A Sentimental Journey

New Elegant Bird Bigz Die ...

On the subject of accessories for the Big Shot Die-Cutting System, check out the new Elegant Bird Bigz Die (see page 10 of 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog) and these projects recently shared by Shelli Gardner, Stampin' Up!'s cofounder and CEO, on her blog ...

The Elegant Bird Bigz Die (#125593) is part of Shelli's Signature Collection, a line of products that reflect her personal style and taste.  But it isn't the only new accessory for the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine to be found in the 2012 Occasions Mini.  Up next at Stamped Sentiments are projects featuring the new Framelits and Edgelits Dies.  Stay tuned ...

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Sale-A-Bration - Coming soon!

2012 Occasions Mini - Projects here (thru Apr 30th!)

The Stamped Sentiments Store - Shop here

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Playful Polka Dots ...

The time left for Stampin' Up!'s Summer Mini Catalog is growing short.  Your last chance to order is just two weeks away.  With that in mind, the next several posts here on Stamped Sentiments will feature products from the Summer Mini.  First up is the Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit ... You'll find everything you need to easily embellish and preserve your summer memories with the bright colors and playful designs in this kit.  It's so handy, you'll have more time to make more memories!  Kit includes three sheets each of 12" x 12" double-sided paper; two sheets each of 12" x 12" textured card stock; three 12" x 12" self-adhesive die-cut image sheets (two 6" x 12" sheets are connected to create each 12" x 12" sheet).

But if you'd rather use your kit for cardmaking, that's quite alright.  In fact, that's what I've done for this project ...

This decorative box contains eight unique 3" x 6" notecards along with a supply of our Whisper White Small Open-End Envelopes.  Here are just a few of the card designs ...

Would you like to see more of these card designs?

Simply include the Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit (#122346) and a package of the Whisper White Small Open-End Envelopes (#107286) on your next Stampin' Up! order placed by visiting my online store or contacting me at padrybala@fuse.net for personal assistance.  I'll then send you photo's of all eight cards plus the template for the decorative box so you can recreate the entire project on your own.*  But remember, August 31st is the last day to order from the Summer Mini Catalog so don't delay!

*Only half of Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit used for featured project.  Additional supplies needed are Rose Red 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock, Scallop Border Punch, Paper Snips, Sticky Strip, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Summer Mini Catalog - Projects here (only thru August 31th!)

Special "Grab Bags" - Details here (only while supplies last!)

New 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog - View here

The Stamped Sentiments Store - Now open here

Book a Workshop - Info here (new hostess benefits program!)

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Celebrating Earth Day ...

HELLO PILLOW BOX*

Stamps:  Tiny Tags, Trendy Trees

Paper:  Cardstock - Bashful Blue, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink:  Classic - Old Olive, Soft Suede

Tools & Accessories:  Big Shot; Pillow Box Bigz Die; Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder; Punches - 1/16" Circle, Heart to Heart; Linen Thread; Sticky Strip; SNAIL; Stampin' Dimensionals

*Project courtesy of Stampin' Up!

All of these supplies can be purchased in my online store or e-mail me at padrybala@fuse.net for personal assistance with your order.  And now through April 30th, get the Trendy Trees Stamp Set at 20% off retail price along with these other spring-themed Two-Step Stampin' sets!

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May 2010 Monthly Card Kit - Coming soon!

Two-Step Sneak Peek - Details here (ends April 30th!)

It's a Color Renovation - Info here (coming July 1st!)

Book a Workshop - Info here

My Digital Studio - Info here

Clearance Rack - Shop here

My Online Store - Shop here

My Current Specials - View here

My Current Events - View here

My "All 4 Stamps" Team - Join here

May 2010 Monthly Card Kit - Coming soon!

Two-Step Sneak Peek - Details here (ends April 30th!)

It's a Color Renovation - Info here (coming July 1st!)

Book a Workshop - Info here

My Digital Studio - Info here

Clearance Rack - Shop here

My Online Store - Shop here

My Current Specials - View here

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Halloween treat box ...

It's only early September, but thoughts are already turning to Fall and that means Halloween is just around the corner.  Why not make up a batch of these cute treat boxes for your little ghosts and goblins ...

Stamps:  Pumpkin Patch (from Holiday Mini Catalog)

Paper:  Cardstock - Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink:  Classic - Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie

Tools & Accessories:  Treat Box Pattern, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions:

1. Using Treat Box Pattern (see link provided above), trace or print pattern on Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, then cut out and score.
2. Stamp grass image in Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink on unassembled box.  Assemble box with Sticky Strip.
3. Stamp pumpkin image in Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink, face and stem images in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, and grass and curly vine images in Old Olive Classic Ink on Whisper White Cardstock.  Adhere to treat box using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. Stamp "from our patch to yours" sentiment in Basic Black Classic Ink on top of treat box.

And speaking of Halloween, the next edition of the Occasions Banner Club will be posted here at www.stampedsentiments.com very soon.  Watch for it! 

