We're so excited about the brand new beautiful products that we will be introducing March 1 that we can't keep them a secret any longer! Beginning tomorrow (Monday, February 16), we will be offering up sneak peeks of project ideas made using brand new products each day until March 1. Check back tomorrow (Monday, February 16) for sneak peek #1!
Valentine Project Idea of the Day #44
Need a quick, sweet valentine that only takes minutes to put together? Just wrap a few decorative papers around a candy bar, add some embellishments and this sweet treat is ready to be delivered.
How to create:
Cut strip of pink patterned paper to fit around bar. Wrap and adhere behind bar. Repeat with more narrow red patterned paper. Using Sweet Heart Maker, punch 6 heart shapes from pink patterned paper. Adhere to outer edges of red paper. Cut strip of cream paper to fit between lines of hearts. Wrap around bar and adhere.
Using Tag Maker, punch tag shape from pink patterned paper. Punch hang hole in tag. Using scissors, trim small strip away from bottom of tag. Using Corner Maker, round bottom two corners of tag.
Cut piece of ribbon long enough to wrap around bar and tie in knot. Thread both ends of ribbon knot through tag hole from backside. Tie knots in front of tag shape, then trim ends. Decorate tag with punched heart shape and journaling.
Project created using Red paper from Jewel Christmas Power Palette Kit, Pink Paper from Romance Power Palette Kit, Cream Paper from Romance Wedding Power Palette Kit, Tag Maker, Sweet Heart Maker, Ribbon, Scissors and Fine-Tip Pen - Cocoa.
Designed by Addie Rysavy, Creative Memories Design Team
Valentine Project Idea of the Day #43
For a fun last-minute valentine gift, pick up a 4-pack of bottled drinks, then decorate and deliver!
How to create:
Using Circle Maker, punch large circle shapes from red paper. Adhere one to each bottle lid. Using Sweet Heart Maker, punch heart shapes from pink lemonade cardstock. Adhere small heart shape to each bottle lid.
Cut layers of paper to fit sides of carton, then adhere. Add letter and monogram stickers. Using Sweet Heart Maker, punch heart shapes from red paper. Adhere two smaller hearts within words, and tie one larger heart shape on to carton using ribbon.
Project created using Red Paper from Jewel Christmas Power Palette Kit, Pink Paper from Romance Power Palette, Cream Paper from Romance Wedding Power Palette Kit, Sweet Heart Maker, Swirly Brown Monogram Stickers, Swirly Brown ABC/123 Stickers and Ribbon.
Created by Addie Rysavy
Valentine Project Idea of the Day #42
These adorable cards are easy to create using StoryBook Creator Plus Software! Simply design the cards, then print and trim them. Tape candy directly to the back of each card and you're all set to deliver valentines that will be top of the class!
How to create:
Create new project - custom 6" x 4" project. Add striped paper to entire work surface. Add white and pink rectangle to work surface. NOTE: to make sure this piece covers exactly half of the surface, right click on this piece, then choose "properties". Next, in the box next to "Left:", enter 3.00, then click "OK". Add embellishments to either side and you're ready to save and print!
Project created using StoryBook Creator Plus Software, Primary Valentine Digital Power Palette Additions, Digital Embellishments - Office Supplies - Silver and fonts & .
Designed by Addie Rysavy
Valentine Project Idea of the Day #42
Wrap up some simple candy sticks, add a fun tag, and you've got yourself a perfectly sweet valentine treat!
How to create:
Simply cut a strip of pink paper to measure 2" wide and long enough to wrap around candy sticks tightly. Cut strip of light pink paper to measure 1-3/4" wide, and same length as pink paper. Lightly sande edges of each piece, then adhere together. Adhere "sweet" sticker across top of light pink paper. Wrap layers around candy sticks and adhere tightly so candy sticks are contained together.
Using Tag Maker, punch tag shapes from white cardstock, dark pink paper and striped paper. Adhere striped paper to white tag. Punch hang hole in tag. Lightly sand edges of striped tag. Tear small strip from dark pink tag. Lightly sand edges of this strip. Adhere "for you" sticker to this strip. Doodle along edges of this piece, then adhere across bottom of striped tag. Adhere heart and flourish sticker. Adhere lollipop sticker. Cut piece of ribbon to measure 10". Wrap around candy sticks, then tie in knot. Thread both ends of ribbon through tag hole from backside, then tie in bow to attach tag. Trim ends to finish.
Project created using Primary Valentine Power Palette Additions, Tag Maker, Ribbon, Scissors, Sandpaper and Fine-Tip Pen - Black.
Designed by Jenny Dammann
Valentine Project Idea of the Day #41
Got an empty Velveeta Cheese box (or any other kind of box that has a separate & removable lid, for that matter)? Don't throw it away - put it to good use! Make this adorable gift box that can be re-used over and over again. Simply cover and decorate only the lid of the box, so the design is not destroyed when the gift is opened.
How to create:
Cover lid of cheese box with pink and white patterned paper. Cut strip of green paper to fit across front of box. Using Friendship Micro Maker and Meadow Micro Maker, punch several dark pink, light pink and white flower shapes in varying sizes, then layer and adhere together. Punch heart shapes. Lightly sand edges of larger shapes, then doodle along edges of them. Punch and adhere smaller flowers to center of larger flowers using precision point adhesive. Doodle small dot in center of each small flower shape.
