Island Floral Bigz Die: Rudolph in the Snow

Hiya Rudolph, what's up?

Think it’s getting too cold to use that Sizzix Island Floral Bigz die?  Think again. Combined with a couple of strategically employed punches, this die can help you with Christmas cards for the lucky few on your ‘exceptionally nice’ list. Hey Rudolph, how was life on the island? (Click on the image for a separate view.  Then to. . .[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]

Loads of Love: Valentine for the Dog

Every dog's dream:  a joyride in the convertible

This is the time of year when dog owners everywhere begin to ask that age-old question:  where am I going to find a valentine good enough for my canine? The answer: in your craft room, of course, silly! Seriously, no one loves your dog like you do.  No one knows what your dog likes better than you. . .[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]

Table Setting Bigz XL: Secret of the Floating Stem Charm

Magic revealed: just good old-fashioned stampin' ingenuity

You’ve wondered.  You’ve waited.  And now, the time has come.  The secret behind the Floating Stem Charm (seen here in Thanksgiving and bridal styles) is *drumroll please*:  that funky little ‘reinforcer’ diecut from the Table Setting Bigz XL die! Friends, punch a hole in each end of that reinforcer diecut with your trusty Crop-a-Dile, attach to charm securely,. . .[Read More]

Classic Stripes: No*L Card (For the Imps on Your List)

Look as hard as you like--no Ls on this card (unless you count the sentiment)

‘Noel’ is a lovely sentiment for a Christmas card. But, if you hopped the Bon Voyage Blog Hop, you know how I think:  the impish, whimsical side of the season deserves its due as well. So, for the cornballs on your 2009 Christmas card list (and there’s always at least one on every list, isn’t there?).. . .[Read More]

All in the Family: A Vase Where You Least Expect It

Still Life:  Remember Mother with a Flower

I love finding creative ways to use my stamp images.  For Barb’s ATC swap at the Stampin’ Addicts Convention 2009 Meet & Greet, my inspiration was microbeads and a blossom from the Trio Flower punch.  So, how to present the pretty peony?  Hmmmm, maybe in a vase. . . . . But what stamp could I use for a vase?  And. . .[Read More]