Train-tastic

All Aboard for some fun projects that are perfect for the kiddos in your life. Whether you're a mom, grandma, aunt, sister, etc... you're likely to have a special child in your life that would love one of these train themed projects. The NEW Choo Choo stamp set and Right on Track wheel are perfect for everyday cards and scrapbooking. I want to showcase them today as a great opportunity to create birthday party treats.

I love the new Choo Choo set, but needed some coordinating sentiments. I created eight sentiments on my computer that are perfectly sized for use with the Wide Oval Punch. And of course, I'll share them with you.... simply e-mail me a request, and I'll send them on down the line. These simple sayings are sure to keep your projects Right on Track.

I wanted to stick to a classic color scheme using primary colors. My All Aboard invitation is a 6.25" x 4.5" base of Real Red. (fits an A6 envelope) I ran the Right on Track wheel across the bottom of my Kraft layer. TIP: Lay your Kraft on scratch paper (I use SU grid paper) leaving room on each side. When you roll, follow the bottom edge. Start rolling on the scratch paper and up onto your Kraft -- this helps get the ink in the wheel flowing. My train cars were popped onto Stampin' Dimensionals to be sure they were the main attraction, while Build-A-Brads add some 'wow' to the steam puffs.

You can't have a party without cake! Cupcakes are sassy and are easy to customize. I stamped the train engines, snipped them out, and adhered them with Glue Dots to coffee stirrers that had been cut in half. (Standard toothpicks seemed too short.) This is a great party trick, but wouldn't it be cute for an everyday surprise as well? Imagine you're little sweetie coming home from school to find a cupcake with a cute train topper. Or what about inspiration before a test -- train topped muffins for breakfast, anyone?

No party is complete without a little treat. These favors were a snap to create using my Big Shot machine and the Bag with Scallops die. For a peek at the candy, I used my Wide Oval Punch and NEW Window sheets. TIP: You'll want to punch the ovals and use Mini Glue Dots to add the window sheets before assembling the bags. On the opposite side I added a bit of track and a few train sentiments.

Lastly, a 'Choo Choo, Thank You'. This 4" square note is perfect to send out quick thank you's to guests and friends.

And speaking of gratitude: A very special 'thank you' to Mary Fish of Stampin' Pretty for featuring me as her guest stamper today.

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Stamps: Choo Choo (113982), Right on Track wheel (113838)
Paper: Real Red (102482), Brilliant Blue (100721), Glorious Green (101697), YoYo Yellow (102824), Kraft (102125), Window Sheets - medium (114323)
Ink: Real Red (103133) , Brilliant Blue (100691), Glorious Green (103040), YoYo Yellow (102717), Chocolate Chip standard cartridge (102496)
Big Shot: Machine (113439), Bag w/ Scallops (114519)
Tools: Wide Oval Punch (112082), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Circle Punch (10490), Ticket Corner Punch (107214), Stampin' Around Handle (102971), Marvy Scallop Oval Punch (pink)
Sassy Somethings: Build-A-Brads - Antique Brass (109108)