Photo Wallet Tutorial

Here's the tutorial for the Photo Wallet. I came across Amy Celona's version of the photo wallet about a year ago and did not have her size envelopes. I changed the directions to work with Stampin' Up! Small Open End Envelopes. I made the wallet a little bigger and I also used a Top Note for the flap. Of course the envelopes that I am using today are a retired color. They now only come in Whisper White. I do wish they bring back the Very Vanilla and the Kraft in the Small Open End Envelopes.

Supplies Needed:

1 - Chocolate Chip Cardstock (#107102) - 12" x 4 1/4"; Scored at 3 5/8", 3 3/4", 7 1/2", 7 5/8", 11 3/8, 11 5/8"

1 - Real Red Cardstock (#106545) - cut with "Top Note" die - (#113462)

1 - Piece of Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (#115672) cut for front of wallet - 4" x 3 1/2"

3 - Small Open End Envelopes - (Very Vanilla - Retired) Cut to 4" long

3 - Inside Pages - 3 1/2" x 5" scored @ 1" - Red, Garden Green, and Chocolate Chip

3 - Slide outs - 3 7/8" x 3 3/8" - Red, Garden Green and Chocolate Chip

3 - sets of Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (#115672) - 1 set photo corners, 1 set Curly Label, (2-pieces) of 1" x 3 1/2"

Velcro Dots

Ribbon

Photo Corner Punch - (#109042)

Curly Label Punch - (#112208)

Scallop Oval Punch (#114889)

1. Score an 1/4" in the middle of the top note. I found it was easier to use my score-it for this step.

2. Apply Sticky Strip Tape to the back inside of the top note and on the top flap of the wallet. Like shown above. Do not take the other strip off of the tape yet.

3. Make sure the Top Note folds correctly and is centered over the wallet.

4. Setting the top of the wallet on the table, let go of the front of the top note and remove the strip of the sticky tape and adhere it to the wallet flap.

5. Now do the back side of the top note. Remove the strips from the tape and adhere the top note to the back side of the wallet.

6. Punch the open flap of the envelopes using the Curly Label Punch. Leaving an 1" gap from the closed end, stamp your envelopes with whatever images you want. (you sure do this before you adhere in case you mess up). Lay your wallet inside pieces out and adhere using Sticky strip tape. The middle page should be in the reversed direction of the top and bottom flaps, it just folds better. (See below).

7. Attach the remaining pieces and ribbon to the wallet.

8. Attach your ribbon to the front DSP piece before adhering it to the front of the wallet.

9. Finish the ribbon and attach your Velcro dot, just under the top note flap.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment or send me an email.

Thanks for looking,

Karen

**PDF Version of the Tutorial

Spooky Spider on Canvas

Sorry it has been such a long time since my last post. I decided last month that we should paint our main living area and hallways. I thought the sooner the better. Of course I am the painter in the family which meant I just added another job to my list of things to do, but I so wanted the house painted before the holidays. Needless to say, I have been busy with painting, getting ready for scrapbook Camp, crop, In-Home workshop and all the other duties that involve being a wife and mother of 3.

For those that know me, I am always thinking of things to make and do, and sometimes, my mind works better when I am stressed or doing multiple things at once (which seems to be all the time..hahaha). While I was painting my house, I was thinking about Stampin' Up! Decor Elements and how I could use them in my house. I really like the Holiday images but did not want to put them on my walls because I could not reuse them. So I decided to use the same paint from my walls and went out and bought a three pack of the 18X20 canvas boards and a decorative frame from the local craft store. I painted the canvas boards with the same paint I used on the walls and decided to use the "Spooky Spider" image during Halloween. I will change the canvas out with each Holiday. I am thinking about the "Season of Blessing" during Thanksgiving, "Dasher" or "Jingle all the Way" for Christmas and the "Tree, Thoughts and Prayers" for our everyday image.

How easy and simple is that? Definitely a cool idea! So what about you, have you looked at the "Definitely Decorative" catalog from Stampin' Up!? There are so many possibilities, take a look, the link is located on the left sidebar of my blog.

Check back later today, I am going to post the directions for the Photo Wallet. I wanted to wait until I had the In-home Workshop, which was this past Thursday.

Thanks for looking.
Karen

Soot Stamping meets Tall Ship

Fancy Favor Box and Ribbon Bookmark

Ribbon Bookmark with Soot Stamping and Cracked Glass Technique

Here's a ribbon bookmark and gift box that I made for my husband. I used the Tall Ship stamp in the "Beware Pirates" stamp set because it is one of his favorites. A few weeks ago I played around with the Soot Stamping technique on Splitcoaststampers. It is such a cool technique and I think it looks great with this image. I also thought the Cracked Glass technique on Splitcoaststampers was a cool touch to the bookmark.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think. If you have any questions, send me an email.

Thanks for looking,

Karen

SC245 Card Sketch and another Anniversary Card

Here's another anniversary card that I made using the "Lovely as a Tree" stamp set (#115026, pg 110) with SplitcoastStampers Card Sketch SC245. It uses the same paper and colors as the one I made earlier this week it is just a different layout.

