Sorry

I apologize for not blogging on a regular basis. Things are busy right now and I have been obsessed with knitting projects. Check out my knitting blog at www.knittingnerds.blogspot.com for some of my latest projects. After Halloween I plan to get back on track with some more paper crafts. Keep checking back, I promise I will get some new stuff up soon. Thanks so much for visiting my site and have a great day!

Frankenstein Box

Well, this was a fun project to make. This wonderful idea I got from the Chick'nScratch blog at http://www.chicnscratch.typepad.com/. I LOVE her blog, she always has wonderful ideas. I can't wait to use these for Halloween goodies. On my next one I will get the eyes better and put some scars on him. Try them... they are a lot of fun and easy to make.

I LOVE these bookmarks!

I saw everyone making these fun bookmarks on Spitcoast Stampers. I'm not sure who started it but I love them. This one was made with some leftover paper and 3D flower sticker. I used Stampin' Ups Sweet Serendipity on the top front and back of the triangle. It was fun to make and I look forward to making more for gifts. I used letter brads for the initials, I just cut the prongs off the back and tacky taped them down. I didn't want holes in the ribbon and sharp points sticking out the back. Hopefully they will stay on OK. Try one... you'll love it. I found the idea and template from http://acreativeneed.wordpress.com/.

Stamp Camp

I went to my uplines stamp camp today and made these cards. It is all I had time for, had to leave early for my sons soccer game (in the rain). Thanks to Chris, my upline for these great cards. All the cards are made with Stampin' Up products... I'm loving that new sock monkey set.

Thank You!

A big shout out to Judy from http://justjudyandherstamps.blogspot.com/ for all her help with my site. With her help I was able to add some links including music. THANKS Judy! Check out her site for some great ideas. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I'll be out enjoying the wonderful weather... being from Washington you need to enjoy it when you can before all that lovely rain starts again.

My First Diaper Pouch

OK, I couldn't figure out how these little puppies were made. Once I got the directions I felt silly at how simple they are. The idea for these was found on Splitcoast Stampers. I used some Berry Bliss double sided paper from Stampin' Up, the scallop punch and my circle of friendship stamps to stamp "thank you". Again, very simple... I was in a hurry to make 12 of them in an hour so I didn't get fancy. They are pretty cute and I plan to make more in a Halloween theme this year. This size was made with a 6x6 square, they are pretty small and only fit about 3-4 pieces of small candy (which was my intention). They can be made in any size needed though so try them out, you'll have some fun.

Please note: This was my first attempt so they are a little off center, I'm still working on perfecting the folds.

Knitting Notes

Made this altered notebook for a friend today. I found these great little notebooks at the dollar store (5 1/2 x 5 1/2). The paper is from Cloud 9, I wish my camera took better pictures the colors are really pretty. I used matching 3D stickers, some rhinestones and left over ribbon. I used the Stampin' Up spiral punch for the paper to fit the binding on the notebook. I LOVE this punch, it is officially one of my favorites. On the front I just used some $1 abc stickers I had found at Target and on the inside I used a "knit by" stamp in the corner of every page, I did omit the words though and just stamped the ball of yarn with two needles poking through. It was really easy and simple to make and I think it turned out really pretty. I'm glad she liked it.