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Petal Card Punch Pouch: keep your candy handy

Hands down, my favorite new Designer Series Paper: Greenhouse Gala!!  Easily, for sure, no doubt (until tomorrow when I start to play with my Sunny Garden DSP, right?)

But for now, I’m having fun getting ready for my Latest & Greatest Showcase & Idea Blitz, and today I made a collection of little treats to hand out, using the colors from Greenhouse Gala as my inspiration. Okay, the ‘official’ color of the red in this paper is Real Red, but I like to substitute the new In Color, Poppy Parade.  You’ll see it below in my project!

These all use the NEW Petal Card Punch (aka ‘Petal Card Extra Large Double Punch’).  The center square of each of the punched pieces measures about 1″, just to give you an idea of the size.

Here’s a close up of one of the pouches.  They each hold a single Snickers tiny size candy… I don’t have the package, so I can’t remember the actual name of this candy size.  Can anyone help me out? In any case, the stamped image on the front is from the fabulous Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set Cute By The Inch, stamped in Pear Pizzazz and cut out with scissors.

Want to learn how to make these cute little pouches at home?  I can help you!

Here’s what to do:

1. Punch 2 Petal Card Punch pieces — be sure to press the punch down all the way to get a good embossed fold line around the edges
2. Add a Mini Glue Dot to three of the petals on one piece
3. Fit the two halves together, attaching with Mini Glue Dots at edges (**note, this works best if you wrap the two pieces around the candy, but it’s hard to get a good picture with the candy blocking the way!)

Have fun with these little guys–they’d be fabulous for wedding favors, party favors or as a set for gifts for friends or coworkers for pretty much any occasion.  You can check out some other ideas with candy, or try my previous wedding ideas.

Like the matching brads?  I do!  These are from the Brights Collection Brads, and just like the ‘yummy’ ribbon from yesterday, these look yummy, too.

I still have to get the candy for these little treats containers, so if you’re coming to my Open House on Saturday morning, you’ll just have to wait and see whether I found the square candies again!  (ah, the suspense)

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Stamps: Cute by the Inch (hostess stamp set, Level 2)
Inks: Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade,
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Petal Card Extra Large Double Punch (119273), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Brights Brads (119740)

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In Color Sweet Sampler: A sweet taste of the 2011 In Colors

Have you gotten your hands on the new 2010-12 In Colors yet?  I’ve only had a short time to play with them and already I’m having trouble picking my favorites!

And the new In Color Ribbon — Stitched Poly-Ribbon — feels yummy in  your fingers!  I know, fingers can’t really taste, but you know what I mean, right?

Here’s a sample card done with the new In Colors Poppy Parade and Pear Pizzazz, along with the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper.

You’ve probably already added the new Retrofit Kits to your Wish List, so that you can catch up on all the new Color Collections.

But you still need a new In Color collection, right?  This is where I can help!

This In Color Sweet Sampler includes a little bit of everything– markers, Designer Series Papers, card stock and RIBBON!

Available only until July 31st and only through me, you’ll want to order your Sweet Sampler right away.  Here’s what you get:

• 5 In Color Markers (Blush Blossom, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Poppy Parade, and Peach Parfait)
• 20 sheets of Patterns Designer Series Paper (four 6″ x 6″ sheets in each of the five In Colors)
• 20 sheets of Assorted In Color Cardstock (four 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheets of each of the five In Colors)
• 10 yards of In Color Stitched Poly Ribbon (2 yards of each of the five In Colors)

This Sweet Sampler is only $34.95 and is a great way to start off your 2011 In Color Collection.  If you’d like your kit mailed, please add $4.95 for shipping.

(Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery, since I’ll order the kit supplies as each group is filled. Only available inside the US)

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Stamps: FYI (114365), Itty Bitty Bits (117056 wood mount or 120060 clear mount)
Inks: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard
Paper: Poppy Parade, Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper (117167)
Accessories: Bitty Buttons (118761)

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Conquering Concord Crush

Honestly, the first time I saw this super-intense new purple, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it.

But I knew I’d want to be using the new In Color Concord Crush, so I pulled it out and tried matching it up with other colors.  Actually, I should have just pulled out my new Color Coach first!

The Color Coach is something to add to the first round of your New Catalog Wish List.  You’re going to love it! But since I didn’t have mine handy, I pulled out my #1 favorite new color: Daffodil Delight.

Seriously, I think Daffodil Delight is magic.  It’s actually made up of little chameleon-fairies that subtly change color to match whatever you put next to them.  Because Daffodil Delight goes with EVERYTHING!

You might recognize the basic layout of this card from last week, although I turned it sideways and changed the colors from Pacific Point & Marina Mist to Concord Crush & Daffodil Delight.

To color the flower, I stamped in Staz-On Jet Black ink, then used an AquaPainter with a drop of Concord Crush ink to brush on layers of the deep purple.  (check out another Watercolor Technique that I shared recently)

For the leaves I just used my Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Write Marker to color directly on the Confetti White card stock.  Since this green is more subtle than the Concord, it matched better to get the full-strength color from the marker.

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Stamps: Because I Care (Level 1 hostess exclusive set)
Inks: Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Write Marker, Concord Crush, Staz-On Jet Black
Paper: Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight, Confetti White
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Folder, Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch,

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Stampin Up Hydrangea: Was Good, Now Better

If you’re a die-hard Stampin’ Up! fan, then you probably remember the hydrangea stamp from about 10 years ago.  I know it was hugely popular back when I started demonstrating, and there were so many cool techniques for it!

Well the fabulous hydrangea image is back, and it’s easier than ever to use.  Plus it’s FREE!  (and who doesn’t love FREE stamps?)  The new Level 1 hostess stamp set “Because I Care” is one of my favorite new catalog sets.

Here are more reasons you know you’re a Stampin’ Up! die-hard fan:

1. you know that the NEW catalog came out yesterday! (check the sidebar links on my blog to browse–or click here)
2. you are REALLY excited about the bigger & better Hostess Stamp Sets (beginning with Level 1 sets the size of the old Level 2 sets!)
3. you know that a Level 1 Hostess Set means that you can pick it for free when you turn in a $150+ order, book party or workshop

You’re also a Stampin’ Up! die-hard fan if you can identify at least 5 of the 7 new products on my Just Because card (cover up the list–no peeking!):

• Because I Care hostess-exclusive stamp set
• Very Vanilla 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon
• Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for Big Shot
• Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Write Marker (a NEW In Color!)
• Pacific Point Stampin’ Write Marker (a NEW Brights color!)
• Marina Mist and Pacific Point card stock

Contact me today to get your copy of the NEW catalog or to set up a time to have your own Stampin’ Up! party!

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Supplies Feature:
Because I Care stamp set  (available for FREE as a Level 1 Hostess Selection –requires $150 minimum order, party or book party);
Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder for Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (120175, $7.95);
Very Vanilla 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon (119960, $5.95)

New Colors Feature:
Marina Mist
Pacific Point
Pear Pizazz

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