Bag & Tag

I made these gifts for the ladies in my neighborhood for their birthdays. 4 of us have birthdays in October! Since they have all passed I can now post a picture. It's very simple to do. I cut out a cellophane square, put some crinkle in the middle, added a lotion (or any gift), gathered up the cellophane, tied with ribbons and added a tag. It would be easy enough to change out the "Happy Birthday" with any sentiment.

Supplies Used:

Cocoa Cardstock & Ink

Boom-di-ada Paper Packet

Autumn Terracotta Cardstock & Ink

Barn Red Ink

Colonial White Cardstock

Thoughtful Seasons Stamp Set

Natural Hemp

Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon

Go here to purchase any of these items.

November CTMH Newsletter

Stampaganza is back! From November 3-30th, 2009, when you purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A,B,C,D and/or E only) at full retail price you will receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)- a savings of up to $22.95! Take advantage of this month's great offer to add to your stamp collection. Stamp sets make great stocking stuffers! Go here to start shopping!

The perfect gift: A CTMH gift certificate! Each gift certificate is handmade, a sure winner with any paper crafter. Purchase a gift certificate of $50 or more and you will receive a $5 gift certificate for FREE! You can either add it to your gift or keep it for yourself. Gift certificates are made to order and can be personalized for any event. Since they are handmade, please call or email to order. This offer is good until November 30th.

Missed the Christmas card workshop? You can still host a private workshop for your friends and get your cards free! Go to my website, or go here for more details. I only have a few dates left so call or email me to set a date!

In January I'll be starting a new workshop group where we will get together, complete awesome projects, and you will receive free stuff! More details coming soon!

Two More Cards

I'm hosting my Ward's craft night next week. I thought it would be fun to put together a little goodie bag for everyone. This is the card that will be going in it.

Supplies to make "Thank You" card:
Boom-Di-Ada Paper Packet
Sweet Leaf Cardstock
Hollyhock Cardstock
Just Blooms Paper Flowers
Autumn Craft Buttons
Natural Hemp
Chocolate Ink Pad
Say It In Style Stamp Set

I saw this card on the bulletin board for CTMH consultants. I wanted to try and make one because I thought it was so fun. This is my version of the card.

Supplies Needed to Make "Wreath" card:

Boom-di-ada Paper Packet

Cranberry Cardstock

Cranberry Grosgrain Ribbon

Chocolate Ink Pad

Sponge Dauber

White Cardstock

White Card Bases & Envelopes Value Pack

Scrapin' The Night Away

This past weekend I went to a scrapbooking overnighter. I had a blast with my roomies, got a lot done, and stayed up way to late (4:30am to be exact). I mainly worked on cards. I used my scraps I had leftover from other projects and accents I have had hanging around for awhile. I made a dent in my supply stash, but I still have a ton more. I guess I'll be making more cards! Here are a few I made while I was there. Sorry about the sideways ones. Hubby will have to help me fix that.

Tu Tu

Yesterday I ventured into the fabric store and bought some tulle to make a tutu for my daughters Halloween costume. There wasn't much to choose from. I guess it's a poplur thing to make this time of year. It was very easy and took maybe an hour to do. I found instructions on youtube here.

You'll need:
4 yard of tulle (or more depending on how big the person you're making it for is)
3 yard ribbon (they suggest satin, I used grograin because that's what I had)
ruler
scissors

Here is the finished product. My daugther refuses to put it on, so no model for the picture, hopefully by Halloween she'll change her mind.
Note: I used the sparkley tulle. It leaves glitter everywhere! Although it looks so cute, be aware you'll shine for awhile along with your kids and husband.

Christmas Card Workshop!

Host a private workshop for your friends and get your cards for free! 1 set of cards free for every 5 friends you have join you at your workshop. I only have a few dates left, so call or email and reserve yours!

4 Christmas Cards & envelopes- $4 per set
4 Photo Christmas Cards & envelopes- $4 per set
4 Christmas Tags - $1 per set

Christmas Card Workshop Add On: You can add the stamp set called Holiday Trinkets and ink pads, Tulip and Juniper for only $38.35! Add these to your workshop order and you will receive 1 set of cards for FREE! Just let me know you’d like the Add On option when you call or email to sign up for the workshop!

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3 (sorry it's sideways, I'll fix it soon)

Card #4Photo Cards (fits a wallet sized picture)Tags

Holiday Trinkets Stamp Set

Meatballs & Rice

I found this recipe on a website called Simply Supper. I love it. Josh thinks it's okay. The kids like the meatballs. It's so easy and something you can put together and have cook in a few hours.

Meatballs & Rice

25 meatballs, cooked and frozen

1 jar of Salsa

1 can of Cranberry Sauce

Mix cranberry sauce and salsa with a wire whisk. Pour sauce in a slow cooker. Add frozen meatballs. Cook on low 4-5 hours, or high 2-3 hours. Spoon meatballs and sauce over rice.