Sweet Treat Packaging Idea!

Every now and again, you want to share a little sweet treat with someone special - but between you and me, it's so much sweeter when you can dress it up a wee bit. 

Check out this cute chocolate bar packaging:

The chocolate bar is inserted into one of our Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bags that's folded and adhered around it. A doily is wrapped around one side and a cute, quick tag is added with a clothespin accent. 

Adorable, right??

Here's a supply list for this particular project, but you could easily improvise with items you already own to create something very similar!

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So, what kind of sweet treats are your favorites??

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Christmas Tiny Treat Box

I didn't set out to create a Christmas project yesterday - really I didn't. 

It was one of those yukky days - rainy, cloudy - HUMID - and a huge storm came through that made me feel like one of the three little pigs when the wind blew around the house. 

I was trying to get a Periscope live broadcast going and the crazy weather was interrupting my plans - especially with the lighting. 

I've got great natural light in the studio, but when it's dreary outside you can forget it! 

So, I sat down to play at my crafting table - remind me to show it to you some time, btw - and I was messing around with doing something different with the Woodlands Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. 

I've got a big package of the Tiny Treat Boxes and I thought it would be pretty cool if I could emboss those with that amazing folder. 

And whaddya know - it worked! 

Here's one of the pics: 

I had to tear the box apart to get it flat inside the embossing folder, but it worked out GREAT! 

It was completely embossed in just two passes through the Big Shot. Very cool. 

I used the Fast Fuse Adhesive to glue it back again  - best choice! That stuff sticks! 

So, after rubbing a little Soft Suede ink on the embossed box with a Stampin' Sponge, I was like, HOW am I going to decorate this little cutie??

I glanced around at the mess serendipity pile on my stamp table, I found this stamped greeting, a scrap of red glimmer paper, a few inches of Natural Chevron ribbon and my Stampin' Stapler. 

A rather eclectic grouping of supplies, but I love to mix textures and colors so I just decided to play.

I used my Note Tag Punch to punch the Red Glimmer paper scrap, flagged the ends of the ribbon with my Craft Scissors and then stapled the stamped greeting to them in a pile of layers. The greeting is from the Joyful Season stamp set and is stamped in Mossy Meadow. 

To finish it off, I added a Gold Basic Metal Button with a Glue Dot and tied it to the box with some Gold Cording, baker's box style. 

Super easy and super cute! 

Here's the products I used to create this project: 

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Thanks so much for stopping by today - now go stamp something fun! 

A Special Gift for Some Special Friends

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know how I feel about the wonderful friendships I've formed through my Stampin' Up! business. It really, truly is the BEST by-product of being part of this company. There are special people in my life now that I NEVER would have even crossed paths with outside of Stampin' Up! These folks are ones that I couldn't imagine NOT having in my life now. And it's all because we share a love of beautiful, handcrafted from the heart art.

At our Leadership Conference last month, I made a few gifts for some of these special people so I thought I'd share it with you guys today.

Each of these beautiful ladies received this necklace in a pouch I made from the Petite Pocket Die and my Big Shot.
The necklace itself was purchased at Forever 21 (I can't wear the clothes there, but I sure love the jewelry!). I transferred the pendant from the chain it came with onto this multi-strand cord necklace that brought out the black engraved words in the pendant. It was attached to a piece of Riding Hood Red cardstock that slid down into the decorated pocket.

The pocket itself was created with Island Indigo cardstock and decorated with a piece of Twitterpated Designer Series Paper. I used Tombow Multi Adhesive to assemble all the seams and layers.

I used Crumb Cake cardstock and Gold Brads for the envelope closures and they were tied up with some Linen Thread. The bow was made of Crumb Cake Seam Binding and was attached with Mini Glue Dots.

This was a fun and quick project to create and I think all my friends loved them!

Want to make a few of these cute pockets yourself?
Well, you can find all the supplies you need in my Online Stampin' Store!

#123121 - Petite Pocket Die - $42.95

#125406 - Twitterpated Designer Series Paper - $10.95

#122332 - Crumb Cake Seam Binding - $6.95

#104199 - Linen Thread - $4.50

#104337 - Gold Brads (200) - $6.95

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I'll be back tomorrow with another new project for you, so be sure to visit again, ok?
Stamped blessings,
~~Robin

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The Best Things....

come in small packages!

At least that's what I've always been told! :)
Do you have a small package headed your way for Mother's Day? I'm not sure if I do, but wouldn't it be awesome if we all did?!! LOL!

