Stampers Dozen Garden Flowers Blog Hop

Hello Stamping Friends,

Tonight we have a blog hop with the Stampers Dozen group. This month's theme is garden flowers which is a perfect them for the summer when flowers abound all around.

I used the Irresistible Blooms bundle that is an online exclusive to make my project, Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper Pack, and the Bright & Beautiful Memories and More Card pack. I love when I have an idea in my head and then it actually works out with little to no deviation from what I initially had in mind. And that is just what happened with this frame. 

I stamped the flowers and leaves directly on the designer paper which is why there are lighter and darker shades. 

To put the flowers together, I die cut two of each stamped flower. I cut off the outer petals of one of the flowers so I could layer them together to add dimension to my flower. I also lightly crinkled each layer before putting them together. 

You can see I also die cut some of the outline type leaves to add a different dimension to the frame.   You can alter any frame, but this particular frame is from IKEA.

Overall, I'm really pleased with my finished project. I hope it has inspired you. You can place your favorite picture or quote in the frame to really personalize it. 

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Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop - Autumn

Hello Stamping Friends,

Glad you could join me today for another great blog hop with Crafty Collaborations. Today is the Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop with an Autumn theme. I love the fall, except for the fact that winter comes right after (and it always seems to come too fast and stay too long).

My project today is a little unconventional in the fact that it isn't the usual card. I made a 3D project. Well, I didn't make it, but I took the wood cutout and finished it with some great designer series paper, Rustic Harvest.

I absolutely love how my turkey turned out. I ordered the wooden turkey from Foundations Decor. They have so many great projects ready to be finished. I selected several different patterns of the designer paper to cover my turkey. The different patterns give it a lot of dimensions. 

I adhered the designer paper to the wood pieces using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I also added a little sparkle by adding a gem to the heart. Isn't he the sweetest turkey you have seen?

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Let's Hear it for the Red, White, & Blue

Time for another round with the Sisters in Stamping. This week's theme is Red, White, & Blue. Great time to remember what our founding fathers here in the U.S. of A. wanted for our country for a long time to come.

I decided to make a little treat to give to my grandson for this week's challenge. A treat bag full of M&M's is surely going to make anyone happy. You may be wondering where I got the treat bag from since Stampin' Up! only sells 6x8 cello bags now. Well, we do have another cello item that worked perfectly: a clear envelope. Pretty neat, right?  I just filled it with the candy and then sealed it by folding it down where I wanted it to end and creased the fold pretty hard by running my fingernails over it a few times.

I then used Pacific Point, Real Red, and Basic White to make a "flag" for the topper of my card. The Stitchery set is a perfect set to make the lines of the flag. You even have 8 different stitch lines to choose from to make your flag unique. The little star came from the Hats Off set and the "happy" came from the Biggest Wish set. I've used that one a lot lately. I really think it's my favorite greeting set this year. We don't have any stamps that say fourth of July or anything close, so I used the "happy" and then die cut the "4th" using the Playful Alphabets dies. I really liked using those because it added an extra dimension rather than just stamping anyway. 

Of course, I had to fill it with some coordinating M&M's. I love how they really coordinate with the Stampin' Up! colors I used. Glad they could work together so perfectly. 

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you enjoyed are are inspired.

Product List

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052] $17.00	Stitchery Cling Stamp Set [155074] $21.00	Hats Off Photopolymer Stamp Set [155483] $17.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350] $8.75	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75
Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [147277] $9.50	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [147098] $7.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50
Clear Medium Envelopes [102619] $6.00	Playful Alphabet Dies [152706] $34.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

Did Someone Say Pic a Nic Basket?

Hello Stamping Friends,

That's right a little Yogi Bear coming out today. And yes, I said I made a pic a nic basket. You will love it, I promise.

Today's posting from the Sisters in Stamping is all about 3D projects. It's always fun to create a paper craft gift or container that you can give to a friend or use as a party favor. Be sure to check out the blog for more 3D projects, you will love them.

I am sharing with you a picnic basket made using the berry basket die that you can find in the Occasions Catalog. I'll share a few more projects with you over the next few days that also use the berry basket die. I think you will love the versatility of this die after you see what you can make with it.

Isn't is the cutest thing ever. Perfect compliment to any barbecue you will be hosting this summer. Cute to hold some treats for the guests to take home or just put a few out with some goodies for the guests to enjoy while at your barbecue.  I added the handle and the lid to the already adorable berry basket to make this picnic basket.

I attached the lid using the modern label punch and some brads. Now thinking about it, I would change the hinges to early espresso so it would look more like leather. Wouldn't that look even better? For the lid I just measured the opening on the top of the basket and cut a square that size. I then stamped it and folded it in half to make the lid look like that. I thought it looked too dull being a flat lid.

Here it is opened. Isn't the red polka dotted liner the icing on the cake?  I love how it looks all finished and put together. I know if I went to a party and got to take one of these beauties home with me at the end, it would be the best thing ever. So, who's having the party, making these as party favors and of course, inviting me?

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more great 3D project ideas.

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to check in over the next few days for more berry basket ideas.

Product List

Berry Basket Bigz L Die [137366] $37.95	Big Shot [113439] $99.95	Woodgrain Background [121588] $30.95	Handheld Stapler [139083] $9.95
Silver Mini Staples [135847] $3.95	Modern Label Punch [119849] $16.95	1/16" Circle Handheld Punch [134363] $8.95	Silver Mini Brads [122941] $5.50
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $9.95	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043] $6.95	Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper [126902] $10.95	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $5.95
Silver Mini Brads [122941] $5.50