Get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating this itty bitty bunting. This can be hung anywhere in your home, studio or office spreading love and romance everywhere! It would also be a fun project to create with a craft group, the kids, or grandchildren.

Technique:

(1) Cut out all your Beautiful faces and Digi sheet items. Distress edges with ink. Add Stickles along edges of items and set aside to dry.

(2) Place Beautiful faces on ATC backgrounds and embellish with hearts and words. Add mini brads. Mount on to cardstock for added dimension.

(3) Add eyelets to upper corners of bunting (words spell out Sweet) and ATC pieces. String fine ribbon, twine, or hemp through bunting.

(4) Tie ribbon strands in between each image. Hang in place.

I would love to see your variation of this project! I hope you will share it if you make one.

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This book of love is sure to get the message across to your dearest one. I used the new Digi 290 Sheet for a Valentine theme and filled with the mixed Beautiful Faces Sheet 295. Create little books for swaps, birthday gifts, or one for a dear old friend. The combinations are endless with all the faces and images available in the shoppe and they make wonderful keepsakes!

Technique:

(1) Cover Avery shipping tags with various pattern papers on the front and back side. Punch holes in top of each tag. Distress edges with ink.

(2) Print out Beautiful Face Sheet 295 and Digi 290. Use the Balloon image for the front and back covers and punch out Beautiful face in circle shape. Insert into balloon and stickle the edges.

(3) Collage each tag using faces, Art Bits 02 PNG images, flowers, Digi 290 Words, and punch out background papers from Pastel Suites II JPG (using scallop punch). Insert heart brads into words. Add stickles around images.

(4) Tie ribbon through each tag top using various colors. Bind edges of tags together to form book.

I would love to see your project creations using altered tags! Please do share if you make this project!

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Do you remember as a child (or adult) collecting candy conversation hearts and hoping for the magic words? The words that made you feel special and your heart would go pitter pat? These little ATC’s were created with candy hearts in mind, but an added bit of whimsy. They can be displayed on adorable wire hangers. Make several to give as cards this year or hang around your home sharing some love. Don’t forget to use the “magic words” because your sweetie will feel extra special!

Technique:

(1) Cut cardstock into ATC size of 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Cover with pattern paper, old book text or sheet music.

(2) Add a layer of tulle and stitch along edges with machine. Trim off access. Add layers of lace to bottom of ATC and mini pom trim to top.

(3) Cut out heart from Pastel Suites Backgrounds. Add buttons and beads to center and glue in center of ATC. Clamp down with clothespins or grips while this drys.

(4) Add a “conversation word” to the bottom of ATC just above the lace.

(5) Add Stardust Stickles along the edges of the ATC and heart. Allow time to dry.

(6) Add little beads to top of ATC. Place hanger and clothespins at top.

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This Cherub Greeting card would be a sweet accent to your Valentine party or tea. When set upright it ties into a triangle shape and makes a perfect display piece. The whimsical cherubs are reminiscent of long ago and will make your dearest smile with glee.

Technique:

(1) Cut a piece of cardstock 10.5 inches long x 4 1/4 inches wide. Score cardstock piece every 3.5 inches.

(2) Print Pastel Suites Background II. Insert backgrounds into Microsoft Word and size to 3 x 4 inches. I placed several backgrounds on the document. Print.

(3) Cut backgrounds with paper cutter. Add bits of coordinating backgrounds and old book text that has been torn. Adhere each background to center section of folded/scored cardstock piece. Add Silver Stickles along edges of each section.

(4) Add stickles to wings of each cherub. Adhere hearts and dove to folded cardstock background. Add stickles to edges. Add word “Dearest” and add stickles along edge. Let dry.

(5) Punch holes at end (middle) of cardstock strip and run ribbon through ends.

(6) Add Cherubs adhering to 3D Dots and place on to cardstock strip.

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Did you ever make paper hearts to give at Valentine’s Day when you were a child? This project features lace doily hearts and Paper Whimsy images. The heart has a hanger so it may be displayed on the door, mantle, a knob on a dresser or cabinet and many other special places. It can be used as a decoration for years to come celebrating the romance of this time of year.

