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A Victorian Ornament for Elaine…

By Diane on December 14, 2010 in CHRISTMAS, GIFT IDEAS

On Sunday my girlfriend Elaine had a group of longtime friends over for a get together and lunch. I organized a small stamping project for the ladies to make and all of them loved it. Some were new to stamping, so, it was nice to get more ladies interested. In January I’m doing a private class for them and I can’t wait!

Of course when you go to someones home you can’t go empty handed. I know how hard Elaine worked on making Sunday special. I’ve know Elaine for just about 20 years and didn’t know what to bring her. I finally decided on this Victorian Ornament, because that’s how Elaine decorates her Christmas Tree. Here are some photos of the ornament. I’ll be offering the directions for this and the other ornament I made at a later date.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you can stop by tomorrow!

Etched Snowflake Jar…

By Diane on November 23, 2010 in 3-D PROJECTS, CHRISTMAS, HOW TO, SEASONAL: Winter

Hello, Lakeside Stampers and Crafters!

In my Friday Night Gift Making Class we had a great time, if I do say so myself, making gifts to give for Christmas. One gift we made was an etched glass plate which can be used for cookies and such. The class had the option of what kind of a design they wanted to etch on their plates. I’ll post dome photos of these in another post. Today’s post I choose to show you how to etch a glass jar which can be used for candy or hot chocolate mix. These jars can be hand-washed and should stay very nice for many years to come, because, the glass is actually etched.

First, you need to hand punch an image from a Stampin’ Up! Adhesive Sheets (120805) found in the Holiday Mini Catalog. I chose the Snowflake Punch (119852) for this particular jar. Save the positive piece for future use and the negative piece with the opening, peel and stick it onto the glass. It’s quite sticky so try to place it where it’s going to stay. Along the edges pat down making sure it’s stuck well.

Now, while I’m an all exclusive Stampin’ Up! blog, I do have to send you to your local craft store to purchase etching cream. All the crafts stores carry it. Once you have it you’ll want to work by an opened window and sink.

Sponge or brush on the cream on the inside opening of the cutout image. Take care not to pull up any of the Adhesive Sheet or cream will get underneath the design and your image will not look like your image at all. I know becasue when I first did this, while my snowflake looked like a snowflake, some of the detail was lost. I use a wooden chop-stick to apply the cream and I pat it on rather then sponge or brush it.

When the cream has been on for about 5 minutes, put on a pair of gloves, rinse off the cream and peel off the Adhesive Sheet. The image won’t show up as much when the glass is wet so don’t fret. Once dried your image will be beautifully etched in the glass. I do have to warn you this is addicting and you’ll want to etch more and more. I know I do.

Stampin’ Hugs,

Winter Quilt Part Two…

By Diane on November 15, 2010 in 3-D PROJECTS, CHRISTMAS, HOME-SWEET-HOME, SEASONAL: Winter

I hope your weather was a beautiful as ours here on the East Coast. It really was the perfect Autumnal weekend! As promised here is part two of the Winter Quilt.

BLOCK 4:

Stamp Set: Sweet Snow Globe

Card Stock: Whisper White-2-1/4″ x 3″, Bashful Blue-2-3/4″ x 3-1/2″

Ink: Brilliant Blue (retired), Real Red Marker, Old Olive Marker, Baja Breeze

Frillies: Fine Blue Glitter, 1-3/4″ Circle Punch, Photo Corner Punch

On the piece of Whisper White Card Stock stamp the snow globe from the Snow Globe Stamp Set in Brilliant Blue Ink.

Clean the stamp and on another piece of Whisper White stamp the snow globe again only this time use the Real Red Marker for the house, the Old Olive Marker for the trees and the Baja Breeze Marker for the snowflakes. Then with the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch, punch out the scene of the snowglobe and adhere it over the first stamped one.

Layer everything as shown adding Fine Blue Glitter to the globe and four Photo Corners in each corner.

BLOCK 5:

Stamp Set: Take A Seat, Season Of Friendship

Card Stock; Whisper White-2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″, Pink Pirouette-2/3/4″ x 2-3/4″

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red

Frillies: Dazzling Diamonds, 2-Way Glue

On the piece of Whisper White stamp the bench image in Basic Black. On a scrap piece of Whisper White stamp two bird images from the Season of Friendship Stamp Set in Real Red Ink, cut them out and adhere them to the bench. Add berries with a Real Red Marker. Layer as shown and add Dazzling Diamonds with the 2-Way Glue.

