My Birthday Party

Yesterday was my birthday, and while I am not excited about birthdays anymore (as the number is advancing toward a milestone I'd rather ignore), I thought it would be fun to throw myself a party. I work really hard on my kids parties and I LOVE it, so why not do it for myself once to see how it feels. ** It was fun! **

I made cupcakes and put cute flags in them. I used a dollar stamp from Michael's, circle punched it and a back peice, sandwiched it with a toothpick in between using a pop dot. Viola! Easy and it really added a lot. The stamp I used said: "of all possessions, a FRIEND is the most PRECIOUS". I didn't want to be too self-indulgent so skipped the overly "happy birthday" stuff!



I also used my beloved Big Shot to make pillow box favors. I used almost all of my Robinhood Red paper which makes me a little sad, but it looked so cute with the fun polka dot ribbon I found at Michael's. Besides I have to make room for my new In Colors! I had also found some birthday paper supplies (plates, cups, etc) at Hobby Lobby on sale and so that color scheme went together, too. I filled them with M&Ms. I did use a birthday stamp from Eight Great Greetings but it said "You Take the Cake" so I figured that could be more about the attendee ;) I really like that set - I think it's going to get used a lot.



And lastly, I wanted to try to make a pennant banner, as I have never had the opportunity to do so before. What better excuse, right? Again, not wanting to go over board with the "birthday stuff to me", I opted for a WELCOME banner, hopefully, hung tastefully in the family room where we would be spending most of our time. It was fun and I will definitely make these again!




What I loved most about my party is that some of my very favorite people came to celebrate with me. It gave me a good excuse to craft for a reason and now I can share with you. I hope you do something nice for yourself today -- big or small!

Happy Crafting,

Why, Hello There ....

Its been a while, huh? No promises when I will blog next since I keep making promises that I don't keep. I don't like it when people promise me stuff and then don't follow through, so no promises from me! Here are a few things that I have done while I was away doing God knows what :)






And I even participated in a challenge which I have not done FOREVER. This one is from The Cats Pajamas Co. and it was a fun color challenge. I was inspired immediately. This is actually a pocket calendar cover, but it could be used for a checkbook cover, also (although its a tad big -- didn't fit in my wallet). The image is from the Tickled Pink set from The Angel Company (circa 2008). And I have had those flip flop brads (from OTC) for almost as long as my youngest child has been alive. Okay, exaggerating ... but its been a long time. I thought they were cute and then when they arrived didn't know quite what to do with them. Does that happen to anyone else?





And I thought, as incentive to myself, I would pose a question. Answer the question and I will randomly chose someone to receive a small token of my appreciation for helping me get back to my blog. Let's consider this "baby blog candy" :)

QUESTION FOR THE DAY:

What is one "strange" item that you have used to craft with?

I will start:
I might try to stamp anything that will hold still long enough. But one that comes to mind is when I made the most adorable (IMHO) container to hold my tacks for my bulletin board out of those Laughing Cow cheese containers -- you know the circle ones with the lids? I also just bought some clear tubing from the hardware store with visions of bracelets dancing in my heads. I will have to let you know about that one.

Your turn!

More Craft Show Stuff Shown By Vanna, I mean, Kammy!

Kammy being "Vanna" to show off the gift boxes that I plan to sell at the craft show. I got a pack of 6 boxes at a SU! garage sale for a real bargain. I think they turned out really cute and who doesn't love a gift box you don't have to wrap yourself. Throw a little tissue paper and your gift in there and viola! A perfectly pretty little present!

Okay, so once Kammy got in the picture than Eliza and Teagan wanted to pose, too! So here are the other two kidlets. Peighton was at school but we were thinking about her :) Notice Teagan's "owl eyes" -- is that not the funniest thing you've seen!

And here they are alone so you can actually see them. The front and one to the right were covered with American Crafts paper (from Archivers) and embellished with ribbon and some a tag. I love the new curly tag punch from SU! The box on the left is covered with Bella Rose paper ... it is so cute and cheery!

