Need a Little Botanical Garden?

The last couple of weeks have felt like spring here and this card feels like it too!  Though cutting out all the pieces takes a little bit of work, this card is worth it.  It was a big hit at my classes this last month.

The card is half-height in the front (cut off 2" of the top) and allows the flowers to peek over the edge.

Here is a layout of all the pieces that you'll need.  They are cut using the coordinating framelits set.

And, you can't miss the Sale-a-Bration stamp set that coordinates with this set.  It's only available through the end of this month, and only with a $50 or more order.  What a deal though!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Final January Class Project

I want to share with you the final project that was made at my January classes.  It's a cute and very quick little treat, perfect for Valentine's Day.  And if you still need to put something together, these are the ticket!



The original idea comes from Dawn Griffith.  She made one that held 3 Hershey Nuggets.  This little treat holder holds 2 Hershey Nuggets, and allowed me to use the Love Blossoms Paper Stack from the Occasions catalog.

Here is a photo tutorial of how it's made.  Hope it helps!


Cut a piece of card stock measuring 2" by 6".  Score it along the 6" side at 2-3/4" and 3-1/4".


After scoring, punch both ends using the Scallop Tag Topper Punch (or any tag topper punch).


Fold along the score lines.


To create the "box" that holds the Hershey Nuggets, cut a piece of Designer Series Paper measuring 1-1/2" by 5-1/4".  Score it along the 5-1/4" side at 2", 2-1/2", 4-1/2" and 5".  Be careful when scoring the paper as it can easily be cut while scoring!


Fold along the score lines.


Glue the small 1/4" tab end to the other end to form a tube of sorts.  Slide this over the tag-top-punched piece.  This forms the holder.

To finish, place the Hershey Nuggets inside (2 fit very nicely), place a piece of ribbon through the tag-punched top and tie a piece of twine around to secure.  Then decorate as desired.  These little treats are perfect for any occasion.

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Happy stamping!

New Sale-a-Bration Items Coming!

If you have browsed the 2016 Sale-a-Bration brochure, you know that there are some items at the back of the brochure that are limited availability only through February 15th.  And, you know that there are more limited availability items coming after those items are no longer available.

What you probably haven't seen are the items that are coming!  Here is a sneak-peek of those items.  Check them out, and contact me to plan a stamp class to earn them for free.  You can also order online through my online store as well.

Check out the additional items (choose one item with every $50 order starting February 16th while supplies last or March 31st), HERE!

More projects from January classes

As promised, here are some more projects from my January classes/clubs.  The first again uses the Going Global stamp set and the coordinating designer series paper, Going Places.  I also decided to use watercolor paper and the Stampin' Spritzer for the globe image.  I really like the watercolored look it gives.

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 These next two cards use the popular Sale-a-bration stamp set, the Sky is the Limit.  It's a limited availability stamp set and is only available through February 15th with a $50 order!  Don't miss your chance to get your own.

I adapted this card idea from this card that I cased.  I used the ever-popular Lovely as a Tree stamp set for the tree-line below and the birthday greeting from the Suite Sayings stamp set out of the Occasions Catalog.  And, you can't forget about the propeller on the airplane.  It's vellum card stock punched out with the Festive Flower Builder Punch and a Mini Silver Brad.

This card idea I also cased from a fellow demonstrator, but I can't seem to find where I got the idea from.  I made my card simpler though.

Thanks again for stopping by, and happy stamping!

If you need stamping supplies, and don't currently have a demonstrator, I'd be glad to help you out.

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January Projects

For this month's stamp classes, I focused on some "manly" cards.  So often, they are the hardest for me to come up with.  When I first laid eyes on the Occasions Catalog from Stampin' Up!, the Going Global stamp set was one of the first items to go on my must-have list.  The same was true for the Sale-a-bration Brochure, I loved the Sky Is the Limit stamp set (it's limited availability too).  So it's no wonder that those two stamp sets would be the ones I'd focus on this month.

Here is the first of the projects made at stamp classes/clubs this month:

The idea for this card came from the fabulous Patty Bennet.  She's provided a video tutorial that explains this technique so well, that to add to it seems redundant.  When I saw this card, I immediately thought of how to make it using the Going Global stamp set and using the Going Places Designer Series paper stack.

It's a fun fold, and it fits into a standard card-size envelope too!  Win, win.

Check back tomorrow for more projects.
Happy stamping!

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  I'm always amazed at how quickly the time goes flying by.  Thanks to each and every one of you who follow my blog, and for those who have been faithful customers (some for almost 14 years)!

After taking much of the month of December off from stamping, I spent a little time today stamping with a few of my new "toys" from the 2016 Occasions Catalog.  Everyone can order them on January 5th.

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Year-End Sale!

It's a busy time of the year, and Stampin' Up! Is having a Year-End Sale. With more products on clearance and discounts up to 60 percent, you will want to take advantage of these amazing deals! During the Year-End Sale, you can find ALL discounted products in one location in the online store: (www.justalittleink.stampinup.net, shop now) under the Year-End Sale category. So don't fret if you don't see the category "Clearance Rack" on the online store right now--it has been integrated into the Year-End Sale.

• December 10, 2015-January 4, 2016.         
• No minimum purchase required. 
• No refunds or exchanges on Year-End Sale items. 
• Items offered during the Year-End Sale are while supplies last. 
• Available online or through me!