Hi Everyone!
Kathie here with some SWEET projects using Basic Grey's Kissing Booth Line. Many times I think half the fun in liking paper lines is falling in love with the name...this line was definately one of those! The colors are yummy as usual with Basic Grey, and although the papers fit perfectly for Valentines, as intended, they are really nice colors that don't necessarily scream Valetines....know what I mean?
I used the 6x6 paper pack, along with one of the coordinating Hero Arts Stamp sets, and an item that I am always curious about that is in every line but never have used...the Die Cut Paper Flowers and Canvas. There are so many pieces in the package....great value for your money with a $4.00 retail.
First, I did a card 5 1/2 x 5 1/2" card using Kraft cardstock as my background. I used BG brown paper and the red and pink chevron pattern. I built the flower using the BG Canvas and Paper Die Cut Flowers, stamped one of the tags from that pack and made that my greeting. I faux stitched around the edges with a white pen, and accented with Stickles and Liquid Pearls.....a very vintage looking card.
Next, I did a sweet little bag topper for gift giving on Valentines day. I used a clear cello bag, filled it with yummy treats and stapled a Nestabilites label folded in half onto the top of the bag. Then, I used some accent paper, seam binding ribbon, and a stamped sentiment to complete it. Great for teacher or classmate gifts too....and easy enough for your child to help you complete!
And finally, I made a Mason Jar candle holder.
This was a fun project that I also made a Christmas version of back in December. For starters, I covered the jar in Tim Holt's tissue paper adhered with Modge Podge. Once that dried I used Modge Podge in certain areas again and dipped the jar in Epsom salt. This gave it a frosty-ish look. Along the top I used some coarse glitter to add a little sparkle! For the ribbon, I custom dyed seam binding with Rangers Distress Stains (Tattered Rose & Worn Lipstick). I used a die cut as the base of my tag and built my label from that. I stamped several different images and cut them out, and used some of the canvas die cuts. I also painted some chipboard letters to spell l-o-v-e with a paint dauber and then stamped the letters with white ink and the Hero Arts stamp script heart stamp to give it some texture. The coverage was great! From there I just added some Stickles, Liquid Pearls, and a pin. love.....
I hope these projects got your creative juices flowing just in time to make some Valentine's projects of your own! Stop by the store to see the samples live, and in person and pick up some supplies to make these projects at home!
happy crafting....k.
