Washi Tape and Ink

Yesterday I had a job interview at a local scrapbook store.  It went well and when I was done I was asked if I'd like to make a card before I left.  They were having a free make and take day.  It was fun to make this quick card.  Everything was prepped and ready to assemble.  I had never worked with Washi Tape before and found it to be quite fun.  It's not what I was expecting but I always like trying new things.

Can Do Cancer Fundraiser

Friday night found me at the Can Do Cancer Fundraiser.  For a first time event, it went well.  The gift tag make and take we did was a hit.  I had two young girls come in with their mother and they each wanted to make one, so I said why not and helped them each make a tag.  They just had all the fun!

Today I'm sharing a few pictures I took of my display table and the work area where I had the Make & Take set up.

And, there you have it.  It was fun.  I always enjoy meeting all the new people.  Next weekend finds me back in Boone.  If you get a chance stop in and say hi.  You can find all the information about my coming craft shows under the Craft Show Schedule tab at the top of the page.

Gift Tag Make & Takes

Tomorrow I'll share a few pictures of my display at the Can Do Cancer Fundraiser in which I participated.  Today, I'm featuring the gift tag Make & Take we made.  It's from a design inspired by Linda Creech.  

Due to time constraints, I had most of the work done.  But, they stamped the image, punched out the label and assembled the project.

Here is a photo of the gift tag examples I made.  I used scraps of card stock but the colors for the ones made at the event were Wild Wasabi, Real Red and Very Vanilla.  The image and sentiment were stamped onto Very Vanilla and punched using the Decorative Label Punch.  The ones we made Friday were all embossed using the Square Lattice Folder like the one on the right.

Stamp(s):  Four Frames, Tiny Tags; Ink(s):  Lucky Limeade, Real Red; Wild Wasabi; Card Stock:  Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Very Vanilla; Accessories & Tools:  Label Collection Framelits, Decorative Label Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, 1/16" Circle Punch, 1/8" Mini Brads/Silver, Baker's Twine/Whisper White, Mini Glue Dots, Paper-Piercing Tool, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Snowburst Embossing Folder (retired), Snow Flurries Folder

Cute little tags to add to that gift bag.  They were fun to make.

Mixed Bunch

This card was from a card sketch but I don't know where I found it.  I do a wee bit of searching on the Internet and find lots of great ideas.  I don't always remember or who.  So, if you know who it is, please let me know so I can give the designer the proper credit.

River Rock is another of those 'greens' I like.  It has just the barest hint of green to it and reminds me of moss covered rocks in a clear stream.  It pairs well with Always Artichoke and the So Saffron gives it just the right amount of color.

Stamp(s):  Mixed Bunch, Delightful Dozen; Ink(s):  Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze; Card Stock: river Rock, Always Artichoke, So Saffron; Accessories & Tools:  Blossom Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Bitty Buttons, 1/8" Mini Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

I love the simplicity of this card.  It would be a good one for a Make & Take at a Workshop or other event where you have a limited amount of time.

Brights Designer Buttons Bracelet

As promised here is the Make & Take Button Bracelet we made at our local demonstrator meeting last night.  It is so cool!  It takes thirty buttons, ten each of small, medium and large sizes, and about thirty minutes of your time to string and finish off.  My granddaughter is going to love it!

The Brights Designer Buttons I used are found on page 197 of the current Idea Book & Catalog.  There are three other color families that would work great for these bracelets.  The one our demonstrator, Angela, was making used the Neutrals.  It made a very striking looking bracelet.

I can't wait to teach Mariah, my granddaughter, how to make these.