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S'mores treat bag ...

This featured project from Stampin' Up! certainly brings back memories for this old Girl Scout ...

 

Stamps:  Under The Stars

Paper:  Cardstock - Real Red, Whisper White; Textured Cardstock - Creamy Caramel

Ink:  Classic - Basic Black, Cream Caramel, Real Red, So Saffron

Tools & Accessories:  Large Flat Cellophane Bags, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Blender Pens, Stamping Sponges

Instructions:

1. Stamp racoon image in Basic Black Classic Ink, mosquito image in Creamy Caramel Classic Ink, and "Grrreat!" sentiment in Real Red Classic Ink on Whisper White Cardstock bag topper.
2. Adhere strip of Real Red Cardstock to bag topper.
3. Stamp two stars in So Saffron Classic Ink on Whisper White Cardstock.  Cut out and adhere to Whisper White Cardstock using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. Use a printer to print words "Camping" and "treats" on Creamy Caramel Textured Cardstock.  Cut out in shape of sign.  Color edges of sign in Cream Caramel Classic Ink using Stamping Sponges.  Adhere to bag topper.
5. Stamp s'more image in Cream Caramel Classic Ink on Whisper White Cardstock.  Watercolor image in Creamy Caramel Classic Ink using Blender Pen.  Cut out and adhere to sign on bag topper.
6. Tie linen thread around bag topper.

To order the supplies for this project, visit my online store or e-mail me at padrybala@fuse.net for personal assistance with your order. 

Bella Rose box in a bag ...

Here's another project featuring the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper ...

Stamps:  Seeing Spots

Paper:  Cardstock - Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White; Designer Series Paper - Bella Rose

Ink:  Classic - Kiwi Kiss

Tools & Accessories:  Punches - Eyelet Border, Round Tab, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle; Crop-A-Dile; Kiwi Kiss 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon; Pretties Kit; Button Bouquet; Sticky Strip; Mini Glue Dots; SNAIL; Stampin' Dimensionals; White Embroidery Floss (Non SU)

 

 

 

The possibilities of what you can fill this box in a bag with are endless ... perhaps some treats for that special teacher who gives your child the extra attention in class that he/she needs, or the after-school babysitter who gets your kids from the bus and helps them get their homework started while they're waiting for you to get home from work.  What a sweet way to say "thank you."

Candy Lane kisses ...

Here's yet another project using the Candy Lane Designer Series Paper, only this isn't a card; it's a party favor! ...

Stamps:  Lovely Labels

Paper:  Cardstock - Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Close To Cocoa, Very Vanilla; Designer Series Paper - Candy Lane

Ink:  Classic - Close To Cocoa, Riding Hood Red

Tools & Accessories:  Punches - Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle

These little darlings are so simple to make.  And so cute, too!  Just in case you'd like to give them a try, I'll share that the score lines on the 2-1/8" x 5-1/2" cardstock pieces are at 1-1/2", 3", and 4-1/2" and the two Hershey Kisses are adhered with a single strip of SNAIL.  Enjoy!

Easter "Projects To Go" ...

Stamped Sentiments is pleased to offer another edition of "Projects To Go:"  Easter Sweets & Treats ...

With this latest edition of "Projects To Go," you'll get all of the cardstock, designer series paper, envelopes, and embellishments needed to make these two cards and three adorable treat boxes, two of which can be used either as card boxes or as treat boxes!  Plus you'll get a detailed step-by-step tutorial complete with photographs.  All this for just $25 (plus postage, if applicable)!  But wait, there's more ... If you'd like to get your Easter Sweets & Treats "Projects To Go" for free, be sure to read all the way through to the end of this post to learn how.

These additional products are needed to complete the Easter Sweets & Treats "Projects To Go:"

• A Good Egg Stamp Set ($23.95)
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
• Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)*
• Certainly Celery Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
• So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)*
• Almost Amethyst Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)*
• Bashful Blue Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
• Tangerine Tango or Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
• VersaMark Pad ($7.50)
• Optional: Neutral Watercolor Wonder Crayons ($9.95)
• Sticky Strip ($6.95)
• SNAIL Adhesive or Refill ($6.95 or $4.50)
• Stampin' Dimensionals ($3.95)
• 2-Way Glue Pen ($3.50)
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter ($4.50)
• Paper Snips ($9.95)
• White Signo Gel Pen ($3.95)
• Wide Oval Punch ($15.95)
• Scallop Edge Punch ($15.95)
• 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch ($8.95)
• 1-1/4" Circle Punch ($15.95)**
• 1-3/8" Circle Punch ($15.95)**
• Scallop Circle Punch ($15.95)**
• Optional: Tag Corner Punch ($6.95)**
• Bone Folder ($6.95)
• Double Rectangle Punch ($5.95)
• Stamp-a-ma-jig ($11.95)
• Stamping Sponges ($3.50)
• Blender Pens ($9.95)
• Stampin' Scrub ($16.95)
• Stampin' Mist ($4.50)
• Paper Trimmer & Scoring Blade ($24.95 plus $5.95)
• Pencil & Ruler (Non-Stampin' Up!)

*If you prefer to use Watercolor Wonder Crayons for coloring large areas, you'll need Rich Regals and Soft Subtles ($19.95 each).

**An alternative to using the Circle and Scallop Circle punches is to cut out a rectangular shaped cardstock piece, stamp your chick onto it, and punch the top two corners using the Tag Corner Punch.

Would you like to get your Easter Sweets & Treats "Projects To Go" for free?  Simply e-mail me at padrybala@fuse.net by March 16, 2009, with your order of at least $100 in Stampin' Up! merchandise.  I'll e-mail you the tutorial and package the "Projects To Go" supplies once your payment has been processed.  There will still be a charge for postage, if applicable.

And since this offer falls during Sale-A-Bration, you will also earn a free Sale-A-Bration product for each $50 in merchandise you purchase.  Order a minimum of $150 and get at least three Sale-A-Bration products plus qualify for hostess benefits ... What a deal!  More about Sale-A-Bration can be found here.

It should be noted that this edition of "Projects To Go" is not available for purchase from me by other Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  If you are a demonstrator and are interested in this edition of "Projects To Go," please e-mail me at padrybala@fuse.net and identify yourself as a fellow demonstrator.  I'll reply with how you can get it for yourself.

These kits are being offered by Patricia Drybala, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator.

You're on my mind box ...

A stampin' idea from Stampin' Up!'s customer website ... 

Stamps:  Upsy Daisy

Paper:  Cardstock - Old Olive, Ruby Red, Whisper White

Ink:  Classic -Old Olive, Ruby Red

Tools & Accessories:  Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crop-A-Dile, 1/4" Circle Punch

 

Instructions

1. Stamp silhouette image in Ruby Red Classic Ink on Whisper White Cardstock.  Adhere Whisper White Cardstock to Ruby Red Cardstock using Stampin' Dimensionals.  Place inside of box.
2. Attach two Pewter Jumbo Eyelets to box using Crop-A-Dile.
3. Stamp "You're on my mind" in Old Olive Classic Ink on Whisper White Cardstock.  Punch circles from Old Olive Cardstock using 1/4" Circle Punch and adhere to back of Whisper White Cardstock.  Adhere piece to box using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. Thread Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon through Eyelets and tie box closed.

It's like a greeting card, but three dimensional.  What a special way to let someone know that you're thinking of them.

Hugs & kisses ...

Here's another project, complete with instructions, using items from the "Love You Much" bundle* being offered by Stampin' Up! at 20% savings beginning today ...

Hugs & Kisses Box

Stamps:  Love You Much Stamp Set

Paper:  Card Stock - Whisper White 8-1/2" x 11", Close to Cocoa 8-1/2" x 11", Riding Hood Red 8-1/2" x 11", Pink Pirouette 8-1/2" x 11"

Ink: Classic - Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Refill; Versamark

Tools & Accessories:  Stampin' Around Cartridge Un-Inked Jumbo, Uni-Ball Signo White Gel Pen, Dotto, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Punch Scallop Circle, Jumbo Wheel Whimsy, Riding Hood Red 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Punch Heart-To-Heart

Instructions:

1. Print SAB box pattern (Download SAB_box_pattern) on sheet of Close to Cocoa Card Stock.
2. Create heart pattern by punching three hearts from scrap paper using Heart-To-Heart Punch.
3. Stamp three hearts image in VersaMark Ink on each side of box pattern.  Match up heart pattern with VersaMark hearts and temporarily adhere pattern, wheel Whimsy image over pattern in Chocolate Chip Ink.  Repeat on each side of box pattern.
4. Cut out box pattern (cut off top) and assemble box.
5. Stamp "hugs & kisses" scallop circle image in Chocolate Chip Ink on Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, and Riding Hood Red Card Stock (3" x 3").  Punch out Close to Cocoa image using Scallop Circle Punch.  Color in circles on scallops using White Gel Pen.  Cut out circle from Pink Pirouette Card Stock and adhere to Close to Cocoa image.  Cut out heart from Riding Hood Red Card Stock and adhere to Pink Pirouette circle using Stampin' Dimensionals.  Adhere layered scallop circle to stick.
6. Stamp "friend to friend" in Chocolate Chip Ink on Whisper White Card Stock (1-1/2" x 1/4").  Adhere to stick.
7. Tie Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon in a knot and adhere to stick.

Fill your box with some candies and you've got the perfect treat for your valentine.

Today only, combine the 20% discount on this bundle with free shipping for even more savings!**  To take advantage of this offer, contact me today at padrybala@fuse.net or visit my online store here and click on the "SHOP NOW" button in the upper right corner.

*Bundle available through January 31, 2009.  Individual items available for order at regular retail price with launch of Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog on January 19, 2009.

**Free shipping on orders of $70 or more through December 23, 2008.  To get free shipping on orders less than $70 through December 23rd, contact demonstrator directly (available for local customers only).