greenbean's crafterole

SIGN OF THE {VALEN} TIME'S

2012-01-23T08:05:00.004-05:00

wowsers...have i really been gone for over a month?...what the heck happened?...where'd the time go?...well...the bean has been under the weather...darn that vertigo!...insert fist shaking here...but now i'm all ready to get my craft on!...

so...how can you say those three little words without actually saying 'em?...in sign language!...and that's how this "i love you" shrinky pin came about!...what's that?...you've never worked with shrinky dinks?...well maybe this little cutie will change your mind!...

here's a close up!...this turned out better than i imagined!...

i wanted to keep it super simple with the inside...because the front of the card says it all!...

using the cricut and don juan cartridge...i cut the hand image at 4" inches...when i work with shrinky dinks...i like to use the deep cut blade...that way you'll know that it'll cut through...

now...don't worry...this can be done without a cutting machine...kick it old school and use scissors!...just trace one of the kiddies hands and take 'er from there!...then it really is a personalized keepsake!...

preheat your oven according to package directions...place the shrinky dink on a piece of brown paper bag and then place on a cookie sheet..when oven reaches temperature, put in oven...let bake for about 5 (like the hand's saying) to 10 minutes...they're going to start to curl...don't panic! that's just part of the dinking process!...

they're done shrinking when they're all flat again...grab a pencil and take dinks out of the oven...now bend the fingers down over the pencil...you're going to need to move quickly because they cool pretty fast...but don't worry...if this happens, just pop back in the oven and let them get soft again!...

all done...add a little heart sticker on there for the finishing touch!...

to make it a keepsake...i put a pin back on there!...just slap 'er on with some super glue!...

now do you think you're ready for shrinky dinks?...i sure hope so!...because how can you not love this?..

***supplies***
paper - the doodlin' around stack by dcwv
stamp - you had me at chocolate by my creative time with emma
shrinky dinks - for computer inkjet printers (michael's)

oopsie!...i forgot to give you all the machine settings for cutting!...

pressure - high
speed - medium
blade depth - 6
multi cut - 3

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CANDLE COUTURE!

2011-12-18T14:59:00.001-05:00

so...if you're like me...you kinda get tired of the same 'ol gift bag for odd shaped presents...well...with a trip to the "i don't wear anymore but can't seem to get rid of" pile in my closet got me thinking of a super cute way to dress up a candle!...

that's right...this guy is now sporting the the lastest fashion in winter wick wear...oh you didn't know?...teeny tiny toboggans and scarves are the rage!...and with just a couple of easy steps...you can have this candle couture too!...

take an old sweater and turn it inside out...then cut about 6" inches off the sleeve...

gather up the rough end and wrap a rubber band around there...

turn right side out and flip up the finished edge...now isn't that just the cutest darn thing?...pretty brrr-illiant if you ask me!...

plop on top of your candle and finish 'er off with a ribbon scarf!...now it's all ready for gifting!...but you don't have go running to your closets and start cutting up sweaters...the more i thought about it...using socks would do the trick too!...

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A TART-WARMING GIFT

2011-12-13T10:52:00.000-05:00

so...had some leftover wax i had from candle making that's been staring at me...after some thought...gathered up what supplies i needed and got my tart on!...i must say...i'm pretty darn proud!...they came out great and smell so amazing!...

now...the hardest thing about these little cuties is actually bringing yourself to melting them!...because if you keep reading...you'll see that making them is quite easy!...

you'll need some wax flakes...got mine at michaels...they're soy...but normal paraffin would work too...and some fragrance oil specific for candles...it will be in the same area that the wax is...you really want to use the candle fragrance because it has a higher flashpoint...and although there won't be any flames near it...you still don't want the chance of fire...

grab a measuring cup...then some type of silicone mold...

fill 'er up with the wax flakes...

then pop in the microwave according to the instructions...

when all melted...add the fragrance oil...

start pouring in the molds!...i filled each cavity half way up...

keep going until you run out of wax!...then sit aside and let cool...

look at the finished product!...that mold had tons of detail!...a tiny work of tart!...lol...

packaging couldn't be easier...grabbed a tin and just stacked 'em in there!...didn't even have to decorate since this one's festive enough already!...

i kept mine on the simple side...with no color...you can buy the chunks of color wax and make 'em however you want....but for me...the snowflake mold and jack frost scent made the perfect holiday combo!...at least the house smells christmas-y...because it's certainly not looking it!...lol...

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FAST AS FAST CAN BE

2011-12-04T17:35:00.000-05:00

you'll never catch me!...or at least that's what the gingerbread man thinks!...because it sure looks like i did!...well..at least in treat form!...rice krispie treat form that is!...

picked up some of these yummy gingerbread flavored marshmallows and got to thinking...that i could totally whip up some rice krispie treats!...just used them in the recipe instead of the regular ones!...

didn't want to cut into boring 'ol squares...so i grabbed a shaped cookie cutter and got working!...here's all the little gingies!...

then packaged up in some cello baggies and topped off with a festive striped ribbon!...now...of course...you can decorate up these little guys more if you want...

these ended up being such a fun festive twist on the rice krispie treat...and are oh so rum pum pum pum yummy!....

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GIFTIE GALLERY

2011-11-28T08:23:00.001-05:00

maybe you've noticed that i've been gone for a couple of weeks...i know...i know...i'm a slacker...but i have a good reason for my absence...i've had a major case of the ickies!...it started out as allergies...then turned into a sinus infection...as if that wasn't enough...i can't take any meds that help...'cause the bean's allergic!...which means i just get to suffer through it...and suffer i have...but slowly getting back to my beanie self...

so...while you're waiting on my full recovery...thought i'd do up a little giftie gallery...you know...some goodies from last christmas!...just click on the pics and magical internet elves will take you to the original posts!....

{ho ho ho handscrub}

{glamour gloves}

{sn"oap" balls}

{mess free glitter ornies}

SCRUB A DUB DUB

2011-11-05T17:45:00.000-04:00

so...seems that my hand scrub post from last year has been pretty popular...and i thought it was time to take it to the next level...that's right...how 'bout a body scrub?...that will bubble up when you rub rub rub in the tub tub tub!...or shower...lol...

grab some sugar...and then your shower gel...mmmm...banana nut bread....

fill up your container with some sugar and start squirting in the shower gel...

that's about enough...

mix 'er up!...now if at anytime...you feel it's too thick...then add some more shower gel...if it's too runny...add more sugar...

all done!...

since this batch is for gifting...i'm putting it in a purtier container...this is one i had on hand...but you can pick these up at almost any craft store...just take a looksie in the soap section...oh...and i'd suggest using plastic...because glass and the shower don't really mix...

just spoon it in until it's all filled!...and if you're lucky...you made some extra to keep for yourself...

here's a test run on the arm...see all that scrubby goodness?...yeah...imagine that every where!...that's the reason for using the shower gel!...

i did some really simple decorating by doing just a stripe of patterned paper tape around the container...then found a great little flower to add the finishing touch!...

now remember...this stuff isn't just for gift giving...this is fab to have on hand all the time!...

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BRAIN FOOD

2011-10-23T18:26:00.000-04:00

well...more like brain candy...lol...ended up making this spook-tacular treat that would be perfect for any zombie...just took some candy melts...microwaved per directions...tinted with a little red food coloring...and poured into brain shaped molds...

see...how great these turned out?...

yeah...there's a couple bubbles in there...maybe i could've tapped the mold a little bit to get the air out...note to self for next time....

decided to package 'em up to look like specimens in the laboratory...perhaps from young frankenstein's?....lol...

of course...chocolate can be used too!...but since i had the vanilla on hand...it was a no brainer to use that...insert evil laugh here....

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MISFORTUNE COOKIES

2011-10-17T18:54:00.000-04:00

well...i was trying to decide if i was going to do halloweenie cards or not...then realized...i stink at making cards...lol...so...ended up doing a twist on my paper fortune cookies!...oh...you don't remember those?...you know why?...'cause i never showed them on the crafterole...but that's all about to change!...

so here you go!...my eek-citing misfortune cookies!...

package 'em up all up in a take out box...or just do singles...~~witch~~ which ever way you like!...but make sure to top off with a boo-tiful mangled bow...

by taking some patterned paper and using THIS tutorial....you can whip these up in no time!...grab some spooky sentiment stamps for the fortunes...or just print out your own!...

i think they turned out pretty terror-ific!...what do you think?...can't wait to give these to zom-body special!...wow...could i use anymore bad puns?...

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BOO-LETIN BOARD

2011-10-08T17:06:00.001-04:00

well...keeping in the halloweenie spirit...this project will keep you organized and spooky all at the same time!....introducing the boo-letin board!...

attach some googly eyes to plain 'ol thumbtacks with glue dots...

grab a 6 inch by 6 inch cork square...punch some holes and use a little festive ribbon to finish it up!...

~~eye~~ i think it would be perfect for any little ghouls or girls door during the holidays!...

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SKULL AND CHALKBONES

2011-09-30T07:45:00.000-04:00

so...huge fan of skulls here!...and i'm loving that it's the season for 'em!...well...here's one that i have displayed in the house right now...at first...looks like your average holiday decoration...

then bam!...is that really a chalkboard?...sure is!...

picked up a plastic skull from target in the halloween secion for five bucks...and slapped two coats of chalkboard paint on there!...as hard as it was to cover up the glow in the dark awesome-ness that the skull offered...the end result shows me i made the ~~write~~ right decision!...

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IS THERE SOMETHING IN MY HAIR?

2011-09-25T12:55:00.000-04:00

yeah...don't know about you guys...but anytime a bug lands in my hair...i freak the freak out!...well...came up with a way to get the insect chic look without all the heebie jeebies of the real thing...

go grab yourself some bugus rubberi...rubber bugs for those who are not entomologists...

and attach to a barrette blank with some super glue...

if you want to cute them up...is that even possible?...anywho...you can cover the barrette with some grosgrain ribbon...then attach the bug...

i really wanted to show these barrettes in action...but my model (the dog) was more worried about getting her belly rubbed than doing a photo shoot...so you'll just have to use your imagination...

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POSTS OF HALLOWEENS PAST

2011-09-10T10:10:00.006-04:00

so...seems that it's about time to start posting halloweenie projects...only problem...i haven't done any to share...i know...can we say slacker?...but they are in the works...i promise!...

anywho...thought i'd show some of last years posts...hopefully that will hold you over until i get my haunting hiney in gear!...just click on the pics and you'll be magically taken to the original posts!....

{severed finger magnet}

{hot glue window cling ghosts}

{chalkboard paint pumpkin}

{stamped tealights}

{"hand" soap}

{spiderweb memo board}

{eyeball pins}

GAME.SET.MATCH

2011-09-03T16:05:00.000-04:00

so...with it being us open time...thought maybe i'd do up a little tennis craftie!....i'll be honest...all i know about this sport...is what i learned from kramer on seinfeld when he was ball boy...remember that?...now that's some funny stuff!....anywho...

decided to do up a a picture "frame" with a tennis ball...just by putting a cut in the top of the ball...you'll be able to slide a pic in there!...and before you ask...yes...that probably is the most current pic of the bean...lol....

thought i'd serve up the how to on this project...believe me...it'll take longer to read than do it!...just grab yourself some tennis balls and a serated knife...

stab the top of the ball...don't worry...it'll only hurt for a second...then cut a little bit in each direction from the initial ~~wound~~ slit....

the surgery when all done...now just grab a pic and slide in there!...

i think i aced it!...now...those annoying serve noises are optional when doing this project...i decided against it...only because the neighbors were out...but i did wear a head and wristbands...kidding!...or am i?...

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FLOWER POWER

2011-08-29T07:27:00.001-04:00

so...do you have some stamp sets that have the itty bittiest sentiments?...well...get 'em out and ink up to make some adorable embellies!....just grab a silk flower and stamp on the a petal with stazon ink!...cute, huh?...

the reason for stazon ink?...that way it won't bleed...

stamp for whatever occassion!...

best thing....if you mess up...just snip off the petal and start over!...no silk flowers?...paper will work just as great!...

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GOT CORKS?...

