SU Stars Blog Hop: Ebony & Ivory

Hi and welcome to the SU Stars Ebony & Ivory Blog Hop for January 2012!  If you want to start at the beginning of the Hop then please click here: http://su-stars.blogspot.com OR you may have just arrived here from Karen's blog http://www.kraftingwithkaren.blogspot.com/2012/01/su-stars-ebony-and-ivory-hop.html where she lays out a great tutorial on how to make her beautiful card!

Today I want to share with you a special Valentine I made for my husband, who is currently deployed.  This is not our first Valentine's Day apart, and probably not the last, but we make work ;)  So I wanted to do something different with the Paper Doily Large Sizzlit.  I started out by cutting out 5 doilies and folded them and adheared them down to a white circle I punched out. Then I used the large scallop circle punch with Basic Black cardstock and added another layer with the Delicate Doilies stamp set and punched it out with another circle punch.  Next I took the tiniest of Stampin'Up's pearls and put one on each scallop.  I cut my Basic Black card base at 5 x 10 and folded it to make a 5x5 square card to accomodate the larger "flower" I made with the folded doilies. I added a 4 3/4"square layer of Whisper White cardstock and then a 4 1/2" square of Mocha Morning Designer Series paper.  This paper is flocked and so luxurious! I added Black Satin ribbon before I put the doily flower down.  Finally I added the little heart cut from Red Glitter paper with the small heart punch and put a pearl down on each corner, I colored them red with a Sharpie marker.

I really love how nicely this card came together!  I enjoyed sharing it with you today! 

Please continue on the Blog Hop to Monica Weaver's blog http://www.addalittledazzle.com/ and see what fun projects she has to share with you today!

Happy Hoppin'!

Charlotte Hollingsworth

Gnome Sweet Gnome Valentine

When I first saw the Gnome Sweet Gnome stamp set I got very excited because I knew exactly what I wanted to make with it! My kids love the movie Gnomeo and Juliet, so I had to get  my hands on it ASAP!  I also used the Gnomenclature and Candy Conversations stamp sets from the new Stampin'Up! Occasions Mini catalog on this card.  I really love how bright and fun it turned out!    ~Charlotte

Supplies used:

126537 Gnome Sweet Gnome stamp set

127059 Gnomenclature stamp set

125560 Candy Conversations stamp

Calypson Coral cardstock, 3/8" ruffled ribbon, marker

Lucky Limeade cardstock, marker

Wisteria Wonder cardstock, marker, Baker's Twine

Bashful Blue cardstock

So Saffron cardstock

Whisper White cardstock

122350 Berry Blossoms Designer Serie paper

Punches:

3/4" Circle

1-1/4" Circle

Small Heart

Cupcake Builder

Decorative Label

117335 Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Bitty Buttons

SU Stars Home Decor Blog Hop

If you have just arrived here from Shelly Peck's blog http://www.stampinandscrappingnews.com/ then you have already seen her beautiful holiday banners and Advent Calendar.  If you want to start at the beginning of the Blog Hop, then please go here http://su-stars.blogspot.com/ .

I apologize, but I am having some issues with my camera, I hope to figure them out and get my project posted soon!

Please continue on with the Blog Hop over to Carey Rogers blog http://pedstamperstampingtreehouse.blogspot.com/  and check out her cool banner!

Since I am having some difficulties with my camera I want to offer Blog Candy!  I am going to give away the Hostess stamp set Warmest of Wishes in clear mount to the winner of my post!  All you need to do is leave a comment along with your name and email address so I can contact you!  There will only be one winner!  Good luck to everyone and enjoy the Blog Hop!

The Sounding Joy Bling card & video

I am really excited to share this embossed technique card with you!  I just published an instructional video of it on Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPgvwwRWScI&feature=youtube_gdata

Here is my supply list:
The Sounding Joy stamp set
Whisper White cardstock 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and 3 x 3
Brushed Silver cardstock 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Not Quite Navy cardstock 4 x 5 1/4
Snow Burst Textured Embossing Folder
VersaMark pad
Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder
Not Quite Navy Classic ink pad
Silver Embossing powder
Snail adhesive
Dimensionals
Rhinestones


I had a lot of fun making this card and sharing the video with you! I hope you have a happy holiday ;)
Charlotte Hollingsworth

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps in action!

