O' Christmas Tree cupcake

 I just couldn't resist making this little Christmas cupcake card. Doesn't it look yummy ? The cupcake layers/ frosting  were made using the ROUND SCALLOP PUNCH #109043 and the LARGE OVAL PUNCH #107305  .  Make your candy frosting dots by placing drops of CRYSTAL EFFECTs #101055  and dusting with Stampin'Up GLITTER DAZZLING DIAMONDS # 102023.

The cupcake base was cut freehand out of REAL RED card stock#102482  and stamped with WHISPER WHITE CRAFT ink #101731 .

The cupcake sits on a bed of LITTLE LEAVES  using sizzix die cut #114511   . I used card stock colors GARDEN GREEN #102584  AND CERTAINLY CELERY #105125 .

Start with a REAL RED #102482 card base and layer a piece of whisper white that has been die cut with the SU exclusive sizzix die cut  TOP NOTE# 113463.  

Layer on a piece of black card stock# 102851 measuring   2 3/4" by 3 3/4"  .

Layer on a piece of Designer Series paper measuring   2 1/2" by 3 1/2" . 

I just love this sentiment for my little Christmas tree cupcake. Don't you?  Wondering which stamp set it's from?  I used just a portion of the sentiment from the  SWEET SEASON stamp set #116471 pg. 29. 

To achieve two colors in your sentiment use the brush tip end of your Stampin'Up markers.

Brush ink onto the stamp just for the words you want to use...omitting those words you don't want. I used markers REAL RED#100052 and GARDEN GREEN #100080.

When done punch your sentiment using the LARGE OVAL PUNCH #107305 .

Layer that onto a SCALLOP OVAL punch # 114889 using GARDEN GREEN card stock#102584.

Do you notice the cute little RED HEART. It's 1 of 3 hearts on the  HEART TO HEART    PUNCH #113694 .

Before popping up your sentiment with dimensionals #104430   wrap your TOP NOTE layer with RED GINGHAM GROSGRAIN RIBBON # 104827.

I Hope this inspires you to play with some glitter and punches.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pam

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Give Thanks Acorn card

I just love making cards of different shapes and so I made this acorn card. You would think that I would have had enough of these guys. I can't tell you how many wheelbarrow loads of acorns we have picked up this fall.  We need more squirrels I guess!

My card actually hinges just under the cap. 

After cutting the cap, I scored it every 1/4" in two diagonal directions. This gave me the texture I was looking for.

The base was stamped with the swirled image from BAROQUE MOTIFS # 113490

My sentiment was stamped with Versamark ink# 102283 and embossed with gold  embossing powder #109129.

The sentiment is from the Hostess set HOLIDAY BEST #115364

The leaves were die cut using my BIG SHOT SIZZIX machine# 113439 and the Originals die LEAVES#2  

 # 113459. The edges of the leaves were sponged in chocolate chip classic ink #100908.

 

I hope this inspires you to step of out the box occasionally!

Thanks for stopping by....

Pam

Give Thanks

 Well I'm having fun playing with color......

IN-COLORS that is. They really seem to pop when adding black and vanilla for a deep contrast.

Both of the images were stamped with Black Staz-on INK # 101406 on vanilla CS and then WATERCOLORED using the In-Colors classic ink pads and an AQUAPAINTER# 103954.

1. Start watercoloring with your lightest ink color     first.

    I used In-Color Crushed Curry# 115659 

TIP:  Spread a thin layer of water all over your image first...it will help your ink flow more evenly.

2. The next color that was used is In-Color 

     Dusty Durango#115654

3. And finally In-Color Bermuda Bay# 115655

The pumpkin image from the stamp set Harvest Home # 111642 was cut out along the edges of the stamped image and then mounted to a piece of 

Bermuda Bay CS # 115317 measuring 1 3/4" by 1 3/4". Increase your next layer by 1/4" on 2 sides to form a 2" by 2" piece of Crushed Curry# 115319.

The largest brown layer , SOFT SUEDE# 115318 measures 3 1/4" by 2 3/4" and

the smaller layer 3 1/2" by 1". They are both stamped with

 SOFT SUEDE classic ink# 115657 and the 

SANDED background stamp # 109294. Don't you just love the texture it creates.

Back panels measure...

Basic Black   3 3/4" by 5"

Dusty Durango   3 1/2" by 4 3/4"

TIP:  Try to cut your layers in 1/4" intervals, then increase or decrease your next layer by 1/4" on both sides.

The thin black strip on the small brown layer measures 3  3/4" by 1/4"

My LITTLE LEAVES #114511 were die cut using my BIG SHOT #113439 and stamped with Soft Suede and the Sanded BG stamp.

The GIVE Thanks sentiment using THE MORE THE MERRIER # 115332 hostess set was stamped and colored using the same method as the pumpkins. Use circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" to cut out and layer your sentiment.

The Crushed Curry square behind the sentiment measures 1 1/8" by  1 3/8".

For your final touch add 2 black WORD WINDOW punch # 105090 tabs and insert 2 VINTAGE BRADS # 109109 before attaching the whole thing to a VANILLA CS base.

Hope this inspires you!

PAM

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Fall Leaves

What Inspires You?    Take a Look around You...I found inspiration in the leaves in my yard on this beautiful Japanese Maple.

Look at the range of colors filtering through the sunlight.

To make this card start with your leaves.

I cut several leaves with my BIG SHOT sizzix  die cutting machine and the sizzix originals die cut LEAVES #2   #113459.

I used card stock colors  Rich Razzleberry  #115316 , More Mustard  #100946 , Always Artichoke  #105119 , Dusty Durango  #115321  and Pumpkin Pie  # 105117  .

To make the leaves have a realistic look....

1. Start with a dense foam pad (paper piercing pad)....I used the one in my 

     MAT PACK # 105826

2. Place your leaves right side down on the mat.

3. I  used my BONE FOLDER # 102300 to create leaf veins.

4. Using your bone folder tip, crease or draw lines/veins in the leafs. 

          TIP:Use a real leaf to see where veins actually start and finish

5. Turn your leaves over.

6. Time to sponge the Rich Razzleberry Ink pad # 115658 on leaf edges 

     and across your veins.

7. Finally, give your leaves an added touch of richness by sponging on some 

    GOLD METALLIC ENCORE ink pad # 101017 on the leaf edges.

Create your card base using card stock AlwaysArtichoke  #105119 

Make your next layer using the TOP NOTE # 113463 die cut and LAVENDER LACE # 101614 card stock

The stitching on your TOP NOTE Layer magically appears when you sponge Rich Razzleberry Ink pad # 115658 on the edges.

Arrange your leaves behind and in front of your top note layer.

Before adhering to your base, wrap the solid side of RICH RAZZLEBERRY  GROSGRAIN RIBBON # 115613 around your top note layer.

Other items used:

DUSTY DURANGO GROSGRAIN RIBBON # 115609

WORD WINDOW PUNCH# 105090

DESIGNER BUTTONS # 116313

GOLD ELASTIC CORD #109867

Stamp Set :Teeny Tiny Wishes # 115370

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Quick and Simple Autumn Pumpkin

 

Don't you LOVE these RICH COLORS!

The DSP AUTUMN MEADOWS #116769

creates the jumping off point for choosing your leaf colors using the LITTLE LEAVES die cut 

# 114511.

I used In-Colors, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango,

Chocolate Chip and Vanilla

Punch your mustard CS with the Wide Oval punch # 112082 and sponge the edges. I ran mine thru an impressions plate # 114512 to give it a little more texture.

Did you know you can stamp on twill tape?

I used the stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes # 115370 

and choc chip ink and stamped directly onto the TWILLTAPE # 105245

What's that texture on my leaves you say?

It's Soft Suede # 115657 and the background stamp

Sanded # 109294 pg. 134

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay, DSP Autumn Meadows ( Mini cat. ) # 116769, mustard, Dusty Durango

Ink: Soft Suede, Choc Chip, More Mustard for sponging

Sizzix: Little Leaves

Punches: Wide Oval # 112082

Twill Tape # 105245 pg. 183

Hope this inspires you!

Blessing,

PAM

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Fabulous Friend Purse

 

I LOVE MY DIE CUTS!

Here's a chance to use the Baskets and Blooms #113484 in a brand new way....flat that is!

Take just one of the basket sections and stamp with a VERSAMARK pad some of the flowers from the Fifth Avenue Floral# 113734

USE THE POPPIN' PASTELS METHOD AS DESCRIBED BELOW TO COLOR

NOW YOU MAY NOTICE THAT THERE IS NO SOFT SUEDE PASTELS

IN THE BOX .....   SO,      I USE A COMBINATION OF TWO COLORS...

