Good morning, everyone! Here's a little project that I've been working on for awhile -- the newest Inspiration in Action Kit -- The Love Express Valentine Train! Isn't this adorable? Constructed from Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper, Heart Shaped Treat Cups and Epoxy Brads, this little train is ready to chug-chug-chug some definite cuteness into your holiday decorations and festivities. Each 
little car can be filled with special treats or tiny gifts, making this a great centerpiece or party favors for the little ones. Imagine sending each child home with their own train car filled to the brim with goodies! Kits are now available for $17.95 each which include all the die-cuts, punch-outs, brads and everything else you need to create the engine, caboose and two train cars. All you need are your own adhesives, stamps and tools (see the list below). Tutorials are available for $5 each. Shipping to the United States only, please. Tutorials can be e-mailed around the world! If purchasing the kit, the entire project should be able to be completed within 2 hours. You can order kits and tutorials by selecting your option and clicking on the PayPal Button below. I will begin sending out tutorials on Friday, January 15th and the first round of kits (those that are ordered this week), will be mailed no later than Friday, January 22nd. E-mail me if you have questions!
Supplies and Tools needed to complete the kit include: SNAIL adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crop-a-dile or Hole Puncher, Pinking Hearts Border Punch (or any other border punch), Bone Folder, Paper Snips, paper scorer, Piercing Tool, Sweetheart Stamp Set (optional, but nice) and the Stamp-a-ma-Jig (again, Optional but helpful). The Tutorial includes a complete list of all needed supplies and tools. The kit contains Box #2 and Mini Milk Carton Die Cuts. For Tutorial purchasers who who do not have the Big Shot Dies needed (and for our friends overseas where the dies are not available), instructions are included in the tutorial for alternate boxes which will work with this project.
If you've purchased Inspiration in Action kits and tutorials in the past, you know you won't be disappointed by this latest offering! You can read what others have said by clicking HERE.
Tutorial can easily be adapted for different seasons and occasions -- imagine a circus or birthday train, a patriotic theme or Christmas or Halloween train? The possibilities are endless!
I hope you have fun with the Love Express! I know I have!!!
Amazing!!
Posted by: Beckie Cox | January 13, 2010 at 07:59 AM
It is so cute... congratulations, you are very creative.
Posted by: Keith Rueda | January 13, 2010 at 08:10 AM
So very cute!
Posted by: Cheryl M | January 13, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Absolutely on the mark - again Gretchen. Love your tutorials woman. Keep 'em coming. Brenda and I are still hoping for a cute little groundhog, Easter Bunny, or Leprechaun, etc.
Posted by: Mary Haden | January 13, 2010 at 08:14 AM
WOW! This is so adorable. You are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Elizabeth Velazquez | January 13, 2010 at 08:20 AM
JUST A-MAZING!!!! You are SO creative! I highlighted your project on my blog with a link back to you so everyone can share in your inspiration :)
GREAT JOB!
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | January 13, 2010 at 08:48 AM
That is just too cute!
I love it
Posted by: Rhonda | January 13, 2010 at 09:42 AM
Gretchen, your train is amazing! Over the top cute!
Posted by: Cindee Wilkinson | January 13, 2010 at 10:24 AM
So cute! I love it!!!
Posted by: Jodi | January 13, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Gretchen--you totally rock!! I don't know where your inspiration angel is, but I'd like to adopt her. TFS!!
Posted by: Susan | January 13, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Gretchen,
This is amazing. I love this, when I get my SU deposit in my account, I will definitely purchase the instructions.
Love it!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Bryan | January 13, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Gretchen!!! This is adorable!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!!! You are truly inspiring in every way!
Posted by: RuthieB | January 13, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Mickey Roberts | January 13, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Oh.My.Gosh! This is stinkin' cuuuute! You are very creative and talented. Now, I just have to buy that milk carton die. "sigh" and the box #2 die "sigh" and the heart treat cups....oh, heck why don't I just buy the whole darn contents of the catalog....I know I really want to...."snap back to reality" but, that would take a whole lotta moolahlah that isn't in my back pocket right now! :) The two dies and treat cups are a good start tho!
Posted by: Jen Woodman | January 13, 2010 at 12:16 PM
that is super cute! nice job.
Posted by: Jamie | January 13, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Gorgeous!!!
Love it!
