Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Libby Fens offering original and creative paper crafting projects. I host monthly Card Buffets, specialty classes and weekly inspiration for card making.

A Little Something Stamp Set

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I love to create things. I love to share the things I make. This is a perfect match for the Share Handmade Kindness campaign.

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I created these for a friend who moved a few years ago. She is having her annual Cookie Swap. And, since I could not go, I made these for her to share –

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They hold a pre-packaged cookie. Yes, I know, pre-packaged, but I wanted to ensure freshness!

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Who wouldn’t want a box like this –

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I thought so.

Best of luck today Marina!

Go make a card or treat, and, share handmade kindness.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

12 Treats for Halloween, Treat 9

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Some treats are quick. Some are not.

Some are meant to be given away and trashed immediately. Some are meant to be treasured for a little while longer.

This one today falls in the keep category.

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Aren’t these nice?

And, take a peek when you pull the inside card out –

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Best of both worlds.

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These were easy to create. I used our Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags and folded them in half. The rest is just using scraps to decorate the treat holder. I reversed them for fun and interest.

Go make a treat and make someones day!

Happy Halloweenin’
Libby

12 Treats for Halloween, Treat 3

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Treat. Treat, hooray! Day three of my 12 Treats for Halloween.

This treat holder is something you’ve probably seen or even made, but with all the new ideas floating about, it may have been forgotten. Plus, I’ll give you some tips and pointers for making lots of these in a snap.

Here they are –

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You’ve seen these, right? Of course you have! These are great to use up those little pieces of scrap card stock.

Here are the items I used –

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  • nuggets, of course
  • Greeting
  • DSP strips, 1 x 3
  • 1  7/8 x 3 strip of card stock, score at 1/4 on 2 long sides
  • pretzel/candy bag (found at craft stores in the candy section)

Note, the strips are turned over. I used a strip Tear & Tape along the 3 strips butted against one another. Your scissors will cut right through it with no gunky mess. If you are making several of these, do this before you make your 1 inch cuts.

The wrap is 1 x 3. When wrapping the nuggets, start opposite the flap on the bottom. This helps to keep the nuggets sealed.

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  • Unwrapped nugget is in the middle for reference.
  • Top is done correctly.
  • Bottom shows how wrapper can make the candy open as it’s wrapped. (I realized this when I covered 20 something nuggets for these cakes!)

The base, the wrapped nuggets sets on, is 1  7/8 x 3, scored at 1/4 on each side. Adjust the length for more nuggets. Fold up the sides.

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Place nuggets on tray and slide into bag. I cut my bag with scissors instead of the trimmer. Any trimmer I used to shorten these bags, ended up sealing them shut.

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Tie with cording or ribbon with a tag and these are done.

See. Easy. And, even more easy now that you have these helpful little tips!

Go make a treat and make someones day!

Happy Halloweenin’
Libby

12 Treats for Halloween, Treat 2

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Thanks for stopping by today.

This is the second of twelve projects. Here is the first project.

My quick treat holder today uses another Paper Pumpkin component –

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This ‘holder’ is from the Love You A Lot kit.

I stamped it, added washi tape, a glimmery ‘BOO!’ and some ribbon and called it done! Oh yes, I added candy!

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Very quick. Very easy. You like? I’d love to know. Leave me a comment.

Go make a treat and make someones day!

Happy Halloweenin’
Libby

October Blogging Friends Blog Hop

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Welcome to the FIRST ever “Blogging Friends Blog Hop!” .

Up until now, we were a group of Stampin’ Up demonstrators located all across the US and Canada whom had never met before. Well, actually, we still haven’t met yet in person……It’s through our common bond of Stampin’ Up and a love of paper crafting, we have created a fun new blog group.

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Please join us the first of every month to see what wonderful things we have created!

I created two sweet Halloween treats for you –

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One is an adorable Instax photo holder.

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Blogging Friends Blog Hop, treat bag, A Little Something Stamp Set, Happy Scenes Stamp Set, Happy Haunting DSP, Black Glimmer Paper, Banner Triple Punch, DecorI took one of wood blocks left over from an unmounted stamp set, painted it and added a piece of Happy Haunting DSP to it. I decorated the photo and hug it on the block.

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Blogging Friends Blog Hop, treat bag, A Little Something Stamp Set, Happy Scenes Stamp Set, Happy Haunting DSP, Black Glimmer Paper, Banner Triple Punch, Decor The other share is a little treat bag made using the same DSP –

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Blogging Friends Blog Hop, treat bag, A Little Something Stamp Set, Happy Scenes Stamp Set, Happy Haunting DSP, Black Glimmer Paper, Banner Triple PunchI love how the glimmer paper adds a little POP of fun!

I’d love to hear what you think about my creations. I hope I have inspired you. Please leave a comment and hop on over to the next person on the list –

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Or, click on the name below to check out the others on the list –

1. Crystal Komara
2. Lisa Kmiec
3. Anna Masciovecchio
4. Chris Pochatek
5. Libby Fens – you are here!
6. Anne Power
7. Mary Blocher
8. Danica Ferrante
9. Deborah Smart
10. Jessica Mink
11. Jodi Horsley

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