Punch Inspiration 11/12/10

Hi all, sorry I haven't been posting a lot of projects in the past few weeks.  I've been working long hours at my full time job (12+ hour days) and I just don't have the time or energy when I get home.  Please check back tonight at 7 pm for the Peachy Keen November Release blog hop!  I have an AWESOME punch art tutorial for you to see and you won't want to miss it!

http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/2010/11/top-note-die-elf-shoes.html

http://istampicreateihavefun.blogspot.com/2010/10/owl-wishes-cqc53.html

http://twohappystampers.blogspot.com/2010/10/stocking-gift-card-holder.html

http://kbpapercraft.blogspot.com/2010/09/lets-play-doctors-and-nurses.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1840077?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1839753?&limit=last1

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/11/ppa68-modern-holiday.html

Punch Inspiration 11/11/10

http://itsastampthing-vicki.blogspot.com/2010/11/mojo-pumpkin-thank-you.html

http://mafercreations.blogspot.com/2010/11/chololates-hersheys-vestidos-de-reno-y.html

http://tarheelstamper.blogspot.com/2010/11/tarheel-stamper-royal-blog-tour.html

http://www.stampinwithlucia.com/2010/11/hey-santa-punch-art.html

http://flowerbug.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/11/punch-art-reindeer.html

Unbelievable cricut cartridge sale!!!

Hey all, my friend just tipped me off on this pre black friday sale - TODAY ONLY!

New cartridges like Birthday Bash for only $23!!! Other ones for only $14 & $17.  I got a leather tote for my expression for only $38!!!!

http://www.cricutmachine.com/specials.php

Punch Inspiration 11/10/10

http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com/2010/11/making-simple-box-card.html

http://www.tenealewilliams.com.au/wp02/2010/09/17/no-longer-an-inkspiration/

http://stampingimpressions.blogspot.com/2010/09/out-on-limb.html

http://tarheelstamper.blogspot.com/2010/11/tarheel-stamper-christmas-rose-tutorial.html

http://www.stampinwithlucia.com/2010/11/raindeer-punch-art.html

http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/woven-ribbon-baby-bundle-card.html

http://stampzone.blogspot.com/2010/11/pals-paper-arts-color-challenge.html

http://www.mypapermoose.com/2010/11/09/owl-punch-awesomeness-part-1/

Peachy Keen November Release sneak peek

It's time for another Peachy Keen sneak peek!  The PKS November release blog hop will go live at 7 pm central time this Friday.  I have to say, this month's release is the most AWESOME yet!  There are some new fun face sets as well as some gorgeous holiday sets.  Here is a little peek at one of the sets I got to play with.  Please be sure to come back for the hop on Friday.  EVERY stop on the hop will have PKS stamps to give away (including mine)!

Punch Inspiration 11/9/10

http://www.stampinwithlucia.com/2010/11/snowman-punch-art.html

http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/bad-day-owl-card.html

http://www.frenchiestamps.com/2010/11/stampinup-bird-punch-and-cardinal-on.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1837710?&si=punch%20art

http://sarahsinkspot.com/blog/2010/11/festive-friday-brings-2.html

http://sarahsinkspot.com/blog/2010/11/tutorial-tuesday-meets.html

Banner Blog hop prize winner

Congratulations to commenter #112 on my Banner Blog hop post. 

The winner is Teri A. who had this to say:

Teri, I will email the Christmas Magic Tutorial to you tonight.  Thanks for playing along.

Punch Inspiration 11/8/10

http://buffycooper.typepad.com/my_weblog/12-month-cowlendar.html

http://monikastamp.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/the-cutest-scarecrow-box/

http://bethapalooza.blogspot.com/2010/11/simple-ornament-card.html

http://stampinanne.blogspot.com/2010/11/paper-players-challenge-23-snow-friends.html

http://dawnsthisnthat.blogspot.com/

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1836306?&limit=last7

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1836303?&limit=last7

Punch Inspiration 11/7/10

http://addinkandstamp.blogspot.com/2010/11/simple-box-with-simple-flower.html

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/11/simple-saturday-snowflake-luminaria.html

http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/dawns_stampin_studio/2010/11/butterfly-pansies-video-.html

http://bethapalooza.blogspot.com/2010/11/donny-donut-turkey.html

http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/2010/11/daddys-little-girl.html

http://www.stampinwithlucia.com/2010/11/m-i-c-k-e-y-m-o-u-s-e-mickey-mouseby.html

http://djluvs2stamp.blogspot.com/2010/11/attitude-of-graditude.html

http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/punch-art-cooked-turkey.html

Precious Piecings sale

My friend Lisa creates the most wonderful paper piecing patterns!  You can either hand trace and cut the patterns out or use your cutting machine like Cricut (with SCAL), Pazzles, Gisselle, Bosscut, etc.  She has a fantastic sale going on until the 13th.  You HAVE to drop by and check out her stuff!

www.preciouspiecings.com

And, keep in mind, if you aren't good with drawing faces, you can visit Peachy Keen and buy some of their awesome face stamp sets!  http://www.peachykeenstamps.com/

New look for my blog

Hello everyone, just wanted to let you all know that I've given my blog a new holiday look.  Please come over and check it out.  Depending on your browser, you may need to refresh the page the first time you come to the site to see the changes.  Let me know what you think.  Are any of the links or text hard to read?  Thanks

Banner Blog Hop

Hello everyone, if you arrived here from Joy's website, then you are on the right track.  If not, then feel free to check out all of the other fantastic stops on the Banner Blog Hop.  The list of participants are at the bottom of this post.  The challenge for this hop was to create a banner to display in your home with a Holiday or New Year's theme.  This was the perfect opportunity for me to break out my Stampin' Up! punches and create some punch art!