2011-08-19T09:06:00.002-04:00

so...a little while ago...i bought some corks off ebay...i say some...but that's an understatment...considering there are more like 200...which would fall into the "buttload" category...anywho...they are super cool...because they're all from french and italian wines...oh là là...

well...needed to figure out what do with 'em...and remembered a little keychain craftie a gal pal told me about...wine not finally try it out?....hee hee..did you catch that?...see...i said wine instead of...never mind...

these could not be easier!...go to your hardware store...yes...shopping for craft supplies there again...and get some screw eyes....

then head to a craft store...and pick up some of those split key rings...these are the smaller size...

put the key ring on the screw eye...then screw into the cork...try to find the center...if not...you'll have that crafting while drinking look!...lol...

and we're done!...told ya that one was easy!...i ended up cutting some key shapes using my cricut and a design studio cut file....then stamped with a very appropriate sentiment from pink by design girls just wanna have fun set...

another variation on the idea that would be a great wedding favor idea is using champagne corks!...then just attach a little tag with the happy couples names and date!...

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SUPER TWEET COASTERS

2011-08-05T09:45:00.000-04:00

so...when in lowes...i came across the most fantastic 4" x 4" glass tiles and knew instantly i wanted to do coasters!...plus...it's been a while since i did a little etching...cause we all know i love me some etching!...lol...all packaged up, these make such a cute giftie for housewarmings or whatever!...

got out my cricut and songbird cartridge for this project...i love the birdie font and thought that it was the perfect compliment to the robin's egg blue tile color!...using some vinyl...i cut the bird at 3 1/2" inches...then centered the image on the tile...i did't want the sides etched...so i took painter's tape and ran that all around the edges...then piled on a hefty layer of etching cream...let it set for the 5 minutes and rinsed off...

using cork contact paper...i cut a square that was a 1/4" inch smaller to put on the bottom...the contact paper had plenty of adhesive....so no extra was needed...that cork's not going anywhere!

a little birdie told you me you might want a tutorial...so here ya go!...

grab some glass etching cream...mine came from michaels...a foam brush for application...painters tape...your image cut out of vinyl...and some cork shelf liner....

clean off your tile...you gotta make sure all oils and dirt are off!...

then slap your vinyl image on the tile...trying to center it...rub all around the edges of the vinyl...you don't want any bubbles or gaps...now...i do have a bubble...but since it's towards the middle of the image...it'll be fine...

grab your painters tape and cover the edges...making sure that it's really adhered...you don't want any of the etching cream to seep under...

see...egdes are all taped up!...

time to apply the etching cream!...

keep applying until the whole thing is covered...now...i'm very generous with the cream...if you don't apply enough...it'll be blotchy...better safe than sorry...because you can't re-etch!...

after waiting the 5 minutes...or 15 if you forget you're working on a project...like i do most of the time!...lol...take tiles over to your sink...and start to rinse off!...

once all the cream is off...peel off your vinyl and painter's tape...when wet...it does not look like much etching is going on...don't panic!....that's normal!...

dry off your tiles...

now take a lookie!...see...the etched goodness has appeared!...the cream worked it's magic!...

taking your cork square...remember...i cut mine 1/4" inch short in both height and width....peel off the backing...

and slap on the back of the tile!...press down to make sure it's adhered....and we're done!...

i bundled all my coasters up with some ribbon and topped off with another cut from the songbird cartridge...inked up the edges...added a cute sentiment and pop dotted...it's all ready for gift giving!

now that this idea is "etched" in your mind...you can do up these for any occasion!...and don't think you only need vinyl...you can use stickers for the shapes...or even just some randomly placed strips of painters tape to make some snazzy stripes!....

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A DIFFERENT WAY TO STAMP

2011-08-01T08:23:00.001-04:00

so...seems that imprinting is very popular right now...you know...gives it that touch 'o class...well...i figured out a way to do it...with using some items from the hardware store...what?...you don't shop for craft supplies there?...

anywho...i give you the poor man's letterpress!...the "thank you" is stamped in there!...

all you need is a hammer and steel stamps like these!...figure out what you want to say...and pound away!...

{picture courtesy of harbor freight}
now you can really make an impression with your cards!...make 'em look all fancy schmancy!...

SOAP 'STACHES

2011-07-24T16:10:00.002-04:00

so...you probably know you my love with items on sticks...or steeks... depending on what part on the country you're in...well...i finally found a way to incorporate that into my soapmaking!...i introduce the soap 'stache on a stick!...

the mold i used was really a lollipop mold...but hey...who says it just has to be used for candy?...so following the same method that i did here for the soapsicles...when it came time to pouring...i used the lollipop mold and inserted sticks...let 'em cool...then popped out!...

now...you don't always have to insert the lolly stick...this bunch i did without 'em...

i'd love to stick around...but i really moustache...and take a bath!...

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PICK A CHARM...ANY CHARM

2011-07-16T12:12:00.000-04:00

so...while shopping on the bay...ebay that is...i found some beatle guitar picks and just had to have them...not sure what my plans were for 'em...but i'd worry about that later...

well...in micheals one day...my home away from home...ended up in the jewelry aisle and saw some wire hoops...bam...it hit me...i'd whip up some wine charms with those guitar picks!...

just punched a hole in each of the picks...attached a jump ring...then my wire hoop...all done...

now each guest will be able to "pick" a charm and party like a rock star!...

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THESE PAINT YOUR ORDINARY NOTEPADS

2011-07-09T16:52:00.001-04:00

so...when attempting to clean my crafting cave...i came across a buttload of paintchips...not sure how i ended up with so many...but figured it was time to put some to use...got to thinking of ideas...and these little notepads came to mind!...

with the help of my zutter bind it all i whipped these up in no time!...the front is one of my many paintchips...the middle...copier paper cut to match the size...the back...some chipboard also cut to size....punched holes in everything...then cut my wires for the binding and went to town!...

the paintchips i used were 4" inches by 5" inches...so they make nice sized notepads...sad thing...is even if i made a hundred these little rainbow cuties...i'd still have paintchips leftover...yeah...told you i had a buttload!....lol...

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SCRAP AND STAMP REMIX

2011-07-03T13:19:00.002-04:00

so...felt like challenging myself this week...the rules?...to first...create a card...something we all know i'm not that great at...lol....then...to take the same my pink stamper stamp that i used in this card and see what else i could come up with...lastly...only use scraps...

i must say...i'm pretty darn proud of what i came up!...i think i might've actually squealed when i was all done!....because usually what's in my head...isn't at all like the finished product...but this time it was!...lol...

grabbed some red scraps of paper...and cut into 1/2" inch strips that are 5" inches long...then created the white "stripes" with my stamp...topped off with some puffies star embellies from ki memories....did up a little white stitching with my signo pen...and called this challenge done!...

hope everyone has a happy fourth!....just like the card says!...

STAR SPANGLED BATH SALTS

2011-06-25T18:42:00.003-04:00

so...with trying to keep the crafties patriotic...decided to do up some star spangled bath salts!...you know...because tub time needs to be festive too!...the smell?...apple pie of course!...because you can't get more american than that!...

grabbing items that i have on hand...i was able to whip up this in no time!...but even if you have to gather the goods...still won't take too much time away from the firework festivities...

you'll need some bath salts...i used dead sea salts...but epsom salts would work just as well!...a container for giving...soap colorants...would not use food colors...because you don't want the actual tub turning patriotic...fragrance oil...and a little something to make it all sparkle!...

i filled my container with the uncolored salts...just to get a measurement of how much i'll need...then dump out and divide into thirds...i found the easiest way to color and scent is just by placing the salts in ziploc baggies...in one...drop some red color in there...followed by fragrance oil...then shake shake shake...making sure the salts are all dyed...if you need a brighter color...just add some more drops!...repeat this with the blue...then fragrance the white...

now it's time to fill the container!...the trick for this...just snip the corner of the ziplock bag (like you do with frosting) and start layering!...top of with some stars or something just as sparkley!...the stuff i used was from christmas!...lol...

there ya go!...and you know what?...i'm pretty sure that uncle sam himself would even soak in these!...

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WHAT THE SCRAP?

2011-06-19T18:12:00.001-04:00

are you gals anything like me?...you have as many scraps as you do full sheets of paper?...well...i managed to finally do something with 'em...i made i card!...pretty festive, huh?...

just took all my scraps and cut into 4 1/4" by 1" strips...then got to punching!...used a martha stewart border punch for these...then...just started to adhere the stripes to a plain 'ol card base...finished it off with a sentiment stamp and some blingage...

how's that for easy?...you can do up these sorta cards for anything...just change up the color combo and sentiment...and you'll go through all your scraps in no time!...

A TIE-NY TOKEN OF APPRECIATION

2011-06-11T15:53:00.001-04:00

wowser...it just hit me that dad day is right around the corner...and hadn't done any projects for it!...so...here's a little last minute something something...

now...not sure why ties have become the gift standard...because seems that the only time my father wore one was for funerals...but for all those dads that dress to impress...there's no reason why your keys shouldn't be as sophisticated!...

so grab a old tie from years past and a key ring...that's all you'll need for this!...well...some scissors and glue too...

oh...you might notice that this isn't the same tie in the original pic...well...after finishing that one...i realized that i hadn't taken any pics along the way...so i had to grab a stand-in for the tutorial...just think of it as a stunt tie....

take the narrow tail end of the tie and pull it through the ring...about five inches...make sure the seam of the tie is facing down...

fold tail sideways...so it is pointing to right...now you'll be able to see the seams...

wrap the tail over the top of the tie...where it folds through the ring...

keep on wrapping the tail around the ring...until the seam shows...this should look like a knot on a tie...well...a teenie tie...

pull the tail through the ring....

and down through the "knot"....

grab the ring and the tie...pull on both to tighten...

flip your tie over....

grab your scissors and snip all the excess off...

how much to cut off?...well...try to end up with it looking like this...

snip off the edges to mimic the front of tie...or...you can totally leave it blunt cut...then add some glue to the edges...to stop the fraying...

here's how it should look all done up on the back!...

and here's the frontal shot!...

now...it's time to add the keys!...i mean...what's a keychain without 'em?...i used my cricut and a design studio cut file to do up these keys...then stamped with the perfect sentiments!...

you know....father's day isn't the only occasion for these tie-ny tokens of appreciation....anytime you need a male sorta giftie...these would be perfect!...

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WASHI + TEALIGHT = ADORABLE

2011-06-04T16:53:00.068-04:00

so...i'm quite the fan of washi paper tape...mainly get it off etsy...but some popular companies are starting to do up these tiny rolls of cuteness now...well...i've had some plain tealight candles that has been staring at me to do something with 'em...and with my new motto..."when in doubt, washi it out"...grabbed some rolls and got to wrapping!...

now...to package up these cuties...found this little kraft box in my stash...stamped it with a very fitting sentiment from pink by design...packed 12 tealights in there...tied together the whole design with wrapping some of the washi around the box...

here's an aerial shot...lol...

pop open the box let the cuteness out!....this is such an easy peasy project!...plus...it covers all that banged up ugliness that these little guys are known for...

you don't have to only do this project with the metal tealights...these are some yankee candle votives that i had on hand...even with the clean lines of the clear...still doesn't hurt to add a little something something!....

oh...and no box for packaging?...just pick yourself up a tiny little votive holder...stack 'em in there...and tie with a coordinating bow!...now you've got a gift in a gift!...

i might not be the best at math...but i do know that washi tape + tealight does equal adorable!....

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WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER

2011-05-27T22:46:00.002-04:00

wow!...that was one popular giveaway!...thanks to everyone who entered!....but now it's that time that everyone's been waiting for...drumroll please...the winner is...

donnabischof
Thanks for a chance to win. I love everything you do. Your crafts are amazing.
By donnabischof on GIVEAWAY TIME!... on 5/22/11

congrats donna!...so be on the look out for an email from me!...cause i'll be needing your addy!...that way i can send you your cart!...and perhaps a couple of other goodies!...

thanks again to everyone who participated!...i just love my followers!...

GIVEAWAY TIME!...

2011-05-21T20:01:00.001-04:00

so...when cleaning my crafting cave...i came across an extra campin' critters cricut cartridge...say that five times fast...lol...well...my inability to keep track of what crafting supplies i buy will be to your benefit!...because i'm giving it away!....i mean...that's if you guys and gals are up for a giveaway?...

well...if you are...all you have to do is leave a comment below...and you'll be entered!...not so tough, right?...now...try to only comment once...want it to be as fair as possible...and let's see...you'll have until 8 pm eastern standard time friday may 27th...so get to entering!...

