Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #659

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This week's Paper Craft Crew Weekly challenge is to create a Valentine 

treat - Anything BUT a Card. 

Valentine’s Day crafting doesn’t have to stop at cards — sometimes the most charming projects are the ones that brighten up your home. 

I chose to create a home decor treat featuring 

the Made with Love designer paper and the Endless Love dies. A sweet idea to spread a little love and brighten up a shelf, tier tray, table or desk. 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Reason to Celebrate

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Real Red, Made with Love

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Endless Love dies, Real Red ribbon, Bubble Bath ribbon

Misc.: Wooden Skewers

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas for this week's challenge:

12 Days of Christmas - Day 6

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 is a treat pouch with magnetic closure featuring 

clear envelopes. Just slip in designer paper and 

 treats  - makes a great hostess or secret Santa gift!

1. Cut the cardstock to 4 1/2" x 8 1/2"

2. Score at 5 1/2" and 5 3/4". Fold along the score lines.

3. Cut a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" designer paper panel (pay attention to the direction)

4. Insert the designer paper panel into the clear envelope keeping the opening at the BOTTOM.

5. Add your treat(s) to the envelope. Close the envelope.

6. Adhere the top of the envelope just below the score lines using Tear and Tape. 

7. Cut (2) 2 3/4" circles and stamp sentiments as desired.

8. Adhere a magnet to the BACKSIDE of each circle.

9. Adhere one circle to the top of the clear envelope.

10. Set the remaining circle on top of the circle with the sentiments facing each other.

11. Add adhesive to the top of the circle and press the flap down on top. This will transfer the circle to the flap.

12. Cut a 2 3/8" x 4 3/8" piece of designer paper and adhere to the top of the flap.

13. Cut a 3 1/4" circle and adhere to the top of the flap (covering the white circle).

14. Cut a 3" circle from designer paper and adhere to the top of the 3 1/4" circle.

15. Cut a 3" circle from a window sheet.

16. Stamp the sentiment onto the window.

17. Adhere the window sheet to the circle using a glue dot.

18. Cut the hollyfrom designer paper.

19. Adhere the holly using Stampin' Dimensionals to hide the glue dot.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Greetings of the Season

Ink: Jet Black Stazon (needed for the window sheet)

Paper: Garden Green, Basic White, Snowy Scenes DSP, Window Sheet

Accessories: Spotlight on Nature dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Clear envelopes, thin magnets, treats

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas - Day 5

 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! 

Todays's project is a little Ghirardelli treat holder. These are so nice to have

on hand to hand out during the week's leading up to Christmas.

Mail carrier, deliver drivers, office receptionist, class treats, co-workers

treats and hair stylist are just to name a few! It's also a great way

to use up those leftover scraps from your holiday designer papers, too!

1. Cut (4) 2 1/2" circles from desired designer papers. Fold each one in half.

2. Cut a 3" x 5 7/8" piece of coordinating cardstock.

3. Score at 2 7/8" and 3". Fold along score lines.

4. Cut 3" strips of varying widths (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 1 1/8") and adhere to the front.

5. Stamp sentiment across the front if desired.

6. Arrange and adhere the circles according to the photo above onto the INSIDE

7. Add a candy to the center and fold each of the circles to secure the candy.

8. Decorate the front as desired.

9. Wrap a ribbon around the entire package in a bow to keep closed.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: More than Autumn

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Garden Green

Paper: Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Take a Bow designer papers

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, More Than Autumn dies, Real Red ribbon

Stampin' Blends: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Granny Apple Green

Thanks for joining me today! Be sure to check back for more 12 Days of Christmas ideas!

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???

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #560

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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The Paper Craft Crew is excited to share some 

Easter treat ideas with you this week! Just a few weeks 

til the Easter Bunny is on His way!

I combined the Excellent Eggs and the Easter Bunny

stamp sets with this simple treat holder box. 

Fill with your favorite mini candy bars or jelly beans!

1. Cut the designer paper to 2 1/2" x 5 1/4"

2. Score along the short edge at 1/2"

3. Score along the long edge at 2", 2 1/2", 4 1/2" and 5".

4. Fold along all the blue score lines.

5. Snip along all the red lines and remove the bottom corner.

6. Fold the bottom tabs up.

7. Fold all the score lines inward and bring together to form the box.

8. Add adhesive to the side tab and press to secure.

9. Add adhesive to the bottom tabs and press closed.

10. Stamp the images on Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black ink. Cut.

11. Color images and adhere to the front of the box

12. Add your favorite treat!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Easter Bunny, Excellent Easter

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Up in the Air DSP

Accessories: Excellent Eggs dies

Stampin' Blends: Bubble Bath, Smoky Slate, Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Lemon Lolly, Calypso Coral, Soft Seafoam

I hope you get some time to create some cute Easter treats, too!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Be sure to check out all of this week's Easter treat ideas!

