Christmas Purse

I saw this idea on Becky Robert's blog and I loved it. I had to go and make one of my own. What a great way to wrap a gift and it is so easy to make. You can change up the colors and the DSP to use it for any occasion. This purse is using a white lunch sack that is covered with card stock and Designer Series Paper. I had to add my own little bling to it on the clasp. The clasp is held together with Velcro. To make the clasp, I used a clear button and punched out a piece of DSP with the 3/4" circle punch. I used my Paper Piercing Tool and mat pack to poke holes through the button and then added a square fire rhinestone brad to it. I used mini glue dots to attach it to the piece of Chocolate Chip card stock that I punched out with the Designer Label Punch.

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: None

Paper: Chocolate Chip (102128), Merry Moments DSP (115672)

Other: Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (109051), Designer Label Punch (107590), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217), Mini glue dots (103683), Square fire rhinestone brad (109112), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826)

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In The Pink!

I saw the Pals Paper Arts Challenge yesterday and went right down to my stamp room to make this card. The challenge was "In the Pink" for breast cancer awareness. I am so pleased how this turned out and had a great time playing with pink.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Petal Pizzazz (113417), On Your Birthday (111664)

Ink: Pixie Pink (105212), Regal Rose (105211), Pretty in Pink (101310)

Markers: Regal Rose (105108)

Paper: Pretty in Pink (100459), Regal Rose (105130), Very Vanilla (101650)

Other: Big Shot Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1 Texturz plates (114512), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon (113882), Eyelet Border Punch (113692), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Stamping Sponges (101610), Soft Subtle Brads (106954), Square fire rhinestone brads (109112), 5/16" Jumbo Brads (112534)

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Pumpkin Basket

I made this little basket as an autumn treat for the UDI inspiration challenge this week. Add a cello bag with candy corn or chocolate and you have made someones day. I used the Fancy Favor Die for the Big Shot and cut it down to size. I punched out 5 ovals using the Wide Oval Punch and sponged the edges with Chocolate Chip Classic Ink. I used the 5 Petal Flower Punch to make the leaves out of Old Olive card stock. Be sure to check out the UDI blog to see what the other inspiration team members came up with.

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)

Paper: Pumpkin Pie (105117), Chocolate Chip (102128), Old Olive (100702)

Other: Big Shot Machine (113439), Fancy Favor Die (115965), Stamping Sponges (101610), Wide Oval Punch (112082), 5 Petal Flower Punch (109041), 1/16" Circle Punch (101227), Gold Brads (104337)

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Playing Dress Up

I used my Build A Bear Fashionista to decorate a belly band for this cool tin that you can purchase in the clearance rack of my online store! I used the Build A Bear Dies for the Big Shot and magnet sheets. I glued the bear to the inside of the tin and then made coordinating outfits for my bear.

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: Close to Cocoa (103139), Creamy Caramel (103220)

Paper: Chocolate Chip (102128), Creamy Caramel (102514), Close to Cocoa (101341), Basic Black (102851), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Cottage Wall DSP (115671), Pawsitively Prints DSP (118060)

Other: 1" Circle Punch (109046), Stampin' Up! Beary Essentials (117978), Stampin' Up! Bear (117977), Stampin' Up! Beary Girl (117982), Big Shot (113439), Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon (115613), Silver Skinny Tin (Clearance Rack online)

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Build a Bear Fashionista

My daughter and I were having fun with the new Build A Bear products in the Holiday Mini Catalog. She picked out the Cottage Wall DSP paper and "designed" of this outfit on the bear. We both decided that she needed a little sparkle in her hair so we added a clear rhinestone brad. My daughter is 3 and we had the best time making this bear. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see how I ended up using this bear!

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Deal of the Week #4

Week 4 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
116214	Princess Party Kit	$9.99
116213	Pirate Party Kit	$9.99

Deal is good until Saturday, October 31st.

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Snowflake Candle

I know, another candle. This is my last one for now. Can you see I am enjoying making these as gifts? They are so easy and quick and will put a smile on the recipient's face.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Season of Joy (110384)

Ink: Garden Green (102272)

Paper: Merry Moments DSP (115672), Garden Green (102584), Whisper White (100730)

Other:1 3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), 2 way glue pen (100425), 1/16" Circle Punch (101227), Red Gingham Ribbon (104827)

Stencil Journal

I love the Stampin' Up! Stencils. This project is using the 5x5 Art Journal. I used sponge daubers in Chocolate chip to cover the front and back of the journal. It looks like suede when you are finished. I laid down my stencil and used Stencil Paste. I let it dry and then took sponge daubers and added color with my Classic Ink Pads. To finish the project, I added the Chocolate Ribbon.

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: Ruby Red (102259), Chocolate Chip (100908), Old Olive (102277), More Mustard (103162)

Paper: None

Other: 5x5 Art Journal (108495), Sponge Daubers (102892), Chocolate Chip 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (111849), Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil-small (116572)

Patterned Pines Mojo

I loved the simplicity of the Mojo Monday sketch this week. As you can see, I changed it some but kept fairly true to the sketch.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Patterned Pines (Free Hostess Stamp Set), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Ink: Soft Suede (115657), Certainly Celery (105217),

Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Certainly Celery (105125), Very Vanilla (101650)

Other: Soft Suede 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115612), Large Oval Punch (107305)

Thank You Beary Much: Inspiration Challenge #66

I saw this UDI inspiration challenge and was inspired by the colors. I chose to use Night of Navy and Crushed Curry for my card. I also got to use my Circle Scissor Plus and love learning how to use it now that I have Dotto to keep my card stock in place. Just a little helpful tip. Remember to check the UDI blog to see what the other inspiration challenge members came up with this week.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Beary Best Friends (118052), Beary Nice Wishes (118050)

Ink: Night Of Navy (102977), Crushed Curry (115659), Basic Black (101179), Jet Black StazOn (101406)

Paper: Night of Navy (100867), Crushed Curry (115319), Whisper White (100730)

Other: Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Dotto (103305), Big Shot (113439), Stampin' Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962), Fresh Favorites II Colored Buttons (107422)

Beary Pretty

I could not just do my team spirit Build A Bear. Here is my little girl. My daughter and I had fun playing with the different clothes she could wear.

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink:None

Paper: Pretty in Pink (100459), Mellow Moss (102898), Close to Cocoa (101341), Creamy Caramel (102514), Basic Black (102851), Pawsitively Prints DSP (118060)

Other: Big Shot (113439), Stampin' Up! Beary Essentials (117978), Stampin' Up! Beary Girl (117982), Stampin' Up! Bear Die (117977), Crimper (101618), Soft Subtle Brads (106954)

October Deal of the Week #3

The third deals of the week are from October 19, 10 AM (MT) through October 26, 9:50 AM (MT).

109857- Mini Library Clips- Regular Price $12.95- SALE PRICE ONLY $8.99

112571-Circle Designer Brads- Regular Price $5.95- SALE PRICE ONLY $3.99

114248-Basic Jumbo Grommets- $6.95- SALE PRICE ONLY $4.49

112581- 1/2" Library Clips- Regular Price $6.95- SALE PRICE ONLY $3.99

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Team Spirit

We are Virginia Tech Hokie fans in our house and I made this for my brother. Go Hokies! I am LOVING the Build A Bear dies. Can you tell? I feel like a kid all over again. I will post supplies on a later date.

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Kind Thanks

This was originally made for a color throwdown challenge but I did not get it posted in time. The color challenge was Old Olive, Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip and Kraft. I have been seeing the reeds done with the Horizontal punch for sometime and this was the perfect time to try it. I masked the grass and sponged around it with Summer Sun ink.

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Christmas Gift Idea

This is a quick and easy gift giving idea that anyone would enjoy. I covered a candle with Merry Moments DSP and added a cute tag. Then I took some DSP from the same pack and covered a gift bag and added ribbon for the handles to dress it up a bit. I added a tag on this as well and now you have a handmade gift and packaging for a teacher, friend, co-worker or family member.

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Pirate Build A Bear

I saw this UDI inspiration challenge picture and thought pirate. I just got the Build A Bear dies and decided I needed a pirate bear. I packaged up 2 kit kat bars and wrapped DSP around them. To close it I used my crimper and crimped the edges. I added my bear in his pirate attire and my sentiment. Check out the other inspiration team members on the UDI blog and leave a comment and tell them what you think.

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Stampin' Up! Videos

I am having some computer trouble uploading pictures at the moment. I will try to post a project later today so check back. However, I have added some Free Stampin' Up! videos to my left sidebar. If you have time check some of them out.

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Birthday Cupcake

I love the Simple Birthday Thanks stamp set. I have my kids use it for birthday thank you cards but I wanted to use it more often because I love the big cupcake. For this card I just inked around the edges of the stamp in Basic Black and stamped it, omitting the words inside the bottom of the cupcake. I added some accessories and my favorite birthday sentiment.

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Supplies:

Stamps:Simple Birthday Thanks (111546), On Your Birthday (111664)

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Real Red (103133)

Markers: Regal Rose (105108), Real Red (100052), Chocolate Chip (100071)

Paper: Regal Rose (105130), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)

Other: 2-way glue pen (100425), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon (110714), Bone Folder (102300), Basic Jumbo Grommets (114348), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Horizontal slot punch (105089)

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