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

2011-05-15T10:15:00.002-04:00

well...even though i'm not a big fan of the sun...because...i'm as pale as they come and it burns my skin....oh...it also makes all the stuff grow that i'm allergic too...it seems that most people do enjoying basking in its rays...so...i decided to whip up a little card that won't hurt me like the real deal does...lol...

grabbed my gypsy for this one and got making a shape card!....that's about all the skills i have when it comes to the gyspy...lol...anywho...this is done up with the doodlecharms cartride....an oldie but cutie!...make the card portion with using the shadow feature and some kraft cardstock...then picked out a cheery little yellow polka dot paper for the image...grabbed my peachy keen stamps and did a happy little face...kinda sounded like bob ross there...lol...applied little pink ink for the checks...and added an oh so cute bow!...

i can hang out with this little sunshine cutie all day!...unlike the one in the sky...it makes this greenbean a burnt bean!...lol...

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER

2011-05-08T10:42:00.004-04:00

ok...not too sure if you remember the insane amount of artifical grass i had to buy for my astroturf can coozie project around super bowl time or not?....well...if you don't...let me fill you in...my local hardware store only had a 16 foot by 19 foot rug of the stuff...and let's just say i have some leftover...ok...alot leftover...

i figured it might be time to put some of that turf that's been lying around to work...so...i grabed a couple of items...headed outside...and whipped up some of these adorable little covered composition books!...cute right?...

what you'll need is a chunk of astroturf...compostion book...some scissors...spray adhesive...or hot glue will work...but since i was outside...there was no pluggage...

spray the back of the turf...make sure you cover enough that will fit the book...

see all that gluey goodness?...

flatten your composition book out and slap onto the glue...then rub to get it all smooth...

press all around the edges to make sure you got it stuck...

take your scissors and start trimming...just a note...i switched out my scissors...ended up using my tim holtz ones since they can handle goo buildup...

when all trimmed...go around edges and pinch the turf to the book...to make sure it's all stuck together...

all done!...ended up adding a daisy sticker to it...now it looks exactly like a doormat my grandma had!...you know...those ones with the big 'ol plastic flower on it!...

pretty easy project...wasn't ~~turf~~ tough at all!...and best part...i'm not allergic to this grass...like i am with the real stuff!...

oooo...thought just popped in my head...how cute would this be for all those golfers in your life?...don't attach the flower and slap a tee on there instead!...

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SOCKO DE MAYO

2011-04-30T07:48:00.000-04:00

so....with the 5th of may drawing near...thought i should do a little something that's inspired by the festivities!...maybe it's because of my love for jimmy buffett...or maybe because i was just thirsty...but margaritas came to mind!...

of course had to put a crafty spin on it!...so may i present...the frozen con-sock-tion!...yeah...that's right...there's fuzzy socks in there!...

can't get much easier than this one...just take a pair of those fuzzy socks....shove it in a margarita glass...and garnish with a lime...mine's from the cricut just because cards cart...

i know...i know...the salt's missing from the rim!...but don't worry...it's included in the salt shaker!...margarita scented bath salts...yummo!...and don't forget the lime soap slices!...

found the cutest fruit wedge ice trays at michael's!...did those up lime scented...cute, huh?...

ahhhh...a gift that would make jimmy proud!...so...if you're having a fiesta!...i suggest serving up these little cuties!...

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A RING FIT FOR ROYAL-TEA

2011-04-23T17:03:00.000-04:00

so...is anyone else as excited as me about the upcoming royal nupitals?...i mean...i so took the day off...how totally gooberish is that?...but apparently my invitiation must be stuck in customs...because i have not received it...don't worry...i have been in contact with buckingham palace...

while i wait to hear something from the queen...i've decided to whip up a little brit inspired craftie...we all know they're all about their tea...so what could be cuter to wear to the affair than this adorable ring?...

if you can glue...this project's for you!...just grab yourself a teeny tiny tea cup and saucer...just hit up the barbie section or your little girl's toy stash....glue those together...and then attach to a ring blank...found mine at michael's...

even if you can't make it across the pond for the festivities...at least your accessories will be royally cute!...

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A LITTLE SOMETHING SWEET FOR MY PEEPS

2011-04-17T16:18:00.003-04:00

so...with easter right around the corner...thought it was time that i did something to help out the big bunny...you know...getting goodies ready for all for all the baskets...or you could go the easy way and hand 'em out like i do!...lol...

i present to you...peep pops!...you take some yummy peeps...i used the bunny variety...put 'em on a lolly stick...don't worry...it only hurts for a second...dip 'em in melted choco...then take a couple shakes of sprinkles to finish 'em off!...

to get 'em ready for gifting...i just took some wilton pretzel bags and cut 'em in half...then slide the pops in there and tie up with a ribbon!...i chose purple...you know...to bring out the sprinkles!...

now you have the perfect treat for somebunny special!....not to mention how easy peepsy they were to make!....here's to ~~hopping~~ hoping you have a wonderful easter!...

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WE HAVE A WINNER...DRUMROLL PLEASE!

2011-04-16T15:38:00.015-04:00

so...before i get to the winner...i'd first like to thank everyone for their participation!....i have such a blast doing this blog...and i'm honored to have all of you as followers who leave me so much love!...you really know how to make a bean feel special!...oh...and a huge thank you to robyn aka my pink stamper for adorable stamps!....wouldn't have had a giveaway with 'em!...lol...

ok....now for the real business...the winner is...

kraftychick said...

Awesome project - TFS!!! and thanks for the chance to win the stamps - I love Robyn's stamps!
jackie

i'll be getting in touch with you kraftychick....so i can send the goodies your way!...

AN OBSESSION REVISTED AND A GIVEAWAY!

2011-04-10T12:16:00.016-04:00

so...not sure if you remember...but a while ago...i had a bit of a problem with making pint sized magnet boards...you know...if you take galvanized roof flashing...make sure it's galvanized and not aluminum...it won't work!...found out the hard way...add some patterned paper...round some corners with corner chompers...add a little ribbon...do up some magnets...and voila...instant cuteness...see...check out some of my older posts on the subject...well...seems that problem has resurfaced!...but luckily for me...i already have like 150 if those metal pieces lying around...yeah...you read that right...

if you're curious to know how the madness all started...i found this vid from chic 'n stratch on how to do up these little cuties...and it just took on a life of it's own...lol..

this time i mixed it up though...instead of doing the normal ribbon...i used a little tulle...pretty nifty, huh?...and...that's not your average patterned paper...i did that up myself on the cricut imagine using the better together cartridge...what a cool tool that thing is!...

i didn't stop using my imagine at the paper...oh no!...see these magnets?...yeppers...did those on there too!...with some printable shrinky dink material!...just printed and cut to the size....well...the machine did all the work...lol...and then shrinked 'em up in the oven for a couple of minutes!...

then slapped a magnet on the back!...cute and fast!...that's how i like my projects!...now can you understand how i developed a problem with these?...lol...

oh...and did you see the total cuteness of the sentiment that i had stamped?...well...that's from one of my pink stamper's newest sets...sweetest cupcakes...check 'em out...adorable...right?...

ok...here's where the giveaway part happens...robyn...aka...my pink stamper...sent me a set of these stamps...so that i could give 'em away to one of my lucky readers!...aka...you!...how's that sound?...and of course...i might have to throw a little something something in there too...but i'm not telling...it's a surprise!...

so...this is how it'll work...just leave a comment below...letting me know your contact info...and you'll be entered!...it's as simple as that!...i'll give you until friday april 15th at 8 pm eastern standard time to enter...your taxes should already be in by that time...lol...then i'll randomly choose the lucky winner!...all i ask is that you only leave one comment per person...i want to give everyone a fair shot!...

bestest of luck to ya!...

NOTE-WORTHY CLIPPIES

2011-04-03T16:13:00.002-04:00

so...are you anything like me and need to have notes everywhere?...i mean...like notes for you notes?...yeah...it's that bad...well...then this is the project for you!...

these little guys are perfect...because...not only are they clippies...but they're magnetic too!...so...just slap these on the fridge and you'll never be noteless again!...

these are easy peasy to do!...just grab some clothespins...not even sure why i have any...it's not like i hang my clothes out to dry...some of those super strong teeny tiny magnets...i got mine at michaels'...super glue...and some washi or decorative paper tape...you know...that stuff that's basically purty masking tape...

just cover the clothespin front with the tape...trim off the excess...and plop a magnet on the back with some super glue...and that's it!...can't get much easier than that!...

you could also just have these hanging on the fridge to close chip bags or other snackies when needed...but if it's anything like in my house...the chips don't last long enough to be clipped!...lol...

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AN EGG-CELLENT CHALKBOARD IDEA

2011-03-20T12:25:00.001-04:00

like many things that hibernated through the winter...it was time that my chalkboard paint was awoken from it's slumber...oh...how i have missed you!...

wasting no time...i put the paint straight to work!...got one of those big 'ol craft eggs from michaels and slapped two coats on there...then got to drawing!...nothing too fancy...but enough to give you the idea...

how cool would it be to use colored chalk?...i didn't have any on hand...or i so would've been using that!...

forgot to mention...this particular egg is 9" inches high...but they do have ones that are much smaller...i'm thinking the little guys would be great placecards for easter din din!....you know...give your table some eggs-tra holiday flair!...

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HAVE PERFUME...WILL TRAVEL

2011-03-12T12:47:00.001-05:00

ok...i love me some solid perfumes!...i just adore how you can tuck 'em in your purse...and get all smelly at anytime!...well...i got to rootin' through my soaping supplies...and realized that i could totally be making this stuff on my own!...

so...here's one all packaged up!...cute, huh?...the scent of this one is juicy couture...so i tried to get that "look" when decorating...

see all that perfumy goodness in there?...

it's easy peasy to make!...so let's get started!...

your going to need a lip balm base...you can use beeswax...but i get this pre-made vegan base online....fragrance oil...small slide top metal tins or any kind container you want the finished perfume in...plastic cups...i like using something that i can throw away to mix my batches in...because when it cools...it's waxy...and it's a pain to clean out...

take the metal lid of the lip solutions and pop into microwave...heat for about 4 minutes...until it all melts...

will your waiting for the microwave to beep...take all your lids off your tins...

all melted!...be careful taking it out...that jar's hot!...

i take a spoon...and put some of the melted base in a smaller cup...then add your fragrance oil and mix 'er up!...do a fair amount...you're wanting it to smell!...

now transfer to your container!...

fill 'er up to the top!...now leave alone to cool!...doesn't take too long...

here's it all done!...

all that's left is the decorating!...i cut some patterend paper 2" inches x 1" inches....then rounded the edges and adhered down...wrapped some twine around and added a charm!...

slip this tin into your handbag and now smelly goodness can be on the go!...

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LEPRECHAUN LATHER

2011-03-06T10:21:00.003-05:00

so...what do leprechauns lather up with?......shamrock soap of course!...with a little hidden secret in each!...yeppers...there's gold in them there soaps!...gold dollar coins to be exact!...

those sneaky little irish dudes are hiding money everywhere!...

after the soap is all gone...this is what you're left with!...see...hygiene does pay!...you get some loot and smell good to boot!...

easy peasy to do...following most of the steps here for the how to on soaping....when it comes to the part about pouring in the mold...you'll only fill half way up...let that cool...then plop coin in and fill to the top with more soap!...

now your little leprechauns will be nice and clean with a little green...well...more like gold!...

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sham - ROCK!

2011-02-26T11:57:00.002-05:00

when i say shamrock...i seem to put emphasis on the rock part...even have been known to do a little air guitar along with it!...so... when thinking up a little st paddy's day crafty...had the idea to get out some old records again!...and how awesome was it to find i had a green one in my stash!...

with some tracing, melting, and snipping...i ended up with this adorable little guy!...but wasn't done there...drilled a hole and added some ball chain...instant keychain!...or you could use one of those keyring thingies ...sorry for the technical term...lol...

the quick how to...i cut the shamrock shape from my cricut paper doll dress up and cartridge at 2 1/4" inches...using a pencil...traced onto the record...heated the oven to 200 degrees...put record on a silicon baking sheet...heated for like a minute or two...it'll start to "ruffle" up...then using my tim holtz scissors...started cutting away...when the record starts hardening up...just pop back in and reheat...keep doing this until the shamrock's all cut out!...put back in oven one final time... take out and curl up the edges a bit...you're done!...

but don't panic...no green record?...it's still just as cute with a black one!...this one has a pin slapped on the back!...

packaged all up for gifting!...

now this is for sure...one sham-ROCKING paddy's day craft!...

