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! :)

Bee Happy!

Hi everyone! There is a good reason to be happy and excited today...the members of My Craft Spot's design team are being announced, and guess what, my name is on the list. I am thrilled to be part of such an amazing design team. The design team will be showcasing the new line of high quality photopolymer stamps that Kimberly at My Craft Spot has designed. The stamps are easy to use, stamp with a clean crisp image, and contain perfect sentiments that can be used for several occasions. Also, at My Craft Spot you can also find the prettiest hand dyed crinkle ribbon, and beautiful hand dyed twines. There are weekly challenges every Monday--there is still time to enter this weeks challenge. Please be sure to watch for all of the new exciting things happening over at My Craft Spot.

My card today sums up exactly how I feel--HAPPY!

I used my Gypsy to *hide* the bee's face so I could
stamp a face using my Peachy Keen face stamps-
PK-500 Snow Cuties.  I used my sewing
machine and chocolate twine from MCS. The
stamped sentiment is from MCS stamp set-
Sweet Sentiments Set #2. Standard A2 size card.

Cuts:

• Give A Hoot cartridge  pg.37
• 2 3/4"  Bee and all layers 

Enjoy the rest of your week. :)