Stamping and Paper Creations by Susi-Q

Crayon Resist Technique using Stampin Up Embossing Folders & White Crayon

Hello Everyone. . . .

I hope everyone is enjoying a safe holiday celebration. 

I thought I would show you a few samples of the crayon resist technique.  First you run your stamped or plain piece of cardstock thru your Big Shot with your embossing folder like normal, but before you remove the cardstock from the embossing folder, color it completly with your white crayon.  Leaving it in the folder allows the embossed piece not to be crushed while doing this process. 

I used Stampin Ups/Sizzix Finial Press #115963, and the Petals Plenty #116824 folders.  You then sponge on the desired colors of ink you want to your embossed piece.  I used a variety of sponges, a handled sponging tool, daubers, and ink pads to achieve my colored effect.  Just remember to stamp your image on the cardstock before you emboss if you plan to go that way. 

I hope you all enjoyed my Crayon Resist card samples.  Thanks for stopping by.

Susan

 

A Tiny Little Sewing basket using template & Stampin Ups Crumb Cake cardstock

Happy Monday Everyone. . .

A quick posting tonight before I sit down and watch the Voice and Dancing with the Stars.  I made this little sewing basket over the weekend.  You can find the instructions on www.thelittleblueroom.com.  It was pretty easy and quick to make.  Sponging all the edges took the most time.  I used Crumb Cake cardstock from Stampin Up and Soft Suede ink for sponging.

Have a great rest of the week.  Thanks for stopping by.

Susan

Sail Away Birthday card using Stampin Up! & Punched Lion by Jackie Topa Baby hanger

Happy Saturday. . . . .

I thought I would share a card I made for a male friend of mine.  I used a few retired or no longer available Stampin Up products - Sail Away stamp #123013 and the Thoroughly Modern DSP #112164.  I tied it up with some string to give it a boating look.  I used S.U. Simply Scored Board and "new" Diagonal Plate for the envelope.  

I have been playing with my punches again.  I bought the Lion punch pattern from Jacki Topa and thought it would look cute attached to a die cut XL Petite Pocket #123131 hanger I made for baby.

Well it's time to go back to my housework.  You all have a nice rest of the weekend.

Thanks for stopping by.

Susan

 

This is for all my Stampin Up! Girls. . . . . .Our Projects for my Sunday May 6th class

Hello My Stampin Up! Ladies. . . . .

I thought you would like to see what my  

Sunday May 6th Class will be

12:30pm - 2:30pm

In this class it will be all about making adorable Punched Characters for your

treats bags, boxes, cards or tags. 

I will also be teaching you the correct way to sponge

any project or card you're making.

 

Here's the projects - A Cute Giraffe Treat Box & the Petite Pocket Monkey w/sucker.

 

 

Remember to make your reservations early for this Adorable Class soon!!!!!

call :909 574-1780

 

Thanks for stopping by. . . . . .

 

Come on in and See the New Stampn Up! Gift Projects I Just Finished. . . . . . .

HELLO HELLO. . . . . .

I just finished some paper items for a few people at work. 

Our sales supervisor and his girlfriend just had a healthy baby boy last week and Monday will be his first day back.  So I thought his work cubical needed some New Baby decorations.  I made this banner to hang and completed the baby look with a blue pail filled with chocolate cigars that say "It's a Boy"  I bought a pale blue and white spotted stuffed puppy , and set it by the  "Welcome Baby" gift card I made using My Digital Studio.

I used a Sizzix banner die to cut out the triangle banner pieces.  Then stamped and cut out the letters  to make the Congrats.  I also used Stampin Ups! My Digital Studio to make the boat picture It's a Boy banner pieces at the front and end of the banner.

 

I have a few birthdays coming up this next month so I thought I would get a jump on them now.  The first one I made, is card and treat holder made from Spice Cake DSP, and the new Elegant Bird Stampin Up sizzix die #125593, accented with pearls.

 

  The Treat Envelope will hold a single wrapped Reeses P-Nut cup x 2, or any other small packaed chocolate or candy.

The punched flower is a Martha Stewart punch.  Well I hope you all enjoyed the projects

For me this is turning out to be a very expensive 3 day weekend.  I took my Honda Element to the dealership for quick servicing yesterday, and it had to stay overnight for some additional repairs (+$1000.) so needless to say when it's finished it will be about a $1400.00 bill. And that's after I talked them down in  price (-$383.00). YIKES!!!  Hopefully it should be humming like a new car when it's done!

Have a Great Easter Everyone! Enjoy the time with your family.

Thanks for stopping by.

Susan

For My Stampin Up! Girls. . .I've added a Third project to my March 18th workshop

Hello Everyone. . . . .

This first project is one I am adding to my March 18th workshop. . . . . . .I used a few products from the Sale A Bration catalog which will expire the end of this month. I used the Everyday Enchantment DSP along with the Kindness Matters stamp set.  I also used the Island Flower die #118871 from the current Idea Book and Catalog

I also wanted to show you the cute little Chocolate Bunny bags I just finished for the people at work that I'm going to hand out at Easter.  The bunny was made with punches.

Thanks for stopping by. . . . Have a good week.

Susan

 

Stampin Up! Simply Sent Card Box & Two Tags Post-it-Notes

Hello Everyone. . . .

After I finished all my housework I still had some time to make up a few new projects today.  The first one was inspired by a Sale A Bration item - Simply Sent Everyday Elegance card set #122377.  I decided to design a card box to hold the A2 cards and envelopes.  I used half of one the cards as the box lid. Finishing touch was tying everything up with a ribbon.

The next - Two Tags tiny post it note cards -  I used the Two Tags Bigz die #115954.  The little one with the butterfly was from Angie - Chicn Scratch, the other was a little idea of mine.

Thanks for stopping by. . . .and have a good week.

Until next time.

Susan

Something for my Stampin Up! Girls - See what projects are in the March 18th Workshop

Hello Ladies. . . . .

I thought I would give you ladies a sneak peek at the projects we will do in my

March 18th Workshop 12:30 - 2:30Pm

We will be using the "new" Framelits - Labels Collection #125598, the Stripes embossing folders #123128, and one "new" stamp set-Apothecary Art # 125527 from the Occasion Mini catalog.

 

 

Remember to make your reservations early.

call 909-574-1780

Thanks for stopping by.

Susan

Valentines Lg. Kiss Box - using Stampin Up! Love Letters DSP & my box design

HELLO  EVERYONE............

I am excited to show you this little Valentine Hershey Kiss box, I designed.  I also used the Sizzix large Scallop Tag die, along with Stamping Up! (retired)Love Letters DSP.  "New" is the P.S. I Love You stamp set #125462 from the current Occasions Mini catalog.  I also used two or three punches from Stampin Up! and (retired) 1-1/4" wide ribbon.  I made 9 of these for our great crew at work.  The black polka dot ones are for the guys, and the red for the girls  The custom box between the tags is one I made, and it holds a 1.45oz Hershey Kiss.  The box can be easily opened once the ribbon is removed.  I hope they are a hit with the gang. 

 

A QUICK NOTE FOR MY STAMPIN UP! GIRLS

I WILL NOT BE HAVING A FEBRUARY IN HOME WORKSHOP

BUT I HOPE TO SEE YOU ON  

SUNDAY MARCH 18TH

12:30 - 2:30PM

 

SINCE I'M BACK TO WORK MY STAMPING CLASS SCHEDULE WILL NOW BE

EVERY OTHER MONTH only

2012 SCHEDULE

JAN - MARCH - MAY - (JULY- when the new S.U. catalog is out)  SEPTEMBER 

and for the (HOLIDAY SEASON) NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

This last item is a card I made for a dear friend.  I used an assortment of new products from Stampin Up!.  The Bigz XL Die/Designer Rosette #125594.  Stamp sets - hostess set Happiest Birthday Wishes set #122617, plus the "new" Mixed Bunch set #125537 and the Blossom punch #125603.  The card was accented with the "new" Pleated 3/8" Satin Ribbon #125570 in Blushing Bride.  I spritzed the card front with Vanilla smooch, after I used the Polka Dot embossing folder.  

Thanks for stopping by. . . . .Happy Valentines to everyone  .

 Susan

 

 

See what Stampin Up! has in store. . . . . .Promotions Going on now. .. . . . . .

Hello Everyone

Just a short posting before my workshop today.

Occasions Mini Catalog January 4 - April 30th,

(If you would like me to send you a free Occasion Mini just give me a call.)

New Edgelits Dies - New Textured Impressions Embossing Folders/Adorning Accents - New Designer Fabrics & Buttons - New Bigz XL Die/Designer Rosette - New Scented Embossing Powder - New colors of Bakers Twine and soooooo much more. . . . . .

 

The Sale-A-Bration Catalog starts January 24 - March31st, 2012

(If you would like a free Sale-a-Bration catalog just drop me a line or give me a call.)

For every $50.00 of product you purchase from any current Stampin Up catalogs you receive one free gift of your choice from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  The more you spend the more freebies you can choose!

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy your week. . . . .Until next time.

Susan

Phone: 909-574-1780

email: susan13design@msn.com

Let's Celebrate Valentines with Stampin Up! - PLUS my next Workshop-Jan 22nd

Well  Happy New Year Everyone. . . . . . .

I know it's been a while since my last posting.  Now with the holidays behind us and me settled into my new job, hopefully I will have time to post more Stampin Up! and papercrafting ideas.

Today I am posting two new projects that will be in my

Sunday January 22nd Workshop 12:30-2:30

Space is limited - so remember to make your reservations early

I used a few New - Current - and Retired - Stampin Up! products for these projects.

The Thoughts of You card & Valentine Button/Treat Bag I used the following:

"New" Take It to Heart #125522 & Loving Thougths #125845. A current set - I (Heart) Hearts #118571.  Plus, I brought out the "New" Hearts Framelits #125599, Hearts punch, and some retired buttons and Love Letter DSP.   I finished the card off with Crystal Effects and misc. sheer ribbon.

 

This last project won't be in my January workshop but I thought you would enjoy it.  The Valentine Heart box was made using the Hearts Framelits again (I used the largest scalloped heart), Take it to Heart stamp set, Heart punch, and Cherry Cobbler cardstock.

The heart on a stick I made movable.  I attached it to a punched out heart piece, so you can move it to any place in the box you wish.  This box does not have a lid.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  See you soon. . . . . .

Susan

For my Stampin Up! Girls - Dec.11th Workshop Projects - Gala Gift Bag, S'Mores Box and more. . . .

