Pineapples & Banners for You

Are you a Stampin' Up! demonstrator?  Then you saw these fab projects in your inbox this morning.

I made these projects for your viewing and crafting pleasure.

To break down each project set I do, I'm supposed to create a project for the avid, casual, and new stamper.  So smart!  So no matter where you are on the crafting spectrum, you can create these items.

  This tag is for the New Stamper.  Nothing on this tag is extra fancy except the outlining on the banner.  And by fancy, I mean, super easy.  Literally draw an outline around the banner to make your words pop.

  This watercolored card is for the Casual Stamper.  I used an aqua painter, of course, and the Banners for You Photopolymer Bundle for the rest of the card.  When you buy the Framelits and stamp set together, you save 10%.  Sweet!

  This treat bag is for the Avid Stamper.  This project isn't as difficult as it looks.  Stamp your pineapple leaves on Whisper White cardstock a few times and then cut out the different "levels" to make them pop.  I used a bone folder to help curve up the tips.  The pineapple is gorgeous, isn't it?  To get this look, I inked the pineapple in Crushed Curry and then stamped it directly onto watercolor paper.  Because the paper is so uneven, the ink won't apply evenly (this is exactly what you want to happen.)  Before the ink dries, I used my aqua painter (my tool of choice these days) to color in the spots I needed ink by using the ink already on the paper.  This creates different hues of the ink and I think it looks marvelous.
  
Let me know what you think!



Pineapple Stamp; Banners for You Stamp Set; Kraft and Whisper White Cardstock; Glassine Sheets; Watercolor Paper; Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Island Indigo, Old Olive, Peekaboo Peach, Pool Party, Soft Suede, and Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin’ Pads®; VersaMark® Pad; Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Write® Marker; White Stampin’ Emboss® Powder; Linen Thread; Metallics Sequin Assortment; Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape; Stampin’ Dimensionals®; Aqua Painters®; Big Shot™; Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies; Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
 

birthday bag | september fancy friday

Welcome to our (the 2013 Artisan Design Team) new monthly blog hop!  Whether you're starting here or coming from Erica's page, I'm happy you're here.  How this hop will work is that each month there will be a different theme - sometimes it'll be a stamp set, set of colors, accessories, whatever.  We'll all create a project in blog hop format so don't forget to look at all 10 projects.  This is now more awesome for you!  In the comments section of my blog, you can participate in this theme and post a link to your project using our same theme.  Then everyone can see what you've made too!  The one thing you can count on is that our projects will be fancy!  Over the past year, "fancy" became our word to describe the best projects, the best new clothes, even the best pedicure colors.  Now we want to share with you our take on "fancy" each month.  

Last month we offered a giveaway to 1 person who participated in the challenge.  The winner is Lauren Reeves! Here is the link to her blog post:  http://ofcreativityandart.blogspot.com/2014/09/fancy-friday-album.html

For the challenge this month, use the sketch above.  You can interpret it however you'd like.

I'm excited to see what you create!

Now, on to what I created...

My good friend, Heather, inspired this gift bag.

I made it so the card is also like a tag in the front pocket.

Now it won't get lost.

To make the Very Vintage button Crushed Curry,

I smashed it into the Crushed Curry ink,

sprinkled Clear Embossing Powder on it,

and then used my Heat Tool.

Fancy!

How adorable is the pocket insert?

Don't forget to make your flag wavy by curling it between your fingers. 

 
Stamps: Big News
Ink: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, VersaMark Ink
Paper: Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum
Accessories & Tools:  Black Embossing Powder, Crystal Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Big Shot,File Tags Edgelits, Large Scallop Edgelits, Gold Baker's Twine (just pull out the told), Burlap Ribbon, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
Other: Sewing Machine, Small Gift Bag, toothpick, lovely black feather
 
Play along with the sketch challenge.  Be sure to leave a comment on any of our blogs within the hop with a link back to your creation.

Okay, off to go visit the awesome Jeanna!  I'm sure you will love her project!

 

Order all things Stampin' Up! from my site {HERE}

Do you follow me on Pinterest?  You can.

 

Did you order your Paper Pumpkin yet? 
Full project kits delivered straight to your door.

What are you waiting for??

 

i made this | july '14

 

Were you lucky enough to see these samples I made IN PERSON??  Some of the samples were hard to find, ie, they were not actually AT Convention but at the Home Office.  Never fear, I'll be posting everything I created (yep, me, I actually made these, with my own hands - just in case you were wondering) so you can see them up close and personal without having to look around someone's giant poofy hair.

I hope you enjoy my samples.

Leave comments!

Why?

Because I love them.
And you.
Thanks for looking!

There were 29 Display Stampers this year so the easiest way to see all of our projects (you know, so you know who made what awesome project) is to go to our board in Pinterest.  Come follow us!

Now you can feel like you were at Convention!  Well, at least you can pretend you saw all the inspiration boards.  Honestly, I didn't even see all the projects that are on the Pinterest board.  The projects must have been hidden somewhere.

Order all things Stampin' Up! from my site {HERE}

Sign up now for the next round.

Do you follow me on Pinterest?  You can.

 

Did you order your Paper Pumpkin yet? 
Full project kits delivered straight to your door.

What are you waiting for??

 

i made this | july '14

 

Were you lucky enough to see these samples I made IN PERSON??  Some of the samples were hard to find, ie, they were not actually AT Convention but at the Home Office.  Never fear, I'll be posting everything I created (yep, me, I actually made these, with my own hands - just in case you were wondering) so you can see them up close and personal without having to look around someone's giant poofy hair.

I hope you enjoy my samples.

Tell me you wouldn't want to receive this adorable gift tag for your birthday?

Leave comments!

Why?

Because I love them.
And you.
Thanks for looking!

There were 29 Display Stampers this year so the easiest way to see all of our projects (you know, so you know who made what awesome project) is to go to our board in Pinterest.  Come follow us!

Now you can feel like you were at Convention!  Well, at least you can pretend you saw all the inspiration boards.  Honestly, I didn't even see all the projects that are on the Pinterest board.  The projects must have been hidden somewhere.

Order all things Stampin' Up! from my site {HERE}

Sign up now for the next round.

Do you follow me on Pinterest?  You can.

 

Did you order your Paper Pumpkin yet? 
Full project kits delivered straight to your door.

What are you waiting for??

 

i made this | july '14

 

Were you lucky enough to see these samples I made IN PERSON??  Some of the samples were hard to find, ie, they were not actually AT Convention but at the Home Office.  Never fear, I'll be posting everything I created (yep, me, I actually made these, with my own hands - just in case you were wondering) so you can see them up close and personal without having to look around someone's giant poofy hair.

I hope you enjoy my samples.

Leave comments!

Why?

Because I love them.
And you.
Thanks for looking!

There were 29 Display Stampers this year so the easiest way to see all of our projects (you know, so you know who made what awesome project) is to go to our board in Pinterest.  Come follow us!

Now you can feel like you were at Convention!  Well, at least you can pretend you saw all the inspiration boards.  Honestly, I didn't even see all the projects that are on the Pinterest board.  The projects must have been hidden somewhere.

Order all things Stampin' Up! from my site {HERE}

Sign up now for the next round.

Do you follow me on Pinterest?  You can.

 

Did you order your Paper Pumpkin yet? 
Full project kits delivered straight to your door.

What are you waiting for??