Valentine favors

Need just a little something for a Valentine gift? These clear party favors from Bo Bunny are great for that. Easy to make and inexpensive... only .49 cents each. I filled it with M&M's and cut some Valentine paper to fit inside. At the top you can tie some ribbon (if you come to my classes then you now I LOVE ribbon.)

The tag is made from The JustRite stamp set called Celebration Phrases. All I did was add the "Love, Tyler" to personalize it.

Bo Bunny makes these in a heart shape too but they are on backorder. I have some of the round right now and should be getting more in soon.

New JustRite Stamps

More new JustRite monogram stamp sets are in. These sets have new fonts in them too!
There is a special occasion set (more formal and pretty) and a curlz font (more whimsical).


Also in is the Deluxe Square monogram kit. This is something different from the rest because the block is square and includes 3 sizes of letters. You can check out the JustRite website for some beautiful samples: www.JustRiteStampers.com

Halloween test tubes

My 2 oldest children dont go Trick or Treating anymore, so I thought I would still give them some candy. I found these candy filled test tube/beakers at Walmart and jazzed them up a bit with some cute tags.
Like my last Halloween post, I used the 2" JustRite stamp for the wording. The spider is from a Cuttlebug die.

I wanted to make the spider look hairy-scary so I used black glitter to make him look sparkly!

Tyler's Treats!

Tyler and I had a few people we wanted to make treat bags for this Halloween. I love the "Boo to You" Cuttlebug folder because its so easy just to punch out the circles.

The 2" JustRite stamper worked perfectly for the outer saying. This set has different saying starters so I just had to personalize it with Ty's name. We stamped & filled some cello bags with candy and tied them shut with matching ribbon. Too cute!!

JustRite Stamper Special

New Christmas JustRite stamps are in. Some for the regular 1 5/8" size and some for the 3 1/4" size.
While supplies last, you can purchase both "Christmas Treasures" & "Old Fashioned Christmas" and get the 3 1/4" stamp ensemble for only $5.00!
(Regular price on this set is $14.95). This kit includes the 3 1/4" wood block stamper, 6 borders, and 6 centers.

Changito graduates

My friend Kelsey just graduated from Villa Maria and is on her way to Los Angeles, CA for fashion school! I tried to use Villa's school colors for her graduation card.

I used my JustRite stamps for the 2009 on top of the books and Cuttlebug "Congrats" for the background.

Recipe Box class

In this workshop we will be making a recipe box with dividers and recipe cards. We will be using the new JustRite stamp set to create the divider cards and even making our own stamped recipe cards too.

At a closer look you can see the front of the box has a little metal fork and spoon.

When you remove the lid there are 9 divider cards for separating your recipes.

We will also be stamping 9 recipe cards to get your box started. This box would make a great gift if you decide not to keep it for yourself, this is the season for bridal showers and engagements!

CLASS DATES:

Saturday, May 30th @ 11 am. (2 spots left)

Sunday, May 31st @ 1 pm. (2 spots left)

Wednesday, June 3rd @ 1 pm and 6 pm. ( 1 spot at 6 pm)

Saturday, June 6th @ 11 am.

COST: $12 , please bring adhesive, super stick tape, and pop dots ( only 2 or 3 is all you need).

JustRite Graduate

I used the new JustRite stamper to make up some graduation cards ahead of time this year. I could have easily personalized the card with someones name, but I wasn't sure how many parties there would be this year.
I used the JustRite Celebration set and scalloped nestabilities for the focal point. Its hard to see in the photo but there is a black ribbon tied around the card. I may change the color of the ribbon to match the school colors later on.

The "class of" stamped in the center is an old, old Stampin Up set. I was trying to find a graduation cap but didnt have one handy.

New JustRite stamps!

Some new arrivals have been coming in from the JustRite Stampers collection. If you already have the monogram stamper than some of these will interchange with it.
Here is a quick peek....

With this set (includes a wood block) you can spell out almost anything around the border.

This set is perfect to start out your card and personalize it with a name or special occasion...

Monogram Notecard Class

The JustRite monogram stamper has been a big hit at the shop lately. It's one of my favorites, and I have had many requests to do a class on it from people who have still not tried it out.

In this class we will be making a set of 4 notecards with envelopes and a notecard holder.

All of the cards will be personalized with the initials of your choice. You can keep this set for yourself but would also make a great gift too!

Class Dates:

Saturday, Feb. 28th @11 am. (FULL) or 2 pm.

Wednesday, March 4th @ 1 pm (1 SPOT LEFT) and 6 pm. (1 SPOT LEFT)

Saturday, March 7th @ 11 am. (1 SPOT LEFT)

Sunday, March 8th @ 1 pm. (1 SPOT LEFT)

Cost: $10

Supplies Needed:

Adhesive, pop dots, and patience.... we will be taking turns switching out letters.

Side Note: I will be out of town from Feb. 14th thru Feb. 21st so if you need to get in touch with me during those times just send me an email, I will still have my computer with me.

Seeing stars

I needed a birthday card for my nephew and sometimes kids at the pre-teen age can be tough to make cards for.I know he plays hockey so I thought this "Seeing Stars" paper from 3 Bugs in a Rug would be my best bet. I used my star shaped Nestabilities and the JustRite stamps for the focal point. My fear is that I think I spelled his first name wrong! I have the worst time remembering how to spell (eye-say-ah). I have a bad feeling I will be stamping the sentiment again!!

Make it personal!

I found this awesome tip on the JustRite Stampers blog ( JustRite Stampers ) and wanted to give it a try...

There is a pack of 3 borders that you can get as an accessory set to your JustRite stamper, they fit both the self inking and the wood mounted stamp. This one says "From the desk of", the other two say "From the kitchen of" and "From the library of".

Since it says "From the desk of" on the top and bottom, I just snipped off the words on the bottom. Save this piece because you can still use it if you wanted too.

With the small letter set (also a cool accessory) I added my name.

I used paper from the Basic Grey line called Urban Prarie.

Last minute monograms

I have been busy putting together some last minute cards for my mom and sisters to give them with their Christmas gifts.

I used the JustRite monogram stamper to put together some sets of monogramed cards for them. I picked out some colors and papers that I thought fit their personalities best.

I kept the card layout the same for the sake of saving time!

A couple of punches and pop dots later...

I wrapped them in a cello bag and tied a ribbon around them for looks.

Chocolate Wishes

I was getting some small Christmas gifts together and thought I would use the Baking set from JustRite Stampers. I made a nugget tin (called that because you an put 12 Heshey Nugget candies inside perfectly) with some Basic Grey "Blush" paper and stamped the tag for the top. I used the scallop and regular Nestabilities circle sets to layer the inner circle.

This pic shows you how easy the borders and centers can be interchanged with each other. They fit right into the grooves on the wood handle, this specific set has 6 centers and 6 borders.

New JustRite stamps!

Quite a few new JustRite stamps have arrived! 2 of my favorites are the Christmas ensemble and the Baking ensemble. These 2 sets are larger than the regular 1 5/8" size that I had before. This larger size makes them perfect for cards and gift giving.

They work great with the clear acrylic tins for giving candy and goodies!

These cute samples are not my creations, but they are samples from the JustRite website. You can check out their products and samples at http://www.justritestampers.com/

As soon as I get a chance I will be posting some pictures of my own! These stamps are so fun to use... the options are endless.

JustRite Monogram Stampers

Some of the JustRite Monogram stampers have started to arrive! This kit allows you to monogram and personalize gifts, cards, and stationery using any letter combination. Here are a few cards I found on the JustRite website.

The self inking monogram stamper kit includes 2 sizes of interlocking and interchangable letters and 4 border designs.

Add in the small letter set and create your own borders with sayings, addresses, phrases and more...