Another Valentine Idea

This is another Valentine idea. It can be used as either an M & M Candy (Fun Size) or gift card holder. Isn't it cute. I got this idea from another Stampin' Up! blogger/demonstrator. I think this is cute and simple.

STAMP SET: Love You Much

INK: Black, Pink Pirouette, and Kiwi Kiss for leaf.

PAPER: Whisper White and Pink Pirouette

ACCESSORIES: slit punch, Pink Pirouette stripped ribbon, scallop edge punch. Love You Much coordinating punch, blender pens.

DIRECTIONS: Cut a piece of whisper white card stock 8 1/2" x 4 1/4". Score at 3" & 6 1/4". Stamp the image using black ink, then use a blender pen to color in the word with pink pirouette.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

Tres Chic Coasters

I know that this isn't a new idea, but I just love these coasters. And I get a lot of compliments on them too. I think I've made a set for everyone I know. They are the easiest thing to create, and very inexpensive. All you need is a set of 4 to 6 ceramic tiles that you can pick up at Lowe's or Home Depot. The next thing you need is black or brown Staz On ink and your stamp and have at it. I also bought some little round felt "thingies" that are sticky on one side to adhere to each of the corners on the reverse so the tile doesn't scratch the furniture. The Staz On ink doesn't wear off, even when the bottom of a cup or glass is wet, and it dries almost instantly after it has been stamped. They are perfect. Oh, the stamp I used is Stampin' Up!'s Tres Chic background stamp. Hope you like them!!

Yummy

Hey there!

It has been a couple of weeks since my last post and that's because I've been busy. I finally, after being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 2 years, had my first workshop this past Saturday. This is a photo of my workshop door prize. It is a Kit Kat Bar wrapped in the Regal Rose DSP that is in the current Patterns Pack II that is a Level I hostess gift in the current catalog. I have to admit that I got this idea from my friend and trainer Kim . I went to one of her workshops in December and we did this with Christmas paper and stamp. So I thought, "Why not?" I also demonstrated this at my workshop. Of course I used the Yummy stamp set that is in the current Sale-A-Bration catalog, Regal Rose ink, Regal Rose Card Stock, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, and Stampin' Dimensionals. Oh...and don't forget the glitter; Dazzling Diamonds. I feel like I'm forgetting something, but I can't remember what it is. I'm sure I'll remember as soon as I close out this post.

Until next time...

Josie

Love You Much Valentine Candle

Here is a Valentine candle I've recently made. I used the Love You Much stamp set with Riding Hood Red ink and striped ribbon. If you want directions on how to make one of these, send me an email. I'm giving slightly turned view of the candle so you can see the love birds and bow with flower better. This was quick and easy and that is why I like it.

Sale-A-Bration

WooooooHooooo! Sale-A-Bration starts today! I love Sale-A-Bration.

If you don't know what it is all about, here is the deal.

As a CUSTOMER, with every $50 you spend on StampinUp! product, you get one free item from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. There is not limit on the number of free items you can earn.

When you HOST a workshop of at least $300 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who JOINS AS A DEMONSTRATOR can choose any stamp set-a value of up to $47.95-from our current Idea Book and Catalog. Plus, for a limited time, get 15% off the price of the Starter Kit!

What a deal, huh? Now you know why I LOVE SALE-A-BRATION!!!!

For more information, CLICK ON MY STAMPIN UP! LINK at the top of the page.

Now, here's a cute little set I made two weeks ago when I attended a workshop at my friend Kim's home. I hope she doesn't mind my posting it on my blog. If she does, I will remove it ASAP! But I just thought it was just too cute to not share. It uses the new Candy Lane DSP and the Love You Much Stamp Set which is in the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

Then the little yellow box is something I came up with one day last week. I took a sick day from work to go to a doctor's appointment, and while I was waiting around for the time to leave, I started playing in my stamp room. You could use it as a little gift box, or something like that.

For it I used the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set, Summer Sun card stock, along with Always Artichoke DSP from the Patterns Pack that was available at the end of last year. I also used the Sizzix Petal Card die and cut out five shapes for the box. It turned out okay. I'm not crazy about the colors. But if they were changed up, I think it would be a cute gift idea.

Anyway, that's what the pictures are. Until next time...

Happy Heart Valentine

Here's another cute little card I just recently made. Unfortunately, the DSP is retired, but I'm positive you could find a piece from the more recent Candy Lane DSP to substitute. I love this stamp set. I think it is sooooo cute.

Sorry about the shadow on the picture and if it isn't as clear as it could be. I am not a photographer, as you can very well see. Anyway, here's what I used to make this card.

STAMP SET: Happy Heart Day

PAPER: Real Red, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla, and paper from Primary Colors Scrap Book Kit(Retired).

INK: Close to Cocoa

ACCESSORIES: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Stampin Write markers in Pretty in Pink, Real Red, and Old Olive, Crimper

Valentine 3D

I know that it has been a long time since my last post, and if anyone out there is paying attention, I do apologize. Life has been busy. I went back to work after two wonderful weeks of Christmas Vacation and it has been non stop since. I did have today off for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and finally got an opportunity to work on my stamping. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I needed to get something accomplished for my upcoming Stampin Up! party on Feb. 7. I've also been pretty busy working on Wedding Invitations for my daughter's wedding. I'm not anywhere near done with them, but a big part of them are started.

Anyway...

Sometimes I just impress myself!

Here's a cute little 3D project that can be used as either a gift card holder or as a pocket for a small cellophane bag of valentine conversation hearts for that special person in your life. It was sooo easy to make too. I used an 8 1/2" by 8 1/2" sheet of Kraft card stock and folded it so it formed a triangle. Then I folded the front of the triangle down so that the tip of the flap was approx. 1/2" from the bottom edge. Then, I folded the right side of the triangle in so that the top edge of the side was even with the top edge of flap. I repeated the same process with the left side. I pulled the left and right sides back, lifted the flap, and folded the sides back in. Then I folded the flap over the sides and.....voila....a little pocket to hold whatever special thing you want to give to your valentine. Isn't it adorable?

Here is what I used:

Stamps: Happy Heart Day, Occasions Collection

Paper: Kraft, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, and Pretty in Pink

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Versa Mark

Accessories: Chocolate Chip 1" double stitched grosgrain ribbon, Coluzzle, Sizzix Circles, Scallop #2, Stampin Write Markers: Real Red & Pretty in Pink , and stampin dimensionals.

Hopefully, I'll have more for you tomorrow. Until then...

Josie