Honey Bears in Love Card

 Hello & Happy February 1st! 

It's the perfect time to share my latest creation featuring the adorable stamp set, Fluffiest Friends, which was inspired by this week's TGIF Challenges #457.

I did quite a different take than what you see on the inspiration image.

I imagined the swoop in the "love" to be a honey bee's trail. So I paired some honey bees with a honey bear couple in the multi-fold card I created. This 6" x 6" card will be going to my dear husband for Valentine's Day. 

Card front

When you flip the page to the left, you will not only have 1 honey bear but 2.

middle opening of card

Flip this page up and you'll have some space to write your personal message. 

inside of card

I had TOO much FUN making this adorable card and I do hope you think so too! 

Cardmaking Tips:

• Use a sheet of 12" x 12" White Cardstock to create the card base.
• Cut the sheet down to 11-1/2" x 11-1/2". Then score the paper at 5-3/4", rotate the paper 90degrees and score again at 5-3/4".
• Cut the top left square off then burnish the remaining score lines.
• The sentiments are from the Bee My Valentine stamp set.
• Use the reverse stamping technique to create the 2nd honey bear. 
• Erica Cerwin has the best way of doing this, in my opinion. Watch her video HERE.
• The honey jars were stamped separately onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using Memento ink then colored with Copper Clay and Wild Wheat Stampin' Blend markers. Fussy cut then adhere onto the bears. The one on the left was popped up with a dimensional.
• For the inside of the card: Wild Wheat cardstock measures 5" x 5". The white cardstock layer measures 4" x 4". 
• Use some Wink of Stella to add some shimmer to the honey in the two honey jars as well as the heart shape in the middle opening of the card.
• Mat the White card base to a 6" x 6" piece of Wild Wheat cardstock.

Cardmaking Supplies:

All the supplies listed below were used in creating this card, with the exception of the stamping tool. 

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Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by today! 

Feel free to comment below on your thoughts about this week's challenge project. 

Until next time ... 

#TGIFC302 - Color Challenge PLUS Giveaway!

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's the month of LOVE, whether you're celebrating friendships or family members or your spouse!

I am sharing with you a little project I put together just in time to join the #TGIFC302 color challenge by using this combo of colors PLUS I get to gift a little something to gift my Valentine (husband). 

My husband and I do enjoy a little glass of wine together and although we don't do a whole lot of celebrating on Valentine's Day, I still like to gift him a little something. What better way to express my love to him than this card and wine bottle with a coordinating tag?!

TIPS for Card and Tag

>> Use a 8" x 5 1/2" piece of Smoky Slate Cardstock and score the long side at 3 3/4".

>> Cut a 5 1/2" x 1" strip of paper from the Peony Garden DSP to adhere on the right edge of the inside of the card. 

>> Use the Adhesive sheets and the hearts die to run through the Stampin' Cut machine to easily adhere to card front. 

>> Cut out a Real Red heart using the die from the Floral Heart Dies. Be sure to keep the outer portion of the heart for the tag.

>> The banner is cut out using the banner die from the Floral Heart Dies and the marbled paper from the Peony Garden DSP.

>> The finished tag measures 3" x 8 1/4" and scored along the length at 5". 

>> Use the 2" circle punch to punch out a circle to fit over the neck of the wine bottle.

>> Use the "Let's celebrate you" sentiment from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set along with your stamparatus to stamp "Let's celebrate" as two separate lines. 

PRODUCTS USED

Click on the following link to view the list of products I used to create these projects: https://s.tamp.in/39jOyH 

GIVEAWAY!

With all this REAL RED I'm seeing, I believe we should have a Valentine Giveaway! 

Please comment in this post below and tell me what two (2) items you would like to have together. I will choose 1 random lucky winner to receive those two items!

I will announce the lucky winner on Friday, February 12th at noon-ish (cst). 

This is all I have for you this week! 

Until next time ... 

Handmade Valentines Class

Welcome!

I'm super excited to announce my first event of the year.... Handmade Valentines Class!

I am featuring cute & simple mini cards with treat holders that you will create on your own just in time for Valentine's day. All supplies you need will be prepared and provided to you when you arrive.

FEMININE OPTION

MASCULINE OPTION

Here are some details:

Date: Friday, February 7th
Time: 6:30pm
Place: My house in Rowlett

Cost is $20 for each kit and includes all supplies needed to make your Valentines. All supplies used are from the new 2020 Spring Catalog from Stampin' UP!.
The kit includes:

• 5 chocolate holders (each holder includes 2 small chocolates)
• 5 matching mini cards (3"x3") with envelopes
• choice between masculine design for boys or feminine design for girls.
• yummy snacks and desserts!

This event was designed for both kids (5 yrs and up) and adults. The Valentine's projects are simple enough for anyone to create!

Please respond to me via e-mail with the following information so I may plan accordingly:

1. # of people attending,
2. # of kits ($20 for 1 kit = 5 choc. holders with matching cards & envelopes),
3. design choice (masculine and/or feminine).

Payment is due at the time of RSVP (by January 27th). I accept Paypal, Apple Pay, Venmo, or cash.

TO-GO Kits Available
Can't make it BUT would LOVE to get a To-Go kit?!! No Problem!!!
You may purchase To-Go kit(s) from me. Here are the details:

Options below are priced for local pickup, otherwise, add $7 for shipping priority mail.

• Option 1 ($66): this option includes the stamp set & matching punches so you can do the stamping and punching yourself. I will provide the paper & ribbon.
• PDF of tutorial
• Heartfelt Bundle ($45.75) - Buy the stamp set and punch pack bundle and save 10%.

•  5 chocolate holders - cut & scored

• 5- 3"x3" mini cards with envelopes - cut & scored
• You will need to have: Flirty Flamingo ink pad, Real Red ink pad, Black Memento ink pad, white stazon ink pad, adhesive, scissors.
• When you choose this option, you will receive a FREE spool of Real Red 3/8" Satin Ribbon.
• Option 2 ($30): this option is for the stamped and cut supplies.
• PDF of tutorial
• 5 chocolate holders - scored, cut and stamped
• 5- 3"x3" mini cards with envelopes - scored, cut and stamped
• Option 3 ($15): this option is for the PDF tutorial ONLY.

 
Please respond with the following information so I may plan accordingly:

1. To-Go Option #
2. Design choice (masculine and/or feminine).
3. Local pick-up OR Shipping??

Payment is due at the time of RSVP (by January 27th). I accept Paypal, Apple Pay, Venmo, or cash. I will prepare your kit(s) to ship the first Monday of February so that it will arrive by February 7th.


Please feel free to contact me for questions at any time to the provided e-mail link on the top right side of the page. 

I can't wait to hear from you!!!