Creative Crew sketch #2

Here's my "everyday" card using the same sketch and the Holly Berry Bouquet DSP.  You'd never know it was meant to be Christmas paper!  That's a big help to me in my annual quest to use up all of my holiday DSP throughout the year.

I got my Occasions Mini and Sale-a-Bration preorder box this week, so I'm hoping to play this weekend and post some sneak peeks next week!

Happy stamping!

Circle pop-up card

This week's workshop wow is a circle pop-up card.  The next photo is the inside.

Pretty cool, huh?  It's really easier than you would think.  My friend Susie Nelson found this card on Stampin' Connection, which is sorta SU's version of SCS.  The creator, Helen, posted a tutorial on her blog here.  I simplified it just a little, so I'm including a few photos.

Start with a 5 X 8 1/2 piece of cardstock and fold it in half for a 4 1/4 X 5 card.  Then trace a 5" circle onto the card; the circle will be bigger than the card.  I used the lid from a stack of CDs.  The top was the perfect size!

Here's the card with the circle traced onto it.  Then just cut on the line to make your round card.

Next, follow Helen's directions for scoring and folding the 8 1/2" square for the pop-up part.  I found the DSP to be just perfect for this!  Instead of using her method, I used a spool of grosgrain ribbon (the big spool) for my circle.  (Be careful that it doesn't shift on you; mine came out a little off-center, but it's not too noticeable.

For the front piece, I cut a 4 3/8" circle with my circle scissors and then cut 1/2" off one side.  I did all of the stamping before assembly.  Just make sure you put it together correctly, LOL!

Supplies (all SU): Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Vintage Labels; Ink: Close to Cocoa, Real Red; Paper: Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa, Sending Love DSP; Accessories: vanilla taffeta ribbon, clip, circle scissors plus

Happy stamping!

2010 planner cover

A few years ago, Stampin' Up offered demonstrator planners. They were so nice! SU discontinued them, but the planner itself is reusable. The Franklin Covey inserts fit perfectly; I got mine at Target. Of course, I needed a new cover for it. The cover insert also slides out so it can be replaced. I made one in 2008, but last year I had a Hoops and Yoyo planner (with sound!). Hallmark didn't offer a new H&Y planner this year, so I decided to go back to my old one.
I've finally gotten around to making a 2010 cover for my planner. This year's color combo is Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry and Basic Gray with splashes of silver EP. The fleur de lis in the corners are embossed with silver EP but overheated to look worn. (It was an accident, but I like the look!)
Supplies (all SU): Stamps: Beware Pirates, Extreme Elements, Vintage Labels; Paper: Pale Plum, Basic Gray, Rich Razzleberry; Ink: VersaMark, Basic Gray, Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry; Accessories: Basic Gray marker, wide oval punch, corner rounder punch, silver EP, heat gun
Happy stamping!