Out-of-the-Box Projects


Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Album

I made these cute mini albums using the Moments Like These Project Life Bundle by Stampin’ Up! to swap at next week’s Stampin’ Up! 2015 Inspire – Create – Share event in Salt Lake City.  I am excited to attend and be a part of all the fun!  I have attend […]

mini album project life moments like these stampin up name tag scrapbook

fringe scissor flower tutorial

Fringe Scissor Flowers

The 4th of July has come and gone, but these flowers that I made using Stampin’ Up!’s Fringe Scissors are as exciting as  fireworks!  The best part is that they are so easy to make.  I made mine using paper from the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack and […]


Asian Paper Fan to Keep Cool

  A couple of weekend’s ago, we attended a beautiful wedding reception at a lovely place on the ocean.  Each place setting had a lovely paper fan incorporated into the decorations. When the event was over, I had the great joy of inheriting all of the fans.  I was thrilled!  It would have […]

asian paper fan decoration

sweet stack photopolymer stamp set by stampin up

Paper Cake Treat Boxes Made Easy with Stampin’ Up!

When I made this paper cake several years ago, I remember thinking how cool it would be if there were a way to create each piece with the Big Shot.  With my paper cake, I had to print out each separate piece onto cardstock and cut them out by hand.  […]


Envelope Punch Board by Stampin’ Up!: Notecard Holder/Part 3

You can read about the cute gift bag I created to house these cute note cards and envelopes HERE and HERE.  Today I am going to share with you how I created the 3″ x 3″ notecards and coordinating envelopes. The notecards were super easy: cut a piece of Sahara […]

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Gift Bag Punch Board by Stampin’ Up!: Notecard Holder/Part 2

In my last post, I showed you a cute gift bag that I created by taking apart a candy box and tracing it onto Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper.  Here is another look at the gift bag, with a little extra bling added.  I used the flower punch from the […]


Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper Notecard Gift Set: Part 1

Stampin’ Up’s brand new Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper lives up to its name.  Each piece in the collection is absolutely gorgeous and chic.  Take a peek: The coordinating colors for the Timeless Elegance DSP are Basic Black, Sahara Sand, and Very Vanilla.  See?  Elegant and simple! To make today’s […]

stampin up timeless elegance dsp notecard holder

slider bookmark card tutorial oval framelits dies

Slider Bookmark Card Tutorial

I created a slider bookmark card to showcase this year’s Stampin’ Up! stamp set to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.  Below is a picture tutorial of the measurements.  (You can see the original post HERE.)    Step One / The Outside Pocket: 1)  Score a piece of 6″ x 6″ […]


Cherry on Top DIY Love Notes Easel 1 comment

I created this “Love Notes” easel using Stampin’ Up!’s new Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack and the current Mini Treat Bags Thinlits Dies. Before I explain the creation, I have to admit that I have a problem.  Here goes:  whenever I see a blank surface, I cannot leave […]

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Cherry on Top Stationery Box and Greeting Cards

Today, we are going to take a closer look at the outside of the stationery box I showed you yesterday, along with the greeting cards I created to go along with the box. The Box: To create the flower, I used the Spiral Flowers Originals Die and the wonderful new Cherry […]


Stationery Box Tutorial

The stationery box that I first showed you HERE is so easy to make!  I promise that once you start, you will want to make one for each of  your friends and give them as gifts. Supplies Needed: 2 Sheets of 12 x 12 Cardstock to coordinate with the Designer Series Paper […]

stationery box tutorial

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Greeting Cards for Men: A Great Father’s Day Gift Idea 2 comments

My husband has been asking me for awhile now to make a set of thank you notes for him that he can have on-hand to send to his clients.  He would like something more personal than ordinary tacky store-bought cards, and he happens to know someone who makes cards for […]