Blooming Where I'm Planted.....

Mini Clipboards For a Great Cause

2011-03-30T14:15:00.000-04:00

Hi There!

Finally getting back into the swing of posting!

A Blog Friend of Mine - Coley - asked if I would create a little goodie for some very special ladies that she works with at BirthMom Buds, which is a not for profit organization that provides support to birthmothers (women who placed children for adoption) and pregnant women considering adoption. Each year on the weekend before Mother's Day they have a big retreat in Charlotte, NC for birthmothers and they needed items to fill goodie bags for these ladies! COUNT ME IN!

Anyhoo...this is what I cam up with for the lovely ladies...hope they enjoy their retreat and a little "spoiling" as well! These are Mini Clipboards made out of blank coasters with an altered binder clip and a matching "Pebble Magnet" for the frig! So cute but so easy - and useful as well! These are a great way to get rid of all those DSP scraps that you have laying around your craft room! These are always a big seller for me at my craft shows. Check out all the details for these below....

Details:

Blank 3.5x3.5 Coasters - Blockhead Crafts

DSP - scraps I had laying around the room

ModPodge used to attached DSP to coaster

Medium Binder Clips - Staples

Glass Pebbles - Hobby Lobby (flower dept)

Stamps - Papertret Ink
1/2" magnet - Sun and Moon Crafts - Etsy

Thanks for Looking!

I'm Baaaaaaack!

2011-03-25T17:58:00.001-04:00

Hi There!

Sorry I have been gone so long....life has been hectic! Kaity and I have both been busy with club volleyball and then fighting a bunch of creepy crud around this part of the country a couple times this winter too!

A friend of mine is hosting a benefit for a little boy who was diagnosed with a form of cancer recently and asked if I had a donation that I could send in. Well....I bought this paper from Jellybean Soup and had to PLAY!!! So cute! I decided to make a gift basket filled with all kinds of handmade items...also some gardening items as well.

Enjoy, and I will be back with more later this week!

Thanks For Looking!

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T23:42:00.001-05:00

Hi There!
Just wanted to stop by with a quick hello! I will be back soon with more updates from the crafts fairs etc...

Thanks!
Beth

AFTER CRAFT SHOW SALES - HUGE SAVINGS!!! WILL BE GONE QUICKLY!!!

2010-11-15T14:30:00.008-05:00

EVERYTHING IS SOLD OUT - SORRY!

Quantities Updated 11/29 6:15 pm EST

Hi There!

Due to my extremely busy schedule with club volleyball, my daughter's busy life and the coming holiday.....I have decided to opt out of some of my holiday Craft Shows! Luckily, all of them had a waiting list and I am not leaving them with an empty spot!

SO! ANYHOO...this means that I have some extra goodies for sale! I will try to link or post pictures of everything that I have, but if you want to see some additional pix or a different design, email me here: kaitysmom@fuse.net

Buyer will pay ACTUAL shipping on all items, so if you want a quote or shipping options, let me know! Most of these items will fit in a priority box, so a flat rate will hold a TON of stocking-stuffers for the kids! As these sell, I will update the list to reflect the available qty's as well.

Thanks for Looking -

Let me know if you have any questions!

Here we go! (click on each pix to enlarge)

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Magic Reindeer Dust - 2/$1.00

11available

Slim Covered Notebooks - $2.00

7 available

Beaded Pens - $2.50 ea.

6 available

3 Twilight Pens available

Post It Note Desk Set - $5.00 ea.

1 available

Mini Composition Notebooks - $2.00 ea.

3 available

4 holiday available

Post It Note Holders w/Mini Gel Pen - $4.00 ea.

15 available

Teacher Designs

Mini Post It Note Keychains - $1.50 ea.

11 available - teacher designs

7 available - holiday designs

5 available - misc. designs

Pillow Box Gift card Holders - $1.00

SOLD

Altered Composition Notebooks - $4.00 ea.

1 available

4 designs available

1 available

2 designs available

1 available

Fall/Christmas Peppermint Patties - $1.00 ea.

4 available

13 available

Super Strong Clothespin Magnets - $1.00 ea

50+ available - email for designs

Snowman/Reindeer Poop - 2/$1.00

36 available

26 available

ALL Candy Stix - $1.00 ea.


25 available - email for style

6 available

19 available

18 available


14 available

Snowman Hershey Bar Wrappers

2010-11-09T22:41:00.005-05:00

UPDATE: I have received a ton of questions about purchasing my Hershey Bars. You can email me at: kaitysmom@fuse.net for more information.

Hi There!
Just popping in for a quick update on a few things! Sorry I have been MIA...trying to get ready for a craft show on Saturday and in the middle of Club Volleyball tryouts!

I found this idea on Kerry's Blog...she has some awesome ideas so check her out! All the information about the origin and deatils/video are there so make sure that you show her some love!

These are so adorable and so easy to do! Will be one of a few new additions for my shows this year.

Soooooo...are you ready to see????

So cute - right?

Thanks for Looking!

Last Candy Stix Post

2010-09-19T15:40:00.000-04:00

Hi There!

This will be my last post on my candy stix....at least until the Christmas Candy comes out anyway! :)

Decided to make some sports themed ones as well....I think they turned out pretty "kewl" as my daughter would say! They are filled with Everlasting Gobstoppers. (which are just small jawbreakers) I really liked the rainbow colors and thought it would be good to get away from the Fall/Halloween/Christmas colors as well!

Thanks for Looking!

More Candy Stix!

2010-09-16T11:11:00.008-04:00

UPDATE: I have gotten a lot of questions on what I sell these for at my craft shows so wanted to get an update for you all! I normally sell these for $1.50 each or 4 for $5.00
Let me know if you have any additional questions! Thanks! Beth

Hi There!
Different design but still fall themed....also a couple Halloween designs as well. My daughter is now in 6th grade said it would be uncool to take treats in for her classes, so I haven't been working on many Halloween treats - which are my favorite! :( I think that these will be included in my "Boo" packages for neighbors this year.

Thanks for Looking!

Fall Crafts Show - M&M Stix

2010-09-13T08:01:00.005-04:00

UPDATE: I have gotten a lot of questions on what I sell these for at my craft shows so wanted to get an update for you all! I normally sell these for $1.50 each or 4 for $5.00
Let me know if you have any additional questions! Thanks! Beth

Hi There!
I decided to join a local craft show on Nov. 6th so thought I had better get a few fall items on my table too!

I am a huge fan of sunflowers...guess you could figure that one out? But haven't been able to find a good die cut that I thought would work for me. Anyhoo....was organizing my Cricut cartridges and dug out an "oldie but a goodie".....Walking In My Garden! And there was a super sunflower image that would be perfect for my candy stix idea.

These were super easy to make...and they are such good sellers for me at all of my shows. Gonna work on some sports themed ones as well today, but thought I would show you the sunflowers while I had a chance.

If you want some specific size details, email me at: kaitysmom@fuse.net

Thanks for Looking -

Recipe:
Sunflower Die Cut - Cricut "Walking In My Garden"
1x8" Plastic Bags - GT Bag Co.
Fall m&m's - Target
Yellow Stickles

More Magnetic Clothespins

2010-09-04T22:42:00.004-04:00

Hi There!
I'm in full on craft mode these days and I tend to neglect my other responsibilities - like this blog......and laundry.....and cooking......and cleaning! You get the pix!

Anyhoo...got a few more clothespins to show ya that had been held hostage on my camera till I got a new battery. If you have any questions, let me know! I think that these are pretty straight forward though....

Thanks for Looking!

Altered Clothespins

2010-08-24T23:40:00.004-04:00

Hi There!
Quick post tonight before I head to bed!

I have been working on altered clothespins today and just finished up this batch. I have a few more on my camera, but the battery died and needs charged. I'll post more tomorrow!

Love these poinsettias! (sp?) They are made with the SU 5 Petal flower punch. You just score each petal and "fold" them up a little bit to make them stand up a little.

If you have questions on how to make these or the stamps/supplies that I used, drop me a line and I will give some better directions for ya! Just too tired to put it into words tonight! 'Nite!

Thanks For Looking!

More Composition Notebooks

2010-08-15T10:43:00.004-04:00

Hi There!
Wanted to post these real quick while I had everything up and running!
These are just more composition notebooks that I will be selling for my craft shows this year...and a couple for customers as well!

I recently took an order for 40 cheerleader themed notebooks for November so I had better get started! If you are looking for comp. notebooks - and who isn't with Back To School - I found mine at Staples last week for $0.25! SCORE! But I'm sure that they will be on sale this week too!

Thanks for looking!

Volleyball Tags

2010-08-15T10:06:00.004-04:00

Hi There!
My daughter made the volleyball team this year at her Middle School - she is in 6th grade and sooooooo excited! The club coaches that a lot of these girls play for decided to send out a small "congrats" to all of the club girls that made their middle school or high school teams!