My project today is one that I created early in April so it uses the Four Frames Stamp Set and the Paisley Prints DSP - even though you can't get them right now, they will be back in the New Catalog on July 1st.

Here is a photo of the outside of the project:

I started with the Bitty Box Die for the Big Shot and made my box with Pear Pizazz cardstock. Next, before folding it, I ran it through the Big Shot again with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder to cute it up a little more!

The top is decorated with a label from the Four Frames stamp set stamped in Pear Pizazz ink. I punched it out with the Decorative Label punch and sponged it with a bit of Crumb Cake ink. I popped it up on Stampin' Dimensionals and then added the double bow made with Marina Mist 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon. I then tied one of the Vintage Mini Tags around it and added the punched greeting from the You're a Gem stamp set with another dimensional. The little pearl was just the perfect accent.

Now, wanna see what's inside?
It's really cool!!

Here you go:

Earrings!!
Ok, this may not be the most original idea in the world, but don't you think the packaging just MAKES it?!!

I made the earrings from the Adornments flowers that were in the Occasions Mini Catalog - I KNOW you have some of those left over! It was easy to simply use hot glue to adhere earring backs purchased from the craft store.

The card they are on is made with the little mini envelope on the Bitty Box Die. I cut it out then adhered a small square of the DSP to the "front" of the envelope. Using my Mat Pack and the guide piece, I punched two holes with my Paper Piercer for the earrings to go through.

The card folds up nicely with the earrings in place, I think I had to trim off just a small edge of one of the flaps so it wouldn't interfere with the earring posts. What's really cool is that when the box is opened, the earring card pops up and stands in place nicely for display.

This project made me giddy when I created it. I hated that I didn't get to share it with my clients last month as planned, but hopefully you will enjoy it and can recreate your own.
I do have PLENTY of the Adornments so maybe I'll make up a bunch and offer them for sale, what do you think? I've never done that before, do you think anyone would buy them?

Anyway, thanks for stopping by today - I hope you loved the project as much as I loved making and sharing it with you!

Stamped blessings,
~~Robin

Butterflies for Spring!

Good morning stamping friends!
I've been away from the ol' blog since Monday and I'm sorry for leaving you hanging. But, my Dad has been in the hospital since Monday with heart complications from his Chemotherapy. They have him stabilized in CCU right now, but he's been a pretty hurt puppy really since last Saturday. Please keep him in your prayers - I know you will, you all have been so wonderful with encouragement and support since his cancer diagnosis. I can't tell you what it means to know we have friends praying for us from all over the world. My Dad even mentioned it yesterday, that he couldn't believe so many who didn't even know him would be praying for him. It's an awesome thing!

So, today I'm spending the day in the studio trying to play catch up on many things - plus, I have my fun stamp camp - Stampin' at the Firehouse tonight at 7 pm! There is still room for a few more if you want to come stamp with us. All the deets are on my events page, just click the link at the left on my sidebar.

Edited 4/14 - Post with Measurements/instructions is HERE.
The project I'm sharing today is one that I made for my party hostess, Lynn, last Saturday. We had a great time at her Stampin' party and I always like to make something unique just for my special hostess. Here's a photo of the front:

No, it's not a card - it's a mini scrapbook album! Doesn't it make you long for Spring to get here in earnest?!~ I know it does me!
We got the original idea for this album at Founder's Circle 3 years ago, which just goes to show that a good idea is always a good idea, no matter how old it is. The original album used the stamp set Simple Friendship and some coordinating DSP. My album actually has NO stamping at all! I know, get out!! But, I did have some fun with my Big Shot making the cover pieces. I used the Beautiful Butterflies Die and the Square Lattice Die.
Here's a photo of the cover opened up:

My color combo came from the Greenhouse Gala DSP - yes, it really is one of my favorite packs of DSP. You can get so many varied looks from just one package. Did you know that all the colors in this DSP can be found in the Getting Started Cardstock and Ink Spots collection? Yep, it's a great way for new stampers to get started with a nice variety of coordinating colors.
Here's a photo of the "pages" opened up halfway:

This is not a complicated album at all to create - in fact, I think I finished this one in just 1/2 hour. That included cutting all the cardstock and paper.
Here's one more photo of it opened up all the way:

I think my flash didn't go off for this photo, sorry, but since I gave it away, I can't retake it! :)
I kept the embellishments simple since I didn't know what Lynn would do with her gift, but the ones I did use were some of my favorites. Buttons from the Sew Suite Big Buttons, Linen thread, Daffodil Delight 5/8" Grosgrain, Pear Pizazz Seam Binding and those yummy self-adhesive Pearls!

