Inky Friends - Presenting The Gifts Blog Hop

Greetings all!  Thanks so much for dropping by to check out our Hop.  This is going to be such a fun hop.  I can't wait to see all the fun ideas my Inky Friends have in store for us.  If you are following the hop in order then you have just arrived from the ever so create Shelley Zarling and her blog Miss Mad Stamper.  Fantastic work!

Now it's my turn.

The stamp set / bundle I chose to showcase is called Smitten Mittens / Many Mittens.

So many fun possibilities with this set and thinlit dies.  I chose to decorate a gift bag and made some fun Hershey bar treat holders.

On the backside of my mittens I stamp the "to" and "from" stamp making them into a gift tag hanging from some of our pretty red glitter cord.

Ok now some of you may laugh at what I'm about to tell you...but one of the things that really got me hooked over 13 years ago to Stampin' Up! was that the demo showed us that you could make your own designer tissue paper just by stampin on it.  It was a "WOW" moment for me. Seriously, I was hooked after that, well and a few other things.  But this is one of the most fun and gratifying things to do and is so simple.

Now this little project right here is why I decided to get this set / bundle.  I thought the mitten thinlits would be perfect to make into little Hershey Treat Holders.  And I was right!

Here's a side view of them.  Check back next week and I will show you how I did it.  So that's all I have for you folks.  Now it's time to hop over to the very talented Sharleen Luciano's blog: Stampin With Shar .  Can't wait to see the creative things she has made for us.  

Happy Hopping everyone!

Twila

3-D Thursday Is Here With Some Fun Table Favors

Hi everybody and welcome to another addition of 3-D Thursday.  Every Thursday you will find a fun project with a FREE downloadable Project Sheet.  This weeks project is brought to you by the very talented Sarah Wills.  She has got a pair of cute Table Favor ideas for you that is sure to please any adult or child. 

So here you go!

Cute little handmade pizza boxes.  Wonder what's inside?

For the adults at your table, you can create some of these beautiful boxes decorated using Stampin' Up! Year Of Cheer DSP.

The inside is packed full of chocolate Rolos. But other chocolates will fit too.

For the kiddos, a fun nutcracker box decorated using our Christmas Around the World DSP on the top and Be Merry DSP for the sides and inside.

The kids table favor is actually a game of Tic Tac Toe.  What kid wouldn't enjoy this at the table.  Actually the grownup kids would too.  

So if you are ready to make your own little pizza box you can download the directions for FREE below by clicking on the link.

>>>FREE Downloadable Directions<<<

Thanks so much for stopping by today and if you would like to order any of the supplies needed to make this project you can click on the shop now button on the left hand side of my blog and it will take you to my store.

Have a good day!

Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop - Eastern Beauty

Hello, and welcome to the Stamp Review Crew's Blog Hop featuring the stamp set Eastern Beauty.  I am so excited to see everyone's creations using this set.   The possibilities are endless!  The thing I love most about the hops with the "Crew" is that you can always go to the "Home" link and look up all the creations at a later date.

This stamp set also has a set of matching Thinlit Dies which makes cutting out the shapes a breeze.

If you are following the hop in order then you have just arrived from the very talented Holly's Blog: Rubber Redneck .  I loved her take on this set, didn't you?

Let's take a look at my creations.

My first project I created was a simple "hello" card.  Using the new Blendability Markers  I had a lot of fun coloring the flower centerpiece.  I then cut it out using the matching Thinlit.  I backed it onto a circle stamped in the fun black outline circle stamp.  Card color choices included Pumpkin Pie and Peekaboo Peach with Whisper White to stamp my images on.  I added a Black Rhinestone to the middle of the flower to finish it off.  Simple and sweet.

My second card was a bit stepped up as I embossed the Pumpkin Pie cardstock with the Garden Trellis Emboss Folder.  I used our Stitched framlits to help draw attention to the phrase.  I again added the 6 sided flower but this time added a fun curly "q" heart to each petal, making it a bit more fancy.  I then added a few mini Gold Sequins to my phrase circle to add a little glimmer.

Here's a close up of the flowers.

I do have to admit to you that at first glance I really didn't think much of this set except for a couple of the sayings.  So that's why I bought the set.  But then I saw all the beautiful things people were creating with it and went ahead and purchased the Thinlits after the fact. 

I want to thank you for stoppping by and checking out my creations and hope that you will continue on the hop by visiting ever so creative Lou's Blog: With A Bow On Top By Lou .  I can't wait to see what she has created for us!  Have a great day everyone!

3-D Thursday Welcomes November With A Cute Little Owl Bag!

Hi everyone!  Can you believe it's November already!  Today's adorable Owl Treat Bag project was created by Jenn Gulch.  I squealed when I saw it first post, so cute!  I personally can't wait to make one of these.

See, it's pretty cute isn't it!  Jenn made the Owl bag by using Stampin' Up!s Gift Bag Punch Board.  The Painted Autumn Designer Series paper is perfect for his little body.

Here's a sideview of the bag.

 Don't you just love his big Owl eyes.  What a great use for our punches.  She finished him off with a little Soft Sky Bow clipped to one of our Gold Binder Clips.  If you would like to make a little owl bag of your own then you are in luck!  Below is a FREE Downloadable Project Sheet, feel free to print it off and make your own.  Thanks for stopping by and have a fun, creative day!

>>>FREE Downloadable Project Sheet<<<

3-D Thursday With a Beautiful Christmas Ornament

Hey everyone, I have to apologize for my late posting of this week's project.  Yes it's Friday.  The days just keeps going by faster and faster and I can't seem to keep caught up.  This weeks project is brought to you by the very talented Debbie Henderson.  Debbie has created a bright and cheery Christmas Ornament.  Check it out!

What a pretty ornament this would be on your tree.  Or add it to the top of a special gift to make it even more special.

Debbie made good use of our new Foil Snowflakes by adding it to the center of her ornament.  It really makes the saying "Pop"!  The saying is from the "Watercolor Christmas" stamp set found in the Holiday Mini also.

The streamers of the ornament are made up of Christmas DSP from Stampin' Up!s Idea Book and is called "Be Merry".  I love the use of the "Silver Glimmer Paper" as accent streamers.  Such a pretty and fun project.  If you would like to create one of your own simply download the FREE printable Project Sheet found below and make it!  By the way did you know that Stampin' Up! has a sale on Designer Series Paper this month?  Buy 3 get 1 Free on select DSP.  

You can order yours today by going to my online store.  Thanks for stopping by and have a good day!

>>>Free Downloadable Project Sheet<<<

Stampin Friends October Blog Hop - Thanksgiving

Hello! Welcome to the Stampin Friends Thanksgiving Blog Hop. We are so excited that you chose to hop with us today.   I have a fun project and card for you.  Let's get started!

Today's card and project features the stamp set Gourd Goodness and the Designer Series Paper called Painted Autumn.

 I went with simple on my card, and actually wasn't even gonna add the strip of DSP, but I did.  I love the Hardwood Emboss Folder and the texture it brings to a card's background.   Simple basic card.

and my project!  I saw a few of these on Facebook and had to give it a try!  It was so FUN to make!  It took about 4 sheets of our 12" x 12" DSP.  I added a Copper Foil scalloped circle for my center embossed with our Petal Burst Emboss Folder.  I couldn't find my glue gun so I used Fast Fuse to put it all together and it worked!  Whew!  Check out this fantastic Give-a-way! 

Deadline: Next Thursday, October 26, 2017

Be sure and read and follow the rules for a chance to win!  Don't forget to comment on my blog and then continue on to  Melissa Thomas' blog by clicking on her name in the Blogger list below.

3-D Thursday Is Here With A Fun Little Christmas Treat Holder!

Good morning and welcome to yet another 3-D Thursday Project.  This week it's my turn to create.  I've started thinking about projects that I could make for craft fairs during the upcoming Holiday season and decided to make a fun window treat holder using some of Stampin' Up!s Christmas Designer Series Paper,"Be Merry".

This project is simple and quick and would make a great little gift for anyone special.  I added a window using the Everyday Label Punch and a piece of our "Window Sheets".

After filling the bag with Hershey Kisses, I  folded the top edge over creating a flap and added a mini "Tinsel" bow and a cute little "Jolly" Tag to finish it off.  For more info and pictures of how to make this cute little treat bag be sure and download and print your FREE Project Sheet found below.

>>>FREE Downloadable Project Sheet<<<

Thanks so much for stopping by and join us next week for another great 3-D Thursday Project.

Did you know that Stampin' Up!s DSP in on sale this month.  Check it out by going to my online store and order yours today!