Since I am the "Director of Creative Crap" (seriously!) for our volleyball club, I was asked to come up with some tags to tie on white carnations. We will be delivering these to the schools on the girls' first home game, and they will be delivered to each girl during class!

I didn't have a white carnation when I was playing around, but you get the idea!

Been working on more composition notebooks for a customer order and will share after I download everything...

Thanks for Looking!

Gearing Up for Fall Crafts Shows

2010-07-11T15:53:00.004-04:00

Hi There!
Just popping in with a quick post of some Altered Composition Notebooks that I am working on for my craft shows in the fall.

Bought the comp notebooks at WalMart this week for $.25 each! Yea Me!

Anyway, I use my ATG gun to attach the DSP to the front and back covers, and the ribbon is used for a bookmark. On the Holiday Planners, I will add a set of tabs (SU Punch) so that they can personalize the dividers on their notebooks. The will also include a matching pen with the notebook. I need to figure a cute way to attache them pen so that they don't get lost!

Thanks for Looking!

Last Minute Birthday Gift

2010-06-11T16:35:00.006-04:00

Hi There!
I had to come up with a last minute Birthday present for a great Aunt today. I completely forgot about her birthday so I had to make due with what I had in my stash! It was actually a good exercise for me since I tend to go out and buy new things (sometimes duplicates of items I already have) without checking out my stash first!

Here is what I came up with....she is 83 and loves to send cards and notes to EVERYONE! So I thought I would make her a set of (24) cards and envelopes. No email for her! Although she does keep up with things on TMZ!! :) She is one of those ladies that has EVERYTHNG and I never know what to get her. I will add a gift card for Starbucks since she goes in there frequently for her caffeine "fix".

Thanks for looking!

Recipe:
Bird/Branch Punch - SU
Scallop Border Punch - SU
Pattern Paper - K&Co
Sentiments Stamps - PTI
Acetate Card Box - PTI

I'm Baaaaakkkkk!

2010-06-05T09:30:00.005-04:00

Hi There!
So sorry that I have been missing for so long! I have been fighting a case of walking pneumonia and it has really kicked my butt! Feeling much better these days and excited to get back into "the zone."

Anyhoo.....I'm going to be working on Craft Show stuff and will start posting those in the next few weeks! YES! I like to get a start on things early so I don't have to lock myself in my craft room for weeks on end during the holidays! That kind of takes the fun out of everything...right?

This is a card that I made for my Mom for Mother's Day and I also sold a ton of them at my spring craft show. Cased the idea from HERE. My mom is a huge pansy lover so I had to go to my "supplier" Betty to order all the SU stuff! If you want a great tutorial for making the flower pot cards, try HERE.

Thanks for looking! I'll be back soon with more items!

Recipe:
Cardstock: SU Lovely Lilac, Elegant Eggplant, Kraft, Certainly Celery
Punches: SU Large Flower
Stamps: SU - With All My Heart

Volleyball Tourney!

2010-05-11T17:59:00.006-04:00

Hi There!
I have been so busy with my daughter's volleyball that I haven't done much else in the last few weeks. BUT...they are finally done! They came in 3rd in the Gold Bracket at Regionals this past weekend! Basically that means that they are the 3rd place team in the OVR (11 and under) region which is OH and No. KY - this region has hundreds of teams too! We are so proud!

Anyhoo....got a flip this past week for Mother's Day and my birthday...so took it to the tournament to practice with....here is a very quick video from this weekend!

That's my girl (#4) with the killer spike! And that's all the Volleyball Moms screaming! Sorry! I need to learn how to do all of that editing still.... :(

Thanks for taking a peek at my blog today....I promise that I will be back soon with more crafty stuff!

A Couple More Magnetic Message Boards

2010-04-12T09:59:00.005-04:00

Hi There!
Finally got a chance to post a few more of the message boards! If you are looking for more information, see my previous post!

Thanks for looking!

Magnetic Message Boards

2010-04-01T08:00:00.003-04:00

Hi There!
These is my latest project that I will be making for my craft fairs this year. (Spring, Fall and Holidays) They are Magnetic Message Boards!

Attached to each board will be a decorated matching mini clothespin (magnet) holding 1/2 of a post it note pad, mini gel pen and a handmade (magnet) embellishment. Notice that I am saying "mini" a lot? These memo boards are approximately 5"x7" which will make them perfect for hanging from the kid's door, a closet or by the phone. You could also skip the ribbon and just put more magnets on the back and they would be awesome for inside a locker at school!

The message board part is a 5x7 sheet of galvanized metal step flashing (shingles)! Very inexpensive to work with and I can use my "Chomper" to round the corners! You may have to sand the corners a little bit because they can get really sharp. If you are looking for more directions, go visit Angie Juda HERE - she has a great tutorial on her blog. You can see my embellishments in the right hand corner of each message board.

I have been using the 3M Command hooks with the removable adhesive to hang on walls and doors (see baseball design) and they hold up great! If you go to the 3M site that I linked above, there are coupons for the hooks as well! The magnets are from HERE. I use the 1/4" for the mini clothespin and the 1/2" for the embellishments. They are all SUPER strong and only 1/16" thick! Make sure you have the right adhesive (I use E6000) or the magnet will pull off of the base - they are that strong! Oh! And I attached the mini gel pen to the message board with velcro and a glue gun!

I think that this apple Message Board will be a Teacher Appreciation Day (May 4th) gift for my daughter's teacher this year. The message board with all of the numbers would be great for a math teacher!

Thanks for Looking!

Recipe:
5x7 Galvanized Step Flashing - Lowe's
Mini Clothespins - Hobby Lobby
Mini Gel Pens - Staples (ink in black and assorted colors)
Apple Shaped Post It Notes - Staples (Cute!)
Magnets - eBay (link above)
Corner Chomper - Making Memories
Crop-A-Dile - Holes for ribbon
Lady Bug, A+ and Apple Brads on Clothespins - Hobby Lobby (Paper Studio Brads)
Crown, Baseball "Foamies" - Hobby Lobby

Happy Easter or Happy Spring!

2010-03-31T10:46:00.007-04:00

Hi There!
I have been working on a new project (posting soon!) for my craft fairs for this year....but wanted to show you a quick snack that I threw together for my daughter's classroom. This time of year they are getting PLENTY of candy and chocolate, so I wanted to come up with an alternative....

"CARROTS!"

Cute huh?And so easy! They are made with the plastic icing bags (mine are from Wilton) that I bought at Joann's last week and they are filled with Cheese Balls! I made the tag from an image from the internet and attached with green curly ribbon to look like the carrot tops!

Here is a whole "bag" of carrots heading off to school! Think I might have to send in some wipes to clean up all of the orange fingers - huh?

Thanks for looking!

Easter Treats

2010-03-24T14:43:00.004-04:00

Hi There!
Been busy with customer orders...but thought I would post one of the Easter Treats that I have made for some friends of my daughter.

These are super easy - once you buy the pillow box! I get mine HERE. I found the stamp last year at Michael's for $1.00 and dug it out this year...been using it for a lot of projects! Too Cute! These little boxes are filled with multi-colored gumballs...

Thanks for looking!

More Candy Stix - Easter Basket Treats

2010-03-17T21:07:00.003-04:00

Hi There!
Just another quick post! I swear...where is all my time going these days??? Seems like I just woke up and it's already 9pm! And no...laundry is NOT done :)

Anyhoo - here is another set of Candy Stix that I made for a customer but thought I would share anyway!

More information about these can be found in this POST from a few days ago. This bunny stamp came from Michael's last year - only $1.00!

The "girl" bunny has Peanut M&M's inside and the "boy" bunny has SweetTart Jelly Beans inside - YUM!

Thanks for looking!

More items for Yard Sale In May

2010-03-16T22:12:00.005-04:00

Hi There!
I'm making a few more items for the Yard Sale/Craft Show in May at our local High School...did extremely well there last year, so hoping that this year will be as successful!

These are magnetic clothespins that have been covered with various ribbons! SO EASY! But were really big sellers this past holiday. Since I use a ultra strong magnet - I have one on my frig and it hold about 10 sheets of paper - they aren't really good for small kids.

I still need to finish the packaging on them....think I will put them in a bag with a topper. Will sell them in sets of 4 again. If you are interested, check out my ArtFire studio HERE.

I have a ton more colors...but this is all I had pix of! Will post more if I get them uploaded soon.
I do sell another type of clothespins that are embellished quite a bit more - button, felt flowers, bows etc. I will get a few of those completed soon too. Stay tuned!

Get my magnets online HERE. They are super strong! I had to change my adhesive to that stinky E600 stuff because the magnet kept pulling off!

Thanks for looking -

More Stix!

2010-03-13T20:38:00.005-05:00

Hi There!
Just a quick post today....making more Stix for my daughter's Club Volleyball Team. They have a big tourney this weekend and I wanted to give them a little treat after practice on Friday.