Posted by: Shir Benovich | January 13, 2010 at 12:51 PM
How cute is that. I love it. I was looking for the heart treat cups in the catalog. Please guide me to them. Thanks. TFS......Barb Nesplic
Posted by: Barb Nesplic | January 13, 2010 at 01:09 PM
WOW! This is too cute for words! Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Grantham | January 13, 2010 at 05:19 PM
I am IN LOVE with this.... I can not wait to get my tutorial....Thank You.. Thank YOU!!!!
Posted by: Paula | January 13, 2010 at 08:27 PM
I just found your blog and I love it! You are so creative. Thanks for sharing your talent with those of us that need a little help
Posted by: Cheryl | January 13, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Wow!!! Is your train ever adorable and creative.
Posted by: lisa808 | January 13, 2010 at 11:17 PM
this is just DARLING! i want to make one for myself. (if i ever get to it, i'm going to link it back to your creation.) thanks.
Posted by: Lisa Kim | January 14, 2010 at 01:12 AM
O M G! That's just what popped out of my mouth when I opened your update this morning. TFS, AGAIN, Gretchen.
Posted by: Sue duffy | January 14, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Too cute!! Love it!!
Posted by: Ruth Norton | January 14, 2010 at 07:37 AM
WOW this is amazing. Your talent is unbelievable. I love your blog. I visit every day.
Posted by: Erica | January 14, 2010 at 08:08 AM
Darling girl! Love it!
Posted by: Wanda M. | January 14, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Now I know what to make for Valentine's Day! I just Love the heart cups! Thanks! Marion
Posted by: Marion | January 14, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Gretchen, this project is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing with all of us!!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | January 14, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Could this be any cuter?!?!?! AWESOME! So glad I found your blog through Stampin' Connection.
Posted by: Jenn | January 14, 2010 at 05:23 PM
WOW! This is awesome!! You are one talented lady! TFS this!
Posted by: Andrea | January 15, 2010 at 07:41 AM
Totally awesome!!! You are so talented. I too love your blog and visit often. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | January 15, 2010 at 08:56 AM
I don't think I've seen a cuter project! Nice Job!!!
Posted by: Deidra vanderHorst | January 15, 2010 at 03:18 PM
Holy moley Gretchen, this is so darling! You are ever so clever, girl!!! I love this train!!!
Posted by: Becky Roberts | January 16, 2010 at 09:16 AM
Gretchen,
This is absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janice | January 16, 2010 at 03:26 PM
Wow! What a great idea!!!
Posted by: Michelle | January 17, 2010 at 11:33 PM
Wow...This is unbelievable! Simply stunning!!!
Posted by: Jana | January 18, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Absolutely Amazing!!!
Posted by: Sandy Hoefakker | January 19, 2010 at 04:02 PM
I would love to by the kit for the Love train and the Valentine Box for mature adults. Your projects are so cute and creative. I'm a new demonstarator.
Posted by: Candy Mulvaney | January 20, 2010 at 09:30 PM
Gretchen, this is just too cute! Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
Posted by: carrie gaskin | January 21, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Wow - bet you had lots of fun designing this beauty! My hat's off to you!
Posted by: Lisa Trombitas | January 25, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Gretchen I purchased the train and set it up for the childen at church, they love it. I loved the instructions and kit it made it so easy. Thanks and God's Blessings.
Posted by: Donna Radovich | February 05, 2010 at 05:42 AM
I *knew* that cool train would win! It is soooo clever! Congrats! :D
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | February 08, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Darling project ; 0 Congratulations on the SoShelli Happy Heart pick.
Posted by: anamarie | February 09, 2010 at 11:33 PM
Wow Gretchen! This is amazing! I am so blown away by your creatitivy and attention to detail. You are so imaginative.
Posted by: EllenCreates | March 02, 2010 at 12:01 PM
A friend and fellow SU Demonstrator sent me a link to your cute Garden Giggles- you are clearly a creative genius!
Thanks for the inspiration- look forward to browsing your site further!
Posted by: Janell Kavanaugh | March 05, 2010 at 08:58 PM
Thanks for guiding me through this so adorable so amazing! Keep posting.
vee
Posted by: valentine's gifts philippines | April 04, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Such a wonderful creativity......so cute...
Posted by: Anuradha | June 02, 2012 at 08:45 AM