Cherish You

This card goes out to all of you!  I genuinely cherish my readers and your feedback.  Hope you are having a simply wonderful Valentine's Day but know this: you are appreciated everyday!

Materials used:

Cardstock: Recollections 

Patterned Paper: Recollections

Stamp: Michaels

Too Much of a Good Thing

Yessss!  I can think if so many areas in my life where this sentiment applies: the love of my family, the support of my friends; the laughter, hugs and kisses from my babies and so much more!

How about you?

Supplies used:

Recollections Valentine's Paper

Cardstock: Recollections 

Ink: StazeOn

Ribbon: Recollections

Stamp: Michaels

Thanks for stopping in today!

Hugs, 

Kimberly

Sweet and Thrifty Gift Ideas!

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and I have lots of sweet little gift ideas for you. 

Do you remember these little reusable tins? They are fabulous little containers with hinged lids I order from Papermart.

I usually wrap the hershey nugget candy bars in pretty paper but was thinking about something different for non-chocolate lovers. 

        Other cute ideas are a "pamper me" kit.

Fill  it with a inexpensive nail care items, a mani/pedi set from the dollar store, some polish remover wipes, hand cream and pretty polish, of course!

Everyone needs a an emergency sewing kit on hand right?

You can pick up sewing notions just about anywhere!

 Thoughtful little friend or teacher gift ideas that won't break the bank!

Challenges entered: Use Your Stuff

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, 

Kimberly

Just Wanted to Say

I am having a good time with this Recollections Valentine's kit; it works well with so many different projects.  I paired the papers with Unity Stamp Co's lovely stamp set.  All that vintage yumminess in a stamp.

Polka dots on a long,

 skinny card...my favorite design!

Keeping it clean, simple and classy this Valentine's Day.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Kimberly

Little Box of Love Reveal and Winner

And we have a winner!  I started thinking maybe the challenge was too tough, but Kathleen Hetzer guessed the contents last night, old school Rolos!  They are the perfect size for the box!  Congrats to you Kathleen, your prize will ship on Tuesday! Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun!

Sweets for Your Sweetie!

Hello SOC loves!  With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought I would share a pretty simple, but adorable way to package up some yummy chocolate.

We love to make handmade gifts at our house and these hand-wrapped Hershey bars are a great treat for your sweetie, teachers or friends.  What's a little chocolate every now and then, right?  They are super cute and super easy to do.

For this project, grab the following:

Valentine Papers

Paper cutter

Scissors

 Adhesive 

Solid colored and white cardstock (for stamping)

Stamps

Your favorite ink

Ribbon (plain or decorative)

For the wrapper, cut patterned paper about inches 7 inches wide by 5.5 inches long (you can adjust the length depending on how much you want to the original wrapper to show or not.  Apply adhesive to one edge, wrap around the hershey bar and secure in the back.

Now it's time to embellish!  I cut some 1 3/4 inch by 5 inch strips, and free-hand cut a wide V at the bottom to make long pennants. Adhere them to the front.

Next, I cut some 2 1/4 inch scalloped squares on my Cricut, and layered a stamped image on top. You can use any shape you like :)

Once you adhere your stamped image, top your wrapper off with a cute bow (I like big, chunky bows) and your gift treat is ready!

Supplies used for this project:

Pattened paper: Recollections

Solid cardstock: Recollections

Stamps: Michaels Dollar Bin

Ribbon: Michaels Clearance Bin

Ink: Black StazOn

What are you making this Valentine's Day?  

Until next time!

Hugs,

Kimberly