All the details can be found on the post from yesterday. These are pretty much the same as before except they have Skittles in them! Love these colors!

Thanks for looking -

St. Patricks's Day Treats - M&M Stix

2010-03-12T22:06:00.004-05:00

Hi There!
Been busy today making a few treats for my daughter's classroom.

I call these M&M Stix! They are basically a 1"x8" plastic bag filled with green m&m's! I got the bags HERE. They will be great little treats with Skittles or any smaller candy in them! Found the green m&m's in the Valentine Candy this year.

The idea for the treats came from Becky's blog HERE. Plan on staying a little while - she has a lot of fabulous things on her blog! I visit it regularly!

Thanks for Looking -

Recipe:
1 x 8" Bags - Clear Bags (link above)
Punches - Sm. and Lg. Tag Punch - SU!
Cardstocks - Hobby Lobby
Shamrock Image - Online
Font - "Teen" - online
Ribbon - Michael's

Packaging for Post It Note Holders

2010-03-11T15:44:00.004-05:00

Hi there!
I was trying to figure out how to keep my Post It Note Holders safe from "curious little hands" when I came across this on SCS. She has some great things posted HERE.

Here are a few examples of the packaging on my Post It Notes Holders for this season's craft shows:

Thanks for Looking!

Yes! I am working on Craft Fair Items!

2010-03-10T15:25:00.005-05:00

Hi there!
Yea....I know....seems early to be starting on Craft Fair stuff, but I need to make sure that I have enough this year! My goal is to NOT be staying up till all hours every night trying to get stuff done....I will make all of the "old stand-buys" now so that I have more time to work on new creations later. I am really only working on the paper crafts...the candy and treats will have to wait!

So, one of my best sellers last year were my Post It Note Holders with the Pens. If you are looking for the tutorial for these, try HERE. Great video and so easy! I can whip out about 10 of these in no time!

If you would like to purchase one for your very own....check out my studio on ArtFire!

Here are a few samples:

Thanks for Looking -

Recipes:
Cardstock - SU
Adhesive - Red Line Tape
Bird Punch - SU
Ladybug Die - Cricut - Walking In My Garden
Volleyball & Glitter Flower - Foamies
Sentiment Stamps - PTI (LOVE!)

So Sorry....

2010-02-26T06:19:00.009-05:00

Hi there!
So sorry that I have benn MIA for so long....my daughter joined a Club Volleyball team and things have been crazy! To top it off, she was asked to play on one of the older teams as well - so I am managing TWO crazy volleyball schedules! Every weekend is pretty much filled with tournaments! BUT! The good news is that I now have a whole new group of girls that I can "make stuff" for! And a whole new group of customers! I recently made her team a pendant necklace with their logo on it - turned out super cute....take a look! They were so excited!

Finished a few more pendants last week...but just now getting to the upload. Making a bunch of "gifties" for a friend who is in a Secret Pal group....will post those as soon as I finish getting the pix uploaded!

Don't forget....all my blog friends can purchase any of my pendants (chain & shipping included) for $10.00. See PayPal link on this POST. Just make sure you let me know which one you want! I will get with you about your choice of the matching chain in my reply.

This pendant was made with a pix of my dog! Love Her!

Thanks for looking!

Beaded Pens

2010-02-10T12:16:00.004-05:00

Hi There!
Snowed in this week so working on getting some gifts done for a few friends. I have made tons of the beaded pens - they were a huge seller for me at my craft fairs this year - but haven't taken any pictures to post. SO! Here ya go! Links for the supplies are in the recipe section. Looking for a tutorial? Try HERE.

LUV these colors! Makes me wish for spring!

Thanks for looking -

Recipe:
RSVP Pens - Staples
Designer Cardstock -My Minds Eye
Peace Sign paper - Unknown
Micro Beads - Penny Wise Arts
Adhesive Tape Sheets - Confessions of a Ribbon Addict

More Pendants

2010-01-31T11:29:00.009-05:00

Hi there!
I am running out the door to Volleyball practice, but wanted to post a few more pendants that I finished last night.

Enjoy!

Don't forget that all my pendants are available for $10.00 to my blog friends! That includes your choice of chain/ribbon and shipping! Email me for more information: kaitysmom@fuse.net or you can go ahead and check out with the PayPal option by clicking on the below button! Just remember to let me know which pendant and chain you would like!

Thanks for looking!

More Pendants...this time they are Glass!

2010-01-30T23:06:00.005-05:00

Hi there!
Sorry I have been so lacking in my posts! You would think that since I am staying at home now, I would get a lot more done! RIGHT! Not sure how I got everything done before and worked a full-time job! I used to really have a life...now I am just a Volleyball Mom shuffling my daughter back and forth to Club Practice or tournaments every weekend! :)

Anyhoo....still playing around with the pendants....but made a significant change recently. I decided to ditch the Scrabble Tiles and work with Glass! Why you ask? Well....a few reasons, but mostly I just like the size (1" square) and the looks of the glass pendants better! The characteristics of the glass make your images really pop!

So...without any delay, here are a few of the ones that I have left. I put them on eWillow (check out my sidebar on the right) and eBay just to see what they would do, and I sold out! I also have an 11 year old that LOVES them....so quite a few are just disappearing! They are still listed on both sites if you want to take a look there as well. I will be working on some Easter ones soon but kind of missed out on Valentine's Day.....

If you are interested in purchasing them, just drop me an email! They are $10.00 for my blog friends - that includes a chain/ribbon of your choice and shipping within the US. I am working on a few with baby pictures for some of my friends - and let me just say = TOO CUTE!

Coming Soon:
More Twilight - oh yea!
Volleyball
Teacher's Rock
Peace Signs
Inspirational Words
Ohio State - Of Course!
And many more that I can't think of right now

Thanks for looking!

I'm Baaaaack!

2010-01-09T14:01:00.007-05:00

Hi There! And Happy New Year!

I took a well deserved break from blogging and now I'm ready to get back into the groove of being crafty!

I have been working on a completely new adventure for me these last couple of weeks! I know, I know.....like I need ANOTHER hobby - right? Well.....I have dabbled in jewelry and beading off and on...even gave away all of my beads a few months ago, and decided to focus on papercrafts. THEN I found something that I wanted to start making! So, back to one of my favorite resources for handmade things - ETSY! I am by no means the first person to make these......there are plenty of ideas out there for you to check out.

So? Are you ready to see what I have been doing.........wait for it........wait for it..........

Here is one of my very first SCRABBLE TILE PENDANTS!

These little pendants are made from recycled scrabble game tiles! They are so much cuter in real life! I have been going like crazy on these things. You can use so many different images on them: pictures of your kids, images purchased on the web, scrapbook paper, stamped images....the options are endless. If you can re-size your image to 0.83" x 0.75" you are good to go! These also have a jewelry grade clear resin on top that gives the pendant the "domed" kind of look and puts a really strong protective glaze on them as well. Lastly, they have a silver plated bail attached for the chain or ribbon. I have been using 22" silver ball chains and 18" ribbon/chords for my necklaces. You could also attach the pendant to a very strong magnet and put them on your frig!

Stayed tuned...I am working all of the kinks out of my process and will upload more pix as I get them completed! Since these are very time consuming, they are taking me a while to complete...but they are so fun!

Thanks for looking!

I'm not gone.....Just Not Very Crafty!

2009-12-16T11:36:00.004-05:00

Hi there!
I am so "crafted out" that I will be taking a blog break until after the holidays!

Whatever is beautiful…

Whatever is meaningful…

Whatever brings you happiness…

May it be yours this Christmas Season

and throughout the New Year.

All my best -

Christmas Test Tubes

2009-11-23T15:08:00.009-05:00

EDIT: If you want some of the test tubes shipped to you...they are .75 each + shipping - while supplies last! Check with me first so that I can make sure they are still available. Just email me at: kaitysmom@fuse.net

Hi There!
So sorry that it has been so long since I posted! My last craft show at Cooper High School went so well, I SOLD OUT of so many things! I have been working really hard this last week or so to replenish everything...especially with Thanksgiving coming up, I know that I will have a limited amount of time to get everything done this time!

Anyhoo.....since I have been re-making a lot of things, I thought I would so you something that I have been working on today! These are Test Tubes, just like the ones I made for Halloween HERE, but I decided not to make the little "holder box thingy" for these. These would be great for co-workers, teachers or stocking stuffers!

I got the test tubes from a little candy outlet here locally....LOVE that place! Also got the candy that is inside there as well. They are called "Sixlets" - just think little bitty Whoppers! And the colors are fabulous!

