It’s very simple to do.  Let me show you how.

Supply List:

• I used the “Hey Chickie” digital kit from Fayette Designs.  It’s absolutely adorable!
• Peeps candy
• Snack Ziplock bags
• 3D-Dots by EK Success
• stapler
• scissors or Silhouette cutting machine

I created the bag topper in my Silhouette software, but you could do it in any graphics software program such as Photoshop.  Here is a screen shot.

The topper is 7 inches by 6 inches.  The line in the middle is just for the Silhouette to cut a perforated line so I can fold it easily.  But you can score it just as well.

I created the chick and the “Just hangin’ with my peeps!” saying with a white outline around them.  The gray line is there just to show you how it looks.  But you could also use the gray line to help you cut it out if you are using scissors.

With the Silhouette, I used the print and cut feature.  The key is having it print the registration marks.  Just send it to the printer.  After printing, put it on your cutting mat and load into the Silhouette.  The machine will find the registration marks and cut out your shapes.  (Love that I can print and cut with the Silhouette.  No more cutting by hand!)

After cutting the three pieces out, you have this:

Now simply fold the topper in half.  Adhere the chick and the saying with 3-D adhesive dots.  Put the peeps in the snack ziplock bag and staple the topper to the bag.  It’s just so fun!!

And here is how the back looks!

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I used a swirl from the Silhouette shop on the left. The swirl on the right is from a brush I had in Photoshop. It was harder to trace and cut because of the thin lines and intricacy, but it still worked out.

I actually used the black faux leather contact paper I found at Home Depot. I also placed it contact paper side down on my mat, cut it out, removed the backing and then because my mat is clear, placed it on the Cameo, pressed down, and took off the mat. Fabulous!

When I discovered that I could customize my Control Panel cover on the Cameo, you know I just had to do it!!

How cool is that!!  Let me show you how I did it.

First just open your library in the Silhouette software. (I have the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software.)  Find the control panel pattern.  Click to import it onto your page.

NOTE:  I couldn’t find it.  So, if that’s the case. Do the following:

• In your Silhouette Studio software, go to File (or Silhouette Studio menu for the Mac)
• Select Preferences -> Advanced -> Restore the Initial 51 Designs

Make sure you leave the size the way it is and just position it on your page where you want it.  I’m using a scrap piece of my favorite paper, so I put it in the upper left hand corner.

Put your paper on your mat, load it into your machine and click on Cut.

There is a little opening at the top of the protective plastic covering on the control panel.  use something non-sharp so you don’t damage it to lift it up.  You could probably even use your fingernail.

Then just place your newly cutout panel, put the plastic cover back on, and you are so customized now!! 

Next up…..matching vinyl swirls on the lid of the Cameo.  Just gotta run to the store for some vinyl.  Can’t wait!  (UPDATE:  See swirls here!  And find out what I used instead of vinyl!)

So I wanted to make something to give to you…to let you know how much I appreciate you!  This is so easy to print out and adhere to folded cardstock.  Love it!!  (Yes, there are instructions included, too.)

I love to draw Zentangles.  (If you don’t know what they are, check out our video interview with the originators of the Zentangle here.) This card has a heart Zentangle that I drew. 

I also made one without the “Be Mine!” on it so you can write your own sentiment. 

I’d love to hear from you.  Leave your comments below.  AND…if you want…PIN it…or share it by sending your friends to this page. Thanks!

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

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Simply download and print. Then follow the steps below to embellish!

Supplies used:

• white cardstock
• printed card graphics (download below)
• ScorePal (optional)
• Scotch Adhesive Dot Roller
• solid coordinating cardstock (not shown below)
• RoseArt Glitter Glue
• Zebra Sarasa Metallic Pens
• paper cutter or scissors (not shown below)

Step 1: Download and print out the card graphic.  

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Click on the video icon to see a How-To Video on printing the image.

I printed the card on 8-1/2″ x 11″ Presentation paper (or matte Brochure paper).  After printing, just cut the paper in half both ways, so that the cards are each 4.25″ x 5.5″.

Step 2: (Optional) One of the cards comes blank (without a greeting on it) so you can write whatever you would like as shown below.  I used a gold metallic Zebra pen by Sarasa.  It wrote beautifully!  I loved the easy grip on these pens and how smoothly they wrote.    Click HERE to find out how you can win your own set of these beautiful metallic pens!

Step 3: Embellish with glitter glue.  I used red and gold glitter glue by RoseArt.  Just squeeze a little dot where desired.  For the star on top, I placed a drop of gold glitter glue.  Then I used a pin to drag out the glitter to match up with the star at the top of the tree (as shown below).

Step 4: I used gold metallic pearl cardstock.  You can use any solid cardstock that coordinates with your card.  Cut the 8-1/2″x11″ paper in half and then in half again so you end up with four pieces that measure 4.25″ x 5.5″.

Step 5: In order to properly layer the card pieces as shown below, trim off 1/8 inch off each side of the gold paper.  On the printed card, trim 1/4 inch off each side.

Step 6: Adhere the printed card to the gold paper.  You can use as is for a gift tag!  Otherwise, adhere to a folded half sheet of white cardstock.  (I cut a sheet of white cardstock in half.  Then I used my ScorePal to score the center so that it would fold nicely.)

Gift Idea: Make several and give as a set!  Beautiful!

I had so much fun taping the show at Scrapbook Memories TV back in 2008.  Everyone was so friendly and I really enjoyed meeting the other ladies who were there taping for shows throughout the week.

Below are the instructions for making the Simple Pleasures Card that I demonstrated on the show.  I hope you enjoy this printable card.  It’s very easy to make.  You can assemble several so that you have them ready to use at any time.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Print out the jpg file.  You can open it in a graphics program (such as Photoshop Elements), preview it in a program such as Windows Picture and Fax Viewer in order to print it, or insert the picture into a Word file. Then print it out.

Cut out the card which measures 5-3/8″ wide x 4-1/4″ high.  Cut a piece of cardstock in half to 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″.  Then fold one of those pieces in half.  Adhere the printed card to the front of the folded card.

At this point you can embellish as desired.  I glued some blue jewels to the center of each flower.  It’s amazing how just a little embellishment makes the entire card look dimensional.

This is a very easy way to make a complete set of cards so that you have them ready to use right when you need them.

(Graphics and card designed by Cindy Wyckoff)