Happy Valentine's Day!

This card is CASED from fellow Demonstrator Alicia Ryckman. She used Red and Brown where I am using Pink and Brown - paper from the Love Specialty Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I LOVE this card and it's so easy to make!!!

Instructions and Stampin' Up! Product Used:

• Punch two hearts with the Heart Punch
• Cut two squares 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 and run through the Big Shot with the Hearts Embosslits (from the Occasions Mini).
  
• Adhere the punched hearts on top of the embossed, scalloped hearts.
• Adhere to card front using SNAIL Adhesive and Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Towards the middle of the card, on the right, stamp a greeting. I used the Well Scripted Stampset, from the Occasions Mini.
• Lastly cut a thin strip of Chocolate Chip paper and adhere to bottom, front.
• Then cut a 2-1/2 x 4-1/4 piece of designer series paper and use the Scallop Trim Border Punch on the bottom (again from the Occasions Mini).
• Adhere to card front using SNAIL Adhesive.
• Wrap ribbon around and tie in front (Chocolate Chip Wide Satin Ribbon is available in the Clearance Rack)!
  
• You're Done!
  

Many of you know that Baroque Motifs and this swirl is my Favorite!!!! So I used it here on Whisper White cardstock. Added a rub-on greeting in the bottom right. Then simply added two strips of Love Specialty Paper (but use any you'd like) and then one Chocolate Chip heart using the Hearts Embosslits (adhere with Stampin' Dimensionals). That's it! Easy as 1-2-3!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Quick Valentines Using Scraps, Rub-ons and a Little Bit of Glitter

While waiting for my Sale-a-bration goodies (again you can get a FREE stamp set when you purchase $50 in merchandise) and Occasions Mini products, I had to make some Valentine's quickly.

I normally spend a lot of time on my cards and love to emboss, sponge, watercolor, etc., but I really do like the simplicity of these cards alot. The glitter added just enough "sparkle."

Both made from Shimmery White paper, standard card size, Real Red ribbon or patterned paper, Bella Toile background, Dazzling Diamonds, and rub-ons. the only difference is, one uses Baroque Motifs in Basic Gray and the other the Scallop Edge Punch.

Enjoy!

Kids Craft Program - Gable Holiday Boxes for Homemade Cookies

During our December Kids Craft Program, we create these cute, fast, and fun Gable boxes. The Christmas Cocoa designer series paper was used, with Baroque Motifs (stamped in Chocoate Chip Craft Ink), Chocolate Chip Wide Satin Ribbon from the Clearance Rack, and Whisper White paper. The pointsetta and gable boxes were purchased from an online store since I needed a large quantity and didn't want the kids to have to "cut out" anything. However, instead of using the poinsetta, many of them stamped a tree, snowman, or Santa. Others used the Felt Snowflakes from the Clearance Rack with rhinestones as well.

This is another sample that Michaela gave to one of her teachers which features the Frosty Day designer series paper and Chocolate Chip Wide Satin Ribbon from the Clearance Rack, the Serene Snowflake stamp set from the Holiday Mini (stamped in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink), and Real Red and Whisper White paper.

Happy Holidays!

Bella Bleu 5x5 Accordian Holiday Album

We recently did this holiday project at an Adult Craft Worshop at a local library. It features the beautiful Bell Bleu Designer Series Paper, many items from the Clearance Rack (like the felt snowflakes and wide Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon). Rhinestone brads were also used as accents, other ribbons, and one of my favorite stamp sets, Baroque Motifs.

View of the box the accordian album is in. Decorated with Bella Bleu paper, Chocolate Chip wide satin ribbon, a White and Blue felt snowflake and Clear Rhinestone Brad.

Another view of the box.

The album cover. Decorated with patterned paper from the Bella Bleu designer series paper pack, Kraft and Whisper White cardstock, felt snowflakes and rhinestone.

Inside the album. Decorated with Bella Bleu designer series paper, Whisper White and Kraft cardstock, with snowflake, Filigree Brad and Baroque Motifs swirl as accents.

Another view of the insdie, again decorated with Bella Bleu paper and a small bow using Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon.

Last page of the album. Decorate with Bella Bleu and accented with Baroque Motifs' swirl, ribbon and Filigree Brad.

Lastly, the back view of the album decorated with Not Quite Navy cardstock and patterned paper from the Bella Bleu designer series paper pack.

Hope you enjoyed the project!

Delightful Decorations

I really like the way this card came out and of course had to use one of my favorite stamp set during this holiday season (Baroque Motifs - LOVE that big swirl).

This card will be part of the Holiday Card Kit.

So this card is made up of the following Stampin' Up! product:

• Baroque Motifs stamp set
• Delightful Decorations stamp set (from the Holiday Mini)
• Christmas Cocoa Specialty paper (from the Holiday Mini)
• Ornament Punch (from the Holiday Mini)
• Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
• Clear Embossing Powder
• Heat Gun
• Gold Cord (retired)
• Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware (retired)
• Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon
• Close to Cocoa Cardstock

It was fairly easy to make...the ribbon tying is the most time consuming part of the project.

1. Cut a standard card size of Close to Cocoa.
2. Then cut a 4 x 4 piece of patterned paper (soft suede and white) and a 2-1/2 x 4 piece of patterned paper with the holly. Lay one on top of other, depending on how much of the holly paper you want to show, and then adhere to leave the panel 4 x 5-1/4.
3. Then stamp Baroque Motifs in Chocolate Chip Ink in the upper left and lower right corners. Cover with Clear Embossing Powder and heat.
4. Wrap Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon and strip og gold cord around the panel threading through the hardware buckle (adhere in back).
5. Then on piece of red patterned paper from the Specialty pack and stamp 2 ornaments in Chocolat Chip Craft Ink and emboss. Punch out with the ornament punch. Then, tie a bow in gold cord around the top of each. Then cut 2 other pieces to adhere behind the ornsments and then adhere to the back.
6. Adhere the panel to card front using SNAIL adhesive. Then adhere ornaments to card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.
   

Happy Stamping!

Pocket Card - Technique Class

During my last technique class we had prepared a few Mother's Day related projects, one of them being this Happy Mother's Day pocket card.

I used a technique from Split Coast Stampers (Trifold Pocket Card):

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/trifold_pocket_card/

Here is the individual pieces before assembled.

Products Used:

• Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper (retired, but you can use any of your favorite designer series paper)
• Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
• Baroque Motifs stampset
• Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Ribbon
• Pretties Kit (large silk flower)
• Floral brads
• Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink and Blush Blossom re-inkers
• Whisper White cardstock
• SNAIL adhesive
• Pop-up Glue Dots

What I did:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/trifold_pocket_card/

1. Cut an 8 x 8-1/2 piece of designer series paper.
2. Scored it at 2-1/4 and 6-1/4.
3. Turn 90 degrees and then score at 2-1/2. See pieces pictured above.
4. Cut out the 2 bottom squares.
5. I used a round bowl to manually trace and cut the rounded edge at the top.
6. NOTE: Used the same round bowl to manually cut/curve the Whisper White and Chocolate Chip pieced used for the inside (for the greeting).
7. I then stamped some Baroque Swirls on the Whisper White, then adhered to the Chocolate Chip paper.
8. Then for the stip, I cut a 2-1/2 inch of Chocolate Chip cardstock, then a 2-1/4 inch piece of designer series paper and adhered to the Chocolate Chip. Wrapped about and trimmed.
9. Then wrap and cut/adhere the Chocolate Chip Double Stitched ribbon.
10. Then dyed the flower with the re-inkers and set aside to dry. Use a napkin to dry it faster.
11. Then use a flower brad thru both flowers (one dyed flower, one large silk flower).
12. Then adhere the flower to the ban using a Pop-up Glue Dot.
13. Fold the pocket card at the score marks and assemble all the pieces.

Happy Stamping!

Parisian Breeze - Card #3 (April Class Kit)

This card was recently posted during a blog tour (see previous post) however, this post contains the instructions on how to make the card in more details as it is part of my April Class Kit featuring the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper and items from the Pretties Kit. It also features Chocolate Chip Wide Satin Ribbon.

As part of the Kit, all the paper is already pre-cut and pre-scored for you! All you have to do is stamp and assemble. Ribbon and clear rhinestone brads are all included in the Kit. The Tearing tool is not.

1. On the polka dotted designer series paper, punch three holes in the lower right area and then place the 3 clear rhinestone brads.
2. Adhere this paper to the bottom of the card front.
3. Stamp images with Chocolate Chip Craft Ink on the other piece of paper using the large swirl and small flower of the Baroque Motifs set.
4. Let dry.
5. Tear a corner off the right, lower corner of the other piece of designer series paper (see image above).
6. Then wrap a piece of ribbon around the middle of that piece and adhere in the back.
7. Punch a few more holes where you will place 3 more clear rhinestone brads.
8. Then adhere this panel to the card front.
9. A piece of Very Vanilla piece of paper is included with the kit and is adhered to the inside so you can easily write or stamp a greeting.
10. You're done!

Here is the main link to the Class Kit for Sale: http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2009/04/new-class-kit-parisian-breeze-april.html

Thanks for visiting!

Th Blog Tour is Over but Projects Remain....Hope You Had Fun!

Although this past blog tour (May 15th and 16th) is now over, here are the projects that were featured!

Featuring Baroque Motifs Stamp Set

While visiting my stop on the tour you will notice the following samples and projects feature the beautiful Baroque Motifs stampet, as well as the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper and the Pretties Kit (all from Stampin' Up!).

This next card is actually Card #3 from the April Class Kit. Instructions and more detail to be posted soon now that the blog tour has finished!




This card can be used for any occasion! It contains small, clear rhinestone brads from the Pretties Kit (or you can now purchase Clear Rhinestone Brads as well and separate from the Pretties Kit), two patterns from the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper, Brushed Gold cardstock, the Baroque Motifs stamp set and the use of Chocolate Chip CRAFT ink.


NOTE: I used Craft ink because the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper is think and textured and the Classic ink did not show up or stamp well on this paper. The Craft ink worked well - but allow more time to dry!


You may also use the 1/16" Circle Handheld punch or a piercing tool (from the Crafter's Toolkit) to pierce the holes for the rhinestone brads. Lastly the Tearing Tool was used to tear the paper on a slant, however many people can tear by hand beautifully.


This next project is a Father's Day project. It contains many layered background stamps in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink and Blue Bayou Classic Ink (can use Taken with Teal or Baja Breeze or other desired inks). But most importantly it features the Baroque Motifs small flower and swirls in Chocolate Chip CRAFT ink.

NOTE: Again, Craft Ink was used since it would appear darker and more clear on the wooden frame. You can noticeably see the difference between the two browns used - Chocolate Chip Classic Ink and Chocolate Chip Craft Ink.

In the upper, right corner I also used rub-ons (Chateau Bella) as the greeting, however you could also stamp a greeting (recommended in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink).



This cute wooden basket is decorated with Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper, ribbons, a silk flower and clear rhinestone brad from the Pretties Kit. I stamped the small flowers from Baroque Motifs using Chocolate Chip Classic ink and Blue Bayou Classic Ink, and using the Rock-n-Roll technique. The large swirls were stamped in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink.

The medium flower is stamped in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink on a blue patterned piece of paper from the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper pack, and then punched out using the Scallop Circle punch.

The tissue paper is also stamped!!!



This small, 3x3 card is cute and simple. I stamped the swirl and "kind" in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink on top of a floral pattern piece of paper from Parisian Breeze. Then I used a Clear Rhinestone brad and felt flowers from Flower Fusion Too and adhered them to the card front using a Pop-Up Glue Dot.

To see more samples of cards and projects featuring Baroque Motifs, click here.

Thanks for visiting!

Parisian Breeze - Card #1 (April Class Kit)

This card is part of the April Class Kit (Parisian Breeze) and features the large silk flower and clear rhinestone brad from the Pretties Kit, Love & Happiness rub-ons (retired), Baroque Motifs stamp set, Boho Blossoms punch, as well as Chocolate Chip Craft Ink and Cardstock.

As part of the Kit, all the paper is already pre-cut and pre-scored for you! All you have to do is stamp and assemble. Punched flowers, silk flower, and rhinestone brad is also include in the Kit.

1. Using Chocolate Chip Craft Ink stamp the large swirl from the Baroque Motifs stamp set, as well as a few small flowers. Set paper aside for a few minutes to dry since Craft Ink takes a little longer to dry.
2. Choose a rub-on phrase or image (I used "Friend" from the retired Love & Happiness rub-on set). Rub on the bottom, right area (as shown above).
3. When the Craft Ink is dried, adhere the diagonal in the upper left corner, leaving a small 1/8" edge (I used SNAIL adhesive).
4. Punch a hole in the small flower punched using Boho Blossom punch, as well as the larger flower punched.
5. Then using a Clear Rhinestone Brad, place through the middle of the 2 punched flowers, and then through the middle of the large silk flower.
6. Adhere the flower to the card front (where desired) using Pop-Up Glue Dots.
7. Lastly, as part of the Kit, I include a Whisper White piece of cardstock that you can use and adhere to the inside of the card.
8. You're done!

MORE cards from this Kit to be posted soon!

Here is the main link to the Class Kit for Sale:
http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2009/04/new-class-kit-parisian-breeze-april.html

Have fun!

Left Over Holiday Card Samples

I just wanted to share these holiday samples! I really loved them and enjoyed making them, but didn't have time to post about them all individually. However, if you have any questions or need to know how to make them, please feel free to contact me!

This is probably my favorite this year --- the beautiful holiday house seen, with a punched window and scalloped roof! Of course it was probably took the longest time to make (LOL).

I colored the stamp with different inks, then used the Versa Mark pen to highlight certain areas, such as the trim around the door, the tree, and the sled, then added Clear Embossing powder and heated. It darkened, highlighted and glossed those areas. Then I embossed the Lovely as a Tree "tree".

I punched the window with the smaller square punch and made the gray frame for the window using both punches. I also stamped the tree on the inside of the card - to show on the inside of the window!

Lastly, the roof was created with several pieces of paper, punched with the Scallop Edge punch.

This project was for a teen's group. The CD tin was purchased at Specialty Bottle, but all other product is Stampin' Up! - Frosty stampset, Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip papers, Chocolate Taffeta Ribbon, Felt Flurries, Adhesive, Stampin' Write Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals and Dazzling Diamonds!

I can't remember where I purchased this Santa Face from several years ago, but I use it every year. This gift card holder is from Stampin' Up! - it comes pre-scored and punched to hold the card!

Again the Santa Face was used here with the Lovely As A Tree stampset, and the French Script background stamp. Sponging and embossing were also used!

This chocolate nugget box was for another kids craft class! The loved wrapping each of the cholocates with Stampin' Up!'s designer series paper, and coloring the santa card. I wrapped the bow for them (LOL).

Last but not least...this card is simply but elegant. It is done in all Chocolate Chip Craft Ink and embossed. Glitter was added to many parts of the card as well. The technique "Masking" was also used on the center panel to place the baby right above the swirled bottom of the frame. Just be careful with the Craft Ink when creating this card since so much of it was used - it can bet messy (LOL).

Happy stamping and I hope you enjoyed all the holiday sample left-overs!

Vintage Christmas

This technique I C.A.S.E.D from fellow demonstrator, Andrea Walford. I loved how she used the Carousel Note for masking!

This card is loaded with different stamps and colors but still a lot of fun to make and I think it is just a beautiful combination of colors! A very different type of card for me...but I love it!

Stampin' Up! Products Used

• Lovely as a Tree
• Baroque Motifs
• French Script
• Old Olive Craft Ink
• Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
• Clear Embossing Powder
• Heat Gun
• Kiwi Kiss, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Sky Blue, Gold Classic Inks
• Carousel Note
• Large oval punch, small oval punch
• Brayer tool
• Whisper White cardstock
• Chocolate Chip cardstock
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• SNAIL Adhesive

