Everyday Enchantment Hearts
I seem to be saving every little piece of left-over card stock and or ribbon to use on future projects. That is not always a good thing as it almost has become a compulsion. My file folders of scrap paper and my ribbon drawer are quickly filling up and getting out of hand. I find […]
Stamping 411 Sketch 246-Bottle Cap Hello
Here is this week’s sketch found over at Stamping 411. And here is my take. My husband saves the bottle caps from the various types of beer he likes to drink. One of my favorite bottle caps are found on the beer from the Left Hand Brewing Company located in Longmont, Colorado. It is […]
Packing Paper Treat Bags
Packing Paper Treat Bags I made these packing paper treat bags for my guests at a recent Big Shot class. They were filled with chocolate hearts for Valentine’s theme, but they could easily be embellished for any occasion. A big thank you goes to Annette Bogue for sharing this awesome idea on the recent SUDSOL […]
Lattice Die, Beer Bottle Cap-Stamping 411 Color Inspiration 167
Stamping 411 has a new color inspiration challenge for February! Here is my contribution: I must admit that I was not too keen on this color combination, but that is what makes the challenge fun! I’ve been wanting to create some sunbursts using my Big Shot and Lattice die for awhile, and I thought this […]
Hello Bottle Cap Card
Here’s another card I created using the red hand bottle cap found on Stranger American Pale Ale beer from Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont, CO. What a great way to recycle! Stamp Set: Sweet Shapes (retired) Ink: Basic Black Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Real Red, Newsprint DSP Accessories: Big Shot, Fun Flowers die, […]
Hi There Bottle Cap Card
My husband recently discovered Stranger American Pale Ale Beer locally brewed by the Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont, CO. Although I didn’t have much interest in the beer itself, I was immediately intrigued by the bottle cap. I could see all kinds of crafting possibilities using this red left hand, extended as if to […]
Circles Christmas Tree Card
What a great way to use paper scraps! Punch 15 circles out of paper scraps using a 3/4″ circle punch to form a Christmas tree. The tree stand is a rectangle piece of red glimmer paper with a piece of ribbon tied around it. How simple is that? Supplies Used: Paper: Crumb Cake, scraps of […]
Embossed Metal Picture Frame
Embossed Metal Picture Frame One of my all-time favorite things to do with my Big Shot is to cut aluminum cans. (for more information and an instructional video, please visit here) I saw this idea in the recent edition of the Stampin’ Success (one of the many great reasons to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator-great […]
More Aluminum Snowflakes!
These quick and simple Christmas cards were made using my Big Shot, #2 Snowflakes die and recycled aluminum cans. Be sure to visit my posting here for more details and a video tutorial on how to cut aluminum cans using the Big Shot Die-Cut machine. Coca Cola Snowflake The background card stock is also […]
Aluminum Snowflakes for the Christmas Tree!
Aluminum Snowflakes for the Christmas Tree! One of my all-time favorite things to do with my Big Shot is to cut recycled aluminum cans! My friends know this and have been saving different kinds of soda and beer cans for me. I have quite a collection! Recently, we moved from New Mexico to Colorado. One […]
Bubble Wrap Butterfly-Using the Big Shot to Upcycle
The Big Shot cuts through bubble wrap! How cool is that! What a great way to upcycle used packing material. I created this birthday card for a friend who loves butterflies (well who doesn’t like butterflies?!) I used my Big shot and Beautiful Butterflies die. I cut out two butterflies; one out of bubble wrap […]
Embossing Aluminum Cans With the Big Shot
Embossing Aluminum Cans With the Big Shot Here’s one more way to recycle and re-use aluminum soda cans! Run them through the Big Shot and a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. These are so elegant but easy to do. Check the video tutorial HERE Supplies Used: Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes Ink: Black Stazon […]
Aluminum Hearts-cutting aluminum with the Big Shot
t I know Valentine’s Day has passed, but I wanted to make a special card for a friend of mine who is going through some rough times. She is an avid Coca-Cola collector, and I knew she’d appreciate a Thinking of you card made with Coke cans. I used my Big Shot and a […]
Favorite Stamping Techniques-7 through 10!
The swap theme for our January Sunday Stamp Club was “our favorite stamping technique.” I have so many favorites, and I couldn’t come up with just one. So, I made a different swap card for each member using one of my 10 favorite techniques. Check out my postings on Feb 7 and 9 for the […]
Aluminum Lattice-recycled Sprite can and the Big Shot
Aluminum Lattice-recycled Sprite can and the Big Shot Okay, I am hooked on using recycled soda cans and my Big Shot in my crafting projects! If you’ve missed my previous posts and how-to video, please check the postings for 12/09 and 12/12. You can see more of my aluminum can creations HERE I created this […]