Paper Sweeties December 2015 Release!

Hello, all!  I am super excited to be back today to share my creations for the Paper Sweeties December 2015 release!  I get to share all FOUR of my creations with you today, so let's get started! 

My first cards uses the *NEW* Merry and Bright stamp set and its coordinating Merry and Bright Sweet Cuts dies!  I stamped the tree onto pattered paper, then added some die cut garland and enamel shapes as ornaments.  I layered the die cut star with an enamel star to add more shine and tie in all the enamel going on here. ;)  The sentiment was stamped onto vellum, then die cut using the Be Happy Sweet Cuts dies.  A doily was used as a "snow bank".  Some patterned paper and ribbon finished this card off!

Next up, another card using the Merry and Bright stamps and Merry and Bright Sweet Cuts dies.  This time, I stamped the tree, watercolored it, added a shadow.  I stamped the garland and ornaments, colored the ornaments in, then added a die cut star and glitter for detail.  Some ribbon up top helps to make the card look more finished.

I then turned to the *NEW* Sugar and Spice stamps and Sugar and Spice Sweet Cuts dies.  I make a fun ginger-girl using the dies, added some Marshmallow sequins for a necklace and as added sparkle other places, and some googly eyes.  SO FUN!  I kept the colors girly and fun.  The little candy cane is also from the Paper Sweeties store.  This could be used for a holiday card OR for any occasion where a little girl is celebrated!

Finally, I chose to shy away from the upcoming holiday (kind of) and make another card using the Merry and Bright stamps and Merry and Bright Sweet Cuts dies.  This one was SUPER fun--I stamped the star image directly onto the card base in silver ink, then heat embossed them with some clear glittery powder.  I added some ribbon, a strip for the sentiment, and a punched and die cut embellie.  I was thinking this would be a fun birthday card, graduation card, OR if I added some red, how perfect for the 4th of July would this be?!  I LOVE the versatility of these new sets! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you hop over to the Paper Sweeties store and grab these goodies!  For more inspiration, make sure to check out what the other DT gals have made this month!

Here's your list~

Angel Johns

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jeri Thomas 
Jill Norwood 

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Michele Henderson 
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

And Here's What's New!

Merry and Bright
Merry and Bright Sweet Cuts
Sugar and Spice
Sugar and Spice Sweet Cuts

That's all for me today!  I'll be back in the New Year with more Paper Sweeties goodness for you!  Until then, HUGS and MERRY crafting, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Be Happy Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties	Paper Sweeties - Marshmallow Sequins	Pink & White Chenille Candy Canes - Paper Sweeties	Merry and Bright - Paper Sweeties	Merry and Bright Sweet Cuts - Paper Sweeties
Sugar and Spice Sweet Cuts - Paper Sweeties	Sugar and Spice - Paper Sweeties

52CCT: Anything Goes{ish}

Hi, friends!  Ready for another fun challenge over at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown?  Good, because we've got a super fun one for you this week!

Here's your challenge~

My creation~

Details~

These are quickly becoming some of my favorite treat holders to make!  It's a toilet paper roll!!!  I've also used patterned paper by DCWV, a rhinestone by Prima, gold tissue paper by Hallmark, a silver pipe cleaner and silver eyelets from my stash, a clear glitter gel pen, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

So, what altered item will YOU create?!  I can't wait to see it!  Thanks for stopping by to take a peek and please take a peek at what the other members of the DT have made as well!  Merry stamping! :)

Sunflower

Well, it's seriously been a long time since I did a "just because/enter a challenge" post.  For those of you who know me, I schedule all my DT posts, so I feel like it's been ages since I actually blogged something in general!  BUT, I've finally taken a break from making my April DT cards to make something just because.  Take a look...

Here's my creation~

Details~

The inside~

For these fabulous challenges~

ABC Challenges: Bring on the Flowers

Addicted to Stamps & More: Use Markers

Crafty Creations Challenges: Embossing
(I chose dry embossing.)

I started out with a NEW stamp from Hot Off the Press and stamped it in Staz-on black ink.  It looked so pretty.  It needed to be done up right.  SO, I colored it in with my Stampin' Up! markers, spritzed it with gold glimmer mist by Tattered Angels, smeared the blue and brown to create a more earthy feel, then let it dry for just a bit.  After it was almost dry (about 85%) then I ran it through my Sizzix purse in a Swiss Dots Sizzix folder.  This is one of my FAVORITE techniques to jazz up an image.  SO fun and it turns out differently every single time!  I also think it makes the background look more realistic--doesn't it look like there are clouds?  LOVE it! :)

I added the red pearls (thank you RUTH!) to the corners to bring in some red to match the paper, but the image needed one more little extra--I chose a button.  I thought about a brown one for the center, but it was too much.  In the end, I chose a small yellow one to accent the pot.  The center of the button has gold pipe cleaner in it to mimic a real flower center.  I then added it to my tri-fold treat holder!

I scored this so that it would hold a chocolate bar and I also decorated the inside with a space to write a little note.  I think once I put the chocolate bar in it, I might add some Velcro rounds to keep it closed. Voila!  Ready to take to someone who might need a little pick-me-up!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  It's SO nice to see you here and I'm SO glad that I finally got to enter some challenges!  I hope you join in the fun with me!  HUGS and happy stamping! :)

Fun Valentine Treats

I have just a few more Valentine treats to share with you today and then I will probably be done with this holiday until next year.  Well, after tomorrow, that is.  Tomorrow is actually the day that my DH and I celebrate--it's more frugal cheaper that way. ;)  I've made some fun treats to take to friends and I thought some of you might like to use these ideas next year!

First up: Vintage Kisses Holder~

For these fabulous challenges~

In the Pink: Pink Valentines

Moving Along With the Times: Love is in the Air

Creative Belli: Valentine/Hearts

This and two others just like it are going to some very special friends for a little treat to let them know how much they're loved.  I've used up some paper that has been in my scrap drawer begging to be used for about 2 years, stamped heart by Stampin' Up!, a little tiny heart rhinestone by Studio G, eyelets from my stash, some gold tissue paper from Hallmark, and a gold pipe cleaner.  OH, the tube is....wait for it...a TOILET PAPER ROLL!!!  That's right!  I used a toilet paper roll!  A DT teamie made one of these and I just had to try it out!

Second up: Mustache Kisses Holder~

For these fabulous challenges~

Cute Card Thursday: Eye for Detail

(Googly eyes are my detail--get it?!

Okay, maybe that's stupid...)

Sarah Hurley Challenge: Anything BUT a Card!

Divas by Design: Love & Romance

This one is for my DH--think he'll like it?  I hope it makes him smile!  The paper is by DCVW, the heart stamp is by Stampin' Up!, the mustache is by Hero Arts, googly eyes and eyelets from my stash, some red tissue paper from the Dollar Tree, and a silver pipe cleaner.  And, yes, a tp roll!

Third fun project: Kisses Rings~

These were SO easy and fun to make!  I'm not entering them into any challenges, and I don't even know who I'm going to give them to, but if you'd like to make them yourself, follow these easy steps:

1. Take a pipe cleaner and cut it in half.
2. make an x with the two halves and twist in the middle to hold them together.
3. Place the Kiss flat side down in the middle of the x.
4. Twist the pipe cleaners around the point of the Kiss and make a circular shape at the bottom!

See, easy peasy!  There are tons of picture/video tutorials out there on how to make them.  I'm sure if you Google these, they'll all pop up!

Anyway, there you have it!  Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Stamping, friends!  HUGS to you all and thanks for stopping by!  See you soon!!!