Valentine Card Sample 4

 I'm very pleased with the layering of this card.  Amazing what you can do with card stock layered and also some ribbon.   I used the Pinking Hearts Border Paper Punch to create the layer under the ribbon.  It has tiny little hearts.   This is the last of my Valentine samples for now.   Starting tomorrow will start showcasing holiday cards.

Stampin' Up! products used:
You Are Loved Stamp Set, item #123777 - Wood OR Item #127779 - Clear
Stampin' Up! Card Stock & Ink of your choice
Pretty in Pink 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, item #124141
Pinking Hearts Border Paper Punch, item #117649

A bonus card today using the You Are Loved Stamp Set also.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
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Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Valentine Card Sample 3

The shadow effect behind the marker was done by combining a scallop circle (cutting off the bottom scallops) and a rectangle.  I rounded the corners of the rectangle with scissors.   Sentiment may be stamped inside.  The hearts were randomly placed and then I added the mini pearls to each one.   Really like the effect, don't you?

Stampin' Up! products used:
You Are Loved Stamp Set, item #123777 - Wood OR Item #127779 - Clear
2 3/8" Scallop Circle Paper Punch, item # 118874
Small Heart Paper Punch, item #117193
Stampin' Up! Card Stock & Ink of your choice
Pretty in Pink 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, item #124141
Jewels - Basic Pearls, item #119247
Two Tags BigZ Die, item #115954

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Valentine Card Sample 2

I really like the You Are Loved Stamp Set.   Very versatile and can be used for many occasions.   It is in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog.   The catalog is only valid until January 3.  If you want this stamp set, I highly recommend ordering it soon so you don't miss out.   I can see it used for anniversary, wedding, Valentine's Day, and so much more.


Stampin' Up! products used:
You Are Loved Stamp Set, item #123777 - Wood OR Item #127779 - Clear
Full Heart Paper Punch, item #119883
Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, item #119277
Scallop Trim Border Paper Punch, item #118402
Stampin' Up! Card Stock & Ink of your choice
You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Lollipop Bouquet Tutorial

Who wouldn't love a lollipop bouquet for a birthday or any special occasion.   This was so fun and didn't even take an hour to make.  It is for a very special little girl in our lives.  Her birthday is December 9th, and she has no idea "yet" that I have made this for her.

 Here's a close up of the bouquet.  The lollipops are packed in tightly.

The finishing touch was a large bow using Stampin' Up! 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon which is available in 11 different colors.   This one is Daffodil Delight.

Supplies Needed:
Stampin' Up! 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon - Daffodil Delight, item #1197770
Vase or Flower Pot about 5 1/2"
Marbles or rocks to weight the vase down.
1 Bag Dum Dum Pops 42.8 oz bag (250 pops in it)
5" Styrofoam Ball (any color)
Glue Gun

Directions:
1.  Fill your vase or flower pot with marbles or rocks to weight it down.  If this step is skipped, the bouquet could easily fall over when the pops are pulled out.   Because I used a clear vase, I filled it with iridescent marbles almost to the top.

2.  I put hot glue around the edge of the vase (you have to work quickly) and then immediately placed the Styrofoam ball on top.  Because my vase had a ruffled edge to it, I then went back and filled in the openings with hot glue to really secure it to the vase.

3.  Starting at the top, start placing pops in the Styrofoam.  Keep pops close together for a fuller effect and to cover the Styrofoam.  You can go back in and fill in if needed.  Press pops in securely.

4.   Tie a bow around the vase and the bouquet is ready to give as a gift or use as a centerpierce.

The original idea for this came from Meet The Dubiens blog.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Valentine Card Sample 1

 Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.   Ours was very nice.  

The next few days I want to showcase some Valentine cards I've made that were made this last week for Cards for Soldiers Overseas.  The unit that we send to is stationed in Afghanistan.   We make cards for them so that they have cards to send home to friends and family.  I have a wonderful group of ladies that help each week with this project.  I'm extremely grateful to all that they do to help.

Stampin' Up! products used:
You Are Loved Stamp Set, item #123777 - Wood OR Item #127779 - Clear
Full Heart Paper Punch, item #119883
Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, item #119277
Top Note BigZ Die, item #113463
Stampin' Up! Card Stock & Ink of your choice

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)