Tissue Box Cover

     So, have you guessed yet what I used the hearts from yesterday's post on?  No, not a card.  No, not a scrapbook page.  No, not a Valentine.  But this:

...a tissue box cover!  What do you think?

     I found the pattern and directions on Splitcoast Stampers.  The minute I saw this project I knew I wanted to make one.   I went to my Color Coach to pick the colors.  I knew I wanted to use Pink Pirouette, but I didn't know what other colors to use.  The Color Coach is the BEST tool  ever!  I came up with Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, and Early Espresso.  It is a beautiful color combination!

     The really hard part in making this was deciding how to decorate the box.  I spent about a week trying to decide what to do.  I didn't want it to be "Valentiney" (is that a word?), but I also wanted the frills and "girly" look to it.  During that week, I just started playing with things and the lacy heart was born, see my post HERE for a free tutorial on how I made the hearts.

     Here is a view of the top of the box:

Sorry this picture is blurry  :O(

     I will tell a little secret, that you must promise not to tell.  I used a Nestability to do the opening on the top.  I really struggled with how to do the top and I could only come up with a product not sold by Stampin' UP!

     Here are pictures of each side of my box:

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, & Early Espresso

INKS:  Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, & Early Espresso

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit Die, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Full Heart Punch, Basic Pearls Jewel Accents, Stamping Sponges, & Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive, SNAIL Adhesive, Color Coach, & Crimper

NON-SU! TOOLS:  Spellbinders  Blossom Two Nestabilities (I used the middle sized one of the 5) & Kleenex Tissues

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     I hope you have enjoyed seeing my tissue box!  If you are interested in making one, contact me.

Happy Saturday!

Valentine Candy Box

      Over the past 3 weeks, I discovered the Stampin' UP! Sizzix die - Box #2.  Let me tell you - I LOVE THIS DIE!!!!!!  First I made the really cute double sided candy box (HERE) CASEd from Angie Kennedy Juda.  Then I made this:

     It was so easy to make.  The hardest part was deciding how to decorate the front, (which took me 3 days to decide - too many options).  I hope you like what I came up with.

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Pink Pirouette & Cherry Cobbler


INK:  Versa Mark & Cherry Cobbler


STAMPS:  Tiny Tags & En Francais


TOOLS:  Big Shot, Sizzix Die Box #2, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit, Jewelry Tag Punch, Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Glue Dots, & Dimensionals

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Happy Tuesday!

Non-Traditional Valentine with Letterpress Plate

     Non-traditional Valentine colors:

     I'm really happy with this color combo.  I got the idea from Stampin' UP!'s Color Coach.  I love pink and brown together, but I really wanted to use my new Baja Breeze Glass Glitter, and came across this combo of colors.  I think it's a nice look for a Valentine's Day card.  What do you think?

     The other nice thing about this card is that aside from the card base, I used all scraps to make this card.  Anther plus for those of you that are looking for ways to use your scrap paper.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, & Early Espresso

INK:  Versa Mark & Pretty In Pink

STAMPS:  Short & Sweet

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Lots of Love Letterpress Plate, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit, Full Heart Punch, Baja Breeze Glitter Glass, Tombo Mono Glue, SNAIL Adhesive

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     I've been really enjoying using these letterpress plates.  Stampin UP! recommends you use Craft ink and Watercolor paper.  I have found that I really like using Versa Mark ink and card stock.  I love the look it gives you.

     If you would like to try out Stampin' UP!'s letterpress plates, let me know, I'd love to have you come over and give it a try!

Happy Sunday!