Valentine’s Day projects

In January I had my Valentine’s Day class and here is a look at the projects we made –

valentine-classEveryone had a fun time making all these sweet treats and cards for those that they love.

Here is a closer look at the the little LOVE pillow box.

love-pillow-boxI made a bunch of the these for a treat wrapper swap at the Stampin’ Up! leadership conference too.  The plastic pillow box tubes were some that I ordered online.  The candy that I put inside wasn’t quite the color that I wanted so I had to come up with an idea on how to “hide” it.  The solution was to cut two pieces of card stock to fit in either side of the tube and emboss them with the new Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I slid those inside the pillow box and filled it with the candy.  I wanted to add a fun tag and I really thought that the tags that came with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit were different and fun and I knew I could create a Valentine version.  Here is a closer look at the tag –

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  • The tag is 2 pieces – the bottom piece is Whisper White card stock and the top piece is Strawberry Slush.
  • Both are punched with the Angled Tag Topper punch – but since they are skinnier than 2″ – they are actually punched twice – once on each side creating 2 holes in the top.
  • On the white tag I added a piece of Washi Tape from the Sweet Sadie Collection – its Pistachio Pudding with little white hearts.
  • On the Strawberry Slush tag I used the Little Letter Framelits to cut out the word LOVE.
  • Then its’ stamped with the little scattered hearts from the You Plus Me stamp set.
  • I added little punched Pistachio Pudding heart.
  • The tag is tied on to the pillow box with Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker’s Twine.

I hope you like this little project.  Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly.

Here is a full list of the supplies that I used:

Product List

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Stamps in the Mail – Sheltering Tree

Stamps in the Mail – Sheltering Tree 2015 Desktop Calendar!!

I have a special offer for you called Stamps in the Mail.  This is a class that I have already offered to some of my clubs and it has been a huge hit.  So I’ve decided to offer it as a Stamps in the Mail class for anyone located in the US.
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Sheltering Tree Stamps in the Mail Class – $42What’s included:
Sheltering Tree Photopolymer stamp set
Card stock – Early Espresso, Pool Party, Wild Wasabi, Strawberry Slush, Hello Honey, Sahara Sand, Tangelo Twist, Whisper White
Twine – Wild Wasabi & Whisper White Cotton Twine, Baked Brown Sugar & Strawberry Slush Thick Baker’s Twine
Printed 2015 Calendar
Tutorial with all measurements, instructions and photos
Everything shipped to you

Additional items you will need to complete it exactly like I created it –
2-way Glue Pen, Dazzling Details glitter, Pool Party Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Project Life Day to Day stamp set, VersaMark Ink, Clear Blocks to mount your stamps
Also Classic Ink in the following colors: Early Espresso, Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Wild Wasabi, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, Baked Brown Sugar, Tangelo Twist  (you can substitute similar colors that you already have).
Email me and I will send you a Paypal Invoice.

calendar-standingif you have questions let me know.
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Stamper’s Club is coming

Stamper’s Club is starting up again with a new round of hostesses!  Our first meeting will be on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 pm OR Saturday, February 7th at 10:00 am at my house – That’s next week!!
Current members are already part of our Private Facebook Group – if you would like to join my Stamper’s Club please contact me so I can add you to the group.  I’ll set up events in the group so you can let me know ahead of time if you plan to come Friday night or Saturday morning.
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What is Stamper’s Club?

So in a nutshell – here’s what you get when you join the Stamper’s Club:

  •  The Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog and Seasonal Catalogs.
  • FREE HOSTESS SHOPPING DOLLARS to spend during your hostess month & your choice of EXCLUSIVE “HOSTESS ONLY” STAMP SETS, based on the total sales of your workshop, the chance to earn ½ price items
  • Free Stamping classes, including hands-on projects each month
  • Build your supplies over time and “try before you buy” at the meeting
  • Time off from your busy schedule: Friendships & idea-sharing with other stamper’s in a relaxed environment and lots of fun
  • Each participant agrees to spend at least $30 at each of the meetings (plus shipping and tax). Remember, to qualify for hostess benefits a Stampin’ Up! workshop has to have $150 or more in sales. The larger the group the more hostess benefits you will earn!
  • Club members will take turns acting as the hostess each month and receiving the benefits.

Below are the dates for 2015.  If any of the dates have to change I’ll try to give you as much notice as I can.  Hostesses will be randomly assigned before we meet next week.  You don’t need to worry about the snack – I will provide that.  Everyone should plan to bring their own drink. The hostess will receive the hostess benefits from the orders that night/morning.  Also bring your own basic supplies – scissors, basic adhesive, bone folder.     

Feb 6 & 7, 2015    (Sale-A-Bration) 

Mar 13 & 14, 2015 (Sale-A-Bration)

Apr 3 & 4, 2015   

May 1 & 2, 2015 

June 5 & 6, 2015 (new Stampin’ Up! Annual catalog)

July 3 & 4, 2015

July 31 & August 1, 2015  

Sept 4 & 5, 2015 (new Holiday catalog)   

Oct 2 & 3, 2015

Nov 6 & 7, 2015

Dec 4 & 5, 2015

Stampin’ Up! will have specials throughout the year and new products too!  At Stamper’s Club you’ll get to see and try the new products and learn how to use them. I have some fun projects planned and a few may have an extra supply cost – it should be minimal but it will be worth it to make some awesome projects!  It’s going to be an exciting year!

I will be adding new members to our Facebook Group – Monika’s Stampers Club.

 If you have any questions let me know. 

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Quick & Easy Valentine Treat Box

Using the Tiny Treat boxes are quick and easy for any occasion – I’ve used them a ton – so here is a Valentine idea for you.

valentine-tiny-treat-boxI used the Groovy Love stamp set.  I stamped the outline image directly on the box using StazOn Black ink.  Then stamped the polka dot heart and the little love circle on Whisper White card stock – punched them out with the matching punches and used Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach to the front of the box.  Fill the box with treats and tie it shut with ribbon – I used the Calypso Coral chevron ribbon.  See – quick & easy!

Have a great day!

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