July 1st is tomorrow?

This summer is flying by.  Maybe because I have been so busy, maybe because I am getting older or maybe because we have a jam packed summer with LOTS of exciting changes:

• Jenaye and Jackson are moving out into a house with a few of her girlfriends; 
• Preston, Ashley and Zona are relocating from Denver; 
• I am retiring from the City where I have worked for over 30 great years; 
• my mom is taking me to the UK to celebrate retirement and spend time together; 
• I am teaching at Inspiration Unlimited and 
• we are starting some serious remodeling projects at the Collins' house.  

Life is good and I know I am lucky and blessed in so many ways.  :)

I am ready for my Do Me A Favor Workshop this Tuesday and The Club with Amy on Wednesday.  But I gotta be honest, this month snuck up on me!  I wasn't on the ball like I had been these past few months.  The good news...I am ready and I ALWAYS look forward to classes at ETC. 

Here's a peek at the projects for Tuesday night's Do Me A Favor.  There's only 2 spots left, so if you are planning on joining me...make sure you call and sign up on Monday so you have a spot!  :)  A BIG thanks to all of you that have already signed up and will be joining me. 

This over-sized treat box is made from the ADORABLE new MME Market Street {Ashbury Heights} paperline.  Another favorite paperline of mine.  The gold polkadots are metallic and if that isn't enough...the color combo is stinking cute!  The favor holds shredded tissue paper and the most amazing little salt water taffy from Trader Joes.  The cute colors of light pink, dark pink, pink swirl, light yellow and white coordinate well with this paperline.  And the flavors?  Cherry, Strawberry Banana, Red Licorice, Sour Apple and Watermelon.  Yum!  

This little bitty box is made from Bazzill/American Crafts cardstock and We R gold polkadotted vellum.  I have been paper crafting so long that vellum is back!  May Arts gold mesh metal ribbon is tied in a loopy bow and is also used on the front of the box as a little pull to reveal the treats...gold Hershey kisses. 

This little pouch is made with leftover paper from the over sized treat box.  It's adorned with a bright gold Happy Birthday seal from Pebbles.  Reminds me of the old stationary seals when I was a kid.  It's tied shut with a teal-y elastic trim that I bought while visiting South Africa.  Inside the holder is a little crinkle bag filled with 2 mini Ghirardelli bars...thanks Joyce for telling me about these.  They are the perfect size for this little favor!  :)

This tall back box holds a regular sized candy bar.  The sweet two sided paperline is from the "from Me To You" paperline from Pebbles.  It's adorned with a EK Success punched tag, a Bazzill/American Crafts paper flower and lace from my stash. 

While I had promised a Christmas favor/treat for this upcoming class, I jumped the gun.  This year's printed Christmas paper hasn't arrived yet.  But not to worry...when it arrives at ETC you can be certain I will be using it in class!

Here's to a happy week!
Kelli
:)

What A Party!

My friend and neighbor had her 60th Birthday party last night and her sweet family threw her a birthday party.  I wanted to do something, so I made the centerpieces.  Starting with a box of Kerr jars my mom gave me, I bought cans of blue and silver spray paint, flocked blue vintage wall paper, polka dotted and plain vellum, thrifted picture frames and wine glasses, daisys, battery operated votives and $1 photo frames from Wal-Mart to make these sweet centerpieces.

The photos were all different.  Some were of her with her hubby, her with her siblings, her with her kids and her alone.  The thrifted frames were all different shapes and sizes, I painted some silver and some black.  The table cloths were black, so the blue really popped. 

The idea of the little wine glass lamps were found on Pinterest.  They were the perfect size!  The idea of putting these items onto the picture frames was something I did to help keep the items grouped together to create a larger centerpiece. 

We ate a delicious meal...BBQ chicken, beans and a to-die-for macaroni salad and danced the night away to a variety of music.  I love celebrations and this one was one of the best!  :)

The sweetest little boxes

These little boxes are one of my favorite to use for wedding receptions, showers and birthdays.  They are the perfect size to decorate and fill with chocolate or whatever sweets you like. 

I made these for display purposes only, so don't be alarmed and wondering about this date on this pennant.  Preston & Ashley were married 2 years ago this August.  :)

These little boxes are quick and easy to embellish.  They can be adorned with paper, ribbon, flowers, pom poms, and little custom tags to display your favors. 

In addition to white, they also come in Kraft, which are also just as cute all decorated up. 

They are available at ETC in the party favor section.  The white ones are 10 for $2.99 and the Kraft ones are 10 for $1.99.

June's Favors...

are done and kitted!  Hooray...what a great feeling.

This sweet little box is adorned with an oversized paper bow.  This adorable paperline is from Simple Stories and I LOVE it!  The dainty little flower print makes it perfect for creating little favors.  I saw the box idea on line and decided it needed a little, or should I say BIG embellishment, enter BIG bow. 

