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.

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Watercooler Wednesday, Challenge #55

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It’s Wednesday! You know what that means? Another challenge to join up with.

The challenge this week is from Jean, a color challenge –

WWC55-Jean's Color Challenge

These are some really fun colors to work with, don’t you agree?

I was sort of drawn to the layout that inspired Jean. The ring. So, I sort of took that in my design –

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Side-note. I must say, I was visually drawn to this Sale-a-Bration stamp. It’s wonderful! The words are lovely. But, when I got it in, I was a bit intimidated (yes, me intimidated) to play with it because it’s a really large stamp – so I hadn’t used it. Sigh.

Well, I went to my sideline, Sherri’s, stamp class this past weekend. This stamp was one we made a card with. My fear came back……until. Until I stamped with it this large stamp and it turned out perfect! Fear conquered. Almost.

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This was the first try. I even stepped mine up and embossed the image! How risky was that? A risk worth taking, because look at how this just shines!

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Of course, heat embossing is sometimes difficult to photograph. I think you get the idea. This is a gorgeous card isn’t it?

And, guess what? The zig zag lines were stamped without the use of a stamp-a-ma-jig too! Wood block I might add! So extra challenge here!

You should hop on over to Watercooler Wednesday and see what the others have created. And, join us in the challenge – it’s fun to play along!

I’d love to read what you think about my take on Jean’s fun colors.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

 

Tag Punch Pumpkins

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Whew. It’s September. Already.

Monday night was our Team Meeting. We always have a swap. I already made other Christmas swaps, but, at the last-minute I whipped up these adorable pumpkins for fall. Yes, two swaps!

See the batch of them –

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Here are more pictures –

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These are SO easy to make.

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Start with two 2×9 strips of card stock.

Score at 1 1/2,  3 1/2,  5/1/2, and 7 1/2.

Stamp as you like.

Punch each end with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch.

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Adhere the middle section. Fold your score lines like so.

Fill with a treat if you’d like.

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Take your ribbon and knot the end. Pull it up through the slit in each side.

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The last one will stay secure.

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Quite simple and just way too easy! I made all 12 of these in less than an hour. Start to finish.

Go make a treat or card and make someones day!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

One Too Many?

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Happy post Fourth of July!! I hope you had an awesome day.

Perhaps you won’t need this card –

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You can’t help but laugh, right?

Every since I saw this stamp set Sprinkles on Top, I just loved this sentiment! Although, I related it to something else.

I pulled out a recently retired set, Making Spirits Bright, to create this. Loved that set too!

This is a really cute and funny combination. Can you imagine making these as bachelorette thank you cards in fun colors?

Have a great recovery from whatever you did for the fourth!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Charming Sophia

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In between Card Buffets and work, I went to a lovely baby shower over the weekend.

And, in Libby fashion, my gift presentation matched the invite/theme of the shower. Here was the invite I received –

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Like my strategic ribbon/washi cover up? Lol!! These were the cards I created for the mother-to-be and the new grandmother-to-be –

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I had lots of fun designing these gifts. The new Treat Bag Thinlit worked perfectly here!

Another Libby thing to do is give a James Avery charm if it’s appropriate for the occasion. I knew exactly what I wanted to get both of them.

For the mom-to-be I choose this tiara charm. The tiara is actually on its side. It’s the way it’s designed.

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And for the grandmother-to-be, this one –

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Isn’t this just a lovely idea? It says, Very Special Grandmother. Both are sterling silver. Charm bracelets are very popular here in the south.

I’m so glad I still had this retired stamp set, Cuddles & Kisses. The sentiments worked perfectly here! And, really, so did the retired ribbon and textured card stock. Got to love having a small stash an arsenal of stamp products around my craft room!!!!

Let me know what you think. I love comments!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Ink Pad Box Tutorial

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Let’s get right to it. Yesterday I showed you these wonderful boxes I made for my Stamp Club 6 participants, they hold ink pads. I needed to make more, so I decided to snap some pictures so you could see how they were done.

So this is sort of a pictorial tutorial, I don’t do videos. Lol!

Start with a sheet of card stock, 8 1/2 x 10. (My directions will be below the picture.)

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With the 10 inch side running across, score 1/2,  1 1/4,  5 1/4, and 6.

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Rotate card stock. With the 8 1/2 inch side running across, score at 3/4,  5 1/2, and 6 1/4.

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Remove sections that are marked through. (I also rounded the corners of the closure flap with a large corner rounder punch.)

Cut slits up the bottom 3/4 section. Add Sticky Strip in the places as I have done.

I had pre-stamped my Blackberry Bliss card stock panels using the Work of Art stamp set.

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I adhered them to the opposite side of the Sticky Strip. I also stamped my ‘stamp’ on the back.

Because I made SO many of these, it was way easier to adhere the panels and apply Sticky Strip while box was flat.

Next, I assembled the box.

Adhere the long side of the box first, then the bottom.

Insert the stamp pad. See how nicely it fits? It’s just right.

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Getting a little off track……I provide Dimensionals to my customers at my classes. However, I will remove the edge strips for later use. I just pull them off and re-stick them to an empty Dimensional sheet! They come in handy for project like this. Or areas where you need long Dimensionals, like shaker frames for instance.

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I had already stamped my Watercolor Thank You in the same color. I punched it out using the 2 1/2″ Circle Punch.

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I added 2 partial rows of Dimensionals to the back, lower, ‘You’ portion of the greeting.

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I closed the flap on the box, THEN added the Dimensionaled circle. It’s raised on the box base, not the flap, that inserts underneath the circle. They are hold the lid closed.

And that is it. Done. Box finished.

Try one of these. I always make a pattern or test first – that way I know it works before using a ‘good’ sheet of card stock!

If you try this and find any problems, please let me know. Or if you have any questions or want to leave me a comment.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

 

It’s in the Box

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Our new Stampin’ Up catalog came out recently. With the new catalog comes lots of release parties and all sorts of hoopla! Many of us form stamps clubs around this time. I’m no different. It’s a long time to commit, a year. So, right off the get go, I like to reward those who sign up with a little gift.

My gift for the past few years has always been an In Color ink pad. I usually just put it in the bag with the first order. This year, I was in a real creative mood and decided to make these for my stamp club members –

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Aren’t these wonderful? They are boxes I designed to hold an ink pad!

Since each person got to choose their color, I made the box to correspond to the ink inside. I just love them!

I made my pattern by measuring the ink pad, flat dimensions and sides. Also, figuring out the way I wanted it to close. Grid paper is really helpful in these situations. But, anyway, this is what I came up with. The pattern is here.

Makes you want to join my stamp club, right??

I’m off to deliver orders, and of course, these wonderful, reusable, ink pad boxes!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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