More Glittery Ornaments

  "A" for Amelia

"C" for Claire

I have been having fun making lots of the glitter ornaments.  These are for my 2 granddaughters.  I give all my Grandchildren an ornament every year for Christmas.  I added a gemstone initial to each ornament.  I found the initials at Hobby Lobby, but I am sure most craft stores carry something similiar.  I added some ribbon to the hanger and they were ready to be shipped off to Texas.

Hope you are finishing up all those last minute holiday gifts, shopping and wrapping.

Sunshine & Smiles to You!

~pat~

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Santa Ornament

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I've been quite busy.  This is one of my latest projects.  So quick and so easy and I absolutely love the glittery goodness without glitter everywhere.  I used the Pledge Floor Wax/Glitter technique with a clear ornament.  It was so easy!  I added a ribbon and belt buckle for Santa's belt and some assorted ribbon to embellish the hanger! 

Challenges:
Decorate to Celebrate - Christmas 
Anything But a Card - Celebrating the Light or Seasonal Holiday
The Ribbon Girl - Christmas Projects 
The Pink Elephant Challenges - Photo Inspiration
 

Sunshine & Smiles to You!

~pat~

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Apple Note Pad/Pen Set

I am back as promised with a notepad/pen set to match the card I made yesterday.

I used the same DP and materials as the matching card and made a little notepad and matching  pen.  The RSVP pens from Pentel are great for adding DP inside the barrel to match your projects. 

A peek at the inside:

I buy the legal size pads and have them cut into 1/4's at my local office supply store.  Just make sure to use some strong adhesive to attach the pad to the card stock base.

Fun gift set!  

You could change the theme to fit any occasion.

Sunshine and Smiles to You!

~pat~

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Magnetic Note Pads

(The notepad set on the left can be found in this POST)

I remembered seeing some cute magnetic note pads, that I usually buy, but now...I can make my own.  I didn't realize how quick and easy these were to make.  I had some junior legal pads cut in half at my local office supply store and they are the perfect size for a grocery or "to do" list.  I measured the size of the note pad,  including the front flap and cut my card stock accordingly.  I used sticky tape to adhere the cardstock to the back of the note pad and added some coordinating patterned paper to the little tab on the top.  I added some puffy heart stickers and you could also make a matching pen.  Don't forget to add a strip of magnet so that it will stick to your fridge or some other magnetic place.  A great gift idea!

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

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Alligator Treat Bag

I am trying to finish up and post all my Bugaboo 1st Anniversary projects before the deadline.  This is the final one...a birthday project.  I went with a treat bag or you could use it for a very small gift or gift card.  I started with a little kraft gift bag that I found at Michael's some time ago.  I colored up the Alligator Balloon image from Bugaboo and cut it out with a circle die cut and left the balloon extended outside the circle.  I made the balloon all shiny with some Glossy Accents.  The patterned paper is from the Boo To You collection by My Mind's Eye.  I layered a  3/4" circle punch (SU!), a star punch (Marvy Uchida) and a silver brad.  The zig zag chain is by EK Success.  I finished off the bag with a green polka dot bow.  Now...it just needs to be filled with some party treats!

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~ 

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Just a Note...set that is

A Valentine's Day note pad set!  This was a really fun project :) and it will be a really great gift for someone!

Here is just the note pad holder.  Here are the simple directions:

Cardstock (matching your patterned paper): cut 5.5" x 8.25", score at 2 5/8", 2 7/8".

Patterned Paper: Outside panel - 2.5" x 8"

Flap on paper pad: 1 7/8" x 2.5", score at 7/8", 1"

Use sticky tape to adhere the note pad to the holder.

Embellish to your taste.

Here is a view of the inside when the note pad is open.  The note pad has been attached to the right side with sticky tape.  The patterned paper is the same dimensions as the outside (see above) and I just winged the little pocket.  I cut a piece of patterned paper 4" x 2.5" and diagonally cut the top.  I added sticky tape to the sides and bottom only and attached to create a little pocket for receipts of your matching paper clip.

