I tried my best to resist but it didn't take  long until my willpower could not withstand the cuteness of the Bear Hugs stamp set and framelits.  

Isn't she just too cute?  As soon as the bundle arrived I made this.  I just love her little skirt and bow.  I added a stand of pearls since she was getting all dressed up.  As cute as she is I decided that I needed to do more with her.

I used the Bloomin' Heart thinlit and cut out the heart and used it to connect the two pieces of the front. Doesn't she look so adorable framed by the heart?

Product List

Bear Hugs Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139546] $22.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack [140548] $8.00	Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper [140550] $5.00	Bear Hugs Framelits Dies [140275] $27.00	Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies [140621] $25.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00

Today is National Send a Friend a Card Day so in honor of that I am going to send a few of these cards out.  Leave me a comment and be sure to  put your email address in the comment and if I choose your name I will email you for your address and get this card on its way to you.  This is also a test to see who reads all the way to the bottom of the post!  Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Need to make a quick sweet treat for Valentine's  day?  Look no further than the Baker's Box thinlits die.

Yes, those are chocolate lips in the box!  This is similar to the box I shared a few days ago.  This time I used one of the dies that come with the Baker's Box die set to create the window.   This box also has a hanging note.

If you missed seeing how I created the note holder, you can check it out here.  This hanger is just a little different.  I cut the opening directly on the box and pasted the red opening piece over the hole on the box.

My very clever team member, Laurie saw this and thought it would also make a cute bank.  Isn't that a great idea?   If you need any supplies to make your own fun Baker's Box, just click on any of the links below.  Thank you!

Product List

Bloomin' Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [140643] $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper [138445] $11.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Red Glimmer Paper [121790] $5.00	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $17.00	Sweetheart Punch [133786] $16.00	Baker's Box Thinlits Dies [138279] $33.00	Clothespins [133764] $4.00

These are the hardest cards to make but I think they may be some of the most appreciated cards.  

Product List

Remarkable You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139894] $33.00	Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697] $27.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126954] $6.50	Rose Red Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [102109] $3.25
Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [111843] $3.25	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [100531] $3.25	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Rose Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102544] $7.00	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00
Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits [135707] $25.00	Rose Red 1/2 Inch Seam Binding Ribbon [121884] $6.95	Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141898] $8.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00

When I saw the sketch for the Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch #256 I knew exactly what I wanted to do.    I just needed to find the right stamp set to use.  I think I found the perfect one, Best Thoughts, which is a hostess set in the Stampin' Up! annual catalog.

Here is the sketch.

Here's what I made.  

Yes, it is another rolling penny card very similar in design to this card.   The main difference is that this is a square card and I used circle # 7 and 9 (1 being the smallest circle in the Circles Collection framelits).  Here's a tutorial on how to make a rolling penny card.

I embossed the images in white embossing powder and colored using an Aqua Painter and re-inkers.   The hardest part was trying to find just the right butterfly.    

Product List

Best Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set [138700] $10.00	Sunburst Sayings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140725] $18.00	Papillon Potpourri Clear Stamp Set [123759] $15.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Rose Red Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [102109] $3.25	Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [111843] $3.25	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [100531] $3.25	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Rose Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102544] $7.00
Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181] $6.50	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00	Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $16.00	Circles Collection Framelits Die [130911] $27.00	1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $16.00

 I hope you join in the challenge!  If you do, please let me know and I will be sure to check out your creation.  Thanks for stopping by!

You know I enjoy participating in challenges and when I saw the Stampin' Royalty Challenge #314 I knew I had to play along.  

Their inspiration photo is amazing, it makes me so happy.  

What to make with this awesome photo inspiration?  So many possibilities!  I decided to make a box since it has been a while since I have shared a packaging idea.  

I used the flower from the Crazy About You stamp set and stamped it in Real Red ink on Real Red card stock.  The flower is punched out using the Flower Medallion punch.  I did do some fussy cutting to make the smaller flowers, fortunately the stamp has easy to follow lines to help me cut.  

After I made the box I started thinking about adding a note card or tag.  I wanted it to be attached to the box and this is what I came up with.  I am pretty excited about this.

Do you want to know how I made this?  Hopefully you said yes cause I am going to show you!

This little die is part of the Baker's Box thinlits.  You can use it to cut out handles to the top of the Baker's Box.  It can also be used to hang a little note card.   I cannot decide which is easier to cut the die first and then cut it to the right size (3/8" x 2") or cut the card stock first(as shown in the picture).  

This is what you will end up with.  Apply some glue to the top portion and the sides but not along the bottom. 

You slip your little note card through the slit and the bottom of the hanger.  The little note card measures 1-1/2" x 3" .  The "thanks" is also from the Crazy About You stamp set.  Pretty cool huh?

Here's the list of the supplies I used.  If you would like to order anything just click on the picture and you will be taken to my online store.  Thanks!

Product List

Crazy About You Photopolymer Bundle [138873] $42.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper [138445] $11.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Flower Medallion Punch [137417] $18.00	Baker's Box Thinlits Dies [138279] $33.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	Clothespins [133764] $4.00