Don’t you just love the colors of the designer paper I used for today’s card?  I sure do – the blues and the green look so serene.  Who would have thought that the paper comes from the Nursery Suite DP collection – a collection of designer paper with a baby theme.  That’s one of the things I love about Stampin’ Up! – their products are so versatile.

Here’s how I made today’s card:

1. Center and stick a 4″ x 4″ piece of DP to a 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ piece of Old Olive CS. 
2. Center and stick the matted DP to the front of a 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ Crumb Cake CS card (formerly called Kraft CS).
3. Place a strip of Sticky Strip across the card, over top of the matted DP, about 1 3/4″ up from the bottom of the card.
4. For the ribbon I used a technique called ribbon ruching.  I ruched the ribbon across the first 3″ of the card, and then I laid the ribbon flat for the remainder of the card.  It’s a bit difficult to explain this technique but I will have a video on how to do it on my new Paper Crafter’s Library site.  If you haven’t already signed up, and you’re interested in more info about this site, you can sign up for my advance notification email list AND receive a free video on creating a ribbon flower by answering one simple survey question.
5. Stamp the silhouette bird image onto a scrap of Whisper White CS in Early Espresso Classic ink.  Stamp the greeting underneath also using Early Espresso ink.
6. Punch out the image and greeting using the new extra large decorative label punch.
7. Sponge the edges of the greeting label with Old Olive Classic ink.
8. Thread some CS through the button to create the look of “faux” thread. Stick the button to the left of the image with a mini glue dot.
9. Stick the image to the right of the card, over the flat part of the ribbon with two Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
10. Place some 3mm clear rhinestones at the center of the Baja Breeze diamonds.  You’re done!

Supplies used are all Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted:

Stamps: Silhouette Sentiments, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Early Espresso Classic ink, Old Olive Classic ink
Paper: Crumb Cake CS, Old Olive CS, Whisper White CS, Nursery Suite DP
Accessories: Extra-large Decorative Label punch, Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Sticky Strip, mini glue dots, Brights designer buttons, Stampin’ Dimensionals, bone folder, paper snips, Basic Rhinestones, stamping sponge

 Okay and now for some winners……

Calendar and Note Pad Tins

The two winners of the Calendar and Note Pad tin tutorial (does not include supplies to make it) are listed below.  Just a quick note, if you read that post then you’ll know I’ve also got some of the calendars and note pads for sale. I don’t want to have to keep a lot of those in stock, so I’m pretty much selling out what I have and then they’ll be gone.  If you want to make sure you get some then please be sure to put in your order before Sunday.  The winners are:

Jerri Ann Holdaway
August 30th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Andrea,
Love your calender and note pad tins! As always, your projects are terrific and useful! Thanks for the opportunity.

Darlene Gabriel
September 7th, 2010 at 5:37 pm  
Oh I love these tins – what great gifts they would make. Am I too late to get in on this? Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

Mini Backpack Scrapbook Album Tutorial

This tutorial was released the last week of August. The two winners of the Mini Backpack Scrapbook Album tutorial are: 

cary
August 28th, 2010 at 6:22 am   edit
What a simply delightful way to make a start into scraping for the raw beginner like myself!!!
Your projects are always a great mix of something for the beginner and something for those who are ready to challenge themselves.
Thank you this project was well worth the effort and waiting for!!!

Julie
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:17 am   edit
I am a reasonably new demonstator but have been stamping for just over 2 years now. I love projects like this one and wished there were more classes available in stuff like this. I will be trying to offer more now I’m a demonstrator too. Love your website and will certainly be keeping an eye on the tutorials available. I admire the effort you put into everything. Thanks, Jules

If your name was drawn for either of these tutorials and you already purchased it, then you can substitute your prize for any digital product from the Sunny Stampin’ Store of equivalent value.  Please email me at andrea@sunnystampin.com to claim your prize.

