Paper Dreams & Creative Wishes

Fancy Favor

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:30:00 +0000

I just received my new Fancy Favor Die from Stampin' Up and thought I'd make this quick box. It is so nice; love the size! I put a small box of Russell Stover candies in it and used ribbon for the handle.

Love this paper - To the Nines Desigern Paper! It is heavy weight and the colors match so nicely and manly! Sage Shadow & Chocolate Chip.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Bookmarks

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:37:00 +0000

These are a variety of bookmarks I have been working on. I hope to get some more done today & incorporating them with a greeting card as well. I'm hoping to get 'creative'. It is so dreary here, the weather has been so rainy and drab! Kinda depressing.

I have also added some more retired stamp sets to my list; check it out! There is also a link at the top of the page.

Instructions for Santa:

Petal Card Die Cut (Page 199 - $19.95)
Blush Blossom Cut
Triange Real Red to fit
Whisper White Cardstock for beard & pom & eyebrows
3/4" Circle Punch
1/2" Circle Punch (eyes - Basic Black; mouth - Real Red)
1" Circle Punch

The nose is punched using the 3/4" punch; eyebrows same size cut in 1/2; cut lots of 3/4 circles and a few 1" - these will be placed randomly for the beard then trimmed around the edges. I crimped the pom and white on the hat. Hope this helps.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Christmas Treat Boxes

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:08:00 +0000

My cyber-friend, Cindy Blekas sent me the template for this Christmas tree treat box. You can go to her blog and she will send you the template too.

I'm afraid the hole is a little crooked but I 'camo'd' it using the BoHo punch snow flakes. Hope you like it filled with Reese's Christmas Trees.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Acetate Pop Up Card

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:24:00 +0000

This is my first acetate pop up card. I used strips of plastic cut from a sizzix die package. Patty Bennett has a downloadable .pdf file with all the measurements. I used some Stampin' Up Christmas DSP teamed with Garden Green Cardstock. It is a standard 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card!

I AM SOOOOO SORRY. I originally listed Sandi MacIver as the author w/ instructions BUT it was PATTY BENNETT. Well let's face it, they are both sooooo extraordinary, it's an easy mix-up. Again Sorry!

BTW I dressed it up a bit!

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure and check out Retired Stamp Sets; I have added more!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

CD Jewelry

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:27:00 +0000

Good Morning: Well something a little different this am. I was digging thru my 'stash' trying to decide which retired stamp sets to keep and which ones to sell and found this cute little pin I made probably over 2 years ago.

It is a cute idea and just decided to share it with you. It is a old CD cut with kitchen shears, embossed and then I drilled a small hole and attached the cute little dolphin. I used Crystal Effects to adhere a pin back. Hope you like it.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Candy Holder (altered)

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:18:00 +0000

This pattern was originally on Deann's Blog and was a coffee pouch. I made it and used it for chocolate covered marshmallow Santas MY FAVORITE!. If you visit her blog, there are instructions and measurements for the pouch.

I used Old Olive as a base and it was just the right size. Easy/Peasy!

REMEMBER... check the top of my blog for RETIRED SETS for SALE. I have added more to the list. Check it out.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

RETIRED SETS for SALE

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:08:00 +0000

I am still trying to figure how to put these on a separate page 'cause there's lots more! But this will get us started! Shipping will depend on how many sets you would like to buy!

Sweet Talk (6 - 2004) $7.00

All the Best (7 - 2004) $9.00

Botanical Garden (3 - 2004) $7.00

Delight in Life (6) $9.00

Finest Flourishes (4) $9.00

Furnished with Love (6 - 2004) $7.00

So Many Sayings (3) $7.00

Double Griffonnage (9 - French - NEW) $10.00

Bitty Basics (10 - 2008) $ 10.00

It's a Date (6) $ 10.00

Live Like You Mean It (7) $ 10.00

Looks Like Spring (6) $12.00

Polka-Dot Posies (8) $ 10.00

Sweet Little Sentiments - NEW - (8) $9.00

Congrats - NEW (7) $9.00

Yummy - NEW - (3) $9.00

A Little Somethin' NEW (6) $10.00

Botanical Blooms (7 - New) $ 6.00

Stippled Stencils (4 - 2004 - New) $ 5.00

Made from Scratch (4) $ 5.00

Burst into Bloom (4 - 2004) $ 5.00

Say It Simply (4) $ 5.00

Delightful Doodles (4 - 2002) $ 5.00

PENDING - Greeting for All Seasons - (14 - 2001) $12.00

Art of Life (4 - 2005) $ 6.00

Alphabits (4 - 2005) $ 7.50

By Design (4 - 2003) $ 5.00

Merci (6) $ 6.00

Woodland Frame (7 - 2004) $ 10.00

Watercolor Garden II (9 - 2002) $ 10.00

Paint Prints (6 - 2005) $6.00

Watercolor Garden (13 - 2000) 10.00

Polka Dot Paisley (6) 7.00

Little Layers Plus (8) 7.00

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Challenge - too late

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:31:00 +0000

I started this card yesterday while waiting for everyone to return for 'left-overs' and forgot to post it for the Stamping 411 Challenge so here it is anyway! I love these colors together, Bravo Burgundy and Handsome Hunter. I spritzed them with the Shimmering Gold Stampin Up paint for the extra glimmer!

With Gold Ink I stamped the Medallion and cut it out using my Circle Scissors. The card is accented with ribbon to match.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Woven Ribbon Wreath

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:12:00 +0000

With all Thanksgiving over with, I decided to make a card this morning after cleaning up the rest of the mess! It was lots of fun and had family that we had not seen in over seven years. Well I had not seen them.

OK... again I saw this on someone's blog and can't find which one! Gotta get a better filing system! In fact there was a video to go with it. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I will be happy to post the link.

It is really cute. I did not however use Stampin' Up ribbon. This was my first one and wanted to make sure it would be ok. You use a 2 yard piece of ribbon folded over in the middle.

Hope you like it and when I find where it came from I will post it.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Three CUTE Punchie Cards

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:50:00 +0000

These cards were cased - the Penguin was a Jackie Topa original and featured on Late Night Stampers. The other two are by Kim Score She has a great website for Punchies and has lots of patterns for sale.

I saw these and just had to make them; they were soooo cute!

And I just wanted to share before Thanksgiving and say to all my cyber friends - HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and yours! Have a wonderful day with friends and family.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Hodge Podge

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:53:00 +0000

I know these tew things are not related but wanted to share before I'm off to the grocery store for my last minute Turkey Day shopping.

The card is made using one of Stampin' Up's Definitely Decorative stencils. I am really beginning to love these. (Here's a secret - Stampin' Up is coming out with lots more of these fun stencils!!!) I used Bermuda Bay and Rich Razzleberry ink sponged on to Very Vanilla then I sponged the decorations in Whisper White Craft Ink. Quick and easy card but elegant!

The ornaments were done using last year's Stampin' Up green and red glitter and I used Glorious Green in one ornament with the green glitter and Real Red in the other. They turned out great. Love this technique. Good luck finding the clear ornaments - our local craft stores are all out! They are really pretty though and I like them without adding a rub-on or words. Great gift idea! Just having FUN!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Stocking Stuffer

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:40:00 +0000

What a cute idea for a stocking stuffer or a small rememberance gift? There is a story behind this one. I struggled measuring, cutting, etc. and made the pink one (I have 2 granddaughters and thought they'd like this). I even made an acetate top. After considering all the issues, it dawned on me... Lo and Behold ... the matchbox die is perfect! Three Lip Gloss (chapsticks) fit perfectly. I even cut the acetate slider top.

I never realized there were so many lip gloss brands out there. These are all candy flavored. Would even be a good little gift for a guy using 'male-type' colors.
Until next time!
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CASE'd Cards for November

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:10:00 +0000

Yep all these cards were CASE'd and naturally I didn't write down from where. I saw them 'blog hopping'! There are so many beautiful cards out there and soooo tempting to CASE - why re-invent the wheel. They are all gorgeous and anyone would be proud to send them and so very grateful to receive them. Thank you for the inspiration!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Altered Altoid

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:00 +0000

A friend of mine has been looking for Gift Card Holders and I made this quickly this am to show her! The little boxes are a perfect fit for a gift card and so easy to decorate. Hope you like it. I used Holiday Lounge DSP and Sahara Sand Cardstock. Gotta run and get inky again!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Another Candy Bar Holder

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:08:00 +0000

These are so cute! and a very nice remembrance gift. Great for office, friends, neighbors, mail man, your man in brown! One has a large Reese Cup Bar and one has a Lindor Chocolate bar. These are inexpensive but can be really dressed up. I feel in love with the Hunter Green and Bravo Burgundy spritzed with the Gold Shimmer paint by Stampin' Up. Just a fun project!

Until next time!
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Gifts for the Office

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:00 +0000

My friend gave me these great mailers a few months ago and now I found a use. I made these for the guys at work, Snowman Soup. Hope they like them.

Then I was at the grocery story this am and found these large candy bars so I made this one for the Hershey Bar.

I also love this stamp set that happens NOT to belong to me. I guess I'll have to get it after all! (Wandering Words - Mini-catalog Page 16 - Item 116507 - $25.95)

Until next time!
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Sneak Peek @ Punchie Class

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:30:00 +0000

This is a sneak peek at the Punchie Class for tomorrow night. We're doing a mouse & penguin the making a card out of them. I will post the completed cards Wednesday. We're making the cards so you can use any sentiment!

