Nurture Nature with the Creation Station Blog Hop

Welcome back this month with the Creation Station Design Blog Hop! I was beyond thrilled to join this group of talented women that inspires me! We plan to inspire you each month with Stampin' UP! creative top of the line projects with a theme from all around the globe! We hope that you hop thru each blog and leave comments as we all love to hear praise about our creations!

This month our theme was Nurture Nature or Flowers to Showers. 
Well.....a cactus count as nature, right? I was at my friend Monika's Stamp, Scrap and Create Retreat last weekend and one of the lady there had the Birthday Fiesta Photopolymer Bundle which I have been on the fence about getting myself. I mean I bought the bright and fun Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper so what is the hold up?

I love a good shaker card but making them is time consuming. This was super easy to create with the Fringe Scissors, cardstock and the Clear Envelopes. I just slide a piece of Whisper White in one half of the envelope, added the cut pieces of cardstock and folded the envelope in half. I secured it with washi tape and use my bone folder to make the folded edge crisp. I stamped the cactus in Emerald Envy on Emerald Envy cardstock. The greeting comes from Sunshine Sayings Stamp Set.

Why not make a matching gift box too? This is a 3.25 x 3.25 x 2.5 size box made with the Gift Box Punch Board. I have a whole spool of this Melon Mambo 1/8" Stitched Ribbon and it is stiff enough to make a large bow with it. 

Thanks for stopping by my post for the Creations Station Blog Hop!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

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Dena Rekow

Denita Wright

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Boxes, Baskets, and Bags Oh My! with the Creation Station Blog Hop

 Welcome back this month with the Creation Station Design Blog Hop! I was beyond thrilled to join this group of talented women that inspires me! We plan to inspire you each month with Stampin' UP! creative top of the line projects with a theme from all around the globe! We hope that you hop thru each blog and leave comments as we all love to hear praise about our creations!

This month our theme was Boxes, Baskets, and Bags! OH MY! I thought this would be a perfect chance to the rarely used Stampin' UP Simply Scored! I have a gift for my mom's birthday coming up soon and I needed a special size box for it. The talented Connie Stewart made this fantastic VIDEO showing how to make a custom size box as well as the handy dandy Simply Simple Box Making Shim! I even made one of my own with the help of her VIDEO here! 

My box was 6" x 8" and 1 1/2" in depth so I cut two pieces as 9" x 11". The bottom is Kraft cardstock while the top was from the Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper.

 I added some tissue into the bottom of the box and add my gift into the box. It fit perfectly! I used the Saleabration Metallic Gold Ribbon and the Whisper White 3/8" Ribbon from the Succulent Garden Combo Pack to hold the box closed.

Of course, I need a card and matching envelope to complete the gift packaging. My mom loves daffodils so I grabbed my Basket Bunch Stamp Set and the Basket Builder Framelits Dies. I stamped the Daffodil image with Crushed Curry on Daffodil Delight cardstock and die cut out. 

In case you are wondering what the gift frame does...you add a straight pin with a pearl end into the burlap fabric and hang your ring from it. Here is the one I made for myself and it sits on my nightstand. I thought my mom would like to have one too. A few years back my Dad got my Mom a new wedding band set so I thought she would like to display her first wedding band set. I found this large version at my local home decor store.

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Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

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 Mikaela Titherigdge

Julie Beltramo

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Stampin' UP! Artisan Blog Hop - Hello December

Welcome back to the 2015-2016 Stampin' UP Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! 
I am so blessed that I get to create and inspire with these amazing Stampin' UP products and share with you all here for just two more blog hops!!! Be sure to get Google Translate so that you can read in your language all about how they created their projects too. Please keep hoppin' thru them all....you do not want to miss anyone of these amazing ladies!

This week is an "open to create" week but to stay within the parameters of goodies from our Artisan box. I chose to use the now super hot Hello December 2016 Collection. I LOVE THIS COLLECTION! (Accessory Pack is sold out which is a totally bummer!) Here are some simple easy card ideas with a simple card layout for you to use with any Project Life ® by Stampin' UP! Collection! I focused on using the color palette of Emerald Envy, Basic Black, Kraft, Silver and Whisper White from the Hello December 2016 PL Collection.

