tomorrow!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

A Christmas Card - Cocoa Mugs Workshop

2010-10-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Hi, there!!! The weather is changing drastically that it shocks the body. It's just confusing our system. Well they say that a cup of hot cocoa or a cup of coffee keeps the body at normal temperature in the holidays. So I'm doing that with cards, too!

It's so much fun doing this card and it's sooo easy. I used the Jolly Holiday DSP #117159 and I didn't realize how useful and how lovely these design papers were until I used them for my Xmas cards. I wish they never retire this set.

Picture a warm mug with hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinammon or cocoa powder. Of course ,we can't forget to plop in the ever so sweet peppermint candy cane that gives that little bit of flavor of Christmas. Can you picutre it? Well, we will be making a set of 4 cards at my November workshop:) In this class, you'll be getting a cute designer tin to hold your cards too! So hurry and sign up for my class!! It will be on November 13th and 14th :)

To purchase my tutorial for this class, it will be a $4.99 fee to receive a .pdf file via email. To sign up for the class, it will be a $9.99 fee. Please click the button for advance sittings and tutorials.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Cake Slice Boxes by Cristena Bagne

2010-10-24T21:06:00.000-07:00

Today's post is a share from Cristena Bagne. This caught my eye and really impressed me that I couldn't resist but share this in my blog. It gave me an idea to make them for the Holidays. She also made gorgeous cake boxes as wedding invites for her friend. Her take on these boxes are brilliant!

You can check her out in her blog :) Great work, Cristena!

Remember, you can purchase the Designer Tote Bag tutorial and the Cake Box tutorial here.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

2010 Holiday Faire in Irvine

2010-10-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

Hello, my family and friends here in Creations on Paper. The Holiday Faires are here again. It's time to crank up ideas for gifts this season. Throughout the year, I think of little things to create for holiday gifts to share and sell. Here's the best place to see them all!

Another SU! Demonstrator will be with me, my friend, Raidis. So don't miss seeing her creations, too. Don't forget, there will also be more than 150 artist in the faire. The faire also features live music and a selection of delicious foods and desserts, including the ever-popular handmade ceramic collector bowls filled with piping hot chili or baked potatoes with all the fixings.

It'll be at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Avenue (in Heritage Park). You may check out there site HERE.
It will be on:
November 5, 5-9 p.m.
November 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission:
Adults - $2
Age 12 & under - FREE
Free Parking

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

My Monster Mash Boxes

2010-10-19T20:16:00.000-07:00

Introducing, my Monster Mash collection! You know that song A Monster Mash? That song inspired me to put together this group of Halloween cuties. I've got my Witch, Mummy, Vampire, Gizmo Gremlin and Franky. What best is there than using your Owl Punch (#118074) once again! They're just the perfect ensemble when you make your Halloween basket treats. In this case, I made my Halloween Treat Boxes using color cardstocks: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry on the roofs. You may combine them with Chocolate Chip Brown, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Concord Crush.

Here are the rest of the gang!

To see the whole picture, here's a good take that will woe anyone. This was also one of our BigShot project last week. It was fun making them with Sandy and Carol!
To make the Haunted House Boxes, click HERE. Excuse me for using a different ribbon. The perfect ribbon to use on this project is the Black 1/2" Lace Trim - Raven#120988. Have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

ABC Holiday Promotion Bundles 2010

2010-10-18T19:30:00.000-07:00

From October 19th to December 16th, choose from several different Holiday Bundles containing gorgeous Stampin' Up! products - perfect for creating cards, gift packaging and gifts and all at 20% OFF!!! Click HERE to order now!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Xmas Wishlist/Planner -Altered Note Pads

2010-10-17T20:58:00.000-07:00

Hello, there! Excuse me for my short absence but I still believe in that saying that absence makes the heart go fonder. Don't you think? Anyway, todays share is a cute note pad I made for my workshop guest who brought a friend. Yup, I just had to make those cute owls again and this time I made a Santa Owl! Whoo Whoo Whoo.. (instead of ho, ho, ho). Notice I added a little Pom Pom on his hat!

My cover for these note pads are the new DSP, Candy Cane Christmas #120809. What I love about this DSP set are the glitters on the paper. They just sparkle everywhere and makes your project look so magical!(the picture does not even do justice to show it) I used 80 sheet, small composition notebooks in this project which measures 3-1/4" x 4-1/2". To complete the ensemble, I included a pen which I wrapped with DSP then tied a red bow on it. I had to insert the DSP in one of the pens, however, it didn't go well with the other because the DSP was to thick to fit in the pen capsule.

These notepads can be used as your Xmas Planner as your guide to:
Decking the Halls,
Trimming the Trees,
and spreading GOOD CHEER without falling off your sleigh....

So for my upcoming Holiday Workshops, you get this notepad with a pen FREE, when you bring a friend!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Halloween Coffin Treat Boxes

2010-10-08T15:56:00.000-07:00

Boo!! I think I got crazy this week. I went crazy creating these cute coffin treat boxes. I thought it would come out creepy to make them but they came out to be quite entertaining. With all the craze coming about with vampires, or even "Nightmare Before Xmas" ride in Disneyland, I just got inspired to make them. You can fill them generously with M&Ms or Candy Corn! How about gum? :) These boxes were made in black cover and red body. It's just going to be a stunning treat box favor for your Halloween Party!!!

I also made a cute punch art depicting a skeleton named Jack (you know him as the lead character in Disney's "Nightmare Before Christmas") Yeah, but I came close..hihi.

Well, if you want to make this project, you may purchase my tutorial which will include how to make the coffin box and the Punch Art Skeleton. My tutorials feature clear Step-by-Step instructions and illustrations by photos. Many of you have bought and read some of my tutorials in my blog. You have given me great feedbacks for them. Thank you so much.

Just click on the "Buy It Now" button to purchase the tutorial for $4.99. You will receive a .pdf file via email within 24 hours.

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Clearance Rack Fastbreak

2010-10-06T08:06:00.000-07:00

It's that time again! HURRY!!! Items are almost gone!!!

~ Orders for Clearance Rack items may be placed through my Online Store or through me personally.
~ When ordering on my online store. Just click "Shop Now" and go to "Clearance Rack".
~ Qualifying orders are eligible for hostess benefits/Stampin’ Rewards.
~While the Fastbreak last from October 5–18, some items, depending on availability, may be made available in the Clearance Rack in the future.
~ All discontinued items are available only while supplies last.
~ All sales of discontinued items are final.

HURRY, HURRY, HURRY!!! The items you want may be available at 80% off.
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