Stamping With Blue Moon Creations

Using paper backing on die cut stamps

This is a great idea for using the paper backing on Stampin' Up!'s die cut stamps.  Remember, all stamp sets in Stampin' Up!'s mini catalogs are now die cut.

For this project, I used Snow Burst from the 2007 Holiday Mini Collection.  I used Blue Bayou Prints Designer Series and the In Color Soft Sky and Blue Bayou paper.  The ink is Soft Sky and Blue Bayou.  The center of the the snowflake is an acrylic bubble from the Build-A-Brad.

First, I stamped the snowflake using Blue Bayou onto Whisper White card stock.  Peel off the paper backing on the die cut stamp and position over the image.  You may want to use re positionable adhesive to hold the paper backing down.

Then, I sponged the lighter Soft Sky over the stamped image using the "template." Remove the template, and you have added a shadowed image that is just like the stamped image.  This is another way to do two-step Stampin!

Snow Note Card

Whew! Christmas is over, and now it's time to send out thank you cards for all those great gifts you received!  Here's a simple note card idea from Stampin' Up! that would be perfect as a thank you or Happy New Year's card.

Download instructions here:

Snow Note Card instructions

Santa and His Signing Reindeer

Santa And His Singing Reindeer

This cute Flash movie featuring Santa and his Reindeer singing "White Christmas" (actually sung by The Drifters) has been a web favorite for the last several years. Since it is hard to find, and cute as could be, we decided to load it up for all who wish to see it. It's a pretty big file, so it may take a minute to load. I thought this was fun.  Turn up your speakers, enjoy, and Merry Christmas!! Santa and His Singing Reindeer

Peace and Joy Card

  Here's another quick and easy Christmas card idea from Stampin' Up!  Download instructions here:

Joy and Peace card instructions

Elegant Eggplant Reindeer

This beautiful card was created by Denise Carlson.  She used Elegant Eggplant (Stampin' Up!) and Brushed Copper (retired) card stock.  The stamp sets are Weathered background, Brocade Basics and Reindeer Prints (retired) embossed with copper embossing powder.  She also used the Round Tab punch. Lovely!  Thanks Denise.

Merry Christmas to You!

Thank you all for allowing me to share my love of stamping with you!  I appreciate your business and friendship.  I wish you and your family the Happiest of Holidays and a very Peaceful New Year! 

I hope to see you in 2008.  Anne

Isn't this the cutest Santa?  He is made with Stampin' Up punches.  Click here for supplies used:

Download punched_santa_card.doc

Thanks to my fellow ABQ Demonstrator Leilani McGranahan for this wonderful idea :)

Fun and Fast Notes

   

This is another great design created by Paula Cummins.  She used Stampin' Up's! Fun and Fast Notes (not retiring). She colored in the ornaments and added Crystal Effects for the 3d effect.  The card stock is the In Color Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky and Purely Pomegranate and Purely Pomegranate double-stitched ribbon.  Thanks Paula!

Snowman and Santa Candy Wrappers

Aren't these the cutest guys?  They are super easy to create.  And they are made from various Stampin' Up! punches.  Here's what you'll need:

snack size candy bars (I used snack sized Kit Kats)

white card stock for body, coordinating card stock for hat and face

1/4" circle punch for eyes and mouth

corner rounder punch for nose

1 3/8" square punch for hat

corner rounder punch for hat

word window punch for rim of hat

Spring Bouquet punch (retiring) for flower on hat

1 3/8" and 1 1/4" tag punches for tags

eyelet and Crop a Dile

cording or ribbon

white gel pen for stitching on hat and eyes

black marker for eyebrows

Sticky strip, mini glue dots for eyes and mouth, glue stick for nose

Various stamp sets for tags ( I used Perfect Presentation, a level 2 hostess set)

Cut white card stock 3 1/4 x 3 1/2 and score at 3/4" and 1 1/8" on each side.  Wrap around candy bar and adhere with Sticky Strip. Add the hat and face and embellish as desired.

For the Santa, I wrapped a piece of Real Red card stock around the candy bar, added a torn piece of white card stock and buttons made from the 1/4" circle punch.  Then, I added the belt buckle using Basic Black and Brushed Silver card stock.

Faux Silk Baroque Motifs

Do you have stacks of plain white tissue paper stored away in a closet?  The Faux Silk technique is an easy way to use up some of that tissue paper.  For this card I used my new favorite stamp set Baroque Motifs.  I love the way the Real Red flower pops from the background stamped in Always Artichoke.  The tissue paper is more crinkled in person.  The more crinkled the better, I say!  Click on the following for directions.

