A Stamper's Perspective...

Convention Gifts for my Roomies!

Here are the gifts that I made for my roommates at convention.  Didn't they turn out cute?  The label is actually two pieces.  The pink part of the label was designed on My Digital Studio and the brown part of the label is Designer Series Paper adhered to a Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet.  I did have to use a little bit of Tombow Liquid Glue to adhere the sides where the ribbon is.  I filled them with Hershey Kisses!

I hear you asking, "How did you get pink Chantilly Chrochet Trim?"  Well, here is what I did.  In all honesty, this color was a complete accident!  I was wanting brown trim, but so glad that I found a fun way to use up the pink trim!

How to Coffee Dye with Classic Ink Refills

Ingredients:

1 c regular or instant coffee, warm or cold

2 T vinegar

Approx. 20 drops of Early Espress Ink

Directions:

1. Wet your lace thoroughly in water.
2. Dip into the coffee mixture until the lace turns the shade you like.
3. Rinse in cold water to set the color.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 if you want a darker shade.
5. Air dry or place paper towels on your ironing board and iron to dry quicker.

Blessings, Lauri

Liquid Glue Holder Convention Gifts

Here are the glue holders that I made for some of my Stampin' Up! buddies at Convention this week!  They all should already have glue, so I put in some snacks for them while they are at convention.

 

Wrapped up and ready to give away!  :)

Here is a template that I created for this project. 

Download Yogurt_Container_Pattern_Lauri_Seago

I designed it in such a way that it is about 1/4" too long at the top.  That way you can shift it around as you need to.  Apply liquid Tombow glue to the Designer Series Paper and wrap it carelfully around Yoplait Yougurt Cup.  Hold it in place while the glue sets.  Trim off the excess with Paper Snips at the top.  You can readjust the pattern if you like, but I just find it easier to have a little extra to work with.

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings beyond measure ~ Lauri

 

Money Pad Video Tutorial

Thanks for all of the really nice comments on the money pad project that I made for my niece's high school graduation.  Here is the video tutorial that I promised you!  If you have any questions, please let me know!  Keep a watch out in the next couple of days to see the Money Pads that I made for my SU! Convention swap!

   

Here are a couple of photos of the original project.  To see the original post containing more photos and information, CLICK HERE

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

April Club Projects, part 3

 

Our final project for our April Hostess Club was a Coffee Filter Card.  My downline, Sue Stinar, showed me the basic idea for this card by using a cone shaped coffee filter.  After playing with this idea for a while, I decided that the card was not uniform enough for me, so I redesigned the shape to be more symmetrical and created my own pattern which is posted below the card.

The main stamp set used was Easter Blossoms from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  You can use Designer Series Paper to create the "envelope", but if you'd like to conserve DSP, use the coordinating Baja Breeze cs to create the back of the envelope.  It also helps to make the envelope a little sturdier.  A hint to creating the outside envelope...use the Multipurpose Liquid Glue and run a small bead along the outside edge of the sides and bottom.  This will guarantee that your card has plenty of clearance to fit inside.

Easter Blossoms Coffee Filter Card

Stamps

• Easter Blossoms
• Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper

• Elegant Soiree
• Very Vanilla Card Stock
• Baja Breeze Card Stock

Ink

• Baja Breeze Classic Ink

Accessories

• Chantilly Lace 1/2"
• Basic Pearls
• Jumbo Eyelets
• Sponges
• Vintage Trinkets
• Jewelry Tag Medium
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Glue dots
• Stampin' Dimensionals

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Blessings beyond measure, Lauri

 

Dividers for Blue Metal Tin Tutorial

Happy New Year! 

Some of you have asked for directions on how to make the dividers for the Large Blue Metal Tin from my Dec. 15 post!  Well, your requests have been heard and answered!  Here is a video that I've created to help you out with this fun project!  Be sure to check below the video for pages that you can print out to assist you.  I sure hope you enjoy this project!  If you have any questions, please ask and I'll be happy to help you out!

Here is a photo of my origianl project...

And on to our featured presentation...

