Birthday Card Ideas for You

 This birthday card is a gate-fold card which is scored at 2 3/8 and 6 5/8". It has a belly band of 1" x 8 1/2" that overlaps and is secured with sticky strip. The doily is the Delicate Doily Sizzlit (1126999 for $21.95)  from Stampin' Up!

 This birthday card uses the retired triple layer punch which is normally$23.95 and is currently on the clearance rack for only $14.39 with the preferred price meaning you use my name, Joan Norman, as your demonstrator to get the preferred price. The number is 122465, The background is the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder (117335 for $7.95) with the verse from the fantastic set, Bring on the Cake (121958 clear or 121899 for wood at $27.95 or $34.95 on page 142 of the catalog.) It has 13 great stamps for birthdays.







This birthday is brings out the wild side with a masculine black and vanilla card using the First Edition designer series paper and Zoo Review set for the giraffe. These were  a few of the cards from my Birthday Stamp A Stack in December.

New Products and Videos from Stampin' Up!

New Talking Tag

With Talking Tag, you can send a gift that is uniquely you. Talking Tag is a message label you can attach to cards, invitations, gifts . . . anything! Personalize birthday cards, Christmas gifts or even record quick instructions for a project. Now your pictures really can say a thousand words! How to Buy Talking Tags: Buy 'em by the sheet! You get 10 tags for just $7.95 (item 129723). How to record a voice message: Download the FREE TalkingTagT App on you smartphone from talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google PlayT. Adhere the message tag to your card or gift. Open TalkingTagT App and scan the code. Record your message (recording starts immediately, so make sure you're ready!).

You will have the opportunity to listen, re-record, cancel, or confirm your message after you've completed recording it. Each label allows up to 60 seconds of a greeting, song, or product message.

To play the message, recipients will need to download the app and scan the code.  Messages are saved for two years, so they can listen to it over and over.

INK-Redible! November 1, 2012 Stampin' Up!'s got two ways for your customers to get FREE INK from November 1 through December 16: Hostesses who hold a minimum $450 party will get a FREE collection of Classic Stampin' Pads! New demonstrators who join Stampin' Up! during the promotion period will get a FREE collection of Classic Stampin' Pads with their Starter Kit! From 1 November through 16 December, host a minimum $450 Stampin' Up! party and get a FREE collection of ink pads*-a $49.95 value-in addition to our other fantastic benefits! Your Party Sales** Free Ink Collection Hostess Dollars Items at 50% $450 Yes! $65 1 item $500 Yes! $80 2 items $700 Yes! $115 3 items $900 Yes! $145 4 items It's an INK-redible time to host a Stampin' Up! party and join the Stampin' Up! family! And don't forget--the brand-new Stampin' Trimmer is now available to your customers! Let them know about all of its exciting new features and why it's truly a cut above the rest. Learn more here.

More Christmas card ideas

 Our new Snow Flurry Die #127813 for $21.95 can be used two ways. The first way I used it was as a negative to sponge the color on the white card. The second way was to die cut in Bashful Blue and Silver Glimmer paper the snowflakes.

This card uses the Delightful Decorations #116517 for $21.95 with the matching punch #119847 for $16.95 to punch out the shapes for a quick card. I also die cut with the Window Frames collection #129021 for $26.95 for a set of 6 dies. 

These two cards were part of a Christmas Stamp A Stack on Oct. 25.

BIG SALE Monday, Oct. 29

Friday, October 26, 2012 10:51 AM

 

The storm will be a-comin', but we're going to have a sale anyway!!!  For one day,Monday, October 29, Stampin' Up is having a15%-off any stamp (stampset) sale!!  WOW! 

 

You know that single stamp that you wanted but haven't ordered?  That's on sale.....

That Christmas stampset that you were on the fence about?  That's on sale...

Those words that you have been looking at and weren't sure you wanted to spend the money?  That's on sale...

How about that personalized name stamp for your envelopes?  That's on sale...

The cookie press stamps you wanted to try?  That's on sale...

There are no limits to the number of stamps/stampsets (which only count as one sale price) you can buy at 15% off!

 

Here are the exceptions.......Bundled stamp sets (the ones where you get more than one item for an already discounted price of 15%)  and  Digital stamp brush sets .

 

AND.......there are 2 more SIngle Stamp NEW offers that I am including as an attachment.  A few of these images are brand-new and never before seen at Stampin' Up.

 

For me.....I have been challenged by my company to sell 10 single or stamp set stamps to receive a new accessory from the Spring Mini-catalog.  20 of them and I will receive a BIGGER accessory......and I don't even know what they are!  But I like sales and I like FREE!

 

I will collect your orders over the weekend (for my local customers) and order them on Monday.  For my long distance customers, check with your friends and see if they want to bundle their order with yours...think about Christmas gifts for your stampin' buds..or put in your personal order with me on Monday (or over the weekend and I'll hold it until Monday to enter.)  Every stamp or stampset will be marked at 15% off!

 

Please see all the attachments for pricing on the Single Stamps.

Get these never-before-seen* stamps for a limited time only!

Image coordinates with:

Blossom Punch (p.185)

$6.95 132330 Peacock World Treasures Block E

$5.95 132332 Label Everything Eleanor Block D

$4.95 132334 Love Heart* Never before seen Block C

$6.95 132336 New Years* Never before seen Block E

$5.95 132338 Bold Snowflake* Never before seen Block D

$7.95 132320 Tree Christmas Lodge Block E

$5.95 132322 Happy Birthday You’re Amazing Block I

$6.95 132328 Flower Blooming with Kindness Block E

$4.95 132324 Pinecone Christmas Block D

$5.95 132326 For You Layered Labels Block D

From Perfectly Penned

$4.95 US $6.25 CA 132306 Thank You Block D

$4.95 US $6.25 CA 132308 Get Well Block C

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132307 Celebrate Today Block H

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132309 Happy Birthday Block H

From Seasonal Sayings

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132310 Christmas Block H

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132311 Halloween Block H

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132312 Thanks Block H

$4.95 US $6.25 CA 132313 Love Block D

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132314 Celebrate Block H

From Word Play

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132310 Christmas Block H

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132311 Halloween Block H

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132312 Thanks Block H

$4.95 US $6.25 CA 132313 Love Block D

$5.95 US $7.50 CA 132314 Celebrate Block H

Christmas Stamp A Stack

 My Christmas Stamp A Stack is October 19 at 6:30 pm.  Here are some of the cards we will be making. I love the Lattice Die and Ornament Keepsake done in Brushed Gold cardstock and Elegant Eggplant.

This card is created with the Window Frames Collection Dies. The ornament is from Delightful Decorations. The saying is from the  More Many Messages. The colors don't really show the true colors. It is Cherry Cobbler and Wild Wasabi.

Cute embossed in Cherry Cobbler Candy Canes in the Decorator Frame brightens this Holiday card.

Make your own it is cheaper!!

cards: 200 percent markup

AP

The best greeting cards anyone ever keeps, are those made by hand. Either the crayon scribble of a child or a heartfelt note by a friend, are more likely to be kept forever than a generic card bought at the grocery store for $2 or $4.

So why do people pay the 200 percent markup that stores put on greeting cards? For the convenience. Buying that mass-produced card is a lot easier than making one at home. If you don't want to draw your own card, then print one out online. Paper and ink cost money, but printing them at home for virtually nothing beats paying $4 at the store.

Now that you know the truth about those bought greeting cards, call me to learn how to make your own!!

Merry Christmas from Stampin' Up!

CHRISTMAS GIFT WITH PURCHASE PROMOTION

Dates: October 1-31, 2012Promotion Details: It's only October, but Stampin' Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper. Choose from the following options:

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$55.85	$47.90
132261	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$44.85	$36.90
132262	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$70.85	$62.90
132263	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$63.85	$55.90

The Fine Print

• See those special item numbers above? You've got to use those in order to get your FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack.
• You and your customers can get your FREE paper-piercing pack by purchasing the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper or the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper. Remember: the bundle gets you an additional 15 percent off the set and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies. So many options!
• Any order type qualifies for this promotion-customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online. 
• This promotion has no limits-for every bundle you buy, you'll get a free Festive Paper-Piercing Pack. They make great Christmas gifts!
• Sorry-hostess dollars don't count toward this promotion. 
• If you want your free gift, you need to make sure you place your order before the following deadlines:

Halloween Ideas

 I just love making these cascading cards. They look so complicated but are really quite simple. The fun starts when you decide how to decorate them. This one used the Googly Ghouls and Wickedly Cool sets. The Howlstooth and Scaringbone designer series paper is great for Halloween or for a more masculine type card. Check out the Holiday Mini catalog to view more products.  Book a party and we can make this for your party or the one below.









This is a sidestep card. Lots of punches were used to create the pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and more. These two cards are part of my classes for Oct. 1-2. The fee is only $10.

Ribbon Flower

This is one of the cards we did for a ribbon technique class. You start with 11" of satin ribbon and cut slits from one side every inch. The slits are most of the way across also. Take a 1 3/8" circle punch and punch a double sided adhesive paper. Peel one side and start on the inside and begin to go around and adhere the ribbon to the circle. When finished, heat slightly to curl the ribbon. I added a pearl to hide the center.

The card is early espresso with a layer 4" x 5 1/4" of very vanilla that I used the Elegant Lines embossing folder with. Then sponged EE over the raised area. The bottom EE was made with the Finishing Touches edgelit.

It's Back to Spool Time

BACK TO 'SPOOL' PROMOTION Promotion Details: While the kids are heading back to school, Stampin' Up! is going back to 'spool'! For the month of September, get a FREE package of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon-an $8.95 value-for every $40 you spend! Choose from the following ribbons: Item Description Retail Value 126848 Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon $ 8.95 126847 Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon $ 8.95 126844 Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon $ 8.95 126845 Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon $ 8.95 126846 Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon $ 8.95

Three Fancy Folds

 Ghoulish Ghouls is such a cute set that you can do so many things with. This is a waterfall card that flips over each card when you pull the ribbon at the bottom. The last one has the Booo saying. This is available in the current Holiday mini catalog.

CASCADING CARD

   These cards are truly amazing to see and so easy to create once you make one or two. They are also fun to design. Your imagination is all it takes. These cards were two of the cards that we will be making at the Fancy Folds Class.



I made the card below for Garey's cousin who loves nature and fishing.

Summer Silhouette is a beautiful set that is so versatile. Here I used a white card with Perfect Polka Dots folder and the Adorning Accents edgelits to create a card. The leaves are overlapped inside the card also with the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. The lovely leaves sizzlit matches the flowers to continue the pattern.

It's Nearly Back to 'Spool' Time! August 24, 2012Maybe your kids are getting ready to go back to school, but at Stampin’ Up!, we’re preparing for Back to ‘Spool’!During September, you and your customers will get a FREE package of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon with every $40 purchase. Choose from any of the 2012-2014 In Colors—or spend $200 and get all five!

Candlelight Designer Series Paper and Glitter cardstock

Sets: Delightful Decorations, More Merry Messages

Cardstock: Very Vanilla-5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scrap

Gumball Green: 2 1/2" square

Candlelight dsp: 2" x 2 5/8"

Champagne glitter cs: 2" x 2 5/8"

Inks: Real Red

Accessories: Punches-ornament, 2 3/8" scalloped circle, basic rhinestone, 1/4" real red grosgrain ribbon-5 1/4" and 4", sticky strip, Stampin' Dimensionals

1. Cut and align dsp and glitter cs on front of vanilla card. Across seam adhere sticky strip pieces and then add ribbon.

2. Stamp ornament in real red on scrap of vanilla. Punch out with ornament punch. Punch a gumball green scallop circle. Adhere together and add dimensionals to popup on front. Add rhinestone to the center. Stamp inside verse in real red.

