A Magnetic Cuppie Frame!!

Hi everyone!! Happy Tuesday! I have a cuppie project to share with you all today!!

It's not secret that I LOVE cuppie (grin!), and I really wanted to make a new frame for my desk at work. In cubicle land, there isn't too much room for decor, so I came up with an easily alterable frame so I can put pictures of my sweet daughter and just change up the occassion!!

I started with a super cute little frame that I picked up at my local craft store. I painted the edges with some acrylic paint (Eggshell by Americana) and then, using Zip Dry (a totally FABULOUS glue!), I adhered this super fun Cosmo Cricket patterned paper to my frame!

I punched out six self-adhesive business card magnets (I got mine from Staples) with my 1 1/4 Circle Punch, one to adhere to my frame, the other five to adhere to my cuppies!! I sponged all around my frame to soften it up with some Creamy Caramel ink and a sponge dauber, and I added Taylor's Tiny Twinkles all around the frame opening! I LOVE the pop of bling that these bring to any project!!

Now, the REALLY fun part started!! I stamped five different cuppie images in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored them all with Copic Markers. The are all cut out and layered with Circle Nestabilities, and just like the frame, I sponged each one to soften them up. They each have a magnet adhered to the back so I can just switch em' out! Easy peasy!!

For my birthday frame, I used the Cuppie with balloons from the Doctor's Orders set, but I masked out the "Get Well Soon" sentiment to make it a birthday Cuppie!! The sentiment, "Happy Birthday", is from Fresh Flowers!

My little one is starting nursery school in September, so I HAD to use this super sweet Cuppie from A Year of Sweets 3, and the sentiment, "You Did It", is from A Year of Sweet Sentiments!!

I LOVE to shop with my little sweetie, so I stamped these shopping Cuppies from Downtown Diva for my next frame accent! The sentiment, "Friends Like You Are Priceless", is also from this set!!

Although we live on Long Island, we NEVER go the beach...so my daughter thinks that the ocean is in Maine where we go on vacation!! I had to make a beach frame accent, so I stamped this sand castle building Cuppie from Beach Bum, and the sentiment, "Beach Bum" is from the same set!!

Lastly, I knew I wanted a Christmas Frame, so I stamped this ADORABLE reindeer Cuppie from Season's Sweetings for this frame, and the sentiment, "Merry Christmas" is also from the same set!!

This frame has limitless options!! I plan on adding more accents to my frame with more Cuppies!! I hope I have inspired you to make your own magnetic frame!!!

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Recipe:

Stamps: Doctor's Orders, Fresh Flowers, A Year of Sweets 3, A Year of Sweet Sentiments, Downtown Diva, Beach Bum & Season's Sweetings all from Taylored Expressions

Paper: Choice Buttercream Cardstock, Intense Kiwi, Sunflowers Medium & Frosted Teal by Prism and Early Bird from Cosmo Cricket

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Creamy Caramel

Accessories: Acrylic Paint (Eggshell from Americana), Magentic Business Cards, Frame, Zip Dry Glue, Foam Tape, Taylor's Tiny Twinkles, Sponge Dauber, Copic Markers and Circle Nestabilities

Jodi

Fresh Flowers for Your Lemonade

Happy Saturday everyone! Today I have a fun and easy project for you which looks SO cute (or elegant, or cheery, or whimsical - whatever you choose) and gives you a fun place to set your drink on. I'm always looking for fun things to stamp on that will look nice in my craft space and these little coasters do the trick. I picked up this set of 4 acrylic photo coasters at Michael's (don't forget your 40% coupon!) and what I love about them is there is enough room between the acrylic plate and the base of the photo holder to give me some dimension to work with. I'm thinking buttons, and ribbon, and rhinestones - oh my! I'm making coasters for summer, so Fresh Flowers is the perfect set along with the Mother's Day Key Ingredients kit.

Some other ideas for your personalized coasters are themes for birthday parties, holidays, all seasons, or whatever your mood is for the week, *wink*.
These particular coasters hold photos 2-5/8" square, so I trimmed my cardstock to that size and added the circle scallop Nestabilities die to each square. After stamping the images in Memento Rich Cocoa on Choice Buttercream and coloring them, I used the circle Nestabilities die and layered it over the scallop. This is a fairly simple project and you can make it easier by simply stamping directly on one layer or more difficult by adding more layers and embellishments.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Karen


recipe -
stamps: fresh flowers
ink: memento rich cocoa, copic markers
paper: mother's day key ingredients
accessories: kaisercraft rhinestones (mother's day key ingredients), savannah buttons, dimensional tape

Shop {for Copic Markers} 'Til You Drop!!

Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday!!

