Frameable Happiness Quote

I made this frameable quote using Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio. While I have been collecting quotes for many years, this is the first time I have designed one digitally.  It's something I plan to continue doing.  :)

If you follow my Pinterest boards, you know that I recently created one for my favorite quotes.   It has been fun finding quotes that are meaningful to me.  Today I couldn't find one with an image that fit my mood.  After seeing this quote, I decided it was time to make it frameable myself.

When I was teaching a class yesterday, the subject came up of how some people, while facing some of the most difficult circumstances, still rise above it.  They continue to show their loving nature even while facing difficult, life-changing events. That discussion inspired me to make this frameable quote.

My Digital Studio is a intuitive program, especially if you have used Word and its picture tools.  If you would like to try it, there is a free 30-day trial version.

Stampin' Supplies

Item	Description	Price
130646	My Digital Studio Download	$19.95
127338	Sun Garden Designer Series Paper - Digital Download	$4.95
122131	XL Two-Step Bird Punch - Digital Download	$0.95
125583	Seam Binding Ribbon (Card 3)	$6.95

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Sharon Cheng
Richland Hills, TX

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Things to Make Using Weekly Deal Sale Items

Stampin' Up!'s weekly deal is a great way to get what you have always wanted to make some fun projects without breaking the bank.  Here is this week's list.  These prices are only good through November 4th.

Here is the tutorial for the candy kiss card.  At the Scrapbook Expo in Grapevine earlier this year, over 200 crafters came to our booth to make this quick and easy card!  p.s.  We'll be back in Grapevine in 2014.

This birthday card is a wonderful way to use up scraps!

You can make this Easter basket and egg-shaped card using the oval framelits. 

The back of this Circle Swing card uses the 7/8" scallop circle punch.  And notice how the little pumpkin is made?  It's 3 ovals.  You can make pumpkins of all different sizes using the oval framelits.

It was fun sharing projects that I have made using items from the current weekly deals. Shop my online store to get your supplies for these projects this week before the sale ends.  Remember that when you purchase $25 or more in product, you are eligible for my Rewards Program.

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Sharon Cheng
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Envelope Liner Purse with Free Tutorial

I used Stampin' Up!'s Gift Bow Die, Envelope Liner Framelits and Holiday Ornaments Framelits to make this little purse.  Using the right tools makes the project pretty quick and easy.  My stamp club members were able to make this project in about 15-20 minutes.  And that's mostly because they had to wait to stamp and punch the Merry Christmas.

The envelope liner framelits are normally $26.95, but for today (October 24) only, they are on sale for $20.21.

If you would like a free tutorial on how to make this purse using the Envelope Liner Framelits, you can pin the purse on your Pinterest board.  Then email me with your Pinterest link and I'll send you the tutorial.  Or make a purchase through my online store and email me that you would like the free tutorial.

Stampin' Supplies

Item	Description	Price
132172	Envelope Liner Framelits	$26.95
129977	Gift Bow Bigz Die	$32.95
127816	Holiday Ornaments Framelits	$26.95
119855	Scallop Oval Punch	$16.95
119856	Large Oval Punch	$15.95
122497	Petite Pairs Stamp Set	$20.95
129327	Very Vintage Buttons	$5.95
129324	Large Rhinestone Jewels	$4.95

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Sharon Cheng
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Five Most Pinteresting Christmas Projects From Sharing Creativity

Stampin' Up! Christmas projects, including this Christmas Clothespin Wreath, are some of the most popular pins from Sharing Creativity and Company that you can find on Pinterest.  Clothespins wreath are a fun way to celebrate different holidays. While I have clothespin wreaths for many different holidays, this Christmas one gets pinned the most.

The stamp set I used to make the pointsettia with was Ornament Keepsakes (128051  $19.46) which is on sale through October 28th for 25% off. 

Here are my other popular Christmas-related pins.

I made this angel as a gift for my downline last Christmas.

This Skinny Santa was so popular, my customers asked me to post this tutorial.

This tree made from scallop circles is my most pinned Christmas project on Pinterest.

This advent calendar was made using a cookie sheet and pillboxes.









Pinterest is a wonderful way to find inspiration for your holidays!  Follow all of my Pinterest boards.

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Sharon Cheng
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Quick and Easy Gift Card Holder with Closure Tutorial

Gift cards holders are fun to make and these have a quick and easy closure. Like many other crafters, I believe that gift card holders are a great way to personalize a gift.  The problem comes with finding a way to close the holder.  I wanted something that you could open and close multiple times, was inexpensive and didn't add bulk.  And quick and easy was important too!

This is what I designed--a slit on the back of the gift card holder.  It holds the gift card envelope closed, doesn't add bulk, and is quick and easy when you use Stampin' Up!'s envelope punch board (133774  $19.95) and Stampin' Trimmer (126889  $29.95).  We made the Happy Birthday gift card holder in my stamp club.  Everyone agreed that this was a fun way to make a gift card holder with a quick and easy closure. 

The first step is to make the Gift Card envelope using the instructions on Stampin' Up!'s envelope punch board.  It only takes a 5x5 piece of card stock.

Cut off the tip of what will become the bottom flap of the envelope. 

Here is how I measure how much to cut off.  Notice that I folded back the side flap so that I could line up the score line for the bottom flap at 1  3/4".

When I'm working with small items, I prefer to use the bottom part of my Stampin' Trimmer?  Why?  As a physical therapist, it's easier on your neck, back and eyes to keep your work close to you.  When you use the top of the trimmer, you have to lean forward more. 

Reposition the envelope so the score mark is at 1/2".  Then cut from the 10 to 11 1/4" markings on the top of the guide.  Remember that I'm working from the bottom of the Stampin' Trimmer!

Decorate the envelope to fit your artist's eye, adhere the bottom flap of the envelope to the side flaps and the gift card is done!

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Sharon Cheng
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What Can You Do With Stampin' Up!'s Truly Grateful Stamp Set?

This past weekend, I had a great time using Stampin' Up!'s Truly Grateful stamp set (131733  $19.95).  Did you ever have one of those times when you were in your creative zone?  It was wonderful.  I made several different  projects using this set. I liked this first card because it is so quick to do.  You might see this first design again in a Christmas version.  It uses the Deco Labels Collection Framelits (130102  $24.95) and Burlap Ribbon (132140  $7.95).

This is the Truly Grateful stamp set.  Initially it didn't make my wish list.  However, I loved the card in Stampin' Up!'s Holiday catalog on page 3.  The chevron background is one of my favorites.

This was the swing or flip card that I made for September stamp club.  I use the Circle Card Thinlit (133480  $32.95) and Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper (132184  $10.95).

This is how the card looks when it is open.  In the past, these cards took a lot of careful cutting and scoring to make.  Now it's quick and easy using the new Thinlits.  You cut a 6" x 5 1/2" piece of cardstock using the Thinlit and Big Shot.  Then your card is cut, scored and ready to decorate!

 Here are two other cards I made using the same stamp set.

The Truly Grateful stamp set works well for more than just the fall season.  I'm looking forward to seeing how you use the stamp set.  Pin the cards that you like the best!

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Sharon Cheng
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More Halloween Fun

There are so many fun Halloween projects this year!   Here is a Halloween card that I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything).  Naturally, I usually have to "cheng" things up a little.  In this case, I added the Tangerine Tango mat.  Stampin' Up's Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape (132156  $4.95) makes this a quick and easy card.  Hmm, I might have to see if I can come up with a Christmas version.  I love harlequin diamond designs and the label stamp from the Halloween Bash stamp set (130580  $15.95) will work with other projects too.

At our Stampin' Up! demonstrator meeting, Janet Holmes shared this Spooky Bat Halloween party favor that she made.  The wings are made from a large circle cut in half.  Janet used a circle punch to shape the bottom edges of the bat wings.

To cover up where the wings are attached on the back, Janet used the Bats About You stamp from Stampin' Up!'s Halloween Hello Stamp Set (131721  $14.95).  How cute is that!

Here are some other Halloween-related posts on my blog. 

Pumpkin, Pirate and Pilgrim Owls

These little owls are ready for to party for Halloween!  This has been a popular Pinterest pin!

 Coffee Filter Jack-O-Lantern

This pumpkin is made using coffee filter paper. 

 Halloween Quick and Easy Favors

This style of favor is so popular and can be made to fit all different occasions.

Halloween Happiness

This was one of my Stampin' Up! demonstrator swap cards.








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Sharon Cheng
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