Framelits Valentine

These Valentine Treats are quick and easy!  And oh so cute!
I made them using the largest Framelits Die in the Labels Collection.  I got the idea from the front cover of the Occasions Mini Catalog. 

Let me show you what holds the candies... First, take Stampin' Up!'s Clear Envelopes, seal them, and then CUT THEM IN HALF!  This gives you two little cello bags that are just the right width to fill out the treat holder.

Put 6 Hershey Kisses in the envelope half, and then roll it down a little, and staple it closed.

Next, cut out the framelits.  You can get 4 framelits from each sheet of DSP.  As you can see, the envelopes are wide enough to fill out the treat holder. 

Take a mini glue dot and attach it to the stapled side of the clear envelope.  Attach the envelope to the framelit to keep it from sliding out of the holder.

Punch a hole with the 1/16th punch.  Then curve the edges up, thread the holes with Linen Thread, and tie it closed.  Leave your linen thread some length so that you can later tie a bow.

Stamp the Hearts from the Take it to Heart stamp set, with Poppy Parade ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock.  Using the Hearts Collection Framelits, cut your hearts out. (sorry, I know that sounds bad). 

To make the tags, stamp love onto a scrap of very vanilla, then punch it out with the jewelry punch,  Put a hole in the tag to attach it with the linen thread.

I also punched a little hole into the largest heart, and threaded the linen thread through it to make the heart stand up.  This worked great, but I still added a drop of Tombow glue to keep it in place for the trip to San Antonio.  The little heart was added with a glue dot, and another heart attached from the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits.



Here is a side view, and you can scroll back up for the front view again.

If you place an order for the:
Hearts Collection Framelits - $26.95
Take it to Heart stamp set - $23.95

Then you will have earned a FREE Sale-a-Bration item, and can get that gorgeous DSP to make lots of Valentine treats this year!

You can order here, at my website.

Nugget Box Simply Scored

 Lookie at these!  I am quite proud of this creation of mine, but I really can't take the credit.  I got this project idea from my downline, Angie Kabina.  Angie gave me an adorable box of chocolates a few months back, and I gave her the greatest compliment a paper-crafter can give....I tore that box apart to find out how to make one of my own!  Keep reading, and I'll show you how I made it, and I'll add a few more photos once I get them taken to clarify the instructions....

 First, I started with a 5X7 piece of DSP (Designer Series Paper).  This way, you can make 3 boxes out of one sheet. 

Don't you just love this paper?  You can get it FREE until March 31st, by ordering from my website.  Right now it is Sale-a-Bration, so for every $50 you spend, you can choose a free item.  Contact me for more info or a catalog.





Now for the details...
Score the 5X7 piece on the short side at 3/4", 2 1/4", 3", and 4 1/2".

On the long side, score at 3/4", 1 1/2", 5 1/2", and 6 1/4".

Cut away the corners on the side with the 4 1/2" score facing you.  Then snip the other score lines.  **I will add a diagram once I get one photographed**

Next, to give it a more finished look, use a Corner Rounder Punch on the front flap, and the two flaps that fold in on the sides.  Then fold up your box! 

To make the belly band, Cut a strip of DSP 1 1/2" X 5 1/2".  Score it at 1", 1 3/4", 3 3/8", and 4 1/8".  I like to put the edges together on the top, so they are hidden by the label.

The nugget wraps are 1" X 3". Wrap them around and adhere with SNAIL on the bottom, so they can slide off and be reused.

Do you see that label?  SQUEE!!!!  We now have Framelits for the Big Shot, and coordinating stamp sets!  These labels were made with the Labels Collection Framelits and the Apothecary Art Stamp Set, available in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I stamped the label twice, once in Pool Party, and once in Calypso Coral, punching out the circle and adding it to the Pool Party label.

I wrapped the belly band in some Calypso Coral 1/8" organza ribbon, added blossoms from the Boho Blossoms punch, and a butterfly from the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die.  A little Fine Cosmos glitter, and voila!!!

Here's my dozen!  I had a great time making them, and had a great time trading them with some wonderful ladies that made some adorable candy swaps.  I will show them later!