GIFT CARD POCKET PURSE & BACKPACK!

 

 

 

 

 I am excited to share with you a cute idea for a Gift Card Purse. When you open the purse flap, the gift card pocket slides up for viewing.  They also make adorable pockets for a little note or an invitation. I brought the pattern and supplies to use for my Make & Take at a private SU Convention Party in Salt Lake City with Donna, Robbie, Amanda, Helen & Sandy.  I have a video to upload in a few days. I was also thrilled to turn it into a backpack for the lil' or big guy in your life.

 

 

 

This purse was made to join the Challenge at Stampin' Celebration Inspiration #68

 

Backpack with a Yellow Submarine using the Ornament Punch from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

 

Supplies: 

Card stock- 8 1/2" x 11"

Designer Series Paper

Magnetic Disc

Ribbon

Sticky Strip

Liquid Glue

Optional- buttons, punches, stamps

BIRD HOUSE & SCRAPBOOK JOURNAL

I have fallen in love with bird houses and when Laura Denison Designs from Following the Paper Trail announced she was going to do a series of bird houses with scrapbooks inside, I ordered several of her patterns to make them.  This is her "April Showers" Bird Abode. You can order a pattern directly from her and make your own!  Her videos teach you how to assemble and several book binding methods.

They also make great card boxes or for your personal stationery.  You can sneak a gift inside or some yummy treats.  I have some bird houses on my mantles for spring. 

This House and the Scrapbook went to ROBBIE as a gift exchange at our Stampin' Up! Convention.

 

Adorable Umbrella hangs over the Perch.

 

The roof opens to conceal a Scrapbook Journal.

 

Just love the design of this House and Book.

Thank you Laura Denison for sharing your talents with us!

EPIC DAY SCRAPBOOK JOURNAL

 

Today's project is a scrapbook journal that I had made to take to Stampin' Up's! Convention for a gift exchange. I loved making it with the DSP Epic Day.  I gave the extra die cuts with the gift so they could continue adding to the pages as they like.   We had a gift exchange and I was thrilled to receive another scrapbook journal from Robbie.  It is awesome to get a gift that you can fill with your favorite pics & memorable notes.  I don't have a step by step instructions to share because I got this awesome idea from a great designer- Laura Denison Designs.  You can visit her blog to find out how to make this also.  I will post the bird house that the journal was tucked in on another day this week.  I hope you stop back to see it also.

 

THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK AND WHITE CARDS

 

The swap organizer's guide lines said Black and White & several layers or embellishments. I was excited to participate and looked forward to swapping with 20 other demonstrators to get their designs.  This is the card I came up with.

Stamp Sets:  En Francais, Stippled Blossoms
Ink:  Stazon Jet Black, Whisper White
Card Stock:  Whisper White , Basic Black
And More:  Doily, Pearls, 1/8" Basic Black Ribbon, Simply Pressed Clay and Molds, Hearts a Flutter Framelits

FROSTED FINISHES NECKLACE & MORE

 

OOOOOOOOOOH!  I loved taking the Frosted Finishes Embellishments from the Holiday Mini and making them into a stunning, sparkling, elegant Necklace!  I also added one to a book ring for a keyring charm.  For SU! Convention, we all get the same "Convention Bag" and I went to Walmart and had tags engraved to  personalize mine.

STAMP CASE LUGGAGE

 

It was fun converting the Wood Mount Stamp Case into a piece of luggage.  You can slip your favorite patterned DSP into the sleeve and turn your plain case into a work of art!

 

Store your Stamps, Markers, Pearls, Rhinestones, Candy Dots, Crayons, Sponges, Daubers, Reinkers.... and the list can go on and on and on! Add dividers to make a stationary set. Endless Possiblities! Search Wood Mount Stamp Cases for tons of ideas.

 

 

This cute little Notebook and Dress UP Framelit Highligher were part of the goodies that went inside the Wood Mount Luggage Case.

 

OWL TREAT PURSE & TEMPLATE

 

 

Whoo-Whoo wouldn't love this lil guy with a Peppermint Patty inside?  I have been saving those little plastic containers FOREVER- you know, the ones the brads, buttons, trinkets, clips, etc..... come packaged in! I made them into little owl treat purses to take to Stampin' Up!  Convention for 3D gifts. You can stuff them with your favorite lil gift or leave the buttons, brads, clips etc... inside!

 

I used one of my favorite products- Sticky Rounds to adhere the Owl to the front of the container- they are the PERFECT SIZE 2 1/2" circles. 

The first pictures are using Epic Day DSP.

 

Grab your Crop a dile for the ease of putting holes in the plastic container for the ribbon handle to slip in and tie in place.

 

These Owls are made with Venetian Romance DSP.

 

The Ruffle Ribbon fits wonderfully around the lid's outside edge.

 

SEE.... the candy is gone! time to refill!

