Ronald McDonald House Stamp Set

I have a few stamp sets that I like in the new annual catalog, but the set used on today's card (not made by me) has to be one of my favorites.  First of all, with each purchase of the Sprinkles of Life set, Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to the Ronald McDonald House.  The RMH makes a difference in so many lives and by purchasing this set you can make a difference, too.The set consists of the tree (and there is a coordinating  punch sold separately, too!) and the little apples  shown on today's card, and then an ice cream cone, cupcake bottom, sentiments and more.  It is just adorable and we will be using it at classes very soon!  I also want to point out that the envelope was created using another new product~~envelope paper!  It is lighter weight than our DSP and comes in the new In Colors and Kraft and until I get the catalog, I am not sure what other colors, if any!  Speaking of color, the envelope and top card layer were both made using Watermelon Wonder.  There are some exciting new things and I look forward to sharing them with you.  Have a great day!

Gift Bag Punch Board

When SU offered the envelope punch board a while back I was really excited as I knew I would use it.  And shortly thereafter, We R Memory Keepers introduced the pillow box, gift bag and gift box punch boards.  I needed them all.  Well, I really didn't!  I played with them and put them away, so away I had to remember where they were~~hahaha!!  Well guess what is in the new catalog?  The Gift Bag punch board!  So I found mine yesterday and made a couple of bags.  You can make a variety of sizes and they are cute.  I used retired and retiring DSP and made two different sizes and two ways  to add ribbon to the holes you can punch.  The cupcake on the Bermuda Bay bag was made with the cupcake builder punch.  The tag on the Soft Suede bag was punched using the Note Tag Punch.  In addition to the bags I made, today I have also posted a photo showing the new In Colors!  I will be seeing them in person in a few short days and then I will let you know my favorite.  Have a great day!

Partial Dicuts

I watched another Jennifer McGuire video over the weekend, this one on how to use a die and make only a partial cut.  So I used one of our circles and Bermuda Bay cardstock to create the layer with a circle for the card.  When doing this, you only cover the section of the die that you want to cut with the acrylic cutting plates.  So I first did the top section and then flipped it around, lined up the cutting pads and cut the bottom section.  After stamping the sentiment on whisper white cardstock, I punched it out using the 2 inch circle punch and adhered it to the partially cut circle.  The balloons are Lawn Fawn balloons.  I then had to try it again using this cute little elephant die and stamp set from Avery Elle.  I am sure that after a little practice this is easy to do.  But to be honest, it is much quicker for me to just cut the die  all the way and adhere it to the card!! Have a great day!

Summer Silhouettes

Today's card is the copying of a sample straight out of the new catalog.  The stamp set is Summer Silhouettes, a current stamp and one that is in the new annual catalog.  I am not sure exactly what colors were used in the catalog, but I used a color combo I don't think I ever have~~Smokey Slate, Crushed Curry and Wild Wasabi.  Speaking of the new catalog, there are some pretty new things:  new sequins, new ribbon and some retired style ribbon in current colors (which I love) and then there is the new Ronald McDonald House stamp set that is just adorable and even coordinates with a new punch.  My wish list is growing each time I look at the catalog on line.  I am sure when I see the catalog in person, it will be worse!  Have a great weekend and find yourself a little stampin' time!