Thanks for "hopping in" today! If you've arrived from Ann Schach's Stampin' Shach, I'm number 3 on the Valentine's HOLIDAY HOP! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find inspirational ideas for papercrafted projects from talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators showcasing all that Stampin' Up! has to offer! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the HOLIDAY HOP LINE-UP below to get back on track! We're thrilled to have you visit and excited to hear what you think about our first HOLIDAY HOP of 2010! Please feel free to leave as many comments as you'd like along the way!
HOLIDAY HOP LINE-UP
1. Kalshelia Lloyd -- www.stampinfabulousity.com2. Ann Schach -- www.stampinchic.com
3. Margaret Moody -- www.margaretmoody.typepad.com
4. Debbie Pierce -- www.stampinsunshine.com
5. Carla Bazhenow -- www.carlas-scraps.com
6. Mary Fish -- www.stampinpretty.com
7. Kim Lampone -- www.kjskorner.blogspot.com
8. Gina Shaw -- www.cardsbyginashaw.com
9. Regina Mangum -- www.thestampinbean.blogspot.com
10. Lourdes Torres -- www.cozycraftycorner.blogspot.com
11. Kris Kilcoyne -- www.kweenbee.typepad.com
12. Liz Hughes -- www.diypapercreations.com
13. Melanie Collins -- www.oopsadaisy.typepad.com
14. Mike Funke -- www.stampin-style.com
15. Anne Beale Yancey -- www.mukibug.com
16. Martha Stewart -- www.SeasonsOfStamping.com
17. Jason Casper -- www.stampindad.blogspot.com
I created my Valentine's projects using Stampin' Up!'s colorful card stock, versatile punches, stamps from three different sets, ribbon, and buttons!
The fun and colorful Hugs & Kisses card looks complicated and time-consuming, but was made quickly using Stampin' Up! Circle punches and the new Small Heart punch. Each circle and heart received a little lift, courtesy of Stampin' Dimensionals, adding depth to the bold and bright graphic design. The Hugs & Kisses sentiment stamped in the center circle is from the versatile All Holidays stamp set. A simple band of Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon was added at the bottom and folded under on the right to create a tab. A red button threaded with a tiny sliver of Green Galore card stock adds the look of thread and provides the perfect finishing touch to the card! Anyone would love to receive this happy card on Valentine's Day!
I don't know about you, but I think chocolate is a must on Valentine's Day! This little treat box was made to hold three Ghirardelli chocolate squares and it's very quick and easy to make! The tutorial can be found on Splitcoaststampers.com. I kept the design simple, using Stampin' Up! card stock and Sticky Strip to construct the box. The box's flap was trimmed with the Scalloped Edge punch and the bull's eye embellishment was made using Circle punches and the Small Heart punch. I used a small adhesive Velcro dot to keep the box closed.
Gift cards are as fun to give as they are to receive on Valentine's Day, especially if the presentation is eye-catching and fun! This colorful gift card holder was made using Stampin' Up! card stock and stamps from the Fundamental Phrases and Mark the Date sets. Embellishments include a band of Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon tied in a simple knot and a bull's eye with a centered heart, made using Circle and Small Heart punches. A Velcro dot was added to hold it closed.
I hope my creations have inspired you to get busy making your own projects for Valentine's Day! Debbie Pierce at Stampin' Sunshine is the next stop on the Valentine's HOLIDAY HOP! Keep "hoppin" and you'll find more wonderful and creative ideas for Valentine's Day! Thanks for "hopping" by!
All supplies used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Only Orange, Real Red, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore card stock
Ink: Real Red
Tools: 1-3/4" Circle punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch, 1-1/4" Circle punch, 1" Circle punch, Small Heart punch, Scalloped Edge punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig,
Extras: Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Playground Designer Buttons, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals
Margaret! Beautiful, as always. I love the brightness of this...it's unconventional and so cute! XO
Posted by: Regina M | 01/12/2010 at 06:49 AM
WOW! I stumbled across your blog via the blog hop and have bookmarked you in my favourites. Your cards are AWESOME!
Lou
Posted by: Lou | 01/12/2010 at 07:06 AM
This is like a box of candy hearts - so bright and beautiful - and so artistically displayed - fabulous!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 01/12/2010 at 07:32 AM
You are a woman after my own heart... your creations are always drop dead gorgeous.
Love the layout, love the circles, and love the colors. What a KNOCK OUT!
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 01/12/2010 at 08:13 AM
I always love your color combos!
Posted by: Emily | 01/12/2010 at 08:43 AM
Love the bright colors. I have to use them on something. Gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Kalshelia | 01/12/2010 at 08:45 AM
Beautiful projects. Your colors are awesome. I love the gift card hold. Great job.
Posted by: Martha Stewart | 01/12/2010 at 09:39 AM
WOW is right, awesome projects. I love all the color and all those dots!!! Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 01/12/2010 at 10:32 AM
Awesome & fun colors & projects.
Posted by: lisa808 | 01/12/2010 at 10:38 AM
What a great brightly colored project! Perfect!
Mike
Posted by: Mike Funke | 01/12/2010 at 10:41 AM
bright and beautiful
Posted by: Rebekka | 01/12/2010 at 11:06 AM
Fantastic post and project. The colors and shapes remind me of candy . . . perfect execution. Love how you carried the "bulls-eye" layering thru each project. How did you curve your gift card holder? Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 01/12/2010 at 11:27 AM
Absolutely eye-catching and so FUN!! Always love your color combos - so cheerful!!
Posted by: Kim | 01/12/2010 at 11:32 AM
Perfection, as always!! So clever and creative.
Posted by: Debbie Pierce | 01/12/2010 at 11:39 AM
Love your card.. look like a candy hearts. I love paper punch.
**Sony**
Posted by: Sonia | 01/12/2010 at 12:55 PM
Your card is right on target with it's bright and cheery colors - I love it!
Posted by: Liz Hughes | 01/12/2010 at 01:47 PM
Soooo glad I found you on this holiday hop ... (how did I miss the previous ones?) Your color choices are so bold and bright, I LOVE them. You have a new subscriber.
Posted by: mary p | 01/12/2010 at 02:39 PM
Stunning, Margaret! I love the colors!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 01/12/2010 at 04:26 PM
You have a way of combining colors that make all your creations unique. I love all your projects and I am going to try myself to CASE your many hearts card! Congrats
Posted by: Lourdes | 01/12/2010 at 05:01 PM
Oh, Margaret, you are unbelievable when it comes to coordinating colors. Your projects are absolutely wonderful! They all POP! You are a master!
Posted by: Gina Shaw | 01/12/2010 at 08:27 PM
Love the color combos you used! Found you on the Blog hop and I'm soooo glad that I did! Wonderful job! ;-D
Posted by: Suzie Q | 01/12/2010 at 09:11 PM
I absolutely love your creations! I love the bold colours and simple clean lines of your sketches - it really allows the colour, stamp art, and designer paper do all the "talking". Thanks for being such a creative inspiration.
Meg
Posted by: Meg | 01/13/2010 at 05:34 AM
I love the set that you made. It is so colorful and fun. I love the box that you made for the chocolates and for the cards. Every thing came out beautiful and looking at your photos certainly made me smile.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | 01/13/2010 at 07:19 PM
Simple circles, but still stylin! TFS
Posted by: Jessica | 01/14/2010 at 11:33 AM
This is so pretty. I love the addition of the hearts to the circles!
Posted by: Lisa Salkeld | 01/15/2010 at 07:12 PM