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12/16/2011
11/10/2011
Easy Events Stamp-a-Stack
Imagine the satisfaction of having just the right card for any occasion. You’ll love creating these colorful, quick and economical cards and appreciate the stress-free ease of having cards on hand when you need them. Your friends will appreciate how you brighten their days with your thoughtful cards.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• 8 all-occasion cards
• Bonus: Blender Pen Tutorial
• Bonus Project: Coordinating Stampin’ Card Keeper
These projects showcase the versatile images of the Easy Events stamp set along with the Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. The images in the Easy Events stamp set are perfect for coloring and watercoloring, making it a must have set for any stamper. With all the cheerful colors and graphic patterns included in the Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, you’ll have plenty to make a whole passel of all-occasion cards for yourself and some for your friends and family, too!
The cost of this tutorial is $3.00
10/30/2011
Mocha Monogram Purse Set
The rich textures and elegance of this purse set will add that little something special to any ordinary day. The set is ideal for gifting to friends and family or even yourself! Dress up their cube, home office or desk with this custom designed purse filled with useful treasures. Each time they wear the Windowpane necklace, send a monogrammed note or check a date on their monogrammed calendar they will think of you. Create this special gift set as Christmas, birthday, graduation or shower gifts. The timeless elegance is perfect for any occasion year-round.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• Purse box
• 3 coordinating cards
• Bonus: Circle Scissor Plus Tutorial
• Bonus Gift Project 1: Windowpane Necklace
• Bonus Gift Project 2: Calendar
These projects showcase the special touches of the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper including flocking and a hint of metallic shimmer. The elegant neutral colors and rich textures combine to create a timeless design that is the perfect accompaniment for any occasion. Spoil a special friend, sister, mother, teacher or even yourself with a bit of everyday luxury – you’ll be glad you did!
The cost is $3.00
09/10/2011
Over the Top Christmas Cards
Sometimes you need a quick card and sometimes you want to really step it up and create a work of art worthy of those extra special people in your life. These Christmas cards are the ideal special delivery designed to express the importance you place on those closest to you. The patterns and details set them apart from mass produced cards. The pedestal and easel cards are designed to be freestanding works of art fit to grace mantles in the homes of the loved ones.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• Four over-the-top cards
• Bonus: Simply Scored Tutorial
• Bonus: Christmas Card Planning Guide
This project features the beautifully detailed Christmas Lodge stamp set and Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper. The rich colors and timeless designs are enhanced with the lustrous Quilted Satin Ribbon, sparkly Dazzling Details and whimsical Mini Jingle Bells. Your friends and family will feel impressed and spoiled when they receive these special deliveries!
The cost is $3.00
08/21/2011
My New Craft Room
Yes, I have moved it again and this time I moved back downstairs. This room use to be our sons playroom. It was adorable...I painted two walls with green chalkboard paint and made rolling hills, painted a blue sky with clouds, a big bright sun until you turned off the light then it would glow in the dark and become the moon. Also, one wall was the ocean in magnetic paint. I thought it was darling, but at 11 he longer thought it was cute, so I moved his things out and repainted everything. We've lived in this house 11 years and this is the 5th time I have moved it, but I think I'm finally satisified. I have more room and I'm better organized.
This is the view from the door.
My husband built these bookcases, which I adore because they provide a ton of storage. They were stained a medium oak color, so it took a lot of primer and a lot of paint.
I purchased this desk at Ikea and using it as a sewing table and the small cabinet next to it holds quite a bit of fabric and sewing supplies.
This area still needs to be cleaned up and organized better.
The overhead cabinets provide a home for all my wood mount stamp sets and the clear, pastic trays are perfect for storing / organizing SU cardstock.
Yeppers, I think I'm finally satisfied in my new room. If you have any questions on any of the items I have used, please let me know at [email protected]
Thanks for stopping by!
08/10/2011
Letters to Santa Card Set Tutorial
Achieving balance between the things we want to do and the time to do them can be a challenge. With my quick-to-make cards featuring Quick Accents self-adhesive die cuts, you have the secret to reaching that balance. You’ll create 8 cards, 4 mini notes, and 4 tags along with a handy folder for organizing your cards and other holiday information in no time. Just because these projects are quick doesn’t mean that you have to skimp on the details. The various designs, shapes, and patterns of the Letters to Santa Quick Accents and Designer Series Paper will have you creating detailed, impressive looking cards in a minimum of time!
In this tutorial, you will make:
• Four 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” cards
• Four 3” x 6” cards
• Four 3” x 3” mini notes
• Four 2” x 3” tags
• One coordinating card organizing folder
• Bonus Christmas Card Planning Guide
This project features the coordinating Letters to Santa Quick Accents and Designer Series Paper along with the Four the Holidays stamp set. With a combination of traditional and trendy colors and designs you’ll have the perfect variety of cards and tags for anyone who made your “nice” list this year! Get started on creating your Christmas cards today. You’ll be glad you started the tradition of sending hand stamped and heartfelt holiday wishes!
Plus, use this same tutorial to make birthday, thank you and get well cards, notes & tags and keep them all organized in this darling folder you will use year round. Make a few extras for Christmas gifts for teachers, neighbors and co-workers!
The cost is $3.00
07/10/2011
Pennant Fun Card Set Tutorial
You’ve heard the saying about not judging a book by it’s cover? Well, this tutorial is all about getting more than first meets the eye from your Petite Pennant Punch. When you first see the punch you’ll see the fun possibilities for adding pennants to cards, décor, and scrapbook pages so you can take part in this popular trend. When you add the coordinating Pennant Parade stamp set you may also consider creating party hats and Christmas trees. In this tutorial you’ll take the next steps and discover even more value in your Petite Pennant Punch by creating faux quilt and fun punch art designs. Whether you need a whimsical note to say hello, a cheerful birthday card, or a special all occasion card you’ll find unique ways to create them using your Petite Pennant Punch!
In this tutorial, you will make:
• Five cards and alternate samples
• Bonus Petite Pennant Punch Tutorial
This project features the Petite Pennant Punch and Pennant Parade stamp set. The bold colors and graphic designs in the Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper make a perfect accent for a wide variety of birthday, thank you, and all occasion cards that you’ll appreciate having on hand year-round.
Bonus Ideas
• Use your extra Designer Series Paper to make coordinating gift and décor items, or scrapbook pages.
• Re-create the fox card as a dog, cat, or skunk by changing colors and shape of the tail.
• Re-create the Mariner’s Star Quilt design by placing the punched pennant triangles behind in a spiral pattern rather than in groups of four at the compass points.
• Replace the Designer Series Paper with card stock embossed with the Big Shot and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.
Lots of possibilities! Enjoy!
The cost of this tutorial is $3.00
06/16/2011
Bow Boutique Card & Purse Set
Do you confidently tie perfect bows? Put your bow woes behind you! Once you learn the tricks to create these five fabulous bows, you’ll be tying bows like a pro! Bows can add that perfect detail to cards, scrapbook pages, décor, 3-D projects, and gift items. This tutorial is designed to fulfill your quest for perfect bows for projects of all types. No more tying yourself into knots over tying bows!
In this tutorial, you will make:
• One purse style card box
• Four coordinating cards
• Five bow tying techniques
This project features the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper along with the Four Frames, and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets. The rich colors and bold graphic designs create rich and elegant projects that are perfectly embellished with five different bows. Grab your ribbon and join in the bow boutique fun, you’ll be glad you did when you have bow making all tied up!
