Hello Critters for the Pals Blog Hop

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 43 Comments

Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team’s theme is “Cute Critters” – showcasing their card/project with adorable animals, birds, or insects for any occasion. We hope you enjoy and will be inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments! We love hearing from you. At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

I decided to take this month’s theme and create something you can use/wear everyday. I had so much fun stamping these cute critter masks!
Stampin' Up! Beauty Abounds stamped masks - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I used several stamps sets (Beauty Abounds, Bloom & Grown, Oval Occasions) and many different colored inks. The key to getting a good stamped image for the floral bouquet was using the Stamparatus! I reinked it several times to get a nice bold image. The butterflies and “hello” sentiment I stamped randomly using Gorgeous Grape, Magenta Madness, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay, and Daffodil Delight ink pads.

Did you know you can store your mask in a Stampin’ Up! Standard Stamp Case?! (*See below for a complete list of products I used.) It’s a great way to keep it clean and protected in your purse or car.
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty altered stamp case - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can purchase a set of four of these stamp cases in my online store for just $8 (That’s just $2 per case). Keep one for yourself and gift the others to family and friends. It’s easy to decorate your stamp/”mask” case with some designer series paper then include a few masks inside to gift to others. Of course I had to decorate my cases to coordinate with the masks.
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty altered stamp case gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The designer series paper measures 7 x 10 1/2 and slides in the plastic covering the case. How quick & easy is that?!!! I think the “Smile” sentiment from Daisy Lane was the perfect choice to go on the mask case.
Stampin' Up! Daisy Lane ad Butterfly Beauty altered stamp case for gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I created a card front using the Butterfly Beauty Dies, Rainbow Glimmer Paper, and Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the layers to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 piece of Gorgeous Grape cardstock and adhered this to the True Love Designer Series Paper before inserting it in the sleeve so everything is protected. I added the bow on top of the stamp case with a mini glue dot.
Stampin' Up! Daisy Lane ad Butterfly Beauty altered stamp case for gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Look how perfect the masks fit inside.
Stampin' Up! True Love Designer Series Paper stamp case for disposable masks - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
My second stamp case is created using the Snail Mail Designer Series Paper. I loved the hello pattern for this project!
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty and Snail Mail Designer Series Paper stamp case gift idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I stamped the hello sentiment from Snailed It (and/or Beauty Abounds) randomly on the masks along with the butterflies. Do you have a favorite mask or mask case from today? I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below.
Stampin' Up! Butterfly Beauty Dies stamp case for disposable stamped masks - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can create masks for any occasion…color coordinate with your outfit, share your creativity (hobby or business), celebrate a holiday, etc. I thought the bunny mask would be cute for Easter which made me think of other holidays and one thing led to another…. Here’s my St. Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day masks. (I’m sure I’ll be making more!)
Stampin' Up! So Much Happy and A Wish For Everything St. Patricks Day mask idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I just pulled from different holiday stamp sets I had (So Much Happy, Game On, A Wish For Everything, Meant To Be, Pattern Play).

Masks work best when everyone wears one. You can make and wear these masks yourself and share with others to help keep our communities safe! I ordered the masks from Amazon. It’s a great way to use your stamps in a different way!

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! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on April 14th when our theme is “Great Family Occasions” when our Design Team creates a project for any special occasion. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft space.

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Have a great Day! Stay Safe! Stay well!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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Daisy Lane Cling Stamp Set [149325] $23.00	Oval Occasions Cling Stamp Set [154477] $19.00	Game On Cling Stamp Set (English) [152646] $19.00	So Much Happy Cling Stamp Set (English) [152624] $21.00
A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set [149320] $39.00	True Love Designer Series Paper [154281] $11.50	Snail Mail Designer Series Paper [154577] $11.50	Rainbow Glimmer Paper [153056] $6.00
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131197] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146987] $8.75	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $8.75
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Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00

Happy Galentine’s Day Like Gnome Other

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 10 Comments

I love to make Valentine’s Day Cards! For today’s cards, I used a stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog that I just didn’t get to play with enough before it retired, Gnome For the Holidays. I really like the play on words with the sentiments in this set and the gnome is just stinkin’ cute! Who says you can’t turn a Christmas gnome into a Valentine’s Day one?!
Stampin' Up! Gnome For The Holidays Valentine's Day card idea for a friend - JeanieStark StampinUp
I was inspired by Julie Gilson’s Christmas card. All I had to do was change the designer series paper from Christmas to Valentine’s and cover up the ornament hanging from the gnome’s hat. I found the perfect size heart in the Stitched Be Mine Dies. (*You can view the complete list of supplies I used in the product list below.) The hearts and squiggly paper is from the Snail Mail Designer Series Paper. This pack has lots of fun designs!
Stampin' Up! Snail Mail Designer Series Paper - vist juststampin.comf or inspiration and more - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The inside sentiment I used is from the Hearts & Kisses Stamp Set. It is perfect for a friend’s valentine card.
Stampin' Up! Hearts & Kisses Valentine's Day card idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I like the other sentiments in this set too and know I will use them throughout the year.
Stampin' Up! Hearts & Kisses Stamp Set - visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
*This stamp set also has a coordinating punch. You save 10% when you purchase the bundle.

Here’s the details to make this card:

Measurements

Card Base (Basic White Note Card): 5 x 7 scored at 3 1/2
Real Red: 3 1/2 x 5, 2 1/8 x 3 5/8
Basic White: 4 5/8 x 3 1/8, 3 1/2 x 2, 3 x 2 (to stamp gnome and cut out with Layering Ovals Die)
Designer Series Paper (Snail Mail): 4 1/2 x 3
Basic Black: 3 x 2 to cut Scalloped Oval Die
Blushing Bride: scrap to cut heart from Stitched Be Mine Dies

Directions:

Fold and burnish note card. Adhere Real Red cardstock layer.
Adhere DSP to Basic White layer.
Stamp sentiment in Memento Black Ink on 3 1/2 x 2 Basic White. Emboss with Subtle 3D Embossing folder. Adhere to Real Red layer.
Wrap Black & White Baker’s Twine (from Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack) around sentiment layer and tie a bow. Adhere to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp gnome on Basic White and cut with Layering Ovals Die. Color with Real Red, Gray Granite, and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends.
Adhere gnome to Basic Black Layer. Adhere to Card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Cut heart die from Stitched Be Mine Dies and adhere to hat on top of ornament.
Stamp inside sentiment and hearts with Real Red Ink.

Stampin' Up! Subtle Embossing Folder Gnome Valentine card idea -Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin' Up! Hearts & Kisses Valentine's Day card idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

What could be better than a cute gnome valentine? A “gnomie” to go with it of course! I have several friends who like and collect gnomes so I sent a little gift with their card. They can put it with their Christmas ornaments and add it to their tree next year. I added a little tag with the same sentiment I used on the front of their card.
Stampin' Up! Hearts & Kisses and Gnone For The Holidays Valentine's Day card idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The Stampin’ Up! Gusseted Cellophane Bags were the perfect size to wrap up these gnomes for gift giving. I added a Real Red Sheer Ribbon bow and my Valentine’s were complete!
Stampin' Up! Printed Cellophane Gusseted Bags and Real Red Sheer Ribbon are perfect for gift wrapping - visit juststampin.com for inspiration and more - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Valentine’s Day is a nice reminder to let others know you care! Spread the love and make someone smile today! I will be making some mailbox deliveries today with my gnomies.
Stampin' Up! Hearts & Kisses and Gnone For The Holidays Valentine's Day card idea for a friend - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Do you need a last minute Valentine treat idea? Click HERE to check out these quick & easy Hershey Nugget Valentines I posted late last night.

Have a great day! Stay safe! Stay well!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [149537] $9.00	Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack [152466] $7.50	Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [153535] $7.00	3″ X 9″ (7.6 X 22. 9 Cm) Printed Gusseted Cellophane Bags [151312] $7.00
Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $10.00	Layering Ovals Dies [151771] $35.00	Stitched Be Mine Dies [148527] $35.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00
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Say It With Chocolate…Hershey Nugget Boxes

February 13, 2021February 14, 2021 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 4 Comments

There’s still time to make a sweet little treat for your loved one’s this Valentine’s Day. Grab a bag of Hershey Nuggets and create these quick & easy slider boxes.
Stampin' Up! Playful Alphabet and Trio of Tags Hershey Nugget Slider Box ideas - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
These were so much fun to make! I used the Playful Alphabet Dies to add a fun little surprise on the Hershey Nuggets on the inside.

The hearts and squiggly patterned paper is from the Snail Mail Designer Series Paper. I used the Trio of Tags Dies and Tags, Tags, Tags, Stamp Set to embellish the front of the boxes. You can stamp and cut all three tags at once. Talk about quick & easy!
Stampin' Up! Trip of Tags Dies and Tags, Tags, Tags, stamp set - create quick & easy tags for cards and fun projects - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I didn’t have to “reinvent the wheel” to create these nugget slider boxes. I searched and found measurements for every size nugget box you could imagine on Splitcoast Stampers (created by Chris Simon). I created two sizes to hold 3 and 4 Hershey Nuggets. Here’s the details:

3 Nugget Slider Box

Cut cardstock 3 5/5 x 5 1/4. Score on the short (3 5/8) side @ 1/2, 1 1/8, 2 1/2, 3 1/8. Score on the long (5 1/4) side @ 1/2, 1 1/8, 4 1/8, 4 3/4.
Cut the corners as shown below. Cut and notch the tabs and add adhesive.
Adhere the tabs to form the box.
Add adhesive to the 4 sides and fold over inside the box to secure.
Cut DSP strips 1 x 3 and wrap around nuggets. Die Cut Letters from Playful Alphabet Dies and adhere to nuggets.
To make the slider, cut cardstock 3 1/16 x 4 5/8. Score on the long side @ 3/8, 1 7/8, 2 9/16, 4. Add adhesive along the 3/8″ score line and fold over box to adhere.
Wrap a 3 x 4 1/2 piece of DSP around the slider (with box inside) and crease as you go. (It’s not necessary to score this.) Secure on the bottom of the box.
Embellish the die cut tags with ribbon and twine and adhere to box with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4 Nugget Slider Box

Cut cardstock 35/8 x 6 1/4. Score on the long side at 5 1/8 and 5 3/4 on each end. Score on the short side @ 1/2, 1 1/8, 2 1/2, 3 1/8.
Cut and adhere box the same as the 3 nugget box above.
For the slider piece, cut cardstock 4 1/16 x 4 5/8. Score same as 3 nugget box- Score on the long side @ 3/8, 1 7/8, 2 9/16, 4. It’s hard to see in the photo but I embossed the slider using the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder.
Add adhesive along the 3/8″ score line and fold over box to adhere.
Embellish with Tag and ribbon.
Add DSP strip to 4 nuggets and put inside box. I used the Playful Alphabet Dies to cut out the letters to spell LOVE on the 4 nuggets.

I hope you enjoyed these slider box ideas. You can view the complete list of products used to create these boxes below. If you want to see more ideas using the Tags, Tags, Tags Stamp Set and Trip of Tags Dies, Click HERE and HERE.

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Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Blushing Bride 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131198] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $7.50
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Scripty 3D Embossing Folder [149634] $10.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

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I appreciate each and every order! Here are some of the things you can expect when you place an online order with me in February:

Handmade thank you card in the mail with any order.
Chance to win the Punch Party Stamp Set. Anyone who orders this month will have their name entered in a drawing to win the Host only stamp set. Winner will be posted March 1st.
FREE Sale-A-Bration items of your choice with every $50 (or $100) order!
Mystery gift????
3 FREE Exclusive Tutorials and a 3D Project featuring the stamp/bundle of the month when you order $50 or more (before tax & shipping). New tutorials every month! This month features the Pretty Perennials Bundle and includes a slimline card and custom envelope tutorial featured HERE. *Click on the image below to view in my online store.

Pretty Perennials Bundle
[156234]
$45.00