Saturday, August 13, 2011

Punch Happy! VC Blog Hop*Blog Candy


So happy to be a part of the VC Blog Hop. Theme for this "HOP" is punches. My favorite thing to do is make stuff from punch outs. Really had fun with this one.

I used the new Pennant punch to make these cute little reindeer, and then used them to adorn a card, gift tag, and treat box. Stamp sets used: Pennant Parade, and snowflake from Winter Post.

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla.
Modern Label punch used on card.


I used the Big Shot and Two Tags die for the tag. White gel pen added highlights to the eyes, and nose.


Big Shot Box 2 die used for the treat holder. To make the band going around the box cut cardstock:

11 x 2 3/4
Score at 4 3/4 on each end.

Scallop punch used on top of the band,Jewelry Tag used for the word "Merry", and 1/2 circle punch used in center to hold the ribbon. Love that new Dotted Ribbon!!!!!I also used the new Oval Textured Impressions Designer Frames with the Large Oval punch in the center.


In this picture you can see the punches used to create my little reindeer. Isn't he just too cute??????




Now how bout some Blog Candy? I know you want a chance to win some. Leave me a comment on this posting for a chance to win this cute little Reindeer Christmas Journal. I'll also throw in a blank book so you can design your own journal.
For the Journal I used the large scallop circle punch, tab rounder punch and 1 3/4 circle punch. Medallion background stamp also used. Winner will be selected Tuesday 8/16. Check back to see if you won!

Next stop on the Blog Hop Stamping Fun with Kim

Stamping Trails
Karen

42 comments:

Carey said...

I would love to win this cute reindeer. You did a great job with all the fun things you can do.

Carey and Roscoe

Nichole Loe said...

Wow! These reindeer are so cute! I would love to your fabulous journal!

pam said...

That little reindeer is so cute. Great job! Thanks for the chance to win.

Marianne said...

I love your journals! I've got to try that reindeer.

Anonymous said...

Very cute reindeer. Love all your projects. Would love to win your reindeer journal. Thanks for sharing.

Ronna Crowley
ronna.crowley@att.net

Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

Too darn cute! Love the snowflake background in the first card too! TFS
Sharon F

Anonymous said...

Great, now I have to buy this punch too! ;) You did a great job!

Ria Blackwell

littlebitoftoto said...

Oh, you have set my heart aflutter..this little guy is sooooo cute..I can't wait to try him out...I may have to stop looking at the blog and make him...lol

A Touch of SOL said...

Too Cute!

Holly / InkPaperStamps said...

Oh my goodness, Karen, this fab fellow needs a spew alert--too, too funny (and clever, to boot!)

Such a superb approach--and isn't someone going to be thrilled to win the journal!

Kathy said...

Your card is way so cute!!!! You did a great job. It is truly amazing what you can do with punches and I alway have to wait for you to show me. Thanks for showing me something cool again!!!
Love, Kat

Elizabeth said...

So, so cute reindeer! Thanks for putting the instructions for the punched critter.

Tracie Livermore said...

Adorable! Can't wait to get my own pennant punch! Thanks for sharing your teriffic idea! :) Tracie

Peggy Davide said...

Love him. I will have to Case him.

Brandy said...

Oh how I love your deer! He is too cute on everything!

Chris O said...

Too stinkin' cute! You did a great job thinking outside the box (or pennant, LOL)...and the layout is super-cute, too!

creations by jackie said...

Adorable, you are a clever girl. I just your reindeer. Can't wait to make some of these. I would love to win your awesome journal. Thanks for sharing a quick and easy to follow tutorial as well. jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

inkedx2 said...

What an adorable reindeer! Would be so cute on a Christmas card. Thanks for sharing!

Robbie

Janice said...

Wow Karen, I love Mr. Raindeer!! He is just so darn cute, I will certainly be casing him! It's been great getting to know you on VC Rockers, I am glad you decided to become a demo.

Debbie Martin said...

He is just too cute for words. So imaginative!
www.cleverandcute.blogspot.com

voyager said...

OMGoodness!! What a great job u did on all of these cute creations!! Thanks so much for sharing them.

Stamper Shirley said...

Wow, those reindeer are so stinkin' cute! And your directions are easy to follow as always. I would love to win your blog candy - journals are my friend!!! Thanx for sharing, Hugs to you, my friend, Sassy

Beth Harple said...

Great Reindeer, I may actually do some Christmas tags early.

DebbieKissel said...

He is so adorable! I just received my pennant punch last week!

Kathy said...

Oh my goodness -too cute! Thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

Absolutely fun, fun, fun! I love your little deer! What an awesome prize to offer! Thanks for sharing
Martha L.

Tory said...

Love your little reindeer. It is adorable!

shestamps@bellsouth.net said...

Oh my, too cute!

Unknown said...

omg the reindeer is so stinking cute.
I just love him to pieces. Thanks for the tutorial and thanks for sharing.

Rhonda

Anonymous said...

Isn't he the cutest?! OMG!! So cute!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

Alicia said...

Isn't he the cutest?! OMG!! So cute!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

Anonymous said...

he is soooo cute, you did great, thanks for hopping.......

Anonymous said...

What a cute reindeer! Thank you for sharing and a chance to win.
Carolee

Terri's Stamping Stuff said...

He is so stinkin' cute..yes I would love to win one!!!

Babe O'Mara said...

Your projects are so cute. Thanks for the clear instructions too. I'd love to win one of your fabulous journals.

Babe
youiesmom@att.net

Patrice H said...

Blog Candy sure and winning the Reindeer you bet! What a darling project great Job!

Elaine Wright said...

Oh man, this reindeer is too, too cute! I love his "hair" and antlers and EVERYTHING about him! Thanks for sharing a great idea, I've got to get that punch!

Cynthia Ferenz said...

So cute! Plus I have all the punches needed for this. Yeah!

Cindy Ferenz
Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers

Laura K said...

Loved the reindeer using punch art. Thanks for sharing

Carolyn Sharkas said...

Roomie,this is too cute, thanks so much for sharing him.

Brenda said...

Cute, cute, cute. Love how you used the pennant punch for the reindeer -- something I would never have thought of. Thanks for sharing.

Tessa said...

Love love LOVE the reindeer! And the best part about punches is seeing all the cool things out of the box you can do with them.