Owl box

I made this owl box from a Silhouette file.

I distressed the edges and used some fun DP. Such a cute little box.

Perfect for adding a little candy and giving as a cute gift.

IS Candy Bags

This year I have a new job with lots of co-workers that I love. I want to make them all a little something but there are over 30 of them and I have not been feeling well with this first trimester sickness stuff. So I came up with these and I am hoping to have them all done by next week.

I kept them very simple and used an easy to cut out stamp set by Inspired Stamps. I used a circle punch and scallop punch to easily cut the Christmas Circle stamp set out.

To cut the toppers out I used two different dies. The top is my favorite bag topper die from Jaded Blossom Stamps. However, it is not cheap and I am so I waited for a sale. The bottom is a good alternative with are Spellbinder dies that I folded in half. I cut the decorative piece of paper to fit the front.

I hope your year is coming to a close on a good note. This has been a year of many great things and many trials for my husband and I. After four years of trying to have a baby I am finally successfully pregnant. I wish I could say this was our first pregnancy but unfortunately we had a miscarriage this year. So to be able to go to the doctor and see a healthy fetus growing was the most amazing thing. This year has been the hardest probably of my life. God has his reasons for everything and works at his own time. I thank him everyday, even though I make be puking at the time, for this chance. Don't give up on your dreams.

Head on over to Inspired Stamps and check out all the other beautiful creations. 

You can find these stamps and many at the Inspired Stamps Store. 

I am entering into these challenges...  
Cuttin and Stamping Challenge  - Christmas 
Cuttlebug Mania - Anything Christmas  
Loves Rubber Stamps-Winter or Christmas 
Cheerful Stamp Pad - Signs of Christmas 
Crafty Boots - Merry Christmas  
Crafty Cardmakers - Christmas

TSB Monster Box

This week on The Stamping Boutique the challenge is outside of the box. I took it literally while others were more creative with it.

 I made a box using my Cricut Plantin Schoolbook cartridge. Knocked the dust off my machine. I still love this box. So simple to make. I added a bag of candy inside and added some orange twine.

I used this Halloween Monster TSB image and colored it with Copics. I wanted to show the Glossy Accents on the eyeballs with this picture. I added Stickles to the small circles on the image.

Head on over to The Stamping Boutique and join in the fun.

If you haven't joined The Stamping Boutique Facebook page yet come on over. I am running a monthly challenge in the group!

I am entering into these challenges...  
Di's Digis Designs- MYSTICAL CREATURES  
Bloggers – Halloween  
Fairy Tale - Happy Halloween  
Simply Create Too- Halloween or Use Lots of Orange  
Sweet Pea Stampers - Halloween  
Baffies Kreativladen -Fall & Halloween   
Crafting By Designs- Boo - You Scared Me  
Crafting for all Seasons -Too cute to spook

Baby Shower Items

 I co-hosted a baby shower for a friend and wanted to share what I made. This are the gift bags for the prizes.

I used my Cricut 9 Months cartridge for the onesies. I added some dots with my gel pen. I used a variety of pink and purple papers that I found in single sheets and in paper packs.

I added a lot of curly ribbon to everything. The roll I bought had a ton and I wanted to use as much as I could.

These are the thank you for coming gifts. They were the biggest hit because people could not believe I stamped every kiss. I tried to jazz up the plain basket the best I could. The sign I used Bugaboo images.

 I used a Jaded Blossom die to cut out the toppers and Jaded Blossom candy stamps for the bottoms. I used a couple different sets. The baby one and some other thank you stamp.

 I added some baby confetti to them since that was in the invitation.

 The babies room is light purple so I found a matching elephant to give her. This is my gift bag for the babies gift.

 I used larger onesies and embossed them. More ribbon!

  I added the gel pen dots again and used a brad in the center.

I am entering into these challenges... 
Craft for the Craic - Something For The Baby
Altered Eclectics - Anything Goes
Digi Galore -No Cards (Bugaboo digi used)
Just For Fun - Ribbon or Lace 
Stemplegarten -  Pastel Color Mix 

Secret Santa Box

 This box is so cute. I used a Miss Kate Cuttable's for the Santa on the outside of the box.

I used a Jaded Blossom stamp for all the Santa faces on each of the candies. I colored them with Copics. The box is also from Jaded Blossom as well as the secret Santa stamp on top of the box. I cut the flag with my square punch and inked the green edge. Pretty green ribbon and that is it. Simple and cute. Hopefully my secret santa likes it.

I am entering into these challenges...
Jaded Blossom - Anything Christmas 
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - For someone special 
Drunken Stampers  - Santa  
Hiding in my Craft Room - Holiday colors 
Bloggers -  Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa 
Stampin' For The Weekend - Use Some Red
Stampin With The Dragon - Gifts & Decorations

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Thanksgiving Turkey Treat

 How cute is this treat!? I love how it came out. This is my first project with these clear little boxes.

The stamps I used are Jaded Blossom. I colored the kisses stamps with Copics. These little faces are so cute. I wrapped some brown twine around the box.

This cute turkey is a Miss Kate Cuttables. I added some gel pen to highlight the layers of this cute turkey.

I am entering into these challenges
Jaded Blossom- Anything Thanksgiving
Cut it Up-  Must have Die Cuts - Thanksgiving  
Docerela Creations-   Brown & Orange
Simply Create Too - Give Thanks 
Stampin' For The Weekend - Autumn/Fall Colors

TSB Frankstein Bags

I am so excited that The Stamping Boutique is back up and running. I love their stamps and loved being part of the design team. I am glad to say that I am back on team.

I love this Frankenstein. He is so cute. I colored him with Copics. I did him in different colors. I inked the edges of the images.

 Here are some bags I made for my husbands coworkers.

I made these all similar and filled them with candy. Since we adults don't get to trick or treat a little candy for the ladies. I found a couple cute ribbons to close up the bags with. These little bags are from Micheals.

There are so many great Halloween challenges going on right now. I had a hard time narrowing them down.
I am entering into these challenges... 
Paper Shelter Challenge - Halloween 
Penny's Paper-Crafty -  Black or Bling
Ruby's Rainbow - Halloween/Halloween colors(black, orange, purple) 
Scrappers' Delights - Halloween  
Simon Says Stamp -  Anything goes 
Sisterhood of Crafters  -Trick or Treat  
Stamp n Doodle -  Halloween 
Creative Belli - Halloween  
By LORi Designs -Trick or Treat
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - Halloween  
Try It On Tuesday Halloween
 

Frankstein Candy bag

Here is a candy bag I made with this super cute Frankenstein from Miss Kate Cuttables. 

 I added some green ink to his face to make him seem a little grungy. I used my gel pen to add a little dimension to him. Other than that I just cut him out on my Silhouette and glued him together. 

I am entering into these challenges....
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations Halloween 

Lexi's Creations -  Halloween
Make My Monday - Halloween 
Parade Your Crafts - Halloween 

TT "I" Want to See your Folder

Time for Twisted Tuesday challenge.
Use something on your project that begins with an "I" (ink is the simplest one ;)
THE TWIST ~ Use an embossing folder on your project.

I for Ice Cream on this pink one. The blue one I have to go for I for ink.

I had two of the best helpers this last school year. They came everyday and did whatever I needed. I am going to miss them so much next year. I made these for them. I used Cricut cartridge Sweet Treats for the ice cream. The sun is from Create a Critter. I used Peachy Keen faces. The sentiment is from K Andrew Designs.

Head on over to Twisted Tuesday Challenge and play along with us!

Heart Candy Bags

I made 26 of these bags for my students.

I used Simply Charmed for cutting the heart. I used Peachy Keen eyes and the fancy die topper from Jaded Blossom.

Meljen's GDT Love is All you Need

Here is my second guest design team post for Meljen's Designs

I heart you badge is a fun image. I colored it with Copics and added Stickles to the side hearts. I used my Design Studio to cut out the hearts on the white front and added DP behind it.

I used this Little Cupid to make a candy bag for one of my after school helpers. I colored him with Copics and stickles to the hearts.

I love all Meljen's images and am I so glad to have the opportunity to be the guest design this month. Head on over to Meljen's and check out all the wonderful images she has.

MCCR Snowman Theme

Today is snowman theme day on My Cricut Craft Room.

I used Doodlecharms. I cut it at 2 1/2 inches. I used Peachy Keen faces on them and sequins & pearls on their bellies.

There are hershey bars inside. I used my paper crimper on the ends of the card stock. A strip of designer paper in middle.

Head on over to My Cricut Craft Room and check out the other snowman projects.

Mouse Sweet Bag

I made this cute little treat bag for a DT call last month. No luck on that but I sure think it is cute.

These kiss stamps are from Jaded Blossom.

This mouse is from KaDoodle Bug. The cup cake I embossed and added ink to the folder. I like how it came out. I will explain more later. Thanks for stopping by!

Grinch Pills Jar

Here is another way I did my Grinch pills this year. So simple.

I used the same grinch picture as my bags and added the poem on with some twine. So simple and cute!