Chic' n Scratch

Valentine Treats

Good morning & Happy Valentine's Day!!

My project today is a Valentine Treat Holder & they are really quick and easy to make ..... I usually make them for Halloween.  Click here if you'd like to see the Halloween version that I made back in 2009.

I used the Sweet Shop Designer Paper for each of them and it measures 2-1/2 x 3-1/2.  I stapled the candy inside the holder before adding the DSP.

You can get three out of one sheet of card stock.  Cut the card stock at 8-1/2 x 2-3/4 and then score it at 3-3/4 & 4-3/4.

I used three stamp sets for them ... P.S. I love you on the Wisteria Wonder version.  Sprinkled Expressions on the Calypso Coral and Outlined Occasions for the Lucky Limeaid version.

Here's the Stampin Up! supply list for the Valentine Treats:

• Stamps:  P.S. I Love You - W#125460 C#125462, Outlined Occasions - W#126014 C#126016, Sprinkled Expressions - W#125130 C#125132
• Ink:  Wisteria Wonder #122936, Calypso Coral #122939,  Lucky Limeaid #122935
• Card Stock:  Wisteria Wonder #122922, Calypso Coral #122925, Lucky Limeaid #122926, White 100730, Pool Party #122924, Sweet Shop Designer Paper #125408
• Tools/Accessories:  1-3/8 Circle Punch #119860, 1-1/4 Circle Punch #119861, Small Heart Punch #117193, Designer Printed Brads, Heart Punch #119883, Lucky Limeaid Ruffled Ribbon122977, Dimensionals #104430, Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack #127279

Have a great day!!

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Valentine Basket

My project today is a Valentine Basket that I made with the Sweet Shop Designer Paper and the P.S. I Love you stamp set.  

I used a piece of 6  x 6 white card stock to make the basket and 6 pieces of the Sweet Shop DSP that measures 1-7/8 x 1-7/8. 

I've got a video tutorial ready for you ... click here to head over to my Chic n Scratch Live! website.

Here's the Stampin Up supplies I used on the Valentine Basket:

• Stamps:  P.S. I Love you - W# 125460 C#125462
• Ink:  Calypso Coral #122939
• Card Stock:  White #100730, Sweet Shop #125408, Calypso Cora #122925
• Tools/Accessories:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334, Corner Punch #119871, 1" Circle Punch #119868, 1-3/8 Circle Punch #119860, 1-23/4 Scallop Circle Punch #119854, Sticky Strip #104294, Dimensionals #104430, Craft Scissors #108360

Sorry I wasn't able to post anything on Thursday and Friday!!!  I had a root canal on Wednesday and then I had to take my computer into the Apple store and have them help me move some video files (everyting is okay ... I just needed to clear up some space on my main hard drive).

UStream Fans ... we have a situation ... UStream informed me that I need to pay $99 a month to continue ... but that isn't an option.  So, I'm looking for other options but I'm not sure where to start.  I'm open to suggestions ...I tried to load them on You Tube but it said the length was too long ...so I deleted 20 videos.  As soon as I figure something out I'll you know.  Downline girls .... we're using Go To Meetings this month... check "events" under our team site.

Thanks & have a great day!!

 

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Top Note Reese's Holder

My project today is the Top Note Reese's Holder and I made it with the Sweet Shop Designer Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I used the Top Note die to make it and I used one Whisper White Top Note and two cut out of the Sweet Shop DSP ... I'll try to explain ... if you just folded the top note in half ..the hearts would be upside down on one side.  

I have a video tutorial over on my Chic n Scratch Live! website .... click here to go there now.

Here's the Stampin Up supplies used on the Top Note Reese's Holder:

• P.S. I love you stamp set - W#125460 C#125462
• Top Note Die #113463
• Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack #127279
• Dimensionals #104430
• 1" Circle Punch #119868
• 1-3/8 Circle Punch #119860
• 1-3/4 Scallop Circle Punch #119854
• Small Heart Punch #117193
• White Taffeta Ribbon #109070
• White card stock #100730
• Calypso Coral card stock #122925
• Sweet Shop DSP #125408
• Calypso Coral ink #122939

Thanks & have a great day!!

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Scallop Valentine Box

We learned how to make this Scallop Valentine Box at Leadership.... and the one they shared with us had some cute little cards ... so I made one to hold candy and one to hold cards.

The scallop box is made out of the Scallop Square Die and you score it at 3 scallops on two sides and score it at 2 scallops on the other side.

I used the P.S. I love you stamp set with Real Red and Early Espresso ink. And the punches I used include:  1" Circle, 1-3/8 Circle, Small Heart and the 1-3/4 Scallop Circle.

The little Valentine Cards measure 4-1/2 x 2-1/4, scored at 2-1/4 and on March 1st you'll be able to order the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (#125586 $11.95) ...  it allows you to score at a diagonal to create envelopes, boxes and more!!  You're going to love it!! 

Here's the box they demonstrated at Leadership .....using the Sprinkle Expressions Stamp set from the Sale-a-bration Catalog.

Click here if you'd like to watch the video tutorial over on my Chic n Scratch Live! website.

Here's the Stampin Up supplies I used on the Scallop Valentine Box:

 

Have a great day!!

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Valentine Lollipop Holder

My project today is the Valentine Lollipop Holder and I made it using the P.S. I Love You stamp set. 

I used Real Red, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry along with the Designer Series Paper Stacks. 

I've got a video tutorial ready ..... click here to head over to my Chic n Scratch Live! website to watch it.

Here's another picture .....

Here's the Supply list for the Valentine Lollipop Holder:

• P.S. I Love you stamp set - W#125460 C#125462
• Real Red ink #103133
• Real Red CS #102482
• Brights Collection DSP #117155
• Simply Scored #12334
• Sticky Strip #104294
• 1-3/4 Scallop Circle Punch #119854
• 1-3/8 Circle Punch #119860
• 1" Circle Punch #119868
• 1/2" Circle Punch #119869
• Small Heart Punch #117193
• Dimensionals #104430
• White CS #100730
• White Taffeta Ribbon #109070

Thanks and have a great day!!

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Valentine Nerds & How I organize my Framelits

I received enough requests to film a video on the Valentine Nerds ....and this time I used Melon Mambo instead of Real Red.  Thanks Ladies!!

The mesasurements for this project needs a scoring tool that can score 16ths.  The Paper Cutter works great for that.  Here's the measurements (the one I posted earlier was wrong). Card Stock measures 7-1/2 x 3-3/4 & score at 1-18, 1-7/8, 4-5/16, 5-1/16.

I also wanted to share with you how to organize the Framelits (it's also in the video with the Valentine Nerds Box).  

I use the Clear Mount Stamp Case and label it with my handy dandy PTouch.  (I've been using a PTouch ...made by Brother since 1992.)   You have two options for keeping them in the Stamp Case ...you can use the cardboard that came with it ...or you can use a Magnet sheet.  Long term I think the Magnet sheet is going to be the best.

Click here if you'd like to watch the video on how I made the Valentine Nerds Box.

Here's the supply list:

• Candy Conversations Stamp #125560
• Heart Framelits #125599
• Small Heart Punch #117193
• Paper Cutter #104152
• Big Shot Die Cut Machine #113439
• Stamp Case for holding Framelits #119105
• Brights DSP Collection #117158
• Magnet Sheets #119816
• Whisper White card stock #100730
• Real Red card stock $102482 or Melon Mambo #115320
• Real Red ink #103133 or Melon Mambo #115656
• Stampin Dimensionals #104430

Have a great day!!

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Candy Conversations Nerds

My project today is the Candy Conversations Nerds.  I used the Candy Conversations stamp from the A la Carte page in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

To make the cover for the Valentine Nerds I used Real Red card stock that measures 7-1/2 x 3-1/4 and scored it at 2-3/8, 3-3/16, 5-5/8, 6-3/8.

I added a piece of Real Red Designer Paper from the Brights Stacks and then I used the Hearts Collection Framelits to cut out three of the hearts.  The smallest heart is made with the Candy Conversations stamp ... I stamped it in Real Red ink and then cut it out with the Small Heart punch.

I added all the hearts with a Stampin Dimensional.

Here's a side view ....

Let me know if you'd like me to do a video (video suggestions are welcome).

Here's the supply list:

• Hearts Framelits #125599
• Big Shot Die Cut Machine #113439
• Whisper White card stock #100730
• Real Red card stock $102482
• Real Red ink #103133
• Stampin Dimensionals #104430
• Candy Conversations stamp #125560
• Small Heart Punch #117193
• Brights DSP Stack #117155

Thanks!!

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How to cut and emboss with the Framelits

On Saturday I figured out how to cut and emboss with the Framelits and I'm pretty sure you're going to love them!!!  I demonstrated it live on UStream ....and  ....we also figured out how to emboss ....even if you don't own the Tab 2 Multi Purpose Platform.

I've got three cards to share with you ...the first one is .... I embossed the heart on the white card stock and added a heart from the P.S. I love you stamp set with a Stampin Dimensional.  (It may be hard to see the embossed heart on the white card stock.)

The next picture is the same card ....but I used Real Red card stock in place of the Whisper White.

The last card is I used the Framelits to cut the heart out of the white card stock and then I added the heart from P.S. I love you stamp set to the inside ...with a Stampin Dimensional.

I'm wrapping up the video and it should be available this afternoon. Click here to watch my video tutorial on how to cut and emboss with the Framelits.

I'll also provide you with a cheat sheet for you to print off on how to layer the Framelits to cut & emboss and how to emboss if you don't own a Tab 2 Multi Purpose Platform. 

Click on the link to download the pdf: Download How to cut & emboss with the Framelits

Here's the supply list:

• Hearts Framelits #125599
• Big Shot Die Cut Machine #113439
• Whisper White card stock #100730
• Real Red card stock $102482
• Full Heart Punch #119883
• P.S. I love you stamp set - W#125460 C#125462
• Real Red ink #103133
• Black Stazon ink #101406
• Stampin Dimensionals #104430

Thanks!!

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My Chic n Scratch January Thank You Card

My January Thank you Card is a little unique this month ...not only do you get the card but you also get a matching envelope that I've made using the Medium Envelopes.  When it arrives at your house they will be packaged with the Clear Envelopes (everyone loves getting those) so that you can use the envelope with the card if you'd like.

This card measures 4 x 4 and was made with the P.S. I Love You stamp set featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I used the Designer Series Paper Stacks (Brights & In- Color) & there are four colors ...... Real Red, Wisteria Wonder, Melon Mambo & Regal Rose.

Click here if you'd like to see the video on how to make the Envelope & the card.

Here's the supply list:

• P.S. I Love You stamp set - W#125460 C#125462
• 1-3/4 Scallop Circle Punch #119854
• 1" Circle Punch #119868
• 1-3/8 Circle Punch #119860
• Corner Punch #119871
• Dimensionals #104430
• 1-1/4 Circle Punch #119861
• Medium Envelopes #107301
• Paper Cutter #102719
• Clear Envelopes #102619
• Whisper White CS #100730
• Ink:  Wisteria Wonder #122936, Melon Mambo #115656, Real Red #103133, Regal Rose #105211
• CS:  Wisteria Wonder #122922, Melon Mambo #115320, Real Red #105130, Regal Rose #102482

Have a great day!!

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Easy Events Valentine Nerds

My project today is the Easy Events Valentine Nerds.

I make these every year for Valentines Day and this year I choose the Easy Events stamp set with the Framelits.  Speaking of the Labels Collection Framelits ....  they will be available starting tomorrow.  I can't wait!!  I love them!!

To make this project I used a piece of Real Red card stock that measures 7-1/4 x 3-1/4.  You score it @ 1-1/8, 1-7/8, 4-5/16, 5-1/6.   It's super easy and you can whip out a whole punch very quickly.  (You can find these boxes of Nerds at Walgreens ...they have the best selection of candy!)

I stamped the Easy Events image with Black Stazon ink and used the Aqua Painter with Old Olive ink to color the tree.  I also used Soft Suede ink and the Real Red Marker.

I wrapped the Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon around it to keep it closed and I used Dimensionals to pop the image up.

I've got a few reminders for you ....

• The Holiday Mini Catalog ends tonight.
• The Occasions Mini Catalog starts tomorrow.
• Clearance Rack Blitz ends Jan. 5th.
• Product Shares pictures will be posted tomorrow.
• My Chic n Scratch Thank you card will be posted tomorrow.

Here's the supplies I used:

• Easy Events Stamp set W#116958 C#123225
• Labels Collection Framelits #125598
• Aqua Painter #103954
• Real Red card stock #102482
• Whisper White card stock #100730
• Real Red Grosgrain #109034
• Dimensionals #104430
• Brights DSP Stack #117155

Thanks & ...have a great day!!

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I hope you enjoyed my Easy Events Valentines Nerds!

You Are Loved Stamp Set

I love making simple one layer cards and I thought I should get started with some Valentine projects. 

I used the You Are Loved Stamp Set from the Holiday Mini Catalog ...which ends tomorrow.  I think the You Are Loved stamp set is retiring ...I looked and can't find that it's being carried over ...if any of my fellow demos knows differently please lt me know.

This card measures 4 x 4 and I used Lucky Limeaid and Blushing Bride Markers to color the image.

Here's the supplies I used:

• You Are Loved Stamp Set - Wood #123777 Clear #123779
• Whisper White CS #100730
• Lucky Limeaid Ink #122935
• Lucky Limeaid Marker #123002
• Blushing Bride Marker #119801

Once my camera battery gets charged.....I'll upload a better picture :)

Thanks for stopping by ...have a great day!!

 

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Happy Valentines Day!!

  To make up for all the days I've missed posting this month...I'm going to share with you all the cards that I meant to post :)

The first card was my warm up card way back when I first purchased the Be My Valentine Stamp on page 43 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.  (I love that stamp!!)

The next card was made using the I {heart} Hearts stamp set with the Valentine Defined stamp set.  The colors are Soft Suede & Pretty in Pink & don't you love the Very Vanilla Seam Binding?

Isn't this a fun card?  I have to admit I did not make it but had to share it with you. One of my downline girls brought it to me.  She used the Aviary stamp set with the Valentine Defined.

The Expresso card was embossed with Clear Embossing Powder with the En Francais background stamp.  The little hearts were cut out with the Heart to Heart punch.

This card was made with the Always Stamp set with Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black & Very Vanilla.

This little 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 card was made with the Broadsheet Alphabet with Melon Mambo.

And the final card also uses Melon Mambo with the I {heart} Hearts stamp set.

I hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day!!

Thanks for all the well wishes last week!! I'm happy to report I feel tons better (thank goodness for pain meds).  I go next week to get the stitches out.

Tomorrow is local Stamp Club (morning session is moved to 10am...evening session stays the same at 7pm).

For all of you that have been waiting patiently to hear about Chase's leg.... the six months wait is finally over and his appt is tomorrow.  Hopefully we'll know more tomorrow! 

See ya!

 

Hershey Nugget Box

Isn't this little box cute?  It will hold two Hershey Nuggets :)

I used the Subtles Designer Series Paper Stacks for the box and to close it I used the 1/2 Circle Punch with the Rhinestone Brads.

I have a couple more boxes to show you and I'm working on the video.... I should have it ready for tomorrow.

Have a great day!!

p.s. I was out of office all weekend....if you sent me an email ....I should be answering them today.

• Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack #117152
• White Grosgrain Ribbon #109025
• Sticky Strip #104294
• Paper Piercer #116631
• Clear Rhinestone Brads #113144
• 1/2 Circle Punch #119869
• Pretty in Pink card stock #100459

Valentine Box

My project today is a simple box that will hold a varitey of Valentine candy. 

I used the Love Impressions Designer Paper with the XOXO stamp set.

I colored the image using the Basic Gray & Real Red Marker.  I cut the image out with the Curly Label Punch.  The Real Red layer was cut out with the Movers & Shapers Curly Label.

Click here if you'd like to watch a video on how to make the Valentine Box on my Chic n Scratch Live! website.

Special note:  I'm sorry but I'm not able to stream live on UStream tomorrow... Brooke has a school event.

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!!

  

• XOXO stamp set - Wood 121909 - Clear 121973
• Curly Label Punch 119851
• Movers & Shapers Curly Label 114506
• Love Impressions Designer Paper 121780
• Real Red card stock 102482
• Whisper White card stock 100730
• Real Red Marker 100052
• Basic Gray Marker 120966
• Basic Gray Satin Ribbon

Valentine Card

Today's Valentine card measures 5 x 5 and will fit into the 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 envelope sold on page 171 in the Idea Book & Catalog.

The base of the card is Riding Hood Red & we cut the Love Letter Designer Paper with the Scallop Square Die.

The image from the Greeting Card Kids stamp set is stamped on Naturals Ivory card stock and colored with a Blender Pen.

If you're looking for the Petal Cone Ice Cream card video.....I filmed it yesterday and will load it on You Tube asap.  I'll post it when it's ready.

Have a great day!! 

  p.s. just a reminder that for every $50 you order with me during Sale-a-bration, your name is entered to win this purse.

• Greeting Card Kids stamp set - Wood 119887 - Clear 120633
• Scallop Square Die 115950
• Scallop Oval Punch 119856
• Oval Punch 119855
• Blender Pens 102845
• Early Espresso ink
• Early Espresso Ribbon 119753
• Naturals Ivory card stock 101849
• Linen Thread 104199
• Riding Hood Red card stock 111348
• Riding Hood Red Ink 111836
• Blush Blossom marker 100037
• So Saffron Marker 105114
• Dimensionals 104430

Clear Candy Bags for Valentines Day!

 
My project today is a Clear Bag filled with Jelly Beans for Valentines Day.  You could fill it with any candy .... like M&M's or Skittles :)

I used the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set with Real Red card stock & ink. I cut the image out with the Oval Punch and then backed it with a Real Red oval made with the Scallop Oval Punch.  I attached it to the bag using Mini Glue Dots.

Here's a smaller version I made by just folding the bag over & using M&M's.

For the smaller version I used the Ovall All stamp set with Pretty in Pink card stock & ink.

Thanks & have a great day!!

 

• Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set 115370
• Oval All stamp set -  113790
• Scallop Oval Punch 119856
• Oval Punch 119855
• Real Red card stock  102482
• Real Red ink 103133
• Whisper White card stock 100730
• Pretty in Pink card stock 100459
• Pretty in Pink ink 111838
• White Taffeta Ribbon 109070
• Dimensionals 104430
• Mini Glue Dots 103683
• Clear Bags - 1 x 8 Lip & Tape Bags from GT Bag company (1.6 mil)

Greeting Card Kids Valentine Box

The Greeting Card Kids Valentine Box is what I made on UStream Saturday.

Do you remember the Fox & Friends Candy Box I made last year?  Here's a picture of it..... It's the same box.....except I made it much larger.  The Fox & Friends candy box measures 3-1/4 x 3 and the Greetings Card Kids box measures 4-1/4 x 4-1/4.

