Sweet Valentine Deals Available

January 3 through January 21, Stampin' Up! is offering two valentine deals! 

1) My Little Stamp Set Exclusive -  Get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE ($7.95 value, pictured below) when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Set ($9.95). This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!  No limit!

 My Little Valentine Stamp Set stamp images shown below:

Item	Description
132242	My Little Valentine (clear-mount) - $9.95

2) Valentine Treat Bundle -   This  bundle offer contains the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (coordinates with the Stampin' Up! Full Heart Punch, NOT included in the bundle) and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags.  No limit on the number of bundles you can order!  The Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp and bundle are ONLY available through Jan. 21. To get the bundle pricing, use item #132771.

Bundle Item	Description
132771	Valentine Treat Bundle - 5.95 Includes the Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp  (clear-mount) and 1" x 8" cellophane bags

Fancy Fan Valentine

First off, since this is my first post of the year, I want to wish you all a very 

Happy New Year!

Now, onto stamping and Valentine's Day. I wanted to make a CAS Valentine card and this is what I came up with. I used the new Needlepoint Border EB folder from the new Mini catalog as my textured accent on the card front. For the heart, I used the Primrose Petals Core'dinations CS and the Fancy Fan EB folder, and lightly sanded the raised impressions to create the light and dark on the heart framelit. The You are Loved stamp set provided the sentiment and floral accent. I've posted the supply list below. Thanks for dropping by!

Supply List:
CS: Whisper White, Primrose Petals Core'dinations CS (129322), Real Red
Ink: Primrose Red, Early Espresso
SS: You are Loved (123779)
Big Shot: Fancy Fan EB folder (127751), Hearts Collection framelit (125599), Needlepoint Border EB folder (129383)
Accessories: Large Rhinestone Jewels (129324), Basic Jewels-Rhinestone

Simple Valentine

Here's another Valentine card to share with you. On this simple card I used the Hearts framelit to emboss onto my Whisper White panel (don't think you can see the embossing very well...but yes, you can use the framelits to add embossing to your papercrafts. I'll have to share that technique in another blog post.) and then I added a couple of Everyday Enchantment DSP hearts to the embossed area, placing a red button tied with red/white twine to one of the hearts. I stamped a Valentine sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes, and now I've got myself a quick and easy handmade Valentine card to give away.

Oh...I almost forgot the paper piercing under the sentiment... just a little extra to finish off the card :-)

Have a great day!

Favorite Valentines

From Adriel:

I know, I know... Valentine's Day is over and won't be visiting us again for another year, but I just couldn't resist sharing some of the Valentine craftiness that caught my eye with you. With Valentine's Day being only yesterday, I thought I could get away with it! ;-)

Here's some favorites:

These are super cute by Geny Cassady:

Love this card by Nancy Riley:

Cute box idea from Jen Sannes:

These are just adorable by Lisa Spangler: Cute box idea from Andrea Walford:

Happy V-Day and a card for the THS Color Challenge #1!

From Adriel:

Just a quick post today to share the Valentine card I made for my husband with you!

I used the THS Color Challenge #1 (there's still time to play along!) for the colors and had a fun time making a simple card for my "love of a lifetime". I really appreciate my husband and am thankful for him! Today was a good day to thank the Lord for Gary and for giving me such a wonderful husband. =)

Hope you are all having an enjoyable day! We spent a good part of the day just "hanging out" together and with the kids. It was a refreshing day! =)

Supplies (all Stampin' Up! unless noted): Kraft CS, Whisper White CS, Background Sampler stamp set (retired), So Many Sayings stamp set (retired), Barely Banana classic ink, Tempting Turquoise classic ink, Ruby Red classic ink, VersaMark ink, vintage brads, Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions die, Big Shot die cut machine, Heart to Heart punch.

Embossed Valentine Card

From Heidi...I hope that you're all having a great week. We've got a few classes this week, so I'm looking forward to some creative time with our stamping friends. Thursday's class is an altered file folder birthday or calendar or shopping organizer...so that's going to be fun to create again. I'm sharing this embossed Valentine card. I CASE'd this from a Christmas card I saw and recreated it as a Valentine card using the Well-Scripted stamp set and Big Shot Heart diecut.

