Sunday, May 31, 2009

Last Chance List!

Stampin' UP! has just announced the Last Chance List (formerly the Retired List). These are all the items that will only be available until June 30. Check out the list and then contact me to place your order on these great items that will only be available a little longer!

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0609_US_alph.pdf

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Card Box with Brad Closure Tutorial

I have had several requests for a tutorial for this card box. Thanks to Sandy, a friend from the From C to Shining C messageboard for reminding me I promised to post this!

This box ended up being one of those "happy accidents." I was adapting the measurements from a smaller box to fit my needs, but my paper wasn't long enough for the box to completely close upon itself. I decided to try adding a brad and some ribbon to make a latch. This box easily fits six A2 envelopes and six 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 cards.


Begin with a piece of cardstock cut at 8 inches x 11 inches.
With the paper turned vertically, score the paper at the 1 inch and 7 inch marks. Turn the paper horizontally and score it at the 1 inch, 5 1/2 inch and 6 1/2 inch marks.

Cut along the score lines as shown, and add adhesive to the flaps.

Assemble the box as shown.



To keep the box closed, I added a brad and ribbon before embellishing the box. You can see the finished box here. If you want a box that closes completely, begin with an 8x12 piece of cardstock. In addition to the instructions for this box, you will also score the paper horizontally at the 11 inch mark.

I think these make great gifts!

Monday, May 4, 2009

My May Special

Because of the popularity of the free ink pad with orders over $50, I am going to continue this through the month of May. Simply let me know which color of Classic ink pads you would like me to include with your order! Even better, you can combine this with Stampin' UP!s great May Scrapbooking Special to get a free pack of Designer Series Paper or Textured card stock when you buy 3! Choose your ink pad to coordinate with your paper!

Friday, May 1, 2009

Scallop Envelope Die notecard

Yay! I am finally done with finals for this semester! It was pretty brutal, but I think I finished pretty well. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

I have been creating, but I haven't been posting. I misplaced my USB adapter to download pictures from my cartridge, and I wasn't in the mood to get on the slooow computer to download straight from the camera. Yeah, I can be lazy!

I made this little notecard holder card to fit in an A2 envelope.

All items used were from Stampin' UP!
Big Shot #113439
Die: Stampin' UP! Scallop Envelope #113462
Paper: SU! Candy Lane DSP #113980, SU! Pink Pirouette #111351
Ribbon: SU! Chocolate Chip #111367
Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip #100908
Punch: SU! Word Window #105090
Stamp: SU! Sweet Little Sentiments, Hostess Set, Level 1 #113690
Brads: SU! Clear Rhinestone Brads #113144

May Stampin' UP! Promotions

Dates: May 1-31, 2009
The Scrapbooking Promotion has three exciting parts:
  1. Buy three packs of Designer Series paper (including our Specialty Designer Series paper) or 12" x 12" textured card stock, and get one FREE!
  2. Become a demonstrator for only $75 with the Scrapbooking Starter Kit.
  3. Buy a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20 percent discount. CLICK HERE
Item # Description Regular Price Sale Price
115199 Jumble Alphabet stamp set $43.95 $35.16
CLICK HERE to purchase or join!
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