Baaah Humbug Gift Tags for Butterfly Reflections Ink!

Hello there!  

Today, I am over on the Butterfly Reflections Ink blog with a herd of sheep!

Here is a little peek:

Click here to see the entire project!

Thanks for stopping by!!

25 Days of Christmas Tags - Lawn Fawn

**This is my second post today! If you are looking for my Sunny Studio/Card Maker colloration blog hop, please scroll down**

Hello there!  I am back with another 25 Days of Christmas Tags project!  To find out all about the 25 Days of Christmas Tags, be sure to check out my friend Tracy's blog!

Today, we are sharing projects using Lawn Fawn products!

For my project, I used the limited edition collaboration stamp set that Lawn Fawn did for Simon Says Stamp, called Merry Christmouse.  It is a super adorable set, perfect for wishing anyone a cheesy holiday season! :)

I started off by cutting three of the largest Stitched Circle Tags dies; one in yellow and  two in light orange cardstock.  I used the Snowy Backdrops die on the yellow tag to imitate the look of swiss cheese.  I adhered my hole-y tag to one of the light orange tags.  Then I used the Stitched Hillside Border dies to make a snowbank for my mice.  I stamped, colored and diecut a few of the mice and their cheesy tree, and then popped them up on my tag with foam tape.  I added a few snowflakes using the Mini Snowflakes die set, and a few tiny sparkly sequins.  

I took the other light orange tag, and put a score line just below the tag hole so that I could make the tag into a little folding card that opens to reveal a greeting, and another cheesy surprise.

I added a few jingle bells and some Peppermint Lawn Trimmings for a fun touch. :)

Hope you like my cheesy Christmas tag!!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps: Lawn Fawn Merry Christmouse
Dies: Merry Christmouse, Stitched Tags, Stitched Hillside Borders, Snowy Backdrops die, Mini Snowflakes
Paper: PTI White, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Other: Copic Markers, Jingle Bells. Peppermint Lawn Trimmings, Pretty Pink Posh 4mm Sparkling Clear sequins. White Gel Pen, Sakura Stardust pen

25 Days of Christmas Tags - Paper Smooches

Hello there! Today I am excited to be participating in the 25 Days of Christmas Tags!  This tradition was started by my friend Tracy McNeely.  Every day, for 25 days, a different stamp company is highlighted, and lots of awesome ideas for Christmas tags are shared!  Be sure to visit Tracy's blog so you don't miss a thing!

Today, we are highlighting Paper Smooches products!  You all know how much I love Paper Smooches! :)

I just got my most recent Paper Smooches order, and could not wait to play with the Snowman 2 die and the new  Lovely Snowflake die!  They are just adorable!  I diecut the snowman from white cardstock and colored all of his pieces with my copic markers and then pieces him back  together.  I diecut the largest Hexalong die, and used the Stitched dies to diecut a ground for my snowman to sit on.  I masked off the snow and added a subtle blue sky with distress ink.  I popped that up on a rectangular diecut, and then added the snowflake to the top right corner.  I scattering of sequins and some white gel accents finish things off.

That's all for me today,  but I will be back tomorrow with a few more projects to share!

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:
Dies: Paper Smooches Snowman 2, Hexalongs, Stitched, Lovely Snowflake, Stitched Journaling card
Paper: PTI White
Ink: Tumbled Glass Distress Ink
Other: Copic Markers, Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear sequins, White Gel Pen, Foam Tape

Valentine Gift Card Sleeves {Mama Elephant Stamps}

Hi there!

I am behind on blogging my Valentine's projects... I figured I should get them posted sooner rather than later! ;)

For Valentine's Day in our house, the boys usually get a non-food treat, and a food treat (more on that tomorrow).  They got iPods for Christmas this year, and have been really enjoying them, so I thought it would be fun to give them iTunes gift cards so that they can add to their music or app collections.

I wanted a cute way to package them, and I have a small stash of little chevron bags from Whisker Graphics that have been sitting unloved.  They are the perfect size for gift cards!  I used my Mama Elephant Love From Above and Love Quotes stamps sets and my PTI Limitless Layers Hearts dies to add a little love to the front of each bag.

I'll be back tomorrow with some more Valentine's goodies! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Stamps: Mama Elephant Love From Above, Love Quotes

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Pure Poppy, Tea Dye Duo

Paper: PTI White, Pure Poppy

Dies: PTI Limitless Layers Hearts

Other: Copic Markers, Whisker Graphics Bags, Twinery Twine

Gift Card Holder {Clear and Simple Stamps}

Happy Christmas Eve Eve!

