Love You Lots, Valentine

Happy Valentines Day stamping friends!

I've been kind of quite this week, but I've still be creating!  I wanted to share a quick post with the last of my Valentine creations for this year.

First up are the cute little sucker "pockets" I made for my sons 2nd grade class Valentines this year.  I made these with the From My Heart Specialty DSP.  Cutting 4x4 squares, then folding them in a "diaper fold" and punching a little hole in the bottom, the Blow Pop sucker stick slid right in and they were done!

I was going to tie a bow at the bottom, but I quickly reminded myself that they were going to a classroom full of 2nd graders who could probably care less about a bow!  I forgot to get a picture of the back, but I attached a heart where my son wrote the names of his friends. 

Next up is the Valentine card I created for my hubby.  I struggle with a card for him every year, but always manage to come up with something for him!

I used the Brick & Mortar 3D embossing folder for the background.  I dabbed some VersaMark on some of the raised bricks then heat embossed them in white.  I roughed up the edges a bit for a more rugged look.  This wasn't quite the look I was going for, but ended up liking it!

I added a couple of Heartfelt hearts, an arrow and a little bling with some From My Heart Facted Gems and the card was done.

Valentines Day has never been a big celebration for me and my hubby since my birthday is the day before, but I always like to show him some love with a little bag of candy and a card (of course!).  

I hope you all have a Happy Valentine's Day, sharing and receiving love with those around you!

Happy Stamping!

Sharing the Freakin' Love!

 

The Control Freaks back and we are sharing our love with all of you this month! You may have hopped on over from one of my favorite Melissa's...Melissa Stout.   Isn't she lovely?!?

I just can't put the adorable Honey Bee Bundle and coordinating Golden Honey Specialty DSP away!  I love, love, LOVE the black and white DSP with little bits of gold.  Look what happens when you add a little pop of Real Red...even more to LOVE!

I dusted off my Make a Difference stamp set to create the Bee Mine sentiment.  The sentiment possibilities are endless with this pretty little stamp set!  

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Basic Black, Golden Honey Specialty DSP

Ink ~ Real Red, Memento

Stamp Sets ~ Honey Bee, Make a Difference

Other Supplies ~ Detailed Bees Dies

Next up is a fun little treat box and Valentines Day Card.  I love the traditional colors in the From My Heart Specialty DSP...and the added red foil makes it even  better!  

I created a fun background with the stitched heart stamp, then punched out some cute DSP hearts and the Happy Valentine's Day stamped heart. I added a fussy cut arrow and a few From My Heart Faceted Gems.  Sweet, simple and straight from the heart!

My tiny little treat box was made using the Scalloped Tag Topper.  I added a little box inside, which holds a Dove Promises candy perfectly!  The treat box was topped off with the pretty Real Red Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon and a cute  Love You Lots tag, all attached with the tiny little Library Clips.  These little clips are the CUTEST!!

I am trying to decide if this is what I'll be helping my youngest make for his class Valentine's this year...

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Flirty Flamingo, Real Red, Whisper White, From My Heart Specialty DSP

Ink ~ Flirty Flamingo, Real Red, Petal Pink

Stamp Set ~ Heartfelt

Other Supplies ~ Heart Punch Pack, Real Red Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon, From My Heart Faceted Gems, Stitched Shapes, Layering Squares, Scalloped Tag Topper

In the meantime, it's time for you to hope over to another one of my favorite Melissa's...Melissa Davies.  How did I get so lucky to be in the middle of a giant Melissa hug?!?!

Thanks for hopping along with all of us!  We hope you are feeling all of the LOVE!

Friendship, Yes Please

 Not to toot my own horn, but I have to say that this is one of my most favorite cards that I have made in a while!  No sketch, no challenge, just me and my creativity...that doesn't happen very often!  I love some of the soft cards in the Tea for Two DSP...perfect for spring.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ So Saffron, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, Tea for Two DSP
Ink ~ Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo

Stamp Set ~ From My Heart

Other Supplies ~ Delicate Doilies Sizzlets, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Bird Builder Punch, So Saffron Taffeta Ribbon, Flower Trim

I sponged the flowers, every so lightly, with Island Indigo and So Saffron ink.  The Friendship banner is cut out and popped up a bit for a little added depth. 

Hoping all my club members like this card as much as I do...because they will be making this in April!

Happy Stamping!