Hippity Hop

Howdy Y'all!

Are any of you having crazy weather like us: Winter one day, summer the next, and spring the 3rd day?  Yeah, can't figure out how to dress or whether I should carry a sweater with me.  I know, my life is exciting, huh? :)-

Well, you know what time it is, right?  Time for a new challenge at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges!  The theme is Easter/Spring and you can create a card, layout, album, etc. 

Let's begin. :D
My first project is an Easter card with a heat embossed bunny.  I added a big bow and some rhinestones to finish it off.  I also lightly distressed the edges of the paper with Picked Raspberry.

I also made some Easter gift bags for some cute nieces. :) What's that you say?  Upside down eggs?  Yeah, so much for careful planning and cutting!  Just pretend the eggs are being tossed into the bag. ;)
 

[Supplies: cardstock; pattern paper- The Paper Studio; gift bag punch board- We R Memory Keepers; ribbon; rhinestones; stamp- Unity Stamp Co.; bow; embossing powder- Wow; distress ink- Tim Holtz; candy- optional :) ]

What comes to mind when you think of Easter or Spring?  Well, you know the drill: get crafty, have fun, & link up here.  :)  And thank you so, SO much for stopping by. 

Happy Crafting,
Angie

DIY Christmas Gift Bags

Hello Folks!

How is the weather in your neck of the woods?  I think Old Man Winter is trying to make an appearance here, but he doesn't stay for long.  The morning are chilly but the afternoons are warm (70 degrees!).  If you have some snow in your area, I'm willing to trade a few days of sun for it. ;)

Well, I am here to share my new project for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.  The theme is Summer or Winter.  You can create a layout, card, canvas, or off-the-page projects.

Since it's "Winter" in my hemisphere, I decided to create a project for Christmas.  And since there is a lot of gift giving during this time, I decided to create gift bags.  :)  I am always running out of wrapping supplies so what better solution than to make your own!

Let's begin, but please excuse the bad lighting.  It's dark by the time I get home from work. :/

(Supplies: gift bag punch board- We R Memory Keepers; pattern paper- Echo Park & The Paper Studio; ribbon; tissue paper; hole puncher [optional])

Ok, crafty folks, what are you planning on creating?  Please share with us your lovely creations here. 
Thank you SO much for taking some time to visit me. ;)  It is much appreciated.

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Marvelous Monograms!

Hi Friends!

I am popping in today to share my design team project for challenge #11 at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.  For this challenge, we created a monogram project.  It can be a layout, card, or "off the page" creation.

I wanted to create something that someone else might enjoy, so I decided on sprucing up a gift bag for a special niece. 

Let's begin with some detail pictures:
I used a piece of transparency, sequins & heart confetti for this little "bling" section.  I sewed the transparency to the cardstock & hid the stitching with washi tape.

I used glitter cardstock for the "L" & cut it with my Cameo.

I also removed the tough, cord handles and replaced them with ribbon.

(Supplies: kraft gift bag, cardstock in pink, gray & glitter, pattern paper- Kiwi Embroidery Paper Co., sequins, transparency, border punch- Martha Stewart, machine stitching, washi tape, ribbon, glue dots)

I really hope my niece likes the wrapping as much as the gift. ;)
So what kind of monogram project will you create?  Go play and then link up your project at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges. :D

Thanks for stopping in today!

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Oh, Boy!

Howdy Y'all!!!

How was your Christmas?  Are you recuperating from all the busyness of it?  I was finally able to breathe at the end, and I even had time to visit a good friend of mine.  :D

Well, let's carry one with the craftiness.  :)  Today I am sharing some baby projects that I am entering into the City Crafter Challenge Blog. 

First, a simple tag:

And second, a gift bag: 

 



(Supplies for both projects: Cameo machine, pattern paper, cardstock, sequins, gel pen, stickers, rub on letters, vellum, ribbon, stamps- Papertrey Ink, twine, button, sewing machine)



For the bottom part of the bag, I created a little shaker section with vellum and sequins.  I cut out the onesies with my Cameo machine and created some faux "stitching" around them with a gel pen.  

Well, friends, time for me to finish some chores.  Thank you so, so much for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy your weekend!

Happy Crafting,

Angie

Cool thoughts & Gift Wrapping

Howdy Y'all!

Feeling hot, hot, HOT.  The sun continues to blaze & burn here.  So if I can't have cool weather, I might as well think cool thoughts.  :)  And my recent stamp goodies help me do just that. 
For this card, I sponged the "ice pond" using Color Box Chalk Ink.  The penguin, snowflakes, & sentiment are all from Recollections.  And I love me a little sparkle, so I added blue glitter glue to the snowflakes.  The penguin's hat & ice skates were colored using watercolor pencils.  I used pop dots to adhere the picture to the card base.

Supplies: Recollections stamp set, chalk ink, glitter glue by Martha Stewart, watercolor pencils, sponge, pop dots.

Here is a simple little snow tag that uses the same snowflake stamp as the card.  The center stamp is also from Recollections.

 

 

 

 

Ok, now on to the gift wrapping.  One of my dear friends asked if I could decorate a little basket for a bridal shower.  The bride-to-be's favorite color is brown.  And I've had this brown ribbon for YEARS, so now I can finally use it. 

 

For the tag, I used a paisley pattern paper & stamped it using American Crafts wedding collection set.  I also stamped the tissue paper with the same stamp as the tag & added gold dots.

 

 

Supplies: Fabric Fancies flowers, Sheer Creations ribbon, paisley pattern paper, gold & black ink, American Crafts Wedding Stamp set.  Others: glue gun, glue dots, pencil eraser (for the dots)

 

Thanks for hanging in there through this long post.  I appreciate your company. :)

 

Happy Crafting,

Angie