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Sunday, September 27, 2015

Tutorial: Stampin' Up! Boo Notecards

Hello everyone!

Happy Sunday! I've spent most of my weekend crafting and I wanted to share these cute, small notecards I created. They are just perfect if you want to send a short & "spooky" message for Halloween or you can give them in addition to treat bags. 

Card Dimensions: 5"x7" scored at 3.5"
when folded card measures 3.5"x5"

Materials Needed:

 Here's how to create these fun Halloween notecards:

Step 1:
I started with 2 sheets of whisper white thick cardstock (you could also use our pre cut and scored Notecards and Envelopes ). Cut the cardstock on the 11" side twice at 5". Cut each 5" piece on the long side at 7". Score each card at 3.5". This will make your notecards 3.5"x5" when folded. 



Step 2:
I laid each card unfolded and flat onto some Stampin' Up! grid paper. I lined sticky notes along the fold. Using the largest splatter stamp in the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and basic black ink, I stamped, at random, all over the front of each card base to make the splattered background. 




Step 3:
I used scrap pieces of regular whisper white cardstock for my stamped images. Using the Howl-o-Ween Treat bundle/stamp set, I stamped the witches hat twice. Once in Rich Razzleberry and again in Hello Honey. I stamped the owl in Tangelo twist and Cucumber Crush. 





Step 4:
I used my Big Shot (this is a must have...I highly recommend it) to cut out the stamped images using the framelits from the Howl-o-Ween Treat bundle. Then, I used scrap pieces of basic black cardstock to die cut the BOO! framelit 4 times. I found it die cut best when I ran it through my Big Shot twice. It would probably have been easier if I was using the Precision Base Plate




Step 5 &6:
I adhered the BOO! die cut at an angle to the bottom of each notecard using the new Fine-Tip Glue Pen (this stuff is AWESOME). I placed a dimensional on the back of each of my images and added them to the notecards at an angle as well. 

Lastly, I stamped the flap of each of my envelopes (4 bar size) using the splatter background stamp used on the card fronts. I stamped a flap in each of the four colors I used for the images (Cucumber Crush, Hello Honey, Rich Razzleberry, and Tangelo Twist). 

I think these cards turned out so stinkin' cute!! What do you think? I hope you'll give these a try. They were pretty easy to make. The die cutting takes the most time but it's worth the end result! 


You can purchase this fully finished set in my ETSY shop! 

Best Wishes, 
LaQuita


Saturday, August 29, 2015

August 2015 Paper Pumpkin- Chalk It Up To Love

Hello Everyone!

I'm so happy to be back after a super busy week! Today I wanted to share the August Paper Pumpkin kit with you. It is by far my absolute favorite kit so far...just adorable! If you are not already a subscriber with me, you can click the Paper Pumpkin tab at the top of my blog or SUBSCRIBE HERE!
It is such a blast to have this surprise kit delivered to your door every month!

Leave me a comment below if you have any questions!

See you soon,
LaQuita

Thursday, August 6, 2015

VIDEO Tutorial- Stampin' Up! Lots of Labels Work of Art Window Card

Card dimensions:
Card base cut to 4.25" by 11" scored at 5.5"
Window- largest label using the lots of label framelits
Label die cut- 4th largest label using lots of labels framelits
Circle cut at 1.75" 

Hello everyone!

I can't believe it's already Thursday...this week went by too fast! Any-who...I adore today's card and I think you will too. I used more Stampin' Up! product than usual but it turned out perfectly. I definitely think it's a WOW card! What do you think?

All of the supplies are listed below. SHOP NOW!


Thanks for stopping by you guys! Don't forget, I love hearing from you so leave me a comment below.

Also...if you haven't entered this week's GIVEAWAY, don't forget to do so by 8/7/15. Visit  Quitabug Handmades Facebook Page for entry details. Best of luck!

Lots of love,
LaQuita



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Friday, July 31, 2015

VIDEO Tutorial -Stampin' Up! Flower Shop One Big Meaning Thank You Card

Card Dimensions (Listed from the bottom up):
Card base 8.5" x 5.5" scored at 4.25"
Embossed strip 1" x 5.5"
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Happy Friday!

Today I have a quick & simple card to share with you featuring the Flower Shop and One Big Meaning stamp sets. I LOVE the simplicity of this design and the color combo is perfect! What do you think??

Remember, you can purchase any of the supplies I used below. Enjoy and have a lovely weekend! 

LaQuita



Sunday, July 19, 2015

Stampin' Up! Celebrate Today Happy Birthday Card

Card Dimensions (Listed from the bottom up):
Card base 4.25"x 11" scored at 5.5"
Pool Party mat 4 1/8"x 5 5/8"
Cherry On Top Designer Paper 4"x 5.25"
Pool Party 3.5"x 4.75"
Whisper White 3 3/8"x 4 5/8"
 Hello everyone,

I hope you've had a wonderful weekend! I was a little under the weather, so mine consisted of lots of rest. I'm just glad I'm feeling better now and was able to film a new tutorial for you all. :)

I purchased the Celebrate Today Bundle and I could not wait to share a card using this new stamp set and the matching dies! I just love it! This is a such versatile stamp set and I'm so pleased with how my card design turned out. Check out the video below to see the complete tutorial. 

All of the Stampin' Up! supplies I used for this card are shown below or click HERE to shop now!

See you soon! 
LaQuita




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Friday, July 17, 2015

A Gift For My Sister

Hey everyone! 

