"Sweet Treats"

This is the tin I decorated for my stepmom for her birthday.

I had previous made her a tin like this, to hold all her recipes, however, she has completely filled it!! So, she decided she wanted this one to hold recipes just for her sweets! Ta-Dah!

Here is a photo of the tabbed inserts for the tin.

"Flip Album"

Sorry, but I forgot to post this cool 'flip album' I did for a Christmas gift for The Binghams.

It came in a kit from Hobby Lobby, so it had the album, paper, rub-ons, etc., which made the thought process a little easier. . .heehee, but, when completed, I think it turned out pretty neat.

"Cookie Cutter Gifts"

These are the gifts I just finished for Alyssa to give to the office staff at school for Christmas. My stepmom, Linda, gave me this adorable cookie cutter gift idea last year and I thought it was too cute not to do.

The bag of Christmas-themed cookie cutters that I found at Target were trimmed with pale blue silicone, so I used that to set my color scheme. After printing my poem and punching it out, I layered it on a scalloped light blue circle. I, then added a coordinating color snowflake brad, by Creative Impressions, to each, and sprayed the poem with Glimmer Mist, by Tattered Angels, to give them a little shimmer. To finish the gifts off, I tied the poems to the cello bags with blue & white checked Offray ribbon.

This is an individual photo and below is the poem that I attached to each:
I made a plate of cookies,
And ate just one or two.
But started feeling guilty,
Because they were for you.
I went into a panic
And ordered on the phone,
This brand new cookie cutter
So you can make your very own!

"Christmas Memories"

I took this 10-page decorative album by American Crafts and added ribbon and a metal embellishment by Making Memories, then. . .Viola!

It's now a gift ready to fill with all those Christmas photos!

"Neighbor Gifts"

This is what I am making to give out to our neighbors for Christmas.

I took an actetate card holder that I got from Papertrey and decorated it with medium blue and Bo Bunny sage dot paper. The stamped sentiments are also from Papertrey. I then added sage Offray ribbon around the top; a snowflake brad from Bo Bunny; and, a stamped snowman by Autumn Leaves.

I filled the inside with individually wrapped cream carmel chews. Yum!

"M&M Medicine"

By now, most of you know that when I go to the doctor, I always take him a 'treat' of some kind. Well, I've done the M&Ms in a test tube before, but I saw this on SCS and it was a little different twist, so I thought it would be perfect to take to Dr. Colotta!

I used a container from the bead section that held individual tubes, which was ideal to hold the separate colors of M&Ms. So, I decorated it up and this is what I came up with!

Below is a picture of how I decorated the lid and also the poem that I printed for the inside:

M&Ms MEDICINE FOR YOU

Each color is a different cure; of this fact I'm very sure.

When you're grouchy and a little mean, I truly recommend the GREEN.

Or the times when you're feeling down, the very best choice is the BROWN.

ORANGE'S oh so special coating, will help minimize any moping.

If you have an ache in your head, this will be cured by the RED.

Need something to help you mellow? Take a dose of the YELLOW.

If anxiety feelings overcome you, eat a handful of the BLUE.

If your day should come unglued, you'd better eat an entire tube!

These make great gifts! Especially for anyone you know that is sick -- this will lift their spirits! Dr. Colotta loved it just because it was chocolate!!

*Added note: The container used was bought in the bead section at Wal-Mart and it already had the individual test tubes included inside.

"Post-It Note Coaster"

I got this idea from Angie over at Chic n' Scratch. She has the neatest ideas! This is a post-it note coaster holder that I used the Bind-It-All on to give it a front and back. (Thanks to Rene for letting me borrow hers!)

On this one, I used striped paper from Scenic Route and layered scalloped circles on top. I added the stamped image to the circles and colored it with Prismacolor pencils and blended with a stump and gamsol.

These make adorable gifts! I made this one for my sweet gal pal, Ruth Ann!

"Hostess Gift"

I made this for my gal pal, Anndrea, as a hostess gift for her Stampin' Up party today, because I just could not arrive empty handed -- I had to make something! heehee

I came up with this little treat 'wrap' after picking up a bag of Bit-O-Honey. I've always loved this candy, but it has gotten hard to find.

Anyway, I knew I wanted to do something with it related to a "bee" (because of the honey). Since the wrapper had red on it, I tried to coordinating the black, yellow and red together.

Thanks for inviting me, Anndrea! I had a great day and the lunch was fabulous!! Stephanie, you did a great job!!

"Another Scripture Tin"

This is another tin I decorated for my mother to give to a co-worker for her birthday. I really like how these 'scripture' tins turn out. The inspiration for it came from the gallery on Clear Dollar Stamps.

The tin, itself, came from Oriental Trade, and I covered the top with layered patterned and solid cardstock. (I printed the title off the computer) For the inside, I made six (6) individual scripture cards, using the stamp set "Beautiful Scriptures" by Clear Dollar, on coordinating solid layered cardstock.

The measurements for the scripture cards - Outside piece of cardstock is 2.6" x 4" and the inset piece is 2.4" x 3.6".

"Hook, Line & Sinker. . ."

I so meant to post this last night in honor of Father's Day. I decorate this lunch sack for my neighbor's kids to give to their Dad. He was in a fishing tournament yesterday after church, and this was going to be part of his Father's Day gifts after dinner.

I covered the front and back with 'outdoorsy' paper, then cut out the lettering with my Cricut, before adhering on the front. Michelle had dug around in his tackle box one day (while he was at work) to get me the "supplies", so I had to figure out how to incorporate a hook. . .a line. . .and a sinker on this bag. So, I did the best I could! heehee If you can make it out, I attached the hook and sinker with the line to the top right corner of the bag. So the front reads: We love you hook, line and sinker!

I filled the insided with his favorite treat -- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. (Maybe that will help him forgive us for messing with his fishing gear!) Happy Be-lated Father's Day, George! You're One Terrific Dad!!

"Scripture Tin"

I decorated this tin as part of my neighbor's birthday gift. The inspiration for this came from the gallery on Clear Dollar Stamps. I loved the idea when I saw it, and was excited to make it myself!

The tin, itself, came from Oriental Trade, and I covered the top with layered, solid cardstock. (I printed the title off the computer) For the inside, I made six (6) individual scripture cards, using the stamp set "Beautiful Scriptures" by Clear Dollar, on the same layered cardstock. I really liked the way it turned out!

**Added Note: Here are the measurements for the scripture cards - Outside piece of cardstock is 2.6" x 4" and the inset piece is 2.4" x 3.6".

"Little Lambs"

I decorated these lambs for the ladies in my scrapbooking/bible study class at church.

I took each wooden lamb and adhered a mini clothes pin and magnet to the back, so that it can go on a filing cabinet, refrigerator, etc. and the clothes pin on back can hold messages.

I tied each lamb up in a cello bag with black & white checked ribbon, and attached a tag that reads : "Behold the Lamb of God" John 1:36

**I wanted to add a note: I bought the lambs already painted at Hobby Lobby**

This first picture shows how the back of the lamb looks, with the clothes pin and magnet adhered:


This picture is of the supplies I used. The glue is Liquid Fusion; magnet strips and small clothes pins:

"Whoo Hoo -- School Is Out!"

I'm thrill to say that school is out! I'm posting below several things I decorated and sent with Alyssa on her last day!

These jars were filled with strawberry candies and decorated for the ladies in the office and for the school nurse.






This basket was filled with goodies for Alyssa's homeroom teacher. Our school colors are purple and white, so I lucked out and found this basket at Hobby Lobby!
















I decorated 24 of these purple, foam door hangers for Alyssa to give to her classmates. Our colors are purple & white and our mascot is a bulldog, so I stamped a paw print and put the school's initials on each. I've posted an individual photo below.

I, inadvertently, forgot to take pictures of the principal; vice-principal; math teacher; and, drama teacher gifts. I guess my mind was just ready to be done! heehee

"Money Tin"

My sweet niece, Lauren, graduated last night! She graduated from the same Alma Mater that my sister and I did! 'Ole Purple Pride! Milan Bulldogs!!

