Stamping With Kristen

How to make a mini tote using 1/4 sheet of card stock

With Valentines day coming up I wanted to make a small tote for some candies.  I made totes like this 16 years ago for my brother in laws rehearsal dinner.  They are a nice size for giving a little treat.

All you need is a 1/4 sheet of card stock, Designer series paper, and ribbon to make a cute tote! You can make these in just a couple of minutes.

What you need
4 1/4 x 5 1/2" piece of card stock.
11/2" x 2 1/4" piece of designer series paper (you need 2)
2 pieces of 7 3/4" ribbon.
Trimmer with scoring blade.
Adhesive

Score cardstock vertically at 3/4" and 3 1/2" and horizonatally at 2 1/4" and 3 1/4"
Cut in the score lines at 2 1/4" and 3 1/4" until you reach the 3/4" score line.

 

I made this video to show how quick and easy they are to put together.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

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Product List

Paper Trimmer [152392] $26.00	Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159268] $10.00	Bee Mine 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162546] $12.50
Sweet Sorbet 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon [162558] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Create a quick Gift Card holder

I love to give gift cards to the teacher's at my son's school.  This is an easy design to create some quick gift card holders.  

 

Cut card stock: 7 3/4 x 5 Score at 2 1/2 and 6

Cut designer series paper 4 3/4x 2 1/4 and 4 3/4 x 1 1/2

Cut whisper white piece to stamp a greeting on 4 3/4 x 2 1/4

The band is 1 x 7 

 

I made a quick video on how to make this.

 

 

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Product List

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [156292] $11.50
For Unto Us Cling Stamp Set [153335] $21.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English) [152559] $24.00
Forever Flourishing Dies [152714] $36.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00

 

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Just Kidding gift bag

I LOVE our Just Kidding Photo Polymer Stamp set. Doesn't this make a cute little gift bag?  It is the perfect size for a small gift.  It was so simple too!  I cut a piece of whisper white 2"x4" stamped on it and sponged around the edge.  I used our word bubble thinlits to accent the greeting. How awesome is the greeting?  I finished it with our In Color Strawberry Slush thick Bakers Twine.  

 

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Product List

Just Kidding Photopolymer Stamp Set [140667] $15.95	Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine [135637] $3.50	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [131178] $5.95	2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [131260] $14.95
Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker [120966] $3.50	Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker [131898] $3.50	Blush Blossom Stampin' Write Marker [100037] $3.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker [119677] $3.50
Petite Café Gift Bags [135826] $5.95	Word Bubbles Framelits Die [132968] $24.95	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $7.95

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Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Stamped Gift

I made a few gifts for some of my recruits that are in Orlando with me. I used the Statement of the Heart stamp that I received at another Stampin Up event:

“To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments… in this we make a difference”

 

I bought the little “plaques” at the craft store and used our glue sticks to put Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (a Sale-A-Bration item) I then punched out flowers using the same colors that are in the paper pack.

I love using color combinations from the packs of Designer Series Paper that we sell. On the back of each pack it lists the colors used in it. They are also found in the catalog. The ribbon is also a Sale-A-Bration item. It is from the Best Year Ever Accessory Pack. I stamped Stampin Up’s statement of the heart on Whisper White card stock and then using the Big Shot punched it out using Apothecary Accents Framelits.

On the back I put a strip of Designer Series Paper to cover the stickers put on by the store. I used a stamp from the “Better Than Email stamp set on the back and wrote a little note.

 

I packaged it using a white lunch bag. I put a piece of our Chevron Calypso Coral ribbon and then punched out a tag. I hope they like them! I was thinking they would be great in a Stamp Room or other creative space.

I made several little packs of Chocolate too.  What stamping event is complete without chocolate?

 

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Product List

Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper [138633] $0.00	Best Year Ever Accessory Pack [138634] $0.00	Apothecary Accents Framelits Die [127003] $24.95	Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die [133728] $37.95
Boho Blossoms Punch [119858] $16.95	Stampin' Glue Sticks [130654] $3.95	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $3.95	Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131298] $6.95
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $6.95	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131297] $6.95

 

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Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Curvy Keepsake Box

Our new Holiday Catalog has some fun new Thinlit dies.  One of them is the Curvy Keepsake Die. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is $32.95 for the 4 dies.  Item #135853

You need to make 2 of the large die pieces in order to assemble the Curvy Keepsake Box. 

 

 

 

I used the Dots and Stripes Decorative Masks to make the dots on it.  A dauber works great to apply the ink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is just $2.95 for the Dots and Stripes Decorative Masks!

 

I made a tag for it using Festival of Trees Photopolymer Bundle $27.95 (This bundle is going to be a part of Stamps in the Mail 25 which begins in October)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the finished product.  It is the perfect size for a small treat or gift. 

 

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Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

40th Birthday Box

Shhhh, today is Michael's 40th birthday. He did not want a big party, he just wanted to go to the cabin for a few days so that is where we are. I made him this box with 40 things I love about him on little strips of paper.

