DIY Fall Wreath

I've got a different type of crafty post to share with you today...

I was at Wally-World (Wal-mart) the other day and was walking through the floral department when I decided that I wanted to make my own Fall Wreath for my front door! I bought a a grapevine wreath, sunflower bouquet, spool of matching wired ribbon, and from home added some scattered throw-type leaves. I just LOVE how it came out! It was sooo quick and easy, plus cost me less than $10 to make!

Sorry for the glare in the picture...can you see that baby bump in there too? hehehe Hope you like it! See you back here tomorrow for another 12 Weeks of Halloween post!

Happy Fall Y'all! :)

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 7

Wow! I can't believe that we're already on Week 7 of our 12 Weeks of Halloween! I have a super-duper quick and easy project to share with you today...Halloween Pixie Stix! I also sold these at my recent Craft Fair. Aren't they just the cutest?!

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All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Batty for You
Paper: Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Perfect Plum, Pumpkin Pie
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1-4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch
Accessories: Pixie Stix
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Thanks for looking!



**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 6

Hi Crafters!
Here's another Week 6 of our 12 Weeks of Halloween series. I made these little wooden holders that I purchased from Michael's, for the last Craft Fair and they were a big hit! I painted all of them with black acrylic paint and then filled them with crinkle paper, a Halloween pencil, a pixie stix (which I added a little stamp to the top of each), candy corn and kit kats! Perfect little gifts for the kids, teachers, coworkers, friends, etc! Enjoy!

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All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Batty for You
Paper: Various SU! Retired DSP, DCWV
Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie,
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1-4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 3D-Dimensionals
Accessories: Various SU! Ribbons, Halloween Ribbon (Michael's)
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Chat soon!

**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.

First Craft Fair Update!

So remember this post when I mentioned the Craft Fair I was busy getting crafty for?! Well it came and went this past Sunday, Sept. 5th...and I must say it went fairly well! :) All of my Halloween goodies SOLD! And my altered Compostion Notebooks and jumbo paperclip bookmarks were also popular. Here are just a few pictures from it. Lighting isn't the greatest, but I wanted to make sure I snapped a few of them before I sold anything! lol

I have decided to partipate in another Craft Fair at my church on Saturday, October 2nd, so now I am super busy again getting things ready for that one! Making all those Halloween things that were sold, as well as some new Christmas things! I promise to share. The rest of my Halloween things will be featured in my upcoming 12 Weeks of Halloween posts.

Onto to other things...Happy Weekend to All! :) This is the first weekend in a few that I don't have to work both of my jobs! Yayyy! (Last Saturday was my last day at the restaurant...waiting on tables and waddling around at 7 months pregnant isn't easy! lol) So do we have anything fun planned? The hottie hubs and I are celebrating our First Wedding Anniversary on Sunday (Sept. 12th) so we'll be spending as much time as we can together this weekend. He has something planned for us, but won't tell me where, when or what. I can't wait to find out. but I'll let you all know when I do! teehehehe

I'm off to put my (swollen) prego feet up to relax! lol Have a great Friday night!
xoxoxo

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 5

Today I bring you Week 5 of our 12 Weeks of Halloween Series.  I made these super cute M&M Candy Holders for the Craft Fair I recently had and sold them all! They were super simple to make. I got the instructions from a video at Chic 'n Scratch. The picture below was also taken at the Craft Fair. I wish I had more pictures to show you, but I completely forgot to take ones of the holders open and whatnot. I will be making more soon so hopefully then I won't forget to take more. :)

What do you think??

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All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated. All supplies were varied throughout, as well.
Stamps: Batty for You, All Holidays
Paper: Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Wicked Fun Specialty DSP
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1/4" Cicrcle Punch, 3/8" Circle Punch, 3-D Dimensionals Exacto Knife (used to cut slits inside to hold the M&M package).
Accessories: 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon, 3/8" Black Grosgrain Ribbon (bought at Michael's), Happy Halloween with Pumpkin Ribbon (ought at Michael's)
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I'll be sharing more pictures of my Craft Fair tomorrow!
Toodles!

 
 
 

**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 4

Hi Everyone!
I completely forgot to post my 12 Weeks of Halloween, Week 4 project yesterday, so here it is now! :) I made these cute little 'Pumpkin Poops' for my upcoming Craft Fair this weekend. I just love the little poem! And these are perfect for youngsters!

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All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.

Stamps: Batty for You

Paper: Basic Black, Concord Crush, Whisper White, Old Olive
Ink: Pumpkin Pie
Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Stapler
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I am sooo happy for the 3-day weekend! Anyone have fun plans? Nothing here, except for work at the restaurant tomorrow, (which will most likely be my last day)...AND my first Craft Fair on Sunday! I couldn't be more excited and nervous at the same time!!! I'll be sure to take some pictures and update you all on how I make out...wish me luck!
Happy Friday!

**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.

12 Weeks of Christmas -- Week 11

Wow--can it be?! 3 posts in one day!?! lol That's right--I am on a rolllll today! I did it...and I'm all caught up with my 12 Weeks of Christmas posts, as well! Wooohoo! lol I know it hasn't been the greatest 11 weeks, but thanks for sticking it out with me! :)

Here are another couple ornaments I made...I CASEd this from Blythe over at Rubber Room Stampin'. I just added a little extra fun with a Rub-On from Stampin' Up! Retired Old Saint Nick set. I also used the Soft Suede Reinker, Dazziling Diamonds, and Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon. Sooo cute! Can't wait to hang one on our tree and give the rest as gifts!

