Thanksgiving Turkey Blossom Box

GOBBLE GOBBLE!!! Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!!! This year's turkey may have to be put on hold but I just could not resist doing it on paper for you :) I brought out my Blossom Box Die #123127 and just thought it would be perfect for a turkey's body. Then came the head and the feathers :)

The Head was made using the following:

- Scallop Oval Punch (for the turkey's face)

- 3/4" Square Punch (for the top hat)

- Window Punch (for the hat's rim)

- 1/2" Circle Punch (for the turkey's eye balls)

- Owl Punch (use the medium circles for turkey's black iris)

- Petite Pennants Builder Punch (for the turkey's neck)

- Blossom Petals Builder Punch (smallest petal for the turkey's beak)

- Heart to Heart punch (use the big heart for the Turkey waddle, use red glitter paper to add some highlight)

The Feathers: Use 4 colors of Cardstock and punch all four petals each)

- Blossom Petals Builder Punch (use the biggest petals for the tail feathers and Smallest, Medium, Large for the wings)

- Emboss the tail feathers to give more texture

- Use Glue Gun to adhere your feathers and turkey head on the box

Well I think that's it!!! Enjoy making your turkey box!!! It's sooo cute and attractive on your Thanksgiving Table :) I hope this was not too late to post but you can always use it next year.

I always thank the LORD for having my blog friends and followers around. You all keep me inspired to create and go on.

"Of all the things which wisdom provides to make life entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship." - Epicurus

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Pete's Here!!!

Last week, Patty, my previous owner, was looking for a new home for me. I met Patty from SU!s 2009 Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. She took me under her wings and brought me home to Northern California. It was fun being with her but Patty wanted me to see more and be in a new home where I could be loved and be cared for. Then my adventure started... destination Southern California.

I travelled far and long in a box and felt warmer and warmer... travelled through the Grapevine and through a big city called L.A. Huge city but not a place for a bird like me. I had to be patient, I had to be strong as I was near. Then finally Orange County, no oranges here but I think I'm closer to the beach area. Finally, my box got dropped off. Then I await.....

As I daydream and wait patiently, I heard footsteps and heard a voice. "HE'S HERE!!!!". This is the moment I've been waiting for, meeting my new mom! ... and..... HELLO MAMA!!! I just felt the warmth of Kay's heart and the welcome of her home. PERFECT!!! Patty made a great choice for me. Thanks, Patty! I will always remember you.



BTW, here was a note to Kay that Patty made using her MDS. It's a very lovely card that made Kay so special. Oops, I'm hugging it too much... here's the inside of the card. Isn't it sooo beautiful!!! I will miss you Patty.



I guess that's it for now. My new mom, Kay, will be giving me a corner here at Creations on Paper. It's sooo cozy here and I'd like to see all of you again. Ok...thanks for visiting me here! see ya later... oh... Accdg to Patty, Kay didn't know that I was being named after her brother...hmm... I think I like it. Yes, I have a new mom and my name is Pete.


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Because I Care Combo Card Set

These cards were cased from Stampin Connection. When I saw these, I just couldn't help but make the Pink Pirouette version of it, using other elements! The cards just all complimented each other, it gave me the inspiration to complete the set. The measurement of all the cards are 4-1/4" x 5-1/2".

Card #1: Used my Textured Impression Folder; Because I Care Hostess Level 1 Stamp set; Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla CS; Early Espresso Ink; Pink Pirouette Marker; Melon Mambo Marker; Old Olive Ink; Blender Pens; Twine; SU!Dimensionals

Card #2: Used Textured Impression Folder; the same stamp set; 1/2 circle punch; Modern Label Punch; Early Espresso Ink Pad; Pretty in Pink and Melon Mambo Marker; SU!Dimensionals

Card #3: Used Textured Impression Folder; Early Espresso Ink Pad; the same stamp set; 3/4" square punch; SU!Dimensionals

Card #4: Used Early Espresso Ink Pad; the same stamp set; 1/2" punch; Designer Label Punch; Twine; SU! Dimensionals

Card #5: Used Textured Impression Folder; Early Espresso Ink Pad; Scallop Square Punch; the same stamp set; SU!Dimensionals


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Because I Care Card#2

Told you I'd make more cards with this set! :) It's now one of my favorites! Today, I used the Early Espresso cardstock and see how far can a simple card go with this color! I brought out my embossing powders and heat embossing tool. And true enough, I was not disappointed. To add some natural touch, the twine string just sealed the deal :)




Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Old Olive #100702
- Early Espresso #119686
Stamp Set:
- Because I Care (2010-2011 IBC- Hostess Level I)#118384-Wood; #120118-Clear
Punch:
- Scallop Edge punch #119882
- Large Oval punch #119855
Other Supplies:
- Twine #100982
- Heat Embossing Tool #100005
- Embossing Powder - Gold #109129
- Versamark Pad #102283
- SU! Dimensionals #104430

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Because I Care Card

The project today is inspired by the new Hostess Level 1 Stamp Set - Because I Care. I hope to make more cards with this set to inspire you, hostesses of my workshops.

I used the blender pen technique to get that watercolor effect on the flower and leaves. TIP: Press your Ink Pad cover (with lid closed) to touch the ink inside. Then as you open your ink pad, dip your blender pen on inkpad lid that has ink. And you're ready to color!
To make that 3D effect on my hydrangeas, I stamped the image of a piece of the flower and punched it out using my Itty Bitty Shapes punch (#118309= 3-pack punch).



Hydrangeas are one of my favorites and I love having them around the house. At one time, I tried drying them out with long stems on them and see how it would look like. They came out so gorgeous with a touch of countryside feeling. I just had to trim off the leaves. Hydrangeas are huge when bundled together and it makes a great centerpiece in a room. TIP: A big basket is the best holder for these dried hydrangeas.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Daffodil Delight (new renovation color)
- Whisper white #100730
- Elegant Eggplant (retiring - substitute with Concord Crush)
Stamp Set:
- Because I Care (2010-2011 IBC Hostess Level Set 1)#120118-Clear #118384- Wood
Ink:
- Old Olive (ink used for the leaves and stems and sponged on the background)
- Early Espresso (new renovation color) (ink used for "thank you")
- Lovely Lilac (retiring ink used for some of the petals)
- Bashful Blue (ink used for some of the petals)
- Rich Razzleberry (ink used for some of the petals)
- Soft Suede (ink used for the flower stamp)
Punch:
- Itty Bitty Pack #118309
- Eyelet Edge Punch #119853
Other Supplies:
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Old Olive #117292

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Playing with Strings and Yarns- A Flower Tutorial

Hello!!! As promised, I'm going to teach you today how to make these lovely flowers with strings! It's my original creation and I hope you like it! You READY?

Step 1: STAMP AND PUNCH - Stamp a piece of cardstock with centerpiece, like the Vintage Labels stamp or anything that may have a center. Then punch out a flower with XL Fancy Flower punch or Scallop Circle Punch. (make sure that the stamped image is on the center). You may also curl your flower with a pencil.

Step 2: THE STRING - Twirl your string or yarn as illustrated below, with your thumb and index finger. You can use both hands to do this (of course, it's much easier, a caveman can do it!!.. jokingly)... Do NOT cut the string yet!!



Step 3: STAPLE - Then staple your string on the flower cardstock piece twice to secure it. TIP: Do not cut the string yet until you fully stapled your string onto the flower.



VOILA!!! You have a lovely stringed-center Flower. Don't forget to add on a small button or a small round embellishment to finish your flower piece :) My note cards featured here are measured at 3"x 3" (cut 3"x6" and scored at 3"). The inner piece with ticket corners are measured at 2-1/4" square.



Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Bashful Blue #105120
- Basic Gray #108692
- Very Vanilla #101650
- Pumpkin Pie #105117
- Pretty in Pink #100459
Stamp Set:
- Vintage Label #119122 (SAB)
- Vintage Vogue #118598 (OMC)
Ink:
- Old Olive #102277
- Certainly Celery #105217
- Bermuda Bay - in color retiring #115655
- Melon Mambo - part of Color Renovation #115656
Punch:
- XL Fancy Flower #118073
- Scallop Circle #109043
- Ticket Corner #107214
Other Supplies:
- Dimensionals #104430, p.192 (IBC)
- Stapler
- Sweet Pea felt flower #117266
- Strings or Yarns (bright colors are the best)

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Mojo Monday 134 - Thanks

This week was a tough one to make my Mojo card but I had fun with the challenge. Again, I used last weeks color challenge of ColourQ: Tangerine Orange, Tempting Turquois, Night of Navy, Soft Suede. The flower featured here is my new creation. I will be posting a tutorial tomorrow so come see and stop by again!

Supplies Needed:
Cardstock:
- Tangerine Orange (incl. in upcoming color renovation)
- Tempting Turquois
- Night of Navy
- Soft Suede- in Color now- (incl. in upcoming color renovation)
Stamp Set:
- Vintage Label #119122 (SAB)
- Full of Life #111500 p.147 (IBC)
DSP:
- Dusty Durango (a darker shade of Tangerine Orange) #116234 p.13 (Hostess Level 1-IBC)
Ink:
- Soft Suede- In color now-(incl. in upcoming color renovation)
Punch:
- XL Fancy Flower #118073
- Scallop Edge #112091 p.186
BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder- Manhattan Flower #114517 p.195 (IBC)
Other:
- Dimensionals #104430, p.192 (IBC)
- Stapler
- Pretties Kit #109114 p.178 (IBC)
- 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon- Tempting Turquoise ( not SU!)

