Mini Treat Bag Thinlits

We Create – Last Chance Blog Hop

April 18, 2018 · 3 Comments

Hello stampers! Have you seen all items that Stampin’ Up is retiring? Sooo many awesome products!

We Create decided to have an impromptu blog hop!

Obviously, the theme is retiring products!

I had a hard time deciding just what to use……I went with a minimally stamped card using framelits!

Isn’t this just the sweetest?!?!

After I framelit cut the word ‘friend’, I found this tiny ‘happy birthday’ from the Sprinkles of Life stamp set. Since its photopolymer, its pliable, which made it easy to curve the image. I thought this was a fun addition to the oval ‘friend’. You agree?

The inside is a pullout card that’d be perfect for a gift card!

I’m really sad to see these products retire. I wonder what the other designers are showcasing??? Check them out here –

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Sprinkles of Life (retiring)
Framelits – Mini Treat Bag, Lovely Words (both retiring), Layering Ovals
Card Stock – Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Basic Black
Ink – Black Memento
DSP – Pick a Pattern (retiring)
Punches – 1″ Circle
Other – Basic Black Bakers Twine (retiring)

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Happy Christmas Challenge

November 27, 2017 · 12 Comments

I’ve been searching for creative inspiration today and ran across two challenges that got me to creating!

The first was from Paper Players, PP372 –

The other was a color challenge from Just Add Ink #387 –

Two awesome starting points to create this –

Simply beautiful, correct?

I used a variety of thinlits to create this. The bright, shiny gold comes from the Watercolor Christmas Project kit (it’s the envelope liners). I love how noticeable it is.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Oh, What Fun
Framelits – Card Front Builder, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Mini Treat Bag (bow)
Card Stock – Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink – Cherry Cobbler
DSP – Be Merry
Other – Watercolor Christmas Project Kit

Happy Stampin’

Libby

I am also a Design Team member with Create with Connie and Mary. Have you seen our Create with Connie and Mary November Session!?!? This is a tutorial to make planning your holiday cards and classes a snap! Check us out!

Here is a sneak at the November projects –

Our mini sessions include the instructions for 14 projects with full step-by-step tutorials :

Each mini session includes TWELVE unique cards featuring at least three stamp sets
Additionally, each mini session includes TWO 3D items perfect projects for your club, classes, stamp camps or gifts
All 14 project tutorials are available once the mini session opens so you immediately have all project tutorials right there at your fingertips
All designs and tutorials are EXCLUSIVELY for subscribers and will not be posted anywhere else online
Our FABULOUS design team members are – Connie Babbert, Mary Brown, Melissa Davies, Libby Fens, and Debbie Henderson. They always have such GREAT ideas that are perfect and easy to recreate!

Mini sessions are available the 11th of each month (and you’ll have access for up to a year).

Demos…did you know this is a tax deduction for your Stampin’ Up! business? But…you don’t need to be a demo to enjoy our mini-subscriptions!

Check out CREATE WITH CONNIE AND MARY for more details!

Sending Lots of Love

July 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Happy Thursday! You know what that means!

Time for another fabulous card designed for Create with Connie and Mary and our new weekly challenge!

We are back to out alternating color and layout challenges. This week, some fabulous colors –

To compliment the colors, my card –

Bold, fun, creative! I started with stamping the background using the Brushstrokes stamp in Tranquil Tide. I loved it, but once all the other elements were together, it was a bit too bold. A piece of vellum softened the stripes nicely.

I added the stamped focal panel, then the addition of the heart strip, the ‘washi piece’ and the thin bow. All are from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits. Perfect additions to the card tying in all the colors in the challenge.

You can see the other Design Team cards on our Create with Connie and Mary blog site for inspiration. Card link ups can be done on our Facebook page! Create a card and join us!

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Brushstrokes, Lots of Love
Framelits – Mini Treat Bag
Card Stock – Very Vanilla, Peekaboo Peach, Vellum, Tranquil Tide
Ink – Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy

Happy Stampin’

Libby

The new JULY session will soon be here!

Our mini sessions include the instructions for 14 projects with full step-by-step tutorials:

Each mini session includes TWELVE unique cards featuring three stamp sets
Additionally, each mini session includes TWO 3D items perfect projects for your club, classes, stamp camps or gifts
All 14 project tutorials are available once the mini session opens so you immediately have all project tutorials right there at your fingertips
All designs and tutorials are EXCLUSIVELY for subscribers and will not be posted anywhere else online
Our FABULOUS design team members are – Connie Babbert, Mary Brown, Melissa Davies, Libby Fens, and Debbie Henderson. They always have such GREAT ideas that are perfect and easy to recreate!

Mini sessions are available the 11th of each month (and you’ll have access for up to a year).

Demos…did you know this is a tax deduction for your Stampin’ Up! business? But…you don’t need to be a demo to enjoy our mini-subscriptions!

CREATE WITH CONNIE AND MARY

Enjoy Eastern Medallion Sunflower

May 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Playing around with old, retiring and new! And, a bit of Christmas too!

I designed this card for the months online orders –

Isn’t it just beautiful?

What’s old? the crocheted lace ribbon

What’s retiring, also Christmas? the Designer Series Paper, The Christmas Specialty

What’s new? Eastern Medallion Thinlits

Lots of other products went into creating this sweet little number too. And, did you notice, there is no stamping on this card either!?!? Also sweet!

