Happy 2011! It's the first of the month and that means it's Papertrey Sr. Team challenge time! This month the team was challenged to create something using Love Songs...an adorable valentine-y set by Lisa Johnson. This set is filled with adorable images and sentiments. One of my favorite things from the set is the "l-o-v-e" letters with the big heart for an "o". Since the letters are seperate images, it's fun to play around with stamping them in different ways. I used them to stamp on some Tag Sale #1 diecuts to attach them to some lollipop flowers made with the Bloom Builders #1 die.
These are fun and simple treats...easy to make and very inexpensive...you can make a ton for the kids to hand out to classmates, etc.
Here's a close up of the stamped tag....using all images from the Love Songs set.
I've put together a little step-by-step in case you'd like to try to make your own.
Start out by diecutting the smallest Bloom Builder die from patterned paper.
Then diecut the scallop circle from the Love Lives Here die set. Stamp the heart image from Love Songs onto the diecut (it fits perfectly!). Punch a hole in the center.
Insert the lollipop stick into the punched hole.
Now thread the Bloom Builder holes with twine and before you gather it tight, insert the sucker stick. Then pull the strings tight and tie to secure.
Now insert the lollipop stick into the hole in the diecut tag.
Use a bit of scotch tape to secure the stick to the backside of the tag.
That's all there is to it! Pretty simple! Now be sure to check out the other DT members to see what they've whipped up for you using Love Songs...
Lisa Johnson
Dawn McVey
Heather Nichols
Michelle Wooderson
Nichole Heady
Stamps: Love Songs
Ink: Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Sweet Blush
Dies: Bloom Builder's #1, Love Lives Here, Tag Sale #1
Other: Twine, buttons, suckers, Simple Valentine patterned paper
Oh they are so sweet.....love that flower topping it all off. Happy New Year to you Betsy!
Posted by: Linda L | December 31, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Gorgeous, Betsy!! I love your creative ideas.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
Posted by: Ingrid Danvers | January 01, 2011 at 04:14 AM
So sweet, great idea! Have a wonderful New Year!
Posted by: Clare Buswell | January 01, 2011 at 05:25 AM
Totally ingenious! I may have to steal you idea of the lollipops with the flower dies for my own daughter's valentines! So cute and a great way to use up some patterned paper that I overbought. :)
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | January 01, 2011 at 05:59 AM
A Happy New Year to you and your family.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | January 01, 2011 at 06:27 AM
Those are adorable!
Posted by: Mekel | January 01, 2011 at 08:09 AM
Awww, love this Betsy! What a fun treat for little ones and big ones alike! Can't wait to see all that you will be featuring in the New Year! Happy 2011 to you, too!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | January 01, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Neat idea! What great treats for anytime! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Jessie McLaughlin | January 01, 2011 at 08:22 AM
such an awesome idea! Happy new year!!
Posted by: Nancy | January 01, 2011 at 08:37 AM
These are totally ADORABLE Betsy!!!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | January 01, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Happy New year 2011 Betsy!!! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks. Love them as always! Can't wait to see your creations!
Posted by: Gladys | January 01, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Love this idea! Can't wait to try it!
Leann
Posted by: Leann | January 01, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Such a fun and sweet idea! It's easy enough to mass produce and it'll impress the yougins!
Posted by: Tiffany Johnson | January 01, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Such a cute idea! One I will definitely be putting to use!
Posted by: Tonya Dirk | January 01, 2011 at 12:10 PM
How do you keep coming up with such cute ideas! Happy New Year, Betsy!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | January 01, 2011 at 12:18 PM
What a wonderful idea, Betsy! You are just too clever.... Can't wait to make these. Thanks for sharing....you're a gem!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Judy F. | January 01, 2011 at 02:31 PM
What an awesome idea! Beautiful work Betsy!
Posted by: Lindsay | January 01, 2011 at 05:35 PM
How darling are these? :0)
Posted by: Romaine | January 01, 2011 at 06:53 PM
so fun!!!
Posted by: Meredith Winston | January 02, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Oh Betsy ,I love this idea so much.I already have everything I need to make this.I will have my granddaughters help me make them ,then they can take the treats to school. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Marybeth L. | January 02, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Now these are just too cute..where ever do you come up with these fantastic ideas?!
Posted by: Christine Middlecamp | January 03, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Wow! your creations are marvellous and your tutorials are clear and simple. Congrats and thank you very much! I'Ve become your follower.
Posted by: Caterina | January 03, 2011 at 01:24 AM