Is this not the cutest? Add a ribbon bow to just the lid and one of the 2 x 2 card from the PL collection. I added my favorite Dove Dark Chocolates with the pop of red in the mix. You could also do Hershey's kisses in silver. (I had none of hand)

Thanks for stopping by here and if you leave a comment then thanks for truly making my day!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

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Stampin' UP! Artisan Blog Hop - Tin of Tags

Welcome back to the 2015-2016 Stampin' UP Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! 
I am so blessed that I get to create and inspire with these amazing Stampin' UP products and share with you all here! Remember that every other Thursday, all 20 of us from all over the world will post on our blogs an inspiring project for you! Be sure to get Google Translate so that you can read in your language all about how they created their projects too. Please keep hoppin' thru them all....you do not want to miss anyone of these amazing ladies!

This week we are showcasing our Artisan projects for the Stampin' UP Facebook Page this month. For this project, the team was to focus on the Tin of Tags Project Kit or the Here's to Cheers Stamp Set. As soon as I saw the Tin of Tags Project Kit and the coordinating Stamp Set, I was very interested. Then I put it together and I fell in LOVE! You must get this Project Kit for your holiday gift packaging!

I mean look at these adorable tags! The only thing I did different was to use my new favorite color Emerald Envy in this color combo.

Then I made this card with one of the tags, the washi tape, sequins and the stamp image. So quick and easy! The evergreen stamp image is from the Christmas Pines Stamp Set.

I grabbed a strip of the Presents and Pinecones Designer Series Paper and wrapped it around the Real Red tin itself. I embossed in white the stamp image on the Emerald Envy circle. See the little star? I took the red dotted washi tape, covered a piece of Whisper White cardstock and then die cut it out with a star. Add to a few pieces from the kit and you have a perfect coordinating tag!  

Thanks for stopping by here and if you leave a comment then thanks for truly making my day!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

Now on to one of my dearest friends.....Connie Collins! She will blow your mind!

Stampin' UP Supplies List

Tin of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set 

Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set

Tin of Tags Project Kit

Presents and Pinecones Designer Series Paper

Whisper White Cardstock

Emerald Envy Cardstock and Ink

Real Red Ink

Mint Macaron Ink

Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine

Mini Jingle Bells

1/8" Handheld Punch

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Perfect Pines Framelits Dies

Big Shot

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' UP! Artisan Blog Hop - Stitched Shapes Framelits

 
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Stampin' UP Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! 

We have an extra special blog hop for you today! We are introducing you some AMAZING samples with Stampin' Up's newest product called Stitched Shapes Framelits. Be sure to get Google Translate so that you can read in your language all about how they created their projects too. Please keep hoppin' thru them all....you do not want to miss any single one of these amazing samples! 

Have you been thinking about your holiday cards yet? I have! Our new Stitched Shapes Framelits and complementary stamp sets can help you create great cards that are handmade with love. Don’t wait because these stamps sets are 25% off only until November 30.The dies will be available for purchase after November 30, but the stamp set discount ends. Get them now! If you live in the US, just click on the photo above to go order from me! I would love to be your Stampin' UP! demonstrator!
 

I used the Christmas Pines Stamp Set on this card that is on sale now. I love how the Stitched Shapes Framelits add just a little something to the oval layer. Check out that watercoloring! I used Emerald Envy and my Aqua Painter on Shimmery White Paper. Then stamp off the flurry and snowflake stamp images with same ink color. This larger oval is plenty big for the large greeting stamp image and a few more from the same stamp set.

For this card, I used Baby Bear Stamp Set on sale. Such a cute fuzzy bear! He was stamped all with Crumb Cake Classic Ink. I love using the Layering Squares Framelits Dies with the Stitched Shapes Framelits for a framed layered look. This is using the 2 7/8" Square and the 2 5/8" Stitched Shape. The stitching on the dies also goes well with the stitching pattern in this Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack.

The smallest stitched circle, oval and square in this set are perfect for little tags like this one on my box. Again, that stitching just adds so much! One of my favorite things to do is mix two stamp sets for one greeting. Here is the BEARY from Baby Bear Stamp Set and HOLIDAY from the Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set.

