Berry Boxes and Bunny Bubbles

April 13, 2017April 12, 20172 Comments

Berry Baskets for my Grandsons…

This year, I decided to get a little creative with the boys Easter present.

I recently received these cute little berry baskets from Leisure Arts and decided to use them

for the boys instead of traditional Easter baskets. (see Leisure Arts Ad below)

I painted the berry boxes with acrylic paint. I made tags with each of the boys names and

tied the tags on to the boxes with color coordinated twine. (simple, simple, simple)

My daughter recently told me…

she never forgot the year I made their Playdoh containers into Easter Bunnies.

I had forgotten all about it. (sounds like something I’d do)

Apparently it had made an impression on her.

So inspired by the memory… I made plain old bubble containers into “Bunny Bubbles”.

To make the Bubble Bunnies…

Remove the label that came onto the bottle.
Measure and cut a piece of white felt to go around the side of the bottle.
Use a craft glue and apply glue around the area on the bottle where the felt will go. (It’s easier to apply the glue to the bottle than the felt.) Wrap felt around bottle and secure into place.
For the bowtie…Wrap and glue ribbon around the top of the felt. Create a little bow from additional ribbon and glue to cover the ribbon seam.
Glue small buttons on the seam of the felt.
Cut two ears out of white felt. Color the center of the ears with a light pink marker. Glue ears onto the top of the lid.
Glue googly eyes and a small pink triangle nose onto the side of the lid. (Add whiskers under the nose if you like.)
Glue a small white pom pom on the back for a bunny butt.

A fun little addition to the berry box.

And…Maybe, just maybe, they’ll remember the year grandma made bunny bubbles.

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How to make a Springtime Delights Resin Magnet

April 4, 2017Leave a comment

I have to admit, working with Resin intimidated me at first.

With a little practice, I found that it’s really not hard and you can get some amazing results.

Especially when you start small. (Just make sure to read the package instructions)

My Springtime Delights magnet measures only 2″ x 2.

Materials: (*affiliate link)

Maya Road TIN003 Small Square Journey Tin
Envirotex Jeweler’s Grade Clear Epoxy Resin*
Paper House Productions STDM-0170 Welcome Spring 3D Sticker
Paper House Productions STDM-0176 Easter Egg Hunt 3D Sticker
Paper House Productions P-2007 Love 12” Double Sided Scrapbook Paper
Magnet
Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry Paper Glue*
Paper Cutter

Directions:

Cut and glue a small piece of scrapbook paper to fit inside of tin.

Arrange 3D stickers inside of tin. You may need to add extra glue under each sticker to make sure they stay in place.

Measure, Mix and pour the resin as directed in the product packaging.

Blow air onto the resin using a thin straw to help remove bubbles.

Allow plenty of drying time for the resin to cure before gluing magnet onto the back of the tin.

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Easter Egg Hunt Sign

April 2, 2017Leave a comment

Any Easter egg hunts in your near future?

I whipped up this cute little sign for our Easter Egg Hunt using a DEFLECT-O Chalkboard Easel*

Simply embellish the easel with stickers and scrapbook paper for a quick DIY project.

Add your message with the chalk marker that comes with the easel.

For more fun, let the kiddo’s decorate the sign.

It also makes a cute sign to label your Easter Buffet.

(Easter stickers and paper from Paper House Productions.)

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for little storage needs…

March 1, 2017February 28, 2017Leave a comment

Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. (A. A. Milne)

Now that my new grandson has finally arrived in all his adorable sweetness…

It’s hard to believe that someone so small can need so many things.

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I created the Bath Time Organizer, for my Daughter in Law, to make bath time a little easier.

For the organizer, (and bath time sign) I used puffy stickers from the “lullaby” collection

from Pebbles Inc. and Deflecto Tilt Bins*

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The bins are interlocking and stackable.

Great for little storage needs in the nursery, craft room, garage, kitchen and even the kid’s room.

Wherever you need a little extra storage.

You can purchase these bins by themselves or as a set of four from Amazon*.

Use on table, mount direct to wall or hang using the Deflecto Mounting Bar* (sold separately).

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Quick and Easy Make Up Bag Make-Over

February 24, 2017February 27, 2024Leave a comment

It’s the little things in life that make me happy…

I was packing and getting ready for my last trip when I noticed how dingy my make up bag

was. Yuck! It was time for a change. (My make up needed a make-over.)

Looking around, I found this cute little pink ticking canvas bag from Canvas Corp Brands.

The bag was the perfect size, but kind of simple. It needed a little make-over, too.

