Posts Tagged ‘Punches’

 

I have been wanting to make this nest for a few weeks now. You know how it is, good intentions, put away, off to the side until you step on the pile! The original idea came from the stampin' success     Magazine for Demonstrators. So, Yes, It is a CASE-copy and steal everything (in a nice way). We get so many great ideas from this publication and this was one of their Art Show ideas.

I have added a picture tutorial for you on how I created this fun piece of paper art. All supplies are Stampin' Up!® and the "crafty items" came from a local "money" store. I like Cheap crafting items.

1. Get your grapevine wreaths-I used 2 small 6" pieces. Tie them together with Bind Wire. (I use this to tie on my delicate Christmas tree ornaments.)

 

2. Cut out Moss and stuff into wreath.

 

3. Add moss.

4. Flip over and glue gun moss into place. Yup, it was messy but fun.

 

5. The paper måché Egg.

I used the soon to be retiring Blossom Punch (#122464 $23.95) and a glue gun to attach the petals. I used Textured Baja Breeze C.S. (#121075 $11.95). All textured C.S.will be retired this month so get yours today. Visit here to see the retiring list.

 

6. Use your Spritzer tool (I know you have it in that drawer, just dust it off).

I used Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker (#120973 $3.50) and the Color Spritzer Tool (#107066 $12.95)

 

7. Speckled Eggs.

 

and Finally-

The Nest!

I used the following dies:

Sizzlit: Little Leaves #114511 $5.50

Embosslit: Beautiful Wings #118138 $11.95

Bigz Die: Beautiful Butterflies #114507 $21.95

Love my Sizzix Big Shot! (#113439 $99.95)

also-the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Bunch Pack (#118309 $16.95)

 

I hope you Enjoyed this post. Go and make something crafty today!

–7:00PM Update–

I had to post this. My daughter Addie must have placed this bird on my nest. It's her Beanie Baby Robin. Too Funny. Had to share.

It's My Monthly Special:

To get these 2 bags of tags, just place a $50 order with Me-Laura Z-during the Month of May. Just visit my Specials Page Here and see the tags in detail. It's my little way of thanking you for placing an order with me. USA orders only.

Enjoy!

I recently made several gifts to donate to a friend's Senior Center. Every Thursday is Bingo and they needed little gifts for the prizes. Her budget is $0! So Sad.

So, a bunch of us in the Home show business came up with some goodies. Of course you know when you ask me-you know the goodies will be fun. Here is a simple idea. Just take some fun Large nail files and spiff them up with a few punches (shocking-No stamping involved). Of course a few pieces of "Bling" with our Rhinestones.

I even had a few of the Butterfly files and used some of our Summer Smooch paper pack (#125409 $10.95) for the inside of this Butterfly.

Since this Sunday is Easter-I think these would make a great little gift for those preteen and teenagers who think they no longer need a Easter Basket. These particular files just slip right out of the package in back of the decorated punch area. It is a perfect little Hostess gift or a Door Prize for you ladies of "All" Home Shows.

Enjoy!

Are you ready?

The winner of my Blog Anniversary -Blog Candy Give-away is…..

Don picked……KAREN….. Contact me Karen-I need your info!

Thank You all for playing!!! Loved the comments

Ok, how about some pics from my recent adventure at the Milwaukee Regional:

Check out all these Demonstrators that came from WI, MI, IL, MN, IN, and other states.

and that is Shelli talking on the stage…

Fun ideas, I took almost 300 pics.

that is the Owl punch made into a super cute Penguin.

 

So many ideas to do with Sale-A-Bration. You have only until March 31st, 2012 to get some of these Free stamps, paper, ribbons and brads,etc.

and a Fun Pic with my Downline- Wendy Peterson. Love Regionals. It is a shot in the arm when you need a boost in your business. Now Convention-that's a kick in the butt!!!!! Awesome!!!

Afterward we went to The Cheesecake Factory. Long wait but it was worth it. So Delicious. We are NOT discussing the calories but I did take 1/2 home. :0)

ENJOY!

March is a really great month. I started this blog 3 years ago and it's my B-day month .

I think it is time for some Blog Candy.

To get some-just make a comment on my posts from now until March 19th.

If you place an order on my Online store-you get Twice the chance!

My Hubby will pick a winner.

I will be giving away this Nifty packet of goodies from my stash.