Clearance Rack Sale link

Check out the Clearance Rack at the Stampin ' Up! Store!!


http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx is the direct link to the store. On the left side look at the Clearance Rack items. Also you can order from this site directly and give my  name, Joan Norman, as your demonstrator, or you can call me with August 1 is the first day to order from the new Holiday Mini Catalog.

Check out the new cutter that Stampin' Up! is coming out with. You can see it in the catalog

Features of the new cutter:
1.         Wider – so the break is at 6.5” instead of 5.5” which   works better for us
2.         Flip out ruler has a stabilizing foot.
3.         Cutter bar locks down so it doesn’t flip up when   you’re carrying it – nice!
4.         Measurements are below plastic so they won’t rub   off.
5.         1/4" measurement lines across the whole cutter (1/16”   measurements along the top)
6.         Storage area on the bottom clips closed (so it won’t   open like the Simply Scored
7.         Can have both the scoring & cutting blades on at   the same time and still cut/score 12”

31% off Digital for 31 Days-Aug.1-31

31% Off Digital for 31 Days Get 31% off 31 digital content options and most of our print products for all 31 days in August! Feed your My Digital Studio addicted customers and tempt the ones that aren't. With digital goods on sale and the 30-day FREE trial of the software, August is the perfect time for them to enter the digital designing craze and see what it's all about. What's on sale? ALL cards, photobooks, individual pages, and tags. That's right: print any photobook, board book, swatchbook, individual pages, greeting card, postcard, trifold card, or tag-all for 31% off. Some of our best digital content. 30 downloads and 1 content disc. Yup, that equals 31. Here's the list of content: Item Digital Content Retail Price 31% Off Price 127217 Floral District Collection Disc $ 23.95 $ 16.53 118115 Night and Day Designer Series Paper $ 4.95 $ 3.42 129929 Candid Frames $ 2.95 $ 2.04 129921 Check This Out Page Templates $ 4.95 $ 3.42 129609 Blossom Builders Embellishments $ 5.95 $ 4.11 128999 It's All Me Kit $ 9.95 $ 6.87 127441 Whimsical Note Journal Template $ 1.95 $ 1.35 128342 Pinwheel Daily Calendar Template $ 9.95 $ 6.87 127599 Party Animal Kit $ 9.95 $ 6.87 127600 Autumn Traditions Kit $ 9.95 $ 6.87 127620 Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble $ 14.95 $ 10.32 126027 Playful Polka Dots Kit $ 9.95 $ 6.87 130066 World Traveler Photobook Template $ 17.95 $ 12.39 131221 Storybook Specialty Designer Series Paper $ 4.95 $ 3.42 130850 Joyful Times Kit $ 9.95 $ 6.87 124463 One Great Year Digital Kit $ 9.95 $ 6.87 127175 Limited Edition Embellishments $ 2.95 $ 2.04 129607 Walk in the Park II Kit $ 9.95 $ 6.87 129934 #HASHTHIS Stamp Brush Set $ 7.95 $ 5.49 129923 Book of Birthdays Swatchbook Template $ 12.95 $ 8.94 121071 Travel Journal Kit $ 9.95 $ 6.87 129924 Get it Done Kit $ 5.95 $ 4.11 129005 Sweetly Nested Framable $ 4.95 $ 3.42 127758 Delight in the Day Photobook Template $ 19.95 $ 13.77 130862 Blast Off Ensemble $ 19.95 $ 13.77 129890 Little Milestone Birthdays Greeting Card $ 7.95 $ 5.49 128892 Designer Gift Cards $ 4.95 $ 3.42 127580 And a Happy New Year Photocard Template $ 1.95 $ 1.35 127435 Thanks Tons Greeting Card Template Set $ 2.95 $ 2.04 127587 Sending Glad Tidings Designer Tags Kit $ 7.95 $ 5.49 127762 Gratitude Framable Designer Template $ 1.95 $ 1.35

Christmas in July Stamp A Stack

This is one of my cards for my Christmas in July Stamp a Stack on July 27. It uses the new Holiday Frame folder from the Upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog. The  new Holiday Catalog is so awesome. You will love all the new items and bundles that you can purchase together to save $$$.

