3 More Interchangeable Magnetic Bracelets: Take 3 Tuesday

Here are 3 more toppers for my interchangeable magnetic bracelet. (In case you missed my previous post on how to create this bracelet, you can read it here: Button Bracelet and Leather Bracelet.)

Happy Circles – This bracelet is made with Stampin’ UP!’s chipboard and our new Melon Mambo & Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder. Very 60′s.

Boho Chic – fun fabrics I found at Mood Fabrics in NYC were used for this bracelet created with the Fun Flowers Big Shot Die

Suede – Craft Suede and Antique Brads and the Island Floral die – looks great with my jeans!

Fun Fabric featuring our Springtime Vintage Flower and Big Designer Button

Crafting Joy
janet

Four Frames & Nursery Suites Quick Accents – Take 3 Tuesday

The self adhesive die cuts that are part of our Nursery Suites Quick Accents set and the coordinating Designer Paper work great with the new Four Frames Stamp Set.

Supplies: Four Frames Stamp Set, Nursery Suites Quick Accents, Nursery Suites Desginer Paper,Bashful Blue Cardstock, Circle Punch, Extra Large Designer Label Punch, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Basic Pearls, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions folder for Big Shot

Supplies: Four Frames Stamp Set, Nursery Suites Quick Accents, Nursery Suites Desginer Paper. Artistic Etchings Stamp Set, Old Olive Narrow Taffeta, Basic Rhinestone, Basic Black Ink, Old Olive Ink, Regal Rose Ink,

Supplies: Four Frames Stamp Set, Nursery Suites Quick Accents, Nursery Suites Desginer Paper, Pretty Ink Pink Cardstock, Early Espresso Cardstock, Large Cirlce Punch, Extra Large Designer Label Punch, Basic Pearls, Crochet Trim, Vintage Trinkets

Crafting Joy
janet

Take 3 Tuesday – Sale-a-bration Ice Cream Parlor Easter Cards

Now that’s a mouthful.Here are 3 great Easter Cards created in My Digital Studio with the FREE Sale-a-bration My Digital Studio CD you can choose as one of your options with a $50 purchase.

All elements My Digital Studio

Crafting Joy
janet

Take 3 Tuesday with 3 more Cute Purses

Today’s take 3 post features 3 more cute purses.  2 created by teammate Deb Lehigh and one by me. These little things are addictive. We will be creating at least one in my gift card class because these little purses are such a cute way to give a sweet  young lady (or even more mature lady) a gift card.

For the Bride – by me (have a wedding and/or shower in your future – schedule a priviate event to create these for your bridal party with 40+ colors to choose from, great embellishment we can easy customize this purse to your wedding colors and style).
   Supplies – Textured White Cardstock, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Folder, Basic Pearls, White Organza ribbon, Always Stamp Set, Artistic Etchings stamp Set, Basic Gray cardstock, white craft pad, white embossing powder.

Spooky treat by Deb Lehigh – Wicked Fun Designer Paper, Wicked Cool Stamp Set, Basic Black Cardstock, Old Olive Brads

Dress up Bag by Deb Lehigh – Very Vanilla Cardstock, Jolly Holiday Designer Paper, Vanilla Buttons

Crafting Joy
Jan

Take 3 Tuesday – Christmas for the Pets in Your Life

Christmas is going to Birds, Dogs and Cats! Here are 3 variations of one great project. Thanks to guest artist Deb Lehigh for teaching myself and the DIVA’s on Sunday this cute purse. For my customers stop by the crop this Saturday (October 16th) to make one this weekend (We will be featuring PINK PURSES to honor Breast Cancer ) , register for my PET class or stay tuned for my customer newsletter later this month as the pattern will be included in that mailing.

Remember to give a little treat to your favorite furry or feathered friend this Christmas.

Dogs – D is for Dog Stamp Set, Elegant Soiree Designer Paper, Vanilla Hodgepodge, Soft Suede Cardstock, Soft Suede Ink, Very Vanilla Narrow Taffeta, Table Setting Big Shot XL Die, Neutral Buttons, Tasteful Trim Big Shot XL Die, Circle Punch

Cats – C is for Cats Stam Set, Neutrals Designer Paper Stack, Basic Gray Ink, Basic Gray Cardstock, Basic Gray Narrow Taffeta (retired but I have enough for class!!), Basic Gray brads, Rhinestones, Circle Punches

Birds – Aviary Stamp Set, Newsprint Designer Paper, Basic Black cardstock, basic black ink, basic black stiped wide grosgrain, basic black taffeta, extra large designer label punch, basic black brad, vintage tag, jumbo vanilla brad, basic pearls

-

Crafting Joy
Janet

Take 3 tuesday – countdown calendars – decor accents date keeper

Do you have a wedding, new baby, graduation or other event you want to count down the days to?? This date keeper – aka countdown calendar is perfect for just that. Let your co-workers know how many days until you retire or how many days till you are out of there sipping a cool drink on the beach.  This calendar will help you countdown or count up the days, weeks, months.