So-Want to play?

Let's begin with this Get Well idea.

I placed it in a Clear Envelope so that is why you see the shiny glare.

Supplies I used:

Stamps: Delightful Dozen (w) #122650 $32.95, (c) 122652 $24.95

              Mixed Bunch (w) #125535 $27.95, (c) 125537 $21.95

Card Stock: Whisper White #100730 $8.50

Specialty Designer Series Paper: Sweet Shop #125408 $12.95

Punch: Blossom #125603 $16.95 (Occasions mini catalogJan-April 2012)

            Corner Rounder #119871 $6.95, Circle 1" #119868 $10.95

Ink: Wisteria Wonder #122936 $5.95, Stazon White #106960 $11.95

Clear Envelopes: # 102619 $4.95, Clear Window Sheet #114323 $4.95

Enjoy!

March 1st. Bunny Bunny!!!

I know some of you are wondering what I will unveil for this month's Special from me.

Ta Da… A Magnet board with a Floral Flower magnet.

For my guests that came to my Fabulous Frigid February Stamp Fest-this was one of their projects. They Loved it. I thought you might like one too.

To get one of these guys just place an order with me on my Online store of at least $50.00 before Shipping and Handling and one of the many designs can be yours. Perfect for the office, hang on the door knob for those last minute notes. Perhaps a pre-teen daughter or son might like this. Visit my Specials Page to see more or just go directly to my Online store here. Don't forget-Sale-A-Bration is still on this whole month yet. So you Win when you purchase from Stampin' Up!® with an order and from me with this little extra. I appreciate your Business and I thank You!

Happy Shopping and ENJOY!

 

Just a simple post for you today.

Containers and candy become so much more when you add stamps, ink, paper and a bit of ribbon.

Very Merry Many!

Supplies I used:

Stamps: Pennant Parade (W) #122740 $21.95 (C) #122742 $16.95, Short & Sweet #115060 $17.95

Card Stock: Early Espresso #119686 $6.95 Whisper White #100730 $8.50

Ink: Old Olive #102277 $5.95, Early Espresso #119670 $5.95

Ribbon: 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon-Old Olive #124139 $7.95

Punches: 2 3/8" Scallop Punch #118874 $16.95, 1 3/4" Circle $16.95, Petite Pennants Builder #16.95

Accessories: Dimensionals #104430 $3.95

Other: Jar from a Swedish store. Candy.

Need a Gift Certificate-Contact me today for this Awesome Stocking Stuffer. If you purchase a $50.00 Gift Certificate through me-I will also send the Current Catalog, The New Occasions Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. Contact me today!

ENJOY!

Hmmm, nothing like a candy bar. A highly decorated candy bar holder, even better!

How is this for Fun. Easy to decorate a Candy Bar of your choice. The bar fits nice and snug. I decided that you should have a picture tutorial for this candy bar holder:

Measurements are:

10 1/4" X 2 3/4" Length

Then score it using our Brand New Simply Scored Tool from the Holiday Mini. I love it.

Simply Scored scoring tool #122334 $29.95-What a Great Gift-To YOU!

Score at 5" and 5 1/4". Then flip and score lengthwise on both sides 1/4".

Then cut those little tabs.

Use your Bone Folder (#102300 $6.95) to smooth back creases.

Snail it! (#104332 $6.95 and refill #104331 $4.50)

Now put it together. Behold…the Box!

Now you want to decorate your box.

I used Basic Black C.S. and Frightful Sight DSP.

Measurements for these are :

4 7/8" X 2 1/8" for the Black C.S.

2" X 4 3/4" for the DSP

Then I used the Big Shot for the die cuts. I used Whisper White and Basic Black C.S.

Then I used Cajun Craze and Lucky Limeade markers to decorate the Candy stamp. TIP ALERT: Don't forget to use your markers. They really are a great tool and you can get so much more out of your stamps. Another reason – I give a pack of markers to my downline when she or he has reached the $1,000 in sales mark within their first 6 months.

Just cut out using the Postage stamp punch.

Next put the two Circle Die Cuts together with snail and added a Ghost. A touch of Lucky Limeade under the ghost adds a bit of shadow, slime, glow, you decide.

Now piece everything together with dimensionals to add a bit of lift. A real 3-D Candy Bar.

