Curvy Keepsake Box and Good Greetings

Hi Everyone! Today, I have for you a little Curvy Keepsake box filled with goodies for the Thanksgiving table. I wanted something special to go on the table for my family this Thanksgiving and this is just perfect! 

These are so easy to make especially since we have the thinlit that does all the work, okay most of the work! The colours are Pumpkin Pie and Tangerine Tango (basically whatever orange DSP I had). I added the Pear Pizzazz ribbon to the top of the handle (unfortunately it's been retired), with the little sentiment from the set Good Greetings.  

I forgot to take a photo of the goodies that are inside before I closed them up. Each one is different because we have different food intolerance's, so I wrote in pencil either our name or initials on the bottom. That way we will get the right one. Hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!
Marsha

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If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

So sorry!

Hi everyone! It's been forever hasn't it! Sorry about that. Summer just kinda snuck up on me and the kids were home, etc. Anyway, enough of the blah blah blah! I'm back, so that is all that matters! 

Today's card for you is a sad one! My really good neighbour had to let her beloved cat go to animal heaven the other day. So sad! She had her for about 12 years. 

The cat stamp and the paw print are not Stampin' Up!. They were the only ones that I have with a cat.

Normally I would have given her flowers or a baked good of some kind, but I just didn't have anything. My wonderful daughter suggested that I give her homemade potato chips. 

She absolutely loved them! Made her day (which of course we were happy about)!

Thanks for stopping by! If you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Lip Balm Holder

Hi Everyone! Today, I have for you a little Lip Balm Holder. I didn't want them to be a little bag. I wanted something different. I wanted them small enough that you could put them in your purse or attach to a card as a thank you gift. The sky is the limit!

Project Supplies:

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral, (2" x 4" score @ 5/8" on every side)

Cover Sleeve: Best Year Ever DSP (3 1/2" x 2 3/4" score @ 3/4", 1 3/8", 2 1/4", 2 7/8")

Ink: Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Ribbon (about 12"), Baker's Twine (about 6 1/2"), 7/8" scallop punch, 1/2" circle punch, 1" circle punch, Dimensionals, sticky strip or fast fuse, and of course lip balm!

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:32

Easter Basket

Hi Everyone! Today, I have for you an Easter basket. Isn't it the cutest! I made it using the new Berry Basket Bigz L Die. You can decorate any way you want. With the handle, or without. The basket can be any colour you want, the possibilities are endless for decorating the outside of the basket too! We will be making one of these at my next Stamp Club meeting (if you would like more info about my Stamp Club or any other of my classes send me a message at stampingwithmarsha@gmail.com). For those baskets I will be putting something different inside, instead of candy, I found someone who put really cute flowers, so that is what I am going to do. Thanks for the great idea! It would make a really great Mother's Day gift too! 

Project Supplies:

Paper: Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Momento Black
Stamps: Flower Shop, Indescribable Gift
Accessories: Pansy Punch, Rhinestones, Berry Basket Bigz L Die, Bitty Banners Framelit, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Cellophane bag

This is the one we made for my Stamp Club. I had little African Violets for them to put in their baskets. So cute!

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!
Marsha

"Father if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done." Luke 22:42

Petal Potpourri 2

Hi Everyone! Today, I have some cards and a box using the new stamp set Petal Potpourri to share with you. The bottom 2 cards we made at my Stamp Club (if you are in my area - Southern Ontario - Halton and would like more info on my Stamp club or some of my other classes, send me a message at stampingwithmarsha@gmail.com)

This one is Early espresso with Melon Mambo

Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, and Best Year Ever DSP

Real Red and Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Crumb Cake

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

3x3 note cards

Hi Everyone! Today, I have little 3x3 note cards to share with you. The other day I needed to write a little note to a friend and I didn't have anything! Seriously, I make cards and I didn't have one note card that I could use! Not good! So, I went straight to work. This is what I came up with. You don't have to put a greeting on them at all. Sometimes you need just a blank little card.

This is the front of the box, which I made using the envelope punch board, the box that is.

Project Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz

Stamps: Painted Petals, Express Yourself (retired)

Accessories: Rhinstones, Ribbon, Envelope Punch Board, half a velcro dot

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

Tea Light Box Tutorial

Hi everyone! What crazy weather we're having! Only here in Southern Ontario (Okay Canada), can you wear sandals one day and the next winter boots! I even know some people who put their air conditioner on yesterday! Now today, it's back to having the furnace going. The joys of Canada~

Where were we!? Oh yah, my Tea Light Box Tutorial! I have had numerous people ask me for directions on how to make it. I am going to try and explain it to you. Not to worry, I have lots of photos! You may just want to go get a coffee, tea, or snack before we start. Don't worry it isn't complicated at all!

