Treats Trio

Oh....what could be inside this lovely box?

Mmmmm...it is 6 delicous devils-food mini cupcakes.

If 6 mini cupcakes are too many for you, then how about 4?

What if you do not like cupcakes? Oh do not say it is so. Well, how about a snickerdoodle cookie in a pretty package?

I absolutely loved completing this project. For those of you who know me personally, my projects usually have a purpose or person in mind. I could not possibly make these packages without putting something in them. My family throughly enjoyed the project as much as I did {insert smile here}.

I am always looking for ideas to package home baking or other homemade items to give as gifts. There is nothing quite like pretty packaging to get your eyes and tummy ready for what is inside. I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed producing it. Would you like to see more ideas like this on my blog? Let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Vintage Wedding Card

I am calling this a vintage card because a number of the products that I used were classified as part of the vintage suite in the new Stampin' Up catalogue. I must admit that I do not gravitate to this style. I made this card for my husband's friend and his bride.

I also was trying my hand at making a Joy-Fold Card. I think that I like it and will make more of them.

Pony Party Present

Thank you Tania for your comment about getting back to stamping and creating as a form of therapy. It felt so good to complete a project despite the fact that my stamp room is in CHAOS (Cannot Have Anyone Over Syndrome) and my personal life has been a little busy as well. My plate is definitely over flowing and it looks like I will have to make a few decisions soon about that.

Anyway........back to the project. I made this little portfolio for a 5 year old girl's birthday present. I used the stamp set called Pony Party for the card, portfolio front and for the 3 x 3 cards included in the portfolio. Her mom said that she would like something crafty. Although she does not get to stamp, she gets to colour each one of the cards and give them away to friends. Also, I had to add a little bling with rhinestones and chunky glitter. I love using the chunky glitter on the sticky cuts. It seems to work the best on the sticky cuts.

Well, my break is over so I am back to cleaning up my stamp room.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Gift Card Case

I cased (copy and steal everything) this card from the new Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalogue (page 111). I used the stamp set Pocket Silhouettes and a new punch from the Punch Pack found in the Summer Mini. Rhinestones were put in the middle of the flowers.

I apologize for not posting in a long time. I had lost my mojo in the mist of personal issues, starting a new job, decluttering my house (ongoing) and being a full time wife and mother.

Now, I have realized that I need to keep on creating in order to balance my life better. I need to make time for myself and to finish a project each time that I create. Keep following me to see the many ideas that have been in my head but I have not taken the time to create.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

New Goodies

Today, I received my pre-order from the new SU catalogue. The stamp set is a retired set that my daughter often uses called, Birthday Best. The new goodies included paper. Well..................of to price out all my retired stamp sets, paper, ink and accessories to sell. Stay tuned.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Fun Gift Card Holder and Yummy Paper

I never seem to use the same design of gift holder twice but I am really loving this design. There are 3 teachers retiring from our school this year so our PAC has decided to give the teachers gift cards to a local business. I cannot deny that I love bold colours so this patterned paper called Island Oasis, was a must have. I live it so much that I want to hoard it but I am trying not to do that anymore. My new philosphy is to use what I love to create beautiful projects until I tire of the paper.

The tempting turquoise rectangle on the back panel can be used to put a picture. I am going to try to create a masculine now for Father's Day and birthdays. Masculine cards are challenge for me but I must get one done. I will try to post that one soon.

Happy Stamping,

~danita~

Father's Day Tin and Treats

Here is a very quick and simple project that I made the other day. It can be a Father's Day gift or a man's birthday gift. I am not very fond of the patterned paper (Manchester) so it was really difficult to love this project. The tin is a DVD tin that I purchased awhile ago from a business in Vancouver. I wrapped 16 Riesen candies in the same patterned paper. Instead of putting candies inside, you could use clear envelopes to make a mini scrapbook for dad. Here is a tutorial at splitcoaststampers: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/dvdtinscrapbook/

Happy Stamping,

~danita~