School Magnets for Jennifer

 I haven't had much time in my craft room lately, but I had put these cuties together awhile ago for Jennifer as she will have a locker this year in Middle School.  I made these years ago for the girls and thought she will have fun with them. as well.

I used a Sizzix die to cut out the faces and backed them up with several layers of different colored CS to give them strength.  Then I layered them with some Mod Podge and when dry I glued them to a strong magnet. 

Here's a closer look of the faces.  I had  an Altoid tin in my stash to store them.  I love making cards but I forgot how much fun it is to make some craft items.  It is hard to believe that she starts 7th Grade and is in Middle School. Thanks for the well wishes for Joe.  He had another surgery this week and is home recovering.  

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Nancy

Beehive Box

 Today's post is a little beehive box that I made to go with the Fluffiest Friends card that I made for Jennifer on my last post.  I saw this over at Brenda Quintana's blog - Beehive Box.  I knew Jennifer would like it - which she did!

I used the same stamp set and dies from SU's Fluffiest Friends and some yellow CS I had on hand.  I am trying to use up old CS that has been collecting in my drawer.  

I used an embossing folder for the texture and some jute trim for the bow.  I filled it with some honey drops which she likes.  Brenda filled hers with some honey tea which I thought was a great idea as well.  She always makes such adorable projects! Such a cute idea!

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Nancy

Heart Valentine Boxes

 I waited to post these cute little heart boxes until I had given them to the family.  The girls get notice of my posts and Rachel knew about my Christmas mittens before I gave them out, so I wasn't taking any chances this time!!  I can't remember when or where I saw a tutorial on these hearts but I thought they were perfect to give everyone for Valentine's Day.  I will date myself, but I remember when we used to see who would get the prettiest heart.  Years ago they made them in so many different colors and sizes with all different designs and materials.  The good old days!

 These were made with the Happy Heart Box die from Concord & 9th.  The bundle included the Love die and a bunch of other stamps and dies.  I made some in CS and some DSP.  I had these cute red bows in my stash and decided to decorate the top boxes with them.

I loved this old SU DSP that I had in my stash.

You make two identical hearts to complete the box.  

I filled them with different colored Hershey kisses.  

When I cleaned out my envelope drawer, I came across these cute Narrow Note cards and envelopes from SU which I had forgotten about.  

 I cut a layer of Whisper White for the front of the card and stamped these cute little Valentine's using SU's Hey Love stamp set.  I love the alligator!

For the inside sentiment, I used SUs Sealed with a Kiss stamp set.  I wrapped them all up in a cute heart baggie and they were good to go.

Jennifer went to Kalahari Resort Water Part this weekend.  We watched Daisy and everyone had a good time.  Here is a picture of her on the Flow Rider for the first time.  She loved it!  I was nervous just watching the video!

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Nancy

Christmas Trees

 Well, only a few days left in 2021!  Before the holidays are behind us, I wanted to post these adorable trees that I made.  I originally saw this video on Jennifer McGuire's blog last year and purchased the dies but it was too late to make any, so I stashed them away for this year. I was really proud of myself that I remembered I had them!!  I think they turned out so cute.  I am definitely going to make some more next year in different color greens and mix and match them..

Here is a picture of two of them.  

This is the smaller tree.  I made this one alternating branches with CS and felt.  I really liked the look of it but it is not as full looking as the one with all CS.  I decorated it with small gold beads and some thin gold thread I had in my stash that I use for tying on tags.

This one is made with all CS and to me it looks fuller.  I decorated it with tiny pom poms. The stars were punched out with gold glimmer paper.  I used my glue gun to put on the beads and pom poms not glue as Jennifer used.  To me it was a lot easier. The set was from Concord & 9th - Take a Bough Encore Dies, and I found my wood pieces at Hobby Lobby. I made another one with pom poms and found a wooden star that I used on the top instead.  I hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas and that you have a wonderful New Year's.

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Nancy

Christmas Tags

 Every year I like to give out candy canes attached to the individual presents.  This year I decided to make Christmas tags out of them.  It was hard to take pictures of them.

I used an old SU stamp set and die Seasonal Chums to make them.  I used these so many times when I was making items for the Wellness Center and decided to brush the dust off of them.  I thought they would be perfect to tie on the candy canes.

This set has a pumpkin, snowman and a reindeer stamps and dies.  I used my zig markers to color them in and tied them on with some ribbon.

