CALENDAR CHALLENGE

This bi-weekly challenge was to design a card/project with the theme of a "Calendar".  Which is a pretty timely way to start off a new year!  You can view the other entries at Butternut Sage Design to get some fabulous ideas for your new Calendar Projects!

The frame is from Target's Dollar Bin, and I designed it to change out the inserts monthly.  The calendar numbers just sit on the bottom frame and can be changed daily.  I "CASEd" (copied the idea from another designer!) the little guy's face and snowball.  The head and hat are made with the Ornament Punch.  I love taking a punch and re-thinking another use for it!

Below is new inserts for February!

Have a La Dee Dah Day!

February Inserts

My Digital Studio (MDS) Baby Shower Invites

Yes, I am soon going to be a Grandma! I offered to make the shower invites for one of the showers,  using My Digital Studio design program.  The theme for the baby's room is Dinosaurs, so it was fun designing a Dinosaur card.  MDS didn't have a Dinosaur Punch or Die, so I created this using Circle Punches (body, eyes, tail), Oval Punches (head) , Corner Punches (legs), Heart Punch  (brows), Square Punch (neck). I added the brads to the Designer Paper to accent each "DINO-SPOT"!   I started with a 5" x 7" postcard size.  The professional printing shop printed them out and sent them within a week with envelopes ready to address & mail! The possibilities of this program are endless!

BLOSSOM TILE CARD- KKC08

Today's inspiration for this quick punch card using the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch is from Artistic Avenger's Challenge for this week. A "Clean" (wink)  and simple card! 

Stamp Set: Tiny Tags

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist

Ink: Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler

And More:  Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, White Linen Thread, Regal Brads, Pearl Jewel, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch

Woo Hoo!  I won the Challenge!  Thank you Carrie & Design Team!  Here are their comments:

Laura’s cards are so crisp, I love her style. On this card, I especially love the perfect bow and adorable tiny tag with the little flower and pearl accent. The triple layer punch flowers make perfect tiles and would be a great make and take card.

My vote also goes to Laura H.  Her card really caught my eye.  It’s so crisp and clean.  I really like the bow and the teeny weeny tag just finishes the design right off.  She totally rocked this challenge!

Now why didn’t I think of this? I love how Laura emulated the tiled effect with the punch and white squares. The bow is perfectly proportioned and the little tag is the perfect added touch.



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FABRIC BOXES

These boxes are covered using our Designer Fabric Candy Cane, Ribbon, Paper, Jewels & Buttons.  Shelli, Stampin' Up!s founder chose them last year as one of the winners for her Fabric Challenge.  I received a stamp set of my choice for winning!  

SURPRISE Card

This AWESOME Surprise Inside Card was inspired by Frenchie, another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I watched here video on how to make this card/ box and designed one of my own.

Stamp Set: Easy Events, Word Play

POD Gift Box

PODS are not just the wave of the future, they are all a buzz right now!  I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do like a variety of hot tea.  The new Coffee Makers and their Pods are showing up in offices & homes. This adorable gift box holds 4 Pods and is decorated using Mocha Morning DSP.  The finished size is 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2" . The Stamp is Tiny Tea Cup

Here are the measurements:

Bottom- 8 1/2"  x 8 1/2"
Score@ 2" all 4 sides

Inside Pod Holder- 4 3/8" x 7 3/8"
Score @ 1 1/2" on short ends.
Punch 4 holes to hold your size pods

Lid- 6 5/8" x 6 5/8"
Score @ 1" all 4 sides.



Doodle the Rooster With Candy Legs

My sister was the inspiration behind the Rooster with the long Cello Legs.  Isn't she smart?  I had a smaller version here, so it was just a matter of using larger punches and dies.