I've had such a busy week and am finally getting to post something crafty! :) 

So, yesterday was my sisters birthday (Happy Birthday Rachel!) and I decided I wanted to make her a gift using some of my fun new Stampin' Up! supplies (all of the supplies I used are found below this post). I'm so excited to share what I created. 

It all started with a card...I made her a cute birthday card using various scrap paper that I had left over from other recent projects. #Idon'twasteathing
After making her card I decided I wanted to make her a card set that featured our 2015-2017 in colors (mint macaron, hello honey, watermelon wonder, tip top taupe, cucumber crush). I also wanted to play around with some stamping. I decided, instead of using designer series paper to add fun designs I would make my own background paper. I took a sheet of whisper white cardstock (8.5"x11"), the 2015-2017 in color classic ink pads, and the Flower Patch stamp set and created my own floral pattern paper. It was super fun and easy to do! I even added a single stamped image on the front of each card envelope. Once my background paper was ready I cut it down to the size I wanted and adhered it to each card using stampin' dimensionals. For the sentiments, I knew I wanted to give her some mixed messages to make the set more versatile so I went with the Fabulous Four stamp set. I used the celebrate, it's your day, and thank you stamps from the set. To finish off the cards I added some tiny pearls to the center of all the flowers.
I had a little strip left from my background paper, so I used it to make a belly band for the cards. But, wait, I'm getting ahead of myself...I needed something for the cards to go in. All I had around the house were some brown lunch bags. So, I cut the bottom off of one and scored it at 1/4" then sealed it shut. I put the cards inside then folded the inch or so flap down at the top. I wrapped the belly band strip around and taped the two ends together. I wanted to cover up the taped area so I stamped some more flowers from the Flower Patch stamp set and die cut them using the coordinating Flower Fair Framelits Dies. I layered the flowers together and added them to the belly band using a couple dimensionals. 
The final part of the gift came about because my honey recently started his Organo Gold coffee business and my sister wanted to sample the kcups. I wanted a cute way to display or wrap the kcups to make them a fun addition to her gift. I looked online and found a YouTube video tutorial by Connie Stewart on how to make a kcup holder. How awesome, right?! Well it turned out just perfect! I used some bits of designer series paper from the Cherry on Top paper stack (you can't see in the photos, but there is paper on all sides of the holder except the bottom) and a sheet tip top taupe cardstock. I added a "Happy Birthday" greeting from the Celebrate Today stamp set and added some whisper white seam binding ribbon to the top. I also die cut a couple of flowers using the Flower Fair Framelits Dies and adhered it to the front with a dimensional. 

I am over the moon about how this project turned out! This is exactly why I love stamping and Stampin" Up! The creative possibilities are truly ENDLESS and it is so much fun to let your mind and hands explore in so many wonderful ways. AND, my sister absolutely loved it, which brought my heart so much joy to see her happiness!


I hope that my experience leaves you inspired to try something new today! I will see you tomorrow with a fun new video tutorial.


Remember you can purchase any of the supplies used in this project by clicking the links below or clicking HERE!



LaQuita


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Friday, June 26, 2015

My First Paper Pumpkin Kit!



I received my first Paper Pumpkin kit for signing up as a new demonstrator. Let me tell you...it truly is "creativity in a box"! It was so much fun! The kits are so versatile, whether you're new to stamping or a stamp champ...the kits are purposefully designed to fit anyone's stamping needs! :)

If you are not familiar with Paper Pumpkin, it is a fully designed project kit by©Stampin' Up! that is mailed to your doorstep every month. Each month your kit will arrive fully equipped with stamps, ink, paper, embellishments and all materials pre-cut and ready to go! How easy is that?! The best part...it's a surprise each month what project is tucked sweetly in your brightly colored package! How exciting!!! I cannot wait for my July kit to arrive! Here are few pictures I took when my first Paper Pumpkin arrived!




It didn't take me long to pull back the pretty tissue paper and start creating! The kit comes with directions containing pictures if you need a little more guidance. Or, you can use the materials provided and customize the cards using your own designs! I took this route. Take a look at my alternate designs!


This Hey Man! kit came with enough materials to make 4 full sized cards and 2 mini cards (envelopes also included). Wow, definitely a lot of bang for your buck! I can't wait to share the July kit with you next month. Wouldn't it be awesome to share Paper Pumpkin together? Click Here to subscribe and be part of the fun next month! See you soon! 

Have questions? Leave them in the comments section below or contact me. I'd love to hear from you!heart

LaQuita

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Double Inked Letter Press Effect


I stumbled upon the coolest technique online and decided to try it. The result was so awesome I had to share it with you. The great thing about creating this effect is it doesn't require many materials. 

I started the process by inking the smooth interior side of an embossing folder in moss green. 

After it was inked up, I laid my white cardstock (4" x 5.25") inside of the embossing folder and ran it through my Texture Boutique (you can use any embossing device). This is how you achieve the letterpress effect. When I removed the white cardstock from the embossing folder it revealed a beautiful raised impression embedded with moss green ink! 

Double inking time! I used the Iris ink pad to add contrasting color to the raised embossing. Using light pressure, I dabbed and gently slid the ink pad across the surface of the raised impression. I just love the way these two colors play off of each other.
                         
I had originally planned to just try out the techique...but...the effect was just too dang on amazing! I had to incorporate it into a card. After some stamping, hand punched and die cut flowers, I love the finished product! What do you think?
I hope this technique tutorial leaves you motivated to try something new! See you soon! :)