Paige and I had so much fun making cookies and using the new Sweet Pressed Cookie Snowflake Stamp by Stampin'Up! last weekend!  They are so easy to use, even my 5 year old can do it!  You start by simply mixing up sugar cookies and popping them in the fridge for an hour to cool.  Then I used the medium scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons) and dropped the dough into some flour and rolled into a ball.  Next I placed them on the cookie sheet a few inches apart and let Paige do some cookie stamping! 

 I really wanted to make these cookies pop, so I found blue sprinkles at the grocery store and WOW! They look and tasted awesome!

There are 2 other interchangeable stamping pieces, a heart and pumpkin face!  More designs will be available in the Occasions Mini Catalog in January.

Happy Stamping to you!

Charlotte Hollingsworth

Online Extravaganza Starts on Monday!!

Can you believe next week is Thanksgiving week? Besides the big turkey dinner spent with family, Thanksgiving also traditionally starts the holiday shopping season.
Once again, Stampin' Up! is hosting their annual Online Extravaganza to kick the holiday season off right!
This sale will begin Monday, November 21, 2011 and run through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
They only told us demos a few things that will be on there, and I can share them with you:
-FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express
-60 percent off select Designer Fabrics
-30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle!
I can't wait to see what else they have on sale. I hate when they only give us a little teaser!
And speaking of teasers, check out this little piece of excitement.

There will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT]). I wonder what that's gonna be????? Hmmmm....gotta wait til Monday!
Remember, these great sales are only available through my online store. Please use this link http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx to get the best prices available. If you purchase directly from Stampin' Up!s site vs my demo website, the prices are a little bit higher.
Have a great day!
Charlotte

SU Stars Blog Hop ~ Gift Giving Ideas

Hello and welcome to the SU Stars Blog Hop!  You have arrived here from Denise Foor's blog:http://denisefoor.blogspot.com/2011/11/gift-giving-idea-blog-hop.html

Hi Ladies and welcome to the SU Stars Blog Hop this month featuring Gift Giving Ideas!  I know that wine is a popular gift to give when attending parties, so I came up with an idea for a wine bottle tag ;)

I started out with Cherry Cobbler cardstock and ran the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die thru my Big Shot. I cut 2 of these and used Whisper White for the cuff at the top of the stocking.  I scored just underneath the cuff on the front stocking so it lifts easily for writing/reading the note inside.  I used a piece of Crumb Cake thru the Big Shot with the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and sponged it with Chocolate Chip ink.  I scored it and punched the top half with the Scallop Circle punch.  I then adheared the Winter Wishes holly leaf and berry stitched felt on with a few glue dots.  Now you can personalize it with a note of gratitude ;)

Hope you enjoy the hop!
Charlotte Hollingsworth
aka the Stamptramp

Please continue the SU Stars Blog Hop by clicking here: http://www.stampingwithjanice.com/ and heading over to Janice Heighway's blog.

Turkey Nugget Boxes

Hello crafty friends!  Today I want to share with you my adorable Turkey Nugget Boxes!  I sold a ton of these at the local craft fairs, people loved them!

Here's what I did:
-I rolled my Sizzix XL Matchbox die thru the Big Shot with Crumb Cake cardstock and assembled the box. 
-Next I sponged all around it with Chocolate Chip Ink. 
-Then I punched Pumpkin Pie cardstock with the Modern Label punch.
-I took out my Gift Givers stamp set and stamped the turkey stamp with Black Stazon and punched him out with the Curly label punch.  I colored him in with Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip and More Mustand using a Blender Pen. 
-I stamped the "Give Thanks" in Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and More Mustard from It's a Wrap Holidays stamp set onto Avery labels and wrapped them around the chocolate nugget candy.
-Lastly I cut a 1" strip of our Spice Cake fabric and tied it into a bow around the matchbox.

You can easily make these yourself!
Have a great day!
Charlotte Hollingsworth