Halloween Hand Sanitizer

Hello everyone!  Well last weekend and this week were very busy, so this weekend I am taking it easy!  Yesterday I cleaned my house, and today I am going up to my parent's house for a nice dinner!  You need weekends like this every now and then...  :)  Anywho, it's another DT day over at Joy's Life.  This week we were asked to make 3D projects.  I saw this idea for a hand sanitizer box on Pinterest.  I think it is the cutest darn thing, and it was actually really easy to make!  :)  You can click HERE for instructions on how to make it.

Halloween cardstock Joy's Life Stamps- Halloween Puns
1.5" circle punch
K & Company Halloween stickers
Small hand sanitizer

I am obsessed with hand sanitizer, so I know I would love getting this from a friend.  I know my teacher friends feel the same way about hand sanitizer, so they may be getting one of these little cuties in the near future...  :)  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!  :)

Halloween Blog Hop!!!

Hello and welcome to the Joy's Life DT Halloween Blog Hop!  If you just hopped here from the very talented Patty, you are in the right place.  To start at the beginning click HERE. 

Oh man, I am so excited about this blog hop!  I absolutely LOVE Halloween!  It is such a fun holiday, and I think all of the decorations and everything are so cute!  Every year at work, I make some kind of Halloween treat for my co-workers, so.... I wanted to make something that could hold some candy, or Post-its, etc...  I found this cute little treat bag on Mini Monsters and I just had to use it (I love the little arms)!!!  :)

Mini Monsters- treat bag cut at 5.35"

Joy's Life Stamps- Halloween Puns

Creepy Halloween candy (or any other treats)

Well I hope you are enjoying the hop, and I appreciate you hopping by my little blog!  Your next stop on the hop is the talented Megan...  Enjoy!  :)

Joy: http://joyslife.com/
Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com/
Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com
Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/
Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com
Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com/
Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com/
Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com
Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com/

Warts Up Halloween Treat

Hello there!!!!  I have been so busy, and I also got to actually talk on the phone to the that guy in Korea!  He called me on Thursday, and he said that I need to have an adventure and come to Korea!!!!  I actually really want to do it, but the plane tickets are so expensive!  My family and friends are telling me that I would be crazy not to do it...  I think it would be really exciting and fun!  :)  Anywho, I am so excited that tomorrow is the first day of October!!!!  I LOVE Halloween!  My students at school are already getting excited too...  All month long we dance to my favorite Halloween music, they get to dress up on that day, I read all my favorite Halloween books to them, etc...!!!  This week at Joy's Life, we were asked to create a Halloween treat project.  When I was at Target one day, my niece helped me find the perfect candy to use on this project.  It is so creepy and disgusting!  :)  Best of all, the candy has no dairy in it, so my niece can eat some of it...  Okay, here's my Halloween treat...

Mini Monsters- cauldron cut at 2.53"
Joy's Life Stamps- Halloween Puns
Clear tube from Joy's Life
Creepy candy

Hope you're all enjoying your weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!  :)

Clear Pillow Box Treat

Hello everyone!  I have been SUPER busy lately!  Tomorrow is the first day of school, and there is a TON of work that goes into getting ready for the kiddos!  Yesterday I was in meetings all day, and today is the last day to finalize my classroom!  YIKES!  I'm excited and nervous!  :)  Anywho, this week at Joy's Life we were asked to make a gift.  I have been wanting to use this clear pillow box, and this was the perfect opportunity!  :)

Joy's Life Stamps- Tag You're It Set Two

Clear pillow box from Joy's Life

MS border punch

Prima flowers

1.5" & 2" circle punches

White strip 3" wide, patterned strip 2", pink strip 1.5"

Easy peasy!  No Cricut on this project!!!!  Thanks for stopping by!  :)

