LAKESIDE STAMPER

Cookie Swap: Recipe Card...

During the holidays many of us have cookie swaps; where each of us make a dozen cookies for everyone attending the swap. Part of the swap is giving the recipe for the cookies you baked. A nice added touch is to type out the recipe on your computer and adhere the recipe on a pretty, hand-stamped flat card. Here's a sample of one. Of course you can use any stamp set and any color combination. Punch a hole in one corner, insert an eyelet and loop a pretty piece of ribbon through it. These are a gift in itself...

Punch Santa: Pillow Box

This Punch Santa Pillow Box was offered and made at my Extravaganza Holiday Workshop.  The Santa decoration was made from punches and can easily become an ornament by simply adding a Baker's Twine or 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon hanger. I saw this Santa on the web and changed him up a bit by using Stampin' Up!'s Glitter Papers, adding hair curls, cheeks and Embossing his beard. You'll want to make lots of these to use as holiday table favors, for gift cards or that perfect little piece of jewelry, such as a pair of earrings, necklace or bracelet.

 

For the Punch Santa you'll need to punch the following: (Note, my photo shows two circles in Real Red. Initially I wanted Santa to have a red nose, but changed my mind. After all it is a woman's prerogative!)

HAT:

1 Ornament Punch in Red Glimmer Paper

1 Extra-Large Oval Punch in Silver Glimmer Paper

1 Red Pom-Pom

SANTA'S FACE:  

1 Large Oval Punch in Blushing Bride 

1 Middle Circle from the Owl Builder Punch in Blushing Bride (Nose)

2 Middle Circle from the Owl Builder Punch in Basic Black (Eyes)

2 1/2" Circles in Rose Red Card Stock (Cheeks)

SANTA'S BEARD:

2 Wings from the Bird Builder Punch in Whisper White (Mustache)

1 Ornament Punch out in Whisper White

Small strips of Whisper White (Curly Hair Strands) 

Run the mustache parts and beard through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder for texture. 

Glue all the parts together with Tombow All-Purpose Glue. Use the photo above as a guide.

For Santa's Pom-Pom use a Glue Dot to adhere it to the hat.

FOR THE BOX:

Cut a Garden Green Pillow Box, or similar sized box, with the Big Shot. 

Once cut, run the Garden Green Pillow Box through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder or one of your choice.

Cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon to wrap around your box. Cut enough so ribbon overlaps a bit. Wait to wrap the box with the ribbon, until your box is filled.

Attach Santa to the ribbon with Dimensionals. 

Stampin' & Holiday Hugs,

Two Tags: Sweet Season Basket...

Hi, Stampers!

Here's a great little Sweet Season Basket to make just in time for the holidays. This basket can be used for a table favor, small gift, gift-card holder or even filled with cookies made from  Stampin' Up!'s Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps  Wait until you see how easy this basket is to make.

1.    With the Big Shot and the Two Tags Die, cut out two of the wide tags. I cut mine out of Real Red, but depending on what holiday or party you're intending to use them for, will dictate your color choice.

2.    Cut two 2" x 2-7/8" pieces of matching card stock.  Along the edges shown, score on both sides, of both card stock pieces.

3.    Place Sticky Tape on each 1/2" scored flap and attach  to each side of the tags.

4.    With Sticky Tape, adhere bottom together where the tags are scored.

5.    For the handle cut a 1" x 6-1/2" strip of card stock and a 3/4" x 6-1/2" piece of Designer Series Paper. Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the strip of card stock and stick each handle end thrgou the slots on the tags. Place a Glue Dot on each inside end to hold in place.

6.    On a piece of Whisper White card stock, stamp two motifs from the Sweet Season stamp set in a matching ink color to the card stock. I used Real Red Ink. Punch out both motifs with the 1-3/4" Scallp Circle Punch.

7.    Punch two 2-3/8" Scallop Circle out of a contrasting color card stock. I used Garden Green.

8.    Layer the two scallop circles together and attach to the basket with a Dimensional.

9.    In the centers add a Basic Pearl or a Basic Rhinestone.

These are perfect for the holidays or to use as party favors.

Stampin' Hugs.

To order:

TWO TAGS BIGZ DIE

SWEET SEASON STAMP SET 

1-3/4" SCALLOP CIRCLE PUNCH

2-3/8" SCALLOP CIRCLE PUNCH

Snow Much Fun Homespun...

I have to truly say I'm loving this Stampin' Up! Snow Much Fun stamp set. Last week I featured the tall snowman on a card and today I'm using the "Portly" snowman to create a country homespun feel. Just by changing colors you can create a totally different feeling to your projects. Keep that in mind and with the economy the way it is, it's nice to know that one stamp set will go a long way.

Card Stock Sizes:

Cherry Cobbler    5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Scored at 4-1/4"

Crumb Cake         5" x 3-3/4"

Very Vanilla        4-1/2" x 3-1/4"

On the Very Vanilla stamp the "Portly" snowman in Early Espresso Ink. Stamp him a bit to the left side of the card. 

Color the snowman in with Watercolor Markers. 

Stamp the snowman's boots on a piece of Designer Series Paper, cut them out and with Tombow Glue adhere them.

On a scrap piece of Very Vanilla stamp the snowball and bird, color this image and cut it out.

On the background of the Very Vanilla, take a Crumb Cake Marker and make snowflakes by making a cross them an "x". On the bottom of the Very Vanilla add a few snow hills.

Add Dazzling Details to the snowman's hat brim and to the snow hills. Place it aside to dry.

On a scrap piece of  Cherry Cobbler stamp, "Merry Christmas" from the Petite Pairs stamp set in VersaMark. Sprinkle the "Merry Christmas" with White Embossing Powder and heat with a Heat Tool. Cut out with the Large Oval Punch.

Adhere the Very Vanilla stamped card stock to the Crumb Cake. On the left hand side wrap a piece of Cherry Cobbler Ribbon and use Glue Dots to hold it down. Around the ribbon tie a simple square knot and trim the ends.

Adhere  all your layers together. 

With a Dimensional, place the cut out snowball in the snowman's hand.

Isn't this card adorable and, "Snow Much Fun?"

To order,  "SNOW MUCH FUN" stamp set

Beautiful Season Victorian Christmas Stocking...

We all know the holidays are approaching. Every year it seems like we have plenty of time and then Christmas and Hanukkah sneak up on us. Here's an early Christmas project that can be used for Hanukkah as well, by simply changing up the color scheme. These are perfect for gift cards, jewelry or treats. You can even make one for your pet!

This Victorian Stocking was made using the Big Shot and the new Holiday Stocking Die in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Cut the following:

x2    Cherry Cobbler Stockings

x2    Very Vanilla Stocking tops

x1    Holly Berry Deaigner Series Paper toe part

x1    Garden Green Stocking top

Once the Stocking parts aer cut, you could run them through your favorite Embossing Folder. Mine is sans embossing, because I was in such a rush to finish, I forgot this step. Art shouldn't be rushed!

Because the Garden Green Stocking top has a curved edge, if you run the Scallop Edge Punch along the edge, you'll get a natural curved scallop edge as shown here.

On one piece of Very Vanilla stamp, "Merry Christmas" from the Christmas Lodge stamp set in Black Stazon Ink. Color in the "C" with a Cherry Cobbler Marker.

On the back of the Very Vanilla Stocking top  adhere the Scallop Edge. 

 

 

On a piece of Very Vanilla card stock, stamp the bird image from the Beautiful Season stamp set in Black stazon Ink. With an Oval Die cut out stamped image. I used my retired Coluzzle. Hand color the image to resemble a Chickadee, holly and berries with Stampin' Up! Markers or Watercolor Pencils.

 Adhere all the Stocking parts, by placing Sticky Tape along all of the edges os the Stocking. Before you adhere the Very Vanilla Stocking top parts together insert a piece of Tinsel Trim, ribbon or even a pipe cleaner.

Adhere the bird ovel on the front of the Stocking and around the oval carefully squeeze out a strip of Tombow Glue.  Wrap a piece of Tinsel Trim or even a pipe cleaner around the oval.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Victorian Stocking is now complete. Switch out the images in the oval, colors and Designer Series Paper for different looks. On the top of the Stocking cut out letters with the Big Shot and personalized them for family and friends.

Click here to order the Big Shot Stocking Die and get a jump on your holiday projects.

Thanks for stopping by.

Stampin' Hugs,

 

A Victorian Ornament for Elaine...

On Sunday my girlfriend Elaine had a group of longtime friends over for a get together and lunch. I organized a small stamping project for the ladies to make and all of them loved it. Some were new to stamping, so, it was nice to get more ladies interested. In January I'm doing a private class for them and I can't wait!

Of course when you go to someones home you can't go empty handed. I know how hard Elaine worked on making Sunday special. I've know Elaine for just about 20 years and didn't know what to bring her. I finally decided on this Victorian Ornament, because that's how Elaine decorates her Christmas Tree. Here are some photos of the ornament. I'll be offering the directions for this and the other ornament I made at a later date. 

              

                      

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you can stop by tomorrow!

Etched Snowflake Jar...

Hello, Lakeside Stampers and Crafters!

 In my Friday Night Gift Making Class we had a great time, if I do say so myself, making gifts to give for Christmas. One gift we made was an etched glass plate which can be used for cookies and such. The class had the option of what kind of a design they wanted to etch on their plates. I'll post dome photos of these in another post. Today's post I choose to show you how to etch a glass jar which can be used for candy or hot chocolate mix. These jars can be hand-washed and should stay very nice for many years to come, because, the glass is actually etched.

First, you need to hand punch an image from a Stampin' Up! Adhesive Sheets (120805) found in the Holiday Mini Catalog. I chose the Snowflake Punch (119852) for this particular jar. Save the positive piece for future use and the negative piece with the opening, peel and stick it onto the glass. It's quite sticky so try to place it where it's going to stay. Along the edges pat down making sure it's stuck well.

Now, while I'm an all exclusive Stampin' Up! blog, I do have to send you to your local craft store to purchase etching cream. All the crafts stores carry it. Once you have it you'll want to work by an opened window and sink.

Sponge or brush on the cream on the inside opening of the cutout image. Take care not to pull up any of the Adhesive Sheet or cream will get underneath the design and your image will not look like your image at all. I know becasue when I first did this, while my snowflake looked like a snowflake, some of the detail was lost. I use a wooden chop-stick to apply the cream and I pat it on rather then sponge or brush it.

When the cream has been on for about 5 minutes, put on a pair of gloves, rinse off the cream and peel off the Adhesive Sheet. The image won't show up as much when the glass is wet so don't fret. Once dried your image will be beautifully etched in the glass. I do have to warn you this is addicting and you'll want to etch more and more. I know I do.

Stampin' Hugs,

Sneak Peek-Friday's Class...

Here is a sneak peek of one of the projects we'll be making at my "Gift Making Class." Who wouldn't love to receive this ornament for Christmas?

If you are in the Westchester County, Yorktown or Mohegan Lake, New York area and would like to receive notices of future classes Join My Mailing List. If you're looking to make extra money working from home or would like to order supplies for the above project, email me for information at [email protected]

Silver Snowflakes...

Hi, One and All!

I don't know about you, but, I LOVE The Big Shot Embossing Folders. The embossed areas are clear and very detailed. For this card I used the new Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I know that's quite a mouthful of a name, but, it does so much. The snowflakes seem to dance across the paper. The folder also coordinates with Stampin' Up!'s Northern Hearts Hostess Stamp Set on page 4 of the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Here's how to make this "Dazzling" Silver Snowflake Card:

1)    Cut a 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" piece of Real Red Card Stock and score it at 4-1/2"

2)    Cut another piece of Real Red at 2-5/8" x 2".

3)    Cut a 5" x 3-3/4" piece of Brushed Silver Card Stock and run it through The Big Shot with the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder.

4)    Cut a  2-1/2" x 1-3/4" piece of the Brushed Silver Card Stock and on it stamp "Joy" from the Christmas Collage Stamp in Real Red Ink.

5)    Layer the card as shown wrapping a piece of Real Rad Satan Ribbon around and tying a bow. 

6)    Place a Basic Rhinestone or two on the embossed snowflakes

Thanks once again for stopping by and don't forget to make it a great day.

Stampin' Hugs,

A Pocket "Merry Christmas" Card...

Hi there Lakeside Stampers!

I don't know about where you live, but, here on the East Coast our weather got cold and chilly real fast this week. It scares me to think how very close the Holiday Season is upon us. Here is a very nice Vintage Christmas Card I wanted to share with you. Of course you can make it in any color combination, with any message, but, hopefully this will get you in the spirit to hand-make your holiday cards.It's never too early...

For this card this is what you do:

1)    Cut a 4-1/4" x 11" piece of Cherry Cobbler Card Stock and score it at 1-1/2" x 5-1/2".

2)    Cut  a 3" x 4" piece (for the top), a 4-1/2" x 1-1/2" piece (for the flap)  and a 3-3/4" x 4-1/2" piece  (for the card) of any any designer series paper. Mix and match the patterns. I used  Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper.

3)    Cut three pieces of Very Vanilla Card Stock. Cut one 3-3/4" x 5". Cut another 2-3/4" x 4" piece and stamp the bell image from the Bells and Boughs Stamp Set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Around the edges with the Distressing Kit and the tea stain, distress the edges. On the third 3-3/4" x 2-1/2" stamp the greeting, "Merry Christmas" from the Christmas Postcard Stamp Set also in Cherry Cobbler Ink.

4) Layer the card as shown folding down the flap and adding two Glitter Brads to each corner.

5)    Finish off the card by tieing a beautiful bow with the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, which, by the way, makes great bows.

 I love how Stampin' Up!'s product line color coordinate so beautifully. If you want any of the product used in this card you can place an on-line order or email me at [email protected]

Thanks for visiting and Happy Holiday Card-Making!

 Stampin' Hugs,