Ink It Up! with Jessica Taylor

Easter Basket

I was playing with the Big Shot and came up with this adorable Easter Basket using the Basket & Blooms die.  I used the colors Orchid Opulence, Certainly Celery and So Saffron for a Color Challenge on Create with Connie & Julie.

Here's a better look at the front of the basket...

And my favorite new flower technique on the handle...

Stamps: Well Scripted stamp set

Ink: Orchid Opulence Classic Stampin' Pad

Paper: Orchid Opulence, So Saffron, Certainly Celery and Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Big Shot, Baskets & Blooms die, Beautiful Wings Embosslit die, Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade, sticky strip, Scallop Circle punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Trim Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, mini glue dots, sponge
 
What do you think? Please leave a comment and let me know! 

On Board Heart Book

Yes, I actually made a BOOK with my On Board Heart Book! 

Donnie, If you are reading this STOP now, or you will ruin your Valentine surprise.

I started making this book last Saturday using this week's Color Challenge for Create with Connie and Julie: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive.  Then I realized that to enter the challenge I have to post pictures BEFORE I give the book to my hubby for Valentine's Day.

So, I waited until the last minute to post and just in case he sees this... which thanks to Facebook he probably will and you can become a Facebook Fan too... it is not the finished product.  I plan to do some hand written notes and perhaps a photo or two to personalize it.

I used a bunch of different stamp sets for the words and images, the colors listed above in the Color Challenge and the Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pad that you can choose as your free Sale-A-Bration item with a $50 purchase.  

If you'd like to have your own On Board Heart Book to play with, click here to enter to win one now!  I'll be picking a winner on Monday.

Do Not Disturb Sign... and WIN a On Board Heart Book!

I just LOVE the On Board Heart Book in the Occasions Mini Catalog. There are just so many things that you can do with it! (Check out the banner I made.)  Here's a fun little "Do Not Disturb" sign that I made with just one of the eight chipboard hearts that come in a package.

Paper: Chocolate Chip card stock, Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pad

Accessories: Big Shot, Go Go Boots Alphabet, On Board Heart Book, sanding blocks, glue stick, 2-way glue pen, Crop-a-dile, Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon 

You can see that I just punched another hole with the Crop-a-Dile, threaded the ribbon through and knotted it in the back. 

I think it is stinkin' cute.  Leave a comment and let me know what you think... and YOU could WIN your own On Board Heart book to play with.  I'll pick a winner next Monday am.
 

Valentine Chocolates

I got a HUGE box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates for Christmas, and while I love them, I just don't need to eat them all!  So, I made this cute little box that holds 3 of them with some Rose Red card stock and a wrap made with a Window Sheet.  The hearts on top were made with the NEW Heart punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Do you like?  Should I make more to give as Valentines?  Leave a comment!

Teacher Gift Boxes & Bookmarks

These are the gift boxes that my girls and I made for all the teachers for Christmas.

 
Each box had different contents including chocolates, homemade soaps, coffee packets, bookmarks, etc. and we slid a Christmas book underneath the box through the bellyband.

These magnetic bookmarks slide over the page of a book and stay in place better.  To see another version of the magnetic bookmarks, click here.
 

Capture those Christmas Memories

If you are like me, you have LOTS of pictures from yesterday.  Why not capture those memories in a keepsake that can be treasured year after year?

This scrapbook page made with the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit will hold up to 10 photos of your Christmas celebrations and folds up into a box that can be displayed anywhere in your home.

What a great keepsake for yourself... or give it as a thank you to your Christmas hosts.

To make the box, you'll need to order the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit.  Order Online now:  Go to my Online Store, click the Shop Now button and enter '115696' into the Search the Store box.

Click on the link below to order the instructions for making a Scrapbook in a Box.  For only $5.95, the step-by-step instructions will be available for immediate download and you'll be ready to make Scrapbook Boxes for any occasion!   

If you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, please contact me before ordering.

Make your own Vinyl Shapes

I used the Big Shot, Snowflake Sizzlet dies and White Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets to decorate a plain blue tin to use as a gift basket for a Christmas present... but I'm not saying for who!

 
The Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets make it easy to make your own vinyl shapes for decorating a variety of surfaces.  You can put them on your walls, windows, tins, dressers... the possibilities are endless!

When you are using the Vinyl Sheets with your Big Shot, you'll want to put the right side of the vinyl DOWN on the die when you build your sandwich.

The Décor Elements Vinyl Sheets come in a number of gorgeous colors AND in chalkboard!  Order Online today and get 25% off each color of vinyl you order.  For white, enter '114335' into the Search the Store box.

Photo Wreath

I shared in a previous post the photo ornaments that I made for the grandparents this year.  For my parents, I made photo ornaments of all of their children/in-laws and grandchildren and used them to decorate a wreath.

The ornaments are decorated chipboard frames.  For tips on how to use chipboard, click here.

What to do with the Decor Elements Vinyl Sheets

Cut out letters with the Big Shot and put them on a pail. This is one that I made for my new nephew, Wilson, who was born just before Christmas last year.  I filled it with granola bars and snacks for his mommy.

 
 

Supplies: Big Shot, Serif Essentials Alphabet die set, Chocolate Decor Elements Sheets

SAVE on Big Shot dies and 22 colors of Decor Element Sheets during the 12 Days of Holiday Sales.  We're on day 5, so don't delay!  Place your order today for delivery by Christmas!  Shop Now at my Online Store.

 

Simply Adorned Products Release Dates

Stampin' Up! is pleased to announce the availability dates of the following Simply Adorned products:

Item	Description	Date Available
116798	Simply Adorned Charm 1" x 1-1/4"	January 5, 2010
116797	Simply Adorned Charm 1" x 1"	January 5, 2010
116800	Simply Adorned Chain 24"	January 5, 2010
116853	Simply Adorned Chain 34"	January 5, 2010
116799	Simply Adorned Charm 1-1/2" x 2"	TBD

Please note: The Charming stamp set featured in the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog (item 116519; p. 32) will continue to be available for order through the duration of the Occasions 2010 Mini Catalog (through April 30, 2010).

People will rave over your custom jewelry when you wear the Simply Adorned products.  Contact me to schedule a Simply Adorned Class with your friends.  February and March dates are available.