And lastly, for today, is a little PMS (Pamper Me Silly) Kit. I have two of these to sell. They are small tin lunchboxes from Joann's and I used PMSabella on the outside. The poem on the back reads:

We all have "one of those days" from time to time.

When you are feeling sad, mad or irritable with no rhythm or rhyme!

Don't Despair!

Don't pull out your hair!

Turn to your P.M.S kit for a quick repair.

Inside you will find lots of goodies to make you feel divine!

So hopefully everything will be better in no time.

And I also found some good BLOG CANDY ... check out Susie's and Jenny's

Happy Craftin'!

Want to know what some of the SBS18 girls are up to??

Check out these:

BLOG CANDY to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Jane's fabulous blog: http://www.carrollscreations.blogspot.com/

BABY BOY B-DAY CARD CHALLENGE: Bridgett's little one is turning 1 soon check out her challenge at http://www.hoosierstamper.blogspot.com/

BLACK N WHITE CHALLENGE: Susie is getting married and wants to see what we can come up with in this elegant color combo! Check it out here: http://www.whiteribboncards.blogspot.com/
visit all my SBS sisters -- links on my sidebar :)

blog candy you gotta work for ....

Its been a whole week since I posted and since I've been gone, I decided to offer some blog candy to my loyal readers who stuck around and checked back in with me :) But I am going to make you work for it this time. First, the blog candy is an array of tags, brads, clear stamps, rub-ons and I am also going to include some bella images (not shown) and maybe some ribbon, too! The final package will be a surprise to the winner, but this will give you a taste! I will choose the winner on Friday, August 15th, 2008.

Now, here is the catch -- you have a make a card, scrapbook page or any other paper related project and use this fabulous clinque case as your inspiration. I was putting on lipstick yesterday (which I rarely do) and the fun colors on this case jumped out at me. I will post my own creation later today. So, leave me a comment here with a link to your card/project and I will pick a winner. Sorry my pics are a little blurry but I think you will still get the jist of the color combo. You could use the colors or the stripes as your inspiration!

Then, I also thought it would be fun to post some pictures of birthday cards that I received from friends and family! I loved them all -- thank you!! Hope they give your creativity a boost, too!

Oh, and of course, the SU! Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog is LIVE TODAY @ NOON! YEA! We have still not gotten our shipment -- cross your fingers for today!! But I will post the link to the catalog here. Christy doesn't love it (yet) but I really, really do :) Can't wait to hear what you all think.

Happy creating!

check out this blog candy ...

http://jacqui47.blogspot.com/

you're gonna want to win :) you have until august 2nd to jump in!



best wishes,

Okay, here's another chance to win a free card :)

Check out this awesome blog

http://hogwildaboutstamping.blogspot.com/

... she is giving away a free card and we have until Noon on Thursday, July 31st! I want to win but I will let you in on the secret, too :) Hey, maybe if you win you could send it to me!!!!








ps ... she gives a free card away EVERY wednesday ... bookmark her :)

BLOG CANDY -- winner will be chosen Mon. June 23rd

I am offering blog candy ... I am really close to the 500 visitor mark and I'd love it if you helped me get there :) All you have to do is leave me a comment. Not sure what to say? Here are some ideas:

1.) Give me feedback on a project on my blog (but put your comment after this post, please)!

2.) Visit my Esty Shop and offer some constructive criticism.

3.) Give me feedback on my blog in general.

4.) Tell me how cute my new puppy is!

5.) Offer a suggestion of something you'd like to see me post.

6.) Tell me a joke.

7.) Tell me something fun about yourself.

8.) Share a crafty tip ... I am a sucker for technique tips and organizational ones, too!

9.) Share your favorite blog to visit.

10.) Explain why you should be the "winner" of the BLOG CANDY!

See, easy as that! Thanks for looking today ... hope you will be back again soon :) If you subscribe to my blog (thanks!!!) you may have to type in the URL (http://www.seastarcreations.blogspot.com/) to leave a comment. Just click on the little envelope below. I will randomly choose from those who do so on MONDAY, JUNE 23rd.

Thanks,