Week 4 card challenge is a simple card that features the Bird Ballard Suite. If you liked this stamp set, you will be happy to know that it will be carrying over to the new annual catalog in June!
​I chose Crumb Cake as my base and layered the DSP. Punched the flowers and leaves and added a few layers of circles using colors that coordinate, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Old Olive and Pool Party.

#msscardchallenge4

Happy Stampin
Steph

Here is week 5 card challenge  #msscardchallenge5
I used the colors Lovely Lipstick, Old Olive, Blushing Bride, Gorgeous Grape and the Best Dressed DSP. I also used the Dressed to Impress stamp set and All Dressed Up dies. I chose these colors because on the Demonstrator Planning Page, Donna Griffith, puts a challenge with 4 colors to use and #keepsharing

What are you making? Be Sure to post your completed cards using the hashtag
Happy Stampin Steph

Card Challenge #6 Is more of a stepped up card that's a little fancier! Post your designs by Sunday. Please post your card on this blog post or my facebook page. Remember when posting you use #msscardchallenge6 as part of your description. Also be sure to post on your personal page or blogs and mine if you’d like! My facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/stephjandrowstamps/

As mentioned above, the most important thing is to please use the following hashtag when and wherever you share your card so that it will be easily identified as part of this challenge. #msscardchallenge6

And, mail the card to someone...anyone...and spread the joy

You can view the previous card challenges by using #msscardchallenge and add any number 1-5 or visiting my previous posts under the Category, Challenge.
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Happy Stampin
Steph

Card Challenge #5 Is this really fun card that uses squares. Post your designs by Friday. Please post your card on this blog post or my facebook page. Remember when posting you use #msscardchallenge5 as part of your description. Also be sure to post on your personal page or blogs and mine if you’d like! My facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/stephjandrowstamps/

As mentioned above, the most important thing is to please use the following hashtag when and wherever you share your card so that it will be easily identified as part of this challenge. #msscardchallenge5

And, mail the card to someone...anyone...and spread the joy

You can view the previous card challenges by using #msscardchallenge1 #msscardchallenge2 #msscardchallenge3 #msscardchallenge4 visiting my previous post to view what the challenge is all about.
Happy Stampin
Steph

UPDATE: My apologies as it appears my scheduled posts have not been posted. I am not sure what happened. My card challenge posts are behind. But feel free to start from here or if your feeling creative, do as many as you'd like!! My goal is to have the challenge posted on Mondays and completed cards shared by Friday.

Card Challenge #4 Is this really fun card that uses circles. Post your designs by Friday. Please post your card on this blog post or my facebook page.  Remember when posting you use #msscardchallenge4 as part of your description.  Also be sure to post on your personal page or blogs and mine if you’d like! My facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/stephjandrowstamps/

As mentioned above, the most important thing is to please use the following hashtag when and wherever you share your card so that it will be easily identified as part of this challenge. #msscardchallenge4

And, mail the card to someone...anyone...and spread the joy

You can view the previous card challenges by using #msscardchallenge1 #msscardchallenge2 #msscardchallenge3 or visiting my previous post to view what the challenge is all about.
Happy Stampin
Steph

Before adhering to the card I added strip of twine to cover the seam.
I used the Layering Squares dies for a white element. Stamped the flower in Early Espresso and lightly colored with Pool Party Stampin Blends. I also colored a few Rhinestones using the blends.   The small tag is cut in Pretty Peacock CS and it's 1" wide. I just eyeballed the length. Finished with some Pretty Peacock Ribbon.

What do you think? I hope you share your designs too. Please remember even though I am exclusive to Stampin Up products, you can feel free to use whatever your favorite products are and whatever you have on hand.
Happy Stampin
Steph

Card Challenge #3 Is this really fun card layout that I that uses squares. Please post your card on this blog post or my facebook page.  Remember when posting you use #msscardchallenge3 as part of your description.  Also be sure to post on your,  your personal page or blogs and mine if you’d like! My facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/stephjandrowstamps/

As mentioned above, the most important thing is to please use the following hashtag when and wherever you share your card so that it will be easily identified as part of this challenge. #msscardchallenge3

And, mail the card to someone...anyone...and spread the joy

You can view the previous card challenges by using #msscardchallenge1 #msscardchallenge2 or visiting my previous post to view what the challenge is all about.

