Priscilla's Papercrafts

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Got Treats?

Time for Halloween treats, and I have a VERY easy project for you, using retired Designer Series Paper. Because who doesn't have retired DSP?

I like to make little treats for my work colleagues, and this is super simple:

These little diaper fold treat pockets come together in no time. So if you still need to make a few treats, let me show you how; pull up a seat, grab a cup of tea, and let's create.

Start with a piece of DSP that is 8" x 8", scored on the diagonal:

Fold on the score line, using a bone folder to get a crisp crease:

Fold the lower right corner across to the front of the paper, keeping the top edge straight:

Crease with your bone folder:

Now bring the lower left corner across the front, keeping the top edge straight:

Make a sharp crease, using your bone folder:

Now, just fold the top flap (only the front piece) down:

Use your bone folder one more time to make a sharp crease; this is what holds your pocket together with no adhesive.

Now pinch the sides together lightly:

And you have a nice pocket for your treats; just decorate:

I stamped the Labels to Love on Whisper White and Very Vanilla cardstock, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

Each label was punched, using the Everyday Label Punch:

The labels were mounted on Layering Ovals of Tangerine Tango, Lemon Lime Twist or Berry Burst, and each had a Basic Black base. I simply finished with the Black Mini Sequin Trim and Vintage Crochet Trim, along with an Enamel Shape or Black Rhinestones.

Just add treats:

Happy Haunting!

Product List

Labels To Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144967]

$21.00

Labels To Love Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[144970]

$29.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

$9.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.00

Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[111349]

$8.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$8.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$8.00

Everyday Label Punch

[144668]

$18.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Vintage Crochet Trim

[144611]

$6.00

Black Mini Sequin Trim

[144259]

$6.00

Black Rhinestone Jewels

[144639]

$5.00

Brights Enamel Shapes

[141680]

$9.00

Saturday, October 28, 2017

It's Ethan's Birthday

Yes my first grandson is turning seven! How can that be?

Ethan and his brother, Jacob

My creative mojo was taking a vacation, and I struggled a bit to come up with an idea for a card, but I finally settled on this:

Unfortunately the colors are not showing up well--I used Bermuda Bay and Lemon Lime Twist on Basic Black.

I started with a piece of Basic Black, and using my Big Shot and retired Little Numbers dies, I cut out the numbers, placing them randomly on the paper (except for the "7" which was centered).

After the numbers were cut, my black piece went through the Big Shot with the retired Lucky Stars embossing folder. Then I adhered a piece of Bermuda Bay Glimmer Paper (remember Sale-a-Bration?) under the "7". The black piece was then layered over a piece of Lemon Lime Twist, allowing the color to peek through the numbers.

Using the Layering Circles, I cut one Lemon Lime scalloped circle and punched out the middle, centering it over the "7".

The sentiment was stamped in Bermuda Bay ink (using Birthday Banners stamps and the matching Bunch of Banners Framelits); after cutting it out, it was popped up on Dimensionals.

I finished off my card with some Bermuda Bay candles, seven of them lined up along the bottom of the card. The flames got some sparkle with Wink of Stella.

Happy Birthday Ethan!

Product List

Birthday Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141506]

$17.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[131171]

$6.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[144086]

$6.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

$8.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$8.00

Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies

[141488]

$27.00

Big Shot

[113439]

$110.00

Little Numbers Thinlits Dies

[138278]

$20.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

[135817]

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Brights Enamel Shapes

[141680]

$9.00

Cupcake Builder Punch

[121807]

$18.00

Friday, October 27, 2017

Masculine Birthday Card

I think most stampers have some problems creating masculine cards. So when I saw a card on Stampin' Connection by Carolyn King, I knew I had to copy it:

This is so simple and so beautiful (is it OK to call a masculine card "beautiful"?).

I started with a 4-1/4" x 11" piece of Very Vanilla Thick cardstock, scored and folded in half at 5-1/2". I took another piece of Very Vanilla that was 4-1/4" x 4" and ran it through the Big Shot with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder.

The strip of Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack paper is 4-1/4" x 1-1/2", and is adhered to the top of the card base. I added a 1/8" strip of Basic Black and then the embossed Vanilla piece.

