Make Your Drink Tray Sparkle

Hi everyone!  Are you ready for the weekend?  I am.

Last week I was at Michaels where I found the cutest little tray onsale for only $6.00....The tray came in many different sizes and colors.  Swoon.....Well, since I don't really "need" a tray I decided on a lovely teal one (yes, just one).  I couldn't wait to get it home and have some fun.

I started out by cutting the letters DRINK from my Buckle Boutique Rhinestone Sticker Sheet and my Sizzix machine.  Please, be smarter than I and put the rhinestones down....otherwise the letters come out backwards.  oopsies.

 From there, I simply stuck my letters onto the tray.

How easy was that?  Now I have this adorable tray for serving drinks on the patio.  So....what should I put in the glasses?

Hugs.

Outrageously Cute Owls - Coredinations

Hi everyone!  Hope you are having a great week.  Today I wanted to share with you a project I did a while ago for Core'dinations.  I love the dot papers that Core'dinations makes, such a fun texture.  These little pillowboxes are just so cute and fun.

I had my niece Lili and one of her friends over for a playdate so that we could create these.  The girls of course loved it.  They then proceeded to fill their little pillow boxes with other diecuts they had made.

Owl Box Supplies:

• Core'dinations Core Basics Patterned Papers 1 Sheet per Owl
• Core'dinations Core Basics White Cardstock
• Core'dinations Core Basics Black Cardstock
• Core'dinations Tillie Dot 12x12 Papers 1 Sheet 12x12 to coordinate with Patterned Paper, and Orange
• Core'dinations Sand it Gadget
• Pillow Box Tool, Cut File, or Template
• Assorted Circle Punches and dies

Step 1: Cut pillow box.  I chose to make my owl 6 3/4 inches by 4 1/2.

Step 2:  For added interest, sand the box with your Sand it Tool.  At this time I assembled the box so that I could see where the owl "parts" would go.

Step 3:  Begin cutting Owl "parts".  Two white circles approximately 2 inches wide for eyes.

One three inch circle, cut in half, for the wings.  Again, sand this piece for extra texture and interest.

One two inch circle and a small triangle for the feet and beak.  Feel free to sand if you like.

Two black one and 1/2 inch circles for the pupils,

Sixteen or so one inch circles for the feathers.  Don't worry if they don't punch perfectly, we are going to layer them so you can hide your mistakes.  hee hee
Step 4:  Time to assemble.  Begin applying the "feathers" in rows across the box.  Be sure to not place the feathers where your box will fold up.  Add orange "feet" on top.

Step 5:  Add wings and the whites of the eyes next.

Step 6:  Finish with the pupils and beak.

This project is so fun and easy to make; and the owls are totally outrageous.  The new Core Basic Patterns create the most adorable feathers and coordinate beautifully with the Tillie Dot papers.  I hope you give them a try, my littles did.

Hugs

Whimsical Lighthouse - Core'dinations

Hi everyone!  Just wanted to swing by and let you know that I have a post up today, over on the Core'dinations blog making this fun paper lighthouse!  Swing by and check it out.

Hugs.

Red Hat Society Gift Bag

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday!  I hope your day is off to a great start and you had a wonderful weekend.  Mine was fabulous!  The start of cabana swim season and an outdoor music festival with the family.  Life is good.

Today I wanted to share with you a fun project I made using some of my favorite companies products.  You know how much I love bling, so I started out with a solid red rhinestone sticker sheet from The Buckle Boutique, a fun piece of patterned paper from Core'dinations (I love the simple patterns in their line) and a super cute Sizzix die that I have had forever.  Mine is no longer available, but this one is super cute.

This little Red Hat bag was super fun and easy to make.
Step 1:  Cut the entire purse shape twice from the Sizzix die using the Core'dinations Patterned paper.

Step 2:  Cut just the top portion of the purse using the Sizzix die and the Buckle Boutique Rhinestone Sticker Sheet.

Step 3:  Assemble box as per directions.

Step 4:  Attach Rhinestone sticker sheet to patterned paper to create the top of the bag.  The patterned paper is heavy enough to hold the rhinestones, and the rhinestone sticker sheet is so easy to use, ensuring every bit of the top has the bling you need.

Step 5:  You know I couldn't resist cutting a little "red hat" with some scraps of paper and a little flower.

Step 6:  And every purse needs a blingy clasp.  This Gold Waffle Rhinestone flat back was just perfect.

This little bag is the perfect holder for a gift card for a favorite friend.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs.

Shabby Little Tags

Hi everyone!  Happy Friday.  Today I want to share with you a little tag I made for a challenge over on Facebook.

In order to make this tag I used lots of Tim Holtz Distress Inks on a manilla tag over a bit of embossing done with my trusty Sizzix Machine.

I layered a Prima Paintables ATC card that I colored with water color pencils as well as a few sticker and wood letters also from Prima.   

A few leaves and flowers that I colored with some Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays and a few butterflies I created using ModMelts painted with my favorite Ann Butler Earth Safe Finishes Irridescent Glaze. Finally, a bit of seam binding, also dyed with a bit of Lindys.

This project really was so fun to make.

Have a great weekend.  Hugs.

What It's All About - Clear Scraps and Crate Paper

Hey everyone!  I know, I haven't been nearly as attentive lately to my little blog....really struggling right now with some things...nothing life threatening or anything, so don't worry, I will keep you informed.

Today I want to share with you this fun mini album I made using Clear Scraps Mixable Medley album.  

I covered the pages with beautiful papers and embelishments from Crate Paper's Open House and a few flowers.  I just love the colors and embellishments in this collection.  So much fun, and right up my pink loving alley.  

Hugs.

Fairy Garden

Hi everyone!  Hope you are having a great day. Today I want to share with you something a little different.

You know, here in California, we are suffering a drought.  So I have been trying to come up with ways to decorate the back yard without flowers, because....well, watering flowers is just not in the....

Anyway...I saw all these cute fairies and accesories over on Consumer Crafts and thought...perfect.
I added lots of succulents to the former fountain as they will require no water with the morning fog.

And how adorable is this little house, and bridge.....

 

Of course, I had to get the little garden bench and table, as well as a lovely fairy for the garden.  And the little pond....made with some of my Buckle Boutique rhinestone stickers cut with the cloud die from Sizzix.

I think I still have a bit of work to do...probably move a few things around.  And I am already planning another for this little corner of the yard.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs