Surname Signs

 Before I ever owned a Cricut I ordered the vinyl and stained my own board. To make  this sign.
 I had originally seen the Wall Art in my Sister In Laws home. If you want you can also order the whole sign pre-made from them. The company is Its ASign...I do highly recommend them. 

Since getting married my daughters have asked for one for their home.  They have each been waiting awhile. The main reason I have postponed it is lack of planning.  I always think of making them when there isn't enough time to actually get it made and in the mail in time for a birthday or holiday.  Another reason is I haven't wanted to layout the wording for the Scripture and do the welding, etc. on my Cricut.    I told myself if I finished the album in time I would tackle the long awaited signs.   I guess this  is a season of getting the long awaitied projects done. I have many.

Walla, They are finished, well actually only  two are finished. I still need to make another two, hopefully before their birthdays or Christmas.  It will be easier now because the layouts are done....it should be a piece of cake...I just need to buy or cut two more wood boards.
I used my Gypsy to layout the design using the 12x 24" mat option. 
I used a two page set up so I could layout the smaller font to a correct size over teh larger font when you use a 2 page option you can see the other page through each other so you can make adjustments to size visually seeing the comparison.
I cut the Surname  using Plantin SchoolBook, Shadow Option
I cut the scripture using Calligraphy Collection...
I own Opposites Attract which would be great for making this sign but I like the script look when welding better from CC...and the Block lettering of PSB better for the surname.
The letters will appear red on the Gypsy if you have chose the weld option for cutting...be sure to preview your design before cutting the script font.

I did have to re-cut the vinyl for the "erve" in Serve on the white script.  A piece of vinyl had managed to get loose and stick to the bladeand  some of the vinyl lettering.  To do this I just hide the cuts for the rest of the phrase and then cut only the partial cut I always save before I first cut so I can adjust and cut separate parts but I never re-save the design so I always retain the original cut design.  I will be able to open this cut and change the surnames. and cut one or two signs. as I wish.

I get my vinyl at SignWarehouse.com This link will take you to the hobby vinyl I use most. They do sell sheets pre-cut for a Cricut Mat, but when I cut my own vinyl I tend to use white or Black, and use these rolls.  The rolls I have purchased will last for ever, and I have used them for decorating tile, votives, and other glass at my daughters wedding. I have also made lots of glass gift jars and awards with candy etc.  It is well worth the cost if you plan on making lots of things from vinyl.
  I also have done vinyl shares in the past with other people so we could get several primary colors for the cost of one roll. In addition I have found assorted small vinyl pieces for a good price at Amazon. I did this so I could get  Gold and Silver for Cub scout career arrows, but have used the other colors on gifts.   If you are using it outdoors I suggest buying a more expensive outdoor option at sign warehouse.   I also will occasionally buy a Cricut Vinyl  tube if it is on clearance and a good price.

 For the signs I used a 24" by 6" pre-routed board I picked up at Micheal's for 7.99$.  I stained the boards using some old stain and then sealed the board after it dried with 3-5 coats Krylon Clear Matte Finish Spray paint. I like the look better if I do several light coatings of spray sanding after the first coating slightly and wiping with a damp cloth. After it dries well I affix the lettering and then resealed the vinyl and board with 3 or more coats of the same finish.  The letters on their sign are about 5", while my sign is at about 6".  I designed my letters to fit the board.
Until later... Happy Stamping!

Turkey Nut Boxes

Every year for Thanksgiving we have nut cups at each persons table setting. This year after seeing these cute boxes on my friend Wendys Blog ...and this post by my friend Kelly  I decided to combine the two and make some Turkey Nut Boxes...

I got the DP card stock at Michaels...the turkeys are both made form the same paper...I filled them with GV Indulgent Trail Mix from Walmart...Its one of my favorites with Cashew, Almonds, Peanuts, White and Dark Chocolate Chip's,  Golden raisins and Dried Cranberries in it.  Of course, I doctored it up and added an extra can of Cashews to it... My Husband loves Cashews.

