Saturday, December 13, 2014

12 Days of Christmas: Reindeer, Sleigh & Clauses Bags and Boxes

Sorry I've been so quiet for so long...I'm making a grand apology by posting a huge project I've had going on the sidelines. What do you get when you take a red-nosed reindeer box, toss in some Petite Cafe Bags decorated with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and add 8 reindeer friends to help pull the Clauses on a sleigh? Well, here's what I got:




Each of the reindeer is a resealable box, and there are 9 reindeer. Both Santa and Mrs. Claus are resealable bags, so that's 2 more containers. And the sleigh features a resealable box underneath, for a grand total of 12 boxes and bags. The idea is to put a gift in each one, and put one out each day for the 12 Days of Christmas, until the whole ensemble is complete! I know I'm biased, but I happen to think it turned out FABULOUS.

My hope was to complete and share instructions for all these several weeks ago, but my computer's operating system pooped itself. I was barely able to get my ecutter working to get the sleigh cut out and get this project mailed out to the buyer who commissioned it, just the other day. And just today I've finally gotten enough back on my computer to edit these photos and post them on my blog. So, I'm sorry that instructions will not be coming anytime soon, but I will share the SVG cut files I edited and used, and the list of Stampin' Supplies, in case you want to wing it.

I found a free SVG sleigh file HERE, and modified it for my use on my Eclips2. I created three .scut3 (SCAL/eCAL) files, one with the sleigh and runners all on one 12x12 page, another with just the sleigh parts pushed close together (fits 8-1/2"x11" I think), and a third page with just the sleigh runners, which you could fit on a 6"x12" page. I separated the sleigh and runners so I could conserve card stock.

Download Zipped .scut3 Files HERE

Stampin' Supplies: Baked Brown Sugar card stock, Crumb Cake card stock, Whisper White card stock, Basic Black card stock, Cherry Cobbler card stock (retired Core'dinations used for sleigh), Blush Blossom card stock (retired Core'dinations used for flesh color), Top Note Die, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Small Oval Punch (black of reindeer eyes, reindeer nose, reindeer paws, and to cut off parts of leaf die cut), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (outside of Mrs. Claus glasses), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (crumb cake layer of reindeer eyes & inside of Mrs. Claus glasses), 1" Circle Punch (white of reindeer eyes & pom poms on hats), 1/2" Circle Punch (Clauses Noses), XL Oval Punch/aka Wide Oval Punch (reindeer muzzle), Owl Builder Punch (Clauses eyes & Mrs. Claus' button), Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Gold Metallic Foil card stock, Petite Cafe Bags, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (for Mrs. Claus' smile), Modern Label Punch (to close box under sleigh), Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Sticky Strip Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Pink Pirouette ink pad & Sponge Dauber (optional: to highlight cheeks on the Clauses), White Gel Pen (to put dots on Mrs. Claus' button), and Velcro™ self-adhesive dots for box closures.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Halloween Street Houses Card

Another quick and simple card for you today, featuring Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Home & Homemade Holiday Framelits Bundle, and the Halloween Street single stamp. Once again, this is an idea inspired by another demonstrator. I do love making my own designs, but when I'm crunched for time, I appreciate being able to take inspiration from other demonstrators :-)


This card is so obviously simple, you probably don't need instructions. But, let me give you a few tips:
  1. Use the Heat Tool to dry the Whisper White Craft Ink on the houses before die-cutting them, or just use the White StazOn ink pad instead.
  2. If your ribbon doesn't stay in place, pick up a Mini Glue Dot from the roll with your Paper Snips, and tuck it under the knot. Then stick the knot down where you'd like it to stay.
  3. If you're mailing this card, pull that knot as TIGHT as you can, to keep it as flat as possible--to avoid the need for extra postage due to thickness.
  4. In same scenario as above, adhere houses with flat glue, using a Stampin' Dimensional only for the moon.
Yet another CUTE, and not CREEPY, Halloween Project!


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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Halloween Ghost Nuggets Holder

Sorry I've been absent for a while again...I am working to get my schedule back on track. Please excuse the parts of my blog that are not yet up to date, I just want to go ahead and start posting some projects again. To that end, here are pictures of a Halloween Ghost Nugget Holder, featuring Stampin' Up!'s Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. This idea was inspired by another demonstrator, but I tweaked it slightly, to make both the faces on the project "happy". The first picture is from the front, the second picture is from the side:



To assemble this treat holder, cut a piece of Basic Black card stock to 2" x 8-1/2". Score 3-1/2" in from each end, then punch each end with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. Fold up each end, and hold together with Tangerine/White Two-Tone Trim. As you can see in the samples, I like to knot the ends of the trim so they don't fray. Stamp and die cut the images for the front, and adhere ghost with Fast Fuse adhesive, then adhere jack-o-lantern with a Stampin' Dimensional.

