Acorn Builder Ideas: Day 5

Here's Day 5 of the Acorn Builder Punch ideas.  Last one. This one uses just the punch in combination with the Vintage Leaves stamp set and some punches and ribbon.  Old Olive, Soft Suede, Early Espresso and Very Vanilla make up the color scheme.  The sentiment is from the Tin of Cards stamp set on p. 110 of the Annual Catalog.  It not only matches the Tin of Cards Project Kit, but is useful on its own.

Hope you've enjoyed our 5 Days of Acorn Builder Punch ideas.

Stamps: Vintage Leaves, Tin of Cards
Ink: Old Olive
Paper: Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Early Espresso
Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Cotton Ribbon in Early Espresso, Thick Baker's Twine in Very Vanilla.

Acorn Builder Ideas: Day 4

This one's a bit corny in it's sentiment, but kind of fun.  The woodgrain pattern is from the Into the Woods Designer Series Paper (Holiday Catalog p. 43, again).  Colors include Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Early Espresso and Delightful Dijon.  The 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon is best attached with Mini Glue Dots here.

Stamps: Acorny Thank You
Ink: Delightful Dijon, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Early Espresso
Paper: Whisper White, Delightful Dijon, Into the Woods Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch, 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon

Acorn Builder Ideas: Day 3

Here's a Thanksgiving card pairing the Acorn Builder Punch and the Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I added the Oak Leaves from the Vintage Leaves stamp set cut out with the matching Leaflets Framelits (you guessed it, Bundle! see page 88 of the Annual Catalog.)

I like that the Acorny Thank You set also coordinates with the Bitty Banners Framelits Dies, as well.  This color scheme is Soft Suede, Mossy Meadow and Tangelo Twist.

Thanks for stopping by.

Stamps: Acorny Thank You, Vintage Leaves
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede, Tangelo Twist
Paper: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Mossy Meadow
Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch, Big Shot, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Leaflets Framelits Dies, Bitty Banners Framelits Dies, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals

More Fun with Acorns

Day 2 of our Acorn Builder Punch Cards.  This one is quite basic, but still cute.  I like the sentiment from the Acorny Thanks set.  I think the set also goes well with the Acorns on the Into The Woods Designer Series Paper (Holiday Catalog, p. 43).  Enjoy!

Stamps: Acorny Thank You
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede, Early Espresso
Paper: Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede, Into the Woods Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch, Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits (p. 173), Word Bubble Framelits (retired), Large Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

5 Days of Acorn Builder Punch Ideas: Day #1

I decided to do another "5 Days Of..." project ideas.  This set of cards features the new Acorn Builder Punch from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog (#140841, p. 45).  Some of them, like today's card, features the coordinating stamp set Acorny Thank You (#139718, p. 45).  They do bundle together if you're looking for a good deal.  Thanks for visiting this week.

Today's Card has some slightly non-traditional colors.  Mint Macaron, Soft Suede and Early Espresso are used for a softer Fall card.  I also added the "hello" from the Greetings Thinlits dies.  The matching Mint Macaron Dotted Lace Trim ties really easily for an elegant accent.

Stamps: Acorny Thank You
Ink: Mint Macaron, Soft Suede, Early Espresso
Paper: Whisper White, Mint Macaron, Early Espresso
Accessories: Acorn Bulder Punch, Big Shot, Greetings Thinlits Dies (Annual Catalog p. 172), Doted Lace Trim in Mint Macaron, Stampin' Dimensionals

Halloween Treats Day 5: Gift Bag Boo!

I really am having fun with all the Halloween Treat possibilities.  I hope you've enjoyed the last 5 days of Treats.  The Stampin' Up! Annual and Holiday Catalogs are filled with fantastic options for packaging.  The fun thing about this one is that I didn't use any Ink or Stamps...I think it's a first for me.  However, that Boo is cut out of the new Black Glimmer Paper from the Holiday Catalog (see p. 47!).  A bit of sparkle makes up for no Ink.

The bag was made with the Gift Bag Punch Board from page 150 of the Annual Catalog.  I really liked the Ghosts on this piece of the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper and thought it should be shown in more than just a small snippet on a card.  Here I used a 6"x 12" piece and followed the directions for the largest Gift Bag on the Punch Board.  Again, with some strong adhesive, these bags come together really quickly.  I pulled out the Clothespins and Washi Tape again for attaching a quick decorative tag.  Didn't want to obscure too many of those adorable Ghosts!   The banner is made using the Triple Banner Punch (AC p. 165)  The tag is the Note Tag in Whisper White paper wrapped with the Happy Haunting Designer Washi Tape to match the Clothespin decoration.  Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Cotton Ribbon and Basic Black Baker's Twine (AC pp. 158-159) finish off the tag.  Enjoy!

Stamps:  None!
Ink:  None!
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper, Black Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Gift Bag Punch Board, Big Shot,  Boo to You Framelits (HC p. 49), Note Tag Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Hand Held 1/8" Circle Punch, Clothespins, Happy Haunting Designer Washi Tape (HC p. 47) Basic Black Baker's Twine, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Cotton Ribbon

Spooky Mini Treat Bag

Yet another fun Thinlits Die creating another Halloween Treat.  This is the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits from the Annual Catalog (p. 171).  I used another sheet of the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog (p. 47) The Skull and Cross Bones are from the Howl-o-ween Treat Stamp Set and Boo to You! Framelits Dies again.  The Happy Halloween sentiment is from the And Many More set from the Annual Catalog (p. 105).  The ribbon is the Into the Woods 3/8" Cotton Ribbon (HC p. 43).  The color and the texture are great for many different fall projects.  The Old Olive Banner is from the Treat Bag Thinlits set, too, for those of you who are wondering... Happy Treating Day 4!

Stamps: And Many More (AC, p. 105), Howl-o-ween Treat (HC p. 49)
Ink:  Basic Black Archival Ink (HC, p. 19)
Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive, Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper (HC p. 47)
Accessories: Big Shot, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits (AC, p. 171), Boo to You Framelits (HC p. 49), Into the Woods 3/8" Cotton Ribbon (HC, p. 43), Stampin' Dimensionals.

Day Three: A little Northeast Humor

Those of you who have spent time in New England or have friends and family from that part of the country (Maine in particular) will see the humor here.  I couldn't resist when I got the Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 Stamp Set (Holiday Catalog, p. 38).  This treat is "Wicked Good" in that it's filled with Candy Corn (my personal definition of Halloween Candy.)

Again, it's a super-simple treat to put together.  I used the Fry Box Bigz L Die (Annual Catalog p. 175, if you're looking for it...).  I chose a piece of the Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper (HC p. 47) to make the box.  The Tag is the 2" Circle Punch in Very Vanilla and the 2-3/8" Scalloped Circle punch in Tangelo Twist.  Speaking of Twists...wondering about that Twist-Tie on the Cello Bag?  Washi Tape!!  I have been wanting to find a use for the oodles of Twisty Ties that I have around the house.  I've also been looking for creative ways to use the lovely Designer Washi Tape that Stampin' Up! Offers.  Voila!  Thanks to the Pinterest ideas, here it is.

Quick Tutorial:

Take a flat Twist Tie or a length of Floral Wire.  Take the Washi Tape down one length and around the back of the other side and seal it around the tie/wire.  Instant Matching Twist Tie!

Stamps: Project Life Seasonal Snapshot (HC p. 38), Something to Say (the "good")
Ink: Tangelo Twist, Basic Black Archival Pad and Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Paper: Very Vanilla, Tangelo Twist, Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper (HC p. 47)
Accessories: Big Shot, Fry Box BigzL Die, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Cello Bag, Happy Haunting Designer Washi Tape (HC p. 47)

Halloween Treat Number 2

This great Square Pillow Box Thinlits Die (Holiday Catalog p. 41) comes together in a snap to make the perfect size box for a large cookie or candy treat.  My version features Rich Razzleberry card stock and ink and uses one of my favorite seasonal products, the Spider Web Doilies (HC p. 47).  These Doilies can actually be used in reverse as well and made to look less Halloween-like.  Multi-season products are great.  They come in a package of 24 which, at only  $4.50 per package is a pretty decent deal.

The focal point stamps come from the Howl-o-ween Treat set we saw yesterday.  Yes, the little spider has a die to match him!  I also used some spooky spiders in the back ground from the A Little Something stamp set that Bundles (!) with the Pillow Box die (again on p. 41 in the HC).  They're kind of hard to see on the photo, but add another dimension to the project.

Stamps: A Little Something (HC p. 41), Howl-o-ween Treat (HC p. 49)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink, Basic Black Archival Ink (HC p. 19, in case you missed it yesterday)
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Pillow Box Thinlits Dies (HC, p. 41), Boo to You Framelits Dies (HC p. 49), 2-1/2 - inch Circle Punch (AC p. 165) , Spider Web Doilies (HC p. 47), 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon in Basic Black (AC, p. 158), Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

5 Days of Halloween Treat Ideas

Since the Holiday Catalog has been officially released on the Stampin' Up! website and in paper form, I've been playing with Halloween Treat Ideas for the last week.  Here are 5 of them (one per day, so plan to check back again soon!)

First up:  This cute Bakers Box Thinlits Die (#139279 on p. 171 in the Annual Catalog (AC) ) makes a great gift for Candy or other surprises.  I cut it out using Tangelo Twist paper and then used some of the great new products from the Holiday Catalog (HC) as follows:

From page 49, I used the Howl-o-ween Treat Stamp Set and bundled (!) Boo to You Framelits Dies for the Owl, Hat, Pumpkin and Boo! sentiment.  Each piece cuts out individually with a die.  Nothing "fussy" here!  The Box is decorated with the Happy Haunting Designer Washi Tape from p. 47.  I also added a strip of the tape to the Clothespin (#133764 p. 160 in the AC) for an easy and decorative Closure.  Hope you enjoy this flash forward to Halloween for the next few days!

Stamps:  Howl-o-ween Treat (HC p. 49)
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry and Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pads, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad (HC p.19 It's new!)
Paper: Whisper White, Tangelo Twist, Basic Black
Accessories: Big Shot, Boo to You Framelits Dies (HC p. 49), Clothespins, Happy Haunting Designer Washi Tape (HC p. 47)