MeGa Stampin Studio

Royal Blog Tour Winners

Thank you all for making the tour such fun and a great success.  We have two(2) winners of our blog tour candy.  I need both ladies to email us with their addresses so we can get these in the mail.  If we don't hear from them within a week, we will draw for another winner.

Winner Staci Miserlian - she has won the box of goodies - 6x6 scrapbook album, stamp set, embellishments and accessories.

Winner Christyne - she has won the wooden 6x6 recipe or scrapbook page holder.  These holders will be posted on our blog tomorrow with all the details for purchasing one!!!!

Christmas in July

The final week for Christmas in July, features three quick and fun ideas that we did for a craft sale.  The treats in the jar were made using the penquin from the Punch Pal stamp set.  They were stamped and then punched out using a circle punch, and layered on Real Red card stock punched with the scallop punch.  The scallops were attached to the top and bottom of Peppermint Patties.  Patti used the Top Notes die for  Reindeer Food toppers.  The Tall Treat box was filled with Hershey's kisses and is one we originally got from Lindsay Sasseville.

 Download Tall Treat Box

More Details for Projects from the Royal Blog Tour

As promised, here are more details and pictures from the Royal Blog tour projects.  They had asked us to keep the details and pictures to a minimum during the tour and provide more details later.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us.  Thank you so much for making the tour such a success!

Window:  The left pane, we layered the DSP on cardboard for more stability.  This was then attached to the back side of the glass, showing through, so we could still write directly on the glass.  We used two large eyelets - one on each side of the middle strip.  We purchased the wire basket from Target.  It was silver and we spray painted it black and screwed it directly to the window frame.

 

The center pane - We bought magnetic paint from Home Depot.  We rolled five layers of the paint directly to the glass pane.  Since we didn't want to leave it that color, dark charcoal, we covered it with coordinating DSP.    The magnets are from the die cut sheets in the Write Stuff DSP.  The flowers were glued to the magnets and we used glass marbles for the centers of each flower for dimension.  The "menu" board is a die cut attached to a coaster covered with DSP.  We covered the die cut with a laminate sheet so it would be reusable.  We punched holes down the side using the crop-a-dile.  We tied ribbons into each hole.  We also attached a large eyelet to the bottom right-hand corner.  You could tie a ribbon through this and attach a dry erase marker.  We had to create some of our own ribbon to coordinate with all the DSP colors - Ruby Red and Crushed Curry grosgrain - using white grosgrain and stamp pads.

The last pane of glass was removed and we spray painted a piece of masonite with Chalk Board paint (also purchased at Home Depot) and mounted it back in the same place the glass was originally.     The place setting  was created using the die cuts and hand cut silverware from our featured stamp set, "Compliments to the Chef."  The hot dog was stamped three times on white card stock and twice on Ruby Red card stock.  We cut out the red hot dogs and layered them on the white card stock - twice.  We sponged, a lot, using Soft Suede to create a toasted bun look and used the Crushed Curry marker for the mustard.  The buns are layered three times.

    

The chef, on the recipe, was made using DSP on the jacket and cuff and card stock on his hat and scarf.  We punched 1/8" circles from black card stock for his buttons and applied Crystal Effects for dimension.  Another die cut is used for the name of the recipe.  The recipe is displayed on a wooden holder.  We will be selling these on our site, unfinished.  You can then paint or stain to suit your taste.  Watch for the post later.

The layered gift jar:  We used jars left over from candles - washed very well - and layered the cookie ingredients.  We attached a tag with the directions for the user.  We, of course, cut out another spoon for the tag and added a large eyelet to the top left corner.  We attached the tag to the jar with lots of coordinating ribbon.  This is a great holiday gift idea for the neighbors, teachers, babysitters, etc.

Here is the recipe for the Cranberry Hootcreeks that are layered in the jar:

Cranberry Hootycreeks Mix

1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. flour

1/2 c. old-fashioned oats

1/2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 c. brown sugar

1/3 c. sugar

1/2 c. dried cranberries

1/2 c. white chocolate chips

1/2 c. chopped pecans

Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide mouth one quart jar.  Pack each layer into place before adding the next ingredient.  Attach a gift tag with the mixing and baking ingredients.

