Stamping Intervention

Opps! New 2009 In-Colors Accidentially Revealed Early

 As I was reading my July/August Paper Crafts magazine, I saw a beautiful picture of three decorated balls sitting in a bowl. Looking closely, I noticed that the papers used looked very similar to Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Papers.

Reading the caption, I got excited! It reads "Patterned paper: (assorted patterns from Certainly Celery, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Merry Moments, Pumpkin Pie, Razzleberry Lemonade, So Saffron Designer Series collections) Stampin' Up!"

Then, I figured it was a submission that came in from another country Stampin' Up! is sold in, like the UK or Australia because we don't know or have any of the new 2009 In-Colors yet. Then, the other day, I received an update from Stampin' Up! that the magazine was published and mailed earlier than they'd hoped and that those are the NEW IN COLORS!!! (I'm sure there's two more coming, because there's always six!)

Here it is, Ladies and Gents...a sneak peek to the 2009 In-Colors!

Designer: Arika Bauer, courtesy of Stampin' Up!

 

Can't wait to see the rest of them! To pre-order your catalog today, email me at sara@stampingintervention.com!

Family's a-comin'! Check out how I'm keeping things Consistent!

As some of you may know, I'm having minor, out-patient surgery on Monday. My parents are coming to visit and help with my two-year-old for a while and then we'll have friends and family visiting for Jackson's birthday next week. Plus, we're having to replace our babysitter. Needless to say, with all of the different adults and change that will be going on in Jackson's life the next couple of weeks, I want to keep things as consistent as possible!

So, I put my Early Childhood Development hat on and created this "What you should NO" book. Basically, it has all of the general information a babysitter would need to know about Jackson...our rules, how we discipline him,and eating and bedtime routines. My husband and I put our heads together for a simple, fool-proof what would anyone need to know if they were left alone with our son for a day? Well, here it is.

Of course, I couldn't do something like this without some crafty flair to it. I used my Bold Brights colors (they're oh-so primary based!) and Choo-Choo stamp set to create this cover.

Then, I printed out the information sheets and layered them on top of pieces of 4 1/4 X 5 1/2" cardstock panels. I took these pieces to an office store and had them laminated. Cut 'em out, used my hole punch, and bound them with a ring. Finally, I added some ribbon scraps (I always have a ton of them!) to the ring and it's finished.

Tomorrow is May 1st! That means NEW Stampin' Up! promotions! Be sure to come back to Stampin' Intervention tomorrow and see what Stampin' Up! has to offer for National Scrapbooking Month!

Love Butterflies? Check out this purse!

As I was browsing the Creating Keepsakes Magazine website, I found this adorable little bag that Paula Hogan had published! It uses our Big Shot die-cutting machine and features the Butterfly Bigz die.

Purse Holder by Paula Hogan for Stampin' Up!. Supplies Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla (all textured) and Close to Cocoa; Patterned paper: Candy Lane Designer Series, Certainly Celery Patterns and Pink Pirouette Patterns Designer Series; Stamps: Eastern Blooms; Ink: Close to Cocoa Classic and Pink Pirouette Classic; Ribbon: Pink Pirouette 5/8" striped grosgrain and Pretty in Pink 3/8" taffeta; Rub-ons: Bright Delight and Many Occasions; Die-cutting machine: Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up!; Dies: Bag w/Scallops Bigz XL, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz, Matchbox Bigz XL, Naturally Serif Sizzlits Decorative Strip and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz; Other: 1/4" circle punch, button latte and crochet thread.

To create the purse holder:

1. Cut purse box from Pink Pirouette textured card stock using a Big Shot machine and Bag w/Scallops Bigz XL die.

2. Stamp branch image in Pink Pirouette ink on front of bag and apply rub-on image using wooden applicator included in packaging. Assemble bag.

3. Cut butterflies from Candy Lane Designer Series paper using Big Shot machine and Butterflies die. Tie two small butterflies together using crochet thread; adhere to bag.

