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Piece of Cake Wedding Card

Festive Friday Challenge

It’s time for another Festive Friday Challenge!  I love being a designer for Festive Friday and this week’s challenge #FF0025  is Belly Laugh Day (Jan 24) and/or Stitching.   #festivefridaychallenge  I hope you’ll make a card or 3-D item and join us.  If you need help figuring out how to enter, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and I’d love to help you.  We just made it easier! You no longer have to register with Festive Friday.  Just post your picture on Pinterest or your blog and load it up at Festive Friday!

Stampin Up Piece of Cake Wedding card made by demo Beth McCullough. Order online 24/7 and see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #BethMcCullough

Project Supplies

STAMPS & BUNDLES

Piece of Cake Bundle (150579)

PAPER

Smoky Slate Cardstock (131202) , Granny Apple Green Cardstock (146990) ,  Whisper White Cardstock (100730), 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper- Brights (146964), Shimmery White Cardstock (101910)

INK

Momento Pad (132708) 

ADHESIVES

Snail Adhesive (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 OTHER

Big Shot (143263), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889),   Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372), Layering Ovals Framelits (141706),Stampin’ Blends- Highland Heather Combo Pack (147276), Granny Apple Green Combo Pack (147274), Smoky Slate Light (145054), Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins (148561)

Measurements

  • Cut 4-1/4” x 11” Smoky Slate Cardstock
  • Cut 1-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ Gorgeous Grape Dots from 6″ x 6″ DSP
  • Cut 3″x 4″ Granny Apple Green Cardstock
  •  Cut 3” x 4” Whisper White Cardstock
  •  Cut  4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White Cardstock for the inside of the card
  • Cut  2″ x 5″ Whisper White Cardstock

Instructions

  1. Score the Smokey Slate Cardstock at 5-1/2” to form the card base.  Crease using a bone folder.
  2. Adhere the 1-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ Gorgeous Grape Dots to the left edge of Smokey Slate card base.
  3. Run the 3″x 4″ Granny Apple Green Cardstock through the Big Shot with the largest Scalloped Oval Framelit.
  4. Run the 3″x 4″  Whisper White Cardstock through the Big Shot with the largest Stitched Oval Framelit.
  5. Stamp the  2″ x 5″ Whisper White Cardstock with the cake of your choice and stand using Momento ink and punch out with the Cake Builder Punch.
  6. Color the cake and cake stand with the Stampin’ Blends.
  7. On White Stitched Oval-Pop cake up on Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the cake stand and add three sequins.
  8. Adhere White Stitched Oval to Granny Apple Green Scalloped Oval.
  9. Pop Granny Apple Green Scalloped Oval on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to card fron.
  10. Email me with questions at Beth@StampingMom.com

Tips- Adhere the sequins according to the rule of odds. The “rule of odds” suggests that an odd number of subjects in an image is more interesting than an even number. Thus the suggestion is to choose an arrangement with at least three subjects, hence we have three sequins.   A triangular format creates a sense of stability and strength, therefore the sequins are placed in a triangular formation.  Who knew you could put so much thought into where to place the sequins and how many should be used?  What happens when one sequin falls off in the mail? Both rules are violated as we are left with two sequins in a line and the card automatically self-destructs!  🙂 If I send you a card and one sequin has fallen off, look for it in the envelope and reapply with a glue dot.  🙂

Another Tip- Always use Momento ink with Stampin’ Blends.  Always us Stazon ink when watercoloring.

 

Stampin Up Piece of Cake Wedding card made by demo Beth McCullough. Order online 24/7 and see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #BethMcCullough

Did you notice anything wrong with the picture above?  Me neither. I showed both Stampin’ Write markers and Stampin’ Blends because I thought both were used in the coloring of the cakes.  Silly me!  Why is it I don’t know what was used to color the cakes?  I guess I should admit that I didn’t color them.  Abby corrected me when she saw the picture and would like you to know that all the cakes were colored with only Stampin’ Blends.  🙂

Stampin Up Piece of Cake Wedding card made by demo Beth McCullough. Order online 24/7 and see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #BethMcCullough

Thanks Abby for coloring at least 15 cakes for me!  I’m going to miss you so much when you go back to college this weekend and not just because you emptied the dishwasher every day for a month, wrapped all the Christmas presents and helped me with lots of things way more than your brothers!  Love you Abby Dazzle! 🙂

Stampin Up Piece of Cake Birthday Box made by demo Beth McCullough. Order online 24/7 and see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #BethMcCullough

Here’s more projects others have made with the Cake Builder Punch and Piece of Cake stamp set.

Please head over to Festive Friday Challenge and join us.  You can make a humorous card or card with stitching or both.

Blessings,

Beth 🙂

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2019 Occasions Catalog Shares, Pop Up Gift Card Holders and Directions

It’s time for my 2019 Occasions Catalog Shares

Here’s what a few people had to say about past shares I’ve done:

“Beth, I just now had time to open my holiday share.  You did a wonderful job of separating all the paper and the ribbon and packaging everything. I know you spent a lot of time and effort.  Everything is so perfect, I can’t wait to start crafting.  Thanks again for the share. Donna”

“Beth, the paper share looks great. Thanks for all the careful labeling and packaging. I love all the papers. Also, the fast delivery. Thanks, Nancy”

Why participate in shares? Shares are an inexpensive way to sample the new Designer Series Papers, Ribbons, and Embellishments at a fraction of what it would cost you to purchase all of them yourself.   Customers and Demos alike love having a little bit of everything from the new catalog.  When you see that adorable card on Pinterest, you’ll be able to make it because you bought the “I want it all” share!

How Shares Work

  • Simply  EMAIL ME (Beth@StampingMom.com) to reserve your spot in a share. I will then ask you to send me the money via PayPal, or you may send a check.
  • Once I receive the products, I will cut, count, measure and package up your goodies pronto!
  • Your papers will be lovingly wrapped and identified to protect them; ribbons will be rolled; and embellishments will be placed into small plastic bags.  Your shares will be sent out via the US Postal Service.
  • Please note my paper shares are 6″ x 12″ for most designs.  A lot of people do 6″ x 6″, so you are getting twice as much paper with my shares.
  • You can choose a Paper Share or an I Want It All Share.

 I Want It All Share and receive a bonus sampler  $35 plus $7 shipping = $42

(If you want more than 1 yard of each ribbon, add $7 for an additional yard of each ribbon.)

Designer Series Paper

 30 – 6” x 12” sheets of the following papers: All My Love, Floral Romance, How Sweet It Is, Happiness Blooms and Needlepoint Nook

12- 6” x 6” sheets Classic Garage

10-6” x 6” sheets Gingham Gala

52 sheets total

Ribbon

Approx 1 yard of EACH of the following ribbon: 1/8” Flirty Flamingo, 1/2” Lovely Lipstick, 5/8” Petal Pink/Whisper White Variegated, 3/8” Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green  Reversible, 3/8: Calypso Coral, 5/8: Whisper White Flax, ¼” Black/Silver Striped Metallic, Old Olive Linen Thread

8 yds total-  Add $7 for each additional yard of each ribbon.

Embellishments

3 Floral Romance Seals

12 Sweet Pins and Tags- 2 of each tag style and 3 of each pin color

6 Needlepoint Nook Mini Buttons -2 of each color

4 Classic Garage Elements- 2 each of 2 designs

25 pieces total

Bonus Sampler-

3 – 6″ x 12″ Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper-randomly selected

1- 6″ x 12″ Either Grapefruit Grove or Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheet- randomly selected

2- Happiness Blooms Memories & More Card & Envelopes- 1 card and envelope of each size

Designer Series Paper Share $21+$7 shipping = $28

30 – 6” x 12” sheets of the following papers: All My Love, Floral Romance, How Sweet It Is, Happiness Blooms and Needlepoint Nook

12- 6” x 6” sheets Classic Garage

10-6” x 6” sheets Gingham Gala

52 sheets total

 

EMAIL ME (Beth@StampingMom.com) to reserve your spot in a share.

One of my favorite things to make is Pop Up Gift Card Holders.

Stampin Up Seasonal Chums Christmas Gift Card Holder made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Abby colored the snowman with Stampin’ Blends.  I used the new Dot to Dot Embossing Folder on the flap.

Stampin Up Seasonal Chums Christmas Gift Card Holder made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

The Christmas tree is from the Seasonal Tags Framelits.  I used Silver Emboss Powder on the Merry Christmas.

Stampin Up Christmas Pop Up Gift Card Holder made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Here’s last year’s version.  I’ve added the directions below.  Start with cardstock 4-1/4″ x 10″.

Stampin Up Pop Up Gift Card Holder Directions made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Stampin Up Pop Up Gift Card Holder Directions made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

The oval punch is optional.  What you really need is a slit cut big enough to hold your gift card which is typically 3-1/2″.

Stampin Up Pop Up Gift Card Holder Directions made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions.

Stampin Up Birthday Pop Up Gift Card Holder made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

You can make the Pop Up Gift Card Holders in any size.  Here’s a bigger one I made for Steve’s Dad a couple years ago.

Stampin Up Birthday Pop Up Gift Card Holder made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

So I mentioned last week that I had a Surprise activity planned for Forced Family Fun during our Christmas break.  I got some emails asking, “What exactly is Forced Family Fun?”.  Well, typically when kids become teenagers they want to hang out with their friends or sit in their room alone on their electronics.  Years ago, Steve and I came up with Forced Family Fun to alleviate this problem.  We would intentionally plan activities with required participation.  Sometimes we play cards or board games, have a special dinner, go for a hike or mini golfing, etc.  Tonight we went to church, dinner and then our Surprise Forced Family Fun was to go to an Escape Room.  We had one hour to do puzzles and clues and figure out how to escape from a locked room.  It takes a lot of team work and cooperation.  We did the Informant Escape Room in West Des Moines.  It was a blast!  We escaped in 53 minutes!

Blessings,

Beth 🙂

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Best of Christmas Past

Here’s some of my favorite Christmas projects from past years.  For the projects that I have directions, they are included with the link below the pictures.

Stampin Up Christmas 3 Nugget Box made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Directions to make the 3 Nugget Box

Stampin Up Christmas card made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

 

Stampin Up Christmas card made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Stampin Up Christmas Santa's Belt Gift Card Envelopes made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Stampin Up Christmas Gift Bag made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Stampin Up Christmas Treat Box made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Stampin Up Christmas Treat Boxes and Calendar made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Directions to make the Snickers Box here

Stampin Up Christmas Double Pocket Treat Holder made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Double Pocket Treat Holder Directions here

Stampin Up Christmas 3 x 3 card made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestampingStampin Up Christmas card made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Stampin Up Christmas Double Z fold card made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

 

Stampin Up Christmas 3 Nugget Box made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Stampin Up Christmas 3 Hershey's Miniatures Box made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Directions for the 3 Hershey’s Miniatures Box here

Stampin Up Christmas Sampler made by demo Beth McCullough. Please see more card and gift ideas at www.StampingMom.com #StampingMom #cute&simple4u #simplestamping

Please share my post on Facebook if you saw a project you liked. 🙂

Blessings,

Beth 🙂

  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 

You can always email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you don’t want to place your order online.  I’d love to help you!  My current host code is 22WNDJ2X  .  If you order using my host code, you’ll get an additional free gift from me!