Sweet Success #153: Valentine's Treats for Teachers!

Can it be? Really? I'm ready for a Holiday before it's here? Today I decided to make treat bags for the kids' teachers. These are SO cute! They each hold a little chocolate. Who doesn't love to get chocolate for Valentine's Day? I had so much fun creating these. I still have some retired embellishments, so this was a great way to use them up. I still am in {love} with the Soda Pop Tops and the Designer Builder Brads. I'm crossing my fingers that Stampin' Up! will bring them back.

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Real Red, Whisper White, Coastal Cabana

DSP ~ Fresh Prints

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana, Real Red

Stamp Sets ~ That's the Ticket, Hearts a Flutter, Banner Blast

Tools ~ Deco Labels Collection Framelits, Circles Collection Framelits, Ticket Duo Builder punch, Banner punch, 1" circle punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack, 

Embellishments ~ Designer Builder Brads, Soda Pop Tops, Pool Party ribbon

So...Fine?

I set out to create a sympathy card. I hate making these. They mean something sad happened. But, on the positive side, I got to use my Positively Chevron stamp again! I have had the Fine Feathers stamp set for a LONG time, but I think this is only the second time I've used it. I'll be using it more from now on. I used the sketch provided by Retro Sketches for challenge #73, of course I embellished on it a bit. I LOVE how this turned out.

{{{INSIDE}}}

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, First Edition DSP

Ink ~ Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Baked Brown Sugar

Stamp Sets ~ Positively Chevron, Gorgeous Grunge, So Sorry, Truly Grateful, Fine Feathers, Curly Cute

Other Supplies ~ Early Espresso embossing powder, Pearls Basic Jewels, Chalk Talk framelits, Soda Pop Tops, Itty Bitty Banner framelits

All supplies copyright Stampin' Up!

So Grateful for...Crisp Cantaloupe!!!

I am in LOVE with Crisp Cantaloupe. I think it is just the Bee's Knees! I especially love it when it's paired with Early Espresso and Pool Party. Here is my latest card. I created it today for CAS(E) this Sketch challenge #36.  It's the first time I had a chance to play with some things from my latest Stampin' Up! order. I'm positively smitten with Positively Chevron. I'll be using this one a LOT!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Sahara Sand

Ink ~ Early Espresso

Stamp Sets ~ Chalk Talk, Ciao Baby, Positively Chevron

Other Stampin' Up! Supplies ~ Early Espresso embossing powder, Pool Party embossing powder, Antique Brads, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Pearl Basic Jewels, Soda Pop Tops, Ruffle Stretch Trim, Labels Collection dies, paper piercing tool, Designer Frames embossing folder

Misc. Supplies ~ Natural thread, brads (covered with Pool Party embossing powder)

Try Stampin' on Tuesday...

Here is my card for Try Stampin' On Tuesday's challenge #123. I had a little bit of fun and a little bit of frustration on this one. I'm not the kind that measures things out. I like to eyeball everything. I have no patience for rulers! So, this one kind of fought me a bit. I had a TON of fun creating the Pumpkin Pie cutout. I inked it with Everything Elenor, then added the Pool Party Embossing powder on top of that to add dimension and contrast. LOVE LOVE LOVE how it turned out. I'll be using this technique more often!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, DSP

Ink ~ Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party, Soft Suede

Stamp Sets ~ Itty Bitty Banners, Everything Elenor, Gorgeous Grunge, misc. letter background

Other supplies ~ Pearl Basic Jewels, Soda Pop Tops, Brads, Pool Party Embossing Powder

Whoop Whoop! This card made the Top 3 at Try Stampin' on Tuesday!!!