iPod touch birthday card

Well...I might be 5 years too late on this one (as technology is a lot more advanced now than an "old school" iPod, which is how my husband lovingly put it), but I had fun making these iPod Touch birthday cards for my two nephews. We had a little get together to celebrate both of the boys turning 9 years (today!) and 7 years (in July). Our gift to each of them was an iTunes gift card and their favorite candy wrapped in a baggie. I did NOT come up with this punch art all on my own...it was a CASE from Dawn Olchefske. However, I didn't have the dimensions of the actual iPod, so I think mine might be a little too short and squatty, but you get the point, right?! ;)

Directions for this punch art card can be found on Dawn's blog.

Here are the birthday boys opening up their gifts!

Happy Birthday Riley & Parker!

baseball card CASE

My little guy had his last T-Ball game last night. Doesn't he look like such a cutie in his baseball hat and holding his trophy? Please excuse the gushing mama! ;)

Of course this meant a thank you card for the coach! Full disclaimer that the adorable threading of the baseball using the Chevron Punch is NOT my idea, but as soon as I saw it here on Pinterest...I was in love with the idea! So thanks to Michelle Suit for the inspiration! This particular card is actually a little different than the one I made the coach (I used a different stamp for the thank you). I was rushing out the door so quickly that I forgot to take a picture before I stuffed it in the envelope. It was so easy that I whipped up another to share with you!

Stamp Sets	Another Thank You
Ink	Real Red, Basic Black marker
Paper	Whisper White, Real Red, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	Chevron Punch, Small Star Punch (retired)

hello kitty birthday card

My niece had her 4th birthday last Sunday and my daughter wanted to make her a special card to go with the Hello Kitty items she had bought her (with her own money!). So we got on Google search and found this simple card by Andi Potler.

She used the 3/4" Circle Punch for the two black eyes.

And the Small Oval Punch for the yellow nose. 

Using the Paper Trimmer, she cut some strips of paper to make the whiskers and the bow was created using a retired Butterly Punch with a 3/4" Circle Punch on top and finished off with one of our large rhinestones.

Happy Birthday Hannah!

dancing Christmas elf shoes

Earlier this week I held a "paper party" at my friend Jenn's house. She invited a handful of her friends over for some holiday cheer before the busy-ness of the season hits! We enjoyed a relaxing evening of drinks, food, card making, and chatting with friends. It was nice to meet some new stampers who I might just see at my next monthly card making night!

One of the two cards we made is an oldie but a goodie. You may have seen these cute little Christmas elf shoes in the past and probably all over blog land. In fact, we made one last year at a downline meeting. I decided it was time to make him again, but re-created with current product.

How to make the elf shoes:

I had gone ahead and made a sample out of thin cardboard, so each of the guests could use it as a "guide". See below on how we used it.

 

Cut out the Top Note Die shape in whatever color you would like the elf shoes.

Line the pointed edge of the shape at 1-1/2" on the paper trimmer.

Line up the guide over the green piece.

Punch out each half circle with a 1-1/4" circle punch.

 This is what it will look like once the half circles are punched out.

Then cut right down the middle.

Other helpful hints:

• I sponged the edges of each shoe to make them stand out a little bit more.
• The legs are measured at 2-1/2" x 5/8".
• The little "balls" on the shoes are punched out of red glimmer paper with a 3/4" circle punch and popped up with a Dimensional.
• The little ruffles around the top of the shoes are made from the Baked Brown Sugar Ruffle Stretch Trim (each is about 7/8" long). I adhered them using two mini glue dots.