Hello Everyone. . . . .

This Special Posting is for all my Stampin Up! Girls.  . . . . . . . . . . 

NOTES: I will not be having my usual monthly in home workshop for the month of November.  Due to several things - the Thanksgiving Holiday - Making projects for the Dec 3rd Brea Glenbrook Christmas Boutique I'm in -  and I start my new job Nov 7th. 

But, my December workshop will be the BOMB. . . . . . . .

"Ultimate Christmas Workshop"

with (4) Exciting, Never Seen Before Projects. 

The cost of this Christmas workshop will be:

$20.00 per person, and at a

Special Time: Sunday - December 11th - 12:00 noon - 3:30pm. 

PLUS - We will have Christmas Goodies for all to enjoy after we finish stamping.

So Make Your Reservations Early -  Space is Limited. 

Call: 909-574-1780 

Remember to bring all your regular tools and supplies.

Here are the four projects we will be doing:  Gala Gift Bag - S'Mores Box - Tri-Fold Snowman Card - and Large Petal Card Sizzix die Treat Box.

So I hope you will join us at our "Ultimate Christmas Workshop" December 11th.  Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping.

Susan

Yummy Purple Soap/Tea Light Gift Box using Stampin Up and More. . .. . . .

Hello Stampers. . . . . . .

This will be my last paper project for this week.  I need to start making some bead bracelets for a upcoming Holiday Craft Show I will be in.  

I found this gift box on Scor Pals website too.  It's called the Soap Box.  As you can see it would be great for an assortment of gift items like, scented tea lights or soaps, chocolates or hard candies, even gift tags.  

Everything I used to make this pretty little box came from Stampin Up! except the Birds on a Limb stamp (love it!)

"New" Petite Pairs stamp set #122497 - Elegant Eggplant Cardstock - 2011-2013 Pattern DSP #122384 - Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch #119275 - Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309 - Basic Pearls #119247 - and 1" Circle punch #119868.

 

Thanks for stopping by. . . . .Happy Stamping.

Susan

Christmas Bread Box and Peek A Boo Treat Box using Stampin Up!

I'm Back. . . .

When I went into the Scor-Pal website last weekend I found several 3-D projects I wanted to make.  But let me worn you, if you see something you want to make, try it first with some odd ball cardstock you have laying around.  Because I'm finding several direction errors when making some of the items.  Wrong dimensions, punch positions etc.  So just be aware or that!

Both of these projects used the following Stampin Up products: the Holiday Lineup stamp set #111648, Dazzling Details #124117, Crystal Effects #101055, retired Christmas DSP, Old Olive cardstock, Scallop Trim border punch #118402, markers, Old Olive brads, and the Crimper #101618.  Plus, I used a few items from my craft stash - Google Eyes - ribbon and a tiny Red Pom Pom.

Thanks for stopping by.  See You Next Time. . . . . . .

Susan

Christmas Has Arrived using Stampin Up and more. . . . . .

Hi Ladies

I thought I would show you a few Christmas projects I have been working on.  Seeing I had some time off. For my Stampin Up! girls, these projects will be in my Novemeber and December workshops.

First Project - Bon Bon Box using the "New" Snow Much Fun set #122562, Docorative Label punch #120907, markers, and red/white bakers twine# 123125.  The Bon Bon template I found on Scor-Pals website.  I also made a second box using Great Impressions Pine Cone stamp which I accented with the "New" Stampin Up -Dazzling Details #124117

The Second Project is a Ferrero Rocher Box w/Belly Band - my template -This box (holds 6 pieces).  It would be the perfect size for a teachers gift from your child.  I used the retired stamp set Big on Christmas #116578, retired Xmas DSP, Real Red cardstock, and markers.

Box Opened -

This last little project - Hershey Nugget Holder was made using the long tag from the S.U./Sizzix Two Tags die #115954, the "New" Snow Much Fun stamp set #122562 and several circle punches. The little table the holder is sitting on, is one I designed using the Sizzix Scallop Circle #2 die #113469, and the S.U. Extra-Large Oval punch #119859.  The oval punch was used on the bottom portion - the table stand.  They are easy to make, and strong enough to support a mini cupcake too.

Well that's it for now.  Enjoy the rest of your week and. . . . . . . Happy Stamping. 

Have a question, send me an email.

Susan

 

 

This is For my Stampin Up Girls - Halloween Projects in my October Workshop

Hi Ladies

A reminder for my Stampin Up! girls. 

My next workshop will be Sunday

October 16th 12:30 - 2:30pm

Space is limited - reservations: 909-574-1780

 

Here is the three Halloween projects we will be making.  The Test Tube Holder  Spider Candy Box (idea from Stampin Up contest winner Brenda Quintana) 

and 

Peekaboo Frame Scallop SQ. Mummy Card.

 

 

These are the Stampin Up supplies I used:

Sizzix Scallop Square Duo die #120903

Sizzix Scallop Square die #115950

"New" Sizzix Peekaboo Frames die #124587

Perfect Polka Dots emboss folder #117335

Postage Stamp punch #122344

Petal Card punch #119273

Bitty Bat punch #119279

"New" Dazzling Details #124117

"New" Spooky Bingo Bits stamp set #123946

Seasonal Sentiments stamp set #121130 (I used inside the peekaboo frame)

1", 1-1/4", and 1-3/8" circle punches, and retired 1-1/4" ribbon.

