SNOWMAN'S BELLY BUTTONS

 

My 2013 Snowman Card featuring a shaker style card with TONS of Belly Buttons!!! The Designer Paper Stack is Season of Style 132181. The Sweet Buttons Embosslits fill the belly and dance around when you move the card. It fits wonderfully in a standard size envelope- BUT! you may have to add extra postage for the thickness.

 

Sweet Buttons with Baker's Twine

Banner made with Bootiful Occasions Stamp Set

 

Skaker Card Tip:  Using the edge strips of Stampin' Dimensionals- frame the bottom panel of the Snowman with strips. Add your buttons or snowflakes or confetti to the center of the panel. Cut a Window Sheet 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and stick to Dimensionals. Frame the Window Sheet with 1/2" strips of DSP using Sticky Strip.

 

HEEEERE'S the PATTERN!

2013 SNOWMAN

 

Here's my 2013 Snowman Card!  Probably one of many- I know cuz I have this same card pattern for another blog entry coming up! It folds up wonderfully to fit inside a standard A4 envelope. BUT if it didn't- I could make my own envelopes using the Envelope Punch Board.

 

I used Winter Frost Designer Series Paper  Stack 132183 that is found in the Holiday Mini Catalog

 

 

of coarse we all want to know what the backside looks like!

 

Side Fold View

 

HEEEEERE'S the Pattern!!!!

 

Stamp Set: Banner Greetings HS

Ink:  Pool Party

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Silver Glimmer Paper, Winter Frost DSP

And More:  Rhinestone, Festive Flurry Framelits, Circle Punches, Small Oval Punch, Pennant Punch, Linen Thread

PUMPKIN PATCH

 

 

The PUMPKINS are ripe for picking!  I love PUMPKIN pie, bars, & bread, but I don't these little cuties will be cut for that purpose! Pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes so these 3 dimensional Pumpkins were made using several Stampin' Up! products.  I will post under each Pumpkin picture the way I made it.

 

Label Framelits 125598, Small Oval Punch 120908 , Little Labels 126881 (stem)

 

Decorative Label Punch 120907 (tall), Little Labels Punch (stem & leaf)

 

Decorative Label Punch 120907 (wide), Little Labels Punch (stem & leaf)

 

Hexagon Punch 130919, Little Labels Punch (stem & leaf) 

 

 

Curly Label Punch 119851, Little Labels Punch (stem & leaf)

 

 

DSP- I used various shades of Oranges in the Regals, Brights & Subtles Paper Collection for the Pumpkins.  The Stems are Early Espresso and the leaves are Pear Pizzazz.

 

Each Pumpkin was made by punching 12,  folding in half,  and then gluing together.

 

Curly Cues- I ran a strip of Washi Tape on a piece of Pear Pizazz Card Stock and cut REAL thin. Spritz with water and wrapped around a small dowel.  I dried it using the Heat Tool.

 

POPPY INSPIRED DISHES

 

Where do you get inspiration? Today I finally sat down and made a card based on a picture from one of my favorite magazines/store. I have had the page opened for weeks! I love the rich fall colors that were used in these dishes and napkins. Does your Mojo ever get low?  Look for ideas from Catalogs, Book Covers, Billboards, Pictures, Fabric Swatches, Furniture, Paintings, Blogs, Cereal Boxes, & just Life in general!

Pier 1

Stamp Sets: Pleasant Poppies, Dictionary
Card Stock:  Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Cherry Cobbler
Ink:  Stazon Black, Tangerine Tango, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
And More: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding  Ribbon, Stampin' Sponges, Blender Pens

TIP:  I stamped all the images on Sahara Sand- 4" x 5". Then cut it down. I cut the top and bottom panel, they are 4" x 1 11/16" each, the middle is approx. 4" x 1 5/8".
Cherry Cobbler- 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
Basic Black- Standard 1/2 sheet 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score @ 4 1/4"

BLOG CANDY GIVE-A-WAY RECIPIENT PLUS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR LEAVING ME COMMENTS & CELEBRATING MY ANNIVERSARY WEEK!

CONGRATULATIONS DONNA!

I will be contacting you today!



Here are some New Photopolymer Stamp Sets now available.


Map It Out Photopolymer Stamp Set
134620

Use this exclusive photopolymer stamp set to map out your travels on postcards or scrapbook pages. We recommend clear block sizes A, B, and C (not included in the set).

Set Quantity: 64




Greetings From Photopolymer Stamp Set
134621

Use this exclusive photopolymer stamp set for all your travel and adventure themed projects. We recommend clear block sizes A, B, and E (not included in the set).

Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You’ll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and give a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price!

 

WATERMELON TREAT BAG

 

An adorable Watermelon Slice Treat Bag Topper was perfect for these Yummy Gummy Watermelon chewy Candy!  They were a hit for the 3D project at September's Card Class. I am sure that when Mr. H. comes to stay with Grammy this week, he might like to try one!

 

I used the Circle Framelits to cut out the topper and then embossed with the cute little Heart Embossing Folder.

 

 

 

Leave a comment for a chance to receive blog candy for my 2 year BLOG ANNIVERSARY! (US residence only)

Post from 9/13/13:  It's been 2 YEARS since I started my blog here on It's a La Dee Dah Day! Thank you for your support! I enjoy hearing from you and appreciate your 58,000+ visits!  It's been exciting to share something I love to do with you!  I think it is definitely time for some BLOG  CANDY!

Leave me one comment per blog posts on Sept. 13-18 with your contact information (email address) and I will draw a name and notify that person on Sept 20th. I will only draw from the names with contact information. US Residence only.

Here is the candy!

An Envelope Punch Board (133774)  and some SU! Product to make Envelopes & More!

 

 

JUST SAY CHEESE! FEATURING PETITE PAIRS STAMP SET

 

 

If you have been following my blog - you may know it's my 2 year anniversary week and I am drawing a name and giving away the Envelope Punch Board as part of a package of Blog Candy.  I will post the info at the bottom of this blog entry.  This card was made using the Envelope Punch Board and I made it into a File Folder.  I watched Patty Bennett's wonderful video. We made these cards for Sept. Card Class.

 

Stamp Set: Petite Pairs

Ink: Whisper White

Card Stock:  Pool Party, Basic Black, Pool Party. DSP- I Am Me

And More:  Ticket Punch, Circle Punches, Envelope Punch Board, Ribbon-1/8" Basic Black

 

 

 

 

 Camera Template

 

Stamped with Petite Pairs.

 

Leave a comment for a chance to receive blog candy for my 2 year BLOG ANNIVERSARY! (US residence only)

Post from 9/13/13:  It's been 2 YEARS since I started my blog here on It's a La Dee Dah Day! Thank you for your support! I enjoy hearing from you and appreciate your 58,000+ visits!  It's been exciting to share something I love to do with you!  I think it is definitely time for some BLOG  CANDY!

Leave me one comment per blog posts on Sept. 13-18 with your contact information (email address) and I will draw a name and notify that person on Sept 20th. I will only draw from the names with contact information. US Residence only.

Here is the candy!

An Envelope Punch Board (133774)  and some SU! Product to make Envelopes & More!

TIMELESS TALK POCKET CARD

 

I included this card for September's class. A bit of vintage but still crisp & clean with a twist by making it a pocket card. I love using the neutral colors and the beautiful layers with the Doily and Embossing Folders and silky Seam Binding Ribbon. I was tickled that I had a grandma & her granddaughter and 1 mom & her daughter to share the classes with. I think spending time and doing it with hand-made cards is so important in children's lives. Even with the advancements in the electronic age of computers, emails, texts- which we all love- we can get so much satisfaction from crafting and sharing.

Pulling the notecard out of the pocket

Same layout as a standard card

 

Stamp Set: Timeless Talk

Ink:  Soft Suede

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand

And More:  Doily, Square Lattice & Pretty Print EF, Pearls, Seam Binding- Crumb Cake, Punches- Word Window, Modern Label, 2 1/2" Circle

Leave a comment for a chance to receive blog candy for my 2 year BLOG ANNIVERSARY! (US residence only)

Post from 9/13/13:  It's been 2 YEARS since I started my blog here on It's a La Dee Dah Day! Thank you for your support! I enjoy hearing from you and appreciate your 58,000+ visits!  It's been exciting to share something I love to do with you!  I think it is definitely time for some BLOG  CANDY!

Leave me one comment per blog posts on Sept. 13-18 with your contact information (email address) and I will draw a name and notify that person on Sept 20th. I will only draw from the names with contact information. US Residence only.

Here is the candy!

An Envelope Punch Board (133774)  and some SU! Product to make Envelopes & More!

HAPPY BLOG ANNIVERSARY TO ME! BLOG CANDY FOR YOU!

It's been 2 YEARS since I started my blog here on It's a La Dee Dah Day! Thank you for your support! I enjoy hearing from you and appreciate your 58,000+ visits!  It's been exciting to share something I love to do with you!  I think it is definitely time for some BLOG  CANDY!

Leave me one comment per blog posts on Sept. 13-18 with your contact information (email address) and I will draw a name and notify that person on Sept 20th. I will only draw from the names with contact information. US Residence only.

Here is the candy!

An Envelope Punch Board (133774)  and some SU! Product to make Envelopes & More!

HEXAGON WINDOW VIDEO & BLOG HOP!

Welcome to this week's blog hop featuring Tangerine Tango. You may have arrived here from Joni's Blog.  Look for the lineup at the bottom of this post and visit the designers- (p.s. we all love visitors and comments). If you are continuing on.... hop on over to LIZ's Blog!

The Color Coach Combos were-
1. Tangerine Tango, Old Olive & Tempting Turquoise
2. Tangerine Tango, So Saffron & Pacific Point

I went with Combo #2.  There is a lot of "white space" to this cheery card. 

I made a quick tip video to show how to make the Hexagon Window in the card and a add a banner. Watch it for inspiration for your next punch window card.

inside view

Stamp Set: Six-Sided Sampler, Gingham Wheel (converted to a flat stamp)
Ink: Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Pacific Point
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Tangerine Tango
And More:  Hexagon Punch, Candy Dots- Brights.

 

I added a "pop" of color with Beautiful Butterflies Embosslit.

 

If you are continuing on.... hop on over to LIZ's Blog!

Here is the Blog Hop Lineup:

Robbie
Amanda
Carol
Helen
Joni
Laura- ME!
Liz
Sandy

WATCH MY VIDEO FOR SEVERAL TECHNIQUES AND TIPS!

POSTAGE COLLECTION & COLOR CHALLENGE

 

I challenged myself to use Stamp Sets and/ or Stamps from sets that I haven't used before.  So I made a list and will be working on it.   I combined that challenge with a color challenge at The Paper Players.  I really liked the designer's beautiful cards and was excited to use their combo.

 

 

Stamp Sets:  Postage Collection (HS), Gorgeous Grunge

Ink: Black Stazon, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black Rich Razzleberry

Punch:  Postage Punch

TIMELESS TALK & BLOG HOP

inside narrow border of DSP

blinged out phone

Each Wednesday Robbie hosts Coloring Down the Lines,  a blog hop using the Color Coach.  We are featuring Rich Razzleberry. The pairing choices were 1. Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, & Old Olive or 2. Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, & Basic Gray.   I chose the 2nd and used Timeless Talk Stamp Set and felt the DSP Modern Medley(126926)  had a vintage flair to compliment the rotary dial phone.


You may have hopped here from JONI's Blog, I can't wait to visit her and the other designer's blogs today.
Next on the blog hop is Liz- but she is having camera issues and will post a picture at another time.  You can leap over her and visit SANDY at Ice Mountain Designs as the hop continues.

Stamp Set: Timeless Talk
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black
Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black
And More: Labels Collection Framelits, Pearls, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

PRICELESS HARVEST

 

In celebration of the "Sweet Corn Harvest" and it's short season I made this card.  My father in law has been so generous by picking me up dozens of ears of corn from his favorite corn stand and then I boil them for 5 mins and cut them off the cobb and freeze them to enjoy them til the next harvest.  He joins us for dinner several times a week and we love the sweet corn from time to time.

 

I am joining The Paper Players challenge #161 - FALLING FOR YOU THEME this week.

 

Mr Crow

 

Ear of Corn

 

Stamp Set: Postage Collection (Hostess Set)

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Crushed Curry

Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Garden Green, So Saffron, Basic Black, Whisper White

And More:  Candy Dots, Linen Thread, Stripes & Square Lattice EF, Gel Pen

Punches: Large Heart (husks & leaves), Scallop Circles (sm & lg), Word Window & Blossom Hat, Owl Punch (eyes), Pennant Punch (beak), Scallop Oval (ear of corn).

LADYBUG CARD

 

I love square cards! This cheerful little ladybug will be going out today to someone special who is going through a very difficult time & will be needing a lot of hugs either in person or by mail.  I found the perfect sketch at Hand Stamped Sentiments for their current sketch challenge. What I love about design challenges is that it takes the guess work out of the end results.  You just add your own colors, papers & stamps.  

 

Stamp Set:  Express Yourself

Ink:  Stazon Black

Card Stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, DSP- Modern Medley

And More:  Washi Tape, Black Buttons, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Circle Framelits, Circle Punches, Gel Pen, & Black Pipe Cleaner (non-SU!)

 

HSS #167

 

 

 

 

Welcome visitors and Designers from HSS!  Thank you for picking me this week!

 

Tip:  Run your Washi Tape as a decorative border inside your card.