Everyone was giving her money in cards, so I thought I'd decorate up a tin and put my money to her in it. You know, something she can keep, and put other things in later.

Anyway, I used a hinged tin from Papertrey, and ran a strip of purple & white checked ribbon down the middle and adhered each end to the inside of the lid with glue dots. I layered a white square over a purple scalloped square, before adhering cap & diploma stickers. To cover the ends of the ribbon on the inside lid, I cut a piece of white cardstock to fit just inside the lid, and wrote my sentiments on it. Quick & easy!!

We are all so proud of Lauren!!! She did it!!! Class of 2008!!

"Candy Jar Treat"

I got the inspiration for this treat from gal pal, Rochelle's, April 24th post of Spice Jar Gifts, click HERE to check out. Since I do not have SU's Tart & Tangy stamp set yet, I decided to use my strawberry stamp set from Papertrey, that I just love!

I used a plastic container, that I buy in bulk of 6 from Oriental Trade and are similar to Rochelle's spice jars, and filled with strawberry candies. I then used a Marvy circle scallop punch for the red cardstock and adhered it to the lid. I stamped the strawberry image onto white cardstock before punching out with a circle Whale of a Punch, and adhered it on top of the red, as well. Lastly, I tied sheer red dotted Offray ribbon around the neck.

I went and visited an dear friend of mine yesterday, that I had not seen in awhile, and took her this treat. I added a little note that said, "Love You Berry Much". It was so good to see her, and she was tickled to get a surprise treat, too!

"Puppy Love"

My dear friend, Jennifer, and her family, just added a new puppy to their family -- a Saint Bernard, named MoJo.

S0, since they have already taken some of the most adorable pictures of him, I thought I'd decorate a picture frame for them, especially for MoJo.

I found a plain white frame, and cover the inside mat with dog themed paper from Stemma. Then I adhered brown grosgrain ribbon around the window opening for the photo, before placing it in the frame. Finally, I used self-adhesive, chipboard alphas, by Heidi Swapp, to put the dog's name on top of the glass.

I hope they like it! Now, Morgan and Joseph get to pick which picture of MoJo they want to put in the frame!!

"Coaster Calendar"

I decided to make a coaster calendar and attach an additional decorated coaster, with ribbon, to make it stand up. I've seen several different styles made, some with pictures, others with quotes.

I found this gorgeous cream paper with Christian words in brown all over it. So, I covered my coasters with it and matted my calendar and scripture in solid brown cardstock. I also used brown satin Offray ribbon to tie the coasters together.

I've made this for my sister, Kim, for Easter. So, hopefully, she's so busy that she'll not be able to check my blog before church in the morning! heehee

"Birthday Gift"

I never get tired of making these little band-aid tins from Provo Craft. They always turn out so cute! I decorated this one for my neighbor's daughter, Amber, who's having her 4th birthday party this afternoon.

She loves Dora, so Alyssa and I got her a little 'combo' gift set of coloring book, crayons, stickers, and mini gel pens (included in her tin) together as her gift. I hope she likes it! Amber is so little and precious that this tin is just the right size for her to carry around!

"Popcorn Gift"

My nephew's 17th birthday is this Friday, and at this age, all I can get out of him that he might want is gift cards. So, since he loves popcorn, I thought I'd decorate this Target $ spot popcorn bucket up and add a gift card with it. I think he'll like it!!

Inside the $ spot popcorn bucket, I added white filler; microwave popcorn; and, a box of Reese's pieces. I also made a big, hanging tag with red, white and yellow layering cardstock. On the tag, I stamped "Happy Birthday" and added a Jolee's 3-D popcorn bucket.

"Another Mailbox"

Here's another one of those mailboxes from the $ spot at Target. I think they are adorable!! This one is for my mom to give to a friend at work. We're going to fill it with sweets, so I hope she'll like it!

I, again, used the plaid pattern paper from the Bo Bunny's Smitten collection, along with misc. coordinating ribbons. I also used the same stamped image from Inky Antics, called Puppy Love.