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Anchors Away Birthday, TSOT#281

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Happy Tuesday! Time for Try Stampin’ Or Not On Tuesday challenges.

This week we have a nice layout to play around with –

Challenge # 281. Optional Theme : Anchors Away

I thought this layout was difficult at first until I pulled out my papers – it came together quite easily.

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I was even able to play along with the theme this time too!

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This DSP really helped with the theme to make a nice birthday card. I liked that one of the coordinating patterns was light enough to stamp on.

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Silver Foil is always hard to photograph but my stars are just a shinning here.

This is a fun sketch to try. Head over to Try Stampin’ Or Not On Tuesday and see what the other designers created. Play along with us on Facebook too!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Anything Goes for a 60th Birthday

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……or a challenge with a Design Team call!

That’s right. The challenge is at Watercooler Wednesday –

It’s an anything goes challenge…..how fun!!! And, they are looking for new team members. Mmm. I really like the sounds of that!

Two projects were needed. Ok. I made two. Sort of.

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This is a nice, simple, little…..

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Note card folio filled with four fabulous cards! How cool is this?

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And, here is the spread of cards. Yes, they all fit too. Even with a few dimensionals!

I made this for a co-worker gift to be re-gifted. Each card is for a different occasion.

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A Happy Hello, and the other card sentiments are from the Tin of cards stamp set, embossed for extra impact.

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A simple design, repeated.

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I used the note card set and the In Color Envelope Paper.

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The Metallic Foil Doilies accent the sentiments. But, the Real Red circle gives the cards that punch. These are gender neutral too, you think?

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Now, this is the inside of the emptied card holder. The pockets are nice for a personal note or even stamps!

I will admit, this is not my original idea for the note card holder folio. It came from pattystamps. She has a great tutorial too.

Janice, my co-worker will just love this gift! I’ve made her several other things and I’ve got her interest in paper crafting. After this gift, I’ll see here at my next class. Happy Birthday, Janice! It’s a special one!

I hope these projects have got your interest. I’d love to read what you think!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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Wood You Have a Happy Birthday?

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Yes I can spell.

I’m feeling ‘challenged’ today as I prepare for my Card Buffet this weekend.

I took a few minutes for myself to create a card and play around with a couple of card challenges.

The first is from Match the Sketch Challenge blog. A very nice layout. See –

The other is a fun color combination from Create with Connie and Mary –

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Both are quite nice starting points and had nice sample inspiration pieces on their blogs.

I played around in my head the direction I wanted to go in. I love the In Color Envelope Paper that has come out. It’s very inexpensive and can be used as DSP as well as envelopes and whatever else you think up!

Here, I used the wood grain pattern, two patterns per pack, and I cut strips and flipped it for a different look –

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I purposely spaced them just far enough apart so you ‘wood’ see the two pieces here.Black just barely peeking through.

The Woodgrain Embossing Folder adds just a bit of dimension to this card. It all tied it together. ‘Wood’ you agree?

I like this reverse pattern for my background. Adds a bit of interest.

‘Wood’ you mind leaving a comment? That’d be nice.

Ok, guess I’ll get back to getting ready for my Card Buffet. If you follow me on Facebook, libbystamps, you can see more of my creations.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Make’n Take Fun

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At my Open House Sunday, in addition to selling retired items, I created a few make’n takes.

I designed this card with the new in colors and the Envelope Liner Paper.

It was something quick and easy. See the assortment –

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A nice combination. I cut out all the pieces in each of the five colors, one was a stamped sentiment. Then, every packet got one piece of each color to make up their card. No two were alike.

Each one of my samples up close –

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The ‘star’ of each card was different.

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All were just lovely. All were Birthday cards.

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Showing off the new Banner Triple Punch. Twice.

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How the ink looks nicely punched out and framed with a scalloped circle.

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Yep. Just a fun, quick, simple card. By using the pre-made Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes – it was a quick to get together supply packets too!

The other make’n take I already showed you. It can be seen here.

Everyone who attended received a nifty little purse bag too. I’ll show that Wednesday. And, how to make it!

I’ve updated my Retired Items for Sale page if you are looking for something. I’ve got some great buys on that list!! You should check it out.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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Just Because Washi

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Have you seen the new punches? Some really great new ones for quick shape cutting.

As I am preparing for my Open House this upcoming weekend, I keep going back and forth between designing make’n takes and cleaning out the stamp room. As of now, I have not gotten too far on either one.

I did make this sweet little card though. I like it because it uses the new in colors along with the new Washi Label Punch. See for yourself –

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The sentiment is from the Tin of Cards stamp set. Very versatile and a must have from the new catalog. These Note Card & Envelopes are another must have. Made this card go together in no time!

Guess it’s back to purging……..

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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

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