Jul 10 2012

Video Tutorial: Scallop Square Lollipop Treats

I love my Scallop Square Die (see it online - 115950). It’s one of my most-used Big Shot dies (see what I mean?).  Last week I posted a project using the Reason to Smile stamp set, and I wanted to share a Video Tutorial on how to make the sweet lollipop treat.

The treat uses several fabulous products, and if you like to print your directions to save at home, here’s a photo of the ‘guts’ of this little sweet treat:

Just grab your favorite color card stock and coordinating Designer Series Paper, and you’re all set!  Love the paper in the background on my photos?  It’s from the Patio Party Designer Series Paper (see it online – 126916) and I love it, too!

Here’s the Video Tutorial:

If you’re looking for some other video lessons, you can see more of them on my blog here.

Or more candy project ideas?  They make great favors for showers or your next party (see some ideas)

Happy Stamping!


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Jun 06 2012

Designer Rosette Birthday Tag: Make A Cake

Should we be allowed to have this much fun crafting?! My Stamp Club for tonight asked to make a project with the Designer Rosette Die (see it online) and I came up with a fun birthday tag that features the Make A Cake stamp set (see it online) and the matching Patio Party Designer Series Paper (see it online).

Originally my hand wasn’t in the photo, but they you couldn’t tell how big this fun rosette is!  The finished Rosette here is about 7″ across.

Project Tips: For best results, cut the Designer Rosette strip from a 5″ wide piece of card stock (I used 5 x 11″ of Summer Starfruit card stock here). After cutting the strip, cut it in half longways to make two strips.  The two strips go together length-wise to make a full rosette.  It’s much easier to get the rosettes straight if you die-cut first, then cut the strip into two.  To get the scalloped or zig-zag edge, cut two 5″ strips and use 1/2 from each one.

To make the Rosette: Fan fold the die cut strip, then use Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Green Lid Glue) to adhere the last folds together to make a tube.  Be sure to overlap the last creases for best strength.   When the glue is dry, gently press down on the inside edge of the tube to make the rosette lie flat.  Adhere to die cut tagboard scallop circle with Green Lid Glue & hold until set. Add decorative front pieces after the rosette is set.

Don’t forget that you can get these fun supplies for FREE from the Patio Party Product Suite (see it online) as part of the special for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators who join my stamping family in June! (learn more)

Or here are some other ideas with the Patio Party Product Suite from my blog!

Happy Stamping!


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Jun 04 2012

Bake, Make & Take A Cake: Birthday Tags

This past Saturday was my New Catalog Extravaganza, and one of the projects we did included a sweet Make A Cake Birthday Tag, using the new Make A Cake stamp set (see it online) and the matching Patio Party Designer Series Paper (see it online).  The colors are all from the NEW In Color Collection: Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit and Primrose Petals.


Know what the best part of this project is?  You can get both the stamp set and the designer paper for FREE in June, when you join my stamping family as a Demonstrator! (learn more about the special) It’s really easy.  All you have to do is pick out $125 from the new catalog (browse online).  Make your list, then visit my website and click “join now” in the left column and get your $125 in product, plus the $50 Make A Cake bonus, all for $99 (free shipping!).

Being a demonstrator is LOADS of fun — plus you can choose your own “My Way” path.  Here are a few possibilities:

  • Stamp occasionally with a few friends and make some extra money to support your own stamping habit
  • Just purchase for yourself at a discount (got a big Wish List in the new catalog?)
  • Earn enough $ to pay a monthly household bill (piano lessons? tuition? mortgage?)
  • Tuck away some extra income for a special event or purchase (vacation? pool pass? new car?)

My job will be to help you get what YOU want from being a demonstrator — whether it’s a big or a small wish.  I’ve had 10 years of experience in helping demonstrators get what they want.

Be sure to check out some of the fabulous demonstrator benefits available to you!  Ask me any questions that are on your mind – we can email back and forth, or I’m happy to set up a time to chat on the phone.  And when you’re ready, you can visit my website and click the ‘join now’ button to get yourself going!

Happy Stamping!


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