I have a fun little project to show you today!! Now, I love to stamp, I love to buy stamps, paper, ink and most recently, I love to buy Copic Markers!! Not only do I love to buy all these things, and use all these things, I also love to organize my supplies!!

In order to organize and keep track of my growing collection of Copic Markers, I decided to make a Copic Marker Chart Book!!!

I started by creating a table in Word listing the number and name of each and every Copic Sketch Marker available, and I also made two columns, one to mark off when I own the marker, the other to mark off when I own the re-inker!!

**If anyone is interested in this Word Document, please leave a comment here and I will email it to you! I can't figure out how to attach the file to this post!! Thanks!! **

After printing out my table, I then colored in each Copic Marker that I have, along with the re-inker's that I have. I then trimmed each page, leaving a 1 inch border on the left side to leave room for the binding.

For the cover of my book, I used this yummy Teal cardstock from the Father's Day Key Ingredients from Taylored Expressions. I used my Scor-Pal to create a scrapbook type of binding. I used my Crop-A-Dile to punch three holes in my Copic Chart as well as the cover, and then attached them with three brads.

I stamped these GORGEOUS flowers from Fresh Flowers by Taylored Expressions in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Snow White Cardstock, and framed it with Oval Nestabilities. I colored my flowers with Copic Markers, and the sentiment on the bottom of my book is from Downtown Diva and was punched with my Word Window Punch and layered on a Scallop Oval, 1 1/4 Inch Circle and 1 3/8 Inch Circle Punches!!!

All the cardstock, patterned paper and ribbon on this project are from the Father's Day Key Ingredients. I finished off my card with some paper piercing!!!!

This book has a place on honor on my stamp desk already! It makes it SOOO easy when ordering more Copic Markers (grin!!), and I also love it as a guide to see what colors I want to use on a project!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!! I hope you enjoy my Copic Marker Chart Book!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Fresh Flowers and Downtown Diva by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Choice Snow White and Cardstock and Patterned Papers from the Father's Day Key Ingredients
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Ribbon from Father's Day Key Ingredients, Paper Piercing Tool and Template, Copic Markers, Oval and Scallop Oval Nestabilites, Scallop Oval, 1 1/4, 1 3/8 Circle Punches, Word Window Punch and Dimensionls

Jodi

Home Sweet Home...

For a few weeks, I have been playing around with making a 3D paper house and template.  I finally got all the dimensions down just in time to create my project for the SASI blog.  Here it is...

 

From experience, I have learned that the "how did you do that?" question is inevitable.  That's why we all do this stuff, right?  That's how I got hooked, at least...the rest is history.  Well, I don't have a printed template, but I hope that these step by step directions will help.

What you will need:

• 8.5" x 11" piece of cardstock (I used Kraft)
• Scoring utensil (Such as a Scor-Pal or the scoring "blade" on your paper cutter)
• Adhesive (I am a glue person, so that is what I am going to go ahead and recommend for this project)
• Small round punch
• Thin ribbon or cording (optional, if you want to hang this lil' house)
• Other paper, stamps and embellishments for making the house your own.  I used the new set, Fresh Flowers.
  

Step one:
Score your paper at 2.5", 5", 7.5" and 10" and 2.5" inches in from either side.  Cut flaps to intersecting line.

Step Two:

Mark the center point (1.25") on each of the top flaps.

 

 

Step Three:

Create scored triangle by scoring from marked center point to lower corners of each flap.

 

Steps Four and Five:

Cut approximately 1/4" on the outside of each score mark.  Using a bone folder, make a "hard" score mark by folding down at scored lines and running bone folder across.  This will help create smooth lines when the flap are glued together.

 

Step Six:

Punch a hole in the top portion of two (not side by side) of the flaps/triangles.

 

 

Step Seven:

Glue flaps together.  You can use red line tape here, but I find that glue is more permanent, so that is what I chose to use.

 

Step Eight/Completion:

Fill with your choice of goodies and fold and adhere bottom flaps.  Decorate house as desired.  Here is a picture of the "naked" house...

For the roof, I use the larger SU! oval punch and sponged the edges of each piece.  I kinda got glue everywhere and need to be a little more careful next time I do a project like this!  Here is a top view of the complete house...

Fresh Flowers Gift Basket

The last time I was cruising Target, there was some really fun "gardening" themed items that caught my eye in the Dollar Spot and I just had to stop and check them out! Within a matter of seconds, I had everything I needed to put together a sweet little gardening gift basket (galvanized bucket, set of three plant markers, wildflower seed mix, pink gardening gloves, & three flower seed packets)...all for under $5! Sadly, I don't garden (not even a hint of a green thumb)...but I SO envy those that do :-). I may not grow flowers, but I love to stamp them - and I knew I could dress these garden gift items up in no time with the Fresh Flowers set!

