Since I haven’t cleaned off my stamping table in a couple of days, my Big Shot Flower Folds die and Bella Bleu paper were both still handy. So I decided to try another sweet treat cups card. And this one will fit into the matching envelope.

To see my tutorial on this card, click here. 

Both the Sweet Teat cups and padded envelopes will be available to order on September 1st.  

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The new Holiday Mini has Sweet Treat Cups and envelopes and a stamp set, Sweet Centers to match. How easy is it to include a special little something for the sweet people you want to gift with an unusual card?  The cups can be filled with candy or something with less calories like glitter, sparkles, punches or really anything that will fit into the cup.

On this card, I used the Big Shot Flower Folds die and cut out the centers to fit around the cups.  

 After using the Big Shot and the Flower Folds die to cut the largest flower, I used my paper snips to cut just inside the fold line and remove the center.

 Next, I overlapped one of the flower petals and adhered creating a flower ring that will fit easily right over the Sweet Treat cups.

To create a cardstock ring that will cover the layered flowers and make the center look finished, I made 2" circle with my Circle Scissor Plus and punched out the center with a 1-3/4" circle punch.

 To finish the flower, I layered the three flower rings using adhesive between each layers to keep them in place. The cardstock ring that I punched out was glued on top to cover the flower. Cut out petals were used as leaves and designer series paper and ribbon embellish the card top. Last, a greeting as added.

This is an easy way to create alot of petals without stamping and making a "sweet" flower card.

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Stamps:   Thankful Thinking 

Inks:   Certainly Celery 

Paper:   Cameo Coral, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Tall Tales Designer Series paper

Accessories:   Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Flower Folds Die, Sweet Treat Cups (available Sept 1), 1-3/4" Circle punch, Circle Scissor Plus, Elementary Ribbon Originals, So Saffron Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 

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I love this "twist" on the original Top Note shape! 

Today I want to show you two awesome shapes that can be made by adapting the way your put your paper through the Big Shot using the Top Note Bigz Die, item# 113463, $29.95, page 198.  

The first card makes a medalion shape when you turn your cardstock one quarter each time you cut.  

The second card makes a square shape when the die cuts the same piece of cardstock after a single quarter turn. How simple is that!

The stamp set used is the new Greenhouse Garden set pictured on page 94. It is a very versatile two step stamping set, item #113824, $34.95 for a set of 10.

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Stamps – Greenhouse Garden (113824), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Inks – Rich Razzleberry (115658), Old Olive (102277), Orchid Opulence (101859)

Cardstock - Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper (115671), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Old Olive (100702), Kraft 102125), Naturals Ivory (101849)

Accessories – Top Note Die (113463), Lattice Die 115958), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon (115613), Modern Label Punch (116630), Word Window Punch (105090) 

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This is a Hidden Message card. Lift the top flap and a message is hidden underneath for the recipient.  

Carefully position the two pieces of cardstock on the front of the card and determine where it will need to be punched for the hinge.

Punch and insert the Build-A-Brad. Use adhesive to attach bottom piece only avoiding the brad so the hinged piece will swing completely. 

Attach stamped image piece using dimensionals only in the left and right upper corners. Attach greeting to the card.  

I really like the way the Build-A-Brad looks on this card. If you haven’t used them before, I have listed the steps below.

 The Build-A-Brad comes in two pieces, the brad base and the clear overlay.  

Designed to fit the 1/2" Circle punch, your image can be stamped and punched out easily.

Attach the stamped image to the top of the brad base using Mini Glue Dots or other adhesive.

 Finish the Build-A-Brad by putting the clear overlay on top. This piece has adhesive on the back and sticks quickly.  You can cover stamped images, pieces of Designer Series paper, Wrapping paper, etc.  

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Stamps - Razzle Dazzle (116714), Full of Life (111500), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370) 

Ink - Crushed Curry (115659), Melon Mambo (115656), Rich Razzleberry (115658)

Cardstock – Crushed Curry (115319), Melon Mambo (115320), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Whisper White (100730), Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper (115675)

Accessories - Build-A-Brad, Antique Brass (109108), Punches – 1/2" Circle (104390). Scallop Oval (114889). Large Oval (107305), Word Window (105090)

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This little robot just cried out for some bolts in the shaker piece.

I used the new Stampin’ Up! stamp set Lots of Bots and the new In Colors Dusty Durango and Soft Suede for this card. Never made a shaker card? They are fun cards to make and to give. Follow the tutorial below to make your own shaker card. 

 Draw a pencil line across the middle of the square piece of cardstock that will be the shaker.  My cardstock piece is 2-3/4" x 2-3/4".  Line up the pencil line with the tabs on the 1-3/4" Circle punch and be sure it is centered at the sides.

Place strips of Sticky Strip around the edge of the cardstock.

Peel the backing off the Sticky Strip and adhere a square piece of Window Sheet.   

Place dimensionals or mounting tape all around the window. The smaller your shaker items the tighter the frame will need to be so the items do not escape out the gaps.

Peel off the backing on the dimensionals and add the shaker filling. I added 7 nuts in the 4-40 size.

 Stamp your image and colour.

Image face down, place the stamped image onto the dimensionals. Complete card and adhere shaker box to card front.

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Stamps - Lots of Bots (115293)

Inks – Basic Black (101179)

Cardstock – Soft Suede (115318), Dusty Durango (115321), Sahara Sand (105328), Whisper White (100730), To the Nines Specialty paper (114038) 

Accessories – Dusty Durango ribbon (115609), 1-3/4" Circle Punch (112004), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), Large Oval Punch (107305), Small Oval Punch (107304), Dimensionals (104430)  In Color makers, set of 6 (116329)  

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Today I want to share with you a video tutorial with instructions for making a waterfall card. My first ever video!

Scroll to the bottom of this message for the link.

Stamps - Pocket Silhouettes, $22.95, item #111672, page 86

Cardstock – Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Tall Tales DSP

Ink – Crushed Curry 

Other -  Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon, Neutral Assortment Brads, Crop-A-Dile

Punches - Word Window, 1" Circle, 1-3/8" Square, 1/16" Circle

Happy Stamping!

At the last Dreaming About Rubber Stamps team meeting, Laura R demo’d a fun and simple pop-up card.

Here is my version. I couldn’t believe how quick this card was to make and yet it has a great surprise inside.

The stamp set I used is Animal Stories and the co-ordinating designer series paper, Tall Tales.  The colours in this paper are Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Old Olive, Rose Red and Brilliant Blue.

If you want to make some fun cards using products from the new catalogue and are local to Edmonton, don’t forget to RSVP for my Open House. Come and go on July 14 from 3 pm to 8 pm.

This card uses the Word Window punch to create the pop-up tab. First, mark your punch with a sharpie marker at the half way point.

Fold the 4-1/4" x 11" cardstock in half. Push the punch all the way in, lining up the mark on the punch with the score line.

 Punch again on the other side as pictured. 

Pop-up the piece as shown and attach your image.

It’s that easy!

If you have any questions, leave a comment for me.