Traveling!

Well I was a little lax in getting my posts all scheduled during my time away, but I'm back and had to get a class prepped and then design the cards I had in my head for my Technique Class this Saturday! So I'm sitting here while the snow is pilling up outside!

So as soon as I returned from all the work in Virginia, I had to prep for my Spring Sampler Class. Here is a picture from that post. And if you'd like to make that Sampler, I'm sure I can round up a few people who didn't get a chance to make it the first go around! Then to figure out what to do for my Technique Class and my Shoebox Swap next month! I'm trying to condense the projects I have to come up with so I wanted to use my of my class projects for the swap, plus in checking my email this morning I forgot all about my monthly swap that I have to get out by the end of the month and make a birthday for my brother-in-law! Oh boy, I'm exhausted already!

If you're interested in coming to my class this Saturday, I have some awesome cards for you to create! I don't want to spoil all the fun but here is a picture of one of the cards we're going to do.

Wouldn't this card be great for Father's Day? Also for his birthday! You could even change it around for your hubby's birthday!  I'm not sure what this is called but I'm calling it a flag pop up. Go to my website and RSVP to join us!

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Window Shopping!

So have you seen the Window Shopping Bundle? No not to go window shopping! The minute I saw this, I had to have it. They showed some samples using this at On Stage in November and was so excited about this set. You see those 3 square dies? Those fit in the square areas of the box sides. You could also use them on their own. This bundle is so versatile. I even came up with a masculine looking card!

Here are a few samples using this bundle. I can't take credit for designing these cards. I did CASE (Copy And Share Everything) them.

 This first card also used the Falling In Love Designer Series Paper. I also used the Vanilla ribbon & Falling in Love Embellishments. This was a quick and easy card to put together.

 This next project they showcased something like this and knew I had to make it. I used a bamboo screwer for the ships "mast" and punched  holes in the "sail". The fringe scissors really made it simple to fill in the boat.  I used a piece of styrofoam inside the boat to secure the "mast". The boat is just half of the box. This wasn't too difficult to make but did take a bit more then the previous card.

This is another project I saw on Pinterest and had to make it! Not sure if you can tell but I used the clear Wink of Stella on the dragonfly. I tied some of that Sale-a-bration metallic ribbon. I'm really love'n that ribbon.













This was another card that Stampin' Up! showcased at On Stage and have seen several others CASE as well.  The candles are one of the pieces from the die cut that you would use on the side of the box. To have some contrast for the flames of the candles I put a piece of So Saffron behind them. The washi tape is in the Occasions Catalog. It's part of the Cool Treats Suits called Tasty Treats Designer Washi Tape. I also used the Calypso Coral Ombre pad found in the Annual Catalog. The stars are part of the Metallics Sequin Assortment also found in the Annual Catalog. This was a real simple card to make and took no time at all!

 This last card I designed for my Technique Class in January. Look similar to the one above? Yup! I stayed with the same format but changed it up a bit. I was showing how you can use the dies to emboss! Now those dies you have can do even more! With this card we did a dry emboss and heat emboss. I will try to get a video out soon on how I did this. It's really not that difficult but can take a little practice. I used gold embossing powder for the candles and the Happy Birthday. The washi tape is from the Urban Underground Suite.









I hope you enjoyed all these cards today! If you like to get any of these products you can shop my store HERE! Another great part of this bundle is it qualifies for a FREE Sale-a-Bration item! If you have any questions, please let me know, I'd love to hear from you! I'd love to be YOUR Creative Coach!

Couple More Punch Ideas!

I hope you had a nice weekend! My "mini vacation" isn't really a vacation but don't work constantly.

I have two more cards with some alternative ideas! I hope you enjoy them.

 This first card was made by Gayle. She used the Hearts Border punch along the top and the Sweetheart punch for the hearts on the bottom. She folded the paper in half and then punched the heart, she just didn't put it in all the way to keep the fold intact. You could write inside each heart with a special short note! The ribbon is a Sale-a-Bration item. It's a metallic ribbon and so soft!

This last card was made by Debbie. She used the Fox Builder punch to create this adorable bunny! The long ears are actually the part that would be used for the tail and the little pink under its chin usually goes on the top of the head. So as you can see you can make more animals then just foxes with this punch! This would be a great Easter card!






Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have enjoyed these punch ideas. If you like to get any of these items you can shop my store here.

