Jessica Lamb Stamps

Altered Mason Jar Using the Friendship Preserves Stamp Set

Are you going somewhere for Thanksgiving dinner? Do you still need a hostess gift? If you are I have a gift that would be perfect for your hostess! And it is simple and fast to assemble with a just a few supplies. I altered a simple mason jar with the Friendship Preserves Stamp Set and some designer series paper and ta-da an adorable gift that your hostess will be sure to love!

 

 

Isn’t it sweet! You can fill this altered mason jar with candies, nuts, or place a gift card inside! Change the DSP and it would be a great thinking of you gift for Hanukkah, Christmas, or birthday! I used a smaller jelly jar but you could easily size up the design for a quart size mason jar.

 

To create this project you will need the following supplies:

Stamp Set: Friendship Preserves (available wood mount and clear mount)

Ink: Cajun Craze

Card Stock/ Paper: Comfort Café DSP, Summer Starfruit, Cajun Craze

Other: Big Shot, Window Frames Framelits Dies, Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon, Circle Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

 

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Simple Holiday Home Décor Using the Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set

I love to decorate my home for the holidays especially Christmas. I created this simple holiday home décor project with a 3D ornament to display on my entry table. It would also make a great little gift for a neighbor, teacher or friend.

 

 

Isn’t it sweet! It is simple and you could make a few of these pretty quickly for gifts.

 

Supply List:

Stamp Set: Ornament Keepsakes (wood mount, clear mount), More Merry Messages (wood mount, clear mount)

Big Shot & die: Holiday Ornaments Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits

Card Stock/DSP: Whisper White, Be of Good Cheer (size: 4” x 6”)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Other: 4x6 frame, basic rhinestones, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Whisper White 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon, Simply Scored

 

Instructions:

1. Create bow from Whisper White 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon. Adhere to Be of Good Cheer (4”x6”) DSP.
2. Using Cherry Cobbler Ink and Ornament Keepsakes stamp, stamp 4 ornaments. Die cut ornaments using the Big Shot and the coordinating Holiday Ornaments Framelits. TIP: I find it helpful to use a post-it note or 2 to hold the framelit die in place. Score each die cut ornament in half using the Simply Scored. Adhere the ornaments to each other. Adhere to Be of Good Cheer DSP.
3. Using Whisper White CS, Big Shot, and Apothecary Accents Framelits die cut label. Using Cherry Cobbler Ink and More Merry Messages stamp set, stamp sentiment on label. Embellish with Basic Rhinestones. Adhere to Be of Good Cheer DSP using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Remove glass from picture frame and replace with your paper craft project. Note: Be sure to replace frame back.

 

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Candlelight Christmas Home Décor

On Wednesdays to coordinate with my 12 Weeks of Christmas Project Newsletter I am trying to feature a holiday themed project here on my blog too! A while ago a friend of mine gave me a bunch of 5x7 rectangle wood plaques that she did not need so I decided to make some Christmas home décor with it using the Candlelight Christmas DSP from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog.

 

 

I really like how these came out! I matted the DSP on Lucky Limeade card stock. The letters were die cut with Real Red and Very Vanilla card stock and I used some Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere theme to the DSP. For a little bling I added a few basic rhinestones to the letters. For some depth I inked all of the paper edges with Soft Suede ink.

 

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1 Halloween Themed Embellishment 2 Party Favors

Halloween is just around the corner and of course my kids have a few Halloween parties to attend. They are super excited! My youngest who will be dressed as Belle is in preschool and they will be having a little party during school. We signed up to bring a non-food party favor. In addition my BFF since forever has a party on Halloween. We go to her house to eat, play games and of course trick or treat. I figured since I had to make some party favors for my little one I might as well make some favors for the other party.

 

I designed 1 embellishment but used it in 2 different ways. The first is as a topper for a narrow cello bag with a Halloween pencil.

 

 

For the second design I took the pencil topper and added it to a bag topper to create this Halloween party favor filled with treats!

 

 

 

The design is simple on purpose – the kids don’t really care about the decoration – they want the treat! Hehehe! Plus they are super easy and quick to make by using the Big Shot and some punches. Here is the supply list to create these embellishments:

 

Stamp sets: Mixed Medley (hostess), Googly Ghouls (available in wood mount and clear mount)

Ink: Stazon Jet Black

Card Stock: Basic Black, Garden Green, Rich Razzleberry

Punches: 1.25” scallop circle, 1.75” circle, 1-3/8” circle

Big Shot and Die:  Perfect Pennants Bigz L Note: if you want to make the bag topper you will also need the Top Note Die

 

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Holiday Ornament Class!

Don’t you just love the ornament on the cover of the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog? It is soooo pretty!!

 

By popular demand I am offering a brand new holiday ornament class! We will make an ornament similar to the ornament on the cover of the holiday catalog!

 

 

Your class fee includes the supplies to make 1 ornament and your own Silicone Craft Sheet! Add on your own Ornament Keepsake Bundle for an additional fee ($50 wood mount & $43 clear mount). Please bring your own glue gun to class. 

This class will take place at the same on Nov 17 from 9am-noon at my stamping place!

RSVP and pre-pay by Nov 9. Click here to reserve your spot and then I will send you a PayPal invoice! I look forward to seeing you in class!

 

And don’t forget, I offer a class rewards card! Attend 10 of my classes and receive a FREE pack of embellishments of your choice (value $8.95 or less)!

 

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Googly Ghouls Candy Bar Wrapper

Are you going to a Halloween party this year? If you are then I have the perfect little favor for the kids (and kids at heart) using the Googly Ghouls stamp set (available in wood mount and clear mount). It is a candy bar wrapper. The wrapper slides over a standard size chocolate bar. You can make this wrapper with a few scraps of paper.

 

Isn’t it cute!  I received this adorable wrapper in a SUDSOL project swap and it was made by fellow demonstrator Brenda C. To make this wrapper you will need the following supplies:

 

Stamp Sets: Border Banter, Googly Ghouls

Ink: Jet Black StazOn, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Wisteria Wonder, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Other: Googlies, Basic Black Marker, White Bakers Twine, Big Shot, Square Lattice embossing folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Simply Scored

 

Some helpful hints:

*Card stock dimensions for the wrapper: 5.5” x 2.5”

*Score card stock wrapper at: 1.25”, 1.5”, 3-7/8”, 4-1/8”

*If you don’t want to hand cut the mummy and bat, use circle or oval punches instead

*If you are making a bunch of wrappers, you can die cut a few pieces of card stock at a time

 

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Announcing My New Holiday Ornament Class!

Don’t you just love the ornament on the cover of the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog? It is soooo pretty!!

 

By popular demand I am offering a brand new holiday ornament class! We will make an ornament similar to the ornament on the cover of the holiday catalog by using rubber stamps and the Big Shot.

 

 

Your class fee includes the supplies to make 1 ornament and your own Silicone Craft Sheet! Add on your own Ornament Keepsake Bundle for an additional fee ($50 wood mount & $43 clear mount). Please bring your own glue gun to class. 

This class will take place at 7pm on Wednesday November 28 at the same time as the Stamp a Stack of Holiday cards. Take both classes and receive 10% discount on your class fee!

RSVP and pre-pay by Nov 19. Click here to reserve your spot! I look forward to seeing you in class!

 

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It’s here! Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog 2012! Let’s Look at the Googly Ghouls Stamp Set!

Today’s the day! The Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog 2012 is here!

 

 

The products in the catalog are available today through January 2, 2013! If you don’t have a copy already – email me to get your copy!

 

The Holiday Catalog covers fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, winter, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day! There are great new stamp sets, designer series paper, embellishments, cool Big Shot dies and embossing folders, digital templates, and more!

 

Throughout the Holiday Catalog there are product bundles offered at a discounted price! One of the bundles is the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle (available in wood mount and clear mount)

 

 

This bundle includes the Googly Ghouls stamp set and the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit (available individually as well). Here are some projects I made the stamp set and kit.

 

 

I love these little treat bags! You can keep them super simple like the mummy bag. I stamped directly on the bag with Stazon Ink (I think if you use the classic ink, it will smear so be sure to use stazon)

 

 

Another option is to use one of  the included tags and baker’s twine to decorate the bag.

 

 

Or let your imagination go wild and embellish the bags with die cuts, paper, and more!

 

 

I love the googly eyes! Aren’t they cute! Any kid would love to get these treats on Halloween! And this is a super easy project for your kids to do with you. They would love to make these treats for their friends.  There are 20 double sided tags included in the kit as well as 10 treat bags, googly eyes, and baker’s twine.

 

Now check out this adorable Halloween card!

 

 

I used the new Chevron Embossing folder on the card base. Love that folder! It is so on trend! Chevrons are everywhere. If you don’t have it already it is a must have.

 

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I really appreciate your feedback and comments. So please leave me a comment and let me know what you think of this card and treat bags.  If you’ve never left a comment before all you have to do is to click on the title of the post, scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your comment in the comment box. Sometimes comments may take a little while to appear. 

 

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Highlights from the Stampin’ Up! 2012 Convention – Project Ideas from the Stampin’ Up! Museum

On the first day of the 2012 Stampin’ Up! Convention we had the opportunity to take a tour of the Riverton Distribution Center Campus.

 

 

It is about a 20 minute drive from Salt Lake City. While at the Riverton Distribution Center you can tour the Stampin’ Up! Museum. Here you can learn the history of Stampin’ Up! as well as get a ton of project ideas. There are several rooms set up with various vignettes showcasing many different products.

 

Today I thought I’d share with you a bunch of the project ideas from the museum! When you first walk into the museum the Stampin’ Up! statement of the heart is framed in a beautiful frame over a welcome table. The statement of the heart is:

 

"To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments . . . in this we make a difference."

 

As you turn the corner you reach the first project display.The wallpaper is First Edition DSP!

 

Here is a closer look at the framed artwork featuring the 2012-2014 In Colors: Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, and Primrose

 

On the opposite wall is a neat "tree" (not sure what else to call it) made from card stock.

 

 

 

In the next room there was a super sweet little girl bedroom vignette with a "M" on the wall -- perfect for my girls! Love the flowers on the wall! The chandelier is all paper flowers too!

 

The next space features a beautifully decorated holiday mantel with candles, cards, and garland. 

 

There was another room decorated like a family or living room. Over the sofa there was some really neat artwork featuring the blossom from the Betsy Blossom stamp set. The flowers are not painted; they are paper!

 

 

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I’m Heading to the Stampin’ Up! Annual Convention 2012!!

I’m so excited! Today is the big day! I’m heading to the Stampin’ Up! Annual Convention in Salt Lake City! I know it is going to be awesome! Last year I had such a good time and learned so much. I know this year will be just as great!

 

I’m traveling with some of my demonstrator friends and I wanted to make them each a little something. At Convention everyone receives some sort of tote bag. Last year the tote bag was a business bag that holds catalogs and other items that I take to workshops and private classes. We have no idea what this year’s bag will be – it is a complete surprise until you pick up your bag on Wednesday. Anyhow, last year our up line, Jen, made us luggage tags for our tote bags. Jen was not able to make the trip to Salt Lake City this year so I made luggage tags for the ladies.

 

 

I used the Pleasant Poppies background stamp (available in wood mount and clear mount) and the Morning Post Alphabet set (available in wood mount and clear mount) to create the luggage tags. My color combination was Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White. (BTW – I LOVE this color combo – what do you think of it??) The tag holders (name badge holders) and the O rings are from the local business supply store.

 

Here is a close up of 1 of the tags.

 

 

If you know someone who travels often this would be a great little gift!

