Valentine's Test Tube Treats

We're getting ready for Valentine's Day by making these adorable Test Tube Treats for our friends and family.

Aren't these the cutest? 

Supplies Used:

Something Good To Eat Refill Kit

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Cheerful Tags Framelits Dies

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Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack

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Layering Circle Framelits Dies

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Sealed With Love Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

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Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

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3/4" Circle Punch

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Making these little cuties is pretty easy.

I used the test tubes from a Past Paper Pumpkin kit to create these adorable treats. They're so easy to make!

You do need to be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber (or become a new subscriber) to be able to purchase past kits. 

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly surprise project kit that arrives to your mailbox. All the supplies are included to create adorable projects from cards to home decor items to mini memory albums and more!

Subscribing to Paper Pumpkin is easy! There are several options to get you started:

• Try a 1 month pre-paid subscription. Cost is $20 (plus tax; includes shipping)
  
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• Get a year's worth of Paper Pumpkin kits! Save $2 per kit and you also qualify for 4 FREE Sale-a-Bration products!
  
• Or, simply jump in and subscribe for the monthly kits for $19.95 (plus tax; includes shipping).

Happy Stamping,

Getting Christmas Treats Ready

Love this time of year with all the Christmas parties and festivities! I'm excited to fill these cute little treat bags and hand them out to my Cowtown Crafters team at our annual Christmas party tonight!

These treat bags were actually pretty quick and easy to put together. I think the thing that really makes them sparkle and shine is the red foil paper - and embossing the paper just adds that extra pop!

Supplies Used:

If you need a quick way to dress up a bag, the red foil paper is the way to go!

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Happy Stamping,

Treat Bag with a Bow

This adorable little treat bag with a bow looks like a little cute purse to me!  And, the fact that it's so simple to make, makes it an even more fun project (I'm all about quick and simple).  Just imagine what this would look like in the new Halloween designer paper or the Christmas paper that will be coming the Holiday catalog!  Imagine making these for the table for Thanksgiving!  The possibilities are endless!

This cute treat bag was a swap I received during our monthly demonstrator gathering and was created by Wendy.  Would you like to give this cute box a try, too!  Wendy even provided me with the instructions (Thank you Wendy!).

Instructions:

• Cut desired paper to 6 " x  6".
• Score on the first side at 1.5" and 4.5".
• Score on the second side at 2 1/4" and 3 3/4".
• Cut slits on opposite sides and fold up the bag.
• Adhere the flaps using a strong adhesive like Tear and Tape Adhesive.

Supplies Used:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

What a fun bag!  I hope you've enjoyed the inspiration and can make some cute treat bags of your own!

Happy stamping,

Throwback Thursday - Easter Egg Treats Tutorial using Circle Treat Cups

Easter is almost here!  I just love making little treats for everyone at Easter and as I was looking back over some of my past tutorials, I came across this Easter Egg tutorial that I created almost 2 years ago!  They are so cute and so much fun to make! 

I think I'll be making more of these cuties again this year!  Enjoy!

Adorable Spring Easter "Bonnet" with Circle Treat Cups

This is one of the cutest ideas I've seen with the Circle Treat Cups and it was created by my friend and fellow demonstrator, Cindy!  She created this as her swap for our demonstrator group (aka the Cowtown Crafters).

Is that not the cutest little "bonnet"?  I sure wish I knew where she found those cute little candies!  The colors and the size are just perfect for this project!

You just need a few supplies for this adorable project:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Wouldn't these be adorable in the Easter basket this year?  Or simply just to give to friends and neighbors?  Love the ideas and inspiration from the Cowtown Crafters!

You can be a part of this amazing group, too, no matter where you live!  That's right!  You can swap, get ideas and inspiration, support and more from these creative stampers!  It all starts with a simple purchase of the Starter Kit.  And, as a BONUS during Sale-a-Bration, you'll receive even more in your Starter Kit!  Sale-a-Bration will be here through March 31st!  Get your Starter Kit today!

Countdown to the Occasions Catalog - Sneak Peek #2

Create your own mini treat bags with the new Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies set!  When I saw this in the Occasions catalog, I just knew I had to have it!  Not only does the set include the thinlits to create this adorable bag, it also includes 9 other designs (one being the "for you" cut out in the bag below).  It also includes a heart, star, bow, the word enjoy and more!!

Do you have your own copy of these catalogs yet?  If not, I'd be happy to send them to you for FREE!  Simply shoot me an email with your mailing address and I'll drop them in the mail for you.

