Marquee Card: For Peeps Sake

Happy, hoppy EASTER! I thought it was April Fools today, when I woke up to see a fresh sprinkling of SNOW! Luckily it has all melted now...  I made this card over a month ago, I think it's just so stinkin' cute with the little chickadee... I used the stamp set For Peeps Sake from the Occasions Catalogue. I myself am not one for sending too many Easter cards, but this stamp set forced me to buy it because of its oh-so-cuteness! 

I chose some vibrant, fun colours for my card - Tempting Turquoise and Crushed Curry. The designer series paper is called called Sweet Taffy, the name even suggests it's yummy and perfect for Easter! It had a fun feel to it, so I ran with it.....

I made a belly band to keep the card closed, since when you slide the band off and open the card from both sides it reveals a secret message like magic. Don't you just love cards that you can "play" with?! 

It's called a Marquee or Window card. When you pull on the sides it opens in the center to reveal your message or image. It's super fun - great for an Easter card or birthday. 

But it would work for any other occasion too. 

The front belly band says Happy, hoppy Easter, then the inside reveals "For Peeps Sake" so cute! I just love this stamp set, and it got a lot more miles put on it than I thought it would. A good buy for me! 

I hope you all have a Happy, Hoppy Easter... For Peeps Sake!  

I added some of the eggs, from the same stamp set to make the turquoise background a bit more fun - I stamped a tone-on-tone look for this card. 

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Beckie

Large Bouquet Bigz Floral Purse

I made this pretty purse a few weeks ago, I made the pretty flower using the Bouquet Bigz Die featured in the Occasions Catalogue. I opted for a black flower this time, since I used a piece of the Stacked with Love designer series paper. Love this paper stack! You can't go wrong with black and white... I shared a smaller version of this purse/bag last week on my Facebook page.

After I assembled my purse, the handles are the 7/8" Cotton Ribbon. I know the purse is Whisper White, but I liked the natural look for the handles. Plus, this ribbon is a good width at just under an inch wide! I used hot glue and a brad to secure the handle in place before turning over the edge of paper. 

Here's a close up of the pretty flower, it really does look great in black. If only there were more real black flowers. I've been able to get a few, mainly petunias and lily's... but I hope they find a way to make more. You wouldn't think black flowers would be attractive, but they are so stunning and unexpected.

I hot glued some Velcro to keep the purse closed. It's a good size purse, so you can fit a lot of treats or a small gift inside.

The leaves are from the same die as the flower petals, I used Garden Green Card stock. The Stamen too, I die cut 4 for the center. The jewel in the center is one I found at the Dollar Tree, it had nice sparkly flecks in the center of the black jewel... I just had to buy a bunch for my crafting! I hope you like it, have a great day!

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Beckie

A Happy HOORAY Revisited!

What a beautiful spring day today, the sun is shining brightly, the birds are chirping... finally! I squealed as I pulled out my favourite spring jacket and sandals. My husband pipe's up and says, you know it's going to be cold tomorrow. Boo, I said to him. He couldn't let me have my joy, I love sandals and missed them so much during this ultra-cold-long winter! So on they went and out I'm going to enjoy this beautiful day before I have to go to work. Weather aside...

I decided to pull out one of my favourite and most used stamp sets from the Stampin' Up! Annual Cataglogue and play a bit. I used the A Happy Hooray set, which I've used many times before - but with all the new stamp sets and products, it has been a bit neglected. I made a card that I absolutely love! Using some of my favourite colours too... Bermuda Bay, ah... it was love at first sight! Combined with Smoky Slate, it's a no brainer!

I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get perfect alignment for the diamond "hooray's" (well, close to perfect). I stamped them on a diagonal, alternating Bermuda Bay Classic Ink and Smoky Slate Classic Inks. I stamped the Dictionary background stamp and cut a corner piece to frame either side of the diamond shaped hooray. 

I sponged some Bermuda Bay ink over the dictionary background. I had some left over, and punched out some Elegant Butterfly and Bitty Butterfly Punches. Which are popped up on dimensionals to give some added interest - I bent the butterflies inwards to appear as though they are fluttering by....

I felt I need another sentiment, so I used the Geometrical stamp set - stamped it with Bermuda Bay, added Clear Emboss Powder and heat set it onto a piece of Vellum Card stock. I wanted the Dictionary stamped piece to show through. Lastly, I added some Bermuda Bay Candy Dots and Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim. Can you tell I LOVE Bermuda Bay?! It's really no secret.

This card did take a while to create, but I love how it turned out. 

It is even better than I thought it would have turned out. What do you think? 

I hope you like it, and have an awesome day - hopefully enjoying the sunshine in your favourite spring jacket and sandals too! 

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Beckie

Choose Happiness is Amazingly AMAZING!

I decided to stamp my own designer series paper (DSP) with the flower from the Choose Happiness stamp set from the Annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue. I love making my own custom DSP. I just happened to have some of the Striped Scallop Thinlit Die cuts on my craft desk calling out to me to be used. I love the look. 

Do you remember those optical illusion pictures they used to have out in the mid-90's? Some of you might... the more I looked at this card, the flowery scallops seemed to pop right off the paper. Maybe it's the layered die cut, or the black over the white? Not sure, but I think it makes a cool effect nonetheless.

I didn't want to cover too much of the lovely floral background I created, so I stamped a piece of Vellum Cardstock and added the You are amazingly AMAZING sentiment from the lovely Painted Petals stamp set. One set that is very well loved! I love this sentiment, it could work for so many occasions too. I cut a 2" strip, so I could use the Scallop Tag Topper Punch. I adhered it at either end with a piece of 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, in Whisper White. I hope you like my card, and have a terrific day :) 

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Beckie

In-Colour Sequin Assortment: Easter Eggs

What a beautiful spring day we have here today, nice and sunny - I can see my garden starting to come to life... and that definitely puts a smile on my face! Yesterday was the last day to earn the exclusive Sale-a-bration items. I posted a ton of samples last night, featuring various products from the Sale-a-bration brochure. I'd love to hear what you think of what I created!  

For today, I have an Easter themed project since the Easter Bunny will be hopping to visit us this weekend. I have been making this type of sequin ornaments for many, many years for Christmas. I have done various shapes, the usual sphere shapes, stars, pumpkins, Santa's, and like today and egg shape. I don't know about you, but I love sequins - and have pretty much any colour sequin you can find since I make this type of ornament for gift toppers and craft shows. I thought how nice would it be to have the In-Colour Assortment Sequins used to make some Easter decorations for my table. So that's exactly what I did, I made a few of these sparkly eggs all decked out with Stampin' Up!s fabulous colours - tied with a piece of Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine (I am going to miss that colour so much.. sniff, sniff!). Check them out below: 

Sequined Easter Eggs

2013-2015 In-Colour Sequins

I've actually never used stars sequins on any ornaments I've made before, and I've made about 500 of these ornaments over the years. I like the different effect the stars adds to the ornament. 

So pretty, so sparkly, and such yummy colours........ 

An everlasting Easter Egg! Makes a nice gift for someone too. 

I hope you like my share, and have a wonderful day :) 

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Beckie

Farewell Sale-a-bration: Over 20 Project Shares!

The end is near... only a few more hours to earn your exclusive Sale-a-bration items. Until 11:50 PM tonight, then we have wait until next January for it to come back........... agggghhhhhhhh!!!! I have loved creating projects with this years product, some are among my favourite EVER! I am completely smitten with the For Being You stamp set. It's too bad it had a late release, and we only had it for one month. I sure did get a lot of use out of it... I made a lot, I mean A LOT of cards with it... 17 cards and 1 tag - check them out.............. 

For Being You

 Are you ready? Here we go through a vast display of cards and projects featuring Sale-a-bration Exclusive Products!

Papers: Confetti Celebration, Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum, Pumpkin Pie, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Pistachio Pudding, Basic Black, Whisper White
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento

Papers: Best. Day. Ever Designer Series Paper (SAB), Watercolour Paper, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black
Inks: Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Versamark/Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Papers: Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper, Tangelo Twist, Basic Black, Hello Honey, Watercolour Paper
Inks: Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, Versamark/Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Papers: Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Basic Black
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss, Tuxedo Black Memento

 I think this one is my favourite! 

Papers: Basic Gray, Tangelo Twist, Basic Black, Confetti Celebration, Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum (SAB), Gold Glimmer
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento, Versamark/Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

Papers: Moonlight Designer Series Paper, Blackberry Bliss, Sahara Sand, Hello Honey, Basic Black
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento

Papers: Sahara Sand, Blackberry Bliss, Moonlight Designer Series Paper

Inks: Blackberry Bliss, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Papers: Sahara Sand, Tempting Turquoise, Strawberry Slush, Silver Glimmer
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento

Papers: Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White, Watercolour Paper
Inks: Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Versamark/Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Papers: Best. Day. Ever. Designer Series Paper, Watercolour paper, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Foil
Inks: Versamark/Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Papers: Basic Black, Pistachio Pudding, Watercolour Paper, Cover from Occasions Catalogue (love the pattern!)
Inks: Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pistachio Pudding, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Paper: Naturals White, Watercolour paper, Basic Black
Inks: Pistachio Pudding, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Garden Green, Tuxedo Black Memento, Versamark/Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Papers: Best. Day. Ever. (SAB), Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Mossy Meadow, Watercolour Paper
Inks: Mossy Meadow, Garden Green, Old Olive, Versamark/Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Okay, so it may be a tie with this one... love how the stripes turned out and it's orange! 

Papers: Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Watercolour paper

Inks: Cajun Craze, Tangelo Twist, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Versamark/Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Papers: Back to Black, Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum (SAB), Basic Black, Hello Honey
Inks: Hello Honey, Crushed Curry, Versamark/Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Papers: Mossy Meadow, Naturals White, Pistachio Pudding, Basic Black
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento

This one can be turned either way... 

Papers: Tangerine Twist, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Basic Black, Silver Glimmer, Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum (SAB)

Inks: StazOn 

Papers: Soft Suede, Coastal Cabana, Vellum, Canvas (I know it's not paper, but it worked like it!)

Inks: StazOn

These cards were really quick for me to make - I made all of them in just an hour and it was so much fun playing with the Watercolour Wash on the majority of them. I've got some more Sale-a-bration projects to share below with other items from the brochure. 

Best. Day. Ever. Designer Series Paper

Simply Wonderful Treat Closure Envelopes

Best. Day. Ever & Simply Wonderful Stamps

Cute Gift Card Enclosures dressed up 

with Designer Series Paper 

Opens up to reveal the other pattern.

 They also fold into one another so you don't need any adhesive to close. 

Best. Year. Ever. 

Treat Cones with Button Closures

Best. Year. Ever. Accessory Pack

Buttons popped up with a dimensional make it easy to wrap twine around to close nicely

Top flap opens up, the rest is glued.

Houses some chocolate sweeties inside! Could fit a gift card or some jewelry. 

You can adjust the size depending on what you want to put inside... 

like the one on the lower left below. 

Simply Wonderful

Fun Tags & Boxes for Treats

A Happy Thing

Papers: Pear Pizzazz, Hello Honey, Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer, Watercolour 

Inks: Old Olive, Hello Honey, Soft Suede, Tuxedo Black Memento, Soft Sky

Lotus Blossom

Lotus Blossom is my favourite Sale-a-bration item. It is so simple to make a beautifully stamped image with lots of dimension. For this one I tried out two unusual flower colours, Blackberry Bliss and Lost Lagoon. I love the depth they add to the lotus image. 

Big Day

I used the Best.Year.Ever. stamp set to add some colour by Paper Piecing technique.

 I added it to the "Celebrate", "Cake" and the "Cake". 

The designer series paper has some fun designs, 

but I wanted to use a softer, more subtle paper design. 

Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum

Best.Year.Ever. Designer Series Paper is behind the butterfly peeking through the vellum and as a layer. I didn't want to ruin the lovely effect of the vellum, so I stamped the For all you do sentiment onto a piece of window sheet and added it to the butterfly layer. 

I had these cute little vases that I bought at Michael's Craft Store and thought how cute would they look with some butterflies shooting out from them. So I used a piece of the "Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum" and coloured and cut them out before adding them to a piece of window strip. 

They were fluttering a lot in the wind. 

I chose the piece of vellum with the flowers shooting up from the bottom, which was perfect for this tiny bottle. I just trimmed it a bit. 

I added a Lost Lagoon thick baker's twine around the bottle and tied a sentiment made from a window sheet, saying "My friend" from the Six Sided Sampler set (annual catalogue).

The window sheets were adhered using a glue dot, 

and added to the fringe made with the Fringe Scissors. 

Best. Day. Ever.

I decided to make some fun flowers - I added flowerpots made using the heart from the same stamp set. I wanted perfect alignment, so I used the stamp-a-ma-jig. 

This card features a lot of Sale-a-bration items: 

Best. Day. Ever Stamp set, Best. Year. Ever Designer Series Paper, In Colour Accessory Pack, Simply Wonderful Stamp Set, Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum. 

Simply Wonderful

How adorable are these cute little carrots? Perfect for Easter this weekend... of course they have some chocolates inside! I just cut a strip of designer series paper (Confetti Celebration), since it was orange - added some sticky strip to make a tube. Pinched one end and sealed closed. Put the treats inside, cut some fringe and add to the top before closing to secure the treats inside. I love the sentiments in the Simply Wonderful stamp set. I used the To a great friend, and You're the best - I added the "Simply"

 I hope you've enjoyed all my shares...

 and feel inspired to create with this years' sale-a-bration items. 

I'd love to hear you thoughts on what I've created, have a great day! 

Thanks for stopping by, happy stamping!

Beckie