There are 4 Hershey Nuggets inside the treat holder, they are stacked 2 on 2, then wrapped in a strip of copy paper that's about 1" x 7". (you could use Designer Series Paper if you have it, but the white paper goes well with the ghost theme) It may help you to use SNAIL to stack the Nuggets while you wrap them. I line them up at the end of the strip and hold them in place SNAIL, then close the strip at the bottom with more SNAIL, as shown in the pictures below.



If you want to encourage easy removal of the treats, without damage to the holder, just slide the whole bundle into the center of the holder, and let gravity and friction hold it in place. If you are going to handle these a lot, or think the recipient might, you may want to put a dot or two of adhesive on the bottom of the bundled chocolates, then press the bundle into place in the holder. This should keep the bundle from sliding out, but be aware that the holder is more easily torn in the removing of the chocolates with this method.

Enjoy sharing this CUTE, not CREEPY, Halloween Treat!


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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Cupcake Party Birthday Card

No, I'm not even near caught up yet, but I wanted to post this card because I remembered to take a picture of it before I sent it off to my daughter for her belated 20th! We love cupcakes, but have never found a cupcake shop with yummy tasting ones that are also organic, with no soy or other ickies. So, we always make our own--but shipping them and having them arrive intact is pretty out of the question. Sending a cupcake card in the mail is the next best thing, right??


Hey, where did I get that little scalloped pennant punch? Actually, I used the bottom part of the cupcake from the Cupcake Builder Punch. I cut from the notch of the first scallop on each side, to the pointy corner closest to it. (see illustration below) Super quick and simple, and you can make the card with the same punch that coordinates with the stamp set. Sweeeeeeeeet.


Oh, and just a bit of procrastistamper trivia: I signed up to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator exactly 7 days before my daughter was born...which means I also celebrated a 20th recently ;-)


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Saturday, August 23, 2014

August 2014 Paper Pumpkin Club Alternate Projects

Yes...I've been away a while. Long story. But I did have my August Paper Pumpkin Club, in sessions offered yesterday and today. On top of giving tips for the monthly kit, I also had a couple of alternate projects available. These projects are free perks for my Paper Pumpkin subscribers, but I also invited non-subscribers to make the projects (using the stamps I got in MY Paper Pumpkin kit) for a small fee. Here's what we made:



Attendees got to make two of each of these projects. I will be posting a video with the instructions and dimensions later--most of the supplies are available to order from my ONLINE STORE. However, the stencil used to make the card was actually a piece that was included in the August Paper Pumpkin kit itself.

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Stampin' Supplies: August 2014 Seriously Amazing Paper Pumpkin Kit (stencil pieces & stamps), Whisper White card stock, Hello Honey ink pad (a 1"x1" pad came in the kit) and card stock, Lost Lagoon ink pad and card stock, Mossy Meadow ink pad, Project Life Corner Rounder, Envelope Punch Board, Stars Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Sponge Daubers, 1/8" punch, Linen Thread, Rhinestones, Daffodil Delight Blendabilities (use Dark marker to color rhinestones), SNAIL Adhesive or Tombow Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals (some were included in the kit).

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Friday, July 25, 2014

July 2014 Paper Pumpkin + Get 50% Off Your First TWO Months!

Soooo...below you'll see a video for July's Paper Pumpkin Kit! It includes a set of TEN photopolymer stamps, a Blackberry Bliss ink spot, and supplies to make 6 boxes with tags, PLUS 6 full size cards with envelopes. NEW Subscribers: Sign up HERE for Paper Pumpkin with the Promo Code HALFOFF2 and get 50% OFF your first TWO MONTHS!!! Plus, get a FREE SNAIL adhesive and a Stamp Storage Case from me when you sign up with me NLT July 30th! {if you are viewing this in email, please click on the blog title to open the post in your browser and see the video}


I actually split my kit out and added some product, so my customers could make one full size card & envelope each, plus a box of 10 mini cards, as shown in the picture below. There were enough supplies in one Paper Pumpkin Kit to make SIX sets of these projects, with only a few sheets of Whisper White card stock, and an ink pad/marker I provided:


And below you will see the individual cards we are making! I will try to put together a video in the next couple of days, to run through the prep (including additional product added) and assembly of each item. In the meantime, just know that it's important to do the cards in the order they are numbered in the pictures. Another hint is that you will want to do the full size envelope flap first, then the full size card, then the mini cards. And finally, don't give yourself an aneurysm trying to find the mini glassine envelopes from Stampin' Up!--those are "contraband" that I've had sitting in my closet for a few years now.






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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Christmas in July Anyone??

I just got home from the 2014 Stampin' Up! Convention: Inspire. Create. Share. I have a TON of new product and ideas to share with you, many of which are from the 2014 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. Since you can't order from that publication until August 28th, I want to share a few Christmas in July supply suggestions for those of you who like to get a head start on your holiday crafting! {TIP: if you choose clear-mount or photopolymer stamp sets, be sure to click the link for the product description to see the acrylic block sizes you'll need!}

CLEARANCE RACK -- Restocked July 10th (while supplies last):
The fastest and most accurate way to find out what is available is to check out my Online Store Clearance Rack. I'm a sucker for simple and quick, and with the discounts in the Clearance Rack, you cannot beat the value of KITS and PRE-PRINTED PRODUCT! Stock up before the rush of the holidays, and then just open your cupboard and pick your pretties!!! If you click on any of the following kits and you are not taken to the product page, then it has sold out--I'm sorry! Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit (this is an add-on to the Build-a-Banner Kit sold in the Annual Catalog), Noel Notes Simply Sent Kit, Pretty Presents Designer Bows, Pretty Presents Designer Tags, Real Red Goodie Gear Simply Created Kit, Season of Sweets Designer Printed Kit, Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (grab a pack of Crumb Cake Notecards & Envelopes and create greeting cards with these!), Snowflake Season Simply Scrappin' Layout Kit.

SNEAK PEEK HOLIDAY CATALOG STAMP SET:
While you can't order from the 2014 Holiday Catalog until August 28th, you *can* grab the Beauty of the Season stamp set right NOW!!! (available in wood-mount or clear-mount)

Beauty of the Season stamp set - Includes 4 stamps

NEW PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (while supplies last):
We also have a holiday photopolymer stamp set called Christmas Bliss that is available--but it's not going to be in the 2014 Holiday Catalog, so if you want it, I suggest you get it NOW!

Christmas Bliss Photopolymer stamp set - Includes 11 stamps

HOLIDAY CARRYOVER LIST (through August 27th):
Check these out on this handy PDF. Some items may be carried over again, but the items on the PDF are only guaranteed to be available through August 28th.

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Friday, June 27, 2014

2014-2016 In Color Bookmark

Another quick share...this is a bookmark made using the 2014-2016 In Colors. The lines under the color name are made with the Stampin' Write marker fine tip, the flower on the left is stamped in the corresponding ink color using a stamp from the Something for Baby stamp set, and the piece on the right is the coordinating card stock punched out with the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack. At the top is the Stitched Satin Ribbon in one of the five colors.


My customers made these at my New Catalog Open House last month here in Colorado Springs, and they've been going out to my customers with their catalogs. There's nothing like actually seeing real-life samples. If you didn't get one, you can come pick one up at my next Open House on July 11th or 12th. Just RSVP for the session of your choice on my Event Calendar, and follow up with an email to let me know you haven't gotten a bookmark yet. I will also include a PDF of the bookmark below if you want to make your own.


Don't forget to print the PDF at 100% size. There are 5 bookmarks on a letter size sheet. Just cut 1/2" from the left and right, and that should leave you five bookmarks that are 2" wide each. Round the lower corners with the Project Life Corner Rounder, and punch the top with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. Then cut a length of about 6" of your favorite In Color ribbon and loop through the hole at the top.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Patriotic Work of Art Flag Card

Just a quick share for you today...a flag card created with the Work of Art stamp set (available in wood-mount or clear-mount). Makes a great thank you card for that BBQ you're going to attend at a friend's place, or an anytime military appreciation card!


In addition to the Work of Art stamp set, I also used the star from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Night of Navy ink pad, Cherry Cobbler ink pad, Whisper White card stock, and some Dazzling Details on the stars (it's like glitter glue).

