Happy Bearthday -- How Cute Is She?

The 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog has so many fabulous new items and the Build-A-Bear Collection is one!  Oh...so...CUTE!  Check out this sweet card I made with the Beary Best Friends stamp set.

Instructions:
1. Adhere 2” So Saffron DSP ½” from the bottom of Kraft gift card. Punch two holes at either side of small DSP strip, add Silver brads, then adhere above the large piece of DSP.
2. Punch a 3/16” hole ½” in and down on the right side under the small DSP strip. Tie Close To Cocoa Polka-dot Grosgrain Ribbon around front of card. [Ask for tips on how to tie a “stay-put” bow.]
3. Pierce row of holes above DSP using paper-piercing tool.
4. Stamp girl bear image in Jet Black StazOn ink on watercolor paper. Watercolor image using Stampin’ Write Markers and Aquapainter. [Tip: Use the Aquapainter to slightly wet the Watercolor Paper where you want to apply the color. Take your marker and apply small amount of color around the edges. Use the Aquapainter to blend the color inward. Add more ink as needed.] Rich Razzleberry = dress, flower; Soft Suede = arms, legs, head; Mellow Moss = ground; Going Gray = shoes; and, So Saffron = balloon
5. Round corners of watercolor paper using Corner Rounder punch and adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Stamp "Happy Bearthday" in Jet Black StazOn ink on DSP underneath girl bear.
Stamps  

• Beary Best Friends stamp set, Mini – p.34
• Beary Nice Wishes stamp set, Mini - p.36

Paper

• Kraft card stock, 11”x 4¼”, p.159
• So Saffron Designer Series paper, 2 ½” x 4¼”, ½” x 4¼”, p.161
• Watercolor paper, ½ sheet, p.158

Ink

• Jet Black StazOn Ink pad, p.190
• In Color Stampin’ Write Markers, p.155
• Going Gray Stampin’ Write Marker [Assorted only], p.155
• So Saffron Stampin’ Write Marker, p.157
• Mellow Moss Stampin’ Write Marker, p.157

Accessories

• Soft Suede ½” Grosgrain Ribbon, p.182
• Silver brads, p. 179
• Stampin' Dimensionals, p.192
• Aqua Painter, p. 192
• Paper-piercing tool, p.191
• Cropodile, p.191
• Mat Pack, p.191
• 3/16" Corner Rounder punch, p.186
• 1/16” Circle Punch, p.186

Lovely As A Tree Matted Card

Last year's Stamp-A-Stack included this fabulous card, too!  I love the matted snowflakes behind the tree!  So, pretty!  O.K., so I got the idea for this card off Beate John's blog last year.  She credits her inspiration from Julie Buhler's card.  Both ladies have fabulous blogs and ideas!

Comments: Fold Whisper White CS in half. Adhere Handsome Hunter CS to the card front. Lay the ¾” Border Template that I made over the Kraft CS and wheel with the Snowflakes. Then, sponge with White Craft ink in the center and remove template when done. Ink the tree with Handsome Hunter Classic ink and use a Blender Pen and Chocolate Chip Ink Pad to color over the stem. Stamp it on the right hand side of the rectangle. Stamp “Merry Christmas” in Chocolate Chip by using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to help you line it up. Using the Paper Piercing Tool, Guide and Mat from the Crafter’s Tool Kit, pierce a border around the white rectangle. Layer onto Chocolate Chip CS. From provided scrap CS, punch 1” Chocolate Chip circle and SNAIL to the upper left hand side. Using the Cropodile punch 3/16” hole and set a Jumbo Eyelet. Tie your White Taffeta Ribbon through the hole and adhere layer to card with SNAIL.




Stamp Sets:
 Lovely As A Tree
 Snowflake Wheel
 All Holidays


Inks:
 Classic Stampin’ Pad®, Handsome Hunter
 Craft Stampin’ Pad®, Whisper White
 Classic Stampin’ Pad®, Chocolate Chip
 Stampin’ Write Marker®, Chocolate Chip
 Standard Wheel Cartridge, Uninked
 Ink Refill, Whisper White


Paper:
 Whisper White Card Stock, 5½” x 8½”
 Kraft Card Stock, 3¾”x 5”,
 Chocolate Chip Card Stock, 5¼” x 4”
 Handsome Hunter Card Stock, 5 ½” x 4¼”,
 Whisper White Envelope, Medium


Accessories:
 Stamp-A-Ma-Jig
 Crafter’s Tool Kit, Paper Piercing RETIRED
 1” Circle Punch
 Taffeta Ribbon, Whisper White, 4”
 Jumbo Eyelets, Antique Brass
 Cropodile
 Stampin’ Sponge
 Blender Pens

Brag Book Album - In Memorium

The Manhattan Flowers stamp set coupled with a saying from the Refuge and Strength stamp set are what I used to make this Brag Book Album.  I have posted brag books before, so Click Here to view them. if you want to see some different designs and directions.

