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How $1.19 turned into a nice home decor’ project!

This project started with a broken tray I bought at the Michael’s mark down for $1.19! There was a crack in the bottom and it was missing a couple of pieces of molding from the bottom.

I used a good quality wood filler for the crack in the bottom allow it to dry throughly. The secret to this project frankly was the tons of sanding I did! It was sanded after the filler, and after the first coat of white paint. Sanded again after I decopauged the paper onto the bottom of the tray and sanded one last time with the second coat of lacquer.

This project was so easy, just a bit time consuming!

I wanted to keep the tray gender netural but in keeping with the over-all feel of my home. Since I love music and had some scraps of this fun music paper, it just fit.

As you can see I also altered a note pad, pen, candle and even the envelopes (which are stamped) so my guest can easily use the tray much like the ones found at a fine hotel. I really love the looks of the final project.

Stay tuned. this week will offer a second helping of blog candy! Remember, don’t miss an entry, simply sign up for free email delivery via Feedblitz found on the opening page of the blog!

Stamp Happy!

Reindeer Punch art!

Isn’t this just adorable?

I have seen a few versions of this stamp – punch art on the net. Here is my version of this cute reindeer. This one is made to hold a gift card but you can use them for place markers or even as a cute napkin ring!

Heres the how too:

First you will need the following supplies:

Top note die from Stampin Up or the label’s dies from spellbinders (nestabilities).

Kraft Card stock (stampin Up)

Basic Black card stock (stampin up)

Real Red card stock (stampin up)

Oval punch that measures 1 3/4″ approximate

Basic brown ink and a sponge

Google eyes

White pen

Sizzix corner design die, glue, sizzors basic stamping stuff.

1. Cut the base of the card out of the kraft paper using the top note die or spellbinders die allowing two pieces to overlap and keep them connected.

2. Sponge edges of card base and oval punch with basic brown ink.

3. Cut small label with the spellbinders die or the SU curly label punch. Then sponge the edges with basic brown ink.

4. Put ribbon around card as sown and attach the smaller label die on top.

5. To construct the reindeer:

a. Cut the antlers in half and pace behind head, the hair was made using the bo-ho blossoms punch which I trimmed off. draw a line from the bottom up about 1/4″ and attach red nose (circle punch that measures 1/2″) I embellished nose with a white pen. the face is embellished with a brown marker to make his ‘freckles’.

b. Attach google eyes with glue and attached assembled reindeer to the brown layer as shown. Then stamp “Merry Christmas” or other holiday greeting of your choice on top using basic brown ink. My “merry christmas” is from Hampton art stamps.

I found a neat video tutorial here for you die hard stampin up girls out there!

Ok, are you ready for your first blog candy teaser? Here is a sneak peak of the first item for the blog candy. Blog candy will begin today and end Jan 21st.

If you have won blog candy in the last 5 months, please continue to post to the blog, however, I want to be fair and will take your name out of the ‘hat’ for the next drawing. I hope this is ok, since I love you guys and your great comments.

There are eight clear stamps in this set, it is from inkadinkado, and the set is named ‘Beautiful faries”.

If you recreate today’s project, please give me due-credit. I would love to see your creations, if you have done any of my projects please make sure I have a link to the SCS gallery or your blog so I can see them and leave you a nice comment as well!

Hope every one has a great afternoon!

Stamp Happy!

Flip Out!

Happy Monday!

OK, I did a flip card for Craig. Hopefully he won’t get razzed too much over it. They are so much fun to make and send!/

The bottom pink card is for a friend, it will go with her Christmas present!

I heard from Craig yesterday, get this he called from Lackland, AFB and I had just finished cutting an onion. My eyes where so misty I could hardly see and the kid is talking 90 mph and wants me to write his addy down. I kept telling him “I know you only have a few minutes, but you’ve got to slow down enough for mom to write this down”. He was in good spirits and sounded really good on the phone!

Today is my 44th birthday. Hey I’m to young to be 44 (guess not).

My hubby took me out to my favorite chinese place for lunch and we went by our local (very small) Joanne’s store. They are getting ready to close and are starting to have some terrific clearance prices. My favorite was getting the 180 stacks of Christmas decorative paper for 50% off. I picked up some six packs of coasters for .20 cents each. Nice bargins!/

Sorry tonights post is so short, but I’m gonna watch some tube with the family and call it an early night!/

Stamp Happpy and be well!/

And the Blog Candy Winner is!

Not sure if the clear stamp set shows up very well or not, but it is the ‘surprise of the blog candy for this round of fun! It is an Inkadinkado 21 piece clear stamp set called “Warm Holiday Wishes”.

The card you see beside it I received from Kanne (her screen name on Splitcoast stampers is ragdoll) she sent me this very beautiful Birthday random act of kindness card! The stamp, layout and the stickles are very beautiful. I really appreciated her thinking of me.

The blog candy winner is:

Jackie said…
Such wonderful pictures…thank you for sharing.
November 28, 2008 5:30 PM

Jackie, please email me at Ms.Rhetta@verizon.net with your snail mail information and I’ll be happy to get these goodies postal to you on Monday or Tuesday.

On to other news, I did a little shopping today! I bet you’re thinking “so”, well, I picked up a few things for the next round of blog candy. It will be starting soon, so be sure to check back on the ol’ blog.

Oh don’t forget, please subscribe to my blog, feedblitz information is on the main page of the blog and it is easy, safe and fun to use! I get alot of blog news from you guys by using this free program.

Thanks again for the warm comments regarding Craig. I heard from him on Wednesday night but do not think I’ll hear from him again for a while. I know he’ll come home a man and I’m Ok with that part, but I do miss him terribly!

I hope you guys are enjoying a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, love and grace!

Stamp Happy!

A pretty Christmas Card!

Christmas Tree Card!

Don’t you think this is a beautiful stamp?!

Recipe;

1.Stamp tree onto white card stock that measures 2 3/4″ X 3 3/4″ using markers directly to the rubber.
2. I used stickles on and around the tree.
3. The tree is layered onto red card stock that measures 3″ X 4″.
4. The decorative paper on top measures 3″ X 4″ and the embossed (swiss dots from provo craft) and it measures 4″ X 2 1/2″.
5. I used a small nestabilities rectangle for the “Merry Christmas” stamp. Sponging the edges. The rectangle measures 1 3/8″ X 3/4″. The stamp is from a dollar set I picked up from my local stamp store.
6. Embellish card with ribbon. Use pop dots to attach the stamped image to the card base as shown.

Inside is simply sponged with the greeting on top and the small christmas tree on the bottom.

These cards will be going to our neighbors as part of their Christmas gifts!

Today one of my friends treated me out to a very nice lunch since she won’t be seeing me on my Birthday. (Its Monday, December 15th by the way!).

REMINDER: BLOG CANDY WILL BE DRAWN TOMORROW EVENING! There is an extra surprise that you’ll receive in addition to what I have posted, have a great time reading the blog and exploring as well as leaving those wonderful comments.

I have a nice b-line on a recipe for oatmeal cookies, when I receive it, I’ll gladly post the recipe for all to enjoy!

It has been a really nice day. Thank you to everyone for their words of encouragement with my son’s enlistment into the Military! Your kind words and prayers are so much appreciated!

Have a great Friday night!

Stamp happy, make a difference in someones’s life today!

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