This high tabbed box is perfect for holding chocolate ghiradelli squares {thanks for the idea Jamie!}.  It's made from durable Bazzill/American Crafts cardstock.  Embellished with Glitter tape from Bazzill/American Crafts, a hand stamped tag and a punched cardstock heart shape.  It is closed with a gray seambinding bow.

This little sack is made from a Studio 61 mini sack, Bazzill/American Crafts cardstock and printed paper from the Americana line from Pebbles.  The little Pebbles pinwheel is attached to a Studio 61 paper straw, and the elastic trim and tag are also Studio 61 products.  A snack sized package of M & M's fits perfectly in this little patriotic treat sack.

This favor is created using a premade Studio 61 glossy box.  Using paper from the "from Me To You" paperline from Pebbles.  It's a perfect size for holding small chocolates for any occasion.  The ribbon and tag are from Studio 61.  Seems like I have been on a Pebbles printed paper kick lately.  They have lots of cute paper and embellishments.

Since the crafting and kitting is done, it's time to do a little housework.  Maybe I should have worked a little slower.  LOL

   

Papercrafting fun

Mother's Day is a week away and I thought I would create a little something for the gals I am going to see on Tuesday.

I made them using Bazzill/American Crafts cardstock {Avalance}, Simple Stories Blue Chevron printed paper from their 24/SEVEN paperline, a cardstock Mother's Day sticker from Scrapbook Customs and mini pom poms from ETC {my LSS}.  I filled them with some delightful caramels from Trader Joe's.  Sure hope they like em.

Also made a smaller version for my Scrappin Sampler project for May 24th at ETC.

This version is made with American Crafts/Bazzill Cardstock {Aqua & Kraft},  All Boy and Girl Talk paperline from October Afternoon, wood buttons and burlap bows from American Crafts, punches from EK Success, Martha Stewart and American Crafts and solid baker's twine.  Now I just have to decide what candy to put inside of these favors.

OK...I am not gonna lie, I wish it was Friday.  Still have plenty of crafting I want to do!  :)

Happy May Day!

Tonite when I got home from work the door bell rang and as I was walking towards the front door, I saw the two little neighbor girls scurry down the street.  Look what I found hanging on the door knob when I opened the door.

Sweetest thing ever!  Sure made me smile!  I remember when I was a little girl we would make little May Day baskets out of the strawberry containers.  I am sure you agree...this is way cuter!

Happy May Day everyone! 

Kelli
:)

May Favors for May 6th Do Me A Favor

are done and kitted!  :)

What a productive weekend.  In addition to getting my favors completed and the workshop prepped, I was able to start my project for Inspiration Unlimited. 

Here are three of the four little favors we will be making in May. 

I used printed paper from the Teresa Collins Save The Date paper line for the band and sturdy Bazzill/American Crafts cardstock for the little triangle shaped treat holder.  If you haven't used this paper line from Teresa, you are in for a treat...it's textured!  I made a pennant with Bazzill/American Crafts glitter tape.  I am so addicted to this glittery stuff!  Some custom print work and a lace bow adorn this favor.

Sticking with Teresa's Save The Date paper line, I positioned a section of this printed paper onto my Bazzill/American Crafts cardstock sturdy little itsy bitsy treat box.  A little black and white baker's twine and a custom "thanks" banner completed this little favor.  This little guy would be perfect for wedding or reception favors.  It's a lidded one piece box that holds only a small amount of treats so you could fill it with your best chocolate before gifting.

The polkadotted box was created with the cute Jen Allyson paper line Cut & Paste from My Minds Eye.  Yea, it's my latest addiction.  This little flapped lid box is a cinch to assemble, yet stinkin cute to hold gift cards, prewrapped baked goods or candy.  A sweet little glitter paper punched heart, a Studio 61 Doiley and gray seam binding add to the cute factor of this favor. The little "WITH LOVE" tag is a stamp that was stamped onto Bazzill/American Crafts cardstock.

This fourth cute little hanging favor is made from the Daily Flash Girl Talk paper line by October Afternoon.  It's the perfect size to hold 2 mini TWIX bars and who doesn't like TWIX?  Solid pink baker's twine is used to create a little ribbon bundle just under the hanging ribbon.  A little "Hello" stamp was stamped onto Bazzill/American Crafst cardstock and placed on the front of the favor. 

Still 5 spots open if you would like to join me at the May 6th Do Me A Favor workshop at ETC.  If you sign up on line at

http://shop.scrapbooks-etc.com/collections/classes/products/05-06-14-do-me-a-favor-6-8pm

you will receive 10% off!  

With my projects done, I still have time to toss a load or two of laundry in the wash and relax before the work week starts again. 

Here's to a fabulous week!
Kelli
:)