I used the Love Letter Designer Paper with Riding Hood Red and Early Espresso.  The "Happy Valentine's Day" greetings is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

I stamped the image on Watercolor paper and colored it using the Aqua Painter with a combo of Watercolor Crayons, Stampin Write Markers and ink pads.

Here's a picture of the inside....

I've filmed the video and I'm editing it right after my post....I'll update you here when it's ready.   The Video on how to make this box is ready...... click here if you'd like to head over to my Chic n Scratch Live! site to see how to make the Greeting Card Kids Valentine Box.

Have a great day!!

 

 

• Greetings Card Kids stamp set - wood #119887 - Clear #120633
• Love Letter Designer Paper #117162
• Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set #115370
• Watercolor Paper #105019
• Antique Brads #117273
• Watercolor Crayons  - Neutrals #119805
• Aqua Painter #103954
• Riding Hood Red card stock #105123
• Early Espresso card stock # 119686
• Early Espresso ink #119670
• Sponges #101610
• Oval Punch #119855
• Scallop Oval Punch #119856
• Dimensionals #104430

For everything

The first card is one I copied from the Stampin Success magazine that we get each month as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I usually race to the mail box when it's near arrival time!!  

Starting tomorrow during Sale-a-bration .....if you'd like to join my team and become a Stampin Up Demonstrator, the kit is 15% off and you get $50 Bonus Product.  Contact me for me details or check back tomorrow and I'll have it posted.

Back to the card.....(that I made some time last month) I used the For Everything stamp set with Baja Breeze & Cherry Cobbler and I changed up the ribbon and used the Daffodil Delight 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon. 

Usually when I copy a card or a project...about half way into it I think of ways to change it or make it my own.  So, the next card is one I made for Valentines.

I used the Love you Much stamp set with Pink Pirouette and Baja Breeze. I used the Pinking Heart Border Punch with White Taffeta Ribbon.

Both cards measure 3 x 6 and fit inside the Small Open End envelope.

Have a great day!!

• For everything stamp set - Wood #116954 - Clear #120459
• Love you much stamp set #113756
• Pinking Hearts Border Punch #117649
• White Taffeta Ribbon #109070
• Daffodil Delight 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon #119254
• Baja Breeze Textured card stock #119972
• Pink Pirouette Marker #120969
• Early Espresso ink pad #119670
• Pear Pizzazz Marker #119801
• Cherry Cobbler card stock #119685
• Brights Buttons #119747
• Linen Thread #104199
• Watercolor Pencils #101879
• Blender Pen #102845
• Glue Dots #103683
• Pink Pirouette card stock #111351
• Whisper white card stock #100730
• Cherry Cobbler ink #119669
• Small Open-End Envelope #107286

Valentine Defined

Here's my card for the day.....but ....I'm in Phoenix without my Stampin Up Catalog.  I know I can't believe I did that!!

Moving on....what I do know is the stamp set is Valentine Defined out of the Occasions Mini Catalog.   When I get home I'l update this post and include the supply list.

Have a great day!!

 

Greeting Card Kids Valentine Card

I can't take credit for this card....it was not one of my creations....but I LOVE it!!!

I love the Greeting Card kids stamp set and when I return from traveling I'm going to make a few cards using this set. I've been practicing my water coloring too :)  (I also bought some watercolor paper to use instead of shimmery white.)

I'm not sure who made this card but Jill sent it to me (thank you Jill) ....see the list below for all the supplies.  (I'm not totally sure what colors were used to color it but I'll take a guess.)

Have a great weekend!!

p.s. I'm having a great time at Leadership & love being back in Nashville...I sure miss living in Tennessee!! 

 

• Greeting Card Kids stamp set - Wood #119887 - Clear #120633
• Watercolor Paper #105019
• Blushing Bride card stock #119796
• Blushing Bride ink #119786
• Blushing Bride Poly Stitched Ribbon #119267
• Clips Assortment #112580
• Black Stazon #101406
• Real Red ink #103133
• Aqua Painter #103954