I customized the contents of the gift basket by adding some stamped flowers to the Plant markers, a floral bouquet tag to the wildflower mix, & some matching flower ribbon (from April's Key Ingredient Subscription Kit) around the cute little galvanized bucket.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you all have a very "Sweet" day! :-) ~Laurie

Happy Mother's Day

Hi All! Today I have a fun little Mother's Day card featuring the Whimsical Wishes "Fresh Flowers" set. I am having so much fun with these stamps. I decided to use the rose bouquet for the main image. I wanted to make it stand out so I stamped it three times, colored it in with my Copics, and then layered the blooms to create a 3D effect. After I did that, I added some crystals to mimic the morning dew. The patterned paper is from the new Taylored Expressions Mother's Day Key Ingredients. I seriously can't get enough of this kit! I seem to pick it up every time I go to make a card. The sentiment is framed with a nesties die cut. Since it was stamped on white card stock I decided to make it pop with some brown circle punches. To complete the card I added a Zva Creative crystal flourish. Well, that's all for today but make sure to check back for more awesome creations from the Baker's Dozen!
Hugs,

Mother's Day Surprise

Hello everyone! With Mother's Day right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to put a little project together for my kids to give to their Grandmas next month. I'm using elements from the Mother's Day Key Ingredients kit since it's already coordinated for me! You can click on any photo to see a larger version of it.

Generic supplies you will need:

1 pop-top can
safety can opener
candy or another filler
sticky tape
scissors
stamps
ink
scallop punch or die cut
crystal effects (or another strong glue)
cardstock/patterned paper
embellishments

Open the can with a safety can opener from the bottom. Pour out the contents and be sure to clean it out and dry it completely.

Cut your patterned paper or cardstock to fit the height and circumference of the pop-top can. Add sticky strip to the can, top to bottom, and to the inside of your paper.

Peel the backing off the sticky strip on the can and apply the paper, then peel the backing off the sticky strip on the paper to create a smooth seam.

Fill the can with your goodies - I would recommend putting them in a baggie so the glue doesn't ooze all over the candy, or use individually wrapped candy.

Use crystal effects or another strong glue and apply a steady strip of glue around the outside of the bottom you removed earlier. Press it back onto the can and be sure to hold it in place for a good 30 seconds.













Now is the fun part! Add embellishements - I'm using silk flowers and ribbon from the Mother's Day Key Ingredients kit as well as Savannah buttons for mine.

I also added strips of scalloped paper to the top and bottom of the can. To hide the "how to open this can" instructions (this makes me laugh!), cut out a circle that is big enough to cover the wording. To get the paper to fit underneath the pop-tab, use a 1/2" circle punch and cut the paper to fit.

Now you will be able to slide the paper right under the tab. You can decorate the lid here or skip to the next step.

This is an optional step if you choose to cover the tab. I stamped the sentiment and flower from Fresh Flowers onto my scalloped circle and used Copic markers. I added the button and some Flower Soft to the center of my flower. The scallop is popped up with dimensional tape.

Now it's your turn to try - have fun with this!

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recipe -
stamps: fresh flowers
paper: mother's day key ingredients
ink: memento rich cocoa, copic markers
accessories: silk flowers, satin ribbon (mother's day key ingredients), savannah bag o buttons, flowersoft, silver brads, flower punch, circle scallop nestabilities, scallop edge punch, mini glue dots, sticky strip, crystal effects, dimensional tape

Altered Photo Frame with Mother's Day Key Ingredients

I've got a fun altered photo frame project to share with you today! A couple of years ago while on vacation to the States I stocked up on some of those super cheap photo frames from the Target Dollar Spot. Since then I've also made these with the plain wooden frames available at Michael's. How about the deets now :)

I chose a couple papers from the Mother's Day Key Ingredients to use. First I traced the frame on a sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" Prism cardstock and cut it out. I used some mod podge to adhere it to the frame. While that dried I gathered up the rest of my supplies. Since I don't want to send this frame without a photo I decided to make a focal image using the Fresh Flowers stamp set. The image was stamped with Memento Black ink onto Choice Buttercream cardstock which is available in the Mother's Day Key Ingredients or in a package of 25 sheets. I then coloured with some Copic markers and cut it out with some oval nestabilities. Speaking of nestibilities....did you see that Taylored Expressions is now carrying a great selection of Spellbinders products!
I've finished the frame off with some gorgeous ribbon and Kaiser Rhinestones from the kit as well!

Now I will gift this to my Grandmother for Mother's Day next month and she can either choose to leave the image in or take it out and insert a photograph.
Below you will see a snapshot of what the frame looked like before I started!

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