Presto - Dinners Done

I created this fun Tag for my daughter's boyfriend "Bryson" (hence the large, glitter "B"). Bryson has recently discovered that he loves to cook but he had been complaining that nothing in the kitchen was "HIS"!! I found this wonderful VINTAGE container that has 3 separate compartments labeled "Paper Towels", "Aluminum", and "Wax Paper".

I only wish that I had thought to create a really funny quote something along the lines of

"You're right Dear, wearing Ladies underwear is fun!!

REMEMBER
there is still time to enter
ABC Toys & Crafts Design Team Challenge
" Baby It's Cold Outside "

I personally think my project is perfect for this challenge, I mean who doesn't want to stay inside on a cold day and BAKE?

EVERYTHING in the store is 10% off EVERYDAY
FREE SHIPPING on CLEAR STAMPS and All Orders over $75
at
ABC TOYS and CRAFTS

CHALLENGES I USED:
ABC Toys & Crafts: Baby It's Cold Outside

................Supplies I used...............
Crafty Secrets: Scraps & Homemade Journal notes
Hero Arts: "b" chipboard letter

Funky Tag SHAPED Card

Wanted to pop in and share a fun Gift Tag SHAPED Card that I created using

the latest handmade buttons

SNOWFLAKE BUTTONS

They are available for Purchase at the
Buttons & Bows
ETSY STORE

Here is a closeup of the button along with some of the details
the little mittens by Unity are popped up on foam squares
the pink cardstock was stamped using a snowflake border stamp
"Let It Snow" by My Cute Stamps
I also inked the edges with white ink

Challenges I used:
Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes
Crafty Creations: Buttons
Paper Sundaes: Winter Wonderland
Tuesday Throwdown: Inchies
Creative Inspirations: A PINK Christmas

Cock a Doodle Doo, Happy Birthday to You

Thought I would share a VERY quick TAG project that I threw together in a matter of a few minutes.

Because I LOVE to clean (honest), I enjoy using "GOURMET" Cleaning products, some of which are from Williams Sonoma. As I was making my purchase the other day, I decided to grab a bottle of the Grapefruit Counter Spray for my little sister. The idea of just handing her a bottle of cleaner seemed kind of cheesy so I added a couple dish towels, washcloths and a cute little basket. Here is a photo of her gift:
She and her family came down from Atlanta so that she, my husband, and I could celebrate our birthday's together. Our birthday's are all within 5 days of one another. We had so much fun combining our parties, just like when we were little.

CHALLENGES I USED:
Ohh La La Creations: Stripes
Paper Romance: Clean & Simple
Fresh Brewed: Brown (I stamped in brown)
Some Odd Girl: 3 or more images (rooster, postmark, swirls, script in the background-I used 4!)

This is what teachers really WANT

Last time I shared with you what I will be giving my son so that he will have a "Cup of "Holiday Cheer" to ring in the New Year. Now let me share with you the gifts that I gave to his teachers (aka my colleagues.) Probably couldn't have gotten away with this in the states, but WELL "WHEN IN ROME or Sicily for that matter", ya know the saying right! (sly grin) Not to mention these guys & gals deserve a drink for having to put up with Adam & I everyday ;o)
I hope they are all enjoying their winter break as much as I am.....

These should make for a very festive
"Cup of Holiday Cheer"

WHOO loves you?

I do..... DUH!!!! Did you really have to open the card to find out?

The above sentiment is what I have created to place on the inside of this card, which I generated using the computer.
Ever wonder what happens to your cards after they have been received by their intended recipient?? I doubt they get tossed out. Probably don't get their rightful spot in a frame. I know that my daughters like to keep theirs on display. The recent shampoo gift set (HERE) that I created for Emily posed a particular problem because she didn't know what to do with the little box and tags. Knowing she would never go out and actually purchase a craft magnet, I simply told her to take one off of an ugly magnet and glue it onto the backs of those tags. SIMPLE and what a Clever way to get your artwork up on someone's "Hall of Fame"....
Doesn't every child strive to earn their spot rightful spot? I know I've got a very special "Report Card" on mine right now!

MOVING ONTO "THE CARD".......... First, I have used HERO ARTS (Whoo loves you: apparently this stamp set has sold out, however, Hero Arts has so many other amazing Stamp Sets to choose from. Looking for Owls? There are 5 My Cute Stamp sets that also contain Owls ). Second I used one of the two owls and a little trio of hearts to create my own patterned paper then tied a fun ribbon around the card base.

Using scalloped "Nestabilities", I cut out a circle & a square, glued them together. Third, I stamped the sentiment "Whoo loves you in grey and stamped the second owl Twice (once onto the white square, then onto an orangish scrap of paper which I cut out and adhered using foam squares, over the first owl. Notice that I don't waste my time trying to cut out his feet or curly Q). Fourth, I glued a strip of magnet to the back of my tag, added a little clip in which I threaded a piece of string through and tied it around my ribbon. FINITO...

Click on the BLINKIE below to be linked directly to ABC Toys & Crafts, where you will receive a 15% DISCOUNT on your entire purchase by using this CODE:

GCD1009

If you missed my fRaZzLeD? card from yesterday, scroll down because I think she is swell...

Simple Gift Tag

I told you that I would have a few things pre-posted while I was gone this week!!! This tag just kind of created itself! Well not exactly but it was definately created using one of my ADHD skills of getting side tracked while doing something else. I was packaging up gifts for my daughter Emily (the one attending Univ of Hawaii) and the wrapped gift just needed something else. So I stopped packaging and ran off to create a gift tag. That Cute Victorian Girl made it so easy. She was cut from the Crafty Secrets "Creative Scraps"- Girlfriends . I inked the edges and adhered her to the tag. The tag itself was a die cut that came in a scrapbooking kit. Not sure if you will be able to see that I sprayed the Prima Flowers with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in "Sandy Beach" to give them a more vintage tea dyed appearance. They also have a subtle sparkle to them. Being the impatient person that I am, I dried them using my heat gun. The "E" was silver, so I colored it using a Copic Marker, tied a bit of twine around the top then glued. 5 minutes, OK MAYBE 10 and I was able to add that extra UMPH that will make opening her care package that more fun.

Time is running out for the ABC Design Team Challenge. Remember, I am competing against the other DT gals in a friendly little competition to see who generates the most sales. Want to help me out and SAVE MONEY???? Use the following Code to save 15% off your entire purchase at ABC Toys & Crafts.

ABC15F