The lattice ornament is made using Stampin' Up's Lattice Exclusive die by puttig four of them together. This post is for my friend, Barbara who is always looking for projects for her craft classes at church! This ornament would be great adorned with some glitter and/or some 1/2 pearls. What fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Glitzy Ornaments

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:02:00 +0000

There was such a good response to the Glittery Christmas Ornaments I made a few more. I used Crushed Curry reinker, Bermuda Bay reinker, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango (retired). The Tango ornament is bigger and was frosted but it looks great too. They are so much fun to make. Just get the clear glass ornaments and use reinkers & fine glitter and Voila' a beautiful ornament and a great gift idea.

Since I took this picture, I did a Mauve Mist reinker (long time retired) and it really looks good; very vintage!

Hope you enjoy them.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Our New Baby

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:54:00 +0000

I ordered the Holiday Post Card Kit from Stampin' Up. This is not the picture we'll be using but I just had to make one to see how it looks. This is Jacob, my new grandbaby! and I love this kit. Everything you need to make 20 gorgeous cards to showcase your new additions, family, pets, etc! They are so nice, complete with envelopes. (Ain't he cute?)

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Beautifully Boxed Ornament!

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:54:00 +0000

This beautifully boxed ornament would be a perfect teacher, friend, neighbor gift! The box was created using 4 scalloped Stampin' Up Big Shot Envelopes, a strip of DSP and I made the top using some 'recycled' acrylic packaging! The ornament was inspired by Monica Weaver's 12 weeks of Christmas and can be found on her blog.

The ornament is made using approx. 35 drops of reinker swirling it around inside the ball then add 2 teaspoons of fine glitter and shake till covered. Then using the Icicle Rubons for decoration on the outside of the ornament! What a super sparkling Christmas gift. BTW the glass ornaments are from a craft store chain. The gift tag was made using the Stampin' Up ornament punch.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Two 3D Cased Projects

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000

Yes these were both cased but really cute projects I wanted to pass on to you. One has Tea Light Candles (4) for a cute remembrance gift for a teacher, friend, neighbor, co-worker! I did however have to adjust the pattern since I used Party Light Tea Lights and not the normal ones. You add the stamping to the candles just like you do on a large candle. Stamp on tissue paper and punch a 1/8" hole in the middle and cut the design to fit and heat with your heat tool. Pattern found here.

The slider card has 6 nuggets BUT I evidently did not do something right since you only see 2 nuggets but I plan on making more so I am sure they will improve LOL! Anyway I used the stamp set Snow Buddies and All Holidays for the inside of the 'card'. Another great gift idea! Pattern found here.

Enjoy!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Simply Sent Card Kit

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:13:00 +0000

During Stampin' Up's Holiday Extravaganza for every $50. you spend you can order a FREE Decor Elements valued up to $16.95. This Pansies Simply Card Kit is in the Extravaganza. I made these two samples and plan to use the kit at my Card Stampin' Clubs. They are really nice and you get all the supplies for ten cards. I love the Pansy Stamp Set (an added bonus). Perfect gift for your card making friends.

In the upper left corner you can click on the Holiday Icon and download the brochure and shop till your hearts content. Order OnLine or give me a call or email!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Stenciled Ornamnet

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:53:00 +0000

My new stencil (Decor Elements) came today and I just had to try it out and Stampin' Up Grateful Greetings (another NEW stamp set). I used Mambo Melon because I cut lots of it for a Stamp A Stack and it was the WRONG size so I used it for this project. It's not a WOW card but nice! I like the stencil and stamp set and I can see many more cards in the future LOL.

Thanks for stopping by...

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Autumn Splendor

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:46:00 +0000

I hate to see Fall/Autumn give way to Winter! I love the colors of the season and it's hard to give them up! Anyway I ran across a card on Carole Ann's blog and had to make one similiar to it. I used Autumn Splendor Stamp Set and Crushed Curry cardstock, Dusty Durango, Garden Green and Kraft. Stamp the leaves and emboss with black embossing powder. Using the Stampin' Up markers, color the leaves with Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango & Garden Green. Save one leaf and cut it out and adhere with dimensionals (Stampin' Up).

My card is quite different but the technique is the same and I LOVE IT! It is a great technique and am sure can be adapted to other stamp sets.

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'

Butterfly lip gloss

nancy@centralva.net (Nancy Dawson) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Made these for a craft show I'm doing tomorrow. They are quick & easy too. Just cut the butterflies out using the Stampin' Up Big Shot Butterfly die and add the lip gloss with a piece of ribbon. Would have made a good trick or treat thingee using Halloween colors... there is always next year. Good remembrance gift or stocking stuffer!

Until next time!
Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'