"Class Nugget Tin"

I am getting ready for my December Christmas Parks and Rec class. I am supposed to teach a class on Friday but my finger is not allowing me to do so. It's getting better but it isn't good enough to prep for the class yet. I am going to do the Christmas one though. I can't wait for that one. It's going to be so fun. I am going to have Christmas music and cookies and cider. This is one of the projects that they will be doing. The wrap around piece is 1 1/2 x 9 incase you don't want to figure it out yourself. I got the nugget tins from Speciality Bottle. The prices aren't too bad. I bought 24 tins for $31 something with tax and shipping.
Stamps: Best Yet (Hostess)
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Ski Slope DP
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Accessories Hershey Nuggets, Giga and Mega Marvy Scallop Punches, Nugget Tin

"Molly's Creations"

I went to Molly's class yesterday for their Fall party. These are the things that Molly made. She was so excited to have mom in her class and to do some crafts. At their party, they frosted cookies, frosted and decorated cupcakes, and made these three treats. We borrowed two 6th graders to help out at the party and they also got to make the treats. They were so glad that they got picked to help. It was so fun. I over heard some of the kids say that it was the best day of their lives. How cute is that? The other first grade class had a Fall party too, only they had fruit and veggie trays. LOL I think our class had the better party.

Happy Halloween!

"Matchbook Spider Treats"

I just read yesterday's post. Talk about boring. LOL I guess I didn't have much to say. Sorry.

I made these for Sarah to pass out to her class. I like to make the same things for both girls but in different colors. Cut the cardstock 8 1/2 x 3. Sore at 5 inches and 1 inch. Decorate the front, attach the candy with a staple and close. How simple is that!! The fun size M&M's are a perfect fit for these. Here is the link to the other ones and directions and a picure of the inside.

This afternoon I am going to Molly's class to do some Halloween crafts with the kids. We are going to make Frankenstein wrapped Hershey bars, spider sammiches, and pumpkin sammiches. Only one other parent volunteered to help out today so that is why I am doing three projects. The teacher wanted 4 things. So the other parent is frosting cookies. I can't wait. Molly is pretty excited to have me come too. I already put the Hershey bar wrapper together and crimped the bottom so all they have to do is draw the mouth and scar, add the eyes and nose.

Stamps: Trick Or Treat
Paper: Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories Scor-Pal, Giga and Mega Scallop Square, M&M's, Stapler

"Matchbook Pumpkin Treats"

Sorry, I thought I posted these yesterday. I made these for Molly's class for her to pass out on Halloween. I love making these cause they are very easy to make.
Here are the directions. I used the Scor-Pal to score these. It is so fast to do them. It literally took 3 minutes to score 20 of them.

I scored the paper while it was still 8 1/2 x 11 and then cut it. If you don't have a Scor-Pal you have to get one. It ROCKS!!
Cut the cardstock 8 1/2 x 3. Sore at 5 inches and 1 inch. Decorate the front, attach the candy with a staple and close. That's it. Easy Peasy!

Stamps: Trick Or Treat
Paper: Only Orange, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Only Orange
Accessories: Scor-Pal, Black Stickles, Stapler, Giga and Mega Scallop Square

"Pumpkin Poo"

These didn't turn out exactly how I wanted them to but they work. My neighbor borrowed my markers the other day so I used my kids Crayola markers. Worked out pretty good eh? I like making these. They are easy, cheap, and people think they are cool. I am going to put these in the Frankenstein boxes for the teachers along with some spider sammiches and what ever else I can come up with. Now I just need to get the treats done for the kids classes and I am done with Halloween. Then I can move on to Christmas. Yes, I skip Thanksgiving. I don't know why. Ok, I do know why. Living in Cali with the rest of our family in MN it is just us for the holidays. If I was back home then maybe I would do something special for Thanksgiving, but for now, I just skip it.

