Psst... If you are reading this post on the 20th, please note that we are getting the tour ready and testing the links to make sure everything is working. The official tour begins on the 21th, so if you cannot make the whole round tonight, hang in there with us!
Welcome to our November Tour de Freaks! This tour is brought to you by the Control Freaks Stampers members and if you have been following the tour, you should have gotten to my blog by clicking on the link provided by our Freaky friend Deb Currier on her blog. If you are just starting out, make sure to visit all seventeen blogs that are part of the tour today by following the links provided at the bottom of each post. Our theme this month is - what else - Christmas! Here goes...
My first project: Surprise Card Box
This box was made using the Simply Scored. I simply figured the size I needed to add the 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 square cards and envelopes inside. Here's my tip when trying to figure out the dimensions of a handmade box: make a drawing on a sheet of paper. First draw the bottom of the box and indicate the dimensions you'll need. Make sure to leave a little bit of extra room around your projects and use the dimensions of the envelopes if you plan to include them in the box, as they are larger than the cards are. Then decide how high you want the box's sides to be and add all four sides to your drawing, writing the dimensions of those as well. Then, you can add the bottom plus two sides to figure the length of cardstock you need and the bottom plus two sides to figure out the width. Drawing a template help me avoid mistakes, which I seem to invariable make when I figure out the measurements in my head.
Stampin' Up! Supplies
Stamps: Pas de triche! (No Peeking)
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Island Indigo, Whisper White
Designer paper: 2011-2013 In Color Designer Paper Stack
Inks: Island Indigo, Real Red
Accessories: Red stitched grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Edge border punch,
Vintage faceted button, Chevron embossing folder
My second project: Penguin Card
To create the multicolored penguin, I stamped it three times in different colours and then paper pieced the hat and scarf on the black image. The sentiment was inked with markers. A matching envelope was made out of Designer paper using the Simply Scored and Diagonal plate.
Stampin' Up! Supplies
Stamps: Pas de triche! (No Peeking)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Real Red, Island Indigo
Designer paper: 2011-2013 In Color Designer paper pack
Inks: Basic Black, Real Red, Island Indigo
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, Scallop Edge punch, Brights Designer buttons,
Real Red stitched grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Circle and Circle punches, Corner Rounder punch,
Stampin' Dimensionals
My third project: Yes, Deer...
The big fluffy bow was made by wrapping the ribbon a few times around my hand, then tying a second piece of ribbon around the bow to keep it in place. Then, I glued it down on the card using glue dots.
Stampin' Up! Supplies
Stamps: Pas de triche! (No Peeking)
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, More Mustard, Old Olive, Real Red
Designer paper: 2011-2013 In Color Designer paper pack
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Island Indigo, Real Red, Old Olive
Big Shot: Chevron embossing folder
Accessories: Wide Oval punch, Rhinestone basic jewels, Real Red marker, Stamp-a-Ma-Jig,
In Color Polka Dot Brads, Real Red stitched grosgrain ribbon, White envelope
My fourth project: Snowman Candy Holder
Tip: To center the oval opening on the candy holder, I punched an oval out of a post-it note and placed the punched piece on the cardtock where I wanted the opening to be. Using my punch upside down, I then placed the punch right over the Post-It not and punched again. Perfect placement!
Stampin' Up! Supplies
Stamps: Pas de triche! (No Peeking)
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Inks: Basic Black
Big Shot: Chevron embossing folder
Accessories: White sweater trim, Brights Designer button, Corner Rounder punch, Red Dazzling Details, Rhinestone basic jewels, Piercing template and paper piercer, Wide Oval punch,
Real Red grosgrain ribbon
And now onto your next step on the tour, to view Jason Casper's projects!
OMG Cindy! I love everything you do! This is so fun and colorful.. Your attention to detail never ceases to amaze me! Thanks for sharing!! :-)
Posted by: Erica Cerwin | November 20, 2012 at 18:17
LOVE love love your color combo and your projects... NEED to copy them... cute cute!
Posted by: Patty Bennett | November 20, 2012 at 19:36
I LOVE the colors! So bright and cheery. That stamp set is a favorite of mine. Awesome!
Posted by: Justin | November 20, 2012 at 21:30
Love your fun projects. They are merry and bright. The snowman is my most favorite. :)
Posted by: Judy DiScipio | November 20, 2012 at 21:30
I did NOT want that stamp set with the penguin in it ... nope ... wasn't gonna go there ... at ALL ... now you have messed up my head!! I MUST HAVE IT!! LOVELOVELOVE all of these!!
Posted by: Wendy W. | November 20, 2012 at 22:04
A D O R A B L E!!!!!!
I really love the colors you used - great job!!
Posted by: Connie | November 20, 2012 at 22:24
Very sweet and fun cards!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | November 20, 2012 at 23:20
I have to tell you that your colours are just so eye-popping pleasing! You have a very clean line of designing ... these styles are fantastique!
Posted by: Chris Hnatiuk | November 21, 2012 at 01:54
These are just so cute! Love them all.
Posted by: Debbie Speijers | November 21, 2012 at 04:16
All of your projects are COMPLETELY adorable!!!
Posted by: Yvette | November 21, 2012 at 05:44
LOVE the bright colors using this super cute set! And...what a great candy holder! Super job, Cindy!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | November 21, 2012 at 08:39
Wow!! You really rocked this set! I love all your projects! And the colors are so perfect! Very inspiring!!
Posted by: Deb | November 21, 2012 at 09:44
Cute, cute, cute! Great projects.
Posted by: Brenda H | November 21, 2012 at 12:00
Awesome cards they are all oh so cute!
Posted by: Jackie Watson | November 21, 2012 at 12:18
WOW....wow, wow, wow, wow, WOW!!! Your card set is just sooo fun! LOVE the colors! HAPPY...very HAPPY!
Posted by: Mary Brown | November 21, 2012 at 14:13
Cindy, your cards are so stinkin' cute, makes me NEED that set now!!
Posted by: Barb | November 21, 2012 at 14:41
Everything about this post is fantastic! And the colors! I am really into this bright combo for the holiday. Might need to make a pin. . . .:)
Posted by: Robin | November 21, 2012 at 20:11
Your projects just make me happy!
Posted by: Carole Mork | November 21, 2012 at 21:52
Cute projects and wonderful instructions to make appropriately sized boxes. Thank you for generously sharing.
Posted by: Stef Perry | November 25, 2012 at 04:04
WOW! You went all out on these projects!! You make those stamps look too cute, you're going to make me buy them yet! :)
Posted by: Angie Tieman | November 25, 2012 at 14:49
Cindy,
I just love your work! Your bright and bold projects have just sold me on this cute set!!! Each one is cuter than than the last... great job!
Posted by: Cindy Beach | November 27, 2012 at 09:58