Stampin' Friends & Shoebox Swaps

Every month on a Sunday afternoon - for years now! - I get together with a group of dear friends to shoebox swap!  What is a Shoebox Swap, you may ask?  Well, we each make a card sample and then pack a shoebox with the supplies and tools needed to make our sample card - and bring it along to share with everyone else.  We spend the time making each other's 'card kits' and chatting the afternoon away.

I wanted to share a couple swaps with you today - and more in future posts!  These cards are by the incomparable Shirley Guzzi and Sue Schmidt!

by Shirley Guzzi

My first attempt at using Copic markers! This could be addicting...

by Sue Schmidt

Paper piercing and embossing add SO much to a card!

And here's my shoebox swap ~ Treat Tubes!

Once I got used to the idea of giving up my Sunday afternoon nap once in a while and stamping with these chicks, I've never quit.  I love my time with them - I am always inspired, encouraged and refreshed by being together.

I encourage you to find a few stampin' friends and get together soon - you'll be glad you did!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J

Try Treat Tubes for your next party!

Looking for a quick-to-make party favor for your upcoming events?  Treat Tubes are fun and easy!  This one was made for a birthday party, but you could easily adapt the design for a holiday party.

Directions:

1. Score Designer Series Paper (3" x 5-1/2") every 7/8" (along the 5-1/2" wide side). Assemble tube using Sticky Strip.
2. Punch two flowers from cardstock using the Fancy Flower Punch. Score each petal. 
3. Punch one circle with 3/4" Circle Punch and attach to center of one Fancy Flower.  Punch the center with a 1/4" circle punch.
4. Tie Stitched Poly Ribbon in a knot at one end and push through the 1/4" hole in the Fancy Flower to make a loop handle.
5. Attach petals to Treat Tube with Sticky Strip, leaving a couple unattached until you fill the tube with treats!
6. Stamp sentiment image on Whisper White Card Stock. Punch out using Label Punch. Mat with colored cardstock.
7. Punch hole in label using 1/16" Circle Punch. Thread Baker's Twine through hole and tie to ribbon on tube.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Card Recipe
Stamps: Happiest Birthday Wishes (retired)
Ink: Pool Party and Peach Parfait markers
Paper: Everyday Enchantment DSP (retired and on sale!), Peach Parfait cardstock (retired)
Extras: Fancy Flower punch, Large Tag punch (retired and on sale!), Extra Large Tag punch, Baker's Twine in Early Espresso, Stitched Poly Ribbon in Peach Parfait (retired and on sale!)
Inspired by: Stampin' Up!

Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Supplies to make this project at my ONLINE STORE.

 

Be sure to leave a comment if you have any questions. And enjoy those holiday parties!

~Hugs~   Cheryl O.    J