Pinwheels

While I was on the Disney trip I was talking with a fellow demonstrator about different projects she was making and I was so intrigued with one of them.  She told me she was making Summer Wreaths by making Pinwheels.  I thought this sounded like a really fun idea so I set out to make my own.  I thought this would be a pretty big project, but in the end it didn't take any time at all.  Once you do all the prep work of cutting  your paper it's quite easy. Take a peek:

I had an entire pack of the Big Top Birthday DSP #122348.  I started by making different sizes of pinwheels.  6 x 6, 4.5 x 4.5 and then the smallest one I made was 4 x 4.  Of course any size you make is going to work fine, these are sizes I decided to try myself.  Once I cut my paper to the desired size I used this pattern below to make the pinwheel patterns.  Keep in mind I used "almost" the entire pack of DSP.  It's retiring, I wanted to make GOOD use of it.

I bought a Styrofoam Wreath at my local craft shop and started making the pinwheels on the wreath by using stick pins. This way I figured the pinwheels were not going anywhere.  I continued to do this until my wreath was complete.  Here is my completed project:

Just as simple as that.  I encourage you to make one.  They are simple and it's one way to use your supplies and enjoy a nice summer wreath in your home. 

You can still purchase these retired items in my Online Store.  I hope you can visit it today.

Have a FANTASTIC day!

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Delicate Box

Good morning my friends.  Today I want to share a box die with you that's been one of my favorites for a very long time.  I love the Box #2 Die Cut and you can use it for so many ideas.  Today I decorated it a little different and used it to house a few small cards. 

I used all kinds of new products on this little guy.  I used the Papaya Collage stamp set with Pool Party ink.  You can see I added a small piece of Vellum across the front of the box too.  I also used our new Apothecary Accents Framelits with a Glass button.  Super pretty and delicate looking. 

On the inside there are three cards.  All 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 in size. 

Each card is just slightly different than the other.  I used Vellum on all three cards and then embossed the vellum on each using the Fancy Fan Folder.  I used the stamp set World Treasures for the greeting on each.  There is a little sewing on two of the cards but it's not over the top.  Just a wee bit.   I love these colors together… Soft Suede, Pool Party, Crumb Cake and a tad of Whisper White. 

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Have a GREAT day!!

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Styled Just Right

This month my club members made this simple Matchbook Cover.  This idea came pretty easy this month from my Magazine I get as a Demonstrator once a month- Stampin' Success.  I love my magazine even more these days because they changed it up and they show beautiful projects and directions to make them.  The samples they had were beautiful.  I wanted to showcase one of my favorite sets retiring and I thought the Styled Beautiful stamp set was perfect.  This little gem would brighten any person's day as it has Sticky Notes inside. 

I used the Wisteria Textured Cardstock for the base of the project and then worked in Daffodil Delight.  I'm not much for the color purple but Wisteria is a such a soft beautiful purple that I love.  The Daffodil has become a color that I use quite frequently as well. Again, it's a soft yellow.  It doesn't blind you.   I used the Flirtatious Designer Series Paper on this project.  This paper is being discontinued.  You can find it HERE.  Here is a look of all the papers:

This paper is bright and cheerful and comes with Doilies that you can cut out and add to any project.  SUPER fun. 

I did tweak this project a little on the measurements to get more bang for my buck.  The directions said to cut a piece of 12 x 12 cardstock at 11 1/2  x 6 1/4.  Instead, I cut my cardstock to 11 1/2 x 6.  This way I was able to get 2 Matchbooks from one piece of my textured cardstock.  The only change this made was my matchbook was a little shorter.  No biggie. Once you have your paper trimmed, score along the long edge at 4 1/4, 4 1/2 and 9 1/2.  Fold on all your scores and put your matchbook together.  It's super simple and fun. 

You can also get this fantastic magazine each month straight to your door when you become a demonstrator.  Don't forget starting May 1st you can join for $99 and customize your ENTIRE kit YOUR WAY!!  Love, Love, Love this.  I would love to have you on my team. 

I hope you have a great day.

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XOXOXO

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Purse-onally Speaking!

When this die cut arrived at my house the first person to SQUEAL with delight was the one and only American Girl Doll Lover…. Alexis.  You could hear that child scream for miles.  She was so excited that she could make ANY kind of Purse for her American Girl Dolls.  Stampin' Up! had no idea they made a little 9 year old so stinkin' happy.  This die cut is just too cute.  It's great for any party favor.  When I was in Michigan a few weeks ago one of our team members, Dawn showed us her darling purses that she had made and she used our Stampin' Up! fabric.  I thought she was a genius.  I loved how the fabric made the purse look more "real" so to speak.  My stamp club made these darling purses and loved how quick and easy they are to put together.  We took the Sizzix Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets and adhered the fabric to them before placing it on the Big Shot.   I used a piece of cardstock on the front flap to make the purse a little stronger and I wanted to stamp on the front just a wee bit.  We then just added a few ribbon embellishments to make this purse a little fluffy and girlie. We used the Styled Beautiful stamp on the front flap as it was just enough to add a little stamping touch to it.  Lastly, a little Antique Brad topped it off. You will be able to order this new die on June 1st.  It's SUPER exciting. 

Now Alexis has her first American Girl Doll purse.  I'm sure this won't be the last. 

Here is another layout for my Disney Album as well:

I used the downloads listed below for this layout:

Check this out Punch-129921
Circle Punches
Vintage Overlays-121061
Grad Party Digital Kit-129877
Font-Worstveld

Have a FANTASTIC day!!

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Monday- No Madness!

Boy, I didn't think I would actually say that EVER! A Monday without the crazy madness that happens around here normally.  I'm happy to report we made it through last week.  Had a GREAT time at the Blue & Gold dinner on Saturday. I had an amazing stamping class yesterday. Thank you to the fine ladies that attended.  It's been awhile since I taught a class like that and it felt SO GREAT to be back in the swing of it.  YIPPIE!!  Here are a few of the pretties we made:

You can find the Blossom Builders on page 18 of the Mini Occasions Catalog.  These beautiful die cut flowers have great texture to them and are easy for you to create many beautiful cards and 3-D projects.  One of my favorite things included with this kit is the pink Rhinestones.  They are just the perfect touch.  They are self adhesive and fun to add to any project. The class participants each received a set of Hat Pins and the Blossom Builders kit to work with during the class. 

Since I have my Stampin' hat on I want to remind you about the My Digital Studio Free Trial that you can download for 30 days.  This is a fantastic digital program.  I played around with the trial version a few weeks ago (I have the full digital program) so I could see what exactly you were getting and create with it.  Here is a layout I created just from the trial version. I will be teaching how to create this layout and more at my MDS class on March 8th.  If you are local and want to learn how to create digital fun join me for this  Get Started with My Digital Studio Class.  This will be a very basic class.  Bring your laptop and download the MDS Trial Version.  Check out my website for the times and details. 

If you loved that Blossom Builders you can also download the digital version! How exciting is that?  Here it is and look at all the pretty color rhinestones. 
Whooo Hoooo!! You can see more like this in my Online Store. 

Okay, I think I've filled your eyes enough today. I hope this inspires you to create today.

XOXOXO

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