Mug Rug & Decor Elements

This should be my last "Christmas" post. Decor elements were used on this mug and then I created a rug mug from SU's material by cutting it in the Big Shot with the scallop square die. I placed batting between the two pieces of material and then sewed by hand a little "x" with linen thread in each corner, added a button that can be found in the holiday mini and was done! You don't need to know how to sew to do this:)

I will have some birthday and Valentine's cards and projects coming soon, so make sure you check back.

Candy Cane Paint Can

This is one of my favorite 3-d items that I created this year. I took a clear paint can (found at craft stores) and put a candy cane decor element on it (the decor element is from the holiday mini). I simply cut a real red circle to cover the top, punched out a snowflake and used two way glue on it to add glitter. Ribbons were tied around the handle and a washer is tied to the side to open the can. I filled this one with whoppers, because I really like brown, red and white. This is an easy project. The only thing that takes some time is tying the ribbons, but it is a good task for in front of the t.v.!

Merry Christmas Eve:)

Rudolph!

Rudolph the red nose reindeer had a very shiny nose.....

My kids are waiting for Rudolph to bring Santa to our house and they won't have to wait much longer as Santa will be dropping the gifts off Wednesday night!

This "Rudolph" is a project we made in my daughter's class year for their Christmas party. As you can see it uses many different circle punches and the scallop circle punch. The chocolate chip card stock is wrapped around a Hershey candy bar. It's so cute and fun to make.

Monogram Ornament

4 Days in a row posting! Yeah:) I really have been stamping, I just haven't been posting....

It was hard to get a good picture of this with a shiny surface, but trust me when I say it looks better in person! I made a monogram for each person in my family and used colors that fit their personality. This one pictured is for my husband, Steve, hence the "s". To make these, use the Big Shot with the Timeless Type Alphabet dies and vinyl. On this particular one, I used the clear vinyl so the letter looks like it is etched on it. I then tied ribbon on the top and that's it! If you decide to make these, I will warn you that it is a little tricky with the rounded surface and you have to make sure the bulb is big enough. In case you are curious and want to know, for me I did a brown ornament with a clear "k", Lily's ornament was silver with a turquoise "l", a red ornament and a white "n" for Noah, and Carter's ornament was silver with a red "c".

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Big Shot Sunflower

Here is a project I made for some teachers and the secretaries at my kids' school. The Sunflower was cut using the Flower Folds die and then dry embossed using the polka dot embossing folder. I then put sunflowers in a sweet treat cup and attached it to the sunflower. A 1 3/4" circle was punched out of chocolate chip card stock and then I punched with the 2 3/8" scallop around the open circle to get the "border" around the center of the flower. This covered up the plastic ring from the sweet treat cup. For the stem, I wrapped a lollipop stick with ribbon. The flower was placed in a container and filled with the fall m&m's (I just love how they match the SU colors!). "Just for You" was stamped using the Teeny Tiny Wishes set and then punched out with the word window punch and layered onto a piece of cherry cobbler card stock that was punched with the modern label punch.

Sour Cream Containers

These are not a new idea, but this is the first time I have made these "sour cream" containers. They are so simple to make! I cut the sending love specialty paper to 4x4 (you can cut your paper bigger if you want larger containers) and then adhered sticky tape to one end to make it into a tube. Then, use sticky tape and tape one of the ends closed and then paper crimp. Fill your sour cream container with treats and then seal the top the same way as the bottom. Punch a whole in the top and add a tag. I used the scallop punch and once again the heart to heart punch and tied the tag on using taffeta ribbon. An alternative to designer paper is to use vellum or clear transparency paper. These would be great for valentine's treats or party favors. We will be making these at my Valentine's Day Class:)

CHRISTMAS GIFTS CLASS!!

There are MANY pictures in this post! These are projects that can be made at my Christmas Gifts Class on Friday. Please RSVP. Everyone who attends will get 20 handstamped ornament gift tags in a clear cello bag!

Gift Tags: FREE! Recipe Card and Ribbon: $1.00

Set of 4 Coasters: $7.00

(2 designs to choose from)

2010 Desk Calendar: $3.00
Chocolate Treat Box: $2.00

Chipboard Tags/Ornaments: $0.75

(personalize them with a picture!)

Clear box and tag: $1.50

Domino Ornament: $2.00

Candy Jar: $2.50

Post-its

Here is a great way to keep your post-its handy....decorate a coaster/chipboard and binder clip, adhere magnets to the back and stick on your fridge. And, make a matching pen to go with it:) This makes a nice little gift as well.

The supplies used are once again Sale-a-bration items. I was not too fond of the paper colors when I first saw them, but now I really like them. They are great for spring and Easter cards/projects.

Supplies

Stamps: none:)

Ink: none:)

Cardstock: Delicate Dots designer paper (sale-a-bration)

Accessories: coaster, post it, RSVP pen, celery ribbon from the sale-a-bration ribbon bundle, binder clip

Big Shot Cello Bag

This little cello bag was decorated by using the Big Shot and Sale-a-bration items. The top note fits perfectly over the small cello bags to make a topper and if you turn the die the other way, it will fit over larger bags:) The butterfly is also a die which I have been using a lot since I have a 7 year old girl who just had a butterfly themed birthday party. The butterfly is attached by a glue dot in the middle, so I was able to "lift" the wings to give it dimension. The So Saffron ribbon is from the sale-a-bration ribbon bundle. Inside the bag are Hershey nuggets wrapped in the sale-a-bration Delicate Dots designer paper (the size of the paper is cut to 1" x 3" pieces).

Supplies
Stamps: none:)
Ink: none:)
Cardstock: certainly celery, delicate dots designer paper
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, so saffron grosgrain ribbon, small cello bags

Top Note Bag

I can't believe it has been a month since I have posted! I always think I will be more consistent in making posts, but I'm not going to make any promises:)

This is a cute and easy "bag" to make using the Top Note Die. It would be great for a gift card, candy or hostess gift. The Yummy sale-a-bration is used on them which was made to fit the top note die perfectly. The chocolate chip and pink piroutte felt flowers give this tote a soft look.

Supplies
Stamp Set: Yummy
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette
Accessories: felt flowers, Big Shot top note die, large oval punch, chocolate grosgrain ribbon, small gift bags (non SU!)