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CASE-Out Thursdays - Love You Friend Peekaboo Gift Bags

 

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Happy Thursday All!!  I haven't been hiding this past week - I promise!!  LOL  We had a fabulous Celebrating Sale-A-Bration Class here last Saturday; and now I'm in the throws of starting to prepare for the Annual Birthday Stamp-a-Stack.  In the meantime, we've had another 7" of snow . . . so it's been a good time to hunker down in the Studio and try to work through some projects.  And before we go flying into the weekend, I did want to share some creative fun with everyone.

I off to a "Belated" Holiday celebration dinner with some dear friends this evening, and wanted to take a special little treat for each of my friends.  We have so many wonderful ready-made gift bags and boxes that make giving little treats and gifts a breeze!!  I whipped a couple of these up for my class attendees this past weekend, but wanted to do a little something different for tonight.

 

And since we're doing a "CASE-Out" Thursday this week, I thought I'd show these adorable little peek-a-boo bags, that were inspired by Patty Bennett, a great Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I believe it was her posting that inspired me to go a step further with these cute little bags than I had before.  

 

These cute bags come in a set of 10 - 5 White; 5 Kraft.  Up to now, I've primarily used the White bags; but really wanted to push myself to do something with the Kraft bags.

So I pulled out my designer paper from the Country Floral Lane collection, combined it with the designer paper in the Country Gingham collection (I adore ginghams), and set about creating a cute little gift bag.  

By using the designer paper to cover the lower and upper portions of the bag around the window, and leaving the Kraft paper to peek out elsewhere, you get a totally different look from say, just stamping straight on the bag itself.

I then wrapped a piece of the Burlap ribbon from the Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack around the upper portion of the bag just below the sealed/closure area, and tied a bow.  Really cute!!

I've been itching to use the Love For You Bundle, and just haven't gotten to it (couldn't fit it into the Valentine Class 3 weeks ago), so now I decided was the perfect time to let my girlfriends know how much they mean to me ~~ especially during Act of Kindness Week !!

These adorable letters die cut beautifully, and work really well if you use the Adhesive Sheets on your cardstock before die cutting -- what a cinch to adhere down with that already in place!!!

A Stylish Shapes circle popped on the front with some Iridescent Pastel Gems to "garnish" with sparkle, and this quick an easy project is festive and ready to go!!

 

I finished off with some cute hearts cut with the Share a Milkshake Dies in some coordinating Mint Macaron gingham paper, and this little gift with some fabulous Ghirardelli chocolate squares inside is set to go!!!

 

Let's be thankful for the inspiration all around us, and the ability to CASE (Copy and Share Everything).  It makes creativity so much fun!!

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

CASE-Out Thursdays - Guest Stamper, Trish McDaniel

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Happy Thursday All!!  I'm off to an afternoon of sewing fun!  But before I go . . .  I want to share today's VERY special CASE-Out design!

One of my fabulous customers, Trish McDaniel, is an incredible card creator also!  And she recently "CASE'd" the card on the front of our January - June Spring 2022 Catalog.  It was so fabulous, I asked her if I could feature her on the blog, and she acquiesced.  So here we are!!  😁

 

This gorgeous card is an unusual size in order to accommodate the scene and windmill in an appropriate dimension.

So this card measures 10" x 7" - and you score at 5" on the 10" side.  It is a top fold card - obviously 😉😉

Trish use Daffodil Delight cardstock for her base; and then the gorgeous Flowering Fields DSP for the overlay panel from which she used the Stitched Layering Rectangles to cut the "window" opening.

The "window" cut out panel was popped with some good dimensional tape -- so it is very sturdy!

Then she used Soft Succulent to create the 1" x 7" sentiment strip, which was heat embossed with White Emboss Powder.

As with most CASEing, you take the idea and make it your own ~ so here Trish chose Daffodil Delight as the background to the windmill; then used Misty Moonlight as the detailed overlay and the windmill blades.

The beautiful scene in the cutout is created with both a piece of the designer paper, and stamping and die cutting!!  

I think I love the fenceline the most!!  Incredible job Miss Trish!!!  😍😍

As I remind all of my customers, our catalogs are a wealth of inspiration!!!

Be sure to check out ALL the pages of your catalogs, including the "index" area at the back of the catalog that features our different bundles in one place.  There are even wonderful samples there!  So don't miss them!

Use these samples as inspiration for your own creativity and crafting!!

Thank you Trish for sharing your beautiful card with all of us!!

 

Unfortunately, we know, because we already of the Annual Catalog in our hands, that the beautiful Tulip Fields Bundle will not be carrying forward when the Spring Mini Catalog ends at the end of June! Sooooooooo, be sure to get your Bundle today, before it's too late!!  And then keep it forever!!!  LOL  😁😁

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

 

 

 

Dragonfly Garden - May Good Things Grow!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

How has everyone's week been?  I unintentionally have not been up on the blog all week.  Not my plan; but we have been VERY busy here at DDS Studios getting ready for the upcoming Annual Catalog launch; getting special packages in the mail to my customers, and planning for some fun events (both virtual and in-person) for the next several months.

This means that this upcoming Catalog Product Shares are now live and available for reservation; and that the Annual Studio Clean Out Sale is around the corner (check out what's left from last year, and help me clear the shelves before the new sale starts)!!! 

My goodness!   How time does fly!!  Stay tuned for more information coming as we gear up for a fun Spring here at DDS Studios!!

 

It's been awhile since we've had a CASE-Out Thursday post.  Seemed like it was time!! 😉😉

For the past 5 weeks we've been holding a virtual product-based class series called "Coffee & a Card" to roaring success!!  Our focus product has been the Dragonfly Garden punch bundle, and each week we break for 30 minutes from our busy schedules to assemble a fun card!  The group is loving it!  And I'm having so much fun sharing again!

So, in line with that line of creativity lately, I wanted to share this card design on the blog today!  This card was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest.  I often will peruse Pinterest when I'm needing some inspiration or a "kick start" if I'm feeling "out of the mood"!  LOL

As usual, this card has been stepped up and changed slightly to fit my aesthetic - a "Wendy card" as my customer call it!

Let's get started with today's CASE!

 

Design Colorology . . .

Whisper White

Bumblebee

Mossy Meadow

So Saffron

Calypso Coral

Old Olive

 

Stamps, and Ink, and Paper . . . Oh, My!

Stamps:  Dragonfly Garden
Paper:  Basic White Thick cardstock base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored @ 4-1/4"; Bumblebee cardstock - 3 "mat" pieces cut as follows: 4-1/4" x 5-3/8"; 2-1/8" x 4-3/4"; 2-1/8" x 4"; Basic White Reg. - 2" x 4-5/8"; scrap for stamped/punched dragonfly; Vellum - 2" x 4"; Dandy Garden DSP - background (Mossy Meadow w/scattered leaves design) 4" x 5-1/4"; horizontal strip (white background w/ bumblebee colored scattered dandelions) 2" x 4"
Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Staz-On Black
Other: Dragonflies Punch; 1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon; 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots; Clear Wink of Stella

 

 

For a free PDF Tutorial of this card design, click on the link above!

What makes this card for me, is not just the focal panel, but the Vellum overlay of the horizontal panel with the stamped sentiment.

I love how this softens the DSP design behind it, and softens the sentiment at the same time.

You'll note that not only is the vertical focal panel popped with dimensionals criss-crossing the horizonal panel below it; but the dragonfly is also popped with dimensionals, giving this card some nice dimension and lift effect, instead of just a "flat" feel.

The focal panel to this card is my favorite! I love the coloring with Stampin' Blends - especially blending the color for the dragonfly.

And of course, the finishing details make the card - Wink of Stella, pretty gingham bows, and enamel dots!!

 

We'll be back tomorrow with some "Friday Fun" in follow up to last week's Facebook Live event -- so be sure to come back and join me in the "fun!"  LOL

And we'll be sneak peeking some fun next week as we prepare for this wonderful NEW Annual Catalog!!

 

In the meantime, we are continuing to retire much loved products in the current 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.

Click on the Catalog Image above to see the Retiring List (Last Change Products!!). 

Remember, when it's sold out, it's gone!!

 

And the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog will officially release on May 4th!

Are you ready?!?

If you are not one of my regular customers, are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and would like a new catalog, please contact me, and I'll get you a catalog shortly!!

 

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

CASE-Out Thursdays ~~ Autumn Goodness CASE

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Trying to get myself back in gear here this week!!  😁😁  Work has been exceptionally busy lately; and with an extra person in the house, it feels like I'm busier than ever!!  But we're finding time for creativity; and that is truly important!!  I hope you all are too!

We kicked off Fall/Autumn fun last week week; and we continue that theme today!  Even though it's 97 degrees outside, and the smell of wildfires are heavy in the air (makes me sad), I'm dreaming of cooler weather and turning leaves.

 

Today we're CASEing a Stampin' Up! sample (as usual) that you will find when you're in the online store looking at the Autumn Goodness bundle.  Yup!  Even in the store you will find inspiration!! 😉😉😉

And as usual, we're stepping things up a bit; making the design our own!!  The best way to CASE!  😉 

Design Colorology . . .

Bumblebee

Cinnamon Cider

Crumb Cake

Today I'm providing you the basic colors for the background and "build-up" of the layers on this card.  The rest of the coloring in the images are too numerous to list; and should be personal choice.  I will provide you below the colors I used for the colored image.

 

Stamps, and Ink, and Paper . . . Oh, My!

Stamps: Autumn Goodness** [Item #153454]
Paper:  Very Vanilla Thick (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - card base; 4" x 5-1/4" - inside of card); Cinnamon Cider (background mat - 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"); Bumblebee (foreground mat - 4" x 5-1/4"; 4-1/4" x 5-3/8" - inside mat); Crumb Cake (focal center - cut w/4th largest Stitched Rectangle Die - counting from the outside in); piece of Very Vanilla for stamping; piece of In Good Taste DSP, for fence die cut
Inks:  Soft Suede [Item #147115]; Bumblebee [Item #153116]; Memento Tuxedo Black [Item #132708]; Stampin' Blends (Pumpkin Pie - 154897, Mango Melody - 154888; Granny Apple Green - 154885; So Saffron - 154905; Cinnamon Cider - 153105; Crumb Cake - 154882] 
Other: Autumn Wheelbarrow Dies** [Item #153568]; Stitched Rectangles [Item #151820]; 1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon [Item #153658]; Sequins for Everything [Item #153556]

**Order these items in the Bundle (Item #155194) and save 10%

  "CASE-Out" Design Guide

1.  Score the Very Vanilla card base at 4-1/4"; fold on the score line (bump to the inside), and carefully burnish on the score line with your bone folder.  Fold to the top (horizontal orientation).

2.  Stamp the Bumblebee 4" x 5-1/4" cardstock using the wheat sheaf and Bumblebee classic ink - use a random pattern round the outside edge of the piece of cardstock (noting the center will be covered over by the Soft Suede cardstock).

3.  Wrap the Bumblebee cardstock with a piece of 1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon; then adhere to the 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" Cinnamon Cider cardstock panel.  Then adhere to the front of the card base using Stampin' SEAL.

4.  Cut the piece of Soft Suede cardstock using the 4th largest Stitched Rectangle Die (counting from the outside in); then stamp the sentiment using Soft Suede classig ink; and a wheat sheaf using the Bumblebee classic ink.

5.  Cut a "fence" using the die from a piece of In Good Taste DSP; attach to the front of the Soft Suede cardstock using Multi-Purpose glue.

6.  Pop the Soft Suede panel to the front of the card using dimensionals, straddling the Bumblebee Gingham ribbon.

7.  Stamp the pumpkin/barrel/corn stalks image on a scrap piece of Very Vanilla cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  Color with coordinating Stampin' Blends (noted above - or of choice); cut using the coordinated die.  Using dimensionals, pop the finished cut out to the front of the card.

8.  Tie a Bumblebee Gingham bow to the right of the Soft Suede cardstock.

9.  Finish off with scattered Sequins for Everything.  Optional:  Add Wink of Stella to your colored image in just the right places 😉😉

 

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

 

CASE-Out Thursdays ~~ Christmas In July ~~ Peaceful Boughs

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

Well, Whew!!  Thankfully this crazy week is coming to an end for me!!  However, there are changes afoot here at the Klein-McGee household!  It looks like, due to the continued "lock-down" issues at Assisted Living and care facilities in the state, that we are going to bring Mike's mom (my mother-in-law) here to stay with us for awhile; get her "out of jail" so to speak!!  It just isn't working anymore for her to stay at the Assisted Living facility she moved into last Fall.  So . . . . we'll be having a house guest for awhile 😉😉  That should keep me extra busy!!

