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Look how cute this idea is by Super Saturday Crafts

Tile Magnets

Now that I have my Silhouette, I am looking for fun vinyl projects. There are so many out there! This is a cute idea from Super Saturday Crafts:

These guys aren't vinyl but they are so cute!!

Baby Carriage

Look how sweet this baby carriage is:

I originally saw it on Dannie's Designs. But she gives a link to the blog that she saw it on.

Post it Note Holder and Pen

Look at these darling little post it note holders and pens. The first one here with the tutorial is from Dawn.

The second one was from Jill.

Stamped Candles

Look how cute these stamped candles are from Jill's Card Creations:



She gives a little tutorial too!

Cute and Simple Box

These little boxes From Dawn's Stamping Studio are so cute. I am making 22 of them to give to the teachers in our Primary...

Paper Backpack Bag

There are some very crafty people on Splitcoaststampers. Check this out:

Top Note Gift Bag

Look how cute this little bag is from Paper Pleasing Ideas:

Magnetic Shopping Pad

Look at this fun idea for a Magnetic Shopping Pad from Jill's Card Creations:

New Take on the Gharidelli Box

This site has a very cute Ghiradelli box.

I originally saw it here.

CD Holder

This is a cute idea from Creative itch for CD's or DVD gifts.

Holiday Planner

Look How cute this idea is from Mish Mash! I love it! Another cute version is over at The Creative Itch.

Post It Note Holders

Reallly cute post it note idea from Kerry's Paper Crafts:

I’m a big fan of making post-it note holders. They are cute, useful - and they actually sell REALLY well at all my craft fairs. They just make nice little gifts for anyone - Teachers, Friends, Co-workers…etc.

I saw this video on Dawn’s Blog and loved how she made use of these Acryllic Frames! So off to the Christmas Tree Shop I went - and stocked up on some of the 4″x6″ sized ones. They were only 89 cents a piece. Score!

Here are a few that I whipped up. They didn’t take long at all and I think they came out super cute. The good thing about these sized ones is that I had enough room for some ribbon at the top.

Supplies: Acryllic 4″x6″ Frames, SU! Hawaiian Papaya, Good Morning Sunshine DP, Cheep Talk, Darling Dots Stamp Sets, Kiwi Kiss Ribbon, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Choc. Chip, Pacific Point Cardstock. Pacific Point Ink. Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan.

I missed it this year, but this is for next year. These Fire Crackers from Heartland Paper are so cute!

Celebrate your Independence with these cute fire crackers!

Supplies: Life Savers, pattern paper, cake stem, tag, & tiny clothes pin.

Just take the outer wrapper off the Life Savers leaving the silver wrapper on. Cut three strips of pattern paper 5/8" x 3 1/2". Glue strips to Life Savers. Poke a cake stem into the top where the hole would be. Add a cute tag with a tiny clothes pin.

*Note: You can buy the cake stems at stores who sell cake decorating supplies.

Necklace

This is a way cute necklace idea from The Creative Crate.

Here is another FuN necklace idea:

I came across this idea at Mod Podge Rocks! I LoVe this blog!! Amy has so many CuTe CuTe crafting ideas using Mod Podge. She has instructions on how she made hers here!!
I LoVe personalizing stuff...so I made these for my girls.

You could get pretty CrEaTiVe with these...you could put shapes, pictures, photos, and you could even glam them up with that glitter glaze!

I first drilled a hole with a 1/16" drill bit in the top of the circle...then painted mine with regular craft paint...then traced the wooden circle on some scrapbook paper... cut it out...glued it on...then when the glue was dry...I used the drill to make the hole in the paper.

Then used my Cricut to cut out the letter...and Mod Podged it on. I would think you could use that Diamond Glaze that we used on the washer necklaces too...if you would like that glassy look. I haven't tried it yet...but I think it might turn out really CuTe! {FYI} The M was made out of scrapbook paper...and the A was made out of vinyl.
Then...I just attached a 7mm jump ring that I bought at JoAnns!!

Very Inexpensive and Very FuN to Make!!

HaVe Fun!!

Top Note Box

This is a cute idea from Chic' n Scratch and I just got the Top Note Die Cut. I am excited to try this little box out:

Hi, my video today demonstrates how to make this Top Note Box.

Enjoy!

