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Category: 3D & Decor

Get 3D & Decor project ideas including boxes, bags, tags, displays, and craft fair ideas.   You will learn how to create these fun projects using paper, stamps, punches, and items from around the house.  These are the perfect way to create or wrap a custom, handmade gift.

  • Perfect Party Favors using the Mini Treat Bag Die

    When I wanted a party favor for my recent Sale-a-Bration Celebration customer appreciation event, I needed to make a bunch (thanks to all my wonderful customers and downline being awesome!) and so I turned to my Subtles Designer Paper Stack and the Mini Treat Bag Thinlit die and these turned out:

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    Tips for this project:

    • These treat bags make a great size for goody bags or little treats for any special occasion.  Their finished size is 3-11/16″ x 5-1/4″.
    • You get so much MORE than just the die for the bag, you get all kinds of extras… check it out 2 word dies, a star, heart, bow, washi tape, banner, hearts, stars, & dots cut outs:image
    • Pick a few to layer together to make a decoration for the front of your bag.  In this case I sponged the edge of the banner and star and then added an enjoy!

    • Make sure you use strong adhesive to put together your bags to make sure they don’t come apart as people start grabbing their goodies.  I recommend Fast Fuse as my adhesive of choice for 3D projects.
    • Grab a few of the ribbons on the retirement list for 50% off – only $4.48 for 10 yards of awesome – and tie them around your bag for the finishing touch.

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    You can do this same thing and mix and match with other ribbons and paper stacks too!  This is a version I made using the Neutrals Paper Stack and the Blushing Bride Striped Grosgrain ribbon (also 50% off!)

    Check out how easy it is too to put together the bag:

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  • Spruce Up a Gift Bag with a Glitzy Decorative Tag using Amazing Birthday

    My head has been down focused on recent stamping events including my Sale-a-Bration Celebration customer appreciation event, getting my April Class-by-Mail out the door, and working on thank you cards and projects for my next few classes (Beautiful Bokeh on Monday 4/27 for you locals, and hopefully the Easy & Elegant Artisan Cards for May’s Class by mail!)   And though it has been crazy, it’s been a lot of fun!  I love getting a chance to make some special goodies to say thank you for everyone who has been supporting me and letting me bring a little creativity into their lives! Smile 

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    (some of the lovely ladies at my appreciation event on Monday!)

    Oh, and to top it off, my camera stopped working (well, the flash stopped working) so I had to mail it back in to Canon for repairs and just got it back yesterday!  So, today I have a project that I forgot to share from a while back…simple but a great way to spruce up a simple gift bag!

    Tips for making this project:

    • Pick up inexpensive plain gift bags from the dollar store or other discount store and use your scraps and stamps to embellish it!
    • Layer punches and dies to add a lot of dimension and WOW in a little space.
    • This tag uses 2 retiring punches/dies – The Artisan Label Punch and the Starburst Framelit
    • Mix in elements out of Glimmer Paper to add easy touches of sparkle and glitz.
    • Use Make the rest of the tag by layering images from the Amazing Birthday stamp set… but the best part is that this could be for anyone at anytime!

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    • Did you know?  The Amazing Birthday stamp set coordinates with the 1-1/4” Circle Punch and the Banner Framelits!

    These sort of tags are perfect ways to use up your scraps and add that special handmade touch to your gifts.  Plus they are fun to make… so WIN – WIN!

    Like I mentioned, this uses 2 retiring accessories… the items are while supplies last and a lot have sold out already.  So I wouldn’t wait too long to snag your favorites… the stamps will be manufactured through May 26th, but the accessories are while supplies last through June 2nd.

     

    The Clearance Rack was updated yesterday too!

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    Ok, now I’m off to get thank yous in the mail and take pictures of the projects we made in the last week so I can be back tomorrow to share more fun ideas!  Until then…

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  • Curvy Keepsake Easter Bunny Tutorial for the Fun n’ Crafty Blog Hop!