Thanks for looking -

Recipe:
Test Tubes - Gallerie Chocolate Outlet (KY)
Stamps - Just For The Holidays - CTMH
Punches: SU! 1 1/4, 1 3/8 and Scallop Circles
Ribbon and Twine - Hobby Lobby
Cardstock - SU! - Real Red, Gabel Green, Basic Black,
White Marker - American Crafts - Galaxy Marker - Hobby Lobby
Sixlets Candy - Gallerie Chocolate Outlet (KY)

2009-11-11T14:30:00.005-05:00

Hi There!
Probably my last post this week as I am getting ready for a big (i hope) craft fair on Saturday. If you are in the Northern Kentucky area, stop by and visit me!

Cooper High School PTSO
Arts and Craft Show
2855 Longbranch Road
Union, KY 41091

Anyhoo....finishing these cute little clothespins today and finally found a way to display them! This was a suggestion from a crafter on SCS. GENIUS I tell you! And all for less than $10.00. Used a metal cookie sheet from Walmart ($4.50) and a book stand from Michael's ($4.00 with 50% coupon).

The magnets I used are from this site on ebay and are SUPER strong. I had to change my adhesive to that "stinky" E-6000 stuff because the magnets were pulling off the clothespin!

Thanks for looking!

Puppy and Kitty Treats - More Craft Show Items

2009-11-06T07:56:00.002-05:00

Hi there!

Quick post before I head off to watch TV for the evening....It's Housewives of Atlanta and Orange County Night!

Anyhoo.....we can't forget our "fur babies" this holiday, so I made a few treats for their stockings! OK...admit it....you put up a stocking for your dog/cat! You are not alone!!! We have 3 stocking - (2) dogs and (1) cat - used to have a hamster too....but that is a whole different blog post! :)

The dog and cat die cuts were made with my Cricut....I really need to dig that out more often. Made these so simple and easy. Made about 40 in just a couple hours!

Thanks for Looking -

Recipe:
Dog/Cat Die Cuts - Cricut - Doodlecharms Cartridge
Kraft Cardstock - PTI
Pattern Paper - Hobby Lobby
Black Noses - done with Glossy Accents - Hobby Lobby
Black Glaze Pen - Sakura - Michael's
Treats - Krogers

Peppermint Patties

2009-11-05T19:34:00.005-05:00

Hi there!
I'm in full on craft show mode right now...next show is on the 14th and I have a ton of new ideas to work on!

These are York Peppermint Patties! I found them at Target...but sad to say that I don't think they have them packaged in the foil covers anymore. I think that they are now packaged in little individual plastic bags....so more more peppermint patties after this batch!

Anyway, these are super easy! I had a bunch of left-over chocolate covered pretzel rod bags from Halloween and saw a post on SCS from Cindy and Maria at Crafty Creations that used them for the Peppermint Patty wheels - PERFECT FIT! And they are packaged so different too - that I hope they are great sellers! Would make cute stocking stuffers, teacher/co-worker or neighbor gifts.

Thanks for Looking -

Recipe:
Lt. Blue Cardstock - Bazzill Blind date
Red Cardstock - SU! Real Red
Snowman Stamp - SU!
Ink - Basic Balck (snowman) and Real Red (tag) - SU
Gift Tag Stamp - SU
Red Cord for Tag - Michael's
Stickles - Hobby Lobby (on snowman)
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Foam Snowflake - Hobby Lobby
Punches - 1 1/4, 1 1/3, Scallop and 1 3/4 (snowflake)

Jr. Legal Pad Covers - File Folder

2009-11-04T09:44:00.004-05:00

Hi there!
Been working on replenishment of the items that I sold from my last show and a couple new things that I am pretty excited about!

These are Jr. Legal Pads that I found at Walmart (6 for $2.50 ish) and file folders that I bought at Staples. (12 for $8.00) You can also find some single folders at Michael's and Walmart, but I liked the colors on the ones from Staples better.

Got the tutorial for these HERE. They are super easy! Once you make a couple, you can whip one out in about 15 minutes! Will add some beaded pens with them....but haven't decided how I will attach them to the folder or pad yet. If you are curious about the beaded pens, try HERE for the tutorial. I use the Mini Micro Beads and O' So Sticky Paperback Tape from Penny Wise Arts HERE.

If you have any questions, email me: kaitysmom@fuse.net

Thanks for Looking -

Recipe:
File Folders - Staples
Jr. Legal Pads - Walmart
RSVP Pens - Staples
Micro Beads, Sticky Tape - Penny Wise Arts
Velcro Squares - Hobby Lobby

2009-10-25T12:08:00.003-04:00

Recovering (still!) from yesterdays Open House/Craft Fair! I have some pictures in an album at SCS in my gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga....php?cat=18377 Sorry I didn't get a lot of pictures....got too busy towards the end and forgot!

This was a Demo type vendor Open House, so no other paper crafters were there.....I was a co-host so did not put out too much stuff (kind of a dry run for me). My friend/co-host is a Longaberger consultant, so she let me borrow a bunch of her baskets for display. I only had an 8' table due to lack of space. BUT - finally added it up this morning and did a little over $200.00 in sales! I knew that I was busy, but didn't realize that I had done so well - much better than expected!!! Unfortunately...I have nothing to show for it after buying a bee-u-ti-ful Coach purse and many other things! My hubby need not know about that!

My best sellers were:
~ Desktop Calendars - $3.00
~ Covered Notepads - $3.00
~ Various Halloween Candy - $1.00(trying to get rid of it so I can move on to Christmas)
~ Altered Clothespins went like crazy - $1.00 - who knew?? Need to find a better way to display them though.
~ Covered Tic Tacs (Halloween & Breast Cancer) - $2.00
~ Stamped Candles (pumpkins sold out) - $2.00, $5.00 and $6.00
~ Post It Notes - $4.00
~ Teacher Notecard Sets - 6.00
~ Snowman Punch Card Sets - $10.00
~ Gift Card Holders - $2.00 - sold a lot of these...even the birthday ones

Now, I need to get busy on the rest of my Christmas stuff since I have 4 more shows coming up! I did have quite a few people ask for special orders for classroom treats and teacher gifts, so will see if they actually work out. Guess I will clean my house in January - right?

If you have any questions on any of the pix - let me know!
One suggestion that I have for everyone that might be in multiple shows - Get a flyer or postcard that lists all of the shows that you are in and pass them out to everyone! I even included a little coupon on the bottom of mine that they can use on their next purchase. I let you know how many of them come back to me...if you want to see my postcard, just email me: kaitysmom@fuse.net

Take Care all!
Hope everyone with sales did well this weekend!

SAVE THE TA-TAS!

2009-10-08T11:34:00.004-04:00

Hi there!
Wanted to get another quick post up before I have to go get my mammogram! Making these Tic Tac's for the ladies in the doctor's office....they are wonderful even if they do like to "SQUISH" me. My mom is a breast cancer survivor - GO MOM! - it has been 7 years since her last treatment! So, I make a point of getting in for my test yearly.....

SAVE THE TA-TAS!

These are the BIG tic tacs...found them at Target. The cover is 4.5 x 3 and you score at 1 7/8 on each end. Just cut a punch in the front (1 1/4) and decorate! I made all of the wording on my puter. Any other questions, let me know!

Thanks for looking -

Recipe:
Choc. Chip cardstock - SU
1 1/4 circle punch - SU
1 3/8 circle punch - SU
Curly label punch - SU
Pattern Paper - Hobby Lobby
Ribbon - Michael's
Tic Tacs - Target

More Nugget Tins

2009-09-27T14:59:00.003-04:00

Hi There -
Another quick post today...getting ready to watch the Bengals and "Squeelers" game! WHO DEY!
Couple more Nugget tins for you! Look at the previous post for more information and supplies....
Drop me a line if you have a specific question : kaitysmom@fuse.net

Thanks for looking!

Christmas Nugget Tins

2009-09-25T09:55:00.004-04:00

Hi there!
Just a quick post today before my friends come over to "play" in my craft room!

Making quiet a few of these for craft fairs this season....always a good seller. I buy my tins HERE. They are a little pricey on shipping so buy a lot or go into it with some others to keep costs down. I normally sell these for $5.00 each with no problems.....

I'll post a few more once I get them assembled.

Thanks for Looking -

Recipe:
Patter Paper - K&CO
Kraft Cardstock (tag) - SU!
Word Stamps (tag) - PaperTrey Ink - Mega Mixed Messages Set
Candy - Hershey Nuggets - Milk Chocolate and Almonds
Ribbon - Joann's
Hemp String - Michael's
Tree Stamp - SU!

Snowman Paint Cans

2009-09-18T21:54:00.004-04:00

Hi there -
I totally cased these from Andrea Walford HERE. (Scroll down a bit.) Thought they would be great for gift giving this year. May make them for the craft fairs if I can find the acrylic paint cans fairly cheap again. In the past I bought them from Oriental Trading Co. and they are pretty reasonable. Set of 6 cans for $10.00 + shipping. But they are out of stock a lot. So, if you want some...better get them while you can!

