Here is another card I have made using the Pop 'n Cut Card base (130099) and Dress Form Pop 'n Cut (130100) dies. I used the Hearts A Flutter stamp set (c- 129252, w-129249), Hearts a Flutter Framelits dies (130159), small heart punch (117193), Hearts Collection Framelits die (125599), and Whacky Wishes hostess set on the front of this card.

Nice card so far…well except I normally wouldn't use yellow for a Valentine. This card didn't start out as a Valentine…LOL! But look what is inside…

It's sooooo cute! I absolutely love this cheerful whale. I really hope it makes it into the 2013-2014 big catalog in June! So how did I use the Dress Frame to make this pop-up card? I just cut off the top of the form even with the top fold line. I put a piece of scotch tape under the rest of the form to make the 'shelf' solid. Then I adhered a piece of the sky pattern in Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (126922) above the top fold to cover the hole. I cut the top edge of a piece of the wavw pattern along the waves and glued it to the upright supports of the pop-up. Finally I slipped the whale between the dsp and the horizontal 'ledge'.

Order your own dies by clicking on these links:

Card Base Pop 'n Cuts die (130099)
Dress Form Pop 'n Cuts die (130100)

When you receive them, have fun creating your versions of pop-up cards. Finally, email photos of your creations to me and i'll feature them on this blog.

Thanks for coming to visit today. Come back again soon. I have several more ideas for these dies that you won't want to miss.

Until your next visit…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

In many states, the flu is holding lots of people hostage to their beds. Do you know anyone who has the flu or a bad cold? This Sneezy pocket tissue holder is sure to cheer them up. Not only will they be cheered because you thought of them but Sneezy's face can't help but bring a smile to their face.

You have only 5 more days to register for the Sneezy class being held Jan 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Dina's craft room in Craig. The class fee is $10. Have fun with friends as you learn how to make this project. Space is limited so email me or give me a call at 907-401-0192 to secure your seat!

Hope to hear from you soon,

Sue Erickson
sue@soggystamper.com

That is…3 days left to order from the Holiday Mini Catalog! Some items in the catalog are being carried forward into the Spring catalog and are listed on page 36 of that catalog. However, the Snowflake Flurry Bigz Die is not one of those items. I'm hoping it will appear in the new 2013-2014 big catalog as I really love it. But don't take your chances! If you don't already own the die, order it today while it is still available.

Here are three gift card holders I made using the Snowflake Flurry Bigz Die (127813), Silver Glimmer Paper (124005) and Snow Festival Designer Series Paper (126908). I used the Petite Pocket Bigz Die (123131) as the starting point of the holder. The gift cards were too big to fit in the pocket so I altered them by folding the dsp in half lengthwise and placing the fold just inside the right-hand side of the die. I also wanted the pocket to be taller so I folded the dsp down at the top and put that fold just under the top edge of the die. I know I haven't explained this very well. I'm thinking I should make a video showing how to do this. I'll post the video when I get it done.

There are lots of wonderful items that are being carried over in the Spring catalog but some of my favorites like the Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (126901), Snow Festival Designer Series Paper (126908) and the Scentsational Season stamp set bundled with it's corresponding Holiday Collection Framelits (w-129945, c-129946) will not be available after Jan 2. Place your order now so you don't miss out! Either click on the linked name of the item or visit my online demo store.

Thanks for being a faithful reader of this blog during 2012. I look forward to sharing more ideas with you in 2013. May the new year bring you fresh blessings in abundance each day.

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Tree Ornaments on Door

Close-up of Tree

Last week during Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza, I offered a gift with purchase of a handmade ornament. These are the ornaments I am sending to those who placed an order. I received one similar to this in a swap at convention this summer. There was no name on the ornament or else I lost the tag with the name. If this was your swap, let me know and I will give you the credit. I cut out three circles from the Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (126901) using the retired Clear Circle Bigz Die, the 3" Circle Bigz die (122125), and the 2" and 1" circles from the Circles #2 Originals Die (114526). The circles are folded to create the shape and fitted together. I cut two stars from Silver Glimmer paper (124005) using the star framelit from the Holiday Collection Framelits Die (127814). The garland is cut from the Silver Glimmer paper using the 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874) and I punched the ornaments from Red Glimmer Paper (121790) and Champagne Glimmer Paper (127885) using my retired 1/4" punch. I used 1/8" Real Red Taffeta ribbon (119251) for a hanging loop.

These were such fun to make and may make more. They would be fun to include with our annual Christmas letters.

If you need any of the supplies I used to make these little trees for yourself, just visit my online store or click on the linked names.

Until next time…blessings and happy Christmas creating,

Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Supplies: Snowflake Flurry Bigz Die (127813), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Floral Frames Framelits Dies (127012), Linen Thread (104199), Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (126847), Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)

Welcome to The Soggy Stamper blog this Saturday afternoon. I made this ornament a few days ago based on an ornament Kirsteen Gill shared at least a month ago. I changed out her Whisper White frame for a Midnight Muse one. I didn't use as many pieces as others have used as I was mostly experimenting with the pattern. One thing I learned is that Two-Way glue does not work for the Glimmer paper! I resorted to using glue dots but wonder if the Green-topped Multipurpose glue would have worked better. I'm thinking of making a similar one with the Maple leaf from the Autumn Accents die and the Champagne Glimmer paper. I'll post a picture of it when I do get it made.

Thanks for coming to visit today. There are only five weeks left of my gift of the 12 Weeks of Christmas I have given my newsletter subscribers. Each Wednesday for 12 weeks I am sending an email to them with an exclusive project. While you have missed out on the first 6 projects, it isn't too late to get in on the rest. Subscribe now by filling in the box to the right. Be sure to respond to the email I will send confirming your subscription.

Until next time…blessing and happy stamping,
Sue Erickson
sue@soggystamper.com