I think they turned out so cute!  I plan on wrapping the mittens - which I posted the other week - around them as well and securing them on the individual presents.  Sometimes I wonder how I used to hold a full-time job and get ready for the holidays!  It seems like I am always running behind lately! 

I don't know if I will get a chance to post anything else before Christmas, so I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Treasure Heart Gift Box

 I hope everyone is having a great week!  The weather here in PA has been so nice and the weekend looks like it is going to be nice as well!  I wanted to make something to put some goodies in for my daughter's along with the cards that I had made them for Mother's Day.  I decided to make this cute little box from a die called Treasured Heart Gift Box from Heartfelt Creations.  The little flaps open up on the top.

I made the butterfly one for my daughter Jeannie as she loves butterflies.  I used the larger flower from the Cherry Blossoms Collection from Heartfelt Creations using Pretty and Pink ink.

This next one I made for my daughter Margaret using the same flower but making it in Real Red.

I loved how they turned out.  I am definitely going to be making more of them.  Heartfelt Creations just released their new collection for this month - Butterflies!!  I can hardly wait till I get mine!  I can see lots of butterflies in my future!

Here is a picture of Rachel and Margaret at the ceramic place on Mother's Day.  Unfortunately, Sarah had to work.

Here is a picture of the crew.  We had such a good time.  We had to leave our items to be fired.  I can hardly wait to see how they turned out.  We had breakfast first and it was nice to be out and about.  It looks like masks might be a thing of the past.  Let's hope so!!

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Nancy

Recipes Boxes

 I have been making a concentrated effort lately to try and finish up any projects that have been laying around.  Several years ago - and I mean years - I saw a cute - VIDEO - where they decorated a cardboard recipe box they had purchased from Michael's $1 bin.    I thought that was such a great idea as the boxes themselves were really very plain.  So I decided to make some for Rachel and Sarah.  Both the girls have been cooking more and asking for some of my recipes.

I used some DSP I had laying around and one of my decorative punches to add some trim and glued on some ribbon as well.

 I used my Cricut to cut out the word recipes and also to personalize them with the girls names.

Then I started to write up some recipes I had in my stash.  That's where the delay came.  I had to make two copies for each recipe of course and the progress slowed to a crawl and took a back burner.  I finally decided to just give them to the girls and just periodically write up some more recipes. 

They really liked them and are now putting their requests in for other recipes. Every holiday or occasion that goes by I get a new request for something that was made.  This recipe box has also created conversations about where I got the recipe from and who gave it to me and if and how they were related.  When my Mom passed away in 2004, I inherited boxes of pictures of the family.  I knew who most of the people were but some I didn't.  This started me thinking that I didn't want that to happen to my kids and grandkids so I started sorting them all out and decided to put together a scrapbook of the family.  It was definitely a labor of love and took many months but I'm am so pleased with the final result.  This is actually what started me crafting, and I went from that into making cards and craft projects.  So now when the kids/grandkids want to know where a certain recipe came from, I now show them a picture of the person so they can place a name with a face.  

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Nancy

Mini Backpack

 Awhile a go, I was checking out different blogs and I came across this cute little backpack that was created by - Pootles. I like to visit her blog as she does a variety of different types of crafts.  I was looking for something to make for Jennifer as she got such an excellent report card again.  I thought this was perfect as I can but some goodies inside along with some $$$$ which she has become fond of.  The other day I asked her what she was going to do with the $5 Aunt Mini (that's what she calls Margaret) gave her and she said she can buy 5 things at the Dollar Store!  

I made this in one of her favorite colors with corresponding DSP.  My friend Denise sent me the adorable little hearts from SU, and I thought it looked so cute tied in.

Here is a view of the side.  Following her video it was really easy to cut out and put together.

Here is a picture of the back with the straps.  She made hers 1/4" but I decided to go with 1/2" for more durability.  She also used magnets to close the flaps.  It took awhile to find the right strength - 8mm x 1mm but finally I ordered them on Amazon.  The sentiment is another one from Maker Forte.  

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Nancy

Cookie Mix Gift Jars

 I saw this great idea over at - Brenda Quintana's Blog - and decided to make a bunch of them to give out at Christmas.  They were a big hit!  The kids always are looking for cookies and this makes it so easy for them to make their own.  All the main  ingredients are layered in the jar and the recipe is printed on the back of the tag on how to mix everything together.  It makes 12 cookies!  