Thanks for stopping by to visit today - I plan to have a project up for you tomorrow as well, so come back and check it out, ok?
Stamped blessings,
~~Robin

Sweet and Simple Notecard Set

Happy Friday everyone!

I'm on the run today - getting ready for a jam-packed weekend that starts tomorrow morning with our first ever NOVA Demonstrators Shoebox Swap! My friend Kimberly VanDiepen and I came up with the idea of getting area demonstrators together - regardless of group affiliation to just stamp and play together. We've got a very fun day planned and can't wait to see all these wonderful women!

But, if we are going to pull it off, I have GOT to get my very long list checked off - that's not gonna happen if I don't get out of the studio! LOL!

Today's post is a really simple card set that I made for my hostess Pat last night. She's one of my Stampin' Fools and I always like to create something special for them!
Here's a picture of all four cards in the set:

It was hard photographing them all together, so I took few close ups for you:

I used the same color scheme throughout - Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink with the images and greetings stamped in Basic Black.

The stamp sets worked wonderfully together - I used A Slice of Life for the images and So Happy For You for the greetings. Both of these sets are freebies right now - one is a Level 1 Hostess Set ($150 order) and the other is a Sale-A-Bration set ($50 order). You can get them both, plus two more free sets AND a $$$ shopping spree just by placing a $150 order or party!
That is COOL!

Here's a picture of the card set all packaged up:

Don't you Love it?! I think it looks like a candy shop awning! So fun!
I used the pre-scored Notes and Envelopes from the IBC to stamp on, these are great for clean and simple cards (CAS). The ribbon is Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding and the DSP is Springtime Vintage from the Occasions Mini. I just put the finished cards in a Medium Cello Bag and used SNAIL to attach the topper once I'd punched the edges with the Scalloped Border Punch. The button is retired from the Candy Cane Christmas buttons, but you could sub out any pink button here - easy peasy!

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, you can shop for all the items you need to make this cute project and any thing else here on my blog at my Stampin' Up! Website Online Store. HERE is the link for you - just click on the button at the top right of the page that says SHOP NOW. You'll have access to the entire online store!

Have a wonderful day stampers!
Be back with you on Monday!
~~Robin

From Cute to Cuter! An Altered Gift......

My friend Debbie recently had a birthday and I found a terrific little journal for her. It was already super cute - the words printed on the cover were turquoise fuzzy flocking, so how cool is that? But it was still kinda plain and I wanted to do something to jazz it up a bit. Big Shot to the rescue!

I took out my Scalloped Circles Die, the Two Tags Die and my Daisies Die to create an embellishment for the cover and a fun magnetic bookmark for the inside.
Here's a look at the finished cover:

The scalloped circle is from the Island Oasis Designer Paper that was in the Summer Mini. I stacked it with a fabric flower from the retired Pretties Kit and added a fun Daffodil Delight button from the Brights collection. The Rhinestone Brad was perfect to add a little bling! I simply opened up the brad's wings and slipped them through the holes in the button, folding them closed in the back.

Here's a look at the bookmark:

I used Tempting Turquoise cardstock for the bookmark. It was folded in half and I placed the fold just under the cut line for the long tag on the die so it would create a double sided piece. It slips over a page to hold your place and is held firm by a magned adhered inside. If you have an avid reader on your Christmas lists, these would make a great little stocking stuffer!
To finish mine here, I cut paper daisies with Whisper White cardstock and a scrap of Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper from our last catalog. The daisies were topped with yet another button from the Brights collection - a Tempting Turquoise one - and I just threaded it with some Linen Thread.

Debbie loved her gift and I hope you've enjoyed the idea!
I know this time of year we tend towards projects that are more seasonally themed, but with gift giving, the recipient will be using it all year long. Don't limit yourself to just seasonal colors and images - pull out those bright, fun colors and enjoy the warmth they bring as you play and create while it's cold outside! You're sure to bring a smile to many faces, including yours!

Stamped blessings,
~~Robin

Sweet Treats for my Stampin' Fools!

Good morning stampers!
Ya know, I had every intention of posting yesterday, but my phone started ringing before I even got in the shower and by the time we sat down to dinner last night, I figured I'd only been off the phone for about an hour and a half all day! Now that's just crazy!
But, it's been very fun chaos around here the last week or so - because of the truly 'Simply Amazing' Half-Price deal on the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit, I've had the joy of welcoming seven new stampers to my team of demonstrators! I LOVE it! And the best part is that anyone can join, and the Half-Price Kit offer is good until the 30th of November.

My friend April was one of those who chose to join my team - she is one of my Stampin' Fools party group and has only been stamping for about 3 months! Yeah, we all know it's hard to resist! :)
Speaking of the Stampin' Fools, they were here last week for our monthly stampin' party and I made a little something special for them. I just love this group of ladies!

Here's a photo of a bunch of the little gifts:

They turned out so stinkin' cute! I used the Bitty Box Die with my Big Shot and the Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper to make these. That gorgeous paper is beautifully textured and thick enough to stand on it's own like cardstock.
The little tags were made with the Scallop Squares Big Shot Die that is in the Holiday Mini Catalog. I simply folded a piece of 2" x 4" dsp in half and placed the fold just inside the cut line on one side of the small scallop to make a cute little card.
Here's a close up:

The message was stamped on Very Vanilla cardstock with Early Espresso and I added the little acorn stamped off one time to the lower left. It was punched out with the Scallop Square punch and attached to the front - easy, peasy!
Each little box was filled with a couple of Ghiradelli Squares and I tied them each up with Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon.

These were so simple and fun to make - they would make great little favors for your Thanksgiving table, or wouldn't it be fun to make a bunch with Christmas themed dsp and hang them as ornaments from the tree? So cute!! Hmmm....maybe I have to try that!

Have a wonderful day today folks! I'm gonna be stamping this morning then going to go get my hair cut and my wisdom covered! :)
Stamped blessings,
~~Robin

Monogram Note Card Set - New Class Offering!

Hey there stampers!

It's been a very busy family day around here today and I'm just now getting around to posting for you! Sorry about that!
But, when you see what I have for you, you might just forgive me. AND you have a chance to make some in my new Monogram Note Card Class!

Do you not just LOVE these?!!
Last month I attended a Stampin' Up! meeting and my upline shared a terrific idea for monogrammed note cards. So, since I loved it that much, I designed my own set, bought special clear cover boxes and decided to offer it as a class for YOU!

Mark your calendars NOW!

Saturday, November 20th

Two times available:
10 am - 11:30 am OR
12 noon - 1:30 pm

Sign up for just one session or both!

Each session will include all the materials to complete TWO sets of 6 monogrammed notecards, with envelopes in the decorated box! All for just $18! And in only an hour and a half!
Here, take another look:

I love how elegant these are; they are perfect gifts! And best yet, you will even be able to choose from several different colors! This class is just what you need for beautiful, personal, handmade gifts for anyone on your gift list. You can even keep a set for yourself!

To rsvp for the class, send an e-mail to me at stampwithrobin@yahoo.com to hold your spot in the class. Each class is limited to just 10 attendees. You can then send me your 50% deposit once you are on the list.

I'm so excited to be able to offer you this great gift as a class this year! I can't wait to make these with you!
Stamped blessings,
~~Robin

Greenhouse Gala Note Card Package

Sometimes stampers, you need a simple gift for someone who seemingly has everything.
Well, who couldn't use some uber cute notecards?
I think (next to money) that they are always the right size and always the right color! LOL!
Today I'm sharing a notecard package that I made up for a new hostess in August.

I like to spoil my hostesses and these super cute and super easy notecards were made for her in a jiffy. And the packaging was as quick as just snapping my fingers! Ok, not really, but it seemed like it!

I used the gorgeous Greenhouse Gala Designer Paper and some Old Olive and Whisper White cardstock. This was paired with some 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon for some lovely, seasonless cards. I used the For You Flower A la' Carte stamp and punched it out with my Fancy Flower Punch.
The notecards are sized at 4 1/4" square so they fit nicely in the Medium Whisper White Envelopes.
All tucked in a Large Cello Bag with a Greenhouse Gala DSP topper, it's finished off with a Rhinestone Jewel on the flower for a little bling!
My hostess loved this little gift and I hope you do too!
Have a wonderful day everyone - remember, you can place an order for any or all of the supplies I used on this project today by just visiting my Stampin' Up! Website - simply click the SHOP NOW button at the top right corner and you are on your way!
All online orders this month not only receive the Thank You card of the month from me, but will be entered into the drawing for the Perfect Product of the month! Now, you don't want to miss that, do you? :)

Back tomorrow with another fun project for you!
~~Robin