Teachers Gift: for the book lover

I am so grateful for the teachers that guide my kids each week. I made all three of them personalized gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week.

First up, For the Book Lover.....

This 6-pocket Bag is smaller than a laptop but big enough for any tablet, book or magazine.

I used this tutorial.
It was so easy and so fun that I made 3 of them! (see them HERE and HERE).

You may have caught my last post HERE about the Zipper Pouch. I put a handmade coaster in the pouch using scraps from the other projects.

My son's 'book loving' teacher also loves cake so I got her this pretty recipe book and made a bookmark from ribbons and a jewelry charm.

I purchased all the fabrics at Jo-Ann Fabrics. I scour the remnant bins to find fabrics on the cheap! 50 to 75% off!!

Thanks for stopping by,

steph

Jewelry Tags and Wedding Attendants' Favor Bags

A wedding is afoot for one of my cousins. Since I can't be there (just had a baby) I wanted to make not only her invitations but some favor boxes for her attendants. At the last minute, I decided to fill the boxes for my cousin with some of my handmade earrings. I have a huge stash just waiting for a good home. To make these lovely little tags, I used some scrap papers measuring approx. 1.5 x 2.5 scored. I punched two holes near the top and stamped with Clear & Simple Stamps On the Mend set and sentiments from PTI.

 Using the small stitch image, I made a necklace by curving the clear stamp.

 Some of the jewels....

 These tags fit perfectly inside this darling dress box from Creative Cuts & More.

 I didn't actually TIE the twine around the box. I tread it through a button then wrapped it around the middle of the dress. Looping it back around the button then securing the twine by simply threading it behind all the layers.

Then I added this cool die cut dress form from Clear & Simple Stamps.

How to: Sheer Flowers

 Hi folks!

I frequent a little thrift shop now and then and came upon a couple Sheers.... curtains for a dollar. I originally wanted them to do a screen printing project (which I should show you).

After that project I had a ton leftover so....

I cut different size circles with my Big Shot.

3 layers at a time.

Then I held a lighter under the edges of each circle to give them 

texture and drama.

 Then I took one of each size to make a single flower.

 Punched a whole.

 Added a lovely brad.

Brushed a little Elmer's glue on the edges and 

dipped them in sugar..... just kidding... glitter.

Aren't they delicious?

Let me remind you that these were made from thrift store sheers!

So cool and crafty .... and cheap!

Harvest Bazzar in September

I am getting ready to show/sell my jewelry September 19th
at Smith Lake in Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg, NC!
I can't wait. I thought I'd show you a bit of my work.

Some of my girlfriends make fun of the mannequin heads
but I think their awesome!

Check out my Etsy Shop to see what's available NOW!

Time to Die!

Today I decided to play with all of my dies!
This here is the Pillow Box Die... fabulous right?

From left to right:
Matchbox die, Pillow Box die,
Bag w/Scallops die, and Shaker Box die.
You can fit so many little goodies
in these boxes. But it doesn't always have to be candy!

I made this lovely brooch years and years ago!!
Those are Russian Jade beads from Arizona.
Hi Mom!

Here's an everyday pair of earrings.

I made so many of these last summer
and I still love all three pairs that I kept for
my own personal stash.
I have a pink pair, teal pair and a clear pair.

I think anyone would love a set of handmade
earrings/or necklace/or brooch in a
MATCHING paper box handmade
just for them by you!

Here is the Top Note die.

I love this die!
(if you didn't already gather from looking at my card stash)

I used the Yummy stamp set
from Stampin' Up! ... this set was made for this die.
And you can get all of the dies
shown here through me!

Now, isn't it time to Die people?
Get to it!

Yummy handmade necklaces

Hey crafters!
I found these lovely little flower beads on ETSY!
I get most of my beads at a great store in Phoenix. Can't beat the prices.

Find these and more at my jewelry shop!