 

 

Today it's time to CASE a lovely card -- this one from page 56 of our lovely 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.  Of course, it's been "stepped up" a little -- LOL.  And we have a fun technique to talk about a little bit today! 

 

 

Design Colorology . . .

Soft Suede

Old Olive

Mossy Meadow

Merry Merlot

Stamps, and Ink, and Paper . . . Oh, My! 

Stamps: Peaceful Boughs [Item #150541]
Paper:  Soft Suede (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - card base); Mossy Meadow (background mat - 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"); Soft Suede (foreground - 3-15/16" x 5-3/16"); Whisper White (larger "label" - 2-5/8" x 4"; smaller sentiment label - 2-3/4" x 1-1/4"); Merry Merlot (mat piece for sentiment - 2-7/8" x 7/8"); scrap Old Olive & Mossy Meadow for pine bough die cuts
Inks:  Soft Suede [Item #147115]; Merry Merlot [Item #147112]; Soft Suede Ink Refill [Item #115663] 
Other: Beautiful Boughs Dies [Item #150661]; Basic Pattern Decorative Masks [Item #150697]; Shimmery White Embossing Paste [Item #145645]; Palette Knives [Item #142808]; Old Olive/Pretty Peacock [Item #149496]

  "CASE-Out" Design Guide

Alright, here we go . . .

1.  Score your Soft Suede cardstock at 4-1/4", and gently fold and burnish with your bone folder (scored bump to the inside)!!

2.  Now let's talk about the gorgeous "scrollwork" on the foreground background - haha

Too often I overlook some of the wonderful products I've got tucked in the drawers -- and our wonderful Shimmery White Embossing Paste is one of those!

This gorgeous background is created using the "scrollwork" decorative mask you will find in the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks collection.  In the image above I showcase how this looks with just the plain Shimmery White Embossing Paste (on the upper left); and then what happens when you mix in a couple of drops of re-inker -- what a difference!!

Take a little paste on your palette knife, put it on a silicone mat; add a couple of drops of Soft Suede re-inker, and mix good.  Then smear across the mask onto the cardstock -- pull the mask away; and let dry!  You are going to LOVE the iridescent shimmer that comes through and how gorgeous this is!!

3.  Attach the finished Soft Suede piece to the Mossy Meadow cardstock; wrap a piece of 3/8" Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon around the layers; then attach to the front of the Soft Suede cardstock base.

 

4.  Take the 2-5/8" x 4" piece of Whisper White cardstock; align the larger "label" die from the Beautiful Boughs die set on one end; lay your cutting plate over just half of the die and roll through (you do NOT want to cut the opposite end of the label die); re-position the label die so it aligns on the opposite end, lines up the lines you already cut; lay the cutting plate so you only cover the die right up to the point where it meets the previous cut.  Roll thru the Big Shot.  If you do it right -- you should end up with a "rectangle" piece that looks like the smaller size die.  [I'll try to do a short video on this technique to share shortly]

5.  Stamp the large and small pine cones in Soft Suede on the label.

6.  Pop it on the front of the card base using dimensionals.

7.  Cut 2 each of the large and small pine boughs in the die set - 1 from Old Olive; 1 from Mossy Meadow in each size.

8.  Snip apart as needed, and arrange around the label using glue dots or multi-purpose glue to attach each piece.

9.  Using your Palette Knife, add Shimmery White Embossing Paste to various branches - and let dry.

10.  Stamp the sentiment on the 2-3/4" x 1-1/4" piece of Whisper White cardstock; cut with the smaller label in the die set.

11.  Layer the Merry Merlot cardstock behind the label; add to the card front using dimensionals.

 

There's a brand new product from the upcoming 2020 August - December "Holiay" Mini Catalog I snuck onto this design!!  Can you guess what it is ??

Leave a comment below . . . and I will take a drawing next week from the correct answer.  The winner will receive for FREE whatever that product is!  (I'm not giving ANY hints)  -- LOL

 

It's hard to believe that I never really played with this delightful stamp and die set when it came out last year!!  After this card, I really love it!!!

 

I Love to hear from you.  Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .