NEVER TOO MANY PURSES...

With spring and summer approaching, it's time for a new purse (or two or three)...

 

This purse is large enough to hold lots of stuff.  The base measures 8-1/2" x 2".  The side panels wrap around the bottom to give it extra support.

Another view shows the structure of the bottom...

I especially love the curve on this flap and latch.

 

And here's another purse for different season...

On every purse, the flap, latch, handle trim and overlap on the bottom are shaped to match, making it unique from all others...

 

The purse pattern is made from one 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of Designer Series Paper, plus a little plain Card Stock for the trim.  I'm thinking of putting the pattern and instructions in my Polka Dots Store.  Cost will be $5.  Are you in?

Supplies & Accessories:  (Sweet Pea Purse)  Designer Series Paper Stack #117161 Sweet Pea; Card Stock #100730 Whisper White, #100702 Old Olive; Punches #104401 1-3/8" Circle, #104403 1-1/4" Circle, #109046 1" Circle; Embellishments #108431 Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets; Tool #108362 Crop-A-Dile; Adhesive #104294 Sticky Strip.

You may shop 24/7 at my Stampin' Up! Store or at my Polka Dots Store.  Simply click on the round button, top right.  Contact me with any questions you may have.  My email button is above left, and my phone is 360-936-2030.   

A TRIP TO THE ZOO...

A trip to the zoo is just one of the fun activities that can take place on a spring day...  And HOO-RAY, spring is almost here!

 

To make the 3-D square... 1) Cut a 4"x 4" square.  2) Score at 2" x 2" to find the exact center.  3) Fold the corners to the center point.  4) Fold flaps back.  5) 3-D square may be glued down or left open as shown. 6) Insert image-of-choice in center.

 

Whether at the zoo with the kids and grand kids - or in the stamping studio making cards - GOOD TIMES is a sure thing!

 

Supplies & Accessories: Stamp Sets #118565-C Fox & Friends, #114942 Celebrate Everything; Stamp Pads #102549 Really Rust, #101179 Basic Black; Textured Card Stock #108697 Really Rust; Card Stock #100730 Whisper White; Designer Series Paper Stack #117161 Sweet Pea; Punches #104403 1-1/4" Circle, #109046 1" Circle, #116630 Modern Label; Embellishments #105319 Copper Eyelets.

You may order 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! Store.  Click on the round button, top right.  I will gladly assist you.  Just contact me by email or phone.  360-936-2030.  Thanks for dropping by again today.   

COUNTDOWN TO SPRING...

I unpacked my Easter decorations today.  One of my favorites is Mrs. Rabbit.  I made her in ceramics about 20 years ago...

 

Looking at the decorations made me excited to work on some new stamping projects like handmade baskets out of pretty Designer Series Paper. They will be hidden all around our home for the grand kids to seek and find. 

Of course, they'll be filled with little treasures and candy too...

If you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, the pattern for this basket is on the website.  Go to Show & Tell > Pattern Library > Baskets.  If you're not a demonstrator, but would like to be, click on My Website button (right sidebar), then click on Start Your Own Business.  The password is Sunshine Girls!  Within 15 minutes, you could have access to the demonstrator website and download a basket pattern of your very own!

 

I'm looking forward to sharing a variety of fun and fancy projects of spring with you in the next week or so...

 

  
 
 

A SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENT...

 

REASONS TO CELEBRATE...

Recently, a friend asked me to design a birthday card for someone at her work, and she had specific guidelines... It had to be red, white and blue... say celebrate... have simple lines... and be industrial-looking...

 

I'm always thrilled (yes, thrilled) to tackle a project and have such a nice selection of accessories already on hand.  That's just part of the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  Click on JOIN MY TEAM at the top of this page, to read more about those benefits!

TODAY, YOU could celebrate too!  Here's how... Click on MY WEBSITE button, right sidebar, and then click on START YOUR OWN BUSINESS.  The directions will prompt you... And the password is SUNSHINE GIRLS.  

 

Imagine having all these punches and cute little clips and tons of stamps and bunches of other things - just hanging around when you want to make a certain design for a certain friend!  <big sigh>  It's the best!  Join my team and I'll celebrate with you!

Supplies & Accessories: Stamp Set #114942 Celebrate Everything; Stamp Pad #101179 Basic Black; Textured Card Stock #108698 Real Red, Brilliant Blue; Card Stock #100730 Whisper White; Punches #109042 Photo Corners, #105934 Tag, #108264 Small Tag, #108341 Spiral; Embellishment #112581 1/2" Whisper White Library Clip; Adhesive #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals.

I have a busy weekend ahead.  You too?   Mine consists of a Stamp Club, a Stampin' Up! Dream Team meeting, a Sunshine Girls get-together, church, choir, teaching my Sunday school class... And there's always a new card (or two) to make!  I'll be designing something special for Monday... See you then.