Let us make one more box with another pattern of the 6" x 6" Warmth and Cheer DSP Stack. Both boxes were made with the Gift Box Punch Board! Love that tool!

Completed trio for gift giving this holiday season!

This blog hop gave you 40+ total samples using the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies and all those wonderful stamp sets on sale now! 

We thank you for all the wonderful comments and support! All of us on the Artisan Design Team have loved being a part of this special launch! Let us know what stamp set you are planning to buy or have bought.

Thanks for stopping by here today! Remember that usually every other Thursday, all 20 of us from all over the world will post on our blogs an inspiring project for you! Our next blog hop is next Thursday!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

Now on to one of my dearest friends.....Connie Collins! She is one of a kind!

Stampin' UP! Artisan Blog Hop - Here's to Cheers Gift Card Envelope

Welcome BACK to the 2015-2016 Stampin' UP Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! 
I am so blessed that I get to create and inspire with these amazing Stampin' UP products and share with you all here for another wonderful year! Remember that every other Thursday, all 20 of us from all over the world will post on our blogs an inspiring project for you! Be sure to get Google Translate so that you can read in your language all about how they created their projects too. Please keep hoppin' thru them all....you do not want to miss anyone of these amazing ladies!


This week is an "open to create" week but to stay within the parameters of goodies from our Artisan box. I choose to use the Here's To Cheer Bundle with Here's to Cheers Stamp Set and the Cheerful Tags Framelit Dies. Rather simple this week!

Use the Gift Card Envelope and Trims Thinlits Dies to create the gift card envelope base in Smoky Slate Cardstock. Add a belly band with the Petals and Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper to keep it closed. Take one of the tag pieces and cut off the circle/hole part. Stamp on it. Slide your 3/8" Ribbon Trio in Mint Macaroon thru the piece and around the gift card holder. Add a flowly piece of Gold Sequin Trim in between and tie a bow. Call it done!!!
I love this stamp image in particular because it is just not for Christmas but for a birthday or a celebration in any form. CELEBRATE!

Thanks for stopping by here and if you leave a comment then thanks for truly making my day!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

Now on to one of my dearest friends.....Connie Collins! She is one of a kind!

Stampin' UP! Artisan Blog Hop - Spooky "Jar of Haunts" Bat

Welcome BACK to the 2015-2016 Stampin' UP Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! 
I am so blessed that I get to create and inspire with these amazing Stampin' UP products and share with you all here for another wonderful year! Remember that every other Thursday, all 20 of us from all over the world will post on our blogs an inspiring project for you! Be sure to get Google Translate so that you can read in your language all about how they created their projects too. Please keep hoppin' thru them all....you do not want to miss anyone of these amazing ladies!

This week is an "open to create" week but with using the Jar of Haunts Photopolymer Stamp Set. Have you seen it? It has a great blend of spooky and cute images for Halloween!

When I think of Halloween, the first thing I want to make are some type of treat holder. I mean it is all about the candy! I saw a similar bat treat on Pinterest and so knew I could make it with my Stampin' UP supplies. Coming up with was half the fun! First take a 11" x 6" piece of Basic Black cardstock to make the gift bag with the Gift Bag Punch Board. Cut another piece of Basic Black cardstock at 2 1/2" x 3 1/4". Score at 3/4" and 7/8" on horizontal side. Measure 1/4" and down from the 7/8" fold. Mark center with a pencil and cut on your Paper Trimmer to make the diagonal cuts. Add the flap with Tear and Tape Adhesive. I took Whisper White Cardstock and punched out with the Medium Star Punch. Cut two of the tips to create the fangs and adhere into place from under the flap. 

To make the wings, use the Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies. Cut the flaps off the gift card holder (shown in photo above) and cut with a 2" Circle Punch to create the scalloped edge of the wings. The tag on the jar was also made with the Gift Card Envelopes & Trims Thinlits Dies. 

Here is the back view of the treat bag.

Then I thought, why not a jar of eyeballs and blood? I mean it IS a vampire bat after all! I love the mix of the bright green of the Cucumber Crush and the bloody Real Red for a spooky Halloween feeling.

Thanks for stopping by here and if you leave a comment then thanks for truly making my day!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

Now on to one of my dearest friends.....Connie Collins! She is one of a kind!