Welcome to Stop #6 on the Stampin Addicts Big Shot Blog Hop! If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Lisa’s (you know her as genesis on SA) lovely creations with the Box #2 die at Add Ink and Stamp. Now those are fabulous boxes, don’t you think?
Here at InkPaperStamps, we’re playing with the Petite Pocket Bigz XL die– and to add to the fun, we’re also offering some blog candy!
But first, the question everyone’s been asking: what’s in the pocket?
Well, this pocket was designed for a milestone birthday for my mom. Her siblings are coming in from around the country to help celebrate, and we’ll have a goodie basket waiting in their hotel rooms.
A pretty (and petite!) pocket, perfect for slipping into a gift basket.
As a token of thanks for coming from afar, each basket will have a Petite Pocket envelope with a smattering of sunflower seeds they can take home and plant. Why sunflowers seeds? Because she’s from Kansas!
(Good thing she’s not a Texan–I have no idea how we’d have gotten a longhorn steer in there. . . .)
Here’s another way to put the Petite Pocket die to good use: as a chimney card!
That's not a pocket--that's a chimney!
*The crowd begins to murmer nervously, noone wanting to be the first to stand up and say, ‘But Holly, you can make a chimney from a rectangle of cardstock–you don’t need a Petite Pocket diecut for that. . . .’*
Au contraire, mes amies, au contraire! You do need a Petite Pocket diecut to make a chimney–
Look what slid out of the chimney pocket!
if you want to make it a double slider chimney card! (Hmmm, looks like Rudolph got a little sooty in there. Note to self: next time sweep the chimney first.)
This just scratches the surface on how you can use the Petite Pocket die–you should see the list The Dog’s come up with! If you’d like to be among the first to hear, kindly subscribe to InkPaperStamps’ free updates.
So, are you ready for some blog candy? How about a chance to win. . .
Birthdays, Christmas, baby, thank yous--the So Many Scallops set covers them all!
. . . a selection of Petite Pocket diecuts and the So Many Scallops stamp set! You are eligible to submit an entry in each applicable category below. Click here for the official entry form. (The form lets you check off all the ways you qualify, so you only need to submit it once).
- Commenting. (leaving a comment below about which project you liked best today–or what you might like to create using the Petite Pocket die.)
- Belonging. (being a member of Stampin Addicts, a free public website for Stampin’ Up! fans–click here if you’d like to join now).
- Subscribing. (being a subscriber to InkPaperStamps’ free updates.)
Winner will be randomly selected from all entries submitted by 11:59 pm (CT) Monday October 17. Terms and conditions apply.
Now it’s time to continue on the hop–next stop: Created By You, where Sharon (createdbyu on Stampin Addicts) is featuring the Bitty Box and Envelope die. (As always, Sharon’s creations are spectacular!)
Thanks for visiting InkPaperStamps–The Dog and I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Love the chimney card! I never even knew there was such a thing as a double slider!
I love the sunflower seeds idea and stamped with such a beautiful image.
Super cute, as always! Love the chimney card. And if anyone could figure out how to fit a long horn steer into the pocket, I am sure it would be you!
I am cackling with delight over your chimney card. How incredibly clever and cute is that?!
This is so clever – I love that chimney pocket and how you utilized it. Just adorable!
Ooh, I love the double slider! I need to find me some instructions for that
Beautiful projects – the petite pocket die just moved up a couple spaces on my wish list!
WOW WOW WOW… You’ve outdone yourself Holly! I LOVE the peek a boo reindeer the most, he is too darn cute!! Are you planning a tutorial? I’m sure it would be quite a hit! Thanks for sharing your beautiful fun projects!
Hugs,
Sharon F.
Wow, that chimney is adorable, sooty Rudolph and all! And what a sweet thank you card!
