Gift Bag Punch Board

I have a few samples to share with you today. Last weekend we had our New Catalog Open House and I demonstrated how to make this adorable treat holder using the Gift Bag Punch Board.

So here is what the punch board looks like. To tell the truth I don't use it much, but will be changing that! I went looking to get some ideas on making some alternative things with the board and now I can't wait to play some more!

I saw somewhere this adorable treat holder but unfortunately I can't remember where to give them credit. This is super simple to make and goes together quickly. You could put a Roche inside or some chocolates or candies. I started with a piece of 3 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of Designer Series Paper. You put the paper in horizontal and line up with the start line, punch, score around the gusset area (that triangle looking thing) and then the side line. And don't forget the horizontal line as well. I also used the 1/8" handheld circle punch to put a couple of holes for the ribbon. I used the tear n' tape to hold it altogether.

Here is a small purse. I don't remember what size card stock I started with. You can put some sweet treats in it or jewelry would be REALLY nice. The flap is basically doing the bottom of the bag just once! The balloons are attached with a dimensional and it just tucks behind them.

This is the typical bag you can make using the punch board. I CASED this from the catalog on page 148 using the Colorful Seasons Bundle. The card is landscaped, so I changed it to portrait. This would make a great bag to give a fabulous gift in for the holidays!







I hope you enjoyed today's projects. If you like more info on all the supplies I used, let me know or if you'd like to purchase any of these items you can find them in my Store!

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Vacation Special!!!

I hope you're enjoying your summer! I'm finally getting a chance to get away for a week or so! I'll be enjoying myself but also working a bit, so I thought I'd offer you a special incentive while I'm away! You'll have to keep reading to see what I'm offering on top of all that Stampin' Up! is offering!

Just in case you didn't realize, for the month of July Stampin' Up! is offering Bonus Days! So for every $50 you spend you get a $5 coupon to use in August! That could be for the new holiday bundle they will have available to pre purchase from the Holiday Mini Catalog!

Here are some pictures of cards you can make using that bundle. Aren't these great cards? I love the one with the photo, so simple!

And here is what the bundle looks like. I can't wait to get my hands on this! As a demonstrator we are able to get this in July so we can do planning and make samples. This is just one of the benefits of being a demonstrator! That is another special Stampin' Up! has going on this month. When you join my team for $99 you get a total of $197 in product and business supplies plus FREE shipping with all that! What a deal! To learn more about this fabulous deal click HERE.

So if you're not planning on joining my team, my monthly special is a FREE Garden Trellis Embossing Folder with a $75 purchase (before tax & shipping). This is for online orders for the month of July. So if you put in a few orders and they all total $75 or more (before tax & shipping) you can get that embossing folder! Make sure you use this month's Hostess Code!

In addition to the above special, my vacation special will be FREE Mini Dimensionals with a purchase of $50 or more (before tax & shipping)! When you spend a total of $75 (before tax & shipping) you'll get both items FREE! When placing your order, also use this month's Hostess Code!

Even though I'm away, I'll still be checking my email, so if you need help with anything, you can still contact me. And thanks for stopping by!

Bonus Days!!!

I'm a little late getting this out, but Stampin' Up! is running a special! It's a great time to pick up one of the new bundles in the catalog! Save 10% on the bundle, maybe pickup some adhesive and get a coupon for next month! I made sure to take advantage of this special! I recently picked up the Oh So Eclectic Bundle. I wasn't so sure of it at first, but after seeing so many great samples, I just had to get it! I'll have to post what I've made so far with it in another post, but here is what this one looks like:

Isn't this a fabulous set? I love all the coordinating products as well. Don't forget while shopping to use this month's Hostess Code.

New Catalog Open House!!!

Did you get your catalog? Want to get one? Come to my Open House this Saturday, July 15 from 10am to 1pm. I'm having it at my upline's home in Fredon, so you need to contact me for additional info. I also need you to RSVP so I'll have your FREE gift prepared and enough supplies for the make n' take. We'll have LOTS of samples from the new catalog and door prizes as well! Please also bring a friend! The more the merrier! (Again let me know so I can have enough supplies!) Even if you've never stamped before, we can walk you through how simple it can be to make your very own card! Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!

Last group of Swaps!!!

