Border and Corner Punches Video

I'm so excited! I've seen ways to use these punches together, but it was hard to figure out and remember what sizes of card stock work. Stampin' Up! has made a video that explains a much easier way to use the new border and corner punches together. It also explains how to use them by themselves as well. I highly recommend watching this video. I'm going to be using my new border and corner punches together a lot more, now!

Valentine Matchbox

I can't believe this weather. This is the second time that I've had to reschedule my Valentine's Stamp Camp, and both times have been because of snow! It's supposed to start snowing tonight and snow until at least Wednesday morning! I know I've said this before, but I'm ready for Spring! Right now, I'm going to have the camp this Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. To find out more, please go to my events calendar.

This is another project that will be made at this camp. I used the SU! Matchbox Bigz XL die to make this cute box. It's perfect for 2 nugget candy bars and any other small chocolates. As you probably have figured out, I love this border punch and this stamp set. I've used them both a lot already.

The stamp set is the one that Stampin' Up! is using for the Haiti Relief Fund. For every "I {Heart} Hearts" set (Wood or Clear Mount) sold between now and February 28, Stampin' Up! will give $2 to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. During the first 15 days of this campaign, there have already been 7,524 sets sold. That's $15,048 raised! If you would like to order this stamp set, you can do so by ordering online anytime until February 28.


Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts Set

Ink: Real Red, Pretty In Pink, & Soft Suede Classic Pads

Paper: Real Red Textured card stock, Whisper White card stock, Sending Love Specialty DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, SU! Matchbox Bigz XL die, Small Heart Punch (Mini), Pinking Hearts Border Punch, & Sticky Strip

I {Heart} Hearts - set of 8
Haitian Relief Set
p. 14 in Occasions Mini
Wood - #117010 - $26.95
Clear - #118571 - $18.95

#114890 SU! Matchbox Bigz XL Die
p. 201 - $42.95









#117649 Pinking Hearts Border Punch
p. 11 in Occasions Mini
$15.95








#117193 Small Heart Punch
p. 11 in Occasions Mini
$5.95

#117153 Sending Love Specialty DSP
12 double-sided sheets (12" x 12")
p. 13 in Occasions Mini
$11.95

Scalloped Valentine Bag

This is another project that will be made at my Valentine's Stamp Camp next Tuesday. I got the idea from a Georgia demonstrator, Monika Davis. I used the tutorial she made to make this one. It was really easy and fun to make.

The picture on the right shows what it looks like on the top. The heart was made using the Full Heart Punch, and then layering it on top of a die cut I made with the SU! Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit die. The die makes a perfect mat for the Full Heart punch.

If you would like to know more about this camp, please go to my events calendar.

Stamps: Well Scripted (Mini) & I {Heart} Hearts Set (Mini)

Ink: Real Red Classic Pad

Paper: Pretty In Pink, Real Red, & Very Vanilla card stock; Sending Love Specialty DSP (Mini)

Accessories: Real Red Polka-Dot Ribbon, Linen Thread, Full Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch (Mini), Scallop Trim Border Punch (SAB), Horizontal Slot Punch, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, SU! Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit Die, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Cutter, & Scoring Blade.

I {Heart} Hearts - set of 8
Order this set by February 28, and $2 goes to the American Red Cross for the Haiti Relief Fund
p. 14 in Occasions Mini
Wood - #117010 - $26.95
Clear - #118571 - $18.95

Well Scripted - set of 6
p. 19 in the Occasions Mini
Wood - #117072 - $19.95
Clear - #118601 - $14.95







#118402 Scallop Trim Border Punch
p. 9 in the SAB brochure
Free with a $50 order








#117193 Small Heart Punch
$5.95 - p. 11 in Occasions Mini







#117332 SU! Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit
$11.95 - p. 15 in Occasions Mini

#113693 Full Heart Punch
$15.95 - p. 186

Mini Twix Candy Bar Holder

Here is one of the candy holders that will be made at my Valentine's Day Stamp Camp. We're supposed to get 4-7 inches of snow Friday night through Saturday here in Central Indiana. I'm going to go ahead and reschedule my Valentine's Stamp Camp to Tuesday, February 9 @ 6:30 p.m. Those that want to attend need to let me know by Sunday, February 7. OF COURSE, WE'LL BE CELEBRATING THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS SUPER BOWL VICTORY AT THIS STAMP CAMP, TOO! GO COLTS!

One of my swap friends, Shirley Brown, made a candy holder a lot like this one, and I just had to make one myself. She used the same stamp, but I changed the colors and used a Filigree brad instead of a little punched flower.

The pouch starts off with a piece of 2-3/4" x 11" card stock. Then the long side is scored at 4" & 8". The 3" section is the top flap. I inserted the bottom of the pouch into my Large Oval punch as far as I could, centered it, and then punched the oval out. Then I put Sticky Strip on the bottom edge and folded it up and attached it to the top of the middle 4" section. I attached the ribbon onto the center of the top flap. Then I decorated the "love" part and attached it to the flap, over the ribbon. The candy is inserted into the punched-out oval, and then the ribbon is tied to close it. They are very easy to make, and you could make a lot of them very quickly.

Stamps: Love You Much Set

Ink: Basic Brown, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, & Soft Suede Classic Pads; Rich Razzleberry & Apricot Appeal Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, & Naturals White card stock

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Ribbon, Filigree Designer Brads; Heart to Heart Punch, and Large Oval Punch




#113756 Love You Much - set of 6
$25.95 - p. 44

#112577 Filigree Designer Brads
16 pieces (8 of 2 sizes)
$5.95 - p. 179

#115613 Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Ribbon

15 yds - $9.95 - p. 182

M&M's Card

I just love these heart treat cups and the matching stamp set. I also used some products from the mini. There are so many great things in the Occasions mini. I want it all! This is going to be one of the cards made at my Valentine's Stamp Camp this Saturday, Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m. - noon. If you would like to attend, please let me know by Thursday, Feb. 4. To find out more about this camp, please go to my events calendar.

Stamps: Sweetheart (link @ right) and Well Scripted (Mini) Sets

Ink: Real Red, Green Galore, Pixie Pink, & Basic Black Classic Pads

Paper: Pixie Pink, Real Red, Basic Black & Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Pinking Hearts Border Punch (Mini), SU! Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, Heart Treat Cups (link @ right), Full Heart Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Black Gingham Ribbon, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, & SU! Two Tags Bigz Die






Sweetheart-set of 5
(link @ right)
Wood-Mount-#120415-$21.95
Clear-Mount-$#120780-$15.95






Well Scripted-set of 6
p. 19 in Occasions Mini
Wood-Mount-#117072-$19.95
Clear-Mount-#118601-$14.95







#117649 Pinking Hearts Border Punch
$15.95 - p. 11 in Occasions Mini

#120435 Heart Treat Cups
$2.95 (pack of 12)
(link @ right)

#113693 Full Heart Punch
$15.95 - p. 186