Notebook Gifts for the Holidays

Made these notebooks holiday gifts for teachers.  They are 4-1/4" x 6-1/4" x 3/4". One sheet of 12x12 decorative paper used to complete this project.  All papers used are from my stash. Dies used for this project are from Ali Express.

Here, a closer look at one of the notebooks: Notebook cover is black and premade with adhesive inside. A cut piece of 4" x 5-7/8" chipboard is wrapped with decorative paper (so the sides of the chipboard are not exposed), add to the cover with sticky tape.  Die cut "note" paper in Kraft card stock, then emboss using Darice Notebook Paper folder, then pop with foam tape. Other die cut embellishments are adhered with wet glue.  Add the Black chipboard die cut Serif Alphabet (made by Sizzix), using the Big Shot.

Notebook inside: a standard sized Notepad can be purchased from a Dollar Tree.

These were wrapped in a clear cello bag with a small bag of sweets. Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Have a crafty day.

Some Boo Bark Treats

Wanted to share some simple Halloween treats this year. There is a grocery store called: Trader Joe's. During Halloween, they have many treats to be had.  One of the items is called "Boo Bark" which basically is chocolate with sprinkles of Halloween candies over the top.  Perfectly packaged, these were simple to decorate using Halloween papers and embellishments had on hand (and use).  Each package used black scraps of fishnet, elements are popped using foam tape.  Use a hot glue gun for some of the fancy items.  Many of the embellishments were from 75-80% off sales after Halloween.......time to use them!!!! They turned out goulish! 

 

Here are closer looks at the packages:

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Baby Boy Shower Cake and Banner

This project was fun to execute. A Animal Diaper Cake and baby themed banners decorated the room.Of course, there were blue and white balloons, too. 

Cut images: from the Silhouette store. Size approximately 2-3/4" high.
Pig: used Stampin-Up Pretty In Pink card stock. Recollections Black, Pink Collection.
Dog: used Core-dinations Chocolate Lovers shades of Brown. Scrap Blue card stock.
Tiger: used Recollections Grey Kraft, Black,Orange, and Melon card stock.
Lion:  used Recollections Gold, Orange, Black, and Lt. Orange from my stash.
Hippo: used Recollections Grey Kraft, Black, and Neutral Pack, Stampin-Up Basic Grey
Monkey: used Core-dinations Chocolate Lovers shades of Brown.
Giraffe: used  Core-dinations Chocolate Lovers shades of Brown, Recollections Orange and Pastel Yellow.

Welcome Banner:
Baby bottle cut file from the Silhouette Store. Bottle size: 6"x10-1/2". Words are using Ariel Font. Size approximately 3-3/4" x 4-1/4", double mat with foam tape to pop them. Each side of the bibs have the parent's Asian Horoscope Animals: Dog and Pig.  String the banner using 3/8" grosgrain ribbon.

Bib: SVG file was altered as shown.  Double matted.  Size 5-1/2" x 5-1/2".  Animals used are from the Silhouette store.  Size approximately 2-3/4" high. Add a tied blue grosgrain bow.

 

Here's a closer look at the baby bottles and the baby embellishments from the Silhouette Store..

On the right side banner is the pig image.

Baby Boy Banner:
Onesies and Bibs are cut files from the Silhouette Store. Solid blue paper from Bazzil Wildberry Pie. Designer papers used: Core-dinations Lt. Blue Plaid, Lt. Blue Large Dot, Lt. Blue Small Dot, Lt. Blue Stripe and Darice Lt. Blue Large Dot. Onesie size 8-1/4"x 10-1/2". Designer paper pinwheel are made with (2) 3" x 12" strips using Joann's open stock American Crafts Baby Hands, scored every 1/2", attached together, then hot glued onto the onesie.  Letters are included in the Baby Things cut file from the Silhouette store are hot glued onto the pinwheel. Letter size: 4-1/2" x 4-1/2".  String the banner using 3/8" grosgrain ribbon.

Cake: a total 78 rolled Pampers New Born diapers used for a 12 round chipboard base. Pampers is totally white with no decorations except at the waist which is hidden when rolled.  1-1/2" wide gingham ribbon around the cake layers is from Michael's.  There are many You Tube videos on how to make these cakes.  Blue Baby Rattles were purchased from the Dollar Store. Front of the cake bow centers have important Asian Horoscope animals: Pig (for the child), Pig for the Mother, Dog for the Father. Newborn size socks (purchased from Ross) are rolled to become flower buds, then scattered on top of the cake edge.

Back view of the cake:

Cake topper is a cut file from Miss Kate Cutables: print and cut the file instead of cutting the pieces separately. Secure to cake top using short wooden skewers being careful not to puncture the diapers. Crochet Bear on top of cake purchased from Target Stores.

Water Bottles: Computer generated using light blue ink, then punched using 1-1/2" Circle EK Success Punch.  Scallop mat is using CC Designs Scalloped Circles Die CC004.  Designer paper is from Joann's open stock American Crafts Baby Hands paper cut 1-1/2" wide strip around the bottle.

Edible Rice Krispi Bears: add a hand cut white card stock diaper using sticky tape and tie a 3/8" wide blue ribbon around the neck as the departing party favor.

 

Posting the Crib Baby Card soon.  Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Have a crafty day.

Masculine Graduation Pull Out Card and Lei

Made this masculine graduation card for a nephew (for a end May 2019 graduation).  Papers used are from my stash. Finished card size: 5-1/4" x 5-1/2".  Extended card size is: 10-1/2" x 5-1/2". Card base is a darker blue (school colors). Mats are silver and a lighter blue card stock.  Darice Graduation Hat Background embossing folder used for the lighter Blue card stock. 
Graduation people is die (from Ali Express).  

Card opened and flat:

"ZACH" letters are cut using silver card stock Ariel Font from the Silhouette cutting Machine, add the nesting darker blue card stock.  Then pop with foam tape. 

"CONGRATULATIONS" letters are cut using silver card stock Ariel Font from the Silhouette cutting Machine, add the nested darker blue card stock. 

Overhead view:

Graduation Hat is a SVG cut file cut using the Silhouette cutting machine. Tassel is made using white embroidery floss.  It is secured under the 1/2" punched circle tied onto a brad. The graduation hat is popped with foam tape.  Diploma is a SVG cut file using the Silhouette cutting machine and popped with foam tape. 

"2019" numbers are cut using silver card stock Ariel Font from the Silhouette cutting Machine, add the nesting darker blue card stock.

Card back with computer generated message:

 And, here is the graduation Lei in school colors:

A closer look at the 42" long lei: ribbons used are 5/8" wide. Royal Blue and Light Blue satin, with sheer Silver accents and 1/8 wide dark green "leaves".

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Cinco de Mayo Card and Bag Toppers

Made these cards and bag toppers for Cinco de Mayo celebration in May:  all papers used are from my stash.  Scraps worked well for this project.  Wobble used for the 3D effect.  SVG file used for the Chili Pepper from SVG Cutting and can be found here.

 The favors:

Bag topper: finished size 3-1/4" x1-5/8".  Message is printed using Comic Sans Font. Although the Tic Tacs were not hot, they were colorful.

A closer look: Chili Pepper length is 3-1/4" tall, popped with foam tape. 

 Card: A2 size card. Die cut the sun rays - die from Ali Express. Use the circle in the middle from the die for the Wobble. Position the 3-5/8" tall Chili Pepper on top. 

Use the Squared Lattice Embossing folder from Stampin-Up to texture the hat."OLA" is computer printed, mat with Orange card stock, then pop with foam tape.

 The Wobble action:

Card inside:  Greeting is computer generated.  Smaller size sombrero and stache used for embellishing.

 Back of card: stamp is from Lawn Fawn Just for You.

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Doodlebug 2019 Holiday Tags

These holiday tags using the Doodlebug papers were a tag kit created by Suzi West specifically for the Doodlebug Crop and Create Event held in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 9th, 2109.  These kits were all bagged for easy assembly. They are all approximately 3-1/4" x 6". Each tag is embellished with it's special ribbon. Lots of pop dots and foam used to give each image dimension. Enamel dots used are also from Doodlebug and were supplied in the kit.  Back of the tags are left blank for a personalized message.

Here are the individual tags:

It was therapeutic to execute these tags.  They turned out so nice, too. Thank you for stopping by. Have a crafty day.