Thankful for You

Hello everyone!

If you celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope this finds you blessed and not stressed with the upcoming holiday on reflecting what we are thankful for!

I was hosting then I wasn't hosting Thanksgiving dinner, so I am grateful for wonderful friends having us over and picking up the slack.  I wanted to show my appreciation for having us over and my bag of goodies wouldn't be complete if I didn't throw a little something that was sprinkled with a crafty handmade touch.

Well I am always short on time these days, so I pretty much cased myself from a few years ago. No need to reinvent the wheel right?

5 Tags created in an assembly line to embellish some yummy treats.  Totally Pumpkin Trendy Twine helped package these treats up nicely along with some ribbon and raffia I had in my stash.

I thank you for stopping by and visiting me! I am thankful for you!  I don't get crafty much these days, so it makes me feel good when I can and I love sharing with you! Working full-time and commuting along with a year long baseball schedule limits my blog hopping time and commenting, but I do peek at all your work! You inspire me!

I am going to share at Crafty Hazel Nuts - November use patterned paper challenge, Cardsz TV - Anything Goes.

Have a blessed and wonderful day!
~Tammy~

Trendy Twine - Happy Birthday Lesley

Hello~

Today I get to share a card made for a special lady. The Trendy Twine Team and guest are showering Lesley, owner of Annie's Paper Boutique/Trendy Twine, with a surprise birthday post. Head over to the Trendy Twine blog to see all of the cards created by some talented ladies!

Lesley loves cats, so I couldn't help but use this plump little guy.  I used Tickled Pink Trendy Twine to wrap the front of the card three times and to embellish both buttons. The edges of the papers were distressed and some paint was added to give a further distressed feel.

Please hop over to the Trendy Twine Blog to see what the other talented ladies have to share and wish Lesley a Happy Birthday.

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I hope you have a fabulous birthday Lesley and a fabulous day to everyone else!

~Tammy~

Trendy Baker's Twine - Halloween Peat Pot Gift Giving

Hello and Happy Friday!

 I'm back as the Guest Designer for Trendy Twine!! 

This is my last post! I've enjoyed my time
here on the Trendy Twine blog again and I hope I have brought some inspiration
for you to make some creations with your Trendy Twine!

Since it's my last post I thought I would share a Halloween Gifting Treat that incorporates this months featured Kraft Mini Seed Packets.

I started with some little peat pots and painted them up in pumpkin orange using Rit dye.  I than added pretty black lace to the bottom and top.  

  My next step was to make a fluffy layered bow which I added a 4 layered Totally Kraft Trendy Twine to the top which I anchored with a fancy button and greeting tag onto which I added to a gathering of tulle on the side of the pot.  

Next I started having fun layering some diecuts and images onto gold and orange tulle and add dimension adhesive for a 3D effect. I created a double bow using Totally Kraft Trendy Twine embellished with a darling black jewel.

Now comes the fun part. Finding some goodies to place inside for your gift.  I decorated a Kraft Mini Seed Packets by stamping an image using VersaMark ink. I then used Totally Kraft Trendy Twine to trim the outside of the Mini Seed Packets.  I stamped a 31 in black ink and added a vintage image to complete the look. This is the perfect size to fit most gift cards and makes an adorable way to give a Halloween Treat. Perhaps to those hardworking teachers or if you know someone who has a birthday around Halloween. It is something they can use year after year. 

Kraft Mini Seed Packets

 

Totally Kraft Trendy Twine

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Thanks for stopping by!

Have a FANTASTIC  DAY!!!

  ~Tammy~

 

Trendy Twine - Thanks Bunches

Hello and Happy Friday Crafty Peeps!

 I'm back again with a post as the Guest Designer for Trendy Twine!! 

Today I'm sharing a card featuring our spotlight products this month. 

My card incorporates using the Kraft Mini Seed Packets that can be found here.  I added it to the card front as interactive way to add a special message that can also be used as a mini bookmark or tag if you so choose.

 Such a cute and fun way to add an extra surprise to your handmade creations!

 

Makes a darling bookmark. This comes as part of the set of the Kraft Mini Seed Packets.  The possibilities are endless! You could tuck a gift card or even a bunch of seeds for a gift.

My card front was very easy to put together, so it's up to your style and taste on how involved you want to get.  I started with a typical A2 card size and utilized a piece of pattern paper I had already cut from a previous make. I then took a length of
Totally Kraft Trendy Twine and wrapped the card front multiple times and tied off in a bow embellishing with a button and dew drop dot. Next I added my decorated Kraft Mini Seed Packet to the front of the card. Lastly I added a sentiment on a banner to the top left side of the card.

                           Products from Annie's Paper Boutique

Kraft Mini Seed Packets

 

Totally Kraft Trendy Twine

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Have an awesome crafty day!

~Tammy~

Trendy Baker's Twine - Warm Thoughts

Hello and Happy Friday!

I am absolutely THRILLED and DELIGHTED to be Guesting the month of September with the Trendy Gals at Trendy Twine. I miss designing for Miss Lesley! 

We are featuring Totally Kraft Trendy Twine this month.

Today I have a sweet little greeting card that I am sure is going to brighten somebody's day!

I stamped the cute little skunk and he's nestled inside some nesting circles. I laced the outer circle with Totally Kraft.

I added a double bow Totally Kraft bow laced with a button in the lower left of the scallop circles that are layered on a paper doily. I added another button to the upper right corner also laced with Totally Kraft.

 
Totally Kraft Trendy Twine

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We have had a busy summer, and we are off to a busy fall! I am still very much a baseball Mom to this guy! Although I miss crafting tremendously, I realize my time is better spent enjoying these short few years I have left with him while he is under my roof! I'll always have my crafting, but I only have him for such a short time! They say it goes in a blink and it does!

Catching behind the plate!

First Day of School!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have an AWESOME DAY!!!

~Tammy~

Happy 11th Birthday

Hey again,

My blog doesn't know what to do with pretty much a year of no activity and posting several days in a row and another post tomorrow! It felt good to get creative again!

I have a card for a sweet girl who will be turning 11.

The stamped images are from Practicing Creativity which is no longer in business. I die-cut the 11th and added to a pink heart chipboard I had in my stash.

I used Raspberry Cupcake Trendy Twine to the top of the tag embellished with a sweet pink paper rose. (I absolutely love Trendy Twine's beautiful colors)

I just love the colors and pattern mixing! 

I am playing along at Tuesday Morning Sketches-Anything Goes...this is fun for them. I think they do this once a year.

I hope you have a GREAT day!

~Tammy~

10th Birthday Card

Hi!

{I am honored that this card was chosen as one of the "Sweet Seven" on 3/19/17 at  Cupcake Inspirations}

So I don't know about you, but we are having some lovely burst of winter weather right before spring. {Not a fan}.

Don't get too excited, but I have a card to share again. :))))

 I started this card by using a gray card base and adding a pink polk-a-dot patterned paper to the base.  In the lower right corner I stamped a Happy Birthday greeting from My Creative Time.  I die-cut a frame from white card stock with a die from the 4x4 Journal Die set at My Creative Time. I stamped Decorative butterflies from DeNami Designs to the frame in pink and green ink.  In the center of the frame a green polk-a-dot chipboard was added with a die-cut 10th in gray (My Creative Time).

For visual interest, green patterned paper was added just above the greeting. A length of white seam binding was wrapped around the card front embellished with Limeade Trendy Twine and a gray paper flower dressed up with a pink button brad. Lastly, sequins were added throughout for further embellishing.

I am going to share in the fun at Cupcake Inspirations. 

City Crafter Challenge. The butterflies and the spring green.

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

~Tammy~

Happy First Day of School

Happy Monday!

I found a little crafty time with a break from the books to get another card ready for the beginning of school. My little man will have a few cards to give to his teachers.  Hard to believe they will be back in one week. I know many have already started back. I feel like I didn't get much of a summer break and most importantly, I missed being able to do a lot with the short stack this summer.

 I used stamps and dies from My Creative Time. I took a length of Cranberry Trendy Twine and wrapped it around the prepped banner piece and tied in a double bow.  All papers were odds and ends from previous makes, but I can assure you I will have these papers for years to come...I bought this school stack a couple of years ago, and I feel like I have not made a dent in my pile. As my son is getting older, I doubt I will be making many school projects past this year. {Enter very sad face}

Inspiration was found with this weeks Retro Sketches layout.

 

I am also sharing at Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes.

I hope you have a fabulous week!

~Tammy~

Welcome Back

Don't fall off your chair if you happen to stumble upon a post by me. It is true, it really is me... After a long long lag in blogging, I have something to share today. (If anyone will read this post)

I am halfway through my schooling and spent the first part of summer preparing for State Boards for my first course. I have taken and passed, and now I am moving on to the second phase of school. It's intense and leaves for little time for anything else past family. So I apologize that I have not left love on all your lovely work lately.

My kiddo will be starting school soon, so I took a much needed brain break and got creative. Something simple, but it did feel good to get inky again.

Have a look!

I used a combination of stamps. Mint Motif's School Basics (A retired set and company) was used to make the handwriting background, and the apple is from that set as well. I used a Back to School set by My Creative Time. I made the entire card with scraps from previous makes.  I am pretty sure I will have this school themed paper to make projects for my great grand-kids. It is never ending:)  I took a length of awesome Cherry Latte Trendy Twine and wrapped it around the card front and tied in a double bow. The absolute best twine EVAH! :)

Motivation was inspired with this week's Freshly Made Sketches Challenge!

I am also joining Jo's Scrap Shack - Recycled Scraps.

I am off to class with a commute ahead of me this morning. Thank you for stopping by...

Have a Marvelous Monday!
~Tammy~ 

Look who Turned 5

Good Morning!

I hope you had a wonderful Easter!

Long time no hear, and the longer the stretches go, the rustier I get...at creating, remembering how to write a blog post, just about everything...ha!

I'm still very much involved in school with late night studying and back at it the next day. My sons sporting events are my only breaks. I am getting behind in birthdays, and this is for a little fellow dear to my heart back home in Florida! His package is going out really late, but luckily they understand why. :)

I turned the card slightly when I shot the picture, but now it just looks like it's crooked. 

 

I used leftovers of some sort for just about everything you see.

I used Boys will be Boys Cricut Cartridge for the Helicopter. I have these chipboard numbers in my stash that I have been using up what seems like forever, but they are cute and fun.

I used some amazing Limeade Trendy Twine at the top for some added texture. Always makes for a nice addition to any card!

I am going to share over at Jo's Scrap Schack - Fun Friday Challenge - Anything Goes and Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes, Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes.

Well, that's it...sorry for the silence...I am off to class this morning, but first comes an hour and half commute. :(

Have a wonderful week!

~Tammy~

Trendy Twine - Happy Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Skinny Candy Bags

Good Morning!

I am over on the Trendy Twine blog today! I made some Valentine Treats featuring Krafy Red Trendy Twine and Skinny Candy Bags.  My son handed these to his crossing guards. They really love getting these treats and appreciate them too.

 

I filled the bags with some M & M's. I created a layered tag and die-cut a heart in the center. I just went back and forth with the Krafy Red Trendy Twine behind the heart window.  It really does look amazing and makes your tags and treats extra special.  

I stamped a Valentine greeting in the lower right corner and added a few sequins for a touch of glam. I punched a hole through the bag to attach it to the top using more Krafy Red Trendy Twine and tied off in a bow.  

Here is what I used from Annie's Paper Boutique:

Krafy Red Trendy Twine 

 

 Skinny Candy Bags

Other Products Used

Stamps and Dies

My Creative Time

I hope you have a GREAT day, and thank you for stopping by!

 

Trendy Twine - Valentine Treat

Hello There!

Today I have a Valentine Treat I am sharing on the Trendy Twine Blog using Krafty Red Trendy Twine and Metal Rim Kraft Tags.

I created this using half an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock which I layered a piece of designer paper over then I created a pouch. I used a heart die-cut to create a window for my goodies to peek though. I outlined the heart with Krafty Red Trendy Twine.  

I had a scrap of corrugated cardboard that I used on the right side which gave some visual texture. Next I wrapped a length of red grosgrain ribbon around and tied off in a bow embellishing with a double bow of Krafty Red Trendy Twine.  I attached a Metal Rim Kraft Tag with a stamped image (PTI) to the center of the bow using a button and Krafty Red Trendy Twine. A white paper rose finished it off quite nicely. 

   Hope you have enjoyed this little treat!

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Have a wonderful Day!

 

Trendy Twine- Bee Mine Mason Jar Treats

Hello everyone!

I hope you are warm where you are at. We are in the middle of a blizzard this weekend. The snow just keeps coming. It's been many years since I have had to deal with this much snow. It's pretty to look at from the inside, but it all has to get removed and go somewhere. That means shoveling and getting out in it. I can't even open my front door at the moment. Ugh! Anyway, I am on the Trendy Twine Blog today with a project. 

I am happy to share with you a little gift I put together for my son to give to his teachers that incorporates some Raspberry Cupcake Trendy Twine.  

I love decorating and gift giving anything in a jar. They are so fun and easy to decorate. I spray painted the top and set to dry. Once dry, I then hit it with some spray adhesive and added some chunky glitter.

This gives a slightly better view of the top. I just die-cut a circle from hot-pink patterned paper and die-cut a lighter pink heart to cover the jar seal.

At the top of the jar, I added some light pink crochet lace trim which I topped with the yummy Raspberry Cupcake Trendy Twine tying in a bow embellishing with a baby pink paper rose. I simply adhered a die-cut layer to the center of my jar after I stamped my images and sentiment using the Paper Smooches Bee Mine set. Before I adhered the layers, I trimmed my circle with Raspberry Cupcake Trendy Twine adding a bow to the top for a further embellishing touch.

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Raspberry Cupcake Trendy Twine

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