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The Happy (Half) Hour Live Show

Every Tuesday at 2 PM ET I go live on The Joyful Stamper Facebook Page.  Today I'll show you 5 ways to use the Peaceful Poppies Elements, found on page 25 of Stampin' Up!'s Mini Catalog.  There are printed die-cuts in color and on black cardstock, embossed vellum pieces, and embossed watercolor pieces.  You get 2 sheets of each type for $6.50, so it's a really good value!  Plus, they are so fun and versatile to play with!

I'll post a project sheet and the video in a separate post later today.  Don't forget to join me at 2 PM ET!  Follow my Facebook page and set your notifications to be alerted when I go live.

Easy Valentine Candy Holder

This is a great little folio that can hold a small bag of gummy bears (I used these).  SNAIL nicely attaches the candy bag to the cardstock.

pg 9 mini catalog

• Score a 10-1/2"x3-1/2" piece of Real Red cardstock at 3", 3-1/2", 6-3/4", & 7-1/4".
• Stamp images on Flirty Flamingo cardstock using Heartfelt set, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, and Real Red ink.
• Punch heart with Heart Punch Pack and fussy cut arrow with Paper Snips.
• Die-cut From My Heart DSP with Layering Squares die or to 3-1/4" square.  Glue to front of candy holder.
• Tie Real Red Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon around holder.  Layer on Heart Doily and other stamped elements.  Add From My Heart Faceted Gems with Fine-Tip Glue.

This is a fantastic project if you need to make multiples, for a child's Valentine's class party or to pass out to neighbors, for example.  You can find all the supplies in my online store.

February Paper Pumpkin kit is announced!

The Lovely Day kit is versatile, elegant, and the perfect way to celebrate birthdays and other grand occasions!

Kit details: Makes nine cards and envelopes

Card size: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” (10.8 x 14 cm)

Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4” (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Rich Razzleberry, Rococo Rose, and Old Olive

The Lovely Day kit comes with its own stamp set but it also works with the free Sale-A-Bration set Happy Birthday To you.

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin via a pre-paid subscription and you can choose the Happy Birthday To You set for free (psst - this free set has coordinating dies coming February 3)!

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