Day 24: Goodie Bags

Tomorrow is the big birthday party, and I am short on time. Here are the goodie bags we will be giving out to my DD party guests:

I used regular everyday lunch sacks that I had around the house and stamped them with the It's a Party set that I used for the invites. I also stamped "thanks" on the bags. For an added touch, I scalloped the bag edge and tied some ribbon through to close. Very quick and simple! And what's inside? Bubbles, gum, clackers, play doh, a squirt gun and a gel pen. I had to make the goodies as unisex as possible...plus we are going bowling, so it had to be fairly inexpensive!

Thanks for stopping by! I have something out of the ordinary planned for tomorrow's post!!


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Day 23: Valentine Embellishment Gift

I made a nugget tin today as a Valentine gift for a friend of mine. It is an "embellie box".


Inside I made little boxes out of 4x4 paper and filled them with brads and flowers. I also put in a couple yards of coordinating ribbon and some clear stamps from Michael's. I wrapped a simple paper band around the outside using SU's Patterns DSP. I created a scalloped square centerpiece out of Real Red and Whisper White CS.

The heart image and sentiment are from Love You Much. I added some 5/8 red grossgrain ribbon and colored some of the image with Taken With Teal. This is a real simple little gift, but I think she will love all the surprises inside!

Happy Valentine's Day!


Hugs,

Day 20: An Oldie but a Goodie

Today I am 2/3 of the way done with my 30 day non-purchase challenge! Only 10 more days and boy am I having fun!

Today is an oldie but a goodie---Nugget Tins! My eldest DD has a Valentine's party today and she made all her own Valentines--without me. My job was to make brownies ("just regular brownies please mom, no fancy stuff") Oh the horror! So I had to find another creative outlet! Each of my children's teachers will be getting these:

I had bought a slew of tins last spring intending to use them for Father's Day. Ummm, sure I was....Anyway, I'm using them now! These Hershey's Treasures have this really pretty purple foil around them. And that was the start of my color scheme.

I lined the inner edge with Raspberry tart DSP (LOVE this stuff!) and lined the bottome with Elegant Eggplant. I did not glue anything onto or inside the tin (more on that later). Each candy is wrapped with an Avery label stamped with images from PTI's Limitless Labels. Ink is Eggplant and Rose Red.

For the outside band (again no adhesive on the tin), I scalloped the edges of a strip of Rose red card stock and placed a strip of Raspberry tart in the center. I then formed it around the tin and used sticky strip to glue the ends together.

The largest flowers I had were yellow, so I dyed them with white craft ink and embossed them with white embossing powder for extra measure. I still love the way embossed flowers look.

The flower's center is three elements: a 3/4" Rose Red CS circle, a large SU Filigree brad with a SU purple rhinestone center (Round Ice collection).

The flower focal point didn't really say "Valentine's Day" to me, so I stamped a cute little tag from the Happy Heart Day set on Rose Red CS with Elegant Eggplant ink. I colored the hearts with a white gel pen. The TEACHER sentiment is from Limitless Labels and is white craft stamped on elegant eggplant. I tied the tag to the flower with linen thread. My DD name and the date are on the reverse side of the tag.

I also intend on placing a note on the inside bottom focusing on "REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE" instructing them on ways they can reuse their tins (bake a goodie, fill it up, etc). This is why I did not use any adhesive. I wanted them to be able to take apart the whole thing and reuse it as they saw fit.

As for how I did it...it was really easy. The inside of the tin has a lip that helps keep the top of the lining in place. The CS bottom is cut to fit inside snugly, therefore holding the bottom of the lining in place as well. Unfortunately, I don't remember the height measurement, but I know I cut it just slightly shorter that the height of the tin!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,

Day 14: Going for the Gold

Today I am going for the gold! Papertrey Ink is celebrating 2 years in the biz and has awesome giveaways every day! Nichole announced on her blog today that Papertrey Ink will be at the CHA Craft Super show in Orlando this year! I am way excited because I only live a few hours away and this is my opportunity to go and get some hands on time with PTI product!

In celebration of this announcement, Nichole is offering a contest-the prize being a one of a kind PTI bag and a $100 gift certificate!!! Here is my entry that I whipped together this morning...


I found this bee fabric before Christmas and knew I had to get some! I sewed a simple little Valentine tote and filled it with heart shaped chocolates. I used PTI's Honey Bees and Limitless Labels for the border. The bee is stamped in PTI's Summer Sunrise; the hearts are Berry Sorbet. "Bee Mine" is stamped with Jet Black Staz-on. Red zigzag ribbon handle is from SU.

Wish me luck! I sure could use that prize for my trip to CHA in July!!!!
Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

C is for Camden

Morning Everyone! Today is my birthday!!! It is looking to be a great day--although maybe a little rainy! So in celebration of "gift-giving" days I am posting a gift I have made for a friend's son for Christmas. This little boy's room is decorated in classic Mickey and I hope this will coordinate well! Any comments/critiques would be appreciated!



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Four Hour Project

I am so glad to be back where I have a little time I can carve out to create. Today I straightened up my office. Of course, once I got it clean I had to mess it up again! I decided to start om teacher projects. I am totally casing the jumbo clothes pin from the Stampin' Up F/W Idea Book!

For some reason I really stink lately at taking pictures. They all turn out blurry! I think it's time for a new camera! LOL

Left: My Camera shot
Below: Scanner

I don't have the teacher set, so I used the elephant from that Valentine set that was out a while back...Paper is Summer Picnic, ribbon is Real Red 5/8" grossgrain...

So here is where my quick project turned into a FOUR hour fiasco! I had about an inch and a half of red ribbon left. I decided that instead of tossing it I was going to incorporate it into a really quick card. Well, four hours later I had a card---and didn't even use the ribbon! This must be why it takes me so long to get scrapbook pages done...

It's not a bad card per se, but I don't think it was worth four hours! Summer picnic is there again, plus die cut blossoms and striped grossgrain ribbon. I also beaded some sticky strip at the bottom and in the center of the flower. The charm letters have been colored in with a gel pen.

Enjoy! And may your creative adventures accomplish more in four hours than mine did!!!
Hugs,

Name Frame part deux

I finally finished the other frame I have been commissioned to do. Obviously it's a Fighting Irish thing....Not sure what else I could've done...I wanted it to look inspired by the Fighting Irish, but not too literal.


The letters were all hand cut (three times!) with a hobby blade and matted. I got some really cool football paper from Hobby Lobby for the background. My goal was to make it look kinda like a college pennant. Hope I accomplished it!!

Any comments would be great!!!

Hugs,

A week in the life??? Canceled

Ratings were low...Show was canceled. LOL So much for my week in the life! I just recently got back from DC where I had a lot of fun. And today, while recuperating from my trip, I actually got CRAFTY!!!!

My cousin has commissioned me to do some name frames for her for Christmas. I am sooo excited I finally accomplished something creative!!!

Aside from some obvious copyright infringement, Here is what I created:

Play Ball!


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By Special Request

About a year ago I made my cousin's daughter some framed art for her bedroom. I took the colors she was decorating with and incorporated them into the picture. This was my first attempt at framed art. The results:


My cousin must have liked how it turned out because this year she requested another one for her other daughter. It took some time for me to get over my creative hump, but I finally finished it and sent it off today! So, by special request, here is my attempt at framed art (part 2):

Not bad I'd say... And the best part is, I finished it before our big move! So enjoy! And thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Mother's Day Project

WOW! It has been a while! I have been busy, busy, busy preparing for our move next month! Where does the time go??

Today my topic is Mother's Day. I just finished a gift project that I am absolutely in love with. I think I will make one for every "mom" in my family!

The set includes a handmade memo board for the fridge, a hand stamped candle and a cute little basket for Mom. I have yet to make a coordinating card, but I am sure I will! I also have not decided what I will fill the basket with. Tea...chocolates...tiny flowers??

Here are the details:

CANDLE:
Stamps: Live Your Dream
Ink: Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip
Supplies: White candle (I got this one from the Dollar Tree), white tissue paper, wax paper, heat gun


CORK BOARD:
Stamps: Live Your Dream; Short Order Alphabet
Ink: Soft Sky; Versamark; Pastels (Coral, Olive and Chocolate Chip)
Paper: Afternoon Tea DSP; Groovy Guava; Whisper White
Supplies: Cork Tiles (5x5-Hobby Lobby); Clear Push Pins; Ribbon; Magnet Strips; Staples


BASKET:
Stamps: All Holidays
Ink: Chocolate Chip; Groovy Guava
Paper: Afternoon Tea DSP, Whisper White, Soft Sky
Supplies: Marvy Scallop Oval (pink)



HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Hugs,

Coffee...tea....let's see!

So...I signed up for a coffee and tea swap on Splitcoast. I am really excited because we have a local coffee shop that actually sells "Screaming Eagle" blend coffee in honor of the 101st. I thought this would be a perfect time to share something rather unique. Here is the card and coffee I am sending. The only thing not pictured is the mug and Kona coffee cookies from the Honolulu Cookie Company (see their website here...). I just LOVE those cookies! I think everyone should have them once in their life!

And here is the tea swap...
I am putting cute little teacup candle holders with a Wasabi Ginger votive, stickers and a couple of single serve packs of tea. The little tea card is done in close to cocoa using Like it a Latte from Stampin' Up. I used crystal effects on the "tea" in the cup and added a stamped lemon wedge from Tart n Tangy. I am really pleased at how this turned out. I think the little pop of pink on the card really helps it coordinate with the candle holder.

Soooo....now it's your turn...what are some of your favorite coffee or tea treats??? Leave me a comment and I will draw a winner for an extra special treat! Don't forget to post your name! Good Luck! (I am going out of town til the 18th..I will draw the winner then! Spread the word!!!)