InStyle Stamps Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

It's the last Friday of the month and that means it's time for a blog hop brought to you by the DT at InStyle Stamps.  Ready for some cute projects and lots of crafting inspiration?  You should have arrived from Kimme's blog, but if you didn't, just see the list below.  Leave some comments along the way and make sure you end up at the InStyle Stamps blog, they will have all the fun details there.

The theme is friendship, so I used this darling little Patty from the set Patty's Pretty Poises for my Post it note holder.  I bought these mini pens from the $1 spot at Target and they were a perfect fit for this gift item that's a perfect fit for any purse.

Next stop on the hop is Cathy...I know her project is a must see!

Kimme

Karin (You are here)

Cathy

Axa

Angelique

Kerry

Jennifer

Virginia

InStyle Stamps Blog.

Details-Paper: The Paper Company, KI Memories, Copic Markers in the following colors: C1, BG02, BG10, YG03, YG11, Y21, E31, E33, RV23, R85. Felt Butterfly: Michaels, Ribbon from my supplies.

Christmas Tags

Hey there!



This is a quick post of more PTI tags that I have used on, and for EVERYTHING this year! I sure got my moneys worth out of this set of stamps. This happens to be a gift of handmade tags that is going in a bag with the Spice Mix and Snowman Soup from the last post.



The box instructions were copied down from a blog last summer, but I have seen instructions for the same or similar box over on SCS. I made a cover for the box using a piece of acetate, but it was giving me a glare in the photo. I do have one though, I promise.

These were simple to make, but a bit time consuming. I suggest making these in July, and keeping them for the holidays, so you aren't a crazy woman at this time of year. Just a little tip from me to you.

Hope all your holiday prep is on schedule!

Details-Paper: Office Max, Bazill, Stamps:PTI, Ink: Stampin Up, Twine from an unknown source.

Grinch Pills

Happy Black Friday!

I am one of the few people (at least it feels like that) who do NOT shop on this day. The reason? I did it...once. The deal I got was sooooo not worth the hassle. At least for me.

What do I do instead? I decorate. I have lots of stuff to put out, 3 trees and I try to have it done by the end of the weekend. Then I can focus on baking and shopping.

So, these Grinch Pills are in honor of all you Black Friday shoppers who may need an extra boost of cheerfulness at the end of the day. The poem was copied down awhile ago...I don't remember who it was from, and I printed the picture off my computer.

Here's hoping you found the deal of a lifetime! Thanks for dropping by...

Details- Paper: Bazill, Candy: M&M's

Tea Box with Mini Notes and a Tag

Good Evening Everyone!


It's the 25th of the month and that means it's time for a Papertrey Ink Blog Hop! Yay! The theme of the hop is quick wraps or tags, so I am showing off one of my Tea Boxes I have made for gift giving this holiday season. I used my Cuttlebug and the Tea for Two set to decorate my box. To keep things simple, I stayed with a monochromatic color scheme of navy and white, which provides a clean , crisp look.

This is the view from the top...

And these are the simple tags I used to complete the wrapping in a simple cello bag. Just a quick stamp, and cut out with my Nesties (Labels 4) and the package is complete!

This photo is the back of the box, showing off the mini-notes and envelopes I included to make this gift more complete. As you can see, they are a simple stamped image on a card that is 3 3/4" x 2 3/4".

I hope this reminds everyone that not every card, wrap or tag has to have tons of layers or embellishments to make a beautiful gift and presentation.

Thanks for hoppin' by!

Details not mentioned above- Paper: Bazill, Ink: Stampin' Up!, ribbon from my supplies

Cocoa Packet Holders

Hi Everyone!


This offering today is also from my swap last week. There are no rules at the make and take, so two people went with a non card item, and it just so happens they were both hot chocolate holders! Basically a matchbook cover style, Sue's opens at the bottom... And Laura's which opens at the top. Cute, right?

These make great favors, teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, or in my case, in a care package for a college students!

Thanks for stoppin' by...

Details-Stamps and ink in the second photo are Stampin Up, all other materials are unknown.

Fancy a Cup?

Happy Hump Day!

I'm so excited about my blog post today.


I love when projects come together easily and that's what happened when I started using these new digital image stamps from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. I received a set of coffee related ones (I happen to looove coffee!) and I got to thinking about creating gift giving items for the holiday season.


The shape of this coffee sampler from my pantry, reminded me of the 2-5-7-10 Treat Boxes I have been making for my craft fair,



and these images are exactly what this gift needed. (The 2-5-7-10 numbers refer to where the paper is scored to create the box itself.) The coffee fits inside perfectly!

I adore this polka dot mug with the sparkly steam!

Now, what about that gift card in the first photo? Well, I used the Mojo Monday sketch for this week to create the layout, and another darling image and sentiment from the Coffee Talk set. However, I can't just put the gift card inside loose... (especially when the recipient knows I am a card maker!)

So, inside I made a pop up pocket! How cool is that?

I found these digi-stamps so fun to work with because you can adjust the size of the image to your card or 3-D item. I love the cute cream and sugar bowl...which of course just called out for some bling! LOL. The open lines make it easy to color these images and tailor them to a specific individual, project, or holiday. Fun!

I would be thrilled to receive this for Christmas! Don't get me wrong, I love "stuff", my house proves it, but I am to the point of really appreciating a consumable item.

Add a hug, kiss and "I love you" along with this, and it's pretty much the perfect gift!


Details-Stamps:Digi Images from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, Paper: Bazzill, American Crafts, Markers: Bic Mark-Its, Sugar Loaf markers, Die Cuts: Cuttlebug, Nesties, Metal Stickers: Mark Richards, ribbon from my supplies.

My Very Own Tea Box

Hi all!

I was So excited when I came up with this idea of making a tea box to hold the Celestial Seasoning tea packets...I came up with the dimensions myself (Woo Hoo!) and decorated the box. Isn't it cute??!

I know it's not fancy, but I really liked the simplicity and gift giving/craft fair potential. Then it hit me, and I realized Stampin Up sells a die for the Big Shot that makes a box that looks like this! (Called Box #2) So much for my original idea! Oh well, I still like it. I am not sure exactly how large the Box #2 ends up being when assembled, but mine is made from a 12x12 piece of card stock. The approximate finished dimensions are 5 1/2 L. by 2 1/2 w., by 3 1/4 H.

Here it is with the tea bags inside. If you would be interested in a tutorial, leave me a comment and I will try and make one if there is enough interest. (That would be another first for me!)

Once again, thanks for visiting and for all the kind words from everyone. Have a great weekend!

Dry Erase Tile

These are a few examples of my dry erase tiles that I am making for the fall craft fair season. They really are the perfect thing to sit on the kitchen counter for your ongoing grocery list of the week, Honey Do list, phone messages, etc... You get the idea!

This one is my favorite...I love this little guy!

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the day!

Tea Bag Booklets

These charming tea bag holders would make the perfect favor for a shower, ladies luncheon or a child's Teddy bear tea party! I am making these for a craft fair, so I will be making a variety of themes. Such as, teacher thank you, get well soon, special friend... If you have a moment today, pull out that special tea cup that usually sits on a shelf or back of the cupboard and have a cup of tea. I know it will have you saying,"Why don't I do this more often?" If you look below, there is a peek inside the booklet...Enjoy the day!

Teacher Thank You

I made this as a thank you gift for a special teacher. The green apples are embossed, and the star burst medallion is made with the scallop circle punch from Stampin Up. I punched the scallop and adhered it to a post it note to hold it steady. I turned the scallop slightly, and punched it again which makes the star burst. Thanks for visiting!