Creative Stamping & Scrapbooking By Kim

Matchbox Gift Card Holder!

This is one of my favorite GIFT CARD HOLDERS to create...What I love about the design is that it will hold a 3 X 3 Mini Card and envelope AND a gift card.

And, it is super simple to create!


Step 1:  Start out with a piece of card stock, 8-1/4" x 3-1/2"

Step 2:  Score along the 8-1/4" edge @ 3-1/4", 3-1/2" & 7-1/4"

Step 3:  Using Scallop Edge Border Punch, punch at end closest to the 7-1/4" score line

Step 4:  Fold on score lines and staple 1/8" up from bottom of folded scallop to create flap.
Step 5:  Wrap ribbon around scallop flap to hide staple and embellish as desired

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Creative Elements (122645-W, 122647-C)
CARD STOCK:  Calypso Coral (122925), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  Calypso Coral (122939)
ACCESSORIES:  3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Mini Square Envelope (107309)
TOOLS:  Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855)
ADHESIVES:  SNAIL (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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Check Out the RAINING FLOWERS Stamp Set...

This just might be my new favorite stamp set...Located on page 111 of the recently released Stampin’ Up!® 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

 

Click on the image for a larger view.

  
SUPPLIES:

STAMP SETS:  Raining Flowers (122765-W, 122767-C), Sincere Salutations (115068)
CARD STOCK:  Lucky Limeade (122926), Wisteria Wonder (122922), Calypso Coral (122925), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  Calypso Coral (122939), Wisteria Wonder (122936), Lucky Limeade (122935)
ACCESSORIES:  White Baker's Twine (124262), Bitty Buttons (118761), Medium Whisper White Envelope (107301)
TOOLS:  Eyelet Border Punch (119853), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Paper Snips (103579)
ADHESIVES:  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), SNAIL (104332)

CLICK HERE to order Stampin' Up! Products!

Try This Combo...Flirtatious Specialty Paper & Delicate Doilies

 
One of the things I look forward to when attending the Stampin’ Up!® Convention each year is exchanging gifts with my stamping team and hotel roomies.

I created this framed gift which features two NEW products in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog;  Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper and Delicate Doilies Stamp set.

These two products coordinate perfectly with each other!

I also spotlighted the Stampin’ Up!® Statement of the Heart...

I purchased the frame at a local dollar store, so this gift was very cost effective and easy to duplicate numerous times. 


If you would like more information on how you can join my team and the Stampin' Up! family for just $99...CLICK HERE!  This is a great opportunity, BUT HURRY, the offer is only available through July 31, 2011.

I look forward to welcoming you to my team!

Sneak Peek of Open House Make and Take...

I am super excited for my upcoming OPEN HOUSE!  I am partnering with my friend/team member, Sharon.  We have a wonderful event planned for you and we have tons of samples to show you!

We just returned from convention with tons of creative inspiration to share!

I thought you might like a SNEAK PEEK of one of the Make and Takes that our open house guests will complete.

If you live in Portland, OR or the surrounding area and would like more information regarding this event, visit my calendar of events.

Convention Swap #3

 
Here is the final card I swapped at Convention last week...I used the Upsy Daisy stamp set which carried over into the NEW 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

This set is an oldy, but goody with tons of creative possibilities:


NOTE:  I like to frame the focal point of my card using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder.  It adds a bit of WOW to any project!

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Upsy Daisy (111710-W)
CARD STOCK:  Melon Mambo (115320), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  Melon Mambo (115656)
ACCESSORIES:  1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (109025)
TOOLS:  Big Shot (113439), Framed Tulips Embossing Folder (121809), Scallop Oval Punch (119856)
ADHESIVES:  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), SNAIL (104332)

To order Stampin’ Up!® products, visit my ONLINE STORE

Convention Swap #2

Here is another swap card I took to convention...Swapping with other demonstrators was one of the highlights of Convention for me!

SUPPLIES: 

STAMP SET:  Flower Fest (122278-W, 122280-C), Sincere Salutations (115068-W)
CARD STOCK:  Basic Black (121045), Daffodil Delight (119683), Whisper White (100730)
INK:  Daffodil Delight (119667), Tempting Turquoise (100814), Old Olive (102277), Basic Black (109120)
ACCESSORIES:  Basic Rhinestones (119246)
TOOLS:  Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 5-Petal Flower Punch (119880), Eyelet Border Punch (119853)
ADHESIVES:  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683)


CLICK HERE to order Stampin' Up! Products!

Convention Swap #1

I had an AWESOME time at the Stampin’ Up!® Convention last week and I have so much to share with you!

I came back with tons of ideas and inspiration...


I thought I would start out by sharing one of my swap cards with you.

I used MY FRIEND stamp set featured on page 139 of the recently released 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  My Friend (122585-W, 122587-C)
CARD STOCK:  Crumb Cake (120953), Basic Black (121045), Very Vanilla (101650)
INK:  Crumb Cake (121030), Basic Black (101179)
STAMPIN' WRITE MARKER:  Basic Black (100082)
ACCESSORIES:  Basic Rhinestones (119247)
TOOLS:  1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Modern Label Punch (119849), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Stamping Sponges (101610)
ADHESIVES:  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), SNAIL (104332)

I will be sharing another one of my swap cards tomorrow, so be sure check back.

CLICK HERE to order Stampin' Up! products online. 

Have You Tried the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch?

WHEW....I apologize for not posting recently!  I have been very busy preparing to attend the Stampin’ Up!® Convention which starts Wednesday in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I have a TERRIFIC time every year...so, I am looking forward to it! 

Would you like the opportunity to attend a future Stampin' Up! event?  Now is a great time to join my team and the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator because you can join for $99.  WOW!  CLICK HERE for the details!  And, if you decide to join, CLICK HERE!

Today, I am sharing a Mini Pizza Box I recently created to hold 3" x 3" note cards and envelopes.  This little box also works great for a gift box.

I just couldn't resist embellishing my box with flowers I created using the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch! 


SUPPLIES:

STAMP SET:  Tiny Tags (118091-W, 118592-C)
CARD STOCK:  Pear Pizzazz (119795), Whisper White (100730), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Melon Mambo (115320)
INK:  Melon Mambo (115656)
Bright Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117155)
ACCESSORIES:  Basic Rhinestones (119246), 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (109025). 5/16" Jumbo Brads (112534)
TOOLS:  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (122464), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190), Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335)
ADHESIVES:  Sticky Strip (104294), SNAIL (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

CLICK HERE to order Stampin' Up! Products

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

 

Check Out the DELICATE DOILIES Stamp Set!

There are SO MANY fabulous stamp sets in the newly released Stampin’ Up!® Idea Book & Catalog...But, I have to confess that one of my favorites is the DELICATE DOILIES stamp set.

This set coordinates perfectly with three punches:  Doily Triple Layer, 1-3/4" Circle and 2-1/2" Circle.

The FLIRTATIOUS Specialty Designer Series Paper also looks great paired with the images from this set.

This wonderful Designer Paper includes two doily laser-cut double-sided designs...They are super easy to just clip off the sheet and add as an embellishment to a card, scrapbook page or other paper-crafting projects.

This photo shows the Melon Mambo side of the doily.

This photo shows the reverse side of the doily...

SUPPLIES:

STAMP SETS:  Delicate Doilies (122590-W, 122592-C), Sincere Salutations (115068-W)
CARD STOCK:  Whisper White (100730), Pumpkin Pie (105117)
Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper (122360)
INK:  Pumpkin Pie (105216), Melon Mambo (115656)
ACCESSORIES:  Basic Rhinestones (119246), Medium Whisper White Envelope (107301)
TOOLS:  Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), Lace Ribbon Border Punch (122362), 2-1/2" Circle Punch (120906), 1-3/4" Circle Punch (119850), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
ADHESIVES:  SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

If you are interested in ordering Stampin' Up! products, be sure to visit my ONLINE STORE today!

AND...be sure to JOIN MY MAILING LIST to receive a FREE SHIPPING offer good for the month of July only.  This offer is reserved for my mailing list subscribers only!