Fall Cider Pocket

At the last camp we created a Hot Cocoa pocket complete with a peppermint stick, so I thought it would be fun to show you another version. 

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So as you can see, it's the same idea just instead of cocoa packet I've got a cider packet and instead of a peppermint stick I used two cinnamon sticks.  To make the pocket, take a 4 1/4" x 11" piece of card stock and score it at 5 1/2".  Next, using your Simply Scored Diagonal Plate score at 5 3/4" at an angle.  This created corner triangle will be folder under to the inside. If you like, at this point you could dry emboss the front of the pocket to add some more interest to the project.  I used the Orchard Harvest Designer Series paper, the Scentsationl Season stamp set with matching framelits and the super cool 1/4" Sweater trim to tie everything together.  The large circle behind the the mug, is the 2 1/2" circle punch.  For the stick in the cup I cut out a brown "candy cane", cut off the end, sponged it and wha-la....you have a cinnamon stick.   Think of all the people that would love to receive a warm cup of cider!

Smiles,
Stacey

One more Halloween Treat!

Last July while at the Stampin'Up! convention these cute little fabric creations were being passed around by other demonstrators and I thought they were so cute.  If you're like me, I'm always looking for a way to use fabric with my Big Shot and this project was perfect.  Plus, it just one more great way to use the Big Shot and the Petal Cone die...it's a win, win! 

Created by Stacey Cogswell

It's a scissor holder!  I got the idea from fellow Stampin'Up! demonstrator Laurie Zoellmer.  Super easy to make and there is not a lick of sewing!  Just two piece of fabric, a piece of felt/batting, Wonder Under (iron on adhesive), an iron and a glue gun, plus the Big Shot with Petal Cone and Blossom Party dies.  I made this one for my neighbor with the same fabric that she helped me make a quilt out of and then I started digging through my stash of Stampin'Up! fabric and made a few more.  You might recall that I blessed at convention with about 20 boxes of fabric, so why not start using it.  If love fabric at a great price, Stampin'Up! has put last years fabric on the clearance rack....three fat quarters for only .99 cents!  I'll try to make some up with these clearance fabrics and post them next week.....until have a great day!

Smiles,
Stacey

Thank You Treats

As many of you may know, I've spent a lot of time this summer in and of doctors offices trying to figure out why I was in so much pain with my back.  As it turns out, it wasn't my back after all, it was my SI joints.  They just didn't want to stay in the right spot, so I've made many trips to the chiropractor to put them back.  Fortunately, this doctor was the first doctor I've had in years that wanted to get the root of the problem instead of just covering it up with a band aide.  So, in the process he discovered that my left leg is almost 3/4" shorter than my right.  This, along with many years of inflicting damage not knowing I was, has caused my body to be just a little out of whack!  I fell in March of this year and that's when my body said "I can't do this any more on my own!"  So long story short, all of this has caused my joints to become hyer-mobile and loose.  To fix this, I've had three rounds of painful Prolotheraphy shot in hopes that the treatment will cause my ligaments and tendons to shrink back to hold my joints in place better.

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Anyway, I thought that after all these appointments and seeing almost every person in two different doctor's offices, I would make them a little "Thank You" treat.  These were super easy to create using the Petite Pocket die, the Delicate Designs embossing folder and some ribbon.  The greeting is from the stamp set called Perfect punches (page 120 in main catty.)  Add a couple of rhinestones and a piece of candy and you've got a super sweet treat.  Everyone really liked them and one of the doctors might even start coming to my camps...how cool is that!





Christmas Stamp Camp

It's the first day of Fall!  While everyone is out racking leaves and preparing for all the fall activities, I've been inside working hard to get ready for Christmas.....Yes, it's time to be thinking about Christmas!  I thought for the October stamp camp I would focus on making some fun, easy to reproduce, fast to make Christmas cards and projects.  So without further delay.....here they are!

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This first group of cards and 3D project are super quick to make because the use the pre-printed Snow Festival Designer Tags for the Holiday mini catalog and pre-made mini note cards.  All you have to do is stamp a greeting to the tag, (I used the stamp set "Greeting of the Season" item #128033 for all of them) dry embossed a piece of card stock and add them both to the little mini note card.  For the candy treat holder, cut out a petite pocket with the Big Shot, wrap the tag around it and add some baker's twine.  SuperDuper easy and fun to reproduce.

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This second set of card is created using the stamp set "Scentational Season" item #121190 for the Holiday mini along with the Festival of Prints Designer series paper stack.  For $6.95 you get 48 sheets of 4.5" x 6.5" pieces of paper, that when cut in 1/2 will give you enough designer series paper to make almost a 100 cards!  At camp we'll be making 4.  The cards also feature the new ribbon slides and stitched In Color ribbon.   But you can't have a card with a cup of cocoa on it without.........a cup of cocoa gift!

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Isn't this cute!  I saw this blog and instantly knew it would make the perfect 3D project to go along with my cards.  This scored folder uses the same stamp set "Scentational Season", but did you know this set also has a matching Framelits die set?  How cool is that!  Stamp, cut and you're done.  Too cute and so much fun to give.  How much would this be to receive.....chocolate and peppermint...how can you go wrong!

