Double Pocket Treat Holder

I have seen several different versions of these. They all start out with a square sheet of paper and the measurements differ from there. I have chosen the 6"x6" size since it allows you to get 4 projects out of one sheet of 12"x12" DSP. Here I have used the More Amore DSP #129309 and the Polka Dot Parade DSP #126902. The finished size fits a Ghiradelli chocolate square perfectly. Posted below is the video I used for this project by Brenda Keenan @ http://keenankreations.blogspot.com.

Full Heart Punch #119883

More Amore DSP #129309

Polka Dot Parade DSP #126902

Red Glimmer Paper #121790

Thanks to Brenda Keenan for her Double Pocket Tea Bag Video Tutorial. 

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French Valentines...

I am sure that French Foliage is not the first stamp set you think of for creating Valentine cards. I was looking through some old SU catalogs/magazines (I receive the magazines by being a consultant), and saw the inspiration card below. The ink spots on the inspiration card reminded me of a stamp in the French Foliage set...then I thought that the small script and Paris postmark stamps out of the set would also look good in creating my card version. I started with the new DSP, More Amore, and then used the Square Lattice embossing folder on my flowers from the Blossom Punch. The square behind the flower measures 2 1/2" and the overall card is 4"x5 1/2". 

I have will have projects to share over the next couple of days along with a link to a great video showing one of the projects.

FRENCH FOLIAGE STAMP SET

MORE AMORE DESIGNER PAPER #129309

BAJA BREEZE PAPER AND INK

PRIMROSE PETALS PAPER AND INK

BLOSSOM PUNCH #125603

INSPIRATION CARD...

MY VALENTINE VERSION OF THE INSPIRATION CARD

...WITH A BLUE TWIST

BLOSSOM PUNCH WITH 

Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #119976

Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #119976

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Valentine Glitz

These cards are for sale on Ebay.

Ok, I admit...much doesn't get by me on paper without glitter, rhinestones or embossing. For some reason it just isn't "done" until some or all of the those elements are added to a card. I think the Cuttlebug was one the best little inventions ever. Before I bought the Cuttlebug (which you can get with a % off coupon at Micheal's) I tried to use a rolling pin with an embossing folder. It didn't work...and I looked like a retard if you can imagine the scene.

I have been working on several cards over the last few day and have finally got around to photos and posting. On this card I stamped the greeting before I embossed the paper using the Cuttlebug. Another great tip...when paper is on sale at Hobby Lobby, go find the individual sheets of glitter paper (used on the two small hearts). It is a thicker paper, but you can still get it to work on a punch.

Items used:
SU Love Letter DP
SU Polka Dot Punches Stamp Set
Stamp: Happy Valentines Day...stamp bought at Micheal's or Hobby Lobby
SU Heart Punch
SU Heart to Heart Punch
Cuttlebug folder: (If you know the name, let me know)
...on ivory base

Be My Valentine Easel Card

Came up with this easel (tent) card...cased from Holley Smith's easel card. I loved the colors and combination of patterned paper. I made six of these cards which will go to my card swap group out in Colorado Springs. The theme for this swap: Valentine/Love
**Extra Challenge: CASE a card you have in your "favorites" folder here at SCS. If you don't have a favorites folder (by golly, start one ) use an old scrapbook/card magazine for inspiration.
I will be making more of these for sure.

Items used:
Stampin Up Punched Potpourri stamp set
SU Heart Punch
SU Bird Punch
SU Trio Flower Punch
SU Modern Label Punch
SU Eyelet Border Punch
SU Love Letter Designer Paper
4" x 5.5" Ivory card base
Ruby rhinestones