BLOCK 6:

Stamp Set: Lovely As A Tree

Card Stock: Whisper White-4-1/2″ x 2-1/4″, Basic Grey-5″ x 2-3/4″

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Frillies: Fine Galaxy Glitter, 2-Way Glue, Watercolor Pencils

On the Whisper White stamp the tree images from the Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set in Chocolate Chip and layer it onto the Basic Grey Card Stock. Color in the Winter sky with Watercolor Pencils and with the 2–Way Glue add the Silver Galaxy Glitter.

If I can answer any questions you might have on making this project or would like to place an order for Stampin’ Up! product used email me at diane@lakesidestamper.com

Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin’ Hugs,

Winter Quilt Part One…

By Diane on November 14, 2010 in 3-D PROJECTS, CHRISTMAS

This is the last quilt in our quilt series. Finally this is the Winter Quilt I designed for a class. Since there are six blocks which make up this paper quilt I’m going to post the, “What To Do” over two days. I was and so was my house, covered in Dazzling Diamonds and after you get done making this you’ll understand why. These photos are a bit washed out looking and as soon as I can swap them out I will. You can always click on the photos for an enlarged version.

Here’s what you do block by block:

BLOCK 1:

Stamps: Sleigh Bells Ring, Northern Hearts, Happy Winter

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Versa Mark

Card Stock: Pink Pirouette 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″, Bashful Blue-3″ x 2-3/4″ & Whisper White-3′ x 2-1/4″

Frillies: Curly Label, Pretty-in-Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Basic Pearls

On the piece of Bashful Blue stamp the snowflake image with Versa Mark, sprinkle with White Embossing Powder and heat with a Heat Tool. On a scrap piece of Whisper White stamp “Happy Winter” in Chocolate Chip Ink. punch out with the Curly Label Punch and sponge Pink Pirouette Ink along the edge. Wrap a piece of Pretty-in-Pink Grosgrain Ribbon as shown. Add a Basic Rhinestone and Pearl.

On the piece of Whisper White stamp the sleigh image from the Sleigh Bells Ring Stamp Set in Chocolate Chip Ink, color in and add Dazzling Diamonds for snow.

BLOCK 2:

Stamps: Bingo Bits

Card Stock: Whisper White-2″ x 6-1/2″, Bashful Blue-1-1/2″ x 6″

Inks: Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Real Red, Old Olive, Basic Black

Extras: 1″ Circle Punch, Basic Pearls, Basic Rhinestones, Tiny Red Buttons, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-Way Glue, Ticket Corner Punch, Distressing Kit

On a scrap piece of Whisper White Card Stock stamp the following images from the Bingo Bits Stamp Set:

Snowman in Basic Black Ink and add two teeny tiny red buttons ( I have a bunch of these for awhile) and Dazzling Diamonds

Mittens in Old Olive and add Dazzling Diamonds to the snowflakes on each mitten

Cardinal in Real Red Ink and add Dazzling Diamonds for snow along the bottom

Ice Skate in Basic Black Ink and again add Dazzling Diamonds for snow

Snowflake in Baja Blue Ink and add a Basic Pearl to the center

Before you add the Dazzling Diamonds, Pearls and buttons punch out the images with a 1″ Circle Punch and tea stain the circle edges with the Distressing Kit

With the Ticket Corner Punch, punch each corner of the Bashful Blue Card Stock, Layer and stick a Basic Rhinestone in each corner.

BLOCK 3:

Stamp Set: Winter Post

Card Stock: Whisper White-2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″, Not Quite Navy-2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″

Inks: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Extras: Watercolor Pencils, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Basic Pearls

Stamp the skaters from the Winter Post Stamp Set in Early Espresso Ink, color in, add Crumb Cake Ink to the edges and Dazzling Diamonds for snow. Layer the Whisper White onto the Not Quite Navy and add Basic Pearls for snowflakes falling

Thanks for looking and I’ll see you tomorrow,

Silver Snowflakes…

By Diane on November 9, 2010 in CHRISTMAS

Hi, One and All!

I don’t know about you, but, I LOVE The Big Shot Embossing Folders. The embossed areas are clear and very detailed. For this card I used the new Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I know that’s quite a mouthful of a name, but, it does so much. The snowflakes seem to dance across the paper. The folder also coordinates with Stampin’ Up!’s Northern Hearts Hostess Stamp Set on page 4 of the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Here’s how to make this “Dazzling” Silver Snowflake Card:

1) Cut a 5-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ piece of Real Red Card Stock and score it at 4-1/2″

2) Cut another piece of Real Red at 2-5/8″ x 2″.

3) Cut a 5″ x 3-3/4″ piece of Brushed Silver Card Stock and run it through The Big Shot with the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder.

4) Cut a 2-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ piece of the Brushed Silver Card Stock and on it stamp “Joy” from the Christmas Collage Stamp in Real Red Ink.

5) Layer the card as shown wrapping a piece of Real Rad Satan Ribbon around and tying a bow.

6) Place a Basic Rhinestone or two on the embossed snowflakes

Thanks once again for stopping by and don’t forget to make it a great day.

Stampin’ Hugs,

A Pocket “Merry Christmas” Card…

By Diane on November 7, 2010 in CHRISTMAS, HOW TO

Hi there Lakeside Stampers!

I don’t know about where you live, but, here on the East Coast our weather got cold and chilly real fast this week. It scares me to think how very close the Holiday Season is upon us. Here is a very nice Vintage Christmas Card I wanted to share with you. Of course you can make it in any color combination, with any message, but, hopefully this will get you in the spirit to hand-make your holiday cards.It’s never too early…

For this card this is what you do:

1) Cut a 4-1/4″ x 11″ piece of Cherry Cobbler Card Stock and score it at 1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″.

2) Cut a 3″ x 4″ piece (for the top), a 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ piece (for the flap) and a 3-3/4″ x 4-1/2″ piece (for the card) of any any designer series paper. Mix and match the patterns. I used Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper.

3) Cut three pieces of Very Vanilla Card Stock. Cut one 3-3/4″ x 5″. Cut another 2-3/4″ x 4″ piece and stamp the bell image from the Bells and Boughs Stamp Set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Around the edges with the Distressing Kit and the tea stain, distress the edges. On the third 3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ stamp the greeting, “Merry Christmas” from the Christmas Postcard Stamp Set also in Cherry Cobbler Ink.

4) Layer the card as shown folding down the flap and adding two Glitter Brads to each corner.

5) Finish off the card by tieing a beautiful bow with the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, which, by the way, makes great bows.

I love how Stampin’ Up!’s product line color coordinate so beautifully. If you want any of the product used in this card you can place an on-line order or email me at diane@lakesidestamper.com

Thanks for visiting and Happy Holiday Card-Making!

Stampin’ Hugs,

Catching Snowflakes Card…

By Diane on November 5, 2010 in CHRISTMAS

Hello there Lakeside Readers!

This card was so much fun to make because it incorporated a little bit of stamping, embossing, coloring, cutting, tearing and distressing. I do love the way this card turned out and I had a good time designing it.

Here’s what to do:

1) Cut a 4-1/4″ x 11″ piece of Crumb Cake Card Stock and score it at 5-1/2″ With the Round Corner Punch round off each corner.

2) Cut a 3-3/4″ x 5″ piece of Baja Breeze Card Stock and corner round the two bottom corners.

3) On the Baja Breeze, ink the edges with a Dauber and Baja Breeze Ink. Then stamp the tree from the Season of Friendship Stamp Set in Soft Suede Ink, the bird from the same set in Real Red Ink and the snowflake in Versa Mark Ink. Sprinkle the snowflakes with White Embossing Powder and emboss with the Heat Tool.

4) Cut a 2″ x 3-3/4″ piece of Whisper White Card Stock and tear it across the top edge to resemble a snow drift. Adhere this to the Baja Breeze and wrap it with a piece of Red Gingham Ribbon.

5) On a scrap piece of Whisper WHite Card Stock stamp the girl with the tree and wagon from the Greeting Card Kids Stamp Set in Basic Black Ink and cut her out

6) Layer everything as shown adding Dimensionals behind the girl and Basic Rhinestones to the snowflakes. Don’t forget to add a rhinestone in the little girls hand. After all this card’s name is, “Catching Snowflakes!”

Thanks for visiting!

Stampin’ HUGS,

O Tannenbaum

By Diane on November 3, 2010 in CHRISTMAS

This card was great fun to make although my class ladies didn’t think so. Once again, they moaned about all the cutting. So, I graciously helped those who wanted help cutting as I do love to cut. Don’t ask me why I just do. I find it relaxing because, you don’t really need to think about it. And you can talk while doing it and that’s a good thing.