My turkeys were made using the following SU punches...and colors
five petal flower...beak and feathers... SU Yo Yo Yellow and Only Orange
scalloped circle ... backing..................SU Early Espresso
1 1/8 Circle ..........facing....................."     "
1/2" circle.............eyes........................GP White
1/4" circle.............pupils......................Embassy Black

  I used mostly scraps from my scrap box to make the Turkeys, and I punched eyes because I was trying to "Use the Stash";  Kelly's use of Wiggly Eyes would be fun. 
I also closed my boxes different  than Wendy. I just cut a square at about 1 1/2" and then folded it in half and slipped it between the edges.. it appears to be holding.  I used, Close to Cocoa , Chocolate Chip and other Brown scraps from my Scrap box.   I think My Nieces and Nephews will love them...

Happy Thanksgiving...  I hope yours is Great!

I am madly working on finishing up my Christmas Cards.. I think I will be able to post them next week.   Until Later..... Happy Stamping!

baby Mailbox tin and Gift boxes.

I have finally caught up on all my Birthday, Baby, and Thank You Projects. One of the baby projects I am actually got done before the twin babies are born.

I was originally going to decorate stamp T shirts but I just couldnt come up with what I wanted to stamp on them. I found these mailboxes on clearance at Target so I bought 3, and purchased Gift cards and a set of T shirts to divide among them.  I still need to make 2 more cards but I made  3 gift boxes withthe Sizzix Scallop scorecard Box with flowers. I used various DP. I decorated with scrap ribbon also. The  oragne and Sheer Blue ribbons are  from weddings. If you have a question  just ask and I wil ltry to get teh exact info. 

Hope you like them, it's older DP, SU ones.  I cant remember the name I spilt packages with my friend. You could say I used alot of Stash on these projects.

Until Later...Happy Stamping!

Simple Christmas treats

I have been working on a lot of things this past month. One was getting a new computer set up and running try as you may.. it just doesn't happen quickly enough.   I also worked on baking and decorations for a Christmas Party at Church. I used something similar for my Daughters wedding reception 2 years ago..because the budget was limited.  I traded the cookies I made at a cookie exchange and got a few treats! One of which I wanted to share because I thought it was so cute...My friend made Chritmas mice! she used marchino cherries stems make the tail, dipped in melted chocolate bark and a hugs with almond slivers for ears so cute...I can think of tons of different looks you could get using white bark and the different flavors of kisses so darling!

I made these candy cane raindeeer for my Son to hand out to his school class and teachers oh and the bus driver!  These are a long time favorite of mine for ease of making and putting together.

Sorry I have rotated and saved it on my computer and I keep getting a sideways view.

The second picture shows how many I made and has them upright...I will fix it later if I can get it to stay upright.

Last of all I finished up a Christmas Card Movie on DVD, decided to share lots of events in pictures this year since so many wonderful thing shave blessed my life, and going throughthe images mad e it easier for me to remeber so I decided to save myself a lot of writting and story telling because after all a picture is worth a thousand words right.

Oh and I also finished my DD's album, but forgot to take pictures before sending it in th email.  I will need to nag her to take some pictures once she gets the images in it.   Since she is expecting now we will see how that goes...if she doesn't get it done I will have to take them in the Summer when I go to help with the baby.
Until Later...Happy Stamping!

Hi...Gift Jars

yes its been a month. I have been working on Projects ..I finally have one I can post with out to much difficulty. I made decorative jars for gift...and filled them with a fancy rice recipe. I think they turned out cute loving the vinyl on glass this year..thank you Cricut.

I used the Lyrical Letters Cartridge and vinyl from Signwarehouse.com , sorry but...Yes I am too lazy to get the link right now..Just happy to have something to post I will work on the link later..tomorrow

Until later...Happy Stamping!

Gift for Baby

I needed to decorate this bag for a baby gift.

I often buy these gift bags in bulk in a variety of colors to have on hand for gifts. They are inexpensive and handy, but need to be cuter. I often cut out something to decorate them, for this baby bag I went fairly simple.

I used my Gypsy to layout and design the cut. I used the "Gypsy Wanderings" images and cut the shadow and image for the Baby in GP white Cardstock and light Pink from GP Pastel cardstock pack.

I did have one problem when enlarging. This might be my fault...I will let you know later. When I went to match up the images the white was a bit longer between the "Y" and the "Bottle" on the pink piece..I fixed this by cutting the shadow piece and then adhering the white with a slight over lap. This may have been user error I will check that out tomorrow. I didnt select and enlarge the pieces at the same time and have them locked when I increased the size. Usually I do this together, but I decided on using a white shadow after laying out the rest of the cut.

