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UDI Inspiration Challenge #149 - Sock Monkey Card

It is time for another UDI Inspiration Challenge.  Look at the cute photo that Maria picked out for Challenge #149.  Does it take you back in time to your childhood days?  It did me, and it also reminded me of the Sock Monkey.  This photo inspired me to create this Sock Monkey card.  I did not have a specific type of card to make this week, but this Sock Monkey could be used for any number of occasions such as...a birthday card, a get well card, or even a congratulations card.

I hope you enjoy the Sock Monkey and the UDI Inspiration Challenge this week.  I hope it gets your creativity flowing. Would you like to share your creation?  All you have to do is email me at sujill@jillstangelostamps.com and I would love to share it at the "Corner".

All the items used to create this card can be found in the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

Sock Monkey Card

Stamp Set:  Sock Monkey (111550)

Ink:  Classic Stampin' Pad Chocolate Chip (100908)

Card Stock: Whisper White (100730)

Accessories:  Stampin' Write Markers - Crumb Cake (120967), Real Red (100052), Daffodil Delight (119677), Pumpkin Pie (105115), Pacific Point (120968), Tempting Turquoise (100058), Certainly Celery (105106), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Paper Snips (103579), Paper Cutter (104152)

Let me know what you think about this Sock Monkey by leaving a comment below, and what occasion would you use him for?

Thanks for stopping at the Corner, Jill

 

Trash to Treasure - Yoplait to Pencil Holder

If you did not see my post from last Sunday, please go check it out. 

Here is another Trash to Treasure item. I took an empty and washed Yoplait container to make a pencil holder. I used Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper and the Big Shot. I added the flower and brad for a little bling.  My way of Going Green with Stampin' Up!

Have you created any Trash to Treasure items yet? Would you like your Trash to Treasure item featured? If you would like your creation to be featured at the Corner, all you have to do is email me at jill@jillsstampingcorner.com.

 

 Thank you for stopping at the Corner,

Jill

UDI Inspiration Challenge #142

It is time for the Thursday UDI Inspiration Challenge #142. Look at this beautiful picture that Maria picked out for us to work with this week.

This week I had a special young lady in mind when I created this card. This is a Happy Birthday Card for Miss Lauren who became a teenager today..."Happy Birthday" Lauren, I hope you have a wonderful day. 

Enjoy! Birthday Card

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, On Your Birthday

Card Stock:  Garden Green, Pacific Point, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Naturals White

Ink: Garden Green, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo

Accessories: Punches (Eyelet Border, 2"x1-3/8" Oval Extra-Large, Scallop Oval Extra-Large, 1-3/4"x7/8" Oval Large, Boho Blossoms Extra-Large), Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Write Markers (Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Melon Mambo), White Halfback Pearls-Pretties kit (retired).

Thanks for stopping at the Corner,

Jill

 Creation by Julia Gibson

Look at this beautiful card that Julia was inspired to do from this challenge.  Thank you Julia for sharing your creation with us.

 

Trash to Treasures - Quaker Chewy Dipps Box to Gift Card Box

Have you every really noticed what you put in your trash can or your recycle bin? While doing some cleaning recently I started to notice the items that went in our trash can or recycle bin and it got me thinking. Even though we do recycle, what about recycling in a different way.

So here is my first Trash to Treasure item that I am going to share with you. I took an empty Quaker Chewy Dipps box and created a cute gift card box. I used Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper to cover the box both outside and in. Added a little ribbin for and extra touch.  

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I challenge you to look at what is going in your trash can or recycle bin and think about what trash you can turn into treasures. 

Thank you for stopping at the Corner,

Jill 

 

 

  

UDI Inspiration Challenge #140

I am sorry that I have missed the last few weeks Diva Inspiration Challenges, but it has been a little crazy around my house.  But I am so glad to be able to share with you this week.  Maria picked another awesome photo.  I hope you enjoy this week's creation.

While I was working on this project I had a very special lady in mind...my mom.  I don't know if any of you have experienced the same problem that I have, but as my parents get older it is sometimes very difficult to find that special gift.  Speaking of special gifts, my mom has a birthday coming up next week, well as a matter of fact, I do too...we share the same birthday.  

Maria's photo inspired me to make a special 8-1/2" x 11" page as a gift for my mom.  When you see it, please keep in mind that this project is not yet complete because it is missing a photo.  The photo that I will put on it is a picture that will be taken on our birthday of the two of us together.  After picking the right picture I will put it all in a frame.  I am also going to make a coordinating Happy Birthday Card, and I will share it with you next week. 

Anyway, I hope this inspires you to create a special gift for a special person in your life.  I would love to know what you think about my project, so please leave me a comment below.

MOM 8-1/2" x 11" Page

Stamp Sets:  Vintage Vogue, Messages For Mom

Ink: Old Olive, Certainly Celery

Card Stock: So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Basic Black.

