Gift Card Holder

I just wanted to say that the reason I haven't posted anything in a few days is the fact that I have had the flu and have been pretty out of it. I'm feeling better and will make something new to post as soon as I get my house in order. In the meantime, here's a photo of a gift card holder that I made last week. You guessed it, it's for the upcoming 1st Annual SnowFest Arts and Crafts Fair.

Have a great day!

-Christel

Simple Thank You

I have been making 3x3 cards lately, and I just love how simple they can be. I made this card for my wonderful neighbor who brought over a casserole the other day. She just makes an extra one every now and then and brings it over. I think God whispers in her ear because it seems like every time she brings one over I am having an especially tiring day.

Here are the details... the card is Stampin' Up! Whisper White Textured Cardstock, the Little Leaves Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die is cut in SU's Kiwi Kiss (retired), the sentiment is from a retired set, All Natural, and is stamped in Stampin' Up! Old Olive, the cording is Stampin' Up! Linen Thread and last but not least is an old button that I had on hand (not sure where from).

This card gives you an idea of the type of cards we'll be making at my next class. I will put a date on the calendar soon, but it'll probably be the beginning of December.

Have a great day!

-Christel

Gift for Teacher

I put this together this afternoon. I will be making a few of them for my upcoming craft fair. No stamping or paper, just some Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon and Linen Thread. I got the little wooden "charm" at a craft store. If these don't sell at the craft fair I can use them for Ian's teachers. What do you think?

Have a great day!

-Christel

Altered Skinny Tin

I altered this tin a few days ago, but have been busy and haven't had the chance to post it until now. The tin is currently on Stampin' Up's Clearance Rack for 99¢. I will be offering a class in the near furure involving altering one of these tins and making 5 Love Notes (3x3 cards) to go with it. I will post it on my calendar as soon as a date is determined.

The paper, blue ink (I LOVE Baja Breeze) and stamp set used on the alteration of this tin are retired, everything else is current.

Have a great day!

-Christel

Got Jars?

My baby is eating solids now and I have been saving baby jars (my husband thinks it's crazy that I save everything). I came up with this idea. I'll probably sell the candle holder (with a PartyLite candle) and matchbox in the cute little bag for $5 at my upcoming craft fair. It would make a really cute small gift.

Again, I think that all of the stuff used to alter is retired SU, except for the Whisper White Cardstock and the Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (which are still current).

Have a great day.

-Christel

Altered Clipboard

The first time I saw an altered clipboard I knew I wanted to make one. What will I do with it? I have no idea. But it sure is pretty. All of the stuff I used to alter it is retired from Stampin' Up, except the Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon and Close to Cocoa ink I used to fleck the edges. This clipboard is approximately 6" x 9".

Have a great day!

-Christel

Paper Pumpkin

I've seen these all over Split Coast Stampers, I'm not sure where they originated. It's super easy to make, it's just 12 punches of SU's Scallop Oval Punch, folded and put together with SU's Sticky Strip. All products are Stampin' Up. The paper colors are Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green and Chocolate Chip. I flecked the edges with Close to Cocoa. I think these would make a great addition to any Thanksgiving place setting, maybe as a place card holder.

Have a great day!

-Christel

Tulipe Card

I wanted to make something other than craft fair items today and this is what I came up with. Jamie was kind enough to let me borrow her Stampin' Up Tulipe Die to play with. I wasn't sure it was something I'd get a lot of use out of. Now I want it. It's a very simple card, just two layers. This is the first card I've made that's 5-1/4 x 5-1/4, I like it. Now I need to order some 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 envelopes. I embossed the sentiment to make it "pop" more. I hope you enjoy it.

Have a great day!

-Christel

Post It Note Holder

Here's another thing I'm making for the SnowFest Arts and Crafts Fair next month. It's a post-it note holder. I am looking for magnets that will hold it on the fridge. Sarah said that she'd like it much better on the fridge. That way you always know where it is, right? I think I'll put one in my car (without the magnets).

Have a great day!

-Christel

Harvest Treat

I don't really mind kid friendly halloween images (which Stampin' Up has a lot of), but I wanted something more Fall/Harvest themed for the treat I'm going to send Ian to school with to share with his classmates. I made this from the fantastic tutorial that Angie Kennedy Juda has here. Angie always shares fun projects on her website. I used what I had, which was a bunch of old stuff. All in all, I think it's cute and I will definitely use the pattern again. By the way, there's a snack size bag of skittles in there.

Have a great day!

-Christel

Tic-Tac-Toe

Here's a game that I made for my son last night using Stampin' Up's Skinny Tin. I had him pick out the images that he wanted to use (robot and car are from retired SU set Toy Box). It was really late when I was putting the letters on the front so my glue got a little messy. He was so excited to see the finished product this morning when he woke up and we were able to play a couple of games before school.

Build A Bear Magnetic Dolls

As soon as I saw Michelle Wedemeyer's YouTube video on making this magnetic Build A Bear Doll Set I knew I wanted to try it myself. I don't have the set of Stampin' Up dies, but my upline, Jamie, was kind enough to let me borrow them. I really like how it turned out. I would like to get a stronger magnet, the clothes don't hold on very well. Having said that, I have a daughter who will probably think it's awesome!

If you are interested in having a class to make this project (or any other), please contact me.

Have a great day!

-Christel

Clear Envelope Book

Here's a Clear Envelope Book that I made this afternoon. I'm planning on making a few of these for my kids and my nieces. My sister and her family are planning on coming to visit in the Spring and we always go to Disneyland. These will be a great way for the kids to be able to show off their time there. They have room for 14 photos.

-Christel

3x3 Notecard Swap

Here are some cards that I've created for a swap that I'm doing with some ladies from Stampin' Addicts. I will be doing a general theme notecard class in January. I think these are great when you want something more than a tag, but not a full sized card.

-Christel

Recipes:

Holly Jolly Notecard - All Current SU products. Christmas Punch Stamp Set (Hostess), Real Red Textured Cardstock, Old Olive Cardstock, Whisper White CS, Real Red Classic Ink, Old Olive Classic Ink, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon Curly Label Punch, Big Shot, Movers and Shapers Die and Dimensionals

Snow Buddies Notecard - All Current SU products. Snow Buddies Stamp Set (Hostess), Certainly Celery Cardstock, Tempting Turquoise Cardstock, Shimmer White Cardstock, StazOn Black Ink, Certainly Celery Classic Ink, Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink, Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink, Basic Black Classic Ink, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Blender Pens, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker

My First Post

Well, I have done it. I am officially a blogger. I'm not really sure where to start...

I have posted some photos of things that I will be selling at the 1st Annual SnowFest Arts and Crafts Fair in Simi Valley next month. So far I have packages of Christmas gift tags, decorated treat containers and decorated matchboxes. Most of my things will be $5 and under. I'll be posting more things as I create them.

Have a great night.

-Christel