We have an fabulous set of dies in our new 2018 Holiday Catalog called Takeout Thinlits. One die in the set (cut two times) creates an adorable little treat box that is sized to 2-1/8″ x 1-3/4″ x 2″ tall (5.4 x 4.4 x 5.1 cm), and it looks like a mini Chinese takeout box.
…I decided to try making another Halloween character. And with the help of the Spooky Bats Punch, I came up with this fun little Jack-o-lantern!
Here are the details if you wish to make one (or more!) yourself.
Measurements:
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Basic Black Cardstock: small scrap for punching out bats
Garden Green Cardstock: small scrap for punching out bats
Basic Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon: ~5″
Products: See below for a full list of supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Directions:
Die-cut the box die two times and assemble the box by first overlapping then connecting the bases with Tear & Tape Adhesive. Put a small strip of Tear & Tape on each of the four tabs. Pull up the sides and connect them together with the tabs. Shut the top side flaps, then shut the top main flaps by sliding them together.
Sponge the edges of the box with Pumpkin Pie ink.
Punch out the leaves, curl them a bit with the Bone Folder, and add to the top of the box (on the flap closest to the side that will become the front) with a Glue Dot.
Tie the ribbon in a knot. Then add this with a Glue Dot on top of the Glue Dot of the leaves. Trim the ends.
Punch out the bats. Then insert the punch again onto the side to punch just the scallop edge of the medium bat. Shift it up, and punch this scallop edge again about an 1/8″ from where you first punched. This will be the Jack-o-lantern’s mouth! 🙂
Now use your Paper Snips to trim the largest bat into five sections as shown below. The two outer pieces will be the eyes, and the middle one will be the nose! (Cute, huh?! I’m pretty proud of myself. LOL)
Attach these to the front of the box using Glue Dots and/or Fine Tip Glue.
Fill with a Halloween or harvest treat and gift to someone special.
Here are just a few of the pumpkins I made. Amazing how just moving the pieces makes the face look so different.
I also used this punch art for the faces on a couple other treats that I shared on September 6th.
These takeout treat boxes were one of the four make-n-takes featuring new 2018 Holiday Catalog products that my Stampers With ART Stars made during the last Online Team Event on August 22nd. We sure have fun in our group! I demonstrate these projects for them during that event by broadcasting live in our Facebook group. That way those that get the supplies from me and want to make them along with me can.
Did you see the other make-n-take that I shared on September 9th? The other two of the four I’ll share soon.
I also shared about our new house guest on September 9th…On a “spur of the moment” decision to help our neighbors, we took in their cat on Saturday evening to “foster it” until they could find someone who would want him. Well, the boys and I were thrilled that 24 hours later my husband announced that he was on board with the idea of keeping Riff Raff for good, too!
So right away I went out and got a few things to make our new family member feel more at home.
Our new, almost-three-year-old cat is a sweetheart and has taken to our house with no problem. We plan to give him a new name (our neighbors said that would be fine, and they are thrilled that we have him for good), but we haven’t decided on one yet. Let me know if you have any ideas.
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BONUS DAYS
Time to redeem those coupon codes! Every $50 you spent in the month of August earned you a $5 coupon code to redeem this month in September! Click here for more information including directions for redeeming your codes with your September order in my online store.
DASHING ALONG FOR FREE
SEPTEMBER 1–30, get FREE Dashing Along Designer Series Paper (in addition to the fabulous Stampin’ Rewards) when you host a party with $250+ in sales or place an order of $250+. Limit of 1 pack per qualifying order.
*In order to qualify, the order merchandise total must reach $250 USD (before shipping and handling).
“BETTER THAN FLAT” TUTORIALS AVAILABLE
Five super talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators and I have joined together as the “Stampin’ Anonymous team” to create Fun Fold cards & 3-D (“better than flat”) projects to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members each month! CLICK HERE to find out how you can get your hands on these great tutorials. A new one will be offered each month.
So of course I HAD to get up at 4 AM so I could be one of the first ones to order. Hahaha! I was also so excited, that I forgot to post here on my blog yesterday to remind you all about the debut of these fun new products! Oops.
But I DID share some fun Halloween treat ideas using some of these new products during my Facebook Live broadcast! Then I uploaded the recorded version of this video to my YouTube channel (since I know not everyone is ON Facebook). Be sure to watch the video (you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog), check out the measurements and full products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
Here are the measurements you’ll need if you plan to recreate these cute Halloween Punch Art Pops from the video.
Measurements…
Cardstock for template: 2-3/4” x 3-1/4”
Base Cardstock (see colors below in product list): 2-3/4” x 6-1/2” scored in half at 3-1/4”
Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon: 5-1/2” for knot or 12” for bow
Scrap Cardstock (see colors below in product list)
Products: See below for a full list of supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Here are some more close-up photos of these cute & easy-to-make treats.
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Here are those other links I mentioned in my video…
Click here to view and download the 2018 Holiday Catalog.
Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community.
If you ARE on Facebook, I invite you to “like” then “follow” my page so you can get updates when I share and when I go live. My new time now that school is back in session (and my boys aren’t here at home with me during the day) is every Wednesday afternoon at 11 AM Central Time. Next week is a crazy Wednesday for me though. So…My next broadcast will be September 19th.
I hope you enjoyed what I had to share today. Thanks for stopping by!
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NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS!
October will be here soon. And when those kiddos show up at your doorstep on the 31st, you can be ready for them with spooky cute goodies handmade by you with the help of September’s Paper Pumpkin kit! Just have an active account by September 10th. New to Paper Pumpkin? Click here between now and September 10th to sign up for this fun paper crafting kit: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=25553
BONUS DAYS!
Time to redeem those coupon codes! Every $50 you spent in the month of August earned you a $5 coupon code to redeem this month in September! Click here for more information including directions for redeeming your codes with your September order in my online store.
DASHING ALONG FOR FREE!SEPTEMBER 1–30, get FREE Dashing Along Designer Series Paper (in addition to the fabulous Stampin’ Rewards) when you host a party with $250+ in sales or place an order of $250+. Limit of 1 pack per qualifying order.
*In order to qualify, the order merchandise total must reach $250 USD (before shipping and handling).
“BETTER THAN FLAT” TUTORIALS AVAILABLE
Five super talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators and I have joined together as the “Stampin’ Anonymous team” to create Fun Fold cards & 3-D (“better than flat”) projects to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members each month! CLICK HERE to find out how you can get your hands on these great tutorials. A new one will be offered each month.
My kiddos are a year apart in school. So I’m once again a parent on the 5th Grade Farewell Party planning committee. I also volunteered (once again) to design and make the invitations. But this year’s theme, “Game On” stumped me for the longest time. Stampin’ Up! doesn’t have a current stamp set that features board game images. And there was NO WAY I was going to do elaborate punch art for 90 invites. So finally thanks to fellow demonstrators, Makalah Wagner and Barbara Smith who mentioned the idea of dice in a private Facebook Group I’m in, I was able to come up with these simple 3-D dice invitations.
The kids all received them yesterday – the day the teacher’s passed them out. I’m excited to hear if they liked the surprises inside – a pair of dice and a game pawn were put in each one. After all, if you are going to give someone a box, it can’t be empty. Right?
I didn’t assemble all of these on my own. Like last year, several parents on the committee came over to put them together so we could get them all done as quickly as possible. And thank goodness we had so many willing helpers. Because I was NOT looking forward to attaching all those black dots myself. Hahaha
We completed them all on April 22nd (minus 6 because I didn’t have enough clear boxes at the time)…
…and even finished the coordinating lanyards that day, too!
If you would like to use this idea for a game-themed party of your own, here are the details.
2″ x 6″ scored at 2″ and 4″ (cut after being printed)
1-1/2″ punched circle (punched after being printed)
Colored Cardstock:
1-3/4″ punched circle
Basic Black Cardstock:
scraps for punching ten 1/2″ circles
Measurements for Lanyard Inserts:
Whisper White Cardstock:
2-3/8″ x 1-7/8″
Basic Black Cardstock:
2-3/8″ x 2″
Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate:
2-3/8″ x 3-3/8″
Products: See below for a full list of supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Directions/Tips for the Dice Invites:
Crease 2″ x 8-1/2″ Whisper White strip on the score lines, then attach 10 black 1/2″ circles as shown using Glue Dots.
Print off the invite onto Whisper White cardstock if your printer allows. To get six 2″ x 6″ invites from one sheet of Whisper White, print Invite 1 and 2 on the same sheet. There are no trim lines marked, so you’ll need to eyeball your cuts. Hint: Cut down the middle of two invites to start, then trim 2″ out from that cut to get your strips. (I didn’t intend on sharing these print outs, but I decided to last minute hoping they would help someone a bit more.)
Assemble the Clear Tiny Treat Box and insert the 2″ x 8-1/2″ so it wraps around the inside side walls. Then insert the 2″ x 6″ invite piece so it wraps from the bottom to the back to the top.
Add the dice and the game pawn, then close the box.
Print off the invite décor piece sheet onto Whisper White cardstock. Punch out an invite label using the 1-1/2″ circle punch.
Attach the colored cardstock 1-3/4″ circle to the outside top of the lid. Then attach the white circle on top of that a little off center for a fun look.
Embellish.
Directions/Tips for the Lanyard Inserts:
Print off the All Access Pass Lanyard Inserts onto Whisper White cardstock.
Trim to size. There are no trim lines marked, so you’ll need to eyeball your cuts to get 2-3/8″ x 1-7/8″ pieces. Hint: Cut down the middle of two rows to start, then trim 2-3/8″ out from that cut to get your strips started. (I didn’t intend on sharing these print outs, but I decided to last minute hoping they would help someone a bit more.)
Layer the 2-3/8″ x 1-7/8″ Whisper White piece onto the 2-3/8″ x 2″ Basic Black piece
Then layer this onto the 2-3/8″ x 3-3/8″ Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate piece.
Put this insert into the zipped pouch of the lanyard.
I hope you enjoyed what I had to share today!
By the way, yesterday I added another product into my Product Shares! With Stampin’ Up!’s big Color Revamp, I have had a few requests for a cardstock sampler. (Thank you Donna Baker for the encouragement to just do it!) Click here to see the details of this sampler on my product shares information page and learn more about my 2018-19 Annual Catalog Product Shares. Invoices will be emailed out starting May 25th, so sign up today so you can be among the first to get samplers of the new products!
CLICK HERE for more detailed information about retiring products from the 2017-18 Annual Catalog and the 2018 Occasions Catalog, to access the lists and links, and for dates about transitioning into the new 2018-19 Annual Catalog.
Be sure to take a good look at the retiring products list so that you don’t miss out on getting items that you have wanted. Favorites are already selling out!
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We are now approaching our last hours of Sale-a-Bration. Did you get the freebies you wanted?
CLICK HERE to access the flyers/brochures OR CLICK HERE to get to my online store and see what you can get for free when you order Stampin’ Up! products before March 31st ends. Here are a few more cards that show off a few of the Sale-a-Bration products.
Sweet Sugarplum or Peekaboo Peach cardstock: 7″ x 5″ scored at 3-1/2″ and folded in half for the card base
Springtime Foils Designer Paper: 2″ x 3-1/2″
Whisper White cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ for the inside and scraps for punching two 1″ circles
Basic Black cardstock: scraps for punching two 1-3/8″ circles and two 3/4″ circles
Rich Razzleberry or Pumpkin Pie cardstock: scraps for punching beak and feet
Directions:
Punch 2-1/4″ circle punch half-way into the top edge of the card. (I don’t recommend punching through both layers at once. Punch through one, and then fold the card shut and punch through the other.)
Emboss the front of the card base for texture.
Sponge color onto the Springtime Foils Designer Paper. Then punch into the designer paper with the 2-1/4″ circle punch.
Punch the beak, feet and circles for the eyes.
Assemble the card. Accent with rhinestone buttons or a bow.
On this one I even added a little shine to the eyes using the white pencil and the Watercolor Pencils.
Sahara Sand cardstock: scrap for stamping and punching 1″ circle
Mixed Medallions kit: one Berry Burst card base, large Calypso Coral flower (flipped over), 2 smaller Calypso Coral flowers, 1 small white flower and “thank you” circle piece
Directions:
Fold up the Berry Burst card base.
Stamp “For You” onto Sahara Sand cardstock. Punch with 1″ Circle Punch. Adhere to the back of the large Calypso Coral flower, and add to the front of the card with a Dimensional.
Open up side flaps and add two flowers with rhinestones.
Open up top flap and add one more flower, a rhinestone and the thank you sentiment piece.
Whisper White Thick cardstock: 2″ x 5-1/2″ and scrap for stamping and die-cutting 2-3/8″ circle
Basic Black cardstock: 2-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ and scrap for die-cutting 2-1/2″ scallop circle
Directions:
Die-cut black scallop circle.
Stamp flower image on the inside of the card and on the white scrap. Color the one on the scrap with Stampin’ Blends Markers. Die-cut and adhere this circle to black scallop circle.
