Balloon Adventures Goody...

Sharing some fun crafting pretties...using the "Balloon Adventures" Bundle again!  It's part of the new "Party Animal" suite....which makes coordinating a breeze!  Washi Tape, designer paper, stamps, framelits, cardstock pack, etc....too easy and fun!  Here's a little goody bag you could use for a party favor, small gift wrapping, treat holder, etc....

 

So fun, right?!  LOVE the Balloons, die-cuts, stamps, etc.  LOVE LOVE!  And...just saying...I just used one of the paper from the collection that is a great one (Emerald Envy) to match with other colors.  I brought in Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight.  Too much fun!

Colors: Emerald Envy, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Cardstock/Papers: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Party Animal Designer Series Paper, Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

Stamps: Balloon Adventures

Tools: Triple Banner Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Balloon Adventures Framelits, Lucky Stars Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Balloon Bouquet Punch

Accessories: Linen Thread, Melon Mambo 1/8" Stitched Ribbon, Gold Binder Clips, Kraft Tag A Bag Gift Bags, Delicate White Doily, Basic Rinestones

 

I love making bags like this because I find I need them all the time.  A little trick is to emboss the bag.  Adds such a fun element...

And those balloons!!!!!  Seriously!!!!  The framelits add SUCH a fun pop to the balloons punched with the Balloon Bouquet punch.  YES!!!  They fit PERFECTLY with that punch!  Stampin' Up! is AWESOME at perfect coordination!  LOVE!!

Hope you enjoy this project!  Let me know if you have any questions! designwithink@gmail.com

Thanks for visiting!!!!

Party Animal Balloons...

Guess what?!  It's ALMOST that time of year again!  NEW Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog coming out ANNNNNNDDDDD...it's almost Sale-A-Bration!!!  WHOOOOO!!!!  What is Sale-A-Bration?!  Well...you get to pick out an exclusive item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure FOR FREE, with a $50 purchase.  NO LIMIT to how many you can earn!  That starts Jan 4th...so stay tuned!!!

Today...I'm sharing a quick card I made with some new Occasions catalog products.  LOVE this catalog!!

Loving the Party Animal Designer Series Papers on this card.  The colors are fun and great for anyone!

Colors: Pacific Point, Emerald Envy, Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Cardstock/Papers: Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Party Animal Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Balloon Adventures

Tools: Clear Wink of Stella Glimmer Brush, Triple Banner Punch, Layering Circles Framelits

Accessories: Linen Thread, Brights Enamel Dots, Emerald Envy Ribbon

Thanks so much for visiting!  Hope you enjoy this card!  Let me know if you have any questions!  designwithink@gmail.com

Party With Friends...Card Making Style...

Want a fun girl's night?  Well...how about hosting a fun craft night?  I did a class for a group of friends this month, and we had a great time!  Want to see what we made?! 

They wanted to make some all occasion cards and a Christmas gift package.  A fun group of projects, huh?!  Here are some better pics of the individual projects:

 

 

Colors: Smoky Slate, Flirty Flamingo, Night of Navy

Cardstock/Papers: Smoky Slate, Flirty Flamingo, 2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

Stamps: Flourishing Phrases, Gorgeous Grundge

Tools: Clear Wink of Stella Glimmer Brush, Triple Banner Punch

Accessories: Night of Navy Baker's Twine, Fancy Frost Sequins, Very Vanilla Lace Trim

 

Colors: Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Night of Navy

Cardstock/Papers: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Paper

Stamps: Suite Sayings, Flower Shop

Tools: Corner Rounder, Pansy Punch

Accessories: Metal Rimmed Pearls, Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon

 

Colors: Whisper White, So Saffron, Melon Mambo, Emerald Envy, Tempting Turquoise

Cardstock/Papers: Whisper White, Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper, Gold Glimmer Paper

Stamps: Celebrate Today

Tools: Big Shot, Balloon Framelits, Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Accessories: Fancy Frost Sequins, Emerald Envy Baker's Twine

 

 

Colors: Pool Party, Melon Mambo, Basic Black

Cardstock/Papers: Pool Party, Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Totally Trees

Tools: Big Shot, Hello You Thinlits

Accessories: Very Vanilla Lace Trim, Gold 1/4" Natural Trim, Mini Stapler, Fancy Frost Sequins

If you live in the Northern Utah area, I would LOVE to come do a class for you and your friends!  You tell me what you want to do, and we could do it!  Let me know if you are interested! designwithink@gmail.com 

Thanks so much for visiting!

Tag Fun to Make Spirits Bright...

Just another quick post to share a fun Christmas tag...cause if you are like me...you are still wrapping and getting things ready.  :-) 

I LOVE this Jolly Hat builder punch.  A fun santa hat goes on any Christmas project!  :-)  And punched out from Red Glimmer paper...well that's just even more fun!  