Adhere "celebrate" sticker to pink paper, then trim around using scissors. Lightly sand edges of this piece, then doodle along edges of this piece. Adhere to front of box. Adhere flower and heart shapes to box. Create ladybug by punching smaller red circle shape using Circle Maker. Using Mini Circle Maker, punch one larger and one smaller circle from black cardstock. Cut red circle in half, then lightly sand edges of each half. Adhere to larger black cardstock circle. Adhere smaller black circle to bug. Adhere entire bug to box. Draw antennae directly on to box. Tie ribbon around box to finish.
Project created using Primary Valentine Power Palette Additions, Green Paper from Jewel Heritage Power Palette Kit, Circle Maker, Mini Circle Maker, Friendship Micro Maker, Meadow Micro Maker, Fine-Tip Pen - Black, Sandpaper, Precision Point Ahesive, Ribbon and Scissors.
Designed by Jenny Dammann
Valentine Project Idea of the Day #40
Make a great pair? Make this great pair!
How to create:
Cut two pieces of white cardstock to measure 1-1/2" x 2-1/2". Round all four corners on each piece. Using Mini Heart Maker, punch large heart shape from both cranberry and black cardstock. Adhere one to center of each card. For black heart, use scissors to snip out small "stem" for spade, then adhere to card. Making sure heart shapes are each facing the right direction, write A and draw small heart and spade shapes in corners of cards. Adhere cards together to finish.
Project created using Cardstock - white, cranbery & black, Mini Heart Maker, Corner Maker, Fine-Tip Pens - Black & Red, Scissors and Precision Point Adhesive.
Designed by Bekki Reighard
Valentine Project Idea of the Day #39
Decorate a pre-purchased gift to add a touch of romance - for the perfect valentine gift.
How to Create:
Jen covered the bottom portion of the box using papers measured and cut to fit box. She then added matted vellum accents, punched shapes and ribbon to box lid to finish.
Project created using Romance Power Palette, Corner Maker, Sweet Heart Maker, Expressions of the Heart Vellum Accents, Frosted Splits, Ribbon and Scissors.
Designed by Jen Martakis
Valentine Project Idea of the Day #38
This sweet little penguin says it all.
How to create:
Punch tag shapes from both white cardstock and blue patterned paper. Adhere blue tag to white cardstock tag. Punch hang hole in tags. Doodle dots along edges of blue tag shape.
Cut piece of dark blue patterned paper to measure 2" x 1-1/2". Adhere to bottom edge of blue tag so that approximately 1" of this piece hangs over the edge of cardstock tag. Cut strip of striped patterned paper to measure 2" x 3/4". Adhere to tag along top edge of dark blue piece.
Using Galaxy Micro Maker, punch two star shapes from yellow paper. Adhere to bottom of tag. Using Custom Cutting System with Oval Patterns (for this piece, Chrissy used inside of medium sized oval template with red blade), cut two oval shapes from black cardstock. Adhere one oval to tag, positioning it so stars appear to be feet below penguin's body. Using scissors, cut small sections of second oval shape away from sides of oval shape. (These will form wings). Adhere to tag.
Using Mini Circle Maker, punch small circle shape from black cardstock. (This will be head). Adhere to tag. Using Bubble Maker, punch circle shapes from white cardstock. Adhere two small white circle shapes to penguin's head using precision point adhesive. Using fine-tip pen, color eyeballs in center of each eye. Using scissors, cut small triangle shape from yellow paper. (This will be beak). Adhere to tag.
Using Custom Cutting System with Oval Patterns (for this piece Chrissy used smallest oval template with red blade), cut one oval shape from white cardstock. Doodle along edges of this piece, then adhere to center of penguin's body. Using Sweet Heart Maker, punch heart shape from red paper. Adhere small red heart shape to penguin. Using fine-tip pen, doodle dots along edges of red heart shape.
Adhere title sticker to tag above penguin.
Thread two ribbons through hang hole, then tie. Using Friendship Micro Maker, punch heart shape from red paper. Doodle dots along edges of this piece. Using small safety pin, pin heart shape on to ribbon to finish.
Project created using Primary Winter Power Palette Additions, scraps of red and yellow papers from Primary Power Palette, White Cardstock, Tag Maker, Sweet Heart Maker, Friendship Micro Maker, Mini Circle Maker, Bubble Maker, Galaxy Micro Maker, Custom Cutting System with Oval Templates, Scissors, Fine-Tip Pen - Black, Safety Pin and Ribbon.
Designed by Chrissy Wood
Valentine Project Idea of the Day #37
Love this digital scrapbook layout? Wish you could have it yourself? AND move the pieces and parts around if you wish? You got it!
Simply RIGHT click here, then select "save target as". Next, nagivate to a place on your hard drive where you want to save this file and select "OK". DO NOT CHANGE THE NAME OF THE FILE IN ANY WAY. Open StoryBook Creator Plus Software and create a new project (this project should be a 12 x 12 page print type). Once your project has been created, on the "Home" tab, click on "Import Page" icon to the far right. Navigate to where you saved the page file at, then click on it, then click "Get pages". Your page will be all set for you to drag and drop photos in, change fonts, add journaling or move the little guys around up in the tree. Enjoy!
Designed by Kim Mannino
