Christmas Tag 2012

Chirstmas tags for the party.  I cut up sizzix die boxes (clear plastic) to make the tags then used White StazOn for white snow flakes and shade the edges.  Used sparkles on the flakes, stamp, color, and cut the Christmas Tree.  Found a reindeer online, colored it then cut.  Added golden strings on the tree, added  red glitter nose on the reindeer then star on the tree.  Finally added the phrase and the "to/from."  Oh, yes.  I added the bells.  Ok, this took a long time.  Because it's clear I had to do the same to the back side to not show the stickies.  Cutting took longer than I expected but it turned out pretty.  I hope other crafters like it too.

Simple gifts

Here are couple of things I gave out this year.  I saw these cute candy towers at Walmart (only $3).  I took the candy that was in there and swapped it with my favorites (coffee candy, peppermint candy and some chocolate filled marshmallows) then made a simple tag to go along with the candy (I actually had snowman tags for snowman towers but just ran out).    It's hard to see but I added liquid glass to the beak and the feet.

Second one are mini composition books I made for Devynn and Kiley.  I hope they like them. 

Christmas Ornaments & Tags

Ok, I really did not like my last project.  I think I am going to take it apart and change the blue paper to something prettier.  Some of those post it holders were for men so I made it quite plain (and blue) but looking at them now, they are making me blue.  I will figure something out by tonight.

Here are tags from our Stampin' up group tag exchange.
1.  Harriet

 2.  Helen

3.  Lynette

4.  Laura

5.  JoAnn

6.  Cleo

7.  Donna

8. Joyce

9.  Kim (of course, she brought us so many)

10.  Mine

 

Here are couple more from Jeannie's Kit class.  She is so innovative.

Desk Top Post It and Pen

 

These are some of the desk top post it and pen sets I will be giving as Christmas presents to my colleagues.

Pizza Box with a window tutorial

Pizza box with a window for my notepad/pen set.  It only took one 81/2"x11" and it was so quick.

1.  Score 81/2"x11" CS at 1", 5", 6", and 10" then 1" each on the other sides.

2.  Cut slits as shown.

3.  Score 1/2 from the sides of one of the big rectangles.

4.  Cut the scored lines to make the window

5.  Attach a transparency of 6 1/2" x 4" to the open window.

6.  Place your gift and place a ribbon.

Pizza box for notepad/pen set

Ok. I had to make a lot of boxes for the notepads and had to figure out a way to do it fast (and simple).  I made a pizza box out of 8.5" x 11" cardstock papers.  Score at 1", 5", 6", and 10" then turn the paper to score 1" on two sides of the other side.  Super simple and super fast.  Lastly cut out a window and add the transparency.  I just scored 1/2" from the edge all around then cut it with a xacto knife.  Last a red ribbon bow.  Voila, I am done.  I am so happy I've found a real quick way to do this.

Quick Gift Post it Note holder/pen set

Quick gifts I made as I was making the notepads. The little muffin girl is from Marissa who was my OCS partner for September.  I used a small acrylic picture frame to place small square post-its.

Box for notepad and pen set

I tried to package the notepad and the pen set in a plastic bag but it did not look very good so I decided to make a gift box.  I made the cover and the box the same size and found that (of course) it was a little snug.   I will try again this week.  For the dimensions for making a box (desktop organizer), check out Brenda's blog - sweet as a gumdrop.

Mini "Clip Board" with rectagular coaster

I saw this pretty mini "clip board" from Kim's blog last Christmas and have been wanting to try them out for awhile.  I think it came out really cute.  BTW, Jeannie this is what I did with the rectangular coasters.  Thank you.  I think I will make a matching pen and give them away as Christmas gifts.  Oh, yes, I need to start on that.

Happy Halloween! - Halloween Goodie bags

I made a few Halloween goodie bags for other children at my son's sitter's.  I filled each bag with a bag of veggie chip, chocolate milk, soda crackers, and fruit roll up.  For my daughter, I made a small goodie bag (clear plastic) with a Halloween tag and filled it with a juice pouch and a rainbow goldfish for her preschool friends.  No pix, however.  BTW, I absolutely love "old olive" and " pumpkin pie."  Don't you?

Here are a few of the Halloween craft my daughter received from her friends at her preschool.  One of the mothers must be a crafter. Look at all these!

For Jen

Thanks, Jen for the Popcorn the Bear (from Stamp n' Scrap contest).  Here is what is coming to you. :-)   I have included ginseng candies inside.  Hope you like it. Enjoy.

Stampin Up Party - 10/17/09

I was so busy last Saturday that JoAnn O. had to make my cards while I went to drop my mom off at the airport. Aren't the cards so darling? I love them. We also made flowers out of scallop punch and pixie stick (scallop was the flower and the pixie stick was the stem). I thought that was very clever especially for a little girl's birthday parties. Kim also gave us bunch of embossed cards. They are super pretty. I think I will use one of them for my OCS. I know I am super late. I thought I would get it done last weekend but it is taking me another week. Thank goodness we have until the end of this month.

Here is a little gift from Diane O. She just joined us this year and look what she is creating already. It's a little slider. There is a small tin filled with candy hiding behind the wrapper. So cute... :-)

Stampin Up Party - 09/12/09

It was a big crowd last Saturday at our Stampin' Up Party. It was so good to see some familiar faces though. Here are some of the project we completed. I am beginning to really like those treat cups from Stampin' up. I love those little butterflies in the heart card.

Yes, Halloween is just around the corner. Can't believe how fast the year is going by!