Tuesday's Technique, Tool, or Tutorial...

Today's Tutorial is on using the new Decorative Label Punch (Holiday Mini Catalog) and being able to layer it like on the card below. So make sure to scroll down and see the picture tutoria on how to do this to create a great look on your projects.

Decorative Label Punch

#120907
$16.95
We can’t get enough of labels, and our new extra large Decorative Label punch has arrived just in time for creating cunning Christmas tags and holiday accents for all kinds of projects. It just doesn’t get any easier than punching. Use this new punch with Designer Series paper for quick but luxurious Christmas tag backgrounds or with stamped images to frame meaningful greetings and messages on cards and scrapbook pages.

■ Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing

■ Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport

■ Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored

■ New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use

■ Larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use

■ Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color

■ Coordinates with images in the Tags til Christmas stamp set

To Begin - you will need to punch (1) in White & (2) in Black. You can choose your own colors as well. Next take your paper trimmer and trim your (2) black pieces as shown in picture below.

You will throw away the two center pieces of the blacks - you won't need them.

Pull out your Two Way Glue Pen and start gluing the pieces. (see below)

I started with the two longest pieces (top & bottom)

Then glued the sides.

Your layered punch piece should now look like this. Below you will see how I used it on my card and a close up of the card banner.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have fun getting the most out of your punches!

Monday's Big Shot Project Idea...

I have made another treat/gift holder to share with you today. On Septemebr 20th, I shared my very first video tutorial with you which featured a Halloween Treat Holder. If you missed the video...you can view it by clicking HERE. This is just another take on that same idea using the Big Shot and the Two Tags Bigz Die, but getting a completely different look by using different products.

A close up on the tag, which I used the Modern Label Punch and then just slightly folded over the top and used an antique brad. I then threaded my Linen Thread through the opening to be able to hang it.

A close up of the side and the antique embellishments & ribbons I used.

Another picture of the final project. What friend wouldn't LOVE to get a treat packaged up like this!

Enjoy and have a terrific Monday.

Artistic Etchings - Clear-Mount Stamp
#120573
$14.95
An old-world cathedral, a street café in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, the stately decorum of a royal palace—these are the types of images invoked by our Artistic Etchings set. Add its vintage look and feel to your cards and scrapbook pages to set a romantic, nostalgic mood. Available both in wood-mount and clear-mount.
Set Quantity: 6

Two Tags Stampin' Up! Bigz Die
#115954
$21.95
Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Two Tags Bigz die helps you create custom tags from any card stock or Designer Series paper. The small tag has a pierced edge; the large tag is scored so you can fold and tuck it into the end. It’s perfect for hiding images or messages, and it will make beautiful gift tags and small Valentine cards. This design is part of Shelli’s Signature Collection. ■ Designed to cut through one sheet of paper or card stock at a time■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and standard cutting pads■ Die size: 5-1/2" x 6"

SUNDAY SHARE...

I hope your enjoying your weekend! Today I wanted to share a wedding card I created. I first used my BIG SHOT to emboss my papers with the different folders (Elegant Boquet & Perfect Polka Dots). I also punched an opening using the new Extra Large Decorative Label Punch, which can be found in the Holiday Mini Catalog. I took a length of approx. 8" of Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon and with my sewing machine, created a running stitch down the middle. I tied one side of the thresd off and then pulled one of the threads from the other side to create a gathering for a different look.

The sets I used on this card were;

Curvy Verses & Tiny Tags

Some of the embellishments I used were;

Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Med. Jewlery Tag Punch, Extra Large Decorative Label Punch, Basic Pearls, & Vintage Trinkets.
Inks I used;

Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

IF YOU'D LIKE TO PURCHASE ANY OF THESE ITEMS...JUST CLICK HERE AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO MY ON-LINE STORE.

Saturday Sketch Challenge...

So today's sketch challenge was fun for me as I got to play with some new product that had just been sitting around since I've been sick this week. I was excited to feel a little better and have fun creating.

Play along and have fun creating yourself!

CARD RECIPE:
Engraved Greeting Set (pg. 182 in the catalog)
Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder
Scallop Edge Punch
Itty Bitty Shape Punches
Bitty Buttons
Card Stocks: Textured Crumb Cake/Very Vanilla/Marina Mist/Cherry Cobbler/Old Olive/Pumpkin Pie/Daffodil Delight
Ink Pad: Early Espresso & Sponge
Markers: Marina Mist/Cherry Cobbler/Old Olive
1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain

Needle & Thread

Friday's Spotlight...

Today's SPOTLIGHT is on the terrific fall set called

"DAY OF GRATITUDE".

You can find it in the Holiday Mini Catalog on page 12. Information and a picture of this set are below.

I have (4) cards to spotlight this set and show you just how fabulous it is to create with!

Day Of Gratitude
#120835 - $26.95 (wood)

#121148 - $18.95 (clear)
Decorative leaf images are often reminiscent of the fall when the natural world is a frenzy of earthy colors and smells. The folksy images in this set look almost like they were hand carved in a New England wood shop, evoking the most nostalgic feelings of the Thanksgiving season. Adorn your thank you cards and table settings this year with these images to help create cozy, down home memories for your loved ones. Available both in wood-mount and clear-mount.
Set Quantity: 7

If you'd like to purchase this set...just click HERE for on-line shopping or contact me

@ (520) 979-7088 or skjj4richardson@msn.com

Tuesday's Technique, Tool, or Tutorial...

Today I have another video tutorial for you.

You may have noticed that I have been making cards with a sponged moon/sun in the background. The last few day's posts have had this in common. The video I'm sharing with you today is of a card/technique that I demonstrated this month in my clubs called Moonlight Highlight.

I still have not figured out how to get the size of the video to work in "blogger"...so if you click HERE you can view the video of how to create this card.

Friday's Spotlight...

Today's SPOTLIGHT is on the following two items...

Midnight Raven
#116529
$7.95
Raise the hair on the arms or neck of a loved one (just for a little fun) with a Halloween greeting dominated by this black raven. It’s a terrifically bold and dark image for creeping out an invitation, scrapbook page, or other project to celebrate the ghoulishly good times of All Hallows Eve. Available in wood-mount only.

Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die
120889
$7.95
Decorate each corner of your Halloween projects lovingly with the delicate texture of wispy webs. They’ll invite the creepy crawliest of creatures—and your friends and family—to join you in your fantastically frightening festivities. Coordinate with any of our spooky stamp images for just the right background.

■ Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

■ 4-1/2" x 5-3/4"

■ Use with standard cutting pads and multipurpose platform

■ Coordinates with 1800s London Halloween suite

THIS IS WHAT I CAME UP WITH - I HOPE IT WILL INSPIRE YOU!

FYI - Both of these items are in our Holiday Mini Catalog. I also used a few more items that are in the Mini...Glassy Glitter & Tasteful Trim Die (Rick Rack).