 

With our Decorative Window Gift Boxes this was very easy to dress up.  They come is a pack of 6 for $4.95 and are food safe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I added some of our 1 1/4" burlap ribbon around it.  I fastened it to itself with glue dots to make a belly band then added numbers I made using the Big Shot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What would you use the Decorative Window Gift Box for?

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

www.kristenbryant.stampinup.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fun Fold Baby Card

While at Leadership I received a swap from Peggy Murwin that I knew I had to try when I got home.  I decieded to use the layout for the baby card I wanted to make for my new niece.  I used 3 different Sale-A-Bration items that are available FREE starting January 28th with a $50 order. 

I started using our Simply Scored and scored a 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" piece of card stock.  I scored at 2", 3 1/8", 5 3/8", and 6 1/2".  Using SImply Scored makes this much easier!

Next I added Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper to the scored sections.  The dimentions are 1 7/8" X 5 3/8" (X2), 7/8"X 5 3/8" (x2), 2" X 5 3/8", and a Whisper White 2" X 5 3/8" for the back.

Above is the back of the card.  I stamped Petal Parade, a Sale-A-Bration stamp set using Crisp Cantalope Stamp Pad.  This is where you can write a message.

 

This is the completed card.  I used Sale-A-Bration Sweet Sorbet accessory pack for the ribbon.  It has 3 colors in the pack.  Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, and Crisp Cantalope.  The Baby greeting is from Stamp set, One in a Million.

I would love to see what you make using this card layout!

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Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

 

Card Portfolio

I made Card Portfolios for the demonstrators that attended Stampin Up's Leadership Conference.  I used the Typeset Aphabet Bigz for the Big Shot to personalize them.  
I made a set of 4 note cards using Sweet Sorbet Designer Series paper that will be FREE during Sale-A-Bration! 

Don't they look nice! 

Here is how the portfolio looks opened.  I used 4 medium sized envelopes, and 1/2 sheet of 12X12 Designer Series Paper to make it.

  Here are the instructions on how to make the portfolio.

Card Portfolio Instructions

1. Select a sheet of Designer Series Paper.  Cut it in half so you have two 6” X 12”.  Set one aside.
2. Score along the 12” side at ¼”, 4 ½”, 4 ¾”, 9”, 9 ¼”, and 11 ½”  Fold on all score lines. 
3. Fold over the ¼” end flap and secure in place with sticky strip.  Seal 4 Medium White Envelopes and cut ¼” off the BOTTOM of each envelope.
4. Put a piece of sticky strip (about 2 ½” long) across the center of each envelope just below where you cut.  Attach all four envelopes together in a stack with the Sticky Strip.
5. Attach the top envelope to the scored Designer Series Paper on the ¼” reinforced side.
6. Add another piece of sticky strip to the back of the last envelope and secure to the back of the portfolio, just below the 9” mark.
7. Fold back and adhere the ½” score with Sticky Strip for the front cover.  Add Punched piece and use a Velcro dot to fasten the top.
8. Cut the other end of the 6X12 Designer Series Paper into four 3X5 pieces.
9. Decorate Note cards with the 3x5 pieces of Designer Series paper.  Fold the bottom up so show the other side of the paper.  Add a greeting or other punched piece to embellish the card.
10. Place a note card and envelope inside each of the envelope pockets of your portfolio.

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Valentine Products Available Today!

I know it is just December 1st, but I had to show you the new Valentine products available starting today.

Dates: Available December 1-January 27 or while supplies last.

The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion. No limits on this promotion.

 

Item	Description	Price
131850	Love You More Stamp Set (Wood)	$21.95
131853	Love You More Stamp Set (Clear)	$16.95
134611	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood)	$15.95
134614	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear)	$11.95
134617	Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood)	$9.95

 

Item	Description	Price	Includes
134610	Sweetheart Treat Bags	$4.95	12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of  Pool Party Baker's Twine
132162	Monster Hugs Boy	$5.95	18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
132163	Monster Hugs Girl	$5.95	18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
134609	Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes	$5.95	12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)

Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monster Hugs Boy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love you More

Stamp Set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow My Heart Stamp Set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Heart Treat Bags $4.95 for 12 bags, 12 labels, 12 pieces of bakers twine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shop online now! www.kristenbryant.stampinup.net

 

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit

Available starting 11/12/2013 - while supplies last

Add a little festive flare to your holiday decorating with our new Festive Flurry Ornament Kit! Top presents, embellish cards, create a wintery garland, or trim the tree. How you use them is up to you!

The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including

• 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon
• Printed cardstock - die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper)
• Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (40)

 

Product name:	Item #:	Price:
Festive Flurry Ornament Kit	135813	$14.95

 

These are only available while supplies last so contact your customers today and encourage them to take advantage of this offer-just in time to create 10 heirloom ornaments! But remind them to get their orders in early so they have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting-or for their family tree!

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Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant