Get Well Soon Tissue Box!

 

This week I really decided to step 'outside the box' (bad pun intended!) & challenge myself to whip up this cute little tissue box using some super adorable clip art images by AiFactory. The cutie "Boo Boo Fixer" images are perfect for so any get well projects, especially for the kiddos, & you can grab your own set (which features 12 different images for both boys & girls) right HERE! Now, the inspiration for this tissue box came from Dorcas Designs who was the FTR7 winner over at Catered Crop. I absolutely love Catered Crop as Linda always has such fab inspiration & challenges. Right now she is featuring a variety of pretty paper box tutorials so make sure to visit HERE & be prepared to create!

 

Supplies

Little Doctor Medical Clip Art Kit from AiFactory

Tissue Box - Kleenex

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper - Making Memories, Cloud 9 Design, My Mind's Eye

Embossing - Cuttlebug Embossing Borders

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress (walnut stain)

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Stash - Baker's Twine

I had so much fun creating this tissue box & can't wait to make a few more! Definitely easy & the perfect gift for someone under the weather...it would definitely brighten someone's day! I hope you take time to join us over at AiFactory for this week's challenge, which is to create a get well project. Such a fun & easy challenge & you don't want to miss out on your chance to win some images from the AiFactory store or place in the Top 3! And if you decide to whip up your own tissue box, I would love to see it so make sure to send me a link so I can visit. Make sure to check back Sunday as I'll have 2 super fun posts to share with you for Your Memories Here & Pile It On! Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my project into the following fun challenges...check 'em out!

AiFactory - Get Well

Catered Crop - FTR8 (tissue box, tissues, patterned paper, mini print, blue, brown, green, children, ribbon, circles)

Delicious Doodles - 3 Dimensional

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything But a Card

All Sorts - Make A Gift Box

Paper Sundaes - Embossing

Owl Treat Bag & a New Challenge at AiFactory!

 

Spring is in the air here in Oklahoma...finally! And since everything is starting to bloom, I was inspired to use some bright spring colors for this week's challenge over at the AiFactory - Thing with Wings. The DT was given some fun owl themed graphics to play with & as y'all know, I just love owls! These guys are super cute & great for any project such as cupcake toppers, favor bags, or tags...and you can grab your own right HERE. For my project I decided to whip up a super fun & easy treat bag using a plain ol' brown paper lunch bag. It'll be perfect to toss some goodies in for a friend or neighbor & brighten up someone's day!

Supplies:

Owl Clipart Images by AiFactory

Patterned Paper - K & Co., Creative Memories

Cardstock - American Crafts

Die Cuts - Cricut Home Accents & George Cartridges

Sentiment - Studio G

Ink/Punch - Stampin' Up

Ribbon - Tattered Angels (orange solid) & Michael's

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro & Pop Dots

Stash - Twine & Dew Drops

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit today! I'll be back later today or tomorrow to share a fun Your Memories Here project with you, so stay tuned. And, it would be awesome if you hopped on over & joined in our challenge this week at AiFactory. Plus, while you are there, you can grab some great inspiration from the other DT Divas! Happy Craftin'! 

I'm also entering my goodie bag into the following challenges!

AiFactory - Things w/Wings

Papertake Weekly - Triotastic

Little Claire's - Flowers

Crafty Sentiments - Animals

CCEE - Cutie Patootie w/Green (owl w/green polka dots)

Catch the Bug - Scallops

Shabby Chic Sachet Gift Set & Blog Hop Candy!!

Happy Friday y'all & welcome to the Your Memories Here Handmade Holiday Blog Hop! If you arrived here from Cassie's blog then you are in the right place! If not, simply hop back to Cassie & get started there. I am so happy you to decide to stop by...there will be fabulous gift inspiration along the way & an amazing prize package from the YMH Store after you are done hopping! Woo-Hoo! For my holiday gift idea, I decided to share a super easy, shabby chic potpourri sachet that features Prima & Tattered Angels products you can purchase in the Your Memories Here Store.

