A Happy Accident

One more Envelope

Yesterday's post showed the "Mom" envelope.  What you don't know is that I started out thinking I would make it with the Attic Boutique DSP.  When I cut it out I had planned to use the Pool Party color side of the paper...but look what happened when I made the envelope the other way...

Front                                    Back

Now you see why I said this was a 'happy accident'!  I fell in love with the envelope and knew I had to create a card to go with it.  Here's my card:

 These accidental wonderful outcomes are what makes paper crafting such a fun hobby!  Here are a few final photos for you today...

See you tomorrow . . . 

 

Early Mother's Day Idea

CASE'd from

Stampin' Up!

(Stampin' Success April, 2012 page 6)

 

Every month my mailbox get's a treat, Stampin' Success Magazine.  It's a magazine just for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators and it's full of wonderful tips and Amazing Ideas!  


When I saw this envelope I knew I had to give it a try.  Of course I made mine with the Simply Scored & Diagonal Plate...like you didn't know. 

I used the Creative Elements stamp set, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, and Pool Party card stock, Melon Mambo & Early Espresso ink, Subtles Designer Print Pack, Crochet Ribbon (Victoria), 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread, Trinket Crowns, Scallop Circle, Eyelet Border & Bird Builder punches.  Edgelit die, Designer Frames Texture Embossing Folder & Timeless Type Jr. Alphabet die, and of course, my Big Shot and Simply Scored / Diagonal Plate tools.

I hope you like at much as I do.

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March 31st, 2012

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Watch & Weight Wednesday

Petite Purse

Big Shot BIGZ L™ Die

 (#125606  $32.95)

 This so cute new die will be available starting April 1st as part of Stampin' Up! Summer Smooches Promotion.  It's a Sneak Peak of the New Stampin' Up! Catalog that will premier on June 1st.  Check my website for more details on April 1, 2012:

www.kariebeglau.stampinup.net

 I hope you enjoy this week's video!

 
Here are a few photos of the projects from today's video.

You can see the texture on this little cutie better 

than you could on the video I think.

This one shows the faux stitching on the two purses I don't know if you could see on the video. 

 Check back tomorrow to see what I do next!

Time to Step Up!

When simple

isn't enough....

A simple card is often the preferred method.  After all, simple can be classy.  It is also..well, simple!  Here's the simple version

 Just three little butterflies added to a simple card front.  OK, I did shape the wings with my fingers, but it's still simple ....maybe TOO SIMPLE.  Here's the stepped up version....

 As you can see the card isn't terribly different.  However, the butterflies have taken flight!  I added Baker's Twine for the body & antenna.  Each one has added flower(s) and Basic Rhinestones.  But the middle one has a cover over the butterfly base made from Vellum that's been covered with Shimmer Paint (Champagne Mist).  

Take a moment to look at that simple card you created the other day.  Try doing the 'Step Up' and add that little touch to make it soar!  Give it a try!

Be sure to come back tomorrow to watch my video on the new Petite Purse die available in just a few days!  Plus...did I loose weight?? Come back to find out!