 

 

 

Punch Card Template

 

VINTAGE SHOP AROUND

I love vintage cards, and enjoy all the steps it takes to take to make it look like a step back in time.  There are so many layers and techniques but don't be intimidated, even a beginner stamper can complete this card- there is nothing difficult about it. I really liked the pop of color using Pool Party in the ribbon, buttons, and using dab of marker on the fussy cut images. I swapped this card at Stampin' Up!'s Convention with a few demo friends. You can find all the products in the Annual Catalog and the Holiday Mini Catalog that goes LIVE Aug. 1, 2013

Stamp Set: Shop Around Jumbo Wheel, Express Yourself- HS

Ink:  Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Pool Party

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand, Vellum

And More:  Baked Brown Sugar Ruffle Ribbon, Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon, Natural Trim, Linen Thread, Very Vintage Buttons, Pool Party Subtles Collection Buttons, Pearls, Rhinestones, Pretty Print Embossing Folder (Holiday Mini Catalog)

Tip:  Rough up the edges before sponging them to add depth to the layers. Sponge in an ink a shade or two darker than the card stock.

Fray the edges of your ribbon and separate your Linen Thread to add texture to your buttons and bows.

Tie some of your buttons in the front and some in the back.

ZOO BABIES & FAB FRIDAY #22 CHALLENGE

 

It's a color challenge at Fab Friday and my first time using the stamps from Zoo Babies. I also used the stamp set Sweets for the Sweets to add some balloons .  Here is their challenge:

 

 

Tip:  If you are using a darker card base (ex: Basic Gray) add a lighter base color card stock (Whisper White) to the inside.  I don't always decorate the interior of the card but it's such a nice touch.

 

Stamp Set:  Zoo Babies, Sweets for the Sweet

Ink:  Basic Gray, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise

Card Stock:  Basic Gray, Whisper White

DSP: Naturals Pattern Paper

And MORE:  Chevron Punch (Holiday Mini), Linen Thread, Corner Rounder Punch

 

Watch next week for cards and projects that I am taking to Stampin' UP!s Convention.

 

Happy Stampin'

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH THE VINTAGE BUTTERFLY PIN

 

 

I made these Vintage Butterfly Pins a few years ago for a 3D swap at Convention.  It's Convention time again next week and although SU doesn't have all the exact same embellishments, you can make this with what ever leftover goody stash you have of trinkets and embellishments. Crystal Effects hold all the charms, pearls, rhinestones etc.... in place.  I have worn these for several years now and they really keep their beauty. 

 

Some Supplies:  BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES BIGZ DIE, Antique Brads, Pearls, Rhinestones, Vintage Trinkets, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Window Sheets

 

Check out the challenge at still addINKtive- Spot the Beautiful Butterflies.

 

 

 

AND THE WINNER OF THE BLOG CANDY IS..............

CONGRATULATIONS MISSY!



I will try to contact you to get your address & mail you your Blog Candy!

CHOO-CHOO TRAIN!

 

I am loving the new Candy Dots that can be converted to Brads!  I use to convert Brads to Candy Dots by using wire cutters to snip the prongs and then adding the Glue Dots.  Stampin' Up! has read my mind and made a product that is really fun and easy to use.  The Train's wheels have the lovely little dots on them.

I have used the Photopolymer Stamp Designer Typeset to stamp with Whisper White Ink on the colored card stock and then punch out with the small Heart Punch.

I love the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper for this playful Train card. It is ready to add to a gift or put a gift card in for a darling baby.

 

 

Stamp Set:  Designer Typeset (132956)

Ink: Whisper White

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Night of Navy, Pear Pizazz, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Basic
Black, Melon Mambo

DSP:  Gingham Garden

Punches: Small Heart, Cupcake- Train Cars &  Clouds, Owl- Wheels, Pennant- Smoke Stack & Engine Grill

And More:  1/8"  Basic Black Ribbon, Silver Glimmer Paper, Candy Dots

 

Don't forget to comment on my post dated July 1, 2013 for BLOG CANDY .

 

Caboose

 

BLOG CANDY FOR 50,000 VISITORS! & DESIGNER PAPER OFFER

How exciting is 50,000 BLOG VISITORS?  Thank you for stopping by, subscribing to my blog, and/or becoming a La Dee Dah member.  You can get automatic emails when I add a new post by adding your email address in the box on side bar.  I am humbled that you visit & let me share my cards and projects with you.

Ok, enough with the mush!  Here is the deets on the BLOG CANDY!

• For US addresses only.
• Leave me a comment on this post with a way to contact you and I will randomly draw a name  on  JULY 5, 2013 and post the winner on JULY 5, 2013. 
• I will post your name on my blog and notify you from your contact information to get your mailing address. 

The BLOG CANDY GIFT will be mailed to you!

THIS & THAT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

This And That Epic Day Journal  (

131268)

Remember This And That Rotary Stamp

(130133)

Epic Day This And That Designer Washi Tape   (131269) Epic Day This And That Designer Stickers   (131271)   This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper   ( 130814)

 

I have an awesome project to show you using some of these products later in July.