You may order these supplies and all others at my Stampin' Up! Store by clicking on the top round button.  Any time, day or night, the store is OPEN!   

AS CUTE AS A BUG!

If you know someone who needs a little friendly cheer, here's an idea...

 

 See how it opens... The flap is snugly adhered to the card front...

These little flutters add motion and are achieved by piercing holes on top of a light pencil line then erasing it.

 

Eeek!  I don't even like bugs.  But I sure like these!

 

Supplies & Accessories: Stamp Set #116580 Bugs & Kisses; Stamp Pad #101406 Jet Black StazOn; Stampin' Write Marker #100050 Yoyo Yellow; Textured Card Stock #108697 Chocolate Chip, #108698 Yoyo Yellow; Card Stock #100730 Whisper White; Accents #101879 Watercolor Pencils, #102845 Blender Pen; Punches #104390 1/2" Circle, #109047 3/16" Corner Rounder; Embellishments #105319 Gold Eyelets; Tools #108362 Crop-A-Dile, #116631 Paper-Piercing Tool.

 

 

 
You may shop 24/7 at my Stampin' Up! Store or at my Polka Dots Store.  Simply click on the round buttons, top right.  If you have questions or need assistance, please contact me.  Thanks for dropping in.  Bugs and Kisses!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...

A happy birthday card made with bright colors and a silky bow is fun to give and to receive!

 

I chose a whimsical stamp (font) to make the card more lighthearted.

Three punched paper layers gussy it up just right.

Supplies & Accessories: Stamp Set #119125 Happy Moments; Stamp Pad #101179 Basic Black; Textured Card Stock #108698 Only Orange, Tempting Turquoise; Card Stock #100730 Whisper White; Designer Series Paper Stack #117161 Sweet Pea; Punches #112091 Scallop Edge, 112082 Wide Oval, #107305 Large Oval, #116630 Modern Label; Tool #108362 Crop-A-Dile; Embellishment #105319 Antique Brass Eyelets; Ribbon #114319 Whisper White Organza; Adhesives #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals.

A PERFECT BIRTHDAY GIFT is a handmade CARD KIT.  Choose from the January or February Virtual Card Kit instructions and make your very own.  Click on the Virtual Card Kits button (right sidebar) to take a look.

You may order 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! Store or from my Polka Dots Store simply by clicking on the round buttons, top right.  I will be very happy to assist you.  Please contact me any time.

SORT OF A FABRIC LOOK-A-LIKE...

There's lots of talk about TEXTILES and FABRICS for card and project-making, but here's something made from paper that almost LOOKS like it could be fabric...

To get perfect placement for the four cross stitches, I punched holes using the Paper-Piercing Tool and the Mat Pack.  To "sew" the sections together, I used several strands of embroidery thread and a needle with a large eye.  To fray the paper edges, I used the Cutter Kit Distressing Tool.  For more interest, I turned the paper grain of the three bottom circles at a 90 degree angle - but - the grain on the top circle is horizontal like the card.

Supplies & Accessories:  Stamp Set #115370 Teeny Tiny Wishes; Stamp Pad #103139 Close to Cocoa; Textured Card Stock #108697 Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel; Card Stock #101650 Very Vanilla; Tools #106958 Distressing Tool Cutter Kit, #105826 Mat Pack, #116631 Paper-Piercing Tool; Big Shot Machine and #117335 Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder; Punches #112004 1-3/4" Circle, #104401 1-3/8" Circle, #104403 1-1/4" Circle, #109046 1" Circle; Adhesive #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals.

Speaking of Textiles...  Check out my Textile Page (Click on the Textile button, right sidebar).  If you like the Purse Card, email me and I'll send you the two-page PDF file with instructions.

 

You may order 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! Store or my Polka Dots Store.  Simply click on either round button, top right.  For shopping assistance, I invite you to contact me any time.  

AS PRETTY AS A PICTURE...

As I was weaving paper strips for the front of this card, I decided to let the striking design elements stand alone without a stamped greeting...

Embossing the woven background dressed it up even more.  A card with bright colors and a layout like this might be a perfect choice for the recipent to matte and frame.

 

Supplies & Accessories:  Textured Card Stock #115719 Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, #108693 Basic Black; Card Stock #102851 Basic Black; Big Shot Machine with #114521 Bigz Die Frame Oval Scallop, #117335 Textured Impression Folder Perfect Polka Dots, #118138 Embosslits Die Beautiful Wings; Punch #109047 3/16" Corner Rounder; Adhesive #103683 Mini Glue Dots.

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You may order 24/7 from my Stampin' Up! Store or from my Polka Dots Store.  Simply click on the round buttons, top right.  If you need assistance, please contact me.  Thank you.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY...

 
Happy Valentine's Day to all my wonderful customers.

 I truly do LUV U!  Thanks for being MINE.