Welcome back to Day 2 of our Sneak Peeks! Do you like the new images so far!? Hope so cause I'm ga ga over them.
Our next girl is named after the real Minako's oldest daughter... Harumi! Harumi (or Ha-chan) is so cute! This stamp kinda looks like her, so I thought it was a good fit. Gosh, we haven't seen them in so long! The girls must be so big by now!
So you've all seen those cute Target mailboxes found in the dollar bins right? Well, you can get them right now cause they only come out during Valentine's day! I pretty much bought out the supply at our local Hilo Target, but I see that they've replenished their supply, so you can still get them. Yay!
I decided to make one for Valentine's day and used the new Doodlebug Designs paper to cover it. I love how Doodlebug papers go so well with our images! Here's how I decorated the door.
And here's Harumi! Had to break up the look so I added a scrap paper to the bottom and then some glitter tape by American Crafts at the seam. Also used the Happy Valentine's Day sentiment by Island Scrapbooking.
Here's a better look at Ha-chan. This was another image I had asked my sister for... a girl lying down. For some reason I envisioned a girl on her back, but I think I like this pose a lot better! You'll see how versatile she can be in some of my other projects.
And here's the other side with the flag. After I covered the mailbox and decorated it, I glued it to a glass candlestick holder. You can get those at the dollar tree in the mainland, but I lucked out and found them at Ace on sale in Hilo.
When you open up the door of the mailbox, there's a surprise!
I just cut up some acetate I saved from old packaging and adhered them to the inside cover. Then I added punched pieces to each acetate piece to give the appearance of it floating. The sentiment is by Mama Elephant! I love that company.
And what's a mailbox without Happy Mail! I used the WeR Memory Keepers envelope punch board to make a small envelope. Then I cut up these little ATCs by Authentique. The envelope paper is by Doodlebug. Seriously... if you don't have that envelope punch board you really need to get one. Just go on You Tube and search Envelope Punch board and you will see why.
OK more candy time! If you would like a chance to win Harumi, just do the following:
1) Leave a comment on THIS POST by 11:59pm on 1/31/14 and;
2) Tell me if you make valentines or not? Me? I hardly do. Shame on me yah?
Don't forget to check back again tomorrow!
Lovely mailbox! I don't do Valentine's but I like seeing all the Valentine's projects and getting inspired for gifts to my significant one at other times of the year...
ReplyDeleteOh she is Adorable and so are your creations!!! YES I make Valentines and so does my 7yr old. In fact she was bummed to find out they are not making a Valentine box this year but they are just going to be collecting them in bags in their class room. She reall enjoys being crafty along the side of me!!
ReplyDeleteHarumi is so cute. Yes, I love to make and receive Valentines...my favorite kind of Happy Mail.
ReplyDeleteso adorable. i love the mailbox. i love doing valentines...either i bake or a make something. i think i'm going to target this week to see if they still have the mailboxes. love the new stamp. :O)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea for those mailboxes! When my kids were young, we usually bought valentines because they would want a certain theme. But one year, my daughter & I made origami hearts & created our own cards. Harumi is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLovelovelove this stamp!!!! I have never made Valentines, but I had recently purchased a bunch of Valentines supplies in hopes of crafting when my daughter does go to school (next year!)
ReplyDeleteOh, I've seen these mailboxes, but never knew what to do with them. What a nice project! I love Harumi, too - she's so cute and child-like. :)
ReplyDeleteYour mailbox is so darn cute, Jenny, inside and out! Harumi is a doll! Love the "floating" hearts inside the mailbox! Love this Doodlebug papers! Really cute gals for Valentine in this new SS stamp set.
ReplyDeleteLove your new stamps! The note cards are so adorable! I do make valentines card and projects =)
ReplyDeleteNow that's an awesome project!! Super cute!! Love the outside and the inside is just as cute. Harumi is adorable!! Your sis did a great job with her!!
ReplyDeleteI only make Vday stuff cause of work, small-kine, nothing like this, they aren't that special! hahaha! otherwise it's only for my parents or special requests.
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Hey! You just HAD to use the candlesticks, eh? Couldn't wait ... hahahaha! LOVE THIS! xoxo, Kimmie
ReplyDeleteHa-chan is so cute; thanks for the chance to win her! I do make Valentine's cards, but only for my husband :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Harumi and that mailbox are too stinkin' cute! I love that lying down pose. It totally reminds me of elementary and jr. high poses with my gf's! Hahaha My kids wanted those mailboxes from Target so we got some but whoa I didn't think to do what you did! I should break into the paper I've been hoarding and decorate ours! :) Normally I don't make Valentine's Day cards but my daughter really wanted to make some for her friends so we made a bunch using Miyako! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute. I love this pose. I usually make Valentines for my husband and my coworkers.
ReplyDeleteHarumi is so cute! She looks like she's settling in for a girls gab session. I confess I don't really make valentines, I cheat and go out and buy one for the hubby, but that's about it.
ReplyDeleteHarumi is so cute. I don't do Valentines stuff from me, but now that I have kids, I will make stuff for them to give to friends. I found some really cute mini mail boxes at Target $1 section that have actually have a letter slot in them. Super cute!
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