Download faux_silk_directions_for_blog.doc

 

More Faux Silk

I don't know about you, but I ready for spring!  Here are two more faux silk projects.  Of course, I love purple, and lilacs are one of my favorite flowers.  For the first sample, I used the two-step stamp set Blossoms Abound. The first image was stamped with Pale Plum, and the second image was stamped with Perfect Plum.  I used the stamp set Polka Dots and Paisley on the second card with one of my favorite color combinations, Tempting Turquoise and Pretty in Pink.

Matching Box for Glass Ornament

A few days ago, I posted instructions on how to decorate a clear glass ornament using Stampin' Up!'s re inkers, Dazzling Diamonds and glitter (Instructions and photos can be found in the December Archives on the right hand side, towards the bottom on the main page).  Here are directions for making a matching box for these sparkling beauties.  Here's what you'll need:

card stock or Stampin' Up!'s double-sided designer series paper

Sticky Strip

Scissors

Personal cutter/scorer

Ribbon or other embellishments as needed

tissue paper for inside of box

For the box: Cut paper 8 1/4 x 8/14 and score it up at 2 3/4" all the way around. 

Cut up the score lines on two opposite sides.  Add Sticky strip as shown (I've used white correction tape to show where the Sticky Strip should go for easier viewing).  Take the backing off the Sticky Strip and fold up the sides of the box.  Remember to "burnish" the Sticky Strip by rubbing your fingernail over it before you remove the backing.  Burnishing it makes it stick.  Also remember when folding the sides, the side without any Sticky Strip should be on the inside of the box.

For the lid: Cut paper 4 13/16 x 4 13/16 and score all the way around at 1". Cut up the score lines on two opposite sides and add Sticky Strip

Dryer Sheet Christmas card

Here is another  wonderful creation by Teresa D'Anza, one of my favorite artists!  I apologize that the image does not adequately show how this card sparkles.  This card is "too stinkin' cute!" which is the highest of compliments!  Teresa stamped and colored her image (non SU but that's ok) onto white card stock. Then she used the dryer sheet technique and covered it with dazzling diamonds for the sparkle.  Yes, I said she used a dryer sheet. If you'd like to learn more about this fun technique, please contact me.

I love this card! Thanks Teresa.

Baroque Motifs Decorated Notebook

This beautiful notebook was  decorated and given to me by my Upline, Tammy Fite.  She used my new favorite stamp set, Baroque Motifs.  She also used Purely Pomegranate Satin Ribbon which is part of Stampin' Up's! Wrapping Up the Holidays promotion that ends tomorrow, December 15. (Buy 1, get one free.  The Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon is also part of the promotion).  She also used an "Ice"  Rhinestone brad to add sparkle.  The pen is decorated to match.  Thank you Tammy for this lovely gift!

Wrapping Up the Holidays Chocolate Tin

Stampin' Up's! Wrapping up the Holidays promotion ends tomorrow, December 15!  Here is a quick project idea using the Accent and Elements tin (3 tins for $9.95) and Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon ($9.95.  Buy one, get one free.  Offer also includes Purely Pomegranate Satin Ribbon).  You may view the details of the promotion here:  Wrapping Up the Holidays flyer

   

Tissue paper and tiles

This is the coolest project ever!  When I first read about this technique, I knew I had to try it.  But to be honest, I was sure it was going to be one of those projects that sounds really great, but just won’t work.  I thought printing on tissue paper would be a disaster, jamming up the printer etc. Well, I am very happy to announce it is really easy and is one of those WOW! projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had a great time going through old family photos and choosing my favorites to put on the tiles.  I did 8 tiles, and I am going to send them to my Aunt in Amarillo who is the keeper of our family mementos.  She and my uncle have an “Ancestors” room filled with great old photographs and other items.  I have sealed and put “feet” on the tiles using fun foam so they can be used as coasters if they want.  I am also sending the trinket/plate  holders in case they want to set them upright for display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a great way to personalize a gift for family and friends.  Instructions are below.  Have fun and let me know how your project turns out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Print out photos onto tissue paper and glue/decoupage to ceramic tiles.  Here’s what you need:

4x4 tiles (coasters) These can be any kind of tiles: tumbled marble, glazed etc

2x2 tiles (magnets)

mod podge

paint brush or sponge

plain white tissue paper

plain white copy paper

scotch tape

printer

clear sealer

felt feet for coasters or magnets for refrigerator magnets

photos

 

1. Take an original photo, scan into your computer and change to black and white.  You can resize it to fit on the tile with a little photo editing. 
2. Tape a piece of tissue paper to a piece of copy paper.  I used a larger sized piece of tissue paper, folded the edges over and taped the two together on the back.  Make sure the two pieces of paper are well taped together so you don't jam your printer.
3. Copy photo onto tissue/copy paper.
4. Trim photo as needed to fit onto final item.
5. Cover the tile with a thin coat of mod podge.
6. Gently lay the image down starting in the middle and going out.  Be very careful here…the image will tear very easily, so try not to manipulate too much.
7. Cover entire image with mod podge carefully and allow to dry.
8. For the coaster, once dry, seal with sealant and allow to dry.  Add felt or cork feet using permanent adhesive.
9. For magnet: Seal with sealant and allow to dry.  Add magnet.

Print out photos onto tissue paper and glue/decoupage to ceramic tiles.  Here’s what you need:

4x4 tiles (coasters) These can be any kind of tiles: tumbled marble, glazed etc

2x2 tiles (magnets)

mod podge

paint brush or sponge

plain white tissue paper

plain white copy paper

scotch tape

printer

clear sealer

felt feet for coasters or magnets for refrigerator magnets

photos

 

1. Take an original photo, scan into your computer and change to black and white.  You can resize it to fit on the tile with a little photo editing. 
2. Tape a piece of tissue paper to a piece of copy paper.  I used a larger sized piece of tissue paper, folded the edges over and taped the two together on the back. (See photos below.  Make sure the two pieces of paper are well taped together so you don't jam your printer)
3. Copy photo onto tissue/copy paper.
4. Trim photo as needed to fit onto final item.
5. Cover the tile with a thin coat of mod podge.
6. Gently lay the image down starting in the middle and going out.  Be very careful here…the image will tear very easily, so try not to manipulate too much.
7. Cover entire image with mod podge carefully and allow to dry.
8. For the coaster, once dry, seal with sealant and allow to dry.  Add felt or cork feet using permanent adhesive.
9. For magnet: Seal with sealant and allow to dry.  Add magnet.

Tissue Paper on Tile

 

Cake in a Coffee Mug!

Are you looking for another quick gift?  Thank you to Susan Legits for this great idea.  This recipe will make 8 or 9 coffee mug gifts, so this is an easy assembly line project! Make up a batch in advance to have ready for last minute gift giving.

You can find these holiday mugs at any craft or dollar store.  Just make sure that it doesn't contain any metallic paint as it will be used in the microwave.  Check to make sure that it holds 1 1/2 cups of water. 

Embellish the wrapping as much as you want using cellophane and ribbon.  Make sure you include the baking instructions.

View the recipe here  Download cake_in_a_coffee_mug1.doc

Dashing Decorations

Here's another great idea for personalizing the Christmas tree with family photos and other mementos.  Click here for instructions: Download dashing_decorations.doc

Best Wishes Card Project

Best Wishes card
Stamps: SNOWFALL STAMP SET SHORT & SWEET STAMP SET	Paper: CARD STOCK WHISPER WHITE 8 1/2X11 CARD STOCK SOFT SKY 8 1/2 X 11 CARD STOCK RIVER ROCK 8 1/2 X 11 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12
Ink CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD SOFT SKY CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIVER ROCK CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BLUE BAYOU	Accessories: SCISSORS PAPER SNIPS PUNCH 1 1/4 INCH CIRCLE STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS RIBBON DOUBLE STITCHED BLUE BAYOU
Instructions 1. Stamp tiny snowflakes image repeatedly in River Rock ink on River Rock card stock (4-1/4" x 1-1/2"), and adhere to Soft Sky card. 2. Adhere Blue Bayou textured card stock (4-1/4" x 1") to card, and tie Blue Bayou double-stitched grosgrain ribbon around front of card. 3. Stamp greeting in Blue Bayou ink on card. 4. Stamp large snowflake image in Blue Bayou ink on Whisper White card stock (4" x 4"), and cut out using 1-1/4" Circle punch and snips. Adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. 5. To create envelope, stamp tiny snowflakes image repeatedly in Soft Sky ink on front of Whisper White envelope.