WASHI + TEALIGHT = ADORABLE

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

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!...

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

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

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

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

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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