4. Punch hole in each side of bag using 1/4" circle punch. Tie Pink Pirouette grosgrain ribbon through each hole to form a handle.

5. Tie crochet thread through holes of button; adhere to bag.

Picture, instructions and Stampin' Supplies found at http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/May_Tips_Tricks 

To learn more about the Big Shot, click on the Stampin' Up! videos link in the right sidebar or to purchase your own Sizzix Big Shot and exclusive Stmapin' Up! dies, click on the "Place an Online Order" button in the right sidebar.

Make Your Own Mini Easter Box!

  I made this box at a workshop this past weekend. It's an adorable little box to hold your Scallop Circle Peppermint Patty Treats.

To make this box, take a 5x5" piece of card stock and score it at 1.5" on all four sides. Then, cut on the two vertical score lines from the top and the bottom to the first horizontal score line. Fold on all the score lines and use SNAIL to adhere.

To make the panels layered on the box, cut four pieces 1.5"X2" and stamp on them (or use Designer Series Paper). Use your Crop-a-Dile to set Jumbo eyelets and add a piece of ribbon. You have an adorable little Easter treat box! (Please note, I believe this template was developed by Cambria Turnbow.)

The stamp set I used is the Sale-a-bration set, Polka Dot Punches. To place an order and earn Polka Dot Punches, click here.

Jackson Frame

 I made this as a Christmas gift for Jackson's first Christmas for the grandparents. I took a simple, wood frame, covered the edges with stamped cardstock (I used a wheel that's tone-on-tone, which is why you can't see the stamped images unless you click on the picture to make it larger.) Then, I stamped Jackson on a tag I made with my ticket corner punch and used a little piece of Hodgepodge Hardware for an accent. I love making gifts for people that are personal...and you can't get any more personal than a picture of your child in a hand-stamped frame.

Interested in more gift-making ideas? Contact me to schedule your Anything but the Card workshop today!

Valentine's Treat Box

This is a simple 2-4-6-8 box that I demonstrated at my New Catalog Party two weeks ago. Basically, you score a piece of cardstock (8.5 x any height you choose) at 2", 4", 6" and 8" along the 8.5" side. Then, you turn it vertically and score it at 2". With the 2"x2" squares along the bottom, trim up to the 2" score mark. Cut out the 1/2" x 2" piece. Adhere the box together using Sticky Strip.

I stuffed this one with pieces of coordinating cardstock and a cello bag with M&M's. Nice and easy! I used Boho Backgrounds, Sock Monkey and Holidays and Wishes stamp sets and Pixie Pink, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White cardstocks.

 

 

 

Budget Friendly Valentine's Day Treats

I know that in the present economy, we're all trying to save where we can. Here's a quick and cost-effective way to let people know that you care on Valentine's Day without breaking the bank.

Buy a bag of Peppermint Patties. Use scrap carstock to punch two Scallop Circles. Stamp on a piece of scrap Whisper White cardstock and punch out with 1 1/4" Circle Punch. Adhere with SNAIL and you're done. Place a couple in a cellophane bag and tie a ribbon around it for a sweet treat bag. Adorable for Valentine's Day parties at school!

Volunteer Stamping and Cookbook Covers

After volunteering at a nursing home in Maine with my adopted SU group, I've decided to do the same here in Michigan. My church connected me with a facility here, where I've had my volunteer interview and am awaiting my TB test to start there.

I feel truly honored to be able to share my love of stamping with the residents at the nursing home. Watching their eyes light up with pride once they see that they've accomplished making a card or project is absolutely priceless. I'm so excited to help them unleash their creativity!

The Activities Director asked me to design and facilitate making the cover of a cookbook that the residents will give their families for a Christmas gift. I really hope that she approves of this design.

    

This is the cookbook cover I designed. I CASED the background idea from a scrapbook page that Sharon in Maine made. I used Baroque Motifs for the background and a retired alphabet set to make the word "recipes". The color combination is Ruby Red, Handsome Hunter, Creamy Caramel and Chocolate Chip.