Ok, we are at the end! This is the last group of swaps! I hope you are enjoying them. This card was done by another of my team! Her name is Maryann. I'm so glad to have her as part of my team! Maryann used the Happy Birthday Gorgeous bundle. She stamped some of the images on a piece of Whisper White and then die cut it with the "Happy Birthday" coordinating framelit and then die cut it again with the Bermuda Bay.

Lilly did this next card. She also used the "Happy Birthday" framelit and the Color Theory Designer Series Paper and some of the new Powder Pink 1/2" ribbon along with the new clear gems for a touch of sparkle!

For this next card Laura used the Hostess Rewards set called Feathery Friends. Isn't this adorable? She colored in parts of the bird and flowers and layered it with the Daisy Delight Designer Series Paper and added some of the fabulous new in color ribbon. This time it's the Fresh Fig 1/2" ribbon.

Ok, we're almost there! I know this is a long post! Barbara did this next card and also used that Daisy Delight Designer Series Paper as her background (That has been real popular!) and the Pocketful of Sunshine bundle. I have seen so many great projects made with this bundle. I haven't gotten this one yet, but I'm being tempted! How about you?

This last card was done by me! I used the set called Just Add Text, which are all just phrases so I had to come up with something else to go with it. I can't remember now where I got my idea from but I do remember seeing a similar layout and decided to go with the Bloom' Hearts thinlits and the Sweet and Sassy Framelits. I also used a couple of the new In Colors, Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst along with that 1/2" Berry Burst ribbon. I keep wanting to call this berry blast and keep looking up the name! Maybe after a year of using it I'll get it down!

I hope you've enjoyed all these cards. They've given me so many ideas for more cards and classes!

To purchase any of these items to make your own cards you can visit my STORE. While there don't forget about it being Bonus Days and earning those coupons for next month! Also use this month's VIP Host Code 7EGVYMW2. When you spend $50 I'll send you the supplies to make this month's card along with a PDF for the instructions to make that card. Check out my Monthly VIP Host Code on how to earn this month's Garden Trellis Embossing Folder!

Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for more projects to come!

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I hope you're enjoying these swaps!

This first card was made by Vicki. She used Lovely Friends bundle. When I saw this demonstrated at On Stage I knew I had to have it! Here Vicki makes a wreath with the two vines. I love this, it shows the versatility of this set!

 Louise made this next card. She used the Label Me Pretty Bundle and the new Wood Textures DSP. This DSP comes in a 6x6 pack and is so realistic looking! The Label Me Pretty bundle is another one of those that can be used in so many ways! I've already gotten a lot of use out of this bundle!

Here is another card using the Label Me Pretty Bundle by Lisa. See how different it is? Lisa use the Daisy Delight DSP and the Petal Burst E.F. with one of the new In Color Ribbons! This is a great card for using up pieces of card stock and DSP.

This last card was made by Pauline. She used the At Home With You Bundle. This is another one of those interactive cards. There are also pieces in the stamp set & framelit so you can give this "front door" a different look with the seasons or give to some to welcome them into the neighborhood! Here she made a great Christmas card.

Here is what it looks like with the door open.  I think this card could be made as just a card front, meaning you don't have to then open the card for something else inside, unless of course you wanted to! Your message is when you open the door and then sign the back.

I'll be making a few of these to send out to those special deserving friends!

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Still working on Swaps!

So how was your 4th of July? I spent some of the morning weeding some of my garden and then catching up on stamping business! I hope yours was more exciting then mine!

This first card not only uses the Lovely Inside & Out Bundle, but the Daisy Bundle as well! This card was made by one of my new team members Daneen. She kept it simple with the die cut and backed it with a piece of Whisper White that used the circular image in the set and 3 of the new In Colors and also the clear Gems that she colored to give it a pinkish color. Love it!

 This next card was made by Ann and she used the Eastern Palace Bundle/Suite. I don't think I can get enough of these framelits or any of the products in this suite.  The framelits are so versatile. I'm so glad I had taken advantage of the special Stampin' Up! ran last month with this suite. I'm not sure how well you can see it but Ann also used the vinyl stickers in the center of the "flower".

This last card was made by Annette. She also used the Eastern Palace, but totally changed up the color scheme. Amazing how different it looks just by changing the colors and changing the dies and how she cut them.

I hope you've enjoyed this next group of swaps. If you'd like to purchase any of these items, go to my Store.

Thanks for stopping by!