You can see the over lap in the cut out picture if you look closely.

I cut 2 baby bottles one in Green and one in Yellow, from the stash scrap. I cut 2 so I could get a yellow nipple. It just didnt seem right for it to be green. I then trimmed the nipple and base of the bottle following the line the cricut cut.

Until Later....Happy Stamping!

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Valentine Giftbags

I needed to make some quick gift bags so I can get them ready for my kids today. When I went Blog hopping I found this cute Idea by Dawn. Lucky for me she has a tutorial with pictures!

I decided to give it a try. The bags were very easy and went together quickly. I decided to use my Cricut again. Seems to be the thing for me lately. I used my Gypsy to layout 3 mats. one withthe hearts and the grass and one with Lady bugs and one withthe animals. The images came from differnet carts. Grass and animals from Everyday Paperdolls and the Heart and Ladybugs from Doodle Charms.

Until Later ...Happy Styamping! & maybe I should add "Cricut"ing

Snowman Box Tower

Last week Holly aka
"Toy" on SCS posted the cutest Snowman tower on her blog really you should check hers out because it is wonderful and I think She did a much better job than I did making her tags and Cards. I also noticed today she made another box this week of a Santa, (He's very cute too...hopefully I will be able to make one of them too!) When I first saw the snowman I immediately thought of several people I would like to make one for. I finished up my Monday projects and I worked on 6 of them all day Tues., I waited for the "Wedding Dress" to show up in the mail.

I used similar colors but different products than she did when I made mine. They do take a little bit of time to make. I wanted to show them to you yesterday, but DD called on Tues. evening wanting 50 more wedding announcements so I had to make 30 of them yesterday, before I could finish up. The most amazing part of it all is that I actually made all of these snowmen using up my Stash...I didnt have to buy anything...except some M&M's.

Notions:

CardStock: GP White cardstock

SU Baja Breeze cardstock(mainly because I had themost of this light blue)

SU 3x3 white cards with envies

Punches: EK snowflake

Fiskars handheld 1/4"

SU Word Window punch

Adhesives: 3M ATG

Fiskars ultra thin med. Glue dots

Enbellishments: SU Markers,

light blue brads (I bought ton of last year for the wedding annoncements and then decided not to use)...

SU Silver strech cord, Ink: SU Baja Breeze

Pearls

Heros Art clear Gemstones

Assorted trio glitter tissue paper

Stamps: Autumn Leaves "Swirls 2"

SU "Snow Flurry" & "Warm Wishes"

Clear Stamps mini squares set for swirls on tags

Tools: Provo Craft: Cricut: Christmas (noel) Cart

Cuttlebug: Snowflake EF

ScorePal

White Ellie Box Items

On the CC thread at SCS we decided to do another quick swap of Items we all ready owned valued at 20$, Make a card and send a silly item(the White Elephant) and send it annonymous to the person whose name we were assigned...We were supposed to open our boxes on the 23 but have been waiting becasue a few were sent out late. This is part of the reason I havent had a post lately. I made this card( had to have and Elephant somewhere on it), and bath salt jar for my Ellie...

For the card I used Pink Pirouette and my Cuttlebug to emboss with the "Argyle" A2 folder. I cut the little ellie using "New Arival" cut from a neutrals package from Michaels and Paper Co. I used pastels to add some color details. I used the sentiment from teeny tiny verses...really loving this new SU stamp set. and rounded the edges of the 3/4" circle punch to trim the Gray matting. The sentiment was punched with the Word window punch, and I added some little Gemstones fr the dots ont he "i"s. The Elli and sentiment are mounted on Dimensionals.

The wonderful ribbon used ont he Jar was in my Cricut box I recieved a few months ago..I picked the colors from it for cardstock to decorate. Now honestly I didnt have to buy anything to make these bath salts..I had saved the left over ones form making some for my cricut swap box and my Mothers day box for my mom. the jars I bought last year when Wal-mart was clearing them out to use for Lotion I never made last christmas becasue of being busy with my Dd's Wedding. I did discover that the SU 1 3/4" circle punch makes a circle that fits perfectly on the metal lid indent. The cardstock is some old SU pink and Some Michaels Paper company assortment in Blues close to Tempting Turquoise but slightly lighter. the Purple is Lovely Lilac, and the white GP cardstock from Wal-mart. I cut the flower from the Lifes a Beach cart with my Cricut. The pearls were sent to me in the cricut swap stuff also...Thanks again Diana!

tomorrow I will do a special thank you post for my Ellie box...

