CD Envelope Pocket Album Purse

When I discovered a tutorial by Maria Bell on creating an album purse, I just had to recreate it.  Of course, it took me all morning, which I enjoyed.   Thank you Maria for creating this tutorial and posting it FREE for everyone to enjoy.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Sage Shadow textured cardstock
• Really Rust and More Mustard cardstock
• Autumn Vine Designer Series paper (DSP)
• Really Rust, More Mustard and Sage Shadow ink
• Scallop Circle, Boho Blossoms and Round Tab hand punches
• Refuge and Strength stamp set
• Seasons of Friendship (leaves)

Other Products

• 5/8" satin ribbon - brown
• copper brads
• white eyelets
• cd sleeve
• velcro dot
• strong adhesive

What I would do differently

• Instead of stamping on the cd envelope, I would have used DSP and cut a 4" circle in the middle and glued it to the front of the cd envelope.  I would cut the DSP at 4 7/8" x 4 7/8"
• I had difficulty using the 1" round punch to make a indented tab, the clear cellophane inside the cd wrapper would not punch, so I omitted this.  After completing the album I discovered the if you put a piece of scrap paper on the inside, next to the cellophane, the punch will work.  The album definitely needs the half round cutout.

*I was very disappointed in my purchase of the Memorex cd sleeves.  Memorex packaged the sleeves with a rubber band around them; this left the first 10 sleeves in the front and in the back of the package unuseable if you intended on stamping on the front.

Bind it All - Reusable - Magnetic Notepad

I purchased magnetic notepads last year at a great price and wanted to create a more decorative cover.  After some consideration I thought that the cover would be more useful if it was "refillable".  I started lacing ribbon in, out and around the two covers that I bound together with my Bind-it-All and found a way to tie a decorative knot on the front and have the ribbon hold the notepad in place to the back cover.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry Patterns Designer Series paper
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock and ink
• Whisper White cardstock
• Friends Never Fade stamp set

Other Products

• Bind-it-all Owires - 1/2"
• 5/8" white grosgrain ribbon

Measurements

• Cardboard - 8 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Outside covers - 9 3/4" x 6"
• Inside covers - 8 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Stamped image (layer one) - 1 7/8" x 2 1/2"
• Layer two - Rich Razzleberry - 2 1/8" x 3 3/4"
• Layer three - Whisper White - 2 1/4" x 3 7/8"
• Layer four - Rich Razzleberry - 2 1/2" x 4 1/8"

Friends Never Fade

I love yellow and black together.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Card base - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" - Basic Black
• First layer - 5 1/4" x 4 " - Yoyo Yellow
• Second layer - 5" x 3 3/4" - Whisper White
• Using Basic Black, I randomly stamped the flower image from the Friends Never Fade stamp set*
• After carefully cleaning the stamp, I randomly stamped the same image using Yoyo Yellow*
• Mount this onto first layer
• I made a bow (Black Satin 5/8") and taped it to the inside of this layer
• First and second layers were then mounted on the Basic Black cardstock
• Stamped image area
• Stamped image using StazOn Black ink, from the Friends Never Fade stamp set
• Colored in flower area using Yoyo Yellow Stampin' Write marker
• Trimmed stamped image to 1 7/8" x 2 1/2"
• Mounted stamped image onto 2 1/8 x 2 3/4" - Yoyo Yellow
• Mounted then onto 2 3/8" x 3" - Basic Black
• Place four Dimensionals on the back and adhere to the card
• Inside sentiment
• 5 1/4" x 4" Whisper White
• Basic Black ink using the "wishing you the HAPPIEST birthday yet" from the On Your Birthday stamp set

*For a professional look
While still using the flower stamp and Basic Black ink, stamp the left hand corner of the envelope.  While using the stamp and Yoyo Yellow ink, stamp the left hand corner of the envelope.

Scallop Circle Flower Tutorial - Win the journal pictured in this post!!!

There are some many ways to make flowers using Stampin' Up!'s Scallop Circle punch.  I found that crinkling the paper was 1) time consuming, 2) easy to tear flower when opening up, and 3) made calluses on fingers.  In just nine easy steps, create this paper flower using your crimper!!!

I set out to design an easy way to create beautiful flowers for cards, bookmarkers, gifts, etc.  This picture is an example of a few things I have done with the scallop circle flowers

  I will randomly pick one of the comments and the winner* will receive the journal pictured here.   Deadline for posting to win a chance for the journal is Sunday, July 11 11:59 PM (CT).

The tutorial is yours for only $2.50.
Upon payment, your tutorial will be sent to you by email. I usually check my account twice a day. The email will be sent to the one you have with Paypal, unless otherwise noted.  Thank you.

Winner will be picked randomly from  all posts to this posting and will be announced on Monday, July 12. 

*Shipping only to the United States

Mojo Monday - July 5, 2010

I have entered this card in the Mojo Monday contest.  Check out Mojo Monday for card sketch challenges every week.  This week winners will receive a free stamp set of your choice.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Card base - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4: - Certainly Celery
• Using the leaves stamp from the Refuge and Strength stamp set, I stamped it randomly using Versamark ink
• Using Certainly Celery ink and a sponge, I distressed the edges of the card for softer look
• First layer - 7/8" x 4 1/4" - Soft Suede
• Using Soft Suede ink and a sponge, I distressed the edges of the first layer
• Certainly Celery twill ribbon was glued to the Soft Suede layer
• Stamped image
• I stamped the cross from the Refuge and Strength stamp set in Certainly Celery on Whisper White cardstock (the circle is 2 3/4")
• Using Soft Suede ink and a sponge, I distressed the edges of the circle
• I distressed the Soft Suede scallop circle (3 1/4") using Soft Suede ink
• Using the leaves stamp and Soft Suede ink, I stamped the outside edge of the circle
• Certainly Celery twill ribbon was used and placed horizontally on the card (evenly spaced) - approximately length of each piece was 5 1/8" tip to tip
• Inside sentiment was stamped in Soft Suede ink using a stamp from Occasional Quotes stamp set

Sometimes you just

need to know that

someone really cares.

{That someone is me.}

Other Products

• Circle and scallop circle were cut using dies that work in the Big Shot

Patriotic Thank You

I am CASEing this card from B Finley over at Splitcoaststampers.com (Copy and Steal Everything - which acceptable in the crafting world as long as you give credit to the creator). 

The perfect thank you card to send for a Fourth of July party.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Card base - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" - Whisper White cardstock
• Layer one - 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" - Real Red cardstock
• Layer two - 4 1/4" x 3" - Whisper White cardstock
• Stamped "thank you" from the Short & Sweet stamp set using Real Red ink
• Ribbon was taped to the back side of layers one and two
• Stars - Brilliant Blue and Real Red cardstock
• Stars are created by first running the cardstock through an embossing folder
• Stars are punched using the Large Star and Star hand punches
• Stars were secured with brads, placing the brads through the stars, ribbon and layers one and two (this hides the brad prongs)

Other Products

• Brad
• Ribbon
• Swiss dots embossing folder

Masculine Birthday

Now that I have such a nice supply of wonderful Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper (DSP), I have been creating cards on a daily basis.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Card base 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" - Pumpkin Pie
• First layer 5 1/4" x 4" - Sweet Pea DSP
• Second layer 5 1/4" x 2 3/4" - Chocolate Chip
• Third Layer 5 1/4" x 2 1/2" - Sweet Pea DSP
• Ribbon - Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain
• Embellishment layers - Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White
• Happy birthday - Well Scripted stamp set - Chocolate Chip - punched out using 1 3/4" circle punch
• Inside sentiment - "wishing you the HAPPIEST birthday yet! - On Your Birthday stamp set
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Embellishment layers - circle and scallop dies
• Brads

Fourth of July - A Reason to Celebrate!!

I was inspired by Nancy Riley's patriotic card.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Kraft cardstock
• Real Red textured cardstock
• Night of Navy cardstock
• Celebrations stamp set

• Real Red ink
• Night of Navy 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Large Star, Star, Word Window, Modern Label Scallop Edge punches
• Movers & Shapers Modern Label die

Other Products

• Brads
• Swiss Dots and Houndstooth texture folders

You can't go wrong investing in quality products.  Stampin' Up!'s products coordinate so well - Ink matches the cardstock, cardstock matches the ribbon.  No fussing around trying to match different brand ribbons....it can't get any easier!

Christmas in July

It is too hot to be outside so I am taking advantage of some free time to make up some notecards.  I plan on donating this four-piece set to a silent auction at NOAH's 13th National Conference in Washington, D.C. 

Our son has albinsim, a birthday present from his daddy and me.  He is an inspiration to me!  NOAH stands for National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation.  You can find out information about on their website - click here.

General directions for these notecards can be found at my June 30, 2010 posting - click here.  To make the poinsettias go to Paula Goff's blog.*

Stampin' Up! supplies may be purchased from me, please contact me at 205-221-5619 or email me.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Real Red card base
• Very Vanilla liner
• Christmas Jingle Designer Series Paper
• Scallop Trim and 5-Petal Flower punches
• A Note of Thanks is from the Thank You Kindly stamp set

Other Products

• Gold brad

* Update 08/10/2012 - Paula's blog has been removed and she offered no further assistance.

Stampin' Up!'s New Color Renovation Kits...

RETROFIT YOUR EXISTING STAMPIN’ UP!® PRODUCTS WITH THE NEW COLOR KITS!
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS

  With all the excitement of Stampin’ Up!’s color renovation, you might be wondering what the best way is to update your existing Stampin’ Up! products. Wonder no more! With the new color kits, you can get all of Stampin’ Up!’s new colors (and just the colors you need) without the expense of replacing products you already have.

 STAMPIN’ WRITE® MARKERS NEW COLOR KIT, $35.95 (120948)

13 markers. Includes replacement insert for existing case. Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, River Rock.

WATERCOLOR WONDER® CRAYONS NEW COLOR KIT, $39.95 (120949)

17 total crayons. Includes new trays (4), inserts (4), and tins (4). Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, River Rock, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Basic Gray.

STAMPIN’ PASTELS® NEW COLOR KIT, $14.95 (120963)

19 total pastels. Includes new case and insert. Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, River Rock, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Basic Gray, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla.

CARD STOCK AND CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD IN COLOR® KIT, $29.95 (120952)

5 Classic pads and 20 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" smooth card stock. 4 ea. of 5 new In Colors: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush.

CARD STOCK AND CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD® COMPLETE NEW COLOR KIT, $94.95 (120951)

16 Classic pads and 2 card stock assortments; 32 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" smooth card stock. 2 ea. of 16 colors; Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, River Rock, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo.

CARD STOCK AND CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD NEW COLOR KIT, $34.95 (120950)

6 Classic pads and 24 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" smooth card stock. 4 ea. of 6 core colors: Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Marina Mist.

Don't forget I am offering a limited time 15%* discount through July 15,2010.  Contact me today! By email or 205-221-5619

*discount is taken after S&H and sales tax.

STAMPIN' UP! releases their NEW Catalog - BIG DISCOUNT SPECIAL FROM ME

I am so excited, the new Stampin' Up! catalog for 2010 -2011 is available online today!  Please click here to access the catalog.  You might find that downloading the pdf file to your computer will make accessing the catalog easier.  To do so, right click on the link, select "Save Target As" and save the catalog to your computer.

Get my very, very special Fourth of July Stampin' Up! discount now through July 15!  Take 15% off*, yes 15% off all your purchases.

Contact me today! By email or 205-221-5619

*discount is taken after S&H and sales tax.

Grateful Journal

I created this journal using the following products

Stampin' Up!

• Urban Garden DSP
• Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss and Basic Grey cardstock
• Define Your Life - Gratitude stamp
• Of the Earth stamp
• Stampin' Markers - Old Olive, Not Quite Navy and Bashful Blue
• Scallop Circle Punch
• Mini Glue Dots

Other Products

• Bind-it-All - 1  1/4" Owires
• Lined 3" x 5" index cards
• Button

To create the flower I used Stampin' Up!'s scallop circle punch.  Flower inspired after seeing this YouTube video.

Proof..........

........Kendall gets her great attitude from her Mom's side - PTL

David's first professional hair cut

Kendall's first professional hair cut

NEED I SAY MORE?

Sneak Peek - Old BAGS Retreat

Here is a small peek of what my sisters will be creating during the Old BAGS Retreat:

Beth's Stampin' Up! Makeover Discount is Expiring Soon!

15 % discount ENDS April 30, 2010.

If your favorite colors are being retired, shop now before supplies run out. Place an order for any stamp pad, reinker or paper from the Fond Farewell list and receive a 15% discount from me* on those products.

Please email me or contact me to place an order. This discount is only available from me through April 30, 2010.

*Discount is only available from me and does not apply to prior purchaes. Discount is only available on retiring products.

See my blog posting for more details - here.

Stampin' Up! is getting a makeover

Stampin' Up! conducted a survey and found that there are colors in the color families that have very low sales.  They also asked demonstrators and found their opinions to be the same.  Many demonstrators and customers requested the return of some of the temporary InColors.  Put this information together and a new collection was created.

We are changing our color families, new Color Collections, similar to Bold Brights, Earth Elements, Rich Regals, Soft Subtles and the Neutrals are getting a makeover.  They are bringing back popular retired In Colors.  To download a chart of our new Color Collection, click here.

In addition to the new families, Stampin' Up! is retiring not-so-popular colors and making room for new colors.  To find out what colors are retiring, click here.

New colors will now be added once a year and they will be here to stay for two years instead of the normal one year. 

If your favorite colors are being retired, shop now before supplies run out.  Place an order for any stamp pad, reinker or paper from the Fond Farewell list and receive a 15% discount from me* on those products.  Please email me or contact me to place an order.  This discount is only available from me through April 30, 2010.  

*Discount is only available from me and does not apply to prior purchaes.  Discount is only available on retiring products.

In Memory of Papa Coe

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.

I'm following the path God has laid, you see.

I took His hand when I heard His call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I found the peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.

God wanted me now,

He set me free

author unknown

There are heavy hearts in the Coe family today.  The memories you created will never be washed away - they will live on FOREVER.  I know you are in the arms of your wonderful wife, smiling down on the wonderful family you created...you are at peace.  God Bless you...Papa Coe! 

Flowers for Me

Besides a seven-day cruise from my hubby, I received a beautiful bouquet flowers from David, Kristin and Kendall.

Bill gave me two pretty orchids, this white one and the other is deep red.

My First Scrapbook for Kendall's Mommy

It took me quite some time to create my first scrapbook.  These are just two pages from the scrapbook.  I hope Kristin likes it.

I used Stampin' Up!'s retired Rock-a-bye Baby Scrappin' Kit.

Sale-A-Bration is almost over.........get your free Stampin' Up! Products

This was created with two Sale-A-Bration (SAB) stamp sets; Whimsical Words and Vintage Vogue. You have until March 31, 2010 to get your free SAB product with every $50 order. Please email me to place an order - catalogs may be viewed and/or downloaded on the top of my blog.


Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White, Basic Black and Pretty in Pink cardstock
• Whimsical Words and Vintage Vogue stamp sets

Other Products

• 3/8" grosgrain ribbon
• Stazon ink (available through Stampin' Up!)