Heart to Heart Cards

From Adriel:

Here's a couple of the wonderful cards we will be creating at the Heart to Heart card making class today at Tumbleweed Rec. Center. Info regarding time and registration can be found in this month's newsletter HERE. =)

My mom, Heidi, created this adorable lollipop Valentine card! I love it! =)Supplies (SU unless noted): Kraft CS, Real Red CS, Very Vanilla CS, Sending Love Specialty DSP, Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, You & Moi stamp set, Chocolate Chip classic ink, Real Red classic ink, Versamark ink pad, Clear embossing powder (not SU), button (not SU), Corner rounder (not SU), Fine Crochet thread (not SU), Stampin' Dimensionals, adhesive (not SU), Lollipop(not SU).


This card I made uses a variety of circle punches and DSP to create a fun Valentine card. =)
Supplies (SU unless noted): Pretty in Pink CS, Chocolate Chip CS, Real Red CS, Very Vanilla CS, Sending Love Specialty DSP, Chocolate Chip ink, Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, Love You Much stamp set, Fundamental Phrases stamp set, Scallop Edge punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch, 1" Circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Heart to Heart punch, Word Window punch, Mini glue dot, Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive (not SU).

Don't forget about the color challenge we are hosting! You can get all the details HERE! =)

Have a wonderful day!

THS Color Challenge #1

Welcome to Two Happy Stampers Color Challenge #1!!

I thought it would be fun to host a color challenge for all of our creative friends! I know I like other challenges I've participated in and there's always room for more, right? This challenge is open to all of our artsy, crafty friends! Whether you make cards, scrapbook, knit, paint or anything in between, we'd love for you to join in along with us!

The color challenge this month was inspired by thinking of unconventional Valentine colors. Don't get me wrong... pink, red, white are fun to use together once a year to my heart's content, but I wanted to try some different colors out for Valentine's Day.

Our color challenge this month is: Tempting Turquoise, Barely Banana, Ruby Red and Kraft. (These are Stampin' Up! color names... use what you have!) Feel free to add some white or vanilla if desired! Make something creative using our color challenge and submit the url link to your creation in the comments. (I'm trying to figure out how to put a link gadget on here... maybe later.) You could make something related to Valentine's Day, but you don't have to. =) We'll choose 5 of the submissions and feature them on our blog!

Sound fun?! Join us!

Guidelines to participate:
- Use the colors in the challenge as a springboard for your creativity!
- Challenge ends Friday, February 28th @ midnight, Arizona time.
- Please keep submissions family friendly!

We're looking forward to seeing what you have to share with us! Let your friends know about the challenge, too! Have fun!! :)

Creative Blogging

From Adriel:

Sometimes I struggle with coming up with things to share on this blog... I think if I don't have a picture of something finished or some exciting craft-related news, then I don't have anything to share. Anyone else feel the same way? It's funny, isn't it? I'm creative with my hands, but being creative with my writing and blogging is difficult... kind of a weird problem. =P

I ran across this awesome thread on Etsy with an extensive list of things to blog about... no more blog boredom! Yay! Anyway, I thought I would share the link with you...

GIANT list of blog topics

Okay, so to try this whole "creative blogging" out, here's a question that I would love your comments on!

What kind of color combos are not "conventional" but still work for Valentine's Day? I'm looking forward to hearing what color combos you've been playing with for this holiday and what suggestions you may have! Who knows... maybe I'll pick one of the ideas and make it a color challenge! Now that's a creative idea! =)

Have an awesome and creative day! =)

Another Valentine SAS Card

From Adriel:

We had a great time Tuesday at our afternoon and evening classes! Everyone's cards came out wonderful and it was a great time.

Here is the card my mom designed for this class...

Isn't it cute? She punched the smallest blossom from the Boho Blossoms punch out of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and adhered them in the shape of a heart. Fun idea! My daughter was watching me edit the picture today and she said that would be cute to do with small punched hearts and I think she's right!

We've got one more class left tonight and that's a wrap! Looking forward to seeing those of you who will be attending. Have a great day! =)

A Valentine...

From Heidi...I have been using my Christmas break to look at different "how to" blogs and having a bunch of fun! There is so much inspiration out there...I just need more time!! I came across a fun tutorial on how to make your own paper buttons. (Sorry, I will have to go back and find the blog that has the tutorial so that I can pass it on.) I tried it out and made this Valentine card with a layout I used for a Christmas card I made.
Basically the buttons are made with 4 layers of punched cardstock adhered together, and then a punched DS paper or stamped CS layer\ adhered on top. Lightly sand the edges, punch buttonholes (I used my Cropadile), and then add a nice layer of Crystal Effects to the top. Allow plenty of time for the Crystal Effects to dry... I learned that the hard way and messed up a button :-( That's it! Thanks for letting me share!

Valentine Gift Tags

From Adriel:

Here's some cute tags I made using the Love You Much set! This stamp fits perfectly in the scallop circle punch! I just colored in parts of the stamped image with Stampin' Write markers to add some color and interest.



Here's the tag on a Valentine candy jar. Who wouldn't like to get something like this? =D



Thanks for looking! Remember, the Love You Much bundle is only available at the discounted price for a few more days! January 31st is the deadline for ordering! You can order by clicking HERE and clicking on "Order Now".

Kayla's Cards

From Adriel:

Hey there! Well, I thought I would take a moment to brag on my daughter, Kayla. She just turned 8 and she's full of all kinds of ideas and energy! She used the two of those the other day and made these cute Valentine cards. I thought I'd share them with you! Enjoy!

Blue Love Notes

From Adriel:

Here's some love notes I made the other day. Thought I would share them with you!

These are 3x3 cards, which is a great size for a love note! 3x3 cards are a favorite shape of mine, partly because of their shape (square), but also because they're easy to make and you can get 3 card bases out of 1 sheet of 8.5" x 11" cardstock, so they're cheaper, and we all like that, right!?! Okay, here's what I used:

Baja Breeze CS

Very Vanilla CS

Pink Pirouette CS

Versa Mark

Baja Breeze ink

Pink Pirouette ink

Sparkly Gold embossing powder

All Holidays set

Priceless set

Heart to Heart punch

1-3/8" square punch

dimensionals

adhesive

Lots of fun to make! I especially liked the gold embossing powder, so much that I made two other sets of the same layout with different colors and more gold embossing powder! Thanks for looking. Have a wonderful day!

Dazzling Valentine Thoughts

From Heidi...

I thought I'd share this "dazzling" Valentine card with you. I'm sure that you'll agree that this card is not lacking in "bling." My 16 yo son thought this was a great card, he loved all the shine and glimmer :-) What's funny is Adriel and I were working on cards last night and I think she finished 6 cards in the time it took me to do this 1 card...Oh well. I wasn't very productive but I had a lot of fun with the glitter.

Valentine Treasures

From Adriel:

Yes, the Valentine Treasures class is today, but you still have time to sign up for Saturday's class! Check the calendar on the right-hand side of the page.


I'm looking forward to teaching this class today and creating with others. Here's a run-down of what we'll be making!

Giftcard Holder


Bookmark
Gift Tag

Cards


Chocolate Box

Remember we still have openings for our Saturday class and there is still time to register!

We would love to have you.

Two Hearts

From Heidi ...

Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend. We celebrated our granddaughter's birthday this weekend. She invited us to go to lunch with her at McD's and then to the water/ice store for some ice-cream. Fries and ice-cream for lunch are a very heavy mix!

Onto more Valentine goodies... here's a card that was inspired by Barbara Joyce. Hope you enjoy it!

Gift Card Slider Box

From Heidi...


These gift card boxes are AKA nugget boxes. I used the 8-piece (2x4) nugget box for these gift card boxes. I glued DS paper to the top and sides of the box, stamped the tissue paper with tiny dots and random hearts, made cute tags for each of them and threaded gold elastic cord through the tags. These make a common gift card special!

Valentine Gift Card Holder

From Adriel:

Hi! I hope you had a nice weekend. I got to go out on a date with my husband, so that was definitely nice! (Thanks Mom & Dad)

The project I'm sharing with you today is a Valentine Gift Card Holder. I've shared the link to the tutorial before, but just in case you missed it, HERE YOU GO! I've made several of these gift card holders and they are very easy to make and great for any occassion. Okay, so here's the gift card holder...

This card was made using the following:

Love You Much Bundle (Love You Much set, Heart to Heart punch, Candy Lane DS paper)

Close to Cocoa CS

Pink Pirouette CS

Very Vanilla CS

Riding Hood Red ink

Sticky Strip

1-3/8" circle punch

1-1/4" circle punch

dimensionals

We will be making this gift card holder, along with other projects, at our upcoming class, Valentine Treasures. Click HERE to see something else we'll be making at this class! If you're interested in the class, please check out THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER or the CALENDAR.