Stamp with Tammy

Fun "Fudge" Treat! (and tutorial!)

I've been making these Fudge Treats for several years now.  This year, I decided to change it up a bit, and just use regular sized candy bars!

Isn't it cute?  Here it is "open":

Here's how to make these SUPER easy treats:

Here's what you'll need (click on pic to make it bigger!):

I used the Scentsational Christmas Stamp Set and Real Red classic ink.  But, you can decorate any way you choose!!  (leave me a comment so I can see your ideas!)

Cut and score your Real Red cardstock, then fold and adhere closed.  You'll have two open ends.

Wrap your designer paper (I used a design from the Snow Festival Designer Paper) around the Real Red sleeve and adhere.

Now, punch a hole in the top of the Real Red Sleeve:

I used the 1/4" punch found in the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.  I punched one side, then used that hole as a guide to punch the other side. 

Now, print out the Homemade Christmas Fudge poem:

Download Fudge

I found this poem in an old Paper Crafter's Magazine, and I created this file.  I did NOT write the poem!

Trim your poem, then layer onto your Gumball Green cardstock and attach to your Real Red sleeve.

Insert your Gumball Green 1/4" Sweater Trim (use about 18") through both holes.

Then, insert your candy bar--use it to "push" your sweater trim into the sleeve:

insert completely, so that you can't see the candy bar:

then tie a know in your sweater trim:

You'll want the know fairly close to the opening, to keep the candy bar from slipping out the bottom.

Now you can simply pull up on the ribbon to make the candy bar appear!!

I told you it was easy!!  Can't wait to see what you do!!!

New Class Added!!

Sunday, November 18 @ 2pm, $30

Wouldn't you love to have this beautiful piece of art in your home for the holidays?  Or, maybe you need a perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list!  If so, then come and enjoy an afternoon of stamping with friends!  I will provide everything you need to complete this project--all you need to bring is your adhesive!

Click HERE to register today!! 

Halloween Treats Mini Camp!!

Come join me for some fun stamping!!

Friday, September 28 @ 7pm!

Cost is only $20, and that includes the clear mount stamp set!!  (click HERE for all details)

SUDSOL Blog Tour!!!

 

Hi!!  And welcome to my little spot on the SUDSOL Blog Tour!  I hope you're enjoying the tour so far! 

So, what is SUDSOL?  It's only one of the greatest places on the web for demonstrators to share and get ideas--both business and creative ideas!!  I've been a member for a million years, and I love it!  I'm also one of the Coordinators for one of the many programs they offer on SUDSOL.  If you're a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, please click HERE and give it a try!  You can get a FREE two week trial!  See if you like it!  (I know you will!!)

  Okay, now on to the projects!!!

We're highlighting the Holiday Catalog on this tour, so I decided to do a few Halloween projects!  All three projects use the Goodly Ghouls Stamp Set!

This first project is a "Box Card"!  It folds flat so you can mail it, but when you open it, there's a box underneath!!  I got the pattern on SUDSOL HERE!  SUDSOL has a whole library of templates and patterns--and the best part--step by step instructions, along with great samples to follow!

Here it is, open:

Wouldn't this be fun to send with some Pop Rocks inside?!!  Or, anything "flat"!  (like money!)

And, this little box, I CASE'd right from the Stampin' Success (our demonstrator newsletter from Stampin' Up!):

Isn't he cute?!!

Last but not least is a super cute gum holder:

Scarey, huh?!!!  The main image is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals, and the flap is tucked under it to hold it closed:

I found the idea for this box in the SUDSOL Gallery!  Connie had made a cute one using the Bootiful Occasions stamp set.  I used her template, and made my own!!  You can see hers HERE!  Our Gallery has hundreds of samples, with more added every single day!  So many ideas, so little time! :-)

Here is a complete list of supplies used:

Witch Card Box:  Googly Ghouls Stamp Set;  Basic Black, Tangerine Tango & Very Vanilla cardstock;  Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper;  Tangerine Tango and Basic Black Classic Ink pads;  Scallop Edge Punch, Snail Adhesive, Simply Scored Scoring Tool;  Googly Eyes

Mummy Treat Box:  Googly Ghouls Stamp Set:  Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White Cardstock;  Big Shot, Labels Framelits, Chevron Embossing Folder and the Petite Purse Die;  Googly Eyes

Frankenstein Gum Holder:  Googly Ghouls Stamp Set;  Old Olive, Basic Black and Whisper White Cardstock;  Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stack;  Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper;  1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon (basic gray & basic black);  Corner Rounder Punch;  Googly Eyes

August Online Project of the Month!

August 2012 Evergreen Core'dinations Card Set

 

Guys, autumn, Christmas, and treats – cover all the bases at this fun new class using the timeless and versatile Evergreen stamp set!  Plus, you’ll get to be one of the first to try out the amazing new Core’dinations card stock and Stampin’ Sanding System! You’ll be amazed at how easily you can create great details and texture!

Click HERE to subscribe today!!

It's a Spooktacular Offer!!!

Join Stampin’ Up as a new or returning demonstrator in the month of August and you will receive a FREE Howl-o-ween Printer’s Tray Project kit pictured above.  That’s right in addition to selecting $125 in Stampin’ Up! product from any of the current catalogs for the starter kit price of $99 (including shipping!), you will receive all the bits and pieces to create a super spooky Halloween decoration!  You won’t want to miss out on this great deal!

CLICK HERE FOR ALL DETAILS! 

Once you join, click HERE to RSVP to our Nacho Average Group Meeting on August 17!  Sign up as a "Swapper", and I'll do your swaps for you!!! (for new demonstrators only!)

Convention Gifts!! (lots of pics!)

Every year, I try to make some fun gifts for the ladies in group attending convention!  I always do some sort of notebook--so they can takes lots of notes!!  This year, I decided to sew the notebook covers--not sure why!  I am NOT a seamstress by any stretch of the imagination!!  But, I set my mind to it, and even though it took me FOREVER to do, here they are:

I used several different fabrics--but all Stampin' Up! fabrics!  They really are pretty! Oh, before you ask, I purchased the tutorial for the notepad cover HERE.

Here is the inside of one:

In addition to the notepads, I also made them these little bags--I included things like a highlighter, sugarfree gum, tic tacs, flavor packs for their water and of course, chocolate! Just some fun little things.

I found the instructions for this bag on LeeAnn's blog.  It's really simple to make--if I can do it, so can you!!

Here's a close up of one of the bags:

And the Tic Tac Container:

Now, I didn't come up with this idea--they are everywhere!  But, here are the measurements I used: 

4 3/4" x 3", scored at 2" & 2 3/4".  Pretty simple!  I used Glue Dots to adhere the tic tac box to the back of the container!  Added the image from MDS, and a ribbon!  Viola!  Easy Peasy!

And, I always try to do a tag for their convention bags--everyone gets the same bag for convention, so this helps identify your own!  This is the front--the back is the red/white polka dot pattern (from the Summer Smooches Designer Paper) with their name and address:

This is another swap I did for my Up-upline's group.  There were 15 of us, so I decided to make these lanyards.  The group name is "Got Stamps?", so I was going for a cow print!  (Stampin' Up! fabrics aren't long enough for this project). 

The tutorial for the lanyards can be found HERE.

Hope you've enjoyed these gifts!  Sorry for such a long post!! :-)  Enjoy the rest of your week!

July Online Project of the Month!

What’s your style?
• Traditional?
• Whimsical?
• Silly?
• Funky?
If any of these are true, then you’ll have a blast creating cards and treats with the Stylin’ Snowfolk stamp set! Have fun creating your snowman, snowwoman, and snow-kid masterpieces without even getting your fingers cold or your nose red!

Click HERE for ordering information!

Want to come to "Summer Camp"?!

I've added a fun class to my schedule!!  We'll make three fun projects for just $25!  Price includes your own roll of Sticky Strip!!   Above is a card box we'll make (colors designs may be different) with 4 cards/envelopes inside!! 

Tuesday, July 24

There are two sessions:  10 am or 6 pm.

Click HERE for the morning session.

Click HERE for the evening session.

 

SUDSOL Blog Tour!!!

Good morning and welcome to the SUDSOL Blog Tour!!  We're featuring some of the new products in our 2012-13 Stampin' Up! Catalog!!  I can't wait to show you my fun projects, but first I wanted to explain what SUDSOL is!  It's a website just for Stampin' Up! demonstrators--there are loads of business files, projects, templates, class outlines, etc!!  It's my go-to place when I'm "stuck" for ideas!  And, while the website is absolutely awesome, the people are the main reason I'm a member!  At any time of the day (or night!), you can post a question and get an instant answer!  Everyone is very supportive, and Patti and Coleen keep things on track!  I have been a member for as long as I can remember, and I don't think I'll ever leave!!

Okay, enough of the chatter!! :-)  On to the projects!  I wanted to highlight our new Bitty Banner Framelits and this great new specialty paper, Natural Composition!  This first project is a tall box--the pattern can be found on the SUDSOL site HERE.  The tutorial is by Kerin Sylvester. 

I used the Natural Composition Specialty Paper for box, as well as the accents on the lid.  I had planned on adding some fun embellishments on the sides of the box, but once I had it together, I didn't want to cover up the print!  This paper has "glossy, raised patterns printed on heavy-weight Natural Paper".  Love it! 

For the lid, I used 5 strips of the Raspberry Ribble ribbon:  7", 6", 5", 4" & 3".  I made each one into a loop, and then layered them on top of each other!  A small strip of ribbon was wrapped around to create the "bow".

and a side view:

To go along with the box, here's a simple card:

I used the same sheet of specialty paper, along with the new In Color Patterns stack.  The sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set.  I stamped it on whisper white cardstock with Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink.  Then, I cut it out using the Bitty Banner Framelits and my Big Shot!  I also cut a banner out of the designer paper, cut it in half, and layered it behind the Natural Composition paper.

And, another example using the In Color Designer Paper Stack:

I simply cut banners out of each color of the stack:  Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit and Raspberry Ripple.  Then, I stamped with Midnight Muse ink onto Crumb Cake cardstock, then cut out using the Bitty Banners Framelits again!  The card base is Crumb Cake, with a layer of Midnight Muse!

I hope you enjoyed the projects!  I kept them simple--great for workshops or classes!!  All the projects will also be uploaded to my gallery on SUDSOL HERE.

If you'd like to give SUDSOL a try, they offer a free 2-week trial!!  Click HERE to check it all out!

Supplies Used:

Box:  Natural Composition Specialty Paper, Raspberry Ripple cardstock, Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon & the Scallop Trim Border Punch

Matching Card:  Natural Composition Specialty Paper, Raspberry Ripple cardstock and ink, Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon, Bitty Banners Stamp Set, Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot, In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

Congrats Card:  Crumb Cake and Midnight Muse cardstock, Midnight Muse ink, In Color Designer Series Paper Stack, Bitty Banners Stamp Set, Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot

 

CONTINUE on the Blog Tour
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