My first Pop’n Cut
I have had a fun time playing with the new Card Base Pop’n Cuts and the Dress Form Pop’n Cuts which fits inside. They are really easy to use as long as you place the insert in the right way. The matching All Dressed Up stamp set and Dress Up Framelits make co-ordination easy. However, you can get caught up in all the little extra pieces when you are designing the inside of your card.
I used Whisper White card to cut the dress form piece for the inside of my card and then started playing with the pieces to finish it off. I cut the dress form using the framelit from Soft Suede card and cut my dress from the Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series Paper. I wrapped it with a little Daffodil Delight 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, punched Melon Mambo using one of the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, attached it over the ribbon and added a medium Basic Pearl to the centre. 
I decorated the neck with some Basic Pearls as well. I cut a piece of Whisper White, ran it through the Pop’n Cuts Base and embossed it using the Stripes Embossing Folder before attaching it behind the dress form. I wanted to make a mirror so I attached some Aluminum foil (the type you use in the kitchen) to a scrap of Whisper White card using an Anywhere Glue Stick and punched it using the Extra Large Oval Punch. I attached the “mirror” to Basic Gray card cut using one of the Lots of Tags Sizzlits and then to the embossed card. I cut another piece of Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series Paper using one of the Labels Framelits, cutting to give me a straight edge to line up below the dress form. I think it looks like a floor rug. I stamped the greeting from the Field Flowers stampset using Melon Mambo ink onto Whisper White card and punched it using the Extra Large Oval Punch, attached it to a Basic Gray Decorative Label and then to the centre of the “floor rug”. I am really happy with the way this has all come together.
To finish the outside of the card, I cut a strip of Whisper White card 4-1/4″ wide across the 8-1/4″ width. I punched one edge of a piece of Pacific Point card using the Scallop Trim Border Punch and attached it to one of the 4-1/4″ ends of the Whisper White card. I scored the card and attached the Dress Form insert. I cut strips of Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series paper, cut “fishtails” in one end of each piece and attached them to the card front. I stamped “happiness” from the Loving Thoughts stamp set onto Whisper White card, cut it using the largest Bitty Banner Framelit and trimmed one edge flat. I attached this to Basic Gray card, cut the fishtail to match, and then added it to the card front.
One of the things that I love about these cards, is that it comes with a pre-cut slot so you can “lock” the card closed. This is especially important because the inside can be a little bulky when you put all the layers together.
I had a lot of fun playing with these pieces and know that you will too. It is a little expensive to get all the pieces, but although these particular Pop’n Cuts are exclusive to Stampin’ Up!, the other Pop’n Cuts dies that Sizzix sells will work with the Stampin’ Up! ones. Also you only need one Pop’n Cuts Base to use all the different inserts. I really hope that we get more of these fun dies when our new catalogue is released later this year.
Karen Burniston a designer for Sizzix, is the lovely lady who designed these Stampin’ Up! exclusive dies. Her video gives an overview of how to use the dies correctly.
I’d really love to know what you think of this card.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sale-a-Brate Challenge
There is still plenty of time to enter the current challenge at Sunny Challenges and Creations. The sketch is really simple and lends itself to all sorts of interpretations, just take a look at what the design team has created for your inspiration. I decided to create another card for this challenge, using the Bloomin’ Marvelous stamp set this time.
I embossed Whisper White card using the Vine Street Embossing Folder (Sale-a-bration freebie) and attached it to scored and folded Summer Starfruit card. I attached a piece of the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (another freebie) to Summer Starfruit card which has one long edge punched using the Scallop Trim Border Punch. I wrapped this piece with Sycamore Street Tangerine Tango Ribbon and tied a knot before attaching it to the card front. I stamped the butterfly image three times onto Whisper White card using Tangerine Tango ink and used the Bitty Butterfly Punch to cut them out. I love that this new punch from the Seasonal Catalogue matches this image perfectly. I stamped “oh happy day” using Tangerine Tango ink onto Whisper White card and arranged the butterflies around the greeting. I attached the image panel to Island Indigo card and then to the card front using dimensionals. 
I tied a piece of the Sycamore Street Island Indigo Ribbon (freebie) through a Sycamore Street Pool Party button (freebie) and attached it to the image panel using a Glue dot.
I think there is a fantastic range of freebies to choose from in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. The majority of them are limited time, one-of-a-kind products which means if you want them, you need to get them before the end of March when they will no longer be available.
So now that I have inspired you to enter the challenge, create your card, 3d item or scrap page, then pop on other to Sunny Challenges and add it to Mr. Linky.
Bye for now, Kris.
Dresser Drawer Card Set
This wonderful project has been designed by Christy Fulk exclusively for the February edition of Craft Project Central. Isn’t it just gorgeous? To see more of Christy’s fantastic work take a visit to her blog Create with Christy and don’t forget to leave a comment, letting her know just how much you love her projects.
This dresser drawer box would look so nice on any desk, and inside are two card sets! Once the cards are gone, the dresser can be used to store pens, notepads, postage stamps, paper clips, and any other little things you want to store inside. This would be a wonderful gift to make for any friend or family member. It’s also a great project for a class.
If you would like to create this fabulous project then just pop on over to Craft Project Central and sign up for the February edition. Remember it’s only $10.00 for 10 projects.
Bye for now, Kris.
On the Tide Birthday
The challenge this week at Late Night Stampers is to create a birthday card. I thought this would be a good opportunity to play with a stamp set I just purchased from the Seasonal Catalogue called On the Tide.
I stamped the word image from the On the Tide stamp set onto Very Vanilla card using Sahara Sand ink and sponged the edges using the same ink. Then I over stamped the background using the seaweed image and Pacific Point ink. This piece was then attached to scored and folded Cajun Craze card. I stamped the greeting from the Bring on the Cake stampset onto Very Vanilla card using Cajun Craze ink, attached it to Pacific Point card which has both long edges punched with the Scallop Border Punch and then attached it to the card front. I stamped the shell and lobster images onto Very Vanilla card using Cajun Craze ink and cut them out before attaching them to the card front.
This stamp set has some great images and I am sure it will be one that gets plenty of use.
Bye for now, Kris.
Dry Erase Gift Set
Isn’t this gift set just adorable and so practical. This is the latest project in the February edition of Craft Project Central which is designed by the very talented Julie Beltramo (just take a visit to her blog to see more of her fabulous work).
Make this Dry Erase Board with the coordinating pen and cup for a sweet project for a friend, or maybe even make one for yourself! It’s a simple project, with some great ‘up-cycling’ ideas using your Stampin’ Up! supplies. And just think of how many ways you can change up the board to fit your needs – a grocery list, kids’ chores… the possibilities are endless!
So to get your copy of this fabulous tutorial, just pop on over to Craft Project Central and sign up for the February edition. Fantastic value at only $10.00 for 10 step by step, photo tutorials.
Bye for now, Kris.
It’s my turn
My project is up at Craft Project Central today. I am really happy with this little project which features the Dressed up framelits.
I created this project with my eldest granddaughter in mind. She loves receiving coordinated gifts but she also loves to give them. The set includes a gift bag, chocolate slider, covered notepad and matching card. What little girl doesn’t love chocolate and writing notes to her friends, so why not make one for your favorite little girl.
To celebrate my project being published, I have another one month free subscription to Craft Project Central. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to be in the running. Make sure that your email address is available for me to contact you. I am sure you will want to enter because the projects at this site really are fantastic.
Bye for now, Kris.
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We have a great challenge for you at Sunny Challenges and Creations this week, a simple sketch and all you have to do is add something from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. So let your imagination run wild and create a card, 3d item or scrap page. I can’t wait to see what you create because there are so many gorgeous things in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue.
I embossed Whisper White card using the Vine Street Embossing Folder which you can get Free with a qualifying order from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue, and attached the embossed card to scored and folded Rich Razzleberry card. I attached a piece of the Sycamore Designer Series Paper (also Free with a qualifying order) to Rich Razzleberry card and then to the left hand side of the card front. I stamped the leaf image from the Madison Avenue stamp set (another freebie) using Summer Starfruit ink twice. 
I stamped the open flower image using Rich Razzleberry ink above the leaves. I also stamped the small floral image inside the large one again using Rich Razzleberry ink. I wrapped the image with the Pool Party ribbon (also available free with a qualifying order) and tied a knot. The image panel is attached to Rich Razzleberry card and then the card front using dimensionals. I cut Whisper White card using one of the Lots of Tags dies and stamped the greeting from the Bloomin’ Marvelous stamp set (yet another freebie) using Rich Razzleberry ink. I sponged the edges of the tag using Rich Razzleberry ink and attached it to the image panel underneath the ribbon using Glue Dots.
I really love the selection we have in this year’s Sale-A-Bration catalogue, don’t you?
For some more inspiration visit Sunny Challenges and Creations to see what the Design Team and Guest Designers have created. Once you have created your card, 3d or scrap page add it to Mr. Linky. So now it’s over to you.
Before I close, I want to say that it is really exciting to see the number of entries we have had for the last two challenges. It seems you all like the extra time we are giving you to enter. Maybe this week we’ll get even more.
Bye for now, Kris.
Stamp Set Challenge
One of the challenges at Sudsol this week was to use the Secret Garden stamp set from the current Seasonal Catalogue. This is one of the stamp sets that has matching framelits to cut the images. I used a sketch I have used many times to create my card.
I embossed the lower two-thirds of Very Vanilla card using the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder. I wrapped the embossed card with Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon and attached it to scored and folded Cherry Cobbler card. I stamped the greeting from the Petite Pairs stamp set onto the top right hand corner using Cherry Cobbler ink. I stamped the leaf image from the Secret Garden stamp set onto Very Vanilla card using Gumball Green ink and cut them using the matching framelit. I stamped two of the flower images onto Very Vanilla card using Cherry Cobbler ink and cut them out using the matching framelit. I attached the leaves and then one of the flowers to the card front using Glue Dots. 
I cut the second flower and attached only the centre part to the full flower using a dimensional. I tied a small piece of Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon around the ribbon already attached to the card front. Lastly I added one of the Large Pearl Basic Jewels to the centre of the flower.
I love the layout of this card, it is simple one that really puts the focus on the flower and leaves. What do you think?
Bye for now, Kris.
Mixed Media Canvas Gift
Everywhere you look there is another piece of mixed media art on display. I love the look but wouldn’t have had a clue where to start. Lucky for me (and you) Regina Andari has done all the hard work and created this great tutorial for Craft Project Central.
The project includes a 5” x 7” canvas board, a decorative gift box, and a coordinating card. You’ll enjoy creating this ensemble so much that you might have trouble parting with it, so go ahead and plan to make two!
To get the instructions for this great project, just pop on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the February edition. This one project alone would make the $10.00 for 10 tutorials worthwhile.
Bye for now, Kris.
Swallowtail Box & Cards
What a gorgeous boxed set of cards Sharon Burkert has created using the Swallowtail stamp from the Seasonal Catalogue. This is the latest project from the February edition of Craft Project Central. The Swallowtail stamp is a big, beautiful and detailed image and the set is full of shimmer and shine. This would make a wonderful gift and also a fun class for stampers of all skill levels.
If you would like the instructions for this project, then pop on over to Craft Project Central and sign up for the February edition. You will get the instructions for this and 9 other projects for the ridiculously low price of $10.00.
Bye for now, Kris.
