tiny treats...

I've been looking forward to tonight for a long while....the Papertrey Ink Design Team is kicking off the introduction of a new stamp set designed by Nichole Heady....and I can't begin to tell you how irresistibly fun it is.  The purpose behind Nichole designing this set was to create a Valentine set that makes gift giving among little ones in a classroom setting fun, easy, cute, and unique.  Our challenge was to create a simple Valentine gift idea using the set and then create a card or separate gift item using the same set but in a non-Valentine-y way....so you can see how the set can function for many different occasions.

I used one of Papertrey Ink's small heart tins....filled it full of cherry chocolate kisses, added trim and paper to the lid, wrapped it with a pink bow and attached a tag using the cupcake image from the Tiny Treats stamp set...cutest darned cupcake I've ever seen.  These will be so much fun to doll up for Sierra's little friends here in just a few months. 

  Then, I thought it would be fun to create  something for her teacher....I created a matching card and felt cupcake...to sit on her desk...maybe to hold a few pins...I dunno if teacher's need pins...but if so, I've got 'er covered....SOOOOOO much FUN....I'm hooked on these little fuzzy delicacies...but now I'm getting off track a bit....
 I just love the sweet sentiments that accompany each of the images...and the cute label too...all you have to do is stamp and punch...stamp and punch....  

Now for the non-Valentine-y project using the same set...  
  I used the tiny heart stamp from this set, added in a new sentiment, prettied up the label with some Mica Flakes and piled it on some Melissa Frances goodies, vintage sheet music, tea-stained trim and twill, and a bitty, Maya Road heart trinket pin.

So....I'm ready to see what my girls have all done with their stamp sets....here are some links to follow that I'm sure you'll just LOVE:

Becky Oehlers, Betsy Veldman, Dawn McVey, Debbie Olson, Geny Cassady, Heather Nichols, Lisa Johnson, Mish Wooderson, Niki Estes, and Kim Hughes.

Well...I've got a sweet, little girl singing every Christmas carol in the book while she's having a soak in the tub...off to take over for daddy and put the babe to bed.

G'night friends.

Melis
 
 
 
  
 
 

Comments

[bettyann]

oh my how sweet are these little heart gifts..I love the fuzzy, cupcake pin cushion..thanks for sharing.

[Elizabeth S.]

Melissa, these are so adorable!! I jus love the cupcake pin cushion. I would love to make some of this, could you share?
Thanks,
Liz

[Heather]

Melissa, these are absolutely beautiful! I especially love the cupcake.
I bought some crochet flowers from someones Etsy site last year and still haven't used them. I guess I am gonna have to get on it. You just inspired me to use them.
Thanks, Heather

[amber r.]

i love how you take any project and make it yours...the tin is so beautiful with all the little embellishments you made to it! and i love your "friends forever" card! thanks for sharing! :)

[Vanessa Menhorn]

Fabulous! Love everything about your projects!

[Cam]

Your projects always add a touch of beauty to my day. Thank you.

[Nellies Nest]

Yummy projects again, so soft and girlie...love your goodies as always!

[Yvette]

Melissa these are gorgeous. You must do a cupcake tutorial for use that cupcake pincushion is so adorable I would love to make some for the seamstresses in my life. Another great group of prijects thanks for all you share

[Kathy W]

Beautiful projects, and another vote for a tutorial or links to get started on that magnificent cupcake pin cushion. Very cute!

[Nancy M]

Your designs are lovely, so very feminine. I think your valentine could easily transition into birthday.

[Loydine]

I love the felt cupcake! Please give us a tutorial. I'm thinking it could be used in conjunction with a round tin--cover the bottom in felt and the top with that adorable cupcake cushion top.thanks so much for sharing!

[Diane Jaquay]

Oh WOW! Fantastic projects Melissa! I too would LOVE to know how to make the cupcake :)

[Melissa Bickford]

Wow, wow, wow, Melissa!! All just gorgeous! I just love the cupcake pin cushion!

[Anika B.]

Loving it! As a teacher myself, I can say that "Yes!" teachers need pins. There are always projects we need to hang on bulletin boards! Hopefully one of the mother's of my students is checking out your post today, I would love one of these on my desk!

[Kim FAucher]

these are just stunning projects.. my favorite holiday of all time is Valentines.. such pretty possibilities!!
Love that felt cupcake.. good enough to eat!! ;)

[Heidi S]

Oh my that is one very lucky teacher!! Melissa your projects are gorgeous! So soft and warm feeling. Your felt cupcake is wonderful!!

[Dani]

oh my heavens! that felt cupcake is the cutest thing ever!

[Sharon]

These are adorable!!

I love looking at your blog - it is beautiful. I love everything that you create.

Can you tell me what type of glitter you use?

Thanks
Sharon
x

[cassie]

these are amazing - i love that cupcake. i don't know if a grade school teacher needs pins -- but as a high school teacher -- i disappointed many a kid who was desparate to escape class in search of one by having my own stash! LOL!!

[Charmayne]

hi Melissa :) love everything you've created. you seem to have that magic touch! can't wait to get my hands on some mica flakes!

[Colleen]

Oh melis....
I love the cupcake AND the felt candies a previous post...any thought on either a tutorial or at least a pattern (for sale in your etsy shoppe, maybe??)

Hugs,
Colleen

PS: How's the 'no-Coke, even-in-the-vintage-Santa-can thing going?

[Tracey McNeely]

Just stunning, thanks for sharing.

[Kerri Norrod.]

I love the cupcake. Could you please share how you made this?

[Victoria Resh]

YOU are so talented...love this!!!

[Wendy Beck]

I love your cupcake card and cupcake. You do such gorgeous work!