If you are wondering what I put inside this one, it is full of pictures of someone dear to my family...Great Grandma Emily.  She was my husband's "adopted Canadian grandmother" and she passed away recently after living a wonderful life.  Long story short, but she and her husband ended up being just like grandparents to Erik while he was attending high school at Grenville Christian College.  Hence, she was given a special coursage and escorted down the aisle to a special seat at our wedding over eight years ago; we had the chance to visit with her and introduce her to our children on two seperate occassions in Canada; and, today we celebrate her life in memorial.  I didn't know her for too long, but she was a dear woman and I am sure she is in Heaven with the Lord today!

O.K., at any rate, Erik is off to the memorial today and asked me to pull together some pictures of our Canada trips for Emily's children.  So, that is why I made the Brag Books.  I hope they speak comfort to her family.  It was a blessing to know her!

Project Supplies:
Manhattan Flowers Stamp Set
Refuge & Strength Stamp Set
Night Of Navy CS
Brocade Blue CS & Ink
Old Olive CS & Ink
Staz On Ink - Black
Cropodile
Jumbo Eyelets
Wide Oval Punch
5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - Old Olive
2-Way Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Powder Pal
Stampin' Sponges
Medium Envelopes - Clear
SNAIL
Stampin' Dimensionals

Rich Razzleberry Lemonade Card

Oh my, oh my, RICH RAZZLEBERRY pie!  I just LOVE the names of the new In Colors for this year...as well as the new In Colors themselves.  ;-)  Say them with me....aw, come on....they are so much fun to say!

Dusty Durango

Rich Razzleberry

Melon Mambo

Crushed Curry

Soft Suede

Bermuda Bay

Can't you just imagine sitting in a room and having the job of coming up with the names?  Oh the pressure, the fun!  But, whomever does it, does it soooooo well!  Hats off to you!  [I would love to see some of the names that are disgarded...wouldn't you?...just curious...]

Anywho, here is an easy card.  I just adore the new Razzleberry Lemonade DSP.  So fabulous!  It dresses up this card quickly, and, coupled with the Razzle Dazzle and Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets, makes a quick addition to your card collection.  Switch up the colors for a different look.  Give it a try and let me know what you came up with at julietupper@gmail.com  OR leave a comment on this post.

1. Fold your Rich Razzleberry CS in half and crease with the Bone Folder.
2. SNAIL Razzleberry Lemonade DSP onto the gift card.
3. Use the Cropodile to punch a 3/16” circle approx. 1” UP & 1” IN on the left side of DSP.
4. Wrap the ½” Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon around the FRONT of the gift card. Push the ends through the hole in the BACK. Now, knot ends around the ribbon on the card front.
5. Stamp the “flower” image on the bottom right in Rich Razzleberry Ink.
6. Stamp “friend to friend” in Basic Black Ink.
Project Supplies:

116714 Razzle Dazzle $27.95 p124

115370 Teeny Tiny Wishes $36.95 p145

115316 Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p155

101179 Basic Black Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p155

115316 Rich Razzleberry Cardstock, 11”x4 ¼” $5.50 p155

115675 Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, 3” x 4 ¼” $9.95 p162

115613 ½” Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon – Rich Razzleberry $9.95 p182

108362 Cropodile $29.95 p191

So Saffron DSP Build-A-Flower Card

This card is surprisingly easy to do. Give it a try!


OUTSIDE:
1. Score and fold your So Saffron DSP gift card at 1¾” and 5¾”. Then, crease with the Bone Folder.
2. Round the edges with the Corner Rounder Punch.
3. Decide which pattern you would like on the inside/outside.
4. Die-cut Real Red & Crushed Curry flowers with the Big Shot & Build-A-Flower Bigz Die. Layer from bottom to top [Cutting Pad, Bigz Die, two colors of CS & Cutting Pad] and then roll through the Big Shot.
5. SNAIL your flower together. Use the 3/16” punch on the side of the Cropodile to punch a hole in the middle. Push Jumbo Eyelet through. Crimp with the Cropodile.
6. Wrap 15” of the ¼”Grosgrain Ribbon- Real Red around the card. Push ends of ribbon through the Jumbo Eyelet Flower and tie a knot. Trim edges of ribbon. Add two Stampin’ Dimensionals underneath flower for stability.
INSIDE:
7. Round the edges of the Crushed Curry CS.
8. Stamp the “circles” on the bottom right corner in Crushed Curry & Real Red Ink.
9. Use the Cropodile to Dry Emboss the top of the CS. [Tip: Line up the 1/8” holes on the guide along the edge and press firmly, but not too hard, with the Cropodile. Move the guide over as needed.]
10. Stamp the saying in Real Red Ink using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, if you want. Stamp it close to the dry embossed circles. [Tip: I flipped my card and stamp upside-down for visual ease.]
To place an order go to www.julietupper.stampinup.net . I have listed all the items used in this project and the item numbers below to help you with your shopping! Feel free to email me with any questions at julietupper@gmail.com . Thanks!