Here’s how to make this card:

1. First, simply draw a Christmas tree on a scrap piece of cardboard, cut it out and use it to trace on Stampin’ Up!’s Holly Jolly Designer Series Paper.

2. Cut a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ piece of Cherry Cobbler Card Stock and score it at 4-1/4″.

3. Cut a 5″ x 3-3/4″ piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock. Punch each corner with the Ticket Corner Punch.

4. Using whatever images from the Bingo Bits Stamp Set you want, stamp images on a scrap of Very Vanilla and cut them out. I stamped the images shown in Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Old Olive and Soft Suede Ink. Don’t forget the presents for under the tree!

5. For the round ornaments I punch out this piece of Jolly Holly Designer Series Paper with the 1/2″ Circle Punch.

6. Layer the Very Vanilla on the Cherry Cobbler.

7. Adhere the tree with Dimensionals.

8. Adhere the ornaments with Glue Dots.

9. Stick a Basic Rhinestone in each corner.

10. Top off your tree with a pretty little bow made from Cherry Cobbler 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon.

As an Added treat enjoy this video with Nat King Cole singing, “O Tannenbaum.”

Thanks for looking and listening!

Stampin’ Hugs,

Stampin’ Up! Holiday Wish List

By Diane on October 30, 2010 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, CHRISTMAS

What do you really want for Christmas & Hanukkah?

Are you tired of getting something for Christmas that you really didn’t want? That you had already? That doesn’t fit?

Hire me as your personal elf to let your loved ones know exactly what you want!

I have created a “WISH LIST” just for you. all you have to do is download the Wish List here.

Simply sit back with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate, go through the Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalog and fill in “Your Wish List” with what you really want for Christmas or Hanukkah and who you want to buy it for you. Send it back to me to the address on the bottom of the Wish List or email me the information at diane@lakesidestamper.com by November 29. I’ll contact who you named and discuss what they would like to purchase for you. As soon as I receive the payment in full, I’ll place the order, WRAP IT and hand it over to your love one to put under your Christmas Tree.

Just think, this could be the first year that you actually get what you really want.

Stampin’ & Holiday Hugs,

Scallop Bird Card…

By Diane on October 24, 2010 in CHRISTMAS

Hi, Lakeside Stampers!

This is the last post from World Card Making Day. While we made ten cards in all, I have a lot more Holiday cards and projects I want to share with you in the coming weeks. I love the non-traditional colors of Christmas and the Holiday Season. This card was made with some of the non-traditional colors such as Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, along with the traditional Real Red and Garden Green. Leave it to Stampin’ Up! to use them together in their Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper.

To make this card here’s what to do:

1) Cut a 6-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ piece of Whisper White Card Stock, scored at 4-1/4″ and scallop punch the foure edges with the Scallop Edge Punch.

2) Place a piece of Real Red Card Stock in your Big Shot and with the Scallop Square Duo DIe cut a 3″ scallop square.

3) Along the card front bottom edge stamp the greeting from the Stampin’ Up! Bright Christmas Stamp Set in Real Red Ink. I used the “Winter Wonderland” greeting because it’s curves match the curves in the tree branch.

4) Take a piece of the Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper and punch the bird with the Two-Step Bird Punch. Switch up the patterned paper for some interest.

5) Layer everything as shown wrapping a Whisper White Satan Ribbon bow areound the Real Red scallop square. Use Dimensionals to adhere the bird and each corner of the scallop square place a Basic Pearl.

Now you’re done and you can make tons of these in many color variations for the holidays.

Thanks for visiting!

Stampin’ Hugs,

I would like to remind you if you would like to sign up as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and be part of the Lakeside Stampers email me at diane@lakesidestampers.com for information. Now is a perfect time to sign up and to earn some extra money with your own business and your own hours!

SUPPLIES USED FOR THIS CARD_____________________________

STAMP SET: Bright Christmas (121678)

PAPER: Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Real Red (102482), Candy Cane Christmas DSP (120809)

INK: Real Red (103133)

FRILLIES: Whisper White Satan Ribbon (114616), Basic Pearls (119247)

TOOLS: Big Shot (113430), Scallop Square Duo Die (120903), Two-Step Bird Punch (117191), Scallop Edge Punch (119882)

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