Teenage boy card and diy gift!

 

When you are needing a cool teenage BOY card what do you do?? What is the first thing you KNOW that you will add, or the colour/s that you will choose?? I'm guessing that I'll be a pro at teenage boy and girls cards as the years unfold and my children grow older! This card was for Zeke's friend who was turning 13!!

 

 

We handmade a gift, this cool cushion for him and with the funky font that Zeke found I decided to continue with the theme and add that to the card! Blockhead Alphabet is the star, well the triangle of the card (now a retired set) and with some simple vellum for the number and twine the card was done!

The cushion was such a hit that Zeke was keen to have one also.... guess what he got for Easter? (Instead of LOADS of chocolate!) His own "Wake up and Be Awesome" cushion!!

CASE-ing the Catty #12 Gifts and packaging

YAY it's time for another CASE! We've gone to fortnightly challenges at CASE-ing the Catty and for this week we are focusing on Gifts and Packaging!! My oh MY there is OODELS of pages of inspiration and CASE-ing to be done in the mini!! What to copy first??
I went with the simple gift bag on page 10 using the Petite Cafe bags and the Nature's Peace stamp set (page 26 in the mini.) Of course I added some of my own personal flare with some sequin trim, peg, a tag and an additional tag with "this season and always" which is also in the set!  Oooo you can't go past the Crochet trim to give it a vintage feel!

These are sooooo super easy to do and the Cafe bags are soooooo fabbo!! Did you know they are even lined for those extra buttery hand-baked goodies that will be filled inside them??
Well they are!!! No oozy mess, just yummo yumminess!!!
Come and join us at CASE-ing the Catty this time round, it's a great chance to get started on your Christmas packaging!!

DIY Fun pack for kids!

It's nice to make gifts for those you love and when a family friend was turning 4 I thought of this cool idea for a Fun pack! My amazing friend has these little beauties for her treasures and I've been wanting to make something myself like it so here is my take on a special travel pack for kids!

All you need is one of those old, VERY OLD VCR cases (you can honestly pick them up for 50c at the op shop!!! BARGAIN!!!)
Then with some DSP of choice you cut it to size and slip it in the plastic cover! Make some envelopes that fit inside PERFECTLY thanks to the envelope board, cut out some labels (I used the Apothecary die framlits) and decorate!! The Zoo babies got a great workout for this pack along with the sweet Petite petals punch!

 

 

Finally you fill it with some A4 paper, stickers, pencils and any other "fun bits" to make your gift just right! Needless to say the gift was LOVED and now I know what else to make for future "kiddy" presents!! YAY!!

CASE-ing the Catty challenge #1 - Gift and Packaging

 

It's that time lovely people!!! Time to start a wonderful adventure of a new challenge!!! YAY!!!
It's called CASE-ing the Catty and I'm one of the lucky ladies who is part of the design team!!! YAY, YAY!! I'm sooo excited to be able to bring to you my inspired projects from the 2014/2015 Stampin' Up! Catalogue along with a wonderful team of fellow Stampin' Up lovers!!

So to kick things off for our first week we are looking at the Gifts and Packaging section (pages6-23) and my CASE has come from page 7!! See that little streamer party stick?? (it might actually have a proper name..... let me know if it does!!) well that's what I wanted to make for my envelope board gift bag which I found the instructions for HERE. All you need is the fringe scissors a thin strip of cardstock (or DSP) and then roll it up around a toothpick! Spread it out a little, you can roll it over a pencil or your bone folder (if you're very careful) and there you have your gift bag streamer thingy!! hee he!
The DSP I used is another new product called Lullaby, sentiment from the Creatively Yours stamp set (perfect for the angel policy) die shape from Apothecary framelits and lastly baked brown sugar thick twine!

 

Do make sure you check out the other design team's inspiration!! You are sure to have your creative juices flowing and be ready to go with some fun goodies for your next workshop or club night!! After all it is all about CASE-ing the Catty!!!!

Flowers, ribbons and thanks!

What girl doesn't like ribbon and flowers?? I know they are up there in things I love and with the wonderful colours of SU's latest in-colours these ribbons are sooooo pretty!!!
So with some gifts of thanks needed I put together a ribbon share and presented them all pretty in a quick and easy bag with a DSP topper! Add a flower using the core'dinations primrose petal cardstock (sanded to add a lift) a pearl for the center, stamp a thank you and your gift is complete!!

Merry Christmas to you all!

The gifts have been wrapped and even given out now...... Turkey eaten, plum pudding enjoyed and carols sung!! Truly a wonderful Christmas has been our day today, what a blessing it has been to us all! How I love that God sent His Son Jesus to be born on this earth for all, the most amazing gift of all!