Stamps: Lots of Bots & Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Celery & Black Stazon

Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Walk in the Park Designer Paper & Whisper White

Other: Top Note Die, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Blender Pen, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals & Chic Stand

Card Box

I love the card box idea. It is so cute! Another great one from Rochelle:

We made this boxed card set yesterday at stamp club. Isn't it gorgeous? The box holds all six cards with envelopes. I am going to do more like this for teacher gifts. I love the colors of this set.
*Four of these cards are from Andrea Walford's Card Class By E-mail*

Here is a close up of the cards.
Stamps: Upsy Daisy
Paper: Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Urban Garden
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: SU Scallop Border Punch, Silver Brads, Mat Pack, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Stamps: Upsy Daisy
Paper: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Urban Garden DP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Silver Brads, Mat Pack, Baja Breeze Striped Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Circle Punch

To make this box you will need 2 pieces of cardstock 7 1/2 inches by 7 1/2 inches. Score around three sides at 1 1/2 on both pieces. Cut flaps and put together to make a box. For the lid, cut cardstock 6 7/8 inches by 3 7/8 inches and scored 1 1/8 inches from the outer edges all around.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Box

I have decided to do a Stamp Camp for the girls in my area this summer. So I will be putting together some ideas here of what to do. I am loving this little Ghirardelli chocolate box. In fact maybe I will use this at the party favor for a shower I am throwing.

Make a box to hold four Ghirardelli® chocolates.

Supplies

• One 4 1/4" x 8" piece of cardstock


• One 2" x 8 1/4" piece of patterned paper, optional


• Paper Cutter


• Scoring Tool, Scor-Pal™ used here


• Scor-Tape™ or other strong adhesive


• Scissors


• Foam Tape or pop dots


• Stamps


• Ink


• Additional Cardstock

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Score the short side of your cardstock strip at 1" and 3 1/4".
   
   Hint:
   When using the Scor-Pal™ score at 1", then turn paper 180 degrees and score the other side at 1" again.

   

2. Step 2

   Score your long side at 2", 3", 5" and 6".

   

3. Step 3

   Cut off the outer strips 3" up on one end. This will create your box flap.

   

4. Step 4

   Use a bone folder to crease score lines.

   

5. Step 5

   Cut the 1" score lines on both sides.

   

6. Step 6

   Add Scor-Tape™ both 1" x 2" strips next to the box flap.

   

7. Step 7

   Flip your cardstock over and add tape to the 1" tabs.

   

8. Step 8

   Remove the tape liner from the 1" tabs and fold inward.

   

9. Remove the liner from the 2" strips and bring sides together to form box.

   

10. Step 9

    Trim box flap. Here, it was cut down 7/8".

    

11. Your box is done. It's time to decorate it.

    

12. Step 10

    Apply adhesive to the back of the patterned paper.

    

13. Step 11

    Adhere patterned paper around your box.
    
    Note:
    The ends of the paper will overlap a bit.

    

14. Step 12

    Create a closure for the box by stamping or punching a small image.
    
    Add foam tape on the lower part of the back of that image.

    

15. Step 13

    Remove liner and adhere the punched piece to the lower part of your box so that the lid can slipped underneath.
    
    Fill with chocolate.

    

16. Your box is finished. You can find it here in the gallery (with a listing of all supplies).

    

Another cute take on the same box from Rochelle:

This is another project that we did at stamp camp. It is a box that holds Ghirardelli® Chocolates. There is a tutorial on splitcoast which you can find here. However, our box only holds three chocolates, the one on scs holds 4. It was super easy to make too. Another fun gift to give to teachers. Just remember that when you put the dimensionals on to put them on the bottom of the scallop so you can tuck the lid under the top of the scallop to keep it closed.

Paper: Always DP, Pink Pirouette, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose
Accessories: SU Scallop Border Punch, SU Scallop Circle Punch, SU Hearts Punch, Dimensionals, Tacky Tape, Ghirardelli Chocolates

Teacher Gifts

Here are some teacher gift ideas from The Creative Homemaker:

Here is one of the teacher gifts I did this year...

This one was really simple- Just type a quick saying like, "There's no 'Sub'stitute for a teacher like you" and print it on cardstock, 2 per page so it will fold into cards. Grab a gift card from your favorite sub shop and stick it on with mini glue dots. Write a nice note of appreciation inside to make it even more special, and throw it in a celliphane tied with ribbon. Walla! A gift any teacher would love and appreciate! (Got the idea from SkiptoMyLou.)

If your life is as crazy as mine and you missed "Teacher Appreciation Week", don't worry! You still have a week or two to throw something special together for an End-of-the-Year thank you gift. Here's what I did last year. I got the idea from EverythingPink, via TipJunkie.


Here are some other ideas via TipJunkie.