Big Shot Male Birthday Card

Sometimes, making a card for a man seems hard because we don't want to use bows and glitter or rhinestones.  Big Shot to the rescue!  Texture is the key to "man cards". 

The diamond background on this card was created using the Texturz Plates and the stars went through the Big Shot with in the square lattice embossing folder.

Twine is another good accessory for a man card.  The baker's twine shown (123124 in summer mini catalog) is also available in cherry cobbler AND as a digital download. Stitching it through the ribbon punch doesn't take long and adds so much.


If you need supplies for making this or other projects be sure to visit my Stampin' Up! website and online store.  Just click shop now once you arrive.


Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Tasha

Father's Day Card

 The combination of Soft Suede ink sponged onto Sahara Sand cardstock gives a look of suede or aged leather and is SO easy!  I am happy to announce both Lovely As A Tree and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets have made it into Stampin' Up!s new Idea Book and Catalog.

Though hard to photograph, the center panel is spritzed with gold Smooch Spritz which adds a whole layer of richness.

This card is 5-1/4" square so that is fits perfectly in the medium square envelope 107289.

If you need supplies to make this card or other projects, you can order them directly through my Stampin' Up! online store by clicking Shop Now once you arrive.  Or email me.  However, I am off to Girl Scout camp today so will not receive messages until Sunday.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Tasha

Last Chance Lists Are Available

In case you've been waiting and wondering...the Stampin' Up! retiring lists have now been posted.  For accessories it's while supplies last.  Stamps sets are available through June 30.


See the lists.

Last Day of National Scrapbook Month

click to see all the savings

Happy Memorial Day

This weekend has been more kitchen than craft room but I managed to gel the two a little.  The cupcake toppers were made quickly with My Digital studio, scalloped circle punch, and 1-1/4" circle punch.  Glue dots hold the toppers onto toothpicks and, yes, they are double sided so they look good no matter which way they are facing.
 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great holiday!

Tasha

Stampin' Up! Last Chance List Excitement

Every year, just before the release of the new Idea Book & Catalog (coming July 1), Stampin' Up! announces which stamp sets and accessories will be "retiring".

In order to make room for all the new stamps and accessories, some of the current catalog items have to go. The "Last Chance" lists of retiring products will be linked here on my blog June 1st.

The retiring stamps will be available to order (as you normally would) until June 30.

While that is all quite exciting, I am going to make it even more exciting with a contest!

What you do:  send me a list of 10 stamp sets you think will be on the Last Chance List by Sunday night at 9pm cst.  Be sure to include your first and last name in the entry so I can announce you as a winner!

How you win:  the person who gets the most stamp set right is the winner!  In case of a tie, I will have a random drawing.

What you win:  a $10 gift certificate for any Stampin' Up! order placed with me in June.


View the current Idea Book and Catalog.

Good luck and have a great weekend!!

Tasha

Fine print:  contest will close Sunday, May 29, at 9pm cst.  However, be sure to enter as soon as you're able because if THE LIST is announced (or leaked) early the contest will close at that time.  Current Stampin' Up! demonstrators are not eligible to win the prize.  Although if you just want the "bragging rights" you may play along.  Should a demonstrator win a second place non-demo winner will be chosen for the gift certificate.

Have a Great Summer Teacher Gift Idea

This is what the teachers received from my kids yesterday.

I think they deserve to celebrate that the year is over! :)

The flip flops are from last year's COTM pattern. Unfortunately the polka-dot ribbon is no longer available. But you can still get the cute flower brads from Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Tasha

Teacher* Gift Idea Features Big Shot

Every now and then I make a project that I just love. And this is one of them.

Looking at it just makes me smile--not sure why?!

Using the Square Lattice embossing folder with the Big Shot makes the cardstock look like those woven straw purses you can buy for summer. An easy way to take the project up a notch.

The idea came from Stampin' Up!s online demonstrator community. I made my pattern from scratch but if you have the die Baskets and Blooms that would be even faster!

This bag is 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/2". A simple 3" x 1-12" box base is what I used to attached the front and back bag panels. The flower is 3 paper daisies (119243, 40/$6.95) layered. I dyed each with reinkers so they match perfectly!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Tasha

*these actually went to our bus drivers and classroom aides, I'll show the teacher gifts tomorrow


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Last Week Of Scrapbooking Specials

Just a reminder that when May is ends, so do Stampin' Up!s scrapbook sales! You've got one last week to take advantage of the savings.

• save 30% on select stamp sets

• 30% off select My Digital Studio printing services
• 30% off digital download products
• 30% off the the digital+starter kit and/or starter kit+stampin' memories add-on

click here for details or to place an order online

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Tasha