This morning I want to share  something different you can do with the Pillow Box Die Cut.  Check out this little treat!

I die cut two pillow boxes using Candy Lane DSP and then stuck them together using snail adhesvie. Then I cut the bottom of the pillow boxes off.  I decorated the front using Basic Black cardstock, Real Red cardstock using the scallop edge punch and Chipboard letters X & O.  The X & O chipboad letters were covered with Whisper White Craft ink and then Iridescent Ice.   I could have whooped this up a lot more, but honestly I was just trying to see if it would work.  Then I got lazy.  LOL!  I stuffed some Valentines candy in a Medium cello bag and tied with some Black Grosgrain ribbon and Viola.  A fast little Valentines creation!   

Sale-A-Bration 2009 starts tomorrow!  Whoo Hooo!!!!  This a great time to receive beautiful stamp sets and accessories such as Designer Series Paper and Ribbon for FREE with every $50 purchase.  If you are one of my customers, you should be receiving your Sale-A-Bration brochure in the mail any day!  If you have not received your brochure, be sure to email me. 

Lastly, today is the last day to purchase the Love You Much Bundle.  Hopefully you have taken advantage of this super awesome deal.  You get the Love You Much stamp set, Candy Lane DSP and the Heart to Heart punch for $41.48.  That is 20% off regular price!  Get yours TODAY!  Here is a card made with the bundle. 

Have a super weekend!!

I am sure many of you can relate that January has gone by way to fast.  I think because of all my travels to Florida it really put me behind in my stamp room!  Then roll out a beautiful new catalog and I am really up a creek.    I have finally written all my DECEMBER instructions for my club members and thought I would share the two projects we did last month.  Each month we do three projects.  Most of the time we are doing 3-D stuff or a card that jumps at you!  

This first project is a fun Tea Bag Holder using the Scallop Envelope Die Cut from the Big Shot.  I used the now Retired Stitched Background stamp as well as Rub Ons. 

Here it is on it’s side so you can see the bottom:

Here is another cute one I did using the Bella Toile Background stamp with VersaMark and Clear EP.

The othe project we did was a Birthday Gift Card holder.  These were super fun to make! I used the Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Kraft cardstock, Kiwi Kiss cardstock, Kiwi Kiss ribbon, Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware. 

Here on the inside you can see I used the Organic Outlines stamp set.  I really love this stamp set. 

Would you like to make your own?  You can download the instructions HERE!  If you are looking for a stamp club you would like to join and you are in the Colorado Springs area, just email me.  There are lots to choose from and new ones always forming. 

Each month I try to send lots of cards to my downline.  It’s not always easy to reach everyone of them, but I really try!   This is the card I made this month. 

They are all winners in my book!

I used the Game Night Stamp set and stamped the game pieces on Whisper White cardstock and then coated the area with VersaMark and embossed with Iridescent Ice.  I also used the Jackpot Designer Series Paper.  I think this would make great invitations for any of your game nights! 

This month for my stamp camp we concentrated on Valentines Day and I thought I would share these cute Valentines Boxes we made in class. 

This Valentine Box uses the Petal Card Die Cut for the Big Shot.  This one is a little different than my original pouch I had made earlier this month HERE!  I used the Love You Much, A Happy Heart and the Polka Dot Background Stamp Set.  The Background stamp set is on the Dormant List.  I also used the Heart to Heart punch.  Very fun little box. 

We also made this Peek a Boo Box with Conversation Hearts. 

I kept the embellishments down on this box so that my customers can reproduce many of these quickly.  I used the Love Wheel using Chocolate Chip ink and then used  A Happy Heart stamp set embossed using Chocolate Chip Craft Ink and Clear Embossing Powder.  Super fun!

Hope you are getting time to make your love muffins something fun this Valentines season!

As you remember from last night I have been on a kick for making lots of Thank You’s!  Here are a few today!

This card uses Kiwi Kiss, Always Artichoke and Pink Pirouette Cardstock.  The stamp set I used was Garden Greetings and Chit Chat Rub On’s. 

Honestly, at first  this card hurt my eyes because I am NOT use to the colors.  After all the cards I made, this one made me the happiest.  I guess it’s all the bright colors.  I dunno.  There is Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point and Old Olive for stamping colors and cardstock.  I used Petal Pizzaz for the stamp set and the sentiment is from Elegant Thank You.  Lots of Iridescent Ice once again. 

This card has lots of fun stuff on it.  The stamp set is a Sale-A-Bration set called Yummy and the Designer Series Paper is from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  The butterflies are from the new Stampin’ Up! Die Cut Beautiful Butterflies and I die cut them using the SAB Designer Paper.  I took the top butterfly and dipped it in Versamark and then placed Iridescent Ice on it.  Who could resist?

The Chocolate Chip cardstock has another Sale-A-Bration set called Polka Dot Punches.  Then lastly I used the Textured Plates on the Kraft Cardstock.  Oh boy. 

Now, last project for the night is actually pretty simple and makes a great little gift for a friend or your honey!  I know quite a few of my customers have these fun tins with a clear lid.  I placed some fluffy stuff in the tin and then added some chocolate. 

I used the Candy Lane Designer Paper and wrapped the tin.  Then I took the Riding Hood Red cardstock and wrapped it over the designer paper.  To add just a little bit of texture, I punched out some hearts using my Heart to Heart punch.  Lastly, I wrapped the tin with twill tape and added my little banner with the sentiment coming from the Yummy SAB set. 

****New Stamps in the Mail and Scraps in the Mail program starting.  For more information click the links at the top of the page HERE and HERE.  If you are looking to stamp or scrapbook in the comfort of your home, this stamp program is perfect! ****

Hope you are having a great start to your week!