Stampin' IS my job!! Barb Mullikin Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Merry Christmas to you!!!

You can still take advantage of the great deals on the Clearance Rack and although some items have already sold out, there are still a ton of awesome deals still available!!  Use your Christmas money to get a shopping cart full of the quality products you love!

This week sure has gotten away from me.  My kiddos are home and my mom, brother and his wife are here.  I have been baking and shopping like a fool this week!!  Since Christmas is almost here, I thought I would just add photos of all the other Christmas things I wanted to post about but didn't have the time. :-)

I started with a piece of Rich Razzleberry card stock that measures 6 1/2 x 4 1/2.  I used my Simply Scored Tool to score it at 1 3/4 and 4 3/4 and fold it together.  The Designer Series Paper is a sheet in the Pocketful of Posies pack and measures 2 3/4 x 4 1/4.  The pull out tag is cut with the Two tags Bigz Die and the White Organza ribbon was dyed by adding a few drops of Baja Breeze reinker and a few drops of water to an empty brad container and allowing it to dry, it matches perfectly!!

This is a bookmark card and was one of the projects that my Be a Big Shot at Home members made last year.  I have a video HERE on my blog showing how to make these flowers with paper if the written instructions below don't make sense.  We used the Candy Cane Christmas Fabric to make the flowers.

For the fabric flower, remove the printed backing from the 1 ¾ Circle punched out from the Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets 120805.  Press one end of the fabric onto the circle, pattern side up leaving about 1/8” of fabric off the edge.  Continue pressing the fabric down in a circle until the ends meet.  Then bring the fabric more into the center and continue pressing in a circle until there is no more adhesive showing in the center. 

A bookmark/gift card holder made with the Two Tags Bigz Die and the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper.

I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas!!  I will be back next week with an easy tutorial on how to make the Faux Frosting shown on this card.

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Petite Pocket Die and a Trick to Stamp on the Flap!

One of the first things I ordered from the new Catalog was the Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die because I wanted to use it to make Gift Card Holders.  I sell alot of gift cards and I am always looking for nifty ways to package them.

I chose my colors off the Color Coach and used one of my new sets called Creative Elements.  This is a wonderful set with eight different elements that can be used separately or together like I did on this project.

The flower was stamped in Versamark twice on More Mustard card stock and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder to really make it pop.  I cut out two layers and attached them to the Riding Hood Red belly band with dimensionals.

The pocket is Perfect Plum and I stamped the images randomly with Perfect Plum ink.

BARB'S TIP: Did you notice how my border on the flap is curved like the edge of the flap?  Here is how I did that:

I put my pocket on a piece of Grid Paper and placed my clear block on top of it.  I then put my Clear Mount stamp on the block, forming it to match the curve of the pocket flap.  Tadah!!  How easy is this!!

 

The gift certificate is printed on Whisper White from  my computer and I extended the backing on it to fit in the pocket and stamped the word CREATE from the same set at the end.  I thought that was a fitting word for a Stampin' Up! Gift Certificate. :-)

 

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Every Little Bit Paperclip Bookmarks

I just love the Every Little Bit stamp set.  It has 28 tiny images that are perfect for creating these scallop accents.  You can use these accents on cards, scrapbook pages, as magnets or as bookmarks like I did here.

I stamped the images on various colors of card stock and punched them out with the 1 1/4 Circle Punch and layered them on the 1 3/8 Circle Punch and 1 3/4 Scallop Circle Punch.

I attached them to the jumbo paper clips I had in my stash to create bookmarks.  Too much fun!!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Every Little Bit

Card Stock: Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, Wisteria Wonder, Soft Suede, More Mustard, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Night of Navy, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Jet Black Staz On, More Mustard, Real Red, Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories: 1 1/4, 1 3/8, Scallop Circle Punches, Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots

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September 2011 Control Freaks Blog Tour - Fall Into Step

 

Welcome to the September 2011 Tour de Freaks Blog Hop! We are so excited to have you join us today.

This month we are featuring Fall Into Step -- Autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving Ideas.  I decided to focus on Halloween as I love creating Halloween cards and 3-D projects.  

Our tour is nice and short and features some of your favorite Control Freaks Stampers. You may have just come from my friend Deb Currier's Blog, you may be one of my blog stalkers or you may have just stumbled here…however you got here, you’ll be very glad you did!  Be sure to take the whole tour!  Note:  If you are arriving here on the 19th, please note that not all links may be working yet.  The tour officially begins on the 20th.