(1) Trace heart on to pattern paper and cut out. Glue heart to another piece of pattern paper and cut out again. You can use pinking shears or another decorative scissor to give an edge. If you wish for a third layer – repeat the process.

(2) Add Silver Stickles along the edge of heart and butterfly wings and set aside to dry. Add lace heart doily to center of heart. I added a piece of old sheet music behind my doily and trimmed with decorative scissors.

(3) Adhere image to center of heart. Add word text banner below image. Add butterflies, flowers, buttons and other embellishments on heart.

(4) Punch two holes in top of heart and set eyelets. Run ribbon through for hanger.

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These little chipboard whimsies are easy peasy to create. Just add a sprinkling of love and you have a sweet gift for someone special!

(1) Trace chipboard shape on the wrong side of a piece of pattern paper and cut out. Apply pattern paper to chipboard using Matte Gel Medium. Allow drying time.

(2) Add Silver stickles along the edge of the piece. Allow time to set and dry.

(3) Collage a bit of sheet music, Paper Whimsy face and word art on to front with Matte Gel Medium.

(4) Cut out hearts from lightweight cardboard, apply Matte Gel Medium and sprinkle with Pure Silver Glass Glitter. Allow time to set up and dry.

(5)Punch two holes in top of chipboard and string wire (or ribbon) through the top to create hanger. Tie a small piece of ribbon on wire.

(6) Glue gathered lace to the back of chipboard to form a ruffle at the bottom. Glue pink trim adding sequins, buttons or other embellishments to the front. Add silver glass glitter hearts and flowers.

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Sweets for the sweet? These little boxes can be filled with all sorts of treasures, treats and trinkets. Perfect as a small token of appreciation and who doesn’t love something with a surprise inside!

Technique:
(1) Paint inside and outside of paper mache boxes with craft paint. Apply 2-3 coats and let dry in between.

(2) Add white or cream sheer lace to sides of box and lids with Matte Gel Medium. Allow time to dry.

(3) Using E6000 glue, add pink scallop lace trim or pink sequin trim to sides of box. Allow set up time.

(4) Add buttons or other embellishments to sides of box using E6000 glue.

(5) Create lace rosettes by running a gathering stitch through lace. You want to create a “circle” with the lace. Once you have enough gathered, pull and tie ends. Stitch ends together to close off rosette. Glue to lid of box using E6000 glue.

(6) Add hearts to center of rosette using E6000 glue.

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It is time to turn on your heart light and this project is sure to be a hit around the home, studio, or office. I have created this festoon using fabric, but you could also do one using pretty pattern papers.

Technique:
(1) Cut out craft batting in Gothic Arch Shapes. Add a layer of lace over the body of the arch and stitch along top and bottom.

(2) Cut out a piece of cheesecloth (rectangle shape) and add to center of arch. Cut a square of muslin or eyelet fabric and add to center. Stitch these two pieces in place with machine (or use Tacky glue).

(3) Print out Royalty images and glue on to cheesecloth/muslin squares with Tacky glue. Place wax paper over image and set heavy objects on top to “flatten” the piece. Allow time for image to dry and set up.

(4) Add Silver Stickles along the edge of image. Set aside while the glitter sets up and drys.

(5) Sew pink lacy trim to top of arch and add pink beads by stitching into place. Trim off access on edges.

(6) Add buttons and seed beads by hand stitching into place on arch.

(7) Place arch on muslin or eyelet fabric and machine stitch around entire edge. Trim close to edge with pinking shears.

(8) Place arch on pink pattern fabric and machine stitch around entire edge. Trim close to edge with pinking shears.

(9) Create lace rosettes by running a gathering stitch through lace. You want to create a “circle” with the lace. Once you have enough gathered, pull and tie ends. Stitch ends together to close off rosette. Add a button and flower to center. Glue in center of arch.

