I Can't Stop Playing With Chipboard!

Look what I made with my new Blossoms and Basics Chipboard! I am really a fan of SU!'s Chipboard; it's reasonably priced and very durable and versatile. You can read the recipes for the cards on SCS (see link below each card). Each of these little animals have been created with only pieces of the new chipboard. I covered the chipboard with the new prints series papers with the exception of Rudolf; he was sponged with ink and his antlers and nose embossed.

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You can read the recipe for this card HERE.

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You can read the recipe for this card HERE.

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You can read the recipe for this card HERE.

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You can read the recipe for this card HERE.

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You can read the recipe for this card HERE.

A Chipboard Valentine's Day Box

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Ok... on with the stamping...

How much do we LOVE these boxes made from chipboard coasters! See a tutorial on how to make them HERE. The large scalloped circle was made with the help of a small corner rounder; just remove the corner guide and work your way around the circle. The red glittery heart was created with Heat and Stick Powder and Stampin' Up! Glitter!

The stamp set I used is called "Happy Hearts". At only $14.95 it's a must have for Valentine's Day! Real Red ink and Basic black were used. Oh... and those cute little dots? I used a pencil eraser! The perfect dot, all the time!

These white chipboard coasters are so great at accepting ink. Feel free to email me for the source!

More on the CD Tin Album

THANK YOU!
I have received an amazing amount of email about this CD Tin Album. I wanted to give a few more details about how it was made...

The only stamping here is done on the OUTSIDE of the tin!

The decorative band is also known as a "belly band". I wove "flirty" ribbon through holes I punched with the 1/2" circle punch. The Heart and the small "doo-dad" (extremely technical term!) with the ribbons are from Stampin' Up's! On Board Accents collection. I covered the heart with "Loves Me" double sided Designer paper, and I embossed the "doo-dad".

This is an impressive but SIMPLE project... it is also very affordable. The "Sweet Nothings" Accents and Elements Kit from Stampin' Up! is only 7.95... it includes the cute tin and 12 self adhesive die cut sheets.


The kit also matches the new "Loves Me" papers, "Flirty" ribbon originals, and the Stampin' Up! inks, papers, ribbons and accessories you already own. Plus there are several Stamp Sets in the New Winter Mini that also match. I am so impressed with the value of this new product!

Here are some Step by Step tips to get you started...


Embossing the CD Tin:

Clean the CD tin with Windex or similar cleaner.
Use your Embossing Buddy to further remove any static or oils.

Use Versamark to stamp your image.


Sprinkle Silver embossing powder generously over your stamped images. I keep my Embossing powders in clear, disposable Rubbermaid containers. My powders ready at all times, and stored safely! After applying powder use a small brush to remove any stray specks.


Emboss your tin with a Heat tool.
I like to place metal items in disposable pie tins when I heat them.

Pages Inside:

First view upon opening...

Inside Pages...

Those Cool Tabs:

The sweet little tabs on top of the pages are made with the Stampin' Up! Slit Punch!

Cut a 2" wide strip and use your punch along the edge of the card stock, make sure one punch just touches the last. Use "as-is" for a cutsey scalloped boarder, or cut the tabs/tags off the strip free-hand.


Use your 1/2" punch to cut circles from the "Loves Me" Double sided Designer paper.


These little circles fit PERFECTLY in the tabs! Affix them to the top of the page as shown.