Punch Inspiration 11/27/12

Merry Christmas

Hello Kitty Birthday

3-D Projects:
Christmas Tree Placecard Tutorial

Snowman Popcorn Cover

Seasonal Owls

Santa Antibac

Rudolph with your nose so bright

Snowman in a Box

Punch Inspiration 11/22/12

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Today I'm enjoying some much needed time off.  I hope you all have a great turkey day.  Oh, and if you are starting your holiday shopping early, Peachy Keen Stamps has an awesome holiday sale going on RIGHT NOW!  Stock up now on those sets you've been wanting and save 22% along with a special free stamp set that comes with an order of $30 or more!  PLUS every order gets enter into a daily drawing for a $50 gift certificate!  Sale ends Monday, so hurry on over there and check it out!

www.peachykeenstamps.com

Still trying to figure out what face sets to order?  Check out my current recommended picks:

PK-146 Piles of Smiles 1"

PK-483 Winter Wonderland Faces 1-1/8"

PK-485 Snowmany Faces 1-1/8"

PK-501 Snow Cuties 1-1/8"

PK-548 Snow Faces 1-1/4"

PK-521 Winter Faces 1-1/8"

Now on to the inspiration!

Santa Gate Fold

Santa in the Chimney

Penguin Christmas

Christmas is Knocking

3-D Projects:

Christmas Tree Ornament

Snowman Ornament

Mickey Mouse Ornament

Open Top Treat Box Tutorial

Punch Inspiration 11/19/12

Blossom Petals bird

Sheriff Santa

Love Bug

3-D Projects:
Pair of Sweeties

Ornament Angel

Rosette Die Turkey

Corney Turkey

Day of Gratitude

Punch Inspiration 11/18/12

Luminary Easel Card

Feel Like Clowning Around

Blossom Petals Fish

3-D Projects:
Monogram Purse

Matchbox Dresser

Penguin Chocolate

Snowman Tealite Pins

Christmas Owl

Punch Inspiration 11/17/12

Merry Mittens

Pop Up Dinosaur

More Merry Mittens

Framelit Punch Art Owl

3-D Projects:
Hersheys Christmas Tree Tutorial

Top Note Purse Video Tutorial

Top Note Snowman Giftcard Holder Tutorial (note: you may want to mute your computer to block out the background music)

Santa Pillow Box

Punch Inspiration 11/14/12

Hi All! Sorry I haven't posted in a few days.  I've been working 70 hour weeks at my full time job with virtually no time to get online or craft.  I was hoping to roll out a new punch class in November but it's looking less and less likely.  I do have a cute single design that I would like to roll out before the end of the month and I think that could be doable.  Thanks to everyone for patiently waiting for me.  Here is some inspiration for you!

Manly Birthday Card

Festive Friday

Torn Trees

3-D Projects:

Pop Up Card Box Tutorial

Floral Frame Vintage Purse Tutorial

Chocolate Top Note

Cute Critter Blocks

Gingerbread House

Reindeer Purse

Thankful Blog Hop

Today I join the fabulous Peachy Keen design team and alumni on a blog hop.  We are celebrating all that we are thankful for!  Not only am I thankful for my family and friends, but I'm also thankful to be sharing my creations with all of you.  I'm thankful for all of my dedicated readers that visit often and especially all of you that leave so many wonderful comments.  It's been a tough year for me.  Moving and working extra long hours at my full time job hasn't left we with nearly enough time this year.  I haven't had time to create many new punch art classes for you all to enjoy.  I plan on making the new year a whole lot more productive!

If you came here from Saundra wonderful blog, then you are on the right track.  If you are just starting the hop here, you definitely want to start at the beginning.

Peachy Keen is generously giving away three $50 gift certificates!  They will be randomly drawing from the comments on several of the participating blogs.  We don't know yet which blogs that will be, so you will definitely want to visit all the stops and comment at each one to increase your chances!

I dug out my punches and nestabilities along with one of my favorite Peachy Keen face sets called PK-482 Winter Wonderland Face Assortment.  If you don't have this set yet, you should definitely add it to your collection!  The sweet little bird, snowman and kid faces in this set will melt your heart.  Look at those lashes!

