Stamp Review Crew: Sweet Little Stockings Edition

 

Hello and welcome to the latest Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop!   Our international crew highlights one Stampin' Up stamp set on each blog hop.  Hops are the first and third Mondays of the month and are a great way to get lots of ideas for using a set!   Click on the banner below to see a complete list of Crew members and see all the past hops which we keep active.  So many creative things to see and enjoy!

 

We are using the Sweet Little Stockings stamp set for this edition.  Our hop is small this time around but the projects are all so sweet!

For my first project I used the Disappearing Nine Patch technique to make the background.  I think the cute little Corgi is adorable with his Santa beard!  

It is a bit hard to see from the front but the sentiment, stars and Christmas packages are popped up giving this plenty of dimension.   Those little holly leaves and berries are so tiny!  I had a bit of a mishap when making this as I dropped the itty bitty holly leaf die and it bounced into my craft room wastebasket.  Of course my wastebasket was filled to the brim with all kinds of tiny paper scraps... I was not sure I would ever find it but I did!  

My next project requires a bit of explanation.   I made a pot holder for each of our three kids for Christmas.  (Hopefully none of them will see this blog post before Christmas day!)  I picked a  fabric that I knew each would like.   I had fun pulling out scraps of fabric to go with the main fabric.  (Just like my paper scraps I save all my little scraps of fabric too!)

When it was time to wrap the potholders the Sweet Little Stockings set was just perfect!  Can you guess which potholder is in which package?  

Thanks so much for hopping with us and have a Very Merry Christmas!

Please click on the buttons below for a gallery of ideas for this stamp set!

 

This way to Cindy's Blog!

Or this way to Charlet's creations!

Stamps: Sweet Little Stockings

Paper:  Basic White, Crushed Curry, Old Oliver and Cherry Cobber Card stock, Sweet Stocking Designer Series  Paper

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Momento Ink,  Cherry Cobber and Mossy Meadow Stampin' Write Marker, Stampin Blends

Accessories:     Metallic Mesh Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombo Glue

Big Shot:   Stocking Dies

Clever Cats Birthday Card

 

Finally I have my computer and phone on the same page and am able to upload photos again.  Nice to be back to a bit of blogging!

Of course I could not resist adding the Clever Cats stamp set to my Kitty Stamp collection.  The artist surely must have kitties of their own as these cats have a lot of character!    We had a big fluffy cat who loved to try to sit in teeny little boxes.  Always good for a laugh and lots of picture taking.

Although the Clever Cat stamp set is primarily a Halloween themed set it is great for other occasions too.
I omitted the word Halloween from the sentiment by selectively inking with Stampin' Write Markers.  

This fluffy kitty is cut out and perched on top of the window cut with the Picture This die.

The "Birthday" is borrowed from the Well Said stamp set.  
 I used the Stamparatus to get the words positioned and the kitty exactly in the corner.

This card fits in a No 10 (business) size envelope.  The card front is 4" X 9-1/4".

Supplies used:

Stamps: Clever Cats, Well Said

Paper:    Basic White Cardstock, Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper

Ink:   Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede Classic Ink, Night of Navy and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories: ,  Stampin' Dimensionals

Big Shot:    Picture This Dies

Tools: Stamparatus

Splitcoaststampers Falliday Fest Tutorial

Fun things are happening on the Splitcoaststampers site!  The Falliday Fest is an annual event with tutorials, challenges and prizes.  My tutorial for the Disappearing Nine Patch technique is the featured project today!   

You can see the written tutorial HERE and can also view the gallery of projects made by other crafters using the tutorial.   You can upload your creations here so we can all enjoy them!  (To upload to the correct gallery put it under Techniques Spotlight>Holiday Blitz Gallery>Disappearing Nine Patch Card)

(I had planned to add some new projects myself but I am having issues with my computer not importing photos.  Until I get that resolved I am not able to put new things on my blog or upload to Splitcoaststampers. 😞)  

Stamp Review Crew: 2021 Fall Sale-a-bration #2

 

The Stamp Review Crew has a second bonus hop featuring Sale-a-bration goodies.  In case you missed the first one you can check it out HERE.    The format is a little different for our Sale-a-bration hops. Instead of each member creating with the same stamp set as we usually do we are all using different Sale-a-bration products.   As always though we are archiving the hop for future reference.  Please click on the banner below to see past hops and to check out the bios of the crew members. 

 

 

I have chosen to highlight the pretty Christmas themed Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper and also used the Sale-a-bration Host stamp set In Your Words.

The patchwork backgrounds for my projects are made using a quilting technique called the Disappearing Nine Patch that I adapted for paper-crafting.  It is a way to create an intricate background with lots of little pieces easily without cutting and glueing each little piece separately.   Start with nine squares adhered to scrap paper, cut them apart and rearrange.   There are different ways to arrange the "blocks" for variations in the backgrounds.   I filmed a video with all the details of this fun technique.  

I thought the plaid paper would be cute for paper piecing the little girl's coat and hat from the Season's of Fun host stamp set.  The sentiment is from the In Your Words Sale-a-bration host stamp set.  I selectively inked up words with Stampin' Markers and the Stamparatus helped in getting the words inside the diecut.

You can make the background different sizes for cards or decor.  The above project started with nine 2 inch squares.  The card below uses 1 inch squares.  It also uses the In Your Words Sale-a-bration host stamp set.

I have another card that I made with products from the Mini Catalog that shows another way to arrange the patchwork.  It also used 1 inch squares.   The Stamparatus made it a breeze to stamp the words on the striped DSP in just the right place.

VIDEO TUTORIAL:  

So glad you stopped in today!  Please click on the buttons below to continue on to more great Sale-a-bration ideas!!

This way to Lou's blog!

 

 

This way to Nikki's blog!

  

Supplies used:

You are Wonderful Easel Decor

Stamps: Season of Fun (host set), In Your Words (Sale-a-bration host)

Paper:    Basic White and Basic Black Cardstock, Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper

Ink:   Tuxedo Black Momento Ink, Stampin' Markers, Stampin' Blends

Accessories: ,  Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombo Glue, Pastel Pearls (colored with Cherry Cobble Stampin' Blend)

Big Shot:    Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Supplies used:

There is Magic Christmas Card

Stamps: In Your Words (Sale-a-bration host), Dry Brush Background

Paper:    Basic White, Basic Black, Crumb Cake and Garden Green Cardstock, Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper

Ink:   Garden Green Classic Ink 

Accessories: ,  Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombo Glue, Linen Thread

Big Shot:    Meadow Dies

It's Halloween Card

Stamps: Clever Cats

Paper:    Hightland Heather and Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper

Ink:   Gorgeous Grape Classic Ink

Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Metallic Mesh Ribbon

Punches:    Halloween Punch

 

Stamp Review Crew: 2021 Fall Sale-a-bration

The Stamp Review Crew has a bonus hop this month!  The format is a little different for this hop.  Instead of each member creating with the same stamp set as we usually do this time we are all using different Sale-a-bration products.   As always though we are archiving the hop for future reference.  Please click on the banner below to see past hops and to check out the bios of the crew members.

  

I chose to focus on the cute Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper.  The images are so happy you can't help but smile when playing with this fun paper!  A word of caution... the little guys are addicting and you will end up with more and more projects!

This is the project that started the fussy cutting frenzy!  I wanted to replace the penguin that was originally on the sled with the little bunny.  I added a tiny "rug" made of ribbon, made a few changes to the bunny's expression with a marker and gave her a purple scarf. 

A Christmas ornament for a special couple:)

This is a small framed piece with an easel back.  I have a previous video for making this type of mitered frame (see the bottom of the post for the video).  Start with a 6 inch by 7 inch piece of Designer Series Paper to make this size frame.

Don't you just want to hug this polar bear?!

This card uses the Stitched So Sweetly die for the green inset and popped-up border.  A very quick way to add dimension.

It's so hot today I would love to build a snowman!

Once I was on a roll cutting the little critters out I decided to cut out a few more and make a little 3D snow scene with a folded Christmas tree.  I made a video of how to make the tree.  (See the bottom of the post.)

These will be cute for winter decor even past Christmas!

So glad you stopped in today!  Please click on the buttons below to continue on to more great Sale-a-bration ideas!!

This way to Jay's blog!

 

 

This way to Charlet's blog!

 

Supplies used:

Polar Bear and Bunny Ornament:

Stamps: Daisy Lane

Paper:    Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper

Ink:   Just Jute Classic Ink

Accessories: Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon,  Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Backed Snowflakes (retired)

Big Shot:   Layering Circles Dies, Give It a Whirl Dies

Magical Moments Polar Bear Frame :

Stamps: Many Messages

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock,  Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral  and Just Jade Stampin' Markers,

Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack, Adhesive Backed Snowflakes (retired)

Big Shot:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Seasons Greeting Snowman Card :

Stamps: Joyful Life

Paper:  Whisper White and Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, and Just Jade Stampin' Markers,

Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Backed Snowflakes (retired)

Big Shot:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Christmas Tree Scene :

Paper:  Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamp Review Crew: Quiet Meadow Edition

Hello and welcome to the latest Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop!   Our international crew highlights one Stampin' Up stamp set on each blog hop.  Hops are the first and third Mondays of the month and are a great way to get lots of ideas for using a set!   

If you click on the banner below you will be taken to the Stamp Review Crew website which has a complete list crew members and you can see all the past hops as well.

Our stamp set this time is the Quiet Meadow set which had a complimentary set of dies that really enhance the beauty of the stamped images.    

The Meadow diecuts are the main attraction of this white-on-white wedding card.

The card has loads of texture from the embossed frame
 to the background Linen Speciality Paper.   

The stamped text is softened by covering it
with an identical diecut vellum overlay.

Quiet Meadow Bundle by Stampin' Up

Thanks so much for hopping with the Stamp Review Crew.  Please click on the buttons below to see more lovely Quiet Meadow projects!

 

To Lou's lovely projects!

To Mike's creations!

Stamps:  Quiet Meadsw

Paper:   Basic White cardstock, Linen Speciality Paper, Vellum Cardstock

Ink:  Soft Suede Classic Ink

Big Shot:  Meadow Dies, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Bricks and Mortar 3D Embossing Folder, 

Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Foam Adhesive Strips

Stamp Review Crew Bonus Hop: Hey Chick + Birthday Chick Edition

 

Hello!  Stamp Review Crew members have a mini blog hop this session for the sweet and silly Hey Chick and Birthday Chick stamp bundles.  We have a wonderful website with an archive of past hops that is chock full of inspiration. You can access it by clicking on the banner below.

 

 

Two fun cards combining the Hey Chick and Birthday Chick bundles

This long card fits in a business size envelope.  The base is cut 8" X 9-1/4" and scored at 4".

Love the happy dance!

For the inside I used the left over curved piece of DSP from the front.

Having fun with the interactive Give It a Whirl die set!

Spin for more images!

The inside of the card.

Thanks for hopping by!   Please click on the buttons below to see more fun Chicks!

This way to Heidi's blog!

This way to Lou's blog!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Hey Chick, Birthday Chick

Paper:  Whisper White, Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green Cardstock, Pattern Party Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black,  Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green and Pool Party Classic Ink, White Craft Ink, Stampin' Blends

Big Shot: Chick Dies, Birthday Chick Dies, Give It a Whirl Dies, Stitched Rectangle Dies

Tools: Blending Brushes, Fine Tip Glue, Tombo Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Round Brads

Zippered Paper Pouch Video Tutorial

 

My video tutorial for making a Zippered Paper Pouch has been posted on Splitcoast Stampers!  

 

This one has been in planning/progress mode for quite a while.   I made my first vinyl covered projects including a pouch last July and have been dabbling with ideas since that time.   In September I did a video of general concepts for using vinyl + paper for Spiltcoast Stampers.  More ideas kept popping up and soon I was zipping through my little stash of Pellon iron-on vinyl.  I discovered that you can buy it by the yard at Joann's.  Sale + a coupon and I was in business for making some really fun stuff! 

The Zippered Paper Pouch video was my first attempt at videotaping at the my sewing machine.   There was a bit of a learning curve and a few hiccups getting that all squared away.  I could have made a blooper reel about as long as the finished one!  

  

The written tutorial with step-by-step pics can be found on the SCS site. 

Here are links to some of my other vinyl projects:

VINYL BASICS: Video and notebook

LANYARD SCISSORS HOLDER and PENCIL POUCH

COUPON HOLDER and other Pampered Pet projects  

KITTY KEY COVER