Until Later ...Happy Stamping!

Scrapbook Box

A few months ago my friend showed me this little box she made. I loved the idea of making a scrapbook page for someone and using it for a gift box...So when I knew I was making a Super Summer Somethings box to send to one of my Cricut Sisters. I knew it needed to include one of these boxes.

I used SU Pink Flamingo Designer Paper on the matting inside the box. and used the Cardstock colors(Chocolate Chip, Cameo Coral, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, & Summer Sun) listed in the Catty that go with the papers to mat and die cut with my Cricut. I was originally going to cut alot of summer shapes but opted for the flip flops( 2") because I know that no matter what my kids do all summer long they are wearing flip flops to do it..

I used my Cricut and "Life is a Beach" cartridge to cut some Flip Flops and to make a Flip Flop Window Card cut from Chocolate Chip. The card is cut at 4 1/2" the flip flops in top are cut at 3 1/2" a little problem if layering on the card itself is figuring out how to cut the layers...for the window cards...I added a little Red Gem stone to dress up the card a bit and help it match the bow onthe box. I put some Kraft paper in the window thinking it would look more like sand.

I hope my friend enjoys adding pictures of her sons and daughters doing fun stuff on this page, as well as all the other things in her box of goodies. I hope she enjoys the bag of Chocolate I filled it with also. Now I am off to open my Box, ooh I love surprises!

Until Later... Happy Stamping!

CTL Gift Tin and Cards

CTL stands for "Choose to Lose"! for the past 8 weeks nine of us have faithfully been weighing and measuring once a week and in a team effort trying to be the biggest losers..Everyone reported their losses in Inches and punds to me. So I felt everyone deserved a little reward. Last week I mailed out these little reward tins and cards. I had a lot of fun making them and I enjoyed using the Gable Green and Pixie Pink Cards stock..colors I dont normally use. I used my Tart and Tangy Strawberry and my SU Markers to color and stamp the strawberries. I stamped extra tops and cut them out and mounted them on dimensionals for the little 2 dimensional berries. I used my SU circle punches and Scalloped circle punch to mat the berries and then used a sheet of SU designer paper for the pinkbanding and strip ont he card. D'vine swirls was used once again because I love it..If you have a cuttlebug you must have this Embossing folder...I ran out of Pixie Pink for matting the cards so I used a bright Pink From my Cardstock stash.

I filled the tins with stuff I bought and with lots of my stash of Brads..and yes it barely made a dent in the stash of brads! My goal to use more of my Stash is happily continuing this month...Yeah! The 8 tins were part of my Stash as well, as the Pink and Lime Green ribbon used around the tins... Do you remember the colors from the last two years of Girls Camps...I believe some Hot Pink gem stones made it into the tins also..I hope they like them.

Until Later ...Happy Stamping!

SU Mothers Day Project

Last weekend I got together with my Demo Friend and made a project for Mothers Day. She had made a similar project with her upline earlier in March. I really liked the colors we used and now probably might have to have a few new Stamp Sets. I really like how the projects turned out...Probably shouldnt post them(no peeking mom) but I am.

First we made a box with a ribbon handle and 3 note Cards(like Card fronts and stamped matching Envelopes. Then we made three Cards also. I'll have to look up the supply list and post it later...Cause I need to go dig out my Catty.

We used Summer Sun, Pacfic Point, Kiwi Kiss, Ruby Red

& Chocolate Chip Ink pads. We sponged and layered the Chipboard pieces...I took a close up of the box front becasue it was a little dark in the first picture

The final 3 cards used lots of layering. Dimensionals and a different fold. It was fun to get together and make cards. Wish I didnt have to be in such a hurry and had more time to make more cards...Life has been so busy lately.

Until Later ...Happy Stamping!

