Halloween Invitation

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.

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Petite Pockets

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.




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Birthday Card - Mojo Monday 203

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!!!!

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Birthday Card - MojoMonday 198

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

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Sailing Card- Retirement

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

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Mojo Monday-194

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!


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Ice Cream Petal Cone Cards

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!

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A Card from Heather

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 :)

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Chocolate Bar Card from Raidis

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?



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The ABCs of a Cupcake - Cupcake Trims

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)

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My 2011 Luv2Stamp Group SWAP Card

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


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Mojo Monday 178 - Best Friend Card

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

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Mojo Monday Card 177 - Valentine Card

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




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

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!!

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Mojo Monday 176 - Birthday Bakery

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

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Pete's Here!!!

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.


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Mojo Monday 172 - Valentine Rosettes Card

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:




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