Let’s Celebrate!

March 7, 2017March 18, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 35 Comments

Today is my 200th blog post! It has been so much fun sharing with you!!! The idea to start this blog was my daughter’s brainstorm as a way to keep me busy (so I wouldn’t miss her) while she was away at college. Your comments have not only inspired me but helped me embrace this transition in life. I love creating and sharing with others and I have met so many wonderful people through this journey. Thank you for being my cyber friends!!

Let’s celebrate! As promised, I am giving away some blog candy! Leave me a comment letting me know something you like about my blog or something you would like to see in future blog posts. I am always learning and trying new things and I will do my best to continue to help and inspire you.

Here’s what I’m giving away:

Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack
So Very Much Stamp Set
A handmade card from me

Deadline for blog candy comments is Wednesday, March 8 at 2:00 PM (EST). (Now why did I pick 2:00???) I’ll choose a random comment and announce the winner on Thursday. *Note: I can only ship within the U.S.

In addition to the prize above the winner will receive today’s card. Let’s talk about this card… I love embossing folders! I think you get the biggest bang for your buck with these. They add texture and interest to a card. The Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders are unique…they create a debossed impression. I also used the Confetti Embossing Folder which is fun for many occasions. The focal point of this card is the cool Star Blast Edgelits Dies cut from Gold Foil. The finishing touch is the gold bow which I attached with a glue dot. This card was quick & easy to create.

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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M is for Milestone Moments

January 20, 2017April 14, 2018 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

Welcome to my alphabet series showcasing some of the new products in the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. Today I am showcasing the Milestone Moments Stamp Set found on page 27 in the Occasions catalog. This year there are several milestone birthdays for some of my friends and family. I made this card for my “older” sister who is turning 60 soon.

Stampin Up Milestone Moments and Large Number Dies birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I combined the wording from Memorable Moments with the Large Numbers Framelits. I like the way the banner “wraps” the numbers and stands out…just what I wanted. My sister and I celebrated many birthdays together growing up as our birthdays are just 2 days apart. We live over 400 miles apart now but still talk on the phone everyday…sometimes several times a day! 🙂 Here’s a photo of us as kids and my favorite photo of us on her wedding day.

This card was fun and easy to make! I chose this color combination because they’re her colors. I used Night of Navy cardstock for my card base. The Whisper White layer measures just 1/8″ smaller, 4 1/8 x 5 3/8. I embossed this layer with the Confetti Embossing Folder and sponged it with Night of Navy, Old Olive, and Daffodil Delight. I stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy ink and cut the banner and numbers out using the Large Numbers Framelits. I attached the banner with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love the embossed and sponged envelope to match!

Stampin Up Milestone Moments and Large Number Dies birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stamp Sets: Milestone Moments, Letters for You (banner) Inks: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight Papers: Night of Navy, Whisper White Tools & Accessories: Large Numbers Framelits, Confetti Embossing Folder, Sponge Daubers, Stampin’ Dimensionals

The Milestone Moments Stamp Set can be used for birthdays, anniversary, retirement, or new baby. I really like the different fonts!

Here’s a few more ideas using this stamp set.

milestone-moments-samples

I am determined this year to get my birthday cards sent out on time. I made a perpetual birthday calendar and am getting my birthday cards made and filed in my card tin. If you missed my post on how I made the perpetual calendar, you can click HERE. You can get the Card Tin for FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration! Shop my online store! Use the January hostess code EPGDT3KF when you check out and I will send you 2 birthday card kits to get your cards started.

Have a memorable day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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P is for Punches (and Paper Pumpkin)

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 3 Comments

I love the Stampin’ Up! Punches! They make it so easy to add interesting layers to a project. I have plenty of photos and punched projects to share with you today as well as my Paper Pumpkin Preview, videos, and special offers. Let’s get started with a quick 2 minute video showcasing one of my favorite punches, the tag topper punch.

Oh My Gosh!!! Did you just love the candle wrap she showed in the video?! What a clever gift presentation! Here are some projects I made with the tag topper punch.

The tag topper punch can be used for cards, gift pouches, as well as tags and more. I love making gift sets that all go together. The measurements for the gift pouch came from Hannah McCurley (StampinbyHannah). Start with a piece of 4 x 4 1/2 Designer Series Paper and score on the long side @ 2″ and 4″. Add tear & tape along the edge to adhere. Punch the top with the tag topper punch and staple the bottom closed. I decorated the front using the Balloon Bouquet Punch and stamped the sentiment from Thoughtful Banners. This is the perfect size treat holder for miniature candy bars.

I embossed the matching gift tag with the Confetti Embossing Folder and punched coordinating balloons. The sentiment is punched out using the Duet Banner Punch. The Basic Black Bakers Twine is used on all 3 projects to “tie” it all together. 🙂

You can watch the short video below to see how I made this gift box topper using the Festive Flower Punch. The sentiment on the tag is punched with the Decorative Label Punch.

Here’s a little trick I found on Pinterest for using the Elegant Butterfly and circle punches to make bats. So cool for Halloween projects!!

As you can see in the photo below I have Plenty of Punches! The Stampin’ Up! Punches can store flat or standing on edge. It’s best to use your whole hand when punching. These punches work better if you set them flat on a table and then punch using direct downward pressure. Happy Punching!

Here are some past projects I’ve made using punches.

Made using Circle Punches (and Envelope Punch Board)

Made using the Flower Medallion Punch

I hope you enjoyed these punched projects! Perhaps you would like a sampling of perfectly punched pieces to play with for your craft projects? Purchase $25 or more from my online shop and I will send you some perfectly punched pieces for your projects as my Back to School Special for today. Click HERE to see the variety of punches from Stampin’ Up! and to shop my online store. Also, be sure to check out the Clearance Rack for lots of retired punches on sale!!!

Have a Pleasant Picture Perfect Day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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P.P.S. Spoiler Alert! My Paper Pumpkin for this month arrived yesterday (Perfect timing for the letter P). If you would like to see a Preview of the kit scroll all the way down. I can’t wait to play!!!!

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Paper Pumpkin Preview…Something Good To Eat Kit September 2016