Hello Sweetie Tin

Hello!  I have had such a fun week!  My friends and I went to Los Angeles on Wednesday and watched a live taping of Chelsea Lately!!!!!  I love seeing how shows/movies are made, so it was a total blast!  The interview guest was Lionel Richie!  I love his music and it was so cool seeing him in person...  We also got to see Kate Beckinsale interviewed, but that won't air until August.  My friend Ernesto caught one of the stress balls that Chuy throws out into the audience!  We had so much fun!!!! 
Today is another DT day for me at Joy's Life.  The challenge this week was to create a project using these adorable metal tins.  Joy sells these on her website, along with all of her amazing stamp sets!!!  These tins come in a pack of 3, and I can see TONS of possibilities for them!  I'm thinking baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, stocking stuffers, Valentine's Day, etc...!  The one I made would be great as a "just because" gift for someone...

Joy's Life Stamps- Yummy Puns
Joy's Life- metal tin
Pink circle- 2" circle punch (it fits perfectly)!
Candies are cut out from some patterned paper
Stickles- star dust
Twine
Mints (or whatever candy you want to use)

Well, hope you enjoyed it!  Thanks for being so SWEET and stopping by!  :)

Homemade Bubble Bath

Hello and Happy July!  This summer is just flyin' by!  Hope you're enjoying it!  The challenge this week at Joy's Life was to create a 3D project (a.k.a. no cards or scrapbook LOs)...  As you know, I love to make cards, so this was pretty challenging!  I sat and thought about what I could make, and when I saw this sentiment, I knew right away that I wanted to make homemade bubble bath...  I have a lot of friends and family who love taking baths (I'm more of a shower kind of girl), so I know that I can definitely find someone to give this to.  I made a pretty big bottle, but this could be scaled back into smaller containers and even given away as party favors (I'm thinking baby showers, bridal showers, etc.)!  It smells sooo good and I got it all over my hands and they are really soft now!  :)  It is also really inexpensive because it uses such simple ingredients.  At the bottom of this post I have shared the formula for making your own bubble bath!

George and Basic Shapes- ovals cut at 2.13 x 3", 1.87 x 2.76"
Joy's Life Stamps- Tag You're It Set Two
Ribbon & Twine
Patterned Paper (band around is 12" x 3")
Bottle (I got mine from Cost Plus World Market)
Homemade bubble bath

Raspberry/Vanilla Bubble Bath

I got this formula from This Time, This Space.  They have a lot of different variations on their website.  *I couldn't find raspberry fragrance oil, so I used almond & vanilla and it smells wonderful!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. unscented liquid soap
• 2 oz. distilled water
• 8 drops vanilla fragrance oil
• 6 drops raspberry fragrance oil

Directions: Mix all and pour into a container.
Pour a tablespoon or more in running water for your bath.

Yummy Treat Holder & Another Giveaway!!! :)

For the Fantabulous Cricut Crawl & Giveaway click HERE!

Hello!  Today is my dad's birthday!!!!  My grandma calls him her "little May basket"!  How cute is that?!?!  Happy Birthday Dad!  You are the best dad anyone could ever ask for!  :)

Okay, now onto the post for today!  Joy from Joy's Life is so stinkin' sweet and generous!  She has given all of the design team members something to give away over on the DT blog.  The idea was to use the item in a project and then give it away...  I was given a mini paint can to give to one of you, but things happened and I didn't get a paint can in time to make a project with it, but....  I am still giving away the mini paint can!  Whew! 

To make this treat holder:

Brown piece- 5" x 3"

Patterned paper piece- 4 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Joy's Life Stamps- Tag You're It Set One

Twine

Corner rounder

Crop-a-Dile

Sucker- I used my absolute fave: a Butterscotch See's sucker....  Mmmmm.... 

**To enter for a chance to win the mini paint can, all you have to do is head over to Joy's Life DT blog, become a follower and leave a comment on my post over there!  :)  Sweet!

Teacher Gifts Blog Hop!!!!

