February Swaps

Wanted to share my February swaps. Top left is the newest Big Shot Box #2 Die and next to it is the cutest Purse collection using the Raspberry Tart Designer paper and various embellishments. Below is a "swinging" heart which came with a stamped envelope. The last card is a group of sea horses guarding the pearl (see it peaking out from the knot int he ribbon).

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

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!

Something Special Box

Look how fun this box is!!!! I love this....I tweaked this box from the SU Big Shot Die: Box #2 which is not long enough to accomodate the SAB Stamp set: Yummy. I also reduced the height of the box. This box finished size is 4x1-1/4x1-1/2. The SU Big Shot Box #2 finished size is 3-3/4x1-1/4x2.

This box will hold 3 chocolates as shown.

Here's a close-up of the Close to Cocoa Box with Bo Ho Blossom stamped background and white embossed words.

And a close up of the Rose Red Designer Paper Boxes below


Ta-da: the box measurements

-Start with a 4-1/4 x 11 CS
-On the 11" side (using a Score-pal): score 1-1/4, 5-1/4, 6-1/2, 10-1/2.
-On the 4-1/4" side (using a Score-pal): score 1, 1-1/2, 1-1/4
-Cut as shown above, apply sticky tape at side and bottom flaps
-Use corner punch on flap
-Stamp "with Love" using the Stampin Write Pens, use Word Window punch for tag.
-Punch hole for tag, thread ribbon through and double knot.
Not too difficult, right?
Supplies:

• Stamp: Yummy, Boho Blossoms Background
• CS: Close to Cocoa, Rose Red Designer Paper
• Ink: Versamark, Close to Cocoa
• Accys: White Embossing Powder, 3/8" Whisper White Tafetta Ribbon, Stampin Write Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Pixie Pink, Black Pen, Sticky Tape, Crop-o-dile for 1/8" hole, Word Window Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch.

Thank you for stopping by today. Leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you.................hugs!

Scallop Envelope Candy Holder - Tutorial

To make this candy holder posted 2/11/09:

-(2) Big Shot Scallop Envelopes. Cut paper 4-1/4" x 4-1/8" and put through Big Shot. Total height is 4" (bottom flap is 3/4" and that means part of the envelope is cut off).

-(1) strip 5/8" x 8-1/2" long designer paper.

- 6-1/2" long 5/8" wide Grosgrain ribbon

-Small Oval Punch

-Sticky Tape attached as shown

Stamp image by using Rose Red Ink. Use Blender pen to "remove" the Yummy words and replace with Stampin Write Old Olive Pen. Stamp image and cut out. Apply dimensionals, set aside.

There is a small overlap. The 1/4" sticky is shown cut in half. The photo below shows the 1st step: attach only one side of the box.
Position the Designer paper as shown - secure left side only. Do Not tape Designer Paper down yet.
-Once the box is folded, there will need to be a little "ease". Start to fold and assemble box. Now attach the other side. The finished sides should measure 3/4".

-Wrap Designer Paper aound box.

-Attach Yummy cut piece to front

-Tie ribbon through handles

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

Scallop Envelope Candy Holder

This will hold 2-3 Chocolates.


Side view:

Supplies:

• Stamp: Yummy (SAB)
• CS: Rose Red, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart Designer Paper
• Ink: Rose Red
• Accys: Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Big Shot Envelope die, Small Oval Punch, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Old Olive Stampin Write Pen, Blender Pen

Thank you for stopping by today.........stay tuned for tutorial tom............