Diaper Fold Pouch: Fold It Up & Take It

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The ‘Fold It Up & Take It’ diaper fold treat pouch was a little extra goodie added to the VC Rocks Hotel Roomie Box created for the coolest chick on the 70s Floor, Jeanie.   Today’s project comes to you with musical accompaniment inspired by that moment of panic when you’re walking out the door for a spontaneous celebration and. . .[Read More]

Zoofari: 70s Flashback–Yipes!

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Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away (okay, I mean back when I was teenager), there was a gum that was widely beloved by the youth. Was it the irresistible flavor?  Nah, that lasted but a few chews. Was it the colorful packaging?  Well, the burn-your-eyes-out neon hues were hard to miss. Was it. . .[Read More]

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die: Cozy Cottage Treat Holder

Welcome to the neighborhood!

As the summer approaches, many families will be moving to a new home.  Welcome the newcomers to your neighborhood with this sweet little treat holder. Fun and fresh, the cottage can be filled with M&Ms, jelly beans or even red hots–perhaps a subliminal hint to prepare Northern transplants for their first Texas summer?  Or, tuck in. . .[Read More]

Simply Adorned: Locket Makes Lovely Memento

Bevel frames faux metal medallion.

At the Stampin’ Up! convention last August, Comeka (aka HowManyCats?!) and I both won a Simply Adorned charm.  How fun these have been to create with! In addition to being a fashionable accessory, these charms make a lovely memento.  Shower hostesses, bridesmaids, guest book attendants–anyone who has helped make your big event special would be thrilled to. . .[Read More]

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die: Easy Favor for Bridal, Baby Showers

This favor box holds treats first and then memories.

Part of the fun of hosting a shower or luncheon for a bride or mother-to-be is adding those extra little touches, the ones that tell the guest of honor how special she is.  Imagine how thrilled she–and your other guests–will be to see a tiny treat cup like this one gracing each placesetting on your table. (For a. . .[Read More]

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L die: Retro Percolator

Who wants a nice, hot cup of coffee?

One of my Occasions Mini Blog Hop projects was this retro percolator.   (Click on image once to enlarge.  To zoom in further, click again.) A Big Shot creation using the new Stampin’ Up! Mini Milk Carton die by Sizzix, the treat holder was inspired by the old percolator my grandparents had when I was little.  I loved. . .[Read More]

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die: Hanukkah Dreidel

Hey look--it came up 'gimel'!  I think that means you win!

Sizzix’s new Mini Milk Carton die, featured in Stampin’ Up!’s 2010 Occasions Mini, helps you make a lot more than milk cartons. If you visited the Stampin’ Addicts 2010 Occasion Mini Blog Hop, you’ve seen my original retro percolator and my open treat dish.  But did you realize that there’s a dreidel waiting to be made. . .[Read More]