Alright.....I'm addicted to this cake Pop-Up die from Sizzix. This is just too much fun to work with!
Today, I made a girly birthday cake using the Sweet Always Designer Series paper.
Here is the close-up of the cake:
And I just had to use the new scallop oval punch again. I also added a chocolate chip felt fusion flower and a rose red brad. The sentiment is stamped in Chocolate chip ink and is from the A Little Birthday Cheer stamp set.
I hope you've enjoyed this cake. Happy Stampin'
Melissa
Have you seen the new Pop-Up dies from SIZZIX? They are amazing! Stampin' Up! will carry the Pop-Up Cake and Ball. Both will be available to order on April 1st, but here is your sneak peek:
I used the Together Forever stamp set, a Pretties flower and pearl, plus a silver clip on the card front. The clip holds the card together nicely, because when you open it up, it looks like this:
On the close-up, you'll see that I added more Pretties flowers, pearls, and paper flowers punched with the trio flower punch. Each layer was embossed with a different Texturz plate and the flowers were added with mini glue dots to create a floral cascade down the cake. The bride and groom are also part of the die.
And did you see the "Best Wishes" stamp and the oval scallop punch? Both will be available in the Occasions Mini catalog on April 1st.
So what you are probably wondering is.....how hard is it to make one of these cakes?
Well, it's not exactly a "piece of cake". It only takes about 10 minutes to put the actual cake together. The die has cut and score marks, plus there are great directions.
My first attempt did not go well. I may have been too tired for this type of project, but I thought you might like to see my first project with the pop-up cake die:
Pretty, huh? It's in the trash now, but I decided to make lemonade with the card base. I think it turned out pretty cute! Notice the saying on the front of the card (thinking happy thoughts)...that was my mantra on project number 2. LOL!
There are still 2 weeks left for my Birthday Card contest. The winner will receive a FREE stamp set of her choice. Plus, you may just see your card featured on my blog.
Happy Stampin'
Melissa
It's sad, but true....I'll be turning another year older in just 2 weeks. I'm too young to be 39!!!! Luckily, this card cheers me up.
The owl was made entirely from Stampin' Up! punches--scallop circle, round tab, 5-petal flower, Boho Blossoms, 3/4" circle, 1/2" circle, and 1/4" circle. We made this card at my last Stamp-a-Stack and everyone loved it!
The card also features the Good Morning Sunshine DSP and a Pacific Point corduroy button. So cute!
Happy Stampin'
Melissa
Okay, I am so excited about my next class kit and demonstrator planner that I can't wait to share it with you!
This class features a fun & cheerful collection of NEW Stampin' Up! products including Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper, Hooray Designer Hardware, and On Board So Tweet chipboard. You'll make 6 cards that are sure to chase away the winter blues. PLUS, you'll learn how to use chipboard, hardware, and the crop-a-dile in very creative ways.
But, that's not all that I have for you this month. I also have a coordinating scrapbook page kit!!! And just wait until you see how cute it is!!!
You have the option of purchasing the card kit, the scrapbook kit, or both. Kits include pre-cut cardstock, designer series paper, hardware (card kit only), chipboard, and ribbon. You will receive electronic instructions for these projects with your shipment notification. Please allow up to 3 weeks for your kit(s) to ship as orders from Stampin' Up are taking a bit longer during Sale-a-Bration.
Additional items necessary for completion of these projects:
I received a few new Big Shot dies this week and I couldn't wait to try them out on some "different" materials. I went to Hobby Lobby and found EVA glitter sheets....essentially it's fun foam with a lot of sparkle! Each sheet was 99 cents and measured 9" x 12".
I was able to cut lots of butterflies and daisies with just two sheets. Then, I had to figure out what to do with them and I remembered that I had 2 pairs of flip flops leftover from a project last year. So here is what I came up with....
For this pair, I layered two butterflies together and adhered them with a hot glue gun. All of the ribbon is from Stampin' Up!....most of it was small pieces I had leftover from other projects. I just tied the ribbon in double knots randomly along the straps until full. It takes 5-6" of ribbon for each knot.
And aren't these adorable? This flower was made using the Daisies #2 die. There are 6 layers to each flower. I alternated pink & white flowers, adhering the layers with a hot glue gun.
Now the straps on this pair was a little trickier. To accomplish this look, you'll need to turn the flip flops over and pry the strap plugs loose. Approximate the length of ribbon needed to cover the straps---you'll cover each side, top and bottom, for each flip flop. Thread the ribbon through the hole on the bottom of the flip flop. Adhere to strap with hot glue. You'll do this to the top of the strap and the bottom of the strap. Apply a small amount of hot glue to the edges of the ribbon and press the top and bottom ribbons together.
I'm sure with a little more practice, I would be able to avoid sticky and burnt fingers. Best of luck if you try this....I warned you it was tricky. For me, I'll stick with the knots!
Happy Stampin'
Melissa
These are the projects from my monthly technique class. This month, we did Faux Silk which is a super-easy , but WOW technique.
The first card above features the Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper on Rose Red cardstock with accents of Black and White. Stamp sets used are Embrace Life and the Hostess Set, A Little Somethin.
Next, we made a card front with the same stamps and paper, but added a Kiwi Kiss base and the double-sided Kiwi Kiss satin ribbon.
And this is what the finished projects look like. Here are the directions for Faux Silk if you would like to give it a try:
Faux Silk Technique
Stamp images on tissue paper with black Staz-On ink.
Color images with an aquapainter and classic ink.
Crinkle and smooth out tissue paper.
Apply glue stick to neutral cardstock and adhere tissue paper, smoothing out most wrinkles.
Trim excess tissue paper and embellish as desired.
One of my New Year's resolutions this year was to get more organized and do a better job of sending cards to friends and family. Well, it has only taken me a month and a half to do part one of my resolution!
I just put the finishing touches on my Forget-Me-Not keeper and now I'm ready to add some cards. I thought it turned out so cute! Each divider is handstamped and includes space to record birthdays, anniversaries, or other important dates. Our beautiful rose red double stitched ribbon was added to each tab---I love how well it coordinates with the raspberry tart designer series paper!
And just wait until you see the four coordinating cards! These are just GORGEOUS!!!
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