Valentine's Ruffly Wreath

I saw a wreath like this on my friend Brittany's Blog so I had to find out how cuz how cute it that! So in my search I found the tutorial on how to make "kristen’s ruffly felt wreath"
In my quest for information I has a chat with Brittany about her experience making this wreath and the only draw back I saw was cutting out 100+ 3" circles out of felt! That is alot of circles to cut. Not only would my hands be sore the circles would inevitably not be perfectly round. Another friend mentioned that I could cut felt on my Cricut Machine...well it didn't work out so well for me, not sure what the trick it but it made for more stress then it was worth. SO when Stampin' Up's Occasions Mini came out and they had a 3- inch circle Sizzix die I knew I had to have it! With the die cut in hand I was able to cut 3 circles at a time and I cut all my circles in about a half hour! That might be the best $18 dollars I ever spent!
With all the circles cut I was on my way...folding and pining on the felt. Super Bowl on the the background I was in the zone. And then it happened...I ran out of felt! Dang it...I was 3/4 the way around the wreath and I was out of the awesome pink felt. But in the end even though there was a delay in finishing it I really enjoyed this project and it gives me ideas for even more projects I can create.

Dude! Sweet Valentine

We are knee deep in Valentine season and I have so many projects to work on. First up is valentines for my little dude! Okay so he is 10 but I just couldn't see sending him to school with pink and red hearts. So I came up with a neutral valentine. I stamped on these little brown bags that I had in my stash...pretty sure I got them on a spectacular sale knowing that one day I would have THE PERFECT use for them...well her it is! No lovey dovey sentiment no ruffles no frills but the little bag is just the right size for a heart lollipop! hehe it is still for Valentines you know.
I simply stamped these bags with craft ink and a silver ink no big tricks...I had 36 to do so no frills is the name of the game!
Stay tuned for the valentines the girls and I are making and a Valentine Wreath that is in the works.

Tote-ally Inspired

This darling scripture tote is for my daughter. It has been a long time in coming poor girl! but I think now that it is all finished she will be thrilled. I love using interior design fabrics for these projects the plaid fabric has a great texture to it and the lining is soft and silky to cradle the precious books inside. The flap closes over a small bias cut front pocket with an invisable magnetic snap. What a great simple gift!

in the bag

This little gem is a custom job for my favorite cousin. The request was a "Sunday bag" and matching scripture cover (coming later) in a classy black and white print. It has a simple draw string closer with a coordinating pocket on on the inside black lining. This fabric is great it is a printed canvas. A great durable fabric with style.

Card Incounters of the Home Made Kind

For years I have been trying to find the perfect container for my cards...I have purchased recipe boxes, poster board and countless other containers to house my cards. For some reason I always had in my head that I had to do it with paper! I was going to recover the recipe box...took it apart...it's still in pieces! I had planned to do a box from scratch with the poster board. I think I will relieve myself of that project all together. My prodigal project has returned to me in a more perfect form!
I am so excited to make a batch of cards and a coordinating holder for the next person on my gifting list!
I am so in love with these bright vibrant colors and a project with such simplicity that I don't have to doll it up to make it look amazing. With cards on one side and envelopes on the other I have everything I need in one adorable place.

All Snuggied Up!

This may be a huge giant infringement to say these next few words but....this is a Build-A-Bear Snuggie! I have no affiliation nor do I have the rights to Build-A-Bear or Snuggie...but I call it like I see it! Each one of my kiddo's got one of these for Christmas in their favorite colors. I love using remnants of fleece for projects like this, seriously a remnant big enough to make one of these cost under a dollar most days. As I designed the little pattern I only had the "Snuggie" in mind but after it was all done I thought hmm I wonder and walah...it is also a fleece coat! One moment the sweet bear is just a couch potato and in no time she can be hitting the town.
I based this pattern off of McCall's 6174...the "dog blanket"...I totally re-drew the pattern and made it fit my needs for my kids favorite bears.
Being that this is my inaugural post on 1/1/11 the first comment will get one of these great Snuggies for their favorite bear. :)

New Year New Blog!

I have my Stampy Blog that I have tried to keep strictly to the Stampin' Up only projects but for the new year I would like to have one place to gather up all the craftiness in me to share with you. I will show my sewing, paper crafting, digital crafting and what ever other craftiness I have to offer!
I would love to hear your feedback and see what you are working on as well...Here is to the New Year and Fresh Starts....
1st project coming January 1st!