Acrylic Albums - TIP to removing the protective paper

I bought some acrylic albums at CHA and they arrived this week. I haven't been feeling well, so, I never really got to play with them until now.

I was pulling at the papers and trying not to scratch them, since the acrylic is easily scratched...then, I remember what they told us at CHA to get the sticky brown paper off.

You take scotch tape and roll it sticky side out, and rub it against the brown paper, at the edge.

Keep rubbing and pulling it toward the center of the piece you're taking off....



As you roll the tape over the edge, toward the center, it will gently lift the paper up. Keep rolling until you have a good enough piece to grab and remove the rest of the paper

After you remove the first paper, then you can use the sticky side of the BROWN PAPER to remove the rest of your paper from the album!!

I bought these albums from Creative acrylic albums (from Utah)

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Wild Wasabi Card

Stampin' Up! has a promotion that starts on March 1st....that's tomorrow! Today is Leap Day, just an extra day of the year to put down on your calendar...so I am marking it with this new card!

The promotion is you get 16 Wild Wasabi Cards that are pre-cut and pre scored, so that the front of the card folds up, (or down) to add an extra element to it!

I stamped Tres Chic in Wild Wasabi, and then the Thank you from the Lovely Labels in Real Red, and layered it on Only Orange, and put that inside the card, to peek out in the circle that I punched out on the top layer.

I used the Die Cut Blooms and stitched around them with the White Gel Pen, and layered them all together. (ok, overkill? ...lol). I then punched out the circle (and inked around it)

I then adhered the Striped Ribbon to the flap, and attached it to the front of the card, and tied a knot from a SEPARATE Ribbon, and attached the ribbon...

Simple and very easy to do!...
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2 More Bling PoP Cards

I think I am going to do the Pomegranate Card. This one is pretty, but I don't think it pops enough. I used the Diamond glitter on the flowers on the

red background sponged

• Really Red,

• So Saffron,

• Ruby Red.

Stamps

Bird Always -Ruby Red,

Cardstock

• So Saffron
• Real Red

I used the Stampamajig to line up the words in the word window, and at the bottom below the bird (so it isn't crooked..which I always do!)


This is Purely Pomegranate! (i love this color!) and the glitter letters that we can buy in bulk, although SU just informed us that it is no longer available, so I am glad I got a few!. I layed the letter on white cardstock, peeled off the red plastic and then sprinkled the glitter on the sticky parts, and shook off the excess. And for those of you who are looking at this card, I don't use glitter much. I love it, but for some reason, I can't use it like this...so this is a stretch for me to use it!


Cardstock

• Purely Pomegranate
• Whisper White
• Basic Black

Stamped Happy Birthday, again using the Stampamajig, and punched the flowers using the Star flower and the Boho blossoms (in pomegranate, white and black, and used a black brad to center it)
Black Gingham and Grosgrain ribbons.

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Bling and PoP!

http://moonlightinker.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/23/

I saw cards by Sophia Landry, and thought, what beautiful cards to show off the ALWAYS set. I love this set, and was really working through different formats for this stamp set. So...being the copier that I am...I changed the colors, and added "BLING" since my class this weekend is 'pop and bling'....

this is my version...

Cardstock:
Certainly Celery,
Basic Black

Always Artichoke
Shimmery White cardstock (hearts)
Whisper white
Stamps:
Tres Chic (background), Always

Accessories
Grosgrain ribbon Black (1/4") and Olive (5/8") attached together using SNAIL - I really wanted a 5/8" black ribbon, but since we didn't have it, I decided to put the two ribbons together, and I love the effect of the 'stripes'. So, try it by attaching them together to get a different effect!

For this card, I used:

Cardstock
Ballet Blue
Not quite navy
Certainly Celery
Whisper White

Inks:


Tempting turquoise (sponged)
Certainly Celery (sponged)
Ballet Blue





Accessories:
Olive 5/8" Ribbon
ICE Rhinestone Brads (lavendar, lt green, turq)
3 brads in artichoke
Mat Pack & Template



I still have to come up with 1 more card.......sorry the photos are not as clear or bright..I have to get better lighting! They are actually more brighter and crisper than they look in these photos!


Okay, this is my re-take...better?














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Checking out Other Stampin blogs!

I saw this on Joani's blog, and thought it was so cute....You have to check out her blog!

http://joaniscardsmadebyhand.blogspot.com/

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More Cards in a Box - Simply Scrappin

I was inspired by Andrea Walford from Canada, who made a simply scrappin card gift box with cards stamped and ready to go...

I decided to take one of the (only) current Simply Scrappin Kits that I have in my collection, and Stampin Up has,....and make my own! (there are 10 plus 1 hostess level 3 to choose from!)