Woo hoo!!!!  Welcome to the Joy's Life DT Teacher Gifts Blog Hop!!!!  If you just hopped here from the very talented Ashley, you're in the right place!

I am so excited about this blog hop because I am a teacher!!  I love seeing all of the little school themed goodies, and also love getting ideas for my co-workers!  Super fun!   I can't believe that the school year is almost over, and it's that time to start wrapping things up....  It's bittersweet!

I filled it with things I think are essential:  Post-It's, Anti-bacterial gel (oh yeah!), "clicky" pencils, and CHOCOLATE!!!!  :)  The teacher can also use the bucket to hold misc. items after the goodies are gone!

George and Basic Shapes- chalkboard: kraft layer cut at 2.88", black layer cut at 2.53"

Doodlecharms- apple cut at 1"

Joy's Life Stamps- Everyday Occasions (I LOVE this set!)

Glossy Accents

Polka dot ribbon

Twine

White embossing powder

***Okay, how about a little blog hop candy?!?!?!  I will be giving away a bunch of little school themed goodies/embellishments.  For a chance to win, just become a follower and leave a comment on this post...  Easy peasy lemon squeezy!!!

You're last stop on the hop is to head back over to Joy!  Hope you got some great ideas for the special teachers in your lives!  :)  Thanks for stopping by!!!  :)

Here's the order if you need it:

Joy: http://joyslife.com
Julie: http://www.cricutchick.com
Nina: http://waffleflower.com

Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com

Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com
Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com

Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Susie: http://www.thedieshaveit.com
Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com

Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com

Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com

Ashley: http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com

Joy: http://joyslife.com

Sunflower Sweet Treat in a Tube

Hey there everyone!  I am so excited that it is finally Friday!!!!  YAY!  It must be Friday the 13th because my project today is not a card!!!  *gasp*!!!  :)  That's what can be so fun about challenges/design teams because sometimes you have to leave your comfort zone...  This project is another one for the Joy's Life DT...  The challenge was to create something using these clear tubes (which will be available on Joy's Life soon).  I really like these tubes, and the possibilties are just endless!  I love these candy coated sunflower seeds, so I decided to make my project around these little candies....  The sunflower makes me think of the country, so this has a very country feel to it!  :)  Hope you enjoy!

Flower Shoppe- flower cut at 1.82"

Recangle Tag- kraft piece 2 1/4 x 2 3/4", green piece 2 x 2 1/2"

Joy's Life Stamps- Everyday Occasions

Clear tube

Button brad

Twine

Candy coated sunflower seeds

There you are my sweet friends!  Have a great weekend!  :)

Flower Box, Krafty Girls Challenge #3

Hello there everyone!  Today is a new challenge over at Krafty Girls!  I'm so excited to be on this Design Team, the challenges are so fun!  This week the challenge is Get Growing- create a project with a handmade flower on it...  I just bought the Flower Shoppe cartridge and I couldn't wait to use it on this project.  I was a bit confused as to how to size this flower, and how to put it together, but I think I figured it out...  :)  I would put candies in this box, or you could put a cupcake in there...  It's a pretty versatile box!  :)

Flower Shoppe- flower cut at 4.10"
Sweet Tooth Boxes- box and scalloped lid cut at 10.5"
Cuttlebug- birds and swirls
Hero Arts- Trees, Birds, & Messages Stamp Set (sentiment)
Stampendous- April Shower Flowers Stamp Set (flowers)
Clear embossing powder
Martha Stewart Ink- ocean
Prima Flower
Blingy brad
Ribbon
Twine

***I created my own paper for the box by stamping and heat embossing the flowers, then I rubbed the MS ink on it. 

Enjoy, and I hope to see you link up over at Krafty Girls!  :)

Conversation Hearts Valentine Coupons

Hello everyone!!!  I hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day yesterday!  My day was wonderful!  My students were so adorable, and they could hardly wait until after lunch to pass our their Valentines!  They kept asking me all day if it was time...  They showered me with gifts, and I felt really spoiled!!!  One of my kids said that "I spoil them, and they spoil me"!  How cute!  :)  I then went up to my parents and had a nice dinner with my family....  Can't complain about that!

