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Melissa's memories...

Last week I was introducing the new CHRISTMAS  KIT to the members of my Tuesday stamp club  and Melissa was intriqued by the rings included in the kit!  She remembered 'wearing' (as in dressing up) earrings like that when she was a child and had to try them on!  They are part of the kit ~ two sizes, in fact.  Nice sturdy rings ~

This kit is on my WISH LIST for FREE SHIPPING DAY W STAMPIN' UP!  And, if you would like to add it to your list, the order number is #164378 and it is $25.  The video is so helpful when you begin to assemble the ornaments!

                                                                    

 

September Kit: Christmas Ornaments

Get into the Christmas spirit with our Christmas Ornaments Kit! This craft kit comes with everything you need to make 9 beautiful Christmas ornaments, including precut paper greenery, pinecones, bright berries, and festive details. Whether you gift it to a friend or keep it for yourself, this kit is the perfect solution for quick and easy Christmas crafting projects.

 

Easy Self-Closing Box

It’s fun to give small treats in little boxes you have made. These self-closing boxes open by squeezing the sides together. When you let go of the sides, the box automatically closes. This tutorial gives you two sizes of boxes. You can adjust the height and width of the box as desired. SUPPLIES Stamp set – Sentimental Park (160561) Ink – Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708), Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (147084) Paper – Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper (162735) 6” x 5 ½” and Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper (164183) 8 ½” x 6”, scraps of Basic White Cardstock [CS] (159276) Accessories – Paper Trimmer (152392) Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580) *Purchase with stamp set as the Spotlight on Nature Bundle (153581) and save 10% Tear & Tape Adhesive (154031) or Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755) Mini Glue Dots (103683) Linen Thread (104199) Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653 Red Ribbon INSTRUCTIONS For the Small Narrow Box 1. Place the 6” side of the 6” x 5 ½” dsp along the top of the paper trimmer and score at 1 ¼”. 2. Turn the dsp 90 degrees so the score line is against the top of the trimmer and score from the right-hand side at 2½” and 5” from top to bottom. 3. Along bottom, again from the right-hand side, score from horizontal score line to edge at 1 ¼” and 3 ¾”. 4. Cut from bottom edge to score line along the vertical score lines. Remove the bottom of the ½” flap as shown. Email me if you would like a diagram. 5. Fold and burnish on the score lines. 6. Apply adhesive to the ½” flap and adhere to other edge. 7. Fold the bottom flaps in and adhere to make a box. 8. Stamp Thanks on scrap of Basic White and cut out with the circle Die. 9. Thread the linen thread through the tag and tie a bow. Adhere to the box. For the Larger Box 1. Place the 6” side of Nests of Winter DSP along the top of the paper trimmer and score at 1” and 5 ¼”. 2. Turn it 90 degrees so the 1” score line is running at the top and score at 4” and 8” from top edge to bottom edge. 3. Then score from the horizontal score line to edge at 2” and 6”.  Email me for a diagram if you would like one. 4. Continue with steps 4 – 7. 5. Line up the ‘just for’ and ‘YOU’ stamps on an acrylic block and then stamp  with Real Red ink, die cut with Spotlight on Nature die. 6. Use the next larger die to cut a circle from the green striped pattern of the Nests of Winter DSP. Layer the two circles together, punch a hole and string a length of linen thread through it. 7. Adhere red ribbon to the top of the box and tie it in a bow. Add the tag.

Tuesday Project Sheet

Download Watercolor Melon (SAB) Treat Box

bee suite

You can find the 'bee mine' suite collection on page 9 in the Mini Catalog.  It includes SQUARE PILLOW BOXES (10 stampable boxes, $8).  The boxes are scored and have adhesive included (on the box) so there is no need for glue.  They go together so easily ~ I was amazed!  I used a Blending Brush to color the outside of the box and then added the tag & ribbon.

My friend, Cyndi Fisher, made square pillow boxes over the weekend ~ so cute!

Tuesday Project Sheet

 

Download Sparkling Snowflakes Tea Light Card

What's your best destination?

Plan a crafting getaway today with the all-inclusive The Best Destination Kit! This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe. Resort-hopping was never so easy!

 

163186

THE BEST DESTINATION KIT

$20.00 USD | $28.00 CAD

Available starting 1 November

Also available in French (item 163187)

2024 Calendar Classes ~ they make great holiday gifts!

 

I have two 2024 Calendar Classes this month ~ Sunday afternoon, October 22, and Thursday, October 26. The Sunday class is at 2 PM. The Thursday class is at 10 AM. I will have all the supplies for you. You pay $25 for one calendar. If you want to make 2 or 3 each additional calendar is $20. After that any you make are FREE to you ~ bonus! When you sign up for the class you need to let me know how many you are making so that I have all your supplies ready for you.  Many of my stamping friends gift these calendars every holiday season!

Sunday, October 22, 2:00 PM and Thursday, October 26, 10:00 AM

in the CAT/ART STUDIO

2758 MURRAY AVENUE, NORFOLK

Text 757-641-9354 to reserve your space!

ENJOY ~ reserve your space ~ text me @ 757-641-9354

 

Sunday, October 22, 2:00 PM and Thursday, October 26, 10:00 AM

in the CAT/ART STUDIO

2758 MURRAY AVENUE, NORFOLK

Text 757-641-9354 to reserve your space!

ENJOY ~ reserve your space ~ text me @ 757-641-9354

Happy October, Happy Fall!

Pick of the Patch Fall Box Tutorial (Bundle, page 51, September Mini Catalog)  I love wrapping gifts & giving fun gifts!  Here is a gift wrap idea to celebrate Fall. Cardstock: Basic White—159276, a piece to use for stamping and punching 3 pumpkins, stems, and leaves, and a hexagon shape. After stamping and punching assemble the pumpkins as shown in the photos with a stem and a leaf on each. Pecan Pie (161717) cut 7-1/2” X 7-1/2” and a piece cut 3-5/8” X 3-5/8” Designer Series Paper (DSP) : All about Autumn (162178). Cut five 2-1/4” X 2-14” squares from metallic copper pieces.  Inks: Pumpkin Pie (14086), Pecan Pie (161665), Garden Green (126973) Stamps: Pick of the Patch (162196), Heartfelt Hexagon (162882) Tools: Heartfelt Hexagon punch (162888, online exclusives), Pick of the Patch Builder Punch (162200) Paper Snips Scissors—103579 Paper Trimmer—152392 Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue-110755, Stampin’ Dimensionals-104430, Mini Glue Dots—103683, Tear & Tape-- 154031 Instructions: 1. Using the Pick of the Patch stamp set, stamp on Basic White c/s 3 large pumpkins with Pumpkin Pie ink, 3 leaves with Garden Green ink, 3 stems with Pecan Pie ink. Instead of stamping and punching the stems, you could punch the three stems from Pecan Pie cardstock. 2. Using the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set, stamp the wider bordered hexagon shape with Pecan Pie ink on Basic White c/s. 3. Stamp “a harvest of BLESSINGS” from the Pick of the Patch stamp set on a narrow piece of Basic White c/s with Pecan Pie ink. Trim both ends at an angle. 4. Using the Simply scored scoring tool, score the 7-1/2” X 7-1/2” piece of Pecan Pie c/s at 2-1/2” and 5.” Rotate 180 degrees and score again at 2-1/2” and 5” 5. Score the 3-5/8” X 3-5/8” piece at ½” on all four sides. 6. Fold the two pieces on all score lines, and burnish with a bone folder. 7. On the 7-1/2” X 7-1/2” scored piece, cut the corner squares on the scored lines up to the horizontal scored line on that side, Rotate 180 degrees and repeat the cutting on the other side. 8. Cut off half of the four corner pieces. 9. Add Tear & Tape to the four corner pieces and fold to the inside of the adjacent whole square. 10. Adhere a piece of the copper print DSP to each of the four squares that will be the sides of the box. 11. Add a piece of the copper print to the center square of the box lid. 12. Cut the corners of the 3-5/8” X 3-5/8” lid piece the same way as the larger box EXCEPT-do not cut the corner squares in half. 13. Add a small piece of Tear & Tape to each of the four corners, Remove the backing and adhere the corner pieces to the longer side pieces. 14. After stamping and punching the Heartfelt Hexagon shape, add an assembled pumpkin as shown in the photos and adhere to one side of the box. 15. Adhere the remaining 2 pumpkins to the lid as shown in the photos. Fill the bag with candy and/or other small items and present to your guest. TIP: Add sequins or other embellishments if you like. Enjoy and Share!