Goodbye to my Demonstrator Website

My demonstrator website is disappearing on July 14. I will be maintaining this blog instead. You can still order online with the www.stampinup.com and use my  name, Joan Norman, as your demonstrator, to order online. I hold classes in my home and welcome all new customers. If you would like to be on my emailing list of classes, please email em at stampnjoan@gmail.com

       Happy Fourth of July

We made this card for the holiday. We used a Whisper White card with Red Glitter and Night of Navy cardstock. I also used the retired star punch. Later I added a banner that said, Happy Fourth of July. Inside was a stamp that said Celebrate Today.



A new hostess set is A Cherry on Top. It is easy to stamp with because each part is separate. The colors used were our new In  Colors for 2012-2014. I used Primrose Petals, Gumball Green and Summer Starfruit. The other new colors are Midnight Muse and Raspberry Ripple.

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New Stampin' Up Pads

Well, after using every new ink pad I purchased several times, I can honestly say I love them more than the old pads and I know you’re going to love these new Stampin’ Up Ink Pads, too!
Here’s what I found: Stampin’ Up’s new ink pads provide better ink coverage for your stamps! Light-tap stamping produces flawless images…no need to twist, twist, tap, tap, tap on the pad before you stamp! The ink pads are juicier which means they will have better ink pad longevity!

In addition, our new Stampin’ Pads

• Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
• Come with color name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)-just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!
• Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
• Are available in all colors, including our exclusive In Colors!

Please note: Five ink colors have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability with the new firm foam pads. These colors are:

• Basic Black
• Basic Gray
• Marina Mist
• Perfect Plum
• Tempting Turquoise

All five colors of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved. While using the new reinkers in the old Stampin’ Up Ink Pads is fine, Stampin’ Up does not recommend using the old reinkers in the new firm foam pads.
Additional features you’re gonna love:

• The firm foam is nice and flat and will not become wavy.
• The firm foam material does not imprint on the stamp images like the felt pad sometimes did. However, because the firm foam material is a foam base material, the stamp image can momentarily leave an imprint on the pad, which can transfer to a second stamped image. By inking your stamp on different areas of the pad or waiting momentarily for the ink to rise back to the top, you can easily avoid this situation.
• The firm foam material is soft and has a nice bounce to it. It’s not hard like the felt is.
• The ink lay-down (how the ink is absorbed into the card stock) is even, not blotchy, and dries quickly. It has an increased opacity and stamps solid images beautifully.

Edgellits and Framelits +1

 This is a cute simple birthday card using the beautiful designer series paper from the mini catalog called Sweet Shop #125408. Don't miss out as this retires on April 30.

 This baby card is a line of baby clothes for a boy and girl. Can you guess what the clothes are made from? Yes, it is the owl punch!!  This is the vest for the owl. This is one of the cards from my stamp a stack for edgelits and framelits.

This card was oroiginally by Debbie Olsen in pretty in pink but I changed it to perfect plum. I used the labels framelit, the embossing folder oval and the edgelits die with embossing folder to match. This is another card from my Friday night class on edgelits and framelit.

 I earned this Packed for Everything Stamp bundle by being a demonstrator and sales. This is the Packed for Mom stamp which made a really pretty card for a Mother's day or female birthday.








Finally this card was a vellum card shown by Sherril Graf. I loved the colors and the delicate look of the flowers that are colored on the back of embossed vellum. This is one of my cards for my stamp a stack.

New Diagonal Scoring tool

I am so excited to share this  new accessory with our Simply Scoring Tool. It is a diagonal scoring board that makes creating envelopes way to cool and easy. You will discover so many fantastic items that can be made with this tool  This is available during the month of March and it only costs $11.95. The item number is #125586. I cannot remember ever making such quick and easy envelopes before! 

Purse, Pen and Card class

Purse and Card class

This is the Purse and Pen that holds the cards.

My class consists of the purse card with matching pen and 8 cards. I used a quick card handout that will be given to create the cards. My grandson, Dustin's favorite was the window card that has a window cut out in the center of the card. The class in Friday, February 17 at my house.

Labels Framelits

 One of the wonderful new products in the Occasions Mini catalog are the Label Framelits. This is an easel card using them and also the Apothecary Art set.

 Another new product is the Edgelits dies and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Adorning Accents. Also the Bordering on Romance set that matches the framelits is used.

 Guess what this cute gift is made from.
           Toilet Paper Rolls!!!
Yes, by wrapping smashed toilet paper rolls with my Big Shot and covering them with the FREE designer series paper in the SAB catalog you can create cute albums. There are pull out inserts that I used for pictures of my grandchildren.

 Technique: Double Embossing
This was another card that we made at class. The background is covered in the debossed area with versamark and iridescent ice embossing powder. The second embossing is with the vintage wallpaper textured impressions folder called Vintage Wallpaper.

I really like the way this card turned out. We used the SAB FREE set called Elementary Elegance. The colors are soft suede, river rock. and chocolate chip with very vanilla.

Occasions Mini Catalog Kreations

 This card uses the Edgelits and Bordering on Romance set. I also used the oval  Designer Frame.  I used some of the paisley petals dsp that I had.

 This card is cased from one by Connie Babbert. I used the Hello Doily background stamp with versamark and a mixture of white embossing powder and Iridescent Ice on the background of Pool party. The set is  Bordering on Romance. The colors are Pool Party, Blushing Bride and Soft Suede.

Telescoping Card

 I LOVE the new FRAMELITS!!!  These are so great to create a telescoped card like the one I made today. With the various sizes of the Heart Framelits, you can take one image and stamp it several times, color all, then cut into various sizes. Each size is popped up with a dimensional to create the Telescoped card.

The set is the Take It to Heart set. I really like the banner that is in the set also. I used a mini glue dot to adhere just the ends to the banner so it pops up also.

The background is the wonderful Vintage Wallpaper background embossing folder. This is a very quick and beautiful card to make.

My next class will highlight the framelit and edgelit dies. "I sure hope I get my edgelits before class time also. If not, we will definitly use the Label and Heart Framelits!!

Next class is Monday night, Jan. 23 and Tuesday, Jan. 24. Don't forget to RSVP!!  Book your party  now because the biggest sale of the year:SALE-A-BRATION starts next week too.

Valentine's Ideas for You

I am lovin' this P.S. I Love You set. It has so many wonderful stamps that can be used for a variety of cards and gifts for your special someone for Valentine's Day. The strawberry card was inked with markers and the bottom has Crystal Effects to appear like the Chocolate is Yummy and shiny. The strawberry's top has RED Dazzling Details which is NEW and so cute on the strawberries.

This cute little Triangle Box is a pattern  that is so easy to create.
1. Cut cardstock to 4 1/4" x 11". Then trim to 4 1/4" x 9". Keep the other piece for the small card. Score at 4 1/4" and fold in half.
2. Open back up flat.  Find the midpoint of the 4 1/4" which is 2 1/8" and make a small mark on each end.
3. Using my Simply Scoring  board. I scored a line from the 2 1/8" to the middle scored line on the end of the line. If the cardstock is vertical, it looks like a line from the midpoint to the right edge at the center fold. Do the same on the other side from midpoint to side. Turn around and do the same on the other end. Score well and fold. Punch a 1/8" or 1/4" circle punch on the ends that fold on both sides. Then thread a ribbon through the holes.  Decorate as you desire.

The last idea uses the background stamp called Tool Shed. I LOVE this stamp because it is awesome for a do-it-yourselfer who loves tools. I used the new Heart Framelits to cute the hearts.

Have your seen the new Occasions Mini?? Just click on the link on the sidebar to open and view it. It has some fantastic new stamps and tools. Book a party to enjoy all the benefits of the new Sale-A-Bration that begins Jan. 24.

Did you know that Ryan Baker stopped by the other day?

I found these and about laughed myself Silly. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did.