 

I am hoping to blog at least a couple times while at the Stampin’ Up! Convention. I will definitely be posting to Facebook and Twitter so if you don’t already be sure to follow me there. You can click here for my Facebook page and here for Twitter.

 

You can order any of the stamps as well as card stock to create these luggage tags at my online store. Just click here to shop now. And during July 2012 when you spend $50 or more (in product) you can get the Reason to Smile stamp set for only $5!!

 

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It’s Christmas in July! Sneak Peak at the Wondrous Wishes Stamp Set

It’s that time of year – Christmas is July! How did this tradition start anyway??? I’m not really sure. I should probably Google it – LOL! To celebrate, I am having a really great Christmas in July Paper Crafting Class on July 27!

 

During the class we will make 3 great paper crafting projects while enjoying some holiday treats and music! It is going to be a fun night! I really hope you will join me!

 

Check out 1 of the three projects we will be making! This super cool picture frame featuring a sneak peak at the brand new Wondrous Wishes stamp set! This set is from the 2012 Holiday Mini…which BTW is not too mini, there’s lots of great stuff in it…will not be available until August 1^st, 2012!

 

 

Isn’t this frame great! It will be a great little home décor piece or gift! To create it we are going to some embossing and water coloring –so fun! Can you tell I’m excited!

 

Here are the class details:

• Date: Friday July 27
• Time: 7-9:30PM
• Location:  my stamping place

 

Be sure to register by July 18. To register just click the PayPal button below.

 

 

I look forward to seeing you in class!

 

Oh, and if you know how Christmas in July got started feel free to leave me a comment below. If you’ve never left a comment before all you have to do is to click on the title of the post, scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your comment in the comment box. Sometimes comments may take a little while to appear.

Pirate Party for Kids

A few weeks ago I shared with you the pirate party invitations I made for my son’s birthday party. They were a message in a bottle. You can check them out by clicking here.

 

The pirate party was this past weekend. So I thought I would share with you the party decorations! I got some of these ideas from Pinterest and put my own spin on them. (BTW I love Pinterest! Don't you? Be sure to follow my boards by clicking here)

 

When the young buccaneers arrived, they were greeted at a welcome table with some directions to put on a pirate eye patch, mustache, earring, and necklace. My son made that Lego display for the table.

 After they got their pirate gear on they headed over for the snacks! Hey, what’s a party without snacks right? I gave everything a pirate friendly name and decorated the table with a pirate map, sea shells, and pirate gold coins. But the centerpiece was the shark salad!

 

 

Once everyone arrived and had some snacks, the young pirates went on a treasure hunt which included walking over a plank! My brother made this for me – thanks Steve!

 

 

Of course the final stop on the treasure hunt was the treasure chest! I was hoping to get a better picture of it for you filled with the treasure (the goody bags).  My husband put it out before I could get the pic. But here is a picture while some of the kids were getting their loot!

 

To make the treasure chest we spray painted one of those white styrofoam coolers and put it on a big X marks the spot! The young buccaneers had a great time at the party!

 

If you like any of the decorations be sure to pin them to Pinterest and feel free to leave a comment below!

Three Different Projects Using the new Stampin’ Up! Comfort Café Designer Series Paper

The new Comfort Café Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! is a versatile collection of papers that combine florals, stripes, and chevrons. They mix and match creating an eclectic mix. At first glance you may think this paper is only good for autumn projects. But don’t let the cozy combination of Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit and Very Vanilla hold you back – this collection can be used year round!

 

 

Today my feature projects are a card, treat bag, and mini treat box all made with the Comfort Café DSP. I made the projects this past weekend at the INKcredible Impressions Shoebox Swap. At the meeting we rotated through a series of stations creating an assortment of Stampin’ Up! projects each featuring a new product or two. I hope you like these projects as much as I do!

