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Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Hopping down the Bunny Trail! This Easter Bunny punch art idea is sure to be a pleaser this coming holiday. And the punches are all standard Stampin’ Up! punches that you may have on hand (or that you “need” to add to your collection).
Plus I have a Punch Art Technique Tip for you –
How To Make Punch Art Paws:
It’s the Scallop Oval Punch first (see it online – 119856), then take two ‘bites’ out of the punch piece with the Large Oval Punch (119855 – see it online).
Too cute! Here are the punches for the rest of the bunny (click to see the items in my online store):
- 2 1/2″ Circle Punch (120906)
- Small Heart Punch (117193)
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack – tiny circle for eyes (118309)
- 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (129404)* new in this year’s Spring Catalog
These bunnies are cute to add to cards like I did here, or you can add them to create your own bunny treat bag toppers, Easter favors or place card holders for table arrangements! And bunnies are ALWAYS cute for baby shower invitations or favors.
Looking for more Punch Art Ideas? You can check them out on my blog!
Happy Bunny Stamping!
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Other supplies: Celebrate from Feeling Sentimental Sale-A-bration stamp set; Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo; Paper: Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Sycamore Street Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper; Accessories: Sponge Dauber, White gel Pen,
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Preschool Valentine idea? Sure! How about Lego Valentines? I created this card for my son to take to school using My Digital Studio 2 (learn more about it) and a free font I found online – LegoThick.
We weren’t sure if his class party was candy-free, so crayons seemed like a great alternative treat.
It was simple to use MDS to create a block pattern (square punches stretched) and add the circles (Big Bold Birthday circle pattern digital stamp). The white word blurb is the Round Bubble Punch, stretched to accommodate our greeting.
After the graphics were done, we got to work on our crayons! When I was in Orlando last month for the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference (too much fun!), we stopped at Downtown Disney and I picked up a Lego ice cube tray from the Lego Store.
We didn’t use the ice cube tray for ice…we used it to make custom Lego minifig crayons!
A few tips for making your own Lego Minifigure Crayons from the ice cube mold:
- We found that a sharp knife worked best for cutting the peeled crayons (thank you Pampered Chef!)
- The crayons settled quite a bit so it helped to heap the crayon pieces on the mold
- Our oven was set to 350 degrees
- The crayons turned out most colorful when we didn’t melt them too long
My son is SO excited to share these with his class today!! Happy Valentine’s Day parties to all of you who don’t have school tomorrow!
If you already have your Valentines finished for this year, don’t despair! These would be cute for a birthday party or any other seasonal treat.
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Bubblegum Valentine Idea: “Chews” Me?
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id you CHEWS your Valentine idea yet? Are you looking for a cute bubblegum saying?
Here’s an idea for you!
My daughter and I created these for her class using My Digital Studio 2 (love it!).
We printed them at home, cut them out and attached them to tubes of gumballs.
Want to learn more about My Digital Studio?
Last week I posted a Family Banner project, complete with Video Tutorial.
My Digital Studio 2 (learn more about it) is a terrific tool for whatever you want to create!
Here are some other Valentine ideas & inspiration:
- Simple Lollipop Valentines
- Embossed Resist Technique
- Pop-Up Matchbook Valentines
- Petal Cone Artisan Valentine Card (with video tutorial)
- Lollipop Cover for school treats
Another MDS tip for you — did you know that all the fonts on your computer will be available to you in MDS2? The font I used for the “CHEWS” is called Party LET, and you can get it here!
Or try learning more about how I’ve used My Digital Studio for school projects, home decor, treats and more!
Happy Stamping!
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Well, Cross My Heart and Send Me A Valentine!
Need a quick classroom craft for next week? A valentine idea for your kids to make at home? Here’s a sweet (ha!) one that doesn’t take much time. It uses the Cross My Heart stamp set (see it online) that I shared yesterday for the birthday card.
Just trim out a doily heart from the More Amore Designer Series Paper (see the paper online – 129309) and punch another heart from the paper to layer. Attach your finished pieces to a flat lollipop and tie a ribbon!
Stamping Tips & Tricks to remember:
- Use your Stampin’ Write Markers (the broad tip) to color directly on a stamp in several different colors for a multi-color image like on the crossword puzzle. (see the Stampin’ Write Markers online)
- With Stampin’ Write Markers, color the lighter colors first and don’t worry about detail. Use a darker marker next and color over anything you want to be darker. The dark color will cover up the lighter ink just fine.
- For a tiny stamped image that you want to punch out (like the elephant), remember to stamp first, then punch. It’s easy to use the Stampin’ Up! punches upside down so you can see through the window and center your image. (see punch selection online)
Interested in getting markers? Be sure to check out my Marker Club with Meg!
Ready to sign up for the Marker Club? Drop me an email and we’ll get you started!!
Happy Stamping!
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Supplies: Cross My Heart; Ink: Basic Black and Primrose Petals Stampin’ Write Markers; Paper: More Amore Designer Series Paper (doily heart), Whisper White; Accessories: Full Heart Punch, 1/8″ Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Petite Curly Label Punch (a Sale-A-Bration free selection!)
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Whooo Loves You? Cello Bag Topper Valentine Owls
Looking for a cute Valentine treat bag topper for a cellophane bag? Here’s a quick one that I posted last year… it was so popular, I figured I’d share it again!
These cute owls are based on the Medium Cello Bag size (see them online), and a handful of M&M’s fits perfectly.
Punches & Dies:
- Top Note Die (for Big Shot) -113463
- Scallop Circle #2 Die (for Big Shot) – 113469
- Scallop Circle Punch – 119854
- 1 1/4″ Circle Punch -119861
- 1″ Circle Punch – 119868
- 1/2″ Circle Punch -119869
- For the feet, the Blossom Punch is a good fit — 125603
Like the little “owl be yours” greeting? It’s punched with the 1-1/4″ Circle Punch. The image is part of the Owl Be Yours & You Bee Mine Digital Download (see it online). I just made a full page of them and printed the circles at home so I could punch them out.
Did you see that you can now try out My Digital Studio for free for 30 days? Be sure to check out the details!
Best part of this treat? They’re fairly simple to assemble, whether you’re making 5 or 50!
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Soda Pop Tops: It’s the DIY Bottlecap Jewelry Trend
Do you love the look of this trend? It’s everywhere — these little medallions are popping up everywhere, and they’re amazingly simple to make at home as a DIY craft project.
You can use any bottlecap, but I’ve found that the Soda Pop Tops from Stampin’ Up! are really nice to work with — they smash easily and they have a great metallic finish. (see them online – 129388). They come as a package of 8 ‘regular’ sized ones (1″ circle punch will fit) and 8 little ones (1/2″ circle punch for the center) for $3.95.
I’m starting a “bottlecaps anonymous” group, in case anyone else needs to join me. I think you qualify if you purchase more than 5 little boxes of these 
They’re so easy!! Here are the directions:
- Stamp or print image and punch with ¾” Circle Punch (see it online – 119873).
- Punch 1” Circle (see it online – 119868) of First Edition Designer Paper.
- Run Soda Pop Top (see them online – 129388) through your Big Shot (see it online – 113439) to flatten (no tabs, between two Cutting Plates)
- Use a thin layer of Crystal Effects clear glaze (see it online – 101055) to attach all layers and coat over top. Add rhinestone.
- Poke a little hole with your Piercing Tool, toss on a jump ring from the craft store, and add a strip of ribbon.
Okay, here’s where you’ll see the difference on these little treats. It’s in the Tricks & Tips:
- Having trouble with your image bleeding? To prevent this, stamp, punch and then press your circle into a VersaMark Ink Pad (see it online – 102283 ). Sprinkle with Clear Embossing Powder (see it online – 109130) and heat to melt. No more bleeding!
- Need a smaller monogram? No problem! I used Broadsheet Alphabet Digital Download (122159) on this one. I added my letters into a project on My Digital Studio (learn more about this software) and then printed them so they’d fit in a 3/4″ Circle Punch. Don’t have MDS? NOT a problem! You can get the Broadsheet Alphabet Digital Download and use it in ANY program… Microsoft Word, Photoshop Elements, etc. And there’s no shipping on Digital Downloads, AND you get it right away — instantly (see the download online).
Too much fun. These make terrific crafty gifts, or a fun weekend or spring break project to do with kids. You can even use the Circle Punches to cut out magazine photos or images that strike your fancy. There’s pretty much no end to the creativity.
We’ve been making these this month at several of my events — at Stamp Club with Meg which meets here monthly, and also at our January Demonstrator Stamp & Share Event. Don’t forget to let me know if you’re interested in learning more about all the fun we have as demonstrators!!
Oh, and yes, you can use these bottlecaps on cards or scrapbooking projects! Click here to see some other ideas from my blog.
Happy Stamping!
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Stamps: Broadsheet Alphabet (Digital Download); Paper: First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White; Accessories: Big Shot, Soda Pop Tops, 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels, Crystal Effects;
Sweet & Simple Valentine Treats for Class & Friends
More Amore Treats +
Hearts A Flutter Framelits =
I have SO many ideas from the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference in Orlando last week, but there were a couple that jumped out at me. This is the time of year to be thinking of little treats for neighbors and friends, or for school classroom parties, and here’s a sweet & simple treat to make and take!
The steps couldn’t be simpler.
More Amore Valentine Treats
- Snip apart the pre-cut heart paper (makes 32 large hearts per package) (see the paper online – 129309)
- Glue each heart to the front of a flat lollipop
- Choose the “express” solution or the “artisan” version:
- Express: use the Hearts a Flutter Framelits (see them online - 130159) with your Big Shot (see it online – 113439) to cut small hearts from the other pages of paper in the More Amore Designer Paper package
- Artisan: stamp with the Hearts A Flutter stamp set and cut with the framelits from the Hearts A Flutter Bundle (see it online – 131097) – *LOVE* the chevron heart from this stamp set! Finish up with a stamped Valentine greeting from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (see it online – 127802)
Voila! Happy classmates and friends! Can’t you see your coworkers loving this treat? The More Amore Product Suite (see it online) is chock full of fun coordinating pieces for your projects.