Cut orange cardstock 3 x 5. Score 2 7/8 from each side on the 5 inch side. Use corner rounder on all four corners. Cut black piece of cardstock 2 ¾ x 1 7/8 and round two corners. Cut 17 inches of ribbon. Place it where you want it and adhere the black piece to the orange piece. Having the ribbon between the two pieces of cardstock. Punch a 1 inch hole towards Bottom so that the tic tacs show through. Decorate front. Fold like a book and place a glue line or glue dot on side of tic tac container and adhere to the spine of the book and you’re done.

Stamps: Hero Arts
Paper: Only Orange, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black
Accessories: Black and Tangerine Grosgrain Ribbon, CM Corner Rounder, 1 Inch SU Circle Punch, Glue Lines, Tic Tacs, Crayola Markers

"Spider Sammiches"

How cute are these little buggers? I know right. I totally cased these from nilakias on SCS. When I saw these I just knew I had to make these for the office staff at school. I hadn't figured out what to make them yet and this is perfect. I love how people think of the cutest things to make with the punches. No stamping involved for these little guys. I can't use the punches with my hand but now I am the master of the floor punch. Ha ha ha.
My doctor's appointment Tuesday went very well. The incision is completly closed now so that is good. The doctor wants me to keep trying to bend it but it is still swollen and doesn't really bend much. I was concerned about the swelling so I asked the doc and he said that it will be swollen for at least 6 more weeks. I was shocked. 6 more weeks?? I guess why that is why they said that it would be at least 4 months before I get full mobility back in my hand.

Paper: Basic Black, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Real Red, Lovely Lilac, Whisper White
Accessories: SU Scallop Punch, SU Photo Corner Punch, 1/4 Inch Hand Held Circle Punch, 1/2 Inch Hand Held Circle Punch, SU White Gel Pen, Glue Dots, York Peppermint Patties

"Gingerbread Man Jar"

This candy jar was one of the projects we did at stamp camp last week. I believe the jar came from IKEA. For the image I inked it up with SU markers to get two colors. I filled it with red hots. Super cute ha? This was one of the projects that I could do myself cause Carrie punched the scallop circle and the background circle for me. So all I had to do was ink up the stamp, fill the jar and put the image on the lid. I love making these. They are fun to give away too. I usually get my jars from Cost Plus World Market. They come in a 4 pack for $3.99. It is a cute cheap workshop project too. I hope you all have a great weekend.
Stamps:Deer Friends (hostess)
Paper: Real Red, Close To Cocoa, Whisper White
Accessories: SU Markers, SU Scallop Circle Punch, Marvy Circle Punch(Red Circle Mat) (blue Marvy punch, Glue Dots, Red Hot Candies

"Bat Purse"

I just wanted to thank you all again for your comments and e-mails. It really makes me feel better. It sucks right now. I think I am starting to get feeling back in my hand a little bit and the 2 vicodin every 6 hours isn't cutting it right now. AGH!!! It is so painful.
Anyway, I thought that since I spent 5 terrible days in the hospital that I needed a different atmosphere when I got out. (not that coming home to see my family and my mom wasn't good enough for me, but you know what I mean, I wanted to be around stamps, ink, and anything crafty) (anything but paper that is. LOL) It was the first day of stamp camp and I just wanted to go. I knew that I couldn't stamp but I just wanted to be there. Carrie said the she was going to stamp everything for me so I could have all the projects. Thanks Carrie! I picked out what paper and ribbon I wanted to use and Carrie made it for me. Check out the bat. It was made with a SU scallop square punch cut in half and snipped with scissors to make a bat. Cleaver ha? Here is where you can find video tutorial for this candy purse.
Stamps: All Holidays
Paper: Ghostly Greetings, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: SU Clear Envelope, Tacky Tape,Candy, Ribbon, Rectangle Hand Punch, Velcro Dots

"Black And White Gift Set"

I found these black and white polka dot tins at Target a while back and decided to make a black and white gift set. I used my left over black and white paper from graduation cards. For this gift set, I made a Wrapped Hershey Bar, Bag Topper with wrapped Hershey Nuggets, Gum Holder, and a Mint box with peppermint sammiches.

