MeGa Stampin Studio

Chocolate Easter Bunny

This brings back such wonderful childhood memories.  How many of you grew up eating those fun chocolate bunnies that looked just like this stamp?  I know they still make them BUT, they just aren't as good as they were in the (what my kids would say) "old days".  LOL

I created this card for a shoebox swap that my team did this past Saturday.  The Chocolate Bunny stamp can be found on page 43 of the Occasions Mini catalog.  The DSP is also from the Occasions Mini and is part of the DSP paper stack called Sweet Pea.  I LOVE these two colors!!  The chocolate chip polka dots were created using a pencil eraser, Chocolate Chip ink and Whisper White card stock.  The ribbon is the 1-1/4" Chocolate Chip Striped Grosgrain.  The accordion medallion was made by cutting a 1" x 12" piece of DSP and then scoring every 1/4".  Apply a small circle of card stock to the back and front adhering with a large pop up glue dot. Additional items used were the Pinking Hearts Border punch,  1/4" white grosgrain ribbon that I colored with Taken With Teal chalk, buttons, a chocolate pompom and hemp.

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #55

This morning I decided to join in on the fun with the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challege!  You can play along here.  This is the layout for this weeks challenge.

And here is my card. I chose Taken With Teal card stock and some of the new DSP called Sweet Pea from the new Occasions Mini.  The punch is one of the FREE items you can earn from the sale-a-bration brochure.  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day! 

 
   

Heart Mini Tins

Here are a couple of mini heart tins (only 2 inches in diameter) we decorated with the Sending Love DSP.  Single or stacked, these tins are fun.  We filled ours with chocolate hearts but we have made a few other items to fill these with.  Check out this link to see some of the other ideas we came up with.  Heart Tins  

We thought a stack of these would be fun to organize your craft desk - paper clips, buttons, brads, etc.  They are also a great size for favors - wedding, birthday, any kind of party. 

  

Don't forget, anything you can do with these mini heart tins, you can do with any shape.  Here is a picture of a coordinating mini square tin....notice the buttons???  These are not just for treats!

 

PPA 28 Color Challenge

Gayla and I've both had fun today creating our submissions for the Pals Paper Arts challenge. 

Again, this week, the challenge is color - Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Basic Black.  

You can read all about their weekly challenges here.

This particular box is designed to hold 3 Ghiradelli Chocolate Squares.  The box is made using Melon Mambo card stock and was then wrapped in DSP.  "Friends" is from the new Vintage Vogue stamp set.  It was stamped on Pretty in Pink card stock using Black Stazon and then cut out.  I attached it to the top of my box with a Pretty in Pink Epoxy brad.  The punched hearts and Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon were added to finish it off.  Oh, and we can't forget the Chocolate.  Here's a look at the inside of the box. 

  
 

Pink, Pink.....Everywhere - PPA 28 Color Challenge

Here is a card for the PPA 28 Color Challenge.  Most of you know pink is right up my alley.  I never realized how much white and vanilla I use BUT not on this.  Everything is Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo and Basic Black.  The DSP is Melon Mambo.  The flowers are from the Blossom Party die.

 

Big Shot Wednesday Week #1 - Mini Milk Carton

This month we are going to have fun with the new Mini Milk Carton die from the Occasions Mini catalog.  For week one, we decided to show you a fun way to use up your scraps of DSP AND have fun with the milk carton as a milk carton. 

We took a half sheet of Very Vanilla card stock (5-1/2" x 8-1/2") and glued strips of the Sending Love DSP in a single row.  On one sample we used all of the different paper patterns and the other we used just three of the patterns.  The top milk carton is trimmed with a Very Vanilla strip scalloped with the punch and everything has been sponged with Chocolate Chip.  The other carton is embellished with Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon wrapped around the carton and tied in a bow.

These fun mini cartons can be filled with candy, buttons, decorated paper clips, all kinds of good stuff.  These would be ideal favors for a party, workshop or for a fun hostess gift.

Vintage Vogue in PInk

This card is made with Stampin' Up!'s Sending Love DSP and the Vintage Vogue stamp set - both can be found in the Occasions Mini catalog.  The camera cannot always capture the glitz and sparkle that is part of this Designer Series paper. 

The card is made with Shimmer White, Basic Black and Pretty in Pink card stock.  The three clear buttons are layered on Shimmer White and Pretty in Pink card stock punched with a circle punch.  The clear buttons are embellished with tiny knots tied with black and white gingham ribbon.  There is one small black button on the "F" layer with a small knot tied in pink and white gingham ribbon - which is now retired.

Matchbox Treats for Everyone!

These are the perfect little treat to give your hostess, friends, co-workers or for the kids to give as a party favor.  The boxes are made with the Stampin' Up! exclusive Big Shot Matchbox die,

The base of the box was made with Chocolate Chip card stock and the "cover" made with one of the Designer Series Papers from the Simply Scrappin' kit, "Love Sparkles" - one of our favorites!  The saying, Love You,  also comes from the kit.  The Pretty in Pink corduroy buttons are one of the new items that can be found on page 13 of the Occasions Mini Catalog .  The Curly Label punch was used to make the window, giving the receiver a peek at the goodies inside. 

Big Shot Wednesday - Week #4, 5-Point 3D Star

Do you remember Grandma teaching you how to do the blanket stitch?  Well, we do and that stitch is all the rage right now for embellishing your projects.  We created these fun pockets with the 5 point star.  You need two stars for each pocket.  Do NOT fold in the top two score lines.  Bring the bottom point up to the opposite edge - just like last week's diamond.  Put the wrong sides together and start stitching.  Here is a link if you need help with the blanket stitch.  Blanket Stitch instructions

This is a small pocket but it is perfect for this pack of gum (or a Ghiradelli square).  We covered the gum with the new Sending Love Specialty DSP.  We used one of the hearts from the Heart to Heart punch.  It is made with Pretty In Pink card stock, sponged and embellished with a red heart button.

These are really fun and simple to make.  This is a photo of what the "pocket" looks like folded but before the blanket stitching.

 

 

Valentine Box Instructions

As promised in the January 21st post , here is the link to make this Top Note Box.  Heart Top Note Box  It took a minute to retrace our steps to find the link.  Her steps are easy to follow.  Let us know if you have any questions.