Dandelion Pillow Box Valentines

Last Valentine for 2014: a SVG pillow box cut file from my favorite SVG company: SVGcuts.com collection called Christmas Gift Boxes and Bags found here. Finished pillow box is 8" x 3-1/2" x 1". Dandelion stamp set  Kokeshi Set CL-15 which can be found here and don't forget to visit the blog with some inspiring ideas found here. Copic colors used: E21, R20. The paper details: Recollection Red card stock, Recollection Red  Glitter paper, Recollection White card stock, retired Stampin-Up designer paper, and Neenah White card stock. Finishing touch is a White 5/8" Organdy ribbon.

 SVGcuts.com FREE Doily SVG cut file sized at 4-1/4" is layered on top of a 4-1/2" Pink Doily. Authentique Smitten "Promise"  2 sided paper.  Sakura Gelly Roll Clear Star pen used around the cut apart Authentique Smitten cards

 1-1/8" x 3-1/8" Tag was made using the Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper Scallop and  Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper 1/4". Use a 1/8" Circle hand held punch to thread the natural color twine. "Friends" is a stamp from the Dandelion Friends Set CL-8

 Back of the pillow box is plain:

Inside are sweet treats and a surprise............................sigh.......love this?

Valentine Pillow Box Treats

Here's another quick post for Valentine's Day.  These Valentine pillow boxes came out pretty cute. They are an unusual size: 3-3/4" x 4" x 1" which is almost square shape. 
SVG pillow box cut file from my favorite SVG company: SVGcuts.com collection called Christmas Gift Boxes and Bags found here.
Dandelion stamp set is Friend to Friend #MC-1 which can be found here and don't forget to visit the blog with some inspiring ideas found here.

 Here are some photos of the various Authentique cut apart Smitten cards:

 

 Here's the back of the pillow box:

Additional supplies used to make this project:
3 heart punch from Stampin-Up
EK Success Scallop Edge punch
Recollections Red Glitter paper
retired Stampin Up Designer Paper, Recollections Red paper
Authentique Smitten "Promise"  2 sided paper
3-1/2" white paper Doily
Sakura Gelly Roll Clear Star pen used around the cut apart Authentique Smitten cards
Copic R20, R83
and don't forget to use some randomly placed glitter sprinkles with a little wet glue.

Hope you enjoyed this project.......................

Valentine Gable Treats

A quick interruption to the CHA Make and Take posts.............these cuties are a FREE SVG Gable Box Cut file found on line.  Project finished size: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 2". Dandelion Stamp set used Fuzzy Bear 1 #MC-15 found here. Look at the Dandelion Stamp Blog for some great ideas found here.  Paper:Recollections Red, Stampin-Up retired Designer Paper. The glitter paper is also Recollections.....ouch.......pretty thick to punch out.  What's inside: treats, of course.

 Copic colors used for Fuzzy Bear: R20. E55, E34, E31. 

 The SVG  "Love Titles" is from Miss Kate Cutables found here.

 Finishing touch: a tied Pico edge satin bow:

 Hope you enjoyed this quick project.

More 2013 Valentine Sharing

I'm ready to share more Valentine stuff.  I got these at a recent event from Frances C. and Karen L.  Gads.....too cute! Paper is awesome..............I believe it is S.E.I. papers. Cute!

First, the basket is from the Silhouette on line store found here, love the embellished flower in the front with the striped grosgrain ribbon. The size is 2-1/2" x 3" x 1-1/4". I love the doilies that are peeking out from the sides.

See how cool the paper is?



Yes, and the heart tag with a pick/white twine (of course).  I also LOVE the cherry Blossom treat bag which held some chocolates.

Secondly, the tall treat bag from Karen L is also using great shiny paper - gads, soooo cute!!!! Note the heart handle as well as the small cut out heart at the bottom right corner. Add some pink tissue and whalah.....a great treat indeed. Inside were candy hearts and healthy rice bars. Size is 3-3/8" x 6" x 1-1/2". Again, add some pink tissue and a great treat indeed!

 See the shiny  heart paper?  ooooh sooo cute!!!!

I hope you all received some fun treat during Valentine..........I enjoyed mine. THANK YOU Frances C. and Karen L. for your fun treats.

Small Back Pack

Well, here's the smaller Back Pack. The finished size is 4x2-1/2x1-1/2 and is 20% smaller than the one posted on 2/4/09 using the Raspberry Tart Designer Paper. Solid card stock is used and the swirl is stamped from Baroque Motifs. This was made for my good friend, Lorene, when I saw her right before Valentines Day. Included inside the back pack are (3) paper clips which have the Valentine theme. I love the new Eyelet Punch used at the flap and on the envelope. Look for the measurements for this smaller back pack below.