Supplies:
Paper/Lacey Ribbon/Pearls/Flowers - Prima
Glimmer Mist/Canvas Ribbon - Tattered Angels
Crepe Paper/Adhesive/Eyelet/Distress Ink - Stash

I do have to give credit where it is due & must say that I got this fabulous idea from Amy at Then She Made. I loved her cute sachets & decided to make some of my own for my mom -it's such a simple & pretty holiday gift...maybe for a teacher, friend, or to accompany another gift you are giving. The only thing I did a lot differently is that instead of sewing the sachets as Amy did (just check out her post HERE for the tutorial,) I simply used hot glue. It worked wonderfully & was more convenient for me. I also picked up several sachets from $ Tree & then snipped them open to pour into my sachets. So essentially, this holiday gift could cost you no more than $2 for the sachets if you already have the other items on hand, like I did!! Besides, any excuse is a good excuse to pick up more crafty goodies from the YMH Store! To finish it off, I made a simple shabby gift tag to go along with the sachets.

Here is the hop order:
Cassie
Crystal (you are here!)
Jess
Karli
Kim
Kristina
Leah

In order to win the fabulous candy, you must visit each DT blog & leave a comment. When you are done visit the YMH DT Blog & leave another comment. And don't worry if you don't have time to do it all right away...we know how busy everyone is at this time of year so you have until Sunday to leave all your comments. With products from Prima, Tattered Angels, Webster's, Pebbles, Imaginisce, & Cuttlebug, you definitely don't want to miss out! For another chance to win a special surprise item, visit our Facebook Fan page and "like" us, then post a comment (such as "Crystal sent me from the blog hop" or "I found you on the Handmade Holiday gift hop") to be entered to win.

So now you have twice the opportunities to win...so what are you waiting for? Get to hoppin' with us & enjoy some holiday fun along the way! Happy Christmas Craftin'!

2 Cute Woven with Love Tag!

Hello once again! It's my second post for today & this one is for the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps DT. I decided to create a friendship tag for a Christmas present using the adorable Cat Knit digi! This little critter is just too cute (wink, wink!) & is perfect for so many different types of projects. You can grab your very own instant download of Cat Knit right HERE!!

Supplies:
Cat Knit digi by 2 Cute Rubber Stamps
Coloring - Prisma Pencils
Cardstock - The Paper Temptress
Paper - The Paper Studio, American Traditional Designs
Ribbon - Michael's
Ink - Target $ Spot, Staz On
Sentiment/Background Stamp - Mark's Finest Paper Two Boxers Collection

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my blog & check out my second holiday creation for the day! I hope it inspires you to whip up your own handmade gift tags this season...it makes every present extra special. And, if you would like some more inspiration, don't forget to check out the 2 Cute DT blog HERE! Plus, there is a brand new little angel digi stamp that has just been released for Christmas & you can find it right HERE. Be sure to check back soon as I will be participating in the YMH Handmade Holiday Blog Hop & you DON'T want to miss it...especially the goodies!! Happy Christmas Craftin'!

Christmas Card featuring NEW AiFactory Release!

Hello there everyone! As Christmas gets closer, the Christmas projects just keep coming...including this card which is my first official post as part of the AiFactory Design Team!! I am so excited to be part of this fabulous team & have the opportunity to showcase their awesome line of digital stamps & digital products. This adorable little digi stamp, & can be found HERE, is from a brand new line being introduced today, Holiday Birdy in a Cage! There are several coordinating stamps featuring this pretty bird & you can check them all out HERE in the AiFactory store.

Supplies:
Coloring - Prisma Pencils
Pens - Sakura White Jelly Roll & Sharpie Black Fine Tip
Paper - DCWV, American Crafts, Tattered Angels, Stampin' Up!
Bling - Prima
Pearls/Hat Pin/Flowers - Stampin' Up!
Ribbon - Upcycled from last year's Christmas present

Thanks so much for taking a peek at my card! I would love it if you hopped on over to the AiFactory blog & checked out the current challenge. If you play along, you have a chance to win an amazing prize...however, from now until Christmas, if you participate in the challenge AND post about it on your blog, you will have the opportunity to win the entire Holiday Celebrations Stamp Set! Here is a cute pic of it:

Wouldn't it be perfect for so many Holiday projects?! So check it out the site, play along with the challenge, & chat it up on your blog! It's that easy! Happy Christmas Craftin'!!

Holiday Cheer Money Holder for PIO!

Happy Holidays everyone! Well we are right in the thick of things & boy, have I been busy. Not only buys, but sick as well. It seems I get sick every single Christmas but I am thankful to at least get it out of the way early this year! And, this is why I am late with my Pile It On! post. I hate being late but I was feeling so bad over the weekend I couldn't even get online, but enough about me. Let's talk about this elegant money holder card you can whip up in a flash & the fabulous challenge going on right now at PIO!

