Party With Friends...Card Making Style...

Want a fun girl's night?  Well...how about hosting a fun craft night?  I did a class for a group of friends this month, and we had a great time!  Want to see what we made?! 

They wanted to make some all occasion cards and a Christmas gift package.  A fun group of projects, huh?!  Here are some better pics of the individual projects:

 

 

Colors: Smoky Slate, Flirty Flamingo, Night of Navy

Cardstock/Papers: Smoky Slate, Flirty Flamingo, 2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

Stamps: Flourishing Phrases, Gorgeous Grundge

Tools: Clear Wink of Stella Glimmer Brush, Triple Banner Punch

Accessories: Night of Navy Baker's Twine, Fancy Frost Sequins, Very Vanilla Lace Trim

 

Colors: Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Night of Navy

Cardstock/Papers: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Paper

Stamps: Suite Sayings, Flower Shop

Tools: Corner Rounder, Pansy Punch

Accessories: Metal Rimmed Pearls, Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon

 

Colors: Whisper White, So Saffron, Melon Mambo, Emerald Envy, Tempting Turquoise

Cardstock/Papers: Whisper White, Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper, Gold Glimmer Paper

Stamps: Celebrate Today

Tools: Big Shot, Balloon Framelits, Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Accessories: Fancy Frost Sequins, Emerald Envy Baker's Twine

 

 

Colors: Pool Party, Melon Mambo, Basic Black

Cardstock/Papers: Pool Party, Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Totally Trees

Tools: Big Shot, Hello You Thinlits

Accessories: Very Vanilla Lace Trim, Gold 1/4" Natural Trim, Mini Stapler, Fancy Frost Sequins

If you live in the Northern Utah area, I would LOVE to come do a class for you and your friends!  You tell me what you want to do, and we could do it!  Let me know if you are interested! designwithink@gmail.com 

Thanks so much for visiting!

Tag Fun to Make Spirits Bright...

Just another quick post to share a fun Christmas tag...cause if you are like me...you are still wrapping and getting things ready.  :-) 

I LOVE this Jolly Hat builder punch.  A fun santa hat goes on any Christmas project!  :-)  And punched out from Red Glimmer paper...well that's just even more fun!  

Colors: Whisper White, Real Red, Garden Green, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Cardstock/Papers: Basic Black, Shimmery White, Real Red Glimmer Paper, This Christmas Speciality Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Tin of Tags

Tools: Big Shot, Banner Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Jolly Hat Builder Bunch, Triple Banner Punch, Heat Gun

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Gold 1/4" Natural Trim, Gold Baker's Twine

On the back I stamped a little "to/from" greeting so you could easily mark your presents...

See how cute they look on a package.  (And look how cute my little girls are! :-) )

I hope you enjoy this!  Thanks so much for visiting!  Let me know if you have any questions!  Hope your Christmas plans are going well! designwithink@gmail.com

Cookie Cutter Christmas...

Christmas is less than a week away!  So quick post today sharing another gift packaging idea.  This would be a great package for a gift card, treat, jewelry, etc.

I'm in love with the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle.  Look at that fun gingerbread man!  So cute!  It also punches out that fun little bow...which we punched from Red Glimmer Paper.  Swoon!

Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Early Espresso, Gold

Cardstock/Papers: Very Vanilla, Real Red Glimmer Paper, This Christmas Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas, Christmas Pines

Tools: 2" Circle Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Cookie Cutter Builder Punch

Accessories: Gold Twine (from Trio Pack),Fancy Frost Sequins, Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags

Another little view for you... 

Hope you enjoy and aren't too stressed finalizing all the last minute stuff!  Let me know if you have any questions! designwithink@gmail.com 

It's All About the Packaging...

In case you didn't hear, it's almost Christmas!  :-)  Still looking for something to give someone?  Or maybe someone is still looking for something to give you?!  How about Stampin' Up! stuff?!  There is a gift for everyone!  Kits, Stamps, Inks, Papers, Tools, Gift Cards, Etc....so much fun!  I love to make packages cute too.  I had someone contact me about a gift for someone...so I helped them out!  We got some cute products ordered and as a bonus....I wrapped it for free!  And since I wanted them to feel spoiled when they open it....I spoiled them with the wrapping.  Check out this fun packaging...

I just used a Kraft box and fancied it up!  With some fun ribbon (retired), tag, and those stars!  Oh my!  Yes...I punched out a whole lot of stars--using the Confetti Stars Punch--from Gold Glimmer paper.  Then glued those little stinkers on ALL sides of the box!  Took a little time, but again...it's all about spoiling the special recipient. 

 

Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock/Papers: Basic Black, Gold Glimmer Paper, This Christmas Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Banner for Christmas

Tools: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, Triple Banner Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Confettis Stars Punch, Heat Tool

Accessories: Gold 1/8" Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Striped Ribbon (retired), Whisper White embossing powder

Doesn't that add so much fun to the box?!  I need to do this again because I LOVE how it turned out!  

The tag was fun too...

...but I really think the stars are the "star" of the show!  ;-)  Hee.  Hope you enjoy!  There is still time to order something for Christmas, so let me know what you need!  I will even wrap it pretty for you...FOR FREE!  

Thanks for visiting!  Let me know if you have any questions!  designwithink@gmail.com. 

Jolly, Merry, Peace Wreath...

You know those projects you see and they inspire you to immediately make them?!  Well...I saw something on Kimberly Van Diepen's blog (one of Stampin' Up!'s Artisan team members)...and I just HAD to make it.  It was a wreath ornament made from a Mason Jar lid!!!  How fun is that?  Here are the ones I made...

Aren't they so much fun!  I just love them.  This one is the one most similar to the one she made...

This one uses Kraft Rope Trim, Christmas Greeting Thinlits, Holly Berry Builder punch, and Very Vanilla Lace Trim. 

I personally love this one so much...

Kinda festive and fun.  I LOVE the Red Glimmer Paper Santa hat.  It's made with Red Glimmer Paper and the Jolly Hat Builder Punch...that is ON SALE right now! Whoooo!  Look how cute it is!  The rest of this wreath is made with Christmas Greetings Thinlits, Gold Foil Paper, Ribbon Silky Taffeta Combo Pack (Emerald Envy), and Gold 1/4" Natural Trim.

Then one last "peaceful" wreath ornament...

Super Christmas-y and fun, right?  This one uses Silver Glimmer Paper, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, Star Punch, Silver 1/4" Natural Trim, and Christmas Greeting Thinlits. I think it turned out quite festive as well.

I happened to make some of these for some gifts.  And here is how I quickly wrapped them...

 

Used the Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper as a little insert in the Guesseted bags.  So easy and quick! 

So which one is your fave?  Let me know if you have any questions!  designwithink@gmail.com

Merry Chocolate...December Club Project...

Just a quick share tonight...we made this fun treat at club last week...

Who doesn't need a little chocolate candy around the holidays?  :-) I wanted to share a quick and fun treat that could easily be made during the holidays, and I think this fits the bill.

Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Gold

Cardstock/Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Very Vanilla, Gold Glimmer Paper, Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack

Stamps: Hang Your Stocking

Tools: Big Shot, Christmas Greetings Thinlits, Christmas Stocking Thinlits

Accessories: Gold 1/8" Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

Love this stocking!  Comes in a bundle called "Hang Your Stocking" and has a stamp set and coordinating framelits.  Love it.

There is a little tray inside to hold the chocolates and make it just a little fancier.

 

Hope you enjoy!  The paper I used for this project--Warmth & Cheer--is HALF-OFF right now!  Just $5!  Shop 24/7: www.ashleyvancamp.stampinup.net or let me know if you need anything! Or have any questions! designwithink@gmail.com

Jolly Santa...December Club Card...

It was club week this week!  Yay!  Want to see the card we made?!  Well...here you go...

I love this jolly little Santa.  He's from the "Jolly Friends" stamp set.  Such. A. Fun. One!!!  And I love that Cable Knit Embossing folder!