Looking for other Valentine ideas? Be sure to check my blog!
Happy Stamping!
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Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Hearts A Flutter; Ink: Primrose Petals, Real Red; Paper: More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White; Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts A Flutter Framelits, Stitched Primorse Petals Ribbon;
Sweet Treat Heart Cups – Clearance Rack Bonus!
Have you seen the 15 NEW items on my online Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack? They were added yesterday — so shop now for best selection, since items are available “while supplies last”.
One of my fav items? The Heart Sweet Treat Cups! And on the Clearance Rack, they’re only $0.59 for a box of 12. Use them to make treats for a classroom or for friends & neighbors. Everyone loves a treat!
Here’s a fun way to use your Heart Sweet Treat Cups (Clearance Rack item, only $0.59 for 12 – see them online) and the matching Full Heart Punch (see it online). Did you know the Sweet Treat Cups have the adhesive on them already? Yeah, I know!! They could hardly be easier!!
These use the Scallop Squares Duo Die (120903) for the background, as well as the Sweetheart stamp set (it’s on the Clearance Rack! see it online – 120780). The tiny hearts are punched from the Red Glimmer Paper (see it online) which looks even BETTER in person. Absolutely gorgeous, and a little goes a long way.
The sticks are lollipop sticks from any big box store — just add a little flag banner with a heart, adhere them to the back and you’re set!
One last tip on the Sweet Treat Cups? Don’t overfill them. My strategy is to fill them until they look even, then remove one more M&M. (and it eat — you wouldn’t put it back in the bag, right?) But this way you’re sure there won’t be too much stress on the adhesive on the back of the Sweet Treat Cup.
Need more Sweet Treat Cup ideas? Check a few out on my blog. Remember, these are currently on the Clearance Rack, so they’re available only while supplies last!
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Here’s what you’ll need to make these at home:
Stamps: Sweetheart (Clearance Rack – limited time); Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Red Glimmer Paper; Ink: Real Red; Accessories: Heart Sweet Treat Cups (Clearance Rack – limited time), Full Heart Punch, Scallop Square Duo Die, Big Shot, Small Heart Punch,
Make A Monster Christmas: A 5 year old’s view of Christmas Cards
When you’re a 5 year old boy, your idea of the perfect Christmas card doesn’t necessarily line up with the traditional view of frou-frou trees, snowflakes and flowery messages. Nope. I asked a 5 year old if he wanted to make a card and he pulled out his favorite stamp set… Make A Monster (see it online – clear 120606 or wood 118742).
When you’ve just turned 5, you’re also not too particular about whether the greeting is stamped right side up or not 
The monster’s hat comes from the Owl Occasions stamp set (one of MY favorites — check out all these samples) (shop the set online). It’s always good to have a santa hat stamp on hand. Never know when you might need to ‘deck a monster’ or other character. Don’t wait too long for Owl Occasions though — it disappears after January 2nd when the Holiday Collection Catalog ends! (browse the Holiday Catalog now)
Don’t limit your monsters to just Christmas though… Make A Monster is Tucker’s favorite stamp set for birthday cards too (see his teacher card here).
And apparently the set has wider appeal, because it was one of the favs for the girls in my Summer Scrap Camp last summer — ages 7-14. We made Shrinky Dink charm bracelets (see their bracelets here).
Happy Stamping!
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Stamps: Make A Monster, Owl Occasions, More Merry Messages, Ink: Real Red, Basic Black; Paper: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Real Red
My Digital Studio: Winter Bulletin Boards for School
Do you love My Digital Studio yet? I’ve been posting lots of ideas, and using the program at home for even more projects. But here’s one that I wanted to share for teacher ideas. I got volunteered to put a winter bulletin board together for a local school (that’s what happens when you don’t go to meetings ) so I pulled out my MDS2 and got to work!
The words are printed from MDS2, and the SNOW part of the title is done with alphabet ‘punches’. Here’s what I did:
- arrange punches on page and fill with snowflake designer paper
- print everything on Whisper White card stock
- use Dazzling Details (see it online) to add sparkle to the letter edges
The snowmen are digital stamps from MDS2, and I ‘stamped’ them on my digital project, sized them, and printed them.
After printing, I embellished the snowmen with Rhinestone Jewels (see them online). Everyone needs a little bling, right?
To pull the whole board together, I used my Big Shot die cut machine (see it online) and the Snow Flurry Die (see it online – 127813). The Silver Glimmer Paper (see it online) definitely added some gorgeous sparkle.
Finally, I cut some edges for the board from polyester batting that I had tucked away. Voila!
Want to learn more about MDS2 from Stampin’ Up!? Of course you do! It’s a fabulous program for all kinds of digital crafting – photobooks, greeting cards, classroom materials and bulletin boards! You can see some of my recent projects here on my blog.
Or you can learn more about MDS2 and what it can do for you.
Are you a teacher? Ask me how you can get the MDS software free for your entire school! Just drop me an email.
Happy Stamping!
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