The Happy Birthday Thinlits are fabulous! Just adding this cut out piece to a card adds texture and a sentiment without any stamping. I cut mine with Basic Black cardstock (hint: use the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets on the back of your cardstock and run through the Big Shot with the Thinlits--makes it SO easy to adhere your thinner die cuts).

And I just finished off my card with some Black Rhinestone Jewels--the perfect embellishment!

So what do you think? Perfect for those times when you need a masculine card? I think so!

Product List

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[144237]

$7.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

$9.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.00

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

[144177]

$10.00

Happy Birthday Thinlits Die

[143700]

$20.00

Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143708]

$10.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets

[144106]

$10.00

Black Rhinestone Jewels

[144639]

$5.00

Monday, October 23, 2017

Color ME Happy!

I will confess that I am NOT very good with coloring images. I enjoy using the Watercolor Pencils with Blender Pens or Aquapainters, and can get a pretty good result. But with the Stampin' Write Markers? Not so much. There are artists out there who create beautiful pictures with them; not me.

So imagine my delight when I heard the news that Stampin' Blends, Stampin' UP!'s alcohol markers, were making their debut. I absolutely loved 💗 the Blendabilities we had a few years ago, and was distressed when they were found to be defective.

But color me happy! Stampin' Blends are those same (but different) alcohol markers--the same because they color and blend beautifully, and different because they have a new design to prevent them from drying out!

Take a look:

Stampin' Blends will be available on November 1st! Watch for details on how to order, and for samples that I will be posting.

And get ready to be HAPPY!

Saturday, October 21, 2017

A Holiday Pumpkin

I was so excited to receive the October Paper Pumpkin! This little beauty arrived in an Old Olive and Basic Black plaid box--adorbs! Then I opened it and squealed--shaker cards! 10 of them! What a fabulous pumpkin! Take a look:

Not a subscriber? Too bad. This kit will coordinate with the November kit, and will have me ready for the holidays.

Want one of your own? Subscribe today by clicking here and you'll be able to purchase this FULL kit starting on Monday, 10/23. But hurry--supplies are limited and are sure to sell out quickly.

Then create your shaker cards and get ready for your November Pumpkin! FUN!

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Creating a "Collar" for Your Cards

I'm back!
Somehow, returning from a vacation is never easy for me. I've been back for 2 weeks, and have only managed to publish one blog post. My apologies.

But I'm going to try to make it up to you today. Remember these cards that I made for Mothers Day? I called them "collar" cards, because the Designer Series Paper (the pretty stuff!) wraps around the front of the card, much like a collar wraps around your neck. Here's another example:

Someone (yes, that's YOU, Rob!) asked for more details on creating this, and today I have gotten a video up for you. Please excuse the quality; my new computer did not have my old Movie Maker software, and apparently it's no longer supported. So I downloaded another version yesterday and spent a few hours editing my video, staying up until 2 a.m. for it to download. When it did, I got a message that unless I paid $39.95, I would have a banner across the front of my video saying I created it in a trial version, and the audio would cut out halfway through the video. Can you say "blackmail"? I was so disappointed and tired...😠 (and angry!)

So this morning I pulled out my old computer, fired it back up and was able to download and edit my video. Unfortunately it's NOT the best quality, but I think you'll get the idea. And the cards are very easy to make.

Have fun! And please let me know how you like this...your comments are important, and may just spur me on to making more videos (after I find another program that I can work with! Suggestions anyone?) 😕

If you try this technique, please let me know; I'd love to hear!

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Cute Packaging

I like to dress up my packaging, and when I had a customer order a small item, I decided to skip the Stampin' UP! bag and make my own:

I love the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits; it takes just a few minutes to whip up a treat bag or envelope, and you can use cardstock or Designer Series Paper. I used the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack, and stamped right on the paper (using a retired Thank You stamp).

This set of thinlits even has a banner and the words (for you) that I used. The banner was cut with Berry Burst cardstock, and it took a trip through the Big Shot with the Garden Trellis embossing folder. The words were cut from Lemon Lime Twist cardstock; did you notice that yummy 1/4" Ombre Ribbon in Lemon Lime Twist to match? And I layered it all over a Vellum label, punched with the Pretty Label Punch. Easy!