Hello everyone and welcome to the Control Freaks January Blog Tour! Our theme this month is "Love is in the Air -- Cards and Projects for Your Valentine". There's nothing like Valentines Day to bring out the cuteness factor and this year Stampin' Up! has made it even easier with all the wonderful new Die Cuts, Embosslets and other fabulous products for Valentine's Day and so much more! Just wait until you see what's waiting for you on this month's tour! If you've already begun the tour, then you are probably arriving here from Deb Currier's Blog. I loved her cards and that last fabric project was just too adorable!
Well, here's what I have for you today -- I'm calling it my Bouquet of Hearts! It's easily created using the Little Leaves Sizzlet and the new Fashionable Hearts Embosslet Die. Adorable, aren't they? I used Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Regal Rose and Whisper White cardstocks with Lucky Limeade for the Leaves.
For the card, I used a Card Base of Real Red and the first layer of Peach Parfait. I cut out the three larger hearts using the Hearts Collection Framelets Die and then just adhered the leaves and heart "flowers" on top. I shaded the edges of everything with Real Red Classic Ink. The sentiment is from the Short & Sweet Stamp Set. A tiny bow created from 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon and a single Basic Pearl adds the perfect finishing touch.
The darling little treat box is quickly and easily created using the Fancy Favor Die and the Big Shot. I used one of the Heart Framelets to cut out the opening and attached a piece of clear plastic to keep the treats in. When I attached the Tiny Leaves Embosslet, I was delighted to find that the curve of the stem perfectly mirrors the curve of the heart -- gotta love it when things like that happen (okay, I know ... I'm easily amused!). Again, I just attached the embossed hearts with Stampin' Dimensionals, adding a bow and a final Basic Pearl for embellishment. The bag of candy finishes it off nicely. This little treat box went together so quickly, it would be a great project if you are making mulitples for gift-giving. And what a sweet little treat for Valentine's Day!
Well, I think that about does it for this stop! I hope that I've helped get you in the mood for Valentine's Day and inspired you with some cute and quick projects. Just wait until you see what's waiting for you on the rest of the tour! Talk about inspiration!
It's easy enough to move on through the tour. Just click on the button below to go to the blog of Sandy Mathis, one of our newest members! Thanks for joining us on the tour today! Happy traveling, Happy Stamping and Happy Valentine's Day!
WOW! These are adorable!! I love the heart flowers using the little leaves! Love the window candy box, too!!
Posted by: Deb | January 19, 2012 at 08:23 PM
I love the heart/sprig design on your card and on the box -- so clever. Your projects are always so bright and cheerful!
Posted by: Yvette | January 19, 2012 at 08:32 PM
Love your projects, Gretchen! Very cute. Love how you made the hearts like flowers on a vine. Neat idea.
Posted by: Lisa Martz | January 19, 2012 at 09:01 PM
Wonderful projects!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | January 20, 2012 at 02:07 AM
Love them! Question: did you make the treat box without creases. I made a bunch of these boxes and the folds are driving me crazy???
Posted by: Terry Molineux | January 20, 2012 at 03:43 AM
Adorable projects with WOW colors .
Susan B.
Posted by: Susan B. | January 20, 2012 at 09:22 AM
This is definitely a CASE and going into my favourites. Thanks for great idea.
Love your blog
Heather
Posted by: Heather | January 20, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Very pretty.
Posted by: Sue G | January 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM
This is fabulous.
Posted by: Joyce Traub | January 20, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Beautiful projects Gretchen. You have a serious knack for putting it all together in a pleasing, balanced and very creative way.
Posted by: LeeAnn Greff | January 20, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Love your colors and your heart bouquet...DELIGHTFUL!
Posted by: Mary Brown | January 20, 2012 at 01:24 PM
Gretchen, these projects are just amazing! I just love the hearts blossoming off the little leaves. Plus the colors are great, and pink candy corn? Yumm!
Posted by: Sandy M | January 20, 2012 at 03:02 PM
Well aren't you just the cleverest?! What a great idea to make a bouquet of hearts!
Posted by: Lisa Young, Add Ink and Stamp | January 20, 2012 at 08:15 PM
Love all of these ideas Gretchen! I especially love your fancy favor box with the heart cut-out! I was about to ask how you did it ... figured it out quickly but can you believe I haven't even used my hearts yet?!! Unbelievable! I think I'll case your container today!! TFS!
Posted by: Jeanne Nielsen | January 21, 2012 at 12:43 AM
Wow! These are beautiful projects. I love the colors together!
Posted by: Katherine | January 21, 2012 at 07:01 AM
I love your heart bouquet, Gretchen! Don't you just love it when something extraordinary is the outcome of our creativity?
Sue Erickson
www.soggystamper.com
www.mydigitalcraftcorner.com
Posted by: Sue Erickson | January 21, 2012 at 05:31 PM
Both your card and the treat box are wonderful! I really liked with the color combination on the card with the use of the Peach Parfait card stock; that was particularly inspired. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful projects every month!
Posted by: Stef Perry | January 22, 2012 at 02:16 AM
Super-duper cute "suite" my dear!! I love it how your projects are all coordinating! That treat bag is especially fun!! (LOVE those Valentine-y candy corns!!) :)
Posted by: Wendy W. | January 22, 2012 at 03:40 AM
These are all so beautiful, Gretchen! Amazing as always!
Posted by: ErikaC | January 24, 2012 at 06:54 PM
You do such beautiful work Gretchen!! I love these projects, especially the colors you used.
Posted by: Sandi Dailey | January 27, 2012 at 01:20 PM