Tuesday, April 19, 2011

a little something to tie you over...

So sorry to be MIA for a bit... I've been so crazy busy!

I'll have time tomorrow night to make some fun stuff
(with some new SU! toys!)
so I'll post more then!

Until then...

A little something to look at.










Sorry for the poor photography.  The cards were all
put in protective sleeves (SU! clear envelopes) and 
there is a little glare when I took the pictures.

In the meantime, take a look at the 
promotion!

Interested?

Friday, April 15, 2011

craft show reminder

This is a reminder to all the Cincinnatians...

Mason Christian School Craft Show
TOMORROW!!!
Saturday, April 16th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lots of Easter goodies!!!

See you there!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

let there be light... battery operated


Isn't the Fancy Favor Box pretty?


These sweet little bags glow with a battery operated tealight...




Hurry, there's not much time left to get these 
fabulous supplies from the Occasions Mini!

Supplies:
Paper: Springtime Vintage DSP
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
Die: BigZ Fancy Favor Die
Ribbon: Always Artichoke Seam Binding Ribbon
Stamps: Four Frames
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Regal Rose
Punch: Decorative Label Punch
Misc: Vellum, battery operated tealights

Thanks for stopping by!

I (HEART) EMAILS!!!


Tuesday, April 12, 2011

mother's day & easter gift card holders

I wanted to post the pictures of the gift 
card holders my mom and I put together.

I'll post the directions for making them later today...




So easy!

I've received some very nice emails from my readers
and I greatly appreciate it!  I'm new to the blogging
world so any encouragement is welcomed!

I'm working on a "special" if you sign up to be a 
part of my "team" for Stampin' Up!
(and you DON'T have to live in Cincinnati to do it!)

Bring on the emails!!!

Thanks for visiting!

UPDATE:

How to make the gift card holders...

Cut paper at 5 1/2 inches square.
Score 2 opposite sides at 2 inches on the diagonal.
Score 2 opposite sides at 2 3/8 inches on the diagonal.
Fold, glue, and decorate!
So easy!!!

Monday, April 11, 2011

pop top goodies cans

This is a great idea for surprise goodies cans...

I use these as give-aways for anyone who hosts a workshop.
When the top of the can is "popped" the hostess can receive
a free gift... a stamp, embellishments, or even a certificate 
for free shipping, a stamp pad, etc.

These could also be a cute idea for a party or as a gift.


Start with any "pop top" can...
I like the little ones the best, but larger
(soup) cans work just the same.


Use a can opener that cuts around the outside of the 
can rather than inside... the kind that doesn't leave
sharp edges.  Oxo makes a good one that you
can get pretty much anywhere.

Make sure you cut the bottom off, not the top!


Empty contents out of the can, take off the label, and 
clean the inside well.  Fill your can with your goodies
and glue the bottom back on... I've found a good white 
glue works just fine.  Let dry.

Decorate the outside with DSP and ribbon.



What do you think?

Sunday, April 10, 2011

vintage flower adornments hairpins

I just LOVE the Vintage Flower Adornments 
from the Occasions Mini (only $5.95 for 24!). 

I made hairpins from them for the craft show next weekend!
Aren't they cute?!


For the display cards, I used cardstock and the beautiful
Springtime Vintage DSP.  I cut the DSP using the 
Top Note Die and my Big Shot (LOVE!).
I cute the top notes in half, attached them to the
cardstock and added sheer organdy ribbon.



Reminder if you live in the Cincinnati area:

Middletown Christian School Craft Fair
Saturday, April 16th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Remember, if you stop by and mention that you read
about it on my blog, you get a free gift!

See you Saturday!
Have a great week!

Friday, April 8, 2011

so cute peppermint patties

These little peppermint patties are perfect 
for parties or Easter baskets!

Just "sandwich" a peppermint between 2 punched circles.
The bunny from the "So Cute" stamp set makes
a great Easter bunny!




Supplies:
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Subtles assorted
Ink:  Stazon brown
Stamps:  So Cute
Punch:  Scallop Circle (1 3/4")

Just add a little Snail adhesive and you're done!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

chocolate bunny chocolates tin

More craft show stuff!

These are altered metal tins using retired SU! DSP
and the retired SU! chocolate bunny stamp.
I added the little white pom-pom to it's tail.
These hold Hershey's Nuggets perfectly!




if you are interested in hosting a party!!!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

petal cone carrots

I got this idea for the Petal Cone Carrots here.

My mom and I made a bunch (ha, ha... no pun intended!)
of these for the upcoming craft show we're in.

Saturday, April 16th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Middletown Christian School



I couldn't help but add a little pom-pom on the tail of the bunny!
They're filled with homemade easter grass and chocolate eggs.

Supplies:
Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink:  Stazon Brown
Stamps:  So Cute
Ribbon:  Lots of strands of various green ribbons
Tools:  Petal Cone Die, 1 1/2 circle punch, Scallop Circle Punch
mini white pom-poms, dimensionals, mat pack, paper piercing tool,
buttons (Brights)

Come see us at the show!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

inspired by "inspired by nature"...

It always puts a smile on my face to get a new stamp set!

"Inspired by Nature" was one of those sets that I overlooked
many times in the IB&C.  I have a habit of doing that... it
seems like I see new things in it every time I go through it!

I love how this card turned out... very clean and simple!


It's hard to see in the photo, but I stamped the grass multiple
times using 3 different green inks (for dimension).
The best part is the seam binding ribbon...
my favorite supply EVER!  I just love how
you can pull the little thread and "smoosh" it up!

LOVE!

Supplies:
Cardstock:  Basic Black, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink:  Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Pear Pizzazz, Stazon Black
Stamps:  Inspired by Nature
Ribbon:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon