Graduation Cards

     As we approach graduation time, we all start to think about the cards we will need for all the graduates in our life.

     While gathering many graduation card ideas on Pinterest, (go HERE to see my graduation idea board), I kept coming back to one design.  One that looks like a mortar board and holds either a gift card or money.  A win-win in my book.

     Not only that, but I got really excited when the one I found had a video tutorial on how to make it - a win-win-win - JACK POT!!!!!  If you would like to make them, go HERE for the video tutorial.

Don't have time to make your graduation cards?  Don't have all the supplies to make graduation cards?  Not interested in making your own graduation cards, but love these and want to give them to your graduates this year?  

Contact me!!!!   (stampwithsandy@rcn.com)

I'll make them for you.  My prices are very reasonable.  I can custom make them to what ever color combo you want - think school colors!

Recipe

CARD STOCK:  Basic Black & Whisper White

INK:  Stazon Black

STAMPS:  Pure Gumption

TOOLS:  Simply Scored Score Board and Diagonal Plate, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Pierce Mat, White Baker's Twine, Basics Glimmer Brads, SNAIL adhesive, & Sticky Strip

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     Don't forget about the retirement lists. (Click on the links to download the retirement lists)  Retiring stamps are available until June 3, 2013.  Retiring accessories are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - many items are already sold out.  Don't miss out.

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Happy Thursday!

Baby Buggy Gift Card Holders

     The minute I saw these really cute baby buggies on Paper Craft Central, I knew I had to make one.  Not only did I make one, but I made 2!  One in pink and one in blue.

     I made the pink one for a great friend and his wife who had a baby girl in May.  The blue one I made for a dear friend to give her cousin as a baby shower gift.

     The flat top, where the bow is, opens up, and a gift card, (or money), fits perfectly inside.  Here is a top view of the buggies:

     I must admit, when I first made the pink one, I was intimidated by the project.  There are many steps and many ways for me to mess it up.  It took me a month to finish the project.  Not that I worked on it for a month, but that I was too nervous to make it.  I wanted it to be perfect - it was a gift.  I laugh at myself now - I had nothing to worry about.  Despite all the steps, and my concern for messing it up, this project really is simple.  So simple, that I had the blue one made in 2 hours, from start to finish, including set up and clean up time.

     You can purchase the directions to make this buggy, and a matching card, at Paper Craft Central.

RECIPE (general info)

CARD STOCK:  

     PINK - Pretty in Pink & Rose Red DSP

     BLUE - Tempting Turquoise card stock & DSP

STAMP:  Tiny Tags

INKS:  Pretty in Pink/Tempting Turquoise 

TOOLS:  Whisper White & Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Pretty in Pink & Tempting Turquoise buttons, Eyelet Edge Punch (retired), Jewelry Tag Punch, Clear & Turquoise rhinestone brads, Sticky Strip, Glue Dots, & S.N.A.I.L. Adhesive

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     I'm thinking about holding a class on making one of these cute baby buggy gift card holders.  If you are interesting in making one, please let me know.  If I get enough interest, I will set up a class - at a date and time where everyone who wants to make one can attend.

Happy Saturday!

Stocking Gift Card Holder

     I'm so sorry it's been a long time since I've last posted.  I've been busy holding classes and getting ready for this very exciting holiday coming up :O)

     Here is just a little glimpse into what I've been up to:

Made at a class done by Bonnie Fields

     I took a class with Bonnie Fields, another demonstrator on the same team I'm on.  I just loved this idea and HAD to know how to make it.  I ♥ the Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper.  I particularly love this pattern.  The color combination of this is so perfect for the holidays.

     Here is a view of the inside:

     This is such a cute way to present a gift card.  We made this at my December Stampin' Nite class.  All the ladies just loved this project.  The ideas were just flowing all over the room.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Whisper White, & Frostwood DSP


INKS:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, & Early Espresso


STAMPS:  Christmas Greetings, Sweet Season, Easy Events, & Lovely Letters


TOOLS:  Big Shot, Stocking Die, Large Oval Punch, Word Window Punch, Crystal Effects, & Stampin' Dimensionals

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     If you like projects like this one, why don't you join me for my Stampin' Nites?  We generally meet the first Thursday evening of the month, at my house (subject to change monthly).  I will email and post the info about January's class just after Christmas.  I hope you can join in on the fun!

     Check back for my Advent calendar.  I plan to post that in a day or two (not 12, like this one) :O)

Happy Monday!