Category Archives: Gift Ideas

Quick Cards and Fun Cards

Posted on July 16, 2011 by apieceoflifespie

I am on a roll with making cards this weekend. I made one for a friend that just got an amazing job at 3M and in this economy, that is something to celebrate and I am attending a double birthday tomorrow for a close family friend’s little girls where the theme is Princess Party.

I have to admit I am still stuck on the faux chipboard concept I learned from My Pink Stamper, so you will see that implemented in the princess themed cards. Plus I needed any excuse to break out my new “Once Upon A Time” Cricut cartridge.

: Used Die Cuts With A View Summer Stacker and Storybook Cricut Cartridge

: Stamps: Stampin’ Up Tart and Tangy and My Pink Stamper

: Used Die Cuts With A View Summer Stacker and Stroybook Cricut Cartridge

: Stamps: Stampin’ Up Tart and Tangy and My Pink Stamper

: Stamps: My Pink Stamper

: Paper from Michale’s Individual sale paper- Once Upon a Princess Cricut Cartridge. I used the faux chip board method on the crowns.

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Fun Way to Say Thank You, Happy Birthday or Just Because!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by apieceoflifespie

I just borrowed something from a friend and wanted to make sure to let her know that I was really appreiative of what she loaned me. I made this quick card and added a little sweet treat to it as a THANK YOU! I got the card idea from one of my favorite craft bloggers, Pink Stamper.

Supplies Needed:

White Tin Box (found at Michael’s for $2.99)

I found blank cards with envelopes in the dollar bin (8 pack) at Michael’s that I used as my base.

Stampin’ Up Tart and Tangy stamp set (I used the Cherry) – I found this via Stampin’ Up, but it is being discontinued – Ebay has some

Paper was Rock-a-bye Design from Stampin’ Up from 2008. I found packs still being sold on Ebay. I LOVE THIS PAPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The scallop I used was from Cricut cartridge Storybook (Shadow setting – Letter M). I set it at 2 inches.

For the candy I used Skittles.

For the color of the stamp, I used Martha Stewart’s Craft markers – they worked perfectly and I got to use a 50% coupon on it – even better!

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A Spin on a Going Away Card

Posted on July 8, 2011 by apieceoflifespie

We just had friends come and visit us before they head to plant their life in Oregon. I wanted to send them off with a little something that they could remember all of their close friends they are leaving behind. I made this for everyone to sign and then we added gift cards and other gifts. I framed it in a white frame that was matted for 8×10 pictures so they could hang it in their new home office.

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Spreading the Patriotic Cheer One Gold Nugget at a Time

Posted on July 8, 2011 by apieceoflifespie

This 4th, I decided to move away from the traditional Red, White and Blue muffins I make and pass out to the neighbors for the 4th of July. I found this idea on the Pink Stamper video logs and turned little take-out boxes into a patriotic treat anyone would love to grace their front door.

Supplies Needed:

Small to-go boxes ( I found these in a pack of 10 at Michael’s)

Bag of Hershey Nuggets

Scrapbook paper cut into strips 3 inches long and 1 inch wide ( I used the 4th of July themed paper from Die Cuts with a View Summer Stacker.)

Adhesive

Cricut Cartridge Celebrations (tag was 3 inches)

Cricut Cartridge Storybook (label was 2 inches)

String of stars to attach the tag to the box ( I found this on clearance at Joann’s)

Stamp was from The Pink Stamper collection

Ink was Basic Black from Stampin’ Up.

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Birthday Card for a Boy!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by apieceoflifespie

For some reason making cards with more of a girl theme comes easy, but when it comes to a boy I really had to get my thinking cap on. Here is an idea that I created for an upcoming birthday boy!

The Card:

(Click on Image to Enlarge)

Card: I found the pre-made plain white card in the $ bin at Michael’s. They came in packs of six with envelopes.

Paper: I used a piece of textured paper scrap for the solid color on the card and used additional scrap for the outfit, hair, club, and dinosaur. For the striped piece of paper, I used Die Cuts with a View, Summer Stacker. You can find that at Joanne’s. For the glitter #4, I used Die Cuts with a View Glitter Stacker.

Ribbon: I used some ribbon I got through the ABC catalogue about 4 years ago.

Cricut Cartridges: Paper Dolls (Cave Boy setting) and Sweet Treats (for the # 4).

Stamps: For the face of the cave boy’s face, I used Peachy Keen stamps (Big Eyes). For the “Birthday Fun”, I used The Pink Stamper, Simply Sweet Occasions.

For ink, I used Stampin’ Up Classic Black.

* I used the My Pink Stamper Faux Chipboard concept (which I love) for the # 4!

* For the 3-D look, I used dimensional under the cave boy and the dino.

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Card Making! My New Found Fav!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by apieceoflifespie

Well I started getting crackin’ at the whole figuring out my Cricut Expressions and I have to say I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! Here is one of my most recent projects I made.

The Card:

Paper: Michale’s

Tulle: Joann’s

Stamp: The Pink Stamper

Cricut Cardrige – Sweet Treats

( I made the crown doing a quasi chip board method that I learned on The Pink Stamper’s Video Blog)

Scrap Page:

Paper: Michaels

Tulle: Joann’s

Cricut Cartridge: Story Book

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Life’s Crafting A Gift that Will Keep them Using Their Heads!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by apieceoflifespie

Bow Storage Wall Hanging

I have two little girls, so in my house, so you can only imagine that I am over run with bows – LOTS OF BOWS! I had a dear friend give me one of my most prized possessions in the hair department when it comes to my girls. It was a bow holder made out of a picture frame. She made it at a “Girl’s Night Out” crafting event and gave it to me as a gift.

I figured out how to make it myself and I now too have been making them for girlfriends as gifts. They are a great birthday gift for the toddler that has everything in the scope of toys and clothes or for a babysitter. Just add a few bows and maybe even a homemade tutu or one that you can pick up at Costco and you have a gift fit for any princess.

The whole thing costs about $7 dollars to make if you do it right. I get the picture frame at Michael’s and use the 40% coupon you can find online each week. I head to a fabric store and pick out cute scrap pieces they sale (which are the perfect size for this project.) As for the ribbon I am always on the look out for the $1 spools and I just stock up and I coordinate my scrap material finds to the ribbon I have on hand.

Supplies Needed:

Scissors
Hot Glue Gun
Assorted Ribbon – You will want to have 5 rows.
Material size 12×12
Picture Frame that can hold a matted 8×10 picture

Instructions:

First you place the glass on the material face down and wrap the material around the glass securing it as you would with tape with hot glue.

Then cut and arrange ribbon using a layering effect on at least one of the rows.

Wrap and secure the ribbon around the now covered glass with hot glue. Make sure it is moderately tight where there is enough give to be able to clip a bow to it.