Thirty-Four Years

I am blessed!

This is the only good picture that we have.  Our photographer (a friend) took his glasses off and focused the camera. *big sigh*

On the positive side - our wedding party consisted of a maid of honor and best man.  The blurred pictures made it look like we had triple the number in our party.

Ms. Frugal Stamper

I am very frugal when it comes to life in general.  I love all the Stampin' Up! products and use them in my papercrafting.

When I find a good deal, that I can't pass up...I think, "hmmmm how can I use these?"  I found a box of embossed Thank You cards and probably didn't pay more than $1.50 for 25 thank you cards and envelopes.

I created these cards from my Frugal Find....

 I covered up the embossed frame and thank you sentiment with Stampin' Up! products.   And took this....

added my own personalized label (see this post) and hid the embossed impression from the inside of the card.  (shhhh...don't tell anyone)

Personalized Labels

I make up "labels" for my card gift sets that I sell and use as gifts. I like to give the recipient the option of selecting their own sentiment. The choices of sentiments are: Thank You, Thinking of You, For You, Praying for You and Happy Birthday.

I create the sentiment, usually using the Word Window Punch and include them in the gift set. After punching out the sentiment, I apply clear adhesive tabs to the back. All the recipient has to do is select their sentiment, remove the blue liner (on the clear adhesive tab) and apply it to the card.  For an example of my choose your own sentiment gift sets, click HERE.

The problem was, how do I put instructions in the gift set without being lengthy? I created a file using Microsoft Publisher with the instructions (see example below) and using the Decorative Label Punch; I punch out an instruction label and place it inside the gift set.

I often mail a birthday card; get well or thinking of you to a friend. I leave the card unsigned and place in a label (like the one above) that says…..

This is a PIF card. PIF means Pay it

Forward. This card was intentionally

left unsigned so you can use it for your

personal use.

I have made a number of “labels” and they are so easy to create.

Would you like me to create personal labels for you that fit perfectly with the Decorative Label Punch? I will create a file and email them to you in a Adobe PDF format for $2.99 per design. All you have to do is open the file, print out the labels on a 8 1/2” x 11” piece of paper and punch out using the Decorative Label Punch. Each sheet makes twenty labels.

Another example of a label I created is:

…this is much more than a card, it’s a magnetic bookmark too!

Click on the Buy Now button and pay through Paypal. I will send you an email asking how you want to personalize your labels (once your purchase is complete).

Christmas in July Workshop - Card Kits Available

I had a request to make my Christmas Card Workshop cards available for purchase, either made or in kits. 

 The kits include the following

• Cardstock needed to complete 3 cards each of the 5 designs
• Card bases
• Card layers (cut for you)
• Punched out cardstock
• Designer Series Paper (please note, patterned paper may vary)
• Jewels Basic Pearls  (because of sun and heat exposure, self-adhesive pearls may need to be re-glued)
• Ribbon
• Envelopes
• Instructions (Instructions will be emailed to you, you will not receive a printed copy in the mail)

Kits will not include

• Adhesive
• Glue Dots
• Dimensionals
• Stamps
• Stamped images (Stampin' Up! does not allow the selling of stamped images)
• Ink
• Tools used (Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Actual Punches, Stamp-a-ma-jig)

The price for the kit is $28.00 plus actual shipping.  Please EMAIL me if you would like to purchase the kit.  If you would like to purchase just the directions and instructions, purchase information can be found HERE.

The Stampin' Up! stamp sets used in this workshop are as follows:

• Come to Bethlehem
• Dasher
• Delightful Decorations
• Lovely As a Tree
• Teeny Tiny Wishers
• To You and Yours

There are so many stamp sets that can be substituted for the stamp sets mentioned above.

If you want to purchase finished cards (they will be stamped), the fifteen cards, including envelopes are $35.00 (plus actual shipping).  That is less than $2.50 per card.  Please EMAIL me for more information.

Christmas Card Workshop 2011 Instructions

I had a request to create an "online" Christmas Card Workshop.  An "online" workshop is designed for those who cannot attend but would like to have instructions and measurements of the cards being made during the workshop.

I am offering instructions illustrated with the pictures of the five cards my participants will be making later this month.  The instructions are available for the nominal fee of $3.49.  You will receive by email the Adobe PDF file to download and/or print for your personal use and/or preparing for your own workshop.  To purchase the instructions by email, click on the Buy Now button at the bottom of this post. 

The Stampin' Up! stamp sets used in this workshop are as follows:

• Come to Bethlehem
• Dasher
• Delightful Decorations
• Lovely As a Tree
• Teeny Tiny Wishes
• To You and Yours

You don't have to use the stamp sets mentioned above, there are so many stamps that you could substitute to personalize your own cards and/or workshops.

Christmas in July Workshop

I have been asked to do another Christmas Card Workhop. It is never too early to begin making your Christmas cards. You will create three cards each of the five designs.

All you have to do is bring your adhesive, everything else included in the $28 class fee.  Reservation is required, please call or EMAIL me.

Workshop is being offered at two different times - Thursday, July 14 - 5:30pm until 8:30 or Friday, July 15 at 9:30am until 12:30

Flip Book

Splitcoaststampers is a inspiring website for crafters.  This is where I found the tutorial for making a Flip Book. 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Close to Cocoa Patterns and Loves Me Designer Series Paper
• Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Sage Shadow and Whisper White cardstock
• Birds & Blooms and Fun Flowers Bigz L dies
• Blossoms Petal, Heart Small, Heart to Heart, Trio Flower and Two-Step Bird punches
• Textured Impressions Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• Jewels Basic Pearls
• Glue dots

Other Products

• Alphabet die
• Binding machine
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• Cereal box - cardboard for making flower and initial 3-dimensional
• Heavy cardboard (front and back covers)
• Owire 3/4"

If you decide to make the scrapbook, using scrap paper create a blank Flip Book.  This will help you get the correct pages in the correct order.

Page 1



Page 2

Page 3



Page 4

Page 5

If you would like a Flip Book with your initial, please email me.

Summer Card Class - Saturday, June 25

I am offering a Summer Card Class tomorrow Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 am in my home.  You will have the option of making one card for $4, two cards for $7 and three cards for $10.00. 

If you live in or near Jasper, AL, contact me by clicking here to register for tomorrow's class.  Please bring your own adhesive. 

I have two participants and class is open for a total of five participants.  Come and enjoy a relaxing morning with fun and fellowship.

Sharing in Your Sorrow - Easel Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Close to Cocoa cardstock
• Top section of Easel Card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Main base section of Easel Card - two pieces cut at 4 1/4" x 11" (scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2")
• Sage Shadow cardstock
• Two pieces cut at 4" x 5 1/4"
• Strip 4" x 1"
• Cross
• Whisper White cardstock
• Two pieces cut at 3 3/4" x 5"
• Close to Cocoa Patterns Designer Series Paper is cut at 4" x 3/4"
• Thoughts & Prayers stamp set
• Close to Cocoa ink
• Lattice Die
• Punches
• Boho Blossoms
• Circle - 1"
• Decorative Label
• Two Step Owl (circle is 1/4")
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Antique brass brad

Crafts by Beth Facebook Page

Please check my Facebook Page and "LIKE" me.

Nautical Father's Day

Stampin' Up! Products

Riding Hood Red cardstock
- Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

- Strip under ribbon measures 5 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Not Quite Navy cardstock

- Scalloped edge started at 5 1/2" x 2 1/4"

- Scallop circle is 3 5/8" in diameter

Very Vanilla cardstock

-  Circle is 3 1/4" in diameter

Sail Away stamp set

Not Quite Navy ink

Riding Hood Red and Very Vanilla 1 1/4" Ribbon

Hand punches used

- Large Star

- Scallop Edge Border
- Star

- Two-Step Owl (circles at top right)

Jewels Basic Pearls

Dimensionals

Other Products

Circle and scallop circle dies

You're in My Thoughts

Stampin' Up! Products

• Going Gray Textured card base 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Pretty in Pink cardstock measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock measures 4 1/2" x 1 3/4"
• Sage Shadow cardstock
• Pretty in Pink Designer Series Paper measures 4 1/2" x 1 1/2"
• Word Play stamp set
• Going Gray ink
• Pretty in Pink 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• Birds & Blooms Sizzlet Die
• Two-Step Bird Extra Large punch
• Mini Glue Dots

Other Products

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Birthdays Wishes - Part II

Personally, I like this card better than the one I posted on Sunday.  What do you think?

Stampin' Up! Products

• Muirfield Designer Series Paper
• Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point cardstock
• Pacific Point ink
• Blossom Petals punch (leaves)

For details and measurements, please see my June 12 post.

Happy Birthday - Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango

Stampin' Up! Products

• Kiwi Kiss card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Kiwi Kiss Patterns Designer Series Paper measures 5 1/2" x 2 1/4"
• Basic Black cardstock measures 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
• Tangerine Tango cardstock measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Marina Mist cardstock
• On Your Birthday and Tiny Tags stamp sets
• Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Marker
• Versamark  (used flourish stamp on bird)
• Modern Label, Two-Step Bird Extra Large and Word Window punches
• Movers & Shapers Modern Label die
• Jewels Basic Pearl
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Coordinating 1/2" seam binding ribbon

Birthday Wishes

Stampin’ Up! Products

• Orchid Opulence
• Card base measures 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”
• Strip measures 4 3/4” x 1/2” prior to using crimper (flattened and trimmed to fit 4 1/4” width of card)
• Whisper White layer measures 4” x 3 3/2”
• Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper – strips measure 7/8” x 3 1/2”
• Old Olive cardstock
• Measures 4 1/4” x 1 1/4”
• Punch out two scallop ovals and fold lengthwise in half. Run through crimper at an angle
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock measures 5” x 3/4” prior to using edge punch
• Occasional Quotes stamp Set (Birthday Wishes)
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• 1/2” Circle and Scallop Border and Scallop Oval punches
• Birds & Blooms, Embosslits Beautiful Wings and Fun Flowers Sizzix dies
• Crimper
• Jewels Basic Pearls
• Mini Glue Dots
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Medium adhesive dots

It's Not Just a Card - It's a Bookmark

A few years ago, I saw a deal on 8mm magnets and thought I would just get them because I am sure I could find a use. 

Stampin' Up! Products

• Brilliant Blue, Old Olive and Whisper White cardstock
• Brilliant Blue cardstock strip measures 2 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Jersey Shore Designer Series Paper
• Cardstock strip measures 2" x 5 1/2"
• Two Tag Bigz Die
1. Start with a 2 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock
2. Score it at 4 1/4"
3. Place on die, just inside the straightedge of the tag
• Boho Blossom, Decorative Label, Scallop Circle and various sized circle punches
• Occasional Quotes and Punch Bunch stamp sets
• Brilliant Blue ink
• Old Olive and Only Orange Stampin' Write Markers
• Dimensionals
• Mini Glue dots
• Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue

Other Products

• Texture cardstock - similar to Only Orange by Stampin' Up!
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
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• 8mm magnets

This isn't only a card, it is a bookmark too!

The magnets are very strong and only 8mm.  I take two magnets and leave them together.  I attach a glue dot to one magnet and place it on the inside of the bookmark.  I then attach a glue dot to the exposed magnet and close the bookmark.  Carefully open up the bookmark to expose magnets.  Apply Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue to a Scallop Circle punch outs and cover exposed magnets.  I would highly recommend using the liquid glue for this step of the project - your typical adhesive runner will not hold up.

Thank You - Joy Fold Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Summer Sun and Whisper White cardstock
• Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper
• Extra Large Two-Step Bird punch
• Various sizes of circle punches
• Bird and Blooms Sizzix die
• Elegant Bouquet Embossing FolderThink Happy Thoughts stamp set
• Pacific Point ink
• Basic Pearls Jewels
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Brad

Joy Fold Card Basic Measurements
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Joy Fold Card Measurements

Card base

• Main Card 8 1/2” x 4 1/4” (score at 5 1/2”)
• Smaller Card 3” x 8” (score at 4”)

Main Card Base layers

• Main Card inside measures 5 1/4” x 4”
• Optional additional layer measures 5” x 3 3/4”
• Left side measures 2 3/4” x 4"
• Optional additional layer measures 2 1/2” x 3 3/4”

Smaller Card layers

• Outside and inside layers measure 3 3/4” x 2 3/4”
• Optional additional layering 3 1/2” x 2 1/2”

Fabulous Florets - My Favorite Floral Stamp Set

Love, Love, LOVE the Fabulous Florets stamp set by Stampin' Up!  You will definitely want to add this to your stamp collection.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Riding Hood Red cardstock
• Cardbase measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Textured piece measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"  (you may have to trim a little)
• Layer 1 measures 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"
• Layer 2 measures 1 7/8" x 3"
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Cardbase layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Layer 1 measures 4 3//8" x 2 3/8"
• Layer 2 measures 2" x 3 1/8"
• Stamped image measures 1 3/4" x 2 7/8"
• Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Series Paper
• Layer 1 measures4 1/8" x 2 1/8"
• Riding Hood Red and Versamark ink
• Old Olive ink
• Fabulous Florets, Occasional Quotes and On Your Birthday stamp sets
• Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches
• Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Dimensionals
• Clear Stampin' Embossing Powder

Other Products

• 3/8" Coordinating grosgrain ribbon
• Pearl accents

Stampin' Up! now has color embossing powders - I am definitely going to order one to see if I like it.

Thank you for visiting my blog.  Please leave a comment if you find my free instructions useful.    This card is available for purchase, just email me.

Happy Father's Day - Joy Fold Card

This is a Joy Fold Card - for measures go to this blog posting.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Always Artichoke, Whisper White and Sahara Sand cardstock
• To the Nines Speciality Designer Series Paper
• Always Artichoke ink
• Plane & Simple and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets
• Hodgepodge hardware
• Modern Label and Word Window punches

Other Products

• Brown pearl gem