Decor Elements

Stampin' Up! offers a line of Decor Elements. They are Great for home decor. You can view the new catalog here. I have had a great time decorating my home with them. Now you can make Decor Elements your own by creating your own vinyl images using the Decor Elements sheets and your Big Shot or Punches.


Each package comes with 2 sheets of vinyl, along with two sheets of transfer tape (approx. 14-1/4" x 24"). There are 20 different colors available along with chalkboard and clear. They are currently not listed in any catalog; however, can be found online so visit my store today.

For today's project, I used these Vinyl Sheets to decorate a mini mailbox for Valentine's Day. I used Rose Red and Pretty in Pink. This is what they look like when they come to you.


Next I used my punches to punch out some hearts.

Then I cut the transfer paper into squares that would fit my hearts.

To attach the transfer paper you just peel off the backing and then stick to the color side of the vinyl paper images.

From here you remove the back of the vinyl image making sure not to touch the sticky image or have it fold onto itself. Stick the image to where you want to apply it and rub on the transfer paper with the Decor Applicator or Bone Folder.

When you remove the transfer paper you have your image, just as simple as that!

You can decorate all sorts of items! Check out my completed mailbox. I am already to receive Valentine's Day cards!

Supplies:
Card Stock - Decor Elements Sheets - Pretty in Pink, Rose Red
Accessories -Large Heart Punch, 3 Hearts Punch, Decor Applicator or Bone Folder

*I found the mailbox in a dollar bin at Target

Sale-A-Bration Time!

Sale-A-Bration

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This promotion ends March 31, so contact me today to spend, host, or join! Or click here to see the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I can not believe the holidays are over already! Now that I have made it through December I resolve to get back to blogging! Something always slides in December. I thought I prepared myself in advance for many things, however, I am always still VERY busy!

Tomorrow is the big day...the start of SALE-A-BRATION! My Favorite time of the year! This year Stampin' Up! has extended Sale-A-Bration for 3 months! And they extended what you earn to items in the current catalog! Contact me today to learn more! Or visit my online store by going to http://nicolebstampin.stampinup.net and clicking 'shop now' in the top right hand corner.

After all the Christmas cards and projects I am ready for a change of pace (dont get me wrong, I LOVE making Christmas cards and projects). Here is a very simple but creative card. I saw a card like this quite a while ago but I do not remember where (sorry). The Love Bug is stamped twice and on one sheet of paper the head is punched out and then layered over the other sheet with Dimensionals. I had originally only colored part of the Love Bug with white (only shapes here and there) but my mother went back over him completely with white. So whatever you choose is cute. I added the scalloped edge for a little more dimension.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Love Bug (level 1 hostess set)
Card Stock - Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink - Basic Black
Accessories -1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Christmas Thank You

Okay, two days before Christmas. I have finished and sent my Christmas cards, I have my gifts wrapped and decorated with cute tags and trinkets, the cookies are all baked...now what. Thank You Cards! I don't know about you but with everything going on I want something simple to assemble and send out.

I created this cute little 3"x3" card for my thank yous. I saw this idea on a post and changed it a little to match what I already had in the house. However, I am very sorry, when I went through my starred items to give credit to the original idea, I couldn't locate it. Let me know if this idea is yours!

The Real Red is cut to 6"x3". My plan is to write my message on the entire span of the inside. I love the Christmas Cocoa DS paper. It is the textured piece and I think it adds a lot to the card. Check out my previous post to use other paper from the Christmas Cocoa DS and a business envelope to make matching envelopes that fit this card.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - none required
Card Stock - Real Red, Christmas Cocoa DS, Whisper White
Ink - none required
Accessories -Mistletoe Ribbon, Snowflake Punch, Pretties Kit

Christmas Wishes Gift Card Holder

I got this project from the Stampin' Success magazine you get when you are a demonstrator. Just another perk of being a demonstrator! If you would like to become a demonstrator contact me today to learn how. And another great thing, Sale-A-Bration begins January 5th. If you sign up to be a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration you will receive 15% off your Starter Kit AND receive a FREE Stamp Set from the catalog! Hard to beat such a great deal.

I made a handful of these this year as a great way to give gift certificates. They are very simple to create!

First, cut the Certainly Celery (7"x4") and score it at 1-3/4" and 4-1/2".

Then, cut the Very Vanilla (7-1/4"x2-1/2") and score it at 2" and 4-1/2".

Last, cut the Ruby Red (7-1/4"x1") and score it at 2" and 4-1/2". Then punch out the scallop edge.

Now all you have to do is assemble and decorate! Tape the Ruby Red Scallop piece to the Very Vanilla piece. Fold the Certainly Celery piece and then fold the Very Vanilla piece around it. Do not tape this part down.

Tie a ribbon around the two pieces to hold it together but make sure it is still loose enough so it can be slid off. Just decorate the outside of your holder, attach the gift card to the inside and your all done!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Delightful Decorations
Card Stock - Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery, Ruby Red
Ink - Ruby Red
Accessories -Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch, Mistletoe Ribbon, Ornament Punch

Christmas Scrapbook

This weekend my husband and I went to Disney World for a D23 event, Magic and Merriment. It was absolutely AMAZING. Not only did we get to enjoy all the lights and Christmas celebration that we see every year (and it only gets better) but we also got to listen to speakers talk about how all the decorating happens, how the gingerbread houses are put together and the stories behind the Osborne lights. Incredible! We also got to tour Cinderella's Castle Suite, had reserved seating for the Candlelight Processional, enjoyed a Disney catered dinner (on the set of Lights, Motors, Action) and Lunch (at the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon), and ate cookies and drinks on the Liberty Belle. Not to mention the many gifts and wonderful people!

An experience like this just needs to be preserved in something beautiful! I found a class listed by a fellow demonstrator and emailed her to find how she created this amazing 6x6 album. She was kind enough to share her creation with me. This album is made from CD Envelopes and Stampin' Up!s Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Between each page I have shown in the pictures is a double page spread of just Designer Series Paper to add pictures as well. I really enjoyed making this album and I cant wait to add my pictures!

Want to learn how to make this album? Contact me today to purchase a class-to-go. You will receive the necessary materials and directions for assembly. The cost is $35.00 plus shipping. If you are a demonstrator, just email me and I will share the recipe!

More the Merrier

As we are now full into the Holiday Season, I am finding it harder and harder to find time to post. Sorry it has been so long! I will keep posting this month it just may not be as often as I like.

This card I CASEd off of one I found the demonstrator website. I changed up the colors and the papers. It turned out really cute! I am using this as my swap for my Stampin' Up! Christmas Party tonight. I can't wait, we will have so much fun!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - The More the Merrier
Card Stock - Old Olive, Whisper White, Christmas Jingle Simply Scrapin' Kit
Ink - Basic Black; Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Bravo Burgundy Markers
Accessories -Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Demensionals