To add a little extra personality, I used iron-on letters from Joy with lace and buttons.

I glued the lace trim and buttons on my bag using Beacon Fabri-Tac Adhesive*.

A very quick and easy project to do and now my makeup bag is “BEAUTIFUL”.

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A cute and easy make-over done in minutes. (If only getting ready was that easy!)

JOY Embroidered letters can be found at your local craft stores in a variety of sizes, colors, simple and decorative fonts.

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Craft Ideas Magazine: Dreams Come True Card

February 18, 2017January 8, 2023Leave a comment

The newest issue of Craft Ideas Magazine arrived in the mail this week.

Even though I knew it was going to be in there, it’s still exciting to see one of your cards in print.

My dreams come true card using paper and stickers from Paper House Productions

is on page 71. With Spring Fever setting in big time this week, it was the perfect time to

receive the Spring Issue.

Make sure to pick up an issue for yourself.

Dreams Come True

A simple and elegant card perfect for weddings.

Finished Card Size: 5” x 7”

Supplies Used:

P-2007 Love 12” Double Sided Scrapbook Paper (Paper House Productions)
STCX-1001 Wedding Day Cardstock Stickers (Paper House Productions)
STDM-0024 Just Married 3D Stickers (Paper House Productions)
Cardstock: Kraft and Cream
5/8” Sheer Ribbon
3D Foam Mounting Square (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)
Double Sided Tape Runner

Tools:

Paper Cutter
Scissors

Directions:

Cut the top left corner of the paper 4 ½ ” x 6 ½ ”. (“dreams come true”)
Add the “lace” border sticker to the bottom of the paper.
Embellish the bottom right corner with the leaves sticker and the 3D white flowers.
Add a foam mounting square under the “heart” and add heart and 3D butterfly to the embellishments,
Adhere onto a 4 3/4” x 6 3/4” kraft cardstock layer and then onto a cream 5” x 7” card.
Add simple ribbon bow to top of the card.

Hugs & Kisses Valentine’s Treat Bag

February 6, 2017January 30, 20171 Comment

Make your little Valentine feel special with a handmade “Hugs & Kisses” treat bag.

It’s quick and easy to make – just cut two hearts from felt and glue the bottoms and sides together.

Add a sentiment or name on the front with Joy iron-on embroidered letters.

An easy way to share the love and lots of chocolate kisses!

Graphic 45…”A Place in Time” Valentine Frame

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017Leave a comment

A little throw back Thursday…

to one of my favorite Valentine projects. (made 4 years ago)

On the frame, I used Graphic 45’s “Place in Time” collection and a little cut and paste .

Which is now available as a Deluxe Collector Edition.

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Graphic 45 4501470 Deluxe Collectors Edition Place In Time
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a little Valentine Love

February 1, 2017February 13, 20172 Comments

When I flipped over the calendar this morning it hit me.

Less than 2 weeks until Valentine’s Day.

After all these years…

it’s still fun to throw a few hearts around to make sure he doesn’t forget.

I created this cute little Valentine’s decoration using a clear 4″ x 6″

acrylic craft frame from Deflecto Craft Solutions, scrapbook paper and stickers.

The sticker in the middle says “I belong with you & you belong with me”.

I think he’ll get the hint.

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Planning on Getting Organized

January 4, 2017January 4, 20172 Comments

If I were the type to make New Years Resolutions…

One of my goals would be to GET ORGANIZED.

Now that he house is a bit calmer and my to-do list quite a bit shorter,

I’ve been able to work in my office again.

It feels good sitting down, organizing my thoughts, throwing away old notes…

Planning for the New Year.

I’m a planner, a list maker.

I love the clean slate that a new calendar gives.

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One of the ways I like to organize is by giving items a “home”.

By putting “like” items together everything starts making sense.

This 4 Drawer Stackable Cube Organizer* works great for small items on my desk or anywhere

I might need a little organization. Great in the kitchen, bathroom and even the garage.

For fun, I personalized my organizer by adding buffalo plaid scrapbook paper around the outside

and labeling each drawer with chalkboard stickers.

I even made myself a mini desk calendar using a 3″ x 4″ clear acrylic stand, leftover scrapbook

and a cute little calendar from Taylored Expressions.

Even my coffee mug matches.

Did I mention I love Buffalo Plaid?

I’m happy when everything is neatly organized. (not that it always is)

Next up is the closet in my guest room where I keep the extra design team product that

won’t fit in my tiny little office/workspace.

Big job, Big plans. I’ll keep you posted!

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