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Lastly,  I wanted to show you the cool new Core'dination card stock on a card.  This card stock, unlike all of Stampin'Up's other paper, has a white core, so when you emboss it and sand it the white comes through.
It is so much better in person, because you can see the rich texture and feel the velvet created by the paper.  It's hard to see, but the star is stamped in gold and accented with a pearl and the "Wisemen" are misted with a thin layer of sparkle to give the feel of traveling through the starry night.  This a a classic and elegant Christmas card that looks like you spent hours on but didn't. 

Well, what do you think?  I'd love for you to come to camp and make all these wonderful cards/projects.  The date will be Friday October 12 from 6:00-10:00.  Please let me know if you would like to come and if you are already on my email list you will be getting a detailed information about this camp soon.

Smiles,
Stacey

Back to School

Created by Stacey Cogswell
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Today was Zach's official first day of the 8th grade, so I thought it would be fun to make him something special.  I saw a verison of this card on the blog "Think Outside the Box" and thought it was so cute.  Of course I had to change it around to use Stampin'Up! products and what would be more perfect than the apple image from the new stamp set in the Holiday mini on page 29 called Perfectly Preserved!  Second, I saw the "pencil" somewhere, but I can't remember where, but thought it was a great idea.  The "pencil" is actually a roll of Rolo candies with a candy kiss on top.  Super easy to make, just roll the paper around the Rolo tube and write something clever on the side.  The hardest part was making the "lead", but what I did was take 1/2" circle punch of paper, cut a slit into the middle and then rolled it into a cone shape.  Zach was pretty excited to have these at his desk, otherwise known as the kitchen table, this morning when he arrived to start school.  He did remark that the card looked more like a pencil that had been almost used up in comparison to the other pencil, but oh well.

Hope you had a great day, school or no school!

Smiles,
Stacey

Little Birthday Gift

Today, I thought I would share one for little purse project with you.  I made this fun little purse filled with chocolates and matching 3x3 card for my friends birthday.  I turned out super cute and I was excited to give it to her.  Sometimes it's not about now big the gift is, but how much thought you put into it.

 Happy Birthday Jessica!

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April Stamp Camp Projects

It's been awhile since I posted anything, but please don't give up on me!  I've been really busy lately, but I hope thing will start slowing down in June.  Anyway, I know that the April stamp camp has already come and gone, but I thought I would still share pictures with you.  I LOVE the new purse die and thought it would be fun to create three different looks, just like in real life we have to have a purse for every occasion...right?  




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Isn't cute!  This card and purse features all new products form the up and coming new 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalog.  Today is the last day to order the Smooches Paper and Purse die, if you want then now, otherwise they will be available in June when the new catalog arrives. 



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 Here is the second designer purse with matching card.  This purse is really elegant in person.  I stamped it with the background stamp "Netting" with versamark ink and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.  It really makes it look like designer fabric!  The matching card layout was a CASE (copy and share everything) from my favorite fellow demonstrator Mary Fish.  I just love the way she incorporated so many of the fun accessories from the mini Occasions catalog.

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Lastly, how about a denim purse?  This fun paper was created using a Night of Navy ink pad directly onto a whisper white piece of card stock.  Just rub the pad all over the paper in every direction until you reach the desired darkness and then use it to create the projects.  In this case, I made a little denim purse with a matching embossed card.  We've all seen (or even own) a pair of jeans with some "bling" on them, so why not a card!  Super cute!

Smiles,
Stacey

February Stamp Camp Projects #1 and #2

I just love Sale-a-bration not only because you can earn stamp sets for free, but stamp sets offered during this time are amazing!  Two of my favorites this year are Fresh Vintage and Elementary Elegance.  Add these to the great Designer Series Paper and ribbon and you've got some great projects. 

For the February stamp camp on the 24th, I thought it would be fun to show you several different ways to use the same stamp set.  I have two projects completed using the Fresh Vintage stamp set, that I will show you today.  Stay tuned for one more.

This card is super easy, but fun!  I thought I would show you two versions, one easy and one stepped up just a little. The first version is make with just punches the second version is stepped up by adding same faux stitching and a little fancy cutting. You can decide which one you would like to make at camp.

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Stepped up version of the same card

The second stamp camp project:

I have all kinds of books with all kinds of markers, from post-it notes to little scraps of paper.  I love book marks, but never seem to have enough.  So, when I saw a version on this project, I thought it would be just the right answer to my book mark trouble.  It's super quick and easy to make and I think you'll like it too!

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I'm hoping to have a few more projects finished soon, so please check back often.

Smiles,
Stacey

Christmas Fudge!

Created by Stacey Cogswell
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Can you beleive it's almost Christmas already!?  I have felt so overwhelmed this year, trying yo get everything done that when I saw this little Christmas fudge poem on Tammy's blog I knew I just had to use it.  I just wrapped a giant candy bar with designer paper, added the poem and wha la.....a fast, but fun little gift!  Here is a close up of the peom to read and if you would like to use it for youself, Tammy Fite has created a file for you to download.

