Happy Lunar New Year

A quick post: This year we celebrate the Year of the Rooster - it will be a year of work and lots of it.  My project consists of a pre-made clear plastic take out box.  Inside contains a Mandarin Orange along with some Gold Chocolate Coins that are embossed with Kanji characters. 

The Rooster image is cut using the Silhouette on a brushed gold card stock.  The FREE SVG cut file is from SVGcutting .com and can be found here. "Happy New Year" is gold embossed using a stamp from Mama Elephant - Lunar Extras.

Here's a better look at the coin "chain" purchased from one of the Asian markets. Loop it onto the metal handle for more decoration.

Side view of the container shows the orange inside

Thank you for stopping by to see what I have been up to .............happy crafting to you!

Easter Treats

Did everyone have a good Easter celebration?  I made these cute little Treat totes.  They are a SVG cut file from SVGcutting.com.  The file is called Mini Spring Basket Animals which can be found here. I don't know which one I like better: Duck, Bunny, or Chick............wait 'til you see the back...............These cuties measure about 3" x 3" x 2".  Each animal has been sponged lightly with some brown ink on the edges.  Original tote size was wider, holding more candy - I made it narrower using the SCAL program. They are filled with an assortment of sweets.

 Here's the Chick:

 The back of the Chick: Love the tail and the feet!

 The Bunny:

 The back of the Bunny:

 The Duck:

The back:

Aren't these the cutest?

A Speedy Recovery and Get Well

A friend of mine will be having surgery soon so I decided to send her a cute surprise to help her recover.  The SVG project is from SVGattic.com and the Collection is called Feel Better Soon found here.  From this set the Rx Gift Box and Get Well Card (card is re-sized to A2 measurements)

Here's the shaped card: I added a separate paper pattern mat for the front (easily done using SCAL program by deleting nodes). The Letterpress Swirl Embossing Folder used on the popped up orange heart.  Cuttlebug Dot Embossing Folder used for the band aid.  The Kraft band aid is edges using brown ink and popped with foam squares. "Get Well Soon" is also popped with foam squares. All papers used are from Recollections.  Shimmer Dot mat is from my stash.

Inside message is stamped using Stamping Up "Happy Healing" (OMG - this stamp set is from 1999!). Orange adhesive rhinestones attached at the top right corner.

Here are the pill boxes. The original size was larger. I wanted to make a couple pill boxes so the size has been reduced to finish 3-3/4" x 2-3/4".  Pill box is a metallic Copper card stock from Wausau Paper (I found this random paper pack at a Ross!!!).  Pill Lid is a metallic white card stock also from Wausau Paper. Red and Black card stock from scraps in my stash.  Pill box labels were computer generated, punched using a Stampin Up small oval punch.

Here's another view:

Remove the lids to reveal some treats: Peanut Butter Cups, Hi Chews (a sweet Japanese candy), and Japanese seaweed crackers.

These pill boxes and card turned out great - I am certain the pill boxes will be used again for a birthday, too!

 

Thank you for coming by today to visit!

Unique Photo Jacket and Envelope

This is a Grrrr-eat gift to give someone and I got it from a Jackie C. who was so kind to give such a great memento of my special occasion. I keep it close by to remind me of the wonderful event I had and I wanted to share this with you all so you can also be inspired to make something wonderful like this. It is a unique photo wallet that came in it's own color co-ordinated organdy bag.

Here is the Photo Jacket: measures 6-1/6" x 4-3/8". The paper used is from Best Creations Kimono Collection/#K001 Flower Viewing and the contrast paper is #K004 Colorful Ball. Stickles were added to the umbrella tops randomly.

Open up the tab to reveal a jacket with a thumb pull (can be made using a circle punch)

There's enough room to hold a couple photos of the event:

Flip the Photo Jacket over to see that there is another pocket that holds a note card documenting the event. Optional: Use the Stamping Up label punch for the "pull"

On the reverse side of the note card is a business card from the restaurant:

I will do my best to provide the measurements to make this project: To make the base, cut (1) 4-1/4" x 11" card stock, score on the 11" side @4-1/2", 10-1/2" as shown. This is the Blue color card stock in the project.

Cut (2) 4" x 4-1/4" liners in a pattern paper. This is the Best Creations Kimono Collection/#K001 Flower Viewing in the project. Optional: use a corner rounder on the flaps.

Cut (1) 6"  6-3/4" pocket, score on the 6-3/4" side @2" and 6-1/4".  This is the pocket using Best Creations Kimono Collection/ #K004 Colorful Ball in the project. You will be wrapping this around the base. Note there is a 1/2" allowance for the sticky tape to adhere to the base as shown in the 5th photo.

Lastly, here is the note card cut (1) 3-1/2" x 5" to be inserted into the jacket (at the back). Optional to punch a pull tab.

Hope you all are now inspired to make some of these for some quick and eventful memories.

More Birthday Surprises

OK - my friends KNOW my absolute favorite color is RED so I usually get things in that color.  Of  course I got this red Bag from one of my creative friends: Gail W. with a terrific hand made tag using my favorite paper from My Little Shoe Box. inside the bag was a beautiful orchid plant (OMG - I hope I don't kill it) in a red ceramic pot.  This little Washi goodie bag contained some fabulous teas and a notebook - soo cute.

Want to see the tag closer up? see............cute, eh?

Now this gift is from another creative pal: Jackie C. I absolutely LOVE the Kawaii bag with those funny cups. Inside is a cute personally packaged coffee ensemble.  A hand made gift tag and gift card holder - LOVE this!!!!! I don't want to take it apart but I have to in order to spend the gift card.

Here's a closer look at the hand made tag and that gorgeous cup charm hanging with the tag...........love that charm!!!!!



Oh - it was such a beautiful celebration with my friends.  This was a very memorable event.

Thank you Gail and Jackie for a wonderful time.

2013 New Year Glasses

Of course I just had to make some fun eyeglasses to celebrate with friend on January 1. This was a really easy project to make: only 3 pieces - the front frame, the front frame contrast, and the arms.  This was a FREE SVG cut file from My Scrap Chick. No re-sizing needed at all............just load on your computer and cut using your cutter (my Silhouette) - fits pretty good on any size head............ha ha. I used Black Recollection Black, Silver paper from the Paper Company for the front contrast............if you want: add some bling but I thought it was good as is.

Inside view:

And, here are the pieces to make this project: sticky tape is used to attach the arms to the eye glass front.

Love this!!!! Fun!!! It was a hit with everyone who really got into wearing them.  We took a group photo with them on and of course a photo without them, too.............