UdderlyAwesome Stamping From The Heart

Chocolate Tin

What a Unique way to present a gift of chocolate ! 

This tin, designed by Sandy Hoefakker, is very simple to make and uses no stamp sets or ink.  The tins can be purchased at www.specialtybottle.com.

Supplies used to decorate this tin are:

Scallop from the Big Shot Pennant Die, 1 3/8" Circle Punch,

1 1/4" Circle Scallop Punch, Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Treasures Designer Papers, and chocolate nuggets- each individually covered.

What about making one of these for Valentine's, too!  This idea will be apart of my  Big Shot Class scheduled for February 9, 2009. 

Check out my Calendar for other classes to be held here in my craft room here in Duarte CA.

Coaster Calendars

Each year I get some little calendars to add to projects.  This one uses a coaster from the OutBack Steakhouse.

I added a layer of Bordering Blue c/s, then a layer of Not Quite Navy Designer Paper from the hostess Print Pack.  I found another use for the Real Red Scallops that I have been getting from using the Pennant Die Cut.  And of course, the Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware add a really nice touch for interest.

For the back:

I added a layer of Not Quite Navy the exact size of the coaster.  You could also add a magnet on the back and it would be great for a refrigerator!

If you are interested, I have order 100 of the Vippies Calendars which measure 1 3/4"x 1 1/2" and will glad to share some of them with you.  They are 5 for $1 but I'll need to add tax and shipping after they arrive. 

E-mail me if you are interested in getting some for a project that you would like to make.
If you need a large quantity, go to www.vippies.com

CD Folders make great gifts!

 What a great way to present a CD of photos to a family member. Photographers can use these to deliver their work to a client. A CD folder with pics of a special birthday party or vacation would be so much fun to give and receive. 

Meet our newest grandson, Jeremy David Garcia!
The CD folder itself is a little creamy so I added Whisper White card stock to both the front and inside  panels.  When you use the scallop Edge Punch it takes 1/4" off of the size of the card stock that you are scalloping.  For this CD I started with a 5 3/8" sq. piece of Bashful blue.
I used the  Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die for the blue scallop and the white circle is cut with the Coluzzle Cutter.  Use the 1 1/4" Circle Punch to create the neck of the bib. The white c/s for the Polka Dot Bkgd stamp is 4 1/4" sq.  Then on the inside, here is what I did:

I cut a scallop out of computer paper as my mask and sponged around it.  Then I printed out the words onto Whisper White c/s and cut it with the #2 scallop Bigz Die. Ribbon along the edge on the right makes it softer. 
This c/d folder is ready for a CD or some pictures!
Look for the CD folders through www.uline.com 

How about creatiing a wedding CD
This is my niece and her husband.
I couldn't get the light quite right on this photo but you get the idea.

Or How about creating a Christmas Album each year as a family keepsake?



The snowflake has Dazzling Diamonds glitter on it and a Circle Ice Brad in the center.
the took the negative part of the snowflake and used it to sponge through it to create the inside panel.