Hip Hip Hooray…It’s A Happy Day!

May 7, 2017May 7, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 8 Comments

My daughter is home for the summer! Her first year of college went by fast! The last three days have been rough but, thanks to my wonderful husband who drove 24 hours through torrential downpours, everyone is happy to be home safe and sound (and drying out)! I had a few of her favorite things waiting for her when she arrived.

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There were fresh flowers in her bedroom along with a little gift wrapped in her favorite colors. I like to decorate the bags to go with gifts. In this particular case I also wanted to cover up the design that was on the bag. I enjoy recycling bags and this one was especially fun! I attached a slide out tag right on the bag.

This is a fun way to give a gift and card. I used many retiring items to make today’s project. The good news is they are still available and on sale from 30% – 50% off!! I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock and embossed it using the Confetti Embossing Folder (on sale for 50% off while supplies last). I adhered it to the front of the bag and added 1/4″ strips of silver foil. I love the Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies and was sad to see it on the retirement list. I cut the thinlit from a piece of Wisteria Wonder (my daughter’s favorite color). The thinlit is intended to be used on the inside of a card to pop up when opened so it doesn’t cut out completely. I just used my paper snips to cut the sides.

I cut a piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock to layer behind and used the Project Life Corner Rounder to round the corners. I attached it with glue dots then popped it up with foam adhesive strips along 3 sides. Leave the end open for the tag to slide in and out.

I embossed the pull out tag with the Confetti Embossing Folder before stamping the sentiment from the Perfectly Wrapped Stamp Set. I stapled a piece of Bermuda Bay stitched ribbon to use to pull the tag. It slides in and out easily!

Think of all the different sentiments you could use on this tag to go with this die cut…It works for graduation, birthday, promotion, sporting events, etc. I added some organza ribbon and silver sequin trim to the bag to finish it off! (Both of these items are retiring.) Do you wonder what was inside the bag? A candle in her favorite scent…lilac. I added some ribbon the the jar and stamped the perfect banner to attach to the jar.

Here’a few photos of my daughter opening her gift.

I hope I have inspired you to reuse those gift bags. There’s so many ways to just add paper and get a whole new look. One of my favorite quick & easy ways is to adhere a clear envelope to the bag and slide your card right in the sleeve. You can purchase the products used to make today’s project from my online store. Retiring items are available while supplies last.

Stamp Set: Perfectly Wrapped Ink: Bermuda Bay Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Bermuda Bay, Silver Foil Tools & Accessories: Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies, Confetti Embossing Folder, Organza Ribbon, Bermuda Bay Stitched Ribbon, Silver Sequin Trim, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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D is for a Date with Dragonfly Dreams and Detailed Dies

January 8, 2017May 13, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 26 Comments

Welcome to my alphabet series showcasing some of the new products in the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. Today I’m showcasing Dragonfly Dreams. This is already one of the most popular new items and I can see why! It is so easy to create a quick and simple card with the Detailed Dragonfly Dies and some DSP. I used different dies, sentiments, and Designer Series Paper on each of these calendar cards.

The sentiment is from the Designer Tee Stamp Set which you can get FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration. There are 10 different stamps in the set. I cut the detailed dragonfly from gold foil and attached vellum behind the wings.

It’s hard to tell in the photo but I added Wink of Stella to the dragonflies. I masked the sentiment from the Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set and cut it out with the Layering Circle Framelits. It is quick and easy to stamp masked sentiments with photopolymer stamps!

I watercolored the bees using the new Watercolor Pencils and a blender pen. I cut them out with my paper snips. The calendars are from Taylored Expressions.

I don’t know which one is my favorite. I love the Detailed Dragonfly Dies! These calendar cards are made just like a basic card with the addition of a “tent” to make it sturdy to stand up all year long. To make the tent support, start with a matching piece of cardstock that measures 4 1/4 x 5. Score at 1, 2 1/2, and 4. Adhere to the inside of the card.

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Stamp Sets: Dragonfly Dreams, Designer Tee, Perfectly Wrapped Ink: Basic Black Papers: Basic Black, Old Olive, Delightful Dijon, Whisper White, Vellum, Watercolor Paper, Gold Foil, Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack Tools& Accessories: Dragonfly Dreams Thinlits Dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, Wink of Stella, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I used the Serene Scenery DSP on my calendar cards but they would look just as nice on different paper. Have you seen all the new Designer Series Paper in the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs? Take a look at these delightful designs!

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Cupcakes & Carousels Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 142744

Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 142733

Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper Item # 142778

Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper Item # 142770

Urban Underground Designer Series Paper Item # 142783

Falling In Love Designer Series Paper Item # 142788

Carried Away Designer Series Paper SAB item # 143608

Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper SAB item # 143830

Which one is your favorite new Designer Series Paper? Leave me a comment and let me know your favorite. I would love to hear from you!

Here’s some more ideas showcasing Dragonfly Dreams…

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Have a Delightful Day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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A Desk Calendar for the PALS Blog Hop

November 9, 2016April 28, 2018 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 12 Comments

Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for November 2016. We are thankful you stopped by to take a look at our new 2016 Blog Hop monthly themes. This month our projects feature items that are considered 3D, Home Décor or Gift Sets. We hope to provide you with lots of ideas and that you enjoy our creations.

You may just be starting the Blog Hop or may have come from the previous link from the Line-up on the Pals Blog Hop listing shown below. The full lineup will help you move along from blog to blog so you may see all the projects.

A Desk Calendar

I made 50 of these desk calendars for the World Card Making Day swap in Atlanta last weekend. I had so much fun swapping and wanted to give something they could enjoy all year long to remind them of our “Happy Day”. If you follow my blog you know that I sell my cards at a local shop to help raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. If you would like more information about these desk calendars please email me (j.stark@myactv.net). These would make great gifts for teachers, hairdressers, coworkers, or just about anyone. Just a little reminder to make each day a “Happy Day”.

Here’s a close up of each of the colors.