10 IDEAS for DATE KEEPER

1. Countdown a goal
2. Countdown to retirement
3. Countdown to new baby
4. Countdown to graduation
5. Countdown to wedding
6. Countdown to vacation
7. Countdown to Christmas or other special holiday
8. COUNT UP – are you dieting, exercising – count UP your days to show progress
9. Countdown to Birthday
10. Countdown to visit with someone special /reunion/someone special comes home  (military, college students away, mission trips,etc)

This calendar will be featured in my Holiday Gifts class – at just $11.95 and fully assembled it’s ultra easy to create a fun gift to give and less than $15. In addition the insert is easily changed to start counting the “next” event – the perfect GREEN gift as it is totally reusable!!!!

Don’t want to wait until my Holiday Class to begin creating a date keeper -orders yours today – www.janetwakeland.stampinup.net -SHOP 24/7!  Date Keeper Item #117601

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS (100+ Days to shop – time to start thinking holidays)
   SUPPLIES – tags till Christmas stamp set, Jolly Old Saint Nick stamp Set, Jolly Holiday DSP, On Board Accents, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Silver Glass Glitter, Old Olive Narrow Taffeta, Silver Tinsel

COUNTDOWN TO ALASKA – We will be cruising Alaska next May thanks to Stampin’ UP! – I created this calendar for my husband’s desk at work.
    SUPPLIES – Plant Hope Stamp Set, In Wilderness Stamp Set, Woodlands DSP, Twill, Calendar Alphabet Stamp Set, Oval Punch

COUNTDOWN TO DISNEY – As a Stampin ‘UP! demonstrator I have 12 full months to earn an incentive trip that includes airfare, all expenses and gratuities for 2 and I have 12 months to earn it in – July1 -June 30th each year. They had a great photo op at convention this year I took advantage of so now I can watch myself progress toward a stay at the Boardwalk hotel.  Can’t believe that Stampin’ UP! rented the whole place and can’t wait to experience Disney with hundreds of crazy stampers and their families.
      SUPPLIES – Circle Punches, Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set, Heart Punch, Medium Jewelry Tag Punch, Dotted scallop Ribbon Punch , Basic Rhinestones, Wide Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Real Red Buttons, Narrow Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Real Red Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock

Crafting Joy
JAN

TAKE 3 Tuesday – Waffle Paper – New from Stampin’ UP!

This new embellishment is described like this in the holiday mini (you can order beginning tomorrow)… “Waffle textured paper ideal for adding dimension to your projects. Super thin, but thick enough to mold and shape. Great for making ruffled accents. “  There are 2 assortments available Gold/Silver  and Early Espresso/Basic Black – each roll in the pack is 8″ wide and 5 yards! WOW..

While they suggest “ruffles” go beyond ruffles. I used the waffle paper here to create unique background papers, flower stems and even embossed it with a texture impressions folder.

Ohhhhhh the “waffle-bilities”…

Waffle Scrapbook Page -  On this page I adhered the waffle paper to a piece of cardstock (great to cover those scraps because it doesn’t matter what color is underneath) and I created stems for my flowers with waffle paper. Other Supplies – Wild Wasabi Cardstock, Early Espresso Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Word Play Stamp Set, White Craft Pad, White Embossing Powder, Daffodil Silk Ribbon, Vintage Brads, Circle Punch

Waffle Card – French Foliage Stamp Set, FYI Stamp Set, Wonderfully Worn Stamp Set, Pear Pizzaz Cardstock, Sahara Sand Cardstock, Vintage Tag, Early Espresso Ink, Pumpkin Pie Ink, Pear Pizzaz Ink, XL Decorative label punch, distressing tool , early espresso waffle paper

Waffle Snowflake Card – Welcome Christmas Stamp Set, Night of Navy Cardstock, Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Folder, Silver Waffle Papaer, Silver Glass Glitter, Silver Embossing Folder, Night of Navy Ink, Night of Navy Satin Ribbon

Take 3 Tuesday – Bigz L Die – Candy Wrapper

It’s almost September 1 – Are you ready for the Holidays? Our Stampin’ UP! 2010 Holiday Mini is brimming with all kinds of new product for  the upcoming holidays -Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Here is a sampling of our upcoming Bigz L Die -Candy wrapper. Perfect for  Halloween treats, school lunch box treats, favors at Thanksgiving dinner and of course all those sweet Christmas candies.