Below is the back view of the back pack. 1/4" grosgrain was used for this pack. Assembly for this back pack is the same as posted on 2/4/09. Shown below is also the back of the paper clips.

Here is the measurement for the smaller back pack:
-cut (1) pc 8-1/2 x 5-1/2
-Measurement with score pal (shown below): score on 8-1/2 side 2-1/2, 3-1/4, 4, 6-1/2, 7-1/4, 8. On 5-1/2 side, score 1-1/2.
-Measurement without score-pal: score on 8-1/2 side 2-1/2, 3/4, 3/4, 2-1/2, 3/4, 3/4. On 5-1/2 side, score 1-1/2
-cut slits for bottom as shown
-punch holes for grosgrain is 3/8 from the bottom, 3/8 from the sides.
-punch holes for grosgrain is 3/8 from the top, 1/4 over from center back.

Below are the measurements for the rest of the back pack.
-Note card: cut (1) 1-3/4x2-3/8
-Flap: cut 2-1/2 x 4. With Score-pal, Score on 4" side 1-3/4, 2-1/8, use Eyelet Punch on this end. Assemble flap to back of back pack as previous instructions.
-Envelope: cut (1) 3-5/8x3-3/8. With Score-pal on 3-3/8 side,Score 3/8, 27/8. With Score-pal, on 3-5/8 side score 1-1/2, 3-1/4. Use Eyelet Punch on 1-1/2 end. Clip corners of the envelope as shown and apply sticky tape to assemble envelope to back pack.
-Straps: 1/4" grosgrain: cut (1) 2-1/2" long, cut (2) 5-1/2" long

Instructions for Paper Clips:
-(2) Scallop Punch
-(1) Paper Clip approx. 3" long
-(1) 1-3/8" Circle Punch, add dimensional before adhering to scallop
-(1) 1-1/4 "Circle Punch
-(1) Punched heart from the Heart to Heart Punch
Assembled by taking one scallop, place paper clip, then add Pop Up Glue Dot, lastly the scallop goes on top. The scallop embossed dots is using the Cuttlebug - the Big Shot also has a dot that can be used.
Supplies:

• Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Love you Much
• CS: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White Pixie Pink, Real Red
• Ink: Black, Pretty in Pink
• Accys: Heart to Heart Punch, Eyelet Punch, Filigree Brad, Piercer, Dimensionals, Velcro (non SU), 1/4" Pretty in Pink Grosgrain, Sticky Tape, Scallop Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Pop Up Glue Dots, 3" Paper Clip (non SU).

Well..........thank you for your patience. This is a long post. Big Hugs.

Valentines Day

HAPPY VALENTINES'S DAY
I am alittle under the weather today so this is a late posting
It's not a card - the cookies are real and taste real good, too. These were decorated from a special Valentine Class I participated in with my special friend Lorene. We made these at Kathy's Kreative Cakes at 631 South "B" Street in San Mateo 94401, California (see her web site www.kathyskakes.com)

I also chose to decorate cupcakes with various toppings. Gosh, this was so much fun! This group who attended were friendly - a great way to release some more creativity! This type of event is great for showers, or any type of girl get together. Kathy was the best!

Supplies:

• all from Kathy's Keative Cakes!
• creativity: with Kathy's instructions, by me!

Thanks for stopping by on this special day.................big hugs!

Love Definition Card

My absolute favorite color combination. This fun card is focused on the Big Shot (for sure!) I made these for a swap! Whose the lucky person? Can you count how many dies are used? Lots! And they all look great together.

Here's a close-up view of the the card. It has a Very Vanilla CS background. The Black entwined swirls are "romantic" - ??? I'm glad to be able to use the Join in the Cheer die after Christmas. Define Your Life stamp set is becoming very useful, too.

I also decorated the inside of the card. The strip on the edge is Real Red. Then I punched hearts using the Candy Lane Designer paper. The Top Note has dimensionals and the Scallop Envelope needs to be attached using sticky tape.

One stamp image used.........the rest is Big Shot dies!

Supplies:

• Stamps: Define Your Life
• CS: Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Real Red, Black, Candy Lane Designer Paper
• Ink: Black
• Accys: Heart to Heart Punch, Dimensionals, Sticky Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Big Shot dies: Top Note, Scallop Envelope, Swirl Scribbles, Join in the Cheer

Thank you for stopping by.................

Gold Ball Candy Holder

Here's another box! I love this small efficient box! It holds only (1) Chocolate Ball (Ferrero Rocher!) and is soooo cute! I even punched a window in the front (optional, of course). The box finished size is 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/2".

Here's a close-up view of the box. (sorry- it doesn't seem to be in focus.......I'm really taking this photo close)

Supplies:

• Stamps: Love You Much, A Little Somethin' (Hostess)
• CS: Very Vanilla, Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa, Rose Red
• Ink: Close to Cocoa, Rose Red
• Accys: 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Square Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by...........try this fun project...........ooops, that means I need to provide a template and maybe some measurements............??? OK....Monday latest.

Valentine Double Slider

These were made for a shoebox swap. I had made these "oldies" a while back and decide to give them a new "face" using the Valentine Bundle special SU had hosted. This stamp set can still be purchased.

Front instructions

• Cut 1 CS 5-1/4x9: score on the 9" side @2-1/2, 5-1/2, 8-1/2.
• Punch as indicated on the photos below. Note: one of the sides of the 1-3/8" square punch should line up with the fold line - do not center punch on the width of this section.
• This is a good time to stamp your image all over. Craft white ink used on the Baroque Motif Swirl stamp for the outside.
• Add sticky tape to edge (near fold line) of flap
• Stamp Love birds, punch out with 1-3/8 circle punch.
• Adhere to scallop Real Red circle, with dimensional, adhere to front.
• You're done with the front

Cut (2) pieces 2-7/8"x 4" Real Red

Cut (2) pieces 2-5/8"x 3-3/4" in Whisper White - stamp Love and Heart image on this size

Cut (1) piece clear plastic 1-1/4" wide x 10-1/2" long. Use a clear plastic bag. Avoid having a "seam" on the cut strip.

Place clear plastic around the square punch section. Secure with a little snail and then use a little tape to ensure there are no "loose flapping" plastic. This will ensure a smooth slide. Do not make connection too tight or you will have trouble sliding.

Position the connection about 1/2" from the top.

Now here's the fun part: place the stamped Love image (as shown), line up the bottom of the card. Now move the Love image over to the left, place snail on top of the Plastic strip. Be careful NOT to get any on the card (otherwise, your slider will get stuck!). Carefully place the Love image back on top of the Plastic strip and positioned 1/16" away from the fold line (see above photo).

Last part: Turn card over, place the Heart stamped image face down so both stamped images are "backed". Line up Heart image with the top of the card, move it over, add snail to Plastic Strip, move Heart on top of plastic strip and line up with Love card. (hope this makes sense!)

TEST: so now is a good time to be sure your cards will slide - test it out by pulling both cards.

Time to finish: Last step

• To close card, remove top of sticky tape, ensure flap is in front of both cards and close.
• Add ribbon and tie double knot.

Supplies used:

• Stamps: Love You Much, Baroque Motifs
• CS: Pixie Pink, Real Red. Whisper White
• Ink: Staz On Black, Craft White
• Accys: 1" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sticky Tape, 1-1/4" wide clear plastic (any bag will do).

Thanks for stopping by..................

Valentine Mini Magazine File

This (front view) is a Valentine version of the Mini Magazine File. See my post on 1/26/09 for the Asian Mini Magazine File version. Thank goodness for SU's "Valentine bundle" sale - sorry gals -the special is now over but this set is available in the main catalog. Instructions for this Mini Magazine Holder is from Becky Roberts (see her site at http://www.inkingidaho.blogspot.com/ )
Here's another view with the (3) note cards and envelopes inside.

The envelopes are stamped with a Chocolate Chip heart from the stamp set. With aqua painters, the images are watercolored by using the ink directly from the ink pads.
Supplies used:

• Stamps: Love You Much, Short & Sweet
• CS: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
• Ink: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red, Staz On Black, Aqua Painters, Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Small Oval Punch, 5/8" Striped Riding Hood Red Grosgrain Ribbon, 3/8" Riding Hood Red Tafetta Ribbon, Mini Glue Dot, Stampin Write Certainly Celery Pen, Stamp-a-mah-jig.

Thank you for stopping by today......................

Love Tag Boxes

Like this? I love how these turned out. These are tag boxes with the letters on each section of each box. (Each box spells L-O-V-E). The finished size for each box is 2"x2"x2". Inside contains chocolate!

The view below is a close-up of the tags - the swirl stamp is used from Baroque Motifs stamp set and is randomly stamped on the tag before assembling box. Craft White ink is used on Real Red and Pixie Pink is used on Pink Pirouette.

Below shows the top of the box. The Hugs and Kisses stamp from the Valentine Bundle " Love You Much" was used.


Supplies:

• Stamp: Love You Much, Baroque Motifs, Lovely Letters
• CS: Pixie Pink, Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Whisper White
• Ink: Craft White, Pixie Pink, Real Red
• Accys: Scallop Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Tag Corner Punch, Crop-o-dile, 1/4" Real Red + White Grosgrain Ribbon.

Thank you for stopping by................