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It’s time to see lots of ideas with the February 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin’ Up!®
#APaperPumpkinThing
Today is the day where several of us Stampin’ Up! demonstrators bring to you our special “A Paper Pumpkin Thing” blog hop. See what I have to share, then check out all the other blogs in the hop to see additional creative alternate paper crafting project ideas that we came up with using the contents of this month’s “Wildflower Wishes” Paper Pumpkin kit. To follow the hop, simply scroll down to click the “next” button or click on the names of other participants in the hop.
With Spring around the corner, I just HAD to make a bunny from this kit. And those round flowers when flipped over look like little fluffy bunny tails. All I needed was the round body and a couple ears! Bunnies are great for welcoming Spring and Easter, of course. So I made a matching basket, too. Another thought though…if a new baby is coming soon, putting together several of these baskets as shower favors would be fun. And the card could be given to the mom-to-be!
I wanted to show you (with the help of a quick video) how I put these together. Watch my video for measurements, tips and directions. Then scroll down to see close-up photos, links for more information shared in the video, and a list of the extra supplies (linked to my online store) I used to make my creations.
Here are a few more photos of this cute bunny card and matching basket.
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I’ll be sharing another how-to video and even more ideas in a couple days, so be sure to come back and visit! Thanks for stopping by. Have fun visiting the rest of the blogs on the hop.
I am putting together another Online Paper Crafters Club and am looking for a few more members to join in. The commitment is to place an order each month for 6 months in row. In one of those months you would get the Stampin’ Rewards (the free goodies) based on the collective orders from those in the club. The other perks would be free catalogs shipped to you, a set of 6 free hand-stamped cards at the end of the 6-month commitment, and exclusive project ideas emailed to you each month. I’m hoping to start this club at the beginning of April. You do not need to live near me. Anyone in the US can join. Let me know if you are interested!
Sale-A-Bration 2018 January 3 through March 31 is THE BEST time of the Stampin’ Up! year for everyone! Click here to learn about this spectacular promotion and how you can benefit by earning free products and more. Heads up! More Sale-a-Bration choices were released February 16th. Click here to learn more and click on the images below to download the brochures and see these products.
Get up to $226 worth of product for $99! Plus…
It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose two FREE stamp sets of your choice for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free! Click here for more information about joining my community of stampers (becoming a demonstrator), and click here for more information about the other bonuses for getting the Starter Kit.
Happy 5th Anniversary Paper Pumpkin!
Did you hear?! Not only is the February Paper Pumpkin kit on it’s way. But if you have taken a break from (or never subscribed to) Paper Pumpkin paper crafting kits of creativity, you will want to get in on it now so you can not only receive the 5 year anniversary March kit which includes a free gift!,…
…but so you can see how remarkable these kits really are! I challenge those of you who subscribed back around when Paper Pumpkin first began in 2013 to get back in and see how far these kits have come!
The designers have produced yet ANOTHER fabulous Paper Pumpkin kit! This November’s kit is filled with adorable mini Christmas stockings. And they are super fast and easy to assemble for gifting as is.
CLICK HERE to view the “how-to” video put out by Stampin’ Up!’s Paper Pumpkin team.
Of course, my mind always goes elsewhere when I get a PP kit in my hands. So I have produced and am ready to share several of my alternate, “outside the box” ideas with you.
I’m sharing my first set of projects today.
And then later this week, I’ll share my second set.
But I didn’t stop there, because I’m still creating and will also share several more early next week that combine supplies from both the October Pining for Plaid and this month’s Back in Plaid kits. (Stampin’ Up! will ALSO be sharing project ideas combining elements from both kits on November 21st in a Facebook Live broadcast at 6 PM Mountain Time.)
I hope you enjoy what I have to share with you today. I made it all with the contents of this kit and a few extra supplies/products which I have listed below and linked to my online store.
Watch my video first to get measurements, directions, and tips for these projects…
baby booties
stocking-capped snowmen
a photo pocket page featuring Rudolph
and a couple 3-D containers
Then scroll down to see close-up photos and a list of extra supplies I used to make them. (Looking for card ideas? Those will be in my next video shared later this week.)
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I hope you enjoyed what I had to share today. And thanks for visiting!
Product List… (things you might need/want in addition to the November 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit to make any or all of the projects in the video – not all of these items are necessary, but were mentioned)
Online Extravaganza! Get Ready… It Begins tomorrow – November 20th
Are you ready for amazing deals? Online Extravaganza begins Monday, November 20. And this year there are some great surprises in store for you! Want a peek?! CLICK HERE to download the deals Stampin’ Up! has added so far.
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