Punch Art 10/30/10

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1829716?&cat=14545

http://donnasstampandscrap.blogspot.com/2010/10/ideas-for-using-your-designer-paper.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1829544?&cat=14545

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1830042

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1829894?&limit=last1

http://addinkandstamp.blogspot.com/2010/10/nine-patch-quilt-block.html

http://bon2stamp.blogspot.com/2010/10/another-post-today.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1829686?&limit=last1

PKS Challenge #4 - Snowman Ornament

The Peachy Keen "Let's Face It Fridays" Challenge #4 was for us to create an ornament using a PKS face stamp.  This was the perfect opportunity to share my rolly polly snowman idea.  Step by step instructions are below.  Please visit the PKS Challenge site HERE to check out the other great design team ideas!  If you have any Peachy Keen face stamps, you can play along in the challenge for a chance to win the NEW chipboard ornament shapes and stamp set!

Supplies Needed:

*All punches listed are Stampin' Up!

1 3/4" Circle punch - SNOWMAN BELLY

Ornament - HEAD

Small Oval punch - BOOTS

Medium Oval Punch - BOOTS & MITTENS

Modern Label - ARMS & LEGS

Large Oval Punch - HAT BRIM

Scallop Oval Punch - HAT BRIM

Full Heart Punch - HAT

Word window Punch - MITTEN CUFFS

Small Heart Punch - MITTEN

Boho Blossoms Punch - HAT

White cardstock (I used shimmery white)

Black cardstock for boots 

Patterned papers for mittens and hat

Ribbon of choice for scarf

Peachy Keen Winter Faces 1 1/8" stamp set

black ink pad

pumpkin pie marker

pink pirouette ink pad and sponge dauber

glue, dimensionals, crop-a-dile, bone folder, 1/8" taffetta ribbon or cording

1) Punch out 16 white 1 3/4" circles.  Fold each circle in half. Use a bone folder to sharpen the folds.

2) Start with the first circle folded in half.  Put adhesive on the top side and attach another circle half to it. (I recommend applying adhesive to the centers of the circles.  This way, the edges will be open and you can slip the head, arms and legs between the layers)

3) Continue to glue and stack the circles together, adding only adhesive to the top of the stack.  After gluing all of the circles together, you will have a stack like this.

4) When you take your finger off the stack, it will naturally want to fan out like this.

5) Glue the ends of the fan together to form a ball.  This is the snowman's belly piece.

6) Punch out 4 modern labels.  Glue these onto the bottom and sides of the snowman for the arms and legs. (if you glued only the centers of the circles, the edges will be open and you can slide the arms and legs between the layers).  You may have to clip a little off each end of the label to get the legs and arms positioned properly.

7) For the mittens, punch 2 medium ovals, 2 small hearts and one word window.  Cut the word window in half and round out the end on each half to form the cuffs.  Glue the cuffs onto the bottom of ovals.  Glue the heart onto the back of the mitten for the thumb.  Attach mittens to arms with dimensionals.

8) Punch 2 black small ovals and 2 black medium ovals.  Cut each end off of the small ovals so that the total length of the piece is 5/8".  Glue onto end of leg.  Cut the bottom off of medium oval and attach to foot with dimensional.  Add highlight with white gel pen.

9) Punch a white ornament.  Stamp the face, color the nose and add pink cheeks with a sponge dauber.  Apply some glue to the neck of the ornament and slip it between the top layers of the ball (this is where the tip in step 1 comes in handy).

10) For hat brim, first punch half of the large oval.  Then, line up the scallop oval over the top of that punched hole and punch the brim.  Glue the full heart onto back of head.  Attach brim of hat with dimensional.  Clip the ends of the small oval to form a point for the hat.  Attach with dimensional.  Punch a boho blossom and attach to hat (you may want to add glitter to the tassle).

11) Punch a hole in top of hat and tie on a ribbon or cording for a hanger.

Punch Inspiration 10/29/10

I have just a few links today.  Please check back at 10 AM today for the PKS Challenge when I'll be sharing a fun punch art holiday ornament idea!

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2010/10/punch-art-bulldozer.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1829533?&limit=last7

http://flowersparkle.blogspot.com/2010/10/stampers-ten-make-and-take-christmas.html

http://stampingaddict.blogspot.com/2010/10/free-pattern.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1829081?&limit=last7

NEW Christmas Magic Collection

My newest class is complete!  This Christmas Magic collection includes the following:
Jolly Old St Nick
Mrs. Clause
Elf Surprise
Moose
Ginger Girl

Each class features full color step by step picture tutorials in pdf format.  The designs use all Stampin' Up! paper punches.  
$6.00

These are digital classes that are delivered via download. After completing payment, you will receive an email from Fast Wagon with a link to download the class. If you don't receive the email, please check your spam box before contacting me.  If you plan on ordering classes from me in the future, you may want to add service.fw01@fastwagon.com to your address book to avoid spam filtering.

Contact me with any questions or issues at paperpunchaddiction@gmail.com

Punch Inspiration 10/28/10

http://www.rubberroomramblings.com/2010/10/inlaid-embossing-technique.html

http://www.rubberroomramblings.com/2010/10/i-am-addicted.html

http://paperfairykris.blogspot.com/2010/09/trick-or-treating-owls.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1828607?&cat=14545

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1828536?&limit=last7

http://wahoohaven.blogspot.com/2010/10/thank-you-for-boss.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1827818?&limit=last7

http://papercookies.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/10/26/a-cardinal-box-cover/

http://www.rubberroomramblings.com/2010/09/pixie-stick-wonder.html

Punch Inspiration 10/27/10

Check out this blog for so many great uses of the Stampin' Up! punches!

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/10/simple-saturday-thinking-of-you.html

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/10/ppa65-bling-and-new-wow-video.html

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/10/simple-saturday-for-austin.html

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/10/simple-saturday-autumn-spice-is-nice.html

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/09/tuesday-tutorial-coordinating-punches.html

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/10/guest-stamper-mike-funke.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1808174?&cat=500&ppuser=61206

Punch Inspiration 10/26/10

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1826734?&limit=last1

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/10/mojo162-and-new-video-tutorial.html

http://stampinfunwithselene.blogspot.com/2010/10/very-merry-mojo.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1826486?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1826810?&si=ornament%20punch

http://stampmyday.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-card-class.html

http://stampzone.blogspot.com/2010/10/back-to-christmas-card-making.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1821200?&si=ornament%20punch

http://www.frenchiestamps.com/2010/10/stampinup-ornament-punch-acorn.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1817943?&si=ornament%20punch

Redraw on the Blog Candy

Hi All, the winner of the blog candy drawing for 10/18 did not come forward to claim their prize.  I did a redraw from the comments on the PKS Challenge #3 posting.  The winner will receive the Cottage Cutz set called "Herby" and the Peachy Keen Cut-Out Pumpkin Faces stamp set.  The winning number was #11!

The #11 comment was submitted by Brigitte who had this to say:

Congratulations Brigitte!  Please email me at needmorestamps@yahoo.com to claim your prize!

Punch Inspiration 10/25/10

http://callalilystudio.wordpress.com/2010/10/24/santa-and-mrs-claus/

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1826461?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1826079?&limit=last1

http://sarahsinkspot.com/blog/2009/11/punch-art-turkey-with-sweet-treats.html

http://ryemilan.blogspot.com/2009/12/more-christmas-punch-art-tinkering.html

http://ryemilan.blogspot.com/2010/09/raggedy-ann-birthday.html

http://ryemilan.blogspot.com/2010/09/just-clowning-around.html

http://ryemilan.blogspot.com/2010/10/puppy-party-punchie.html

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2010/08/punch-art-christmas.html

http://www.stampwithjenn.com/stamp_with_jenn_blog/2010/07/punch-art-christmas-angel.html

Punch Inspiration 10/24/10

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2010/10/stamp-a-stack-planners.html

http://susansdayoffcreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/stacked-blue-birds.html

http://creativewishes.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-froggie.html

http://weekendstamper.blogspot.com/2010/10/back-to-prepping-for-craft-fair.html

http://technostamper.blogspot.com/2010/10/hip-to-be-square-well-kinda.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/10/wicked-tricked-out-cake-mix.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/09/wicked-eye-ball-treat-trio.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/07/flower-power-play-date.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/07/thanks-2tags-owl-box.html

http://whimcees.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html#1242933453813473200

Punch Inspiration 10/23/10

http://inkspiredtreasures.com/cards/october-tour-de-freaks-is-here/

http://catsinkcorporated.blogspot.com/2010/09/esad-su-new-catalogue-2010-2011-blog.html

http://sherrysinknstamps.blogspot.com/2010/10/teddy-bear-on-onesie.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/10/homemade-treat-vintage-dressup.html

http://sarahsinkspot.com/blog/2010/10/festive-friday-meets.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1824687?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1824686?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1824685?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1824613?&limit=last1

Punch Inspiration 10/22/10

http://artfriendzy.blogspot.com/2010/09/i-figured-out-how-to-make-some-corn.html

http://stampingcaz.blogspot.com/2010/10/tiny-treats.html

http://stampingcaz.blogspot.com/2010/10/little-step-by-step-petal-punch-photo.html

http://thecraftspa.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-sweet-treats.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1823872?&limit=last1

http://stampzone.blogspot.com/2010/10/look-whos-turning-70.html

http://stampzone.blogspot.com/2010/09/color-throwdown.html

http://secretlifeofpaper.blogspot.com/2010/10/got-scraps.html

http://stampingwithaimee.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-wine-bottle-topper.html

http://istampicreateihavefun.blogspot.com/2010/10/so-sweet-candle-ccmc-hm3.html

http://goinovertheedge.blogspot.com/2010/10/whimsical-penguins-ready-to-party-last.html

Issues with viewing my blog?