Supplies – Bigz L Die Candy Wrapper, Nite Owl Designer Paper, Spooky Night Rub-on’s,  Raven Lace Trim, Black Flourish Designer Jewels, Black Waffle Paper, Circle Punch, Scallop Punch, Lollipop Stick, On Board Mix & Match, Glimmer Brad (Wire basket found at Tuesday Morning)

All 3 treat boxes created with Bigz L Candy Wrapper Die

Crafting Joy
JAN

TAKE 3 TUESDAY – big shot BIGZ XL TASTEFUL TRIM DIE

This  new die has quickly become my favorite between being able to cut rick rick over a yard long or using on scrapbook pages and cards I know that I have only just begun to explore the possibilities of this fun die. Here are some tips and ideas for using this die. 

    *JOIN MY BIG SHOT CLUB – 4 fun CLUB Kits to pick from – full details HERE

TASTEFUL TRIM BIGZ XL DIE - 

   Die cut pieces are 12″ long
   Scallop is 3/4″ wide
  Ric Rac is 1 1/2″ wide
  Wavy ribbon piece is 1/2″ wide
  Zig Zag is 1/4″ wide
 
   TIP – only want to cut 1 trim – since lines are basically black on black – it can be hard to “see” exactly where to place your paper. Use dressmakers chalk  to mark the lines - rub’s off paper and doesn’t stain your fabric.
   TIP – save the “waste” – you will see a cute card at the end using these left over pieces – in addition as I stare at these I see “monster/jack o lantern teeth”, waves, mountains, and more.

  TIP – Need trim longer than 12″ – simply cut the fabric slightly wider than the trim you want to use and slightly longer than the length you want – fan fold fabric (Big shot will cut 7/8 layers of fabric depending on wt of fabric) -lay this just inside the end cut mark of the trim you selected – run through big shot - now you have a long length of trim to work with. You can see this on my apron border below.

   TIP – want a double scallop – simply cut your paper to twice the “width of the die” I cut slightly larger – for example for this double scallop I cut 1 6/8 instead of 1 1/2. Fold your cardstock/material in half. Run through big shot – open and now you have a scallop border.

   TIP – heated ribbon flowers – at convention founder and CEO Shelli Gardner showed us these cool heated satin ribbon flowers. She “scalloped” the ribbon by hand. Here is a quicker and easier way – our tasteful trim die -cut your ribbon, heat with heat tool and create your flower.  I will be teaching these at all upcoming Scrapbook classes & Crops as well as Big Shot classes.
      *I also cut a piece of satin with the zig zag and added to my double scallop and the beginning of some great scrapbook embellishments.

  TIP – Acetate masters – I like to create acetate masters of my big shot dies and label them with a sharpie listing their name and dimensions. This way I can use them to “see” how a patterned piece of dsp, photo would look cut, how the size would kit on my project, etc. I use the Stampin’ UP! heavier weight window sheets.

    TIP – use either the actual trim or the “left overs” on your projects.

   Tip – Scallop ruffle – I sewed two pieces of ribbon together (but you could also do fabric), open them up flat, cut with Trim die, than adhere to my apron creating a narrow ruffle. Just the beginning of some more possibilities.

Crafting Joy
Jan

Take 3 Tuesday – Birthday Bash Suite from Stampin’ uP!

This amazing set of products is perfect for your next Birthday party. The “suite” includes coordinating stamp sets, designer paper, ribbon, quick accents, rub-0n’s party hats, decorative big shot strip , party banner… The banner is held together with included brads letting you spell what you want and reuse the banner over and over.  Use these products to create scrapbook pages, cards, kids games, party favors, invitations, thank you’s, napkin rings, endless birthday cards, banners, placemats, gift bags, tags and so much more. The possibilities are limitless but well coordinated.

You can view these products HERE (PAGE 52/53)  or better yet – Do you have your own copy of the new 2010/2011 Stampin’ UP! Catalog if not request one today – if you do not have a demonstrator you can receive a copy from me for just $5 by clicking on the corner pull tab or emailing me at info@remarkablestampers.com

Here is a larger view of the display that teammates Deb Lehigh and Linda Nagle provided for the team event this saturday – then 3 closes up as part of the take 3 Tuesday

Crafting Joy
jan