Thanks for looking.

Karen

Night and Day Designer Paper

Here's a card that I created using an older Mojo Monday Sketch 94. When I see a sketch a like but not able to participate in the challenge, I save the sketches for me to use at another time. I thought this sketch would help showcase the new "Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper" (#116768, pg 11 in holiday mini). This is a very pretty paper pack that also has 2 printed window sheets. I think this designer series paper looks wonderful not only for Halloween but anytime you want something a little fancier.

I also added the "White Organza Ribbon" (#114319, pg 183) and sponged the edges of with the "Frost White Shimmer Paint" (#116854, pg 27 holiday mini) for the finishing touch.

September is the month for anniversaries in our family. We have four anniversaries in one week of September. Hence the number of anniversary cards you will be seeing. Of course I want to make each one a little different. My mom and sister will just have to guess which one they will get in the mail. Hehehe

Thanks for looking!

Karen

Lovely as a Tree

Here's a card that I made for my husband. It was made using the "Lovely as a Tree" stamp set (#115026, pg 110). I have been wanted to do this tree since I saw Stampin' Up!'s Workshop Wow 2007-2008 DVD. When I saw the DVD I did not have the stamp set and I did not get it until December last year, which was too late to make a fall card. I can't figure out where I put the DVD or I would have put the demonstrator's name that showed this cool trick.

With my stamp inked with Soft Suede, I stamped it on my grid paper once, than stamped on the ivory card stock. I took my "Stampin' Pastels" (#105542, pg 154) and randomly sponged a little Ruby Red, Real Rust, More Mustard into the leaves of the tree. I used the Close to Cocoa for the tree trunk and Old Olive for the grass. Next I used the "Stamp-a-ma-jig" to line up the stamp image and stamped the tree image again.

The rest of the card is made with Real Rust, More Mustard, Soft Suede and Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper. I added three 5/8" Neutral brads (#112533, pg 179) for the perfect touch.

**Halloween Photo Wallet - I heard from a few people that would like me to post the a tutorial on my blog for the Halloween Photo Wallet I posted last week. I will post a tutorial on my blog but not sure when I will get to it, hopefully in a week or so. I need to get the some of my other projects done. If you want to make one but can't wait for the tutorial than go to Amy Celona's Web Site. I came across her version of the Photo Wallet about a year ago and made changes because I did not have the right size envelopes. I used Stampin' Up! Small Open End Envelopes.

Thanks for looking! If you have any questions, please send me an email.

Final Sneak Peek

Here's the final Sneak Peek of the October Scrapbook Stamp Camp. These pages I used the new "Delightful Decorations" stamp set from the Holiday Mini (#116517, pg 24) and the coordinating "Ornament" punch (#116794, pg 25). I also used the "Color Spritzer Tool" (#107066, pg 192) to add a little color to the background pages.

Please leave a comment or email me if you have a question.

Thanks for looking,

Karen

Another Sneak Peek

Here's another Sneak Peek of the October Scrapbook Stamp Camp. This one I used the "Good Cheer" stamp set (#115326, pg 34), "Christmas Greetings" stamp set (#115448, pg 28) and the "Soft Holly" standard wheel (#112968, pg 35). The colors are Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy and Naturals Ivory, I thought they went beautifully with the old fashion Santa Claus. I also distressed the edges and sponged with the new "Shimmer Paint Champagne Mist" (#116806, mini catalog).

Can't come to the Stamp Camp but would love the pages. I'm selling the kit for $30.00 plus shipping and handling (with no stamped images) or a completed set for $40.00 plus shipping and handling. Let me know if you are interested in purchasing the kit or completed set. The deadline to order will be Friday, September 11, 2009. The kits/sets will be shipped the first week of October.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Karen

Halloween Photo Wallet

Here's a Halloween Photo Wallet that I made yesterday. I used the new "Twick or Tweet" stamp set in the Holiday Mini Catalog (#116497) and the "Cast-A-Spell" Designer Series Paper (#115677, pg 161). I will be making one of these at a workshop this month.

Would you like to host a workshop? Now is the best time. From September 1-November 30, 2009, host a $250 workshop and choose any item* from the Holiday Mini Catalog for just $10. Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned™ jewelry, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop® products, or latest dies for the Sizzix® Big Shot™. With so much to choose from, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop! *Excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio™ Contact me today to see what dates I still have available.

I am thinking about selling kits with instructions for these photo wallets, a Halloween, Christmas and Fall Theme. If you would be interested in purchasing one of these kits, please let me know.

Thanks for looking,

Karen

Holiday Mini Catalog

Today is the start of the New Holiday Mini Catalog. You can find new, exclusive products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas—and more! Only available through January 4, 2010! You can take a look at promotions for the month by checking out my promotions on my web site.

Don't forgot you can place your order online 24/7. If you have any questions, please send me an email.

Thanks,

Karen