I wanted to create a tad outside the box when using the All Dressed Up Dies.  Instead of creating a purse/tote, I decided to go with a cute backpack!  I know, I barely stepped outside the box, certainly didn’t jump :).

I kept it clean and simple, just added a few elements to make it resemble a backpack.

1. Use the All Dressed Up dies & a die-cutting and embossing machine to crop the following pieces of Basic Gray Cardstock: purse body x 2, long strap x 3, pocket x 1, buckle strap x 1.  
2. Use the 2 3/8″ Circle Stitched Shapes Die to crop a piece of Basic Gray Cardstock. 
3. Zip two pieces of Smoky Slate Cardstock through a die-cutting and embossing machine, tucked inside the Tufted 3D Embossing Folder.  TIP: Take advantage of the 3D Embossing Plate to make it easy creating your sandwich.  Crop the two pieces with the purse die, making sure to line the largest opening properly over the embossed lines. Snip out so just the large piece remains. 
4. Crop a button and two buckles (All Dressed Up Dies) of Smoky Slate Cardstock. Thread Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine through the button holes and adhere a Whisper White Best Dressed Tassel to the backside of the button. 
5. Assemble the backpack as shown in the pictures, using Multipurpose Liquid Glue and/or a strong glue of choice to adhere the pieces in place. 
6. Snip out the two perfume bottles from the Best Dressed 6×6 Designer Series Paper and tuck them inside the front pocket of the backpack. 

Rise and shine and start stamping! Use the Rise & Shine Stamp Set to create cards and other projects with hot morning beverages and greetings that are sure to warm anyone’s heart. This stamp set is a Reversibles** set, so some of the stamps are two sided with an image on each side of the stamp for more creative options.

Earn this stamp set FREE March 3–March 31, 2020, during part two of our Sale-A-Bration promotion! Ask your demonstrator about the coordinating dies. This stamp set is also available in French. **Patent Pending.

I love how the Best Dressed 6×6 Designer Series Paper set the color combination for this card.  Petal Pink is one of my FAVORITE colors of all time.  It is so gorgeous and coordinates with so many different colors!

The Rise & Shine Stamp Set is perfect for the casual to avid crafter.  The reversibles stamps are user friendly and allow you to create mugs of many directions.  I recommend pairing the set with a Stamparatus.  The solid stamps get the best stamp image when even pressure is applied. 

1. With a Paper Trimmer, cut a piece of Smoky Slate Cardstock to 4 1/4 x 11″.  Score and fold at 5 1/2″.  (this is your card base).
2. Layer and adhere a 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 piece of Best Dressed 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper to a 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 piece of Whisper White Cardstock as shown. Triple wrap with Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine.  Tie a double bow of baker’s twine and adhere it with a Mini Glue Dot. 
3. Crop a piece of Whisper White Cardstock with the largest circle Stitched Shapes Die.  Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
4. Stamp the mug in Smoky Slate Classic Ink, first onto scratch paper and then onto Whisper White Cardstock. Crop with the coordinating Cup of Cheer Dies. Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
5. Color Vellum Cardstock with a Dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blend.  Crop with the filigree die from the Cup of Cheer Dies.  Adhere as shown with Mini Glue Dots. 
6. Stamp the heart tag from the Rise & Shine Stamp Set in Petal Pink Ink, first onto scratch paper and then onto Whisper White Cardstock. Crop with the coordinating Cup of Cheer Dies. Thread a piece of Whisper White Baker’s Twine that has been separate to two threads.  Tuck the ends inside the mug,  Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
7. Stamp the sentiment in Smoky Slate Ink onto a 3 1/2 x 3/4 piece of Whisper White Cardstock.  Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
8. Add Silver Metallic Pearls for a fun, yet soft, touch of bling. 

 DON’T HAVE A COPY OF THE CATALOGS?  You can download them via the links below:

Stampin’ Up! 2020 January – June Mini Catalog

Stampin’ Up! 2020 Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog

Stampin’ Up! 2020 Sale-A-Bration Promotion 2nd Release Catalog

FREE? Yes FREE!  During Sale-A-Bration you can earn FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalogs.  How?  For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product.  There’s no limit!  Choose something amazing for FREE with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for additional product options! Look for the reward icons in the Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalogs (links above).

Be sure to click on the links below to visit the rest of the Stampin’ Up! 2020 Artisan Design Team to see the entire blog hop line-up and to gain oodles of inspiration for the Best Dressed Suite and Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release! 

The extremely talented Tammy Wilson, Stamp Paper Scissors is next in line. Be sure to check out the fabulous creations she has for you!

Click on the name of the Artisan below to visit their blog and see what amazing projects they have created to inspire you!  

