Embellished Mini Album

Today I want to share with you this decorated mini notebook I made for my secret sister at a crafting retreat I attended a few weeks ago. It's amazing what a paper flower and some ribbon can do! It was a small 3x4 inch notebook from the office supply store and I covered it with cute paper and embellished with a doily, flower, ribbon, button and pearl, topped off with a key trinket and "Dare to Dream" sentiment. 

I hope my secret sister uses it to write down all of the wonderful life changing adventures she endeavors! Or, maybe just a grocery list. Either way I had fun putting this little project for her.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you've been inspired!

Hugs!

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Easy and Elegant

I designed these cards for a class a while back - aren't they so pretty?

The card kit and stamp sets are now retired but the new catalogs have a TON of adorable new sentiments and amazing card kits!

These were unbelievably fast and easy to put together!

Wouldn't these make beautiful gifts? 

Here's a great idea - Make a bunch at a time, then give them as gifts with a pretty bow tied around them!

Here's what I used:

Something to Celebrate Stamp Set with Crumb Cake Ink

Designer Cards & Envelopes from the Occasions Mini

Pool Party Taffeta Ribbon

Pool Party Cardstock

Here's my next card - you could make a set of 4 and stamp a different sentiment on each. What a wonderful and heartfelt gift to give someone you love!

Here's what I used:

Pink Pirouette Cardstock

Loving Thoughts Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini and has now been carried over to this year's catalog! This stamp set is a must have!

Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder

Clear Rhinestone Brads

For these fabulously fun products click HERE to order online!

Hope you feel inspired today! 

Happy Crafting!

Valentines Day History

Every February we celebrate Valentine's Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love. We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. You may be wondering, "Who is St. Valentine"? 

Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he had him put to death.

Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today.

Another valentine gentleman you may be wondering about is Cupid (Latin cupido, "desire"). In Roman mythology Cupid is the son of Venus, goddess of love. His counterpart in Greek mythology is Eros, god of love. Cupid is often said to be a mischievous boy who goes around wounding both gods and humans with his arrows, causing them to fall in love.

This is a super cute an easy card I made for my husband a while back. I think it's perfect for Valentines. The options with these stamp sets are endless and so much fun!

I used Stampin' Up!'s All in the Family stamp set!

(Page 86 of the Catalog)

Family Accessories Stamp Set

Family Business Stamp Set

Happy Valentines Day and Happy Crafting!

Preschool Valentines

My cutie patootie Toryn goes to preschool 3 mornings a week and she has 45 little school-mates. Soooo YES! She and I made 45 mini 3x3 flat Valentines for her little friends. She helped me punch out the hearts with Stampin' Up! glimmer paper and glue them on while I did the stamping. 

The sentiment says "Hope today finds you feeling as loved as you really are". She then signed her name on the bottom. (Well, she signed or scribbled her name on about 2 of them then ran out of steam so I had to help sign the rest).

For the teachers, we made a full mini 3x3 card that opens and put them inside mini envelopes. Toryn is so excited to pass them out at school.

This heart punch as to be my most favorite ever! I use it all the time! 

The Heart Punch coordinates PERFECTLY with the Sweetheart stamp set and Heart Cups!

Hugs & Happy Crafting!

Valentine Display

I'm ready for LOVE! This table is in my entry way at home and where I can show off and go crazy with my decorations. It's a fun way to start conversations about my hobbies and Stampin' Up! business. I hope it inspires visitors and you too!

Hugs and Kisses

&

Happy Crafting!

Scrappin' Did Happen! Wonderful You

This is an 8x8 page layout that we made at the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference two weeks ago in San Antonio Texas. I ADORE this page and popped in a cute picture of my 3 year old daughter Toryn.  I love how the flowers on the page pop just like the big flower bow on  her head. 

This cute page was created using Stampin' Up!'s designer printed kit. Double sided, printed, die-cut flowers on textured paper make it so easy to mix, match and layer one-of-a-kind flowers. This flower pack also includes pink rhinestones to dress up your unique flowers. I also used the stamp set Mixed Bunch and Loving thoughts, both from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

To see more of the Blossom Builders pack and Mixed Bunch stamp set - check out the Occasions Mini Catalog 

Occasions Mini Catalog

Happy Crafting!