Colors: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Gold

Cardstock/Papers: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Gold Glimmer Paper, Basic Black, Real Red, This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Jolly Friends, Candy Cane Christmas

Tools: Big Shot, Christmas Greetings Thinlits, Jolly Hat Builder Punch, Cable Knit Embossing Folder, Mini Stapler, Clear Wink of Stella Glimmer Brush, Heat Tool

Accessories: Gold Sequin Trim, White Embossing Powder, Mica Flakes

This was a quick and fun card to make, yet lots of fun elements. Look at the fun Mica Flakes on this hat.  I just adhered the pieces of the hat together, added a little green lid Tombow glue, then "dip" the hat in the bag the flakes come in.  Such a fun and easy way to add a little glitz and glamour. 

 

 

I hope you enjoy!  Let me know if you have any questions on anything!  designwithink@gmail.com 

 

A Merry Wreath Time...

I don't know about your house, but we are in full "getting ready for Christmas" mode at our house!  Time to trim the tree and get all that decor up!  Well...I hung my big wreath on the door and it just looked "empty" to me.  We had our full inside of our house painted this past summer, and then also painted our outdoor shutters and door.  Guessing that is the reason it just looked "emptier" to me.  So thought a fun banner on the wreath would be fun!  So that's what I did!  Love that I can do so many thing with my Stampin' Up! supplies...and it saves me from having to go to the store....SUPER bonus!  :-)

Should of taken a before picture...but trust me...it looks better.  :-)  Here are a few more pics...hard to see the details in the picture above...

 

Colors: Kraft, Cherry Cobbler, Gold, Garden Green

Cardstock/Papers: Kraft, Gold Glimmer Paper, This Christmas Designer Series Paper, Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack

Stamps: NONE!

Tools: Big Shot, Large Letters Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Holly Embossing Folder, Banners Framelits (largest size), Holly Berry Builder Punch

Accessories: Gold 1/4" Natural Trim Ribbon, Brights Enamel Dots

 

BONUS!!!  The Holly Berry Builder Punch is on sale TODAY!!!  Today is the final day! 

I hope you enjoy!  Thanks so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions! designwithink@gmail.com

Candy Cane Christmas Bag O' Tags...

Here is a quick project that could hopefully help you this holiday season.  It's a fun bag of tags made with the Candy Cane Christmas stamp set.  This would be a fun quick and easy gift for anyone on your list...

There is the bag, and then here are the tags...

Colors: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Early Espresso, Emerald Envy

Cardstock/Papers: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Candy Cane Christmas

Tools: 2" Circle Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Accessories: Glassine Gift Bags, Gold Thread, Real Red 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Emerald Envy Baker's Twine

And all together....

 

Keep the layout the same for quick and easy assembly.  Then just use all the different fun stamps from the stamp set to make each tag unique!  Hope you enjoy!  Thanks so much for visiting! Let me know if you have any questions! designwithink@gmail.com  

Merry Everything...TGIFC - 83

It's Friday!!!  Yay!  What does that mean?!  Why...time for another TGIF Challenge!  Here is the challenge for this week...

Cathy is such a talented designer!  So making a project inspired by one of hers...well have to admit it was pretty easy!!!  :-)  I hope you play along this week!  Just make your project and post it onto the TGIF Challenge blog... http://tgifchallenges.blogspot.com/2016/11/tgifc83.html

Want to see what I made?!  I CASE'd her card from her post HERE and made this card...

Colors: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Early Espresso

Cardstock/Papers: Crumb Cake, Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack

Stamps: Suite Seasons, Candy Cane Christmas

Accessories: Very Vanilla 1/2" Lace Trim, Fancy Frost Sequins

Pretty fun, huh?!  And so quick in easy!  I need to figure out my Christmas card for the year, and I was thinking how quick and easy this one would be to make a big batch of.  Here are a few  more pictures...

I cut off a bit on the side that opens and added the lace ribbon there.  Then added the Designer Series Paper strip to the inside of the card.

One more shot of the card...

Hope you enjoy this card!  Let me know if you have any questions!  Go play along with the challenge this week! It's fun to change things up sometimes.  :-)  Thanks for visiting!  Let me know if you have any questions!  designwithink@gmail.com