Why do this challenge, you may ask? Well, to keep crafting, to feel inspired an keep our minds busy.  I think it's fun and helps make the time pass a little more positively.

I can't wait to see what you make!
Happy Stampin
Steph

Card Challenge #2 Is this really fun card that uses circles. Post your designs by Friday, April 10, 2020. Please post your card on this blog post or my facebook page.  Remember when posting you use #msscardchallenge2 as part of your description.  Also be sure to post on your,  your personal page or blogs and mine if you’d like! My facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/stephjandrowstamps/

As mentioned above, the most important thing is to please use the following hashtag when and wherever you share your card so that it will be easily identified as part of this challenge. #msscardchallenge2

And, mail the card to someone...anyone...and spread the joy

You can view the previous card challenges by using #msscardchallenge1 or visiting my previous post to view what the challenge is all about.

Today's project is this beautiful tea bag holder that doubles as a dispenser. It's a project that is perfect for all those tea drinkers in your life! You can fit a whole box of tea and totally customizable to match anyones decor!
To make this tea holder, I used the new Stampin Up suite called Ornate Garden. You get a sneak peak of what is to come in the new Annual Catalog in June.
I have made this project in the past and I would like to say it always went without a hitch, but sadly i seemed to get hung up on some the measurements that were out there. This time I worked on modifying to simplify the process. So here goes.
You will need
6"x12" cardstock
Designer paper for layers
Cardstock for layer and lid
Ribbon
Embellishments

To make the dispenser:

• Cut a piece of cardstock to 6"x12"
• Score the 6" edge at 1"
• Turn to the 12" side and score at 3", 5 3/4" 8 3/4" and 11 1/2"
• In the 2nd section from the 1" score line, measure 3/4" and either cut or draw a line from the 2 side score lines.
• Remove the section, this will be the front of the box where you can take out the tea bag packets.
• See template for details.
• Fold on all the score lines and trim

To make the lid:

• Cut a piece of cardstock to 4 1/4"x4 5/8"
• Score 3/4" on all 4 sides
• Cut up and taper the corners (see template)
  

Please keep in mind, my template is not to scale, it's just to help give you a visual of where to cut.

To decorate the outside of the box, I decided to use a layer of cardstock first, then 2 different patterned designer paper from the Ornate Garden DSP. The colors I used are Mint Macaron and Terracotta Tile.
To add the cardstock layer you need:

• 2 pieces that measure 2 7/8"x4 7/8"
  
• 1 piece that measures 2 5/8"x4 1/8"
• 1 piece that measures 2 5/8"x4 7/8"

To add the DSP layers for the top portion of the box:

• 2 pieces that measure 2 5/8"x2 1/4"
  
• 2 pieces that measure 2 3/8x2 1/4"

To add the DSP layers for the bottom portion of the box:

• 2 pieces that measure 2 5/8"x2 1/2"
  
• 1 piece that measures 2 3/8'x2'
• 1 piece that measures 2 3/8"x2 1/2"
  

To add the cardstock and DSP for the lid:

• 1 piece of cardstock 3"x2 5/8"
  
• 1 piece of DSP 2 7/8"x2 3/8"

for the sides:

• 2 pieces of DSP 2 5/8"x5/8"
• 2 piece of DSP 3"x5/8"

To create the base of the box, you will need a piece of chipboard that measures 3 1/2"x3 1/2"
you will also need 2 pieces of cardstock that measure 3 1/2"x3 1/2". Glue them onto the top and bottom of the chipboard, you can also sponge the sides of the chipboard, I just left it as it.
To adhere the box to the base, you will need to carefully glue the tabs onto the chipboard. Make sure to center as best as you can.
The take a piece of DSP that measure 3 1/8"x2 3/4" and glue it on the inside to cover the tabs.

To decorate the box, I took a piece of ribbon and wrapped it around, covering the seams from the 2 DSPs I used. I added some diecut flowers from the Ornate Garden Suite and the greeting is from the Tea Together stamp set. I finished it off with some rhinestones and it's ready to fill with some favorite teas.

What do you think? I love it too! I can't wait to make more and have these ready for gifts to give to some special people.
Thanks for stoppin by
Happy Stampin
Steph