Misc. google eyes.

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time. . . . Happy Stamping.

Susan

HALLOWEEN IS HERE. . . . . . . .

Hello Stampers . . .

First a Note to my Stampin Up! workshop girls. . . .

My next workshop will be next month  

Sunday October 16th

 12:30 - 2:30 pm. 

We will be doing Halloween projects. 

The cost is still $10.00 per person. 

Dont forget to bring your misc. tools & supplies

 Remember to make your reservations soon. . . . .Space is Limited

Call: 909.574.1780

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend.  It was a relaxing one for me.  I had enought time to play with my stamps.  I pulled out a few of my neglected products from my craftroom, and here is what I came up with. 

I knew I had to start on my Halloween cards soon, so this was a great weekend to do that.  This year I decided to make a flat card using Stamps by Judith and her stubbies.  I used the Polka Dot embossing folder from Stampin Up!  I was too lazy to mask the tree before I stamped the pumpkins, but I think it came out alright. 

For this second item, I decided to play with a few of my Martha Stewart border and corner punches.  The flower on the lid was made using a 2-1/4" Scallop Circle punch.  The cardstock was some I picked up from Joanns ages ago.

 

That's it for today.  Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great week!!  And Happy Stamping.

Susan

 

 

GOBLIN GREETINGS using Stampin Up! products and Sizzix Die

Goblin Greetings to you all. . . . .

I thought I would share a few projects that I made for a clients upcoming Stampin Up! workshop.

Products used: Sizzix Two Tags die #115964 

Stampin Up - Grateful Greetings set #116511

Stampin Up - Batty for You set #116576

misc. google eyes

Stampin Up - Designer Series Paper

paper Crimper #101618

and Stampin Ups new It's a Wrap Holiday set #122772 from the new Holiday Mini Catalog. 

I also used the Scallop Circle punch, the 1-3/8" and 1-1/4" Circle punches, and some retired S.U. ribbon for both projects.  These cute little gems would be great for any trick or treater, and Halloween party goer!

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a question, drop me a line.

Happy Stamping. . . . .

Susan

Cupcake Birthday card using Stampin Up! Stamps, Paper Crimper, & Punch

Hello Stampers. . . . . .

Boy what a treat it is to post two days in a row.  I thought since I was making a birthday card for a friend I would make a few more for my birthday card box. 

This large cupcake card was made using the Simple Birthday Thanks single stamp #111546.  I cut out the center of the stamp when I bought it so I could use a variety of sentiments inside the cupcake area.  I used  the Sincere Saluations set #115068 for this card.  I also used the Crimper #101618, new Calypso Coral DSP, Extra large Oval punch #119859, and a Scallop Oval punch from Marvy.  The base of the card was made from Crumb Cake cardstock, and embossed it with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.  I used the chomper on the bottom corners, glittered the cherry, and accented the cupcake with tiny beads.

Well I'm starting my new job tomorrow.  Like many, it's been a very difficult time trying to find a good paying full time job during this recession.  But I did it, and excited that I have.

Until next time stampers. . . .have a great week and keep stamping. . . . . .

Susan

Envelope Card using Stampin Up retired Hostess set - Kind & Caring Thoughts

Hello Strangers. . . .

It seems like it has been forever since my last posting. 

Today I thought I would show you a card I just finished for my facialist whos bithday is coming up in a few weeks.  I saw this envelope card on another website and thought it would be perfect for her.  There was no pattern available on the website so I had to design one myself.  The card measures 4" square.

I used the retired Kind & Caring Thoughts Hostess Level 3 stamp set.  Love this set, and use it often.  I embossed the card after stamping it with the Finial Press embossing folder #115963.  Buttons come from a previous Sale a Bration catalog.  I tied each button onto the card with our White Bakers Twine #124262, covering the knot inside the card with punched Boho Blossoms flowers. The paper is a package I picked up at Big Lots.  I punched scallop border pieces with our punch #119882 and adhered them to the inside of the card. The hemp twine is from Papertrey Ink.

 

Flowered Treat Box using Stampin Up! items Retired and New

Hi Stampers. . . .

Just a quick item I made to go along with the handled treat bag I made and posted last week.

For this little square treat box I designed I used the retired Sweet and Sour Designer Series paper (love it), and retired Only Orange cardstock.  I used the New It's a Wrap Occasions stamp set #123592 for the greeting on the belly band which holds the box closed.  I accented the box with a Sizzix Die cut - Daisies Flowers - that I attached with corduroy Only Orange brads (also retired).  The container part of this treat box measures 3-3/4" square, so it can hold an assortment of goodies.  I filled this one with colorful bubble gum.  It's also large enough to hold (3) regular size post-it-note pads and a golf pencil.

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Stamping. . . . . . . . .

Susan

Baby Projects using Stampin Up! items from the NEW 2011-2012 Catalog.

Hi Stampers. . . .

Happy Sunday morning. . . . . 

What a nice surprise for us this morning in Fontana.  A cool rain shower that has been heavy at times, with lots of thunder.  A nice relief from the heat.  But, I know we'll be paying for it later in the day when it warms up to the mid 90's and muggy. 

Today's projects are for baby. . . . . . All the stamping products used are from Stampin Up!

