Good evening friends!
Just a really quick reminder that today (11:59pm central time) is the final time for Sale-a-bration to order $50.00 in Stampin' Up! products for this year! This is the time to gift yourself!
Take a stop by my website and see what strikes your fancy. Remember all who comment, like or share my blog or shop Stampin' Up! and place a $25.00 order will be entered to win a gift direct from me! Winner to be announce on Sunday, 3/3/2024!
Good evening friends!
I hope you are all having a lovely day! I have been in my creative space today while waiting to pick up MrStampz (LOL) from the airport. He was supposed to return late last night, but with the joys of travelling his flight was canceled and rebooked for early this morning. Didn't get into Nashville, TN until just after 11am. Since doggo woke me up at 4:30am I had pleanty of time to play!
So, what are we working on? Little, cute Easter gift boxes for all your family, friends, kids, adults, co-workers, Church friends and anyone you want to send a happy to.
I LOVE doing 3D dimensional artwork and love that it is functional as well.
Are you ready to see!
Isn't this too adorable!! I cannot get enough of this 12x12 Designer series paper pack. I love the watercolor birds and flowers and muted colors. The technique we will be working with today is bending/curving our straight sentiments into another shape for a different look! That's right, you can take the photopolymer straight line sentiment and gently curve them on your acrylic block before stamping (works best with 2 or more word sentiments).
Isn't that so cool! That turns many stamps into multiple uses. Can't get your straight sentiment on that tag you're designing, curve it!
Let's get making shall we!!
Step 1: Gather your supplies!
You will need the Stampin' Up! Square pillow boxes, spring/Easter sentiment of your choice. I used the February 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit! (ask me how you can join this monthly club) Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration Flight & Airy 12x12 Designer Series Paper (ask me how you can get this paper for free, before it's gone!), Stampin' Up! Heartfelt Hexagon punch, Boho blue ink pad, Center stripe ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals (dimensional adhesive), Tear and tape, multipurpose liquid glue, paper trimmer and an acrylic block appropriately sized for your stamp.
Step 6: Add your Pecan Pie band around the middle of the box with tear and tape, overlapping in the back. Then adhere your bow with tear and tape in the upper half of the middle of your band, wrapping the right tail all the way around back to the front and securing with more tear and tape.
Step 7: Add sentiment!
Adhere Stampin' dimensionals on the back of your sentiment on the right, left and bottom. Do not put dimension on the top half as this will be propped up by the bow. Adhere to your box, covering your bow so that only the two loops show at the top and the tail on the bottom left.
Keep going, you are almost done!
Step 8: Add 3 embelishments to your sentiment in random places. And you are done!
Now you can fill your box with treats or goodies and it is ready to gift! If you enjoyed this project, please like, comment and share on my blog so we can grow our community! *FOR ANYONE THAT LIKES, COMMENTS, SHARES (from this blog site), FOLLOWS OR MAKES A $25.00 ORDER ON MY WEBSITE Amber Nelson Demonstrator Website, YOU WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A FREE GIFT!! ENTRY ENDS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST, WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD AT 7PM CENTRAL!!
Sale-a-bration, you can choose a free gift for every $50 or $100 purchase ends on February 29th at 11:59pm!! This is where you will find your Light & Airy 12x12 pattern paper, free with a $50 purchase.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Please let me know what type of art you would like featured! Who knows, you may win a prize just for commenting!
Good evening everyone!
I am so so excited to announce that I now have my very own Stampin' Up! business website! You definitely want to check it out!
Amber Nelson Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
This site will be the hub where you can find ALL the good stuff! All my specials and sales. I hope you enjoy looking around. Please let me know what you would like to see, projects or questions you have. Suggestions for me!
Good evening friends! Welcome to my blog. Today I am excited to share a fun scrapbook layout made entirely from scraps of left over patern paper! When you are a crafter there always seems to be an abundance of scraps. Yarn, fabric, paper, cardstock, the list can go on and on. I like to get the most bang for my buck and use every bit of what I have.
That does not always happen, ok, being honest my scrap bin is SO much bigger than it should be! How about you? Are you over run with scraps?
Tonight I am going to go over one way to use up coordinating scraps you may have left over. Stampin' Up! makes it easy since most of their designer series paper is coordinating.
Today we are using the Bee My Valentine Suite (no you don't have to just use it for the Valentine's holiday)!
This is a 7x7 scrapbook page layout. I am doing a 7x7 as that is the size of my scrapbook I will be puting this layout in, but it is very easy to customize this layout for 12x12, 8.5x11 or 6x6.
This layout is so super simple, but looks amazing! It is busy like a bee and I hope you love it!
You will start with some basic supplies like you paper trimmer, adhesive of choice and the Bee Mine Suite on pages 8-10 of the Stampin' Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog or scraps of your choice from your stash. This set can be purchased as a whole collection or individually. It will be available agian starting the week of March 11th. This has been a very popular kit! You can view it all here:
So, are you all ready to make a scrapbook page with your scraps? You can use really any coordinating scraps as long as you have at least 4 to 6 different patterns/colors. My embelishments are even cut from my paper scraps!
Step 1: Gather your materials!
Step 2: Cut your papers!
Striped paper (or base patern of choice) cut to 7"x7"
Honeycomb paper 5.5"x5.5"
Yellow plaid 6"x2.5"
Red with white stitch pattern 5"x1.5"
Red heart background and bee background 3"x1.5"
Hand cut the bee holding the heart and the 2 honey pots.
Next, use the Bee Builder Punch to punch out a large and small heart from the red with white stitch patter paper.
Step 3: Adhere your pattern paper!
Or, you can go a step further and add some stamped detail such as the bee trail seen above and Bee Mine!!
I hope you enjoy this tutorial/pictorial so much that you would like to try a project for yourself! Exciting things are coming including games, prizes, kits, clubs and specials only you can get here with me! Stay tuned for more in the coming months!
Good evening everyone!
I hope this Tuesday finds you well and happy. I have had a long and busy day and couldn't wait to get home to my craft room.
Today I am working on something personal to me. I find comfort in crafting and scrapbooking is an extension of my feelings. I have decided to create a scrapbook journal of sorts. Selecting pictures of places and things that mean something to me. No people in this one which takes a lot of pressure off. Since this is just for me I can do what I want and not worry about if it is chronological, logical or correctly placed.
Today I am sharing my title page with you so you can see just how well a perfect pack of pattern paper can enhance your artwork. I am using Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper, Perennial Lavender paper pack. I just LOVE these colors and the coordination.
I am doing a 7"x7" scrapbook, but these papers are 12x12 so they are suitable for any size scrapbook. The beautiful flowers and rich colors coordinate with so many different paper crafts and are perfect for card making, home decor, gift giving and scrapbooking.
This page used 2 pieces of designer series paper, Stampin' Up! die cut paper butterflies in white that I ink blended with various purple inks and purple fine shimmer gems. All can be found in the Stampin' Up! mini catalog until April 2024. My title was done on my Cricut Joy Xtra with the pen function. I love that I don't have to worry about having my own handwriting in my scrapbook if I don't want it there.
So, let me know in the comments below what you think of this set and what other things you would like me to share! Till next time, keep on crafting and creating.
Amberlynn!
Good Sunday afternoon!
I hope you all are finding time to do what you enjoy best! I am in my craftroom (my happy place)! So, I was thinking to take you all on a picture tour of my craftroom/den/office/game room. I share this space with my hubby. I can't show his areas for reasons best left unsaid, haha!
Come along with me and see what I see when I'm crafting! There is a lot of clutter, but there is organization as well. My space is a mishmosh of what I like, what I could find and anything I could use for extra storage. Believe it or not, I also have stuff stored away in my laundry room and my hubby's wood working shed.
So first we are going to see what I absolutely LOVE! My fireplace!
Next we'll move to my paper storage, I have A LOT!
In here you will find my 8.5x11 cardstock, 12x12 pattern paper, vinyl and iron-on vinyl. I also store my Cricut Joy, large heat press, laminator and Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine. On top is painting supplies and under is Cricut supplies and my tool bag! Yes, I even have my own cordless drill!
More Storage!
It's not a Dreambox, but these areas hold a lot. I have additional 12x12 paper, scrapbooking kits, stamps, Cricut supplies and lots of embelishments. My cube storage holds my Cricut Maker 3 and it is near enough to my work station that I don't need to move it every time I want to use it! Bonus!
Lastly, we are going to look at my command center, where the magic happens! My computer desk, crafting table and additional storage.
I always have my Cricut Joy Xtra hanging out with me on my craft table, Stampin' Up! stamps in the cabinet and frequently used items in the cart and in the cube storage. You'll see mounted to my craft table is a stand for my phone. One day soon (I hope) I will begin to do video tutorials! Stick around for that!
*Small disclamer, although I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I use any and all products that strike my fancy.
Stick around in the coming weeks! I will be announcing a fun chance to receive a prize or happy in the mail from me!!
Enjoy the remainder of your day and happy crafting! Thank you for touring my space, come back anytime!
Good evening my crafty friends & those that don't "think" (you know who you are) they're crafty!
Let's talk about inspiration this evening. Where does it come from? Where can you find some? Are we born with it? Can it be taught? Are you lacking in it? Why does it seem to come so easy for some and not others? Why are they "crafty" and we are "not crafty"?
