This card had me really turned around!

I had a lot of fun making this card but I had to keep asking myself if I was holding the card upside down. Unlike every other card I have every made that has the fold on the left or the top, this card has the fold on the right. Really! 

And it just didn’t feel like I was doing it "right" as I was making the card but as you can see, it did turn out as it was supposed to. Thanks to Elizabeth Freiter, a fellow Dreaming About Rubber Stamps Team member for showing me her card using this same Fancy Fold technique and inspiring me to make my own.

Once I got used to the fold on the "wrong" side, this card was quick to make.  I folded a piece of 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Very Vanilla cardstock in half as usual. Then holding the fold on the right, I cut 1-1/2" from the left hand side of the top piece of the card.

Next, I scored a 3-1/4" x 4" piece of Basic Black cardstock at 3/4" on the long side.

After layering Riding Hood Red cardstock and Love Letter designer series paper to the front of the card, I added a length of Very Vanilla Seam Binding complete with a knot onto the Basic Black cardstock.   

I adhered the Basic Black cardstock to the left hand side of the card that is stationary making sure the the flap would open. 

Inside the card I stamped "Birthday Wishes" from the Bring On the Cake stamp set in Riding Hood Red ink. I thought the the elegance of this scripted greeting matched the rest of the card nicely. 

So, what do you think? Did I do it "right"? Please leave me a comment and let me know if you like this card. Thanks!

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Stamps: Nature Walk (Wood 121925, Clear 121997), You’re A Gem (Wood 122268, Clear 122270), Bring On the Cake (Wood 121899, Clear 121958)

Inks: Riding Hood Red (111836), Basic Black (101179)

Paper: Love Letter Designer Series Paper (117162), Riding Hood Red (111348), Basic Black (121045), Very Vanilla (101650)

Other: Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding (120999), Paper Cutter (104152), Cutting & Scoring Blade Refill (104154)

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I love, love, love the versatility of the new Petal Cone Bigz Die from Stampin’ Up! . You can see it on page 15 of the new Occasions Mini. Click here to see all the current catalogues.

Rather than create a cone shape, I assembled the Petal Cone pieces and left them flat. I snipped off the half circle on the left and added the ice cream scoops to the right.

I punched out a couple of red Glimmer Paper pieces to match the Real Red ribbon – a 3/4" circle for the cherry and an oval to layer behind the banner for the greeting. I also made the cherry stem using the same oval punch by punching twice very close together.

Wouldn’t this make a great party invitation? 

This is a "creative" week for me. That means lots of stamping! Can you believe I get paid to do this?

I am working on videos and projects for my stamp club, my virtual online club, Rubber Stampers Club and for my blog.

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On the pull out insert, I stamped a greeting from the Create A Cupcake stamp set in Real Red ink.

You could also add a personal message here as well as sign the card. 

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Stamps: Stamps: Create A Cupcake (121982 Clear, 121915 Wood)

Inks: Real Red (103133) 

Paper: Glimmer Paper (121790), Pretty in Pink (100459), Crumb Cake (120953), Certainly Celery (105125), Very Vanilla (101650)

Big Shot: Petal Cone Bigz Die (121810), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335)  

Punches:  Oval XL 2" x 1-3/8" (119859), Circle 3/4" (119873)

Other: Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109034), Crop-A-Dile (108362), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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If you only took a quick look at the Petal Cone Die in the Occasions Mini catalogue, or didn’t even notice it all, go take another look. This Bigz die for the Big Shot Machine is so cute!

I was surprised how easy these were to make and the die even includes the scallop petals and the banner.

I dressed the Petal Cone die up a bit with a length of Very Vanilla Seam Binding that I gathered a little bit.

The only other embellishment is the Rosette with a pearl center. 

Whether you leave this Petal Cone die open of close the top for a different look and purpose, you will have fun creating with this die. 

Stamps: Say It Simply (122324, Set of 2, $9.95)

Inks: Baja Breeze (111833)

Paper: Springtime Vintage Designer Series paper (121782), Baja Breeze (111352), Very Vanilla (101650) 

Big Shot: Petal Cone Bigz Die (121810)

Other: Rosettes (118774), Basic Pearls (119247), Very Vanilla Seam Binding (120999), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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#121810, $43.95

Page 15 of the Occasions Mini Catalogue

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As the kids are home from school next week, I am trying to get my Christmas shopping done this week.  And it is actually going pretty well after a rough start yesterday. I went out early yesterday morning armed with my list. And at the first three stores I bought nothing! None of the three had a single item on my list or anything I wanted instead. Fortunately, the day got much better after stopping at the fourth store and I am close to finished now. 

In my family, only the kids get gifts which is okay since they are usually more fun to shop for anyways. My littlest nieces and nephews are getting Zhu Zhu pets. Aren’t these all the rage right now? I lucked out and found a store that had just received a new shipment so there were lots of pets to choose from.

