Ruth's Stamping Escape

3-D Labels Collection Framelits Die - Favor

Our Framelits Dies are so awesome.  They not only make great cards but look at this cute little 3-d favor.  You could put a cello bag with candy/chocolate in there or jelly beans or even a gift card.  You run 2 pieces of cardstock through the Label Collection Framelit die (largest).  Cut about 1" off the bottom of each and then score about 1" from the edge of each bottom.  Line the bottom of one flap with sticky strip and adhere over the top of the other flap.  Bring the tops together and punch with a circle punch and adorn with ribbon, DSP and I stamped the frilly flower from the Mixed Bunch stamp set #125535 (w) or #125537 (c) and punched with the Blossom Punch #125603 and adhered with a Dimensional.  Not super hard but it looks like it was :-)

These are the nested Labels Collection Framelits Dies, there are 6 that perfectly nest/frame the next.  #125598.  They are designed to use with your Big Shot Machine.

Simply Scored and Diagonal - Easter Favor

Using the Stampin' Up! Simply Scored and Diagonal Plate to make this favor is a breeze.  You could modify the little flag for any event or even use it as a name card/place setting.  Take a 6x6 piece of cardstock and score at 2" and 4" on all sides.  Then using the Diagonal Plate, score each corner from the edge of the corner to the first score line.  Do this on all 4 corners.  Then reinforce each score line with your bone folder.  Take the corners and bend them in towards the middle of the basket and punch through both layers at once with a hole punch.  Once all 4 corners are punched, put ribbon through all 4 corners and bunch up into the middle and tie into knot.  On a scrap of white cs, stamp with Happy Easter from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and punch out with Petites Pennant Builder Punch.  Take coordinating color cardstock and punch with the decorative side of the Pennant Punch.  Adhere to skewer with glue dots.  Fill basket with choice of candy and stick skewer into center. We used the Specialty DSP, Sweet Shop, to punch various shapes and adhere to outside of basket.  Isn't it darling? 

Melanie's Birthday Party

Remember how busy I was on Friday?  So busy that I forgot to post...and I was doing so well.  I thought I'd share what we did at the birthday party.  Melanie turned 7 and wanted to have a stamping party.  When her mom asked me to do it, I said you can do it, I don't need to.  Tina used to be a demonstrator herself.  But, she wanted me to so I was happy to do it.  7 is the youngest I would ever do a party for but usually they are 11 - 16.  It's been a long time since I was around 7 year olds.  LOL...but we all had a good time.  I thought I'd show you want we made.  Other demos out there have asked me what I do for birthday parties, so here you go:

We made a butterfly bookmark.  I had the girls cut the butterfly out with the Big Shot and the Butterfly Bigz die.

 

and a close-up
 
 

They decorated a scrapbook page and they all went home with a group birthday picture on their page.  I didn't ask permission to post their picture on my BLOG so it's not here.

 

A sour cream container filled with candy.  We didn't do the typical seal at both ends.  Instead I decided to turn the top end over and secure with ribbon so they could get at the candy without having to cut the container open.  I had never thought of that before and was quite excited when I did :-)

 

 

The final project was to decorate and fancy fold a lunch bag and add ribbon and glitter.
 
A great time was had by all.  I always love doing birthday parties but I was glad to have the help of Tina and her sister Larrie as the 7 year olds were a bit to handle on my own. LOL

As you saw, I used mostly retired supplies because I'm not doing a show expecting sales.  I like the retired pinks and purples and the colors are bright and fun for the girls.

I hope you enjoyed seeing them

Fun Party Favor Idea

This fun favor uses a 12 x 12 piece of the Autumn Spice DSP.  This would be great to put on a table with 4 little cello bags filled with goodies.  I might try this for Christmas.  What do you think?