{Starburst} for a Mojo Sketch Challenge!

Hello, Studio Visitors!  This project is a card I made a couple of weeks ago for Mojo Monday Challenge #332.  I thoroughly enjoyed using my Starburst Sayings stamps (W133182, C133185) and coordinating Starburst Framelits dies (132967), {see them on page 34 of the Occasions catalog}. 

Another fun find in the Occasions Catalog has been the two new Tag Topper Punches found on page 35.  The one I used in this project is the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324) and there's also the Angled Tag Topper Punch (133323).  

Oh, and that glimmery little wisp of gold at the top?  That's from the Gold Baker's Twine (132975), found on page 24; it's also available in silver (132976)!

Don't you love that DSP {StamperSpeak for "Designer Series Paper"}?  It's the Kaleidoscope DSP (132955), found on page 27 of the Occasions catalog.  I used it to help me choose other colors in my card, such as the bright and sunny Strawberry Slush in the "oh, HAPPY DAY" sentiment, as well as the starbursts and banner below.

Guess where that delicious Burlap Ribbon (132140) came from?  You guessed it -- the Occasions catalog!  It's 1.25 inches wide and it's found on page 37.

I backed the Bermuda Bay starburst on a bit of Basic Black card stock and popped it up with a Stampin' Dimensional (104430).

{Studio} Suggestions:

• I used a tone-on-tone layer of Bermuda Bay card stock over the Bermuda Bay card body to add subtle dimension {see it best in Pic #1}; to make it stand out more, I used Stampin' Dimensionals for my adhesive layer.

• A Rhinestone Basic Jewel (119246) adds bling and mimics the circles {and starbursts!} found throughout the card.

Weekly Deals! and a {Studio Update}

Hello, Studio Visitors!  Please pardon the dust and the piles everywhere, I've been busy reorganizing the Studio and I'm in the purge stage (Blog Candy, anyone?).  I've got a few projects from last week to share still and a couple that I snuck in this past weekend.  I'm the Queen of Avoidance Behavior.  Truly...

Here are your Weekly Deals!  Available {HERE} through Monday!

Adorning Accents TIEF (#125601), Originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

Betsy's Blooms Standard Stampin' Around Wheel (#126943), Originally $6.50, on sale for $4.88!

 

Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim (#130024), Originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

Everything Easter Digital Download MDS (#129363), Originally $14.95, on sale for $8.97!

Strawberry Slush Ruffle Stretch Trim (#130023), Originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

2012-14 In Color DSP Stack (#130137), Originally $21.95, on sale for $16.46!

Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels,  (#129324), Originally $4.95, on sale for $3.71!

Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon (#126847), Originally $8.95, on sale for $6.71!

{12 Weeks of Christmas} Week 6 -- Easy Gift Bag

One quick way to make gift packaging for bulkier hostess gifts (that preclude you from using card stock or Designer Series Paper as the body of your project) is to adhere your artwork to the packaging.  I made this simple (card front!) panel and adhered it to a paper sack for a shabby chic presentation.

What's inside?  Mittens and a new whistle for our fabulous crossing guard at school.  She's an unsung hero and needs something toasty for her hands.

A length of the Crumb Cake seam binding ribbon (just like the one I tied around the More Mustard snowflake) ties the project together (both literally and figuratively; please forgive the pun).  I love that the Crumb Cake seam binding is just shimmery enough that it's golden!

The photo doesn't pick it up, but the Norther Flurry Embossing Folder leaves its impression on Shimmery White card stock.  Speaking of the Big Shot, I used the Snow Flurry Bigz Die for the fabulous snowflakes...

A Basic Jewel Rhinestone adds more sparkle.  

The Crumb Cake snowflake has been sponged with Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink to help it stand out against the Cajun Craze snowflake (and to also tie it together with the Elegant Eggplant snowflake on the left).

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Papers:  Shimmery White (101910), Cajun Craze (119684), Elegant Eggplant (105126), More Mustard (100946) and Crumb Cake (120953) card stocks

Inks:  Elegant Eggplant Classic (126969)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439), Northern Flurry EF (120902), Snow Flurry Bigz Die (2012 Holiday Catalog:  127813), Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon (122332), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Hope you have a chance to enjoy this lovely season.