Cards from scraps - take 2

Another card from scraps using the same papers.   I forgot to add that the card sketch was from CTMH's new idea book.  Some cute layout and card sketches are in it.

Stamp, ink and ribbon: CTMH.  Enjoy!

Cards with scraps

I'm back to making cards using leftover scraps.   Love the colors in this paper!    You will see quite a few cards using bits and pieces of this paper over the next couple of days...

Stamps, ink, ribbon and pearls - CTMH.   Enjoy!

Halloween card

Halloween is almost here!  I was at a crop this past weekend making cards.  I had some left over Halloween paper.   Aren't these little characters so cute!   I wish I could remember who makes the paper!

Cardstock and stamp is CTMH.  Ribbon from Mike's.  Enjoy!   And happy halloween!

Vintage Tag

This is part of a birthday gift I made for a friend.  She also received a set of the beautiful Graphic 45 Kraft Reflections Collection paper and matching vintage flowers.  I couldn't think of a more perfect gift to give a fellow paper lover!!

Merle, my Tea Partner and Open Call for November's Tea Swap

Merle from Mililani was my October Tea Swap partner.  The optional theme was Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice.  Here is the pretty card she created for me:

 and the little tea bag holder:

So cute!!  Thank you, Merle!

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If you wish to join our little tea swap, here's the information:

Requirements: 2 tea bags in a handmade card mailed to your partner by November 8.

Optional color for November Tea Swap:  None this month
Optional theme for November Tea Swap:  Holiday Tags (please create 2 to send, they don't have to be exact).  Instead of a handmade card, you will send two Holiday Tags with 2 tea bags.

Card can be blank OR you can write a note in it. Your choice!

If you are interested, email me no later than October 23

Send me an email SUBJECT: TEA SWAP with
1) your name
2) mailing address
3) email address
4) likes/dislikes/allergies (re tea type)
5) Loose tea okay? Y/N
6) blog (if any)
7) If you are willing to swap international or US ONLY

I will send a group email with the partner list by October 27.  Teas must be mailed out by November 8.

Drop me a line today if you are interested!

Responsible swappers only, PLEASE!

Bosses' Day

Bosses' Day was this past Tuesday.  Monday I ran all over town looking for gifts.  10 p.m. that evening I was creating something to dress up the gifts I purchased.  This is what I came up with:

For the female bosses, I found oversized relaxing tea bags for the bathtub designed to "soothe the stress away", stain remover pocket packets to put in your purse and hand sanitizer pocket packets in fun scents of:  Peppermint, lemon and lavender.

All fit in these little gift bags made out of romantic In My Minds Eye paper.

 

 The male boss was much more difficult!!

The white shirt and tie is actually a gift bag to hold various chocolate ball candies I picked up at Wholesale foods.  The brief case?

It's actually a gift card holder!  (No, the American Express card is only a prop) :o)  I finished packaging everything about 11:30p.  The problem was that after I finished, my mind was still running overtime I had a hard time sleeping!  UGH!!  Do you get like that?  Crafting keeps you wide awake and coming back down from the high takes forever!!

Happy Halloween Again!

Need a small but cute treat holder? How about one made from a toilet tissue core?! Cute and definitely easy! No matter if you make them short or tall, they are perfect for the treats...no tricks!
Have fun!

Supplies: Toilet tissue (paper towel too!) core, designer paper, Marvy 2" circle punch, Marvy 2-1/2" circle scallop punch, ribbons, craft wire