Teacup Christmas Ornament

Hi everyone! Hope your week is going well! I'm finally getting into the Christmas spirit and have a fun little project to share with you.

Each year, my group of friends has an ornament swap. It's always so much fun to see what everyone comes up with - and it's always fun to dream up something new. This year I decided to create a little wintry diorama using Brenda Walton's Teacup die from Sizzix.

I used paper from Tim Holtz, and adhered it to a light blue cardstock - the pattern on the other side of the paper was too bold for the inside of the cup, plus the extra paper made it quite sturdy. After I assembled the cup, I stamped a winter cabin image on a circle of the same blue cardstock and used hot glue to adhere it to the bottom of the cup. This adds a nice backdrop so your little scene really pops. The seam is hidden with lots of snowy glitter.

After that, it was just a matter of adding lots of hot glue and little bits and pieces of Tim's Christmas embellishments. To finish the cup, I added tinsel twine and a bow at the top. I was really surprised at how quickly these came together. Once you get the hang of one, the rest are a snap!

Sizzix is having another huge sale. Sadly, the Teacup isn't included, but you do get free shipping with orders of $25 or more and there are lots of other dies by Brenda, Tim, and Eileen (all my faves!) that are hugely discounted.

The other items I used can be found at Simon Says Stamp and Amazon via the links below.


Thanks so much for stopping by today - have a great weekend!

Halloween Inspiration and Huge Sizzix Sale

Hi all! It's been such a busy summer that I haven't really had a lot of time to post. I have been working on a major studio redo that I can't wait to share with you - in just a few more weeks I should be totally done!

In the meantime, I thought I'd let you know that Sizzix is having another great Labor Day sale. I gathered up a few projects from last year plus some older projects that all use sale dies. Eileen Hull's cool Twist and Style tool is also on sale and it's a fun way to incorporate wire into your projects like I did on the little fairy witch cloche project. Hopefully you'll find some inspiration for your Halloween crafting!

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Boo Wreath

Wicked Halloween Altered Book

Halloween Fairy

Apothecary Shadow Box

Halloween Luminary

Spooky Yupo Resist

The Witching Hour ATB

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a fantastic weekend!

Thanksgiving Poppers + BIG News!

Hi all! Today, on the Sizzix blog, I'm sharing how I created these pretty Fall-themed favors using Brenda Walton's new Treat Popper die. So cute and easy! While you're there, check out the new contest Sizzix is running. It's a Fall Craft Photo challenge and there are some really great prizes - including a new Big Shot machine! See all the details in this post.

Now, for my big new! I have been chosen to be on the 2014 Design Team for Craft Stamper Magazine!! How cool is that?! Craft Stamper is, in my opinion, the best publication for inspirational rubber stamping and paper crafting. I am beyond thrilled to be a part of it and can't wait to start sharing projects with their readers.

All the dies and materials I used to create these poppers can be found at Scrapbook.com via the links below.

Brenda Walton Treat Popper Die
Brenda Walton Holiday Greenery Die
Tim Holtz Vintage Market Alphabet Die
Karen Burniston Gift Card Die Set
Echo Park Reflections Paper Kit
Vintage Photo Distress Glitter 
Kraft Core'dinations Paper

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Make sure you come back tomorrow - I'll be sharing a few very cool projects using Tim Holtz's Eclectic Elements fabric!

New Sizzix Tutorial - Apothecary Shadow Box Book

Are you in the mood for another spooky Halloween project? I have a new tutorial on the Sizzix blog today for this cool little faux leather apothecary book. I used the Shadow Box die from Brenda Walton's latest release, plus lots of Tim Holtz dies and idea-ology embellishments. You can find the full stepped-out tutorial HERE. Hope you enjoy it!

You can find most of the supplies I used at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% on your order!

Sizzix Mini Spider and 31 Sizzix Mini Apothecary Bottles Sizzix Mini Bat and Skull Paper Stash - Laboratorie Stampers Anonymous Mini Halloween 3 Idea-ology Corked Vials idea-ology Paper String - Solids idea-ology Remnant Rubs - Apothecary Inkssentials Metal Foil Tape Inkssentials Glue N' Seal Black Soot Distress Ink Gathered Twigs Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy Distress Stain Rock Candy Crackle Paint Studio Multi Medium Idea-ology Sanding Grip Kraft Core Paper

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IE Challenge - Birthday Celebrations

Hi all! I have a really fun card to share with you that I created for Inspiration Emporium's July challenge. We're celebrating birthdays this month, and I jumped at the chance to use Karen Burniston's new Pop 'n Cuts Label Window die, which I paired with her new Ornate Square Card Base. I love the pretty edge on this card!

To decorate the spine, I folded my cardstock and placed in on the Edge portion of the Edge and Scroll die, moving it down so it wouldn't cut on the fold. The flourish was cut with the same die.

The Summer Florals strip die by Brenda Walton is another new die I was die-ing to use. :) How pretty is this flower? Very fun to mix and match all the different flower shapes that it cuts.

The front panel is decorated using the label from Karen's Butterflies and Labels Bigz die. I added glittered letters cut from light chipboard using Tim Holtz' Chip Block die. The sentiment is from Tim's Simple Sayings stamp set and was stamped on a little label from Karen's Flagpole and Lanterns strip die.

Here is the open view of the card. I love the motion of this card style!

I really wanted to add some kind of banner, but wasn't sure exactly how I wanted it to look. I spotted a butterfly that I'd cut using Karen's Butterflies and Labels die and was like - perfect! I used the smaller Movers and Shapers  Butterfly die on top of a glittered butterfly cut with the Bigz die. The wings are glued to a length of vintage rick rack. The flower in the center is the smallest from Brenda's Summer Florals die.

To decorate the other panel, I added another layered flower and more glittered letters. Fun!

Most of the supplies I used on my card can be found at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% on your order!

My Mind's Eye - Indie Chic Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Ornate Square Card Pop 'n Cuts Label Window Sizzix Edge and Scroll Sizzix Butterflies and Labels Movers and Shapers Butterflies Sizzix Flagpole w/Lantern and Sign Sizzix Chip Block Strip Die Stampers Anonymous Simple Sayings Stickles Dry Glitter - Silver Kaiser Rhinestones - Silver Plus Corp Glue Tape Inkssentials Glue N' Seal Zip Dry Glue Idea-ology Sanding Grip

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I hope you can join us over at the Inspiration Journal blog for our new challenge. There is a $50 gift certificate up for grabs - can't wait to see what you create!