Thursday, January 19, 2012

New Valentines Stamp Release

Hi everyone, I'm so excited to share 5 fun projects I've made using the cute new stamp sets, Always and Forever and Build a Valentine by My Craft Spot.

For my first project I used my Imagine machine and printable vinyl.  I printed, kiss cut a 3/4" circle, and then stamped my sentiment using the new stamp set *Build a Valentine*. I even used sentiments from other sets, like *sweet* for my *sweet heart*.The printable vinyl was very easy to work with and stamp on. I used my Gypsy to design the window for my pillow boxes. The pillow boxes are from the Wrap It Up cartridge, cut at 5.60". The window cut is from Winter Frolic cartridge cut at 1.30". It's nice because at this size you can cut four pillow boxes from one piece of 12x12 paper.
The *Hugs and Kisses* sentiment is from the *Sweet Sentiments #2* stamp set. The scalloped circle, which I use a lot, is from the Sugar and Spice cartridge The inner circle is cut at 1 3/4" and the scallop is cut at 1 1/2".
This is a picture of the vinyl when it comes out of the Imagine machine.  If you don't have an Imagine machine yet, you can use a full sheet sticker label, sold at office supply stores, print some cute printable   pattern paper, stamp your sentiment, and then punch with a 3/4" punch. Lettering Delights is a good source for your printable paper.
For this card I used the *Build A Valentine* stamp set.  I took this picture of my husband and my daughter last summer in Ocean Shores, WA. I'm glad, because it made a sweet card for my daughter to send her dad for Valentine's Day. 
*My Favorite Place Is Inside Your Hug* is from the *Always and Forever* stamp set- a perfect sentiment for this card. The stitching I added with my sewing machine really adds a nice touch. 
I made a set of little Valentines perfect for a class Valentine's Day party exchange.  The *Bee Mine* sentiment is from the *Build A Valentine* stamp set. The little bee is from the Give a Hoot cartridge, cut at 2.5". The card base is from the Elegant Edges cartridge, book feature, cut at 4x4". I used the new Valentine twist twine for the bee trail.
This cute little set of owl valentines is also from the Elegant Edges cartridge, cut at 3.75". The *Happy Valentine's Day!* sentiment is from the *Build a Valentine* stamp set.The owl is from the Create a Critter cartridge. The cute valentine paper is from Pebbles "With Love" collection. 
I used my Gypsy's hide contour feature to "hide" the eyes so I could stamp Peachy Keen eyes onto this adorable owl. 
"You're Out of This World" is from the *Build a Valentine* stamp set.  The space ship is from the Just Because Cards cartridge. The card base is a cut from the Elegant Edges cartridge. I used the "Boyfriend" mini deck paper from Cosmo Cricket. 
Phew! Are you still with me....Good, because it's now time for a giveaway! Kimberly at My Craft Spot has been generous enough to give one of my followers the chance to win a My Craft Spot stamp set of their choice. All you have to do is become a follower of RockPaperCricut and leave a comment on this post with your favorite stamp set choice if you are a winner. YES! The winner will be announced here on my blog on Monday, January 23rd. The other design team members fro My Craft Spot will each be sharing their Valentine projects as well over the next couple of weeks. You'll want to be sure to look out for those days. Thank you all for stopping by and have a great week! :)

40 comments:

  1. What wonderful projects, Ally! I especially adore your pillow box Valentines treat! :)

    If I am ever lucky to win, I'd love the Always & Forever stamp set!

    I am a new follower! More power to your blog, keep the great inspiration coming! :)

    Cheers,
    Jenny
    http://cookieadventures.blogspot.com/

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  2. Such fun projects!! I love all of the cards and love how you decorated your own candy.

    If I were to win, I'd love to have the Always and Forever stamp set. :)

    I am already a follower.

    Jen
    jennifer.russell09@gmail.com
    http://scrapinexpecttheunexpected.blogspot.com/

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  3. These are wonderful and I'm super excited to be a new follower! My favorite stamp set is the Inside and Out, perfect for cards and layouts! Thanks so much!
    Lisa
    lisascreativeniche at gmail.com

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  4. i love the owl card so cute and so are the rest of your examples. :) if i had to pick one set it would be "build a valentine" but i really love them both as well!

    cutecardsbyjamie at yahoo dot com

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  5. WOW!!!! Totally amazing projects!! I love both sets so it is hard to pick one....but if I had to choose I would say the Build a Valentine.
    TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

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  6. Wow those pillow boxes are just so cute and a really good idea. been having a look around your blog and you are very creative and inspirational. I would like to be entered into the blog candy draw and I love the "Build a valentine" set. I think this set can be used in so many other ways and I like stamps you can get a lot from. Thanks for the chance and look forward to seeing more of your work
    x catherine

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  7. Love all the cute Valentine projects, they are awesome! I've been a follower for awhile now and love your blog. I love the Build a Valentine set of Kimberly's stamps.

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  8. I love all your project, so much fun! That stitching is amazing and the owl, love him!!! Great job on all of them. I was over on Kimberly's blog and saw all your projects. I will now become a follower and check out your work, I already saw something that caught my eye! I love the Always and Forever stamp set.

    Laurie
    serenityscrappers

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  9. WOW!!! Amazing projects...love them!!!The owl is sooo cute. I am now a follower and gonna check out the rest of your blog. I love the Always and Forever stamp set. Thanks soo much for the chance to win!!!

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  10. I'm a new follower. I like all your Valentine projects. Your stitching is wonderful. Especially like the BEEs & OWLs cards. My stamp set choice would BEE Build A Valentine.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  11. All of your projects are awesome! I love the set of owl valentines! They are so cute! My favorite stamp set in the Build A Valentine.