 

Thank you for stopping at the Corner, Jill

 

Stampin' Up! Crew 2 - My Why

Thanks for stopping at the Corner, Jill

I just recently joined Crew 2, a group that Stampin' Up! invites demonstrators to participate to give us guidance and resources that are aimed to help grow our business.  I first had to make the commitment that I wanted to participate,  and with that commitment I agree to complete the different challenges along the way.  One of the challenges was to state "My Why" for joining this group, write it down, and keep it in a place that I would see every day.  So I did "My Why" but also included in my statement why I became a demonstrator.  I bet you are now wondering why I am going on and on about this and asking "Why are you telling us this?"...because I want to show you "My Why". 

    
 
I decided to make "my why" be something that would look pretty.  I used a multiple picture frame for my creation, and it will be hanging over my desk in the stamping room. 

I wanted to share this with you to show you that picture frames are not just for pictures.  So I challenge you to create your own picture frame project, and I would love to feature your creation at the Corner.

 

Valentine's Day Party

Thank you for stopping at the Corner, Jill

First, I say... Happy Valentine's Day!...and I hope you all have a wonderful day.

I have had several people ask me to share the projects that we did at my Valentine's Day Party last month.  So with no more delay, here they are.

 We made a votive candle holder wrap, a little card that is prefect for gift cards, and a standard Valentine's Day card.  This one is for my Valentine and I altered the middle of the card from what we did at the party, which is the picture below.

 If you like these projects, check my calendar for future stamping events.  Sign up for my mailing list to make sure you don't miss the registration dates and information about Stampin' Up! and my stamping events.

UDI Diva Inspiration Challenge 131

It is Thursday, so that means it is UDI Diva Inspiration Challenge time again - #131.

 
I love this picture but I was having a tough time trying to decide what I wanted to do.  I did a non-card item today...a votive candle holder wrap.  Once I figured out  what I wanted to do it took no time at all to complete this project.  I just realized, I did no stamping on this at all.

Flower Votive Candle Holder Wrap

Card Stock:  Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Garden Green, White Vellum card stock

Accessories:  

*Big Shot, Flourish (Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate), Large Flower and Flower Pieces (Birds & Blooms Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies)

*Daffodil Delight Flower Brads, Stampin' Pastels, VersaMarker, 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch, Mini Glue Dots

 For something a little different I decided to add the flower brads to the seam.  I note to the wise...don't make a last minute decision "after" you have put the wrap together to add color to the vellum...it is MUCH easier to do that when the vellum is flat!

Let me know what you think about this project. Would you like to get some of your friends together to work on a project like this? If so, call me or email me today so we can get your workshop on the calendar. Remember that sale-a-brations is just around the corner.

Stop by on Thursdays to see other UDI Inspiration Challenges.

Thanks for stopping by the Corner.

Jill

Diva Inspiration Challenge #111

It is time for another Diva Inspiration Challenge, #111.  Here is this weeks inspiration picture.

I have really been in a "Holiday Card" making mood lately, which might be because I had a Holiday Stamp-A-Stack this past weekend and another scheduled for next weekend.  Here is another card that I can add to my Christmas Card box. I was going more for the colors with this card. I hope you enjoy my creation.The base card is Naturals Ivory and layered with Cherry Cobbler and Soft Suede.  The stamp set that I used for this card is the Delightful Decorations set.  The background on the cherry cobler and soft suede was stamped using the same ink as the card stock.  The Ornament Extra Large punch was used for the ornaments.  I added Stampin' Dimensionals on the back of each ornament, and used the wire clips for hooks. I used hemp twine to sting the ornaments, I couldn't have the ornaments just sitting there on the card. Leave me a comment below to let me know what you think about my card.

Hope over toUDI to see the other Diva creations.

Would you like to get a group of your friends together for a Stamp-A-Stack and get a jump start on your holiday cards?  Call me at 850-294-7267 or send me an e-mail at jill@jillsstampingcorner.com so we can get your SAS on my calendar.

Thanks for stopping at the Corner,

Jill

 

Diva Inspiration Challenge #109

It is time again for another UDI challenge, Diva Inspiration Challenge #109.  Here is the inspiration photo for this week.

I hope you like my creation, leave me a comment to let me know what you think.  Here is my "for you" card. I am posting 2 pictures of my card, one of the card and envelope, and a close up so you can see the two patterns on the card.

Recipe - For You Card

Stamp Set: Great Friend

Card Stock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery

Accessories:  Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1-3/8"x5/8" Oval Large Punch, 1-3/4"x7/8" Oval Large Punch, Brayer, Big Shot, Textrz Plates Backgrounds 1 (small dots, Harlequin), Standard texturz Silicone Rubber, Standard Texturz Impressions Pad, Multipurpose Platform.

On the base card I used the Harlequin plate, and on the stamped section of the card I used the Small Dots plate.

I hope these inspiration challenges are inspiring you to do some stamping and come up with your own creation. If you would like for me to share your stamped project e-mail me at jill@jillsstampingcorner.com.  Come back next week to see Diva IC #110.

If you would like to see what the team members created visit the UDI blog.

Thanks for stopping at the "Corner" and happy stamping.

Jill

Photo Inspiration - Happy Anniversary Card

I have mentioned in the past that a good way to spark your creativity is by taking pictures of everyday items and using the picture to inspire you. I was doing my grocery shopping this weekend and saw an item that I HAD to have.  Can you say YUMMMMMMM?!

 
Okay, let's get to the stamping part.  My mom asked if I could make her a 50th anniversary card.  Well, for some reason this Lindt Dark chocolate bar was the inspiration for the card that I created.  I want to do a card that was a little different for her, a card that would stand out from all the others.  Below is the finished product. 

The first picture is the front of the card and the envelope.

 

 

 

 

The second picture is the inside of the card.

 

Recipe - Happy Anniversary

Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue, French Script (retired Stampin' Up!), All-Year Cheer III (retired Stampin' Up!)

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Pacific Point, Brushed Gold

Ink: Pacific Point

Accessories:  Stampin' Emboss Powder Gold, Embossing Buddy, Powder Pal, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, scallop trim corner punch, scallop trim border punch.

 Please leave a comment to let me know what you think.

Thanks for stopping at the "Corner" and happy stamping.

Jill

Diva Inspiration Challenge #108

Today is my first post for the UDI Diva Inspiration Challenge. On a weekly basis I will have a picture that I am to be inspired by and create a stamped project.   This week was kind of easy for me in a way.  I had an idea as soon as I saw the picture for this week, which is just to the right.

I wanted to do a little something for "my sister" Lisa that moved to Michigan a year ago and has been on the job hurt since.  She finally was able to land a teaching job (WOOHOO) and her first day will be the end of the month. So this picture inspired my creation this week.  It is still a work in progress because I am not sure how am going to finish it (card, scrapbook page, picture frame), but the stamping part is done, but I better hurry up and finalize it so I can get it in the mail to her before her first day of work. Congratulations Lisa on your new job.

UDI IC #108 Recipe

Stamp Set: Flight of the Butterfly, Matchbox Messages, Full Calendar, Calendar

Card Stock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Basic Black, More Mustard, Whisper White

Ink: Whisper White Craft, Certainly Celery;Very Vanilla Craft, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard used for Faux Wood Grain technique.

Accessories: Stampin' Pastels (Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue), paper snips, sanding block, signo uni-ball white, stampin' dimensionals, mini glue dots, corner rounder punch, clips.

Technique: Chalkboard and Faux Wood Grain.

Every Thursday there will be a new Inspiration Challenge, so stop by again next week for #109.

Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think.

Thanks for stopping at the "Corner"

Jill

DD Club Meeting

WOOHOO!  I got to spend almost all day in the stamping room today (last time in the stamping room was early July), however part of the time was spent cleaning up and organizing some things.  Anyway, I was getting ready for my DD Club meeting tomorrow.

The first project is a card that I actually created for a friend that had to put her 10 year old dog down this past week.  For those of us that are animal lovers, our pets are part of our family and it if very difficult dealing with the loss.

  For You card

Stamp Sets:  Great Friends, God's Blessings

Card Stock:  Naturals White, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories:  Corner Rounder punch, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Matchbox bigz xl die

 

 

 

 

The other project that we will be working on is a little Sweet One candy box. I am embarrassed to say that this was the first time that I used my Matchbox bigz die, and it was SO MUCH FUN! I LOVE my matchbox bigz die!  

Sweet One Matchbox

Stamp Set:  Matchbox Messages

Card Stock:  Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Accessories:  Big Shot, Matchbox bigz die, Curly Label punch, Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, bone folder, stamp-a-ma-jig

 

 

If these projects look fun to you, contact me and we can put you on my calendar for a workshop or we can get a club started with your stamping friends.

Thank you for stopping at the corner.

Jill

 

 

Stampin' Up! on the newsstands - Better Homes & Gardens and CardMaker

Just wanted to share some fun information with you today about a couple of magazines that Stampin' Up! is being featured in thier July 2009 issues.

If you receive the Better Homes & Gardens magazine, in the "100 Decorating Ideas under $100" issue you will have to flip to pages 82 and 83 to see some familiar items.  Don't miss the shopping guide on page 94.

Stampin' Up! is also featured in CardMaker.  BBQ Time Invitation and Ice Cream Cone on page 38, as well as, 15 Candles and Filled With Joy on page 62.

SCRAPBOOKING PROJECTS ~ Stampin' Up!

I mentioned in a previous post (April 2nd) about where to find some neat ideas on the Stampin' Up! web site.  Since it is National Scrapbooking Month, I wanted to make sure that you knew that you could find lots of scrapbooking ideas at Stampin' Up!.  Click hereto see.  Do you want to get together and do some scrapbookin'...call me at 850-294-7267.