Spooktacular Halloween Treats!!

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There’s nothing quite like crafting for Halloween—the air tingles with creativity, and every patterned paper seems to whisper “boo!” These treat bags, made with the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper and Playful Packaging Dies, are the perfect way to share a little handmade happiness.

Each bag features a different Halloween personality: a grinning pumpkin, a cheeky vampire, a friendly ghost, and a quirky Frankenstein. So quick and easy - fill them with candy corn or your favorite seasonal sweets, and you’ve got instant smiles for coworkers, classmates, or trick‑or‑treaters!

Shop the Playful Packaging dies HERE

Shop the Spooktacular designer paper HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Thoughtful Octopus Sweet Treat

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The Thoughtful Octopus stamp set from Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives has completely stolen my heart—and today’s project shows exactly why. This charming little octopus is the perfect mix of whimsical and fun, and it shines on quick handmade gifts like this peach‑candy treat bag.

The Thoughtful Octopus Stamp Set is like an eight-armed hug in stamp form, featuring an octopus, seahorse, cupcakes, party hats, and more. Whether you’re crafting for birthdays, thank-yous, or just-because moments, these stamps bring playful under-the-sea charm to every project.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Thoughtful Octopus

Ink: Tudeo Black, Coastal Cabana, Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Timid Tiger

Paper: Basic White, Coastal Cabana

Accessories: 4" x 8" cellophane bags, Water Painters

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Valentine Treat Ideas

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Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting an all-day stamping event Made with Love. One of the highlights is all the little gifties the attendees bring for each other. Check out some of the adorable treats I received - what a talented group of crafters! 

Such a great bundle of creativity! I hope you find a little

inspiration in these projects!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #327

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It's Anything BUT a Card for this week's 
rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I put
together a simple wrap for a box of conversation
hearts. These are perfect for co-workers, classroom
treats or just to give to family and friends!

The box sizes will vary depending on the brand,

but the idea will be the same. Just wrap the cardstock

around the box and secure. Punch (2) holes and thread

the ribbon through both.

Set the box on top and carefully push 

the box down to the bottom.

Tie the ribbon at the top in a knot/bow.

The box will slide up and down when you

pull up on the ribbon!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Hearts of Elegance
Ink: Blusing Bride, Fresh Freesia, Craft White
Paper: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Blushing Bride
Accessories: Hearts of Elegance dies, Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins, Fresh Freesia ribbon, water painter

Thanks for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas - Day 12!!!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm so excited to share 12 days of

holiday paper craft projects with you!

Throughout the month of December, I

will be sharing gift ideas, gift packaging,

treat holders and more to help you

prepare for the holiday season!  

It's the FINAL day of the 12 Days of Christmas!

For today's project, I've created pocket treats using

the Pocket Thoughts dies. The dies come in 

(3) sizes giving you lots of options for filling!

I simply cut (2) of each size and adhered them togeher to

create a pocket - SO SIMPLE! What would you fill yours with??

The first is the largest pocket. This is large enough to

add a peppermint stick and hot cocoa. 

Adhere the side tabs to allow for more room.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Reindeer Fun

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Basic White, Basic Beige, Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Festive Glimmer, Gold Foil, Reindeer Days DSP

Accessories: Pocket Thoughts dies, Gold trim, Spotlight on Nature dies, Reindeer Days dies, Real Red ribbon

The second is the medium pocket.

I kept the side tabs flat to easily slide a gift card in.

You could give as is or adhere to the inside of a card, too!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Humble Home

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, A Little Bit Festive

Accessories: Pocket Thoughts dies, Stylish Shapes dies

The third is the smallest pocket. Again, I kept the side 

tabs flat and it still allows plenty of room for a little treat! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes

Ink: Garden Green

Paper: Basic White, Pool Party, Snowy Scenes DSP

Accessories:  Pocket Thoughts dies, One of a Kind dies, Glossy Dots Assortment

I hope you've enjoyed the 12 Days of Christmas project ideas! 

Happie Crafting!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas - Day 10

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm so excited to share 12 days of

holiday paper craft projects with you!

Throughout the month of December, I

will be sharing gift ideas, gift packaging,

treat holders and more to help you

prepare for the holiday season!  

I'm adding a little festive fun to standard candy canes for

todays project! I simply taped two candy canes together,

 added the die cut reindeer pieces and tied a little bow to finish it off.

Would make a great little treat for the stocking or to send

a little holiday cheer to anyone you see throughout the holiday season!

 

     

1. Tape (2) candy canes together in the center.

2. Cut a 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" piece of cardstock.

3.Score along the long edge at 1/4", 1 1/4", 1 1/2' and 2 1/2". (note: not all candy canes are the same thickness so you may need to adjust your measurements accordingly)

4. Score along the score lines.

5. Stamp the snow onto the cardstock.

6. Adhere the end tabs together and slide onto the candy canes.

7. Cut the holly. 

8. Stamp the snow onto the holly.

9. Adhere the holly using Stampin' Dimensionals.

10. Cut the reindeer pieces - BASE- Early Espresso, MIDDLE - Basic Beige, TOP - Pecan Pie

11. Stamp some snow at the top of the Pecan Pie layer.

12. Adhere the pieces together using Stampin' Dimensionals.

13. Cut the nose from red glimmer paper and adhere to the reindeer.

14. Tie a bow at the top of the candy canes.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Reindeer Fun

Ink: Pecan Pie, Craft White

Paper: Basic Beige, Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce, Red Glimmer

Accessories: Shaded Spruce ribbon, Reindeer Fun dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas - Day 3

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm so excited to share 12 days of

holiday paper craft projects with you!

Throughout the month of December, I

will be sharing gift ideas, gift packaging,

treat holders and more to help you

prepare for the holiday season! 

Today's project features something we all have in our homes - 

paper towel/toilet paper rolls! You can cut them to any

size and fill them with small candies, gift cards or small

trinkets/gifts. They can hang on the tree as an ornament, too!

Don't forget to stamp the tissue paper to coordinate to complete the look!

1. Cut the tube to your desired size.

2. Wrap the tube using designer paper.

3. Pinch the bottom closed and staple 2-3 times across the bottom.

4. Punch holes on the sides.

5. Thread jewelry wire or ribbon to hang.

6. Decorate as desired.

7. Stamp coordinating tissue paper.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Decorative Trees

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Basic White, A Little Bit Festive DSP

Accessories: 1/8" hole punch, Jewelry wire, Tissue Paper, Paper towel/toilet paper roll, stapler

Thanks for joining me today! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas 2024

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm so excited to share 12 days of

holiday paper craft projects with you!

Throughout the month of December, I

will be sharing gift ideas, gift packaging,

treat holders and more to help you

prepare for the holiday season! 

For the first project, I have this sweet little treat bag

made using a single sheet of 6" x 6" designer paper.

This little favor can be used for a class party, 

co-workers or even at a place setting for your holiday dinner.

It fits (3) mini candy bars.

blue: score     red: cut

1. Score one side if the 6" x 6" designer paper

     at 1 1/2" and 4 1/2".

2. Rotate and score at 2 1/2" and 3 1/2".

3. Trim along the score lines to the center on all 4 sides.

4. Fold along the score lines. 

5. Bring the sides to the middle and adhere to form the box.

6. Fold down the designer paper about 1/2" on the font and back and adhere.

7. Cut a 1/2" x 10" strip of Basic White cardstock.

8. Stamp the sentiment across the strip.

9. Adhere the ends of the strip to the inside of the box to create a handle.

10. Cut a deer from the designer paper.

11. Tie a bow in the ribbon and adhere to the backside of the deer using a glue dot.

12. Adhere the deer to the front of the box using Stampin' Dimensionals.

13. Color a Basic Rhinestone using Real Red Stampin' Blends and adhere to the nose.

13. Fill the box with your favorite treat!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Reindeer Fun

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Basic White, Take a Bow DSP, Reindeer Days DSP

Accessories: Silver/White ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stampin' Blends.

See you soon for more 12 Days of holiday fun!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Halloween Magic

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday Blog

Hop! The team is here with a little Halloween Magic

to make your holiday paper crafting spook-tacular!

Nothing says "Halloween Magic" like CANDY! 

I made these mini candy bars using the Playful Ghosts

stamp set. It's good to keep lots of these on hand for 

co-workers, family, friends, ghosts and gobblins around Halloween!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Playful Ghosts

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Petunia Pop, Smoky Slate

Paper: Basic White, Smoky Slate,Glimmer paper, Country Woods DSP, In-Color DSP

Accessories: Spotlight on Nature dies, Mini Alphabet dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Essentials

Baker's Twine, Black/Vanilla ribbon

Stampin' Blends: Peach Pie, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, Bubble Bath, Daffodil Delight

Ready to see more Halloween Magic?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created

or BACK to see what Libby created!

Simple Treat Box

 Good Morning, Stampers!

It's not just for business! The My Small Business stamp set can be used for anytime you want to say a little thanks or show a little appreciation! This is a simple little box with some stamped tissue that can hold a small gift, gift card or some of your favorite candies or treats. Great for party favors, bridal or baby showers, co-workers and so much more! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: My Small Business

Ink: Shy Shamrock

Paper: Basic White, Shy Shamrock, Shy Shamrock Designer Paper

Accessories: Iridecent Gems, Iridescent Striped Ribbon, 1/4" hole punch, Spotlight on Nature dies, Stylish Shapes dies, White tissue paper squares

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

What's Moo???

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Holy cow! The playful bovines in this Cutest Cows Stamp Set will take your paper crafting projects to a whole new level of adorable. Mix and match the cow heads and bodies for multiple looks. The all-occasion sentiments pair perfectly with cute cows, flowers, and more for year-round card and treat making. Try customizing the line-art images with your favorite Stampin’ Up coloring technique.

Shop my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa