Cottage Lane Stamper

  For the last month or so, I've been busy getting ready for the fall craft fairs.  While cruising through Pinterest I stumbled across a card that had a darling little sled on it.  I decided to try to make it but with a little twist.  Instead of putting it on a card I made it into an ornament by finishing off the back side to give it a finished look and at the same time making it a little sturdier.  You could also attach this to a gift or hang it on a small tree with homemade ornaments. Love to hear your ideas on this little sled.  Here's a video on how I made it:     Supplies used:  133035 133674      118483 126974  134365 126189      104430 103683    110755 127853      141688 ...

Making a bow with the Stampin' Up! Envelope punch board is not only easy but it gives you a little flexibility in the size of the bow. One thing to remember when making the bow is that the strip of paper must be 1" wide.  I tried with 3/4" and it was not a good idea.  You can also used  boarder punch on your strip before punching it with the Envelope Punch board to make it a little fancier. I've made them from between 6" and 10", all you have to do is make sure you start your center punch at the half way mark of your strip and then when it was a little longer I would increase the length of the distance away from the end for the end punches.  For example 6" strip I punched the two ends at the 1 inch mark.  For the 8" strip I punched it at the 1 - 1/2" mark.  On the 10" strip I made this punch at the 2" mark.  Play around with it and have fun.  I'd love to see how yours turn out.  Here's a little video on how I did ...

Today I'm sharing with you some of my ideas for the new "Here's To Cheers" holiday gift tag bundle.  Although this is in the 2016 Holiday catalog two of the stamps could be used all year long.  One Framelit tag is specifically made for those gifts of wine.  There are darling little squiggly Framelits for embellishment.  One of those also has a matching stamp.  The possibilities are endless.  Check out my video for just a few of my ideas.  Hope you enjoy this.  As always I would love to hear your comments.  If you subscribe to my posts you will also get to see the video for making the bow from the Envelope Punch board. Here are the stamps, Framelits and bundle:   #143529 Images © Stampin' Up!   #141838 Images © Stampin' Up!  #142101 Images © Stampin' Up!    All of the supplies shown are available at my online store, open 24/7.   The address is www.sharonbrenna...

Today we can now share the 2016 Holiday catalog from Stampin' Up! So many beautiful and fun things to choose from.  I already have a second list going. Check it out: 2016 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog I've made a couple things from the Candy Cane Lane Paper, which I love, love, love.  I'm almost out of it.  And I'm a DSP paper hoarder!  :-) This is one of my milk cartons with a Yankee Candle Votive that I'll be selling at the upcoming craft fairs. The paper is Candy Cane Lane DSP #141981 .       This "Cracker" is make with the gingerbread make from the Cookie Cutter stamps set, #142043 .  Love this cute little guy!  This is also in the catalog this year.  My one grandson LOVES penguins so this was a must have. This is found in the Annual Catalog, called Snow Place #139738 , it comes in a bundle which makes it so much nicer.  There is so much more! I hope you have the time to check it...

Hi!  well, today I attempted my first video tutorial.  I found that I do need to speak a little louder so please forgive the soft voice.  I've been working on projects for the upcoming fall craft fairs.  One of those is a Baker's Box or Milk Carton box for a Yankee Candle Votive.  I found a smaller one by Sam Donald, a Stampin' Up! demonstrator from the UK.  Her box was a little smaller, so I adjusted the measurements to fit the votive candle. Please bear with me, I'm using some new equipment (to me) so still working out the bugs.  Here is my video.  Hope you enjoy it. Cardstock 6" x 7-1/2" Long side scored at: 1-3/4", 3-1/2", 5-1/4" and 7" Rotate clockwise Short side scored at: 1-3/4", 4" and 5-1/2" Sorry I can't share the supplies with you yet, since the 2016 Holiday catalog has not been made public by Stampin' Up! yet.  The DSP is Candy Cane Lane, 2016 Holiday Catalog The Framelit set...

I will be offering an online Stamp Of the Month.  My question is, what would be your preference: You get a kit in the mail of 3-4 cards, all pre-cut and stamped and you put them together, everything included except adhesive, including directions You get a Featured stamp set in the mail along with 3 cards, different designs using the stamp set that you stamp and put together. Please let me know in the comments section which would work better for you.  This would be a sample of #2.  #1 would be getting a card like the one below and 2 other designs to put together. Voting will end August 24.

For the first time, Stampin' Up! is offering By One Get One free with Paper Pumpkin!   Offer Dates: August 11–October 10, 2016 Offer Details : When you use promo code “BOGO” at PaperPumpkin.com, pay the regular price of $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD and get your second month for FREE!     Not familiar with Paper Pumpkin?  Now's the time to check it out.  If you love convenience, and paper crafting this is for you.  Click on the link and see what June's Paper Pumpkin was all about.  July 2016 Paper Pumpkin Every month you get a box in the mail with everything you need to create a project.  Every month is different. Sign up now!