 

My card was alot of fun to make!! I used one of my favorite Halloween sets, Wicked Cool, and inked the stamps with my Stampin' Write Markers.  The zigzag trim is the edge of the Pinking Hearts Border Punch and the Swirls & Scribbles Sizzlit Die for the Big Shot was used to add some fun to the blank space.  The yummy Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon was tied around the border strip. 

 My second project is a treat holder made from the Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die.  I used the same stamp set and stamped the spider webs in Pumpkin Pie.  The Belly Band also serves as a closure for the pocket as it slides up and down the pocket.  It is made with the NEW Pick Your Poison Designer Series Paper.  A small circle from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack and a Neutrals Glimmer Brad add some interest to the side.

The Spooky greeting was also stamped in Pumpkin Pie, punched out with the Large Oval and layered on a Basic Black Scallop Oval.  I attached the spooky greeting to the Belly Band with Stampin' Dimensionals.

 
Slide the Belly Band down and open the flap to reveal the treat.  A slim package of gum or a flat candy bar will fit in the pocket perfectly.  I attached it to some cardstock and slipped some Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon around it so it would be easy to pull out of the pocket.

That does it for me, your next stop is my super talented friend Jan Tinklenberg and I am sure you will love what she has to share.

 

Thanks for visiting!!!!

 

Ice Cream Parlor 3x3 Notes and a Pouch

 How's this for cute!!  It is little pouch to hold 3x3 mini notes and envelopes. 
I created one of these a couple of years ago and have the directions HERE.  I have four mini notes in my pouch and they all have matching envelopes.

 
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Supplies:

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Ice Cream Parlor (FREE with a $50 order)

Embellishments: Sweet Stitches Big Designer Buttons, Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon and Button Pack (FREE with a $50 order), 3x3 Mini Square Envelopes,  Hemp Twine

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Stamp Camp Project - Silk Flower and Gift Box

Here is another project we did at a recent Holiday Gifts Stamp Camp.  The silk flower pin was a big hit and I have to say, I love it in red!!!  The box was created by modifying the Fancy Favor Bigz XL die 115965 to fit the flower perfectly.

I used the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper and our Brushed Gold card stock for the front of the box and an Antique Brad for the middle of the flower.

My brother and mom arrived today so we are going to have a wonderful Christmas!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Stamped Tealights - Quick Gift Idea

Aren't these the cutest things you have ever seen!!!  We made them at a recent Holiday Gifts Stamp Camp.   This set is in a Pizza Box.

I used the Season of Joy #110384 and Jolly Bingo Bits W#120857, C#121187 sets to stamp my images on white tissue paper and then punch them out with the 1 3/8 Circle Punch.  Since tissue paper is too thin to be punched out alone, I sandwiched the tissue paper between two pieces of White Vellum Paper #101839.  The vellum makes it easy to see the stamped image so you can center it perfectly.  

Poke a hole in the middle of your image with the Paper-Piercing Tool #116631 and Mat and place it over the wick of a tealight.  Use your Heat Tool #100005 to melt it into the wax and you are done!!!

I created the tag by stamping the "noel" image from the Gifted set W#116982, C#120480 twice, once in Baja Breeze and once in Real Red and then punching them out with the 1 3/8 Circle Punch #119860 and the 1 3/4 Circle Punch #119850.  I made another set of tealights and put them in a slider box.

As much as I love to make cards, I also love to make 3-D projects and gifts so leave a comment on this post and let me know what project from my 3-D Items and Gifts category is your favorite.  I will pick a random winner on Tuesday and give away one of my Ribbon Flower Pins.

 

 

Thanks for checkng in with me, I love sharing my projects with you!!!

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Holly & Jolly Gift Bag

Remember the NOTECARD SET I made with the Holly & Jolly Rub-ons 119249.  I love these rub-ons and the fact that they coordinate perfectly with the Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper 117159 makes them even better.  I make gift bags every year and these two items work beautifully on a gift bag.

Take a plain gift bag and measure it.  Cut your main layer to that size.  Cut your Designer Series Paper 1/4" smaller for a layer.  I then ran a strip of Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler through the Big Shot with the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die 120893 to create the scallop trim accent. 

I applied the rub-ons to a scrap of Very Vanilla and added a knot of Twill Tape.  Layer that on a piece of Cherry Cobbler.  I made the scallop rectangle by adapting the instructions in this document to my needs.  Download Gift Card Holder

I think I will put a gift for my mom in this bag, she loves it when I give her things I have made. :-)

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Notefolios for sale!!!

The notefolios are sold out, thanks to everyone who bought one. :-)

 
I have been inundated with requests for these Notefolios so I will be offering them for sale.  Each notefolio will be completely assembled, please let me know what initial you need.  You will receive:

Notefolio case with the Sunny Garden DSP in the front and plain card stock in the back (DSP patterns will vary)

Small pad of post-it notes (colors will vary), Calendar, Pen

Cello pocket with decorated insert (labels and stamps are not included)

Set of four stamped notecards with envelopes

Initial of your choice    

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Clear Mount Stamp Case - Notefolio

I just love this greeting from the Tags til Christmas set (W120847 or C121169) and it is so true!!!   I made this Notefolio (made up word?) for a certain someone on my list this year who shall remain nameless.  They are easy to make, inexpensive and will fare well in a purse or tote as the embellishments are all under the plastic cover!!  In the past, I have purchased the metal DVD tins online to make these but the shipping was EXTREMELY high.  I was thrilled to realize that I can make them in our Clear Mount Stamp Cases #119105 and they are only $4.95 for four cases, what a bargain.  You can get them in my Online Store right now.

We will be making another version of this at my annual Holiday Gifts Stamp Camp this Saturday, December 4th in my Stampin' Studio in Sheridan, Wyoming.  You can see the other projects on my Facebook Page, remember to "like" me when you get there!!

If you are in the neighborhood and would like to join us, shoot me an email and let me know that you are coming.  The cost is $25 and I ask that you bring your own SNAIL adhesive.  

All online orders placed until 11:00pm MST on Tuesday during the Holiday Spectacular sale will be entered in a drawing for a FREE Be A Big Shot At Home Kit.  The November kits went out last week-I have one left and maybe it will be yours!!

Additionally, all online orders over $65 will also be entered in a drawing for the level 3 stamp set Playful Pieces.

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Spooky Fun in Halloween Town, a kit to go!

Holiday Mini Product Shares, my "Seasonal Sweets", see them HERE

Here is another project from my upcoming Take A Trip to Halloween Town Stamp Camp.  It is a banner made with the Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper and the Serif Essentials Alphabet Big Shot die set.  If you are unable to attend this class, I am offering this project as a kit to go.

 

You will receive all the pre-cut supplies to make this banner and the kit also includes a package of the Black Flourish Designer Jewels from the Holiday Mini Catalog, this is used on the "S", O"O. "K" and "Y".  Click Here to see another project from this class.

Spooky Banner

Spooky Banner plus shipping $17.95 Spooky Banner picked up $15.95

Thanks for looking, see you tomorrow!! 

Take a Trip to Halloween Town

My upcoming class "Take a Trip to Halloween Town" promises some spooky fun!!!  We will be making a number of projects including this plant pick.  I don't know if that is the real name of this little gem but it works for me!!

 
It uses our Top Note die, On Board Long Board and our Chalkboard Decor Elements Sheets.  The gals are going to have a blast making this!!!

Thursday, I will be posting another project from this class that will also be offered as a kit to go so come back and see me. :-)

Be sure to check out my Seasonal Sweets Shares from the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog!!

Ready for Halloween?

See more Halloween projects by clicking HERE or by clicking on the Halloween category in the right side bar.

Me neither!!!  However when I got out my new Greeting Card Kids set, I just had to make something with this little witch.  Isn't she just adorable!!

I thought a little tin full of chocolate would be a great way so show her off!  The nuggets are covered with strips of the Patterns Designer Series Papers in Rich Razzleberry and Pumpkin Pie.

I stamped my little witch in Jet Black StazOn and colored her in with my Stampin' Write Markers and my Blender Pen.  The Belly Band is made from a strip of Textured Rich Razzleberry with an over lay of Peach Parfait punched with the Scallop Dotted Ribbon Punch and then a skinny strip of Rich Razzleberry Patterns Designer Series Paper.

I ran a bead of Multi Purpose Adhesive around the edges and pressed them in to our Silver chunky Glitter so it is sooooo sparkly!!!

I have been working on more Halloween projects so visit me often to see more of them.

I am putting the finishing touches on my fall winter class schedule and many of them will be offered as classes in the mail so be on the lookout for that!!

Do you need to order the Greeting Card Kids set or anythng else to make this project?  Click HERE to place your order.

 

Things I Love Gift Card Holder

I love making gift card holders and at this time of year I have alot ot requests from my customers for gift certificates for teachers.  Do you have a favorite teacher that loves to stamp, get them a gift certificate to show your appreciation!!!

This one has a prepaid Stampin' Up! Debit Card in it and this is just another perk of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  We can earn lots of FREE stuff!!!!

I used the Things I Love stamp set and the Bella's Border wheel.  The ink colors are Bermuda Bay (retiring this year), Melon Mambo, & Chocolate Chip.

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