Batty Punch Art Circle Flip Card - Halloween!

Pin It Now! A fun idea that I discovered from last year on Pinterest from Susan Campfield.  My layout is updated a bit with current supplies from the catalog and the Holiday Mini 2014...new DSP, the cute Lucky Stars embossing folder, and tiny bats from Holiday Home.

Check out this wide eyed punch art bat!

Peek-A-Boo!

The bat wings are made with the smallest butterfly from the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, and the silver Glimmer bat punch is retired. 

I like this little ticket (That's the Ticket stamp set)!  I found it by accident rummaging for Halloween themed stamps :). The Blackberry Bliss ticket is stamped with Hardwood, and sponged around the edges. The bat (Owl Punch) hangs off the edge of my Hello Honey moon, and a flurry of bats fly off into the night (Holiday Home). On the flip side, a Halloween greeting, and more bats!

Have a blessed and creative day! ~ Erika

SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: Holiday Home, That's the Ticket, Delighful Dozen (Retired), Hardwood
INK:  Jet Black Staz On, Hello Honey, Black Stampin' Emboss with VersaMark.
EMBELLISHMENTS:  Hello Honey Stitched Satin Ribbon
PAPER:  Moonlight DSP Stack, Basic Black, Hello Honey, Whisper White
PUNCHES:  Bat (Retired), Owl Builder, Bird Builder, Ticket Duo Builder, 1/2" Circle (bat wings), 2-1/2" Circle (moon)
BIG SHOT:  Circle Thinlits Flip Card, Lucky Stars TIEF, Bigz Beautiful Butterflies Die (Ret.)

Easter Greetings & Treat Holders!

Pin It Now! I haven't had much time to post lately, but wanted to share a few of the Easter goodies I've made for friends & family.   I've been working behind the scenes to create more often, so here's a recap of this month's projects!

Here's a funny little punch art bunny.  I love this bunny with his tail end sticking up!  

The Stampin' Up! owl dressed as a bunny!  The bunny idea was a find on Pinterest, and the banner was added for a little more celebration!  

I loved this bunny card, it's clean and simple.  Uses the fabulous Hardwood background stamp, Eggstra Spectacular Easter set from the 2014 Spring Mini, and a little layering and glittering (note the glittered bunny tail!).  I knocked out a bunch of these in no time!

The Easter cross card!  I love this retired Crosses of Hope set.  It looks SO wonderful as a cross for Easter.  Layered with Deco Label Framelits, the new Petite Petals punch (2014 Spring Mini but WILL carry over to the 2014-2015 catalog), and Bird Builder Punch for the leaves.  The sentiment is stamped on vellum & hand cut into a banner strip.

I have to make some more of these little bunny houses this weekend!  They are SO fun!  They are cased from here. Using Milk Carton Bigz XL die, Hardwood, Elegant Butterflies Sizzlits, Bird Builder, and 1-3/8" Circle Punch.  

These Tag Topper Punch treat holders have been all around the web this year.  Created with the Tag Topper Punch (spring 2014).  My boxes measure 2" x 8" - punch both ends, score the bottom, and stick a little treat to the inside.  Then decorate as you wish! 

Mine are all gone by this point, but my stampin' friend Kathy made these for a class and I'm borrowing her pic.  Thx, Kathy!

Finally, my bunny bags!  I sent these to my downline and my mom.  They loved this little handcrafted muslin sack!  The chocolate bunnies are stamped on fabric, stitched onto scraps of old sheets, and stuck on a muslin sack.

If you have any questions about any of these projects, please feel free to shoot me an email or ask in the comments section.

Have a Blessed Easter, everyone!  xoxo

Hello, Lil' Bug!

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Hey crafty friends!  How about a little “punch” buggy for this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments theme challenge?

Decked out in Melon Mambo flowers and carrying a surfboard, she’s ready for the sun and fun of Pacific Coast Highway.  It’s a bright, sunshiny day, and she’s ready to see how many crafty chicks she can pack inside and haul off to Malibu.  Shotgun!

I hope you can find some time this week to play along!  We’re in the height of summer, perfect for a beachy card, scrapbook layout, or project.  

SUPPLIES:
CARDSTOCK:  Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Basic Grey, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
DSP: Storytime surfboard & banner trim), Floral District (striped background), Summer Smooches (sun)
STAMPS: Storybook Friends
INK:  Staz On Black
PUNCHES:  Boho Blossom, Large Oval, Word Window, Modern Label, Owl Builder
EMBELLISHMENTS:  Dahlias, Basic Rhinestones, Daffodil Delight stitched grosgrain, Pool Party baker’s twine.

Old Glory - Stars & Stripes punch art card

Pin It Now! Hello friend!

Today I'm sharing a card that my crafty sis JoAnn & I made together, in honor of Independence Day next week.

 We found a card we loved - on Pinterest, of course! Tweaked it a bit to suit our taste.

 I did mine all SU, of course ;)  I used leftover Everyday Enchantment DSP, First Edition for the white stripes, retired star punch, paper piercing, and a Heart Charm.

 JoAnn used a DCWV paper pack for hers, and a pearlescent vanilla paper for the stripes!

I needed a new insert for my SU charm necklace, so I copied the card in miniature, using a heart punch from the Owl Punch, paper piercing the edges, and mounting it on a 1/2" x 3/4" banner.  Aww!  The scalloping is a blade from my old trusty Carl paper trimmer. 

Here's the whole set...the other side of the charm has my little guy's chubby fingers holding a dollar coin he received at an Independence Day parade a couple of years ago. I love the symbolism of this picture, it's one of my favorites. Liberty in the hands of the next generation :) 

 Have a wonderful weekend!

Erika
www.erikaclark.stampinup.net

Mojo Monday 189 (on Sunday)! WHOOOse Birthday?

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I lost my mojo on Tuesday when I got some sad news. I had this cute card halfway done. But I finally felt up to finishing it & I'm glad I did, it made me smile! It's pretty simple but I think it will bring joy to whoever receives it :)

Here are the supplies used:

Paper: Play Date Quick Accents paper pack, chocolate chip
Stamps: Sweet Birthday
Punches: Two Step Owl XL, 2-3/8" scallop, 1-3/4" circle
Glimmer Brads
Baker's Twine

I trimmed the card 1/4" shorter so it would still fit in a standard envelope with the owl's hat sticking up :)

If you need any supplies to make one of these for yourself, shop online anytime here on my Stampin' Up! website! 

Have a blessed & creative day! Erika. www.erikaclark.stampinup.net

Location:Kent Narrows,United States