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MAGNETS 'O LUCK

2011-02-20T15:46:00.003-05:00

'tis the season for leprechauns and shamrocks....but most importantly GREEN!...wonder why i said that?...lol...anywho...thought it was about time to get my irish on...and do up a little st paddy's day craftie...

so...here ya go!...isn't it cute?...oh...what is it you ask?...

well...when you open 'er up...you've got a little luck!...

magnetic luck to be exact!...

how'd i do 'em?...well...i grabbed my ginormous bag of scrabble tiles that i bought off of ebay...perhaps 300 of 'em was a bit much...and some of those super stong neodymium magnets...then i figured out a word that goes along with the holiday...LUCK...so...i dug to find those tiles and then slapped a magnet on the back of each with a little super glue...bam...the craft part is done!...

now to the packaging...i attached some patterned paper to some adorable slide top metal tins that i had on hand...don't forget to round the corners on that paper before adhering down!...then top off with a festive sentiment and ribbon!...

now you can give a little luck to someone too!...

but don't just stop there!...this giftie could be done up for anything!...as long as there's a four letter word for it!...now...now...keep it clean!...

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WE INTERRUPT THIS CRAFT BLOG

2011-02-14T15:53:00.001-05:00

to bring you a card!...as most know...i've never claimed to be a cardmaker...but it seems that the past couple of times i tried to work on projects...i ended up with cards...weird...i know...but just had to go with the creative flow!...since i was pretty darn proud of how this one turned out...i thought i'd ~~force you to look at~~ share...

for my card base...i started with a 4" inch by 8" piece of cardstock and scored it in half...cut my pattered paper at 3 3/4" inches by 3 3/4" inches...then took a 3 1/2" inch by 3 1/2" inch piece of cardstock and used my papertrey ink butterfly die for the cut out...just randomly placed...outlined with my signo white gel pen...rounded the edges of the patterend paper and kraft cardstock...then pop dotted each layer...got my doodle dot on...and yeppers...inked up the edges!...added a sentiment and tulle bow to finish it off!...

hope you like!...and now back to your regularly crafty blog that is already in progress....

ROAD TRIPPIN'

2011-02-07T06:14:00.002-05:00

well...i haven't said much about this...just in case they changed their minds...but i'm going to be on a road trip this week!...that's right!...the gals over at everday cricut have let me take over their blog!....can you believe it?...i'm glad someone can...because i'm still in shock!...

so...if you get some time...stop on by and see what i've "bean" up to!...sorry...had to do one more cheesy pun before i hit the road!...lol...

I'M JUST A SPOOL IN LOVE

2011-02-04T08:54:00.000-05:00

so...i saw the most adorable idea for a little unraveling love note that i just had to try...and luckily for me...i had all the supplies needed for it!...because everyone keeps a well stocked supply of wooden spools...right?...

anywho...got some fabric and ripped a piece that would fit perfectly on the wooden spool...now mine are little guys at an inch high...but any size will work...then stamped away using the perfect little sentiment from pink by design...using fabri tac i attached one end of the fabric strip to the spool...and rolled 'er up!...

to keep it closed i used with a straight pin sandwiched between two heart stickers...now isn't this just ~~sew~~ so cute?...

here is it all rolled out!...a teeny tiny valentine...with a big message!...

see...a heart day giftie that's easy peasy and not too cheesy!...

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I {HEART} TOPIARIES

2011-01-29T16:13:00.002-05:00

so...the other day while in target...the hubs starts piling these super cute mini stuffed conversation hearts from the dollar spot into the cart...i'm wondering what the heck is he doing?...then he says "let's see if you can figure something out to do with these"...ummm...was that a challenge?....because it sounded like one to me!...

well...in the great words of barney stintson from how i met your mother...challenge accepted!....and before we were even out of the store...i knew what i was doing...topiaries!...

look at how this little cutie turned out!...and best part...super easy and cheap!...now that should teach him to challenge me!...so...if you're keeping score...the bean...1...hubs...zero....

wanna make your own?...

you'll need one of the stuffed hearts with all the obnoxious tags ripped off...bucket...these are from the dollar spot too...and some ribbon...

also...grab a wooden dowel...this one's 1/4" inch in diameter by 12" inches in length...tulle...an empty ribbon spool...and glue gun...

take ribbon and add some adhesive to it...you could do glue or what i used...my atg...then adhere to the top of the dowel at an angle...and start wrapping around...

keep going until all covered...snip off the excess...now...you could always just paint the dowel...but it's actually quicker to cover with the ribbon...

shove the empty ribbon spool in the bucket...it's a nice snug fit...now...i always have these on hand...but if you don't have any...then you could just cut a piece of styrofoam and put in there...

put a big 'ol blob of hot glue on one end of the dowel...no need to be too pretty...

then put dowel into the hole of the ribbon spool...now add more blobs of glue all around the dowel...to keep 'er in place...hold the dowel straight until the glue cools...don't want it all cattywompus....

find the center on the point of the heart pillow...make a little "x" shaped slit...

slide pillow on the dowel...

cut about two feet of tulle...smoosh up and shove in the bucket...then fluff to make pretty...

all done!...super cute, huh?...and a little over two bucks make!...can't get much sweeter than that!...

look at all the yummy colors these little pillows come in!...

had to do up one with my fav color combo!...red and turquoise....

now these topiaries will be at the heart of every conversation!...

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GIMME A C-O-O-Z-I-E

2011-01-22T19:15:00.001-05:00

so...with the big game coming up...thought i'd get on the ~~foot~~ball and make a little sports themed craftie...for some reason...astroturf immediately came to mind...hee hee...astrotuf...i love that word...because it's like you're cussing...but not really...oops...need to focus...

anywho...made a trip to lowes and got the 'turf...now...i could only find a ginormous rug...i'm talking like 16' by 19'...and that's feet not inches...so...it goes without saying...that you'll be seeing other artificial grass projects...since i now have a buttload of the stuff!...

so...you want the play by play on how to do one up?...well...let's get started!...

you'll need...some 'turf...a beer or pop (yes...i say pop) can...or...if you'll be serving up bottles...then one of those...glue gun...and a piece of paper to make a pattern...

measure around the can...

cut your paper to the size you're wanting...it seems that 3" inches by 8 1/2" inches fit most cans...

take your pattern and trace on the turf...then cut 'er out!...

run a thin line of hot glue down one edge...

bring the other side around...and press firmly to get a good bond...

see...all nice and neat...

now...just slip on the can!...

you can slap a football on there if you want...i used my cricut and the wrap it up cartridge to cut this little guy out...also...used my cuttlebug and mesh texture embossing folder to get all the little footballish bumpies...

when i say can...you say cooozie...can!...coozie!...can!...coozie!....

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PUCKER UP!

2011-01-15T18:24:00.000-05:00

so...why is it...that anything you throw on a stick...is freaking hilarious?...try it once...i mean...husband...not so funny...put 'em on a stick...instant funny!...

well...since it's close to vday...i thought that lips would be a perfect addition to my "on a stick" series...use these...and you're looking like angelina jolie!...minus the brad pitt...

did 'em up using my cricut and the don juan cartridge...cut one at 2 1/2" inches and another one at 1 1/4" inches....layer 'em up...and slap a lollipop stick on there!...and don't be afraid to use patterns!...makes 'em that much more fun!...

so pucker up and gimme me kissy baby!...

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LETS GIVE GIFT CARDS A SECOND CHANCE

2011-01-08T11:08:00.000-05:00

so...if you're anything like me....your gift cards are pretty much used up the day after christmas...or even the same day if you can buy online...lol....and with my resolution...new year...new use...i just could not bring myself to throwing away the zero balanced cards...

well...after days of staring at 'em...literally....and trying to figure out what to make...it came to me...little pocket sized notebooks!....i mean...i know i'm always needing some scrap paper to jot tidbits on all the time!...

to make these...you are going to need a binding system...i used my zutter bind it all....but if you don't have your own...you could certainly take these to an office supply store and have 'em bind for ya!...

you're going to need to measure your gift card...most are 3 3/8" inches by 2 1/8" inches...cut a piece of chipboard to that size...it's going to be your back...grab some copier paper...and cut to size...each of mine are 60 pages...punch everything...then do the normal binding process to finish!...

see...aren't these just the cutest?...now it's going to be hard to ever throw a gift card out!....just don't go overboard and end up on the show hoarders!...because i'm not taking responsibility for that...

even used up my itunes cards...these were a bit smaller than most at 3" inches by 2" inches...just adjust the measurements with your back and paper!...

i even went one step further...and boxed 'em up in one of my old ipod packages!

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GETTIN' MY BUTTONS ON THE BALL (JAR)

2011-01-01T17:51:00.000-05:00

so...it's january 1st...resolution time...for me...one of mine is...new year...new uses for items...along with starting to smoke...that way if i fail...i won't feel so bad!...lol....

anywho...had some leftover jars from making holiday gifties....and wanted to figure out a new life for 'em...well...i saw the cutest sewing kits in a jar over at martha stewart and had to do one up!....

now my jars were just the little 4 0z guys...so i couldn't do the whole sewing kit...and really....why would i need that anyways?...the bean doesn't sew...lol....but they still ended up being perfect for buttons!...of course...had to toughen mine up with some skull fabric...since i'm a crafter with 'tude...what are you going to do about it?...

this project was easy peasy!...and ended up super cute!...now i have my button organizing on the ball...jar that is!...

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O CHRISTMAS TREE

2010-12-24T14:10:00.001-05:00

or at least that's what they're supposed to be...oops...sorry...should be writing a post...not singing...

so....am i the only one that never seems to use things for their intended purpose?...i mean...i'm pretty sure that when martha stewart whipped up these felt pennants....

that she wasn't thinking trees for christmas cards!...lol...well...sorry martha...but that's what i used 'em for!....

but i did manage to use this stamp sentiment from papertrey ink the correct way....i'm not a total loose cannon!...

yeah...my card my might on the simple side...but it doesn't need to be complicated to get my message across...which is wishing everyone a merry christmas!....

ALL THAT GLITTERS...MINUS THE MESS

2010-12-19T16:42:00.007-05:00

so...are you like me?...you heart all things glittery...but hate it being all over you?...you know....looking like you're about ready to hit the clubs...well...here's some ornies that have all the sparkle...but none of the mess...

i so wish i could claim this idea as mine own...because it's pure genius!...but i can't!...insert sad face here...actually came across it on everyday cricut...these make the best gifties!...why?...because they're so dang purty!...sorry...my west virginia is showing...lol...

the trick?...the glitter's on the inside!...that's right!...oh...and did i mention how freaking easy they are to make?...well...keep reading....and you'll find out for yourself!....

you'll need some pledge with future shine floor wax...you read that correctly...lol...i got mine from walmart...now...it's very important that you get this bottle with the blue cap...not sure if it'll work with just any kind of floor wax....glitter...it needs to be fine stuff...i've found that martha stewart's works the best...some clear glass ornies...cotton swabs....and i "borrowed" some paper cones from my work...they make the best funnels!...

pop all the hangers out of the glass ornies....

do 'em all...

squirt some of the floor wax into the ornie....

swirl it around to coat the inside...it's best not to shake...you don't want any "froth" in there....

take of the cap of the floor wax...and let all the extra drain out...hee hee...kinda looks like a person...

if you have any bubbles in the ornie...you can take a cotton swab to get 'em out...i used to put my pinkie in there...until it got caught like a fish hook...did that freaking hurt!...so...use the cotton swabs...your fingers will thank you...

take your paper cone...and snip the top off...if you don't have any of these...just cut the corner off an envelope...and snip the tip of it...voila...instant funnel!...

insert the funnel...and start adding the glitter!...it's best to put a bunch in...don't worry...you're actually using just a small amount...but you want to make sure you have enough to coat the inside...

start rolling the ornie around...the glitter will start to coat the inside...

put your finger over the opening...and start to shake the glitter....this will get the neck of the ornie...and any other bare spots...

take the lid off your glitter container...and place the ornie neck in there...all the glitter will start to run back in the jar...you can lighty tap on it...to make sure all the loose stuff comes out...

plop those toppers back in!...

and there ya go!...one ornie that glitters without all the mess!....

i usually do up a whole set for gifties...they're just too pretty to break up!...

but if you do want to give 'em individually...how 'bout clear take out boxes? ...you can nestle one in a bed of eco friendly packaging(ummm...mine's straight from the paper shredder!)...

or...tie a little ribbon and adhere with a glue dot...then display on a brass ornie hanger...got this one at michael's!...

of course...you can personalize by adding vinyl or paint pens...but i like to keep 'em simple!...