DIP FIRST INTO MORE MUSTARD THEN AGAIN INTO CHOCOLATE CHIP

Ta dah......SOFT SUEDE

The colored images were then over stamped with the

BACKGROUND STAMP  SANDED# 109294

USING SOFT SUEDE CLASSIC INK # 115657

Card Stock: Real Red, Bermuda Bay #115317, Soft Suede #115318, whisper white

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral# 113734, Oval All # 113790

Sizzix : Baskets and BLOOMS #113484

Punches: Eyelet Border, Scallop Oval, Large Oval,

Accessories: In-Color polka dot ribbon, soft suede and bermuda bay

Scalloped Envelope Collage

 

Get Out Your Die cutter for this one!

Don't have ONE? What are you Waiting for?

I HIGHLY recommend the SIZZIX BIG SHOT # 113439 over other similar machines...

1.Dies roll through so much easier

2.They take larger/extended plates with ease

3.They FIT the WIDER dies that are exclusive to Stampin'Up

4.The multipurpose platform  has several layers to change your sandwich combination with ease, so you can cut chipboard and other materials

5. Has it's Own Stylish Carrying Case ..Doctor's Bag # 113474

COLORING TECHNIQUE

To Achieve the Color on this card simple use the Poppin' Pastels method......

stamp your image first in VERSAMARK then scrub your sponge into desired color

on your STAMPIN' PASTELS box, transfer to your image and either pounce or

or scrub your color in. There is a white eraser included if you want to clean up the edges.

There are 48 colors just waiting to be used!

Card Stock: Tempting Turquoise, Creamy Caramel, Baja Breeze, Apricot DSP, whisper white

Sizzix Dies: Tope Note #113463 , Little Leaves #114511, Birds and Blooms #113485, Scallop Envelope # 113462, Texture Plates Backgrounds I  # 114512

Punches: 1 3/8" circle 104401, Eyelet Border # 113692

Stamps: Circle Circus # 115778

Access: Stampin' Pastels# 105542, Sponges , Versamark pad # 102283, 

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Halloween Pumpkins

 

NO TRICK HERE!

It's EASY to make this trio of pumpkins when you use the OVAL PUNCHES.

Don't they look adorable with the witches hats on?

And that TOP NOTE layer of Bermuda Bay CS # 115317 combined with 

Black Polka Dot DSP (Night and Day)#116768

REALLY POPS

The White pumpkin is made with Vanilla CS and each of the pumpkin oval pieces

have been sponged with Sahara Sand #105208

I Love using the sahara sand to give the perfect shading on CS edges without

the color being so heavy.

Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Vanilla

Stamps: Eat , Drink and Be Scary

Ink: Black Craft

Punches: Lg Oval # 107305, Sm Oval #107304

Me Frankie...You Mr. Pumpkin Head

 

Frankie and Mr. Pumpkinhead Treat Boxes

These fun little treat boxes are so easy to make with the Sizzix Top Note Die Cut # 113463 and a few assorted punches.

Tip:   Sponging your card stock edges really adds to the depth of your face

Card stock: Basic Black, Pumpkin pie, Old Olive

Punches: Wide Oval # 112082, 1" circle # 109046, 1/2" circle # 104390, Round Tab # 108340

              all punches can be found on page 186

If you need the dimensions for the actual box just email me

From the Crypt Flying Bats Treat Container

I was really surprised how quickly this Sizzix square scallop box came together. I die cut 3 black and 2 pumpkin pieces of card stock and scored each of 3 sides .

The bats were hand cut and placed on scallop oval punch pieces that were cut into spirals.

There is plenty of space in the center of the box for Popcorn or Treats.

Cardstock: Basic black, basic gray, whisper white, apricot appeal

Ink: Black craft

Sizzix Square Scallop bigz clear Die # 115950 pg. 199

Stamps: From the Crypt#115460 pg. 21, Eat Drink and Be Scary # 111764 pg. 25

Punches: Scallop Oval #114889, Tag LG.# 105934, Tag sm#108264 pg. 186

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Rest In Peace Matchbox

Rest In Peace...in a MATCHBOX that is!  

I really had fun making this for one of my Halloween stamp camp projects.  Using Basic Gray and Black card stock , I die cut the grave using the Stampin'Up Matchbox # 114890 pg 201    I hand cut the headstone and snipped the grass edges. The flying bat is (From the Crypt) # 115460 pg. 21 and the yellow moon ( Summer Sun) using a circle punch was sponged in More Mustard. The front of the gravestone was crumbled up and dragged with gray ink before the Naturally Serif # 113453 pg. 196 letters were applied.

Please email me for the pattern parts

( does not include the matchbox )