Tag Pouches

Here are two styles of tag pouches that I made for my craft fair. They each contain a dozen tags. I used a 6 x 6 scrapbook page protector as the pouch and adhered it to a cardstock base. Then I added some designer paper, a ribbon, and a circle tag and voila-----a cute way to package tags!

Scripture Magnets

I thought these would do really well at the church craft fair this weekend, but they didn't! I was really surprised. You just never know what will sell from one week to another. It's all hit or miss. For instance, I sold many UT Longhorn items at the previous fair. So I made a whole bunch more and sold NONE this weekend. Go figure. I have 3 more fairs to do, so hopefully they will sell.

I used Verve scripture stamps with Black Stazon Ink and then glued a heavy magnet on the back. Most people use the Chiaro Marble Tiles, but they didn't work for me. The holes/imperfections in the tile made the scripture unreadable, so I used Travertine 2" x 2" tiles instead.

The m&m Christmas Story

I made these m&m tubes for my craft fair yesterday at a local church. They were a hit! The poem reads:

As you hold these candies In your hand, And turn them, You will see. The M becomes a W, An E, and then a 3. They tell the Christmas story, It's one I'm sure you know. It took place in a stable. A long, long, time ago.

The E is for the East, Where the star shone so bright. The M is for the Manger, Where Baby Jesus slept that night. The 3 is for the Wise men, Bearing gifts, they say they came.

W is for Worship, Hallelujah, Praise His name. So as you eat these candies, Or share them with a friend. Remember the meaning of Christmas, It's a Love story that never ends.

Happy Late Halloween!

I know it's been forever since I have posted, but I was on vacation and busy making stuff for my upcoming craft fairs. I plan on posting photos soon of all the stuff I have been making. But for now, check out my little gumball machine!

Go, Pack, Go!

I did this card for Libby's challenge (http://stampinlibby.blogspot.com/). We were supposed to make a card based on one of our favorite teams. Well, I don't really like sports but my dh is from Green Bay. He is an avid fan of the Packers and is even a shareholder. Tomorrow is their first game and we'll be watching the game here. I plan on putting this card in his briefcase so that he'll have a pleasant surprise when he gets to work. Isn't the image adorable? It is a WRAK from Yvonne Delaney off of SCS. Thanks, Yvonne!

Dude Cards!

I don't know about you, but I have the hardest time coming up with cards for guys. To force me to get out of my guy card slump, I decided to join a "Who's Your Daddy" swap on Splitcoaststampers. I did two different designs for the swap. For the first one, I used a Craft Robo to cut out "WILD THING" on the side. For the second swap card, I used some awesome (but retired) designer paper from Stampin' Up! Now I am wishing that I had bought more of it. I hope my fellow swappers like the cards I made.

Stamp Set: Hang In There Changito Stamp Set

Cardstock: SU Barely Banana, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Close To Cocoa, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, Ruby Red

Accessories: Scallop and Oval Punches, Chocolate Chip Ribbon

Stamp Set: A Muse
Cardstock: SU More Mustard, Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla, East Coast Prep DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Su Yo Yo Yellow, Copic Markers
Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Piercer

Important Lesson Learned!

I ran over something with my car and just figured it was just a rock, so I kept on driving. A few minutes later, a man drove next to me with sheer terror on his face. He was very frantic and was motioning me to pull over. I almost ignored him because he was acting all wacko, but I put two and two together and realized that there was something wrong with my car. I am so glad I pulled over because my gas tank had been pierced by a metal bedframe piece. Gas was gushing out of my tank. The metal pole was dangerously close to dragging on the ground and it could've created a spark and my car could have blown up with me and Connor in it! WHEW!!!! What a close call! My important lesson learned was:

Always stop after running over anything with your car and make sure the gas tank isn't leaking!