I've a had a handful of reports from readers that have been having problems accessing my blog. It appears that there may be a problem with Firefox and viewing my blog.  I have not had any problems with Internet Explorer or Google Chrome on my own computer at home and work.  If you are trying to access the site and getting error messages or missing pages, please try out Google Chrome.  It's faster and a much safer option for browsing!  Thanks

Punch Inspiration 10/21/10

http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-witch.html

http://onehappystamper.typepad.com/stamping_inspirations_wit/2010/10/ho-ho-ho.html

http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/08/anemone-flower-tutorial-yep-free.html

http://a-stamp-a-day.blogspot.com/2010/10/daybook.html

http://www.sandystamper.com/2010/10/my-entry-3.html

http://littlepaperstudio.blogspot.com/2010/10/so-i-couldnt-stop-with-santa.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1823159?&limit=last1

http://whimcees.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html#362820996361282870

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1822957?&limit=last1

Top 100 Paper Crafting Blogs - please join!

EDIT: If you have already added your blog to the listing, please log into your account (you can get there easily by clicking on Member Login at the top of the list page) and then click on "get your link code" in the Your Account box.  Now, you will notice a photo button in addition to the text only available.  Choose the photo button and then click on Generate Code.  Then, you can copy and past this code into a widget that you can place anywhere on your blog.  Please note that the ranking is based on inbound clicks, so the better placement of the banner on your site, the better for your rankings.  It's rather small, so it should fit comfortably anywhere on your site.  Please let me know if you have any issues or are unable to get your blog on the listing.  Thanks!

Hello all, I thought it would be fun to create a top 100 site for best paper crafting blogs.  If you have a stamping, scrapbooking or paper crafting blog, please visit my site and sign up.  To prevent spammers or questionable entries, each site has to be approved, so please don't worry if there is a delay in your site showing up.

It is totally free to join my Top Paper Crafting Blogs listing!  Please visit my listing here:

http://needmorestamps.gotop100.com/

Enter your information, verify your registration and then be sure to insert the html code into your blog (simply add an html widget).  Some time in the near future, I will create a picturelink that you can use for the list link.  Until then, the link will show up as just text.  Thanks!

Coming soon....

Hi All, just wanted to let you know that I'm almost done with my Holiday 2010 class.  I have the punch art done and just need to get them onto a card or other project.  Writing up the instructions will take some time as well.  Hopefully, I'll be able to get it completed by Sunday.  Then, I can get back to posting projects on my blog more often.  Thanks for your patience and continuing to visit every day!

Punch Inspiration 10/20/10

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1822581?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1822536?&limit=last1

http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com/2010/10/xmas-wishlistplanner-altered-note-pads.html

http://inkpaperstamps.stampincorner.com/2010/10/13/punch-art-tutorial-animal-dog-spaniel-ears/

http://inkpaperstamps.stampincorner.com/2010/10/02/punch-art-idea-dog-adopt-shelter-pet/

http://inkpaperstamps.stampincorner.com/2010/10/04/punch-art-tutorial-face-winsome-witch/

http://inkpaperstamps.stampincorner.com/2010/10/03/tutorial-witch-hat-punch-art/

http://wickedlywonderfulcreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/its-beginning-to-freak-lot-like.html

Blog Candy Winner!

Thanks to everyone that left a comment on the Let's Face it Fridays challenge post.  There were 44 comments and the winner of the blog candy is #34!

Congratulations to Jerry who had this to say:

Jerry won the Cottage Cutz Herby die set and the Peachy Keen Cut-Out Faces stamp set!  Jerry, please email me at needmorestamps@yahoo.com to claim your prize!



Punch Inspiration 10/19/10

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/10/got-treats.html

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/10/mojo161-give-a-hoot.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1820691?&si=punch%20art

http://flowerbug.typepad.com/my_weblog/punch-art/

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1768389?&si=ornament%20punch

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1745637?&si=ornament%20punch

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1749650?&si=ornament%20punch

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1757130?&si=ornament%20punch

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1757946?&si=ornament%20punch

Punch Inspiration 10/18/10

http://stampsandtaxes.blogspot.com/2010/10/curtain-call-color-challenge-act-52.html

http://inspirestampin.blogspot.com/2010/10/oh-no-she-is-at-it-again.html

http://inspirestampin.blogspot.com/2010/10/heart-petal-punch-idea.html

http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/2010/10/introducing-my-poinsettia-christmas-set.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1821096?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1821088?&limit=last1

http://papersscissorsrocks.blogspot.com/2010/10/sunday-stamping.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1821085?&limit=last1

http://crafthavenretreats.blogspot.com/2010/10/craft-show-recovery.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/10/pumpkin-roll-recycle.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/10/wicked-powder-room-halloween-decor.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/10/wicked-recycled-batty-owl.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/10/mrs-frankie-goes-to-hollywood.html

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/10/wicked-tricked-out-cake-mix.html