Today, I have a gift card holder to share with you using bits and pieces from Clear and Simple Stamps Collection 9.  I used the A4 Note card dies and A4 Envie and Liner dies to create quick and easy packaging for a gift card.

I stamped the notecard with the snowflakes from Cover Prints 1, and added the little elf and a sentiment from Rag Doll House: North Pole on a Favor Flag diecut.  I used the same snowflake image to create patterned paper for my envelope liner.  For the polka dots, I selectively inked the circles image from the same set.

 Finishing up last minute things before the big day...  Have a great day!! :)

Owl Treat Box & Mini Card {Clear & Simple Stamps}

The first part of my Clear & Simple Stamps order arrived and I could not wait to dig in! Since my friend Elena kept teasing me with the Build-a-Critter Owl dies, I decided it was time to order my own, and I just LOVE them. SO fun! :)   Using the Party Favor 5 die, I created a treat box. I cut a window in the front of the box using the Shapes: Hearts dies and a pieces of clear acetate. The owl belly is stamped with From An Anonymous Source watermarking ink using the Background Basics 1 set. The matching tag and mini card uses bits and pieces from the Taglines: Critters set (another favorite of mine!)

Here is a side view:

And my little Owl Ensemble :)

I have a feeling you will be seeing ALOT of this owl around here! *wink*

Hope you have a great day!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: CSS Taglines: Critters, Background Basics 1

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Duo, CSS From an Anonymous Source

Paper: CSS Creamsicle Cardigan, Purplicious, White, Kraft, Pattern Paper (unknown)

Dies: CSS Build-a-Critter Owl, Hearts, Tags 1, Party Favor 5

Other: Copic Markers, CSS Button Mix, Divine Twine, Corner Rounder, Popdots

Enjoy Summer with StopAndScrap

Hey there!! Here today with my first post on the StopAndScrap blog! I am so excited to share with you a little project that I made for my boys' teachers. The end of the year is fast approaching, and I want to let them know how much they are appreciated! I used papers from the new Fancy Pants summer line, Summer Soul. The papers are bright and beautiful and FUN! This little ensemble was a blast to create!



The little envelope will house a giftcard to the book store so these wonderful ladies can enjoy a new book while enjoying their summer vacation.



The Beach sign was made using a stamp from the Fancy Pants Summer Soul line. See those adorable flip-flops?! Those are a stamp from the We R Memory Keepers Down the Boardwalk line. That collection is available now at StopAndScrap, and a new summer collection from We R Memory Keepers, Red White & Blue, is now available for preorder! Be sure to check them out and get yours while you can!!

And finally, the matching card:



I used the same papers as mentioned above, and the sentiment is from the Paper Smooches Smarty Pants Stamp set.

That's it for me today! I hope you enjoyed my project and I hope it inspires you to create something wonderful! Have a great day!! :)

Hello Beautiful!

I was quite excited to hear that the Sweet Stamp Shop is holding an open call for their Design Team. I have a few SSS sets and would love to part of such a fun DT. I just got most of my SSS stamps, and this call was an excellent reason to ink them up! For this gift card tin, I used Hello Beautiful. I am planning ahead a bit and will use this tin to hold a giftcard to the salon for my mom for Mother's Day. I had so much fun with this set!!





If you are interested in applying to the DT call, you can find more information here.

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop Hello Beautiful
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy, Simple Valentine PP
Dies: PTI Mat Stack 5, Limitless Layers 1.75"
Other: Twinery Twine, Copic Markers, Sakura Stardust pen, popdots

A Chubby Chums Christmas

If you have visited my blog before, it is no secret that I LOVE Paper Smooches Stamps. They are my favorite, hands down. I was so excited to see the release of new Chubby Chums, with the addition of Chubby Chum Pals. The sets work so well together (as do ALL of Paper Smooches stamp sets!). I needed to make some gift tags for a few presents, and couldn't resist dressing up my packages with these cuties. Aren't they cute?