This week the team is challenging you to create a project that deals with tags or wrappings...a multipurpose present such as gift card or money holder, boxed set of cards, fabulous tag that converts to an ornament, any little thing your heart desires to create! All you have to do is pile on the challenges!!


Supplies:

Cardstock - Bazzill
Paper - The Paper Studio
Ink & Sentiment - Stampin' Up!
Pearls - Prima
Ribbon - Offray
Snowflake Ornament - Wal-Mart

So what are ya waiting for? Hop on over & visit the PIO blog to get inspired by some amazing holiday ideas...& join us in our challenge too. There are always fabulous prizes to be won!! And remember we are still searching for a few more DT members so make sure to play along! As for me, I am also entering my card into the following challenges!! Happy Christmas Crafting!

Pile It On - It's all in the Wrapping!
Crafty Calendar - Sketch
Crafty Creations - Gift Holder
Penny's Challenges - Inspiration (Christmas)
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Christmas Card or Colors
Dutch Dare - Christmas Card, Tag, or Ornament
Cupcake Inspirations - Christmas Inspired
Your Next Stamp - CASE Challenge (used Crystal's GORGEOUS card...love all the black!!)
EIC - Inspired by Christmas feel of Paper Seeds' Darling Wreath
Ginger Loft - Bows
Totally Stampalicious - Wrap It Up!
Paper Issues - Holiday Hookup
Card Makin' Mama's - Anything Goes

Holiday Cheer w/2 Cute Rubber Stamps!

Hi everyone! Hope y'all had a fabulous Thanksgiving feast with family & friends last week! Do you realize that there are only 24 days until Christmas? Woo-Hoo! I am so excited this year I just can't stand it...so I wanted to share another holiday card with you featuring a 2 Cute image that you can whip up in no time. My card this week features the versatile Kitty Suprise digi stamp that you can find HERE. I love this little kitty because you can use it for birthdays, holidays, invites & so many other creative ideas!


Supplies:
Kitty Suprise digi by 2 Cute Rubber Stamps
Coloring - Prisma pencils
Patterned Paper - American Tradition Designs
Cardstock - The Paper Studio, The Paper Temptress
Ink - Stampin' Up
Ribbon - Dollar Tree
Glitter Sentiment - Walmart
Stash - Pop Dots, Bling

Don't forget that Heidi is having a fabulous sale going on right now in the 2 Cute Store! All cling cushion stamps in the Etsy Store HERE are 50% off! Plus, if you buy 2 digi images, you get 1 FREE...how cool is that! Make sure to check out the store HERE for all your digi image needs. Thanks so much for stopping by & taking a peek at my card this week...I really appreciate it! And if you would like, take a moment and stop by the 2 Cute DT blog HERE. I would love for you to visit! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

DIY Be Merry Sign!

Happy Sunday y'all! Did you make through Thanksgiving without gaining 10lbs? I don't think I did...lol! But now that Thanksgiving has passed & we have all lived through another Black Friday to tell about it, that means Christmas is upon us! Woo-Hoo! I am soooo psyched for Christmas this year, probably since I have more time than ever before to really focus on the holiday. And since I have some more time on my hands, I figured I would whip up a little Christmas cheer with an easy to craft (you can find most of the products in the Your Memories Here Store!) sign & share it with y'all!

This little sign, believe it or not, was a mere dusty leftover cabinet door sitting in the garage until a few days ago! I simply dug it out, unscrewed the handle & hinges, and then spray painted it black everywhere but where I knew my paper would be. After it was completely dry, I Mod Podged this beautiful diecut piece of Prima paper (which I had used black ink on to distress the edges) to the board. Next, I used some Prima crystals to outline the bird & a swirl to define a branch. Then, I used some black Tattered Angels cardstock (from the Spooky Findings kit) & my Cricut to cut the phrase. I used some silver ribbon to tie on some vintage jingle bells & then hot glued some black ribbon to hang it up with. I added a vintage black button to the center of the bow & for the finishing touch, spritzed it with some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Pearl for a lovely, subtle shimmer. I just loved how it turned out!!

So, do you have some old boards or cabinets lying around your house? If so, dust them & create a simple but fun Christmas sign. It's so easy & will add the perfect touch to your holiday themed decor! And, if you want some fabulous holiday inspiration, make sure to check out the Your Memories Here DT blog!!

Make sure to visit the Your Memories Here Store for all your crafty needs...right now there is a fabulous clearance sale going on plus some awesome holiday/winter themed products you'll love! You can even add some of them onto your Christmas list! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!!

