Tape It Christmas Tree Tag

This project shows the versatility of the Tape It stamp set.  The first time I saw it, I thought about the Christmas tree I made last year with graduated lengths of Designer Series Paper.  And, the ol' brain started thinking about using the Tape It stamp set to make different lengths of faux washi tape to create a Christmas tree.  And, that is how this tag was "born!" 

I stamped different patterns from the Tape It stamp set in Old Olive ink onto Whisper White card stock.  I used my Paper Snips to cut them out, and then I trimmed each piece 1/4" smaller than the one below it. 

The base of the tag was cut with the Oval Accent Bigz Clear Die from Real Red card stock.  I embossed the tag base with the Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  A thin strip of Early Espresso card stock was layered on top as the tree trunk.  The branches were attached to the tag base with Stampin' Dimensionals.  I used the Cupcake Builder Punch and some scraps of Silver Glimmer Paper to add some sparkly ornaments to the tree.  A loop of Silver 1/8" Ribbon at the top of the tag lets you hang it from a gift. 

Have a great day!

Tape It with some Fall Flair

It is hard to believe it is Labor Day weekend, and Fall will be here before we know it.  The leaves will be changing color and sweater weather will be upon us.  That is what I was thinking when I created this card. 

I stamped the hounds tooth and chevron patterned stamps from the Tape It stamp set in Early Espresso ink onto Very Vanilla card stock several times.  I cut them out with my Paper Snips, then attached them to a layer of Early Espresso card stock.  Next, I ran this card stock through the Big Shot machine with the Square Lattice embossing folder.  I just love the texture this embossing folder gives the background of this card, don't you?  I attached the Early Espresso to the Cajun Craze card front, then added the other stamped images and embellishments.

I also used the new Magnificent Maple stamp and the Chalk Talk stamp set to make this card.  The Magnificent Maple was stamped with Cajun Craze ink onto Very Vanilla card stock and cut out with my paper snips.  The "For You" sentiment from the Chalk Talk stamp set was inked in Early Espresso ink and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock then punched out with our 1 3/8" Circle Punch.    

I layered two buttons for the embellishment on the front of the card.  I tied some Early Espresso Baker's Twine through the holes of one of the Very Vintage Designer Buttons, then layered this button on top of one of our Naturals Designer Buttons.  I attached the two buttons together with 2 Mini Glue Dots.  I added 3 Cajun Craze Candy Dots from the Regals Candy Dots in the lower right corner to finish it off. 

You can order all of the supplies I used for this card at http://nancyamato.stampinup.net.  Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Quick and Simple Tape It Card

I needed a quick Thank You card, and this stamp set let me create one in under 20 minutes.  I started with a card base of Strawberry Slush and punched a small butterfly in Strawberry Slush with our Bitty Butterfly punch.  I stamped several different patterns from the Tape It stamp set in Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, and Baked Brown Sugar.  I stamped the sentiment in StazOn Black ink onto Whisper White, then punched it out with the Label Bracket Punch.  I backed it with an Extra-Large Oval punched in Basic Black card stock.  The sentiment is from the Best of Greetings stamp set -- you can order this set through March, 2014.

Best of Greetings  #133485  $14.95 Clear Mount Only

I wrapped some Whisper White Baker's Twine around the butterfly and tied a knot at the top.  Trimming the Baker's Twine near the not made perfect antennae, don't you think?  Stampin' Dimensionals attached the punched elements together and to the card front.  I even used Stampin' Dimensionals to attach the Basic Black layer to the Strawberry Slush card.  I love my Stampin' Dimensionals!  

And there you have it -- a quick and easy card in under 20 minutes.  You could change the sentiment and make this card as a birthday, get well, or just a "hello" card too!  I hope you like it and be sure to come back tomorrow for another project featuring the Tape It stamp set.  Have a great day!

Another Tape It Project

Hello!  I hope everyone had a great 1st day of school!  I saw my niece this morning and she was so excited and happy to show me her new backpack and water bottle.  Such a cutie-pie!

New stamp sets make me happy, and the "Tape It" stamp set is no exception. 

This card uses the chevron stamp to make a background for the "hello, you" sentiment.  I stamped this image several times in Daffodil Delight, Real Red, and Pacific Point on Whisper White card stock.  I used my Paper Snips to cut out each strip, then attached them to another piece of Whisper White card stock.  I alternated the direction of the chevron and the color of the strips to create the pattern you see in the photo. 

I used the Ovals Framelits Dies to create an oval card with the large, scallop oval framelit.  Just use a piece of card stock with a fold at the top.  Make sure the fold is on the inside of the oval framelit when you run it through the Big Shot machine.  This will give you a folded, oval card base.  Next, cut another single oval with the same framelit.  This piece will be attached to the oval card base to make an oval card. 

I used a smaller oval framelit die to cut a hole in the center of the card front.  I attached the chevron stamped piece of Whisper White behind the scallop oval and then attached both to the front of the card base. 

I just love to use our Paper Piercer and Piercing Templates to add that special touch -- it only takes a few seconds and it really makes a difference in the appearance of the card.  Real Red Candy Dots and a 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon Bow finish it  off.

See you soon with another project featuring the "Tape It" stamp set.  Have a great day!

Tape It

Washi tape is a hot paper-crafting item right now, and the Stampin' Up! "Tape It" stamp set is right on trend.  This stamp set is fun to use, and the projects I will be sharing with you in the next few days show its versatility.

This card uses the new Smoky Slate card stock and ink.  I just L-O-V-E this new color:  the perfect neutral that pairs well with so many of our Stampin' Up! colors.  My color scheme is Whisper White, Smoky Slate, and Summer Starfruit.    Quick and easy card!

Tape It
#130712  Wood Mount  $26.95
#130715  Clear Mount  $18.95

Have a great Monday, and I will be back to show you another project on Tuesday!  (Happy 1st day of school to all my teacher friends!)