Christmas in December

Well,  with only several days to go to Christmas,  I decided to show you some of the Christmas boxes and bags that I have made for my family.

All products used are by Stampin Up!

You can use what ever colours and designer series paper that you like.   They can be use for birthdays, Easter and Christmas or a special gift for a special someone.   The template for the explosion box and backpack can be found at:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/

I hope you all have fun making these gifts.   I am not sure where the Tie box template came from, but I am sure some of you will be able to search the web for it.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

Christmas Jelly Bean Tubes

Here are Christmas Jelly Bean Tubes that I made for all of the year 1 students at my daughters school.   I filled them with Darrell Lea Jelly Beans.

Stamp set:  Festive Favourites
Ink:  Black Staz On
Card stock:  Whisper White
Accessories:  Large Tag Punch, Plastic Cyclinder Bags, Watercolour Pencils and Adhesives.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

Artist Trading Cards - December 2011

This months Artist Trading Cards theme is:

Christmas

Stamp set:  Winter Post, Stitched Stockings and Tiny Tags
Ink:  Pool Party & Wisteria Wonder
Card stock:  Whisper White, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder
Accessories:  Stocking Tag Punch, Jewellery Tag Punch, Hemp Twine, Stampin Dimensionals and Adhesive.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

SU-Only Challenges - Challenge 33

This weeks challenge from SU-Only Challenges is:

  My Favourite Holiday Colours

Here is my entrant:

Stamp Set:  Season of Joy
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry
Accessories:  Designer Series Paper - Cottage Wall, Small Heart Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals and Adhesive.

Come on over to SU-Only Challenges  http://suochallenges.com/  and join on in the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi



Hand Stamped Sentiments - Artist Pick Award

Received a email today that made my day.   My entrant won the Artist Pick Award from Hand Stamped Sentiments for the Colour Challenge 91.    A big thank you to those who picked my design.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi



Christmas in November

I am going through abit of a phase at the moment.   I just can't get enough of my Owl Builder Punch.   So this month I made a easel card using my Owl Builder Punch.

Stamp Set:   Best Yet
Ink:   Real Red
Card Stock:   Old Olive, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White
Accessories:   Owl Builder Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals and Adhesive.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

Artist Trading Cards - November 2011

This months ATC Swaps theme is:   

Congratulations On Your New Arrival

Stamp Set:   Baby Bundle

Ink:   Black Staz On 

Card Stock:   Whisper White, Regal Rose and Bashful Blue.

Accessories:   Word Window Punch, Blender Pens, Stampin' Pastels, Stamp-a-ma-jig and Adhesives.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

SU-Only Challenge - Challenge 31

This weeks challenge from SU-Only Challenges is: 

"To make a greeting card just for the purpose of sending to someone to say you're thinking about them."

Here is my entrant:

Stamp Set:   Sincere Salutations
Ink:   Rose Red & Soft Suede
Card Stock:   Whisper White, So Saffron, Regal Rose, Old Olive and Soft Suede.
Accessories:   Extra large Tag Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals and Adhesives.

Come on over to SU-Only Challenges http://suochallenges.com/ and join on in the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

Hand Stamped Sentiments - Challenge 91

This weeks challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments is a colour challenge:

Here is my entrant:

and from another angle,

Stamp set:  Season of Joy
Ink:  Wild Wasabi & Real Red
Card stock:  Wild Wasabi, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla
Accessories:  Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals and Adhesive.

Come on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments 

 http://www.handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/ 

and join on in the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi



Christmas Bingo Game

Stampin' Up!  have created stamps for you to make your own:

Christmas Bingo Game

Here is the one I created for my daughter and her friends to play with.

Stamp set:  Bingo Card & Jolly Bingo Bits Set
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Marina Mist
Card stock:  Whisper White and Always Artichoke
Accessories:  1" Circle Punch and 1 1/4" Circle Punch.

Should you wish to make the Christmas Bingo Game, please contact me to purchase the above.

email:  thestampwitch@optusnet.com.au

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

SU Only Challenge - Challenge 30

This weeks challenge from SU Only Challenges is:   Treats are a Treat

Here is my entrant:   Girlie Imp Box

Stamp set:  None

Ink:  Baja Breeze

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette and Pretty in Pink.

Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, Owl Builder Punch, Ornament Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Boho Blooms Punch, Modern Label Punch, Circle Punch, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Sponge Dauber, Stampin Dimensionals and Sticky Strip.

Come on over to SU Only Challenges  http://suochallenges.com/ and join on in the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi



Halloween Workshop

Last Sunday I was invited to a Halloween Workshop.   It was a great day spent making crafts, good food and great company.   Here are some of the projects that we made.

These boxes were made using Stampin Up Big Shot with the Top Note die.    The eyes and the noses where made using circle punches and round tab punch.

These boxes where made using Stampin Up Big Shot with the Mini Milk Carton and Pillow box dies.   Various circle punches, scallop  and oval punches, owl 2 step punch and goggly eyes.

These projects were throught up by a Stampin Up demonstrator: Bindi.    It was a wonderful day of halloween crafts, good food and great company.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

Halloween Backpacks

With Halloween only a couple of weeks away I wanted to make something different.    I came across a tutorial on Splitcoaster Stampers for Backpacks.   Here is a couple of them:

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight
Accessories:  Felt (non Stampin Up), Basic Black Ribbon, Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-A-Dile, Stampin Dimensionals and Sticky Strip.

Should you wish to make these backpacks,  here is the link to Splitcoast Stampers:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/backpackbox/

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

Artist Trading Cards - October 2011

This months Australian & New Zealand ATC theme is:    Halloween

Artist Trading Cards are 2 1/2 inch x 3 1/2 inch

Stamp Set:  None
Ink:  Basic Black & Tangerine Tango
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango & Rich Razzleberry
Accessories:  Owl Builder Punch, Tooth Picks, Hemp Twine, Stamping Sponges, Stampin Write Journaler, Signo Gel Pen White and Adhesives.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

Christmas in October

While searching the web for some tutorials, I came across a apron card.   So, this this month I decided to make Christmas Apron cards.   These are very easy to make and the kids will love making them for their friends.

Stamp Set:  Winter Post
Ink:  Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler
Card Stock:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla
Accessories:  DSP Jolly Holiday, 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brads, Stampin Dimensionals and Adhesives.

Stamp Set:  Winter Post
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Envelopes:  Very Vanilla


Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

UStamp with Dawn and Friends

UStamp with Dawn and Friends

have a

Knock Out Punches 2011

showcase and tutorial starting on the 4th November 2011.

This event showcases Stampin' Up! Punches and the Design Team from all around the world that have 40+ killer projects to share!! Don't miss it!!

For further information on this event, please go to:

 http://uwdafknockoutpunches2011.ning.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

Perth Regional Seminar 2011

The  Perth Regional Stampin Up! Seminar  will be on this Saturday 24th September 2011 at the Pan Pacific Hotel.

This will be my first Regional Seminar and I am very excited.

I have made Handbags with Lindt Chocolate inside for my swaps with other demonstrators. Here they are:

Stamp Set:  Vintage Vogue and Fresh Cuts
Ink:  Black Staz On
Card Stock:  Whisper White and Basic Black
Accessories:  Oval Punches, Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones and Adhesives.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi

CAS-ual Fridays - Challenge 20

This weeks challenge from CAS-ual Fridays is:

Here is my entrant:

Stamp Sets:  A Little Treat & Tiny Tags
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Daffofil Delight and Tempting Turquoise
Card Stock:  Whisper White and Melon Mambo
Accessories:  Ice Cream Parlor Buttons, Designer Big Button, Jewelry Tag Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Linen Thread, Stampin Dimensionals and Adhesives.

Come on over to CAS-ual Fridays http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/  and join on in the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi



Artist Trading Cards - September 2011

This months ATC theme for September is:  SPRING

Here are my cards:

Stamp:   Hello Blossoms

Ink:   Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive

Card Stock:   Whisper White and Melon Mambo.

Accessories:    Adhesives

Thanks for stopping by!

Sammi