And last but not least the cute little paper clip.  I started out with a jumbo paper clip and heart die cuts (I used the next to the smallest heart nestabilities).  I always cut out some chip board, also to adhere the heart shape to the make the paperclip just a little more sturdy.  I used crystal effects to adhere the hearts to the paper clip and just let it sit for a while to dry and then added my button embellishment.

The matching pen is a RSVP pen by Pentel.  Cut a thin 4" strip of matching patterned paper, unscrew the end cap on the pen remove the ink tube (?) and roll your paper around it and insert back into the pen, reattach the end cap. 

Since this was my first attempt, it probably took a little longer than usual, you know with deciding on which papers and all the little details of designing consists of and not to mention the HUGE mess that is needing to be cleaned up afterward.  I am looking forward to making more:) 

I used assorted patterned paper from K & Company's, KA-ZOO All in One paper pad.  It includes lots of Valentine patterned papers, stickers and even some cute little Valentine's.

Challenges:
Colour Create - Pink, red & white
Crafty Sentiments - Anything but a card
Cute Card Thursday - Out with the old (all my materials on this project are old!)
Fab 'n' Funky - Anything goes
Paper Take Weekly - Anything goes - Optional: lace
Craft your Passion - Anything goes
Crafty Emma - Anything goes
No Time to Stamp - Quick & Easy Gifts
Top Tip Tuesday - Metal Mickey
Stamp Insanity - Metal

Thanks for stopping by today!

~pat~

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Recycled Cereal Box

Who says you can't make a gift box/bag out of things you have in your home?  I found this great idea right here and this is my take on it...

I am loving this idea!  How many cereal boxes and other boxes go into my recycling box on a weekly basis?  Not any more!!  I started with a cereal box and carefully took it apart and cut it down to about 5" tall.  I covered it with DP (Ornaments on Black by The Paper Company) and then glued the box back together with Scor Tape.  I used a Martha Stewart punch to make a border around the top with red cardstock.  I used my Crop-a-dile and some black eyelets (WOW...how long has it been since I have used eyelets?) to make holes in the front and back for the ribbon. 

Of course, no gift bag is complete without a tag.  Using the same materials I made a gift tag and added some silver pearls and a sentiment (Stampabilities, Merry Christmas Always) on a banner flag.  A big black button finished off the top of the ribbon on the tag.  I can't believe how sturdy this gift bag/box is.  I just need to get some black tissue paper and I am ready to use it for a Christmas gift.  I will definitely be making more of these.

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~ 

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Mitten Gift Bag and Tag Set

I used the much loved, Dollar Delights Mitten image from Designed2Delight to embellish a little gift bag that I picked up at Hobby Lobby for 40 cents (Yes...if you have a HL near you they have all their gift wrap, bags, tag, etc...50% off this week).  I liked the fact that it didn't have any design on the front and was just begging to be embellished.  I printed, colored and cut out the mittens and attached on directly on the bag and added the second one with foam dots.  I used a snowflake punch by Martha Stewart for the top and added silver pearls to the snowflakes and the mittens.  I could stop there and made a matching tag.

I printed the mitten just a little smaller and colored and added them the same way as I did on the bag.  I cut a piece of green cardstock 2 1/4" x 3 1/2", rounded the corners and embossed with the Spots & Dots embossing folder (Provo Craft).   I add a strip of Apron Lace (Fiskars) punched red cardstock, a snowflake, silver pearl and a 1" circle for the to and from sentiment.  I added a Round Tab punch (SU!) to the top of the tag and used the Slot punch (SU!) to make a hole for the ribbon.  Quick and easy way to embellish a store bought gift bag.

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~ 

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Birthday Frogs

Just a real simple card that I made for a little girl  that is going through Chemo and struggling with Cancer everyday.  The DP is from K & Company.  The sentiment is from Heidi Grace.  I, also made a matching notebook...

Just a little notebook that I picked up on sale dirt cheap and embellished with the same DP as the card above.  I, also purchased the stickers to match the DP and used the frog one layered with various colored and sized circles.  I sure hope this makes Sara smile!

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

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Apple Card Purse

This was a fun project...

I used this tutorial found on SCS to make the card purse.  It was really pretty easy to do.  The hardest part was deciding on what DP and image to use.  I went with this "school themed" paper from DCWV and the apple image from "Apple a Day" digital set by Designed2Delight.  Great set!  I just followed the directions to make the purse and used ribbon for the handles.  I added two red buttons to the front that were threaded with black embroidery floss.  I colored up the apple image, cut it out and attached it to the front of the box with foam tape.  The sentiment is a stamp by Hero Arts.

I kept the note cards clean and simple.  I don't like to give a gift of note cards that require extra postage to mail.  The finished touch is the jumbo paper clip.  I pick these up sometime ago and have been wanting to make one of these.  I used my Cuttlebug and a flower shape to cut out the card stock and some chipboard.  I punched a circle out of the DP, adhered and added a little black button to the center.  I used E6000 glue to hold everything together, but I think you can also use crystal effects.  I have been using crystal effects to attached odd things to my cards and project more often because I don't like to smell the fumes from the E6000 glue.  I made my paper clip double sided, so it looks the same on both sides.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pat

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Halloween Mini Notebook

Just playing around with some mini notebooks that I purchased really cheap at Walgreens some time ago.  I purposely purchased holiday colors...black, red and green for Halloween and Christmas.  The black one was screaming Halloween.  The orange polka dot paper is from My Mind's Eye and I just cut it a little smaller than the notebook and rounded the bottom corners.  The pumpkin was cut out from DP by K & Co, Spooktacular  paper pack.  I added the pumpkin to a scalloped circle black die cut with foam tape and adhered the whole image to the notebook.  A strip of black and a green zig zag (punch from EK Success) were added to the bottom.  I finished off with my favorite embellishment....some ribbon tied to the spirals and a felt flower button topped with a green button.  I am absolutely loving those little felt flower buttons!  I want them in every color.  I hope you like this idea and I know it's not a new idea, but a cute little gift idea that cost next to nothing to make.

Challenges

Creative Inspirations Paint - Little things

Paper Playtime - Orange

Shabby Tea Room - pumpkins

One Stop Craft - Alter it

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~ 

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Plaid Notebook and Matching Pen

I was in need of a notebook to keep track of all my stamping creation details, so what is a paper crafter to do?  Well, first of all look through all the hoarded notebooks and find one that you like and get busy creating.  I used this plaid paper by DCWV to cover the notebook and the pen, too.  I used Mod Podge to attach and as a protective coating for the DP.  I ended up with a fun little notebook to help me stay organized.  This would be a great gift for someone, too!

Thanks for stopping by and I do apologize for my lack of postings.  My Grandmother passed away over the weekend. 

~pat~

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More Card Purses

Here are some more card purses that I made and are now currently for sale in my Etsy Shop.  They are really very easy and fun to make.  I found the directions on Splitcoaststampers under resources.  Just by changing the DP, you can give them an entirely different look.  I kept all the note cards very simple so that they wouldn't require extra postage to mail.  I hope you like them!

Here is my school theme gift set.  The DP is from a DCWV pattern pack.  I included a jumbo paper clip and 6 note cards to each set.

I guess this set is pretty in purple. 

I love the stripes on this one.  The DP is from American Crafts.




That's it for me today.  Thanks for stopping by.

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Card Purse

Wow...I am really liking this card purse pattern that I found over at Splitcoaststampers.  What a great gift!  I have been making them like crazy, as they are so quick and easy to make.  I added 6 fairly simple cards with envelopes inside.  I am keeping the cards on the simple side so that they don't require extra postage to mail.  I think card makers are the only ones that don't mind paying a little extra to mail our cards...You know what I mean?!!  Non-crafters don't always understand us.

The directions are very easy to follow and I even added a coordinating jumbo paper clip.

EDIT: I reshot the photos and they are much better!

Here are the cards.  Sorry that the picture is so yellow!  You can see by the first photo that the cards really are not yellow at all.

I hope you have a great day and YIKES...it's only 15 days 'til Christmas!

~pat~

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