I'm also linking my crafty holiday decor up to some linking parties that rock...so check them out!

TELL ME TUESDAY @ VINTAGE POLLYANNA

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble...Pumpkin Bread Goodie Tags!

Are y'all ready for the big day tomorrow? The big eating day that is!! I am so ready for Thanksgiving & have already started by baking early so I could get some goodies to our neighbors. And, I wanted to share with you a super quick & easy, not to mention cute, idea that you could also share with friends, family, & neighbors if you wanted!

To make it easy, because Lord knows we have enough to do at this time of year, I just picked up a couple of Pilsbury Pumpkin Bread mixes at the store & grabbed some mini loaf pans (5 for $1). I whipped up the pumpkin bread (it's soooo good & I had enough leftover for a few muffins for home), tossed on a few walnut pieces & drizzled it w/some of that new Duncan Hines glaze. After they cooled, I simply wrapped them up in some plastic wrap, tied them w/some orange raffia from the stash & added a cute tag. I made the tags by using some leftover Martha Stewart leaves that I spritzed w/Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist from the Your Memories Here Store & then stamped w/an SU! sentiment/image. I just love it how they turned out & they took me less than 2 hours, start to finish for everything!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my quickie gift. I hope you & your family have the most wonderful Thanksgiving ever! Make sure to check back Sunday for my regular Your Memories Here DT post where I will be sharing some sweet Christmas home decor with you. Until then, Happy Craftin'!!

I'm also entering my crafty yummies in the following link parties:

Create Cherished Family Christmas Cards...for FREE!

Do I have an amazing deal for you my crafty peeps...and just in time for the holidays! And, I'm totally psyched to have this opportunity to share a deal with you too! I am gonna share with you a little secret to make your holidays a little less crazy & give you a little more time for the important things, like actually being with your family during the season. Pssstt...come here & let me whisper, no, let me scream....Shutterfly! Yep, that's right, I said Shutterfly. Why, you may ask? Well, guys & dolls, I am about to tell you!

See, I am one of those people who wait until the last minute to do anything....and I mean anything. Every year I say I am gonna get Christmas cards out to friends & family, and every year I never do. So very sad. But, this year is different! This year, I am rockin' & rollin' thanks to the awesomeness that is Shutterfly. See, I already have my Christmas cards done & they are on their way to my happy (& much more calmer I might add - leaving me more time to chase the dog) home where all I have to do is address the envelopes & drop them (or have hubby drop them) off at the good 'ol post office.

For those of you that don't know, Shutterfly is fabulous photo storage site that allows you to store an unlimited amount of photos for an indefinite amount of time for FREE. Yep, free! Don't ya just love free?! But not only do they offer free storage, they offer awesome items like cards, invites, photo books, & pretty much anything you can slap a picture on. What makes them great is when you join Shutterfly, you get 50 FREE 4x6 prints automatically. Cool, huh?! They also have amazing discounts on all of their holiday cards right now too (and photo books!) ...and they have a ton of designs - absolutely gorgeous, fun, modern designs. These are not your Grandma's photo Christmas cards...unless, of course, hers were really cool!! Because Shutterfly's Christmas cards are cool! Plus, at the end of this post, I am gonna share with you how YOU can get 50 FREE CHRISTMAS CARDS of your very own!! How about them apples, huh?! I know, I know, ya love me, right? Right! LOL!

What I am showing you is a tiny, not even half a percent, of the cards available...just for the holidays! That doesn't even count graduation, birthdays, greeting cards, Valentine's...I could just go on & on! And, I can't wait to show you how ours turned out; I am so very excited! The hubby helped pick them out & they do feature our fur baby while also being a little non-traditional. They should be in soon and when they arrive, I will make sure to share them with you (as well as a do a dance of joy...so warn the neighbors!) They are soooo awesome!

In the meantime, hop on over to the Shutterfly site & join in the fun. If you are not already a member, registration is easy & remember, you get 50 FREE prints just for joining. And if you would like to have a shot at getting 50 FREE Christmas cards of your own, simply check out this link HERE! It's so cool, I know! Let me know if you decide to get some of your own cards through Shutterfly this year, I would love to see them...or if you have used them before, tell me what you love about them!

I'm also linking up to share this great opportunity with other crafty peeps at:

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(This is a sponsored post. I am getting free cards in exchange for this post. All comments and opinions are my own.)