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #554

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It's all about our special Valentine for this week's 

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge and I made the sweet little

bee from the Bee Mine designer papers the star!

This is a simple box that is perfect for a few little candy treats

for your favorite Valentine. I stamped the box using the flower images

and then cut the bee image directly from the designer paper. 

Shop the Bee Mine suite HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Bee My Valentine

Ink: Sweet Sorbet

Paper: Sweet Sorbet, Basic White, Bee Mine DSP

Accessories: Black/White gingham ribbon, Stylish Shapes dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge!

Sweet Snowflake Treat

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Today's project is a sweet treat that is so simple to make and great to have on hand for all sorts of holiday events - class parties, co-workers, craft fairs, delivery drivers, cashiers and so much more! Be the holiday cheer this year and put a smile on a face everywhere you go! 

The base is a piece of Balmy Blue cardstock that I wrapped

around a square Ghirardelli chocolate. You can use any candy - just

measure to fit. Once cut, I embossed the cardstock and adhered the candy

bar to the inside. I wrapped the Balmy Blue ribbon around the outside and

tied it with a piece of Silver Elegant trim to secure.

I stamped the background snowflake onto a Basic White stitched circle 

using Balmy Blue ink (stamp OFF first) and then stamped 

the detailed snowflake directly on top. The sentiment is stamped

with Tuxedo Black ink. I attached the circle to the base using Stampin' 

Dimensionals and added a large Basic Rhinestone to the center of the snowflake.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes

Ink: Balmy Blue, Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Balmy Blue

Accessories: Silver Elegant Trim, Balmy Blue Sparkly ribbon, Stylish Shapes dies, Snowflake Sky embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones

Misc. Ghirardelli Chocolates

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Kids Valentine

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday

Blog Hop! This week, the team has created sweet valentines

for the littles in our lives! We hope these projects give you

a litte inspiration when creating for the littles in your lives, too! 

Yumm! I covered this small box of chocolates with a simple 

shaker heart featuring the Adorable Owl stamp set.

I traced the box onto a piece of gold foil paper and embossed the

frame using the Cane Weave embossing folder. 

I stamped the inside of the heart using the hearts and sentiment

from the Share a Milkshake stamp set and filled the center

with the For Everything Fancy pink sequins. 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Share a Milkshake, Adorable Owls

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Ealry Espresso, Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Gold Foil, Window Sheets

Accessories: Everything Fancy Sequins, Cane Weave embossing folder, Elegant Gold Trim, Share a Milkshake dies

Stampin' Blends: Soft Suede, Flirty Flamingo, Calyspo Coral, Crumb Cake, Pool Party

Happie Stampin'!

Be sure to continue along for more ideas!

Go NEXT to see what Connie has created

or BACK to see what Debbie has created!

To Valentine With Love

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a sweet little Valentine treat to share with you today! It features the NEW At The Pond stamp set - an exclusive - from the January to April mini catalog and is available to choose with a qualifying order. You know you need these guys in your collection! SO CUTE! 

No need for specific measurements. Just wrap the cardstock

around any box of Valentine candy and tie a ribbon around to secure.

Add some stamps and embellishments on top and you are good to go!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: At The Pond

Ink: Craft White, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Polished Pink, Versamark

Paper: Basic White, Polished Pink, Early Espresso

Accessories: Glitter Organdy ribbon, Heart Punch Pack, Cane Weave embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Halloween Words

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Create with Connie and Mary team is back this week 

creating for Halloween! We have some fun ideas to 

inspire you to create for your own little ghosts and gobblins!

Oops! Someone was a bit excited to get into the candy bag!

I created the bag using the Mini Pocket envelope

die, Bewitching stamp set and the Celebrate Everything designer 

paper. I cut off the top of the pocket and added a couple of holes

to thread black baker's twine handle. The pocket is just big enough to 

hold a couple of small treats, gift cards or cash. 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Scary Cute, Bewitching, Alphabest

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather, Celebrate Everything,

Gingham Cottage DSP

Accessories: Mini Pocket envelope die, Scary Silhouettes dies

Stampin' Blends: Orchid Oasis, Granny Apple Green, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

Non SU!: Candy, White Tulle

Happie Stampin'!

Check out more creative ideas from the rest of the team!

Go NEXT to see what Connie has created or BACK to 

see what Debbie has created!