Lori Stamps

Valentine's is upon us...

I want to share more Valentine inspiration with you!  This card features CHERRY COBBLER and CRUMB CAKE for the colors.  It used the set called SPRINKLED EXPRESSIONS (a free set during sale-a-bration) and also OUTLINED OCCASIONS (another free set).

• There are a few punches used:
• 1 3/4" CIRCLE (fits great with the heart and for many, many stamps!)
• 2 3/8" SCALLOP CIRCLE - great to layer that circle (and more...)
• SMALL HEART - punches just one heart each time
• PINKING HEARTS BORDER (that one is used right above the word LOVE all the way across the card).  You can make this one go on and on and on...

 A big heartfelt thanks to Susie Wood for crafting this project!

Have a great day!  Lori :)

Fun Valentine's Idea

I saw this on my friend Dawn's blog...and just had to copy it!  This is one of the projects that we did in my recent Stamp-a-Stack class.  The colors are CHERRY COBBLER (a richer, deeper shade of red), WHISPER WHITE and BASIC BLACK.  

The big blob stamp comes from EXTREME ELEMENTS.  I have used this set for so many great filler backgrounds, etc.  The little HEARTS at the top of the card are made with the new ADORNING ACCENTS embossing folders (p. 7 of the Occasions mini).  I used the HEART PUNCH and the First Edition Specialty Paper for the big heart.  Used the HEART TO HEART punch to get the small heart.  (that punch actually has 3 different hearts on it).  The CHERRY COBBLER BAKER'S TWINE is tied in a simple knot and glued on top of that small heart.

Now a very simple change to this card...and it becomes a different look.  I used the STRIPES embossing folder and the STAR punch.

Are you inspired?  Go try this!  

Have a great day!  Lori :)

The Baker's Twine comes in lots of fun colors:

Love is in the Air!

Happy Birthday to my dear Mother-in-Law.  She really is the best!  Happy 78th Birthday today!!  Love you soooooooooooo much!!

This card could be hers..."love you just the way you are!"

This card features BASIC BLACK and REAL RED.  It makes a great Valentine's project...but also could be used any time of the year.  Thanks to Nikki Rueth for creating this gem!

The 2 big hearts are cut out using the new FRAMELITS (p. 6 of the Occasions Mini).  Also notice the fun bottom edge...that is done with the new Edgelits Die and Embossing Folder on page 7.

Love the SATIN RED RIBBON going across the card (behind the hearts).  The stamp set is a FREE ITEM during Sale-a-bration.  It is called Sprinkled Expressions.  In order to make the sentiment black and red...you need to color on your stamp with the markers.  Fun, fun!

Have a wonderful day!  And once again...happy birthday Mom!

Lori :)

More Valentine Projects

Have a great day!  Lori :)

Valentine Project Ideas

Valentine's Day is coming....time to start thinking about a few projects.  Here are a few ideas from last year.

Have a great day!  Lori :)

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Valentine's PotPourri

Since it is Valentine's tomorrow...I thought I would put a bunch of ideas on here to show a few last minute ideas.  OR...you can file them away for next year!

This is the PETAL CONE die that goes in the BIG SHOT.  I used ROSE RED and WHISPER WHITE cardstock for this project.  Also used the ROSE RED INK PAD to do the stamping.  The stamp set is called BLISS.  It is one of the FREE items during sale-a-bration.

 

 
This is a great little candy holder for any occasion...not just Valentine's.  I chose to put TURTLES in it.  I used the SMALL CELLO BAGS that are 3 inches wide.  So basically anything that can fit in that area works great!  The large heart on the BLACK CARDSTOCK was cut from the BIG SHOT using the HEART DIE on the magnetic MOVERS AND SHAPERS DIE.  The heart that is the RED GLITTER...is made by using the HEART PUNCH (that is a hand held punch). 

 
Funny story...my son Joe was very willing to test-taste every single Turtle for me.  He wanted to make sure that they were good enough!  ha  :)

 
I also really like working with the Giradelli Chocolates.  I think it is because of the square size that makes them so fun to work with.  You can use these chocolates in so many different ways.

Here I used the PETAL DIE and the BIG SHOT.  Also ran it through with the FINIAL PRESS EMBOSSING FOLDER to get that textured look on it.  There is no adhesive used on this project, EXCEPT for around the designer paper.  I call it a BELLY BAND when you put a piece around something to hold it together.  I didn't name it that...Stampin' Up! named it that years ago.  But it makes sense...a belly band!

The paper that I used is called FIRST EDITION.  It is in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I also stamped some BLACK FLOWERS on it to give it a little more attention.  The ribbon is that super skinny ribbon that is 1/8" wide.  It is available in many colors.

 
Now some Valentine cards for you...

I like the look of the MODERN LABEL PUNCH for the word "LOVE" on this project.

 
I do love the 4 square pieces used on this project.  You can really adapt this layout to anything!  Think of all the scraps of designer paper you have...use it up on this type of card :)

 
What do you think of the BASIC GREY CARDSTOCK?  I think it is great! 

 
I wish everyone a very SWEET Valentine's!!!

Have a great day!  Lori :)

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Valentine Defined

One more valentine idea to share with you.  This uses the set called VALENTINE DEFINED.  It is in the Occasions Mini Catalog on p. 9.  It is available in the wood or the clear mount.

 

Those flamingos are the bomb...aren't they sweet?
 

The edge on the outside of this card is made with the FRAMED TULIPS Embossing Folder. 

The stamp set has 8 stamps in it:

 

Here is one more sample using the VALENTINE DEFINED set.
 

I love the tiny rhinestone on the "O" of LOVE.
 
Have a great day!  Lori :)

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XOXO Hugs & Kisses

One of the new featured Valentine stamp sets is called XOXO.  It is a sweet little set...comes with 4 stamps and is available in the wood or the clear option.

 
Here are some samples with the XOXO stamp set.  The first one uses the traditional color red.

 
What do you think of a new color for Valentine's?  I like it!

 
 
Have a great day!  Lori :)

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Little Valentine Treats

Are you looking for a clever way to deliver some Valentine treats?  This is a quick and easy idea that is so stinkin' cute!

 
 
To make this project I used two of the same pieces from the TWO TAGS DIE.  When you run the die through the BIG SHOT it gives you a crease line.  I overlap the two pieces and that is what forms the bottom.  This is what the die looks like.  I use the tag on the RIGHT side.

 
It is tough to see the crease line...but it is there :)

What do you think of the designer paper?  It is called LOVE IMPRESSIONS.

 
 The ""handle" of the little purse is made by using 2 OVAL PUNCHES.  I punched the smallest oval first and then used the WIDE OVAL punch to go around the smaller oval.  That gives you the "handle."  Add a BRAD through the circle hole and you have a cute little treat bag!

I put the mini Snickers candy bars inside.  Use a MINI GLUE DOT to make sure they stay in place!

 
The GLITTER hearts are punched out of the new RED GLIMMER PAPER.  It is yummy paper that already has a thick coat of red glitter all over it.  You can use the hand-held punches or run it through the BIG SHOT.

Have a great day!  Lori :)

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Valentine's Scrapbook Ideas

Here is an idea to share for a 12 x 12 Valentine's Scrapbook Page.

 
This is a easy layout that can be copied and adapted for any occasion.

 
Here is a close up photo of the hearts.  They were made with the HEART EMBOSSLIT to get the polka dots on it and the scalloped edge.  The saying is stamped on a piece of cardstock and then PUNCHED out with the WORD WINDOW PUNCH and layered on a piece of cardstock with the MODERN LABEL PUNCH.

 

Have a great day!  Lori :)

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