Sorry I didn't have time to create a step by step tutorial for you this time.  I'm working 70 hour work weeks for the next 3 weeks and barely have enough time to eat and sleep!   For the body, I used  my Nestabilities dies to cut 4 different size scallop circles.  I rolled each into a cone and stacked them like a tree to create the body.  Cut the top of the tree off so you can tuck the head into the top.  I used the Blossom Petals Builder punch for the wings and head.  For the feet I used Boho Blossoms.  For the tail, I cut 3 large scallop circle nestabilities and layered the pieces.  Cut the sides off to create tail.  Cut a slit in back of body and tuck tail into slit. Hand cut a waddle for his face and stamp and pop the beak on top of it.

The next stop is at the wonderfully creative blog of 

Heidi Anne Giebel.

Peachy Keen Stamps Blog -- http://peachykeenstamps.blogspot.com/
Amanda Bodine -- http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
Nikki Foraker -- http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
Raven Baca -- http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Glorajean Beardall -- http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/
Ruthie Nixon -- http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Melissa Haas -- http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/
Joanna Bandelin -- http://www.scrap-making.blogspot.com/
Jennie Garcia -- http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
Michelle Criswell -- http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/
Saundra Rega -- http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/
Kim Score -- http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/
Heidi Anne Giebel --http://gotscraps.blogspot.com/
Lauren Brewer -- http://laurenscreative.com/
Samantha Casey -- http://samanthacasey.blogspot.com/
Janice Wilson -- http://stampingwithjanice.blogspot.com/
Vivienne Holden --http://www.craftinghaven.blogspot.com/
Lisa Buttafuoco -- http://www.our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/
Heather Hoffman -- http://housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com/
Leanne Garner -- http://www.createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/
Amy Crockett -- http://www.scrappingmommy.com/
Cristina Garcia -- http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/
Lorie Souther -- http://thethinkinspot.blogspot.com/

Big Peachy Keen Sale

These are the details of the big Peachy Keen Stamps sale!  Stock up now at www.peachykeenstamps.com!

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   Get all of the awesome new stamp sets!  Check it one of my new faves HERE.

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   1. Sale ends 

    Monday, November 12 at 6pm CST.

99 cent SHIPPING USA no minimum purchase required 

17% OFF all stamps + supplies no minimum purchase required, some exceptions apply.. (listed on our home page)  Why 17%?? Well... it is our daughter, Alissa's 17th birthday on the 8th... celebrating one more year until we CAN kick her out... LEGALLY.. ha! (I am, of course, totally joking)

AND A FREE STAMP SET this is not our average little mini stamp give away!  This is a set of TEN STAMPS on a 4" x 4" mylar sheet made to go with this release  There is a minimum purchase required of $30.00 after discounts to get the stamp set! Please note only ONE FREE STAMP SET per household per day of the sale.    

               

                                                                                                                                                                    

EVERY ORDER QUALIFIES  during the weeklong SALE  to win ONE OF THREE PRIZE PACKAGES that EACH include:  12 copic markers, along with some of my favorite paper packs AND a Martha Stewart punch.  Drawings will be hled on WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14th NOON CST!  

NO CODE NEEDED!

Peachy Keen November 2012 Release

I love Christmas and winter stamps!  The November SOTM stamp release from Peachy Keen Stamps is no exception.  The sweet elves and reindeer along with the wonderful greetings will make you completely fall in love with this set!

Check out my first creation using the November 2012 Stamp of the Month set.  Isn't this reindeer the cutest?  All of the fantastic papers and ribbon are from the November Peachy Picks kit.  Both of the November kits go beautifully together!  I actually dug out my copics for this one.  I'm still learning how to use them, so please don't laugh too hard at my coloring skills.  It would help if I had a wider range of colors.  

For this card, I used the new set PK-147 Skatin' by which features the most adorable ice skating snowman and penguin along with some fantastic greetings.  You'll definitely want this set in your collection!  Once again, I used the gorgeous papers from the November Peachy Picks kit.

Please head on over to Peachy Keen Stamps on Monday to see all of the wonderful new stamps!  PKS is offering a great discount on the new stamps, so it would definitely be the best time to buy them all!

Punch Inspiration 11/3/12

Bag Tag

Snowman Snowangel

Chicken SOUP

Gobble Gobble

3-D Projects:
Santa and Rudolph boxes

Candy Cane Elves

Christmas Treat Cup characters

Blossom Petals Butterfly

Peachy Keen Sketch Challenge

This week's PKS Challenge is to create a card using this sketch.  There are so many things you can do with the layout.  I just had to use the new Stamp of the Month set for my card.  The little elves in this set are the sweetest!  To order this set (or subscribe to the SOTM club), head over to Peachy Keen Stamps HERE.  Check out the other creations by the design team HERE.

