Valentine's Day Crafts for School

Better late than never! :)  I've been really busy the last few weeks and it has involved a lot of crafting!  I'm hoping to share everything I've been working on in the next few days/weeks.
So to start, here are the Valentine's treats that my daughter and I made for her 1st grade class. 

We used the Sale-a-bration Stamp set Patterned Occasions (FREE with a $50 order until March 22).  I used a marker to ink up the words 'smarty pants' and the pants image while omitting the word 'congratulations'.  Then, using my Stamp-a-ma-jig (a MUST have in my opinion!!), I used the 'happy valentine's day' from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp set.

 

We put two packages of smarties candy in the 1" X 8" Cellophane Bag and added our stamped treat topper.

 

Here's my girl with her Valentine's goodies.  She was so excited to take these to school.  I'm SOOO grateful that not only does she like the ideas I have, but that she gets the pun and wants to help me make them all.   Gotta love that smile! 

 

I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day! 

Cardstock:  Whisper White

Ink/Markers: Night of Navy, Real Red, Garden Green
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Patterned Occasions (SAB 2013)
Accessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig

Leadership 3-D Swap - Take Out Box

This was my favorite 3-D swap that I received at Leadership (sorry - I'm not sure who made it!).  I've been wanting to make a take-out box for quite some time.  I just loved everything about the box - the colors, the embellishments, everything!  It used some of the new Soda Pop Tops in the Spring Catalog along with a new stamp set (Collage Curious) and a Sale-a-bration set (Bloomin' Marvelous).

 

Of course, I had to make one of my own.  I used a video tutorial found here to get the correct cutting and scoring.  I used the same colors and basic design.  Since I didn't have the flower from Bloomin' Marvelous (yet!) I used the butterfly from the Collage Curious stamp set.  I used the Rock 'n Roll technique to get the butterfly multi-colored.  I also added some ribbon.  I was surprised at how easy you can smash the Soda Pop Tops in the Big Shot!  Just put the Soda Pop Top between 2 cutting pads and use no Tabs on the Multipurpose Platform.  Easy!

 

Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red
Stamps:  Collage Curios
Accessories: Big Shot, Petal Cone Bigz L Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Real Red Ribbon (retired), Soda Pop Tops
Punches: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, 1" Circle (inside Soda Pop Top),

Oh, Hello Spring Card

Here's a bright Spring card I made using some goodies that I received and WON at the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference.  For attending, we all received the stamp set Oh, Hello. 

 

I was excited to use the 5/8" Flower Trim, too, since we learned how to die it different colors (it comes in Vanilla) using a sponge dauber and an ink pad.  I was also excited to use it since I WON a package from the Prize Patrol at Leadership!  Yay!

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Ink: Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo
Stamps:  Oh, Hello
Accessories: Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Vine Street Embossing Folder (SAB 2013), 5/8" Flower Trim
Misc: Sponge Dauber

Leadership 2013 Big Shot Treat Swaps

While I enjoy doing cards, I truly love making 3-D projects.  Especially when they involve candy.  :)
So, while I was in Orlando a few weeks ago for the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference, I participated in a Big Shot Treat Swap.  I made several boxes that hold Hershey's Kisses candies using the Scallop Square Bigz Die.  I used most of the 2011-2013 In-Colors and I just loved how they came out. 

As you can see by the tag I made, I was able to sneak in some yummy new Sale-a-Bration product goodies!!

 

 

Cardstock: In-Colors 2011-2013 (Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral), Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink: In-Colors 2011-2013 (Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral)
Stamps:  Pretty Petites (SAB 2013)
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Square Bigz Die, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon In-Colors 2011-2013 (Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral), Baker's Twine (Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral)
Punches: Curly Label, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle, Petite Curly Label (SAB 2013)
Other: Window Sheets

~Enjoy!

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Happy New Year 2013!!

Happy New Year!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! 
I got a little busy with preparing for the holidays so I didn't get to post the rest of the tissue holders that I had made.  These ones used the Candy Cane Christmas fabric (still only $0.99 on the Clearance Rack).  I used this group for a swap with my downline as well as gifts for my Stamp Club members, my daughter's teacher and my family. 

Again, I used scraps to die cut circles (using the Circles #2 dies) and my Big Shot so I could make 'Yo-yo's to embellish with.  

I'm sure I'll be making more.  They're a cute gift, easy to make and really inexpensive!!

Accessories: Big Shot, Designer Fabric (Candy Cane Christmas), Circles #2 Die, Real Red 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

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Christmas Gift Swap 2012

Did I say that I don't sew?  Well...  I got out the sewing machine.  And I actually sewed something.  And now I'm addicted.  Ugh.  

I came across a tutorial for these Tissue Holders and I thought they looked easy enough.  So I made a 'few'.  Those 'few' turned into 22.  And I want to make more.  Crazy, I know.  But they are 'SEW' easy!  (ha ha)

 

I embellished them by using a 'yo-yo' and some retired Cherry Cobbler ribbon.  To make the 'yo-yo', I cut a circle using the Circles #2 die (the 2-1/2" circle).  I folded in the edges of the circle and hand sewed a loose stitch around the edges.  Then I pulled it tight and secured it to the Tissue Holder along with the ribbon.  Easy Peasy!

Since they were fairly easy to make, I had lots of fabric and they are light enough to ship, these are my SUFriendsForever Christmas Gift swap for this year.  I hope the ladies enjoy these!
These would also make great teachers gifts! 

This fabric is currently available on the Clearance Rack for only $0.99!! While supplies last!

 

Accessories: Big Shot, Designer Fabric (Deck the Halls), Circles #2 Die, Cherry Cobbler Ribbon (Retired)

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