Techniques Used

• Sponging
• Masking
• Heat Embossing

Non-SU Product Used

• Gold Sheer Ribbon

Instructions

1. First you cover the entire Whisper White cardstock with Sky Blue using the Brayer tool.
2. Then roll the Brayer tool in Kiwi Kiss and add a little bit of green to the background as well.
3. Then place the Carousel Note towards the left side of the card where you desire.
4. Then, use Close to Cocoa on a background stamp, I used French Script. And stamp it on the paper....where the Carousel Note is "masking" a good portion of the card (the background will not appear there).
5. Then, with the mask still in place, use Close to Cocoa and sponge around the edges of the Carousel Note.
6. Then I lifted the Carousel Note (no more mask), and stamped Baroque Motif's large swirl in Chocolate Chip ink. Also added a few of the small flowers in the set.
7. In Kiwi Kiss stamped the horizontal layout of trees from Lovely as a Tree along the bottom of the card front.
8. Then stamped the large tree in Kiwi Kiss (see image above for placement).
9. Then again stamped the large tree in Old Olive CRAFT ink. Cover with Clear Embossing Powder and heat.
10. I then stamped "Christmas" in Chocolate Chip CRAFT ink. Cover with Clear Embossing Powder and heat.
11. Then, using the small oval punch, punch a scrap piece of Whisper White. Use the brayer tool with Sky Blue and Kiwi Kiss as described above.
12. Stamp "Merry" in Chocolate Chip CRAFT ink. Cover with Clear Embossing Powder and heat. Then adhere to large oval (punched in Chocolate Chip cardstock/scrap).
13. Adhere greeting to card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.
14. Add gold ink to desired locations - I added it to the "Merry" greeting, towards the top corner, towards the bottom left corner as well.
15. Wrap sheer ribbon around the card front and tie in a knot.
16. Adhere to card using SNAIL adhesive.
17. You're done :)

Happy stampin' and thanks for visiting!

Happy Birthday Masculine - Brocade Background

Although you've previously seen a masculine card I made very, very similar to these, these are the cards we made for my Birthday Card Kit class using one of my very favorite Designer Series Paper - Brocade Background. I wish had more of this!


Stamps

• Baroque Motifs


• Warmest Regards

Inks

• Chocolate Chip

Paper

• Chocolate Chip


• Brocade Background Designer Series Paper (retired)


• River Rock

Stampin' Up! Accessories

• Vintage Brads


• 1/16" Circle Handheld punch


• Stampin' Dimensionals


• SNAIL Adhesive

Other Accessories

• Chocolate sheer/satin lined ribbon from Michael's $1 bin

Instructions

• Another reason I love these cards and the Designer Series Paper is that they are so easy to make!


• Simply stamp in Chocolate Chip ink on the light green paper from the Designer Series Paper pack and River Rock (for the Happy Birthday greeting), then just assemble the layers of the card (with SNAIL adhesive and Dimensionals were desired).


• Remember to wrap the ribbon around the layered pieces before adhering to card front.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at heather@handstampedbyheather.com
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstratoror or
if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

Baroque Motifs Elegant Scalloped Card

This card is a "step-up" from the previously posted "Simple But Elegant Everyday Card" sample posted on May 21, 2008: http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/search/label/STAMPSET-Baroque%20Motifs.

Stamps

• Baroque Motifs (Item #109403, Pg. 120, $25.95)

Paper

• Very Vanilla (Item #101650, Pg. 163, $7.50)


• Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper (Item #110697, Pg. 169, $9.95)

Inks

• River Rock (Item #109010, Pg. 163, $5.25)


• Blush Blossom (Item #102609, Pg. 165, $5.50)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

• Scallop Punch (Item #109043, Pg. 180, $15.95)


• Gold Brads (Item #104337, Pg. 189, $6.95)


• 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)


• Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430, Pg. 187, $3.95)


• SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)

Other Accessories

• Martha Stewart scalloped, floral border punch. I used this one since Stampin' Up! had not yet come out with their new scallop punch to be released Fall/Winter 2008.

Technique: Rock-n-Roll
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/rock_n_roll/

Instructions

1. Stamp large swirl in base ink color (River Rock in traditional card).


2. For small flowers use Rock-n-Roll technique: Stamp image in base color, Blush Blossom, then roll the edges of the stamp in the darker ink, River Rock. Then stamp on cardstock. Repeat as necessary.


3. Stamp large flowers on scrap paper using Rock-n-Roll technique and then punch out with Scallop punch.


4. Pierce large flowers with handheld punch or piercing tool.


5. Insert brad.


6. Adhere to cardstock using Stampin' Dimensionals.


7. Tape Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper scrap (2" x 5-1/2") to the inside of the card, bottom.


8. Use Scallop Border Punch to create the scalloped edge border on the bottom of the card front.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator
or if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

Masculine Happy Birthday Card

This card was created to coordinate with the FAMILY Chipboard Album project and features the designer series paper and textured cardstock from the same Simply Scrappin' Kit (Home Again). To see the FAMILY Chipboard Album project and details visit: http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/2008/06/family-chipboard-album-home-again_4178.html

This card layout, although basic, is very versatile! Substitute the color scheme and greeting easily to create simple every day cards.

Stamps

• Happy Everything (Item #107375, Pg. 145, $17.95)
• Baroque Motifs (Item #109403, Pg. 120, $25.95)

Inks

• River Rock (Item #109010, Pg. 163, $5.25) (In Color to be retiring in Aug. 2008)
• Chocolate Chip (Item #100908, Pg. 164, $5.25)

Paper

• Home Again Simply Scrappin Kit (Item #109597, Pg. 175, $19.95)
• River Rock textured cardstock from Home Again Simply Scrappin' Kit
• Designer Series Paper, striped paper from Home Again Simply Scrappin' Kit
• Bashful Blue textured cardstock from Home Again Simply Scrappin' Kit
• Chocolate Chip (Item #102128, Pg. 164, $5.50)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

• Hodgepodge Hardware (Antique Brass) -- Will be retiring in Aug. 2008 and on sale now (25% off)!
• SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430, Pg. 186, $3.95)
• 1-3/8" Square Punch (Item #103375, Pg. 180, $15.95)
• 1-1/4" Square Punch (Item #104400, Pg. 180, $15.95)
• 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)

Other Accessories

• Grosgrain/checkered dark brown/cream ribbon from Michael's (from the $1 bins of ribbon)

Instructions

1. Cut the 12x12 textured piece of River Rock paper to 10x5. Then score in half to make the 5x5 card - to fold at the top (instead of on the left).
2. Cut 2-1/2 x 5 piece of Chocolate chip paper.
3. Cut 2 x 5 piece of striped designer series paper and adhere to the Chocolate Chip.
4. Wrap ribbon around this piece. Then adhere to card front.
5. Using the larger square punch, punch 3 Chocolate Chip square.
6. Using the large motif from the Baroque Motifs stampset, ink with Chocolate Chip and stamp 3 images on the textured Bashful Blue cardstock.
7. Using the smaller square punch, punch out each image and adhere to the Chocolate Chip squares. Adhere to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.
8. Stamp "Happy" from the Happy Everything stampset onto the River Rock textured card front.
9. Stamp "Birthday" from the Happy Everything stampset onto a Very Vanilla scrap piece of paper (using Chocolate Chip ink).
10. Place Hodgepodge Hardware (rectangular frame) over the "Birthday" greeting. Pierce holes on the sides using the 1/16" Circle handheld punch and then place brads through.
11. Then cut out of cardstock (yes, with the hodgepodge hardware already on the cardstock).
12. Then adhere to card front to finish the card.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator
or if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

Brocade Background Masculine Card

This masculine card was created to coordinate with the FAMILY Chipboard Album (http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/2008/06/family-chipboard-album-home-again_4178.html) I recently posted, although the Designer Series Paper is not part of that kit, I felt the chocolate chip and "greens" would match the project. Also, I like the card and wanted to share it anyway! This designer series paper (Brocade Backgound) is now retired, but I still love it and luckily I had some left.

Stamps

• Baroque Motifs (Item #109403, Pg. 120, $25.95)
  

Inks

• Chocolate Chip (Item #100908, Pg. 164, $5.25)
  

Paper

• Chocolate Chip (Item #102128, Pg. 164, $5.50)
• Very Vanilla (Item #101650, Pg. 163, $7.50)
  

Stampin' Up! Accessories

• 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)
• Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon (Item #109065, Pg. 191, $6.95)
• Vintage Brads (Item #109109, Pg. 189, $8.95)

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or
if you are one of my existing customers. Thank you.

Thanks for visiting!

