Hello crafty friends!  I'm popping in today to share a little something I recently created for a feature over at The Kraft Journal using some amazing goodies available from the Kraft Outlet shop!

I began today's project by inserting a packet of Vanilla Bean Chiller mix into a White Kraft Coffee Bag and then folding a white paper doilie over the top.  I created a tag by adhering a die cut tea pot to a Grungy Prim Shipping Tag using the Tea For Two Sweet Cuts die and then added a couple of microfine glittered stickers - a tea cup and a creamer.  I stamped the sentiment using the Tea For Two stamp set and then added a couple of Black Cherry Sequins.  A length of Bright Hemp Cording - blue was tied around the top of the tag and then it was attached to the top of the paper doilie using a Vintage Memories Wooden Clothespin.

I adhered a length of Black & White Damask Washi Tape along the bottom of the White Kraft Coffee Bag and then created a pretty paper bloom using Vintage Dictionary Pages, an Office Chipboard Button, a piece of Bright Hemp Cording - natural and a couple of white satin leaves!

Thanks for visiting ... have a wonderful day!

Hugs - xoxo

This week, I am featuring some of the amazing packaging options available at the Kraft Outlet shop!  These pretty packing options in combination with the wide variety of embellishments you can find at the Kraft Outlet will help you to create handmade treasures from the heart!

I began with a Small Kraft Pillow Box onto which I adhered strips of Blue and White Polka Dot Washi Tape.   I hand cut two leaves using some Burlap and glued them to the box.  Next I added an Office Chipboard Button and a pretty muslin flower.  I stamped a sentiment onto a Round Metal Edge Grungy Prim Tag using the Banner Wishes stamp set from Paper Sweeties and then tied a snipett of Dove Grey Hand-Stained Bias Tape onto the tag.  Last, I attached the tag to the box using a Vintage Memories Wooden Clothespin.  This little gift set is for my sweet friend, Suzi, who attends all the Paper Sweeties shows with me.  We are in Lewisville, NC this weekend doing a trunk show and card class at Enchanted Cottage!  Without her amazing help, I couldn't do these shows so seamlessly!  THANK YOU, Suzi!

Today I am sharing a baby boy card I created using some fun products from The Kraft Outlet shop!  To begin, I embossed a piece of Buff Ivory Cardstock with polka dots, adhered it to a layer of blue cardstock and then adhered to a white cardstock base.  Next, I added some Blue and White Polka Dot Washi Tape to the bottom of a Mini Notebook Merchandise Bag.  I stamped a sentiment at the top of the Mini Notebook Merchandise Bag using the Splish Splash stamp set.  Next, I die cut an umbrella shape using the Showering You With Love Sweet Cuts die and then embossed it with polka dots.  Last, I tied a bow created using Butter Hand Stained Bias Tape onto the umbrella handle.

The pull out tag was created using a Grungy Prim Shipping Tag.  I stamped the sentiment, sweet birds and branch using the Splish Splash stamp set.  I colored the images with glitter markers for a pop of sparkle!  Next, I stamped the little egg using the Wagon Add-on: bloom & grow stamp set, cut it out and then added to a 'nest' of Spanish Moss.  To finish off the tag, I added a row Blue and White Polka Dot Washi Tape to coordinate with the envelope on the front of the card and then tied a length of Pastel Hemp Cord around the top of the tag!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hugs - xoxo

Inspired by these challenges:   Fusion – French Cupcakes photo inspiration - flowers/blue;  Pile it On #29 – summer fun;  Word Art Wednesday #142 – anything; 7 Kids College Fund #104 – anything; Simon Says Challenge – emboss it; Fussy and Fancy #119 - words; CASE Study #201 - photo inspiration/blue; House of Cards - July/add a bow; {PIN}spirational #117 - birds; Retrosketches #124 - sketch (flipped)

Happy Memorial Day weekend to all my crafty friends living in the USA!  Today, I am sharing a fun and festive banner I created to help decorate my home for the official kick-off to summer holiday weekend!  It is loaded with goodies available at The Kraft Outlet shop and came together in a snap!  You can change the colors to suit your special occasion - birthday, anniversary, welcome home, retirement, new baby, promotion ... anything!

I used a variety of products from The Kraft Outlet shop on my banner:  Triangle Kraft Tags & Ties, Red Baker's Twine, Tiny Wooden Clothespins, Red and White Polka Dot Washi Tape, Scalloped Grungy Prim Tags, Musical Notes Washi Tape, Bottle Caps, Blue and White Polka Dot Washi Tape, Office Chipboard Buttons ...

... Air Mail Washi Tape, Rusty Bells (from Paper Sweeties), White and Red Polka Dot Washi Tape, Notebook Grid Washi Tape, Garnet Trinket Pins ...

... Round Metal Edge Grungy Stained Prim Tags!

And, just for FUN, Paper Sweeties is hosting a Memorial Day SALE this weekend:

We have a new Red, White & Blue Kit offered in the boutique:

And all orders placed during the Memorial Day holiday (ends Monday at 11:59 pm) will receive a FREE package of Apple Pie Sequins:

Happy shopping, my friends!!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Hugs - xoxo

Inspired by these challenges:  Really Reasonable Ribbons #95 - patriotic & ribbon; Fusion - inspired by red/white polka dots, silver, kraft & sheet music; Word Art Wednesday #133 - anything goes; 7 Kids College Fund #100 - anything goes; PINspirational #108 - inspired by red and heart; Ribbon Carousel #91 - party time; Top Tip Tuesday - here comes summer

Today I am sharing a tea-themed gift set she created with all the wonderful packaging options offered at The Kraft Outlet!  There are so many fun options to choose from to help make your creative visions a reality!  First, I created a birthday card by cutting a scallop shaped base using Lunch Bag Kraft Cardstock and inking the edges with cream paint to create a time-worn look.  Next I layered a white paper doilie and then a pretty little tea pot image she stamped directly onto patterned paper using the Tea For Two stamp set and then die cut using the Tea For Two Sweet Cuts die.  Next I added a sentiment banner I stamped onto Buff Ivory Cardstock using the Occasions stamp set - inking the edges with Twill paint.  I created a sweet little 'tea bag tag' by stamping the heart image onto Buff Ivory Cardstock using the Little Wishes stamp set, stamping the sentiment using the It's Tea Time stamp set, die cutting using the Beautiful Little Wishes Sweet Cuts die set and then attaching it to the tea pot using Robin Egg Baker's Twine.  Last, some Robin Egg Sequins and a pretty satin flower were added for a little pop of color at the top of the tea pot.

I personalized the back of this card using the Hand Stamped By stamp set!

Next, I created a sweet 'Tea For Two' tea bag set by wrapping two Berry Blossom White tea bags with a length of Baby Pink Berry Seam Binding and then creating a bow using another snipett of the Baby Pink Berry and a piece of Cake Crumbs Seam Binding.  A tag was stamped onto Buff Ivory Cardstock using the Beautiful stamp set and cut with the coordinating Beautiful Little Wishes Sweet Cuts die set, a sentiment added using the Tea For Two stamp set, a tiny tea cup and steam were stamped onto another piece of Buff Ivory Cardstock using the I'm Having a Tea Party stamp set and then this little treat was finished by adding three beautiful iridescent Bubblegum Sequins!

I created another treat to include in this gift set by adding some Pink and White Polka Dot Washi Tape to the bottom of a Small Glassine Bag.  I die cut a doilie shape using a piece of Lunch Bag Kraft Cardstock, folded it in half and placed it over the Glassine Bag (which has a couple of Raspberry Tea Cookies placed inside).  The doilie is held in place using a Tiny Black Wooden Clothespin.  I created a pretty little nosegay using a Chipboard Office Button, a pretty satin flower and a couple of leaves cut from a piece of Burlap. To finish off this little sweet treat, I stamped a Grungy Prim Shipping Tag with a sentiment using the Join Me For Tea stamp set, added a couple of Bubblegum Sequins and then tied it onto the nosegay using a length of Robin Egg Baker's Twine onto which I tied a couple of Rusty Bells.

