"Love You. . . Berry Much"

I love this little treat set! I covered York peppermint patties with red cardstock, then stamped an adorable strawberry (from Papertrey) on white before adhering to the top of each patty. I then tied three of the patties up in a cello bag before attaching a tag with the same strawberry stamp and a cute title 'Love You Berry Much'. (I also tied it up with red polked dotted Offray ribbon to match the strawberries.)

The inspiration for this came from Lisa Johnson's gallery post at Papertrey Ink. Those girls do great work and have such cute ideas!

"Valentine's Treat Box"

This is a small gable box from Papertrey that I decorated to be a Valentine's treat box. (Note, I was able to use my new Cuttlebug and the heart embossing folder. I was so excited!!) However, I am NOT excited that the picture does not show the detail well unless you click on it for a closer look. So, please do, so you can get the 'full' effect! heehee

I matted the pink embossed paper on red cardstock before adhering on all 4 sides and then, added an embossed heart 'stamp' design to the front. To finish off the box, I just tied red polked dotted sheer ribbon around the front panel. I filled the inside with York peppermint patties and it's ready!!

I've also included a side view of the box for you:

"Checking In"

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas with their families! I did and ate way too much!! LOL

I just wanted to announce that I got a Cuttlebug and six embossing folders from Santa, so be prepared to see lots of stuff 'cuttlebugged'! I'm so excited!

I am hoping to get back in my craft space and get busy by the end of the week, so I'll be posting again soon.

"Christmas Wishes"

I probably will not be posting again until after Christmas, so I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Take this time to enjoy your friends and family and all the special memories the holidays can bring! Count all the blessing this year has bestowed upon you and know that the year ahead has many more blessings in store for you.

My dear daughter will be home from her grandmother's Sunday night and I can't wait to make those cookies for Santa and sprinkle that reindeer food on Christmas Eve. These are the special traditions that I look forward to every year with her!!

So, again, have a very Merry Christmas!!

"RAK from Rochelle"

I wanted to show everyone this cute tin that 'Secret Santa' sent Alyssa for Christmas. Rochelle was the wonderful 'Secret Santa' and now Alyssa thinks she is "way super cool!" Rochelle just keeps scoring those points...heehee

Alyssa loves this tin! She is taking it as her purse to all the Christmas celebrations!

Thanks, Rochelle! You're too sweet!

"Last Minute Stocking Stuffers"

I found this adorable idea on SCS from The Basic Scrapper for Magical M&Ms. So, I just had to make some for stocking stuffers.

I used plastic test tubes, that I ordered from Oriental Trade, and filled them each with M&Ms. I then typed the cute poem and attached it to the tubes with misc. Offray ribbon. I think these would make great party favors for any time of year! Below, is the Magical M&Ms poem:

Each color is a different cure;

Of this fact, we're very sure.

When you're grouchy and a little mean,

We truly recommend the green.

For times when you are down,

The very best choice will be the brown.

Orange's oh so special coating.

Will help minimize any bloating.

If you have an ache in your head,

This will surely be cured by the red.

Need something to help you be mellow?

Take a dose of the yellow.

If anxiety feelings overcome you,

Just eat a hefty handful of blue.

And, if your day comes unglued,

Just eat the whole tube!

"School Gifts"

These are a few of the various gifts heading to school with Alyssa tomorrow. Her last day before winter break is Wednesday and she doesn't want to take it all on that day.

There are some snowman Trident gum holders; a Hershey's nugget tin; a 4 oz tin filled with miniature Reese's peanut butter cups; a tall tea tin filled with mixed nuts; and four (4) decorated Hershey's nuggets in a cardstock 'wrap'.

I've fixed a basket for Alyssa to carry everything in tomorrow to hand out these goodies. Then, I guess when she brings it back, it will just get filled again with class treats to head back to school on Wednesday. Whew! LOL!

"Christmas Class Treats"

Sorry it's been forever since I last posted. I've been finishing up all my Christmas orders. I'm on my last one, so all is good!

These are the class treats I made for Alyssa to take to school Wednesday. I cannot remember who I got this cute & easy idea from, but it is ingenious!

I used the SU round tab punch and slot punch; stamped a little gingerbread man on the tab; then wrapped it around 5 pixy sticks and tied it with some ribbon. Easy, peasy...but cute!!

I know this class treat may not look all that fabulous, but...1. At this point in the game, easy works for me; 2. They are 5th graders...let's face it, they'll tear the little wrapper off and eat the candy; and lastly, 3. My dear daughter, Alyssa, thought they were cool. So, there you have it! LOL

I've posted a smaller photo of one of the tabs closer up.

p.s. I found where I got this idea: From Lorraine Rowe at Splitcoast. Thanks, Lorraine!!

