Teacher's Gifts

At the beginning of every school year, I like to give my children's teachers a little gift to start off the year. It is my way of saying that I appreciate them and what they do. Teachers have a very important and difficult job. I am a very practical person so I give consumable gifts. Here are the two teacher gifts that I made.

I put thumb tacks, magnets, paperclips and chocolate in the different boxes. A mini sharpie was placed on the outside since it would not fit inside.

Happy Stamping, Danita

Bad Blogger

I must apologize for being a bad blogger. It has been one thing after another and now it is time that I start blogging again. Thanks to my dear friend for reminding me that I have a blog. You know who you are. So what have I been up to? I went to visit with a friend who lives in the most beautiful place in the Cariboo. Loved it. I participated in a card swap in which I made 62 cards. Wow! That sure was a lot of cards. I will be posting some of those in the next few days. What else? I officially opened my stamp room in my house. I must say that it is absolutely wonderful. I am still organizing and I will show pics of that as well. Then, school started back for my childern and I am finally in the groove. Also, there was our local fall fair that I participated in. I am now busy with my stamping clubs, workshops and birthday parties.

I met with my stamping club ladies during the first week of September and gave each of them a little gift. I think I still have one here waiting. I made 10 of these matchboxes and tried to put each of their favourite candies in them. I liked how they turned out. Have a great day and happy stamping.

Second Swap Card

Sorry for being away for a little bit. I have been working on my swap cards and I finally came up with another card. The swap that I am participating in involves using the new Stampin' Up in colors as the prominent colour (Canadian spelling). I selected Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede for the swap. Do you ever have a sketch in your head but cannot seem to execute the way you see it in your head? Well, that is what was happening with me until a friend came over today to stamp with me. It always helps to get a second opinion. So what do you think of my Thanksgiving (Soft Suede) card?

Happy Stamping,

Danita

Swap Card

Welcome to the weekend! I should be sorting through my stuff in the basement right now but I also need to get a few swap cards. When I mean a few, I mean 62 in total using 2 designs. This is my first template using the new in colour, Rich Razzleberry. I was inspired by Beate Johns (http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/category/stamped-artwork/artwork/) Dashing Dasher. What do you think? Is it a keeper? Well, back to more stamping to create another card for my swap. The next template that I am off to create uses the new in colour, Soft Suede. I will be back soon.

Happy Stamping,

Danita

Baby Gift

Last night, I attended a baby shower for a friend of mine whose son was born July 1. He will always have a party for his birthday since he was born on Canada Day. Oh yes, back to the gift. The new mom requested recycled, handmade or organic as gifts. The main outfit was recycled and I had made the card awhile ago but I wanted to try stamping on a onsie and then embroidered over the image. I really enjoyed doing this and I am going to try it again soon.

Below the plane, it says, " Welcome Baby." It looks much better in real life.

Well, I need to get this post done as the power is to be shut off. There is a wildfire near the power lines so the power might be shut off so they can fight the fire better.

Until next time.....

Happy Stamping,

Danita

Matchbox Birthday Present

Cute isn't it? Surprising just how this gift came about. At 8:15 this morning, I get a phone call from one of my daughter's friend's mother. She is inviting us to a birthday party that day at 4 pm. Today was a Civic Holiday here in Canada but stores are open but I challenged myself to make a gift with what I had on hand. I have a "little" gift box stashed away for such occasions as this. Believe me, I have had many "surprise" parties so it has become neccessary.I used the matchbox die from Stampin' Up to make three individual boxes and the sleeves that go with them. I am really loving the Big Shot these days. My four old son had an emergency during the adhesion process so it looks slightly off. Tombow was not exactly very forgiving. Included in each of the sleeves are little gifts. The first sleeve has a pair of barettes using the Fleurettes I from last year's catalogue. The second drawer holds 3 lip smackers. Every little girl loves to put these on and in the last drawer is a bag of skittles.

I am going to make another one when I am not feeling so rushed. Until next time.....

Happy Stamping,

Danita

Fifth Avenue Floral Class

Sorry for not posting regularly. I am working on a few classes and preparing my stamp room to be open to the public. Here is a class that I will be offering later this month. There are four cards and a box that go with this set. It is a great gift to give for those who like homemade cards but do not have the supplies or time to make them.

Thanks for looking.

Danita