Versamark | The Maui Stamper

The convention Make-and-Takes always include some sort of 3-D project… Stampin’ Up! likes to keep us well-rounded. This year was no exception. We made a charming pouch style package that was quick and easy:

Just Believe stamp set
Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White card stock
Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight and Early Espresso Classic ink pads
Versamark ink pad
Word Window and 1 1/4 inch circle punches
Crop-a-dile and Early Espresso striped grosgrain
Small flat cello bag and Sticky Strip adhesive

This is a simple project that would make a great gift and can be easily re-interpreted to suit any color scheme or season. When you open the pouch you can see the bag inside all ready for the little tags:

Look how cute those tags look in the cello bag – and they just jumped right in there! The bag is attached to the pouch with some Sticky Strip so you can take the tags out one at a time – the top stays open.

That ribbon is cracking me up. You can’t begin to imagine how many times I positioned and re-positioned it while I was taking the photos, and every time it made me think of a handlebar moustache. Maybe the ribbon is just too long, but more likely my brain is just too weird.

I was going back through some old posts and discovered to my great chagrin that I had repeated a post. Auwe! And no, I’m not going to tell you which one it was. As we used to taunt each other when I was a kid (back in the day before there was dirt) “That’s for me to know and for you to find out!”

On the flip side, I discovered that I hadn’t posted everything I’d intended. This should give you a little insight into the moderately organized chaos that is my life. I really work hard at being organized, but I’m far from perfect.

Paisley Prints and So Many Thanks stamp sets
Soft Suede, Whisper White, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizazz and Pretty in Pink card stock
Versamark ink pad; Soft Suede classic in pad
Heart, Jewelry tag and Bitty punches
Piercing tool, template and mat
Linen Thread; Pearl jewels

Sometimes I forget how easy it is to work with the Versamark pad. When I first started stamping, it was my best friend in the world – any color, any time. Now I take it for granted unless I want to emboss something and need that sticky Versa-Goodness.

Don’t miss that little sticky pearl on the Bitty Bit. Those sheets of pearls and rhinestones last so long I think they’re doing the “socks in the laundry” trick. Every time I go to get another one it looks like they’ve invited friends over. Maybe I need to put up a video camera in the craft room….oooh, there’s a scary thought!