Here are two samples of what I made.  I used Lawn Fawn Bugs & Kisses stamp set for my jar and SU's Seasonal Chums for my sentiment.  

I made the folded tag.  I loved how they turned out!  Brenda made a pdf file with the recipe printed out which made it so easy to put together.  There are so many different recipes on the web, so I'm sure I will make these again for different occasions.  

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Nancy

Decorative Floral Photo Frame

I have been working on this project for a while.  It was definitely a labor of love!!  As you know from past projects, I have fallen in love with Heartfelt Creations stamps, dies and the rest of their products.  They also have online classes and lots of free videos on their facebook/blog.  A few months ago, they posted this project and of course I fell in love with it so I signed up for the class.  My daughter got married last June, and I was thinking about what to give them for their first aniversary and knew from the moment I saw this I wanted to make this for them.   Fortunately, I started early as it took me awhile.  They are having a small gathering this weekend to celebrate, so I made it with some time to spare. 

This is how it looks with a belly band keeping it closed.  It has a magnetic closure on the back which makes it nice and secure.

Here is a closeup of the belly band.   I decided to make red roses as that is one of her favorite flowers and some tiny pink cherry blossoms to go with them.

This is the back of the photo frame done in DSP and decorative dies colored with 3D Crystal Lacquer applied to them.  All my colors throughout the project are SU's Real Red and Blushing Bride.  It's hard to see, but I used hinges to adhered the two frame together.  Everything else are Heartfelt Creations products.

Here is a picture of what you see when you open up the frame.  I chose a picture of her and her husband on one side and the wedding party on the other side with Rachel, Joe, Margaret, Dave, Sarah and Dave's son Joey.  As you see, we have lots of Joe's!!  Each frame consists of two boxes with the pictures recessed.  I decided to use the cherry blossom flowers as they were tiny enough to place inside the first frames with some leaves. 

It did take me time to make everything, but I am thrilled with how it turned out and I hope they will like it as much as I do.  It's hard to believe that a year has gone by already.

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Nancy

Treat Box

I hope everyone had a good Memorial Day.  I forgot to post this cute little box.  Jennifer's last day of school is June 12th, and I was thinking of something to give her.  I feel so bad for all the kids this year.  Everything has been turned around and nothing is normal.  For Jennifer, she had to get used to a new school and new friends after attending preschool where Mom works,  I think she had just started to feel comfortable with the new schedule, teachers and friends when the pandemic hit.  Being home schooled was definitely new to her and many other kids.  But I think they all did a great job.  I saw this cute little treat box over at - Debbie Henderson's blog - and it reminder me of the little boxes of Animal Crackers I used to buy the kids. 

I decided I wanted to put Jennifer's name on the box, so I used my small letter dies.  I had to squeeze the letters together due to the length of her name.  I'm going to put some goodies inside.  It came together so quick and easy.  I also ordered her some glitter pens.  She loves glitter and I thought these would be right up her alley. 

I really don't know where the month has gone.  A year ago we were at Virginia Beach.  It was one of the best vacations.  I'm glad we're not there now with all the tropical storms. We had fabulous weather when we were there - great memories!

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Nancy

Mother's Day Tea Time Cards

I hope everyone had a nice Mother's Day!  I'm sure it was different than usual but hopefully you got to enjoy it with those you cherish.  The kids got some roasted chickens, salad and other sides and we spent a quiet but fun afternoon.  Daisy had his first car ride since she was picked up and was very good.  I decided to make some shaped cards using the Tea Time set from Heartfelt Creations.  I really loved how they turned out and my daughters did as well.

I used the die to make the shaped card and then stamped the tea pot out and colored and decorated it.  I also decided to make them shaker cards.  I love making shaker cards and using different goodies in the windows.  This set is so cute.  It even has a little die to cut out a teabag.  I used some twine to make the string.  I made each card in their favorite colors.  This first card was for Jeannie.  She loves lavender.  I had different slices of fruit that I used in the window.

The second card was for Margaret who loves red.  I used some red embellishments for her window.

Rachel asked me if I would make one for her boyfriend's Mom whose favorite color is pink.  I added some cute pearls and gemstones for her window.

They really loved them and I so enjoyed making them.  I got so many flowers for the outside.  I hope it finally warms up so we can finish our flower beds.  A lot of states are starting to open up but our county in PA is not one o them.  Hopefully soon.  Rachel is anxious to get back to work.  Jennifer in NJ will not be going back to school.  Her last day of home school is June 12.  I'm sure my daughter will be glad when that day comes.  They are saying that Sarah will have a graduation in August if all goes well.  I hope everyone has a great week.   Stay safe!

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Nancy

Egg Carton Baskets

When I was trying to fine some crafts to make for Easter this year, I came across this idea at DIY.  They took egg cartons and put some dirt discs with seeds into each holder and decorated it for Easter.  I thought it was such a cute idea since all the girls like to plant flowers.  I found some discs at the local store and decided to use some of SU's egg cartons I had left over from the other year. 

I decided to color them first.  I used rubbing alcohol and about 20 drops of reinker in my spritzer.  I had never done that before and I think they turned out cute!  Note to self - next time wear gloves!! 

When I opened up the package and removed the discs, I realized that the seeds had to be purchased separately!!  Well, there went that idea as we had so packs of seeds in the garage!  We are pretty restricted in PA except for food stores and pharmacies.  If we go out now, the Governor passed an order that we must wear a facemask as well. Rachel and her boyfriend have been doing our shopping for us, so I decided to go another way.

Nothing like some Easter goodies! 

I tied them up with some twine and added an Easter sticker for decoration.  I will put these in the kids Easter baskets and we will drop them off in their driveways next week.  No Easter egg hunt this year.  The Easter Bunny will have to go to Jennifer's house this year and we will watch on Facetime.  Thank goodness for Facetime!  Please be safe!

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Nancy

Easter Baskets

I hope everyone is staying in and safe.  It has been a rough week for everyone.  My daughter is working from home, as well as home schooling Jennifer as her school has been closed.  My other daughter is working the Coronavirus hotline at the hospital as the Wellness Center and Cardiac Care Unit is closed as well.  Sarah's Prom and graduation has also been cancelled.  I thought I would have more time for crafting but it didn't work out that way so far.  The other week I saw this cute post over at - Brenda Quintana's blog.  I thought these would be adorable for the Wellness Center.  I made  a bunch of them and then the virus got worst and they closed the Wellness Center, so they will be ready to give them out when they reopen.  I also made some for Easter dinner.

Brenda made her so a cute cupcake would fit inside, but I decided to put some Easter candy in mine.  She also gave different measurements if you want to make larger baskets.  I made the smaller one.  They really came together really quick.  I fell in love with the Braided Border punch from SU.

I didn't have any flower punch and didn't know what I would use to decorate them.  Do any of you remember these old dies from SU?  I have a bunch of them and started looking through them and came across this one - Blossom Party - which worked out perfectly. 

For my flowers, I used Daffodil CS and I sponged Tiger Lilly Archival Ink on them and added some gems.

These also might have to wait as Easter dinner may be postponed as well.  PA is shut down pretty tight.  Fortunately, Joe and I had stocked up on supplies before everything went crazy.  I still can't believe that people are fighting over toilet paper.  Our local Giant is opening up from 6-7Am for Seniors to go shopping.  Yesterday there were 100 Seniors in line and in 5 minutes all the toilet paper was gone!!  I hope things will settle down soon.  I appreciate your visit.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Scratch-Off Valentine's Day Cards

Well, as they say - better late than never!  I made these cute Valentine's Day joke cards for Jennifer to take to school and forgot to post them!  I had actually seen them last year over at - Jennifer McGuire's website - but didn't get the material in time and was so proud of myself that I remembered to make them for her this year.  It probably worked out for the best, as they are reading better and can appreciate them more.  She gives you free downloads as well, which makes them so easy to put together which I needed this year as I was running out of time.

Here is an example of the download.  On the video she does some foiling as well, which I did not do.

I cut them out and mounted them on Real Red CS to give them some stability. 

These are the scratch off circles that I purchased from Inky Antics.  They have a lot of different shapes and sizes as well. 

All you do is apply one over the answer to the joke!  There is even a little message to tell them to scratch there.

On the back, I used some washi tape and taped down a quarter to use to scratch off the joke answer.  I thought they were so cute.  I hope everyone had a great weekend.  The weather here was so nice and warm especially for February.  It can stay like this as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy