Aviary Treat Bag

I made this bag for some Valentine's Day treats. It's not a traditional Valentine's style but that's why I like it!

 

SUPPLIES:

Aviary Stamp Set, IB&C pg.121 - 116956 (Wood), 120462 (Clear)
Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, IB&C pg. 157 - 115370
Small paper gift sack, 3 1/2" x 6 3/4" (cut it down to 3 1/2" x 4 3/8")
  * I found these at my local hobby store. Stampin' Up! occasionally carries them in their Mini Catalogs!
Pumpkin Pie (Back: 5 3/4" x 3 5/8", score at 1/1/4", front 4 1/2" x 3 5/8", Mat: 2 1/4" x 3 1/4") - 105117
Rich Razzleberry (Scalloped piece: 3 5/8" x 1 1/2", Mat: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2") - 115316
Whisper White (2" x 3") - 100730
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad - 115658
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad - 105216
Stamp-a-ma-jig, IB&C pg. 198 - 101049
Rich Razzleberry 5/8: Grosgrain Ribbon - 119957
Scallop Edge Border Punch, IB&C pg. 201 - 119882
Self Adhesive Velcro (from craft store)

Once everything is assembled, punch two holes behind the fold of the flap for the ribbon handle.

If you have any questions email me at love22stamp@gmail.com.

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Happy stamping!

Valentine Defined Greeting Card

Valentine Defined is a great new stamp set from Stampin' Up! It's available in the Occasions Mini Catalog. It's perfect not only for valentines but for expressing to your family and friends how you feel the whole year through. Here's a Valentine's Day card I put together using it (for the word) and Simply Said:

Supplies:

Valentine Defined Stamp Set, Occasions Mini Catalog - 121941 (wood), 123057 (clear)
Simply Said, IB&C - 115066
Crumb Cake Cardstock (51/2" x 11", scored at 4 1/4")  - 120953
Pretty in Pink Cardstock (3 1/4" x 4 1/8") - 100459
Soft Suede (punched out with 1 3/8" square punch) - 115318
Rose Red Cardstock (punched out with 1 3/8" square punch) - 102544
Whisper White Cardstock (punched out with 1 1/4" square punch) - 100730
Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad - 101301
Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad - 101778
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad - 121030
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad - 115657
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine - 113439
Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 117335
Rose Red Ribbon (from my retired supplies; you could use Whisper White - 109025)
Stampin Dimensionals - 104430
SNAIL Adhesive - 104332

If you have any questions email me at love22stamp@gmail.com.

Don't forget that Sale-A-Bration is going on right now! Receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set or accessory pack with every $50 purchase. Email me for a SAB catalog.

Happy stamping!

French Foliage Card #1

I love, love, love this new stamp set, French Foliage, from the Holiday Mini Catalog! It's perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving and you can do some beautiful things with it. I've used it to make cards and gift bags. I've seen it used on scrapbook pages and am looking forward to creating some pages of my own. This year we're hosting Thanksgiving so you know I'll be using this set to create some fun table setting accessories - I'll be sure to post pictures here! But today, I've created a card with the French Foliage set and the new glass glitter (also from the Holiday Mini Catalog):

Supplies:

French Foliage, Holiday Mini Catalog pg. 14
Teeny Tiny Wishes, IB&C pg. 157
Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad
Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper (2 1/4" x 5 1/2"), HMC pg. 13 - 120808
So Saffron Card Stock
Naturals White Card Stock
Curly Label Punch, IB&C pg. 203 - 119851
3/4" x 15/16" Oval Punch, HMC pg. 25 - 120908
Four Petal Flower from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, IB&C pg. 201 - 118309
Antique Brass Brad (Metallic), IB&C pg. 187 - 119741
Champagne Glass Glitter, HMC pg. 21 - 120997
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, IB&C pg. 197 - 110755
Stampin' Dimensionals, IB&C pg.197 - 104430

This picture really doesn't do this card justice. Next time you're at one of my workshops, stamp camps or classes make sure to check this card out!

Thanks for joining me today! Email me at love22stamp (at) gmail (dot) com with any questions.

TGIF!

Wicked Cool 3 x 3 Card

This is a fun and spooky 3 x 3 card perfect for gifts for those special trick-or-treaters!

Supplies:

Wicked Cool Stamp Set, IB&C pg. 23
Old Olive Card Stock (3' x 6")
Whisper White Card Stock
Basic Black Card Stock
Basic Black Classic Ink Pad
Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink Pad
Curly Label Punch, IB&C pg. 203 - 119851
Bitty Bat Punch, IB&C pg. 201 - 118309
Rich Razzleberry 5/8" Grosgrain, IB&C pg. 191 - 119957
Stampin' Dimensionals, IB&C pg.197 - 104430

Thanks for stopping by O-Ink! Let me know if you have any questions: love22stamp (at) gmail (dot) com.

Have a great day!

Fast and Fabulous Card #1

Today's card was made with the Fast and Fabulous Level 2 Hostess Set. I stamped it with "Best Wishes" with the thought of using it for a wedding, but it would work well for a birthday, sympathy or get well card with a different greeting.

Supplies:

Fast & Fabulous Level 2 Hostess Set, IB&C pg. 13
Sincere Salutations Stamp Set, IB&C pg.155 - 115068
Marina Mist Card Stock (4 1/4" x 10 3/4")
Soft Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (1 1/2" x 4 1/4")
Night of Navy Card Stock (1/8" x 4 1/4")
Naturals White Card Stock
Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad
Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
Scallop Edge Border Punch, IB&C pg. 201 - 119882
Curly Label Punch, IB&C pg. 203 - 119851
Decorative Label Punch, Holiday Mini Catalog pg. 25 - 120907
Marina Mist 1/4" Grosgrain, IB&C pg. 191 - 120929
Silver Brad, IB&C pg. 187 - 104336
Stampin' Dimensionals, IB&C pg.197 - 104430

Hope you enjoy re-creating today's card at home and thank you for stamping with me at O-Ink!

Apple Blossom Gift Set

I made this gift set for my kids' teachers as a "Welcome Back to School" gift. They turned out so cute, and the teachers seemed to really love them! So I just had to share them with all of you...

The gift set included the box and four cards and matching envelopes.

Here are the supplies needed so that you can re-create this simple and inexpensive gift set at home.

Supplies:

Apple Blossoms Level 2 Hostess Set, IB&C pg. 12 - 120139 (Wood Mount), 120139 (Clear Mount)
Whisper White Card Stock (4" x 5 1/4" for card front)
Old Olive Card Stock (4" x 5 1/4" for card front)
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad - 101731
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad - 102277
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad - 105216
Whisper White Envelopes, IB&C pg.171 - 107301
1 3/8" Circle Punch, IB&C pg. 202 - 119860
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, IB&C pg. 201 - 119854
Ticket Corner, IB&C pg. 201 - 119867
Stampin' Dimensionals, IB&C pg. 197 - 104430
Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain, IB&C pg. 191 - 109025

If you'd like the pattern for the box, email me at love22stamp (at) gmail.com, and I'll get it to you.

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by O-Ink!

Photo/Recipe Card Holder

This project is fast and simple and perfect for holding photos, recipe cards or even a to-do list!

 Supplies:

2" Binder Clips
Designer Series Paper of your choice (2" x 3 3/8")
Sticky Strip, IB&C pg. 197 - 104294 (Use it to adhere your Designer Series Paper to the binder clip)
Stamp Set of your choice (I used Wicked Cool and French Foliage)
Inks of your choice
1 3/8" Circle Punch, IB&C pg. 202 - 119860
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, IB&C pg. 201 - 119854
Ribbon of your choice
Stampin' Dimensionals, IB&C pg. 197 - 104430
  ** Place your Stampin' Dimensional near the bottom of your scalloped circle so that it will adhere to the body of the binder clip.

Let your creativity lead the way. I can't wait to make a few of these for each holiday and season!

Email me with questions and thanks for stamping with me ~