Sale-A-Bration 2014 Card Box & Card Set

Here is one of the other projects we made at my Sale-A-Bration day recently.  We made a card box using the Envelope Punch Board & then 4 matching cards in a set.

Here is the box.  I started with 12 x 12 card stock as the box needs to be 9" x 9" to start off.

SAB Card Box with Belly Band

SAB 2014 Card 1

SAB 2014 Card 2

SAB 2014 Card 3

SAB 2014 Card 4

SAB Cards in the box

Stamp Sets:  You're Lovely (133575 SAB), Petal Parade (133599 SAB), Express Yourself (130339 AC Hostess set), A Dozen Thoughts (131059 AC), Chalk Talk ( 1130631), Petite Petals (133155 OC).

Paper:  Whisper White (106549), Crisp Cantaloupe (131303), Crumb Cake (124274), Pool Party (1124391), Pistachio Pudding (1312990,  Sweet Sorbet DSP (133521 SAB).

Ink:  Pool Party (126982), Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Pistachio Pudding (131177), Crumb Cake ( 126975).

Cool Tools: Big Shot (113439), Big Shot Magnetic Platform (130658),  Envelope Punch Board (133774), Deco Labels Collection Framelits (130102), Bitty Banner Framelits (129267), 1 3/4"  Circle Punch (119850), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Itty Bitty Punch Pack (118309), Bird Builder Punch (117191),  Petite Petals Punch (133322 OC),  Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (133520 SAB), Dimensionals (104430), Pearls (119247), Rhinestones (119246).

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA  

Sale-A-Bration 2014 Easel Calendar With A Twist

I recently held a special Sale-A-Bration day & it was so much fun!   So, for the next few posts I will be sharing a few of the projects.  There were 3 projects in total (the 4th was optional).  Today's post is all about my twisted easel calendar project.

I had seen lots of easel calendars & lots of twisted easel cards, but never the two together.  While browsing the Sale-A-Bration(SAB) catalogue I had a little spark of an idea..why not combine the two.  The stamps & DSP lend themselves well to it.

Here is the calendar.  It folds flat so it can be mailed in a custom made envelope.

SAB 2014 Twisted Easel Card

There were quite a lot of SAB items used to make this card, including Petal Parade stamp set, Banner Blast stamp set & matching Banner punch & the Sweet Sorbet DSP & Accessory pack. 

Another angle - lots of layers here! 

Stamp Sets:  Banner Blast (133551), Petal Parade (133599) ( Both Sale-A-Bration)

Paper:  Whisper White (106549), Crisp Cantaloupe (131303), Sahara Sand (121695), Pool Party (1124391), Summer Starfruit ( 127542),  Sweet Sorbet DSP (133521 SAB).

Ink:  Pool Party (126982), Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Pistachio Pudding (131177), Summer Starfruit (126991), Sahara Sand ( 126976).

Cool Tools: Banner Punch (133519 SAB), Paper Snips (103579), Circles Collection Framelits (130911), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch (127811), 1" Circle Punch (119868),  Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack ( 133522 SAB), Itty Bitty Punch Pack (118309), Dimensionals (104430), Pearls (119247), Non SU mini calendar. 

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA  

Spiral Flower Die - Framed Art & Burlap Wreath

Over the next few posts I will be sharing a few of my projects I presented at our team day in February.
I presented projects using the Spiral Flower Die from the Occasions Catalogue.  It was love at first sight for me with this die.  I could see so many projects before I even got my hands on it.  Today I am showing two more projects, my framed art & my burlap wreath.

I found the frame at a second hand shop & it had broken glass.  I had no use for the glass anyway.  I went to the local hardware store & got them to match a sample pot of paint to Pool Party card stock.  I think they did a terrific job on the colour match don't you?  I have used the Spiral Flower Die with the Gold Foil Sheets, Vellum & Cardstock.  I also used the new Banner framelits & Sale-A-Bration Twine for this project.  The Happy Birthday sentiment is from a new stamp set in the Occasions Catalogue called Another Great Year.

I have used the same roses on the wreath as I used on the frame, except this time I sponged them in Gold Encore Ink.  I cut out some Gold foil leaves with the Secret Garden Framleits & used the 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon to cover a styrofoam wreath.

Stamp Sets:  Another Great Year (Occasions 133041), Sketched Birthday (130426), Create A Cupcake (121982)

Paper:   Whisper White (106549), Crisp Cantaloupe (131303), Pool Party (124391), Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum (Occasions 133363), Gold Foil Sheets (Occasions 132622).
Ink: StazOn Black (101406), Gold Encore Ink (Occasions 132141)
Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Banner Framelits (Occasions 132173), Spiral Flower Die (Occasions 129379), CupCake Builder Punch (121807), Secret Garden Framelits (129372), 1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon ( Occasions 132140), Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon (125582), Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (SAB 133522), 3/4 " Circle Punch (119873), Non SU Styrofoam Wreath & Hot Glue Gun. 

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TRICIA  

Spiral Flower Die - Valentine's Roses

Oh I have completely forgotten to share my special Valentine's roses I made for myself.  Yes,  I knew I would not get any Valentine's presents so I made my own!   These were made using the new Spiral Flower Die featured in the Occasions Catalogue on page 32.  It is only $29.95 & makes the most beautiful & versatile flowers.  I will be sharing some projects over the next week featuring this die so stay tuned for more.

Cherry Cobbler Roses

Felt Roses

                                                                    
I used the new Spiral Flower Die with some felt to create these little baby bootee roses. I can see them made with Calico or any other fabric.  Really, your creations are nay limited by your imagination. 

