Alaska Achievers Blog Hop – February

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Chris Slogar

Welcome to the Alaska Achievers Blog Hop for February! You may just be starting the blog hop here at my blog (Chris Slogar) or may have come from the person previous to me in the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the projects.

I am showcasing the Blossoming Basket Bundle from the Second Release of Sale-a-bration. Thanks to Stampin’ Blends, it is so easy to get great results when coloring the big image from this bundle!

I added my basket to a pocket card made with the Mini Treat Bag Thinlit. The texture behind the basket is made with the Basket Weave embossing folder. This folder is bundled with the stamp set, and the bundle is free with a $100 purchase in the US.

The insert measures 3 1/4″ x 6 1/2″, scored at 1 1/2″ to create a pocket. These pocket cards go together very quickly, and you could add a different focal point if you don’t want to take the time coloring and cutting.

I am also making the one below for my online customers this month. It is made with Petal Palette.

Thanks for taking part in our blog hop today! Remember that currently you are at my blog – Chris Slogar – so check the blog hop line up list to see who is next, and enjoy!

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Bunny Punch Art

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Chris Slogar

The Daisy Punch has been enormously popular since its introduction last year, so I think it’s safe to say that many Stampin’ Up! fans already have what they need to make this punch art bunny.

The bunny is made from two circles (3/4″ and 1″) and two daisy petals, and the tail is from the Tree Builder Punch. The greeting is from the March 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit, and the designer paper is Naturally Eclectic.

I appreciate your visit, and I would love to have your business in the Online Store if you need any of our great Stampin’ Up! products. Please click here to shop or use the carousel below to be directed to a specific product used in today’s project. I am sending a special gift with online orders of $35 or more this month. Orders of $50 or more also get a Buckeye Point in my Loyalty Rewards program in addition to Sale-a-bration benefits. I appreciate your orders!

Easter Basket Favors

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Chris Slogar

These little baskets are made with the Window Box Thinlits. They are so easy to make that you could easily make many!

They are a perfect size for favors – not too big, but just right for a few treats.

I used “Teeny Tiny Wishes” and “Happy Birthday Gorgeous” on the pick. The pick is a Bamboo Fork. The video below gives complete instructions. If you are receiving this post as an email, please click here for the video.

I would love to have your business in the online store if you need any Stampin’ Up! products. Please click here to shop or use the carousel below to be directed to a specific product used in today’s project. I am sending a special gift with online orders of $35 or more this month. Orders of $50 or more also get a Buckeye Point in my Loyalty Rewards program in addition to Sale-a-bration benefits. I appreciate your orders!

Pretty Cakes

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Chris Slogar

I used several products from our Sweet Soiree Suite here. The embossing paste that makes up the background is our new Shimmery White paste, and it is sparkly! I have used some of the vellum pieces from the Sweet Soiree Embellishment Kit as well as stamps and framelits from the bundle.

Here are two more versions of the same card…

The cake is Pool Party with Bermuda Bay, and the greeting is from “Beautiful Bouquet”.

Another Powder Pink with Rich Razzleberry version. This bundle is so great for birthdays, anniversaries and weddings.

Barn Door

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Chris Slogar

I made my “Barn Door” card in true Buckeye style with Real Red and Smoky Slate.

The barn door slides to the left to reveal the second half of the message. It’s so easy to get a great result on this interactive card, thanks to the tracks cut by the framelit and the great instructions from Stampin’ Up! (video below). If you are receiving this post in an email, please click here for the video.

I used this bundle to create a card with a totally different look last week. Click here for my “Hidden Message Slider”.

More Petal Palette

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Chris Slogar

The flowers in this set are so great for coloring – I used my Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Blends here. I overlooked the fact that there is a framelit for this flower cluster…and I even own it. I fussy-cut these, but I am not going to forget again! I plan to make these flowers in many colors, and I won’t hold back since I have a framelit 🙂

I think I like the dark background better – do you have a preference?

I stamped the background on this one, adding Old Olive leaves and Dapper Denim flowers to the black and white print.

Our Second Release Sale-a-bration items are available starting today – see the flyer below. Also, today is the last day to order my Hold on to Hope Class To Go – click here for details.

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Birthday Wit

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Chris Slogar

This fun stamp from “Birthday Wit” pairs well with the printed pictures of treats in the Picture Perfect Party collection.

I made this into a fun fold, so as not to permanently obstruct the view of the goodies.

A 1″ strip of Berry Burst cardstock provides a swing arm for the greeting.

The Peekaboo Peach cardstock (3 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″) opens to reveal the inside of the card. The Berry Burst strip is sandwiched between the folded Peekaboo Peach cardstock and a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock.

The designer paper measures 3″ x 5 1/2″, and the inner Whisper White piece measures 3″ x 5 1/4″.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Chris Slogar

This card is great for Valentine’s Day, or anytime! I used two patterns from the Bubbles & Fizz designer paper, one of the products you can choose to receive for free with a $50 order during Sale-a-bration. The Calypso Coral Shimmer Ribbon is another of the Sale-a-bration free choices – it comes in a three pack with Basic Gray and Bermuda Bay Shimmer Ribbons.

Petal Palette

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Chris Slogar

This is a CASE of the make-n-take Martha Helwig brought to our Team Meeting last month. I just love how the simple elements go together to make a sweet card! The stamps and framelits are from the Petal Palette bundle, and the designer paper is from the coordinating Petal Passion collection.

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Hidden Message Slider

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Chris Slogar

Here’s a fun way to get a different look from the Sliding Door Framelits. I used paper and stamps from the Picture Perfect Party Suite to create an interactive card using the track and method presented by the Barn Door Bundle.

Here’s a look at the card with the sliding door in its “closed” position.

The front panel slides to reveal a message. I mounted the slider assembly on a regular card base (5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″).

The procedure to make the slider is very similar to the barn door assembly, and I have included complete instructions in the video below. If you are receiving this post in an email, please click here for the video.

Bermuda Bay 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″

Bermuda Bay 4″ x 4 3/4″

Berry Burst 3 1/2″ x 4 1/4″

Designer Paper 3 1/4″ x 4″

Whisper White Insert 4″ x 5 1/4″

Whisper White 1 1/2″ x 2 1/4″

Lemon Lime Twist 1 5/8″ x 2 3/8″ and 3/4″ strip