Bugs and Kisses

I have been wanting to spend some time on some sketch challenges and today was the day!  I had so much fun making this card for the Stamping 411 challenge.  My goal was to use a set or two that have been neglected so out came the bugs!  My son loves the cards I make but I am sure this will be one of his favorites.  He is 2 and one of his favorite things to do outside is play with bugs.  I feel so bad for the poor bugs because he is a little rough and most don't make it after he is done with them.  I am sure they see him and run the other direction.

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UDI Inspiration Challenge #112

I loved this picture and decided to literally use crayons for my UDI inspiration challenge this week.  This is going to be a birthday card for a little boy turning 3.  You can't see it in the picture, but I also took my perforating tool from the cutter kit to go along the fold of the card.  That way when he is ready to color the picture you can easily tear off the crayon pouch and only have the picture card.  Be sure to check out what the other UDI team members came up with this week!

TIP: To make this card, cut your sheet of 8 1/2"x11" card stock at 4 1/4" long ways.  Fold in half like you would a regular card and then fold the front flap back to the fold.  This makes the pouch.  "Puff" up the pouch and use Sticky Strip to adhere.  I then just kind of folded/tucked up the bottom so the crayons won't fall out.

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Dinosaur Invite

I wanted to make a dinosaur using punches for my son's 2nd birthday party invites. I was so pleased with how this came out. I will be making him a green dinosaur cake with orange spots so they will match. Look at your punches and see what you can do! I used the Introducing stamp set which is one you can choose FREE when you place a $50 order! I will be making him a green dinosaur cake with orange spots so they will match. Look at your punches and see what you can do!

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Scallop Circle Baby Carriage card

One of my daughter's Mom's Day Out teachers is expecting a baby in February and won't be returning to work after Christmas. This was the card I made her to go with her gift. I just folded a 5 x 10" piece of card stock in half and sent it through the Big Shot, being sure to hang the fold over the die slightly, using the Scallop Circle die. Then I cut out my triangle for the carriage and added some Designer Series Paper, some wheels, and some ribbon. I love how it turned out and it matched the baby bag wrapping perfectly.

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: None

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Pawsitively Perfect DSP (118060)

Other: Big Shot Machine (113439), Scallop Circle Die (113468), 1" Circle Punch (109046), Vintage Brads (109109)

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All in the Family 3x3 Gift Set

Using the Big Shot and the Scallop Envelope die, I made this little box. It houses 6 3x3 cards with matching envelopes. This would make a great birthday gift for a little girl. I would order a personalized name stamp and stamp their name on the bottom of each card and then give the cards and stamp with pad as a gift. Who doesn't need a personalized stamp? Make sure you check out the new catalog and all the new personalized stamps available (pgs. 136-137).

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Supplies:

Stamps:All in the Family (113488)

Ink: Basic Black (101179)

Markers: In Color Marker set (116329)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Bermuda Bay (115317), Melon Mambo (115320), Rich Razzleberry (115316)

Other: Big Shot Machine (113439), Scallop Envelope Die (113462), Stamp-a-ma- jig (101049)

Twin Girls Congratulations

My sister and her family found out they were having twin girls in November! This will make 3 girls for them. My Brother-in-law is outnumbered. I am so excited for them! I had to run out and get matching outfits and make a card to send to them. I am loving the All in the Family stamp set. You will be seeing many more ideas using this set. The possibilities are endless when you pull it out to use. I used the Button Latte buttons and added a Rose Red brad to the center of the flower. I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig for the sentiment.

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Supplies:

Stamps: All in the Family (113488), Fundamental Phrases (114968)

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Rose Red (101778)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Rose Red (102544), Rose Red DSP (112162)

Other: Stamping Sponges (101610), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049), Button Latte (114333), Rich Regal Brads (106953), Corner Rounder (109047), Wide Oval Punch (112082), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), Large Oval (107305)

Little Girl Onesie Card

This was a card I made for my friend having her baby. I have seen these around and have never made one of my own. I love the look of the onesie. I used circle punches for the leg and neck holes. The rounded scallops were done using the scallop circle punch and the arm scallops using the scallop edge punch. I started with a regular size card and cut out the shape and then covered with Rose Red DSP. I added three vintage brads on the bottom because you have to have snaps!

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: None

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Rose Red DSP (112162)

Other: Vintage Brads (109109), 1/16" circle punch (101227), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (104401)

Baby Thank-you

One of my good friends is having a little girl in July. We had a shower for her recently and I made these thank you cards for her to send out. I did use the hand print from a retired set (my favorite Stampin' Up! baby set yet!). The rest of the card is using current products. I am so pleased with how these turned out. I embossed the background of the card with the textured plates for the Big Shot Machine. I used Raspberry Tart DSP with Rose Red and Old Olive cardstock to finish out the card.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Lovely Labels (115028)

Ink: Rose Red (101778)

Paper: Rose Red (102544), Old Olive (100702), Whisper White (100730), Raspberry Tart DSP (113975)

Other: Stamping Sponges (101610), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Big Shot Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Background 1 texture plates (114512)

Celebrate 3x3 card

My daughter's friend had a birthday party last weekend and I made this card for the birthday girl. Now all I need are all the accessories stamps that go with the All in the Family stamp set. I loved using this set. I water colored with the Aqua Painters and the stamp pads. I cut a 3x3 square of cardstock and then 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" piece of Whisper White to fold and layer to make the card. Think of making little note cards with "thank you" with this stamp set. Quick, easy and simple.

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Baby Card

I was in the baby groove and wanted to use my Wild About You stamp set again. This is another way to use the Congrats SAB set and SAB Designer Series Paper.

Stamps:
Wild About You (115110)
Congrats SAB (113770)

Ink:
Bashful Blue (105209)
Certainly Celery (105217)

Paper:
So Saffron (105118)
Bashful Blue (105120)
Certainly Celery (105125)
Whisper White (106529)
Delicate Dots DSP SAB (114674)

Other:
Ticket Corner Punch (107214)
Scallop Edge Punch (112091)
1/16" punch (101227)
Silver Brads (104336)
Tag punch (105934)
Stamping Sponges (101610)