 

 

Printable charts to assist you with the details of this project:

Paper Size Chart & Supply List

 

12 x 12 Layout Pattern

8-1/2 x 11 Layout Pattern

 

3 x 5 Scrap Piece Layout Pattern

Thanks for stopping by!  Blessings beyond measure ~ Lauri

Chunky Wool Flowers Tutorial

Here is the long-awaited Video Tutorial on how I made the 100% Wool Felt Flowers that I posted back in July.  Thank you for your patience!

This is my first video tutorial, so I am still learning this whole process and I am aware of a few things that need to be done differently, but I wanted to get this out to those of you who have been so incredibly patient with me.  I hope you enjoy it!  If you have comments or additional questions, please leave them in the comments below.

Blessings beyond measure ~ Lauri

Stampin' Up! Punch Possibilities

Punches and Stamp Sets...

At Convention there were several demonstrators that mentioned how much thought has gone into making our punches to be incredibly functional with our stamp sets.  This is a list that has been circulating (thank you to whoever took the time to compile this information!).  I hope you find it helpful.  You may even want to print it and keep it near your stampin' area to inspire you on your next project!

Stamps Sets for Punches

Scallop Circle Punch: In the Spotlight, Glorious Garlands, Punch Pals, Double-Line Doodles, Wanted, Priceless, Big Flowers, Big Deal Alphabet, Looks Like Spring, Fabulous Flowers, Ginormous Flowers, Sweet Shapes, Illuminations, It’s Your Birthday, Warm Words, Pictograms, Short and Sweet, Sincere Salutations, All Holidays, Jumbo Alphabet, All About Occasions, Brocade Basics, Baroque Motifs, Sparkling Sayings, So Much, Fun & Fast Notes, On Board Blossoms and Basics

Tag Punches: Perfect Presentation, All About Occasions, Flakey Friends, Punch Pals, Be Happy, Tagger’s Dozen, Bundled in Love, Business Boosters

Designer Label Punch: Party Punch, Labelicious

Round Tab Punch: Party Punch, Office Accoutrement, Totally Tabs

1” Circle Punch: Sending Happy Thoughts kit, Perfect Presentation, Glorious Garlands, The Snowflake Spot, Perennial Favorites, Holiday Blitz, Double-Line Doodles, Polka Dots & Petals, Create a Coupon, Genuine Articles, Business Boosters, Calendar Cues, On Board Blossoms and Basics

1 ¼” and/or 1 3/8” Circle Punch: Simple Delights Simply Sent kit, Perfect Presentation, Batty For You, Holiday Tag Team, Sparkling Sayings, Be Happy, Figures of Speech, Double-Line Doodles, Polka Dots & Petals, Big Flowers, Stamp of Authenticity, Carte Postale, Think Happy Thoughts, Big Pieces, Seeing Spots, So Happy, Dots Are Hot, Brocade Basics, Labelicious, Genuine Articles, Circle of Friendship, It’s All Good, Sporting

½” and/or ¾” Circle Punch: In the Spotlight, Holiday Tag Team, Glorious Garlands, Cold Play, Snow Flurries, Merry Merry, Punch Pals, Forever in My Heart, Holiday Blitz, Double-Line Doodles, Sweet Thing, Wanted, Star Struck, Little Flowers, Little Pieces, Please Come, Dot Spot background, Alphabits, Art by Design

1 ¼” and/or 1 3/8” Square Punch: Simple Delights Simply Sent kit, Perfect Presentation, Forever in My Heart, Sealed With a Kiss, Be Happy, Figures of Speech, Tagger’s Dozen, Sweet Thing, Office Accoutrement, Stamp of Authenticity, Carte Postale, Glad Tidings, It’s All Good, Art by Design, Sporting, Business Boosters, It’s a Date

¾” Square Punch: Punch Pals, Calendar Cues

Large Oval Punch: I did it, several of the word sets

Star Punch: Wanted, Starstruck, Sporting, Wild West Alphabet, On Board Blossoms and Basics

5-Petal Flower Punch: In the Spotlight, Be Happy, Priceless, Simply Said, Looks Like Spring, Heartfelt Thanks, Ginormous Flowers, Office Accoutrement, Big Pieces, Cutie Pie Double Sided Paper, On Board Blossoms and Basics

Snow Blossom Punch: In the Spotlight, Simple Snowman, Wondrous Gift, Snowflake Spot, Merry Merry, Snow Flurries, Punch Pals, Snowfall, Be Happy

Spring Flower Bouquet Punch: Looks Like Spring

Three for You Punch: Three Thoughts Simply Sent kit, Punch Pals, Take Three, Three for You punch box

Word Window Punch: So Many Sayings, Block Party, Boatloads of Love, Fun & Fast Notes, Take Three, Everything Baby, Short & Sweet, Happy Everything, Wonderful Favorites, Warm Words, All Holidays, Everyday Flexible Phrases, Amazing to Zany, Fundamental Phrases

Stamps Sets for Punches

Scallop Circle Punch: In the Spotlight, Glorious Garlands, Punch Pals, Double-Line Doodles, Wanted, Priceless, Big Flowers, Big Deal Alphabet, Looks Like Spring, Fabulous Flowers, Ginormous Flowers, Sweet Shapes, Illuminations, It’s Your Birthday, Warm Words, Pictograms, Short and Sweet, Sincere Salutations, All Holidays, Jumbo Alphabet, All About Occasions, Brocade Basics, Baroque Motifs, Sparkling Sayings, So Much, Fun & Fast Notes, On Board Blossoms and Basics

Tag Punches: Perfect Presentation, All About Occasions, Flakey Friends, Punch Pals, Be Happy, Tagger’s Dozen, Bundled in Love, Business Boosters

Designer Label Punch: Party Punch, Labelicious

Round Tab Punch: Party Punch, Office Accoutrement, Totally Tabs

1” Circle Punch: Sending Happy Thoughts kit, Perfect Presentation, Glorious Garlands, The Snowflake Spot, Perennial Favorites, Holiday Blitz, Double-Line Doodles, Polka Dots & Petals, Create a Coupon, Genuine Articles, Business Boosters, Calendar Cues, On Board Blossoms and Basics

1 ¼” and/or 1 3/8” Circle Punch: Simple Delights Simply Sent kit, Perfect Presentation, Batty For You, Holiday Tag Team, Sparkling Sayings, Be Happy, Figures of Speech, Double-Line Doodles, Polka Dots & Petals, Big Flowers, Stamp of Authenticity, Carte Postale, Think Happy Thoughts, Big Pieces, Seeing Spots, So Happy, Dots Are Hot, Brocade Basics, Labelicious, Genuine Articles, Circle of Friendship, It’s All Good, Sporting

½” and/or ¾” Circle Punch: In the Spotlight, Holiday Tag Team, Glorious Garlands, Cold Play, Snow Flurries, Merry Merry, Punch Pals, Forever in My Heart, Holiday Blitz, Double-Line Doodles, Sweet Thing, Wanted, Star Struck, Little Flowers, Little Pieces, Please Come, Dot Spot background, Alphabits, Art by Design

1 ¼” and/or 1 3/8” Square Punch: Simple Delights Simply Sent kit, Perfect Presentation, Forever in My Heart, Sealed With a Kiss, Be Happy, Figures of Speech, Tagger’s Dozen, Sweet Thing, Office Accoutrement, Stamp of Authenticity, Carte Postale, Glad Tidings, It’s All Good, Art by Design, Sporting, Business Boosters, It’s a Date

¾” Square Punch: Punch Pals, Calendar Cues

Large Oval Punch: I did it, several of the word sets

Star Punch: Wanted, Starstruck, Sporting, Wild West Alphabet, On Board Blossoms and Basics

5-Petal Flower Punch: In the Spotlight, Be Happy, Priceless, Simply Said, Looks Like Spring, Heartfelt Thanks, Ginormous Flowers, Office Accoutrement, Big Pieces, Cutie Pie Double Sided Paper, On Board Blossoms and Basics

Snow Blossom Punch: In the Spotlight, Simple Snowman, Wondrous Gift, Snowflake Spot, Merry Merry, Snow Flurries, Punch Pals, Snowfall, Be Happy

Spring Flower Bouquet Punch: Looks Like Spring

Three for You Punch: Three Thoughts Simply Sent kit, Punch Pals, Take Three, Three for You punch box

Word Window Punch: So Many Sayings, Block Party, Boatloads of Love, Fun & Fast Notes, Take Three, Everything Baby, Short & Sweet, Happy Everything, Wonderful Favorites, Warm Words, All Holidays, Everyday Flexible Phrases, Amazing to Zany, Fundamental Phrases