Project Supplies:
115778 Circle Circus $28.95 p129
113722 Hope Happens $19.95 p141
115659 Crushed Curry Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p155
103133 Real Red Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p156
112152 So Saffron DSP, 4” x 12” $9.95 p161
115319 Crushed Curry Cardstock, 5” x 5” $5.50 p155
102482 Real Red Cardstock, 5” x 5” $5.50 p156
109034 ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red $4.95 p183
108431 Jumbo Eyelets $9.95 p179
101049 Stamp-A-Ma-Jig $11.95 p191
108362 Cropodile $29.95 p191
104403 Stampin’ Dimensionals $3.95 p192

Free Standing Pop Up Card

This card LOOKS complicated, but it really is not. I take absolutely no credit for this idea or even the design as I cased it from Mary Jo. She is one of the fabulous stampers who does tutorials for SplitCoastStampers.com. She has given some fabulous instructions on how to make this "Free Standing Pop Up Card." Check it out here.

What I love best about this card is the way it folds down and fits nicely in a Medium sized envelope. What a treat to have this come in the mail! I sent mine to a friend who makes others smile. :-) She is an inspiration!

Project Supplies:

Eastern Blooms Stamp Set

A Beautiful Thing Stamp Set

Canvas Background Stamp

Old Olive CS & Ink & Marker

Pink Passion CS & Ink & Marker

Summer Sun CS & Ink & Marker

Whisper White CS

Pumpkin Pie Ink & Marker

Basic Black Marker

Jumbo Eyelets

Metallic Eyelets

Cropodile

Earth Elements Brads

1 1/4" Circle Punch

1 3/8" Circle Punch

Trio Flower Punch

Corner Rounder Punch

Pumpkin Pie Striped Ribbon

Linen Thread

Mini Glue Dots

Pop Glue Dots

Hobby Blade

Paper Cutter

Elephant Train Card

COME AND GET THEM! The retiring Stamp Sets and Accessories are only around for SIX more days! You heard correctly...SIX!I have been spending a lot of time with my retiring sets. Making a bunch of things and lamenting the day [August 10th] that they will no longer be available. Sniff......

However, I lament only for a little while. "Why?" You ask. Well, I have had a sneak peek at some of the new items to come in the new catalog [available August 11th], and, OH MY GOODNESS, I am soooooo wicked excited! Yes, WICKED excited!!! [You can take the girl out of Maine, but you can't take Maine out of the girl! :-) ]

• New Designer Series Papers, including Maine Blueberry DSP
• The Big Shot Die Cut Machine - Stampin' Up! is partnering with Sizzix to offer this multipurpose machine, along with more than 35 dies--7 of which are only available through Stampin' Up!
• New Simply Scrappin' Kits
• New In Colors -- Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point
• Scalloped Edge Punch
• All NEW sets in the 2008 Fall & Winter Catalog are die-cut! What a time saver!

O.K. So back to the retiring sets. Here is a cute little idea I saw on Splitcoaststampers.com. I am sorry, but I lost the link to the person who came up with this idea. I changed up the colors and stamp sets. What do you think???Project Supplies:
Year After Year Stamp Set [retiring]
Weathered Background Stamp [retiring]
Amazing To Zany Stamp Set [retiring]
Purely Pomegranate CS [SOLD OUT]
Basic Black CS
Blue Bayou CS [retiring]
River Rock CS [retiring]
River Rock Ink [retiring]
Basic Black Ink
Basic Black Marker
Cropodile
Basic Eyelets [SOLD OUT]
Paper Snips
Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
1-3/8" Square Punch

Brocade Brag Book

O.K. I am sorry, but I love these clear envelope brag books! So bear with me as I share yet another.

I made this one for a wedding. I am going to collect some pics of the bride and groom that I have and put them together for them.

Click below to view another brag book creation:
Wild About You Brag Book
Refuge and Strength Book

Project Supplies:
Baroque Motifs Stamp Set
Brocade Basics
Rose Red CS & Ink
Bravo Burgundy CS & Ink
Whisper White CS & Craft Ink
Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Cropodile
Jumbo Eyelets
Paper Cutter
Bone Folder
SNAIL Adhesive

"Wild About You" Clear Evelope Brag Book

Happy Mother's Day to all of you stampin' moms! Hope you had a great day!

Well, I loved that Clear Envelope Brag Book I made a while back so much that I just had to make one for my mother and mother-in-law to celebrate this day with them. This is what I came up with! Erik and I wrote personal notes on the back inside cover to our moms. We then sat down with them and chose recent favorite pictures of family to put inside. They LOVED them!

Click here to see my first Brag Book.
Click here to see the directions to put one of your own together.

Products:
Wild About You Stamp Set
Wild Wasabi CS, Ink & Double Stiched Ribbon
Whisper White CS, Craft Ink & Taffeta Ribbon
Basic Black CS & Marker
Rose Red Designer Series Paper
Basic Gray Ink
Summer Sun Ink
Blue Bayou Ink
Rose Red Marker
Basic Black Marker
Chocolate Chip Marker
Pumpkin Pie Marker
Cropodile
Jumbo Eyelets
SNAIL Adhesive
Fire Rhinestone Brads
Speckled Jumbo Wheel

Clear Envelope Book

I stamped this Clear Envelope Book for a friend of mine who suffered a great loss this week. Instead of pictures inside, it contains scriptures to help her through. Click here to access the directions. I wrote a personal note on the back cover for her. I printed the scripture verses on to Certainly Celery CS and will be stamping those before I put them in the book.

Even though I made this project for a sad occasion, I pray that it gives my friend comfort. I poured prayers and love into each step. I will definitely make one of these again. It was a very fast book to make and is great for a few pictures. A Brag Book for you or Nana or Grandma? A recipe book for a new bride? A nice way to show off some of your card creations? I am sure you will find more fabulous ways to use this very versatile book. Let me know what you think!



Project Supplies

Refuge and Strength Stamp Set

Blue Bayou CS & Classic Ink

Whisper White CS & Craft Ink

Certainly Celery CS & Classic Ink

Porcelain Prints DSP

Sponges

Jumbo Eyelets

Cropodile

Blue Bayou Double Stiched Ribbon

Clear Envelopes

Dimensionals

Picture 1: Side view of the book standing up.
Picture 2: Front view of the book. The saying says "God is our refuge and strength, therefore we will not fear." Psalm 46: 1,2
Picture 3: Inside cover view. The saying says, "In those times I can't seem to find God, I rest in the assurance that He knows how to find me." - Neva Coyle

One Sheet Box - Perfect Plum Time Well Spent Butterfly

Project Supplies from Stampin' Up!:

Time Well Spent Stamp Set[Level 3 Hostess Set]
Warm Words Stamp Set
Perfect Plum 8-1/2" x 11" CS
Pale Plum CS
Confetti White CS
Basic Black Classic Ink Pad
Perfect Plum Classic Ink Pad
Stampin' Pastels [Soft Subtles]
Sponge Daubers
Perfect Plum 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Hodgepodge Hardware Flower ribbon slide from the Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware in Occasions Mini Collection 2008
Cropodile

One Sheet Box - Barely Banana Time Well Spent Flower Box

Project Supplies from Stampin' Up!:

• Time Well Spent Stamp Set[Level 3 Hostess Set]
• Warm Words Stamp Set
• Barely Banana 8-1/2" x 11" CS
• Confetti Cream CS
• Pumpkin Pie CS
• Basic Black Classic Ink Pad
• Apricot Appeal Classic Ink Pad
• Stampin' Pastels [Soft Subtles]
• Sponge Daubers
• Certainly Celery 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
• Hodgepodge Hardware Flower ribbon slide from the Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware in Occasions Mini Collection 2008
• Cropodile

One Sheet Box Template

I just love these cute little One Sheet Boxes! And, they are so easy to make! I made these two for the Stamp Camp I am having today. I just love how they came out. I used the VersaMarker and the Pastels to get a very soft look with the images. To make your own you'll need the following supplies:

· Paper cutter with scoring tool
· Bone folder
· Cardstock - one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11
· Additional cardstock for main image
· Stamps

· Ink
· Ribbon
· Cropodile or Double Rectangle or Circle Punch

Step-by-Step

1. Score sheet of cardstock on the short side at 2-1/2", turn 90 degrees and score at 4-1/2", turn and score at 2-1/2", and turn and score at 4-1/2".
2. Prefold along score lines several times both ways, or step three will be difficult.
3. Looking at the scored corner rectangle, bring the horizontal fold to vertical fold to create a diagonal crease in the corner rectangle. Do this for each corner.
4. Use a bone folder to really make the diagonal folds "sharp" and easier to fold the sheet into a box.
5. Stamp your cardstock.
6. Prefold the box by inverting the diagonal folds towards the box center.
7. Stamp center image and accent and adhere to box front.
8. Adhere the box so it will stand w/out falling apart.
9. Punch the holes for your ribbon and thread ribbon through both holes.
10. Tie the ribbon in front and the box is complete.