Holle Wiktorek

Pretty Pink Projects to Share

  Generous and thoughtful family and friends inspired me to create this set of cards, and I am blessed to share my thanks for them.  Stampin Up stamps and ink, Stickles, and cardstock were used to create these cards.

I made this at MOPS this week!  Beautiful candy treats catch my eye in stores; but some candies are true works of art and too pretty to eat.  After trying my hand at candy decorating, I feel confident to create these for Easter treats this year.  Cards and other crafted treats have been my gifts of choice, but these lollipops are sure to convey my appreciation and love this spring season.  I will share photos in a few weeks, so wish me luck!  Any advice is welcome.

Late Night Stamp-a-thon

                                      

 Stamp Night was scheduled from 6:30PM-11:45PM; but we stayed too long.  The fun ladies were great to share ideas and techniques.  Thanks so much to Kimberly VanDeipen for this cute make n take and the use of her many fun stamps.  The following stamp products were used to create this card:  Trendy Trees stamp set; Big Shot die cutting system;  Scallop Circle Bigz die;  Lots of Tags Sizzlits die;  Backgrounds Textures embossing plate; Circle Scissor Plus; 1/2" cirlce punch; ribbon; cardstock; rhinestone brads; and adhesives. 

                                     

I will admit I socialized more than I actually stamped.  Here is one project of my own, inspired by my friend, Bonnie.  I used the Big Shot die cutting machine; Top Note Bigz die, Texture embossing template; Serif Essentials Bigz alphabet die; Calendar & Numbers stamp set; Sweet Celebrations stamp set; inks; adhesive; and cardstock.    I also used ribbon and flower brads from Creative Impressions.

                                  

This was my last card of the night, and it was the most fun to create.  The following Stampin Up products were used: Big Shot die cutting system; Scalloped Circle Bigz die; Circle Clear Bigz die; Good Friend stamp set; and inks.  I also used Creative Impressions ribbon; Ranger clear Stickles; DMD Industries cardstock; and white gel pen.

 

Handmade Heart Treats

 Valentine Party Gals were creative with their treats, and I returned home with tasty and cute cards.  (The challenge was capturing photos before Hayden tried to eat every sugary surprise he could find.)  While ALL the valentines I received were special and greatly appreciated, I must award kuddos for a few of my favorites.

The tastiest treat was Champagne's heart shaped sugar cookie with royal icing! 

The most fun valentine was shared by Karen, who designed pop up die cuts (see the heart pop up card). 

The most generous valentine was shared by Bonnie.  She made beaded clothespins and treat bar wraps.  I also enjoyed Bonnie's cookie sticks, heart stirrers, K & Co. heart confetti, Little Kitty candy tin, treat bag, gift cards, and cupcake liner with candy. 

The cutest card was from Tara, and she used library card pockets, scalloped scissors, heart doilies, beaded hearts, ribbon, heart die cuts, and string tied candy. 

The most thoughtful valentine was given by Jessi.  Her interactive, accordion poem strip card also featured a heart tag, string, heart die cut accent, and crossed staples to create an "X."

Bonnie and Tara really know how to throw a GREAT PARTY!  I enjoyed the guests, amazing food selection, relaxing beverages, die cut presentation, and gift exchange.  I received a pink and red dotted fleece blanket and heart pillow, which Hayden immediately claimed when I returned home.

It was hard to leave my fun evening with girlfriends, but seeing my boys at home quickly warmed my heart.  I fussed about Hayden being awake at 11PM, but secretly I looked forward to reading stories and snuggling with him.  It was a Saturday night, so I cut him a little slack. LOL

  Hayden's valentine theme was Lightning McQueen.  Thanks to The Dollar Store, Hayden used blue ink and $1 Disney Card stamps to decorate the front coves and hearts.  He also posed for our anual tuxedo photos, and I created cards.  Hayden punched circles and scalloped circles for the card covers, and I designed, stamped, cut shapes, and adhered the items to the card.  Hayden won the battle of desire (to eat the candy suckers and to adhere the Cars themed tattoos), and he drew pictures and the letter "H" inside each card.  He is looking forward to a fun party at school tomorrow!

We couldn't forget to share valentines with Hayden's AWANA friends and teachers.  I designed a simple card with Luv E. Lamb and a few heart die cuts, stamps, and circle text pieces.

We wish YOU and YOURS a very HAPPY HEARTS DAY!!!

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I will be sharing more scrapbook, card, and craft projects with you....the original intent of my blog. Some of you may notice several posts have been deleted to keep the blog content focused on creative inspiration and projects. Enjoy!

It is a NEW YEAR and NEW ADVENTURES are brewing during this month of love!  I have been making cards and treats for Valentine's Day, and I am happy to share ideas and gifts with you!

  Thanks to the wonderfully talented and resourceful Stampin Up demonstrator, Kimberly Vandeipen, I created these fun valentines for friends at a valentine party/girls night out!  We used some of the "Sale A Brate" stamp sets, and I enjoyed the simple and fast projects.  My favorite was the "candy kabob!"  Is that not the cutest name? Say it three times fast, and you can't help but smile!  Can you believe the little box of red candies was created with the large scallop die cut?  It's true!  A scored scallop punch with a couple of slits and adhesive will become a cool box.  Embossing dies add even more fun detail!

My invitation to Bonnie's Valentine party required attendees to bring sixteen valentine treats, exchange a $10 gift, and wear red.  I followed directions well and even brought a tray of ham and cheese rolls.  My handmade valentines featured the word "February" typed continuously across the front and back of each "top note shaped" card.   Paper Studio striped papers, G Studio $1 stamps, Target tic tac toe games, punches, glitter glue, and fun inks finished the cards.  I even made time to stamp and glitter the envelopes!

Clearance Archivers papers, paper trimmer, paper crimper and G Studio $1 stamps were used to create the crimped treat bags.  Super simple project, and I thank the girls at Archivers for the idea.