I used the Cottage Rose Kit (110562 19.95) which has 2 sheets of Texture Sky blue, 2 sheets of Texture Chocolate Chip, 2 sheets of Texture Rose Red, 2 sheets of Texture River Rock as well as 6 Printed Designer Double sided papers, and 6 Adhesive Die cuts. I did add some Chocolate Chip (regular cardstock) to the inside of the box, so that it was more sturdier. I felt that the box needed a more stable base. But, I followed Andrea's Tutorial.....

http://andreawalford.com/?page_id=158







You can see the chocolate chip cardstock inside. This does accomodate all the cards (there are 16 inside, and envelopes too)
The cards are varied, but basically, I used all the cardstock in the kid, and the stamps I used to embellish were:
Wonderful Words :103875 20.95
Stitched Exotics: 111020 33.95
Curvy Verses: 104879 20.95
I also used the Build a brad, but only 1 brad. I had extra resin covers, so I put them on the round adhesive die cuts to embellish them and enhance them.

The ribbons I used were the Stitched River Rock, Sky blue, taffeta ribbon in blue, and chocolate, as well as Grosgrain ribbons (in various shades). I still have extra cardstock and designer papers and adhesive die cuts (3 sheets that are still untouched!). So, I can really make more than 12 more cards, (3x6 cards, or more than 24 3x3 cards!)

After I started Stamping them, I found it began to really come together. At first the cards were dull and not interesting, but this Stitch Exotic set coordinates beautifully with this Simply Scrappin Kit.

Try the tutorial...you'll love the results!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up!® 1990-2008. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.
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Gift Cards in a Box

Colors Used: Chocolate Chip cardstock

Sky Blue Designer Papers, Very Vanilla, and Chocolate Taffeta Ribbon.

I had left over kits from the stamp a stack this weekend, and thought why not make cards so I can send out some to people as I need them?...and then...why not make a nice gift for someone, or for a future class?....so..I made the box to hold the cards!

The box is made using Chocolate Chip, and stamped in White Crafters ink, with TRUE FRIEND stamp set.

Would you like to get this as a gift?

I made the template up, after seeing one close to it on Andrea Walford's blog. The dimensions are 7"x12". I scored 1/2" on either side (long side) and then 4 1/2", 5", 9 1/2", 10". You cut off the sides off the part where the 9 1/2" and the 10" score lines are (just the 1/2" sides) and that makes the flap. If you want a deeper box to hold more cards, cut your cardstock 7 1/2" x 12 " and then score 3/4" on the sides.......or cut it 8" x 12" and score it at 1" etc, al.

If you are a visual person and need to see the template, or the steps I used to make the box, please put down a comment and I will be happy to try to add more photos!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up!® 1990-2008. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.
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New Cards

This first card I used the NESTABILITIES dies to cut the circles and scallop circles. I love them, they are so easy to use, and just trying to keep them straight, I use a cd case to hold them in.

They are great for mass cutting circles, and makes it easy for my stamp a stack!


this is using Sky Blue Real Red and Old Olive.









The card to the left is using the Embossing folders from Cuttlebug and the new star punch from Stampin' Up as well as the 3/4" circle and the 1 1/4" circle punch.





This card to the right, is using HANDSOME HUNTER (which for some reason, I have tons of 8 1/2 x 11 packages! ...gotta save them for Christmas maybe!)...and I used Groovy guava and the Ginger Blossom papers to stamp the flower and cut it out. I used a die that I bought at CHA which is the TAG WINDOW Card. It has everything you need almost to do this simple card!

I have die cut the frame for this card, from theQuickutz dies. I used them in my cuttlebug and tied the ribbon through the pre-cut holes to attach it. The flowers are stamped in Craft White Ink on the Chocolate Chip cardstock, and the vanilla border is cut using the (discontinued) scissors

This card was inspired by a BOYNTON card many years ago, that I just loved, and after seeing this set, I thought I had to make my own.

The clip was from Staples, and very reasonable for 1.99.

All Stamps by Stampin' Up!® 1990-2008. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.
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More from CHA

This was a dress made from scrapbook papers! at the K & Co booth at CHA. It was pretty impressive to see it on. The new colors are fresh and bright, and they had a new kids line that was really full of bright colors! This almost looks like paper from the Ginger Blossom set!

a Banner made using die cuts from Ellison

This is a bouquet arrangements of die cut flowers on branches. The sign has flowers embellishing the frames.....

Free give aways, and of course, some that you had to buy product to receive tickets. ....They did give away a few of these bags full of merchandise, and Cricut gave away Cricut personal die cutters, and Expression die cutters, Cuttlebug, and dies...etc..!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up!® 1990-2008. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.
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CHA - Craft Hobby Association....

Sizzix dies accenting a cute flower pot with baby washcloths flowers!

Die cut leaves make a beautiful wreath!

Clear Acrylic Albums were the rage again, in various shapes and sizes. They were beautifully decorated, and accented with bling bling and ribbons!

This is a trading card/photo display by 7 gypsies. I love this! I think it is a great way to display cards! You can get so many into this...they also have a punch so you can punch your trading cards to fit ...

http://www.sevengypsies.com/

Want a great calendar kit...all by K & Co. I also checked out some of their kits that they had a Michaels....They really have done it up with their new kits coming out soon!

http://www.kandcompany.com/

The display at Pine Cone Press was colorful ..and they had a great make and take...as soon as I get the dimensions.....I will just have to do a class on it.....The demonstrator who was doing it was Sheila...and she's a SU demonstrator too!
http://pineconepressbookclub.com/

Isn't this a cute display? It was done on wood blocks painted red, and using letters from various fonts to make the word SUMMER! (the flower is the U)

Another vendor...heidi swapp in neon!

Chipboard books and vinyl plastic....These are by Maya Road....be looking for them in your local scrapbook stores! I also bought the die...from Accucut. I will be able to cut these crowns! :) http://www.mayaroad.com/new/newsite/index.html


This was another acrylic book

I just love ther ribbons and colors, and photos!

All IMAGES FROM CHA -Craft and Hobby Association Professional Trade Show. Anaheim CA WINTER 2008

All Stamps by Stampin' Up!® 1990-2008. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.
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Valentine's Day is coming!

These are for Tori's Basketball Team! We made these for her team-mates, for Valentine's day.

Acetate Box, die cut by Dianne

So Swirly Wheel

Blazing Red Stazon Ink

Real Red Belly Band

Pretty in Pink Scallop Circle

Real Red 1 3/8" Circle

Whisper White 1 1/4" Circle

Stamped using Sweet Celebrations in Pixie Pink, and stamped the heart in Real Red in the center.

The boxes are stuffed with Shreddies, Chocolate candies, and a couple of Nike headbands that the girls love to wear in their hair!

Tomorrow I am going to CHA and will post to you some of the new trends that will be coming on the market! I am excited! I will also be giving away something soon, for posting on my blog! Come back later this week after I go see CHA and get something gathered together!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up!® 1990-2008. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.
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Inspired by Regionals

This is the card we did at REGIONALS in Anaheim. It is very simple and has a flap that folds over attached to the Kraft cardstock, and has a scalloped edge, made with the corner rounder. It is a cute addition to the card.

I then took the same card layout, and made my own colors, and used the stamps from Sale A Bration. The coluzzle circles and the small slot punch, as well as using the corner rounder, and the NEW Striped ribbon in Red....the words at the bottom peeks out under the flap. The colors are Sky blue, Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White.

This was the envelope pocket card, that I adapted new colors, and using the NEW papers from the Ginger Blossom. This has a white envelope instead of a Kraft Envelope,(used at Regionals) and I used the Be Happy set. The Groovy Guava and Real Red cardstock accent the colors in the Ginger Blossom papers.


Now...my Cherries!

Red and blue are so festive and don't have to resemble patriotic at all! Still using the Envelope Pocket card, I wrapped the cherry paper, and folded over the edge after using the (old scallop scissors, that SU used to carry). I stamped the tag with the Cherries, and the Adorable in Black. I also used Versamark on the Bashful Blue cardstock inside the Pocket and rounded the corners. The strip ribbon again accents the red and white

All Stamps by Stampin' Up!® 1990-2008. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.
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Mini Trading Card Book

I got the inspiration for this book from a Kit from Michaels, from K & Co., which is again, a WORK IN PROGRESS...but, it is a Mini book -same size as Trading Cards. The cover is chipboard, covered with the BALI BREEZE Designer papers, and embellished with the Rub Ons from Eastern Elegance Collection.

I used the Groovy Guava Ribbon to tie the book together, and BEADS using the Sticky letter Die cuts, (I used a space that had no letters, and punched it out using the Old Heart Punch that Stampin' Up! used to carry.

It is hard to see, I was vascillating on whether to use green glitter or the Orange Micro beads,...well, I guess I should've used the green, but it adds some sparkle to the book.

This book is only about 4" x 3" in size, but it has a lot of mini photos, that I have...of course, my daughter and my cat, and dogs......

I did put in a few photos of myself too...but, they are from Tori's New camera she got for Christmas!

The Bali Breeze papers, are fantastic, rich in color and vibrancy.

The rub ons look great on the surface and very easy to use.

They work better in warmer weather, but, too hot, they will stick to everything, so the best thing is to cut them apart from the rest of the rub ons, and do it individually.

All Stamps by Stampin' Up!® 1990-2008. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.
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