Tag:

1 jar Cranberry Hootycreeks Mix

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, cream butter, egg and vanilla.  Add the Cranberry Hootycreeks Mix and mix together by hand until it is well blended.  Drop by heaping tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet.  Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges start to brown.  Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Finally, we stamped on the bottom of the window,the border stamp from "Compliments to the Chef" using black Stazon.

Big Shot Wednesday - "It's A Party" Birthday Cake!

Can't have a party without cake!!  For the final day of our Big Shot Party,we made this three-tier birthday cake using three sizes of paper mache boxes.  All the lids come off in case you want to fill each box with goodies.

 

The bottom layer was created by covering a paper mache box with Melon Mambo card stock on the base and Razzleberry Lemonade DSP on the lid.  We used the Scallop Edge punch on the DSP before adhering to the lid.  We tied small bows with the Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry polka dot ribbon.

The middle layer was also done with the base out of Melon Mambo card stock and a different print from the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP.  We used the Scallop Edge punch on this as well.  We trimmed around the top edge with "bling."

For the top layer, we used the same paper as the bottom layer - Melon Mambo card stock for the base and the same print from the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP.  We used the Scallop Edge punch around the bottom of the DSP and each scallop has a rhinestone.  We alternated between pink rhinestones and clear rhinestones. 

We used the Flower, Daisies #2 die for the top embellishment.  There are three flowers, two large and one medium, out of Melon Mambo card stock, which have been layered together.  These flower have been "fluffed" and "curled"  to give them dimension.  The hole in the center is perfect for the candle.  We used a glue dot to hold the candle in place.  We used green grosgrain ribbon for the leaves.

We hope you have enjoyed the "It's A Party" theme for the month of July.  You should have plenty of ideas to create your own party.  Be sure to watch upcoming Big Shot Wednesdays to see what the MeGa team comes up with next!!

Deal of the Week #5

This last Deal of the Week offers the Heart to Heart Punch at the discounted price of $10.99 (reg. $15.99). Special pricing expires Friday, July 31. 

Royal Blog Tour

We are so excited to be a part of the Royal Blog Tour.  Below are some samples we designed around the new Stampin Up! set "Compliments to the Chef" and the new specialty DSP, The Write Stuff. Please be sure to post a comment as we will be drawing for blog candy.  We  usually post six days a week, so check back as we always work hard to come up with ideas that will inspire you.

We've created the following projects using an old window as our project pallet.  Using the old window, we created a fun message board for the kitchen along with a  layered gift jar and tag, a 6x6 recipe on a wooden holder (which will be for sale later and we will be giving one away!!!) 

We have provided a few details by each picture but will post more in-depth details, for those of you who love them, later this week. 

 

Starting with the first pane on the left, we left the glass (sorry for the glare) in so this could be used to write on with dry erase markers.  All of the paper is attached on the backside.  The fork is from the Decor Elements "Eat." One sample was done using black, the other with white.   We attached the basket with screws to hold the markers, pens, chalk, etc. On one we added ribbons for accents and on the other we used the chef.  

The chef from Voila, has been stamped with the DSP several times to create lots of fun layers for added dimension. The base was stamped on chipboard to give him more stability.  We glued a magnet to the back so he could be attached to the metal basket or used on the center board as another magnet.

The middle pane was painted with magnetic paint  directly on the glass, creating a magnetic surface.  We covered this paint with Soft Suede DSP and added matching ribbon.  We applied the "eat" (remaining piece from the fork) to this section.  We used die cuts from the Write Stuff DSP to create magnets - flowers and "menu" board.  Again, here are samples showing both the black and white Decor Elements along with other accents like stamped and cut out silverware used as a border across the top of the center panel . The black "EAT" was added to the magnetic center section of the window while the white "EAT" was added to the chalkboard section.

On the third pane, we covered the glass with chalkboard paint to use for messages or as a menu board.  The grocery list pad was created from a memo pad and The Write Stuff DSP.  We embellished with the trio flower punch.  The black clothes pin was glued directly to the window to hold the pad.  

At the bottom of the chalk board, our place setting was created using more die cuts from the DSP and the silverware from "Compliments to the Chef" and the hot dog, also many layers, is from the Voila to Go set.

  

The 6x6 recipe is made using the chef from Viola and the silverware from the "Compliments to the Chef" stamp set.  The papers are Soft Suede, Ruby Red, Old Olive and Crushed Curry card stock.  The silverware was stamped and then cut out.  Once again, we added some layers to the chef.  We also used another die cut from the DSP.  This recipe is displayed on a wooden stand that we will be offering later this week BUT we will be giving one away.  Please leave comments!!!!

The layered gift jar makes a great gift for the holidays for neighbors, teachers, etc.  We embellished the tag with a large eyelet, ribbon and another cut out spoon.  We will post the recipe for the layered Cranberry Hootycreeks on our blog after the tour.

 

 

 

Address Book Kit for Sale-No Longer Available See August 29th post for Tutorial only!

We are making these address book kits for sale for a limited time.  These make a great gift or a fun project for class.  Please note in the "notes" section in Paypal, which one of the In Colors, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay or Soft Suede; you would like.  Pictured below are two samples; one using Melon Mambo, the other using Soft Suede.  Please use the Paypal button below if you would like to order one.  Please note that we have two buttons, one if you want it bound ($19.95 plus $5 shipping) and one if you prefer to bind it yourself ($16.95 plus $5 shipping).

 

 

Each kit will include:

• Two sheets of each 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock, coordinating sheets of DSP, and cardboard (for your covers)
• 26 address pages (one for each letter of the alphabet - printed on both sides)
• 13 tabs
• 50 pieces of ribbon
• all die cuts and punched images shown
• ellishments (hodge podge, brads, eyelets, rhinestones, library clip)
• over 15 page step-by-step tutorial (sent to you after payment is received)

 

Christmas in July Treat Box

The Week 4 Christmas-in-July project is called a twist box.  The directions for this box are currently on the demonstrator-only side of Stampin! Up in video format.  We are pretty sure that they will eventually have this available on the demonstrators' websites.  When they do, we will post all the directions in detail.  We have included the pattern for those of you who can figure it out without the video.Download Hostess_twist_box

We used the new Christmas DSP, Merry Moments.  These open and shut very easy so we filled them with chocolate!!!

 

Christmas in July card - Week 4

This Christmas card was scheduled for the last Monday in July, the 27th, but since the Blog Tour is going on we are showing it today so you don't miss out on a Christmas card idea.

We have taken a non-Christmas set and created a fun card.  Many times new stampers think they can't possibly create a card for any occasion with a "regular" stamp set.  We love this bear from "Under the Stars."  The accessories - hat and packages - are from the Sock Monkey accessories set.  The images were all stamped on watercolor paper with Stazon ink.

 

Big Shot Wednesday - "It's A Party" Gift Wrap

Week 4 of our party, brings us to wrapping our gift.  We chose a silver, gallon paint bucket (matches our place card-in-a-bucket from last week).  We used a 1" wide strip of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP around the top and a 1-1/2" around the bottom of the bucket.  We cut medium and small flowers out of all the cardstock that matches the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP - Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Whisper White and Pumpkin Pie.  We put two of each size together and added a coordinating dot in the middle.  We attached the flowers to the can with dimensionals.  We used the leftover dots and scattered them around randomly - no dimensionals.  We used LOTS of ribbon, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry polka dot, as well as, Whisper White and Pumpkin Pie grosgrain, to cover the handle.

For the top of the lid, we cut a large scallop circle die out of Melon Mambo and punched with the 1/8" circle in each scallop.

 

We used a chipboard tag from On Board Essentials and covered it with Whisper White cardstock.  We used all three polka dot ribbon colors across the bottom.  We used a jumbo eyelet at the top and tied it to the bucket with white and pumpkin grosgrain ribbon.  We also attached two small white daisies with a pumpkin center to the tag.

 

Next week we will be wrapping up our "It's a Party" theme.  Join us as we close out this month's Big Shot Wednesday with one final project.