Perhaps you are one of the lucky recipients this month of this card! We all love Happy Mail!!!!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle – 147207

Price: $103.50

Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies – 138281

Price: $27.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies – 141705

Price: $35.00

Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies – 137547

Price: $40.00

Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder – 141493

Price: $7.50

Venetian Crochet Trim – 134581

Price: $7.00

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper – 141628

Price: $13.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 131199

Price: $8.00

Chocolate Chip 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 102128

Price: $8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101650

Price: $9.00

Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 102584

Price: $8.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $4.00

Supply List

Halloween is in the Bag

October 30, 2016 · Leave a Comment

How’s your Halloween weekend going? Doing a little paper crafting this weekend?

Hopefully, all these Halloween cards have been inspiring to you!

I have a decorated Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, Halloween style, to share today –

Isn’t this just the cutest? I really loved these Jar of Haunts when I first saw them in the Holiday Mini catalog. Of course, I just has to have them! You know that feeling….

This little treat bag would be great for a little note, a gift card, and of course, edible treats!!

And yes, another project from the September Card Buffet. (Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to see my monthly board.) As you can see, I don’t always get around to posting the projects as I would like to!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Jar Of Haunts Photopolymer Stamp Set – 142247

Price: $17.00

Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies – 137547

Price: $40.00

Everyday Jars Framelits Dies – 141490

Price: $33.00

Halloween Night Baker’s Twine – 142027

Price: $6.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 131202

Price: $8.00

Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 105126

Price: $8.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 105117

Price: $8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100730

Price: $9.00

Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100702

Price: $8.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

Price: $6.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive – 138995

Price: $7.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $4.00

Supply List

‘Tis the Season to Cozy Up to Christmas

October 24, 2016 · 2 Comments

No, not really. In fact NOT AT ALL.

However, Christmas cards are fun to create. And, it’s never too early to get your ideas and supplies together and get them done and out-of-the-way!

I had my monthly Card Buffet this past weekend. It was a great turn out and all the projects were very much enjoyed.

However, one of the cards featured didn’t quite work out as designed. I get new stuff in and create with it and I don’t test the tools/dies out past that – just for the one card, made twice. Well………one of the dies didn’t work out using it a third time. Or fourth, or fifth…..you get the point. It was awful! And, frustrating to say the least. But, it happens. better here in a class than at home as a customer.

I salvaged the supplies. I took what was left and used them for swaps that were way over due! I did do a little redesign too.

Yes, they are very similar to this card. That was the one on my Card Buffet, all very vanilla and Copper Foil.

But, being so frustrated, I went in a slightly different color direction. See –

The colors are stunning, they scream ‘traditional Christmas’ to me.

This Cable Knit Folder is absolutely gorgeous and great for non-Christmas cards too.

Just remember to mist with water and alcohol to soften the fibers before embossing it. It can tear it if not.

The tiny bow from the original card is what was giving us such grief. However, this one which was even thinner – I had no problem cutting and releasing from the die at all! Did all seven cuts in minutes!

I’d love to read your thoughts on this card!

Seeing it here, it just might make my annual Christmas Card Class!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set – 142049

Price: $35.00

Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies – 137547

Price: $40.00

Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder – 143537

Price: $10.00

1″ (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch – 119868

Price: $13.00

3/4″ (1.9 Cm) Circle Punch – 119873

Price: $13.00

Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 102482

Price: $8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101650

Price: $9.00

Cucumber Crush 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 138335

Price: $8.00

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 121045

Price: $8.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

Price: $6.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755

Price: $4.00

Supply List

Wacky Watercooler May Blog Hop

May 19, 2016 · 6 Comments

Welcome! It’s time for the Wacky Watercooler May Blog Hop!!!

You may have come from the talented Marsha Reed’s blog. If not, I’m glad you are joining us. This weekend our hop will have three projects.

I decided to go with a fun, whimsical masculine theme in addition to the three projects –

ONE. Something that is retiring I will miss.

Mine is the basic shaped framelits and basic shaped punches. There is just too many to work with here or to list. I created this card with a few of my favorites – the larger circle framelits and a few of the handheld basic shaped punches.

This card is a 4 inch round card, made using the Circles Collection Framelits.

I made the ‘cake slice’ using the retiring Scalloped Oval Punch, Chevron Punch, and the Cherry On Top Washi Tape. I used the retiring Something to Say Stamp Set (oh yeah, it’s on SALE). Here is a tutorial how to make this cake slice.

TWO. Masculine project, made with retiring or carryover items.

I made this card using retiring the Circles Framelits, Cherry On Top Washi Tape, and again, the Something to Say Stamp. The card stock and D A D stamp will carry over (whew!).

And, of course the coordinating inside. It’s just too cute not to show.

THREE. New, upcoming item or a carryover that we really like.

Well, I have not done a pre-order (I know, what’s up with that?). So, I went with this –

The Mini Treat Bag Thinlits. I used the same D A D carryover stamp set, Party with Cake, and added the also carrying over set, Timeless Textures. The Triple Banner Punch and Stapler – yep – carrying over!

The pull out for the bag. Can’t forget that! It’s just as cute. Great to add a gift card or little treat on the card too!

So, again, a nice spread of fun, whimsical, coordinating ‘manly’ items here. All the fussy cutting…….ahhhh…..I love it! Fussy cutting is therapy for me!! Lol!!

Getting around our hop, click on icon or name –