Halloween Party Drinks - Day 6

Welcome to Day #6 of the "7 Days of Halloween Inspiration Event" brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew". 

We’re just a group of online blog friends who love being creative! Keep reading to see all of the participating blogs and prizes that are being offered!

I love creating and sharing party ideas with my blog readers. I thought this would be great for your next Halloween party. 

I found these Martha Stewart Monster Beverage Labels at Michael's Craft Store. They are perfect for spooky parties.

I used orange soda for the beverage. I also added a Halloween themed clothespin and tissue paper to the top. Your party guests can take these out when they are ready to enjoy their beverage.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway! Here are the prize details! I am giving away a $15 gift card to Michael's Craft Store.

To be eligible to win just be sure to do the following:
1. Be a follower of my blog.
2. Leave a comment. (The more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!)
3. Follow me on Instagram (here) for an extra entry.
4. Share the giveaway for another extra entry.

You have until Sunday, October 19th to enter!

Dressing Up Some Soap

Have you ever found something awesome at a farmer's market?

I found these wonderful bars of goat's milk soap last month at my local market. They had a variety of scents and sizes to choose from. I quickly stocked up so that I could have some on hand for birthday gifting. 

{This soap leaves your skin sooo soft too! Who knew that goat's milk could do that???}

I dressed up my soap in a fun way with SRM's Labels by the Dozen and Sticker Sentiment stickers. These products are so bright and colorful. It's a great way to dress up your gift packages.

Kraft paper and boxes look great with these stickers too. Adding a big beautiful felt bloom dresses it up even more. This bloom is from Martha Stewart Crafts.

Labels by the dozen come in a variety of themes. Be sure to check them out for all of your gifting needs.  You can find all of the label sticker designs HERE.

Have a Happy Weekend!

I Really Need to Focus on Christmas...but...

Every year I promise myself the same thing!

I will get my Christmas cards done early!

This plan is not working out for me once again.

Sigh...

I live in a warm weather state, so it's really hard for me to create when there's still humidity in the air.

Spring is also my fave time of year!

Birdies and flowers are constantly on my brain!

More sighing...

Please send a cool breeze my way.

Perhaps that will get me back on track with my Christmas card making.

P.S. I used paper from  Imaginisce - "Endless Summer". {Isn't it ironic that I used paper with this title?} The sweet little birdie & the "friends" sticker are from their "Childhood Memories" collection. And the beautiful bloom is from Martha Stewart Crafts.

Enjoy Your New Dress

 

  

I've got a fun page for Rebekah's scrapbook today. She's my oldest and just celebrated her 22nd birthday! I posted this photo on my Instagram, but hadn't added it to a page yet. I was waiting to find just the right paper and embellies first.

 

 

I used Paper Bakery 's sketch #11. This is one of Juliana's fun sketches. I really love the circle elements.

 

 

  

 

Forever 21 is Rebekah's fave store. The photo is of her modeling her new dress. I even typed out some journaling on this one.

 

 

The fun background paper is from Basic Grey. The rest of the products are from Heidi Swapp. I even cut one of the Vintage Chic Memory Files in half and added it to the page.

 

The large bloom is from Martha Stewart Crafts. 

 

  I am also playing along in the Red Carpet Studio - Anything Else challenge.

 

And The Shabby Tea Room #182. I was inspired by their photo!

 

 

I hope you all enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

 

 

Supplies

Paper: Basic Grey - Hey You

Memory Files, Chipboard, Stickers: Heidi Swapp

Flower: Martha Stewart Crafts
Gold bird: Thurston Post on Etsy

Circle Dies: Lifestyle Crafts

Jewels: Recollections

I Heart Beautiful Hymns

Today is an exciting day!

It's my debut at The Crafts Meow and they are releasing FIVE new stamp sets. From today, until May 21st be sure to stop by my blog to see some fun projects.

We're kicking off today with "Beautiful Hymns Too".

I made a tag using this beautiful stamp set. I attached it to a frosted glass mason jar that I got at Walmart. I'm going to fill the inside with rolls of washi tape.

Wanna win this set?

Be sure to leave some love, on the TCM Store Blog, by 8 pm PST tonight, for your chance to win today's stamp set. 

Stop back by here tomorrow for more TCM fun and the chance to win more stamp sets.

See ya then!

Birdies and Boxes

Birdies and Boxes! I just love the title of my post today for so many reasons. If you've visited my blog long enough then you know how much I love dressing up a box for gift giving. I even made a coordinating tag too!!!

And check out my inspiration...

 

I'm playing along in the current Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger Challenge. It's all about birthdays this go round. I think my altered gift box and tag are a perfect fit for the occasion. 

I was inspired by the springtime colors and the adorable birdie in the inspiration photo. I even added a Martha Stewart Craft's birdie embellie to the front of my tag. I also threw in some natural elements such as canvas and corrugated cardboard.

 

And since we are on the subject of birthdays........I want to wish my youngest daughter Rachel a Happy #17. I can't believe that she will be graduating from high school next year....sigh....

 

I'm so proud of her for making the Honor Roll this year. More importantly, I'm so proud of the "Student's Achieving Excellence" awards that she has received recently. Several of her teachers noted that she is always respectful, courteous, and always helpful to her peers. I am one PROUD MAMA!!!!! 

 

Happy Birthday Rae!!!

 

 

 

Box and Tag Supplies:

Kraft Box and string: Michael's Craft Store

Tag: Canvas Corp.

Stretched Canvas: Hobby Lobby

Bird Embellishment, white doily, & button: Martha Stewart Crafts

Flower Embellishment: K & Company

Kraft doily die-cut and currogated cardboard: from stash



Hearts, Love, & Paper Made Bakery

 

Happy MLK Day everyone!

 

I've got a fun Valentine's Day door hanger to show you today!

 

Before I begin, I just wanted to find out if you've heard the news? The Paper Made Bakery Design Team was announced today and I'm part of the new crew. I'm super excited to work with their adorable kits. Be sure to hop on over there to see who else made the team. They are all sooo talented too!

 

 

Now let's get back to our regularly scheduled craft project for today.

 

This is a fun and quick craft that you can make in less than 10 minutes. They are also great to add to your gift bags or boxes.

 

 

I used part of an SEI corrugated cardboard banner to make the door hanger. I layered a lace doily, a felt heart, Martha Stewart Crafts Valentine's Day paper, and a heart sticker on top. Once you add your wire it's ready to be hung on a door, corkboard, chalkboard, or wherever you like.

 

I hope you all enjoyed my fun project today. Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for the announcement of the giveaway winner. And a WONDERFUL MIRACLE has happened that I must tell you all about. Can't wait to share!!!

 

Supplies:

Corrugated Cardboard Banner and Pearl Brad - SEI

Paper and Heart Sticker: Martha Stewart Crafts

Felt Heart, Wire, and Button - Michael's Craft Store

Lace Doily - from stash

Springtime Tubes & Giveaway!

I'm so tired of the cold weather! I'm sooo wishing that springtime would arrive soon. To help cure my winter blues, I've been creating some projects to usher in the sunny days of spring.

I made these for a friend of mine. She is hosting a tea party at her house and wanted some fun party favors for her guests.

 

I love these Martha Stewart Crafts Test Tubes. They are so fun to fill with your favorite candy, treats, or whatever makes you happy. The flowers are also from Martha Stewart and the paper is from Pebbles.

I hope you enjoyed my Springtime Tubes! And now for the Giveaway details. Leave a comment on today's post to win a $20 Two Peas in a Bucket Gift Certificate. There have been so many CHA product reveals this week and Two Peas has loads of new goodies.

You will receive multiple entries for posting on Facebook, Twitter, or your blog.  (Please be sure to follow my blog too if you like my crafty projects!) Good Luck!
I'll draw the winner on Tuesday, January 22nd.

Supplies:
Test Tubes - Martha Stewart Crafts
Paper - Pebbles: Hip Hip Hooray
Flower Embellishment Stickers - Martha Stewart Crafts
Butterfly Punch - Stampin' Up
Glitter Balls - Michael's Craft Store

Play Date Cafe - You're Special to Me!

It's a fun card making day for me!

Today starts the new Play Date Cafe challenge. This week's color story includes: Navy blue, Stone, and Peach. What an elegant color combo!

I usually create something other than a card for my PDCC project, but the colors really motivated me to make a card this week.

I used some pretty Teresa Collins paper and a fab SRM sticker for the sentiment.

Our sponsor this week is Tami Mayberry Stamps. Be sure to check out the details on the PDCC blog.

 

And remember, your project can be anything crafty just as long as

it follows this week's color story. Can't wait to see what ya make!

 

Supplies:
Paper: Teresa Collins - Everyday Moments
Sticker Sentiment - SRM - Thinking of You
Flower & Pearl Gem - Martha Stewart Crafts
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon

The Twinery & Rubbernecker Stamps Hop

Welcome to The Twinery and Rubbernecker Stamps Blog Hop!

You should have just come from the talented Jacquie Peifer's blog. If you get lost along the way please start at The Twinery Blog.

I've got a fun altered project for ya today!

A friend of mine is having a small wedding. I made this as the centerpiece for her bridal shower luncheon. Each lady attending will receive the little dress cards. The bride will write some kind words for each of her friends on the back.

I used one of the adorable fashion dress stamps from Rubbernecker Stamps

"Brush Gown with Ruffled Hem"

I also used some yummy "Shore" colored Twinery twine!

The Twinery is giving away the "I Dream in Color" Sampler Pack - (a $32 value). Rubbernecker Stamps is giving away a Gift Certificate. You must leave a comment on ALL the hop blogs by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 8th to win!

Your next stop is the fabulous Jen Charboneau's blog.

Happy Hopping!

DIY Easter Gift Card Holders

 

Happy Monday everyone! It's standardized testing week at school so it will be a super busy one for me. Say a little prayer for us. My students have been working so hard to prepare for this this test!

I wanted to pop in today with a fun entry for the Moxie Fab World Practical Solutions Week: The Household Items Challenge. Love their fun challenges!

My home office has a stack of old and worn out file folders. Instead of throwing them out, I decided to recycle them and make gift card holders for my little cousins for Easter.

I found this really cool library card pocket template online. I printed it out and traced it on each file folder. I then cut it out and added Easter embellies. So super fun and easy to make. Want the template for yourself? Click {Here}. You can adjust the size to your liking using Picassa or Photoshop too. It is also best to use file folders with the wide tabs on them.

I added a doily and a Pretty Little Studios Peter Rabbit Vintage Tag to the front. This is the perfect embellishment for Easter projects.

When using the template, make sure you leave enough room on the inside of your pocket so that your gift card fits perfectly inside. I also added a Martha Stewart Crafts toothpick embellie.

Hope you enjoyed my little project.

Please join me tomorrow for more crafty fun!

Polka Dot Pockets

I love the CR84FN & Paper Issues challenges, but have not had the time to play in a while. Well...it's Saturday...so I'm playin' along today!

Fab color choices this week too. I made some Polka Dot Pockets using my fave element...canvas. It's such a natural color and adds a bit of fun texture to any design.

So what do you all have planned this weekend? I have two non-crafty friends that want me to show them how to make a scrapbook. I think I'll take them to Archivers first to load up on goodies. They will be addicted before I'm done with them...LOL

Have a Happy Weekend!