Two Tags Valentine Basket

     Isn't this basket just too cute?  I got the idea, and tutorial, for this basket from Dawn Griffith.  I got the idea, and tutorial, for the flower on the box from Brandy Cox.  Both these ladies are just wonderful Stampin' Up! demonstrators.

     The basket was made using the NEW Core-dinations paper from Stampin' Up!  I love how this Real  Red paper has a pink core when you sand it.  I can see myself using this paper for a lot of projects.

     I used one of the NEW soda pop tops for the center of the flower.  I used a large one.  The cool thing about these pop tops is that you can flatten them in your Big Shot.

MINI TUTORIAL

Open all the taps on your multi-purpose platform.  Place a clear plate down.  Put up your bottle caps in the middle of the plate, with the edges down.  Place another clear plate on top and run it through your Big Shot.  That simple!

TIP:  The 1 inch circle punch will fit inside the center of the large bottle cap and the 1/2 inch punch will fit inside the small bottle cap.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Real Red Core'dinations, Regal Rose, & Silver Glimmer Paper

INK:  Real Red

STAMP:  Happy Moments (retired from 2010 SAB)

TOOLS:  Stampin' Sanding System. Soda Pop Tops, Pink Pirouette/Rose Red Two-Tone Ribbon, Blossom Punch, Little Labels Punch Pack, Small Heart Punch, Paper Snips, 4 x 6 Cellophane bag, & Silve Mini Brads - Also, Hershey Kisses

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     I actually gave this treat basket to a friend who hosted a Private Card Party.   I always give my hostesses a little thank you gift.  Why not schedule your own Private Card Party?

Happy Sunday!

Happy Birthday Card

     The annual Stampin' Up! convention is going on right now in Salt Lake City, Ut.  I'm so bummed to not be there - I've been watching some live feed from demos who are there - and the energy - oh how I wish I could be there.  BUT... I'm in Cape Cod with my family, which is so nice and beautiful - cool (76 degrees as compared to 94 degrees at home), and I'm with my family - a nice break is much appreciated.

     To help lift my spirits about not being at the convention, I've decided to post to my blog, while my husband and boys visit the beach (sounds like fun, but it's cool and windy and I am cold, so I opted to stay home this trip).  I was looking though my camera and found TONS of pictures I have yet to post (I guess I've been busy or something :O)

     I found this *fun* birthday card I made for my husband:

     I saw the candle idea on the demo-only site, Stampin' Connection, by several different demos, so I'm not sure who to give credit to.  The flame is done using the Build a Blossom stamp set - stamping the smallest petal and punching it upside-down.  I inked it using Cherry Cobbler craft ink and heat embossed it using clear embossing powder.  I think this gives it a better illusion of a real  flame.  What do you think?

     Because my husband's age was too much to put that many candles on his card, I got creative and used numbers to indicate his age.  I really like how it turned out.  What do you think?

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, & retired holiday DSP


INK:  Cherry Cobbler - classic & craft inks & Pumpkin Pie


STAMPS:  Build a Blossom & Happy Moments (retired)


TOOLS:  Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Blossom Petals Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Basic Black Stamin' Write Marker, & Electronic cutting machine (to cut out the numbers)

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     I hope this card puts a smile on your face and improves your disposition like it did for me today!  Tough I wish I was at the convention, I am happy to be with family & friends in a lovely, cool place.

Happy Friday!