Place an online store order valued at $50 or more (before shipping and tax), enter the host code PRGNTUKZ and you will earn YOUR CHOICE of ANY Current Item* valued at $10 $15 or less!  (PLUS YOU GET A FREE SALE-A-BRATION ITEM!) *EXCLUDES 12X12 PAPER!

Click on the image below, it takes you right to my store so you can begin shopping NOW!

THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE! Become a part of Stampin’ Up!, The Hootenannies, & Mary Fish’s Pals Stamping Community!

• Purchasing the starter kit! Joining Stampin’ Up! includes access to exclusive Stampin’ Up! ideas and resources!
• Purchasing the starter kit and joining through me includes access to the Hootenannies AND the Stampin’ Pretty Pals Pals private Facebook groups and community.  Immerse yourself at any level you like in daily stamping discussion, prizes, polls, ideas and inspiration, recognition, friendship, and fun!

• SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS!  Jan. 3 – March 31, 2020 ONLY!        

•  For $99 (plus tax), you get:
  • up to $125 in products of your choice.  the only exceptions are Sale-A-Bration and host rewards products.
  • a FREE new Mini Paper Cutter
  • a FREE 6 x 6 paper sampler of the new designer series paper
  • your choice of a FREE stamp set (any price)
  • the kit ships free (another 10% savings)
• YAY DISCOUNT! Then save 20-25% on future purchases, with no obligation to buy, sell or stay active…do it for the discount and for you!

Have a Hoot-a-Riffic Day!

If you follow me, you know that I love to use an Aqua Painter on 90% of my creations.  This Honey Bee shaker card is no exception.  

1. With a Paper Trimmer, cut a piece of Whisper White Thick Cardstock to 4 1/4 x 11″.  Score and fold at 5 1/2″.  (this is your card base).
2. Cut a piece of Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper to 4 1/4 x 5 1/4″.  Adhere to the card base with Snail Adhesive. 
3. Cut two pieces of Shimmery White Cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4″. Zip one through a die-cutting and embossing machine, two times, cropping out the honeycombs.
4. Place the honeycomb die-cuts back in place (as shown) and add the watercolor wash with an Aqua Painter and Crushed Curry Classic Ink.  Allow to dry completely.
5. Flick ink from a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker onto the card. 
6. Use a Stamping Sponge wedge to lightly add Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the back of the honeycomb die-cuts and the rest of the Shimmery White Cardstock. Adhere to a 3 3/4 x 5 piece of Window Sheet. 
7. Adhere Foam Adhesive Strips around the backside of each honeycomb die-cut. Note: You can easily curve the strips to neatly adhere around the honeycombs.  Add Iridescent Sequins.  Adhere the 2nd piece of Shimmery White Cardstock to the Foam Adhesive Strips and then to the card with Snail Adhesive. 
8. Stamp the hive in Daffodil Delight Classic Ink.  Use an Aqua Painter to add depth by adding Crushed Curry around the edges and towards the middle.  Crop with the coordinating die-cut.  Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
9. Stamp the three bees in Jet Black Stāzon Ink onto Shimmery White Cardstock.  Add Crushed Curry with an Aqua Painter. Crop with the coordinating die-cuts.  Adhere with Mini Glue Dots. 
10. Stamp the sentiment in Versamark Ink onto a piece of Basic Black Cardstock that has been rubbed with an Embossing Buddy. Cover with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, flick to remove the excess and set with a Heat Tool. Trim to size and adhere with Snail Adhesive. 
11. Adhere black and gold sequins (Peaceful Poppies Sequins) with a Fine-Tip Glue Pen. . 

If this is your first time stopping by my blog, I truly want to thank you for being here!  I am so very honored.  I do my best to provide inspiration as well as step-by-step instructions to my creations so that you can make them too!  You can view my PDF Tutorial Library Here.   You can also subscribe to my Newsletter and Blog Updates so you don’t miss out on future posts!

Crushed Curry (or Gold), Basic Black and Whisper White are the perfect colors to use when creating with bees and honey 🙂 Don’t you think?

Be sure to click on the button below to visit the rest of the Stampin’ Fancy Friday Design Team to see the entire blog hop line-up and to gain oodles of inspiration for “Shake It” creations!

My creation features the Honey Bee Bundle that coordinates with the Sale-A-Bration Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper that you can EARN FOR FREE!

FREE? Yes FREE!  During Sale-A-Bration you can earn FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog.  How?  For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product.  There’s no limit!  Choose something amazing for FREE with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for additional product options! Look for the reward icons in the Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog.

DON’T HAVE A COPY OF THE CATALOGS?  You can download them via the links below:

Stampin’ Up! 2020 January – June Mini Catalog

Stampin’ Up! 2020 Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog

Place an online store order valued at $50 or more (before shipping and tax), enter the host code BWV3B6CZ and you will earn YOUR CHOICE of ANY Current Item valued at $10 or less!  (PLUS YOU GET A FREE SALE-A-BRATION ITEM!)

Click on the image below, it takes you right to my store so you can begin shopping NOW!

THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE! Become a part of Stampin’ Up!, The Hootenannies, & Mary Fish’s Pals Stamping Community!

• Purchasing the starter kit! Joining Stampin’ Up! includes access to exclusive Stampin’ Up! ideas and resources!
• Purchasing the starter kit and joining through me includes access to the Hootenannies AND the Stampin’ Pretty Pals Pals private Facebook groups and community.  Immerse yourself at any level you like in daily stamping discussion, prizes, polls, ideas and inspiration, recognition, friendship, and fun!

• SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS!  Jan. 3 – March 31, 2020 ONLY!        

•  For $99 (plus tax), you get:
  • up to $125 in products of your choice.  the only exceptions are Sale-A-Bration and host rewards products.
  • a FREE new Mini Paper Cutter
  • a FREE 6 x 6 paper sampler of the new designer series paper
  • your choice of a FREE stamp set (any price)
  • the kit ships free (another 10% savings)
• YAY DISCOUNT! Then save 20-25% on future purchases, with no obligation to buy, sell or stay active…do it for the discount and for you!

Have a Hoot-a-Riffic Day!

The cards I created were quick and simple.

Here are the Step-by-Step Instructions on how I created cards:

1. With a Paper Trimmer, cut a piece of Whisper White Thick Cardstock to 4 1/4 x 11″.  Score and fold at 5 1/2″.  (this is your card base).
2. Cut a piece of Whisper White Cardstock to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8″.  Adhere to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
3. Cut a piece of From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper to 4 x 5 1/4″.  Adhere to the card with Snail Adhesive. 
4.  Cut a piece of Whisper White Cardstock to 2 3/4 x 4″. Stamp the sentiment using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink in the lower right corner. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
5. Crop two scalloped and two straight edge hearts of Shimmery White Cardstock.  Add a watercolor wash of Melon Mambo Classic Ink to the scalloped hearts and Real Read Classic Ink to the straight-edge hearts.  Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
6. Stamp two arrows in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto Whisper White Cardstock.  Snip with Paper Snips.  Adhere with Mini Dimensionals. 
7. Use the Fine-Tip Glue Pen to add From My Heart Faceted Gems to the card and arrow. 

The From My Heart Suite is just $88.25 and can be added to an order with one easy item code, item 153931.  If you love to create Valentine-themed projects, then this suite if perfect for you!  

If this is your first time stopping by my blog, I truly want to thank you for being here!  I am so very honored.  I do my best to provide inspiration as well as step-by-step instructions to my creations so that you can make them too!  You can view my PDF Tutorial Library Here.   You can also subscribe to my Newsletter and Blog Updates so you don’t miss out on future posts!

DON’T HAVE A COPY OF THE CATALOGS?  You can download them via the links below:

Stampin’ Up! 2020 January – June Mini Catalog

Stampin’ Up! 2020 Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog

Be sure to click on the buttons below to visit the rest of the Stampin’ Up! 2019 Artisan Design Team to see the entire blog hop line-up and to gain oodles of inspiration for the Well Said and Dear Doily Bundles!

Click on the name of the Artisan below to visit their blog and see what amazing projects they have created to inspire you!  

Place an online store order valued at $50 or more (before shipping and tax), enter the host code BWV3B6CZ and you will earn YOUR CHOICE of ANY Current Item valued at $10 or less!  (PLUS YOU GET A FREE SALE-A-BRATION ITEM!)

Click on the image below, it takes you right to my store so you can begin shopping NOW!

THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE! Become a part of Stampin’ Up!, The Hootenannies, & Mary Fish’s Pals Stamping Community!

• Purchasing the starter kit! Joining Stampin’ Up! includes access to exclusive Stampin’ Up! ideas and resources!
• Purchasing the starter kit and joining through me includes access to the Hootenannies AND the Stampin’ Pretty Pals Pals private Facebook groups and community.  Immerse yourself at any level you like in daily stamping discussion, prizes, polls, ideas and inspiration, recognition, friendship, and fun!

• SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS!  Jan. 3 – March 31, 2020 ONLY!        

•  For $99 (plus tax), you get:
  • up to $125 in products of your choice.  the only exceptions are Sale-A-Bration and host rewards products.
  • a FREE new Mini Paper Cutter
  • a FREE 6 x 6 paper sampler of the new designer series paper
  • your choice of a FREE stamp set (any price)
  • the kit ships free (another 10% savings)
• YAY DISCOUNT! Then save 20-25% on future purchases, with no obligation to buy, sell or stay active…do it for the discount and for you!

Have a Hoot-a-Riffic Day!