The cost is $3.00
05/10/2011
Travel Log Card Set
Do you count down the days until a vacation? Most of us do! Even if you can’t get away, take an escape from the everyday with these travel themed cards and journal. If you are traveling, take the journal along to jot down little notes about the people, places, and things along the way. Or create a mini album by adding a few favorite photos and mementos to the journal. The cards, with their timeless travel themes, are perfect for Father’s Day. Send a note of thanks to someone you visit on a trip, or just to say hi to a faraway friend or even one just across town! This set also makes a fantastic gift for a teacher getting ready to relax over summer break or a graduate starting on a new journey.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• One Journal/Mini Album
• Four coordinating cards
• Bonus Stamp-a-ma-jig 101 Tutorial
This project features the Travel Log stamp set along with rich colors that blend perfectly with the timeless elegance of the travel theme. All this travel fun may just inspire you to hop on a plane or jump in the car for a road trip!
Here's some alternate projects:
The cost is $3.00
04/27/2011
Chubby Easter Bunny Baskets
Here's my Easter project this year. I think they are darling and very easy to make, so I did a few in Spring colors. First, I cut out a 7" oval in white CS and cut it in half to make the body for the front & back and attached to a 4" x 4" box. To make the box, I started with an 8" x 8" piece of CS, scored at 2" on all 4 sides.
The bunny's ears, eyes, nose, feet & tail were made with various size punches. The handle measures 1-1/2" x 11". I used a decorative border punch on each side and attached a ribbon down the center. I filled these baskets with several pieces of chocolate, so they were a little heavy. I attached the handle to the basket with a small amount of sticky strip and a brad on each side.
I hope everyone had a glorious & blessed Easter!
Beth
P.S. I forgot to mention that I stole the idea for the bunny from my sister....Thanks Sis!
04/10/2011
7 Watercolor Wonders
Just because you aren’t in kindergarten anymore doesn’t mean you can’t get out your crayons and color! In fact, you’ll have fun like a kid when you let loose with your creativity. But you are a big kid so you get to upgrade to beautiful and versatile Watercolor Wonder Crayons! Learn seven different ways you can watercolor with Watercolor Wonder Crayons and you’ll get lots of “oh’s” and “ah’s” when you show off your homework!
In this tutorial, you will make:
• Five Cards (7 Watercolor Wonder Crayon Techniques)
• BONUS Water Wonder Crayon Tutorial
Here's a sneak peek of a few techniques you'll learn in the tutorial:
These projects feature the Flower Fancy two-step stamp set and the Sincere Salutations stamp set along with Watercolor Wonder Crayon techniques that range from simple to sublime! The cheerful colors and floral designs are perfect to have on hand for occasions of all types. Get your Aqua Painters and Blender Pens out of your desk and enjoy the fun and beauty of Watercolor Wonder Crayons.
Plus, you will receive a card templte for additional projects:
The cost is $3.00
04/02/2011
Always Accordion Album
Imagine the joy a custom mini accordion album could bring to your mother, mother-in-law, and grandmothers. Proudly display your own special keepsake and share some of your favorite memories. What if creating this treasure was simple and affordable? Create this set and you’ll have a beautiful gift to give to someone special – even yourself! This album is the perfect bite sized project that you’ll enjoy creating and others will adore receiving.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• Always Card
• Always Box
• Always Accordion Album
• BONUS: Stampin’ Around Wheel Tutorial
• BONUS: Printable Quote Template
The cost is $3.00
02/10/2011
Celebration Central Tutorial
How many birthday parties do you or your children attend? Imagine having a number of cards ready at a moment’s notice. How does that feel? By making this set you’ll be prepared instead of panicked at the last minute! You’ll score bonus points (and maybe extra cake) when you give these essential sets to your friends so they can be prepared at a moment’s notice, too. The playful colors and whimsical cupcake designs make this a set that will bring joy to the little ones, teens, and the young at heart! Plus it makes a thoughtful gift.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make:
• 2 Cards
• 4 Mini Notes
• 4 Tags
• Birthday Calendar
• Desk Organizer Box with Pen
• BONUS: Build a Cupcake Punch Tutorial
• BONUS: Chunky Essentials Stampin’ Glitter Tutorial
Get the party started with the Celebration Central set featuring Celebrations Designer Series Paper,
Create a Cupcake stamp set, coordinating Build a Cupcake Extra-Large Punch, and playful Chunky
Essentials Stampin’ Glitter. Relax - when you have these cards, notes, and tags on hand you’ll have
plenty of time to sit and enjoy that extra cupcake!
The cost of this tutorial is $3.00
01/10/2011
Blossom Petals Punch Set Tutorial
Did you know punches are one of the most popular items in the Stampin’ Up! catalog? Detailed planning and design goes into creating versatile punches that coordinate with exclusive stamp sets so you can quickly and easily create fantastic projects. Often there is more than meets the eye when it comes to punches. This tutorial shows four unique, and sometimes unexpected, options for the Blossom Petals Extra-Large punch. Amaze and delight yourself and your friends with these out of the box designs! Once you’ve created these have fun with your Blossom Petals punch creating traditional flower designs and explore the possibilities.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• 3 Punch Art Cards
• 1 Coordinating Punch Art Vase
• BONUS: Blossom Petals Punch Tutorial
• BONUS: Whimsical Greetings
Have fun creating these bright and whimsical projects featuring the Build a Blossom stamp set and coordinating Blossom Petals Extra-Large punch. With the wide variety of colors and phrases offered in the Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack and the Fundamental Phrases stamp set you’ll have plenty of choices to customize your projects for any occasion. You’ll be delighted with the fun and nearly endless possibilities for creating with the Blossom Petals punch in traditional and not-so-traditional ways!
The cost is $3.00
01/09/2011
All Tutorials $3.00 ea.
I am selling all tutorials for $3.00 each, an exceptional value. There are more than 20 tutorials available for scrapbooking, cards, 3-D projects, envelopes, techniques and of couse the holidays! To see all of them, please type tutorials in the Search bar.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Elegant Monogram Card Set Tutorial
This tutorial will introduce you to the elegance of heat embossing and the convenience of custom cards for personal use or gifts. These projects are created with bold graphic colors and elegant baroque patterns. You will find that you will be able to use these templates and card patterns to re-create these projects in many color palates, styles and themes.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• One Card Folder with coordinating pen
• Five 3” x 3” Mini Notes
• Five Monogram Cards
• Bonus Heat Embossing Tutorial
The cost is $3.00
Good Friend Birdhouse Card Set Tutorial
Have a fun flight of fancy creating this adorable birdhouse box and coordinating cards using brightcolors and the versatile Good Friend stamp set!
In this class, you will make:
• One Birdhouse Box to hold cards
• Four coordinating cards with envelopes
The whimsical style and bright colors in this project are sure to make you smile. Enjoy a great time making this fun set for a good friend or for yourself! Make and re-make this project with colors for autumn or winter, you will enjoy the creative process and the results!
The cost of the tutorial is $3.00
12 Techniques & Notebook Tutorial
Create a handy reference tool with this stylish, studio-themed Technique Notebook filled with
instructions for 12 stamping techniques. These techniques will showcase some of the many ways youcan use your stamps to create a huge variety of projects! Once you begin learning these techniques you will be amazed and delighted with all the new things you can do with your stamps!
Techniques in this tutorial include:
Technique Notebook
1. Thumping
2. Color Spritzing (2-ways)
3. Faux Dry Embossing
4. Faux Silk
5. Faux Leather
6. Faux Metal
7. Chalkboard
8. Bleach Coloring
9. Bleach Stamping
10. Glitter Window
11. Roll with the Punches
12. Rock n’ Roll
The cost for the tutorial is $3.00
12/29/2010
Bursting with Love Pop-up Cards & Box Tutorial
Let your love surprise and delight when you give these unique pop-up cards and treat box! You’ll learn four unique pop-up techniques that you can use on projects of all kinds. Make these cards for Valentine’s Day or simply to say you care anytime of the year. The cards and pop-up techniques range from simple to sublime - giving you choices for the perfect pop-up for everyone on your list. Cards are designed with kids, guys, and friends in mind. Create these special cards and pop-up treat box for a school class, co-workers, family, friends, and your sweetheart - let your love burst out joyfully!
In this tutorial, you will make:
• One 3” x 3” Basic Pop-up Mini Note (simple for kids)
• One Accordion Pop-up Card (great for guys)
• One Slider Pop-up Card (WOW card)
• One Spiral Pop-up Box
These projects feature the abundant heart images from the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and the coordinating I {Love} Love Jumbo Stampin’ Around Wheel. Four fantastic pop-up techniques combined with classic bold colors and shimmery heat embossing to create projects that burst with love and personality! Have fun creating these today and enjoy delighting your friends and family when they receive your pop-up creations!
Alternate projects included with this tutorial:
The cost is $3.00
Handmade Holiday Gifts Tutorial and 2011 Calendar Template
Making handmade gifts provides a chance to say what’s in your heart with each creative step. Handmade gifts offer a chance to reflect your recipients’ style and personality, show thought and caring, and are affordable! The handcrafted gifts in this tutorial give you a whole range of ideas that make perfect gifts - big and small – for the people in your lives. A simply adorned necklace with a variety of inserts makes a cherished gift for your mom, mother-in-law, sister, and dear friends. The necklace can also be used as a one-of-a-kind ornament, celebrating a special moment. The Belly Bands make great affordable gifts to share with friends or hostesses at events you attend or use them to wrap other gift items like the Simply Adorned boxes or baked goods. The magnetic calendar is ideal for teachers, coworkers, and neighbors. Of course, once you’ve made these gift items you are going to have a hard time parting with them. Make one for yourself as well.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• Four Belly Bands for gift-wrapping or as Designer Fabric Belly Bands
• Simply Adorned Charm and Four Simply Adorned Charm Inserts
• One Magnetic Calendar
• One coordinating card
- Bonus: 2011 Calendar Template
- Bonus: Designer Fabric 101 Tutorial
These no-sew project features Deck the Halls Designer Fabric and the Charming stamp set in rich colors. Amaze the people on your list this year with something they weren’t expecting, something that comes with a little thought, a bit of work, and tons of love. It’s sure to be a hit!
Here's a few alternate ideas:
The cost is $3.00 for the 25 page, color, step by step instructions, the 2011 Calendar Template and Designer Fabric 101 Tutorial.
Just Believe Stationery Set
The art of letter writing never goes out of style. This stationery set balances simple single layer cards with unique details for cards that are quick to create and easy to mail. Create this special stationery set to have on hand for sending notes of all kinds. Or create several sets as gifts for friends, family, co-workers, teachers, neighbors or anyone else that appreciates a personal touch both in giving and receiving gifts!
In this tutorial, you will make:
• 4 Note Cards with coordinating envelopes
• 4 Mini Notes with coordinating envelopes
• One Stationery Box with dividers
• Bonus Printable Note Card and Mini Note Envelope Templates
This project features the beautiful Just Believe stamp set and Texture Jumbo Stampin’ Around Wheel. Unique, yet simple, details and stylish colors combine to create a stationery set that is perfect for notes any time of year. Set the stage for a year filled with the personal touch when you create this lovely stationery set for yourself and your friends. Imagine the ease of sending personal notes when you have this set on hand and the joy you can share with those you send the notes to!
The cost of this tutorial is $3.00.
6 Ways to Watercolor Card Set Tutorial
Are you looking for that “oh” factor when you send a card or gift? Of course, that’s part of the beauty of handmade cards and gifts! Watercoloring creates beautiful and versatile projects that bring out the “oh’s” and “ah’s”. Sometimes, though, watercoloring gets overlooked as too hard, complicated or scary. With this tutorial, you’ll learn six different ways to watercolor and have all the confidence you need to create a group of exquisite cards that are “oh” worthy.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• Four Cards
• One coordinating box
• Bonus Watercoloring Tutorial
These projects feature the Awash with Flowers two-step stamp set and the Thank You Kindly stamp set along with six watercoloring techniques. The timeless colors and floral designs are perfect for occasions year round. The coordinating box and cards are perfect to keep on hand for many occasions or to give as a gift. Get your Aqua Painters loaded and enjoy the fun and beauty of watercoloring.
