Whenever I hold a class, I like to make something a little special, a little thank-you gift, for each person that comes.  I really love my customers and the support they show me as their demonstrator!

Last week’s Occasions Mini class attendee’s found one of these at their spot.  It’s a mini Easter chocolate bar, covered in DSP, and wrapped inside a Framelit’s Label tote.  Shelli Gardner shared these little gift ideas at the Stampin’Up! Leadership Conference back in January.  I knew when I saw her demo it on stage, I was going to use her great idea at some point!

Supplies used:

Stamps – none!

Ink & Paper – Very Vanilla, Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Everyday Enchantment DSP

Accessories – Big Shot, Labels Framelits, Adorning Accents embossing folders, Fashionable Hearts embosslit, 1 1/4, 1 3/8″and scallop circle punches, rhinestone accents, Everyday Enchantment ribbon, 1/8″ hole punch

TTFN!

Natasha

I love this new large Doily Sizzlit for wrapping little things!  In this case, I wrapped a package of Certs in Twitterpated DSP and placed it in a Soft Suede cut doily.  It’s simple but elegant!

TTFN!

Natasha

Canadian Smarties are very different from the Smarties you get in the U.S.  Ours are chocolate drops coated with a candy shell, in all sorts of colors.  Of course I had to bring some to my friends at Leadership!

Supplies used:

Stamps – Got Treats

Ink & Paper – Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive

Accessories – 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle punch, Designer Label punch, 1 3/4″ Circle punch, baker’s twine, Brights Buttons, 1″ x 8″ cello bags

TTFN!

Natasha

How cute are these!!!  And EASY which is most important when making 80 of anything!  Here is a list of the new products I used:

Paper – Calypso Coral and Everyday Enchantment DSP – a SAB product which means you’ll be able to get it FREE as of January 24th!

Stamp set – Elementary Elegance – another SAB product!!  3 cheers for FREE stuff!

Inks – Calypso Coral and Pool Party

ribbon – Everyday Enchantment ribbon and brad pack – more SAB products…

punch – surprise!!! It’s not a punch!  It’s a Framelit set – the Labels Collection to be exact.  It’s a set of 6 metal frames for layering (although I didn’t layer anything here; I just cut out the stamped image)  These are amazing and are available January 4th in the Occasions Mini Catalogue.  They work awesome!!

Big Shot machine and Scallop Squares Duo die

Well, so far I’ve made 12.  Guess I better get busy…

TTFN!

Natasha

The Petal-Cone Die has so many uses – including a hat for Santa!

Supplies used:

Stamps – Christmas Lodge

Ink & Paper – Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Old Olive, Early Espresso

Accessories – Big Shot, Petal-Cone Die, Tasteful Trim Die, Snow Burst embossing folder, 2 1/2″circle punch, 3/4″circle punch, button, baker’s twine, ticket corner punch, Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon

TTFN!

Natasha

The first project is made with the Candy Wrapper Die and Big Shot.  Does it look longer than normal to you?  It should.  It’s been extended to fit more yummy things in it!  Bigger package means more chocolate - yippee!!

Supplies used:

Stamps – Christmas Lodge

Ink & Paper – Whisper White, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Frostwood Lodge DSP

Accessories – Scallop Trim edge punch, Big Shot & Candy Wrapper Die, organza ribbon

TTFN!

Natasha 

This year, I’m doing something a little different with my stamp clubs.

Every month, I offer them, Natasha’s Special Challenge.  If they undertake this challenge, they get their name entered into a draw for a prize.  For October, these are the prizes:

A mini set of Antique Brads!

How cute are these?  If I won this prize, I’m not sure I would use the brads – it’s that cute!

Packaged in our new 1″x 8″cello bags and tied with a simple tag, these brads get the royal treatment.  And so will my stamp club ladies IF they participated in this month’s challenge which was to create a card inspired by a piece of clothing.  At their stamp club meetings, they were told they could be inspired by a color combination, a pattern, an embellishment, or anything to do with a piece of clothing.

I can’t wait to see what they have come up with!  I also can’t wait to give out some prizes!!

Supplies used:

Stamps – Perfect Punches

Ink & Paper – Sahara Sand, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Accessories – Designer Label punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Modern Label punch, Riding Hood Red taffeta ribbon, 1″x 8″cello bags, 1/8″ hole punch, bakers twine

TTFN!

Natasha

My sister held a bridal shower for Chalisse on Friday and she did a great job!!  She took care of all the invitations, food, games, and set up.  All I was asked to do as mother of the bride, was to provide some party favors for the guests to take home as a “thanks for attending” momento. 

I wanted to incorporate a bit of Chalisse into these party favors.  Her favorite thing in the world is cookie dough so I came up with a cute way to wrap up some for everybody.  It was a hit!!

I had to use some non-SU paper as I needed 35 sheets in her wedding colors.  I did use Blushing Bride and Crumb Cake cardstock, Boho Blossoms and 5-Petal Flower punches to make the flower embellishment.  Chocolate Chip satin ribbon finished off the ends. 

Have a great day!  TTFN!

Natasha

While previewing the new Summer Mini Catalogue last month, I was inspired by the new Designer Series Paper pack, Beyond the Garden, to create some beach themed items.  Beach bags immediately came to mind! 

I always seem to be collecting a new beach bag every year (mostly cause I can’t find the previous year’s one!)  and I love the fun bright colors they all have and of course, their capacity to hold lots of items for a day outdoors.  So, to stay true to the purpose of a real beach tote bag, I created these three replicas keeping space in mind.

All three totes are large and strong enough to be used as gift bags for that special summer or Hawaiian themed party:

*** Flower Rimmed Wild Wasabi tote  measures 8 1/2″ wide at the top, 7″tall excluding handle (11″with handle) and is 2″ deep

*** Daffodil Delight Nautical Striped tote measures 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ and is 2″ deep

*** Round Clutch Handle tote measures 7 1/2″ long, is 6″high and 1 1/2″ deep

Beach Tote Ensemble Tutorial includes:

15 pages of written instructions and measurements to complete all three projects

40 step by step photos to assist you in recreating the projects

$3.99 CAD

The tutorial will be emailed to you as a PDF file following your purchase through PayPal.

TTFN!

Natasha

There may not be any stamping involved in this project, but Stampin’ Up! sure provided us some great products to play with in the Occasions Mini Catalogue! 

I admired all the tote bags I saw at Leadership back in January, and decided I needed to try making a few.  Did you know that you could create a tote bag without cutting and carefully measuring pieces?  Yes you can!  You cut out scallop squares with the Big Shot and sew them together.  I used the Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric found on page 16.  The colors in this fabric as well as the matching DSP, are delicious!

I’d love to hear if you have tried  using either of the fabric offerings in the Occasions Mini.  What have you used it for?

TTFN!

Natasha