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Here’s another card using the oh-so-versatile Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. It’s a similar concept to this card but “faked” – in other words, the scalloped tag pieces are stuck on rather than forming part of the main card base. The Coastal Cabana tag is scored and adhered behind the Whisper White layer, while the Whisper White tag is simply popped up on Dimensionals. It would have looked nice scored and stuck behind the polka dot layer but you can’t turn back time, eh?

If you’d like a play with this versatile punch, why not book a party or come along to one of my events? It’s sure to be making an appearance at Christmas in June, booking for which is now open (and filling fast!). Please click here to register. 

In other news, today we have a new set of Weekly Deals for your delectation. Check out my online store to view them properly and place an order. 

And finally, I am currently taking names for my next Virtual Hostess Club. Again, places are filling fast, so don’t delay – drop me a line if you’d like more information or to claim your spot!

Tutorial: Scallop Tag Topper punch tied card

This card is not as tricky as it looks and, the first time I tried to make one, I was seriously overcomplicating things! So, just in case you’re having the same trouble that I was, take a look at the tutorial below to see how simple it really is...

1. Start with a standard card blank, unscored. Carefully feed one of the short edges into the punch. Line it up to the far edge of the punch base and it will save you having to measure anything

2. Repeat on the opposite side, again lining up against the punch base so that your punch is the same distance from the base of the card as before

3. Trim off the excess cardstock

4. Score the protruding flap on the right-hand side, following the edge of the cardstock

5. Now you will have to measure. I’ve made my card 10.5cm wide to fit our standard C6 envelopes. Score at this point and then fold the front flap over to create your basic card. 

6. Decorate as you wish and tie together with some ribbon or thread.

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Table built by craftingbecky.com

Chalk Talk	Scalloped Tag Topper Punch	Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
Silver Glimmer Paper	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana	Whisper White A4 Card Stock
Real Red A4 Card Stock	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay	Many Marvelous Markers

Scallop Tag Topper punch - smile card

The scallop tag topper punch is so versatile – here I’ve used it to create a ribbon slider tag for a very simple card. I’ve used the clean bright colours of the Fresh Prints DSP stack and added a couple of wooden elements for good measure. 

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Table built by craftingbecky.com

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
Happy Day	Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon	Essentials Wooden Elements

Simple smile

I made this really simple card last night. It didn’t go quite as I’d planned but, as they say, once it’s stuck, you’re out of luck! It uses some of my favourite products… the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set, the Fresh Prints DSP stack and those cute little wooden elements. And I love this colour combo, too - it’s Soft Sky and Real Red. It’s a combination which works well for many occasions, including Christmas!

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Celebrate Sale-a-Bration with a flip card

Do you have this DSP stack yet? If not, why not? It’s really cute and so useful… I just wish I could remember where I’d put mine! With this paper stack and these Label Card Thinlits, you’ll have really impressive cards in no time. All you have to do is click the links at the bottom of this post - I’m so happy that this is working as it makes me look like I know what I’m doing! Really, it’s all down to a website called These Are My Stamps, which helps me create these fab links so you can head straight to my online store and do your shopping. 

You don’t need to be a demonstrator or even a blogger to make use of this site. Anyone can upload projects to the gallery. But perhaps the most useful feature of all is the inventory - you can keep track of your supplies so you need never order the same thing twice (come on, we’ve all done it!) and create a wishlist. 

Remember you only have a few days left to earn free products with Sale-a-Bration. You have until Monday evening (let’s call it 9pm to be on the safe side) to do any of the following:

Place an order of £45 to earn any of the FREE SAB items in the brochure. Click here to see more 

Host a party and get an extra £25 in hostess benefits if your party reaches £250*. These can any of our products, including the exclusive hostess products at the back of the catalogue.

Get extra craft supplies in your Starter Kit when you start your own craft business for just £99. Click here to get started!

Obviously it’s too late to book a party, but you can still be a hostess by gathering orders and placing them yourself through my online store or by sending me an email. Don’t forget to choose your freebies! See here for how much you’ll get. 

Stamp

• Petal Parade Clear-Mount Stamp Set [133602]
• Remembering Your Birthday Clear-mount Stamp Set [131350]

Ink

• Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975]
• Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982]
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949]

Card Stock

• Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]
• Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack [132996]
• Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]

Big Shot

• Label Card Thinlits Die [133479]

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133479

Gift pouch

A little gift for my friend Alison. It seems that she always forgets her toothbrush when we go away, so has to dash out to a corner shop to find out. We are away together this weekend, on a crafting retreat in the middle of nowhere, so inside this cute little package is a travel toothbrush and toothpaste set that she can keep in her washbag for all time. 

I started with the kit, laying it out on my grid paper to get measurements, then created a Crumb Cake pouch to fit. Another pouch, in Real Red, fits on the end, covered with a paper doily and embellished with some DSP, a little stamping and some gold sequins left over from my Mini Memories album kit, but you could use the Gold Sequin Trim instead, cut up. 

Stamp : Petal Parade Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Ink : Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad
Card Stock : Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock , Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack , Real Red A4 Card Stock
Ribbon & Trim : Gold Sequin Trim
Accessory : Gold Baker's Twine , Hung Up Cute Clips , Tea Lace Paper Doilies


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