Stamp Sets:  NONE

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler (121681), Garden Green (108605)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (126966) 

Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439), Spiral Flower Die (Occasions 129379), Backyard Basics Framelits (leaves - 129380), Felt, Secret Garden Framelits (bootie leaves 129372)

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TRICIA  

The Beginners Guide To Making Swaps - My Tips & Tricks

Swaps are one of my very favourite things to make.  Mass production at it's best!  I remember my first time making swaps & it was a very anxious time.  Was it good enough? Does it have enough on it?  Will they like it?   If you are worried about these things - DONT BE!   There are usually examples from past swaps, so ask the organiser for some examples. Ask for help & get a friend or family member to check your work.   Swaps are great for lot of things but best of all they are great for inspiring you to create, so jump in & join that swap!   

 Do you need to make swaps or want to join in the fun but don't know where to start?  Stressed? Don't be! I knocked 35 of these off in one afternoon. 

Here are my tips for making swaps:

1) Decide on a design & make up 1 sample. *Remember you only need a card front. Read the swap rules.  For this swap the items used needed to be Stampin' Up! current items only & based on Sale-A-Bration 2014. 

2) Don't use too much on the card as you are giving them away. I limit my sample to just card stock & a bit of bling. I try to avoid using too much DSP, embellishments & ribbon as these are expensive when you are making lots. If you don't mind spending the money, then feel free to add it all!  You can always make a snazzier version for yourself at the end & add these then. I would have loved to have used gold on this card & some gold embossing & the Sale-A-Bration DSP but when making multiples it is just too expensive. 

3) Make sure you have everything you need before you start. Nothing worse than running out mid way through….ask me how I know that 

4) Organise an assembly line. (Yes, mine is rather messy here but it works for me.  My creation process is a little similar to the swedish chef from the Muppets!) Find what works for you.  Some people like to allocate an area for creating & an area for assembling.  

5) Cut everything out 1st. Emboss or die cut everything before you start. Eg. I stamped 35 flowers, then punched them all out & put them in a pile. I cut 35 layers individually & stacked them up, so as I went along my assembly line I just had to take one from each pile. 

6) Work backwards. I assemble the base layers then the other bits & pieces.

7) Adhesive: Use glue stick or tombow unless you are willing to go through the snail like nobody's business! I went through 3 snail refills on the 35 cards I made here & a whole packet of dimensionals. 

8) Label the back with a card recipe. You need to include your name & items you used. If you need a template for this let me know & I can send you one. I just do mine in word & print them out to put on the back of each card. 

9) Bribe..ahem I mean deligate the dirty work to kids or family. I had my daughter who is 10 yrs old poking all the holes out of 35 doily dies. She was paid well for her work…. in chocolate & no fingers were lost in the process!

I hoped this helped & let me know if you need a helper. My daughter is free most afternoons.

Here is my finished card:

Stamp Sets:  Petal Parade (Sale-A-Bration 133599), You're Lovely (Sale-A-Bration 133575).

Paper:   Whisper White (106549), Crisp Cantaloupe (131303), Pool Party (124391).
Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Pool Party (126982), Crumb Cake (126975). 
Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439), Deco Labels Framelits (1130102)), Banner Punch (Sale-A-Bration 133519), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Dimensionals (104430), Pearls (119247),  Delicate Doilies Sizzlits L(126999), Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (Sale-A-Bration 133520). 

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TRICIA  

Sale-A-Bration Caravan

I was enthralled by all the samples coming out of the US convention last year, & one really caught my eye.  It was a cute little retro caravan by Erica Cerwin, who is one of the Artisans for Stampin' Up.  Here is her display

  Absolutely gorgeous right?  Well, how excited was I when Erica released her Whole Lotta Love Project planner that includes another sweet version of her cute little caravan!  I made a very basic one first to try it out & I must say it was reasonably easy & came out quite well.   I used Sweet Sorbet DSP & the Banner punch (Sale-A-Bration items) - you could choose either of these FREE with a $90 order during Sale-A-Bration! 

Here is my version: 

Stamp Sets:  None

Paper:   Whisper White (106549), Crisp Cantaloupe (131303), Pool Party (124391), Silver Foil Sheets (Occasions 132178), Basic Black (121688), Sweet Sorbet DSP (Sale--a-bration 133521)

Ink: None 
Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439), Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Banner Punch (Sale-A-Bration 133519),  Dimensionals (104430), Envelope Punch Board (133774), Word Window Punch (119857), 3/4" Circle Punch (119872), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Stampin' Trimmer (129722), Sticky Strip (104294), Calypso Coral Bakers Twine (125573).

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA  

Sale-A-Bration - Wish Big! Card

I have been really busy preparing for my big Sale-A-Bration day & have not been posting as much as I normally would.  Today, I was playing with some scraps on my table & decided to use them for a card I am entering in the Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch Challenge #78. 

I have used 2 different Sale-A-Bration stamp sets for the main section, & the NEW Petite Petals stamp & matching punch for some embellishment.  I am loving the subtle colours of Sale-A-Bration this year, they are so pretty.

Stamp Sets:  Petal Parade (Sale-A-Bration 133599), You're Lovely (Sale-A-Bration 133575), Hardwood (Occasions 133032), A Dozen Thoughts (131059), Petite Petals (Occasions 133155) .
Paper:   Whisper White (106549), Sahara Sand (121695), Crisp Cantaloupe (131303), Pool Party (124391), Birthday Basics DSP ( 130145).
Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Pool Party (126982), Crumb Cake (126975). 
Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439), Deco Labels Framelits (1130102)), Banner Punch (Sale-A-Bration 133519), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Dimensionals (104430), Pearls (119247), Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399), Petite Petals Punch (133322). 

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA