Good evening!  Now that things have settled down a bit, I finally got a chance today to make the video for the Valentine Box I shared with you a few weeks ago.   Thanks to my friend Christy (now AKA Snookie), she helped me out today.  Whoo Hoo!  Let's take a look back at the box:

This box was shown at the Phoenix Regional however just a bit smaller.  This box can hold 4 x 4 cards.  Love it.

Watch this video to learn how to make it.  Remember, if you subscribe to my blog in a reader you will have to go to my website to view the video!

I hope the video helps you make some cute Valentine Boxes.

Now, just a little update.  My little girl is doing great.  Thank you for all of the get well wishes.  It made her smile.  It's still healing but you wouldn't know she had a boo boo unless you asked her.  She is up and running (without scissors) again!

I have a new card to share.  I made this card at my Diva Night.  I will call this card the all-nighter.  It seriously took me all night to make it.  Has that ever happened to you? 

I used a couple of stamp sets for this card.  The main image comes from the stamp set Chic Boutique.  It's such a cute stamp set.  Very CHIC!  I added a few silver beads, gems and glitter.  This made it even more a CHIC card.  The background image comes from Friends 24-7.  GREAT set.  The stripes on the bottom of the card is called Solid Stripes.  You can find that stamp in the back of the New Mini Catalog.  I love it. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a  GREAT Thursday!

This morning I woke up and checked the Stampin' Up! website and my heart was warm and fuzzy when I read what Stampin' Up! is doing to help the Haitian people who are in great need of everyday supplies because of the devasting earthquake.  If we act together we can make a difference.  Stampin' Up! is going to donate $2 for every I {Heart} Heart stamp set sold.  See details below!  You can order directly from this website by clicking Order Online or go straight to my demonstrator website: www.kimberlyvandiepen.stampinup.net

If you have a local demonstrator in your area, call her to order.  Again, together we can make a difference.  The I {Heart} Heart stamp set is so fun and versitle.  You can see lots of fun samples I posted yesterday.  I will be showing a video soon of how to make that fun flower.  Stay tune.  These crazy kids are keeping me silly busy!

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From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you sell (or buy) will be donated American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

 I have a few more samples to show you from a Valentines class I held the other night.  Check these out!

As you can see from all these samples, the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set is so super cute and lots of fun things can be made from this stamp set.  Order it today so you can make your special valentines! 

I hope you have enjoyed all these samples.  Have a FABULOUS weekend!  Here is one last look of a few 3 x 3 cards that fit in that cute little Valentine Box that used the Fancy Favor Box.  SO easy when you're using the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. 

Once again my time just whips by.  Great things have been happening around here and that makes me happy.  Russ surprised me last Friday and returned home for the weekend.  It was great having him here and we were busy all weekend catching up on things around the house.  He was able to help me get the Christmas tree down (he did all the work! LOL!)  and then he took charge of our two large fish tanks that needed his attention, not mine.  The kids enjoyed daddy and I enjoyed having an adult to talk to. 

I did get a lot of stamping done and actually taught a few classes too.  I had a fun class on Saturday called A Trip to Lovers Lane.  This box and card set was super fun.  My downline and super great friend Christy helped me prepare the box.  She is just the smartest girl when it comes to math.  I failed that subject in high school.  We had orginally seen this box at Regionals in Phoenix.  It was a bit smaller and I wanted to make the box fit 4 x 4 cards.  I gave the task to her and she DID it.  Let me show you!

I used all kinds of products on this box.  Since it was a trip on Lovers Lane I wanted it to be soft and romantic.  I love the flower on the front of the box.  I hope to make a video soon.  My sweet friend and fellow Advisory Board member Jan demonstrated this at the Regionals and it just WOW'd me.  You know, one of those "eye's pop out moments!"  I inserted one of the new epoxy brads into the center.  I used lots of Kraft cardstock and used the Very Vintage Wheel (surely you have this…) and rolled it across the top of the box.  I also used the Charming stamp set and the Define Your Life stamp set.  I also used the I {heart} Hearts stamp set.  Whoo Hoo!  So many sets! 

Here are the cards that fit inside:

Each of the cards are using the Sending Love Speciality paper.  It's so pretty.  Lots of bling on it.  I used lots of sets on these cards as well.  I {Heart} Hearts is the main set used on all the cards.  You can see I used lots of embellishments from punches, epoxy brads, and buttons to add dimension to the cards.  The base cardstock on all the cards is Kraft. 

I will try to get directions for this box later in the week or over the weekend.  I hope your week is shaping up to be the best.  Time for bed for me. 

It's been sooooo long since I posted last.  Crazy times in our household.  We are getting ready to travel for Christmas and I am pleased as punch.  I've been trying to pack, finish up business loose ends and get the kids ready for a fun filled few weeks at Nene's (my mommy!) house. Super excited about a bunch of things I have ready to show you.  I want to share some fun club projects this week and I even have a few videos to share.  YIPPIE!!!!

So, here is a pic of a project that we did in my November clubs.  Gotta love the Fancy Favor Box!

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Have a fantastic Tuesday!  I will be up in the air headed to SUNNY Florida!  Whoo Hoo!!!

Good evening fabulous stampers!  Yesterday was so cold and snowy that I had to cancel my Vintage Tags and Ornaments class.  Today was another story.  I was thankful the sun was shining although it was still bitter cold.  I had my class today and I have one more tomorrow.  I love this class and it's a busy busy one.  My stampers are making 16 Tags (4 each of 4 designs) and 4 Ornaments.  I thought I would share a few pieces they worked on today.  These are just a few peeks… I will post more later this week!

This ornament uses the Scenic Season stamp set and the Itty Bitty Box.  I love this box.  It's so easy and uses NO adhesive.  So easy to put together. 

I love how the Merry & Bright Rub Ons fit perfectly into the 1 3/4 Circle punches and Ornament punch.  I love how Stampin' Up! coordinates thier products!  Just another perk.  I used the Christmas Cocoa Designer Paper and made a big YoYo and placed it onto a Scallop Die Cut from the Scallop Die Cut #2 for Sizzix.  You can't see it very well, but if you look closely around the edges of the yoyo you will see the chunky glitter I added.  I think this would look very yummy hanging on a Christmas Tree or even a Christmas package. 

You can see a peek of my Vintage Tags.  I love the Yuletide Christmas stamp set.  It's a great stamp set for Christmas Tags.  These tags have lots of buttons and bows.  Two of my favorite things.  What are some of your favorite products to use for Christmas projects? 

Time to finish up a little more work and then off to bed for me.  Have a great Thursday!