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Hero Arts Don’t Stop Believing Gentle Giant Loch Ness Card

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Discover the whimsical charm of the Hero Arts Don’t Stop Believing Collection, featuring adorable Gentle Giant die sets and stunning underwater scene cards. Perfect for adding a playful touch to your cardmaking projects. Continue reading →

Classic Cars by Mindy Eggen for Spellbinders – Father’s Day Card

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Every year me and my dad go to a local car show on Vancouver Island called the Show & Shine in Qualicum Beach

This year with my health not being so great. I was concerned I wasn’t able to make it so I wanted to make sure that he didn’t miss out.

Seeing this Classic Card collection from Mindy Egan for Spellbinders was perfect, and I knew it as soon as I saw it! I made sure that I got it the second it was released. and I made him a card from what I can remember of the cars he always points out as some of his favourites.

Using the layered stencil set long with the classic car die set and the stamp set I made the scene as bright and happy as I could.

I had also purchased the glossy pastel cardstock from Scrapbook.com exclusively for this project knowing it would make the car & tires really pop. It’s perfect! Next up: to try: glossy red!

Stampin Up Cake Pops

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Hi Stampers!

Here is what I have been up to lately:  CAKE POPS!!

Cake Pops with Stampin Up for Father's Day gift treat

Cake Pops Stampin Up style for Father’s Day gift / treat

These were actually for my partner, who was returning from a week long business trip – I wanted to make something special for him, and I knew he had a sweet tooth.

It occurred to me while I was making them that this would also be a GREAT Father’s day gift as well.  It could be a fun thing for Mom’s to do with kids to make the cake pops, then Mom could get in there with her Stampin Up gear and make the labels.

These are a great manly / masculine gift period – I found the trick is to make sure you use ‘manly’ colors – like the brown sprinkles and neutral colored tags etc.

I pretty much used half of my craft room for this – but you could really use ONE stamp set and they would still look great!

Here is the list of Stampin Up tools I used:

STAMPS:

  • Postage Due
  • Chalk Talk
  • ** I’m missing a few – I will have to check the exact name – stay tuned **

INKS:

  • Crumb Cake
  • Night of Navy
  • Real Red

PUNCHES:

  • Postage stamp
  • Petite curly label
  • 1/2″  circle
  • Chalk talk framelits
  • XL oval
  • Small & large tag punch (retired)

 

The cello bags came from the dollar store along with the curly ribbon. The candy melts & lolly sticks we got at Michaels.  I made the cake pop stand out of a styrofoam block (also from Michaels) and I wrapped it in kraft paper (meant for sending parcels) and put a ribbon around it to cover up the tape a little bit 😉

 

**HELPFUL HINTS & TRICKS FOR THIS CAKE POP PROJECT**

  1. The recipe on the Duncan Hines website states to use half the icing tub – I actually only used a QUARTER of the tub.  Using half would probably make your cake pops a little too moist and they may fall off the stick while you are trying to coat them.  Try adding a tablespoon at a time until the mix is moist enough to make a into ball.
  2. To melt the (Wilton) candy / chocolate: use the DEFROST button on your microwave if you do not have a double boiler.

Both of these tips are crucial to the success of your cake pops!  I tried to make cake pops before and it was a disaster.

 

I am happy to share any info you would like that I may have missed here – simply leave me a comment!

Until next time stampers!