Card Recipe:

Peachy Keen November Stamps of the Month set

Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso, White card stocks

Best Creation Inc. Candy Shop glitter paper pad

Early Espresso, Memento Black ink pads

Early Espresso 5/8" Satin ribbon

3/4" circle punch (for peppermint candies)

assorted Copic markers

Note: the hat and shirt are paper pieced using designer papers

Just a reminder, the new stamps are coming!  Head on over to Peach Keen on Monday to check out all of the great new stamps including this sweet elf in the November stamp of the month set.

Punch Inspiration 10/26/12

Just Add Chevrons

Bird Silhouette

Aw Shucks

Twisted Card

3-D Projects:
Tealite Card

Yoo Hoo Halloween Owl Tutorial

Fall Wreath

Peachy Keen Finally Friday Sale

Hello everyone! I thought you might want to know about the Peachy Keen sale this weekend!  Here are the details.  Time to load up on all of the new face stamps!

10-26 throughout the entire weekend!  72 HOURS starts tonight at 12:00 midnight tonight and ends at 12:01 midnight  on Sunday night CST)

Hello Peachies!  Finally Friday Sales happen at least twice a month. This FRIDAY we have lined up tiered discounts and have clearanced all of our chipboard books! ....    WE HAVE HEARD THE MANY messages that we receive through facebook, emails and phone calls for LARGER FACE STAMPS! OF course, WE CAN MAKE LARGER FACES!  How about we use the most popular Face set while we're at it!  Our much loved Everyday Character Faces are now available as PK-490-2  SET of 6 Faces (in 1.75") and PK-490-3 SET of 6 Faces (4")are being released right now!  These will be specially priced stamp packages at 25% throughout the weekend sale!   Here's how the AUTOMATIC (no code required) TIERED DISCOUNTS will be set up: $10 to $24.99 will be 10% off $25.00 to $49.99 will be 15% off $50.00 to 99.99 will be 20% off $100.00 and over will be 25% off  There are some restrictions...  already SALE priced items, CLEARANCE Items. Also restricted from any further discount as are our Club Subscriptions and Gift Certificates. ***REMINDER***  ANY ORDER OVER $100.00 (after discounts) is eligible for a drawing for a $100.00 gift certificate.  This will include all of the October orders.... not just this sale.  The winner will be announced on our BLOG and our SITE on NOVEMBER 1, 2012.  Sorry... the winning order number cannot be combined orders. Happy October! With lots of LOVE and much appreciation, Kathy and Dave Jakopovich Peachy Keen Stamps

Punch Inspiration 10/25/12

Moose art

A Different Punch Art Penguin

Christmas Elf

3-D Projects:
Candy Cuties

Boxed In  and Tutorial

Snowman & Santa Rolo

Snowman and Baby Penguin Box (please note, this tutorial is in Spanish)

Owl Treats for You

Penguin Box & Card

Once again I'm having fun with My Creative Time stamps!  Today's MCT challenge is to create a Holiday 3-D project.  I was inspired by the cute little penguins in the "From Our Family to Yours" stamp set.  Check out the awesome greetings in this set:

I created this penguin treat box and coordinating card for the gift giving season.  Please click on the link below the picture to download the free step by step tutorial.  Enjoy!

click on link to download pdf tutorial:

https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D8472508_837_696708353

Check out the other great projects by the MCT design team HERE.

Punch Inspiration 10/20/12

Pumpkin Shape Card

Christmas Tree Gift Tag

Holiday Tag

Oh Christmas Tree

3-D Projects:

Halloween Crackers

Treat Topper & Tag

Birdhouse Treat Box

Christmas Pillow Box

Punch Art Slider Snowgirl

I was really excited when Peachy Keen came out with the newest set of face stamps called Piles of Smiles. This set is available in both a 1" and 3/4" size, perfect for punch art!  The set contains all of my favorite faces from the past few Stamp of the Month sets.  You will definitely want to add the PK-146 Piles of 1" Smiles to your collection.   Check out this awesome assortment!

Here is my card with the slide in both positions.  If the instructions I provide are not detailed enough, you can check out the original double slider tutorial at the Splitcoast Stampers site HERE.  Obviously I modified the card to show my pop up character on the front instead of a sentiment.

Supplies:

Note: all punches, ink pads and card stocks used are from Stampin' Up!

PK-146 Piles of 1" Smiles stamp set

PK-859 Christmas Greeting Words stamp set

1-3/8" Circle, Full Heart, Boho Blossoms, Cupcake Builder, Modern Label, 1/2" Circle, Word Window punches

Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi, Shimmery White card stocks

Designer papers of choice

Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, Not Quite Navy, Garden Green ink pads

Pentel white gel pen, quicky glue pen, dazzling diamonds glitter

Dimensionals, sticky strip, tombow liquid glue

Instructions:

Step 1

To create the girl, punch the following pieces:

(1) 1-3/8" Circle from pink pirouette - HEAD

(2) Cupcake Builder (top) from chocolate chip - HAIR

(3) Modern Label from polkadot print - SCARF

(1) Full Heart from red print - HAT

(1) 1-3/8" Circle from red print - BODY

(6) Boho Blossoms from Shimmery White - HAT

(2) 1/2" Circles from cherry cobbler - MITTENS

Stamp the face with basic blank ink.  Color in whites of eyes with gel pen.  Color pink onto nose with blender pen and stipple/sponge pink onto cheeks.  Sponge edge of head with pretty in pink ink.

Step 2

Glue hair onto sides of head.  Glue hat onto top of head.  Glue 5 boho blossoms along hat brim and add blossom with dimensional to top of hat.  Glue head onto body.  Cut one modern label in half and glue at neck.  Glue other modern labels onto scarf at neck.

Step 3

Cut bashful blue cardstock 4-1/4" x 11" and fold in half.  Using word window punch, align side of punch at score line and slide towards center of card as far as it will go and punch.  

Step 4

Repeat step 3 on other side so you have 2 slots side by side.  Punch four 1/2" circles from scrap card stock. Add a dimensional to the center of 2 circles.  On each slot, place dimensional into slot from back and attach other 1/2" circle to create sliding circles.

Step 5

For the slider card, cut a piece of wild wasabi 3-1/2" x 5-3/8".  Decorate top of card as desired (keep in mind how much will show when card is assembled).  Glue 1-3/8" punched circle folded in half at top of card.  With the card base open and slots positioned on bottom half, lay card onto top half.  Add glue to the two slider circles and close card.  The circles will stick to the slider card.  Allow glue to dry.

Step 6

Open card back up and add sticky strip along outer edges as shown.  Close card to adhere sides.

Step 7

On front of card, glue snow girl body to one of the sliding circles.

Step 8

Cut a 3-1/2" x 4-1/4" piece of Shimmery white card stock and tear along the top.  Apply glue and glitter along top torn edge.  Attach to front of card (along side and bottom edges) with dimensionals.  Tear several other pieces of shimmery white card stock.  Add glitter to edges and layer onto front of card to create "snow bank".  The snow bank should cover most of the girl.  Attach mittens at top of snowbank on each side of girl.  Stamp a greeting onto the front of card.  Note: I changed the design of my sliding card after the pictures were taken. Adding layers to the top of sliding card has a tendency to "catch" the upper edge of the card base when sliding in and out.

Punch Inspiration 10/18/12

Lion & Monkey

Jar Full of Candy Corn

Candybar Slider

Birthday Penguin

Owl Punch Easter Bunny

3-D Projects:
Scary Guys Gift Box

Paper Pumpkins Tutorial

Santa Gift Card Holder

Punch Inspiration 10/16/12

Little Critter Cards

Punch Art Penguin

Make a Mitten

Starfold Card Tutorial

Santa Tag Tutorial

Tux Card for Him Tutorial

3-D Projects:
Chocolate Slider

Gifts from the Kitchen

Papers & Pixels Magazine

This month's issue of Papers & Pixels magazine has a great selection of digital and paper crafting projects!  My project features one of my favorite Cottage Cutz dies from Peachy Keen stamps called Nikkity Knack Cat and a great halloween greeting set from My Creative Time called All Around Halloween.

For my step by step tutorial (and lots of others fun projects), head on over to Papers & Pixels magazine and subscribe to the October issue for only $1.50.  Details and peeks of several of the projects are HERE.

Here is my project in this issue: