Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration ~ Spiral Flower Die Tutorial

Today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration, I'm bragging about the new Stampin' Up! Spiral Flower die for the Big Shot. I just love it. I love making flowers, but they're always so time consuming. Stampin' Up! Has come up with a simple way to create gorgeous flowers, without spending hours to do them. 

One of the things that I really love about it, is that each flower is so unique and different. No two are alike! Another thing I love is that it really doesn't take THAT much paper. Just a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece. It makes it pretty easy when you're using 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock. 

I am always at a loss when it comes to making wedding cards or gifts. I prefer a classy look, especially for a wedding, so while playing around with the Spiral Flower die it came to me. Lots and lots of flowers, all different sizes, in a few coordinating colors, on top of a box. Perfect! A few weeks ago I created a cute little candy box. The box was simple and quick to put together and I thought it would be the perfect size for this project. It worked out great!

Stampin' Up! Occasions 2014 catalog item# 129379

Supplies

Cardstock ~ whisper white, basic gray, smoky slate, perfect plum, wisteria wonder

Ink ~ White StazOn

Tools ~ embossing folder, paper trimmer, paper snips, spiral flower die, big shot. glue dots, hot glue, boho blossoms punch, flower punch

Embellishments ~ rhinestones basic jewels

Finished size: 4 1/2" x 6" x 1 1/4"

Dimensions

Base box: 6 1/2" x 8" Score @ 1 1/4" on all four sides

Lid: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" Score @ 1 1/4" on all four sides

Just for You!

I've been on a Christmas-card-making rampage lately! It helps that it's only 12 degrees outside and I'm stuck inside. Or at least until it's feeding time an the farm critters demand my attention. 

Supplies:
Cardstock ~ Real Red, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

DSP ~ Glimmer paper in Champagne

Ink ~ Real Red, Craft White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Stamp Sets ~ Positively Chevron, Label Love, Hearts a Flutter, Pretty Petites, Daydream Medallions

Just for Fun

For ONCE I might just be on time! I always think about holiday projects a little too late. This time, I just might get it all done BEFORE it's too late. I created this fun little jar today. I think it's pretty cute. Not sure what I'll use it for, but the kids will like it.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Basic Black, Whisper White, Perfectly Plum

Ink ~ Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzaz, Perfectly Plum

Stamp Sets ~ Googlie Ghouls

Embellishments ~ Burlap ribbon, misc. purple ribbon

Try Stampin' During Harvest

My husband is a wheat farmer and Harvest is in full swing on the Farm. To make it worse, it's HOT. We have temps over 100. Too hot to do anything. YUCK! I sent the kids to the pool and locked myself in my woman cave. This card was created for Try Stampin' on Tuesday's challenge #127.

What better way to think "frosty" thoughts? Make a Christmas card in July! I purchased this stamp set a while back and haven't had much time to use it. I LOVE how it turned out!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Ink ~ White Stazon, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Basic Black, Crumb Cake

Stamp Sets ~ Come to Bethlehem, Daydream Medallions, 

Stampin' Up! Supplies ~ Apothecary framelits, Oval framelits, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, White embossing powder, Modern Label punch, Paper punching tool

Other Supplies (Not Stampin' Up!) ~ Blue ribbon, spray glitter

******Made the Top 3 at Try Stampin' on Tuesday!!!

Happy Graduation!

I put together a Graduation card tonight. I used the school's colors. That in itself made this a challenge for me. I tend to go after the softer hue'd, vintage colors... not the bright ones. I was STUMPED! If I have more time before this weekend, I'm going to try and re-do this one. It's just not my favorite. The pictures don't really show off the silver embossing. I'll have to work on photographing that better...

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink ~ Tangerine Tango, Basic Black

Stamp Sets ~ Blue Ribbon, You're Amazing, Affection Collection, misc. background letter stamp

Other Supplies ~ Silver Embossing Powder

Wedding Bells

I have been having FUN in my craft cave today. We are going to a few weddings this summer and I didn't have any wedding cards. Can you believe it? To me, wedding cards are difficult. My vintage, shabby-chic style doesn't really go well with them. But, I think I've found a way...

I just got the {NEW} Label Love stamp set and coordinating punch from Stampin' Up! They will be available in the new 2013 catalog, which is coming out June 1st. Yes, I'm special. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this set! 

I am so obsessed with making these flowers. They're SO easy it's ridiculous. I used Whisper White paper and my scallop punch. Colored the edges with a sponge dauber and put them together. I added little round pieces of Tulle (actually remnants from my wedding dress). I thought it was a neat touch since this is a wedding card.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Bashful Blue cardstock, Basic Grey cardstock, Whisper White cardstock

Ink ~ Smoky Slate, Blushing Bride

Stamp Sets Used ~ Everything Elenor, Mr & Mrs, Label Love, Oh Hello, misc. letter background

Other Supplies Used ~ Silver embossing powder, Vintage Brads, Paper Doilies, Tule 

Of course, I had to make on in black and white. I'm a sucker for black and white. I think it is really elegant. It's as elegant as I can make it. It's a little busy, which I'm not a fan of, but it'll do. It actually looks better in person than in the photo. 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White cardstock, Basic Black cardstock

Ink ~ Basic Black

Stamp Sets Used ~ Everything Elenor, Mr & Mrs, Label Love, Oh Hello, misc. letter background

Other Supplies Used ~ Silver embossing powder, Jewel accents, Paper Doilies, Tulle