Supplies you will need:
1 piece of card stock or paper of your choice measuring 5x7
Scoring tool (either one from your trimmer or Simply Scored Scoring Tool)
Paper snips or scissors
Sticky Strip
Corner Rounder
Scallop Tag Top Punch
Paper Piercing tool
Brad or Ribbon
Bone folder
Pencil
 
Let's get started!

Step 1.
Place your paper in the horizontal position on your scoring tool and score @ 1, 3, 4

Step 2.
Then in the vertical position and score @ 1/2, 1 1/2, 3 1/2, 4 1/2

Your paper should look like this (I used a black maker so you could see the score lines better)

Step 3.

Cut out all the areas that I have blacked out with the black marker. Then cut up to the first score line. It should now look like this. You now want to take your bone folder and fold up all those scored edges.

Step 4.
This next step in what Connie Stewart calls mitering. It helps the box close nicely. All you do is take little triangles off of the 4 little square tabs. See photo below.

Step 5.
This next step is just taking your corner rounder and rounding the corners of the small rectangular flap. You will see this flap when you open the box. It just looks nice with rounded corners.
 
Step 6.
Inserting the long piece on the right into your Scallop tag Top Punch.

 

 

Step 7.

Now you need to add Sticky Strip to the 4 small tabs. Hopefully you can see it in the photo.

 

 

Step 8.

Time to assemble the box. It should now look like this.

 

 

Step 9.
Now just fold the lid over to close the box. To make the last scored edge just fold it over too. I tried scoring it first but the lid didn't shut very well. I found this to be the best way.
 
Step 10.
Here is where you have a choice of either to put in a brad or to tie ribbon around your box. The choice is yours. I have found that adding the ribbon is much easier, but the brad looks really cute. Close the lid, with a pencil mark where you would like your brad to go. If you make the hole too close to the scallop then it is too hard to close. You might want to experiment on a piece of scrap paper first before you poke a hole in your box. I really hope this makes sense!

 

 



You want to have the brad stick out a little so it catches the scallop. See photo below. I put a small piece of tape behind the brad to hold it out.

 

Now the really fun part. Embellish the way you want! Here is one I made using a ribbon. I think it is just as pretty!

 

If you have any questions please feel free to send me a message. Even if you are stuck on one of the steps. I am here to help! I would love to see what you have created, please send me a photo!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

 

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

 

"O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth, who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!" Psalm 8:1

Wedding Shower 'Thank You' cards

This past Sunday our church had a wedding shower for our youth pastor. We gave money towards a really big gift, but then I had a thought, I should make them 'Thank You' cards! Since they are both really young I knew Gorgeous Grunge would be the prefect base stamp set. Then I chose the rose from the Simple Stems set, to make it a bit feminine. Their colours are navy blue and silver (same as mine were!) Here is what I came up with. I really liked them. I hope they did too!

 

This is how I packaged them. I know, not very exciting. Wish my mom was around, she was a professional gift wrapper.

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

 

Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy

 

Ink: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Basic Grey

 

Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge, Simple Stems

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

 

 If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

 

"for we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7

Welcome!

Hi and welcome to my very first blog post! So excited that you have stopped by to see what I am up to.

Today I am going to share with you what I made my daughter for Valentine's Day. I know what you're thinking, Valentine's Day was last month! Not to worry, this project can be used for any occasion. Birthday, Easter, Christmas, or just because. I made this little box using the instructions from here. Of course I modified it to suit my needs. I wanted a little picture window to show off the little earrings and I made a card to match.

 

 

 

Box Supplies 

Stamp Set: Petite Petals

Ink: Melon Mambo

Cards Stock: Melon Mambo

DSP: Brights  Melon Mambo

Accessories: Rhinestone and Bakers twine (not Stampin' Up!), clear acetate

Other: Hearts Framelits, Petite Petals Punch, Simply Scored scoring tool

 

Card Supplies

Card Stock: Whisper White

DSP: Brights Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Real Red

Accessories: Baker's Twine (Not Stampin' Up!)

Other: Hearts Framlits

 

Thanks for stopping by, I would love to hear what you think. Don't forget to link back to me if you use my ideas.

 

Happy Stampin'

Marsha

 

 

This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.  psalm 118:24