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READY FOR A SN"OAP"BALL FIGHT?

2010-12-12T01:25:00.003-05:00

so...joy over at joy's life asked me to join along in a thank you gift blog hop....and of course i said yes!...there's a ton of us gals that are sharing our ideas for some goodies for those special people in our lives!...so when you've had your fill of the crafterole...head on over to cricut my way and see what denise has up her creative sleeve!...but don't go without seeing what i gots to offer first!...lol...

'tis the season for the white stuff!...no...i'm not talking dandruff...i'm talking snow!...but not everyone's as lucky as us in west virginia to get it...so...i've thought up a little something for you warm weather gals!....how about some sn"oap"balls?...yeah...i totally made up that word!...lol...

you'll need to grab a grater and some soap...now...this is stuff that i melted and scented myself...but you could totally do this with store bought soap!...

just start grating!...don't get your fingers in there...we don't want bloody snowballs!...

this is what 3 bars of soap looks like all grated....

these are the leftover bits that were too tiny to shred....don't throw 'em out!....this will be the start of your sn"oap"ball....

just press and roll into a small ball...

now...you'll want to grab some of the shredded soap...

add that to your ball and start pressing and forming a bigger ball...the soap that i used had some moisture in it...so it adhered great...but if the flakes are a little dry...just wet your hands...and then staring forming...

see...it got bigger!...

grab some more shredded soap...and add that to your exsisting ball...

got bigger!...are you seeing a pattern here?...lol...

let's grab one more handful...you know what do with it!...

wowser...look at that sn"oap"ball!...now you'll want to set it aside and let harden for a while!...

when all done...you can package 'er up!...i did up these little clear boxes and topped off with some cutie snowman ribbon...now how much fun are these?...

well...thanks for hopping by!...hope you had fun over here at the crafterole!...and make sure you go see denise over at cricut my way!...

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GLAM UP THOSE GLOVES!

2010-12-04T17:58:00.000-05:00

so...around here...it's getting a little cripsy outside...which means the gloves are coming out!...but if yours are like mine...they're a bit on the boring side...well...they don't have to stay that way!...just take some stretchy gloves (at wallymart you can get these 2 for $1.60!) and plop some bling on 'em!...

now these would be perfect for the single ladies!...because now they'll have a ring on it!...lol...the glam on these were earrings that i picked up at target...i snipped the post off...then used some fabri tac to adhere to the glove...

since right hand rings are big now...had to do some gloves to match the trend!....the glam on these started out as a pendant that i picked up at michael's...i snipped off the loopy thingie and used the fabri tac again...

now that's how you glam up your gloves!...and you didn't spend the big bucks on 'em either!...

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HO HO HO HANDSCRUB

2010-11-28T17:59:00.002-05:00

so...giftie season is here!...and if you're like me...you gotta do 'em on the cheap this year...but don't let the quantity of money affect the quality of the gift...how 'bout whipping up some homemade sugar hand scrub?...

this stuff is beyond fantabulous!...it gives you the most yummy smelliest (was that even english?...lol) softest hands...i would say baby's bottom soft...but that kinda sounds a little like butt hands...and that's not a good selling point!...lol...

anywho...this is the easiest stuff to make...plus, i betcha have all the ingredients ready to go...all two of 'em!...well...what are we waiting for?...lol...

grab some sugar...a knife...and dish detergent...yeah...you read that correctly!....i like to use the stuff with oil of olay aka great for your skin...plus...it smells like pomegranate...yummers!...

ok...this might be the only thing you'll have to buy...i got these 8 oz jelly jars at walmart...but you can use any kind of container that you have on hand...a great way to recycle some of those jars!...

fill the jar almost to the top with sugar...

then start adding the dish detergent...just a layer of it...you're not going to fill up the jar...

then take your knife and start stirring!...why a knife?...it's a little tricky getting a spoon in there without the sugar going everywhere...i don't know this for sure...i've just heard...lol...wink wink...

keep going...

all done!...

now sometimes you have add either more sugar or more dish detergent...to get the right consistancy...you don't want it too runny or too thick...

add your label and lid and your ready for gifting!...

the only thing that can be easier than making it...is the packaging!....i grabbed a fab silk poinsettia and slapped a magnet on the back...

then plopped on top!...plus...it's a gift in a gift!...now who wouldn't love this?...

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BLUE 42...BLUE 42...HUT...HUT

2010-11-21T14:43:00.002-05:00

so...for some reason...at back to school time...i decided to stock up on crayons....no particular reason why...just because...well...when piling 'em into my cart...i kept thinking..."wow...a quarter a pack"...somehow that turned into quarterback...and then i got to thinking about a football mold i have...yeah...that's how my brain works...lol...

anywho...found this how to on martha about making your own crayons...now...i did a couple things different...since i'm impatient...i cranked the oven up to 350...and it only took about 10 minutes...also...i used a silicone mold...popped right out!...finally...my ocd would not allow me to mix colors...so i kept 'em all the same...

how perfect would these be for party favors?...or way a keep the little ones occupied during the super bowl?...what about year end gifties for youth football?...whatever you make 'em for...they'll get the crowd cheering!...

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LEAF + WATER = SOAP

2010-11-13T18:38:00.001-05:00

so...i realized...maybe it was time to fall-ify my house...you know...since all three of my tree's leaves have turned...anywho...for me...first thing i like to do is change up my soap scents...gotta get my nose in the holiday spirit...then the rest will follow...

well...got to thinking that i wanted do something a little different than the 'ol bath & body works pump...and these little single use soaps came to mind...i didn't feel right leaf-ing it up to you to figure out how they were done...so i did up a little tutorial!....

you'll be needing...some wax paper...clear melt and pour soap...tweezers...and fragrance oil...

also...grab some polyester leaves...i got mine from oriental trading
...but i betcha you could find 'em at your local craft stores!...

put your soap into the microwave...you'll want to do a minute at 50%...if not melted...then do another 30 seconds at the 50%....now...this project doesn't require very much soap...so just a few chunks will do....

add your fragrance oil and stir...

taking your tweezers...grab a leaf...

dip into the soap...make sure it's fully covered....

let all the excess soap drip off...this just takes like half a minute...i help it along and shake a bit...now...sometimes the color will drip into the soap...don't panic...it's all good....

place on your piece of wax paper to cool...grab another leaf...and repeat!...

see all that shine?...well that's the soap on there!...

once all done...put in a little dish and place by the sink...then your guests can grab a leaf...lather up...and throw away!...

ended up packaging some as gifties for my coworkers...just took some glassine bags...put a couple leaves in there...punched holes...and tied up with baker's twine!...

i also put a couple in a plastic baggie to keep in my purse...just in case there's ever a soap shortage in the public restrooms!...

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PLACECARDS...SOMETHING TO CHALK ABOUT

2010-11-06T11:56:00.002-04:00

well...with turkey day coming up...thought i'd better get started on my crafties...and the placecards were first on my list!...

this might shock some...but chalkboard paint was used for this project!...anywho...went to the recycling bin and grabbed some chipboard...aka cereal boxes...used my handy dandy cricut and create a critter cart...and cut these out at 3 1/2" inches...then on the printed side...i slapped two coats of paint...let dry...drew the names on there...and topped with a bow!....

can't get much easier than that!...and best part...you can keep changing your guest list!...lol...hope you like!...

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GOT MY EYE ON YOU!

2010-10-26T16:45:00.002-04:00

so...~~eye~~ i wanted a little pin or something to wear around for the holidays...and realizing that i'm on some creepy body part kick...for real...let's think back...we had a severed finger magnet and some "hand" soap...it was only fitting that i'd make an eyeball!...

just grabbed some 1 1/2" inch wooden disks...painted 'em up white...then cut a 1" inch circle for the iris and a 1/2" circle for the pupil...attached those with a little mod podge...waited for 'em to dry...and added the "sparkle" with some puff paint...

then slapped on some pins to the back!...~~eye~~ i love how they turned out!...

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HOW 'BOUT SOME CARDS FOR A CHANGE

2010-10-24T19:20:00.002-04:00

so...guess who's been making cards?...the bean...that's who!...i'm blaming it on the full moon!...anywho...thought i'd do a little ~~scaring~~
sharing!...i know my cards are more on the simple side...but i thought they turned out spook-tacular!...

for this one...just took some random fabric and sewed on the kraft cardstock...then used stazon ink and the clover stamp from stampotique to finish it off...colored in her eyes with a white signo pen...to give that creepy stare!...worked huh?...

this one's just a little guy...3" by 3"...did a little pumpkin stamp on some washi tape...pretty sure it's stampin' up...then with my dymo label maker...did the happy halloween...topped it off with some black and white baker's twine...

for this one...i needed the help of my gypsy and cricut...that's right...a shape card!...lol...the image is from the simply charmed cart...added some stiching with my white signo pen...you might not be able to see...but there's some glossy accents on his buckers and feet....oh...don't forget the stickles on the cheek!....then put some googly eyes on it and called it a day!...

for the sentiment...used the dymo label maker...could be my new favorite toy!...

this one's probably my fav!...i heart this little mummy!...another 3" by 3" card...cut a tiny piece of black cardstock and attached to the card...then plopped some googly eyes on it...using this cotton tape...i cut strips and covered like a mummy...trimmed up any that hung over the edges...grabbed some stazon ink...stamped with a papertrey ink sentiment...and topped off with a little bow!...

WHAT A TANGLED WEB MEMO BOARD WE WEAVE

2010-10-16T15:38:00.040-04:00

so...with it being the halloweeny season...i was wanting a spooktacular way of displaying some cards and other goodies...and then this idea of a spider web memo board popped into my head!...

rumaging around my crafting cave...i found a 12" by 24" inch canvas that was from my "drip painting" days...greenbean pollack just didn't have a good ring to it!...lol....anywho...covered the canvas with some black fleece using my staple gun....then grabbed some 1/4" white grosgrain ribbon and worked out a spider webbie pattern...

at the intersections...i put a tiny white brad in...to keep everything in place...and the wrapped the remaining ribbon around to the back and stapled...

now i can just slide whatever goodies underneath the ribbon!...what a terror-ific way to display during the spooky season!...

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GIVES NEW MEANING TO "HAND" SOAP

2010-10-09T17:04:00.009-04:00

so...i've had this idea of a hand shaped soap in my head for a while...yeah...i don't know what goes on up there sometimes!....well...i haven't tried it because i thought it might be a little too jeffery dahmerish for just anytime...but perfect for halloween!...is it still creepy?...uh...yeah....but 'tis the season!...oh...and did i mention that this one glows in the dark?...yeah...that's right...you don't have to have the lights on for this to freak ya out!...insert evil laugh here!...

i thought i'd give you a hand in making 'em and show ya how it's done!...

you're going to need....one unpowdered vinyl or latex glove....fragrance oil of your choice... heaping measuring cup of cubed clear melt and pour soap...glow in the dark powder....rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle...

you'll also need....clothespins...and a pair of some type of containers to rig up a contraption for your mold...i used these two glass vases that are 9 1/2" inches each...but along the way...i realized they weren't tall enough once i poured the soap...because it should be about 10 1/2" inches....

attach the glove to the cylinders with the clothespins....i did two on each side...

here's an aerial shot...

go to the microwave and melt the soap...i did three minutes at 50% power...if it's not all melted...do another minute at 50%....you're going to need to end up with about two cups of melted soap...so if you don't have enough...add a couple more chunks in....

add about a teaspoon of the glow in the dark powder...a little goes a long way!...

mix really really really well!....you want it all through out your soap!....it likes to hide out on the bottom...so make sure you're scraping the bottom with your spoon!...

then add your fragrance oil...mix 'er up!...

see all those nasty bubbles around the edges?...we gotta get rid of 'em!...and that's what the rubbing alcohol's for!...spray liberally until they disappear!...

all gone!...

slowly pour your soap into the glove...don't go too quick...or your containers might fall over...just keep going until there's no soap left...

once again...get rid of the bubbles with the rubbing alcohol...

now leave it alone!...it's going to take about an hour to harden...