Alternate ideas:
The cost is $3.00
Holiday Punch Stamp-a-Stack Tutorial
Although Christmas is over, this tutorial can be used for stamping a stack of Valentines. Stamp-a-Stacks are a favorite of new and experienced stampers. Stamp-a-Stacks are all about creating a balance between great designs, affordability, and the ability to create a number of cards in a short amount of time. These festive designs feature details that will make them stand out from the avalanche of holiday cards your friends and family receive. Because you can create at least 144 cards from a single pack of Designer Series Paper and coordinating supplies, the cards are super affordable. Punches make quick work of adding stamped accents so these cards can be created in a flash.
In this tutorial, you will make:
• Six cards (double-up to make 12, or triple-up to make 18)
(Or use the whole pack of Designer Series Paper to create 144 cards!)
You will also receive:
- Embossing Folder Tutorial
- Waffle Paper Tutorial
These cards feature the Tags til Christmas stamp set and coordinating punches along with the Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper. Fantastic accents like the self-adhesive Rhinestone Jewels, 1/2" Seam Binding and Waffle Paper make adding details a snap. Optional texture using the Square Lattice Texture Impressions Embossing Folder makes a great step-up option without adding cost or bulk. Imagine the joy and feelings of caring your friends and family will feel when they open their holiday cards this year. Start stamp-a-stacking; you will be glad you did!
Bonus Ideas
Keep these instructions and try creating sets with different color combinations, themes, and stamp sets for many personal styles.
• Once you have a design and supplies you’ll be amazed how many cards you can make when you set up an assembly line system. Gather the family and or a group of friends together and you’ll chat and laugh your way through creating a whole stack of cards before you know it!
• Use these card layouts as your inspiration to make beautiful Valentine’s Day cards with the Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper, Love You Much stamp set, and coordinating punches. Birthday cards with Celebrations Designer Series Paper, Party Hearty or Birthday Bliss stamp set, and coordinating punches. Make sweet baby cards with Baby Bundle stamp set, Nursery Suite Quick Accents, and Nursery Suite Specialty Designer Series Paper.
The cost is $3.00 for this 24 page color, step by step instructions, cutting template, waffle paper tutorial and embossing folder tutorial.
Build-A-Card Kit Tutorial
Card candy is a sweet thing, but not something you eat! Card candy is the fun name for pre-made embellishments or accents for cards and scrapbook pages. Why do you need it? Well, you know that moment when you realize you need a card and you don’t have one? This is the solution! No last minute scrambling and no midnight treks to the store. Simply open your Build-a-Card kit and select and add a pre-made card, a pre-stamped greeting tag, and a card candy embellishment. Done! Add postage and send or hand-deliver your special handmade card for any occasion at a moment's notice. This would also make a wonderful gift for someone who is new to card making!
In this tutorial, you will learn to make:
• 8 Cards
• 12 Coordinating Greeting Tags
• 12 Coordinating Card Candy Accents
• 1 Coordinating Card File Purse
Whether you are a card-making guru or novice you’ll appreciate having these quick and versatile cards on hand when you need them! This card set features the Word Play stamp set and the Build-A-Bear Workshop Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper. The simple card bases feature layers of colors and patterns that coordinate with any of the greetings and card candy accents you choose to add for any occasion. You’ll love saving time and money when you have these ready-to-customize cards on hand!
Plus, you can use this tutorial to make alternate projects:
The cost is $3.00 and you will receive a 26-page, full color tutorial with step by step instructions, card template, cutting DSP template, and Card File Purse Template.
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