I created a pretty bag to hold all of the gift set elements by adding a strip of Pink and White Stripe Washi Tape onto the bottom of a Mini Polka Dot Merchandise Bag.  Next I folded a white paper doilie over the top of the bag and added a length of Natural Burlap Ribbon which she frayed the ends to give it a shabby look.  I adhered a pretty pink tulle bow and a couple of 'leaves' I created using a Robin Egg Paper Straw.  The doilie is held in place using a glittered library clip.

And there you have it ... a sweet treat gift set so much fun to make ... and even more fun to give and receive!   Please visit The Kraft Journal Challenge Blog to see the complete post on this gift set!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hugs - xoxo

Inspired by:  Word Art Wednesday #129 - anything goes; Paper Sweeties Inspiration #18 - Sweet Treats; The Shabby Tea Room #215 - pastel goodness

Hello crafty 'peeps'!  Today I am spotlighting some of the awesome packaging options carried at The Kraft Outlet Shop!  I began by wrapping a piece of Blue with White Polka Dot Washi Tape around the bottom of a 3x3x2 Kraft Box.  Next I added a piece of paper doilie and onto that I layered a pretty paper bloom and leaves that I hand cut from a Library Card.

Next, I stamped a Grungy Prim Shipping Tag #2 with a sentiment from the Wagon Add-on: bloom & grow stamp set from Paper Sweeties and then added a couple of Grape Sequins.  I tied the tag onto the box using a snipett of Pastel Hemp Cording.  To finish off the top of this Easter gift box, I added a sweet, fluffy pink 'peep'!

 I slipped some goodies inside a Mini Graph Paper Merchandise Bag and then punched a scalloped circle topper using more Library Card paper.  I secured the bag closed with some more Pastel Hemp Cording and then added a Round Metal Edge Grungy Prim Tag onto which I stamped another sentiment from the Wagon Add-on: bloom & grow set and finished this sweet Easter gift off with a couple more Grape Sequins and a pretty Tiny Colored Wooden Clothespin.  I slipped the tiny goodie bag inside the Kraft box and my sweet gift was complete!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Hugs - xoxo

Inspired by these current challenges: Really Reasonable Ribbons #92 – flowers or buttons with ribbon; House of Cards April #1 – cute/fun w/sketch; Pile it On #14 – feminine;  Word Art Wednesday #127 – anything goes;  Paper Sweeties #18 – florals, colors, treats;  Paper Issues - Pocket Full of Sunshine; Simon Says - Happy Easter/Sweet Treats; PINspirational #102 - photo inspiration (peeps)

For this week's 'Color Challenge' at The Kraft Journal, I created a spring theme card full of dots - inspired by the colors and bubbles from the inspiration photo!

I began with a base of Buff Ivory Cardstock onto which I layered a piece of Kraft & Black Patterned Paper.  Next I created an Easter egg shape made using five layers of Washi Tape that correspond with the colors from the photo ... LOVE!  I wound a piece of Bright Green Hemp Cording around the middle of the egg and then tied a Round Metal Edge Grungy Prim Tag onto the Hemp Cording which was stamped with a 'spring' sentiment and then I added some pretty iridescent Tuti-Fruti Sequins!

To finish my card, I stamped a sentiment banner image onto Buff Ivory Cardstock using the Wagon Add-on: bloom & grow stamp set, cut it out and adhered it to the base of the card.

Please be sure to visit The Kraft Journal to be inspired by the rest of the teamies projects the week, and then I hope you'll have time to play along for a chance to win an awesome prize package from The Kraft Outlet Shop!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hugs - xoxo

For this week's 'Lucky Green' challenge, I created a sweet treat ... suitable for giving as a gift and wonderful to use as a favor at a party or shower!

I began with a darling Cotton Drawstring Bag onto which I adhered a length of White with Red Polka Dot Washi Tape along the bottom.  Next I stamped a frame image and sentiment directly onto the fabric using the Best Wishes stamp set from Paper Sweeties.  I adhered three beautiful Peppermint Iridescent Sequins onto the frame for a pop of color and to coordinate with the dots in the Washi Tape.  Next I created a pretty nosegay at the top of my treat bag using Mint Green Tea Seam Binding, a paper flower from Prima and leaves cut from Corrugated Paper.