***this pic shows ya how i solved the problem of adding height to my containers...just grabbed these little guys from the cabinet and slapped 'em under...they added another 2" inches!...

when all ready...take your glove down...

cut the glove away...it'll come right off...i just like to cut it...don't want to break any fingers off!...

all done!....

no glow in the dark powder?...don't worry!...just add some soap color instead!....like this orange one i did up!....

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AREN'T THESE JUST TEA-LIGHTFUL?

2010-10-03T17:53:00.004-04:00

well...thought it was about time to do up a halloweeny version of the tissue paper tealights...so...took a looksie through my stamps...and found this perfect jack o lantern face!...now...using this boo-torial i ended up with some little tealights that are just too cute to spook!...

here's an extreme close up!...and fyi...it's way larger than actual size!...lol...

now...these are really for decoration purposes only!...i wouldn't burn with the tissue paper still on!....if you do want to light...i'd give 'em a shot with your heat gun and just remove the image...

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PAINTED PUMPKINS...CHALKBOARD STYLE

2010-09-25T17:32:00.002-04:00

just when i thought i was getting better with it...yet another item has fallen victim to my chalkboard paint addiction...i really was in the process of putting it away...when the idea of painting one of those craft pumpkins popped into my head...i mean...what was i to do?...just ignore it?...

so...headed over to micheals and picked up (and paid for) one of those black plastic pumpkins...slapped two coats of chalkboard paint on it...and now it's ready to go!...

i promise...the paint has been put away now...it's out of sight...but not out of mind!...

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CHALKBOARD CHIC

2010-09-18T17:07:00.002-04:00

as you might know...i have an addiction to chalkboard paint...no surface is safe!...i've tried the patch to help me quit...but i ended up painting that too!...but i can say...that i've never painted anything that's portable...you know...for me to get my chalkboard fix at anytime!....well...that's about to change!...introducing chalkboard rings!....wowser...that sounded a little infomercial-ish...

just ended up taking an 1" inch wooden disks...and painted 'em with a couple of coats of chalkboard paint...then slapped a ring blank on the back!...easy peasy!...and you can chalk this up as super cute!...

to make sure your image stays...you might want to draw with some bistro markers...i got mine here!...

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THESE GHOSTS ARE A LITTLE CLINGY...

2010-09-12T19:48:00.001-04:00

so...walking past my window the other day...i noticed it was a bit nakie...well...that got me thinking about something i've been wanting to try...hot glue window clings!...

with halloween coming up...figured it would be pretty cool to try ghosts...and was a right!...i loved how they came out!...best part...they actually stuck!...i'm lovin' how imperfect they are...got that ectoplasm look to 'em!...

and of course...i did up a little boo-torial for ya!...

you'll need a clear glass plate, a glue gun, some glue sticks, and what ever spooky shape your wanting to create...i cut these ghosts on my cricut using the happy haunting cart...

place the image under the glass plate...

start tracing the outline with the glue gun...do a pretty thick line...

here's it all outlined!...

now fill 'er in!...be pretty generous with the glue...mine's a little glue gun...and i used 3 sticks to fill it up!...

time to let it cool!...

you'll want to pry the ghost from the plate...it comes off really easily!...now just to draw on the eyes and mouth with a sharpie!...i put my cut out under again just to get the placement right...

and you're all done!...just take the finished ghost and slap it on a window!...aren't they just terror-ific?...

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I JUST CAN'T PUT MY FINGER ON IT...

2010-09-05T20:46:00.008-04:00

so...years ago...i bought some of those martha stewart severed finger invitation kits...but then realized...i don't have any parties!...sad...i know...anywho...wanted to do something with the detatched digits...but i just couldn't put my finger on it...

then it hit me...not the finger...the idea...what about magnets?...so i got some of those super strong neodymium ones...and slapped one on the back of the finger...

this one's all ready for gifting...not only did i come up with possibly the creepiest magnet ever....i think i figured out a new meaning to "giving someone the finger"....insert evil laugh here....

here's one in action!...see...told ya...creepiest magnet ever!....

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I LOVE ROCK AND BOWL

2010-08-29T18:20:00.002-04:00

so...i had some old records hanging around my craft area...and needed something to do with 'em...still not exactly sure how i ended up with a whole set of reader's digest swing ones...lol...anywho...i saw a vid on youtube on how to make a bowl out of an old record...but when i tried it...didn't like the finished results!...with a little trial and error...and a whole lotta air guitar....i ended up finding a way to make some rad bowls...even if they are made out of swing records!...lol...

of course...i wanted to share...so here's a tutorial that i did up!...you're going to need one album...i hit up my goodwill and found some much cooler titles...and best part...only a buck a piece!...

two glass bowls that nest...got these babies at walmart...

the smaller one is 6" inches at the top...and 3" inches at the bottom...the larger one is 8" inches at the top...and 4" inches at the bottom...

place the smaller bowl on a cookie sheet...rest the record on top of it...try to center as much as possible...

preheat the oven to 200 degrees...don't go any higher than that!...over 200 will start to release the toxins!...we don't want that to happen!...or at least i didn't...on another note...you do not have to do this at 1:48...anytime is good...lol...

when it's up to temp...plop it in the oven...i always double check to make sure the record's still centered on the bowl...

after a couple of minutes...it'll start to droop....some of the thicker records take a little longer...but the thin ones...they melt right up!...

at this point...take it out of the oven...be careful!...it's hot!...although you probably already knew that...anywho...plop the larger glass bowl over the smaller one...sandwiching the record in between...this creates all those great ruffles...you gotta move fast...the record cools off pretty quick...

then flip the bowls over...this way...you can press down the smaller bowl a little better...to get tighter ruffles...now just let it cool...

*if you didn't move quick enough on the the last couple of steps...you can always pop it back in the oven...and let it remelt...then take it out and try to again!...

now you got one rocking bowl to fill up with goodies!...

but don't throw away the packaging!...how cool would it be when you're gifting this bad boy...to have made the tag with the lyrics?...i used my cricut to cut out this one!...

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PAINT CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK

2010-08-22T16:12:00.003-04:00

so...while at lowes the other day...walked past the paint chips...and had to grab a handful...hey...they're free!...why not?...anywho...thought they'd end up to be super fun bookmarks...and a super easy project!...actually...it's going to take me longer to type up this post...than to make 'em!....lol...

grabbed my corner chompers and rounded the edges...then...being too lazy to punch a hole...i just stapled my ribbon to the top!...yeah...i'm like that sometimes...lol...and there ya go!...one easy and free project!...wouldn't this be the cutest little giftie for an art teacher?...heck...for anyone!...

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'STACHE ON A STEEK

2010-08-15T17:06:00.001-04:00

so...i'm not exactly sure why moustaches are cracking me up right now...but they are!...epecially this one!...who'd a thunk it...that you slap a moustache cut out on a lollipop stick...and bamm...hours of fun!...

well...this project is super easy!...i just used my cricut paper doll dress up cart...cut the moustache twice at 5 1/2" inches...then used some martha stewart flock on one...to give it a little bit of fuzzines...but i must warn you...that stuff gets flocking everywhere!...lol...then sandwich a lolly stick in between the two!...finito!...now let the laughs begin!...

the 'stache in action...don't you feel sorry for my coworkers?...lol...

TOADSPOOLS

2010-08-08T16:47:00.001-04:00

so...my newest obsession is baker's twine...it comes in so many yummy colors...that it's just so hard to say no!...lol...of course...wanted a cute way to display all my choices...you know...just a sneak peak of what's behind closed drawers...and that's how the idea for toadspools grew!...

how to make 'em?...well...you'll need 1" inch x 3/4" inch wooden spools and 1" inch split wooden balls...

paint the top to match your bakers twine...make sure to get the under side too!...then plop some white dots on there...i wanted a shiny finish...so i hit it with some glossy acrylic sealer...then used a craft glue dot to attach the top and bottom together...

there you go!...easy peasy and gnome-made!...these i whipped up for my basic colors...the ones for the brights are still a work in progress!...

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A FAIRY ADORABLE FAVOR BOX

2010-08-01T09:56:00.002-04:00

so...while strolling around blogland...i came across the most adorable fairy favor boxes...and of course...i got to thinking of how i could whip up some of my own!...well...i just might have done it!...and using my cricut nonetheless!...

the body is the bride favor box from the tie the knot cart...then i used one of the butterflies from the cake basics cart...one thing...i ended up using design studio to hide some of the cuts on the bride favor box...just didn't want all that showing!...anywho...cut the box at 10 1/2"inches...scored on all the lines...folded 'er up...and tied shut with ribbon...now to the wings...they were cut at 4 1/2" inches...scored two lines...to kinda form a body...took a glue line...and attached to the back!...

forgot to mention...before closing the box with the ribbon...i put a little container of fairy dust in there!....it's actually a vial of glitter from the martha stewart variety pack...just the perfect size!...wonder if she planned that?...lol...or you can just put whatever you want in there...but no matter what you fill 'em with....you have the most adorable favor boxes that will make any party fairy special!...

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EARRINGS IN FULL BLOOM!

2010-07-24T22:06:00.003-04:00

so...this months challenge over at sugar sweet paper treats is flowers and bling...hmmm....two things i'm not really known for!...lol...well...got out my freshly picked cricut cart and got to work on my card!...i so loved this gate image...and how perfect...it had some flowers on it!...but...there's a greenbean twist to it...those flowers are earrings!...that's right!...and i'm going to show you how to make 'em!...

now this is the same technique that i used for the flowers on my tutus...but we're going to make them much smaller...and only two layers instead of the three....but everything else is the same!....

first of all...i want you to know that nothing's wrong with your computers color...i did switch it up from the red to yellow...yeah...i'm crazy like that!...lol...anywho...let's get started!...

you're going to need...satin ribbon...bling...i used pearls...fabri tac...super glue...earring posts...earring backs...and a source of fire...

taking your satin ribbon...randomly cut circles...one larger than than other...now...you do want to cut another set pretty similar in size and shape...you'll kinda want the pair to match!...

hmmm...seems that i forgot to say you'll need some tweezers...well...you don't have to...but it makes things so much easier!...

now...take your flame...and go around all the edges...with it being satin...it'll curl up...but be careful...don't leave it there too long...or it will catch on fire!...trust me!...lol...repeat this step with your smaller circle...and your other set of circles...

take the fabri tac and place a small dot in the middle of your largest circle....

then place your small circle on top...hold for a bit...until you know it's stuck....

then...take some super glue...and place the tiniest dot on the back of your bling...a little bit goes a long way...and place it in the middle of your flower....

flip it over...and using the super glue again...put a dot on the the earring back...and place that on your flower...

repeat the steps of glueing the flower together and putting the earring back on....now you have a pair!...

now how pretty are they?...

for packaging 'em up...i used this cute gate image from freshly picked...cut it and the flowers at 3"....

then pop dotted that bad boy up!...i did punch holes in the vine cut and had it go completely through the card...that way...they can remove the earrings...without tearing up the card...i just plan to put a little bit of foam on the inside...so that it gives the earrings a cushion!...

ROCK A BYE BABY

2010-07-22T20:27:00.015-04:00

so...found out i'm going to be needing a baby shower gift...and since the mom to be is pretty rock and roll...figured that the little one will be too!...well, i just happened to have the new cricut rock princess cart that has this killer skull font!...insert rocker hand here...anywho...did up a little onesie with her soon to be initial using the freezer paper method and some fabric paint...but it was missing something...had to girlie it up a bit...then i got to thinking...what if i made it with interchangeable bows?...so...i grabbed some snaps...sewed one onto the onesie...and attached the other part to the back of some teeny tiny bows...think i ended up with one rocking onesie...that's going to be too cool for drool!....

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I GET AROUND...

2010-07-19T18:27:00.007-04:00

to other blogs that is!...what were you guys thinking?...lol...i just wanted to let you know that i'm super excited...because i'm going to be over at seven thirty three showing off a little something something!....lol...so why are you still here?...head on over there and see all that creativity week has to offer...i'm really hoping that kim's not going to regret inviting the bean...but it's a little too late now!...hee hee...so go on...get!...

WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT!