    Tracy

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  12. Just found you and love your work. I have to admit - I'm addicted to paper crafting and cricut!!!!

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  13. LOVE ALL YOUR PROJECTS!!1 ESPECIALLY YOUR DAUGHTERS CARD LOVE THE FOREVER ALWAYS STAMP SET!
    TFS
    GLORIA C
    WWW.CRAFTNTHINGS.BLOGSPOT.COM

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  14. Your projects are FABULOUS! WOW!! I love all of them. My favorite stamp set is the Build A Valentine. I am a new follower!!

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  15. Great projects!! You've given me some great inspiration for my Valentine's Day projects!! TFS!! I am a new follower and my favorite stamp set is Build A Valentine.

    Sue S.
    sueot33@yahoo.com

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  16. I love the your cute ideas, seems I have lost my mojo but I think it is time to make some valentines day cards. Would also love to win the Build A valentine stamps. Thank you, berrycraftygirl@yahoo.com

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  17. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all these cute ideas!!!
    I really like the Build A Valentine, Sweet Sentiments, and Inside and Out stamps sets ~ they're all so versatile!
    Thansk for sharing your creativity!!!

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  18. well I became a follower before I even got to the paragraph announcing the blog candy:-) your projects are just great and I look forward to more fun from your blog. I would really like the Build a Valentine stamp set - definitely need it:-)
    ikennic at q dot com

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  19. Loved your projects and became a new follower! I like the Always and forever set. Actually like them all-it was hard to pick just one!

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  20. Ally, all of your projects are amazing.You've done a fabulous job as always!
    Hugs
    Jayne x

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  21. Your creations are wonderful, I really love your card with your husband and daughter!! The sentiment in the inside really caught my eye...love it!!!! I would have to say Always and Forever Is my favorite set!!

    I am your newest follower!

    mzcherub at gmail dot com

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  22. Your card is fabulous and so sweet. Those little owl cards however, just grabbed me! AWK!!!...major cuteness!! Love them!
    As for my favorite stamp set, that would be Sweet Sentiments #2! I am a follower!

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  23. all so darn cute!! I love the quote inside your card. I may have to steal that. My favorite stamp set is always and forever. I am a new follower.

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  24. Your projects are absolutely adorable....thanks for the inspiration. I need to start working on my projects soon. I would love to win the Build a Valentine stamp set ..... it's awesome!

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  25. I am a new follower. All of your projects are so detailed. My favorite stamp set would be "Always & Forever" That was the first dance song at my wedding 22 years ago.

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  26. I LOVE your projects, and I just had a quick look around.....I LOVE your blog, you are soooo talented, how is it that I have never been here before.....I am a new follower, and very excited to have found your blog!!!!!
    thank you so much for the chance to win.....my favourite set would have to be......Sweet Sentiments set # 2....
    brodiec88 at hotmail dot com

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  27. Ally you have sure been a busy bee! Your projects are fabulous!

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  28. Ally, your projects are just wonderful! I just love your work and your blog...I wish you had an option to subscribe via email, that way I wouldn't miss your posts!
    Always & Forever is my favorite set:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  29. Already a follower Ally! Great Valentine ideas! So super cute! Love them! :) Thanks for the inspiration! And thanks for the giveaway chance! <3

    Shelley
    http://carleys-closet.blogspot.com
    shelleymace21@gmail.com

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  30. oh, and I agree with Sherrie....would LOVE for you to have an email subscription on your blog! :)

    Shelley
    http://carleys-closet.blogspot.com
    shelleymace21@gmail.com

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  31. Wow Ally! I love them all. So super cute! Thanks so much for the inspiration...

    Jamiea
    Http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

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  32. I love the owl, can you tell me what peachy keen set these eyes are from, I would love to get them. Thanks, Carol imamom88 at hotmail

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    1. Hi Carol, I used the PK-755 Critter Face SET A Large by Peachy Keen Stamps. I used my Sakura Gelly Roll med pen for the *whites* of the eyes, and then to really set them off I add a layer of glossy accents. Kimberly at My Craft Spot has a video showing how she uses the PKS for eyes. On her blog click on the videos tab at the top and look for the video titled *Peachy Keen Face Stamps and Mini Monsters*. Tip: the glossy accents REALLY makes a difference. Good luck-Ally :)

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    2. Thanks for the great info. I will give this a try.

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  33. Adorable projects! I love them all. Really touched by the card. That's such a great idea. I love both sets but would love Build A Valentine. This would be perfect for some treat bags I plan on making for my son's class. Crossing my fingers...Monday is my B-day! It could be my lucky day.

    bugalooscraproom.blogspot
    guz jun97 at yahoo dot com

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  34. Ally - all these projects are just simply adorable. Thanks for sharing them with us. My power came on at 10 to midnight last night, been a long two days without my laptop and Cricut. I am so inspired and ready to create today.

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  35. Wow, I am loving how cute that bee card and owl card are. I want one. They are too cute.

    My favorite stamp set right now that I would love is: FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.

    Sew Sweet N Crafty
    SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

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  36. Your cards are amazing!! I always hated my elegant edges cartridge it's seemed sooo complicated but I think I might play with it and give it another try.

    Lyn.Torres@yahoo.com

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  37. Oh my goodness! These are all so cute!! I especially love the picture card for Dad! Such a cute idea! Great job playing with the stamps Ally!!

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  38. I saw these on Kimberly's blog and am so excited to see all the wonderful projects you've made! You've done a fabulous job showcasing the new stamp sets. And I agree with Amber that the photo card is such a great idea!! Well done, Ally!!

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