Shhhh...I'm going to tell you a secret! We are all crafty, yes, that's right! All of us!
In the beginning it could be from a kit with clear instructions. Like Stampin' Up's! Paper Pumpkin! This little box can be delivered to your home each month with new crafty goodness and you can follow the directions as stated or choose your own adventure!
This monthly subcription kit comes with everything you need to make up to 3 projects, either cards (9), gift boxes or paper artwork. I love them for those days where I am feeling like I am lacking in the inspiration department, you know those days right!
I also find inspiration all around me! Colors I see, websites I frequent, my family, friends and coworkers. I may see a color combonation I like that will have me making a card later that day. I use many, many books and magazines. A great resource for me is my Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog and the Mini Catalog. These 2 books are FULL of inspiration from many talented artists.
Crafting is whatever you want it to be! I like to make anything and everything. Glitter is MY very best friend, but it may be your arch enemy! I like paper and glue, you may like paint and canvas. No one craft it the "best". Some of us may like quick crafts (me, me, me) and others may like to do crafts that take time, are intricate and involved. The key is, you won't know it until you've tried it!
Let's get inspired together! Share what inspires you in the comments below. Remember, like and share so that we can keep growing our little crafting community!
Till next time, find some time to craft this weekend!
If at any time you are interrested in hearing more about Stampin' Up! or Paper Pumpkin reach out at craftebeesdesigns@gmail.com.
Oh My Goodness! Happy Monday my crafty Peeps!!
I hope you all have had a great start to your week. I am posting a wonderful project for you today.
Did you know that with Stampin' Up! it's not just about the stamps? Really! There is so much more. I'm going to show you just a small easy (ssshhh inexpensive) project that takes less than an hour to make! Exciting NEW products were used in this pictorial. Customers can order online at www.stampinup.com starting March 5th, 2024!
Today you will see how I made a cute coffee sign/wall decor item using a small wood plaque from the local dollar store! Yup, that's right I love to supply shop at the local dollar spots!
Supplies for this project are
Stampin' Up!: A little Latte 12x12 Designer Series Paper (available 3/5/2024), adhesive backed swirl dots (available 3/5/2024), Real Red 8.5x11 cardstock, Pebbled Path dye ink, real red and burlap ribbon combo.
Coffee mug, coffee word and hearts were cut out of recycled chipboard from a delivery box using my Cricut Maker 3! I then used Mod Podge brand glue/sealer to adhere the pattern paper.
You will need any chipboard/die cut shapes of your choice
a wood plaque or paper base
4 different pattern papers and 1 solid
2 coordinating ribbons
Mod Podge and foam brush
220 grit sand paper
hot glue gun
paper trimmer and scissors
First gather some supplies
This project comes together really easy once you have all your supplies together
1. Cut dark pattern paper to 6.5x6.5 inches, approximately 1x1 inch solid color cardstock, 3x2 inches second dark pattern paper, a 4x4 inch piece of medium dark pattern paper and finally a 4x8 inch piece of the light pattern paper for your word/words, brush a thick layer of mod podge onto your plaque and the chipboard word and shapes and firmly adhere the pattern paper and cardstock to each item being sure that all edges and corners are secured well. Set aside to let dry while you assemble the rest of your supplies.
2. Once dry, use scissors to cut away the excess pattern paper and cardstock from around and between the wood slats (you may choose to use a craft knife for this part) and chipboar shapes. Once all the shapes have been trimmed up, use your sand paper to distress the edges smooth.
3. Paint a layer of mod podge over all the pattern paper decorated pieces and let dry.
4. Once dry use hot glue to adhere your word and shapes where you would like on the plaque!
5. Cut a length of 8 inches of both ribbons, tie both in a bow around one of the slats or around one side of the jute hanger. Your done!!
I hope you enjoyed this project and can't wait to make one for yourself.
Please check out the Stampin' Up! website for the NEW online exclusive on March 5th, 2024!!
Thank you so much for coming along with me for this project. Please comment and like below to let me know what you think and what kind of projects you would like to see here!
Your Stampin' Up! demonstrator: Amber Nelson, Murfreesboro, TN
Good afternoon crafters!
I hope you all are having a fantastic weekend.
Unfortunately, due to illness my hubby and I had to back out of the Craft Market we were signed up to do yesterday. I am feeling some better today and was able to get some things done around the craft room.
I am excited to share with you all one of the new kits from Stampin' Up that are now available! Kits are so much fun and super easy. I love anything crafty that I don't have to think too hard about. You know, those times where you want to craft but really aren't sure what you want to work on!
I received this kit and finally had the opportunity to put it all together and it turned out beautiful. I customized the mat by layering some spunged color (Lemon Lolly) over the whole mat. If you love house plants then this is the kit for you!
See below my pictorial of putting this kit together.
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