Finally, new classes in the store:

This month’s “You Make Me Smile” class features the fun, bright colors and bold patterns of the Play Date Designer Paper and Funky Four stamp set.  In this class you’ll make 4 cards and a fun window portfolio box to put them in.   For more details on the class planner version and to purchase it, please click HERE.  For more details on the Stamp Class by Email version, and to purchase yours, click HERE. You can find more great class planners at thethe Demo to Demo store.

With a soft elegance and versatility to using different techniques, the Growing Green stamp set lends itself to endless possibilities. Not sure how to run a workshop, needing a boost or just running out of time? With the Woodland Walk Workshop Planner, we take all the tears and fears out of workshop’s for you. For more details on the workshop planner and to order yours, please click HERE. You can find more great workshop planners at the Demo to Demo store.

Now normally I’d have done this on the 1st the month, so much belated, I’d like to introduce you guys to this month’s class and workshop planners.

“You Make Me Smile” Class

This month’s class features the fun, bright colors and bold patterns of the Play Date Designer Paper and Funky Four stamp set.  In this class you’ll make 4 cards and a fun window portfolio box to put them in.

This class is available in 2 versions: the class planner version for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators and the Stamp Class by Email version for non-demonstrators.  

As part of the class planner package you will receive everything you need to offer a successful class to your cusomters: advertising picture, blog text to advertise on your blog, a printable handout for your class participants, and a more detailed class-to-go handout with step-by-step photos which you can use as an ordering incentive for your customers.  The planner also comes with a demonstrator guide which gives you a detailed cost breakdown, suggestions for setting up and running your class, guidelines on figuring out what supplies you need to order, and cutting guide that will show you how to cut for your classes.  For more details on the class planner version and to purchase it, please click HERE.

The stamp class by email includes a step-by-step photo tutorial with full color pictures, a template for the box and a cutting guide to help you maximize your CS when cutting for ONE project set.  For more details on the Stamp Class by Email version, and to purchase yours, click HERE.

Woodland Walk Workshop Planner

And now it’s time for a Blog Give-Away!

We will be giving away a Class AND Workshop Planner to 5 lucky winners.  All you have to do to enter the give-away is to leave us a comment in the comments section of this post.  Winners will be announced on Monday!

Update on other give-aways – we still have the winners of the Mini Backpack Scrapbook Album to announce and the Calendar & Note Pad tin – I haven’t forgotten.  We will do that tomorrow.

Good luck!

This newsletter issue’s card is this fun, bright card featuring the Sweet and Sour Specialty DP. The layout comes from the front cover of the Paper Crafter’s Card Creations Vol. 8 special issue. When I saw the layout and that yummy flower, I immediately knew I just HAD to make one too!

 Here’s how I made the card:

1.  Sponge a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Crumb Cake CS with a stamping sponge and the tea stain distress ink.
2. Die cut a Top Note die out of Sweet and Sour DP, cut it in half and then stick it along the top half of the Crumb Cake CS piece with SNAIL adhesive.
3. Lay a 6″ piece of Whisper White grosgrain ribbon across the Crumb Cake CS so that it covers the cut edge of the Top Note. Bring the ends of the ribbon around to the back of the CS and stick them down.
4. Center and stamp the “hi” greeting below the ribbon,  and stamp the “friend” greeting towards the bottom right of the Crumb Cake CS.  Use Early Espresso Classic ink and a Stamp-a-ma-jig if necessary.
5. Create the ribbon flower with the ribbon leaf as directed in the free video tutorial (see intro paragraph) and stick it to the left side of the ribbon with a liquid glue (I used Fabritac).
6. Ink the chipboard letters with Pumpkin Pie Craft ink, sprinkle on Heat and Stick powder and heat with a heat tool. Sprinkle on orange glitter and then heat once again to set. Stick the letters directly over the ribbon, to the right of the “hi” greeting, with mini glue dots.
7. Add some orange peel-and stick rhinestone brads to either side of the “friend” greeting. You’re done!

I hope you enjoyed today’s card

Mini Backpack Scrapbook Album Tutorial
Learn how to make this one-of-a-kind  mini backpack-shaped scrapbook album. This 6″ x 8″ album was designed with a unique binder ring system to emulate the look of a binder.  With both a boy and girl version, the 18 page layouts and custom-designed, coordinating page elements allow you to capture a snap shot of a child’s life. To purchase the tutorial click HERE.

Calendar & Note Pad Tin – Kit, Tutorial or Calendar & Note Pad refills
Do you ever find yourself scrambling to find something to write on and write with?  I sure do…whether I’m home on the phone trying to take a message, or out and about trying to make a note to myself or wanting to check my calendar. If you’re like me then you’ll love my new Calendar & Note Pad tin…it’s portable, durable, small and of course pretty.  This project is available in several formats: as a digital tutorial, a class kit by mail, or if you are a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and want to offer it as a class, you can purchase just the custom-designed calendars and note pads.  For more info click here.

Do you ever find yourself scrambling to find something to write on and write with?  I sure do…whether I’m home on the phone trying to take a message, or out and about trying to make a note to myself or wanting to check my calendar.  Inevitably when that happens I never seem to be able to have my calendar handy or find something to write on!

Last fall I came up with a solution to that problem – my custom-designed Calendar & Note Pad Tin.  I wanted something portable, durable, small and of course pretty.  I couldn’t find anything like that…so I made it!   I started with a 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ hinged CD tin and integrated some customized elements to make it a one-of-a-kind gift. Because I didn’t have a “Just a Note” stamp, I designed the ”Just a Note” greeting that you see on the front of the tin on my computer.  I then printed it out using a high quality printer onto Whisper White CS.

I had the calendar that you see on the inside front cover of the tin custom-made so that it perfectly fit the inside of the tin. The font used for the months and the date match the font used for the “just a note” on the front of the tin.

As you can see from the picture below and on the left I also had some note-pads custom designed to fit inside the tin. There’s 50 sheets on the notepad and the lines are black so they match with any color scheme.

I am offering this Calendar and Note Pad tin in several options: a digital tutorial (no supplies included) available for immediate download, a Class Kit by Mail (pre-order) and a pre-order on the refills.  The pre-orders will begin shipping the week of Sept. 20th

So for those of you that have been asking, the 2011 calendars are now here, and the note pads are back in stock, and are once again available in bundles of 5. 

For Stampin’ Up! demonstrators wanting to offer this as a class to your customers, when you purchase any four bundles of calendars &/OR note pads you will receive the digital tutorial for FREE.  For additional details and to pre-order yours, please click HERE.

I’m also giving away two free digital tutorials for this product, so please leave me a comment to enter the draw. Winners will be announced on Monday.  Be sure to check out my other give-away at the bottom of this post.

Source for silver tins: I purchased the silver tins from Pritchard Packaging.  They are a Canadian based store but they do ship to the US as well.  Their link is: http://www.pritchard.com/Retail___Gift_Supplies/silver_tins.html.  Last year I purchased my tins from Dunwoody Booth but it doesn’t seem as though they carry them anymore.

Source for pencils:  Because of the depth of the tins, you cannot use a pen or pencil that has greater than a 1/4″ diameter.  I found most of my pencils at the dollar store, but you can also buy them from online school supply companies such as Raymond Geddes (http://www.raymondgeddes.com/67332-lil-mp-7mm-mechanical-pencil.html). 

These unfortunately will not fit the silver skinny tins SU offers.  At the time that these calendars were designed SU was not selling the skinny tins in bulk. I couldn’t find any other place to source those particular sized tins from, whereas the 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ tins were readily available.

Other Give-Aways:

If you haven’t already entered my give away for the mini backpack scrapbook album then you can do so by clicking HERE.  The draw for the mini backpack album tutorials will take place on Friday, Sept wrd.