Skip the Store - Make Your Own Gift Box

It's time for some gift box love! 

I love making them especially when a fun die arrives in my mailbox. I made this one after receiving a box of goodies from We R Memory Keepers. The Rectangle Box is so fun especially if you use some colorful patterned paper!

You can also use this box in other ways! I'm using this one for birthday gifting! Just add a small gift or some sweets and you've got the perfect present.

I also used the butterfly die from the Pop Up Box Die. I layered it and added some bling. The birthday sentiment is from SRM Stickers.

Don’t forget you can use the code COKIE to receive 20% off the items I used in this project & on any other We R Memory Keepers or Lifestyle Crafts products when you shop HERE. 

For more die cut projects go HERE and HERE. 

Have a happy & crafty day!

Supplies:
Lifestyle Crafts - Rectangle Box & Butterfly Die
Paper - Bazzill - Grandma's Feather Bed
SRM Stickers - #62001 Stickers By the Dozen - Birthday

Come Back Summer...Come Back!!!

 

For some reason it was hard for me to go back to school this year. I really, really, really did not want summer to end. I wish it would come back. It went by waaaaaaay too fast....sigh....{insert sad face}.

 

At least I can live out the fond memories of summer with the new dies from Lifestyle Crafts!

 

Here they are ... Introducing the "Pool Party" Dies!

 

 

 

 

This brand new collection is a limited edition release and only available while supplies last, so get yours before they're gone!

 

I really love the bright & colorful shapes. They will look great on all of your summertime projects.

 

Let me show you these adorable dies in action...

 

Here's a tag that I made using the yummy Frozen Treat die.

 

 

Don'tch just love these new goodies? Be sure to get yours in the Lifestyle Crafts store! Their dies work in all leading die cutters. And as always - {Save 20%} using code - COKIE

 

I really heart this collection!



Play Date Cafe - Playful Paper Pockets

It's back to school time and I've got some fun projects for ya today that I made for my students and fellow teachers.

I have named this one  - "Playful Paper Pockets"

And be sure to play along with us at The Play Date Cafe. We've got a beautiful color story for you today. The colors are - Black, White, and a splash of Lime Green.

 We got to play with some wonderful SRM Stickers this week too!

I made this pocket to give to one of my students this school year. I love to make gifts for them when they show respect, good manners, help out a fellow classmate, or work extra hard on a project. I used SRM's - Year of Memories - 2013 Sticker. I added a small wooden pencil on the inside. I will also add a granola bar or some other treat as well.

And this one is for a fellow teacher. I love to give my co-workers something crafty for their birthday. I will add a gift card to this pocket. I used SRM's - Stickers by the Dozen - Birthday.

Be sure to play along and link up on the PDCC blog. And remember, your project can be anything crafty just as long as it follows this week's color story!



Summer Lanterns

I've got something fun today!

This one is fun for outdoor summer parties. In fact, I just made these paper lanterns to use as table decor for my family's pool party last weekend. Of course I dressed them up in yummy baker's twine from The Twinery!

The lanterns are made using my Lifestyle Crafts Lantern Die! The flowers are made using the Scallop Doilies Die.

You can order the Lantern Die {HERE} and save 20% Off using Promo Code - COKIE

These dies work in the Big Shot, Epic 6, Cuttlebug, and all leading die cutters.

The Twinery Twine is the fabulous "Lilac" color! You can find it in the Shop - {HERE}

I've got one other tip to share - If you sit these out on a windy day, it is best to place small candle holders on the inside to weight them down. And be sure to use some brightly colored Twinery Twine to add more sunshine to your outdoor event.

Have a Happy Weekend!

Celebrating - Gingham Style!

Several of my friends are having birthdays this month, so I've made a bunch of new cards to celebrate the occasion.

I love gingham and added some of it to the center of my card and to the little flag. Since I love playing in the Moxie Fab World - I'm also linking this up to their Gingham Challenge.

I kept the design CAS and simple and used die-cuts from Pretty Little Studios. I also cut my own die-cut circle full of polka dots with my circle die and Epic 6. I'm also linking this up to the fun Casual Fridays - "Punchy" Challenge.

Have a Happy Monday!

October Fun & A Giveaway!

Hey ya'll! I'm finally back after having "camera fits" all week. I'm going shopping at Best Buy today. Hopefully I can find one in my price range. Wish me luck! {if you have a recommendation please let me know.}

Since I've been gone so much this week, I wanted to give away some new paper goodies. {Keep reading to the end for the giveaway details.}

In the meantime, if you like Halloween I hope you all will play along in the fun challenge going on at Really Reasonable Ribbon. There's a fun prize up for grabs too. You can play along HERE!

I mixed polka dots, Creative Charms Halloween sparkle stickers, RRR lace trim and orange ribbon. Be sure to visit the RRR Store to get your ribbon goodies today!

Now for my fun giveaway!

There's a bunch of new paper collections out right now.

One of my faves is from Little Yellow Bicycle.

Just comment below and I will pick one winner to receive this gorgeous "Hello Fall" paper & embellies from LYB.

I'll announce the winner next Saturday, October 8th.

Good Luck & Have a Happy Weekend.

Friendly Smile & Pubs

My Dear Daughter Rebekah is home from college for the summer. Woo Hoo!  Gotta hurry and post this so we can get our fun day started.

The UPS guy knocked on my door a couple of days ago. I tore open the box...and immediately created this page. The paper is from my winnings from SRM Stickers. Love this new paper by Bazzill called Grandma's Feather Bed.

I used the fun Sketchy Thursdays Sketch

"Friendly Smile"

Sarah & Talia have been friends with Rachel since elementary school.

All the girls are in high school now.

I hope their friendship lasts a lifetime. :)

Love this hand sewn tag by Amy Tangerine

I also have several projects in the June issue of Scrapbook News & Review. 

Lots of goodies in this issue. Check it out. :)

And Scrapbooks, Etc. has picked up one of my projects too!

Will let ya know when that one hits. Woo Hoo!



Have a Great Week!