Thanks for looking -

HO HO HO! I know....a tad early!

2009-09-17T20:39:00.007-04:00

Hi There - Quick post tonight...want to watch Real Housewives of Atlanta tonight! I know...I know...but it's like a car wreck! You gotta stop and look! My DD says they are a "Hot Mess!" :)

Anyhoo - Working on some items for the Shoebox Swap on the 3rd. Needed some cute bags to place some "special" prizes in and decided I would make my own instead of buying. It's hard to see on the picture, but all of the paper is "glittery" - is that a word? Looks really cute in real life.....might try to make a few for the craft shows too. Might make a nice set to have the bag with a matching card....hmmmmm (that is me thinking)

These are Santa Hershey Bars.....quick little treat to put in any stocking! And duh...can you say Chocolate???!!! They were big sellers at the craft fairs last year too...everyone is always looking for unique items for stocking stuffers! Sold them for $2.00....will probably sell for the same this year. You could also personalize them on the white band at the bottom!

Thanks for looking -

Recipe: Santa Bags and Hershey Bars
Bags - Hobby Lobby - 3/$1.00
Red Cardstock - Real Red - SU!
Black Cardstock - (belt) Bazzill Bling - not sure of name
Grey Cardstock - (buckle) - Bazzill Bling - not sure of name
White Glitter Cardstock - Hobby Lobby
Scallop Border Punch - SU!
Gift Tag - Christmas Punch Stamp Set (Hostess) - SU!
Hemp Twine

SCORED BIG (not what you're thinking either!)

2009-09-14T20:51:00.007-04:00

Hi there....
Just wanted to post a new awesome deal! Was browsing Kerry's Blog (HERE) and she had a post of places that she goes for some of her supplies. BTW - Kerry has an awesome blog...spend a few minutes there! Anyhoo....one of the items on her list was red sticky tape. I use so much of it for my 3D and altered projects, that I thought I would check it out.

This is what I got for $7.50 (on left) and this is what I normally pay $2.99 for! (right) SCORE!

That is 36 big, beautiful yards of love baby! Ends up being .26/yard (that includes shipping) compared to .60/yard! Even when I get the other tape on sale, this is still a better deal! I can't tell the difference in the quality yet, but will let you know if I see any changes in the product once my projects "settle".

Here is the place to go! Confessions of A Ribbon Addict. Jody has a great blog too, so plan to spend some time looking around! Shipping was super quick too....ordered on Friday and received it today/Monday!

Have a great night!

Stamped Candles

2009-09-11T15:23:00.010-04:00

Hi There! TGIF! Whew! What a Loooooooonnnnnng week!

Anyhoo...thought that I would post some candles that I have been playing around with this week. I have seen these all over SCS times, but thought they were more complicated than they actually are! Look HERE for more ideas on SCS.

My favorites are the candles I made that that look like poinsettia's (did I spell that right?). Totally cased it from HERE on SCS. Also love the idea of putting your child's hand-print and signature on the candle for Grandparents. My mom would LUV it!

If you wanna make some of your own....here is the LINK to the turtorial on SCS. So easy and great gifts. I added the stickles and jewel brads after I was done heating them. I also packaged them in a plastic treat bag with assorted ribbon and a little matching gift tag, in case they will be used for gifts. Gonna see how they do at my first of four Craft Fairs this year...may have to make more! (cross your fingers!)

Candle sizes:
Scroll and tall poinsettia - 3" x4"
Snowman with Birds - 2" x 2"
Poinsettia and Snowman - 3" x 3"

Thanks for looking -

Recipe:
Candles - all came from Hobby Lobby (scroll is a vanilla scented candle I found in the Christmas stuff - it smells great!)
Stamps - all from SU!

Magnetic Calendars

2009-09-09T08:27:00.001-04:00

Hi there -
You know how you always get those "crummy" little magnetic calendars from the bank or your credit card company that are really kind of lame? I found that these are a great replacement....and they did well last year at the craft fairs. Great to give to a co-worker, in a basket for the neighbors or in a stocking. These are pretty much like the desktop calendars except for the magnet on the back instead of the binder clip.

Check this POST for more information on the calendars and coasters.

I will be packaging them this year, since they got a little beat up last year with all of the handling. Thought I could either hang them on the wire shelving in my booth or place them in a basket. Not sure of the layout for the booth yet...seems to change every time I do one!

Desktop Calendars

2009-09-08T15:03:00.005-04:00

Hi There!
I made these a month or so ago, but couldn't post till I found a battery for my camera! FINALLY found one this morning.....so have been busy editing all day!

I will be selling these again this year at my craft fairs. They did really well last year. The only difference this year is that I bought the larger calendars which are 3" x 2-1/4" . The small ones were difficult to get off of the base once the month was over. Bought my calendars HERE. The base is made from blank coasters - I use the 3.5" size because I don't like the bigger ones on my desk. Bought my coasters HERE. I use the heavy weight for the extra stability. The binder clips I bought at Staples. They are the large (2") clips that come in boxes of 12. I always use my scraps on these...great way to make a dent in that never-ending pile!

I think that I will also be using these for stocking stuffers this year. I am always trying to find something that is "usable" - I hate random crap that I can't use! Although chocolate is always a great option - Right?

Thanks for looking -

Recipe:
Coasters - Blockhead stamps - link above
Binder Clips - Staples
Ribbon, Brads and Paper - Scraps from my stash
Pre-Printed Calendars - Skybluepink - link above

Book Thongs! Yeah I know......

2009-09-02T20:26:00.005-04:00

Hi There!
Was looking for a quick gift for some "book worm" friends of mine and decided to make a few Book Thongs for them. I made these last year for a craft fair and they sold like crazy! Gonna make a few more for this year and hope they do well again....

My camera battery is dead, so the pictures that I took today are being held hostage....these are the pictures of the ones I made last year and never posted. You can get an idea of what they look like. Once I get my battery charged, I'll post the new ones!

If you are interested in the tutorial for these, send me an email: kaitysmom@fuse.net and I will get you a copy of the word document that I found. Can't figure out how to attach to this.....something is wonky....probably me!

I think everyone bought them for the poem......ok with me!

Thanks for looking-

Holiday Planners - Altered DVD Tins

2009-08-25T13:59:00.008-04:00

Hi there!
I was cleaning out my scrap room the other day and came across a ton of "pretties" that I forgot that I had. I got these DVD Tins from a group buy on Splitcoast about 2 years ago. They came with the tin and the Legal Pad cut to fit...don't remember what I paid for them. Found some empty tins HERE, but not sure if that is a good price or not....but I found them by searching for Blank DVD Tins - got a ton of hits! Here is a pix of the blank tins:

Couldn't imagine putting these in your purse - unless you have a "cave" like I do. But thought that they might be great for keeping track of Christmas Card Lists, crafts, to do lists etc. I used the inserts that I found on Hannah Kost's Blog HERE - Look on the left hand side about half way down. They were actually for a file folder organizer which was really cute, but thought I would try to get rid of these first. You could also make your own, but these were cute and already formatted for you. She has a lot of great ideas on her blog, so plan to spend a little time there!

If you want some ideas for the DVD Tins, check out SCS HERE. I sugggest using sticky/red tape on the cover to make sure that the sides don't pull up, but other than that I used scraps that I had around the room. (and I do mean all around the room!) I put a pocket on the inside lid and matted the inserts - copies on both sides - decorated the legal pad, added a little calendar for the month of December and a RSVP pen - EASY! and really us-able!

Thanks for Looking!

Recipe:
DVD Tin - Unknown
Paper - All K&Co - Christmas from last year
Inserts: Hannah Kost Blog - Link above
Cardstock - Bazzill Bling - LSS
Making A List - Computer Generated
Calendar - SCS HERE

3x5 Covered Notepads

2009-08-23T19:10:00.006-04:00

Hi there -
More Open House items.....October is not that far away and I feel like I am soooooo behind!

Found these "scratch pads" in my stash...not even sure why I bought them...but I am sure it would have been brilliant!! Anyhoo - thought I would cover them like the Jr. Legal pads and see what happens. Not sure how much to charge yet, but might put a decorated pen with them as well! Would be a nice little gift for co-workers!

Thanks for looking!

Recipe:
Scratch Pads (3x5) - Walmart
Pattern paper - The Paper Studio - Hobby Lobby
Cupcake Stamp - Studio G - Joann's
Pink and Black Cardstock - SU!
Ribbon - Michael's

More Open House Items

2009-08-18T09:22:00.005-04:00

Hi there!
Was working on a few more items for the Open House, and thought I would share these real quick.
Nothing too complicated, but they are always a big hit with everyone....
My template uses the "Big Pack" of Tic Tacs - I usually get them at Walmart 4/$2.88 which is the cheapest I have ever seen them.

