papermadeprettier: fiesta

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Fiesta time: MINI Paper Pyramid Pinata!

Mini Pyramid Pinata

I LOVE the following things:

-pinatas

-candy, candy, candy

- anything mini

-paper

-bright colors

I got this swanky idea just a week before my Saleabration Celebration FIESTA from the Stampin' Up blog. Sue Plote, one of Stampin' Up's talented Artisan Designers, takes you through step by step how to make it! Make aure and click to her blog for the full instructions! This treat showcases the Stampin' Up Pyramid Pals Thinlit die, balloon punch and Cherry On Top designer series paper.

I used my perfectly sized Paper Pumpkin stamp from the March Kit for the "Just For You" sentiment. I LOVE the fun and festive color scheme for an absolute party- Watermelon Wonder, Daffodil Delight and Bermuda Bay. Sue used the It's My Party suite for hers and they are just as bright and cute!

Here's what the bottom of the candy spewing wonder looks like!

Simply pull on the string! (pull gently and you can reuse it!) No messy bats and crazy, screaming, kids screaming. It's just this adorable project, you and some m&m's!

TIP: I did use Tear and Tape adhesive with little knot at the end of the string just to make good and sure the string won't pull back through the hole.

***Try it! Post a picture here if you make one. I'd love to see multiple patterns of these cuties! ***

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Barnyard Fiesta! plus EXTRA weekly deals!

Barnyard Fiesta Tic Tac surprise!

Sometimes I amaze myself! I wanted to spoil my team and customers at my Saleabration Celebration which I hold each year for those team members and customers that achieve during the Saleabration period. This year, our theme was "Mexican Fiesta". I knew that when I started formulating a plan for the pillow gifts, that this donkey HAD to become a pinata. Barnyard babies + bright colors + fringe framelit from Pyramid Pals framelits (did you know there was one? I didn't!) + bling = FIESTA FUN! The sentiment is short and sweet and I shortened the "yay, you" to just "yay" because it just looked better!

Stampin' Up Supplies Used:

Stamps: Barnyard Babies stamp set, Sincere Salutations stamp set (OC)

Paper: Cherry on Top Designer paper stack, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Watermelon Wonder card stock

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Watermelon Wonder stampin' write markers and Bermuda Bay Classic ink pad, Archival Black ink pad (OC)

Tools: Pyramid Pals Framelits Die (fringe piece) (OC), 2: circle punch, 2 3/8" scalloped punch

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones, gold 1/8" ribbon

-If not noted OC (Occasions Catalog), products come from Annual Catalog

I'd love to see what embellished tic-tac projects you come up with. Post them in the comments here and I just might drop you a pretty card!

Bonus Weekly Deals!

Stampin' Up is re-vamping their sale items and will no longer offer weekly deals after April 18th. Take advantage of these deals NOW while you can!

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What's your favorite item on the deals this week? I think I'll have to give a vote for the Decorative Label Punch - a MUST HAVE for every craft room!