According to this blog, I haven't crafted since 2011. Dusting off the scrapping supplies is quite literally true in this case!
My little niece is 5 years old and in Kindergarten. My how time flies!
I have some downtime right now and somehow felt compelled to make some Valentines for her to pass out to her classmates. Like everyone else, I've been pinterest-ing, usually when I can't sleep, and I came across the most adorable little candy treat boxes.
My niece's Valentines were the perfect opportunity to try my hand at making my own version which prompted a visit to a Hobby Lobby in my area because I was desperately searching for this cutting template. I never even KNEW we had them here locally since I was under the impression they were in other states. The last and first time I ever set foot in a Hobby Lobby was in Arizona when I attended Heidi Swapp's Creative Escape Convention back in Sept '07. While I'm not in agreement with HL's stance on marriage equality, I was also quite curious as to what HL's appeal was since my last and only visit was well over 7 years ago. Interesting field trip I must say. Lots of cool home decor that has that mass produced look. Meh...I can't patronize this corporation.
I also ended up at one of the very first LSS' I found back in the late 90's in my neck of the woods. Lo and behold, in this day and age of the demise of the scrapping industry and the lss', it's still there but under new ownership. Incredibly, I was still recognized by the new owner from my active days of scrapping and teaching classes. WOW!
The LSS I specifically went to has a HUGE library of Accucut dies that they allow their customers to use with purchase of product or for a $5 rental fee. I was more than prepared with a few Artbins full of patterned paper and cardstock I wanted and NEEDED to use up. None were to my liking since I just couldn't resist this Candy Box Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers. I ended up buying a new tool with a 40% off coupon even though I have very little desire to buy any more stuff. I'm loving our current times. I was able to quickly download the big retail box's app onto my iphone while standing in line to access their 40% off coupon by the time it was my turn at the register. Scrappers have it too easy these days!
So here's my late night frenzied creation using up as many sheets of cutesy patterned paper I already own for my 5 year old niece's class Valentine's. Thank goodness it was just as easy as grabbing one thin CH vertical holder that was labeled "Valentines." I'm a hoarder so I'm glad I could finally use up this patterned paper print that doesn't quite match my personal style/preference.
I haven't mass assembled in over a decade since my swapping days. It was a bit overwhelming at first, but it was just like getting back on a bike. After I cut out and stamped all my pieces, it was super easy to get into worker bee mode assembling just 22 of these. I was actually a little sad her class size was only 22 for crafting purposes, as I could have gone on for quite some time. For educational purposes, class size of 22 is awesome!
I also dashed into Michael's to find a themed ribbon that would provide contrast to my patterned paper. While I was deciding in front of the bargain ribbon bins, I noticed that Tori Spelling and her two oldest were in the aisle right next to me. How cool that Tori shops at Michael's! Loved that these ribbon spools were already on sale, so I guesstimated 4 spools which was, thankfully, just enough for this project. I have 9 full artbins of beautifully organized, by color, ribbon that apparently just wasn't right for this project. Something is wrong with me! Oh well, at least I used up about 24 sheets of patterned paper and cardstock. Then my sister in law gifted me a pad of 12 x 12 paper. Sigh! I can never get ahead! lol, at least I made another small dent. The pad of paper will be used because I love the black/silver/gold motiff!
I'm qualifying this one for the SCS CAS210 "Love is in the Air" Challenge for the week of 2/2/15!!
"Love .... To You From Me Valentine's Treat Boxes"
Paper: Fiskars Cloud 9 Sweetheart Collection PP; Trader Joes circular for the heart shaped book page; Bazzil CS scraps
Stamps: SU Best Yet (to You From Me)
Ink: Michael's SU Red Rose dye ink
Tools: WeR Memory Keepers Candy box Punch Board (scoring/cutting template); QK Nesting Cookie Cutter Heart & Basic Phrases Dies; Family Treasures Scalloped Heart Punch; Gluedots
Embellishments: Michael's $1 bin Valentines themed ribbon
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