For the Thank You baby card I used - The NEW single wood stamp Bringing Baby #122905 - Thank You Kindly set #111700 - Scallop Trim border punch - DSP Paper Stack In Colors 2011-2013 #122384 (I used the Wisteria Wonder purple), accented with a Basic Black cardstock punched piece.  I colored in the stork and baby with an assortment of markers.  Then tied it up with a shear pale purple ribbon piece.   

This second item is a Baby Shower Treat Bag - I used the Wisteria Wonder DSP with the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder - the NEW It's a Wrap Occasions stamp set #123592 - Scallop Trim border punch  - Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock - Concord Crush ink pad - Jewels Basic adhesive Rhinestones #119246 - shear white ribbon.  The large pink pacifier was a find at a 99 cent store.  The little treat bag measures 2" square by 4" high.  Just large enough to hold an assortment of baby shower goodies.

P.S. I love this new It's a Wrap Occasions stamp set.  You can stamp any one of the images on a Avery Address Label #8160, and then adhere them to a Hershey Chocolate Nugget.  A perfect fit and very clever! 

The great news is Stampin Up! has more designs coming out in their upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog (out September 1st 2011).  Just in time for the holidays.

Thanks everyone for stopping by, and happy stamping. . . . . . . . . . 

Any questions just drop me a line.

Susan

Hi Stampers. . . .I have a Stampin Up! & Sizzix Die project for you today. . . . .

Hello Everyone

So good to be back stamping and creating, if only for a day. 

I should be getting a small Stampin Up! order tomorrow from UPS. YEA!!   I ordered some new items from the 2011-2012 catalog.  I am so excited to dig into the box and make something new to share with all of you.

Today I made this colorful handle box using the Sizzix Box #2 die #114518.  I cut off the top and side folding flaps after I die cut it.  I adhered a beautiful punched border around the top edge using the Martha Stewart Lattice border punch.  I also used the Sizzix die - Daisies Flower #654981.   I attached the retired Only Orange corduroy brad to the flower petals and attached it to the front of the treat box.  The handle was made using the Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch #119275. 

The Designer Series Paper is Sweet and Sour #117390 which is retired.  These would be great at any summer party or shower filled with mints, chocolates, or nuts.

 

If anyone would like to purchase a new 2011-2012 Stampin Up! catalog just drop me a line.  Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Stamping. . . . . . .

Susan

New Cards & Projects using the New 2011-2012 Stampin Up! catalog!!

Hello Stampers. . .

I know it's been a while since my last posting.  But because I'm not able to have my monthly - In Home Stampin Up workshops right now I 'm not stamping much.  Any items I have been making are orders from my ETSY.com shop. 

NOTE: I can still put on Stampin Up! workshops in your home if you like. Monday - Wednesday evenings available.

 

1st card - Square Scallop Card.  I used the new Hostess Stamp Set #122492 - Faith in Nature.  I also used two embossing folders Vintage Wallpaper #120175 and Perfect Polka Dots #117335.  I punched the Whisper White cardstock piece with the Scallop Trim Border and Corner punches.  I colored the flower in with a blender pen and ink pad.  The center was accented with a tiny adhesive pearl.

2nd Card & Pillow Box - I used the same hostess stamp set for the 3" x 3" Thank You note card.  The background of the note card was stamped with the large stamp En Francais #109521.  The Sizzix die Brown Pillow Box goodie box was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder.  The cut out Pear is from the Faith in Nature hostess set, which I also colored it in with ink pads and a blender pen.

Last Card - I used a second NEW -  Hostess stamp set - Happiest Birthday Wishes #122617 plus the NEW Petite Pennant Builder Punch #122361( which I love).  I used the DSP Play Date along with our new White Baker's Twine #124262.  The dash lines were made with the white gel pen #105021.  The buttons are ones I had in my craft stash.

 I hope everyone enjoyed the new projects. 

If any of you ladies would like the new 2011-2012 Stampin Up! catalog, just let me know.  They are $5.00 (which is my cost) and if you want it mailed - Media Mail add $3.00 - Priority Flat Rate envelope add $5.25.

 

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Susan

My Stampin Up! Workshop Schedule has changed. . . . . . . .

NOTE: This post will stay at the top of my Blog for the summer (June thru August).  I will still be posting projects weekly.  So if you want to see future posting scroll down.

To All My Stampin Up! Ladies. . . . .

Due to my new part time job, at this time I will not be able to have my monthly Stampin Up! workshops because of working hours Thursday thru Sunday.  NOTE: If you're looking for furniture, stop by for a visit with me at Living Spaces Furniture - Cucamonga

SPECIAL NOTE. . . . . . .

I can still put on a Stampin Up! workshop in your home with your friends Monday or Tuesday, afternoon or evenings. These workshops will be exactly like my in home workshop.  You would be getting the hostess benefits which are improving July 1st if your friends make a SU purchase. (To Qualify - $150.00 minimum workshop order total, before tax and shipping)

The 2011-2012 Stampin Up! catalog is out July 1, 2011

available for $5.00 each (call me to purchase your copy)

If anyone has questions, please feel free in giving me a call. 909 574-1780

Thanks Ladies

Susan 

 

 

Boxed Invitations - using Stampin Up Summer Mini Catalog Items and more. . . . .

Hello Again. . . . . .