And now for a closer look :)

The Puppy - a gift for my son's teacher (Logan specifically asked that I use this guy):



The Cat - a gift for my best friend who is my son's Godmother. She is NUTS about cats:



And the Moose - a gift for my sister :)



They are sure to make Christmas more Merry! ;)

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Chubby Chums, Chubby Chums Pals, Hang Ups, Lawn Fawn Say Cheese, Making Frosty Friends, PTI Holiday Lights, Tiny Treats: Christmas, Fillable Frames #9
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, PTI Tea Dye Duo, Pure Poppy
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White, New Leaf
Other: PTI Tag Sale #5 die, PTI Pure Poppy Satin Dot and Black Gingham Ribbon, Copic Markers, Sakure Stardust Pen

Gift Card Holders

I will be including some giftcards as gifts for the boys' teachers and my best friend for Christmas, and I made these little envelopes to put them in. I used PTI's Seed Packet die, their Winter Penguin Stamp set to make the patterned paper, and for the cup immage and sentiment, one of my favorite sets from Paper Smooches, Hot Concoctions.



These 2 are for the boys' teachers, and I will be entering these in the Colour Q - #114 Challenge.









The last one is for my best friend. She is not a Starbucks girl, and loves Dunkin Donuts, so that's what's going in her gift card envelope! :) I used the Paper Smooches Sugar Rush set for this one (for the donut) :)



Thanks for popping in today! :) Don't forget to get your entries in for the SPARKS Challenge! It closes on Dec. 14th at 11:50 PM Mountain time.

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI Winter Penguin, Paper Smooches Hot Concoctions, Sugar Rush
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, Tea Dye Duo
Paper: PTI Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, Stamper Select White, Happy Spots PP
Other: PTI Seed Packet Die, Pure Poppy and Chocolate Bakers Twine, Copic Markers

Winter Penguins

Every once in awhile, I will make something that just makes me SO excited. That happened to me today. With the holidays right around the corner, and Christmas just about a month away, I am Christmas crafting. Do you ever feel that you need just *one more* little gift to be able to check someone off of your list? I feel that way every year with the boys' teachers. If you have read my blog before, it is no secret that I adore Target, and even more, the Target Dollar Spot. SO many wonderful little treasures there! :) The other day, I found these adorable little clear paint buckets in a variety of colors and picked up a bunch. Then wandering about the Christmas department, came across these ADORABLE penguin ornaments. I remembered my new PTI Winter Penguin Stamp set, and had a lightbulb moment. I picked up some fake snow at Target too - a huge bag for $2! I will be adding these little guys to the boys' teachers gifts this year. I am so pleased with how they turned out and they were so easy to put together.



A close up of the Tag:



How CUTE is he?!?!



Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Winter Penguin
Ink: Pure Poppy, Fresh Snow, Palette Charcoal, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Hawaiian Shores, Stampers Select White
Dies: Winter Penguin, Damask Snowflakes, Tag Sale #5
Other: Pure Poppy Bakers Twine, Copic Markers, Rhinestone, Pop Dots, misc. Grosgrain Dot Ribbon

Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Entry #2

Still playing with my new Paper Smooches stamps... I am loving the photo inspiration for the SPARKS challenge this time around. Having all boys in my house (2 little ones and 1 big one), I don't get many opportunities to craft in PINK, which happens to be my favorite color. I am taking advantage of this challenge, and also trying to get a jump on holiday goodies and packaging.

This year, I am planning to make coffee/tea/hot chocolate gifts for the boys' teachers and I was THRILLED to see the addition of a hot beverage set to the Paper Smooches lineup. Hot Concoctions, will be available on October 1st, but I have my set a bit early because I am a member of the Paper Smooches Club.

Sometimes, the simpliest and most inexpensive gifts can look like a million bucks with a little bit of fun wrapping. I found a kraft gift bag at Target for $.50, and added a tag, some bakers twine and some fun fibers. So cute, isn't it?



And a closeup... I used my new Damask Snowflakes dies from Papertrey Ink. LOVE them! The Tag Sale #1 die is also from PTI.

The little bitty tea bag is also paper of the Paper Smooches stamp set. I stamped it, cut it out, added some tea dye ink and attatched it with some twine. So cute!



Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Hot Concoctions
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, PTI Tea Dye Duo
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White, Raspberry Fizz
Dies: PTI Tag Sale #1, Damask Snowflakes
Other: Copic Markers, Glossy Accents, Prisma Glitter, Bakers Twine (Twinery), Feather fibers (unknown), PTI Cream Twine, Kraft Bag (Target)

Easter Wishes

Hi there! I hope that everyone that celebrates Easter is having a very blessed holiday with your family and friends! We are headed to my mom's house for a ham dinner, and I wanted to take along a little something for her. Of course, I couldn't do that without dressing it up a little :) I decided to give my mom the altered birdhouse that I posted awhile back. I know she will love it! :)





And an Easter tag :)



Supplies(all Papetrey Ink unless noted):
Stamps: Grunge Me, Butterfly Dreams, Friendship Jar Spring Fillers
Paper: Raspberry Fizz, Stampers Select White
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest, Memento Rich Cocoa
Dies: Butterfly, Doily Details, Friendship Jar Label
Other: Twinery Twine, Inksentials Sponge Blender

More info on the birdhouse can be found in this post.

PTI December Blog Hop

So hard to believe that Christmas is over, and 2010 is coming to a close! Today marks the final PTI blog hop for this year as well! This month, our challenge was:

Holiday Leftovers

It's that time again for our annual holiday leftovers challenge! Use scraps of wrapping paper, parts of
holiday cards, recycle gift tags or bits of ribbon on a paper crafting project. We all have plenty of it
laying around after all the holiday excitement and this is your chance to incorporate some of those pretty
little things into an amazing piece of art!

I used a cute little penguin Christmas card to make a gift tag! He was too cute to throw in the trash! I also used my new PTI Seeing Stars dies to make a 3D star. I am addicted. They are so cute, and SO easy.

Edit: Since so many asked how to make the star 3D, I will share with you how I did it. It is really simple. You just take your star cut out (any size will work), and simply score the star by making a vertical score line from each point of the star straigh down until you can't go any further. Make sure that each score line intersects the others in the center of the star. Then crease the score lines and that will give you the 3D effect. I hope I explained it clearly. It sounds more complicated than it is. Let me know if you have any other questions :)



Supplies (all PTI unless noted:)
Stamps: Tiny Treats Christmas
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Pure Poppy
Paper: Kraft, Pure Poppy, Stampers Select White, Distressed Dots, misc. blue dot
Other: Tag Sale #1 die, Seeing Stars small star die, Pure Poppy Bakers Twine, Christmas card front

Holiday Tags

Cute little tags can make all of the difference :) Here are a few tags that I made today. The first one uses PTI Tiny Treats: Christmas, and Holiday Jar Fillers:



This second little jar of Turtles Candies is for my mom. She LOVES Turtles, and only gets them at Christmas time. It's a tradition. With the color of the wrappers, I had to incorporate blue into my project... more winter-y than Christmas-y, but I am ok with that :)



Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Tiny Treats Christmas, Friendship Jar, Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Pure Poppy, New Leaf
Paper: Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy,
Dies: Frienship Jar, Jar Toppers, Limitless Layers
Other: Copic markers, Stardust pen, Pure Poppy Satin Dot Ribbon, Pure Poppy Bakers Twine

Homemade Gift Card Holders

If you have purchased gift cards as gifts for the holidays this year, you may have noticed that the little gift cards holders that are often sold near the gift card displays can be expensive... sometimes $2-$3 each! After seeing some of the holders made by a few of the girls on the PTI forums (thank you Sue Ann & Stephanie!), I had to try some for myself! You can see their gift card holders here:

http://hallingerwire.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-card-and-gift-card-holder.html

and here:

http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/2010/12/gift-card-holders-yippee.html

Here are the two that I have made for my best friend and her fiance. They are avid Starbucks drinkers, so they will be getting Starbucks gift cards for Christmas! This project was the perfect opportunity to use my new Warm Happiness and Warm Happiness Too stamp sets from Papertrey Ink. (I still have to pick up the giftcards, so I stuck another one in there so you can get the idea):












Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Warm Happiness, Warm Happiness Too, Fillable Frames #10, Friendship Jar, Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers
Dies: Mat Stack 4, Warm Happiness, Fillable Frames #10, Jar Label
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, Fresh Snow
Paper: Pure Poppy CS, Pine Feather CS, Aqua Mist CS, Kraft CS, Distressed Dots PP, Christmas Prints PP
Other: Pure Poppy Bakers Twine, Pop Dots, Paper Doily (Hobby Lobby)

Cute packaging makes all the difference! :)

So, halloween is over, and I am breaking out all of the Christmas goodies to craft with. I think cute packaging can make all the difference when gift giving, and it doesn't have to be fancy, expensive or time consuming. I made these quick tags today using new goodies from Papertrey Ink.







Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Tiny Treats Christmas, Fillable frames #9
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Tea Dye Duo
Paper: Kraft CS, Christmas Prints Patterned Paper, Gingham Paper (from the Dollar Tree)
Other: Copic Markers, 1.75" circle punch, Limitless Layers Dies, Tag Sale #1 die, Rustic Twine, Stardust glitter pen, White gel pen