Colors: Whisper White, Real Red, Garden Green, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Cardstock/Papers: Basic Black, Shimmery White, Real Red Glimmer Paper, This Christmas Speciality Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Tin of Tags

Tools: Big Shot, Banner Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Jolly Hat Builder Bunch, Triple Banner Punch, Heat Gun

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Gold 1/4" Natural Trim, Gold Baker's Twine

On the back I stamped a little "to/from" greeting so you could easily mark your presents...

See how cute they look on a package.  (And look how cute my little girls are! :-) )

I hope you enjoy this!  Thanks so much for visiting!  Let me know if you have any questions!  Hope your Christmas plans are going well! designwithink@gmail.com

Cookie Cutter Christmas...

Christmas is less than a week away!  So quick post today sharing another gift packaging idea.  This would be a great package for a gift card, treat, jewelry, etc.

I'm in love with the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle.  Look at that fun gingerbread man!  So cute!  It also punches out that fun little bow...which we punched from Red Glimmer Paper.  Swoon!

Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Early Espresso, Gold

Cardstock/Papers: Very Vanilla, Real Red Glimmer Paper, This Christmas Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas, Christmas Pines

Tools: 2" Circle Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Cookie Cutter Builder Punch

Accessories: Gold Twine (from Trio Pack),Fancy Frost Sequins, Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags

Another little view for you... 

Hope you enjoy and aren't too stressed finalizing all the last minute stuff!  Let me know if you have any questions! designwithink@gmail.com 

It's All About the Packaging...

In case you didn't hear, it's almost Christmas!  :-)  Still looking for something to give someone?  Or maybe someone is still looking for something to give you?!  How about Stampin' Up! stuff?!  There is a gift for everyone!  Kits, Stamps, Inks, Papers, Tools, Gift Cards, Etc....so much fun!  I love to make packages cute too.  I had someone contact me about a gift for someone...so I helped them out!  We got some cute products ordered and as a bonus....I wrapped it for free!  And since I wanted them to feel spoiled when they open it....I spoiled them with the wrapping.  Check out this fun packaging...

I just used a Kraft box and fancied it up!  With some fun ribbon (retired), tag, and those stars!  Oh my!  Yes...I punched out a whole lot of stars--using the Confetti Stars Punch--from Gold Glimmer paper.  Then glued those little stinkers on ALL sides of the box!  Took a little time, but again...it's all about spoiling the special recipient. 

 

Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock/Papers: Basic Black, Gold Glimmer Paper, This Christmas Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Banner for Christmas

Tools: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, Triple Banner Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Confettis Stars Punch, Heat Tool

Accessories: Gold 1/8" Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Striped Ribbon (retired), Whisper White embossing powder

Doesn't that add so much fun to the box?!  I need to do this again because I LOVE how it turned out!  

The tag was fun too...

...but I really think the stars are the "star" of the show!  ;-)  Hee.  Hope you enjoy!  There is still time to order something for Christmas, so let me know what you need!  I will even wrap it pretty for you...FOR FREE!  

Thanks for visiting!  Let me know if you have any questions!  designwithink@gmail.com. 

Jolly, Merry, Peace Wreath...

You know those projects you see and they inspire you to immediately make them?!  Well...I saw something on Kimberly Van Diepen's blog (one of Stampin' Up!'s Artisan team members)...and I just HAD to make it.  It was a wreath ornament made from a Mason Jar lid!!!  How fun is that?  Here are the ones I made...

Aren't they so much fun!  I just love them.  This one is the one most similar to the one she made...

This one uses Kraft Rope Trim, Christmas Greeting Thinlits, Holly Berry Builder punch, and Very Vanilla Lace Trim. 

I personally love this one so much...

Kinda festive and fun.  I LOVE the Red Glimmer Paper Santa hat.  It's made with Red Glimmer Paper and the Jolly Hat Builder Punch...that is ON SALE right now! Whoooo!  Look how cute it is!  The rest of this wreath is made with Christmas Greetings Thinlits, Gold Foil Paper, Ribbon Silky Taffeta Combo Pack (Emerald Envy), and Gold 1/4" Natural Trim.

Then one last "peaceful" wreath ornament...

Super Christmas-y and fun, right?  This one uses Silver Glimmer Paper, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, Star Punch, Silver 1/4" Natural Trim, and Christmas Greeting Thinlits. I think it turned out quite festive as well.

I happened to make some of these for some gifts.  And here is how I quickly wrapped them...

 

Used the Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper as a little insert in the Guesseted bags.  So easy and quick! 

So which one is your fave?  Let me know if you have any questions!  designwithink@gmail.com

So Happy For...TGIFC - 85

Is it Friday already?!  Where did this week go?!  Sketch challenge for the week!  Would love to see what you make!  Here is the challenge...