This is my second attempt to post this today.  Just as I finished the first one, and  before I could save it, my computer incurred a problem and had to close.  And all was lost.  Don't you just hate that!

Anyway here are a few invitation sets I made over the weekend.  The first three sets used the Sunny Fun stamp  set #123042 from the Stampin Up! Summer Mini Catalog.  Along with the stamp set I used several embossing folders from Sizzix and Cuttlebug.  I colored the images with markers, ink pads and a blender pen.  Since I don't have stamps that I could use for the invitation titles I used a font on my computer and generated the titles in various colors.

This last set I made using the Baby Bundle stamp set #120576 - one of my favorites.

All of these invitation sets plus alot more goodies will be up for sale next weekend at:

Celebration of the Arts Show

Yorba Linda Community Center

4501 Casa Loma Ave

(corner of Imperial Hwy & Casa Loma Ave)

Yorba Linda, Ca

Sunday June 5th  - 11am - 5pm

 

Thanks for stopping by.  If you need to place a Stampin Up  you know how to reach me.

Happy Stamping . . . . .

Susan

Thanks So Much Card - Enhanced with embossed metal flower - using Stampin Up/ Sizzix die, & Sheet Metal

Hello Again. . .

Todays project is a Thank You card that I embellished with a embossed metal flower.  

I've seen others online using Sizzix Bigz dies and embossing folders, and loved the look. So I had to make my own. 

I've had the aluminum, embossing plates, and embossing tools in my craft stash for about five years, collecting dust.  I was into embossed metal book bindings for old books.  When I started out I could only find one store in my area that carried a very small selection of metal embossing supplies.  So I ended up buying the items online from Ten Seconds Studio.  I bought 40ga aluminum, and 36ga copper colored aluminum in rolls.

You can use roof flashing or light gauged sheetmetal from your local hardware or Home Depot store too.  Be very careful when working with sheetmetal because the raw edges can cut you very easily.  Wear gloves if possible.

Funny Fact: I've worked (before being laid off 2 years ago) in the steel distribution/steel manufacturing industries for a longtime as a sales rep, and love it.  One of very few women that have succeeded in it. 

O.K. after all that here's the card. . . . . . .

 

I used the Swirls & Curls Verses - Hostess stamp set from the Stampin Up! Summer Mini catalog,  Elegant Bouquet embossing folder #115964, Island Floral Sizzix die #118871, and the Flower Layers Sizzix die #113470.  I also accented the card with a few adhesive Pearls #119247.  The corduroy brad is retired.

Have a great day. . . . . .

Thanks for stopping.

Susan

A Stack of Greeting Cards using Stampin Up! and much more. . . . . .

Happy Sunday . . . . . . . .

I'm still working away at making cards, up to about 100 now for the June 5th show.  I thought I would share a few from this last stack I made yesterday.  Each one is in a cello envelope, so you might notice some reflection in the photos.

I used several Stampin Up! stamp sets, along with Stamps by Judith, Papertrey Ink and Hero Arts.  I used quit a few embossing folders from Sizzix/Stampin Up! and Cuttlebug.  

All the ink pads, blender pens, and cardstock comes from Stampin Up!

I used a few patterned papers from my craft stash.  Embellished with a variety of ribbon, buttons, adhesive rhinestones #119246 and Pearls #119247 from Stampin Up! and Papertrey Ink.  Most of the Thank You sentiments I generated on my computer.  The balance of the sentiments were hand stamped using Stampin Up! stamp sets plus others from my stash.

Printed Petals stamp set #120444. . . . . .

Great Friend stamp set #113792. . . . . . . .

Hero Arts and Papertrey Ink stamp sets. . . . . .

Teddy & Train stamp set #115219. . . . . .

Pocket Silhuettes stamp set #111672. . . . .

Stamps by Judith - Cat stamp. . . . . .

$1.00 stamp - School Bus & computer generated Teachers sentiment. . . . .

Baby Steps stamp set #117092. . . . . .

I hope you weren't too bored with so many cards.  They were all very simple to make.

Need to place a Stampin UP! order just drop me a line or give me a call. . . .

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Susan

Petal Cone boxes made with Sizzix Die from Stampin Up & My Colorful Explosion Box

Happy Wednesday. . . . .

I thought I would show you a few more Petal Cone Sizzix Die #121810 gift boxes I made for the

Celebration of the Arts June 5th show 

For the Hanging Gift Tags I used the "For You Flower" wood stamp #118726, and Fancy Flower punch #118073. Papers are not from Stampin Up.

 

 

 
 

Colorful Exposion Box using an assortment of stamps and papers I had in my craft stash.

 

I hope you enjoyed the projects today.  Have a great day and Happy Stamping. 

If you need to place a Stampin Up! order, just give me a call or send me an email.

Susan

 

 

Top Note Tag Box using Stampin Up & Sizzix Die

Hello Stampers. . . . .

I thought I would share a project that I will probably have in my . . . . . . .

June (maybe June 12th) Stampin Up! workshop. . . . .

So look for it my Stamping Ladies.

I made this note box using Stampin Up! Cherry Cobbler and Riding Hood Red cardstock.  The pattern paper was a find at BL.  I used the Top Note Sizzix die #113463 to make the top note cards.  I accented the box using a 1-1/2" Scallop Circle flower, the Dotted Scallop Border punch #119275, the Word Window punch #119857, and the Scallop Trim border punch #118042.  The stamp set used is For Everything #120459.

The original template I found online at A. Walfords website.

Sorry about the poor quality of the picture. Just could't make it work this a.m.

Thanks for stopping by . . . .and Happy Paper Crafting. . . . . .

Susan

Father's Day & Thanks for Everything card using Stampin Up! and more

Good Morning. . . . .

 Today I am posting a few more cards I will have for sale at the

12th Annual - Celebrations of the Arts 

 Yorba Linda Community Center show  

Sunday June 5th 11am - 5pm.

The first card is for Dear Old Dad - Father's Day using the NEW Stampin Up! Best Dad Ever stamp set #120681, and the Square Lattice embossing folder #119976.  I accented the card with clear rhinestones #119246 to give dad some bling! bling!

 

This second card is for that special person in your life that's always there for you.  In this Thanks for Everything card I used the NEW Stampin Up - For Everything stamp set #120459, the NEW Daffodil Delight PomPom Trim #121885, and the NEW Framed Tulips embossing folder #121809.  I accented the card with Crystal Effects, and some butterfly tracks. 

 

This last colorful card was made using Papertrey Ink and Martha Stewart stamps.  I colored in the butterflies with Stampin Up markers.  Stampin Up cardstock - Basic Black, Whisper White, Sunshine Yellow (retired) and Brushed Silver. I embossed the brushed silver cardstock with the Finial Press #115963 embossing folder to give it some texture.

 

Well I hope everyone is off to a great Stamping and Crafting week.

Thanks for stopping by. . . . .

Susan 

Santa Box & Santa Card for Xmas in July - using Stampin Up! & Sizzix Scallop Circle dies

Hello and Happy Friday. . . . .

I know you're going to say, What Christmas already!!!  But I thought I would show you these cute projects that I just completed for my Christmas in July - Stampin Up! workshop and Joanns class.  Both projects used Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, and Basic Black cardstock.  I used a variety of circle punches along with the Curly Cute stamp set #120510, Crimper #101618, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder #117335, Sizzix Scallop Circle die #113468, and Scallop Circle #2 die #113469.   The handle is made with red colored jewelry wire.  I accented the card with 1/2" jingle bells.

Santas Beard on the box opens up so you can stamp a sentiment inside.

 

I wish all the mothers out there a Happy Mothers Day. . . . . . . . .

Don't forget about the great Stampin Up! promotion going on now

during   National Scrapbook Month. . . . . . . .

30% off selected Stampin Up! items.

If you have any questions, or you need to place a Stampin Up! order just give me a call, or drop me a line.

Thanks for stopping by. . . . .

Susan

Cupcake Punched Card & Paper Purse using Stampin Up! & Sizzix dies

Hello Ladies. . . .

Well it's Monday and the start of another week.  The posting today is for my Stamping Ladies.  Here are the two projects we will be doing at this months stamping workshop.

Sunday May 15th 12noon - 2pm

Remember to call me with your reservation today.

PLUS

Stampin Up! just started

Two Exciting Promotions this month. 

 

* National Scrapbook Month - discounted items at 30% off

* AND  their 27 page - Summer Mini Catalog

 

The first project for this month will be a Girlie Purse I designed.  I accented the purse with a paper flower, Jewels Basic Pearls #119247, Rhinestone Brads #113144, tiny tag made from the Tiny Tags stamp set #118592, and the Tiny Tag Punch #117190.  I added a Pretty Postage sentiment from #123097 which I punched out with the new Postage Punch #117190.  I made the flower using a 2" scallop circle punch.  Early Espresso cardstock from Stampin Up, patterned paper from Bohemia were used.

Your second project will be a paper punched Scallop Square Birthday card.  Boy that was a mouth full.

It's made using the Sizzix Scallop Square die #115950, the NEW Scallop Square Duo Sizzix die #120903 (find it in the new- Summer Mini catalog). the Create a Cupcake stamp set #121982, and coordinating punch #121807.  I used Stampin Up! DSP - Subtles Patterns Stack #117152 along with two embossing folders - Perfect Polka Dots #117335 and Square Lattice #119976. The flower was made with a flower punch I had in my stash.

 

I Hope Everyone Has a Great Week.  If you need to place a Stampin Up! order just send me a email with your items.

Thanks for stopping by. . . . . . Happy Stamping

Susan

Barrell Purse using Stampin Up! and others

Hell Again. . . .

I had to show you this cute Barrell Purse gift bag I created for the show.  I used patterned paper from October Afternoon.  I love their papers!!  Then I embossed/punched each bag front with a daisy using the Martha Stewart embossing punch, centers adorned with a button.  The bag has a acetate handle, made from a strip of Stampin Up's thick window sheet #114324.  Each purse will have a coordinating colored "For You Flower" SU rubber stamp hang tag #118726 attached to the handle with twine string.  How can anyone resist!!

Thanks fror stopping by .  Enjoy your week.

Happy Stamping. . . . . .

Susan

 

 

Still Designing for the Celebration of the Arts Show in Yorba Linda - June 5th 11am - 5pm

Happy Hopping Easter Everyone. . . . . .

 

I thought I would show you a few more cards and items I have been working on for the June 5th show.  I know you might think it's a bit too early for Halloween, but for this show I make everyday items and popular holiday items too.  It means more sales.

In the first card I used retired cardstock and colors from Stampin Up!, plus another embossing folder from Cuttlebug.

 

In this card I used a new set from Stampin Up! - Bring on the Cake #121958 from the current Occasions Mini Catalog (good until April 30th).  I love this stamp set because it contains 13 stamps just for birthdays. I used the flowers embossing folder from Sizzix and misc. oval and scallop oval punches from McGill.

 

The next two items are Halloween.  A cute triangle treat box with a punched Owl from SU #118074, sentiment Grateful Greetings stamp set #11651, plus the Bitty Bat punch #119279.   The second item is a cute Witch Hat treat box with a Happy Halloween tag attached from SU #121151.  BOO TO YOU ALL!!

 

 

And finally the last two items are cute Post-it-Note pad with a pen holders.  They are handy to have by every phone.

The first holder is 6" x 4."

 

The second one is 5" x 7".

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Easter Day with your family and friends.

Thanks for stopping by. . . .and Happy Stamping.

Susan

 

Father's Day & Birthday cards using Stampin Up! - Embossing Folders

Hello Everyone

I have been working hard trying to stock up on my handmade cards to sell at an upcoming craft show I'm in.  I thought I would show you a few cards for dear old dad  - Father's Day and Birthday cards.  I used two retired Stampin Up! stamp sets and one current set - King of the Grill to make the cards.  The Martha Stewart punches are so new they are not out in the stores yet.

 
Well I hope you enjoyed this posting dedicated to our Dear Old Dads. . .

If anyone needs to place a Stampin Up!order, just send me an email,  or phone me with your list.  Phone: 909-574-1780.

Thanks for stopping.  Happy Stamping. . . . . . .

Susan

 

 

 

Friends Birthday card - using Stampin Up and others

Happy Monday everyone. . . . .

I was going to give my car a good cleaning today, and start my spring cleaning on my windows and screens.  But it's a bit too windy to accomplish either of those tasks today. 

OH DARN!!!!

So I thought I would show you this simple card I just finished for my dear friends birthday instead.  It's being mailed to England so I don't embellish her cards with too much.  It gets to be quit expensive when you mail thick cards to England. 

I used Stampin Up - Tempting Turquoise cardstock, paper Crimper #101618, matching 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, the Curly Cute stamp set #120510, a clear rhinestone #119246, and the tiny flower punch from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309.  I also used a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the front of the card, along with the Corner Chomper, a border punch from Martha Stewart, and a button from Papertrey Ink to complete the look.

I think she'll like this colorful card.

I hope everyone has a safe week. . ..Thanks for stopping in. . . .Happy Crafting. . . . . .

Until Next time. . . .

Susan

Inspiration for My Flower card comes from the Stampin Success Magazine by Stampin Up!

Hello Everyone. . . .

I just had to show you the card I made using the Awash with Flowers stamp set #120549.  My inspiration is from the April 2011 issue of the Stampin Success magazine.  A monthly magazine that Stampin Up! demonstrators receive.  You can find this idea on page 19.

I stamped the outline of the flowers with a Staz-on black pad, and filled the flower petals with Pretty in Pink.  I added Stampin Up pastel chalks to the center of each flower giving them a deeper pop of color.   I set the chalk with a spray of the Smooch Spritz in Vanilla # 118772.  Texture was added to each card by using the Square Lattice embossing folder #119976.  Buttons by Papertrey Ink.

Only one more day until the weekend.  Yippie . . . . . . . . .

Thanks for stopping by.  If you need to place a Stampin Up order just give me a call  or drop me a line @ susan13design@msn.com

Keep on Crafting. .. . . .

Susan

Easter Bunnies using Stampin Up! Heart Treat Cup & Sizzix Fancy Favor die and more

Hello Everyone. . . . . . .

I thought I would show a few projects we will be doing in my  

April 10th 12noon - 2pm

Stampin Up! monthly workshop

 

The first little treat bag with the bunny on front is made using the Sizzix - Fancy Favor  Bag die #115965, the Sanded background stamp, and several punches.  The bag is accented with pink wire and a pink satin bow.

The second project is one I saw on Dawns Stampin Up website.  We will be using the Heart Treat Cups #120435, several punches and one of the Textures Plate called Backgrounds #114512, which I seldom use, along with my Big Shot.

So girls, don't forget to make your reservations for the April workshop.

 

Thanks for stopping my.

Susan

Matchbox Gift Boxes w/ Crystal & Jewelry Charm Pulls - using punches from Stampin Up!

Hello Everyone.

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable Sunday with family and friends. 

Today I thought I would show a few little matchbox gift boxes I just finished.  You can make these by using Stampin Ups Sizzix Matchbox die #114890, or a template which I used.  I found the template somewhere online, sorry I can't remember where.  I was interested in the box because of the flower on top, made from a Scallop Circle punch.  I used Stampin Ups 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch #118874, and their 3/4" circle punch #119873.  I have a 1" scallop circle punch, so I decided to use that with the 3/4" punch for the center of the flower.  I pulled out my bead stash and added crystal beads and jewelry charms for the pulls of each box.  Great as a wedding shower party favor, or holding yummy chocolates or jewelry items. 

I hope you enjoyed my Sunday paper treats.  Have a great week. . . and keep on creating.

Susan