All Products SU:

Stamps: Cheep Talk, Good Friend, Trendy Trees,warm words

Ink: Pacific Point, Ruby Red, Kiwi, Kiss, Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Summer Sun Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point Whisper,Kiwi Kiss, Good Morning Sunshine

Accessories:Jumbo Eyelets, 5/16 Jumbo Brads Neutrals,dimensionals, Pacific Point & Kiwi Kiss striped Grosgrain, On Board So Tweet, sticky strip, snail Adhesive, glue dots, sponge daubers.

Tools: Scalloped border punch, Scalloped circle punch, Crop a Dile, 1 -1/4" & 1 -3/8" circle punches

Valentine Ideas

If you havent figured out my stamping theme/goal this year is to reduce my Stash, buy including it in to all may creations. We all have a stash! It just happens because so many new things are always coming out. They are always great and so our stash grows and grows. My eyes were opened a little this year when I moved my carfting space. I realized I forgot I owned some stuff how does that happen..LOL... So because of the economy I am trying to cut back and reduce my stash. I've decided there are many ways I can reduce my Storage requirements at the same time... so with that in mind here are my simple Valentine Crafts I made this year. I also covered a few Hershey bars for my DD's, but I forgot to take a picture...I need to get another one made so maybe I'll get a picture taken yet...

I made some cute valentines using my SU "Festive Favorites" sometimes we forget we already have stamps in our collection that we can blow the dust off. I n my case Festive Favorites was the perfect set the little square shapes are perfect for ghiradelli chocoalte squares.

I wanted to cover the new Peanutbutter one's I picked up and boy are they delicious...I also covered this little heart tin I saved from last year and so I included a matching square on it.

I colored with my Prisma Pencils, and used some oderless mineral spirits to blend. The colors are close to Pirouette Pink So Saffron, Real Red and Pixie Pink.

I Covered the Red Heart Tin (an old mrs fields Chocoalte tin, it had raised lettering onthe front. Isaved it last year it got filled with minatures and Kisses) it took a little work. I used White GP Card stock rolled with "so swirly"SU jumbo wheel and REal Red Ink. I traced the tin bottom and cut out the shape and adhered it to the top with Dimensionals. The square on the tin was matted using my SU Scalloped square punch with Real Red CS. I had to punch two, because we all know the punch is slightly too small for SU larger square punch. so I off set them at the diagonal where the ribbon is placed. I added a little gem stone on the lower corner and covered the little clip with Real Red CS also and tied a nother bit of the ribbon( old Target $ scraps from last year). I had these die cut "K" on hand(using my stash) in a Burgandy so I sponged it with White Craft ink and some Dew Drop Moonlight white for some shimmer, then added the two red gem stones for glitz and to match up with the square.

Wooden Flower Boxes

I wanted you to know I have been doing something this week. Its just a big project and I didnt feel I was at a point I could share it yet. This morning I started putting a finish coat on the exterior. I thought,"I can share this!" Like Last year I am once again doing a Church Girls Camp in early August. I am working on several projects, 4 to be exact, for 14 girls, that I will be in charge of. Doing the math that equals(56)projects, well actually 70, because these little boxes wll have something inside them! I try to have a special theme each evening and hand out a momento. This wooden flower box will be one of my handouts. The boxes are sold at Michaels for 1$, a slightly larger one is available for 2$. They come in Heart, Star shapes also. The heart and floer are hinged with one magnetic closer the Star has two magnetic closure. I chose the flower because our color is pink and the theme has a lot of be(e)s in it. Our groups theme is Be Still...going with the scripture that states, "Be Still, and know that I am God!".
Edit 07/29/08 my youngest DD heelped me out and painted the inside of the flower boxes for me so I took a picture to insert here...Didnt she do a great job!


Until Later... Happy Stamping!

Altered Tin for Baby Gift

I made this Tin for a baby gift box for a baby shower I'll be missing why I am out of town. I used some DP I had from a PC Scrap Pack I got in 06 for Christmas. I Used the EK "Baby's first stroll" diecuts I got from my Flower for Spring Fling. She knew I was working on a scrapbook for my new Niece or nephew coming in June, she sent me a ton and these saved me a lot of work and I was running out of time.

The only thing I cut with my cricut is the "It's a Boy" sentiment...I had to do yet another trip into town and so my DD helped adhere them together using my Zyron. I used a green shadow (wish this showed up better in the picture) from a cardstock I got at Michaels recently..

Its called "Nature Preserve" Premium Cardstock, Grand Canyon Collection( love the colors in the set, sim. to Marigold, Thyme, Rust , chocolate and a med bright blue)...this is very sturdy card stock thicker than most cardstock packages Michaels sells...It isn't acid and linguin free stuff, but it is very nice for stuff your not putting into scrapbooks, and its 100% recycled. I think its a good alternative & affordable for many crafting projects.

...and a piece of Scrap Cranberry color uncertain of the maker, Cardstock for the regular lettering, I cut it using the "New Arrivals" cricut cartridge.

The ribbons are True Thyme, Cranberry Crisp, and a light blue Offray I got at Walmart.

I used a baby card from a swap inside.

Thanks for visiting I am out of town for the weekend I'll try to post again on Tuesday...I am on a roll now.

Until later...Happy Stamping!

SC171: RAK Card for Miss Helen

I have been so busy and I am so far behind on Sketch Challenges it isnt even funny...This Sketch is from a while ago. I was stumped how I wanted to use it.. Las night of this card came to me and I think it came out well. I used my Creative Memories Oval patterns to cut the opening on the white cardstock Base. The Black card stock is cut full card front size and then cut out like the front only smaller. to form a mat so the inside of the crd is black on the front. The Old SU Bright Pink color was cut out slightly larger than the white opening and the embossed with devine swirl. I was going to use a butterfly but I decided to do a flower for the focal image, I used "Paint Prints" , using Mellow Moss, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, and Basic Grey. I used my Stamp a Ma Jig to align the outlines. Get well Soon was from SU"Sincere Salutations" I stamped it in Pixie Pink.

DebDeb on SCS posted a RAK for her mentor who has been having a hard time recoverying from a knee surgery,

I am sure she would apreciate more cards for her friend.

Here's a Link if you would care to help by sending a card.

I should have another Post tomorrow...I am on a Roll and have several Post for the next few days... Until Later ... Happy Stamping!

For My BUD

Okay A month ago I made some cards and a box for my BUD on SCS CCRAK. It was a secret as to who had who until today when the 2nd Box is mailed and so we can reveal who we are.

So these cards and boxes are from a month ago... the Theme was April Showers Bring May Showers so I chose Spring as a theme and used an umbrella to represent the Rain and Shower theme...I think I miss under stood the directions abit and it said to make something other than a Card..So I covered this box I got at Wal Mart and made a dozen or so cards to go inside...I also included various other treats, and embellishments. I used the colors she chose as her favorite to decorat the box and the cards. I used several Embossing folders and SU"MiniMates" to decorate the cards. The scallops were cut with my Cricut using "MiniMonograms". The decorations on the Box were cut with "new Arrival" and "Stretch Your Imaginations". the cards measure 4 1/4 by 4 1/4

they are meant to be used as quick gift cards for Birthdays, Wedding or Engagements and Baby showers.

Hope you enjoy them ...Until Later...Happy Stamping!

Happy Valentines Cupidee Stuff

I made a Cupid Box for my Cupidee on SCS...She picked the favorite colors of Sky Blue and Purely Pomegranate, as mentioned in the last post. Mentioned some favorites and wish list items...Using my limited supplies I made a few things for her.

The first thing I made for her was this little Pillow Box. The first thing I did was roll the box with my Jumbo Vines Wheel in Mellow Moss. I used to stamp the flowers in Purely Pomegranate and Pretty in Pink. I didnt have sky blue in so I used bordering Blue to add the dots...I really like how it turned out...This had this cute dollar stamp and a mini acrylic block...the line says "chat*im*text"...Chat is what we do!

The pink flower I cut on my cricut I decided it needed more so I added the green freehand and cuttlebugged it..should have used sky blue..oh well live and learn.

Next I made this Candy bar cover. I used Mini Monograms to cut the scalloped circle and inner circle from Sky blue and GP white Cardstock. I punched a bunch of 3/4" circles of Sky Blue to dot the candy bar cover...I used some decorative and simple brads I had and punched a few flowers with SU Spring Flower Punch. I used a flower stamp from last years SAB set, to stamp the image and my Aqua painters and various Watercolor wonder Crayons to paint the flower, Pixie Pink Pretty In Pink and a little ink from the PP ink spot. I used Wild Wasabi to stamp the background anfter masking the flower... you pull the ribbon and the Candy Bar pops up...this is a huge Candy Bar I hope she likes it...

