Sale-A-Bration: Sweet Summer Project

I have a couple of videos to share with you this week for Sale-A-Bration.  Remember, this is a great time to host a party or place an order because for each $50 you spend, you earn FREE PRODUCT. 


Thanks for stopping by.  I'll be back tomorrow to show you some of my Sale-A-Bration creations.  :) 

A Stampin' Up! Valentine!

Happy 1st. :)  I do hope you're warm and safe today with all crazy weather!

Can I share some things with you??


Cute? 
Here's some close ups...!

That's the Newsprint and Love Letter DSP in little magnetic frames.  A bow made of seam binding on the upper left.  Big Shot butterflies, letters, hearts.  (Remember Bigz dies cut multiple layers at once....fold your cardstock, keeping the fold lines INSIDE of the die and you'll make paper-dolls! Or in this case, connecting hearts!).  I used Stampin' Up! dimensionals to hold the hearts.  I cut out the Eiffel tower from Artist Etchings and coated it in Glassy Glaze. 

Here's a basic glass candle holder I bought from a discount store ($1).  I used the sticky pages (it's a giant sheet of sticky strip!) and my Big Shot & simple letter die to cut out LOVE and sprinkled on the Silver Glass GLITTER! A little tip if you try this at home...applying the letters to a curved surface can be a bit tricky.

If you'd like to recreate the wreath, here's what you need.  It's rather easy and you can finish in about 2 hours. 

You need a little less than 1 yard of felt.  Mine was $2.99/yard at regular price and I thought it was a rich Cherry Cobbler color!  I cut the felt in 3-1/2" strips.  Using the Big Shot, cut one-hundred (100) 3" circles.  You can cut multiple layers at once! It goes rather quickly.  :) 
I bought straight pins.  You need 100 (one for each circle) plus a few extra for the bow.  The wreath styrofoam came from a craft store for $3.19 at regular price.  And don't forget your favorite Stampin' Up! ribbon.  I used 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin ribbon.  Yummy!!

Take each circle and fold in half and then in half again, pushing the pin thru the tip and into the styrofoam.  Here's another view (below). 

At first, don't be alarmed if it doesn't look like much.  It'll come together and you'll get a feel for spacing.  If you see the styrofoam peeking thru, simply move some circles over.  100 circles was perfect for my wreath form. 
I don't cover the back and I used some pins to hold the ribbon hanger in position.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Thanks!

It's yellow and brown and simple to recreate....

I love that little tag....
Take the little stamp and make a wallpaper/background by systematically randomly (is that a paradox, or what??) placing it. 

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Clearly For You
Ink: Daffodil Delight
CS: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Whisper White
DSP:  Brights Pack
Accessories: Linen Thread, 1-3/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, scallop border punch, 1/8" taffeta Early Espresso ribbon, 1/8" taffeta Daffodil Delight ribbon

Nature Walk, the finale

Just a quick one today before I head out to the gym...

Stamping on DSP is a great layered look!  You'll see this again this week. 
I did a little stamping and then white embossed the flower. 
The background is stamped color on color.  That's where I inked French Script with Bravo Burgandy and stamped in on Bravo Burgandy cardstock.  It's subtle but AWESOME! 

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Nature Walk
Ink: Bravo Burgandy, Versamark
DSP: Botanical Gazette
CS: Bravo Burgandy, Whisper White
Accessories: whisper white taffeta ribbon, pretties flower, antique brad, white embossing powder.

Nature Walk, numero three

There is another post coming later today.  So check back for another one...

Remember these card layouts are easy and can be reused by any stamps you have!
Scraps of Botanical Gazette.  A snipet of scallop trim border punch.  The center image is stamped (and I cheated and didn't color it or anything!).  Now here comes todays small tip that can make a big difference.  Look closely at the frame around the bird.  The Bravo Burgandy is larger at the top and the bottom.  It's purposely and can be dramatic.  Three little pearls (do you know these are self-adhesive??) in the corner finish off this simple card...

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Nature Walk
DSP:  Botanical Gazette
Ink: Not Quite Navy
CS: Bravo Burgandy, Very Vanilla
Accessories: scallop border punch, basic pearls

Nature Walk, Part Two



Who's ready for some sweet butterflies??  I AM!  Three of the butterflies come from the Botanical Gazette DSP and the upper right butterfly is the stamped image.  It's lightly inked.  Some messy linen thread, a torn piece of paper and we call it a day!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Nature Walk
Ink: Early Espresso
DSP:  Botanical Gazette
CS: Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Linen Thread

Nature Walk, Part One

Have you checked out the new Occasions Mini? There's a little set on page 27, Nature Walk. 
The set allows for "just because" cards.  The Botanical Gazette DSP coordinates perfectly with the stamp set. 

Stampin' Up! products always compliment each other that way...
See that snipet of So Saffron?  I would have never selected So Saffron on my own, but look at the other colors in the DSP pack - there's So Saffron.  So although not present in my card, I was brave enough to add a tiny strip.

The bird cage was delicately cut out and popped up on Stampin' Up! dimensionals. 

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Nature Walk
DSP:  Botanical Gazette
Ink: Night of Navy
CS: Night of Navy, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Night of Navy satin ribbon, linen thread, scallop trim border punch, vintage trinkets, corner rounder

How about some Love?

Hi sweets.  I hope this winter weather doesn't have you in a funk. 
I have a couple lovely projects to show you today.

I must say, this first card is a SCRAP card. You know all the pieces and parts you have sitting on your desk upon completion of a project or projects?  I'm sure you don't throw them away.....
I stamped the key and cut it out.  I punched a full heart from DSP.  There's a snippet of newsprint DSP.  The backgrounds are embossed.  Some scrunchie ribbon and distressing on the edges and volia.

Here's a little something I also whipped up.  The stamp set was in the Holiday mini, but I thought you might like to see the card anyway.  (Thanks for understanding!).

 
Let me know if you need specific product listing.  I've been very busy today....almost the weekend!

SALE A BRATION (that means: FREE PRODUCT!)

Just a quick note on this cold and snowy and rainy and icy Wednesday. 
It's SALE A BRATION time. 
Here at Sweetest Designs that translates to YOU earning FREE product.

You can see the entire SAB catalog here. 
I'd love to help you earn free stuff.  If you have questions, please use the CONTACT ME or EMAIL ME buttons.

Hostesses earn additional freebies.  Wink!

If you decide your wishlist is too long, SAB is a great time to join my team.  Call to discuss all the perks of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. 

Thanks for stopping by today and I'll be back with 1,000 pictures I have taken.  It's been project-crazy for me and I'm excited to share all my latest creations with you (including SAB projects!). 

Your creative coach,
SHERRI

Hello, Baby.

A family member is expecting in March and her shower is this weekend.  We can't attend, but here's our adorable card we sent!  (Oh, and it was super easy to make, thanks to the use of my Stampin' Up! punches!)

The front panel was stamped with the woodgrain background stamp (adorable!). 
I punched out a wide oval to peek-thru to the inside! 

The inside was the owl punch sitting atop the branch from the two-step extra large bird punch.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Woodgrain background
Ink: Early Espresso
DSP:  Elegant Soiree
CS: Baja Blue, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla [owl:  Baja Blue, Basic Black, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Whisper White]
Accessories: small oval punch, large oval punch, wide oval punch, owl punch, two-step extra large bird punch

Eat Chocolate, Final Chapter

One more eat chocolate!  Did you like this weekly series?  I'm thinking about doing it again! 
Here's a fun little treat holder that was created by simply cutting a slot.  A full size chocolate bar fits snug into this card! Simple and delicious for the recipient.

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Eat Chocolate
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
CS: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Accessories: Framed Tulip Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Scallop Edge Punch, Neutral Designer Buttons

Eat Chocolate, Bright Edition

Whew, these colors are BRIGHT!  They were inspired by the new DSP pack in the upcoming Sale-A-Bration catalog (yes, another sneek peek!). 

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Eat Chocolate
Ink: Pacific Point
DSP: Ice Cream Parlor DSP (FROM THE UPCOMING SALE-A-BRATION CATALOG)
CS: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Accessories: Circle Punches, 1/4" Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon, Decorative Label Punch, Rhinestones, scallop edge punch.