 

The first project is a thinking of you card:

 

The sentiment for this card came from the Thoughts & Prayers Stamp Set. The die cut Midnight Muse floral patterned paper from the Comfort Café DSP along with the muted Summer Starfruit is a wonderful combination for a thinking of you or sympathy card. The pretty floral embellishment on the seam binding is one of the new In Color Dahlias.

 

Project #2 is an adorable treat bag filled with chocolates!

This is the perfect little treat to give to a neighbor or your BFF just to let them know you’re thinking of them. The For You sentiment is from the Layered Labels Stamp Set. The label was stamped in Cajun Craze and punched out using the Large Oval Punch and layered on a punched Scallped Oval.

 

The final project is an absolutely super sweet little basket made using the 2 die cut tags from the Two Tags Bigz Die for the Big Shot.

Isn’t it cute! I LOVE the little die cut butterfly (Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die). Wouldn’t it be great to use as a place card at a dinner party? You could fill it with small candies or nuts.

 

I’d love to know what ya think of these projects. Feel free to leave a comment below. If you’ve never left a comment before all you have to do is to click on the title of the post, scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your comment in the comment box. Sometimes comments may take a little while to appear. 

 

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Gift Tag and 3x3 Note Card Featuring the New Stampin’ Up! Make a Cake Stamp Set

I just love the new Make a Cake stamp set from Stampin’ Up! This is a super cute stamp set! Tomorrow I am heading to an INKcredible Impressions group event and everyone is bringing a project to share – it is called a shoebox swap. This gift tag and coordinating 3x3 note card is the project I created for the event.

 

 

The patterned paper on the gift tag is from the new Patio Party DSP. This paper features all of the brand new 2012-2014 In Colors! And the ribbon is the new ¼” stitched grosgrain ribbon. It is available in 10 colors!

 

 

If you love the Make a Cake stamp set and Patio Party designer series paper as much as I do, how would you like to get it for FREE! Yes Free! When you join Stampin’ Up! and become part of my team during June not only do you get up to $125 worth of product for only $99, you will also receive nearly $50 in FREE product from the Patio Party Suite!  

 

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Small changes make a big impact

Do you find that the cards you make are simple and you would like to take them to the next level?

 

Have you recently started to paper craft and are ready to take things up a notch?

 

If you answered yes to either of these questions today’s post is going to help you take your paper crafting up a notch or two! Even if you answered no, these principles will work for any type of project not matter what your skill level is – beginner to experienced.

 

The other day I was working on some card samples for an upcoming class. The first version of the card was pretty simple, and well let’s face it a little boring.

 

 

So I decided to make a few subtle changes, and voila! The birthday card went from bland to fun!

 

 

Really there was nothing wrong with the first card and I suspect my class attendees would have been fine with it. It is an easy card to make even with the couple of techniques involved. An experienced crafter would be pleased with it, the card just didn’t do anything for me.

 

So what did I do to change things up???  I added layers and texture – that’s it! Adding a little bit of texture and some layers will easily bring your project up a notch.

 

I added layers in 2 places:

• to the right of the Soft Suede strip of paper I added a very little bit of Very Vanilla card stock

• I matted the stamped birthday image on Soft Suede card stock

 

Texture in the second card takes form in 3 different ways:

• With the embossed cardstock (the card base and Soft Suede strip)

• By using Stampin’ Dimensionals to raise the stamped image block off the card base

• By slightly distressing the edge of the Very Vanilla card stock mat along side of the Soft Suede strip

 

Here’s the thing, none of these added elements took a lot of time and they give a more finished look! So how do these principles translate to your other projects? Try 1 of these techniques on your next project!

• If you don’t usually mat your photos on a scrapbook layout, mat your photos.

• If you don’t usually dry emboss any elements on your cards with the Big Shot, then add an embossed background.

• If you don’t usually distress any of your paper edges on your projects then break out a file and distress away!

 

Are you saying, um Jess I’ve tried these things, what else can I do? Try 1 or more of the above techniques along with 1 or more of the following on the same project:

• Distress all paper edges with brown ink

• Use the Color Spritzer Tool to add some ink spatter

• Double mat photos or stamped images

• Stamp a random all over background image and create your own custom patterned paper

 

I hope you can see how easy it is to take your project to the next level – don’t be afraid! You can do it! Step out of your comfort zone and try something new – I bet you will love the results! Hey, let’s face it, if you don’t love it you can try it again. After all it is just paper and ink!

 

I’d love to know which techniques you try on your next project or if you have any tips to share on taking your projects to the next level. Please leave a comment below and share your tips with us!

 

 

Angry Bird punch art birthday cards

Angry Birds are all the rage! Are you addicted to the game? I find myself playing Angry Birds Rio on a regular basis and boy do my kids like the game! My son even has a bunch of Angry Birds stuffed toys!

 

We have some kid birthday parties coming up so I thought I’d try to make some punch art Angry Birds for birthday cards. I made some red birds and black birds. My kids love the cards – what do you think?

 

 

These guys are pretty easy to make and all you need are some standard punches. My son has also requested that I make the king pig and yellow bird – so be on the lookout for them soon!

 

This card is simple enough that you could use it for an Angry Bird themed birthday invite and coordinating thank you card as well! You could do an entire set with matching treat bags too!

 

Let me know how much you like these cards by leaving a comment below and by pinning them to Pinterest.

 

Summer Smooches 3x3 card box and coordinating note cards

This past Sunday I held a customer appreciation event for all the ladies who hosted a Sale-A-Bration workshop. It was a fun afternoon of games, eating and of course paper crafting! One of the projects we made was a 3x3 card box and coordinating note card using the Simply Scored scoring tool and Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper.

 

 

The Summer Smooches DSP has the following coordinating colors:

Daffodil Delight

Real Red

Tempting Turquoise

Lucky Limeade

Island Indigo

Tangerine Tango

Rich Razzleberry

 

The Summer Smooches DSP will be in the new Idea Book & Catalog!!! But you can have this new designer series paper early when you order it during April!  You can order it until April 30 and then it won’t be available again until June 1. There is actually an entire suite of products that you can order now – click here to see everything in the Summer Smooches collection.

 

Check out the 3x3 cards we made using the Summer Smooches DSP and 2 stamps from the Pretty Postage stamp set.

 

 

And here is the coordinating 3x3 note card box. This box came together in no time flat by using the Simply Scored scoring tool.

 

 

What I love about this box is that is easily holds the four 3x3 note cards and envelopes, it makes a great little teacher’s gift or thinking of you gift, plus you can decorate it countless ways! I have a feeling you will see several versions of this little box in the upcoming weeks!

 

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Adventures in paper crafting: making a decorated paper cone party favor

 

Now that my sister is engaged I have been drafting ideas for invitations and party favors for the upcoming engagement party and bridal shower. Most of the ideas are mostly thoughts yet to be translated into a sketch let alone an actual project, but I’ve been anxious to try my hand at making those cute paper cones that you can fill with treats. Usually you see them hanging off the back of a chair.

 

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Here is my version of the paper cone party favor using the new Summer Smooches DSP; I used a template from Scrapbooking, etc to create the cone.

 

 

I think it is just adorable! What do you think? I have several ideas for different versions of this party favor, so be on the lookout for more to come!

 

Some tips when creating your paper cone:

• When you create your paper cone you want to use a strong adhesive such as sticky strip to secure the cone.

• If you are going to decorate the top of the cone with ribbon the way I did, you want to embellish it prior to securing the cone closed. It is much easier to embellish the paper cone with the ribbon while the paper is still flat and not cone shape.

• Instead of a paper handle use ribbon or lace.

• If making for a bridal shower, instead of using the punched flower medallion to embellish the front of the paper cone stamp the bride-to-be’s monogram on the front of the cone.

• Use light weight treats to fill your paper cone.

 

What ideas do you have to embellish the paper cone? I’d love to know – just leave me your ideas in the comment section below!

 

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