Monday Morn Edit! - The hop is over, I hope you enjoyed it. Come back and visit often. I do plan on posting often, I promise!
Wow, it's great to be participating in another Stampin' Addicts' Blog Hop. I have woefully neglected my blog, so this is helping get my focus back on it. The hop will run from 9am pacific time today til midnight Sunday.
You probably came here from Barbara's blog where she highlighted the Sending Love Speciality DP and the I {Love} Love wheel. Or, you may have gotten here via Krystal's blog featuring the Scalloped Heart Embosslit (LOVE those!). Either way...I'm so glad you're here now!! There are more than 20 demonstrators participating in this hop...so you're sure to see some awesome projects, and have a lot more to add to your upcoming shopping list.
I am focusing on the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set. I bought it in the Clear Mount option...wonderful to have that option now. Here's a picture of the stamp set case..it clearly shows what the set includes (true to size), and on the spine of the box are thumbnails of the stamps...AWESOME!
My first project I am showing you is a desk calendar. Pretty simple to make, but really looks impressive as a gift! I gave several of these away as presents...the recipients were VERY happy with them~
I used the specialty paper from the Occasions Mini (cool bling)...as well as Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, ink and cardstock. If you notice behind the 'friend' heart image I've layered the Scallop Heart Embosslit. I stamped the filigree heart/dotted outline heart in Melon Mambo.
The second item is a simple Birthday card using several of this year's in colors, as well as the Birthday sentiment in the new Well Scripted stamp set.
My final project to show you is a set of 2" by 2" tile magnets. It is a very quick and easy giftable item. Well, once you (or in my case, have your husband) drill out holes in the back for the magnets!! I just stamped assorted heart images in different in colors...then ran the edges of the tiles over my ink pad...and done!
Once again, I made several of these...using many different stamp sets...and gave them as quick little 'thinking of you' Christmas gifts. I think I'll be holding on to these to gift at Valentines. Put one in a small cello or glassine bag, present it along with a cute 3 x 3 card and I'm sure the recipient will think it's great!
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop! The next stop is: the hop is over! :(
Oh, and Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love your projects - those little tiles are super cute!!
Posted by: Marie | January 01, 2010 at 07:46 AM
Oh! The tiles are so cute! And lucky for me that I have a few extra coasters and calendars ... must get downstairs to studio and start stamping!
Posted by: WebDeb | January 01, 2010 at 08:03 AM
I love the magnets! Your projects are just adorable!
Posted by: Heather | January 01, 2010 at 08:14 AM
Cute projects! Love the calendar!
Posted by: Heidi | January 01, 2010 at 08:16 AM
Great projects! I love your non-traditional colors on your 2nd project! But those tile magnets are FABULOUS!!
Posted by: Marilyn | January 01, 2010 at 08:18 AM
The tiles are so cute! I love them!
Posted by: Dawnmarie | January 01, 2010 at 08:29 AM
FABULOUS!!
Posted by: Gwen Mangelson | January 01, 2010 at 09:47 AM
Awesome projects! I absolutely adore the calendar! TFS!
Cherie
Posted by: Cherie | January 01, 2010 at 09:50 AM
I love the desk calendar. The colors used and the Heart stamp are gorgeous.
Posted by: Jacqui | January 01, 2010 at 09:54 AM
What great projects! I love this set! The desk calendar is stunning!
Posted by: Yapha | January 01, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Some great new ideas for this set!
Posted by: Kandi | January 01, 2010 at 11:11 AM
The calendar sure is cute, but what really caught my eye was the card. So often you're used to just seeing reds/pinks with hearts - this project is a great use of other colors to compliment the hearts - great job!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 01, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Love the calendar! Thanks for all of your great ideas!
Posted by: Lisa Y. | January 01, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Cute projects Melina! Love the color combo in your card.
Posted by: Melissa | January 01, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Love the coasters, but the calendar is my fave!! Great post.
Posted by: Lyssa Zwolanek | January 01, 2010 at 01:53 PM
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Posted by: Kelly Mayou | January 01, 2010 at 02:11 PM
Great projects. I really like the tiles. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lisa | January 01, 2010 at 03:50 PM
Love your calendar! The tile magnets are wonderful!
Posted by: Kim | January 01, 2010 at 07:05 PM
Got to say the calendar is my very favorite.. great projects!
Posted by: Sharon Field / CreatedByU | January 02, 2010 at 01:09 AM
Look at that darling desk calendar! And your magnets are really neat (kudos to the DH for drilling 'em out).
Posted by: Holly @ InkPaperStamps | January 02, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Love the tiles & calendars!
Posted by: Rhonda Langley | January 02, 2010 at 12:21 PM
FABULOUS - love those tile magnets...and the calendar...CUTE :-)
Posted by: Sarah Wills | January 02, 2010 at 07:16 PM
Great projects! I especially like the magnets!
Posted by: Rhonda | January 02, 2010 at 08:11 PM
Great projects! I liked your birthday card, really cute! The tiles were adorable too! Great job!
Posted by: Holly | January 03, 2010 at 04:13 PM