(10) Stitch pink lacy trim in “loops” at the top of arch. Thread ribbon and lace through loops and tie ribbon strands to create garland for hanging.

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These little bits of romance are sure to be a hit and easy to make for loved ones, friends, co-workers, or someone who makes your heart go pitter-patter. I am using images from the Royalty collection, but you have oodles of Paper Whimsy images that would look smashing for this project.

Technique:
(1) Create a tag base using heavy cardstock and add pattern paper to the top.
(2) Cut a piece of cheesecloth in a rectangle shape and center on tag.
(3) Print out images in Microsoft Word and cut into oval shapes.
(4) Glue images down using tacky glue and place heavy objects on images until they dry. If you place a bit of wax paper over image it helps protect the object you will be using.
(5) Apply Silver Stickles along the edge of image. Allow time to set up and dry.
(6) Glue layers of lace to bottom of tag. Allow time to dry.
(7) Punch hole and tie ribbon through the top of tag.

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Holiday Cheer Gift Card Pockets

These cheerful pockets will brighten the spirits of those that receive them. Place gift cards inside for a more personal gift. There are many Paper Whimsy faces to select from in the shop to create this project. When the gift card is removed, they have a darling ornament for the tree.

Supplies:
Backgrounds 02 PNG
Yuletide Sentiments Digi Sheet 281
Tags – Digi Sheet 091
Digi Sheet – 234
Digi Sheet – 136
Old Book 07 PNG
White Doilies

Technique:
(1) Print out Background script in Microsoft Word. I placed 4 of the PNG images side by side at 3 x 5 sizes. Print and cut out. Distress edges with ink (machine stitching optional). Match front and backs (text on both sides) and run double-sided tape along the edges and bottom. Do not add double-sided tape to top – this is where you will insert your gift card.
(2) Print out Old Book 07 and Digi Tags 091. Cut a little off tag and tuck into top of pocket. Add book to front of pocket.
(3) Add beautiful face to front of pocket. Wrap doily around. Add Yuletide sentiment to front.
(4) Tie bow around bottom of gift card pocket.
(5) Add gift card.

Sparkle Tube Ornaments

These little glass tubes are not just for mixed media art projects. Fill with mica, silver glass glitter, Paper Whimsy faces, and beads and you have instant sparkle. They are pretty on a tree or tied up with a bow.

Supplies:
Glass Test Tubes
Mica Chips
Pure Silver Glass Glitter
Digi Sheet 052
Beads
Charms

Technique:
(1) Removed corks and roll in adhesive. Sprinkle cork with silver glass glitter and allow time to dry.
(2) Fill bottles with mica chips, beads, small Paper Whimsy images. Add a dab of E6000 glue along edge of cork and place in bottle to seal shut.
(3) Wrap wire around the top of bottle and add charms to the side.

Winter Wonderland Greeting Cards

These little snow cards are sure to warm the hearts of even the most frosty person on your list. Quick little greetings that can be made at home for last minute gift giving, or frame as art to keep up for the holiday season.

Supplies:
Digi Sheet 283
Digi Sheet 293
Geometric 20 JPG
Geometric 21 JPG
Geometric 22 JPG
Yuletide Sentiments Digi Sheet 281
Tags – Digi Sheet 091
Old Book 07 PNG
White Doilies

Technique:
(1) Insert Geometric backgrounds into a Microsoft Word Document. I made one background 5 x 7 and the coordinating backgrounds 4 x 6. Print out. Distress edges with ink. Adhere together (machine stitching optional).
(2) Print out Digi Sheet 091 – Tags and distress edges with ink. Print out Old Book 07 PNG in smaller format. Place tag and book at an angle on card back.
(3) Print beautiful face Digi sheet and distress edges of image with ink. Add to front of card.
(4) Glue Yuletide Sentiment on front of card.
(5) Fold doily and wrap around to back of card tacking in place with double-sided tape.
(6) Add pattern paper border strip at bottom of card and glue buttons to front.
(7) Punch out snowflakes and add to card placing crystal bling in the center.
(8) Glue card front to folded 5 x 7 card.