Inside the treat bag, I packaged some tea cookies inside a Small Cello Bag and then tied it with some additional Mint Green Tea Seam Binding.

To finish this little sweet treat, I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Buff Ivory Cardstock using the Home Sweet Home stamp set, tied it onto the treat bag using Green Baker's Twine and then added a Rusty Bell to complete the design.

Please visit The Kraft Journal to be inspired by the rest of the teamies projects this week, and then I hope you'll have time to play along with this week's 'Use Green' challenge for a chance to win an awesome prize package from The Kraft Outlet shop!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hugs - xoxo

Inspired by these challenges:  Really Reasonable Ribbons #90 - green with ribbon; Paper Sweeties March Inspiration #17 - polka dot love; CASE Study #181 - inspiration with flowers; Simon Says - Tag It; Word Art Wednesday #122 - anything; 7 Kids College Fund #94 - anything

Hello crafty friends -- welcome to The Kraft Journal #160!  We have a sketch challenge this week ... so fun!  I took the opportunity to create a sympathy card, but this versatile sketch can be the starting point for any kind of card that you are in need of!

I began with a base of Buff Ivory Cardstock onto which I layered a piece of Lunch Bag Kraft Cardstock, followed by a piece of Blackboard Paper.  Next I added a pretty piece of patterned paper from the Kraft Cardstock pack and then machine zig-zag stitched around the outer edges.  I added a snipett of Black Twill Tape, securing it to the back of the layers, and then wound some Black Baker's Twine around the Twill Tape and tied the ends in a knot.

I die cut two circle shapes using red and Buff Ivory Cardstock and then stamped the sentiment on a banner die cut from Lunch Bag Kraft Cardstock using the Occasions stamp set from Paper Sweeties.  The final step was the addition of two tiny sequins!

Please be sure to visit The Kraft Journal to check out the wonderful inspiration projects created by the rest of the teamies ... and then I hope you'll have time to give our sketch challenge a try this week for a chance to win some goodness from The Kraft Outlet Shop!

Inspired by these challenges:  Mojo Monday #334 - sketch; Pile it On #8 - thinking of you; Top Tip Tuesday - stitching

The challenge this week at The Kraft Journal is all about 'Love'!  I created a sweet little gift box and tag - suitable for giving a sweet treat for Valentine's Day or anytime you need a pretty little packaging for a special little something!  I began with a Kraft Box onto which I layered some Pink & White Polka Dot Washi Tape and another piece of Black and White Damask Washi Tape.  Next I die cut a pink glittered heart and adhered it to the top of the box.

I cut two Burlap leaves and adhered them to the box, and then added a bow using Cake Crumbs and Strawberry Shortcake seam binding.  A white paper bloom was added to complete the nosegay.  Lastly, I stamped the sentiment onto a Small Grungy Prim Tag using the Best Wishes stamp set from Paper Sweeties, added three Raspberry Sequins, a Black Wooden Clothespin, tied some Black Baker's Twine onto the tag and attached it to the top of the box.

I photoed my gift box with some pretty Raspberry Paper Straws!

Please be sure to visit The Kraft Journal to be inspired by the amazing projects created by the rest of the teamies this week, and then I hope you'll have time to play along with our 'Love' challenge for a chance to win some awesomeness from The Kraft Outlet Shop!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hugs - xoxox

Inspired by these current challenge:  Paper Sweeties Inspiration #15 – be mine;  Catered Crop – heart of the matter; Pile it On #5 – stripes/dots; Cupcake Inspirations #247 – love, pink, cupcakes; Word Art Wednesday #118 – anything; 7 Kids College Fund #92 – anything w/ Valentine; Paper Issues - fill 'er up; Color Throwdown #278 - green, pink, red, white, kraft; Fussy and Fancy #107 - be my Valentine; Simon Says Stamp - have a heart