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My Good Neighbor Card - Mojo Monday 131

I've been wanting to use this set before SaleABration is over. I just wish SU continues to sell this set and bring it to the Idea Book Catalogue for next year. You may not realize how this stamp is so useful but it really gives alot of character to the card. You have to have this stamp before it goes! So hurry and order $50 worth of SU products and you get this set FREE!

I took some picture on how I did my finishing touches.What do you think?





Supplies Needed:
Cardstock: p.155-157
- Summer Sun #103124
- Whisper White #100730
- Chocolate Chip Brown #102128
- Bermuda Bay #115321 (in Color)
Stamp Set:
- Good Neighbor - #118378-Wood or #119116-Clear p.6(SAB)
- Vintage Label - #118392-Wood or #119122-Clear p.4 (SAB)
- Whimsical Words - #118386-Wood or #119119- Clear p.8 (SAB)
Ink: p.155-157
- Soft Suede #115657 (in color)
- Chocolate Chip Brown #100908
- Old Olive #102277
- Pumpkin Pie #105216
- Melon Mambo #115656 (in color)
- Pretty in Pink #101301
DSP:
- Sahara Sand DSP #116234 p.13- (Hostess Set Level 1- IBC)
Punch:
- Scallop Trim Border #118402 p.9 (SAB)
- 1-1/4" Circle Punch #104403 (for the sun)
- Scallop Oval Punch #114889 p.186 (IBC)
- Large Oval Punch #107305 p.186 (IBC)
BigShot:
- Embosslits Die - Beautiful Wings #118138 p.24 (OMC)
Other Supplies:
- Dimensionals #104430 p.192 (IBC)
- 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Old Olive #115618 p.183 (IBC)


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Sweet Pea Stitched Felts

I was so happy to get my package from Patty and Tomi yesterday. They both had spared me one package each of the Sweet Pea Stitched Felts as they saw my Cellphone Holders. I expressed that it would look soooo cute.... and here it is! I just love it! As my thank you, I sent these undecorated felt Cellphone holders to them so they can embellish them as they wish. Thanks, Patty! Thanks, Tomi!



These stitched felt embellishment is in the 2010 Occassions Mini catalogue, #117266 p.32 . I'm not sure if it will still be available after April 30th. Order them before supplies last.

I wanted to share what Patty sent with these felt embellishments. It's a cool "Extreme Surfboard" card (#120226 p.11 - SAB) and she really did a great job on it. Thanks again, Patty!



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Mailing Stamp Saver Cards

My mom needed thank you notes the other day for her friends back home. I was so excited that I got to use my "Very Thankful" set. It's getting to be one of my favorite sets. Here are also some simple ones my mom loved. I figured that the simplier they are the lovier it would be. If you're sending your cards internationally, here are mailing stamp savers.



I also added some dazzling diamonds onto the peacocks feathers. It just added that glittery elegance to the card :) Mom loved it!



Supplies Needed:
Cardstock: p.155-156
- Whisper White #100730
- Melon Mambo - in color #115320
- Bermuda Bay - in color #115317
- Old Olive #100702
- Chocolate Chip Brown #102128
Stamp Set:
- Very Thankful - #120269 p.11(SAB); #115338 p.209 (IBC)
Ink: p.155 (IBC)
- Soft Suede - in color #115657
- Melon Mambo - in color #115656
- Bermuda Bay - in color #115655
Punch:
- Scallop Trim Border #118402 p.9 (SAB)
- Scallop Trim Corner #118870 p.11 (OMC)
BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder - Perfect Polka Dots #117335 p.35 (OMC)
Other Supplies:
- Dazzling Diamond Glitter #102023 p.180 (IBC)
- SU Dimensionals #104430 p.192 (IBC)

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Thank you Note to Raine

TGIF!!! First, I would like to welcome Raine to the Stampin Up! family. She's now a demonstrator who signed up under me. It was a wonderful experience just chatting with her because she was really intuitive and excited about the various perks of being a demonstrator. Actually, her sister Jay "Jaygirl", had influenced her when Jay began her journey with the products. And that's how Raine got into the world of Stampin Up!

Like her sister, she's a very talented lady who is enthusiastic with what she can share and reap the rewards of being a SU! demonstrator. So what are you waiting for, Join my Team!

Here's a card where I used a very cute stamp. It's a set called "Very Thankful" #115338, last page in the IBC. It's a designed stamp set exclusively to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). With our help and our customers, it contributed nearly $800,000 to date. When you purchase this set, Stampin' Up! will donate $2. So join us to make a difference!

Card Measurement:
- Bermuda Bay CS 8-1/4" x 4-1/4", scored at 5-1/2"
- Whisper White CS 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
- Pumpkin Pie CS 2" x 3"
- inner Whisper White CS 1-13/16" x 2-13/16"

Supplies Needed:
Cardstock:
- Bermuda Bay
- Pumpkin Pie
- Whisper White
Stamp set:
- Very Thankful #120269 p.11 (SAB) or #115338 (IBC)
Ink:
- Soft Suede
- Blender Pens
- Pretty in Pink
- Old Olive
- Certainly celery
- Bermuda Bay
- Chocolate Chip Brown
Punches:
- Scallop Trim Border #118402 p.9 (SAB)
- 3/16" Corner Rounder #109047 p.186
Bigshot:
- Textured Impression Folder - Perfect Polka Dots #117335 p.35(OMC)
Other Supplies:
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Chocolate Chip Brown #117287 p.27(OMC)
- Brad - Bold Brights #106957 p.179 (IBC)

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Happy Butterflies Card

Hello again! Today's card features a new tool I used..(well, I just got it in the mail because it was back ordered, it's so popular), the SU Embosslits Die - Beautiful Wings #118138. These embossed butterflies are so beautiful and really gives character to your project. Just giving it different colors, gave life to the card! The die cuts 3 other sizes and embossed designs of butterflies so its really so worth it. Spring is here, time to bring out those butterflies! I'm dedicating this card to Aileen Gutierrez :)

Supplies Needed:
Cardstock: p.155-156 (IBC)
- Old Olive #100702
- Soft Suede #115318 (in color)
- Whisper White #100730
- Melon Mambo #115320 (in color)
- Bermuda Bay #115317 (in color)
- Curry Crushed #115659 (in color)
- Pumpkin Pie #105117
Ink:
- Soft Suede Ink #115657 p.155 (in color)(IBC)
Stamp Set:
- Picture This #116928- Wood or #118538- Clear (Hostess Level 1) p.4 (OMC)
Punch:
- Scallop Trim Edge #118402 p.9 (SAB)
- 3/16" Corner Rounder #109047 p.186 (IBC)
BigShot tools:
- SU Embosslits Die - Beautiful Wings #118138 p.24 (OMC)
Other Supplies:
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Pretty in Pink #117289 p.27 (OMC)
- Pretties Kit #109114 p.178 (IBC)


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3-minute Thank You Card

Happy Friday!!! I'm sharing with you a very simple card I whipped up. Don't you have those last minute, out-the-door cards? I always do..lol. I have this gift for a friend and wanted to give her a thank you card with it and I have nothing made... ahhhh!

See how fast you can make this :)

Supplies Needed:

Stamp Set:
- Whimsical Words #118386- Wood or #119119- Clear p.8 (SAB)
Ink:
- Stazon Ink Jet Black #101406 p.190 (IBC)
Cardstock: p.155-157 (IBC)
- Old Olive #100702
- Whisper White #100730
- Bashful Blue #105120
- Chocolate Chip brown #102128
Punches:
- XL 2 Step Bird Punch #117191 p.10(OMC)
- Scallop Trim Border #118402 p.9(SAB)
- Scallop Trim Corner #118870 p.11(OMC)
DSP:
- Sending Love Specialty #117153 p.13(OMC)
BigShot:
- Textured Impression Folder - Finial Press #115963 p.195 (IBC)
Other Supplies:
- any 5/8" Ribbon p.27(OMC) (not featured in this post)
- SU Dimensionals #104430 p.192 (IBC0


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Give Thanks Card

It's been a month since I moved and I planned to get this out earlier, but didn't get the chance :( Anyway, I sent some out later. If you didn't get one, here is my post to say "I'm Greatful for You". :) Plus, this card served as my notification that I've moved..hehehe. I added more this card but didn't get the chance to show them to you. You may add on some leaves around the card in different colors. That'll give more perk to the card. I hope you like it :)

Surprise! There's a pop up turkey inside the card!!! What's thanksgiving without a turkey?
To pop out the turkey, I punched a window word piece of cardstock and folded it 3 way the stuck the turkey onto one side of the piece. Now your ready to attach the pop up to your card with both ends of the window word piece! It's easy!

For instructions on the Turkey Punch Art, click HERE:



Supplies Needed:
- Cardstock: Crushed Curry #115319 p.155 (IBC)
- Ink: Chocolate Chip Brown #102128 p.156 (IBC)
- Stamp Set: Welcome Home #113433 p.66 ; Holiday Best #115364 p.13 (Hostess Level 1 Set)(IBC)
- Felt Ribbon
- Scallop Oval Punch #114889 p.186 (IBC)
- Big Shot Machine #113439 p.194 (IBC)
- Textured Impression Folder (SU! Elegant Bouquet)#115964 p.195 (IBC)


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