DIY Christmas Star (made from wooden sticks)

 If you are looking for an easy gift idea that looks really lovely and is very in-expensive, then this wooden star is the gift idea for YOU!
Just gather yourself up some sticks, about the same thickness and then cut them to the same length!. Then place them on top of each other in lots of two. From there form your "star" shape. Next grab some ribbon or twine or string and wrap it around the end a good few times. Tie a knot.

 Continue doing this until you have 5 points all tied together! In the center where it crosses over I've also tied a little string to help hold my star in place, this way it doesn't all fall in to itself! Then it's ready to hang!

This makes a fantastic gift, something you've handmade always does!! What do you think? Any good ideas you have to share too? Another fabbo idea I saw over at Traveling Mama is HERE! Very groovy indeed!
Well with only 6 more sleeps I hope that you are getting your lists done and enjoying all of the Christmas spirit at this special time of year!

Perfectly Rustics challenge #12 Christmas gifts

 

Can you believe that it's not hit December!!!?? WOW oh wow! So with this wonderful season upon us it's time to start thinking gifts and what better gift to give then that of a handmade one!
So here this time we are helping to inspire you with Christmas gifts at Perfectly Rustics!!
Here is my idea....... An Advent Calender!

I've used the Peek-a-boo bigshot die and then stamped all the assorted boxes with different number stamps and also the fun Rotary stamp too! Then I've stuck it all onto a piece of DSP (retired newsprint sheet) and punched some holes to thread the ribbon through for hanging! Inside I've typed out a number of fun activities and questions and then glued it all down with the 2 WAY GLUE pen!! Amazing little adhesive that allows you to stick things like a sticky note, over and over!!

I'm sooo super happy with how they turned out and have made at least 5 now, sending some over the straight and given some out to my dear friends ready for their countdown to Christmas!! YAY!
Be sure to pop on over to Perfectly Rustics and see the other fabbo creations, or perhaps join in yourself and show us your handmade gift!

Mother's Day gift ideas - fabric tissue cover

I have a few more gift ideas to show you, this one I found HERE with all the wonderful instructions also!! Now I'm not really a sewer but I could do this easy as!! I added a few co-ordinating buttons and now it's ready to go, ummm just need some pocket tissues to complete the gift!

Mother's Day gift Idea {bird with nest on vintage jar} and SUO #69

There are soooo many amazing, clever people out there that make amazing, gorgeous things!! Last year I saw this idea at Shelli's blog HERE and knew that one day I'd have to give it a try......

 

Of course the hunt for old jars here in Aussie doesn't seem as easy as our USA friends but my Mum is super great at garage sales and markets and found me some old Fowler's jars!! YAY!! So with this weeks challenge over at SUO being anything Sizzix, I jumped in to show you this project!!
It took me a few goes to work out how to make the bird (Elegant bird Bigz) and stuff it so it looked full and more "life-like" but in the end I think it turned out quite well! I made the nest out of canary breeding material and glued that to a Scallop circle (Scallop circle Bigz)

 

 

I love this saying from the set From the Heart, it speaks to me greatly in this busy world we live in and thought it would be a perfect addition to the jar. (added to the fact that I've used the Apothecary accents, another Sizzix die to cut it out!)

  

I've left it empty so as the lovely recipient can put inside whatever she likes..... perhaps a photo, some chocolates, assorted nature pieces, ribbon..... it's up to her!
I'm certainly making one for me this Mother's Day, I can't wait to see it on my desk and fill it with..... ummmm something wonderful!

Mother's Day gift ideas {fabric flowers}

 

This gift idea can be used on just about ANYTHING!!!! A brooch, hair clip, attach to a headband, dress up a necklace, decorate a box.... the list is endless!
It's soft and feminine and a perfect little Mother's day gift! I found all the step by step instructions HERE.
I'm looking forward to making some larger ones for home decor!! Happy creating! :)

The fabric used in these gorgeous flowers is Tea for Two and Twitterpated.
and i used the Big Shot circle die to make my circles!

Mother's Day Gift Ideas {DIY Votives}

With the celebration of our dear Mother's coming up next week I took to the wonderful web and sort me out some fabbo gift ideas!!
I wanted some that the children could make and some a little more advanced. All in all I've had some fun creating lovely gifts!!
The first one I made with the girls was these....

SOOO PRETTY and a perfect addition to the beautifully set dining table on Mother's Day! I've used a mix of the Tea for Two Designer Fabric and the Twitterpated DF. Easy to make and totally a child friendly craft!
You can find the wonderful step by step instructions HERE!
What about you? Have you sorted out your Mother's day gift? What do you like to give to your Mum/Nan, special Mother figure in your life??
I'll have some more show and tell in the next few days so be sure to pop back in!!