Creations by Miriam

Party Hearty is such a fun versatile set for Birthday cards.  Here is a fun birthday card I made using the PARTY HEARTY stamp set and a variety of punches (scallop circle, scallop edge, tag punch, circle punches, word window)  The colours were inspired by the “Pink Flamingo” designer series paper. 

This is what comes in the set- If you would like to add it to your collection- then please be sure to get in touch with me

I know a few people who have had babies recently so I was inspired to make some more baby cards. 

 I have made baby cards before using this romper-style but wanted one to be perfect for a baby girl and the other ideal for a little boy.

For the little boy card- I used the 3.5cm circle punch to create a neck hole and holes for the leg.  I then used the 3.5cm circle punch and the scallop circle punch to add the trims around the neck and leg holes.

The little sheep on the front was made using the scallop circle punch and the five petal flower punch.  The punched flower shape has simply been cut in half.  The 3 petals forming the head of the sheep and the side with the 2 petals form the legs of the sheep. It is difficult to make it out in the image as the legs are partially covered by the sentiment saying “welcome baby”.

The girl card was made using the same general design, however instead of using the 3.5cm circle punch to create leg holes I simply made the edges drop to form a dress.  The eyelet border punch was used to create the trims on the bottom of the dress and on the arms

It never ceases to amaze how versatile some punches can be! If you would like to add the 3.5cm circle punch and scallop circle punch to your stash- please let me know.  I would be only to happy to have an order shipped to you anywhere in Australia as soon as possible!

Here’s a bit of fun with Stampin’ Up! Cellophane bags.    I just love creating with these little bags- lots of fun things you can make.    Create your own packaging for cards and other handmade items, sweet treat containers, lolly bags for kids paties- Add a topper for the bag, tie with ribbon…..the possibilities are endless.

 Due to the fact that they are clear- they don’t jump off the pages of the catalogue and unfortunately many people miss them. You will find them on page 130 of the catalogue.

They come in three sizes.  The small size is 7.6cm x 12.7cm ($7.50), the medium size is 10.2cm x 15.2cm ($8.50) and the large size is 15.2cm x 20.3cm ($9.50).  Are you interested in ordering some cellophane bags from me?  Please be sure to get in touch if you are.  Please read on for the Christmas bags I made.  If you are not tempted now- you might just be soon!

MAGIC REINDEER FOOD- To be sprinkled on the lawn on Christmas Eve

Just Sprinkle on the lawn at night

The moon will make it sparkle bright

As Santa’s reindeer fly and roam

This treat will guide them to your home

Rudolf has a job to do on Christmas Eve- it’s true

His nose will always light the way for Santa and his little sleigh

But if his nose should ever go out don’t cry or whine or yell or shout

 Take out this bag and use a bit from Rudolph’s red nose repair kit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

and last but not least

Santa checked his list not once but twice

and found you’ve been naughty and not very nice

Since coal is expensive, here’s the scoop

He’s filling your stocking with reindeer poop

 

 

STAMP SET: Winter Post

PATTERNED PAPER: Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper,

CARDSTOCK: Old Olive Cardstock, Kraft Cardstock, Whisper White cardstock,

INK: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

PUNCHES: 1 3/8 Circle punch, Scallop circle Punch,

OTHER: Heat and stick powder, versamark dazzling Diamonds,  Rhinestones

Magic reindeer food contains glitter and porridge oats

As promised here is the card I made that features the Build a Brad.  I just love how the “Build a brad” makes a great centre for a flower.  I love that you get to decide what the top of the brad looks like and the best thing is that you can make the centre match the rest of the card or layout.

In this case I used the 1/2 inch circle punch to punch out a circle from the “Sweet Always” patterned paper.  In this example you can see that the patterned paper is an exact match for the stamp from the “Always” stamp set I used on the Chocolate chip background.   (However, I could have just as easily used a stamped image for the build a brad instead)

This card opens up to reveal a pocket where you could slide a gift card or little note

The flower itself was made using the scallop circle punch.  I love a punch that is versatile- don’t you? I have made my own paper flowers like this before using different templates but haven’t made any in a while and was reminded of the technique after seeing it on Gayatri (one of my downlines) blog recently and thought I would give it a go on this card.  The scallop punch is great to use to create a flower.  You simply……

1. Punch out the scallop circle using the scallop circle punch (page 153 of the catalogue)

2. Cut slits into the scallop circle using your paper snips.

3. “Dry emboss” on the back of the scallop circle by pressing the cardstock using a bone folder on a stampin up push pad (from the mat pack)

I can see myself using these paper flowers a lot more.  How convenient to be able to use the scraps from a scrapbook layout and then turn them into paper flowers that are perfect match for your layout. 

Are you interested in ordering the materials to make these paper flowers?  You can order a scallop circle punch for only $30.95.  The build a brad is great for the centre of flowers and is only $18.95.  They come in antique brass pewter and include 24 brads and adhesive acrylic bubbles.    Please don’t forget that all orders over $100 made before the end of July go into the draw to win a scallop square punch.