Quick Tutorial: Cardstock is 4.5 x 3 Score on long side at 1 7/8 from both sides. Round each corner and you are ready to decorate and stick in your Tic Tacs! Make sure that you attach the ribbon in a way that makes it easy to untie and open. I used red sticky tape to attach the tic tacs to the cover. Easy! I also ran the cover through my Cuttlebug with the spiderweb embossing folder and they turned out better than expected! Which is nice!

Thanks for looking -

Recipe:
Cardstock - SU! Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Cuttlebug - Spiderweb embossing folder
Googly Eyes - Hobby Lobby
Stamps - Batty For You and Boogly Eyes - SU!
Tic Tacs - Walmart
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby

Halloween Test Tubes and Holders

2009-08-15T13:10:00.006-04:00

Hi there! Happy Saturday!

I kept seeing these cute altered test tubes all over Splitcoast and could never find the empty test tubes - at least without ordering a ton of them from an online company. BUT, I was in one of my local candy wholesalers this week and found these tubes - with hot chocolate in them for .25 each! SCORE!!! Sorry, but I bought all that they had! Anyhoo....hot chocolate was a little "icky" so I didn't save that, but who cares for this price!

I used the template from Lisa Somerville HERE. She has a real cute blog too....check her out if you get a chance! She also had an idea of using Push Up Pops in this holder! So stinkin' cute for a classroom treat when they can't have chocolate! See it HERE....you'll need to scroll about halfway down. She even includes a printable tutorial for her holders! LUV the SHARE!!!

I think that I will be filling them with Halloween M&M's but these skull and bones sweet tarts are all I had left over from last year! {ate the m&m's}

Thanks for looking -

Recipe:
Test Tubes - Gallerie Chocolate Outlet (KY)
Stamps - Batty for You - SU
Punches: SU! 1 1/4, 1 3/8 and Scallop Circles
Ribbon and Twine - Hobbu Lobby
Cardstock - SU! - Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie
Pattern Paper - K&CO - Michael's
Googly Eyes on Spider - Hobby Lobby
White Marker - American Crafts - Galaxy Marker - Hobby Lobby
Skull and Bones Candy - Gallerie Chocolate Outlet (KY)

Halloween Swap Card

2009-08-13T19:35:00.003-04:00

Hi all -
This is the card that I will have everyone making for our next NKY/Cincinnati Shoebox Swap in October. Saw this stamp....and HAD to have it! Got the idea for the candy corn background from a creative stamper on SCS - not sure who, so if you know, let me know and I will update the credit properly! I left the inside blank except for the stamped candy corn border.

Thanks for looking!

Recipe:
Candy Corn Trio Stamp - Scary Sweet - Penny Black
Other stamps - Studio G - Halloween stamps
Candy Corn Ribbon - Internet
Orange Button and Twine - Joann's
Markers - Copics
White Gel Pen - Sakura Jelly Roll - Michael's
Top Note Die - SU!

Halloween Treat Basket

2009-08-11T17:17:00.005-04:00

Hi there!

Today I decided to work on a few door prizes for a Shoebox Swap I am co-hosting in October. The theme is anything fall-ish, but I am going with Halloween!

For the swap, we are supposed to make or buy a small gift for everyone - kind of like "Big Girl Trick or Treating!" One of the challenges during the swap is to make a bag, box or container to hold all of your treats! This is what I came up with.

Saw these on sale at Hobby Lobby and thought I would paint it up and decorate it! I think I will make one full of handmade treats for a door prize too....I'll post that one later!

Thanks for looking!

Recipe:
Wooden Box - Hobby Lobby
Black Acrylic Paint - Michael's
Ribbon - Various brands but all scraps !
Pattern Paper - K&Co - Michael's
Die Cuts on Side - K&Co - Michael's

And some more Notepads!

2009-08-10T10:02:00.004-04:00

Morning!
This project has been a great way to get rid of some of the mountains of scraps that I have laying all over my office! Waiting on some really cute Christmas paper and then I can check this project off the list!

LUV the 3D Lady Bug! Click HERE for more details....will have to scroll down the page a bit!

Thanks for looking!

More Notepads

2009-08-08T19:25:00.001-04:00

Post # 2 for the day!

Just showing you a few of the notepads that I this afternoon. These are so addicting!
Need to make quite a few more, but still stuck on how I will package these. I am one of those people that has to have everything in a pretty package too. Especially since these are all for a Open House and people will be handling them....

Sorry this one is a little bit blurry... :)

Thanks for looking -

Covered Notepads

2009-08-08T11:28:00.008-04:00

Happy Saturday!

I have been working on a few items for our Open House (oct. 24) and Craft Fairs this season. I finally decided to try to do something with all of the cut legal pads I had sitting around from last year. I used them to make magnetic refrigerator notepads. Well...wasn't too happy with them.... they were cute, but not all that sturdy due to the length. So, I stopped making them and thought I would see if there were any other options.

Found this at SCS and thought I could use my fiskars by-pass trimmer to make my long pads into the right size for this project. It would have been so much easier to go out and buy the Jr. Legal pads and have them cut, but I have a TON of the larger sized and didn't want to waste them! Took a while to cut them down, but now I am ready for some assembly.....

Quick Tutorial:
My pads are 2 3/4" wide and 8 1/4" long.
Cardstock should be 6 1/4" x 8 1/2" . Score at 3" on both sides (6 1/2 at top) of the cardstock to make your cover. Then assemble and decorate!

Very cute and so fun to make. I will be making quite a few for Christmas for Holiday Gift Lists....maybe neighbor gifts at our Christmas Party? Lots of great uses for these...great size to toss in your purse too!

Here is my first try at these....will post more as I get them complete! If you want to look at a lot of super cute designs, click HERE. Or check out Michelle Wooderson's blog HERE! Wow! She has some great ideas! Plan on spending a lot of time browsing....she is very talented!

Thanks for looking!

Recipe:
Designer Paper - Crate Paper - Cowgirl (i think that is the name)
Cardstock - SU! Chocolate Chip
Stamps - SU! - Boho Backgrounds (background, medallion and dots on inside) and Botanical Blooms (words)
Ink - SU! Close to Cocoa
Ribbon - SU! Riding Hood Red (retired)
Punches - SU! Word Punch, Scallop Circle, 1 1/4 Circle Punch
Bling - Hobby Lobby

Top Note Gift Cards

2009-08-06T13:45:00.003-04:00

Hi there!

Making these for a swap on SCS in a couple of months.....got my inspiration here.
I like Andrea's much better but wanted something a little more kid friendly!

Thanks for Looking -

Recipe:
Top Note Die - SU!
Pattern Paper - Basic Grey Figgy Pudding
Rendeer Die Cut - Doodlecharms Cricut Cartridge
Stamps - Inkadinkadoo

"Quilted" Cards

2009-08-05T13:19:00.006-04:00

Hi there!
I was playing around with a new (to me) technique for making "Quilted" cards with my Top Note Die.

These are sooo cute and super easy to make! Just take a one inch square punch and cut out 12 squares in coordinating designer paper. Take a 4x6 piece of cardstock - this can be a scrap since you won't see it on the final result - and run your adhesive over the piece in about 6-8 rows. Layout your squares in 3 rows of 4 squares. Once everything is attached, place this in your top note die and cut it out! I also added some faux stich marks with a Gelly Roll Pen on the squares to make it look like it was sewn, but you could also run it through your Cuttlebug machine!

Here are more great ideas on Splitcoast!

Thanks for Looking!

Recipe:
Top Note Die - Stampin Up!
All Cardstock - Stampin UP! (real red, and kraft)
Pattern Paper - Friend and Birthday = K&Co Lemon Drop
Christmas = Basic Grey Figgy Pudding
Stamps - Dollar Stamps frm Joann's
Happy Holidays Stamp - Riviting Set from SU!
Rub Ons - Stampin Up!
Cuttlebug - Swiss Dot Embossing Folder

Gift Card Holders

2009-07-28T15:54:00.005-04:00

My neighbor and I are hosting another Open House on October 24th this year. Last year went well, but I think that it was a little late in the year for Christmas sales. (December 10th - I think) Anyhoo - this open house will have a few crafty people selling things (like me), but will also have about 20 demos/vendors - like Longaberger, Tastefully Simple, Silpada, Thirty-One etc. One of the best parts of the Open House is that Helen and I get to split all of the hostess benefits from the demo's, which will be great for our Christmas shopping!

Today I have been working on some Gift Card Holders. Last year, everyone was asking me for gift card holders and I only had a few on hand, so this year I will be prepared - I hope! I guess it's a good thing to run out - right?

The Top Note gift card idea came from Angie Juda - Here! I changed a few things with the reindeer. I really didn't need to purchase all of the extra punches and dies since I have a Cricut Cartridge called Doodlecharms that will work just as well. So easy to make if you have a Cuttlebug and the Top Note Die from Stampin Up!

The snowflakes are from my Home Accents Cricut cartridge.

Thanks for looking -
Beth

Recipe: Reindeer
Top Note Die - Stampin Up!
Riding Hood Red, Kraft, Chocolate Chip Cardstock - SU!
Stamps: Festive Favorites (background snowflakes and inside sentiment) and Lots Of Thoughts (Merry Wishes)
Reindeer Die Cut - Cricut Doodlecharms Cartridge
Googly eyes and Pom Pons - Hobby Lobby
Plaid Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Ink - Close To Cocoa - SU!

Recipe: Snowflakes
Top Note Die - Stampin Up!
Bashful Blue, Nearly Navy Cardstock - SU!
White Glitter Cardstock - Michael's (can't find a name)
Stamps: Festive Favorites (background snowflakes and inside sentiment)
Snowflake Die Cut - Cricut Home Accents Cartridge
Plaid Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Ink - Close To Cocoa, and Blue Bliss - SU!
Sakura - Glitter Pens (snowflakes and sentiments)

Door Prizes for the Shoebox Swap

2009-07-11T16:45:00.003-04:00

Made a few simple door prizes for our Shoebox Swap on the 18th. We are all getting really excited now since it is only a week or so away....

These are altered notebooks from Target with a matching altered RSVP pen. I will post some more items as I finish up the packaging. I think that I will just package these in a clear bag with a ribbon...easy peasy!

Thanks for looking!
Beth

Recipes:
Notebooks - Target
Paper - K&Co (hot pink) Imaginesce (flowers)
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Primas
3D Flowers - K&Co - Walmart
RSVP Pens - Staples

Lady Bug Post It Note Holder

2009-07-01T20:36:00.008-04:00

I'm going Lady Bug crazy!!!

Seriously...not normally a huge fan of this particular little bug, but I really love these color combos and they are so easy to make! If you want the tutorial, visit Dawn's Blog in yesterday's post. You better plan to stay awhile if you go there - SOOOO many cute things to case!

These are BIA (Bind It All) post it note holders for the 3D portion of the Shoebox Swap we are having on July 18th. Even though our theme is "Christmas In July", I wanted to make something that they could use (or give for a gift) right now.

Thanks for looking!
Beth

Recipe:
Blank Coasters (3.5 x 3.5) - Blockhead Stamps
Black/White Polka Dot Paper - The Paper Studio - Hobby Lobby
Scallop Punch - SU
1" Punch - SU
"Dot" Stamp on LadyBug - Itty Bitty Backgrounds - SU
Ribbon - 3/8" - Hobby Lobby
Black "Bind It All" Coils - Hobby Lobby
Mod Podge - Hobby Lobby
Friend To Friend Stamp - Michael's

2009-06-30T18:50:00.007-04:00

Hi all - making these for a Shoebox Swap on July 18th....this will be my craft for the 3D swap...just need to get some cute items to bag up for the inside - so more shopping for me this week! Yea!

I totally cased the Lady Bug Punch art from Dawn Griffiths. She is sooooo talented and does great video tutorials too!Here is her original post with the tutorials if you are interested in making a few of your own...so easy and so cute!

Thanks for looking -
Beth

Recipe:
Bag - Hobby Lobby
Black/White Polka Dot Paper - The Paper Studio - Hobby Lobby
Scallop Punch - SU
1" Punch - SU
"Dot" Stamp on LadyBug - Itty Bitty Backgrounds - SU
Ribbon - 5/8" - Hobby Lobby
Friend To Friend Stamp - Michael's

Round Top Boxes

2009-05-12T08:08:00.006-04:00

Hello again -
I thought that I had scheduled these to post back in April...but "user error" effected the posting I guess!

Made these for place cards on the table at Easter. Very cute and very easy....if you would like to try some of your own HERE is the link.

Lots of great ideas on Splitcoast HERE if you want to see some examples....

Thanks for looking -
Beth

Recipe:
Patter Paper: K&Co - Michael's
Butterfly: Unknown - Michael's
Ribbon: Michael's
Name: Computer Generated
Small Scallop Border Punch - Making Memories - Michael's
Large Silver Brad - Making Memories - Michael's

Teacher Gifts

2009-05-09T14:03:00.006-04:00

Another post for today....

Made these for my DD's teacher's last year and will making a smaller (cheaper) version for the craft show this month. These are giant sunflowers my DD had grown from seeds....The teacher's loved them and they were so easy! Would also be nice using a house plant so that they can keep it in their classroom during the year.

Also a nugget tin that my DD will be giving to her bus driver this year. I doubt that I will make any for the craft fair - only because it is outside and I don't want everything to melt. I have found that the nugget tins are really good sellers though - may have to figure something out!

Thanks for looking.....again!
Beth

Flower Pot Recipe:
Flower Pot - Michael's
Plant - Sunflower grown from seed
Cardstock - SU!
Bee Die Cut - Cricut - Walking In My Garden
Bee Eyelet - internet

Nugget Tin Recipe:
Hinged Tin: Speciality Bottle
Pattern Paper:DCWV's Grade School Pack
Pencils: Joelee's
Ribbon: The Paper Studio - Hobby Lobby

Graduation Hats - Gift Card Holders

2009-05-09T12:59:00.005-04:00

Happy Saturday! Finally a little sun today and I am in my craft room! Gotta ton of work to do in my flower beds, but wanted to get some things uploaded first. More craft show items.....more to come this week!

Totally cased this one from a SCS named "arc". These are so stinkin' cute! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity! And best of all, you can print them right from your computer! What could be easier???

Here is the link if you would like to try one of your own! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/fo...t+card+holders

Thanks for looking-
Beth

Recipe:
Cardstock: SU! Riding Hood Red
Stamps: Studio G - Joann's
Tassel: Navy Blue Thread from DMC - Michael's
Other: Blue Brad

More Binder Clips

2009-05-02T08:21:00.005-04:00

Hello again!
Since my DD's school is called the Stephen's Elementary Stingers, thought these would be cute for more teacher gifts at the craft fair on the 30th. I think that I will bag them up with some ribbon and a tag so that they are ready for giving....what could be easier?

Thanks for looking -
Beth

Recipe:
Bee Die Cut - Cricut Cartridge - Walking In My Garden (these are 2")
Lg. Binder Clips - Staples
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Ruler Paper - The Paper Studio - Hobby Lobby

Teacher Binder Clips

2009-05-01T22:24:00.006-04:00

My DD's school is trying to replace some of the outdated playground equipment and decided to have a Yard/Craft Sale. They are letting everyone have a spot to sell items for a yard sale, but they are also letting vendors set up tables for selling their items. (Longaberger, Candle Lite, Tastefully Simple etc.)

This is one of the many items that I will have in my craft sale. Cute and soooo easy! They are great to place on your desk with a school picture in them. Or even better for Teacher Gifts or Teacher Appreciation next week! Still trying to decide on prices for everything....will be posting more in the weeks to come!

Thanks for looking -
Beth

Recipe:
Large Binder Clips - Staples
Apple Stamp - SU! Tart & Tangy Set
Ink - SU! Riding Hood Red
Solid Cardstock - Hobby Lobby
Ruler Pattern Paper: The Paper Studio
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby

Flower Pot Card - Sunflower

2009-04-23T17:27:00.006-04:00

Hello There!

Making a bunch of these for a customer who is having a Garden Party in June - Sunflowers are her favorite flower so I thought this one would be perfect. The inside on her card will have the party information instead of the blank space like this one has.

I found this on SCS but can't find the person that inspired me for the sunflowers...if you know, email me so that I can give her the proper credit! There is a tutorial on Stephanie Luman's blog for the flower pot if you woulld like to try some of your own.....click HERE

Quick Tutorial: I made the sunflowers by taking the scallop punch and cutting to the center on each "petal". The leaves were made by running the cardstock through the crimper and then folding in half and cutting out leaf shapes. Easy Peasy!

Thanks for looking -

Beth

Recipe:
Flower Pot: SU! Chocolate Chip Cardstock
Ribbon: Hobby Lobby
Flowers: SU! 1 3/8 and Scallop Circle Punches, Scallop Border
Flower Inside: SU! Bella Rose
Stamps: Studio G - Joann's
Hemp String: Michael's

Baby Shower Party Favors

2009-04-22T19:00:00.005-04:00

Hi there! Happy Hump Day!

My DD's 4th grade teacher is having her first baby this month...so the kids decided to throw her a "surprise" baby shower. Since I am known as the "crafty Mom" in her class, they asked that I make some party favors for everyone. This is what I came up with! They are pretty cute in person, and were fairly inexpensive to make. I have to make about 40 of them. Also making a diaper cake to match, but no pictures of it yet.

Thanks for looking!
Beth

Recipe:
Paper: Heidi Grace Baby Boy Collection
Ribbon and Hemp: Michael's
Shred: Dollar Tree
Plastic Diaper Pin: Michael's
Acetate Boxes: Michael's (in the wedding section)
Hershey Kisses

Mermaid Spinner Card

2009-04-19T08:54:00.004-04:00

Hi! I know...2 days in a row!