    Yay!  It’s time for another Blog Hop with the Fun n’ Crafty stampers, my lovely and talented downline that I’m blessed to have connected with and become friends with over the last few years!  (I told you SU is pretty awesome, right?)  Well, today we are doing our monthly blog hop a little bit early because we wanted to share with you some Easter ideas while you still had time to make them!  And while I had plans to make another card to show you, I got knocked out with a stomach bug over the last few days, so it was all I could do to get this little video tutorial filmed.  So I hope you like it!

    So here is my little bunny box for you.  I think I’m going to fill mine with jelly beans and put them in my kids Easter baskets this year – because that is what is so awesome about this, it is a treat box AND a cute decoration in one!

    I’ve also been making this in my card classes this month as a bonus project (I have one left coming up this Saturday if you are in the Seattle area Winking smile) and everyone have been having lots of fun with them and so I can vouch that ANYONE can make them.

    Tips for making this project:

    • When putting together your box and adhering your ears, make sure you are using VERY STRONG adhesive such as the Fast Fuse or Sticky Strip.  I wouldn’t trust snail or liquid glue to hold up over time.  In fact, my first couple boxes I made last year I used snail and they started popping apart a few weeks later.
    • I built my box first and then adhered all the punched elements – mostly with liquid glue.  I saved my inking with pen for last so I could see how it all had come together.
    • Here is a list of the punches used (see the supply list at the bottom of the page for pictures of each of these punches if you are more visual like me!)
      –  Extra Large Oval
      –  Large Oval
      –  Modern Label
      –  Owl Builder
      –  1/2” circle
      –  Mini treat back die
    • If you need any of these supplies, now is a great time to get them thanks to Sale-a-Bration!  For every $50 you spend, you’ll get to pick out something free… in fact, you can even pick out a refill for your Fast Fuse as a free item if you want!Check it out:  Original Sale-a-Braiton Items  |  March additions  |  Annual Catalog Choices

    I also put together a Video Tutorial for How to Make the Bunny– now the first few minutes are tips and tricks for the curvy keepsake box and then I start step by step walking through going from punches to bunny!

    (note – if you are reading this from email, you won’t see the video so click the link above)

    I’ll be back later with more fun Easter ideas but in the meantime, don’t wait!  Check out the great projects shared by these lovely ladies and don’t forget to give them some love along the way!
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    Fun & Crafty Blog Hop

    Tobe B. of The Craft Sea

    Sarah G. of 1200 Some Miles

    Jennifer B. of Northwest Stamper <—YOU ARE HERE

    Pam W. of Stinky Tofu


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  • Seasonally Scattered Valentine’s Box & NEW Product Shares!

    You’ve probably seen my projects and others using Seasonally Scattered and many of them were focused on the Thanks and Merry sentiments.  You know, because they fit so well for fall and for winter.  But before the stamp set disappears in a couple days (last day to snag it is Jan 5th!) I wanted to share this project I created for the Convention Display boards this summer.

    You may have seen this project on my blog from a long while back:

    Seasonally Scattered Love Card blog post

    And with that card I did heat embossing and sponging, but I had an idea to do something similar but wanted to really make the “LOVE” sentiment POP!  So I started working and I kept grabbing for things I hadn’t used in a while and this box came out:

    See?!  Now do you see why I can’t believe this set is not continuing on for Valentine’s Day?

    Anyway, I had lots of fun making this box and you could totally use bits and pieces from the box to make a card or make your own special box for someone you love.

    Tips for making this project:

    • Use the kraft gift boxes for your base.  They are very inexpensive easy to pop together, and very sturdy for your box.
    • Start by heat embossing your LOVE image onto a piece of Watercolor Paper using versamark and black embossing powder.
    • Use the Aqua Painter and your Real Red ink pad to color in the paper EXCEPT for the “LOVE” sentiment.
      NOTE – when picking up color with your Aqua Painter, make sure to pick up the color from your ink pad LID and not the surface of the pad itself to avoid diluting your ink pad in one spot.
    • Cut out the sentiment using the Oval framelits and then cut out a bigger Oval from the white crepe filter paper.  Fringe the edge of the larger oval and layer behind.
    • Stamp around the edges and heat emboss another piece of watercolor paper for your top using just the scatter design portion of the LOVE stamp.  This gives you the coordinating look on top.
    • Add a spiral flower using the Spiral Flower die (use glue dots or liquid glue to hold your flower together) and add some watercolored scraps of the filter paper to the middle of the flower for filler.

    • Did you know? You can color the Vintage Faceted buttons with your Blendabilities to make them custom fit your projects?  That is what I did here with my Cherry Cobbler blendabilities!

    And there you have it, a great little box for that special someone for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year.

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    Try it all out first with my Product Samplers!

    The details are up!  In 2 days (or as I get the shares filled), I’ll be placing the order for everyone’s samplers of the newest papers and accessories from the spring Occasions catalog!  This is a great way to try it all out without breaking the bank paying for full packs of everything.  Then once you see it in person, you can decide which items you love and which you are good with just a couple pieces. Smile  It’s a win-win!

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    BONUS – this year I’m offering a bonus to everyone who signs up for the “I Want it All” sampler and you get a bonus sampler of the coordinating Sale-a-Bration Paper, Ribbon, and Buttons!  That’s a whole lot of goodies for only $26 (plus shipping if needed).

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    Email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com to reserve your spot today!

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  • Last Holiday Projects with the White Christmas Stamp Set & SNEAK PEEK!

    I’m finally finishing up sharing my holiday projects and in a way I’m sad about it.  I LOVED the White Christmas stamp set from Stampin’ Up but only started using it really in the last few weeks.  Turns out I was right to love it because it always seems to turn out so cute!  Even on something as simple as a gift tag, like this:

    Quick, easy, and festive for that special gift.

    Tips for making this tag:

    • This is one of the very few times I will tell you to punch your circle BEFORE stamping  The spacing is very particular and so it is so much easier if you punch first because you can see what you are doing thanks to the stamp set being a photopolymer (completely clear) set.
    • Stamp your banner sentiment in black ink FIRST and then add your snowman in the space that fits under the banner.
    • Use your Stampin’ Write markers to color the “banner thread” and to color in your snowman and add snow (I used Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Soft Sky)
    • Use the 1-3/4” circle punch for the circle and then the 2-3/8” scallop circle for the accent.  Add to a tag made from a 2” strip punched on top with the scallop tag topper to make your tag.
    • Add a All is Calm snowflake embellishment (on sale through Jan 5th after which it is discontinued) for a great touch of metallic shine.
    • Top it off with the Woven Satin ribbon from the 2014 Holiday Catalog – such a soft and pretty ribbon!  Also only available until Jan 5th.

    Sneak Peek!

    I also had to share a quick project I made using the new Treat Bag framelit coming out in the 2015 Occasions Catalog – Stampin’ Up’s spring catalog.  It is so easy to make and was perfect for me to use to send some movie ticket gift cards to my family this year.

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    I made it out of the Nordic Noel designer paper from the 2014 Holiday Catalog and stamped the deer and sentiment from the White Christmas stamp set.  Wrap with some Gold Satin ribbon and add Gold sequins and the Nordic Designer buttons to break up the paper pattern and add just a touch of decoration.  I can’t wait to play more with this die!  It also comes with lots and lots of extra accent dies. I show them all on my Occasions Catalog sneak peek video here – http://youtu.be/qZ8UNeXhJrc?t=6m10s

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  • Holiday Gift Bag for Christmas using Seasonally Scattered

    How about something a little different today – a fun gift bag that is WAY QUICKER to make than you might expect using the Seasonally Scattered stamp set and those great chevron printed bags from Stampin’ Up.

    I created this for the Convention Display boards this last summer (yes, I’m still working on finishing up sharing all the projects for that! Smile) and I was asked to make some 3D projects for each the stamp sets I was given.  I started adding a little bit here and there and finally it all came together in a fun festive bag.

    Tips for making this project:

    • Start by gluing down a tea lace doily to the front of the preprinted chevron bags from Stampin’ Up.  The preprinted bags are great for small treats or gifts and since they already have the pattern it makes it easy to just add a little bit here and there and have it look great.
    • I stamped the Merry sentiment from the Seasonally Scattered stamp set on a piece of scrap paper and cut it out.  Layer over some scrap Old Olive cardstock and tear the edges of the Old Olive paper so it is just longer and taller than the stamped image.
      That is right… just tear… no tricks or special tools.  I usually just rip my paper pulling at a slight angle so I expose some of the core of my cardstock for a more textured look.
    • Loop some seam binding ribbon and adhere to the back and you can add everything to your doily with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

    • Then just punch out some extra banners using the Banner punch ( 1- Cherry Cobbler, 1- Old Olive, 1- Whisper White stamped with the snowflakes from the merry sentiment stamp)
    • Stuff your bag and then staple some Gold Sequins and the banners to the top corner to keep it closed!

    The only part that takes any time with these bags is the cutting out of the Merry sentiment, but you could use a framelit and die cut it to make it even faster!

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  • How to Make Really Cute Star Boxes with the Many Merry Stars Kit (with VIDEO!)

    Have you heard me talking about this cute Many Merry Stars project kit yet?  I LOVE it! 20141020TH_HolidaySupplement_en-US It is part of the new Holiday Supplement that just launched today.

    And before you roll your eyes and say, “another catalog?” let me tell you that it is just a few more cute projects and coordinating elements that are a fun addition to what you’ve already seen in the holiday catalog.  The main items is a new stamp set that goes with the Stars framelits along with this awesome Many Merry Stars kit that I’ll be sharing with you today!  Plus, there are some new project life goodies that are perfect for documenting the holidays or for putting together a December Daily album!  (I’ll be talking more about December Daily in the near future).  And some new ways to see some great card kits.   But FYI – the new items in the Holiday Supplement are while supplies last, so don’t delay too long if you see something you love!

    Check out the Holiday Supplement here

     But for today, let me introduce you to the Many Merry Stars boxes!  (And YES! I have a video further down in this post!)

    Many Merry Stars Project Kit

    So stinkin’ cute, right?!  Here is everything you get in the kit… it was actually pretty hard for me to get a picture of all of it. Smile

    In the kit you get the supplies to make 26 3D Stars including:

    • Front and back of 26 different stars made out of Kraft cardstock & gold glimmer paper
    • the side pieces to hold the front and back together – WITH adhesive already on!
    • 2 sheets of die cut printed stars, banners, and bow pieces for embellishment
    • 2 sheets of white die cut banners and tags
    • 1 sheet of cherry cobbler stickers (words & stars)
    • Gold baker’s twine
    • Silver sequins
    • 20 wood snowflake elements
    • Gold Glimmer paper works and star decorations
    • Tips and instruction sheet

    So, for example, on the big star you can see I used some of the sticker words, some gold glimmer accents, the silver sequins, awesome wood snowflakes, and some of the gold baker’s twine.

    For most of the pieces, I used the Tombow liquid glue but in some cases I pulled out my glue dots (for the sequins) and my Stampin’ Dimensionals (for the ampersand).

    You can make big stars or smaller stars….

    And they are super easy to make too!

    Check out the video below to see how easy it is to make these stars.  I walk through making this cute red star (above) from start to finish!

    (If you are reading this in email, click here to see the video on my blog)

    I’ll be sharing more project ideas with this kit over the next few weeks and will be holding a class in November for you local folks!  So, keep an eye out for those!  And if you have any questions or would like to know more, just let me know!

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  • Elegant Gold Stamping with the Curvy Keepsake Box

    Wanna a peek at one of the boxes we’ll be making in my Too Cute Curvy Keepsake box class?  I had said that we would be making 4 boxes including one that was stamped… but when I went to go actually make the stamped box I stalled out.  I had wanted to use my Endless Wishes stamp set, but had forgotten I had loaned it to a downline member.  So I needed an alternate option and this is what I came up with:

    Turns out Mixed Bunch is a great substitute!  Especially when you use gold and Early Espresso.  Didn’t it turn out nice?