 
 
 

Please leave a comment and you will be entered into a random drawing to win my Christmas Magic instructional class (digital class to be emailed)! I will announce the winner on Monday morning here on my blog, so please come back to see if you won.  Every stop on the banner blog hop is offering free blog candy, so be sure to visit and leave a comment at every stop for a chance to win a fabulous prize!

Banner Recipe:

Sizzix Bigz XL Pennant die

Wide oval punch

Large oval punch

Ornament punch

Scallop Oval punch

Heart to Heart punch

Full Heart punch

2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch

Shimmery white, cherry cobbler, crumb cake, creamy caramel cardstocks

Peachy Keen Snow Cuties face stamps (PK-501)

Stampin' Up! Square Lattice embossing folder (sizzix)

1/8" pink taffetta ribbon

1/2" organza ribbon

dazzling diamonds glitter

Don't miss the other blog hop stops!

Alex

Angelica

Erin

Gale

Heidi

Jin

Joanna

Jody

Joy

Kim W.

Mary

Melissa

Michelle

Michelle C.

Momo

Nicole

Sarah

Theresa

Yolie

Ruthie (Hop Hostess)

Punch Inspiration 11/5/10

http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/2010/09/peachy-keen-september-release-blog-hop.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1835067?&limit=last1

http://tarheelstamper.blogspot.com/2010/11/royal-blog-tour-hear-ye-hear-ye.html

http://weekendstamper.blogspot.com/2010/11/royal-blog-tourwont-you-be-my-fur-ever.html

http://bethapalooza.blogspot.com/2010/11/frosty-donut-man.html

http://www.stampingtoshare.com/2010/11/112-cute-christmas-gift-card.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1832014?&si=punch%20art

Punch Inspiration 11/4/10

http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/paper-flower-turkey.html

http://mylittlepatchofdirt.blogspot.com/2010/11/kids-in-snow.html

http://www.stampinwithlucia.com/2010/11/happy-birthday-mom.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1833253?&cat=14545

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1833129?&cat=14545

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1832861?&cat=14545

http://cardcornerbycandee.blogspot.com/2010/11/crimped-for-christmas-card.html

Punch Inspiration 11/3/10

http://artisticavenger.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/a-monster-of-a-birthday/

http://artisticavenger.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/but-mommy-theres-no-snow-yet/

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1833500?&limit=last1

http://bon2stamp.blogspot.com/2010/11/bird-on-nest.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1833499?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1833482?&limit=last1

Another great blog for punch art ideas:
http://irssy.blogspot.com/2010/11/owl-chit-chat-birthday-card.html

http://irssy.blogspot.com/2010/10/welcome-baby-boy-card.html

http://irssy.blogspot.com/2010/10/flower-heart-wedding-card.html

http://irssy.blogspot.com/2010/10/caterpillar-birthday-card.html

Punch Inspiration 11/2/10

http://itsastampthing-vicki.blogspot.com/2010/11/gift-card-holder.html

http://www.carlas-scraps.com/2010/11/another-sunny-garden.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1832469?&cat=14545

http://www.brandiwiggins.com/2010/10/owl-double-slider-card.html

http://weekendstamper.blogspot.com/2010/10/funky-friday-challenge3-weeks-in-row.html

Daddy's Dreams a worthy cause

Hello everyone, I wanted to share a link to a worthy cause.  Daddy's Dreams was founded to provide support and encouragement to cancer patients of all ages.  They create handmade quilts, hand knit/crocheted hats and handmade greeting cards.  They are always looking for volunteers and individuals willing to donate handmade cards, fabric and sewing supplies for quilts and even your time to help sew/knit/crochet.

Please visit the blog for more information.  I plan on sending a bunch of cards for the cause and I hope many of my readers will do the same! 

http://bellabdesigns.blogspot.com/p/daddys-dreams.html

Punch Inspiration 11/1/10

http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/a-new-punched-flower.html

http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/other-white-meat.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1830752?&cat=14545

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1831947?&limit=last1

http://paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/10/bookmarks.html

http://callalilystudio.wordpress.com/2010/10/31/christmas-carolers/

http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/2010/10/super-cute-snowman-card-for-seniors.html

http://istampedthat.com/2010/10/30/teacher-gift-class/

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1831328?&limit=last1

http://debbisdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/balloon-owls.html

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.