2010-07-18T20:48:00.005-04:00

so...i was figuring that it's never too early to start washing your kids mouth out with soap...and now that can be done with these soapsicles!...lol...i'm thinking i'm not going to be asked to babysit anytime soon!...hee hee...anywho...thought i'd do up a tutorial on how to make these yummy ~~tasting~~ smelling soaps....

you'll need....a popsicle mold...this one's from go planet earth...but you can certainly use whatever mold you want...small soap bags...also from go planet earth...popsicle sticks...and large binder clips....

also...grab some clear melt and pour soap...glass measuring cup...soap colorant...i prefer liquid over the powder or gel...fragrance oils...and rubbing alcohol in a spritzer bottle...

take your soap and cut up into chunks...and put in glass measuring cup...it takes about 2 1/4 ounces for one soapsicle...now that's solid weight...not liquid...

head on over to the microwave...you'll want to do 1 minute at 50% power...then...until it's completely melted...do 30 second bursts at 50% power...you want it to melt...but not to boil!...

once it's all melted...you'll want to spritz with rubbing alcohol...this takes the bubbles out of the soap...

add a couple of drops of colorant...a little goes a long way!...i tend to do a drop or two...stir...and decide if i like what i'm seeing...if not...add a drop more...

then add your fragrance oil...the amount is up to you and your sniffer!...make sure to stir!...

spritz again with the rubbing alcohol...keep on going until you don't see hardly any white bubbles...

pour slowly into your mold...

see all those nasty bubbles?...gotta get rid of 'em...

once again...spritz with your alcohol until it's pretty much bubbleless...is that even a word?...lol...

after you've filled all the popsicle slots that you want to...put the cover on...note...if you're wanting to do multiple ~~flavors~~ scents...you gotta act kinda quick...you can't have the soap setting up before you get the popsicle sticks in there!...

now...take the binder clips...and put on the popsicle sticks...i do this so that the sticks don't get lost when you put them in the mold...

insert all the sticks into the slots of where you've poured the soap...see how the binder clips just rest on top?...now...just leave it be!...it's going to take about an hour to set up!...

remove the binder clips from the sticks...then lift the top off...just slighty jiggle the stick...if it still moves....it's not set completely!...give it a little bit more time...

now...this might be the most difficult part of this project...getting 'em out of the mold!...it's tough!...anywho...you'll want to pry the sides of the mold from the soap at the top...this will start little air pockets...

you'll keep squeezing all around the mold...if you notice...there's little areas that you can see a color difference...this is because the soap has pulled away from the mold...you want to keep going until there's that difference in color everywhere...

starting pushing from the bottom...put a little muscle into it!...lol...eventually the soap will pop up a bit...

grab the stick and slide on out...

you'll want to air them out a bit...just in case there's condensation on the soap...i do this by just grabbing a piece of styrofoam and putting the stick in there...you'll want to let 'em hang out for a while...this makes it so much easier to put in the baggies!....

if you want your soap to look like it has a bite mark...you'll need to get a tiny little scalloped circle cutter...or...you could just take a nibble!...lol...

right on the corner...use the cutter...see...looks like little bucker marks!...

take your baggies and plop 'em in!...

twistie tie 'em up!...add a ribbon, label, or anything else you want!...

now...the one i just did was fruit punch ~~flavored~~ scented...but take another looksie at all the ones you can do up!...aren't they purty...sorry...that's my wv showing...lol...now of course...it's totally up to you whether or not you want to tell the kiddies it's soap....you can just let 'em find out for themselves!...lol...enjoy!...

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PERHAPS THEY ARE NOT STARS....

2010-07-18T10:43:00.001-04:00

so...with not being much of a cardmaker...i was super nervous to attempt my first sympathy one...but working with a stamp that has one of my most fav quotes...i think i might have actually pulled it off...used some scrap ribbons...kraft cardstock...the star cut from the george and basic shapes cricut cart...and my white signo pen...what do you think?...

FLITTER FLUTTER

2010-07-12T19:13:00.007-04:00

so....here's another one of my tutus for the tutu drive over at samster mommy...wanted to keep it on the simple side...but thought a little something extra was needed...the wheels started turning...and that's when the butterfly wand came to mind!...you won't believe how super simple they are to make!...took some pics and whipped up a tute for ya!...

you'll need...a scoring tool, lollipop sticks, ribbon, glue lines (these worked perfectly...but if you don't have any...just use another strong adhesive), and two butterfly cuts...for mine...i used my designers calendar cricut cart...cut 'em at 3 1/4"...make sure to flip one of the images...you want them to line up perfectly...also...use double sided cardstock...since they'll be a space between 'em...you'll be able to see...

here's the lollipop stick tag...these are the big 'uns!...lol...

now...using your scoring tool...you want to match up the right top part of the butterfly body and the right bottom part of the body along a score line...then score away!...

do the same thing with the left side of the butterfly body...match the top and bottom up to a score line...and score away!...

taking your glue lines...see...this is why they're perfect...or whatever adhesive you're using...and put some on the lollipop stick...try to make sure it's straight....

adhere to the backside of one of your butterflies...

take more of your glue lines...or whatever adhesive...and put more on the lollipop stick...

adhere the other butterfly...with the design you want showing facing up...make sure to line up with the butterfly underneath...you don't want it all whompy...lol...

here's a side shot...there's going to be a space...

take some of your ribbon and tie it on!...i did two pieces...but hey...it's your wand!...lol...

trim to the length that you want...

there you go!...one simple...but oh so adorable butterfly wand...that would make any little girl's heart flutter!...

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TUTU DRIVE 2010

2010-07-11T17:55:00.018-04:00

so...when wandering through blogland...i can across samster mommy...and she had just posted about a tutu drive that she was doing....it's for a wonderful charity called the princess alexa foundation....they donate dress up clothes to seriously ill children....does that not touch your heart or what?...

well...i immediately ran out and gathered up supplies to start making!...using this no sew "10 minute tutu" post of hers...i got creating!...now...i did change up a couple of things...since i wanted mine to be more ballerina-ish...i ended up cutting the tulle in 24" inch strips...that way the finished skirt would be 12" inches long...with doing this...you only need 2 rolls of the tulle...also...i didn't use elastic...i cut a 60" inch piece of 1 1/2" inch satin ribbon...tied a knot at 20" inches...then another at 40" inches....this makes it adjustable and can fit a range of sizes...here's a couple that i whipped up...enjoy!...

using some of the leftover ribbon...i made up some super cute flowers...and adorned the center with pearls...then attached!...

now you might not be able to see in the pic...but this ones covered in rhinestones!...what little girl doesn't love bling?...

so hop on over to samster mommy and get all the details!...this is something that's tutu good not to participate in!...

A FIRECRACKER OF A BARRETTE

2010-07-07T18:16:00.002-04:00

so...i realize that i might be a couple of days late on this...but hey...i really didn't make this until the 4th of july!....lol...anywho...i've been so wondering how to make these little korker bows...and found this great vid on youtube...believe it or not...you bake the ribbon!...funny thing...i use my oven more for craft reasons than actual food!...hee hee...to package this cutie up...i cut a star from the don juan cricut cart at 5 1/2" inches...really ended up doing 2...one from chipboard (aka cereal box) and then one with kraft stampin up cardstock...that way it was a bit thicker...did up some faux stitching to finish it off!...and boom...you end up with one little firecracker of a barrette!...

RED, WHITE AND BLUEJEANS

2010-06-28T21:14:00.012-04:00

so...the hubs was about to throw out a pair of jeans...when, in slow motion i found myself diving in front the trashcan to save 'em...ok...maybe that didn't happen...but i did stop 'em from going in the garbage!...lol...i figured i could use the denim for something...and boy was i right!...still struggling with my lollipop flower addiction...i came up with a little something that's stylish...and fourth of july-ish....here's the tute...

you need some super glue, fabri tac, sizzix circles #2 die, and recently rescued denim...

you'll also need a 1" inch chipboard (cereal box) circle, tack back type pin, and a brad with bling....

cut your denim, layer up two pieces and run through your sizzix...

here's what you're left with...now this is enough for one pin...but since i do things in bulk...i did this tons of times...and had a nice 'ol pile...cut a couple extra of the smallest circles and set to the side...you'll need these later...

oopsie...forgot to mention that you'll need a mesh laundry bag for this next step...anywho...pile in all your denim circles (except for the couple extra of the smallest circles)...you'll want to get 'em all wet...i just did this at the sink...ring out all the water...then throw 'em in the dryer!...

here they are all frayed and fantastic...now...if you don't want 'em frayed...skip the previous step...but notice...i have the one unfrayed small circle in there too!...

stack 'em all on top of each other...keeping the same sizes together...and don't be perfect...make 'em kinda whompy and off center...

wow...looks like i forgot something else you need...the crop a dile...or at least something that will get through all the layers at once...now with all your might...punch 'em!...

post punch...

take you brad with bling...and put through...

now flip it over....

take your 1" inch chipboard circle...see...told you it was a cereal box!...lol...slap some fabri tac on there....

adhere it over the brad prongs...see...we're cleverly hiding it!...

with super glue...slap the tack back on there...if you don't have super glue...use some other kind of glue...but make sure it's going to hold!...also...you want it to be pretty centered...you'll see why in a sec...

ok...this is where you need your unfrayed small circle...using a paper piercer or somthing else really sharp...put a hole in the center....

slap some more fabri tac on there....

taking the denim circle you just put a hole in...slip it over the tack pin...i make sure that the side will match the back side of the pin...that way it really hides all that's going on back there...lol...

push it down and make sure that it's stuck!...

put the other pin part on there...

and lookie!...your pin's done!...

for my packaging...i take some 3 1/2" by 3 1/2" super thick chipboard...cover with patterned paper...ink up the edges...punch a hole...and pop up a cute little sentiment...

i know it might seem like alot of steps...but it's really not!...isn't the finished product so worth it?...

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THIS JUST IN...THE BEAN CAN SEW!

2010-06-26T21:41:00.003-04:00

OMG....i just realized that i totally forgot to share the news that i was picked for the design team over at sugar sweet paper treats!....how could i let that one slip?...lol...anywho...well...of course i was super excited for our first challenge...until i saw what it was..."stitches"...ummm...the bean doesn't sew!...great...first time to design...and this is what i gotta work with?....hee hee...

well...ended up getting the janome sew mini machine...i figured if it was for beginners...i definately feel into that category!...wowser!...that little guy is fantastic!...from the very first time i pushed the petal down...i was sewing!...so...grabbed some scrap fabric and kraft cardstock (i'm becoming addicted to that stuff!)...and with a little help from a stampin' up sentiment...here's what i did for my first challenge!..

make sure you head over there to see what all the other gals have been up to!...

MACABRE MONDAY...TRUEBIE OR NOT TRUEBIE

2010-06-20T14:25:00.002-04:00

so...here's what i came up with for macabre monday over at haunted design house....this weeks truebie or not truebie challenge was inspired by hbo's true blood....now...i don't watch the show...but the hubs is totally addicted!...and i wanted a way for him to earn his fangs without involving me...lol...so...i ended up taking this plain glass and etched some on!...creepy thing is...i positioned them just so, that when you tilt up the glass....they look real!...

MASTER OLIVE....TAKE TWO

2010-06-15T21:41:00.000-04:00

ok...remember when i was to be over at olive juice studio?...and then kim broke her blog?...well...she really didn't break it...something crazy happened and she was tagged a spammer or whatever...anywho...she's got a new site up and running!...but...she lost all her followers...so...scoot on over there!...plus...you'll be able to see the second part of my interview!...

CHALKBOARD TUTU-TORIAL

2010-06-12T20:54:00.013-04:00

so...i needed to make a little something for my niece's dance recital...you know...to go along with her balloons...yeah...i don't do flowers...lol...anywho...i had done one of these chalkboards a little while ago...and thought how perfect!...why the purple and green?...well...those are the colors of the dance school...see...i do pay attention...lol...and...thought while i was at it...i'd do up a little tutu-torial for ya!....

you'll need an 8 x 10 canvas...foam paintbrush...ribbon (1" or 1 1/2")...plastic baby hanger...

also grab...chalkboard paint (i like the brush on better)...staple gun...2 yards of tulle...and i totally forgot it in the picture...but you'll need a glue gun...

slap on two coats of chalkboard paint...

taking enough ribbon to go along the bottom...staple to the back...wrap it around...and staple the other side...

here's what it should look like...

then...take two smaller pieces of ribbon and staple those on the front to start forming the straps...they're about 3/8" from the side edge of canvas...

flip the canvas over...then putting the plastic hanger along the top...put the ribbon though and bring to the back...

staple those into place...and trim the excess ribbon...

now...grabbing the tulle and just pulling it together with your hands...kinda form a tube...

on the bottom of the canvas...start at one side...and staple the end of tulle...

making about a 3 inch loop...you'll staple again...putting it pretty close to your other staple...

doing another loop...staple again...

you'll keep making loops and stapling until you get to the end of the tulle...your last bit of tulle will need to be stapled at the very end of the canvas....

flip it over...and start to fluff...pulling the ends of the tulle...this gives the tutu it's poof!...

do up two bows in the same ribbon...

attach with hot glue...covering up those staples on the front...

and there you go!...one tutu cute chalkboard!...