And a close-up of the glitter...isn't is soo darling! tehehehe

I may be back with another post tonight...but we shall see. I've been racking my brain trying to come up with a cute and very easy Christmas card to send out to my family and friends this holiday (and I need to make about 100 of them). And yes, I know I only have less than 15 days to get them done...anyone have any ideas for me?!

xoxoxo

12 Weeks of Christmas -- Week 6

Happy Saturday Everyone!

I know I'm a WAYYY late with this, but here is the 12 Weeks of Christmas--Week 6 post! It's another very cute Christmas Ornament. I also used Stampin' Up! Word Flurries Rub-os again. And used a plain glass ornament that I bougth at Michaels. This time I cut a bunch of 2 inch gold ribbon strips and put those inside. And if you look closely there are gold sequents/confetti-like stars inside, too!  All ribbon was bought at Michaels. What do you think?!

Keep an eye out for some more 12 Weeks of Christmas posts!
xoxoxo

Friends Rock -- Birthday Party

So this past weekend I went to my cousin Sarah's MYO (Make-Your-Own) Sleepover.  She invited me so I decided that I would demonstrate a fun and girly 8x10 page using Stampin' Up's set Friends Rock. I didn't know what to expect with 5-eight and nine year olds, but we sure did have a blast! And I was soooo surprised to hear that a couple of the girls' mom's used Stampin' Up! Products! (And don't worry, I sent those girls home with the lovely 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog :))  Anyway, I came up with an easy and very basic layout for the girls to use, but of course they did their own thing! :) We added a black frame

(big enough to fit the 8x10) and some fun pictures (throughout the night) to use, and the girls loved it! They now have a keepsake they each created from Sarah's 9th Birthday MYO Sleepover! 

 My Layout:

Layout Size: 8 x 10

Supplies Needed:

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated!
Stamps: Friends Rock
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo
Paper:Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Melon Mambo Patterns DSP
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, 3-D Dimensionals
Accessories: 1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon

Highlights of the Night:

The girls hard at work with Jesse's help...

The Birthday Girl, Sarah, and her mom, Jessie:

And the final product! (How cute are these girls?! Demo's-In-Training, I think! hehehe)

 If you are interested in a booking a Birthday Party-Based Workshop! Please let me know!

 Oh, and I know I'm a bit behind with my 12 Weeks of Christmas...I'm sooo sorry. I'm hoping to have those posted this weekend--please bare with me though. :)

xoxoxo

12 Weeks of Christmas -- Week 3

Hiii All--

I know I'm a BIT late, but here is the 12 Weeks of Christmas--Week 3 post! It's a very cute Christmas Ornament. I used Stampin' Up! Word Flurries Rub-ons on a plain glass ornament that I bougth at Michaels. I then put some red and green crinkle paper in and added a white ribbon! It's super quick and easy gift, too! It does take a bit of practice with using a rub-on on a circular object, though.

Just an update, too. Our 10th Annual Erin B. Lugauskas Halloween Benefit Scholarship Dance was another success! We raised over $1700 that will be going to scholarships for Plainfield High seniors! Thanks to all that donated and came! I'm leaving you with a fun pic of the family and I. Mom was a joker; Dad claimed to be a cone-head chef (HAHA); Tim was Lt. Dangle from Reno 911; of course, I was a little Devil; Lil' Sis Sam was a butterfly; and her boyfriend, Mike, was a lumberjack!

Enjoy and chat later!

xoxoxo

Christmas is everywhere...

Hello All! Hope everyone's doing well out there! I can't believe we're 8 days away from Christmas! 2009 will be here before we know it...as well as my wedding, ahhh! :)

Anyway, today I've decided to put up a some of my cards and crafty things that I'm hoping you would love to give as gifts to your loved ones! :) So Christmas is coming and you don't know what to give your friend, co-worker, secret santa -- I've got just the things for you! Everything is handmade by me...Please take a look! :) Sorry that some of the pictures aren't perfect...I tried! hehe

First Up: Christmas Cards...each individual card is $2.00-- a box of 5 for $5.00 -- a box of 10 for $8.00. You may choose an assortment of cards or do a box of all the same, your choice! :) Below are just a few samples. I also have various gift tags that I am selling. $.50 each or 5 for $2.00. (Sorry I don't have any pictures of those at this time).

I've also been putting together packages of cute little wine charms for your wine/margarita/cocktail classes! These are sooo fun! I've got a wide range of charms to choose from...flowers, sea shells, butterflies, christmas lights or ornaments, etc. They come in packages of 5 and 6. One set is $7.

Check out these CUTE Stocking Stuffers...Snowman Poop! The little poem on them say it all! These are going for $2 each.

I had a BLAST making these Snowman Soups as well. Each come with a packet of hot cocoa, mini marshmellows, a candy cane, and 3 hershey kisses. $5 each.

All shipping is $5 and I will ship within 24 hours. I can possibly also deliver it to you if live in the Eastern CT area. All work is handmade by me with care and love. :) Also, if you would like to order anything else on this site (i.e. picture frames, custom scrapbook albums, etc.) let me know!

Please contact me at ppcreations@live.com if you would like to place an order or have any questions, comments, etc. Have a great day all!

xoxoxoxo