Yesterday I was doing a candy heart graphing activity with my students and the idea for this Valentine popped into my head!  It was like a beautiful candy lightbulb going off over my head, and I don't care that Valentine's Day is over, I had to make it!!!! :)  On the back of the little hearts I would write down little love notes, or coupons that you can give to your sweetie!  For example, I would write "good for one movie night of your choice", etc....  Hope you enjoy!!! 

Be sure to enter my GIVEAWAY!  :)

My Pink Stamper Blog Hop- use red, a circle, pink ribbon, more than 1 MPS stamp, a die cut
The Cuttlebug Spot- use hearts and a stamp
Little Scrap Pieces- anything your heart desires
Die Cuttin' Divas- choose at least two of these colors: red, pink, white, black
Celebrate the Occasion- Valentine's, use a heart
Paper Playtime- Cricut creation with hearts or love theme

Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More- box cut at 4.18"

Create a Critter- candy hearts cut at 2.18", heart window cut at 2.12"

Paisley- "sweetheart" cut at .61"

Doodletype- "for my" cut at .69"

Mini Monograms- scalloped circle cut at 3.06", red circle cut at 3.31"

Cuttlebug- doodle hearts (on the transparency), swiss dots

My Pink Stamper Stamps- Love-alicious

Pink ribbon

Transparency film

Okay everyone!!!  Hope you enjoyed my little coupon idea!  :)

MPS Pinkalicious Blog Hop- Back to School

Hello everyone!  I am so proud of myself for posting 2 days in a row!!! :)  Before I get to my project for today, I want to say a huge "thank you" to Diana @ http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/ for passing the Butterfly Blog Award to me!!!!  Her blog is amazing, she is a wonderful bloggy friend, and I really do appreciate her thinking of me!  Check out her blog, you'll be happy that you did!  Thanks again Diana!!! :)  Okay...  I wanted to make sure that I was able to get in on the MPS Pinkalicious Blog Hop this month, but it took me a while to come up with an idea...  The challenge was to create something with a school theme, BUT it couldn't be a card or scrapbook page...  You all know that I LOVE making cards, so this was a chance to think outside the box... and that's exactly what I made:  a box!  This is a treat box you can fill with goodies and pass it out to other teachers (co-workers), your child's teacher, etc...  I love the little miniature clipboard on this and that cut is actually the reason I bought the Fabulous Finds cartridge!  :)  Here it is....

MPS Pinkalicious Blog Hop- school theme
Bitten by the Bug 2- TBBM 3D box
Blog Quick Quotes (CWC)- Back to School

Tags, Bags, Boxes & More- box cut at 5.12"

Fabulous Finds- clipboard cut at 5"

Doodlecharms- apple cut at 1.28"

Hero Arts- Friends stamp set

Grid paper 4 1/2 x 2 3/4", I punched holes down the side with my Crop-a-Dile

Twine

Glossy Accents

There you have it folks!  I kept it pretty simple, so it would be easy to make multiples of...  Hope you have an A+ day!!!  :)

Wedding Favor Box

The challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut today is to make something with a wedding theme, and you had to include the color white and a bell.  I decided to make something different this time (seeing as I always make cards), so I made a favor box.  I wanted to incorporate the color green somehow and a really cute striped paper that I have.  I kept this very simple and elegant.  Hope you enjoy!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge:  create something for a wedding using the color white and a bell
http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2011/06/challenge-me-monday-64.html

Cricut cartridges used:

Wrap it Up cartridge-  box cut at 9.30"

Storybook- striped piece cut at 2.25", white piece 1.82"

My Pink Stamper stamps:  Happiest Moments

Green ribbon

Pearls