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Ever see anything on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram, and say, "I can make that!"  Well, that's exactly what happened here.

     I saw this sign and knew, not only could I make it, but I could make it better!  So here is my rendition of this really cool sign.

So here are all the details:

I made my own background paper.  I used watercolor paper, some reinkers, and aqua painter, and a spritzer with water.  I spritzed the paper real good, then using my aqua painter, with water in it, I picked up some reinker and started to scribble - in an orderly way.  I just kept add colors until I got the effect I was looking for.  Once the paper was dry (at least 24 hours), I sprayed the whole sheet with my homemade glimmer mist (our now retired Frost Shimmer paint and rubbing alcohol).  It gave is that subtle, yet gorgeous shimmer.

I used an electronic cutter to cut out the letters - simple, yet it took some time to glue the layers together.

I then used the butterfly punches to make the butterflies and embossed them.  I also used the spiral flower die to make the 2 flowers on the bottom corner of the frame.  I cut two out per flower (the same two colors  I used with the letters).

RECIPE:  NOTE:  Most of the  ink and card stock colors used in this project are now retired.

INK:  Pretty In Pink (retired) reinker, Baja Breeze (retired) reinker, & Concord Crush (retired) reinker

CARD STOCK: Orchid Opulence (retired) &  Elegant Eggplant

TOOLS:  Basic Jewels Rhinestones, Two-Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Spiral Flower Die, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder

NON-STAMPIN' UP! ITEMS:  Cricut e-cutter, hot glue gun, & 9 x 12 water color paper

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Do you like to learn new techniques? Do you like to stamp with others? Are you looking for a fun evening out, learning new techniques and stamping with others? Why not come to my monthly Stampin' Nite class? I teach at least 1 new technique at every class. My classes are once a month, typically on the second Thursday evening of every month. Either check out my website, HERE, my blog, HERE, or my Facebook page, HERE. You can also email me for Stampin' Nite info (stampwithsandy@rcn.com). I'd love to have you attend my classes! 

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Bloomin' Marvelous Candy Treat

     Valentine's Day is next week.  Can you believe that?  I still have 50 some treats to make for my boys' classroom parties next Thursday.  I guess I really need to get to work :O)

     Are you looking for a treat that isn't all hearts, roses, and frilly?  Are you looking for something different, yet beautiful?  Well how about this idea?

front view

back view

     I got the idea for this cute little treat from Dawn Olchefske.  I did change the holder - I used only one cut-out of the Two Tags die, where she used two.  I also changed up the colors.  I used my color coach to pick the colors.  I just LOVE this color combo!

   This was such a quick and simple project to make.  I made 10 in no time at all.  You can change the sentiment on the back.  I just choose one from the Bloomin' Marvelous SAB set.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, & Pink Pirouette

INKS:  Sahara Sand, Bravo Burgundy, & Pink Pirouette

STAMPS:  Bloomin' Marvelous (2013 SAB set)

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Two Tags Die, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Victoria Crochet Trim Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, & Glue Dots

CANDY:  Hershey's Mini chocolate bar

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Sale-A-Bration (SAB) is in full swing!  For every $50 you spend (not including tax/ship), choose a FREE SAB item of your choice - see flyer below.  Choose the Bloomin' Marvelous stamp set I used to make the really cute candy treat above.

Happy Saturday!