Winter Wonder Land Cake Pops

I have had so much fun getting into making cake pops.  I made this Winter Wonder Land for the cookie exchange at my church.  These are white chocolate mint flavored cake pops.  They were absolutely delicious!  I found some incredible molds to help making the cake pops easier and quicker.

I can't believe I haven't posted since May.  I have got to get better at this :)  I have some other Christmas projects to post soon.  My mom and dad live right next to us now so Mom and I have had so much fun creating for the holidays.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas Season!!!!

Wedding Gifts - Redneck Wine Goblets

I have loved these Redneck Wine Goblets since I first saw them.  Talk about a cute, easy gift.  I took a generic mason jar (no brand name) and glued it on top of a $1 candlestick using E6000.  I then made a drawstring bag to hold the pair of goblets; my friend is giving them as bridesmaids' gifts at her wedding.  Another cute addition could be an etched monogram or design.

Bridesmaids' Gifts

I have had such a great time making these gifts for my friend.  I took $1.99 flip flops and added a feather boa and rosettes.  Inside each flower I put a rhinestone to add bling.   I stamped a white paper sack with gray and yellow (wedding colors) and added glitter glue to add sparkle.  Cute, easy, inexpensive gift.

It's Easter Time!!!

I saw this cute little bunny punch art on Pinterest and had to make it.  I decided not to put it on a card but rather on a gift sack...it turned out so cute!!!  Also I love the little "sour cream" containers.  It definitely makes an adorable carrot (which I also saw on Pinterest).

BUNNY EASTER BAG

This bunny made from punches is absolutely the cutest! After second thought, the only thing I would do differently is ink the edges of the bunny in an off white or caramel color to give it more contrast.  To make this little bunny you will need the large and small oval punches, 1" circle punch, 1 3/4" circle punch.

"SOUR CREAM" CARROT

I used the paper crimper to give texture to the "leaves" of the carrot.  I also stamped the background of the orange of the carrot to give it visual appeal.

Bunny Candy Bag

This cute little Easter Bunny will be hoppin' your way very soon.  He is made from the Top Note die, oval punches, circle punches, and scallop circle punch.  I created a dimensional look by adding flocking to the tail and making the carrot out of stacking ovals and then adding glitter glue.  The cellophane bag is from Michaels.

Cowgirl Journal

I have seen this project floating around Splitcoast for a while but had never taken the time to try it.  It is not difficult but is time consuming with the scoring of the folder pages and the binding of the pages, but I definitely will be making more.  Here is the finished product along with pictures of the different steps of completion.

Here are the folder pages in progress:

Score a piece of 12" x 12" piece of cardstock at 6" on direction then turn the page and score at 4"

 I then stamped and decorated the folders.  I decided to add a blank pages at the back.  To separated them from the folders I placed a piece of acetate and then a page of colored cardstock decorated with designer paper.  I used designer paper to decorate the cover and back of the journal.  I also used my Cricuit to add a cowboy hat and boot to the cover. 

I then put the cover, pages, and folders in my Zutter Bind It All to create the journal.

Birthday floral

Easy little birthday card.  I ran my pink cardstock through my Big Shot to provide dimension.  I love the contrast of a hot pink with black and white, and as always there has to be BLING!

Chalkboard Journals

Had a "girls' night in" with my best friend, Sherry...

The first project we made was an altered composition notebook that we covered with chalkboard paper.  We then made matching accessories to go with it.  We made a book marker, a decorated pen, and a gift bag of chalk.  Hope you enjoy the pics.

Votive Candle Holders

These little votive candle holders make a really cute gift and and are so very easy to make.  I used SU rub-ons and a little bit of bling.

My best friend came over the other night and we had a "girls' night in" and had a blast crafting.  Here is the candle holder she made.

We had the best time crafting together.  I'll post more pictures of the projects we did.

Embossed Embossing Technique

EMBOSSED EMBOSSING

This card demonstrates the technique of embossed embossing.  This particular technique can be a little tricky at times.  First you use an embossing folder to create the raised design on your cardstock, then you rub the static pouch over the entire card to help prevent embossing powder from getting on the entire card.  Next use a roller to a roller to put Versamark ink over only the raised portion of the design.  When the design is covered completely place embossing powder over the entire design then remove excess powder.  Last heat the embossing powder evenly until completely melted.  Makes a very beautiful card.

Stars and Stripes

I wanted to make a thank you card to represent the gratitude I feel for all of those who have sacrificed to ensure that we as Americans continue to enjoy the freedoms we have like no other nation. 

To all the men and women in our armed forces present and past....THANK YOU!

RECIPE:

CARDSTOCK PAPERS:
Kraft, Brilliant Blue, and Red by Stampin' Up
White glittered  by DCWV

STAMPS:
Sentiment stamp by Stampin' Up

INK:
Brilliant Blue by Stampin' Up

EMBOSSING FOLDERS:
Stars and Distressed Stripes by Cuttlebug
Stars by QuicKutz

PUNCHES:
Large and small star by Stampin' Up

RIBBON:
the Ribbon Boutique

Zebra Pillow Box

Zebra Print Pillow Box

This little pillow box was made using white cardstock from Stampin' Up the pillow box die cut by Stampin' Up.  The zebra print background stamp is by Stampabilities. I used black craft ink and black embossing powder by Stampin' Up. The pink ribbon by The Ribbon Boutique adds a splash of color.

These little pillow boxes make cute gift wrapping for jewelry, money, or other small gifts.