Here are the measurements again:

10 1/4" X 2 3/4"

Fold/score/crease 5" and 5 1/4" and then turn and score 1/4" on both long sides.

The outside papers:

4 7/8" X 2 1/8"

2" X 4 3/4"

Supplies I used:

Stamp Set: Spooky Bingo Bits (#123944 (w) $37.95, #123946 (c) $27.95)

Card Stock: Cajun Craze (#119684 $6.95), Basic Black (#121045 $6.95), Whisper White (#100730 $8.50)

Designer Series paper: (#122351 $10.95)

Ink: Staz On Black (#101406 $7.95)

Markers: Lucky Limeade (#123002 $14.95 for all 5 In Color marker pack) and Cajun Craze (#119678 $3.50)

Punch: Postage Stamp Punch (#122344 $15.95)

Big Shot (#113439 $99.95), Perfect Pennants Die (#123126  $32.95)

Snail (#104332 $6.95, refill 104331 $4.50)

Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334 $29.95)     +++ Your Next Awesome tool!+++

Bone Folder (#102300 $6.95)

Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430 $3.95)

To place an order to shop-click on this!

I hope you Enjoyed this tutorial. Now go and make one!

I Love Chocolate.

I Love packaging ideas.

Together-Perfect!

I have for you a little idea that is super easy to make.

This little guy will hold a Hershey Chocolate Nugget. I have added a bit of a punch tip idea if you have not discovered this already.

Punch a hole into your Card Stock with either your 1/16" Circle Punch or like this Paper-Piercing Tool.

Then line up the hole with your punch. A perfect center for your brad.

Ta-Da!

Here are the supplies I used:

A No Stamp Project:

Card Stock: Pacific Point #111350 $6.95, Daffodil Delight #119683 $6.95

Ribbon: Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta #119261 $5.95

Silver Brad:#104336 $6.95 (200)

Sticky Tape to Hold Chocolate: #104294 $6.95

Paper Piercing Tool:  #116631 $3.50

Punches: Eyelet Border 119853 $15.95 and Boho Blossoms #119858 $16.95

Of course My Big shot was needed: Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Perfect Polka Dots #117335 $7.95

Dimensions of purse: Pacific Point Blue is 5" X 1 1/2". I creased at 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 4". I creased first then ran it through the Embossing Folder. The I punched the front of the purse with the eyelet border punch. Use Center hole of punch to place your brad with flower to hold purse together.

So easy and fun to make, Enjoy!

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Hey. Do you Party?

or do you P-A-R-T-A-Y!!!!

Yes, I see it has been a week since I last posted. Trying to get back into the swing of things here at home. I also have been trying to get things ready for my Open House at Caribou Coffee shop in Downtown Lake Geneva this coming Sunday and Monday (July 30th 2-6PM and Aug 1 5PM-9PM). If you are in the area-Stop in and introduce yourself. So much to do, always. I figured I would post now as I am on my way out to go to the Farmers Market at Northwind Perennial Farm. 

I love this new Stamp set and Punch. Here are the supplies I used:

Card dimensions are 6 X 6.

Pennant Parade #122740 $21.95 (W) #122742 $16.95 (C)

Calendar Alphabet & numbers #111610 $20.95

Petite Pennants Builder Punch #122361 $16.95

Colors: Cherry Cobbler C.S. #119685 $6.95 and Whisper White C.S. #100730 $8.50

Ink: Pink Pirouette #111838 $5.95 and Wisteria Wonder #122936 $5.95

of course Lots of Stampin' Dimensionals #104430 $3.95

Small Open-End Envelopes #107286 $7.50

Bakers Twine -White #124262 $2.95

Of course you know the new Pennant Big Shot die will be be a post in the near future!

If you would like to place an order or sign up as a Demonstrator-click HERE!

Right Now there is a kit for $99.00 and perfect for you to get yourself up and running fast. Interested? 

I would love for you to become a part of my Nifty team of stampers-the Dairy Best Stampers-here in lovely Lake Geneva, WI. You can be anywhere in the USA and be a part of my team. Be a part of something amazing and truly fun. I would not be a Demonstrator for almost 14 years if I did not think it was Fun, Exciting, Easy to learn craft and of course a money making business. The Money was truly the bonus! I LOVE WHAT I DO!!

Questions, Contact me today. See ya soon and ENJOY!