Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Libby Fens offering original and creative paper crafting projects. I host monthly Card Buffets, specialty classes and weekly inspiration for card making.

Pansy Punch

Purse-nly, It’s in the Bag

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Have you seen these little purse bags in the crafting world?

They are so much fun to make with tutorials are everywhere.

I made this one for two challenges. The first was the color inspiration from ColorQ –

The second is the layout from Freshly Made Sketches –

Combining the two sketches, this is what I came up with –

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The design of the bag really fit the Freshly Made Sketches simple layout. I loved the addition of the flower for an offset focal point. And, can’t forget the sentiment either!  I used the new Washi Label Punch and the new Tin of Cards stamp set here!

The bag will hold Stampin’ Up’s Note Card sized cards and envelopes upright.

BONUS for you………

Most of the tutorials on-line are made using any 12×12 DSP and 12 x 12 card stock. I am out of a card stock that coordinated here, so I modified my instructions to use what most of us have, 8 1/2 x 11 sized card stock. Here is a quick tutorial for a smaller styled purse bag –

(1) 4 x 12 DSP sheet (Tear & Tape Adhesive the long bottom and one end)

(1) 2 1/2 x 5 1/4 piece of card stock, scored at 1/2 on all four sides (make a tray by slitting the ends and using Tear & Tape Adhesive on all 4 corners)

(4) 6 1/2 x 1/2 strips of coordinating card stock(Tear & Tape Adhesive the whole strip, all 4)

(1) 1/2 x 11 (Tear & Tape Adhesive just the ends a very small piece)

1. Wrap the DSP around the outside of the tray made starting in the center and ending in an overlap at the center. Secure the overlap with the Tear & Tape Adhesive that was applied.

2. Take one if the 1/2 x 7 strips, starting a little past the middle point on the short side of the bottom edge, wrap it over the DSP along the bottom all the way around. It will only be half way around. Repeat to cover the entire bottom edge.

3. Pretty much repeat the same for the top of the DSP purse bag.

4. The handle secure with the little amount of Tear & Tape Adhesive covering the side seams. I used a brad for extra sturdiness.

5. Decorate.

Please try my directions and let me know how it works out for you.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Honey Celebrate

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“Hello Honey”! That sounds so funny. But, honey, Hello Honey, is the name of this new In-Color from Stampin’ Up. Isn’t it a nice, fall, vibrant yellow?

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Fun card, right?

I paired up Hello Honey with very Vanilla and Basic Black to really show it off. And, I wanted to use this cool Hexagon Hive framelit.

This was one of the cards from my recent July Card Buffet. It was very popular as well. I had to cut extras.

My order of current DSP’s had not arrived yet, so I used the Modern Medley DSP that recently retired. Worked very nice with this card. It turned nice. I look forward to mailing it out to someone special.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

 

Sale-a-Brate, Three for You

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Happy Saturday! Enjoying Spring yet?

I am. Starting off with my Card Buffet this weekend and a class this afternoon at a church. So excited about that.

Oh, yes, and my daughter is in town from college! So, yes, lots of excitement!

I’m  sharing a bit late today, but, it’s a share none the less. It’s the cards that we will be making this afternoon. I’m not sure what the stamping level is, so these are simple cards. Simply beautiful that is.

I love the way they turned out. See for yourself –

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They requested a masculine and a feminine ‘thinking of you’ card. The other will be a bonus for the ladies stamping to make to take home. A little ‘surprise’ from me to them.

The last time we got together to stamp, they were so delighted to have made something. This time they will actually get to take something for themselves!

If you are curious about my March Buffet, check out my Facebook page. I have a picture of the board there. I’d love to hear what you think.

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

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Yes, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Nice way to start you week, huh? Just makes Tuesday all the more difficult!

This is one of the cards from my last Buffet. I decided to wait until today to share it with you. I know, makes it hard to replicate this way. Sorry. Pin it for next year.

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It was a really simple and quick card. The Gold Foil Paper just works so well here.

I made my shamrocks with the Pansy Punch. Although they are four petals instead of three. Three didn’t fold over correctly. Paper flowers are so much fun!

Well, whether you are on Spring Break, back to the same old routine, or whatever, enjoy the day!

……and don’t forget to wear green, irish or not!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

 

Triple Flower Fun

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Like challenges? I really enjoy card challenges. They inspire me. They get my creativity going. I’ve pinned several, as I always do and I’ve been itching to play around with some.

I have my first challenge of the year, I think. This is from CAS(E) this Sketch!, it’s Sketch 63. Very clean design. Very my style.

I immediately went to my punches. I decided on three scaled flowers. Then, I went for the corresponding stamp sets. After stamping and punching my flowers in StazOn, going for a classic black and white card, I decided it was too harsh. So, out came the Card Stock Vellum to soften things up a bit.

This is what I came up with. Clean and classic.

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My base is a Note Card from Stampin’ Up. Layered with an embossed panel, my flower sits atop a Paper Doily. I sort of had to scrunch it up to make the size look better. I used Dimensionals between each layer. Added a lot of height. Hard to photograph, but in the end – it’s GORGEOUS!

After I finished the design, I decided on the sentiment. I didn’t have one to start.

I used the newest Petite Petals Flower Bundle here. Love it!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Chevron Flower Fun

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What a bright, cheery card on a fall day!

My share today is another card from my Buffet this past weekend. Also, a popular choice. Isn’t it just so pretty? Admittedly, it was one of my favorites too.

However, not my original design. Sorry to disappoint. As I was surfing for inspiration, I came across this card here. I loved it! And, I kept going back to it. So, I just decided to CAS it. Good choice.

It is very simple on the eye, but required a few more steps and layers of card stock that I first thought. But, I still loved it. Last week the Deco Labels Frames were on sale, great card to ‘sell’ those I thought! Great card to showcase lots of product that many of us already have!

Now, you can go out and give this a CAS for yourself!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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Sympathy for Sharon

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Sympathy cards. What do you say? You want someone to know you feel their pain. You understand what they are going through. You are there for them.

For todays post, my card is for my sister-in-law. She lost a dear friend this past week, Sharon. I met her friend a few times over the years. She was always sweet, remembered everything and just a delight to be around. She knew my husband since her was a wee one.

Todays post is for Frances, and her family, to let her know we were thinking about them.

It’s easy to make a sympathy card to ‘have on hand’. Just in case, and to talk bout it here and how you created it. But, when you have to make one for someone you know and talk about it, it’s a different story. I really have no words today to share, other than this card.

Be at peace Sharon.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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