I attached different ribbons to the card background. Then I punched hearts out and lifted that piece with dimensionals. It is an easy technique that is perfect for using scraps of ribbon!
A fun little Valentine that I made using a stamp I got for $1 at Michaels.....
I am super busy and stressed with my school work. And sadly, I must say goodbye today to a very special friend who is moving. I have a feeling today is not going to a good day :(
I love to send little holiday treats to my kids school teachers as well as the piano teacher and the dance teacher. My love language is gifts so I am always sending gifts to others!
This year I really didn't get as creative as in previous years. You have seen this project on my blog before! But it is cute and simple so I decided to use it again! I use the big shot Top Note and small brown paper bags (from Michaels) to make a fun treat bag to fill with chocolate!
The hearts are from the stamp set Love You Much and the words are from my brand new Well Scripted stamp set. Both are SU! sets. The ribbon is from Michaels and was only $1.
We are off to buy a new (and much needed) TV today and then I have class this afternoon. I don't see any stamping time in my day :( I got my SU order but 4 things were on backorder. And they were the things I was most looking foward to getting!!! :(
I re photographed some cards to show ya!
The card I have for you today is one of the make and takes from my Stampin' Up! party from a little over a week ago. My friend, Jill, did a great job with the make and takes. She knows that I love the Season of Frienship stamp set!!!
I was excited to try one of the new punches! And of course I ordered it!!! And my order is in and Jill is bringing it to me tomorrow. I am so excited and can't wait to get stamping!!!
Thanks for the sweet comments you have been leaving me this past week. I am so happy to be making time to stamp and blog again! So fun!
Today I have a very simple Valentine card to show you. I made a couple of these in just a few minutes!
I made the hearts with a SU punch. The pearls are from the SU Pretties kit. But guess what- I found half back pearls. Michaels sells them now! And they have adhesive backs. And they come in lots of colors. Sweet! Obviously someone from Michaels was reading my blog and decided to make me extra happy by selling half back pearls! ;) LOL
I am in the process of making 35 little sucker toppers for my kids to share with their friends in school for Valentines Day. I think they are turning out pretty cute. And it is a super cheep project. I got the stamp from Michael's for $1 and the ribbon spools are also from Michael's for $1!!!
The picture is a little dark. It has been rainy and stormy all week! Which is pretty big when you live in the dessert! We are actually under a tornado warning right now! So I stayed in my house stamping! Perfect!
I have a couple projects to show you today using the Candy Lane Designer Series Paper.
First, I have a 2 page scrapbook layout! I have a certain reader (you know who you are!) who is always asking for these 2 pagers. So this one is for you!!! It is the page that my scrapbook clubs made for February. Sorry I don't have pics of my cute kids in it yet. The layout has room for lots of 2x2 pictures!
Here is a close-up of the title (which I love!)...
And of course, I had to have a set of thos paper pieced birdies...
My favorite part of this whole layout is the color combo!!! It is Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Ridinghood Red and Pink Pirouette. It looks very pretty IRL!
Next I have a card for you using the new Sale a Bration set called "Yummy." That is my favorite word these days....so of course I had to have the set!!! And since it was FREE, can you blame me?!!! Don't forget to place your $50 order, so you can pick a free sale a bration set!!!! So here is the card...
I love how "girly" this card is! I think it would make a great wedding or bridal shower card! And do you see that super sweet flower?!!!
Yummy!!!! It's called a Fleurette and when I saw them in the new catty, I knew I had to have them. But they are so pretty that I have been hoarding them!!! Mmmmm Mmmmmm Mmmmmm!!!
Ok I am off to tackle my large To Do list!
Recipe:
Love Scrapbook Layout
Stamps: Big Deal Alphabet, Love You Much
Paper: Candy Lane DSP, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Ridinghood Red, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Ridinghood Red
Other: Heart to Heart Punch, Eyelet Punch, Circle Scallop Punch, 1 3/8 inch circle punch
Flower Card
Stamps: Yummy
Paper: Candy Lane DSP, Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Other: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Top Note Die, Fleuettes, Ridinghood Red Tafetta Ribbon, Half Back Pearls (from the Pretties kit)
I am not feeling well, STILL, and decided to use this down time to try my hand at some digi scrapping. I am learning....
I used a kit called Heartstrings for both of these layouts.
I like how they turned out! But I have so many questions!!! Someday I will figure this out!!! Hope that you had a happy Valentine's Day!
I only have a minute (maybe less!) but I wanted to post the Valentine that I made for my sweet hubby. Then I have to go give it to him!!!
The stamp set is by Papertrey Ink and I colored it with my Copic markers. I also popped up the mailboxes and that looks really cool IRL.
I will update this post tomorrow with the recipe!!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Do you guys remember this card...
I made this and posted it back in January.
I needed a Valentine to send to a friend and this card came to mind. But I decided to add some extras to make it even more special. So what do you think of my card makeover?
Isn't that heart paper clip fun??? I made it with a standard paper clip and it was super easy. Click here for instructions from Kristina Werner.
I hope you all have your Valentine's Day cards ready for those special people!
Recipe:
Stamps: Love You Much, Holidays & Wishes
Paper: Candy Lane DSP, Very Vanilla, Kraft, Ridinghood Red, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Basic Black, Going Grey
Other: Button Bouquet, Twine, Ridinghood Red Taffeta, paper clip, blender pen, heart to heart punch
I have a confession. I have not stamped since last Thursday! Yikes!!!! I have been having terrible troubles with migraines. And now, on top of the migraine, I have come down with a cold.
Today I have a simple Valentine's Day treat to show you. I made a bunch of these to give to the gals at my MOPS table last week.
I just cut 2 top notes with my Big Shot Die Cut Machine and then attached them to a small treat bag. I had to cut the bag down. I think I got them at Target next to all the gift bags. Here is a side view...
The bags were filled with yummy candies. I ate all the left overs!!! I thought it might help the headache!
I am off to rest some more and hope to stamp again very soon!
Recipe:
Stamps: Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Candy Lane DSP, Kraft
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Other: small treat bag, Heart to Heart Punch, Word Window Punch, Pink Pirouette Striped Ribbon, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Top Note Die
I don't usually post on the weekends, but I thought I would show you this simple Valentine's Day card...
The stamp is actually a Papertrey stamp. In fact it is the bottom of the strawberry on the card I showed you a couple of days ago!
Recipe:
Stamps: My Puny Valentine
Paper: Sweet Always DSP, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Regal Rose
Other: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon
WARNING!!! I used non-Stampin' Up! stamps on this card. Crazy, huh?!!! I bought this stamper set from Papertrey last summer because I just loved the sentiments. Well, Since it is a Valentine's Day set- I decided I needed to pull it out for a couple quick cards for a customer. What do you think?
I also pulled out my nestabilities which I have not used in ages!!! They work perfectly in the Big Shot Die Cut Machine!!!
Happpy Stamping!!!
Recipe:
Stamps: My Punny Valentine (PTI)
Paper: Bella Rose DSP, Ridinghood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Ridinghood Red
Other: Nestabilities, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Pink Pirouette Striped Ribbon
I have just been on a roll in my craft room this week. I made some super cool gifts for my MOPS table but since I forgot to take a picture- you will have to wait until tomorrow to get a lookie. I am a tease, huh?
Today I have a super simple card for you. I love the nice and clean look!
I just can't get enough of those felt flowers!! Yummy! And the Candy Lane paper is so stickin' cute that I am kicking myself for not ordering another pack when I place my order this week. Oh I can't wait for that order to come!!! If you have not seen the new catalog- click on the link on the left side and check it out! Or if you live in the Casa Grande area, stop by and check it out in person!
I am keeping ti short today- cause I am on a roll with some scrapbooking and I don't want to loose it!!!
Recipe:
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Love You Much (sentiment)
Paper: Candy Lane Designer Series Paper, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Ridinghood Red, Chocolate Chip
Other: Flower Fusion too, silver brads, ridinghood red taffeta ribbon, word window punch
I like to make my kid's teachers a treat at just about every holiday. They work very hard and I like to show my appreciation. The problem is that my kids have a combined 11 teachers! Plus the piano teacher! That is a lot of treats! So I am always on the look for inexpensive and fast ideas! Well last week I came across this super cute treat bag and so I had to make some of my own. The best part...I got to use my BIG SHOT DIE CUT MACHINE!
I just cut 2 pieces of Chocolate Chip cardstock with my top note die in the Big Shot Die Cut Machine. I then glued one to the front and one to the back of a small brown paper bag that I cut down to be shorter than the top notes. I am not positive where I got the bags- but I think it was at Target.
I just had to paper piece those birds again!!! Don't forget that you only have until January 31st to get these cute stamps at 20% off! Just click HERE for more info.
Recipe:
Stamps: Love You Much, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Candy Lane DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Other: 3 heart punch, top note die, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, large circle punch, Word Window Punch, Pink Pirouette Ribbon
Last night- I made several cards!!! I decided to go back through my old blog posts and I just cased myself! It worked!
So first, I have a simple little Valentine's Day card using the Love You Much stamp set...
I just love to paper piece those birds!!! If you want to get this stamp set, the Candy Lane DSP, and the 3 heart punch at 20% off of the catalog price, you best hurry!!! You only have until the 31st to take advantage of this offer. Click HERE for more info.
This next card is my favorite from the card making I did last night. The color combo is so yummy!
The colors are: Pumpkin Pie, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, nd Whisper White. You have to try this combo!!!
I finally got my Flower Fusion 2 out to play. I got them for Christmas but had not yet broken into them! They are addicting! I made several other cards using them too!
Recipe:
Valentine Birds
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Sweet Always DSP, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray
Other: Regal Rose Ribbon, Blender Pen
Thank You
Stamps: Stitched Exotics, Fresh Cuts
Paper: Murifield DSP, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip
Other: Flower Fusion 2, Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Brads
Hope you have a great day. It is going to be 77 degrees here today!!! Crazy, huh?!
Where oh were is my mojo? Has anyone seen it? I must have left it in Orlando!!! Yesterday, I got all my chores done in the morning and saved 2 hours for crafting in the afternoon. I made NOTHING!!! I tried. But nothing happened! So today I am showing you the last project I had made before my trip. Hopefully I will have another project tomorrow, but if I am MIA, you will know that I am still searching for my stamping mojo.
Anyway, I have a sweet little card today that holds one of the Ghiradelli chocolate squares...
And the inside...
Wouldn't this be a fun treat for the teachers at school or for your co workers on Valentine's Day?
BIG NEWS- New catalogs are in the house!!!! The UPS man didn't even knock (or maybe the kids were so loud that I didn't hear) but I kept looking out the window finally- I saw a box. Holly cow! This is an amazing catalog!!! I love the new Manhatten Style watch, the cordoroy buttons, new Big Shot dies ( a butterfly!) and textured plates. Seriouslly- how am I ever going to decide what to order first??!!! Any suggestions????
Alright- I am going to go read my catalog in bed. Oh come on! You know you do it too!!!
If you see my mojo- kindly send it back to me!
Recipe:
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Sweet Always DSP, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette
Other: Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Regal Rose Marker
Someone recently asked me "Do you really use your Big Shot Die Cut Machine much?" YES!!!! I use it almost every day!!! I love that thing!
So here is a Valentine that I cased from Jenn Diercks. I added a few more layers but kept with her same envelope of hearts concept.
That cute scallop envelope was cut with the Big Shot Die Cut Machine!
The designer series paper, heart stamps, and heart punch that I used on this card all came from the Love You Much bundle that Stampin' Up! has on sale for 20% off of the catalog price right now!
ok- 2 days in a row without ribbon. Maybe I should go take my temp!
Recipe:
Stamps: Love You Much, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Candy Lane, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, Ridinghood Red, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Ridinghood Red
Other: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, scallop envelope die, scallop edge punch, heart pench, paper piercer
I came across a cute (and simple) Valentine card made by Tessa Wise. I was compelled to make my own. I added some extra layers, some gel pen, and didn't round my corners- but otherwise it is just like her card.
Isn't it cute? And it is so simple that you could mass produce some of these to send to friends and family next month! All of those cute hearts were punched out with the new heart punch that comes in the Love You Much Bundle. I also used the Love You Much stamp set for a few of those hearts.
Guess what I am doing today? I am packing my suitcase!!!! First thing in the morning, my son and I are flying to Florida with our Godmother to spend th week in Disney World!!! I am just a big kid when it comes to Disney!!! And I just can't wait to see the look on Kyler's face when he sees all of his favorite characters! Next week he will be celebrating his 5th birthday so I am extra excited to be able to spend so much time with him. We are going to have a blast! If you are going to Stampin' Up! leadership in Orlando this week- maybe I will see you there! And maybe you'll let me have a peak at the new catalog???? lol!
Anyway, I have scheduled posts for the entire time that we are gone so you won't be missing a thing!!! My hubby offered to post for me while I was goe. He said that he was going to take over and re-name the blog "Stamping Daddy of 3." You have been warned!!!
Recipe:
Stamps: Hugs & Wishes, Love You Much
Paper: Always DSP, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pink, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Other: Heart Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, White Gel Pen, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon
Do you have the Love You Much bundle yet? If you do, then I don't need to tell you how cute the new stamps are!!! My favorite stamp from the set is the two birds! They just scream to be paper pieced!!!
I cased THIS card since it is the perfect layout to show off this yummy designer series paper that also comes in the Love You Much bundle. I used 4 different patterns on this card! It is so easy to mix paterned papers when they coordinate like the Stampin' Up! designer series papers do!
The birds were pieced together. I stamped them once on the Very Vanilla cardstock and then again on each of the patterned papers. I cut the boddies out of the patterned papers and glued them to the Very Vanilla. I added some shadows to ground the birds with Basic Gray ink and a blender pen. The heart was punched out of the Ridinghood Red cardstock using the new punch that also comes in the bundle!
Did I mention that the bundle is 20% off of the catalog price if you order now?!!!
Recipe:
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Candy Lane DSP, Kraft, Very Vanilla, Ridinghood Red, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Basic Black, Basic Gray
Other: Ridinghood Red Tafetta Ribbon, Blender Pen, heart punch
