Seashore Stampers Monthly Blog Hop - August

 

 

 

Hello wonderful blog hoppers, followers, and lurkers,

 

This month, in the Seashore Stampers Blog Hop, we're featuring all things 3D. My adorable little container is super easy to make with the new Little Treats Bundle, on p 70 of the Holiday Catalogue. This versatile bundle can cover just about any occasion. The detail on the little ornaments is amazing!

To create the box itself, I used a 5 1/2" x 7" piece of the Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP. You'll also need a 5 7/8" x 3/4" strip of Very Vanilla Cardstock, along with a scrap of the vanilla and Pretty Peacock. 

Using your Cut & Emboss Machine, cut the box out from the DSP and the tag from your scrap of vanilla. Cut out the 5 different little Christmas decorations from your scrap(s) of peacock. Score the strip of vanilla at 1/4", 1 1/8", 3" and 3 7/8". 

Burnish the score lines of your box and the vanilla strip. To assemble the box, fold the tabs together (one is tabbed and the other is slotted for them to fit together.) I used the Stampin' Seal + to adhere the sides of the box to the tab. Wrap your vanilla strip around the box, with the seam at the back. Use your Multipurpose Liquid Glue on the top of the 1/4" tab, which will be covered by one of the long ends of the strip. With the liquid glue, attach decorations to the front and sides of the box. (You could also cut out some extra and do the back.)

Stamp the "to/from" in your Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin' Pad and onto the vanilla tag. I attached the tag with about a 4" piece of  the gorgeous Snowflake Splendor Ribbon.

Remember you've only got a few more days left to cash in your coupon codes (they expire at the end of August.) My store is here. Our current Host Code can be found to the right, under the image of the catalogue. Be sure to use it on all orders under 200. If your order is around to 100 mark, join! You'll get to choose 165 worth of product for only 135 and have a discount on future purchases.* Message me for more info.

 

Be sure to visit the other blogs. See you next week.

Cheers,

Adrienne

 

 *As long as you remain "active" as defined by Stampin' Up!

Punch, Punch, Punch!

Hello all,

Welcome to my weekly blog. This week I'm featuring an original card which used FIVE punches... I know, right? It was for a "punch" challenge...lol. What I didn't realize at the time was that 3 of these punches were retired (R). My apologies. I have indicated other punches you can use to create a similar shape.

I used a 8 1/2" X 4 1/4" Whisper White Cardstock base. The next layer is Coastal Cabana Cardstock, which is a 4 1/8" square. Cut a piece of Whisper White to a 4" square and emboss it with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder in your Cut & Emboss Machine.

Next, gather scraps of Pretty Peacock, Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana Cardstocks. Using your Classic Label Punch, punch out 5 Pretty Peacocks, 6 Bermuda Bays and 6 Coastal Cabanas. Cut one of the Coastal Cabana pieces in half (lengthwise) and set it aside - it will become the peacock's neck. 

With your 1" Circle Punch (R) punch out the body from a scrap of Coastal Cabana. Run these 2 pieces through your Cut & Emboss Machine, with your Ornate Floral Embossing Folder. If you don't have the 1" Circle Punch, he small Balloon Bouquet one will work as well. The Coastal Cabana is used for the head and crest as well. I used the 1/2" Circle Punch (R) and the 1 1/8" Scalloped Circle Punch (R). You can substitute the Perennial Flower Punch for the 1/2" Circle, just trim off the petals. The tulip in the Vases Builder Punch can create the crest. The eyes (Whisper White) and dots, x 3, on the crest (Bermuda Bay) come from the Whale Builder Punch. With your Black Stampin' Write Marker, colour dots in the centre of the Whisper White eyes, before attaching. I used a tiny triangle of Basic Black Cardstock for the beak. You could also colour this on with your marker. 

Lay out the Classic Label pieces to create the body. Draw in the legs with your marker. Glue the Classic Label pieces down with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Attach the neck to the 1" circle body. This piece will go on top of the feathers. Glue the little dots onto the crest and attach this piece under the head. Glue the eyes and beak onto the head. Put 2 Stampin' Dimensionals under the head and attach the head to the neck. 

Attach this piece to the Coastal Cabana Square with your Multipurpose Liquid Glue and then attach this completed piece to the front of your card base.

Stamp your greeting, in Black Memento Ink, on a 1 7/8" x 5/8" piece of Whisper White. The lovely greeting I used comes from one of my favourites, Free as a Bird. The Coastal Cabana piece behind it measures 2" x 3/4". Attach these two and then use Stampin' Dimensionals to put them on the front of the card. 

Remember to cash in all those fabulous coupon codes before the end of August. My shop is here.

This Saturday is the Seashore Stamper's Monthly Blog Hop. Be sure to stop by for all sorts of creative inspiration. 

Message me if you have any questions.  

Cheers,

Adrienne

First Annual Crafter's Yard Sale

Hello wonderful creators!

This Saturday I'll be hosting my first annual crafter's yard sale, featuring a TON of my retired Stampin' Up! products and a few other craft supplies.  

Even though our island is in very good shape, Covid speaking, it is by appointment only. I do still have a few spots left in the afternoon. Message or call me to book.

Last week, I  started in person classes again, held outside under our gazebo. I'm only accepting "one bubble" at a time. Contact me for more information.

Remember to cash in those fabulous coupon codes before month end. See you next week.

Cheers,

Adrienne

More Whales!

Hello talented creators!

Meet another card I made using the fabulous Whale of a Time Sweet. This card came to be for a design challenge.

The card base is Pretty Peacock Cardstock, measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored in landscape position at 4 1/4". You'll also need 2 - 2 1/8" x 4 1/8" pieces. Whisper White Cardstock  was used for the 2nd layer. It was cut at 4" x 5 1/4". The circle behind the whale is also from Whisper White. It was punched out with the 2" Circle Punch. Whale of a Time DSP makes up the two background panels. Each of them measure 2" x 4". The whale and the spout also come the same DSP and were punched out with the Whale Punch, which is on low inventory. The Vellum strips are 1/4" x 6".

Using your Cut & Emboss Machine, emboss the large piece of Whisper White with the Seabed 3D Embossing Folder. Attach the DSP to the Pretty Peacock Panels. These can then be adhered to the embossed piece of Whisper White, with your  Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Wrap the vellum around the Whisper White and tape it down on the back. This piece can now be attached to the front of the card base. Next attach the whale and the spout onto the Whisper White circle. Then attach the circle using Stampin' Dimensionals. Lastly I attached some sequins from the Whale of a Time Sequins, using Mini Glue Dots.

Remember to use all those coupons you earned during Bonus Days this month. My shop is here.

Let me know if you still need a copy of the Annual Catalogue or the new Holiday Catalogue. They are available for contactless curbside pick up. If you live out of the Greater Victoria Area, I can mail them anywhere in Canada. A small charge may apply to cover the postage.

See you next week.

Cheers,

Adrienne

Gift Card Holder Zoom Class

Hello fabulous people,

As promised, here is the gift card holder we made last week. I'll be offering Zoom classes for this fun project next Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm. To register, message me.

For this class, you'll need cardstock, DSP (designer series paper), coordinating cardstock, ribbon, a stamp set and optional dies/punches/embossing folders & embellishments. The cost is 10/person with a maximum class size of 6. If you have a group interested in doing this together, private classes are available.

I'm super excited to be offering classes at my home again starting Saturday, August 15th. Everything will be sanitized in advance and the class will be held in the great outdoors, under our gazebo. For now, class size will be limited to 3 to ensure everyone gets enough space. Participants must be healthy and not have travelled or been in contact with anyone off the island in the past 14 days.

A reminder, This month be sure to use all the coupons you earned during Bonus Days! My shop is here.

Let me know if you need a copy of the Annual Catalogue or the new Holiday Catalogue. They are available for contactless curbside pick up. If you live out of the Greater Victoria Area, I can mail them. A small charge may apply to cover the postage.

See you next week.

Cheers,

Adrienne