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Take it to Heart - Elegant Valentine or Anniversary Card

The heart framelits strike again on this great card that you could easily adapt for anniversaries or weddings! The stamp set used here is Take it to Heart - don't you love this image? And check out the whole set:

Lots of Big Shot action on this card and elegant accessories!  You can check out more about the heart framelits in yesterday's post.

Stampin' Up Supplies

• Stamps: Take it to Heart, P.S. I Love You
• Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake
• Ink: Cherry Cobbler
• Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Large Pearls, SNAIL, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals
• Tools: Big Shot,Heart Collection Framelits, Scallop Square Duo Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch

Step by Step Directions

1. Cut Cherry Cobbler card base to 5.5 x 8.5 and fold in half. Cut mat for card out of Crumb Cake cardstock to 4 x 5.25. Attach mat to the card with SNAIL.
2. Using Big Shot, cut larger scallop square out using Cherry Cobbler from Scallop Square Duo.
3. Cut Crumb Cake cardstock to 2.5 x 2.5 and emboss on Big Shot with Square Lattice Folder. Attach to scallop square with SNAIL.
4. Stamp image on Very Vanilla cardstock in Cherry Cobbler ink. Cut out on Big Shot using Heart Framelit. Adhere to scallop square with Stampin' Dimesionals.
5. Attach scallop square panel to card with SNAIL.  Tie a knot of of seam binding and trim. Attach to scallop square with glue dot.  Top off with pearl.
6. Stamp greeting from P.S. I Love You in Cherry Cobbler ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and then punch with Modern Label. Attach to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
7. You are done!

 

 

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Valentine's Treat Holder Tutorial

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It's February which means Valentine's Day is right around the corner!  While I'm not necessarily into being told when to celebrate love, I do like all the treats and fun things that go with it!   Here's a quick and easy treat bag featuring stuff from the Occasions Mini - the Candy Conversations Stamp Set and the Label Collection Framelits.  I put together a quick tutorial for you on how to make it, and you can download a PDF so you have directions to print, share...whatever!

Download Vday treat holder tutorial

Stampin' Up Supplies

• Stamps: Candy Conversations
• Paper: Whisper White and Crumb Cake Card Stock, Red Glimmer Paper
• Ink: Real Red Classic Ink
• Accessories: Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Medium Cello Bag, Stampin' Dimensionals 
• Tools: Big Shot, Label Framelits, Heart Punch, 1 3/8 Square Punch, Cropadile
• Other: Stapler

Step by Step Directions

1. Stamp image in Real Red on Whisper White Cardstock and trim as desired. To create flag use the square punch to trim inwards.
2. Punch two hearts out of Red Glimmer Paper. Attach to stamped image with Stampin' Dimensionals.
3. Run piece of Crumb Cake paper through Big Shot with 2nd largest of the label collection framelits.
4. Fill cello bag and fold over.  Then fold label die cut piece in half over top and staple shut.
5. Attach stamped panel over top using Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Punch hole at top for ribbon using Cropadile. Thread ribbon through.
7. You are done! 

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P.S. I Love You - Calypso Coral Valentine

This week I'm featuring cards from the P.S. I Love You Stamp Set in the Occasions Mini. You can check out yesterday's card by clicking here.

This is a very simple card, but packs a punch with an unconventional color combo and fun Designer Series Paper.  The paper is from the Sweet Shop package in the Occasions Mini and is full of fun, fun, fun designs!  The hearts from P.S. I Love You are stamped in Calypso Coral and punched with the Full Heart Punch. The "love you" is stamped and then the ribbon is tied around the mat layer.

Measurements

• Calypso Coral Card base - 4.25 x 5.5
• Whisper White Mat - 4 x 5.25
• Designer Series Paper - 2 x 3.75

 

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P.S. I Love You: New from the Occasions Mini!

This week I'm featuring cards from the P.S. I Love You Stamp Set in the Occasions Mini. This is a great set that is definitely one of my new favorites!  The "sent with love" stamp is perfect for pretty much any occasion - think outside beyond Valentine's Day - family, friends and anniversaries all come to mind!

The image was stamped in Real Red and then punched with the 1 inch square which is carrying over from the Holiday Mini catalog.  It is then layered on the Postage punch and beside it is the Scallop Heart of Hearts Embosslit! The background layer uses a great new product - an embossing folder designed for edges!  There's three in the package and you are going to love them as they are the perfect thing to add just a little extra wow factor.

The whole card is Very Vanilla which measures 4.25 x 8.5.  Simple, elegant and easy to mass produce!

Check back this afternoon for my Top 5 new products from the Occasions Mini!

Check out more P.S. I Love You Tomorrow.  Click here to order this set online right now.

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Valentine's Defined: Fancy Favor Box

One of the most popular sets in the new Occasions Mini is the cute and fun Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057) set. This is one of the projects I made this past weekend with a very cute group of girls along with their moms over in Cornwall.  If you are anywhere in Eastern Ontario let me know and I can bring the stamping fun to you!

While this is a great set for Valentine's Day, it is a good set for scrapbooking, anniversary cards and more! This box features the "love you" greeting from the set which fits perfectly in the small oval punch, as well as a new must-have item, Red Glimmer Paper (121790) which is so sparkly and the glitter stays put!!!

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057)
• Ink: Real Red Classic (103133)
• Paper: Real Red (102482), Pink Pirouette Cardstock (111351), Love Patterns Designer Series Paper (124156), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
• Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Strip (104294)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Fancy Favor Box Die (115965), Tasteful Trim Die (120893), Small Oval Punch (119863), Large Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856)

Step by Step Directions

1. Cut out Fancy Favor Box out of Love Patterns Designer Series Paper using Big Shot. Assemble box using Sticky Strip.
2. Cut out handle for box using Tasteful trim die. Add handle to the box on the inside using Sticky Strip.
3. Stamp "love you" in Real Red on Whisper White. Punch out with small oval punch.
4. Punch large oval out of glimmer paper, add greeting on top with SNAIL.
5. Punch scallop oval out of Pink Pirouette and attach other ovals on with SNAIL.
6. Add to the box with Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you'd like to make cute valentine's favors like this one, you can schedule a valentine's themed class where I'll come to you!

 

  

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Filled with Love Bundle - Get Ready for Valentine's Day Now!

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so why not get a jump start with the Filled with Love Bundle (W 124380/C 124381)? This bundle includes the Filled with Love stamp set, the exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (12 sheets total in Pretty in Pink and Real Red) and a FREE package of Bitty Buttons!

  

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Five Minute Friday: Hugs Valentine Cards

Here's some quick and easy valentine's note that were made with the Hugs Notes.  This was one of the projects for my Chicks and Chocolate event tonight....but I've had to cancel it as my little guy is sick and I don't want to share the bug.

The cards are all backed on a piece of cardstock and then stamped with various hearts from the I Heart Hearts stamp set.  The one on the upper right is copied from one of Shelli's (Stampin' Up's CEO) projects that was shared at the Leadership conference.  I love it because it shows hearts aren't just for Valentine's Day!

Have a wonderful weekend - celebrating Love in what ever way it suits you! :)

Sending Love Flower Page - Just in Time for Valentine's Day

 
Here's a valentine's day themed page, but something you could use for any friendship type photos. So, when you are going about your activities this weekend - remember to take pictures.  Maybe it's a night out with your partner, or fun with the girls, or activities with the kids. Capture those little moments!

Tips and Tricks:

• The flowers here are made with the jumbo flower punch and Sending Love paper - they are scrumbled up and then flattened out. they have cord brads in the centre to finish them off.
• The friend is from I Heart Hearts which was stamped in Versamark and then in Pretty in Pink and then embossed with Irridescent Ice for a bit of sparkle
• Three chocolate chip epoxy brads accent the Chocolate Chip satin ribbon
• For the journalling, there's a "secret pocket" under the spot for the photo

Get out that camera - put it on the counter and take pictures this weekend!

  

Love Bandit....Valentine's Day

 

I like you more than_______________  fill in the blank!  I love this greeting from the Love Bandit stamp set. I'm trying to decide if I fill it in with stamping or purses for my husband's valentine's day card, lol.  This is just one of the cards we did at my January card class.  The February class will feature thank yous, birthdays and sympathy cards and will take place on Sunday Feb 28th at 1 p.m.  We'll be doing six cards - and the class is free with a $25 order or $15 flat fee.  You can check out all the details here and get a sneak peek of a couple cards. 

Tips and Tricks:

• The Write Stuff Designer Series paper is a great package to have on hand - extremely versatile with primary colors featured.  It makes the perfect accent for this card. 
• Ruby Red, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip markers are used on the tree image, and the owl was cut out and popped up with half a Stampin Dimensional

Have a fantastic day - this is one busy week in my real and stamping life. February is a busy time for me with work, and I have two classes at local libraries this week and will be stamping with 26 different people over two nights!  That's a lot of stamping love to share around! ;)

Love You Much - Hugs Valentine's Day Card

This is probably my favorite Valentine's Day card I've made so far this year.  I just love the Sending Love Hugs (The White Scallop Piece) in the Occasions Mini. I'm going to be using them for everything I can get my hands on!  Clean, simple...and best of all quick card for you to make.

Tips and Tricks:

• The heart to heart punch makes cutting our the three hearts from I Heart Hearts a snap.  I just stamped them in the three colors and punch them out - Chocolate Chip, Rose Red and Pretty in Pink were used here.
  
• The clear blocks combined with the Well Scripted stamp set ensure you can easily position the greeting on the Hug note
• Sweet Pea designer series paper is accented with Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, a Pretty in Pink Corduroy button which is tied with linen thread
• Attach you buttons with mini glue dots so they stay put
  

The Sending Love Hugs Notes are only $6.95 for a package of 20.  Love them - and that scallop edge!

Tomorrow I'll be sharing a sneak peek of just one of hte projects for Chicks & Chocolate this Friday night.  Are you coming?  Tomorrow's the last day to RSVP!