"Another Quick Treat"

Ok, this is a different photo than before, but that other one was driving me crazy! I don't know that this one is much better, but I had to change it, anyway! LOL This is another cute treat idea thanks again to Nichole Heady's blog. I love this option for all those nuggets that are great to wrap! I've posted pictures below showing the very simple steps to making this adorable treat.

Basically, you start with a piece of cardstock for the base, cut to 2" x 3". Then you'll need to punch two (2) Giga scallop circles. You will fold each circle in half, and punch holes at the tops of each. Then adhere 1/2 of each circle to the bottom of the cardstock base, as shown. Once you have wrapped your nuggets, place them onto the cardstock base, using a single glue dot on the bottom of each, also shown. Now, all you have to do is choose your ribbon and tie it up. Remember to tie it up kinda tight to hold the nuggets in place. This little treat turned out adorable! These were quick and easy, too!

"New Little Holiday Treat"

I've once again figured out a way to use my snowman stamp. This time, however, I've reduced him even smaller. (I think this is about as small as he's going to get!) Anyway, while I was browsing Nichole Heady's blog, she had posted an adorable example using miniature Reese's Cups for like a Valentine's treat. Well, I'm still trying to finish up Christmas, so hence, the faithful snowman stamp. Thanks to Nichole for the idea...I just changed it around for a Christmas treat gift.

This is a picture before I sealed it up. I've adhered a circle punched snowman images to the tops of four miniature Reese's and then placed some crinkly filler on top. I used a 4 oz clear top tin from Papertrey Ink. After putting the lid on, I wrapped a piece of white Doodlebug frills around the tin, adhering it on top. I know the picture shows a red scallop, however, I changed my topper and added a green circle punched from my Whale of a Punch, then layered on top is a 1 1/4 red circle. I stamped 'holiday treats' in the middle. The stamp is also from Papertrey, however, you could put anything in the middle. I've also posted a picture of the finished project. I think it turned out cute! Something different (but with the same 'ole snowman!) LOL

"An Evening Out"

After being sick, for what has seemed like forever, I got to feeling better this evening, so I went to my dad & stepmom's for dinner & crafts. I just had to take a picture of their tree! I love this time of year! We had a great dinner and afterwards, me & my stepmom had crafts to do!



We made these Snowman Soups for my stepmom to have for the ladies at church; for her cookie exchange party; and for the neighbors. We did a total of 27.











Speaking of cookie exchange. . .these are her homemade Peppermint Shortbread Cookies she made for the party. YUM!!! I had to get the recipe. So, if anyone wants it, just email me!

Last, but not least, she made up these adorable cookie cutter gifts, with a little poem attached. The poem reads:
I made a plate of cookies
And ate just one or two.
But I started feeling guilty
Because they were for you.
I went into a panic
And order on the phone
This brand new cookie cutter
So you can make your very own!
Merry Christmas!

"Teacher Gifts"

This is an order I just finished for a dear friend's girls to give their teachers as Christmas gifts. I've done these designs before for school and/or teachers and the colors always work well. I hope they like them! (Oh, by the way, this 10 ton elephant sitting on my chest says "hi"! LOL)

"Peppermint Patties Treats"

Well, I had to make a trip back to the doctor's office today. I've got the yuck!! I had to get a sinus cocktail shot, so hopefully, by tomorrow I will not feel like I'm dying! Anyhow, you know I can't go to the doctor's office empty handed, sick or not! So, last night, I made up these peppermint patties treats.

If you look close, do you recognize the cute little fella on the treats? I stamped the image of my snowman, then reduced it on my copier until he was tiny enough to fit into my 1 1/4 circle punch. I hope all of you are not tired of seeing him, because I keep coming up with ways to use him this holiday season.

"Dora The Explorer"

These are bandaid tins I decorated for a lady that works with my mom. She wanted all three to be Dora, so I tried to make them all look different. I enclosed mini gel pens on the inside.

I love these little tins because they make great gifts. You can decorate them for any occasion and fill them with anything! These were my last ones, so I'll have to get me some more at the first of the year.

I've decorated these with misc. patterned papers to coordinate with the colors in the stickers and also used misc. Offray ribbon on the handles. My mom is taking them to work with her tonight. I hope the lady likes them!

"Blog Candy Winner..."

Congratulations!! The winner of my 10,000 hits blog candy is . . .Cathy (cmeyers@hughes.net)

Cathy said...Congrats on 10,000 hits! I just love all your projects. I would have to say I really like all the creative snowman kisses and snowman sets. Thanks for a chance.