Stamps: True Friend
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, DP
Ink: Stazon Black
Accessories: Scor Pal, Score Tape, Acetate, York Peppermint Patties, SU Scallop Punch, SU Circle Punches, Word Window Punch, Velcro Dots, Giga and Mega Scallop Ovals, Trident Gum, Hershey Bar, Hershey Nuggets, Crimper, Silver Brads, Ziploc Baggie, SU Black Marker

"Clear Envelope Candy Purse"

Today is my 15th wedding anniversary. I can't believe it, 15 years. WOW! We don't exchange gifts for our anniversary, we usually just go out to dinner. However, a couple years ago Tony took me to Napa Valley and we stayed in a bed and breakfast, went out to dinner, and in the morning he took me hot air ballooning. It was super cool. But this year we are going out to dinner as a family. The kids like to go out to dinner and we don't do it too often so that's our plan.

These candy purses are so fun to make. They are made out of SU's clear envelopes. I know right, how cool is that! You can put anything in them. I picked Hershey Miniatures. The are pretty easy to make too. This is a picture of the purse opened so you can see where to put the Velcro Dots. Here is a video tutorial on how to make these cute clear envelope candy purses.
Stamps: Tag Time
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Bella Rose DP, Sweet Always DP, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Ruby Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip (I don't have the all of the new IN Colors but the olive and ruby red matched pretty good for this project)
Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Punch, SU Circle Punches, SU Clear Envelope, Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Scor-Tape, Velcro Dots, Rectangle Hand Held Punch, Candy, Creative Memories Cutting Tools

"Orange These Cute?"

Get it? "Orange" these cute? I know, I know, I'm "punny" Ok, I couldn't help it. But it is "punny" I saw some one make these before and I thought they were super cute. So I had to make them too. I printed off the greeting from the computer. I used the font size 14 if you want to make them too. I stamped the orange and then went over the sections with orange stickles. Where would I be with out stickles? I love that stuff. Greatest invention evea!!!! I bought a bag of the orange slices and that was enough for 10 baggies. Ok, it was enough for 11 bags but I ate 4. I can't remember the last time I had one of these candies. My dad eats them all the time and I can see why. They are delicious. Teachers and office staff are getting these today.
I get my Ziploc baggies at Joanns. They come in a 100 pack for $1.49. They are the 3 x 4 size. The bag topper is 4 x 3 1/4 scored in half so it is 3 1/4 x 2. I usually do a mat but since these were only one color I didn't but if you did want a mat the mat would be 1 7/8 x 3 1/8 and the stamped piece would be 1 3/4 x 3
These measurements also work with the small SU cello Bags. I just like the Ziploc baggies better.
Stamps: Tart And Tangy
Paper: Only Orange, Whisper White
Ink: Only Orange
Accessories: Ziploc Baggie, Silver Brads, Stickles, Sponge, Orange Slice Candies

"Chocolate Box"

I made this cute box last night after the kids went to bed. It can hold peppermint sammiches, Ghirardelli Chocolates, jewelry, or what ever you want to put in it. I didn't have any Ghirardelli Chocolates so I used my ol' stand by peppermint sammiches. I didn't choose the best stamp for it either but it was the only one I had out at the time so I used them so I could show you.

I had an interview this morning for a job!!! Woo Hoo!! I applied for a "lunch lady" job through the school system. The hours are perfect so I won't have to have any day care and it gets me out of the house for a few hours and making some money. (to buy stamps of course) I won't know anything for a few weeks but it sounded like I am going to get it. So I guess I have 2-3 more weeks of day time stamping left. LOL All my kids are in school all day now, I need to get out and do something so I don't go crazy.
Here is where you can find the link to the directions for this box. I made the smaller one because I didn't have any 12 x 12 solid cardstock. I made mine with her directions but it didn't look right to me so I changed them up a little and cut my paper 4 x 8 1/2
Stamps: True Friend
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Bella Rose DP
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Scor-Pal, White Grosgrain Ribbon, SU Scallop Punch, SU Circle Punches, Hero Arts Pearl Bling, York Peppermint Patties, Glue Dots, Scor Tape

"M&M Pull Up"

I made these M&M pull ups this morning for the teachers. I love making these. They are time consuming, but the WOW factor when you give them away makes it all worth it. I have included printable directions for you but if you want a copy to save on your computer, e-mail me and I will send it to you. Be careful, they are addicting. LOL
Stamps: Little Pieces, Hero Arts Greeting
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Whisper White, DP
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Rose Red
Accessories: Scor Pal, White Grosgrain Ribbon, Hand Held 1/4 Hole Punch, Hand Held Rectangle Punch, Corner Rounder, M&M's

Like always, if you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me. I hope to do some more great projects this weekend and just hang out. Hope you all have a great weekend too. Happy Stamping!!

"Mint Boxes"

I made these cute little boxes the other day and was trying to figure out what to put in them. I tried two peppermint patty sammiches and they fit perfectly. Woo Hoo!! The boxes are super easy to make too. Cut card stock for the bottom 4 x 4 and score 1 & 1/16 inch all around. Cut pattern paper for the lid 3 x 3 score 1/2 inch all around. For the lid I took a 1 3/8 square punch and punched out the center. Because of this size cover, you can put the punch in all the way and it will be perfectly centered. I cut the acetate for the middle insert 2 x 2. Adhere the acetate to the underside of the lid then cut the flaps on the top and bottom and put it together to form a box and lid. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. LOL
Here is a link to the directions as well.
Stamps: True Friend
Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Pacific Point Designer Prints
Ink: Pacific Point
Accessories: Scor-Pal, Acetate, Square Punch, SU Scallop Punch, SU Circle Punch, Glue Dots, York Peppermint Patty, Bling

"Diaper Fold Pouch"

Last night I decided to try one of these diaper fold pouches. They are pretty easy to make too. It was bigger than I thought it was going to be, which is fine, but I just expected it to be smaller I guess. I am trying something new thing with taking my pictures. What do you think? Do you like the white background? I really love it. I think I am going to keep it.

Paper: 12 x 12 Non SU DP
Accessories: Bone Folder, Primas, Jeweled Brads, Hershey Kisses, Cello Bag, Organdy Ribbon

"Teal Beachy Gift Set"

Tonight I am doing a work shop and this is one of the projects that we are doing. She requested a beachy color scheme with teal. I found some really pretty paper with teals, olives, and some rusty reds. They will be making a wrapper Hershey Bar, gum holder, peppermint sammiches, and a nugget tin. I bought the nugget tins at speciality bottle. The prices are great until you add tax and shipping but they came out to like a dollar something each so that isn't too bad. For example, I ordered 24 of them and the total was $31 something. They will also be doing a stamped candle and beaded pen as part of the gift set. They are also making 12 cards, 6 thank you and 6 birthday. That will be 4 different cards and they will make 3 of each design. My stampin up order is scheduled to be delivered tonight around 6pm which doesn't help me since the party starts at 6. So I had to come up with different cards this week than I had planned. I knew that the whole country was ordering on the first day of the new catalog as well but I was hoping that I would get it in time. I wanted to use the new papers. Oh well, I have some cute cards for them to make and I know they will like them.
Stamps: Sincere Salutations, Sparkling Summer
Paper: Taken With Teal, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, DP
Ink: Old Olive, Close To Cocoa
Accessories: Crimper, SU Circle Punches, Giga and Mega Scallop Oval and Scallop Square, Square Punch, Hershey Nuggets, Hershey Bar, Trident Gum, Velcro Dots, York Peppermint Patty, Glue Dots, Word Window Punch, Tacky Tape,

"Tall Window Box"

Since the girls are in school, I decided to create. I had seen a box like this before while I was blurfing one night and thought it was super cute. I tried Di's tutorial and I think her measurements were wrong at the beginning, cause mine didn't look good at all. It was too short. So I created my own and made it just a bit taller. Here are my directions for this box along with two pictures of two of the steps. Check out Diana's blog for step by step directions to make this.

Cut Cardstock 8 1/2 x 5 1/2.
Score on the long side at 1 1/4", 2 1/2", 3 3/4", and 5".
Score on the short side at 1 1/4".
Turn 180 degrees and score the other end at 1 3/4" and 1/2".
Cut out the corners so it looks like this picture. Then cut the bottom three and the top two short lines down to the first scor lines on the top and bottom to make the flaps so that you can fold them to close the box.

Round the corners so that when you close the top the sides go in better. It isn't necessary but it does help. Then take your word window and make a couple punches to make a tall window. If you want to use small candy like M&M's you will need to put an acetate sheet inside before you assemble the box so they don't fall out. I used Hershey Kisses and didn't use an acetate sheet. Clear as mud?? I used Scor-Tape to put it together and to add the pattern paper trim around the top and bottom.
*Di's tutorial has been corrected so her measurements are right on now.*
Stamps: Seeing Spots
Paper: Regal Rose, Whisper White, DP
Ink: Regal Rose
Accessories: SU Word Window Punch, SU Circle Punches, Hand Held Hole Punch, Silver Cord, Scor-Tape, Hershey Kisses, Bling

"Belli Challenge #27-Birthday"

This weeks Belli Challenge is Birthday. Each week Chris posts a challenge You can find the info here.
I decided not to make a card this time. Although I might do one later. I like to make these and put them on the top of birthday presents. You can wrap them in the matching wrapping paper as well, which looks cool. I find the garland at Michael's for $1. They have a bunch of different colors and some shapes. I am going to do these as one of the 3D items for my upcoming stamp class. They are super easy and real fun. And there is the wow factor. People like em'

*I used a roll of lifesavers to make these. After I wrapped them, I tool my paper piercing tool and poked a hole in the top and shoved the garland into the hole.*

There are quite a few of us that do the challenge each week check out their blogs to see what they came up with for the challenge.
Holly Brown
Laurie Serino
Shelly Koskinen
Jennifer Greco
Chris Dickinson
Christi Thorsen
Ceal Pritchett
Lorie Ames

Paper: Making Memories
Accessories: Lifesavers, Garland, Tacky Tape

"New Friend Gift Set"

I am meeting a new friend today. She found me through my blog and we found out that we are only live like four miles from each other. So today I am going to her house to meet her and stamp. I thought I would bring her a little gift set. I haven't made one in a long time. I know that you probably miss all the non card items too. So I will make it a point to make more. School will be starting soon too so they will be coming out of my ears. I have a lot of ideas for this school year, some old some new. I found this paper the other day at my local stamp store and it matches the in colors. Which I never use. So it was nice to un wrap my assorted pack of in colors that I have had for like eight months. LOL
Here are some links to directions for...Wrapped Hershey Bar, Gum Holder, RSVP Pen
Paper: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi, DP
Accessories: Crimper, SU Circle Punches, Giga and Mega Scallop Square, SU Scallop Punch, Ziploc Baggie, Black Brads, Hershey Nuggets, Hershey Bar, Tacky Tape Sheets, Micro Beads, RSVP Pen, Heat Gun, SU Word Window, Trident Gum, Velcro Dots, Chocolate Coins, Scor Tape

"Molly's Birthday Goodie Bag Treats"

I made these quick yesterday for Molly's goodie bags. I wasn't going to do them but of course last minute I decided to make the kids something. I really don't know how many people are coming cause people don't RSVP anymore so I made 20 of each item. I made wrapped Hershey bars, gum holders and peppermint sammiches. The picture isn't that great but they are all bold bright colors. We have a bounce house and a sno cone machine and we are going to grill hot dogs and brats too. I bought lots of bubbles and we are going to have a dance off as well. Today is her party so I have to go for now and get ready. It is from 2:00 to 5:00. We got the bounce house at 10:00am and have it until 8:00pm. I can't wait for the kids to go home so I can bounce. Woo Hoo!
Paper: Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Glorious Green, Gable Green, Summer Sun, Only Orange, Pink Passion, Pretty in Pink, Ballet Blue, Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace
Accessories: SU Scallop Punch, SU Circle Punches, Word Window Punch, Scor Tape, Hershey Bar, Trident Gum, York Peppermint Patties, Glue Dots