Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper Gift Bag

You know stampers cannot throw anything away.  I recently made a purchase at Ulta Beauty and they put my stuff in a pretty little orange gift bag.  The color reminded me of the colors in the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper.  So I decided to repurpose the bag.  I used a strip of Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper to cover the logo and added a tag... now it's ready to go if I need a gift bag.

Details:

• White Cardstock strip:  8 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Fine Art Floral DSP strip:  8 1/2" x 4"
• Bumblebee Cardstock tag:  2" x 3 3/4", punch on one end using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
• White Cardstock tag layer:  3" x 1 7/8"
• Fine Art Floral DSP strip on tag (2x):  1 7/8" x 1" and 1 7/8" x 1/4"

Color Combo Challenge: Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Melon Mambo

I hope today's post inspires you!  These cards were designed by the talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators in the INKpressions group.  Links to blogs have been provided (when available).  All cards are made with the color combo of Pool Party, Smoky Slate and Melon Mambo.

Color Combo

Mena Green

Elaine Considine

Debbie Modrowsky

Sandy Cantwell

Laura Davis

Vicki Wu

Lilly Ruiz

Carol Barbati

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper Makes Me Happy

Today's post showcases a beautiful card I made using In Good Taste 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.  The octagon pattern on this paper is so classy and is nicely complimented against the Granite Gray Cardstock and Rococo Rose Cardstock.

Details:

• Gray Granite Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• White Cardstock layer:  5" x 3 3/4"
• In Good Taste DSP:  4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
• Ferns were cut out using the Forever Flourishing Dies with White Cardstock and Gray Granite Cardstock

 

Organize It Friday - Tip #10: Crafting Storage Tins

Today I am sharing how I like to store my crafting supplies... especially the ones I don't use every day.  I bought these tins from Stampin' Up! many years ago, but this organizing tip will work with any bin.  I prefer bins that are closed and easily stackable because I prefer not to see "all the stuff".

I printed out labels for each tin so it is easy to find what I need.  I store various crafting supplies in these bins...  Chip Board, Wire, Brushes, Paint Chips, Glue & Glue Gun, Clear Bags, Wooden Blocks, etc.

Black & White With a Little Purple Posy

I am in love with this Happy Birthday card... I am calling it "Black & White With A Little Purple Posy".  That little splash of Purple Posy color gives it just enough.  Both the black and white patterned paper and the flowers are from the True Love Designer Series Paper pack.  

Details:

• Black Cardstock card base:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• White Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4"
• True Love DSP:  triangles were cut out using the Stitched Triangle Dies
• Flowers were cut out of the True Love DSP and colored in using the Purple Posy and Soft Sea Foam Blends
• 'Happy Birthday' sentiment is from the Art Gallery Stamp Set

Oh So Ombre Gift Bag

So I know the Oh So Ombre 6x6 Designer Series Paper is retired as part of the Sale-A-Bration promotion, but I made this gift bag for a friend who loves this paper.  But of course, this template can easily be substituted using any Stampin' Up! 6x6 Designer Series Paper.

Details:

• Need 2 sheets of 6x6 DSP
• Score at 1 1/2" on each side on both sheets
• Score at 1 1/2" from the bottom on both sheets (bottom only)
• Cut up to the score line on the bottom and trim the edges (see photos)
• Tape your sides together and then fold in the bottom pieces and glue together

I made a bow using the Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon and used a Glue Dot to adhere to a tiny white clothespin.  It's a cute way to keep the gift bag closed.