    I used the KRAFT cardstock – it is sturdier and a bit heavier than the Crumb Cake cardstock.  We’ll use Early Espresso ink and Encore Gold ink and then sponge with some Soft Suede ink.  But I really loved the extra touches to add to the bling – like the stamped sentiment which I stamped directly onto the Gold Foil sheets and then die cut out with the Starburst framelits.  Then add some gold sequins and 1/4” cotton ribbon to the top and you are set.

    I think these could be cute favors for events or just nice little gifts.  Can’t you imagine a pretty pile of these?  Smile

    If you would like to try out the fun boxes that you can make with this die, check out this fun class & class by mail I’m running tomorrow!  (Yes! You can still RSVP if you hurry)

    Tuesday 9/30 at 7pm, Panera in Redmond – RSVP here
    $15, save $5 with purchase of the Curvy Keepsake box die
    (Bonus kit – bring a friend and you both get to make the Turkey box for free!)
    Kit by mail option available!

    KIT BY MAIL – Get all the pieces precut and mailed to you in a kit to make all 4 boxes we make in class plus instructions for all of the boxes and the Turkey box!
    Cost is only $15+$3 shipping  (only $10 if you have purchased the die from me!)
    BONUS – have a friend sign up for the class too and I’ll include the Turkey kit for each of you!





    INSTRUCTIONS ONLY – Get access to the instructions for all 5 boxes so you can use your dies and punches at home to make these cute projects.
    Instructions will include all the dimensions, supplies used, and tips for making them as easy as possible!
    Cost is only $4.95  (that is only $1/box!)





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  • Too Cute Thanksgiving Turkey with the Curvy Keepsake Box

    So, as I was getting ready for Stamp Club last week, I decided to make this super adorable turkey I had seen online from my friend Darla Roberts.  I was going to let everyone do the pumpkin I had made earlier as one of their projects, but wanted to show them a few different fun ideas with the Curvy Keepsake die.  

    No seriously… if you don’t have it yet…. you totally should get it!  Because look at this guy –

    Isn’t he the cutest?!?

    Tips for creating this box:

    • Use the Feather Framelit from the new holiday catalog to create a great fan of feathers for the tail.  I used the small feathers for the “front” of the tail and the larger feathers for the “back” of the tail.
    • When adhering the feathers for the back, I found it easiest to fan them out and glue them to a circle punch in the same color as the body (in this case, Chocolate Chip cardstock).  I adhered a circle to the front and back of the fan to help hold everything in place.

    • To make the face, use a small heart punch (like this one from the new Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack) and cut the heart in half to make the wattle.
    • For the eyes, I used the large circles from the Owl Punch along with candy dots for the black parts.
    • I used the great fall color combination – Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Blackberry Bliss, and Chocolate Chip

    I’ve been loving these boxes so much that I decided to have them as the focus of my class at the end of the month!

    Too Cute Curvy Keepsake Boxes Class

    If you would like to try out the fun boxes that you can make with this die, I have a few options for you!

    IN PERSON – Join me on Sept 30th at 7pm at the Panera in Redmond where you will get to make 4 different boxes
    (a stamped box, a penguin box, a light up box, and one more)
    Cost is only $15  (only $10 if you have purchased the Curvy Keepsake Die from me!)
    BONUS – bring a friend and both you and your friend will get the kit to make this Turkey box too!
    RSVP here

    KIT BY MAIL – Get all the pieces precut and mailed to you in a kit to make all 4 boxes we make in class plus instructions for all of the boxes and the Turkey box!
    Cost is only $15+$3 shipping  (only $10 if you have purchased the die from me!)
    BONUS – have a friend sign up for the class too and I’ll include the Turkey kit for each of you!





    INSTRUCTIONS ONLY – Get access to the instructions for all 5 boxes so you can use your dies and punches at home to make these cute projects.
    Instructions will include all the dimensions, supplies used, and tips for making them as easy as possible!
    Cost is only $4.95  (that is only $1/box!)




    Note – I don’t have the instructions quite ready yet because I’m finalizing the final project designs for the class.  But you will have the instructions no later than the 27th when I will be mailing out the kits for the classes by mail.

    I mean, because…. seriously, how much fun does this look to make? Smile 

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    Supplies you will need for this project:

    Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Dies


    $32.95

    Feathers Framelits Dies


    $12.95

    Big Shot Die-Cut Machine


    $99.95

    Owl Punch


    $16.95

    Triangle Punch


    $15.95

    Neutrals Candy Dots


    $5.95

    Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack


    $16.95

    Sticky Strip


    $6.95

  • See What I Did this Weekend!

    Whew!  This weekend was a big one for me… two big events and so many awesome people and great ideas!  So I thought I’d share with you a little of the fun I was having! 

    Bingo Night!

    First up was Stamping Bingo Friday night.  I still have to take a picture of the make & takes, but everyone got goodie bags with paper samplers from the holiday catalog plus some ribbon, the NEW holiday tag a bag kit, and note cards & envelopes.  Then we played 5 rounds of Bingo, did a card and that cute Pumpkin Box I shared last week, and then 6 more rounds of Bingo including a grand prize round where someone was able to win the new Good Greetings hostess set that you can only earn by hosting a $300 workshop with your friends.  Lucky winner!

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    I’m thinking we may have to run this event again sometime! Smile

    Then when I got home it was time to unload the Bingo stuff and start loading up for the Stampin’ Up Unite & Excite event on Saturday morning!  This is a new type of event that Stampin’ Up is sponsoring for demonstrators that brings local demonstrators together for a few hours of networking, idea sharing, inspiration, and fun.  I was hosting the Washington event and so I had all the goodies, the refreshments, and everything needed for the agenda to pack up and be ready to take with me to Redmond in the morning.

    As seems to be typical for me these days, I decided at the last minute to gussy up my helper and presenter gifts – because you can’t give these special people just a stamp set as is… it has to have some fun and handmade touch to it, right???

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    I started out with quick tags (which I could handwrite a thank you on the back) and then used the same idea for little cards for the presenters and tied them to the gifts:

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    Unite & Excite 2014

    As host and MC for the morning, I got a chance to talk to and meet 75 wonderful demonstrators from the area.  And if you know me, you know I got a little bit goofy –

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    We had some wonderful presenters… great roundtable discussions… yummy snacks

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    10696316_10152698969733130_8913568922319231559_nAnd for the stamping inspiration, I brought my display boards but then invited everyone who came to bring projects they had created to share or their display boards… and boy were there great ideas!

    Ever wonder what all the Stampin’ Up Big Shot dies look like?

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    And you know how I love my Curvy Keepsake Box thinlit… check out this adorable witch!

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    And as a final gift, everyone got their own Everyday Occasions Card Kit!  Check out all the cards you can make in this one kit!  You get everything you need including stamps, ink, die cut paper, envelopes, and accessories for only $29.95! 

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    It was such a fun event and I’m so grateful that Stampin’ Up gave me the opportunity to host it for everyone!  I had such a good time and I can’t wait to do more events like this in the future.

    Want to join me for my next Demonstrator event?

    I love running these types of events and I’ve been working the last year to start putting together Stamp and Share events for area demonstrators.  These events are half day events where we get together to share business and stamping tips, get lots of new ideas, win prizes, have fun and stamp together!  I ran my last one a couple weeks ago, but I plan to run these events around 3 times a year with my next one likely going to be in January.  If you are interested in being on my mailing list when the details are sent out, let me know by emailing me at jennifer@nwstamper.com!

    I do smaller meetings and events for my personal downline and if you aren’t a demonstrator already, I’d love to have you join us!  Learn more about the perks of being a demonstrator in my group here.

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  • Fall Pumpkin Curvy Keepsake Box

    I LOVE the Curvy Keepsake box… it is like punch art in a box!  I showed a quick pic of this project last week but I thought I would share a little bit more about how to make it today!

    The base part of the box and the tag are all created using the pieces that come with the Curvy Keepsake box.  And all it took was a few bits of stamping and inking and I suddenly had a pumpkin!

    Tips for making this box

    • AFTER you die cut out the pieces for the box but BEFORE you assemble them, stamp each side with the long skinny stamp from the Work of Art stamp set using the same color ink as the paper (I used Tangelo Twist from the new In Colors).
    • Make sure when stamping you let some stamped images wrap onto the bottom of the box.
    • To make the “stem”, I tapped my Early Espresso ink pad directly onto to the handles to make them a dark brown BEFORE pulling them through and making the box.

    • Stamp and die cut the leaves using the Fall Fest stamp set and framelits and then adhere to the handle using liquid glue or glue dots.

    I finished out my tag using the new hostess promotion set – Good Greetings.  I just took the “Thankful for You” and only stamped the Thankful!

    Good_Greetings

    Now until Oct. 31,  you will be able to earn an exclusive Good Greetings Stamp Set when your order reaches $300 – that’s in addition to the other benefits you receive ($50 in free product as hostess rewards plus you’ll get at least 7 punches towards a free stamp set from me as part of my Northwest Stamper Rewards program!)  You can do this as a catalog party (where you share your catalog with friends and collect orders), a private class, a home party, an online/Facebook party, or just fill a lot of your wishlist in one big order!  Email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com for more details.

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  • Santa Boxes & More with the Curvy Keepsake Die

    With the Holiday Catalog released yesterday, one of the things that you find with any catalog are those products that you see and think, “eh, sure that is cute enough but I can’t imagine really using it”.  Well, I decided to go out on a limb and get one of those items – the Curvy Keepsake Box thinlit die.  I thought it looked kind of interesting but I didn’t know if I would use it… turns out, it is going to be one of my most used holiday catalog purchases!  So-many-cute-boxes-to-make!!!  All thanks for Lynn Starzl for getting me hooked on the possibilities including this box:

    This was the thank you gifts I made for my Stamp & Share event last weekend.  I gave them to each presenter and inside the box were little variety packs of embellishments from the Holiday Catalog plus the Dazzling Details bottle with a tag made from the Curvy Keepsake Box die and one of the new All is Calm Snowflake embellishments.  Here is what the die set looks like:

    Curvy Keepsake Box die

    Curvy Keepsake Box die set

    So when the Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration girls did Friday Favorite’s today, I knew what I was going to pick!

    Tips for this project:

    • You will need to cut two pieces of cardstock to make these boxes, use Fast Fuze or Sticky Strip to adhere them together to make sure you don’t have your box falling apart later!
    • Do you embellishing and/or stamping on your box AFTER you cut out the shape but BEFORE you assemble your box
    • Tie your handles together with a box so it is easy to get into and out of the box without cutting or ripping anything
    • Use the magnetic platform to make sure your die doesn’t move when cutting out the box sides

    Holiday Weekend Special!

    ** All orders through 9/1 using the hostess code PA6NRD4S will receive a FREE project kit with all the supplies you need to make one of those Santa boxes plus a cute Pumpkin box as well!   Start shopping here **

    Want a sneak peek at what the pumpkin looks like?

    See!  I told you!  Totally cute and versatile.  And I have even more projects planned with this box and a class to go with it!  I’m not kidding there are a bunch of different ideas out there. Smile

    Oh!  And you see the sentiments on each of the tags?  That is using the new Good Greetings stamp set that is available as part of the new Host Promotion that runs now through the end of October. Get this stamp set for FREE and in addition to your regular hostess benefits.  Yup, totally free bonus stamp.  Whoop whoop.

    What do you need to do to get it?
    Get your friends together for a stamping night with qualifying orders, host a qualifying online Stampin’ Up party, get some friends and start a Stamp Club with me, or just place a $300 order and it is yours!  email me to get you started!

    Well, it is the kick off to the holiday weekend!  I hope you have a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend.  I may be away from my email off and on throughout the weekend so if you email me me, know I will get back to you but it might take slightly longer than normal.

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