Enjoy!

Stacey

Snowflake Treat Bags



Created by Fawn Redford



I received this wonderful surprise in the mail last week from my friend and fellow demonstrator, Fawn.  She did a great job on this and what a great inspiration for me to think out side of the traditional red and green.  I loved the look of these colors so much, I got right to work to create a project of my own.



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 This was a quick and easy project.  I love the way this turned out and I especially like the way the I love the way the foil chocolate wrap ties everything together. 

Here is way I used to create this project:
Card stock: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Marina Mist and Brushed Silver
Ink: VersaMark with Silver embossing powder
Accessories: Small Cello bag, Vanilla Shimmer Spritz, Northern Frost Sizzlit Decorative Strip Die, Rhinestones and adhesive.
Tools: Big Shot, paper cutter, Simply Scored and Eyelet Border punch

Enjoy,
Stacey



Christmas Hot Chocolate Book

Created by Stacey Cogswell
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I saw this great idea on Andrea Walford's blog and thought it would be super fun to make for Christmas Stocking stuffers. This is my version and I think it turned out pretty well.  I was super excited to discover that I could stack mini marshmellow in our cello tubes and the slot on the side was perfect to hold two, so you can share!

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For this project I used the following Stampin'Up! products:

Stamp Set: Warmest of Wishes (Holiday mini hostess set)

Ink: Early Espresso

Card Stock: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White

Designer Paper: Letters to Santa

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Scallop Dots ribbon, 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon, 1x8 Cellophane bags, adhesive and dimensionals

Tools: Simply Scored and paper cutter. 

Enjoy!

Stacey

The New Petal Cone Die! March Stamp Camp Project #1

I'm so excited about the new Petal Cone Die!  At first look, you would think it's just a simple shaped box die, but I've discovered it can be so many more things.  Not just different boxes, but it can be used to create baskets, pouches and even cards!  How cool it that!  For my first March stamp camp project, I've going to show you how to make it into a party hat box and a very cool embedded matching card.

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Isn't this fantastic!  Just think about how much fun it would be to give this card and box to someone special on their birthday!  I created the party hat box by simply texturizing the die cut pieces with polka dots, decorating the sides, turning the box over and adding a tassel to the point.   

The card was created using a easy technique called Embedding.  The "paper" is created by gluing layering punched circles in a random pattern to a piece of cardstock, then running the card stock through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice textured impressions folder.  This technique is really neat looking in person and it creates unique looking piece of paper that could be made with almost any punch.  I used the free sale-a-bration set "So Happy for You" for the perfect festive greeting.

  

PRODUCTS USED TO MAKE THESE PROJECTS:

Stamp Set: So Happy for You (a free Sale-a-bration set)
Card Stock: Real Red, Pacific Point, Old Olive and Bashful Blue
Ink: Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Celebrations
Accessories: Big Shot with Petal Cone Die, Squared Lattice and Perfect Polka dots Impressions folders. Various circle punches, silver brads and white embossing powder/heat tool.

Enjoy,

Stacey

February Stamp Camp Project #3

This third stamp camp project is a quick and easy bookmark and no camp called "Fluttering Wings" would be complete with out this cute stamp set. I think you will really enjoy this one! The sweet greeting and the bright butterfly will have ready for Spring.  This project will also give a chance use the stamp-ma-jig and learn how to make a perfect stamped image every time.   To make this book mark last forever and protect your fabulous art work, I will provide a clear sleeve....what could be better than that!

Created by Stacey Cogswell
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Products used to make this project:

Stamp set: Flight of the Butterfly (#111564 wood $31.95)
Card Stock: Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade and Whisper White.
Ink: Certainly Celery, Peach Parfait and Poppy Parade.
Accessories: Ribbon and Jumbo Eyelets.

See in another day or two for the last stamp camp project.

Smiles,
Stacey

January 2011 Stamp Camp Treats....Got Love?

For the last 5 years I've been holding stamp camps each month to show friends how to create great Stampin'Up! projects and one of the perks of coming to camp is the hand made treat I make for each of them.  I've never taken a single picture of these treats, so I thought I would start and then show all of you.  The "Got Love" little milk carton was the treat for the January stamp camp.  I cut out the milk carton then dry embossed it used the polk-a-dot embossing folder, this is hard to see in the picture, but they looked great.  The hearts were cut out of the very fun Real Red Glitter paper.  They turned out really great and instead of filling them with "milk" chocolate, I decided to fill them with conversion hearts.  Hope you like them!

                                           Created by Stacey Cogswell
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Stampin'Up! Products used to make this project:

Stamp Set:  Got Treats (119114 wood mount $24.95 or 120627 clear mount $17.95)
Card Stock: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White and Real Red Glitter paper.
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories:  Milk Carton Die/Big Shot, Polk-a-dot embossing folder, mini Library clips, Pretty in Pink and Real Red 1/8" ribbon and tacky tape.

Enjoy!
Smiles,
Satcey