Punch Art Idea: It’s Almost 10/31–Do You Know Where Your Mummy Is?

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*clears throat briskly and, in best Bela Lugosi voice, intones:*  And now, a public service announcement: Halloween is quickly approaching–do you know where your mummy is? Vell do you?  Do you, stampin’ punk? (For a close-up view of one mad mummy face, click on the image and click again.  To zoom in further, click a third. . .[Read More]

OWH July 4th Blog Hop: Punch Art Liberty Bell Card (& Blog Candy!)

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Welcome to our stop on the Operation Write Home July 4th Blog Hop!  Here at InkPaperStamps, The Dog and I are playing with our punches again to create a little something special in celebration of America’s 234th birthday.  And since birthdays mean presents, we’re also offering some blog candy! Our birthday card pays homage to an iconic symbol of America, the Liberty. . .[Read More]

Punch Art Idea: Big Shot Island Floral Angel (& Blog Candy)

A sweet angel to watch over you. . . .

Welcome to Stop #21 on the VC ROCKS! June 2010 Blog Hop!  I hope you’re enjoying all the neat ideas the Rockers have been sharing today.  As you can tell from the projects, this is one fun group of ladies! If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Marisol’s creations at A Touch of Sol.  Doesn’t. . .[Read More]

OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop: Matchbook Card, A Tip and Blog Candy

Today, we honor our veterans–past and present–who have secured the freedom and liberties we are blessed with, and salute the service members who stand ready to defend them still.  We also pause to thank our heroes’ loved ones.  Ralph Waldo Emerson once said ‘The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.’  A parent who instilled love of freedom. . .[Read More]

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die: Cozy Cottage Treat Holder

Welcome to the neighborhood!

As the summer approaches, many families will be moving to a new home.  Welcome the newcomers to your neighborhood with this sweet little treat holder. Fun and fresh, the cottage can be filled with M&Ms, jelly beans or even red hots–perhaps a subliminal hint to prepare Northern transplants for their first Texas summer?  Or, tuck in. . .[Read More]

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L die: Retro Percolator

Who wants a nice, hot cup of coffee?

One of my Occasions Mini Blog Hop projects was this retro percolator.   (Click on image once to enlarge.  To zoom in further, click again.) A Big Shot creation using the new Stampin’ Up! Mini Milk Carton die by Sizzix, the treat holder was inspired by the old percolator my grandparents had when I was little.  I loved. . .[Read More]

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die: Hanukkah Dreidel

Hey look--it came up 'gimel'!  I think that means you win!

Sizzix’s new Mini Milk Carton die, featured in Stampin’ Up!’s 2010 Occasions Mini, helps you make a lot more than milk cartons. If you visited the Stampin’ Addicts 2010 Occasion Mini Blog Hop, you’ve seen my original retro percolator and my open treat dish.  But did you realize that there’s a dreidel waiting to be made. . .[Read More]

Punch Art Ideas: Ear of Corn

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This punch art ear of corn was first presented on the Easy Corn Relish recipe card.   (Click on image once to enlarge.  To zoom in further, click again.)  To make your own punch art ear of corn, gather the supplies in the Recipe section below and follow these steps: Step 1:  Ink bubble wrap paper with Versamark and. . .[Read More]