Thanks for everyone playing and all the sweet comments!

"More Snowman Kisses"

This is another order I just finished of the snowman kisses. These go with the order of chocolate envelopes that I previously posted.

I have a couple more orders of snowman kisses to make, totaling 24. So, you can imagine when I went to the store to get all the tic tacs to make my orders, the looks I got from the check out girl. I bought ten 4-packs and I'm sure she thought I was some wierd woman with bad breath! LOL

"My Stamp"

Several people have asked about this little fella, so I thought I'd give the info. The stamp is by Penny Black and is titled Warm & Cold. I got it at Hobby Lobby and the cost was around $6.79.

It has been my favorite stamp this holiday season! I've gotten a ton of uses out of it! He's just so darn cute! LOL

Hope this info helps!

"Snowmen Gum Holders"

These are my snowmen gum holders I just finished. They are going to be part of a set of 'snowman goodies' I'm making for Alyssa to give as gifts. I think I have previously posted the whole set of goodies. The set will include this gum holder, a snowman soup, and a snowman decorated small bag with an individual Ghirardelli chocolate square inside.

Oh, by the way, I think I might have mentioned it before, but this little cutie is my favorite snowman stamp! *wink*

"Hip Hip Hooray -- 10,000 Hits!"

Wow!! 10,000 hits!!! I am so excited and the thanks goes to all of you!! This time last year, me & my family were closing our scrapbook store of 3 years and the last thing on my my mind was creating a blog! But, when you have a deep passion for the craft as I do, you cannot stay away too long, nor do you want to! So, I started this blog as a 'new' outlet to share ideas and meet fellow crafters. Even though I'm a scrapbooker first and foremost, my enjoyment for paper-crafting has evolved greatly this year.

I absolutely love having this blog to share my creations with everyone. I also greatly treasure the friends I have made through both, my scrapbook store and my blog. I greatly appreciate each and everyone of you that check out my blog and/or post comments. You are the reason I am at this 10,000 hit milestone, so thanks from the bottom of my heart!

Ok, on with the blog candy...heehee Here is a list of what's up for grabs:

1. Making Memories Winter Glitter Stickers; 2. Making Memories Winter Pebble Stickers; 3. Making Memories Christmas Mini Colorboard Stickers; 4. Scrapbook Adhesive E-Z Runner; 5. American Crafts 'Seasons Greetings' spool ribbon; 6. Package of 5 snowman stamped images; 7. 'Happy Holly Days' clear stamp by Stampendous; 8. Package of 5 jumbo paper clips; 9. Gum holder; and last, but not least 10. Bag of assorted Jelly Belly

Everyone can play! All you need to do is post a comment on this post telling me what your favorite thing is I've created so far. You have until midnight on Sunday night to post, then I will put everyone's comment in a bucket and let my dear daughter draw before going to school on Monday morning. I will then posted the winner on my blog! Good luck everyone!!!

"It's Almost Time for Blog Candy"

I am getting very close to reaching 10,000 hits on my blog counter! Wow!! That means it's almost time to celebrate! It looks like I'll be posting blog candy soon, so keep checking back for your chance to win some!

"No Coal for Dr. Colotta"

I had an appointment yesterday with my most favorite doctor. (He's the family doctor and he takes such good care of us!) Oh, and did I mention that he is bad spoiled. LOL It is the 'norm' for me to take him treats and he's partial to chocolate and he graduated from Ole Miss, so hence, the tin. LOL

I decorated this tea tin and filled the inside with Hershey's nuggets. He was pleased to see it wasn't coal! heehee

"All Tied Up!"

Ok, I know everyone is tired of seeing the same things over and over again on my blog. But....I was generously blessed with orders this holiday season! And....I love to see each order together when I'm finished! So.....here are some cute little snowman kisses. LOL (I don't normally decorate these up in cello, but she requested it)

I absolutely love everyone that has placed an order with me and thank you from the bottom of my heart! I know you're probably thinking that, by placing an order with me, it's one less thing you have to worry with! Well, I am just glad that I'm the one you come too. It is a blessing to know that the things I create are a part of someone else's Christmas! Thanks, again!!!

"Chocolate Treats/Order"

This is an order I completed for a friend. These are little 'envelopes' that hold an individual Ghirardelli chocolate square. I made 12 for her. These make a great little gift to hand out!

"Snowman Sets"

This is the snowman set that I am making for Alyssa to give to each of the ladies in the office at school. The set includes a snowman soup, a snowman gum holder, and a small white sack with an individual chocolate square inside. There are only four ladies in the office and I hope they like these!

"Classroom Treats"

This is an order I just completed for a friend for her two daughters to give out in their classrooms. There are 40 total. They are the matchbook-style treats with a pack of Razzles stapled into each one. I used my Santa's hat stamp again on the front, because I just love the way it turns out with the Diamond stickles on the fur.

My dear friend, Linda, came over yesterday, and helped alot with the many steps to create these.

"Santa's Magic Key"

If you do not have a chimney, then you need this 'magic' key for Santa. My dear daughter got a 'magic' key a couple of years ago, and it is a must to leave out on Christmas eve. These create a wonderful tradition for every year!

I was able to find these gorgeous Santa tins and I ordered the keys from Oriental Trade. There are lots of poems out there, and you can find them through Google, but I liked this one best.

The poem reads: Santa's Magic Key

Our stocking's hang on a wall. We have no fireplace at all! You see the problem is quite clear. Santa, how will you get in here? We heard a legend. Is it true? Of magic only you can do. We'll leave out this special key, and "mark" it Santa so you can see. Your magic makes the key fit right, so you can get inside that night. Thank you Santa, here's our key. The milk and cookies are on me!

"Snowman Soup"

Have you ever bought a stamp that is just your very favorite? Well, the snowman stamp I used here is by Penny Black and I love, love it! I wanted to buy this new, cute snowman stamp to do my "Snowman Soup", and when I started playing around with it, I loved it even more! I guess because I think he is just sooo cute!

Anyway, here is one of the Snowman Soups I'm making to fill some orders. This is such a cute gift to give. The cello bag contains an individual packet of hot cocoa, mini candy cane, marshmellows and a hershey's kiss. On the back of the flap I adhered a copy of the poem that goes with it. It reads: Was told you've been good this year. Always glad to hear it. With freezing weather drawing near, you'll need to warm the spirit. So, here's a little Snowman Soup, complete with stirring stick. Just add hot water, sip it slow, and it's sure to do the trick!

"Coaster Calendars"

I made up these coaster calendars for little Christmas gifts for Alyssa to give to her coaches, drama and choir teachers.

I covered the front and back of the coasters with patterned paper and embellishments; adhered the calendar; then, added a magnet to the back. Quick and easy, but too cute!

I ordered the small, self-adhesive calendars from http://www.vippies.com/.

"Daddy Gift"

Alyssa's Daddy is a National Guard recruiter, so I decorated this acrylic frame for her to give him for Christmas for his desk at work. I used some great Army themed paper from Stamping Station, and adhered a post-it note on top. She really likes it and wants me to also make a matching RSVP to go with it.

Just alittle something for her to put under the tree for him.

"Chapstick Treats"

I made these chapstick treats for Alyssa to give out to her friends for Christmas. I found packs of assorted, fun flavored chapsticks at Wal-Mart and thought they would make cute, inexpensive gifts for her friends. I love this adorable Santa hat stamp from Stampabilities. You can't really tell from the picture, but I added Diamond Stickles to the fur part of the hat for some sparkle! Here is a picture of the packs of chapsticks. Such fun flavors like Reese's, Sugar Babies, etc.

"Chocolate, Anyone?"

I got this cute idea from Cambria Turnbow to make these little 'pockets' for the individual squares of Ghirardelli chocolates. Everyone loves alittle chocolate, right? I am making these for the ladies in the office at Alyssa's school for Christmas. I am using red & green solid Bazzill cardstock for the pocket, with velcro closures. On the top, I have layered a circle punch on top of a scalloped circle punch, and stamped "Happy Holly Days". I hope they like them!

"Pay It Forward Winner"

Thanks, Michelle, for playing pay it forward. You are the winner!! I will get your goodies to you soon!

"Snowman Kisses"

These are so fun! I got this adorable idea from Amy G, thebasicscrapper, who cased it from Angie Kennedy Juda. (Gotta give everyone credit) Anyway, I absolutely love these! These are the perfect 'little something' to give out. If you click on the picture, you will get a clearer image.

The poem reads: He's cute, cuddly & full of good wishes. He wants to give you these snowman kisses.

"Awesome RAK!"

Look at this awesome set that Rochelle made for Alyssa's birthday!! Alyssa was so excited that she got a package in the mail! However, she was even more excited when she saw what was inside! She thinks Mrs. Rochelle is very "cool"! (I didn't think she was going to give it to me long enough for this picture!) LOL

Thanks, Rochelle! You are one thoughtful gal!! You've made my dear daughter a very happy girl today!! Thanks, again!

"Pay It Forward"

Pay it forward is a new blog tag, and I was one of the lucky winners from Rochelle Wick's blog, Impressions I was thrilled to get this great bunch of goodies from her! Now, I have agreed to "Pay it Forward" and send someone else some goodies. So, the first person to comment on this post and is willing to "Pay it Forward" themselves, will be the winner! Please put your email in the comment, so I can contact you for your mailing address.

I want to send a great big thank-you out to Rochelle! I loved my goodies! I am so excited over the stamped images...especially the Bellas! You're a sweetie!!

"Birthday Gift"

Alyssa's homeroom teacher, Mrs. Tassin, is celebrating her birthday tomorrow, too. Alyssa was so excited that her & her teacher had the same birthday. So, I decorated this clipboard for Alyssa to give to her. I found this great school themed patterned paper by K & Company for the bottom and used a coordinating solid Bazzill for the top. I used misc. Offray ribbons around the middle and on the top. I hope she likes it!

"Homeroom Favors"

These are the birthday favors I made for Alyssa to give out in homeroom tomorrow. I included inside a package of Laffy Taffy. These were easy to make. The cardstock is cut at 2.5" x 6.5", then scored at 3" and 2.5". I also scored the longer end at 1/2" for the flap you fold up & staple. If you click on the picture, it will come up clearer. Below, is a closer picture of the favors:

"My Beauty"

These pictures were taken last night at Alyssa's birthday party. I just could not get over how much she's growing up! She gets prettier every day!! (Her daddy is none to thrilled about either! LOL)
She had a blast with her friends! We ate pizza, then walked over to the theater to see The Bee Movie. It took my mom, sister and neighbor's help to 'herd' everyone through pizza, cake, presents and then the movie, but it all turned out fine!! Alyssa's actual birthday is Monday, November 12th!

"Pouches...Finished"

Here's a picture of all the pixie pouches finished. I think they turned out cute! Alyssa is going to hand them out Monday night to her cheer squad. (Now, I've got to get her homeroom class' favors done!) Whew!

"Pixy Pouches"

I'm making these 'pixy pouches' for Alyssa to give out Monday night to the girls on her cheer squad. Her birthday is on Monday, and since cheer practice is on the same night, I thought these would be something easy to take. I decorated the pouches in the squad's colors -- red & black.

These were easy to make. I cut my base cardstock 6 1/2 x 7, and then scored it at 3 1/2, to make the fold. (You can cut your angle in the front as desired.) I then adhered the bottom and right side together to create the pouch. Then the pouch can be decorated anyway you'd like. I added pixy sticks to my pouches, but they could also hold pencils, chocolate sticks, etc.

"Clipboard for Coach"

I decorated this clipboard for Alyssa's cheer coach, Melissa. Her birthday is Wednesday, and since we had practice tonight, Alyssa wanted to take her something. I hope she likes it! I also hope it comes in handy for her.

I used patterned cheer paper at the bottom and a coordinating solid Bazzill cardstock at the top. I adhered navy Offray ribbon across the middle and used misc. ribbons to tie at the top.

"Magic Reindeer Food"

Every year my daughter sprinkles Magic Reindeer Food outside on Christmas Eve. Even though she's almost 11, it's just something we do every year. If you're going to leave cookies & milk for Santa, then you've got to feed the reindeer, too! *wink* For some reason today, I was in the mood to go ahead and make it. So, I've made enough for a few cousins and neighbors. I filled small cello bags with oats & glitter before attaching the 'fold-over' card. On the back, I listed the ingredients and directions. If you click on the picture, you will be able to see the image clearer. The ingredients and directions read:

1/2 cup dry oatmeal

1/3 cup sparkly glitter

1 heart full of Christmas hope

Mix ingredients together and on Christmas Eve, sprinkle all over your lawn. The glitter will shine in the moonlight and lead Santa to your house before dawn. The smell of oats will lead the reindeer directly to your rooftop. The Christmas hope in the magic food, guarantees 'ole Santa will stop!

"Birthday Invitation"

My baby is turning 11 on Monday, Nov. 12th, so we're celebrating on the Friday prior. Alyssa has decided on eating pizza and then watching The Bee Movie in Jackson.

Here is the invitation that I come up with. I cannot remember the last time I used store bought invites -- I always just make them. This is just a basic layering of papers, topped off with a coordinating ribbon. Nothing really fancy, but cute enough. (Plus, I got the 'ok' from the birthday girl, herself!)

I've got about a dozen more to make, so I've got to get busy!