I got another snack also just because I had too!!! I found it at Wal-Mart. They Suggested we use favorite colors if possible with a snack so I found these Dark Chocolate covered Pomegranate Pieces... I dont know if they are any good but I really hope she likes them...I couldn't resist. I tied a light blue ribbon around them...

I covered this Pirouette tin with decorative Paper and used my Cricut to cut the heart and "M" and Monkey, It was simple enough and then I filled it with dimensionals, and glue pens and other fun card making neccessities..I can't remmeber anymore. I used SU Chocolate Chip Designer Paper and colored in the dots with Regal rose Pretty in Pink and Close to Caramel. The other DP is one I picked up last year after the holiday on clearance...cant remeber the manufacturer...I know no Sky Blue, but I hadnt picked any up yet I hope thats acceptable...But I think Melissa will like what is in it and she'll forgive me.

Lastly I made something more permanent I made this braided bracelet. What an ordeal that was...a simple task gone bad... It seems my DD had used my beads over the Holidays my one DD made over 20 bracelets alone... but alas they had a mess of my containers and wires. when I went to make the bracelet I had to spend the whole first night sorting beads and rew inding spools of stuff and sorting findings back into the right containers... Yep they got a little lecture.

I perservered and came back the next night and made this cute little bracelet...I really think the red and Blue beads make quite a nice look...I hope she likes it.

I also got a CB Folder of Bloom Dots to use this spring I need to get it in the mail...still it came a little late. I also stamped some of her favorite images and threw in one of my faavorite embellishment containers, for her to sort brads or other stuff in.. Well I hope she like her box and has a Happy Valentines...

I hope you have a Happy Valentines also....

Until Later ...Happy Stamping!

Happy New Year

Well It's been a busy week of running around and doing things...

Today because I have been busy I spent the day Stamping and designing Sketches for something I have been asked to do in January. Every Thursday I'll have a new post Guaranteed...

I hope to catch up on some challenges tomorrow so I'll have a card to post then again also.

Last week I made this cute Chapstick holder using My Bold Butterfly Jumbo Wheel and My Cricut using Mickey & Friend Cart and the Icon for Minnie this pretty Rose. I shadowed with SU basic Grey, I used an Olive color and an old Pink form SU's retired colors I believe.

I cut a card front at 5.5 x4.25 then cut it in half so I had two pieces 2 3/4 x 4 1/4.

I scored both pieces at 2.5 from each side so their is a 1/2" scored piece int he middle. It a 1" slit at 1/4, 2, 2 1/4, 2 3/4, 3, 4" I believe that is correct then I stick the pieces together along the outer edges using tape runner after folding the score lines in opposite directions. I used cute converse fro the sentiment in basic Grey and Cetainly celery to roll the wheel on.

I cut the rose at 3 " with my cricut and embellished with ribbon and Hero Arts 2mm clear gemstones.

I hope you enjoyed it....

Until Later

.... Happy Stamping & Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas Nugget Boxes

I needed to make two nugget boxes at the last minute as gifts. I used some old Dp I had lying around for wrapping the nuggets. I cut it at 1 " and then in 3 1/2" strips. I stamped the Alphabits Stamp 6 stimes and then punched out the letters for merry christmas with my 1/4" circle Punch then punched out the outer circle matting with a 1/2" punch after attacheing the 1/4" letters. I used 12x12 SU cardstock to make the boxes in The Old SU colors.

I cut the sheets at 6" then scored at 3/4" and 1 1/2" all the way around for the bottom, then I scored at 1/16" less than the 3/4" and 18" less than the 1 -1/2 " on the green Cs for the lid on the long edge I cut along the inner score line to the last score line then used tape runner to glue the long edges over and then folded the flaps in and folded the end flaps over the top to make the box and lid. the nuggets were a hair tight so one nugget is upsidedown in the box on both rows. I eheat embossed the top using Autumn Leaves Swirls and gold embossing powder. The ribbon is an old after Christmas purchase from a few years ago. It was nice to have all the supplies on hand to put this gift together for some unexpected guest tomorrow.

Until later ...Happy Stamping!

***I will be posting a "pay it forward" for Bloggers Only next week sometime.