Just a quick post to share the Valentine’s day treats I made for my daughter’s class. As you guys know this one of my favorite things to do for a quick and simple goodie. Total cost for this project was under $10.00, and I even had spare candy and stickers!
I used patterned paper from PaperStudio, white ribbon purchased from Hobby Lobby, foam hearts from my art closet and the stamp is from My Pink Stamper “I *Heart* Punny-licious” Stamp Set. I also used My pink stamper “Darkest Night” Hybrid ink.
Do you guys have any Valentine’s Day plans? Will you be making any special projects? I know I’m looking forward to it! I have some fun activities planned for my daycare kids and parents next week 🙂
Hello, hello!! How is everyone? Are you busy getting ready for Christmas? I know I am! I’ve made so many projects over the last two weeks. I can’t wait to share it all with you! I haven’t decided exactly when I’m going to share which projects (I don’t want to spoil anyone’s surprises), but I will be sharing them all with you soon.
I took a break from my christmas crafting to make some cards for my friends boys. These little boys are so incredibly wonderful and hardworking! I don’t want to share too much since they aren’t my kids, and I haven’t asked my friend what she feels confortable with the world knowing; but I will reiterate though that they are incredibly wonderful little boys.
Today they recieved some awards at school and the hubby and I wanted to do something special to let them know that we recognize thier hard work and awesomeness, as well. So I made them some cards.
The paper is from DCWV Grade School stack. I cut the stars from Plantin SchoolBook cartridge at 3 1/4″. I then stamped “Great Work” on the stars using a stamp from Stampabilities (Pretty sure the stamp is called “Great Work”). I tied some red ribbon using a simple knot, and attached the star with some dimensionals.
I used some the same yellow cardstock on the inside so that I could write a little note to each boy, and put a little surprise in there.
My friend told me they were absolutely tickled when they opened their cards! I love knowing that my creations are enjoyed and appreciated.
As much fun as I’m having making Christmas goodies it was nice to be able to take a quick break and make these cards. Sometimes my favorite projects are the “easy ones” that bring you back to “the basics”. I hope you guys enjoyed my cards and are having fun getting ready for Christmas. Talk to all again real soon!
I made some goodies for my daughter’s class tonight. Yes, tonight!! First of all I like to procrastinate (Have you noticed??) and second I apparently don’t like sleep. LOL I feel like there’s so much to get done, and I just can’t catch up!! Maybe that’s one of the pitfalls to having three children? Ah, well. Life goes on….
Back to my goodie bags. I put these little babies together really quickly. (I’m doing laundry tonight also, and it only took one wash cycle to get these done!) I like to browse the internet (and mostly other bloggers) for ideas all the time, and Robyn from My Pink Stamper has made several videos showing these little treat sacks. Hers always turn out super cute and I figured now was the perfect time for me to give it a try.
First thing you’ll need to do is decide what you want to put in the sacks. I put cute little note pads, 2 Jolly Ranchers, a spiky little ball, and a sticky hand thing (you know the hand that sticks when you hold one end and fling it?). I purchased most of these from the clearance party section at Target. Next you’ll need cello treat sacks (I also got these at Target)… I like Target, btw… After filling my sacks I took some measurements and started on the tops. For my sacks I used black card stock cut at 5″x5 1/2″. Then I scored it at 2 3/4″.
Cut and scored.
I then folded the card stock and lined it up to the top of the cello bag (which was already filled, I said that right? Otherwise you’re going to end up with really cute empty sacks.). After lining it up I put one staple right in the middle to hold everything together. I want to mention here that I stapled upside down so that no one gets their little hands caught on the “yucky” part of the staple. Maybe a little overly cautious of me, but whatevs. I’m a mom. Caution is how I roll! LOL
No snags here!
I cut some bright green paper to fit the front of the card stock (5″x2 3/4″) then I used some Inchworm craft scissors to trim just a tad off all 4 sides. I then went to my trusty ol’ laptop and printed out “Happy 7th birthday Dezerai” on some hot pink paper. I knew I wanted to cut my hot pink paper to 4″x2″ so I made a text box that size, lined up my letters to center, and copied then pasted it as many times as I could fit it on a page. After I’d printed the pages I cut the paper accordingly. I then used my ATG gun to tape my pink paper to my green paper. Then I taped my green paper to my black card stock and for a finishing touch I added some tiny star stickers from Hippopotamus.
I’m happy with the way they turned out and I hope they’re a hit!… I did put candy in them though, so I’m sure the kids will like them just fine 🙂
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