I Stink You Are Great

So I finally got my hands on the actual new catalog and its amazing.  But even though a lot of fabulous products are being carried over, none of the bundles will be.  So I decided to feature one of my favorite bundles with today's project which also shows off some retiring items and a NEW IN COLOR!  Check it out:

These are the little gift cards I gave to my son's preschool teachers who are all amazing!  I am not sure if I saw this sentiment somewhere or came up with it myself.  The Fox Builder punch and Fox and Friends stamp set can make so many fabulous things!  This little stinker was so easy make.  I decided to pair my skunk with the new Lemon Lime Twist.  This bright green is so fun!  I just love it!  And I used the retiring Gift Card Thinlits, which really made this a super quick project.  If you are wondering what gift card I gave, I decided to go with the smell theme and give a Bath and Body Works Gift Card.  I just loved how they turned out!

The gals at SSI are sharing their favorite retiring bundles over at SSI. 

A Festive Gift Card Holder

Just because it seems like a gift card is an impersonal gift, doesn't mean you can't create a holder for it that would be totally personal!  Anything handmade and hand stamped is giving someone your creativity and time and it is truly a thoughtful gift.  Here is the gift card holder I made to house the gift cards I got for my daughter's teacher and bus driver:

I used the Presents & Pinecones DSP along with the Christmas Pines Bundle, Seasonal Bells Bundle and Holly Berry Happiness Bundle.  I basically used the whole Holiday Catalog!  I truly love how our products work together so seamlessly!  To make the actual holder, I took a Kraft Tag a Bag and folded it and then created a band to hold it in place with the DSP.  I used some Whisper White to stamp a sentiment inside and stapled a little loop of Delightful Dijon ribbon to create a pull tab.  I also used the Stitched Shapes along with the Layering Ovals dies because they are amazing together!  This holder was super easy to make and I can't wait to make a bunch more for birthdays, baby showers and graduations!  Here is a peek at the inside:

I had to add a strip of washi tape to complete the look.  Again, I just love having amazing coordinating products!  For a complete and extensive supply list, check out below.  For more Gift Packaging ideas, head over to SSI!

August Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the August Blog Hop from the gals at SSI!  We are featuring ABC/123 projects.  We will each be showing off an Album page, Box/Bag, or Card using 1 stamp set, 2 DSP, and 3 embellishments.  What a fun challenge, right?  As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number 2 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Tobe at The Craft Sea. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn't work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.  

I have two projects to show off, both using the same Moroccan DSP.  Up first is a card using the In This World stamp set:

Can you spot my accessories?  There is the Delightful Dijon doily, the strip of Emerald Envy Washi Tape and the Dapper Denim enamel star.  

Up next is a bag/gift card holder also using the fabulous Moroccan  DSP.  

I used the Mini Treat Bags dies along with the You're So Sweet stamp set.  Can you find these accessories?  The new doily, the Emerald Envy ribbon and the classy designer button on the insert.  

Want to see more ideas?  Your next stop is Jen at Faith.Grace.Stamp.  She is such a great addition to our design team, I just love all her projects!  

  

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
2. Tobe at The Craft Sea
3. Jennifer at Jenny G Paper Stamps
4. Jen at Faith.Grace.Stamp.
5. Cheryl at Create with Cheryl
6. Darcy at Dj's Stampin' Place

For Baby

With all the stamps, paper and ink I have, I don't just make cards.  I can make so much more than that.  Today I am sharing a gift card holder that goes with a this gift and card from a few weeks ago (and if I get my act together, I might just get it out in the mail soon!).  Check it out:

I kept with the same color scheme of Daffodil Delight and Smoky Slate and I added some gold accents as well.  The BYOP stamp and gift card holder framelits will be in the next catalog but that great bundle price won't be.  So if you want to save 15% this is a great product to get now!  That Chevron Embossing Folder is retiring, so if you don't have that yet, you better grab it soon before it's gone!  Here is a peek at the back:

I love the cute little baby-centered sentiment.  This gift card holder was so easy to make.  If you are worried that giving a gift card for a gift is a little impersonal, you can make a perfectly personal holder.  That special someone can get exactly what they want with the gift card and you can create a unique gift card enclosure with favorite colors or subject!  Head over to SSI for more Gift Card Holder ideas.  

Black, White, and Gold

Today I decided to play with the Festive Flower Punch that I just got.  I wanted to make a white poinsettia flower.  I decided to do it with some Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper.  I also designed my project to go with the Tic Tac Toe Challenge over at The Paper Players.  Here is the challenge: 

I decided to go with White, Embossing and Punch, although I also have some Ribbon and of course some Sparkle or Shine.  Here is my project:

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I used the Mini Treat Bags Thinlits to make a special envelope card.  These are on the weekly deals right now along with the Ornate Tag Topper Punch and the Gold 1/8" ribbon.  Here is a look at the card pulled out:

The sentiment comes from the Oh What Fun stamp set and it is heat embossed with gold embossing powder.  I also added some washi tape to the inside part as well.  This was really fun to make and uses my favorite DSP from the Holiday Catalog, the Winter Wonderland Specialty DSP.  I added some gold foil sheet embossed with the Stylish Stripes embossing folder.  The "For You" is also cut from Gold Foil as well.   

Thanks so much for looking at my project!  Now I think I need to try to make a red poinsettia.

Gift Card Holders

Over at SSI we are creating gift card holders.  If you stamp, you should make your own cards, as well as tags, and gift card holders for sure!  It's so easy and that handmade touch really adds a lot to what might otherwise be an impersonal gift of a gift card.  Here is my creation:

I took the easy way out and used the Gift Card Enclosures that we sell!  For a complete supply list, see below.  Thanks for looking and don't forget to check out the other creations from that team at SSI!

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Tag It Thursdays - Gift Card Holder

One great thing to do with all my extra paper crafting supplies is make tags.  They can be quick and easy or fancy and embellished.  Today's installment is a little of both.  Its actually a tag for a gift card holder.

Here is what I used to make this:

In This Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$16.95

2013-2015 In Color Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack

$21.95

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Gift Card Enclosure Pack

$5.95

Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Cotton Ribbon

$5.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment

$22.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Coastal Cabana Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Old Olive Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Pumpkin Pie Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Rich Razzleberry Assortment

$11.95

Folder Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

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