A Showcase of Valentines

February 14, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 12 Comments

I am often so busy creating that I don’t always get to photograph and blog about each card or gift I make. To me what’s most important is to share that handmade kindness and make someone smile. Today I have three different Valentine’s Day cards I made this year which I did manage to take a photograph or two before sending.

My first card today was for my son. It was made using products from the All My Love Suite.

My son loves to snowboard and he is heading to Colorado at the end of this month for a ski vacation. I know he will appreciate the little gift I tucked inside to enjoy the slopes in Vail! This card is clean & simple and full of love!

Yesterday I shared one of my favorite Sale-A-Bration stamp sets, Part of My Story. I promised to show you another card I made using the same sentiment. (If you missed yesterday’s post, click HERE to view.) I love that this sentiment can be used any time of the year. I enjoyed making these simple Valentine cards for my friends!

I used Stampin’ Up!’s Whisper White note cards & envelopes which made creating quick, easy, and economical! Great for when having to make multiples! I also used the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies to cut the hearts (just like I did for all of today’s cards). These dies are gorgeous with stitching and scalloped details and can be used year round for wedding, anniversary, or other lovely occasions!

Check out the long scalloped die at the bottom. You can use this die to add detail and stitching on an envelope flap and much more! How cool is that?! (Special thanks to Mary Fish for sharing that tip!)

Next, here’s a pop up gift card holder I made for my daughter. Her college apartment is across the street from Panera so I know she will enjoy this treat.

I love how the heart gift card coordinates with the colors in the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper. Check back tomorrow and I will share all the details how to make this pop up gift card holder.

Previously I shared a project I made for my husband. I’m giving him “the key to my heart”. If you missed that project you can view it HERE.

I hope you are surrounded by love today. I am reminded of a simple poem I read to my students recently… “There are silver ships, There are gold ships, But the best of all is friendship!”

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Simple Sweet Valentine Treats

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 12 Comments

I love to make little treat holders and 3D projects (in addition to cards of course)! Today’s project was inspired by my friend Margie. We got together for our monthly card club and she gave me a Hershey Kiss Treat holder she is making at the Senior Center for the Veterans Home. She knows how much I love to make little treat holders. These treats are quick & easy to create!

Stampin Up Hershey kiss treat holder idea for Valentine's Day using Paper Pumpkin stamp set and All My Love Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I modified mine a little from Margie’s so I could maximize my Designer Series Paper. (Hers held 5 candy kisses and mine holds 4.) Here’s Margie’s that was my inspiration.

Stampin Up Hershey kiss treat holder idea for Valentine's Day using Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Here’s all the details for mine.

Cut Designer Series Paper 4 x 5 and score at 1 1/4, 2 1/2, and 3 3/4.
Adhere Hershey Kisses with glue dots or Tear & Tape.
Cut a belly band at 2 x 5 and loosely wrap around and adhere on the bottom. *You want to make sure it will slide off easily.
Wrap Braided Linen Trim around the belly band and tie a bow.
Stamp sentiment on 1/2″ Whisper White and trim to make a banner. (I love this sentiment and font from my January Paper Pumpkin kit!)
Adhere sentiment to 1/2″ Crumb Cake banner and attach to belly band with a glue dot.

Stampin Up Hershey kiss treat holder idea for Valentine's Day using Paper Pumpkin stamp set and All My Love Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

You can use DSP or cardstock for your holder. Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Paper is great quality and I love seeing the double sided design when you open and see inside.

Stampin Up Hershey kiss treat holder idea for Valentine's Day using Paper Pumpkin stamp set and All My Love Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Here’s a peek at the side view.

Stampin Up Hershey kiss treat holder idea for Valentine's Day using Paper Pumpkin stamp set and All My Love Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I hope you enjoyed this simple sweet treat holder. Grab some DSP and go make some! These would be quick & easy to create for your child’s classmates or coworkers, etc. I’m going to make some for the ladies at the post office who are always so friendly and helpful when I come in with my big bag of mail each month! (*Last month’s card kits have all been shipped and should be in your mailbox this week!)

Have a wonderful week!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Art from the Heart for the Pals Blog Hop

January 9, 2019January 10, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 39 Comments

2019 January From The Heart graphic for BLog Hop

Welcome to the Pals monthly blog hop. We’re so glad you’re here! January is all about making “Art from the Heart,” featuring projects for Valentines Day, Thinking of You, Get Well, or Sympathy. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits and Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies Framed Art Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day, Wedding, or Anniversary - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love to make 3D projects to give as gifts. (Did you see the other framed projects I made for Christmas?) Today’s projects are quick & easy using the Large Letters Framelits and a 4 x 6 picture frame.

My first project makes a great Valentine or anniversary gift for the love of your life. Who will you give the “key to your heart”?

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits and Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies Framed Art Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day, Wedding, or Anniversary - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I started with a piece of 4 x 6 All My Love Designer Series Paper. The beautiful heart is from the Be Mine Stitched Framelit Dies which is part of the All My Love Suite in the new Occasions catalog. I cut the heart and die from thick Whisper White cardstock and adhered them to the DSP. I made a matching bow using Lovely Lipstick Ribbon and adhered it on top with a glue dot. The finishing touch was adding the key from the Classic Garage Metal Elements.

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits and Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies Framed Art Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day, Wedding, or Anniversary - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

After 33 years I’m giving this “key to my heart” to my husband!

I couldn’t wait to make my next project as soon as I saw the gorgeous Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper! My beautiful niece got married last summer and the dress she wore for her engagement photo matched the fresh fig floral vellum design.

Stampin Up Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper is the perfect background for framed art for wedding or anniversary - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I used another heart from the Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies and this one cuts out the heart in the center as well as the scalloped frame. I cut the photo and a piece of Fresh fig cardstock and adhered the photo inside the framed piece.

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits and Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies Framed Art Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day, Wedding, or Anniversary - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The soft elegant designs in the Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper are perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and more. It is so easy to hand cut the vellum to use for accents like I did on the corner of my frame. Here’s a look at the other designs. (It’s one of my favorite paper packs in the Occasions catalog!)

Stampin Up Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper - Elegant designs for weddings, anniversaries, and more. Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I hope you enjoyed my “Art from the Heart”. If you have any questions about either of the projects feel free to email me or leave a comment below.

Stampin Up Large Letter Framelits and Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies Framed Art Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day, Wedding, or Anniversary - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 13, 2019 when our Hoppin’ Pals share their “It’s Time to Sale-A-Brate” projects. Don’t miss the fun!

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Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Fresh Fig 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144242] $8.50	All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack [148584] $9.00	Classic Garage Metal Elements [148485] $7.00
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