Sweet Stamps- Red and Green

  We're crafting in Red and Green this week at Sweet Stamps . Let's have some creative fun!

  The new Technique Junkies Newsletter is out : )  And, we have a Technique of the week for inspiration, so I gave it a go!  This technique is called Circle Strips. I used Authentique DSP and colored the image with Copics. I have microbeads close at hand- and remember they are our Monthly Challenge this month here at Sweet Stamps : )  so I added a few to the center of the flower along with a sprinkle of glitter.

  The card is 4.25" X 6", so a perfect time to go through my stash for DP to make my own envelope.  I found a 12x12 piece of Authentique DP that is the exact line of the DP I used, so made an envelope, and then thought I would give the 'Poppers' I have been seeing a try.

 The envelope punch board is not just for envelopes : )

***I am going to post directions for making these poppers.  You can adjust the size by doing a little math..... ****

I cut the DP 4 1/2 x 6
Score at 1", 2", 3", AND 4"
(To make the Popper larger, just increase your measurements for the sides, eg for a side that is 1 1/2", you would multiply by 4 - so 6" plus the 1/2" border= 6 1/2 X however long you want it to be).


















Score at 1 1/4" on each end (on the 4 1/2" side). If you look closely in the picture above, I made lines with a pen- score along those lines. Make your marks in pencil, and save the scraps for future use : )

 I punched at 1 1/4 from each end (on the 6" side) along the score lines.

You can see the paper goes up to the 1 1/4" mark on the score board. Repeat the punching on each score line at 1 1'4" across each side.

Turn and repeat on the other end.

You will also need to punch the edges in the 1/2" section

Score-carefully- on either side of the punched hole- you will fold on these lines:

 Next, decide which side will be on the outside. I choose the patterned side.  Place score tape along the 1/2" section just at the very end section of the popper and in the center section. (You will not place Score Tape in the areas of the open sections). I decided to use the patterned side of the DP, so I placed the score tape on the patterned side of the 1/2" section. place that up to the edge of the opposite side - and attach to the first section.

 Fold in the poppers- push in at the score line-where the center of the punched section is, and the end of the popper folds in.  I added ribbons and a DP band- from the tops of the DP I used. Next I colored and added a holly sprig- it would be fun to add tags as well, don't you think?

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Here are the SweetStamps products I used to make the card and poppers:

Poinsettia & Holly Leaf DUO	Merry Christmas Script	COPIC Sketch Blending Set VICTORIAN GREEN	Holly & Berries 3058D	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Festive 6x6
Shades� Ink Spots CHASE'S CHOICE	Core'dinations Fade to Black	Crystal AB Glass Micro Beads	COPIC Sketch Blending Set TEA ROSE	COPIC Sketch Blending Set SUNSHINE	Envelope Punch Board
1/4" Scor-Tape	Core'dinations Classy Reds

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 As always,  I hope you will join us in the challenge! Every entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at Sweet Stamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win! The winner is chosen by Random.org- so everyone has a chance to win!

 The monthly challenge-Microbeads- can be found HERE- it runs from 11/15-12/14. Another chance to WIN- winners drawn by Random.org.

  Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the weekly Challenge. We have an awesome variety in our DT- from CAS to Shabby Chic and all things in between!

 Challenges:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create- AG with an optional twist- gift packaging
Creative Inspirations Paint- Merry Christmas
Dream Valley- Anything but a card- Paper Poppers
Pile it On- P is for...... Poinesttia, Paper Poppers
Sentimental Sundays- Traditional Christmas Colors
Corrosive Challenge- Happy Holidays
The Ribbon Girls- Ho Ho Ho Christmas-Use Ribbon- Paper Poppers
Totally Papercrafts- Ho Ho Holiday

***Sweet Stamps also has a PINTREST page- HERE ***

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly