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Looking for some cute ideas for a summer theme party? Look no further!
Check out these cute projects! I made them recently at a Demonstrator Extravaganza in Framingham, MA. These projects were all created by Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and Artisan Award winner, Robin Desko. I love everything about this set for a summer party. The invitation is so easy to put together and it is so bright and cheery that everyone will HAVE to come to the party!
Here is a close up of the pinwheel. Let me just tell you that this was a lot easier to make than I originally thought. This is just a decorative pinwheel and doesn’t actually spin, but so cute to use in a centerpiece at your party… I’ll have to make up a tutorial for that one real soon!
Last but certainly not least…the cute little party favor made with the Big Shot. The bucket was created using the Baskets and Blooms die.
Here you will see a close up of the decorative strip that runs through the center of the basket/pail. I used Crystal Effects to accent the sunglasses that were stamped across the Pumpkin Pie strips.
Check out this cute little shovel which was created entirely with Stampin’ Up! punches…
The handle of the shovel is created with the Word Window punch and the Horizontal Slot punch. That piece is glued to a strip of paper, which is then glued to a piece punched using the Tag Punch. The shovel is tied onto the basket/pail with a cute bow. Finally the sun is accented with Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.
All of these projects were very quick and a lot of fun to make. Thanks Robin for my new summer party set up!!
If you would like to recreate these projects…here is the recipe:
Stamps: Life’s A Breeze, Hugs and Wishes
Paper:Barely Banana, Ballet Blue, Whisper White,
Ink: Barely Banana, Ballet Blue, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: 1/4″ Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Lazy Days Jumbo Wheel, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Trimmer, Silver Brad, 3/4″ Punch, Wooden Skewer/dowel, Big Shot, Baskets and Blooms Die, Small Tag Punch, Word Window Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch
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As promised, I have adapted my paper pumpkins to create Designer Series Paper Ornaments and created a tutorial for all of you. There is also a bonus project at the end of this post too!!!
These ornaments are a great way to use up all those Designer Series Paper scraps this year.
Supplies Used:
- Holiday Treasures Designer Series Paper (#112469)
- Paper Cutter (#104152)
- Crop-A-Dile (#108362)
- Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (#109070)
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Step 1:
For this ornament we will use 1/4 sheet of 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (DSP).
Cut 6 strips (1″x6″) from your DSP. In the picture every other piece is turned over to show you both sides.
Step 2:
Stack your 1″x6″ paper strips on top of one another as seen in the picture. Using the 1/8″ punch on the Crop-A-Dile, punch a hole in each end of the papers. ( Using the Crop-A-Dile to punch through all layers at the same time ensures that they will line up nicely when putting the ornament together)
Step 3:
Cut off a 16″ piece of Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon. Fold the ribbon in half, and thread the two ends through one end of the paper strips. Tie a knot in the ribbons, leaving a decorative tail as seen in the picture to the right.
Make sure to trim the ends of your ribbon to clean up any frayed edges.
Step 4:
Thread the other end of your ribbon through the other side of the paper strips as shown.
Step 5:
Pull ribbon through until the desired shape is achieved, then tie a knot in the ribbon to hold the paper in place.
Step 6:
Carefully fan out one strip of paper at a time to create this quick and beautiful ornament!
If you want a fuller looking ornament use 12 strips instead of 6.
Bonus project:
Using the same tutorial above, and the same pack of DSP I created this really cute gift basket!
I used nine strips of paper instead of 6. Instead of ribbon I used flowers and rhinestone brads from the Pretties Kit. The top strip of paper is turned over to show another pattern for the handle. I am sure you can figure out how to fan out the paper strips by looking at the picture above.
This project can be used for small gifts this year. Just add a little tissue paper or paper strips to the inside of the basket. If you are concerned about your gift falling through the paper strips, you can add a little adhesive to the areas where they overlap to reinforce the basket.
I hope you have fun with these projects this year! Feel free to send me some pictures of what you did, I would like to add them to my gallery.
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Although Christmas is just around the corner, this project can be used for all occasions throughout the year. So, pick out your DSP and take advantage of some of the great specials Stampin’ Up! has to offer you. Scroll down the right sidebar to view current promotions.
Happy Stamping!
I want to share with you one of the projects I did with my kids on Thanksgiving Day. While we were waiting for Tom Turkey to finish cooking, the girls made pumpkin centerpieces for the dinner table. With adult help and some pre-cutting and setting up, this project can be done with children ages 5+. This project can also be adapted for other Holidays by using different designer paper or adding ribbon to make it a hanging ornament.
The leaves are fun to make. fold a piece of scrap old olive card stock and cut out half of a leaf shape on the folded edge (when you open it up, it will look like a leaf). Keeping the leaf folded, run it through the paper crimper.