I was at the NKY Shoebox Swap a couple weeks ago and made a similar card. Anne Venci you rock! Anyway, I had an order from a customer that wanted a Mermaid theme (NOT Ariel) for her DD's 3rd Birthday Party at a place called "Under The Sea"....I thought this design would be so cute! Kind of hard to see on the photo, but mermaid has a lot of glitter pen on it and the bubbles are all Stickles - a lot of sparkle for a little girl! The fish in the circle is on fishing line (no pun intended) and will spin when the card is opened!

Long story short...found this stamp set from Lizzie Anne and loved how if came out! Sent it to the customer....weeeeeellllll....she loved the card design, but she thinks that the mermaid is a little too $exy for a 3 yo. Any other suggestions on other mermaid stamps that aren't Ariel and are baby-ish? Everything that I am finding looks like it should be tattooed on a sailor's arm! :)

Thanks For Looking!
Beth

Recipe:
Pattern Paper: Imaginisce
Cardstock: Bazzill Bling-Prince Charming
Stickles:Star Dust and Waterfall
Markers: Copics
Glitter Pen: Jelly Roll Glitter Pens by Sakura
Stamps: By the Sea - Lizzie Anne Designs
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Other - Fishing Line

SCS Box Swap - Mini Magazine Holders

2009-04-18T19:05:00.006-04:00

Hi there! Happy Saturday!

I made these for a swap on Splitcoast Stampers.....I kinda like the way they turned out! I think that I will make more for a Craft Sale at the end of May at my DD's school.....maybe with a teacher/school theme with note cards for teacher gifts.

They were pretty easy once I sat down and really concentrated....here is the link to Becky Robert's Blog HE RE if you would like the tutorial to make your own. Look on the left habd side of her blog under tutorials and you will find it there. She has a lot of great ideas...I visit her blog often!

Recipe:
Ink: SU Ballet Blue and Bliss Blue
Stamps: All from Studio G - Joann's
Pattern Paper and Cardstock: The Paper Studio - Hobby Lobby
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Punches: SU Scallop, 1 3/8 circle, 1 1/4 circle
Stickles - Waterfall (inside scallop flower)
Goodie Bag: Various Items from Mike's Dollar Section, American Crafts Ribbon, Studio G Clear stamps/Ink and Stickles

Easter Gift Basket / SCS Swap

2009-03-29T01:30:00.015-04:00

I know, I know.....been a very baaaaaaaad girl about posting!

I am trying to get ready for a Shoebox Swap on the 4th, but thought I would share a quick basket that my DD and I made for a Kids Easter Basket Swap on SCS. She had such a great time picking out things for him! I never realized that there are so many "kewl" things for boys out there!

Thanks for looking -
Beth

Recipe:
Blue Tub and Plastic Shrink Bag - Family Dollar Store
Ribbon: Joann's
Stamp - SU! A Good Egg
Punches: SU 1 3/8 circle and Scallop
Other: Bamboo Kebob sticks and various "boy" stuff for Easter

Birthday Card

2009-02-17T14:31:00.004-05:00

My DD seems to have a birthday party every weekend from someone in her 4th grade class! Since I am constantly struggling to make a card quickly (refuse to buy them and haven't been in a Hallmark in years!), I decided to make a bunch of cards all at once - assembly line style - so that I would have them on hand when I needed them.

Is it me? I don't remember having so many birthday parties when I was that age...maybe she is just more popular than I was ???? :)

Thanks for looking -
Beth

Recipe:
Paper: Basic Grey Cupcake
Ribbon: Hobby Lobby
Stamp - $1 Clear Stamp - Joann Fabrics
Cricut Cartridge: Doodlecharms

2009-01-30T19:38:00.007-05:00

This is what I came up with for my DD's classroom....I made the "Top Note like" die cute from my Cricut Storybook Cartridge. It is pretty close to the Top Note Die from SU, but at least this one I can make in different sizes.

These bags are about 5.5 x 3" and can hold quite a lot of treats....haven't gotten that far yet though.

Thanks for looking -
Beth

Recipe:
Paper: The Paper Studio (Cardstock and Patterened) - Hobby Lobby
Punches: SU Scallop, 1 1/4 and 1 3/8
Stamps: Studio G - not sure of the series - Michael's
Ribbon - Unknown
Stickles: Christmas Red and Ice
Font: "Foo" downloaded from Internet
White Ink: Med. Galaxy Marker

More Office Treats

2009-01-29T15:49:00.007-05:00

Another treat for a co-worker! Nothing fancy, but she loves Hershey Kisses!

Thanks for looking -
Beth

Recipe:
Paper: The Paper Studio
Ribbon: Michael's
Glitter Heart Die Cut: Joann's $1 sopt
Stickles on paper
Plastic Jar - $1 Store

Late Night Valentine Crafts

2009-01-28T12:14:00.008-05:00

Since I was up most of the night - "sleepless in KY" - I got out a few little acrylic boxes that I had and decided to play around with them....

These are the results of my lack of sleep...not sure what I will be doing with them yet!

These pictures are a little "wonky" - Lack of sleep!

Thanks for looking!
Beth

Recipe:
Paper: The Paper Studio
Die Cut Heart: Joann's $1 Section
Ribbon: Michael's
Lots of Stickles!
Acrylic Boxes: Wedding section @ Michael's
Tag on Top: SU 1.25 punch and 1 7/16 punch
Wording: Printed from computer

Valentine - Teacher Gift

2009-01-27T09:59:00.008-05:00

This is a small gift for my DD's teacher this year. Inside are wrapped Hershey Nuggets. YUM! It may be hard to see in these pix, but I added Stickles to the patterned paper to give it a little sparkle....LUV Stickles! Got most of mine here: http://www.ohmycrafts.com/rangerink-2.aspx

Thanks for looking!
Beth

Recipe:
Paper - Basic Grey - Bittersweet Collection - LSS
Tin - Prima Flower tin bought at Michael's
Ribbon - Unknown
Scallop Heart - Cricut Doodlecharms Cartridge

Re-Post From Old Blog

2009-01-26T22:15:00.011-05:00

I was asked by a co-worker to come up with an invitation for her son's dress rehearsal dinner. They were going to have a Picnic/BBQ in the backyard, and wanted something a little less formal. This is what I designed for them. They were extremely happy and came back 9 months later for me to design their baby shower invitations! These would also be great for a Bridal shower and everyone could write a favorite recipe on the insert.

The template for the apron can be found here: http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/barbecue.htm

Thanks for looking!
Beth

Recipe:
Paper: The Paper Studio
Stamp: BBQ Set - Provo Craft
Ribbon - Michael's

Valentine Mailbox

2009-01-26T08:27:00.007-05:00

My 10 year old DD decided that she wanted to make (or have ME make) something for her "very best friends" this year. Luckily, this year she only has 4 "VBF's" so I got off easy! After much debate, we happened to be in Target at the $1 spot and saw these Pink Metallic Mailboxes for $1.00! Ding Ding! We have a winner! Needed cute paper, so went to our LSS and found this Basic Grey patterned paper ! LUV IT! These are super easy, but a little time consuming getting the paper around the flag! But I was using my new "Wonder Toy" - My ATG Gun and they came out really cute! Once I get my Storybook Cricut Cartridge, I will be putting each girl's initial on the lid.

Here are some of the items that will be going inside...

Little bubbles that I found in the wedding section at Hobby Lobby - covered w/matching paper, ribbon and a foamy heart
Cupcake Bookmark - found them @ Joann's
Love Potion and Candy Ring - from a local candy outlet

TTYL -
Beth

Recipe:
Paper: Basic Grey - Bittersweet Collection
Mailbox: Target $1 Spot
Punches: SU Scallop and 1 3/8" Circle
Stamp: Heart from Inkadinkado
Ribbon: Michael's

Valentine Office Treats

2009-01-25T09:54:00.002-05:00

I decided to give a little treat to my co-workers this year. We could all use a little chocolate pick-me-up right now!

These are my version of a Sour Cream Container - filled with Reese Cups and Hershey Kisses! These are super easy to whip out in an evening watching TV....and so addicting!
If you would like to make some of your own, here is the link: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/sour_cream_container/

TTYL -
Beth

Recipe:
Paper: The Paper Studio
Punches: SU Scallop and 1 3/8 circle
Stamp: Inkadinkado
Ribbon: Michael's

New Year - New Blog!

2009-01-25T09:37:00.002-05:00

Well...maybe the year isn't so new, but at least it's still January! I was really tired of the lack of options on my "other" blog, so decided to try this one! So far so good!

I will be adding a huge post with all of my recent creations on here...so bear with me for a while!

TTYL -
Beth