~petite purse~

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2281491?&si=purse

School Supplies Challenge Winner and Best-Of Roundup

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/08/school-supplies-challenge-winner-and-best-of-roundup/

[Crayon & Pencil Wreath by Fancy Frugal Life]

[Easy Paperclip Bookmarks by The Sweet Talk Shop]

[School Supply Cake by Vintage Umbrella]

These are just a few of many awesome projects we spied on Amanda's blogs.  Drop by Crafts by Amanda and Fun Family Crafts for a whole lot more fun ideas!
Now it's time to check out the top five projects that were entered in the contest!  Drumroll, please...

[No Sew Envelope Clutch by Glitter & Glue]

[Recycled School Supply Mini Album by Shaunte at Crafts Unleashed]

[Owl Mosaic by Sarah SaturDIY]

[Scissor Wall Art by Morena's Corner]

[Shabby Chic Mail Organizer by Simply Belle]

Faux Pinwheels

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/dianevandergalien/blog?directBlogUrl=%2Fblog%2F3948%2Fentry%2Fphoto_tutorial_pinwheels

Pinwheels are really in right now- so decided it was time to give them a try-

Supplies needed-
Pattern paper- any size square- using summer smooches dsp
boho blossom punch- matching card stock
1 1/4 circle punch
sticky stripe, snail adhesive
paper piercer
paper snips
brad
lollipop stick
Simply scored scoring tool with diagonal plate

Here I have a 3 in square- use the diagonal scoring tool- score at 0 on both sides

Here I also scored a 2 1/2 in square-
Now use paper snips and cut on diagonal - stop about 1/2 inch  before the middle point

On each right side triangle corner add snail adhesive

Bring right side up and 1/8 past the middle-  bring up all four sides

Punch a boho blossom flower to add to the middle- attach with snail
Punch with paper piecer to attach brad- will hold pinwheel together

Now to attach your lollipop stick- I use sticky stripe
Add sticky stripe to your stick
Punch out a 1 1/4 cricle in matching cardstock- add sticky stripe- I found this holds the best

Attach stick to back side of faux pinwheel

Attache the 1 1/4 circle to finish the back side of the pinwheel-
Now you are ready to attach to your project!!!

I attached my pinwheel to a gift bag- What a fun summer birthday package!!!
The pinwheel on the gift card holder I attached with a  brad to the belly band- no sticky stripe needed!!!
So go give the pinwheels a try- They also make great Bouquets- Have a Great week!!!
Come back on Tuesday July 3  for a Great Pinwheel Bouquet for Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge!!!
Happy Stamping, Diane

Dressing Up the Stampin' Up! Petite Purse Die

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2012/04/dressing-up-the-stampin-up-petite-purse-die.html

Petite Purse die for the Big Shot

http://cherylcanstamp.blogspot.ca/2012/04/petite-purse-die-for-big-shot.html

Stampin' Celebration Returns!

http://alliohran.blogspot.com/2012/04/stampin-celebration-returns.html

Petite Purse Backpack: Easy as A B C!

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2012/03/petite-purse-backpack-easy-as-a-b-c.html

Twitterpated Dress Card

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fold a piece of 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Whisper White (100730) card stock in half.  With the flower border from the Bordering on Romance (125480-wood, 125482-clear) stamp set, stamp along side of card.  Color flowers with Watercolor Pencils (101879).
2. Emboss a piece of Pretty in Pink (100459) card stock with the Perfect Polka Dots  (117335) Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Add a scallop border using the new Adorning Accents Edgelit Die (125595) and the Big Shot (113439).   Adhere to the front of the card.
3. Cut a piece of Twitterpated (125412) Designer Fabric using the Scallop Square (115950) Bigz Clear Die and the Big Shot.  This will be the skirt for the “dress.”  Fan-fold the fabric and staple on end.
 4.  Stamp the sentiment of your choice inside.  Don't forget to stamp your envelope, too!
 
http://karenhaden.typepad.com/inkyimages/2012/01/this-was-the-3rd-card-we-made-at-my-january-stamp-camp-and-it-is-really-a-fun-card-to-make-and-receive-i-love-it-as-we-us.html