2015 Mini Calendars Have Arrived!!!!

Guess what was on my table when I got home from work this evening?!  A large, heavy box filled with 2015 Mini Calendars!

My cost is your cost . . . unless your calendars are mailed to you, in which case you also will need to pay for the postage.

Prices:

* Small Calendar Pads - $0.26 each
* Medium Calendar Pads - $0.26 each
* Large Calendar Pads - $0.28 each

2015 Calendars Small padded calendars are so versatile. Glue them to greeting cards, make a calendar magnet or use the pages in an altered book. Printed in black and red on white paper, with padding glue across the top, just like a notepad. The Large and Small ones have a cover page with a design and a small December calendar, but the other 12 pages look just like the Medium ones. * Small: 1-3/4" wide, 1-1/2" tall, 13 months (starts with Dec.) * Medium: 2-3/8" wide, 1-11/16" tall, 12 months. * Large: 3" wide, 2-1/4" tall, with 13 months (starts with Dec.)

Shoot me a quick e-mail at cathy_hansen@q.com and let me know how many and what size calendars you need.

Cathy  ;D

Happy Christmas Card (Chrismas in July Class)

And yet another Lisa Young creation!!!  Did I tell you I wasn't as inspired as I usually am for this class?!  You can view Lisa's original creation at http://addinkandstamp.blogspot.com/2011/11/pennant-parade-for-christmas.html.  Lisa is quite talented and I often find myself visiting her site for inspiration.



Click on image for closer look.

Materials:

Stamp Set:
* More Merry Messages (available through August 27, 2014)
* Hardwood Background Stamp

Paper:
* Baked Brown Sugar card stock (8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; 4-7/8" x 3-5/8"; 2-3/4" x 1/2")
* Mossy Meadow card stock (5" x 3-3/4"; 2-3/4" x 5/8"; about 4" x 1-1/2" for trees)
* Soft Suede card stock (about 4" x 1/4")
* Very Vanilla card stock (about 1-1/4" x 1-1/4")
* Background Designer Series Paper ("DSP") Stack:  2013-2015 In-Colors (3-5/8" x 1-1/2")

Ink:
* Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad
* Mossy Measor Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories and Tools:
* Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
* Delicate Designs Embossing Folder
* Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
* Decorative Dots Embossing Folder
* Petite Pennants Builder Punch
* Scallop Edge Border Punch
* 1" Circle Punch
* Stampin' Sponge
* Basic Jewels - Pearls
* Mossy Meadow 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
* Adhesives:  Glue Dots; SNAIL Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions:
(Note: Unless otherwise indicated, SNAIL Adhesive was used to assemble this card.)

1. Score 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Baked Brown Sugar card stock at 4-1/4"; fold away from scoreline to create card.

2. Use Baked Brown Sugar ink to stamp Hardwood image on front of card and on 3-5/8" x 1-1/2" DSP.  Use Stampin' Sponge to apply Baked Brown Sugar ink around edges of card.

3. Use Stampin' Sponge to apply Baked Brown Sugar ink around edges of 5" x 3-3/4" Mossy Meadow card stock; adhere to front of card.

4. Use Stampin' Sponge to apply Baked Brown Sugar ink around edges of DSP; adhere near bottom of 4-7/8" x 3-5/8" Baked Brown Sugar card stock.  Wrap ribbon around card stock and tie in a knot in the front (to secure in place, I usually add a Glue Dot behind the knot).  Adhere card stock to front of card over Mossy Meadow card stock.

5. Punch 3 pennants from Mossy Meadow card stock.  Use Big Shot and Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder to emboss two of the trees; use Decorative Dots embossing folder for third tree.  Cut two of the trees to varying heights, and use Stampin' Sponge to apply Baked Brown Sugar ink around edges of all three trees.

6. Use Stampin' Sponge to apply Baked Brown Sugar ink along two long edges of Soft Suede card stock strip.  Cut card stock strip into three lengths.  Layout, BUT DO NOT ADHERE three trees within right 2-3/4" of Baked Brown Sugar card stock.  Use trees to determine position of tree trunks, and adhere Soft Suede card stock to front of card with bottom edge meeting DSP.  Adhere trees over the tree trunks.

7. Use Scallop Edge Border punch to trim one long edge of 2-3/4" x 5/8" Mossy Meadow card stock; use Big Shot and Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder to texture card stock; use Stampin' Sponge to apply Baked Brown Sugar ink around edges of card stock; adhere to front of card at top edge of DSP, covering bottom portion of tree trunks.

8. Punch 1" circle from Very Vanilla card stock.  Use Big Shot and Delicate Designs Embossing Folder to add texture; use Stampin' Sponge to apply Baked Brown Sugar ink around outer edge of circle.  Adhere to front of card.

9. Use Mossy Meadow ink to stamp Happy Christmas on 2-3/4" x 1/2" Baked Brown Sugar card stock.  Cut inverted "V" shape into each end of card stock to create banner.  Use Stampin' Sponge to apply Baked Brown Sugar ink to edges.  Adhere to front of card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

10.  Final step:  Add tiny little pearls in the round intends on the moon and on each end of the Happy Christmas banner.  Add medium pearls at the top of each tree.

A lot of little pieces involved in making this card, but kind of a cool, masculine-ish holiday card, right?  Hope you enjoy this one!

Cath  ;D

More Merry Messages Stamp Set (10 stamps)
Wood 126400 $32.95
Clear 126402 $24.95
AVAILABLE ONLY THRU 8/27/2014

Petite Pennants Builder Punch
122361 $16.95

Scallop Edge Border Punch
119882 $15.95

Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
127023 $8.95

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
133520 $7.95

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
117335 $7.95

1" Circle Punch
119868 $12.95



Holiday Gift Card Holder (Christmas in July Class)

Another Lisa Young creation . . . seems that Lisa pretty much came to my rescue when I just couldn't muster up enough creativity for the Christmas in July class . . . .  You can view Lisa's version of this gift card holder at http://addinkandstamp.blogspot.com/2013/12/stamp-review-crew-perfect-blend-edition.html.

Click on image for closer look.

Materials:

Stamp Sets:
* Perfect Blend
* Christmas Bliss

Paper:
* Real Red card stock (8-1/8" x 5-1/2"; 8-1/2" x 3/4" for belly band; 3-3/8" x 1-3/8" for banner)
* Whisper White card stock (5-1/4" x 3-1/4"; 5-1/4" x 2-1/4"; 5-1/4" x 1-7/8"; about 3" x 2" for cup; 3-1/4" x 1-1/4" for banner)
* Candelight Christmas Designer Series Paper ("DSP") (currently available on Clearance Rack) (about 3" x 2" for cup)
* Silver Glimmer Paper (about 1-1/2" x 1-1/4"; 5-1/2" x 3/4")

Ink:
* Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (SEE IMPORTANT NOTE BELOW)
* Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories and Tools:
* Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
* Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder
* Chalk Talk Framelits Dies
* Project Life Corner Rounder Punch
* Scallop Edge Border Punch
* Silver 1/8" Ribbon
* Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
* Basic Jewels - Rhinestones
* Adhesives: Glue Dots; SNAIL Adhesive; Sticky Strip

* IMPORTANT NOTE: I used the Black StazOn Ink for the Christmas in July class . . . some of the class participants weren't as gentle with the stamp as I was, and as a result, the entire photopolymer stamp -- not just the image portion of the stamp -- is now permanently stained black . . . it does not clean up the same as the red rubber stamps do. The Memento Ink is much easier to remove from the photopolymer stamps -- although they will still be stained, they will not become opaque black.

Instructions:
(NOTE:  Unless otherwise indicated, SNAIL adhesive is used to assemble this gift card holder.)

1. Score 8" x 5-1/2" card stock at 2-1/8" and 5-5/8"; fold away from scorelines to create gift holder.

Inside, Belly Band and Envelope
Click on image for closer look.

2. Adhere 5-1/4" x 3-1/4" Whisper White card stock to inside center panel.  Apply Sticky Strip along side edges of bottom panel; fold up over Whisper White card stock to create gift card pocket.

3. Use Big Shot and embossing folder to add striped texture to 5-1/4" x 2-1/4" and 5-1/2" x 1-7/8" Whisper White card stock.  Adhere 5-1/4" x 2-1/4" piece to pocket.

4. On outside of gift card holder, fold top flap down and adhere 5-1/4" x 2-1/4" textured Whisper White card stock to front.

5. Use Scallop Edge Border punch to trim one long edge of 5-1/2" x 3/4" Silver Glimmer Paper; adhere under top flap with Sticky Strip.

6. Stamp Warmest Wishes sentiment on Whisper White card stock; cut out with Big Shot and Chalk Talk Framelits Die.  Adhere to 3-3/8" x 1-3/8" Real Red card stock.  Trim edges with Corner Rounder punch.  Adhere to front of gift card holder as shown.

7. To make belly band, score 8-1/2" x 3/4" Real Red card stock at 2-1/2" and 6-1/8".  Fold away from scorelines and use Sticky Strip to adhere one flap over the other.

8. Use Stampin' Write Marker to paint just the copy cozy portion of the cup image.  Stamp on Glimmer Paper.  Then ink up entire image with Memento Ink and stamp one image on Whisper White card stock and one image on DSP.  Cut out the entire Whisper White cup.  From the DSP image, cut out only the oval in the center of the lid and the portion below the lid; adhere to Whisper White cup.  Finally, cut the cup cozy from the Glimmer Paper and adhere it to the front of the cup over the DSP.

9.  Cut a length of ribbon about 5" long.  Loop both ends across the center of the ribbon to create a bow shape and secure with Glue Dots.  Attach to cup cozy with a Glue Dot.  Attach a self-adhesive Rhinestone to the center indented portion of the smallest sized Vintage Faceted Button; attach over center of bow with a Glue Dot.

10. Use Sticky Strip to adhere cup over belly band, covering seam, and slide over gift card holder.

Optional Envelope:  The final step for this gift card holder was to make an envelope from Candelight Christmas DSP.  For this I used the Envelope Punch Board.  The finished size of the gift card holder is 5-1/2" x 3-1/2", so following the instructions on the punch board, cut the DSP to 7-1/2" x 7-1/2".  Then, start your first punch/score at 3".  Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sCUecnkQC8 for a tutorial showing how to use the Envelope Punch Board.

Wouldn't this be a great way to give someone a Starbucks gift card?!  Or better yet, a gift card from Caribou Coffee!!!  YUM!!!

Cathy  ;D

Chalk Talk Framelits Dies 129983 $24.95

Christmas Bliss Photopolymer Stamp Set
138897 $15.95 11 stamps

Envelope Punch Board 133774 $19.95

Perfect Blend (3 stamps)
Wood 130745 $13.95; Clear 131392 $10.95

Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
132174 $7.95