Owl Builder Punch Alternatives

Happy Saturday! I hope you're enjoying your weekend! I've been busy moving furniture and laying a floor! I'm taking some time off of stamping to do some labor intensive work! Hopefully your weekend is a bit more relaxing!

This next group of cards were made using the Owl Builder punch. Similar to the Fox Builder, I've seen so many cute animals & people with the Owl Builder and here are a few.

 I love this card! It was made by Pat, she used a circle mask to create the moon. She also used the Classic Label punch & Woodgrain embossing folder for the fence posts. Such a simple easy card!

 This card was made by Carol and she too made cats, but they're sitting on a brick wall. The brick wall was made with the our Brick Wall embossing folder and the cats were punched out of the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper. Another cute card!

This card believe it or not also used the same punch! She just turned it around with the rounded part at the top and snipped off the owls feet! Lily made this card and she also used the Sweetheart punch and several parts from the Owl Builder.












Thanks for stopping by to see what's new today and hope you enjoyed it. If you'd like to get the Owl Builder punch or any of the other products used, you can Shop Here or contact me if you need assistance at cponczek@gmail.com

Punch Alternatives

Every month I participate in a group swap. Later this month I'll share the ones we did for February. For January the theme was alternative uses for punches. So today I'll share with you some of those cards. The first group the Decorative Label punch. So besides using it as you would here are a few ways to use it differently! I hope you enjoy!

 This first card is one that I did. I got the idea after I saw someone do something similar using our new Oh So Succulent stamp set. I can't remember what they used for the "pot" but they used the Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate as a layer and thought that really dressed the "pot" up. I used Basket Bunch to stamp the flowers and used the coordinating framelit Basket Builder. I also used markers to color in the flowers and leaves.

 This next card was made by Mena. She used the same punch to create the basket and the apples were created using the Pansy & Blossom Builder punches. So one flower made the 5 apples and the star looking part of the Blossom Builder is the leaf on the apple! What a great idea!

 This next card was made by Vicki and she used long side of the punch and punched it twice to create this mini label!

 This next card for today is made by Jennifer. I feel so privileged to be in a swap with her! Jennifer is a new Artisan for Stampin' Up! Jennifer did the same thing Vicki did above but used the small side of the punch and also punched it twice to create this mini label.

This last card was made by Pamela. She used the punch to create the legs of this "screen" card. I've also seen this punch used similarly to create the legs of a dresser. This is such a cute idea, love it!












I hope you enjoyed these cards today and see all the different things you can do with one punch! If you'd like to get this punch or any of the other products used in these cards, you can find them in my store here. If you need help with anything, please let me know by sending me an email at cponczek@gmail.com

Special Thank You!

If you're here because of my email, THANK YOU! You found me and the link worked! Please send me an email so I know and can send you a thank you card!

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Here's a card sample using those fabulous lace doilies! And here it is being used in the Spring Sampler!

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Almost Done with Swaps!

I should be done posting my swaps in another few days. Don't want to post them all in one day. That would make the post waaay to long. I could just show all the cards just like to give you info about them.

This first card was made Pauline. Another very talented demonstrator in our group. Although I must say by all the swaps I received, they are all very talented! Anyway Pauline used the Cool Treats bundle for this card. I've been wanting to make a card like this and will have do come up with something similar for my technique class. The ice cream cone is shiny. Not sure it really shows up in the pictures. To make the ice cream cone shiny, she used VersaMark & clear embossing powder. For the openings, she used two different size square framelits.

 Here is the card opened so you can see a bit better how it all looks.

 This next card was done by another Barbara and used the Window Shopping bundle. I really like this bundle and have played with it a bit. This die is a bit different where it's the negative part you use. She stamped images from Swirly Bird behind the die cut to give it contrast. What a great card to re-create!

 This card was made by Lily and used So in Love bundle. This is another bundle I just love. This is another suite that can be used for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays. Behind the lacy looking die cut is a piece of the coordinating DSP called Falling in Love. This would even work for Valentine's Day cards.













This last card uses the other set that coordinates with the So in Love called Falling for You and also used the Falling in Love DSP. Amazing how different the cards look! The DSP in this suite is soft hues of our subtles & neutrals. This card was made by Vicki. Both of these cards could be for a wedding or birthday. The butterflies in this cards were from Sunshine Wishes and it's hard to tell but also used the petal Burst Embossing folder and Stitched Framelits.

I should be able to get the last group posted all together and will be done with all of those swaps!

I hope you're enjoying them and don't forget if you see anything you like and would like to purchase it, you can find it in my store here.