Wow…it is still a lot of snow but we are getting through it! Tractor died…YIKES – my washer machine is SICK.…but life is good and I hope that we will make out out today! Darn, I hope so -Yesterday,  John worked from the house and if he is happy…I am happy (after all it is tax season)

Click on the below video and you will see how Party Poppers ARE like Potato Chips…..once you have one…you simply cannot stop! They are FUN….they are EASY.…they are ADDICTIVE and you an fill them with a multitude of goodies – think out of the box – true it can be sweets, but it can also be inspiration quotes or even a message of affirmation to the specific recipient!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWO7W7XnhUk

I hope that you are able to find some “me time” and make some of these fun and festive poppers. I know that you will smile. The FUN thing about this is…THINK OUT OF THE BOX – I am sharing with you ideas that are also non-traditional with a typical Valentines color/stamp theme!

Here is a quick scoop for you to reference!

• The size of the paper is 4 1/2″ x 6″ (this is why the paper stacks are great)
• On the 4 1/2″ side, score at 1″, 2″, 3″ and 4″ – use the bone folder to give a good score.
• Starting with the 1/2″ side folded down, put in the envelope punch board and at the 1″ line…punch. FLIP the entire piece over nd again, at the 1″ line…punch.
• Fold down to the next score line and do the same….1″ Press….FLIP 1″ Press…..continuing to do this the whole way.
• To adhere, I use the Fast Fuse along the 1/2″ piece, a glue dot on each end, FOLD to adhere – DONE!

Please watch the video to see the entire process if you are confused or also feel free to email me and I will be glad to help you!

For the belly band:

• The paper size is 2 1/2″ X 4 3/4″
• Using the Stampin’ Trimmer and the scoring tool, take this piece and score a teeny tiny larger than 1″…so this 4 more times….(I like to use the right hand side of the trimmer as I think it is easier to see)
• If you want to stamp something….do it  now and also stitch or add dots….(just try it – it is FUN)
• Place adhesive on the end, fold over and SMILE! 😉

I hope that you have fun making these and I hope that you agree…..it IS like potato chips….you will need to have more than one! These sweet 3-D treats are always a hit and I know that you are going to have fun making them!

It is Tuesday and you know what that means….NEW weekly deals – please click here to see the offerings this week – do you have a favorite???? Please feel free to leave me a comment and also, let me know how you like the video! (I am really, really trying)

Here are the products that I used to create these fun treats….remember, think out of the box and work with what you have! Stampin hugs to all….until tomorrow!