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POTTERYBARN-ISH DESKTOP CORKBOARD

2010-06-05T03:28:00.069-04:00

so...i know some of you gals might have limited space on your desks or work areas...but you want some kind of way to be able to post small notes or reminders?...well...here ya go...my potterybarn-ish (yeah...i make up my own words) desktop corkboard!...with just replacing the glass with cork...you'll make one super cute note holder that's only the size of a frame!...wow...that sounded a little like an infomercial!...lol...but be honest...is this not something straight off the pages from the pb catalog?...and how about those pushpins?...with help from little birdie secrets...i made those too!...

so let's get started!...you'll need...a frame (make sure it's not wall mount and has the little stand thingie)...i used 8 x 10...some cork...a craft knife...and a staple gun...

take the paper insert or the glass...put at edge of cork...and cut to size...

then...instead of putting the glass back...put the cork in...

you want to put the back on now...one thing you'll find...is that you won't be able to use the closures like you normally would...so this is where the staple gun comes into play!...plus...what gal doesn't love power tools?...lol...

you'll want to angle the staples...not staple directly into the frame...

and voila!...one cute little desktop corkboard!...

now to do up those oh so cute pushpins!...

you'll need scissors, a glue gun, thumbtack, scrap paper for the leaves, and a 4" inch square of double sided paper...

cut the edges off making it more of a circle...but don't be perfect...the messier...the better!...

now...starting at the edge...you'll want to cut in a spiral...go all the way until you reach the center....

putting the pattern you want showing facing down...start to fold the edges...going all the way around the spiral...

here's what it looks like all done...again...don't be perfect...

flip it over...and start rolling...make sure to keep it pretty snug...also...try to keep the bottom edge as even as can be...

still rolling...

done rolling!...now you almost have a finished flower!...

see...this little flappie you're left with?...that's what the flower's going to sit on...so...if it's a little bigger than the bud...just trim it up a bit...

now slap some hot glue on there!...

and press down until it cools!...be careful...they call it hot glue for a reason!...lol...

here's what it should look like...

now cute some leaves...be free form in your cutting!...

crumble 'em up!...

attach to the back...

put a glob of hot glue down...and slap your thumbtack on there!...

and there you go!...one oh so cute flower pushpin!...

change up the paper and sizes and you'll have a whole bunch of super cute flowers!...

***you know...you don't have to just stop at thumbtacks...you could attach a lapel pin on there...or even a magnet!...

THE BEAN'S ON A BLOG ROAD TRIP!

2010-06-01T01:55:00.009-04:00

****there's some technical difficulties right now with the blog...but when it's up and running...part 2 of my interview will be there...so make sure to keep checking back!....

ok...i'm not abandoning my blog...i'm just heading over to olive juice studio for the week....i've been honored with being named "master olive"....and the first one at that!...how exciting!...so get on over there and see what it's all about!...

THE BEAN'S BEING FEATURED!

2010-05-31T07:49:00.003-04:00

ok...i'm so super duper excited about this...blue cricket design is featuring me today!...she loved my topiary with a twist tute and wanted to show it off!...insert the happy dance here...so go on over and check it out!...

MACABRE MONDAY CHALLENGE

2010-05-29T18:51:00.006-04:00

so...there's a blog i've been stalking for a while...haunted design house...and they have these great challenges every week...macabre mondays...each one to create something delivish and creepy...this weeks challenge...beautifully beastly butterflies...here's my first attempt at a challenge...so be easy on me...

GOTTA HAVE MY COLOR!

2010-05-25T14:39:00.004-04:00

i'm not really the white walls type of gal...so when it comes to color...i go all out!...i love love love green...and knew that my living room had to include it...but really wanted to add a little interest...but without giving you eyes too much to look at...so...i grabbed some flat and semi gloss paint in the same exact color...and came up with one pretty cool room!...

now...straight on...you don't see too much...just because it's all the same color...

but when the light shines on it...or you hit it at an angle...you see tons and tons of shiny stripes...

want to know how it's done?...well...you gotta get flat and semi gloss in the same exact color...starting with the flat...paint the whole room...then...i wanted vertical stripes...so i grabbed my handy laser level...shot it at the wall...and taped up...i'm a pretty random person...so my stripes had to match...no set pattern...just went with skinny and fat all over the room...and then...you paint with the semi gloss!...when the tape comes off...the jaws drop!...you don't know how many compliments i get on this room!...these pics don't give it justice...guess i'll just have to invite everyone over to see it in person!...lol...

SHRINKY DINK 101

2010-05-25T12:05:00.010-04:00

if you haven't been able to tell by now...i love me some shrinky dinks!...i never played with 'em as a kid...so i guess i'm making up for lost time!...lol...anywho...the only problem i sometimes run in to...is figuring out for a finished project...what size do i start out with?...well...came up with this little idea and it's been smooth shrinking ever since!...lol...

here's what you're going to start out with...a piece of shrinky dink (i choose white for this one...and cut it at 1 1/2"inches by 10" inches), a ruler, a hole punch and an oven ( i wasn't able to put it on my craft table too...so i left it in the kitchen...lol)

using your ruler...mark out all the inch increments...make 'em pretty visible...you still want to be able to see when it's shrunk!..

now...i like to hang mine...so punch a hole on the end...gotta go with a regular size punch...if you go too small...it'll close up...

up to the kitchen for this next step...you'll want to shrink according to directions...and taa dah!...here's the finished product!...i took one of those beaded keychains that i got at m's and put through the hole...that way...it's ready to hang!...

wanted to show a side by side...letting you see the difference between pre-shrunk and post shrunk...pretty cool, huh?...now...whenever i'm feeling like shrinky dinking it up...i just grab my little ruler and there's no problem!...

****just a note...that the clear and white shrink differently...so if you also use the ruff and ready then i'd suggest doing one of those too!...

{INSPIRATION} {RE-CREATION}

2010-05-24T05:01:00.012-04:00

so...i purchased this wire art a little while ago...but only got one at the time...and of course...now i'm wanting another...and it's not available any more...well...got to thinking that maybe i could make my own version...great thing...it didn't cost me a penny!...all the stuff was already in the house!...i grabbed a frame that my dad had whipped up...slapped on some high gloss white paint...found some wire...and got to wrapping!...i think it turned out pretty cool!...the original was 10 x 10...mine was alot larger at 20 x 15...but i really like it bigger!...

{inspiration}

{re-creation}

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HELLO THURSDAY!

2010-05-20T14:21:00.006-04:00

it's that time again!...the third thursday of the month...you know...when they release the newest cricut carts!...looks like i'm in trouble this time!...i want 'em all!...and just called my local ac moore...and they have 'em already!...yeppers....that's right!...so guess where i'm headed tomorrow?...insert skipping around the room here...

STUDS WITH STYLE!

2010-05-17T08:55:00.009-04:00

i got some earrings as gifts for my girlie girls...only problem...all 8 pairs came in one box...so...had to figure out some creative packaging...i've been eyeing up the cameo-ish cuts on the forever young cart...and thought they'd be perfect!...how great would these be for bridesmaids?...or anybody!...

now for the how to!...using the emblem creative feature i cut at 5 1/2" inches...for the girlie head i also cut a chipboard layer along with the cardstock...there's no shadow for the emblem feature...so i just cut the base 1/4" inch bigger...which made it 5 3/4" inches...also cut a chipboard layer for that one too...then...i figured out where her ears would be and punch holes...put the earrings in and added a bow!...

but...i needed to get some space in between the silhouette and base...so went to my box of random supplies and found 1/2" inch foam...cut a little square and adhered to the back of the head...cut a tiny little piece and did the same thing at the base...

here's one that's a little bit more casual...i found these adorable ant earrings and had to pair 'em up with a picnic blanket-ish pattern...punch two holes and the top and added a satin ribbon piece...aren't they ench"ant"ing?...added note...she flinched a bit when i went to pierce her ears...that's why one's a bit off!...lol...

TEACHERS PET

2010-05-15T21:50:00.006-04:00

so...if you're needing a little something for teachers gifts...you can't get much easier than this!...of course...using one of my fav products, chalkboard paint....all you need to do is paint up a plain 'ol clay flowerpot...two coats...and that's it!...decorate it up as you wish!...i decided to finally use my create a critter cart...yeah...don't know what i was waiting on!...lol...and made up this little magnet!...just plop a plant in there...and you're sure to be the teachers pet!...

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!

2010-05-15T15:15:00.009-04:00

sometimes it seems that i forget i make soaps and other bath goodies...well..had to remember those skills when i friend of mine asked for "end of the little league season" gifts...and i guess i figured that soap and stinky atheletes go hand in hand...or at least it should!...lol...because this is what i decided to whip up!...

these little guys are fresh cut grass scented....just like the ballfield...and used the baseball solutions cart for the tag....i'm thinking i hit a homerun on this one!...

NEW FRIEND FRIDAY

2010-05-14T09:17:00.008-04:00

so...i saw this over at the girl creative and thought how much fun would this be to try out!...you know...get out there and meet tons more bloggy friends...so head over to her site to see how it works!...

QUITE POSSIBLY THE CUTEST PAPER...EVER!

2010-05-09T18:14:00.003-04:00

so...i was at joann's picking up some tulle...and ended up getting 4 stacks of paper...not sure how that happened!...lol...anywho...came across some heidi grace designs paper...omg!...this paper is so freaking adorable!....wish they had more...i would've snagged it up!....just wanted to share!...i did alot of close ups because they have the tiniest prints on 'em...and i wanted to show you how cute they are!...hope i don't bore you!...

just going to do some highlight pages in this one...

DRUMROLL PLEASE...AND THE WINNERS ARE!

2010-05-09T02:14:00.004-04:00

remember last week for national scrapbook day we had some giveaways over at my inspiration station?...well...here's those winners!...congrats!...

Winner of the scissors charm- **treefrog**
**Treefrog** said...
You truly are amazing! You always come up with the cutest ideas! I love it. TFS

Winner of Detailing pens- Beth
Beth Said
Very nice work...the details are fab!

Winner of Lollipop Flower Pin- mshady
mshady said
I love this. I have not tried any of the flowers I have been seeing all over the place. I need to try. Sure they will not look this great but worth a try.

TAKE COVER!

2010-05-03T20:59:00.006-04:00

so...i'll admit it...at first...i was like..."why would you cover up your bug?"...ok...that didn't sound right...lol....until i saw what clare (scrappincovers) was capable of!...are kidding me?...these things rock!...and...me being different...surprise...surprise...i wanted skulls...yeah...i'm a crafter with some tude!...what are you going to do about it?...hee hee...so...i found a fabric online...she ordered it...threw it together with some other patterns...and ended up with one bug kickin' cricut cover!....so you don't have to be jealous of mine...just have her do up one of your own!...

here's where to go!...
http://www.etsy.com/shop/scrapincovers
http://www.etsy.com/shop/scrapguild

now this one doesn't belong to me...yet...lol...but how cute is this for covering up the cricut cake!...it's so yummy i wanna eat it!...

MY PINK STAMPER CHALLENGE #11...COLORS OF THE RAINBOW

2010-05-02T10:21:00.004-04:00

i'm so taking the easy road here...but hey...it just says to use the colors of the rainbow....didn't say i couldn't be in ribbon form!...lol...anywho...so for all you who bought the aluminum flashing by mistake for the mini magnet boards...well guess what?...found a use for 'em!...just take some heavy grit sandpaper...or take 'em in the alley to rough 'em up...then slap some chalkboard paint on there...let dry...bada bing bada boom...you got one chalboard in miniature size!...to write with...i used those bistro chalkboard markers...got 'em here!...

MY PINK STAMPER CHALLENGE #10...MAY DAY

2010-05-02T10:14:00.004-04:00

so...this challenge was to incorporate some flowers into a project...well...since being on my lollipop flower pin kick...thanks alot kathy orta!...lol...grabbed another tee and made some...i added a bit 'o bling to this one...and thought the paper was fab!...