For You Treat Bag Supplies:

Paper:  Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Paper, Night of Navy card stock, Whisper White card stock,

Accessories:  Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies, White Cotton Ribbon

 Helpful tips:

• The polka dots and sentiment on this Bermuda bag are from the Best Day Ever stamp set in the Sale-a-Bration catalog,  That means, you can choose it for FREE with your qualifying order!  (Get all the details about Sale-a-Bration here!)
• Cut extra pieces from this thinlit and you can make the bag even bigger.
• The finished bag pictured here measures 3 11/16" X 5 1/4".

You Made My Day Bag Supplies:

Stamps:  Best Day Ever (Sale-a-Bration item!)

Ink:  Daffodil Delight Classic Ink, Bermuda Bay Classic Ink

Paper:  Bermuda Bay card stock, Whisper White card stock, Daffodil Delight card stock

Accessories:  Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies, Bermuda Bay Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

More inspiration awaits during the countdown to the Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs!!

Stocking Stuffer Treats for Christmas

Not only do we love to make larger gifts for the Sneaky Santa Gift Exchange during our annual Christmas party, we also love to spread the cheer with cute little Stocking Stuffer treats for everyone!

Sharon created this adorable Ghiradelli chocolate holder.  Do you recognize the sentiment?  If you said, "no" that's because is a SNEAK PEEK of an stamp set from the upcoming Occasions Catalog that you're going to love!!  Do you have your copy of the Occasions Catalog, yet?  If not, shoot me an email and I'd be happy to put one in the mail to you!  (along with a copy of the Sale-a-Bration catalog, too!)

She used the largest scalloped circle in the Circles Collection of Framelits to create the holder.  (I'm still pestering her for instructions and once I get them, I'll pass them along!)  :)

Vicki made this adorable little "lantern" using vellum card stock and the Curvy Keepsake Box die.

Angelica made this adorable little topper using the Top Note Die (with the Big Shot).

Marilyn made her homemade fudge and added this cute treat topper (again using the Top Note Die).

Melody created this adorable Christmas tree "lantern".  I just love the little projects that use the battery powered tea lights inside.  So cute!

This is one crafty and creative group!  If you'd like to be a part of the Cowtown Crafters, too, we'd love to have you!  It all starts with the purchase of your Starter Kit.  Contact me today if you'd like more information.

Happy Stamping and Merry Christmas!

Throw Back Thursdays - Two Pocket Treat Holder

Seems like the tag "TBT" (Throw Back Thursday) has really caught on in the social media world.  I was going through several of my older videos on Youtube and I thought what fun it would be to pull up an "oldie but goodie" tutorial to share.

So, in honor of Throwback Thursday, I wanted to share this fun Two Pocket tutorial with you!  Wouldn't these be an adorable way to send a Halloween treat to your friends?





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Happy stamping!

Cute Treats to Share and 3D Flowers for Valentine's

Not only did I receive some fantastic cards during our monthly demonstrator event, I also received some adorable 3D projects and treats!  All of these little items would be great for Valentine's day!  (any occasion, for that matter!)

Check out this first adorable vase of flowers created by Mary!  She used the new Spiral Flower Originals die.  Isn't this the cutest little bouquet of flowers you've ever seen?

I took several pictures so you could see each side of the arrangement.  She used little coffee stir sticks to hold the flowers in place.  Put all the flowers in a cute vase and you've got an adorable arrangement to brighten someone's day!

These next two treats were created using products from the Sale-a-Bration brochure (have you heard about Sale-a-Bration yet?  It's one promotion you don't want to miss!)

Janet created this little cutie!  It's a treat box made from a card base!  Love it! 

In this picture, I wanted to show you the difference in size between the card and the treat box.  This little kit can be yours for FREE (with your order of $50 or more now through March 31st).  It's part of Sale-a-Bration!

These adorable little treat bags are also a part of Sale-a-Bration - Twisty Treats Kit.  This kit comes with:

• 12 printed cellophane bags
• 12 printed twist ties
• 12 die-cut tags
• 1 page self-adhesive, die cut glittered hearts

If you're wondering where the owl image is from, lean close!  It's a super sneak peek of an upcoming stamp set called So Very Happy and it is from the NEW Annual Catalog that comes out in June!  (I received this stamp set during Leadership!)  This is one you'll want to add to your wish list!

Our monthly demonstrator events are tons of fun filled with inspiration, ideas and swaps!  If you're looking for an encouraging group to be a part of, the Cowtown Crafters is for you!  And, during Sale-a-Bration, if you join my team, you'll receive $150 worth of products for only $99!  Contact me today for more information or check out all the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator here.

Happy Stamping!