Regional Make and Takes - Thank You Sleeve

As promised, here is the first of five Make and Takes from Portland Regionals.  All of the Make and Takes from Regionals used the Day of Gratitude Stamp set from the Holiday Mini.  This set is good for a variety of projects.

The first project is a Thank You Sleeve, great for giving small goodies like some yummy chocolates.  For this project you will need:

• Stamps:  Day of Gratitude
• Card Stock and Papers:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (2 at 1 7/8" x 2 7/8"), Cajun Craze (8 1/2" x 3"; scored at 2", 4", 6" and 8")
• Inks:  Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, River Rock Stampin' Write Marker
• Accessories and Tools:  Medium cellophane bags, Very Vanilla 3/8" tafeta ribbon, linen thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots Snail Adhesive, Bone Folder, Decorative Label Punch, and Paper Snips

Instructions:

1. Punch hole in one side of the Cajun Craze card stock using Decorative Label Punch.
2. Use Cajun Craze and River Rock Stampin' Write markers to color acorn image and stamp on Very Vanilla card stock.  Stmap sentiment in Cajun Craze ink below acorn.
3. Adhere Very Vanilla card stock to Cajun Craze card stock under the punched out Decorative Label cutout image.
4. Use Cajun Craze and River Rock Stampin' Write Markers to color acorn image and stamp onto the the second piece of Very Vanilla card stock.  Cut out the image and adhere over the other acorn image using Stampin' Dimensionals. 
5. Fold Cajun Craze card stock to form sleeve and secure flap with Snail Adhesive.
6. Tie the Very Vanilla ribbon in knot and adhere to front of sleeve using Mini Glue Dot.
7. Fill cellophane bag with your goodies and tie with linen thread.  Slide bag inside sleeve.

Come back tomorrow for another project from Regionals!

God Bless and Happy Stampin'!

Portland Regionals- Arthritis Awareness Card

One of the things that has been keeping me busy and away from my blog has been my daughter's health.  Late last June, my oldest daughter began exhibiting symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis.  It took until October 7 to get an official diagnosis and explanation for her symptoms.  After a visit with a juvenile rheumatologist, Isabel was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis.  Since her diagnosis, I've been doing research and I've learned that very few people are even aware that kids can get arthritis.  So, I decided I would make a SWAP card which would help raise awareness. 

For this card, you will need:

Stamps: Ribbon of Hope, All in the Family

Inks: Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad, Stampin’ Write Marker Set
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight
Designer Series Paper: Play Date
Accessories: Dimensionals
NOTE: Text printed using computer

The Arthritis Awareness ribbon is blue with gold edges.  There is no distinction between the ribbon for adult types of arthritis and the types affecting children.  Hopefully the SWAPs I handed out will help spread the word and raise awareness.  I've also started a second blog where I'm sharing our journey and experiences.
God Bless and Happy Stampin'!
Charity

Regional SWAPs- Peace on Earth

My first SWAP for the Portland Regionals is a Christmas Card.  If you are on my Christmas Card list, some of you might get one for Christmas since I had a few left over. 

For this card, I used:

Stamps: Peaceful Season

Ink: VersaMark Stamp Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy
Designer Series Paper: Deck the Halls
Accessories: Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Basic Pearls Jewels, Decorative Label Punch

There are really no special tricks to this card.  I used the clear embossing powder on the Whisper White so I could get the dove to show up the way I wanted.  For embossing the ornament, I first stamped it in Garden Green and then cut out the ornament.  Then I used my Versamark marker to add the silver embossing powder.  Other than the time it takes to cut all the small details, this is actually a fast card to create for the holidays.
 
The stamp set is a Level 2 Hostess set from the Holiday Mini so you do need to host a qualifying workshop to earn this stamp set.  I still have openings on my calendar for November so just call to book your show.  Too busy for a traditional show?  Consider a catalog show.  Visit the promotions page to the right for information about the current Stampin' Up! promotions.
 
God Bless and Happy Stampin'!
Charity