Ginger Blossom Journal

I will be doing this journal at an upcoming Teen Craft Program at a local library. It was relatively easy to do, with the hardest part being the dyed flowers from the Pretties Kit. I bought the journals for $1.00 at Michaels and the Stampin' Up! (SU) Spiral Punch works perfectly with them! Yeah! I would have purchased our SU Chipboard journals however that would have made the workshop too expensive and I really wanted to continue doing the programs there, so I had to purchase an alternative this time around. I have done/made other SU journals and love them!

Stamps

• Baroque Motifs (Item #109403, Pg. 120, $25.95)

Inks

• Blush Blossom Refill Ink (Item #100614, Pg. 165, $2.75)
• River Rock Classic Ink (Item #109010, Pg. 163, $5.25)
• Ruby Red Classic Ink (Item #102259, Pg. 164, $5.25)

Paper

• Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper (Item #110697, Pg. 169, $9.95)
• Blush Blossom (Item #103318, Pg. 165, $5.5.0)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

• Pretties Kit (Item #109114, Pg. 188, $29.95)
• Rectangle Handheld Punch (Item #102686, Pg. 180, $8.95)
• 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)
• Boho Blossoms Punch (Item #110711, Pg. 180, $15.95)
• Spiral Punch (Item #108341, Pg. 180, $10.95)
• Groovy Guava Double Stitched Ribbon (Item #109063, Pg. 163, $8.95)
• Earth Elements Brads (Item #106995, Pg. 189, $8.95)
• Pop-Up Dots (Item #104183, Pg. 186, $3.95)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104439, Pg. 186, $3.95)
• SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)
• Cutter's Kit (Item #106958, Pg. 184, $16.95)

Non-Stampin' Up! Accessories

• 5x7 Journals from Michael's for $1.00.

Instructions: Cutting and Punching Paper

1. Cut 4 pieces of 4 15/16" x 7" designer series paper (Ginger Blossom). I used the striped Ruby Red for the front, and the Dotted Ruby Red for the back, and then the large flowers for the inner covers.
2. On the front cover, I used Baroque Motifs' large swirl/floral stamp around the edges in Ruby Red. Then cleaned the stamp.
3. Cut a 4 15/16" x 4" piece of River Rock designer series paper (as part of the Ginger Blossom pack), and again use the floral stamp from Baroque Motifs on the edges in River Rock ink.
4. Stamp a desired greeting in River Rock as well.
5. Cut a 4 15/16" x 3 1/4" piece of Blush Blossom and use Distressor Tool (Cutter's Kit) to rough the edges.
6. Cut a 4 15/16" x 2 1/4" piece of designer series paper (I use the small flowers piece).
7. Use Boho Blossoms Punch with peach designer series paper and fit a Ruby Red brad in the center (punching it with a 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch).

Instructions: Assembling the Project

1. For the inner covers (2) and back cover, quickly and easily use the Stampin' Up! Spiral Punch on one of the long sides and then adhere using SNAIL adhesive.
2. For the front cover, first adhere the River Rock designer series paper (DSP) to the Ruby Red striped DSP. Use the Spiral punch all the way down the long side.
3. Adhere the floral DSP and Blush Blossom cardstock together.
4. Then adhere them to the others (unpunched).
5. Then, using the Rectangle Handheld Punch (since the Spiral cannot go through this depth), punch holes where the spiral will be. Notice in the picture, you cannot really tell.
6. Now, adhere all the pieces (which are now adhered together and punched) to the font cover using SNAIL adhesive.
7. Lastly, tie a ribbon around the middle to "close" the journal (use SNAIL adhesive if desired to hold ribbon in place).

Instructions: Adhering the Flowers

1. Lastly, using a Blush Blossom refill ink, ink the small flower from the Pretties Kit.
2. For the large flower, use the stick from the Rub-on or other popsicle stick (or other source) and rub Groovy Guava ink in the middle of the flower petals. Then rub Ruby Red towards the middle up toward the edges of all the petals. Then use the Blush Blossom refill ink on the rest of the large flower.
3. Allow all flowers to dry completely.
4. Then assemble all the flowers with a clear brad through the middle (from the Pretties Kit).
5. Adhere to the cover using Pop-Up dots.
6. Adhere the punched flowers from DSP to the cover using Stampin' Dimensionals.

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