Thrifty Thursday 2-12-09

valentines-heartToday we had to make lots of Valentine’s for my son’s classes.  So we decided to make the same fun project.  My son, Mikey had a lot of fun helping to make them.  Then we put them in bags so the candy would stay in when he gave them out.  I love making the Valentine’s because they get something fun and different. 

lots-of-valentinesIt was also nice because one of my other sons told me last minute that he need some as well.  He’s in middle school so I didn’t think he needed them.  Thankfully I had extra Candy and Paper already so it was easy to make more for him.  Once again Stampin’ Up!© saves the day.

making-valentinesProducts Used:
113439 Sizzix™ Big Shot $99.95
113467 Petal Card Die $19.95
113476 Premium Crease Pad $8.95
105089 Horizontal Slot Punch $5.95
105934 Tag Punch $15.95
108264 Small Tag $15.95
101227 1/16″ Circle Punch $8.95
109055 Very Vanilla 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon $7.95
104199 Linen Thread $4.50
113980 Candy Lane DSP $9.95
114978 Happy Heart Day $23.95

Colors- Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette

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Wacky Wednesday 2-11-09

happy-heart-valentineSo today was club and I decided to make each member a cute little Valentine.  The projects we were making would take a bit of time so this time I made this little gift for each of them before hand.  I hope the know how much I appreciate each of them. 

i-love-you-heart1This is a sample that we made for one of my parties.  They loved it.  The heart is made using the Big Shot Petal Card and folding up the two bottom ones to make a pocket.  I saw this idea at leadership and loved it.

Products Used:
113439 Sizzix™ Big Shot $99.95
113467 Petal Card Die $19.95
113476 Premium Crease Pad $8.95
105089 Horizontal Slot Punch $5.95
105934 Tag Punch $15.95
108264 Small Tag $15.95
101227 1/16″ Circle Punch $8.95
109055 Very Vanilla 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon $7.95
104199 Linen Thread $4.50
113980 Candy Lane DSP $9.95
102845 Blender Pens (3) $9.95
111758 A Happy Heart $22.95

Colors- Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette

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Technique Tuesday 2-10-09

roster-cardSo this is something I hadn’t thought of before.  This is a card that I got at Leadership.  Sorry no name.  I love how they used the top note big die  and then cut out around it on the bottom of the card.  I thought this was a really neat effect.  I think I will have to give it a try.

rooster-card-close-upProducts used:
113439 Sizzix™ Big Shot Machine & Accessories $99.95
113463 Stampin’ Up!® Top Note die $21.95
111367 Chocolate Chip ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95
105090 Word Window Punch $15.95
105541 Many Marvelous Markers $125.95
108362 Crop-A-Dile™ $29.95
113274 Rustic Rooster Level 2 Hostess Set
I’m not sure where she got the friend from but this one is close
113716 Garden Greetings $21.95

Colors- Chocolate Chip, Real Rust, Whisper White

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Swapping Saturday 2-7-09

Today I thought I would share with you some of the Valentines day project Swaps I received at leadership.  These are just a few of my favorites.  You can check out more by clicking here.

valentines-bucketValentines Bucket:
I loved this bucket.  It was filled with a hot chocolate packet, a Hershey’s kiss on a spoon, a 2x4x6x8 box with marshmallows and a cute little envelop with a poem for hot chocolate. 

love-hanger

Love Banner:
This cute banner is made with coasters.  They used the big shot letters and the Love you Much Stamp set (113756, $25.95)

valentine-test-tubeTest Tube Candy Holder:

I loved this little test tube candy hold.  I really loved how they made a box to put it in.  Once again this is the Love yo Much Stamp set and lots of our fun punches.

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Thrifty Thursday 2-5-09

These are some fun cards that I’ve made using the Level 2 hostess set.  Echoes of Kindness.  I just think these flowers are beautiful.  Becoming a hostess is always a great way to save money.    You have the chance to earn exclusive hostess sets like this one as well as Hostess dollars that can be spent of what ever product you like.  Plus you will have a great time with your family and friends.  You can check out my available party dates by clicking here.

thank-you-flowers-textured-backgroundThis card was one that I actually created for one of my parties.  The guest really love learning how to use the blender pens to create easy water-coloring.

Products used:
113230 Echoes of Kindness Level 2 Hostess
114484 Elegant Thank You $6.95
114319 Whisper White Organza Ribbon $5.95
114512 Stampin’ Up!® Backgrounds 1 Textured Plates $11.95
Sizzix™ Big Shot and Accessories
102845 Blender Pens (3) $9.95
105110 Stampin’ Write® Marker
101406 Jet Black StazOn™ Ink $7.95

Colors- Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Mellow Moss

 

purple-flowers-frenchI created this card for 2 different projects.  One was for my creative challenge for bootcamp and then I used it for my Card Swap that I was in.

Products used:
113230 Echoes of Kindness Level 2 Hostess
109521 En Franςais $17.95
115060 Short & Sweet $18.95
114319 Whisper White Organza Ribbon $5.95
105019 Watercolor Paper (20) $6.95
103954 Aqua Painter (2) $16.95
101406 Jet Black StazOn™ Ink $7.95
Colors- Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Mellow Moss

 

 

hph-thank-you-flowers

This is a card that I created for a Shoebox swap that I did.  A shoebox swap is where you create a card and then cut out enough for all the guest.  Then you go around the room and make each others cards.  It’s really fun.

Products used:
113230 Echoes of Kindness Level 2 Hostess
114978 Happy Heart Day $23.95
109039 Elegant Eggplant 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon
114512 Stampin’ Up!® Backgrounds 1 Textured Plates $11.95
Sizzix™ Big Shot and Accessories
103954 Aqua Painter (2) $16.95
101406 Jet Black StazOn™ Ink $7.95
112454 Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware $29.95
107590 Designer Label Punch $15.95

Colors- Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla, Mellow Moss

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February Kits

The new kits are here and I think they are great.  Remember that all orders need to be placed by Febrary 25th for mail or pick up.

Or you can come to Kit Night on February 26th and use my products to complete your project.  All kit night orders must be placed by February 20th.

february-2Card Kit

honey-box-openProject Kit

just-beePage Kit