March Stamp Club

It's been quite awhile since I posted. I've missed a few stamp club posts but I hope to get caught up. I'll have to work backwards a little. Here is one of the projects from the March stamp club. A friend of mine, and fellow demonstrator, attended a birthday card class that our upline was having and this was one of the cards from her class. (Thanks, Judie!) I'm not sure if she designed it or case'd it from somewhere else. Either way...I totally copied it! Love the little purses made with the cupcake punch turned upside down. The purse handles are made with the two smaller oval punches.



The second stamp club card was case'd from a card I received as a swap at the Leadership conference in January. The original was made by Lisa Gray. Just can't get enough of that cupcake punch!

Each month my stamp club get a little extra treat. This month was a carrot filled with chocolate goodies. The carrot is made with the petal cone die from the Occasions Mini catalog. This carrot cone came courtesy of Kay Kalthoff. You can see her video of how to make the carrot top here.

Shelley brought these yummy snacks. Carmel Apple Fluff...the recipe is quick and easy. She served it in cupcake wrappers to stay with the theme. Isn't that creative!



Carmel Apple Fluff (source unknown)

1 bag of Snickers bite size candy bars finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)

2 large granny smith apples corded and finely chopped

1 - 8oz tub of whipped topping

Chocolate chips

Mix candy, apples and whipped topping together in a large bowl. Top with chocolate chips. Chill. Serve cold. Or, place in cupcake wrappers, top with chocolate chips, chill and serve. Enjoy!

Happy Stamping!



February Stamp Club Projects

Our February Stamp was delayed due to snow but we finally made it and put together two lovely cards. The first using the emerging color technique. We used the Vintage Vogue set from the Occasions Mini Catalog as the emerging stamp set and embossed over top of it with the Medallion stamp. We brayered over top of that with Elegant Eggplant ink.

For our second project we brayered over Bride Designer Specialty paper (pg. 158 in the Idea Book & Catalog) with Melon Mambo ink to create a stunning design that really pops with the black and white on the card. The flower is made from tissue paper punched out with the new Extra Large Fancy Flower punch. The side piece is embossed with the new Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder and the Big Shot! Notice the Perfect Polka Dots embossed on the envelope flap as well.

This cute little basket is super easy to make. This is what the Stamp Club members received as their little "goodie" this month. It is just a 6x6 piece of designer paper scored at 2 inches from each side and diagonally on each corner. Fold the corners in and punch a hole near the crease. This one is held together with a binder clip but you can thread ribbon through the holes too.

Happy Stamping!

Another Stamp Club Project - Heart Treat Cups

This is the other project I had for my Stamp Club this month. It uses the new Heart Treat Cups and the coordinating Sweetheart stamp set. Quantities of the Heart Treat Cup are limited so if you're looking for a cute Valentine project you will need to order these right away. More will be available after Valentine's Day. Wouldn't these be cute for a wedding favor or bridal shower? Just thinking... Order them from my Stampin' Up! website. Look for the Shop Now button in the upper right corner.

Stamps: Sweetheart

Cardstock: Orchid Opulence, Barely Banana, Whisper White, Shades of Spring DSP

Ink: Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery

Accessories: Pinking Hearts Border, 1 3/8" circle, Full Heart punches, Whisper White Satin ribbon, Stampin' Up! Beautiful Wings embosslits die, Big Shot!, Paper snips, glue dots.

This is a standard size card. The base is 4 1/4"x 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2". The ribbon holds the card open.

Pull the tab out to expose the candy through the hole in the back of the card. That way you don't have to tear the card apart to get to the candy. Hmmm...chocolate...handmade card...it's a tough decision - thus the hole in the back gives you the best of both!

Heart Treat Cups and Sweetheart Stamp Set

            

 

12 heart treat cups 120435 $2.95                                           Sweetheart 120415 $21.95 (wood mounts - block incl.)

                                                                                                       120780 $15.95 (clear mounts - purchase blocks seperately)

Happy Stamping!

Barb

What's bugging you?

I saw my first lightening bug of the season last night. That reminded me that my friend, Barb S. had asked for a picture of some bugs that I had made. So, here are some bugs you can make and enjoy this summer. They are made with chocolate wrapped with an address label which was stripped with a marker. The wings are hearts that were stamped then cut out. (The set I used for these bugs is retired but a heart stamp from any of these sets would work too: Forever in My Heart, Independence Day, Boatloads of Love, Simply Said, Always. The petals from Pick a Petal will also work just fine.) The antenna are thin wire wrapped around with the ends curled. I'm sure you can bee creative and come up with your own bugs!