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Pamper Yourself with Prepaid Paper Pumpkin

In case you missed it, May's Paper Pumpkin Kit "Hey, Man" was a blast! Check out the "Pinwheel Party" June Paper Pumpkin Kit in action:


WANTED: 3 NEW 3-MONTH PAPER PUMPKIN SUBSCRIBERS TO PAMPER!
REWARD: A CREATIVE ESCAPE KIT DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR + BONUS GIFTS :-D

With all the new changes to the Paper Pumpkin kits, now is the perfect time to give it a try! If you have subscribed in the past and want to try it again, I do have a special rejoining gift for you, but this offer is specifically
for my next THREE NEW PREPAID subscribers,
who purchase a three-month or more prepaid subscription no later than JUNE 30th!!!
(like Paper Pumpkin, your special gifts will be a surprise in the mail...)

Click below for more details on Paper Pumpkin:
Procrastistamper's Paper Pumpkin Personalized Link

Click HERE for more info on Prepaid Subscriptions!
Click HERE to BUY your Prepaid Subscriptions!!

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Friday, June 6, 2014

NEW & IMPROVED Paper Pumpkin 2014 - Join the Party June 10th!


Have you heard of Stampin' Up!'s Paper Pumpkin Kits? If you have, don't tune out yet--the program has gotten a facelift, you can read about it below! The samples above were created with the May 2014 Paper Pumpkin Kit, and you can check out a YouTube video of the time-lapse unboxing to project completion HERE. The kit included both a Father's Day and a Happy Birthday stamp, for versatility.

NEWSFLASH: (edited 10:20am MT) Join me on June 10th at 5pm or 7pm MT for a 20 minute LIVE Paper Pumpkin training session at http://www.youtube.com/stampinupvideo
Get a little more info on the kits, a chance for my customers to win prizes directly from ME (more info later), and a Sneak Peek reveal of the June Kit...with enough time left to sign up and take delivery of the kit this month!!!
(try a NEW Prepaid Subscription - see links below)

If you haven't heard of it, Paper Pumpkin has been around for just over a year. It's a paper crafting kit, delivered to your door monthly. It includes stamps, ink, and media to complete a project...for a simple, fast, and fun creative escape (designed to be completed in 30 minutes or less). Most of the bits that need adhering are self-adhesive, but you may need a bit of glue in some cases, and perhaps some scissors.

Here are some GREAT changes to the Paper Pumpkin program:
  • EVERYONE gets the SAME KIT each month! (no more Welcome Kit, though each new subscriber will still receive a free clear block in their first shipment)
  • MORE Bang for your Buck! (kits now include at least 50% more product)
  • BETTER INSTRUCTIONS! (numbered directions right on the picture)
  • PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS! (you can see through the clear block AND stamp, for perfect placement)
  • MORE COORDINATING PRODUCT! (kit contents more closely align with products you can order from the catalog or Online Store, making it easier to buy more supplies to recreate similar projects)
  • ORDER PAST KITS & PAST KIT REFILLS! (while supplies last, for subscribers only)
  • PURCHASE PREPAID SUBSCRIPTIONS! Why would you care about that?? Because you not only get the kits for the same price including shipping, you also get sales credit in the form of Stampin' Rewards in my Online Store, or Hostess Dollars on a Workshop order!!! So, your Paper Pumpkin purchases count towards earning FREE STUFF!!!
  • GIVE THE GIFT OF PAPER PUMPKIN! (prepaid subscriptions are redeemed through a promo code you can gift to someone else: Secret Sisters, Kids, Grandkids, your monthly crafting club, etc. Just be aware that you must give the whole prepaid term, you can't split out months across subscriptions.) 

Give the benefits of Prepaid Subscriptions a try today: click the corresponding link to purchase a 1-Month, 3-Month, 6-Month*, or 12-Month* Prepaid Subscription in my Online Store. You can add anything else from the store that you want, to your Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription purchase!
(FREE GIFT from me, with 3-Month or more Prepaid Subscription purchased during June 2014...be sure you order it before June 10th if you want to take delivery of the June Kit!)

The cost of the kit has NOT changed, it is still $19.95 in the US, and that price includes shipping. The exclusivity of the stamps has NOT changed--you will only find the Paper Pumpkin stamp images in Paper Pumpkin Kits. The subscription format also has NOT changed, meaning that you can skip any number of shipments you want**, and you are still considered a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber. This means you can Skip the shipments, and still call Stampin' Up! anytime to order any past kits, or past kit refills that become available!

*SAVE $1 per kit with 6-Month Prepaid Subscription, SAVE $2 per kit with 12-Month Prepaid Subscription. **Shipments must be marked "Skipped" on your Paper Pumpkin subscription no later than 11:59pm MT on the 10th of any month you'd like to skip.

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