Sweet Sorbet DSP

Some Bunnies Looking for You

March 3, 2014 · 4 Comments

It’s Monday. Again. How are you faring this Polar Vortex we are experiencing? Able to get some crafting in?

Finally taking the time to work on some card challenges and straighten the craft room.

I really feel in love with these little bunnies from a new stamp set, Baby, We’ve Grown. It’s in the new Occasions Mini. For a baby card they are great, but I was thinking Easter.

I like this sketch from Paper Pals Arts –

I did have a vision when I saw this sketch. And, it involved those little bunnies! Here is what I cam e up with –

Of course I had to take a close up to show how cute they are randomly hanging out of the circles. I went with this pattern from Sale-a-Bration because it’s not too busy. The pastels also add that Easter feel.

The tiny scallops around the card are from the Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border Punch. I love to use these, although it does take patience to line them up nicely. Sentiment is from Delightful Dozen. Another catalog favorite.

I have several of the Ruffle Stretch Trim rolls. And, believe it or, I have not created with them. I decided to take the Pistachio Pudding for a try. I loved the little detailing it added.

So, I’m not sure who will receive this card, but I’m sure they will love it.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Sweet Tag Topper Birthday

February 26, 2014 · 9 Comments

Have you played around with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch yet?

Have you made anything besides a tag? After you see what I did here, I bet you’re going to want to grab your punch or buy one.

I’m sure you’ve seen the style of card that you tie closed the two punched edges, right? Well, I took that one step further and made mine a note card sized card, side style. It’s just too sweet. And, an envelope liner too! Look at my photos.

It was too easy. I started with a 3 1/2 x 10 piece of card stock. Punched each end. What’s nice about this one? No marking ‘where’ to line your punch up. Your card stock fits exactly the width of the punch! Duh! (Remember, you are bypassing the center two-inch channel.)

Remove the four ‘tales’ that are left. Score one end of the punch where it hangs out. Fold it over. Measure five inches over and make another score line. When you fold that one over, it’s now 3 1/2 x 5!!! So cool! Simply decorate it.

I took a piece of Crumb Cake card stock, 2 x 3 3/8, and tag punched both ends. Made for the perfect layer around one of the Chalk Talk Framelits!!

Sale-a-Bration items really helped complete this card with the Sweet Sorbet DSP and Accessory Pack.

If you saw my Facebook posting of pictures from my Card Buffet, then you saw a sneak of this card. It was very popular too.

So, what do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Sweet Banner Blast Hi

February 24, 2014 · 2 Comments

Hi! Happy Monday!

I just had a fabulous weekend that ended with an even greater Card Buffet. I have been feeling very cruddy with sinus issues and no voice. But, the ladies who came out to stamp made all the work all worth it.

I posted a picture on my Facebook page of all ten, yes 10, cards the attendees got to choose from. Some hard decisions.

This was one of the cards we made. It uses several Sale-a-Bration items and it is just as sweet as it can be. I had seen something very similar at an event held by Stampin’ Up after Leadership.

My base is our Note Card & Envelopes that we offer. These are really a must have in your stash of stampin’ supplies. And, as you can see we made an envelope liner too – from the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper. Another tip about these note cards, you can get 4 Envelope Liners out of one 12 x 12 sheet of DSP. Very, very nice. Especially for classes.

I started by punching the three Banners in the top layer. I embossed with the Decorative Dots, another must have. I tied a piece of the baker’s twine around the card, another freebie. This stuff is a bit thicker than the other Baker’s Twine Stampin’ Up sells. I love this stuff!

I used the Banner Blast Stamp Set to stamp a couple of flowers. Added some bling with Rhinestones. Stamped ‘hi’ and this card was done! (Note, the ‘hi’ was stamped, punched out and placed in the opening for a perfect fit.)

So simple. But, so striking. Let me know what you think.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Coffee Fun

January 13, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Happy Monday, right? I know many hate Mondays. I have a fun share today to help you get through your ‘Monday’.

My last post was right before leadership. I posted a really adorable gift for my friends. Now, let’s see what was in those adorable cello bags –

It was miniature coffee cups from webstaurant and a cute little coffee card to match! I also needed to create a card for a shoebox swap for the same ladies. So, in Libby fashion, I created one that coordinated with theses cups and my 3×3 mini card.

The middle card, note card size, was made using the Envelope Punch Board. It’s one of those ever popular file folder cards. But, when you open it, it’s a gift card holder. Stinkin’ sweet! This way, if one of the recipients needed a quick gift ensemble, here it was.

I got together with this wonderful group of ladies –

I was there with my up-line and also my uppity-line, lol!

Had a FABULOUS time! Now, off to unpack and organize my new goodies I received!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Coffee Treats

January 8, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Are you headed to Houston this week? Are you one of the many who are attending Leadership?

I am so excited because I am able to attend this year!

Got lots to do over the next few days so I probably won’t be posting. But, before I head out, I wanted to give you a sneak at my room-mate gifts –

Lol, I say ‘sneak’ because you can’t really ‘see’ what’s in the bag. I’ll post that later. I will say that I have used a few of the Sale-a-Bration items to create this. It really is cute in person.

Maybe I will see you this week in Houston!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

A Year to Remember, 2014

January 1, 2014 · Leave a Comment

How are you going to remember those important ‘little’ things in 2014? How about jotting them down in a memory book?

How about this nifty little journal that I created? Just take a look at it. Sweet, huh? I repurposed a ready-made journal I found using some upcoming new products.

Before Christmas, I was asked to make these for gifts. I whipped them up in no time and she loved them. And, I did too! So much, that I created more for myself. These are the ones I made before Christmas. I had snapped this (not too good) photo before I gave them to her.

I used some upcoming Sale-a-Bration DSP called Sweet Sorbet. The ‘polka dot’ Decorative Label Punches are from the Good as Gold Card Kit. They have a bit of ‘gold’ in them that just ties everything together.

The gold 2104 is cut from the envelope liner in the card kit. It is the retired Go-Go Boots Alphabet. I printed ‘A Year to Remember’ on Whisper White and just framelit cut it out. I used the Chalk Talk Framelits.

I tied the gold elastic cord around the side for a little extra something.

Quite simple, but quite stunning.

What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby