Sunday, September 29, 2019

Country Home for PP461

Hello and Happy Sunday!
 It’s time for a new creative challenge over at The Paper Players
This week, the lovely and talented Jaydee has an awesome Tic-Tac-Toe Theme Challenge to inspire us to create. Simply choose at least 3 elements across, down, or diagonally. Or if you are feeling really inspired, use all 9 of the elements. I love Tic-Tac-Toe Challenges. They are a a great way to get those creative vibes working! 

For my project, I selected: Fall - Orange - Leaves…and I guess Die Cut would work, even though it’s in a different row. 
Last week at my team meeting, one of my friends had mentioned that she wanted to see some fun ideas using the new Snowfall Accents Puff Paint so I decided to create one of our meeting projects using it. Instead of using it for a snowy accent, I decided to pull out one of my favorite stamp sets or the fall season, Country Home. The puff paint was a perfect accent for “cotton” elements in the image. 

Puff Paint is super easy to use, too. You just need a Heat Tool to make it "do its thing". Simply shake the bottle well, add to your image as desired (a little goes a long way) and then heat it up to watch the magic happen. Just an FYI, this item is currently on backorder and will be shipping the week of October 7th. 

Color Combo: 


This card comes together really easily because the stamped image is really the star of the show. I colored the image with Stampin’ Blends and fussy cut the little oval for the sentiment. I used the Tin Tile 3D Embossing Folder for extra texture on the background and 2 die cuts from the Frosted Bouquet Dies as “leafy” accents. 

It’s a little tough to see in the photo, but I added Clear Wink of Stella to the stamped image and also on the die cuts, for added detail. That puff paint really adds a fun little touch, don’t you think? Everyone at my team meeting loved it and I hope you do, too. 

 Card Measurements:
  • Crumb Cake Card Base - 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” 
  • Bermuda Bay Cardstock - 4” x 5-1/4” 
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock (embossed with Tin Tile 3D Embossing Folder) - 3-7/8” x 5-1/8” 
  • Scraps of Crumb cake and Very Vanilla Cardstock for die cuts
  • Bermuda Bay Cardstock (inside card) - 4” x 5-1/4” 
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock (inside card)  - 3-7/8” x 5-1/8” 
Here is a quick peek inside the card with a coordinating sentiment and another colored image. This is just a fun card to celebrate the fall season!  

I hope you will join us this week over at The Paper Players and share your project with our ”Tic-Tac-Toe Theme Challenge". We’d love to see what you come up with! You can link up your project through Noon PST on Friday October 4th, 2019. 

Be sure to stop by and say hello to The Paper Players Design Team

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store

This month’s Host Code is: S2BQYC32. If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using this host code, you will also receive a gift from me: a free exclusive project tutorial bundle. (see the sneak peek below)

If your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping), do NOT use the host code. You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive the gift from me. Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Have a HAPPY day today! 
-Anne Marie


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Friday, September 27, 2019

Spooktacular Bash for Facebook Live

Hello everyone! For my Facebook Live video this week (which was Thursday instead of Wednesday, due to a little scheduling conflict), I featured a card and a fun treat holder using the Spooktacular Bash Bundle from the Stampin’ Up!® Holiday Catalog! To check out the video for how these projects were made, click here: Spooktacular Bash Facebook Live.


Every Wednesday at 12:00 PM CST, I share a new project tutorial over on my Stampin’ Anne Facebook Page. Please join me and if you can’t make it Live, you can always watch the replay. Also, I’d like to invite you to join my Stampin’ Anne Facebook Group for giveaways and exclusive projects. Everyone is welcome
The first project I made was this fun Halloween Gate Fold Card. I just love those spooky little houses from the Monster Bash Designer Series Paper. The gate fold opens up to a cute little message from that not-so-scary vampire. So cute! 
Gate Fold Card Measurements:

  • Basic Black Card Base - 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”
  • On 8-1/2” side, score at 2-1/8” and 6-3/8” 
  • Crushed Curry Cardstock - 2” x 5-3/8” (2 pieces)
  • Monster Bash Designer Series Paper - 1-7/8” x 5-1/4” (2 pieces)  **In the video I gave incorrect measurements for these pieces, I apologize.**
  • Basic Black Cardstock (for “belly band”) - 1-1/2” x 9” 
  • For the “Belly Band”, you can score at 2-3/8” and 6-3/4” OR just fold it around the card to get a more snug fit. The “seam” where the two ends of the cardstock meet up is in the middle of the front of the card. There is a little overlap to adhere the ends together. The seam will be covered up with the layered die cuts.  
  • Scraps of Black Foil, Basic Black, Whisper White and Crushed Curry for stamped and die cut pieces
  • Whisper White (inside card) - 4” x 5-1/4”

The second project I shared was this fun little treat holder that holds Orbit Gum. The design of the box is from Ronda Wade, another fabulous Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator. Her box was considerably smaller and didn’t fit this particular pack of gum, so I just reconfigured the measurements a bit to make it work. 

I’ve made this box larger and smaller to fit different treats because I love how easily it comes together. (Thanks Ronda!) The front flap tucks behind the die cut circle and ribbon to hold it closed. Just make sure when you adhere the die cut circle to the front of the box, you only add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the bottom of the circle to allow for tucking the flap. 
Treat Box Measurements:
  • Basic Black Cardstock - 4-3/4” x 6” 
  • On the 4-3/4” side, score at 1/2” and 4-1/4” 
  • On the 6” side, score at 2”, 2-1/2”, 4-1/2” and 5” 
  • Use the photo below as a guide to show where to trim the pieces on the box

I also embossed the box using the Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder for some added texture. I had to laugh at the “Open if You Dare” sentiment though. Surprise, it’s NOT chocolate! Haha! Although, not everyone enjoys sweet treats, so this is a great option with fewer calories! 
Finally, here is another card I shared with the Spooktacular Bash Bundle! I didn’t put this card together in the video, however it uses some of the same elements from the 2 other projects and comes together really easily. I used the Basic Black 3/8” Scalloped Ribbon for some added texture and colored a trio of rhinestones with the Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin Blends Marker. I also added some Wink of Stella Glitter Brush on the Ornate Frame die and also to Dracula’s little cape. 

Card Measurements: 

  • Basic Black Card Base - 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” 
  • Pumpkin Pie Cardstock - 4” x 5-1/4” 
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock (embossed with Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder) - 3-3/4” x 5” 
  • Monster Bash Designer Series Paper - 3-1/2” x 2-1/2” 
  • Scraps of Basic Black, Whisper White and Pumpkin Pie Cardstock for stamped and die cut images

I hope you enjoyed these projects using the Spooktacular Bash Bundle! Once again, here is the link to watch the Facebook Live video for more details: Spooktacular Bash Facebook Live.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on these projects are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store

This month’s Host Code is: S2BQYC32

Would you like to get a Make and Take Kit for these THREE projects sent to you? 

  • Place a minimum $30 order (pre-tax and shipping) in my Stampin’ Up!® Online Store using the Host Code above by Monday, September 30th at Midnight CST 
  • I will send you make and take materials for the THREE projects I shared on this post. 
  • Make and Take project kits include everything you need to make the projects except any stamped images…and “treats" like the pack of gum. :) 

If you place an order over $50 (before tax and shipping) using this host code, you will also receive a gift from me: a free exclusive project tutorial bundle. (see the sneak peek for below) Place that $50 order by Monday September 30th and you’ll receive the tutorial AND the Make and Takes from this Facebook Live. 

If your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping), do NOT use the host code. You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive the gifts from me. Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Have a HAPPY day today! 
-Anne Marie

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