And the bigger kids are getting gift cards with a small gift.

Today’s project is one of the gift card holders I designed for the teens. Please leave a comment and let me know if you like it.

Keep reading for the step by step directions.   

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Stamps: Winter Post (111780)

Inks: Old Olive (102277)

Paper: Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper (117159), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650) 

Big Shot: Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976)

Punches: Word Window (119867), 1" Circle (119868), 1-3/8" Circle (119877), Designer Label (119862), Corner Rounder (119871)

Other: Metallic Brads (119741), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 Cut Old Olive cardstock to 4-1/4” x 11”. Score at 2-3/4”, 5-1/2” and 8-1/4” along the long side.

Apply Sticky Strip along the top and the bottom of the inside edge of one of the mountain folds, applying the tape right up against the side.

Remove backing from tape and adhere together as shown.

 Use the Word Window punch to create an opening in the top of the folded paper by punching in from each side.

Ensure the opening is large enough to fit the gift card.

Use a 1" circle punch to cut out a half-circle notch to cover where the Word Window punches meet. 

The finished opening. 

 Punch a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock with the Word Window punch. Secure to the Jolly Holiday designer paper with two Metallic Brads.

To create a buckle closure, cut a 1" x 5" strip of coordinating designer paper. Round or punch the edges of one end. On the squared end, secure the strip to the middle of the back of the gift card. Wrap around to front making sure it will fit the Word Window tab.

Cover the back strip with Cherry Cobbler cardstock that has been embossed with the Square Lattice embossing folder.

Attach the designer paper to the front of the gift card holder.

Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper

12 Sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided designs

Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla

$12.50, #117159

Page 174 of the Idea Book & Catalogue

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Need a small gift for co-workers or for the kids to hand out at school? Snowman Kisses to the rescue!

For these cute little projects, I used the 100 mint size of Tic Tacs that I purchased at Sobeys. 

I cut the Real Red cardstock to 5-1/4” x 3-1/2” and scored it in 2-1/8” from each side. I punched a 1” circle on Whisper White cardstock and framed the punched circle with a 1-3/8” circle punch and punched again.

Next, I adhered the circle to Baja Breeze cardstock and punched a 1” circle again in the same place. After adhering the Baja Breeze piece to the Real Red cardstock I punched the 1” circle a third time so the Tic Tacs will be visible.

To make sure the Tic Tacs stay in place, I used Sticky Strip to hold them inside the back cover.

A fun project to make and to give! Please let me know if you have any questions on these Frosty Tic Tac holders or any of my other cards or projects. I can be reached at darlene@dreamingaboutrubberstamps.com. Thanks!

I adhered the Real Red grosgrain ribbon under the Baja Breeze panel and wrapped it around the back so I could tie it on the side with a bow. 

The Snowman kisses verse inside the Tic Tac holder reads:

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Stamps: Gifted (Clear #120480 $24.95, Wood #116982 $33.95)

Inks: Baja Breeze (111833)

Paper: Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (120809), Baja Breeze (111352), Whisper White (100730)

Punches: 1-3/4" Circle (119850). 2-3/8" Scallop Circle (118874)

Big Shot: Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893), Circle #2 Die (114526)

Other: Mini Lunch Sacks (121031), Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Gift Packaging Bundle

Includes the Gifted stamp set and

a package of 10 Mini Lunch Sacks

Clear $24.72, #124084

Wood $31.95, #124084

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Scallop Envelope Bigz Die

$29.95, #113462

Page 206 of the Idea Book & Catalogue 

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Isn’t this little Halloween Treat Bag cute?

I used the Spider Web embossing folder on a Mini Lunch Sack. These "just right" sized bags can be seen on page 13 of the Holiday Mini catalogue. My first try at embossing them was not so good but you can learn from my mistakes. A couple of tips: remove the bottom liner from inside the bag and fold the bottom of the bag down so the embossing folder can fit the entire bag. Also, if the sandwich is to tight, the bags can tear so do not use a shim and you may want to even step down a tab.

I stamped the adorable witch from the Fang-tastic stamp set in Basic Black ink and coloured her with Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive inks using a Blender Pen.  Once the witch was finished, I punched her out with the 2-1/2" circle punch.

Next, I stamped and punched the greeting and added a Glimmer Brad in Pumpkin Pie. 

The final touches were Rich Razzleberry grosgrain ribbon and a strip of Wicked Fun designer series paper on the bag. 

Scroll down to see how I made a closure for the bag using the oval greeting piece.

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Stamps: Tropical Party

Ink: Tempting Turquoise,  Pumpkin Pie

Paper:  Island Oasis DSP, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White

Punches: 1-1/4" Square, 1-3/8" Square, 1-1/4" Circle. 1-3/8" Circle