Stamp Sets	Tags 4 You in 2013 Holiday Catalog (wood #131820 / $19.95, clear #131823 / $15.95)
Ink	Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad (#126966 / $5.95), Gumball Green Ink Pad (#126861/ $5.95)
Paper	Whisper White (#100730 / $8.50), Cherry Cobbler (#119685 / $6.95), Gumball Green (#126840 / $6.95), Season of Style DSP Stack in 2013 Holiday Catalog (#132181 / $6.95), Red Glimmer Paper (#121790 / $4.95)
Accessories	SNAIL Adheisve (#104332 / $6.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430 / $3.95), Glue Dots (#103683 / $4.95), 3/8” Baked Brown Sugar Ruffle Stretch Trim (#130022 / $8.95)
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439 / $99.95), Chevron Embossing Folder (#127749 / $7.95), Label Bracket Punch (#132153 / $15.95), ¾” Circle Punch (#119873 / $12.95)

*to order any of the supplies you see above, visit heidiboos.stampinup.net

 

Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop - Spring!

It's that time of the month for the Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop! We're embracing Spring this month, so that means many of our projects are representing "new life"...Easter, babies, and more! I am doing a little {TWO FOR ONE} as the projects I'm sharing today are ones we made for Big Shot Club! I chose Easter as my theme...and with Easter come cute little bunny rabbits!!

I had so much fun putting together this first project...an Easter bunny treat holder! Have you ever googled "bunny punch art" ~ wowza! There is a lot to look at! I wanted to be able to say that this little cutie was mine, so I decided to do a little of this and that of what I saw here and there, but ultimately she came together and is one of a kind! (This doesn't mean there isn't a matching twin out there somewhere, but I never saw it!)

Punches Needed:
1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Punch
Large Oval Punch
Extra-Large Oval Punch
1-3/4" Circle Punch
3/4" Circle Punch
Heart to Heart Punch (smallest heart)
Itty Bitty Circle Punch
 
I attached it to a Crumb Cake Petite Purse and inside I tucked a Reese's PB egg, which fits perfectly.

And for a little extra cuteness, I added a cotton tail to the back!

This next project was inspired by one of my favorite stamping bloggers, Julie Davison. I just LOVE her simple style!! This cute little carrot was created using the Petal Cone Die.

You will need 1 and 1/2 of the petal cone die cut outs. Snip off two scallops on either side of the scallop piece and attach to the inside.

I stamped it with the Distressed Dots stamp. Place Sticky Strip on both of the folds and assemble together into a triangle.

I stamped a chocolate bunny (using the Spring Sampler stamp set) and added a Happy Easter banner from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

 Add some treats to the inside...Happy Easter!

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions!

 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by! Now hop on over to Jennifer's blog at NW Stamper and then don't forget to continue through with the rest of the Stampin' Stylin' Squad as listed below.

 

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Shellie G. of Craft Smashup
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps-A-Lot
4. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
5. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
6. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
7. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
8. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
9. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
10. Heidi B of Stuck on Stampin'
11. Jennifer B of NW Stamper
12. Bree of Craft-somnia
13. Diana E of Stampin' Fun with Diana

monkey & owl toppers for valentine's day!

I have been busy punching out monkey faces and owls over the last couple of weeks! I was so excited to get a couple of Etsy orders for my monkey class valentines I had made for my son's class last year. On top of those two online orders, I also had two friends who wanted these for their kids. Overall, I punched out and inked the edges of 83 monkey faces! Whew...my punching hand got a work out to say the least! *wink*

One of the gals who ordered through Etsy wanted me to make these same valentines, but in pink and suggested adding a heart onto the ear. I went along with her vision and came up with another option that I ended up really loving...and so did she! Super cute for any little girl who loves pink!! (My original design was in red as seen HERE.) These are great little toppers for a baggie filled with banana flavored runts or banana flavored Laffy Taffy. So fun!

30 out of 83 monkey toppers...

...all packaged and ready to ship! 

I also had a friend who asked if I might have an idea for a treat topper to go along with the theme of owls for her son's preschool class. And, of course, I grabbed my owl punch and started punching away...

 I added a 1-3/4" circle and 2-3/8" scallop circle behind the owl.

 

 And then attached a banner tag with the message...

"Owl be your friend forever."

 

 These will be toppers for a skinny bag filled with treats!

 

 I also wanted to see what it would like using a top note topper attached to a baggie filled with even more goodies. I think they are both adorable!!

 

 

 Now it's onto making my OWN children's class valentines!

Have a great weekend, Stampers! Feel free to leave a comment with any questions or just to say hello!

elmo birthday greeting

Last week the kids and I went to a fun (and adorably decorated) Elmo birthday party for my friend's 2-year old little girl. Everything was so stinkin' cute!! I wish I would have taken pictures myself to share all of her hard work. Cuteness all around!

To go with the theme, I made this card for Miss Molly Scout, the birthday girl.

What 2-year old doesn't love Elmo?!

Stamp Set: none

Paper: Real Red, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White, Celebrations DSP (retired)

Ink: none

Accessories: 5/8" Real Red Satin ribbon, Dimensionals

Tools: Clear Scallop Circle Die (with Big Shot), 1-1/4" Circle punch (white eyes), 3/4" Circle punch (black eyes), 1" Circle punch (orange nose), cut 2-3/4" circle using CM cutter

happy owl...happy graduation!

My cousin's high school graduation party was on Sunday and I wanted to give her a gift card to Bed, Bath, & Beyond so she can find some fun new dorm room accessories when she goes off to college.

Of course I wanted a little something to hold the gift card, and I had remembered making these mini pizza boxes at one of my stamp club meetings and I knew it would be perfect!

I've seen these little graduation owls floating around blog land, and I couldn't wait to make one of my own to add to the top of the box!

{directions for mini pizza box found HERE}

~ box closed with band around it ~

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (sentiment)

Paper: Pacific Point, Real Red, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Celebrations DSP

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: Dimensionals, non-SU! red ribbon

Tools: Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Two-Step Owl punch, Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die

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How to Create the Graduation Owl

To create the owl's wings I used the Scallop Oval Punch and cut it in half lengthwise. I then cut one of the halves in half again (see below) to get the two wings. Glue the wings underneath, making them stick out as much as you would like.

To create the graduation cap, I free-hand cut the "kite" on the top as the cap. I cut a strip of black cardstock wide enough to fit the top of the owls head. Using the 1 1/4" circle punch, I punched the end of the strip of paper to get a rounded effect.

Cut the strip of paper down to size and then adhere the "cap" on top.
**Additional notes: You'll notice that in my owl with the finished project up above, I snipped off the owl's feet and replaced them with Tangerine Tango color. I glued the feet down first and then placed the owl's body on top of it. It took a little extra work, but I like the result. I also free-hand cut the mini triangle for the owl's beak. I also took a white piece of paper and rolled it up tight around a thin piece of dowel and then tied a ribbon around it. I adhered it with a couple of glue dots.

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Easter treats!

Easter is tomorrow! Do you need a last minute treat idea?

I gave these little scallop envelope boxes to my daughter's pre-school teachers for Easter. They are actually the same as what we created for April's Stamp Club except I used a "Happy Easter" sentiment. They were the perfect size to add in a couple of Cadbury eggs for something sweet.

If you're looking for an easy to follow tutorial, you can find it HERE.

Stamp Set: Well Scripted (retired)

Paper: So Saffron, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Pawsitively Prints II DSP

Ink: markers - Tempting Turquoise, Poppy Parade

Accessories: Dimensionals, Basic Pearls Jewel Accents, 1/2" Poppy Parade Poly-Stitched ribbon, sticky strip

Tools: Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die, Small Oval punch

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What about these cute little bunnies?
Punch art is so fun...and easy!

Last year I made these cute Easter gifts for neighbors using this bunny.

The original idea for the bunny came from HERE.

To add an extra little something,
I attached a package of jellybeans to the back of each bunny.
It would make a great little Easter gift!

List of punches needed:

Top Note Die

Wide Oval Punch

Oval Punch

1 3/8" Circle Punch

1" Circle Punch

3/4" Circle Punch

1/2" Circle Punch

Heart to Heart Punch