So now just head to the challenge website: TGIF Challenges...and play along!!!  Oh wait...you want to see what I made?!  :-)  Well here you go!!!

I went with a subtle look and just watercolored the sketch on, basically.  Then used the "Hello You" Thinlints and the "Crazy About You" stamp set to add the greeting.  Then just pulled a few strands from some Melon Mambo Thick Baker's Twine and tied it around.  SO EASY and quick!!!

Colors: Whisper White, Pool Party, Melon Mambo, Gold

Cardstock/Papers: Whisper White Thick, Watercolor Paper, Gold Glimmer Paper, Basic Black

Stamps: Crazy About You

Tools: Big Shot, Hello You Thinlits, Mini Stapler, Aqua Painter, Clear Wink of Stella Glimmer Brush

Accessories: Melon Mambo Thick Baker's Twine, White Embossing Powder

I did a quick wash with the Clear Wink of Stella Glimmer Brush too so it's shimmery in real life.

Hope you enjoy!!  Thank you so much for visiting!  Can't wait to see what you do!  

A Card Re-Visited...And a Special!!!

Back in May I made a card that I posted about HERE.  Well...as I was trying to come up with an idea for a card swap I was in...I decided just to basically remake this one.  Just a few changes and this is Take 2 on that card...

I love all the white on this card!  And the "Sunshine Wishes" greeting...OH MAN!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE those thinlits and coordinating stamp set.  Swoon!  Makes my heart so happy!

Colors: Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo, Gold

Cardstock/Papers: Whisper White, Whisper White Thick, Flirty Flamingo, Gold Glimmer Paper, Fancy Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Remarkable You, Sunshine Sayings

Tools: Big Shot, Sunshine Wishes Thinlits, Blender Pen, Mini Stapler, Layering Circles Framelits

Accessories: Gold 1/4" Natural Trim Ribbon, Brights Enamel Dots

Here are a few more shots of the details...

That circle behind the flower was cut out with the Layering Circles Framelits.  And GUESS WHAT???  That Framelit set is 50% off right now!!!! WOWSERS!!!!!  Check out the Year-End Closeout Sale Stampin' Up is offering right now!  

Let me know if you have any questions!  designwithink@gmail.com

A Merry Wreath Time...

I don't know about your house, but we are in full "getting ready for Christmas" mode at our house!  Time to trim the tree and get all that decor up!  Well...I hung my big wreath on the door and it just looked "empty" to me.  We had our full inside of our house painted this past summer, and then also painted our outdoor shutters and door.  Guessing that is the reason it just looked "emptier" to me.  So thought a fun banner on the wreath would be fun!  So that's what I did!  Love that I can do so many thing with my Stampin' Up! supplies...and it saves me from having to go to the store....SUPER bonus!  :-)

Should of taken a before picture...but trust me...it looks better.  :-)  Here are a few more pics...hard to see the details in the picture above...

 

Colors: Kraft, Cherry Cobbler, Gold, Garden Green

Cardstock/Papers: Kraft, Gold Glimmer Paper, This Christmas Designer Series Paper, Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack

Stamps: NONE!

Tools: Big Shot, Large Letters Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Holly Embossing Folder, Banners Framelits (largest size), Holly Berry Builder Punch

Accessories: Gold 1/4" Natural Trim Ribbon, Brights Enamel Dots

 

BONUS!!!  The Holly Berry Builder Punch is on sale TODAY!!!  Today is the final day! 

I hope you enjoy!  Thanks so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions! designwithink@gmail.com

Need A Gift Box With That Card?! ...

The other day I shared this card...

This card was actually made after a fun little gift box I made, because sometimes you need a little gift AND a card, right?! So here is the SMALL gift box that coordinates with this card...

These are the Clear Tiny Treat Boxes that are in the Annual Catalog.  I LOVE them!  They are so much fun to use.

Colors: Very Vanilla, Mint Macaron, Night of Navy, Copper

Cardstock/Papers: Mint Macaron, Very Vanilla, Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Acorny Thank You

Tools: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Thinlits, Triple Banner Punch, Classic Label Punch, Heat Tool

Accessories: Copper Embossing Powder, Clear Tiny Treat Boxes

Now look at the top of the box...

Hard to get a great picture of it, but that is embossed with the Copper Embossing Powder.  Let me just tell you...it is BEAUTIFUL!!!  And goes so amazing with the Copper Foil details in the Designer Paper, from the Petals & Paisleys Designer Paper pack.

This box is so easy to make.  Just make the box, add a strip of Designer Paper, and then make a little focal point for the top of the box.  Would be perfect as a little favor for your Thanksgiving table!

Look at some of the boxes I made all stacked up...

Love it!  Hope you enjoy!  Let me know if you have any questions!  Thanks so much for visiting! designwithink@gmail.com