Handmade Tags

I love to make handmade tags! 

They are quick and easy to make and perfect to have on hand to add to that special gift. 

Acrylic Frame Post-It Note Holders

Here is another Post-It Note Holder.

This one is made from an acrylic frame. I got mine for $1 at Walmart. 

Here is a side view.

I added the design paper insert in place of a picture. Next I taped the post-it note in place on the right side. Then added the flower on the other side. Last, I tied some lace on the top. A quick and easy project. I keep mine on my desk and use it daily!

Post-It Note Holders

Here is another mixed media project using woodburned flowers and card stock to make Post-It note holders. I love making these. They make such cute, practical gifts.
 

Easter Card

Here is an Easter card that my daughter made. It has a nice combination of embossed background, metal letters, and a wood burned cross. I love sharing the joy of creating with my family! Happy Easter!

Happy Birthday Card

Here is a "Happy Birthday" card that I put together this afternoon for Freshly Made Sketches.  It includes a quick flower, some embossing, a little stitching, and of course stamping.  A little of all my favs!  Thanks for stopping by!

Here is the sketch I used.  Have a Happy Easter!

Post It Note Holders

One of my favorite things to make is Post It Note Holders. They are quick and easy to make. They also sell well at craft fairs!

Here are the dimensions I use.

And a quick tip for scoring if you don't have one of those handy dandy Score Pal things is to use your paper cutter and a stylus. Just open your paper cutter and use that little groove thing!

Next, attach your designer paper, and then fold on score lines. Tape in your Post It Notes.

Lastly, attach your flower to the top. To make the paper flower, click HERE. Easy...peasy...and so much fun!

Wood burned Gourds

Woohoo..the sun is shining today.  Little things make me happy.  This past fall we grew some gourds in our garden for the sole purpose of drying and getting a chance to wood burn on them.  Those gourds are still drying but thought I'd share a picture of the gourds my son wood burned last year. 

I love when he puts the clear coat on it. It really brings out such a beautiful color of the gourd and leaves it with a pretty shine. 

Paper Flower Tutorial

I love to make paper flowers, and these cute colorful flowers top them all! They are so quick and easy to make!

Here are the supplies I used plus a hole punch that I forgot to get a pic of. 

Use the flower punch to punch out 5 flowers.

Layer the 5 petals up into one stack, and punch a whole in the center. 

Next, use a spray bottle (mine is an old Stampin Up bottle filled with water), and spray a couple squirts on each petal. 

Next, crumple the paper petal into a tight little wad. 

Wait a few minutes and gently open each petal. 

Allow them to dry for a bit, and then stack each of the petals into one stack again. At this point I added the smaller flower and brad. The brad will hold it all together.

I chose a cute little button to finish it off. 

You can use whatever supplies you have on hand to make them each unique. I have used sequins, buttons, gems, etc! 

Such a quick fun little project! If you give it a try, let me know. I'd love to hear from you!

Miss You Card

If you love to make cards and are looking for new ideas, hop on over to Freshly Made Sketches.  While I generally like to come up with my own designs, it nice to try a new design by someone else.  It amazes me to see the same basic layout and how many different cards and styles come from it.  Too cool!  With that being said, here is my card for this week.  

I chose green & brown for my colors and used the hand-cut flower with a cute little button as a focal point. Fun! Fun!

"Miss You" Card

Here is the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.  Try it out and let me know what you come up with.  

A Dress For My Little Pretty

My 4-year-old daughter really wanted me to make her a dress. She had a great time picking out a pattern and her material. I loved making this with her. She helped me cut and sat on my lap as we sewed. Making precious memories is really what it is all about!

Trying it on for the first time. Yay, it fits.

Of course her baby doll had to have a matching dress!!

Wood burned Necklaces

Here are two more wood burned necklaces we made. These are so much fun.

Happy Birthday Card

Here's a real nice card that was quick and easy to put together.  I'll save it for a masculine birthday as I never seem to have as many of those on hand!  It is also fairly flat so it will go in the mail easily.  I love to make cards with lots of embellishments, but I also like to have an assortment of flat cards that don't have to be hand delivered so this one will do just right!

Happy Birthday Card