What a great idea with the chimney card!
oh Holly, you always come up with the most clever things, and cute posts. Longhorn indeed. Helloooo bluebonnets!! lol Love the idea of the sunflower seeds though! At least you didn’t do rattlesnake eggs, where you wind a paperclip up with a rubber band and when they open it the paper clip jumps around and sounds like a rattle. You will now though, won’t you. hehehe I love love love the chimney card!!! Soooo cute. Since Rudy is down the chimney, I hope Santas not stuck pawing on the roof and eating snow. lol
What great ideas! Both projects are fantastic and unique!
Holly, your chimney card is too cute! You are so very creative.
LOVE the projects with the pettie pocket!
Not sure how you did it but the chimney is very cute.
I love the chimney card. It’s so cute and clever.
Fab cards, your little chimney pot is sooo cool!
I love what you’re doing for your Mom’s guests, especially tying in the Kansas connection *wink*! That chimney slider is adorable!
Holly WOW I love that chimney card!! Once again you rocked it!! lol
Chimneys can be filled with such a variety of Pop Out goodies, can’t they?! Thanks for a chance again at a cute stamp set!
Cute chimney card!
I like the chimney card the best and think my sons would too
I just now figured out how it works. Too cute, esp. the chimney. I already belong to Stampin Addicts and subscribe to your “stuff”. I hope you and The Dog are having a good day!
holly, i really liked the sunflower pocket – very cute, both of which i do not own – oddly – i’m sure they will be on my next order!! haha the santa is very cute also – must look up directions for a double slider….
I am enjoying the blog.great ideas
I always look forward to seeing what you come up with, Holly! As always, your projects are fun and fabulous!
The sunflower card or pocket, rather, is gorgeous! I love the idea of the seeds since she is from Kansas. The chimney pocket card is too cute! You are just so clever. I was reading the other comments – yeah, bluebonnet seeds would be great but then they wouldn’t go with that magnificient sunflower image you colored. Beebo droppings (chocolate candy drops), or however the mascot is spelled could work. Whatever, I love getting your ideas via E-mail!
The chimney is so clever. I’d love to win it.
LLL
Holly!!!! So cute! I love the chimney card!!!!! and the beautiful pocket of sunflower too. Great work!
I love the chimney pop up card. How do you do that?
Thanks for the ideas
I would have liked to see a long horn steer in the little pocket envelope – hahaha!
Love that reindeer/chimney card!
Cute, Cute, Cute!! Love both of the cards. That die will be on my next order! (I had a dog, Maggie, that looked just like your dog. She was killed a few months ago by other dogs. I still miss her!)
The Dog is very clever, although you might not want to tell her that! Very Happy Birthday Wishes to your Mom!!
R/
My first visit to your blog – kudos to Stampin Addicts big shot Hop helping me find you!
I loved your chimney – very creative idea
The pocket die has been on my list, but gets knocked off every time — maybe I will win it??
I want to use it on inside of some cards to add sentiments, so recipient can use my cards for whatever
occassion they need, instead of me choosing the greetings.
Betty
Love your chimney! Your sunflower card is perfect for saying “Thanks!” I hope you enjoy your mom’s special day!
I would just love to make the cute chimney cards as one of my projects for my Operation Write Home projects. I’d love to send this card to one of our heroes.
Your chimney card is just WAY TOO CUTE!! What a fun idea!
That chimney card is so cute! What a clever idea. Your projects are always inspring.
The reindeer popping out of the chimney is just too cute – love it! The sunflower envelope is so pretty- and what a nice surprise for you to welcome them that way
So creative!
Well, I had just picked myself up from falling off my chair over Yapha’s wagon, and find myself back on my rump, sans chair! That Rudolph card is over the top, Holly! I’m always so excited to see what you and the dog will come up with for the SA hops, and you never disappoint!
The chimney card is great! I think I want to make those for my Christmas cards this year!
Always such clever uses Holly! Love them all!
Definitely Rudolph and the red chimney – fabulous…..TFS!
Rudolph is so stinkin’ cute! Love your projects!!
Hey Holly and The Dog-
You got quite a laugh out of me when I read the crack about good thing she isn’t from TX. I love that comment!! That make the whole thing worth while but your card is icing on the cake. TFS
Carey and Roscoe (the swap eating dog)