scrunchie flowers--april's stamp club project.

*for some reason, this never posted to the blog...sorry about that! anyway, let's try it again. Ü*

we made these cute flower clothespins for the stampers club project last week. i found directions on carrie rhoades' blog--but i can't seem to find the link so i'll show you how to make them...

first, cover your clothespin with paper of your choice. punch out 11 scallop circles and "scrunch" them up. it doesn't matter if they rip a little, just wrinkle 'em good.

next fold 10 scallop circles in 1/2...

...and then in 1/2, again to look like this. they do not have to line up exactly.

here's mine.

place a pop-up glue dot in the center of your scallop circle that you did not fold (i turned mine over...it is light blue in the previous picture & stripes in this picture). now, place 4 of your "triangles" on the glue dot, lining them up next to each other, points toward the center.

place another pop-up glue dot in the center of the layer you just completed and repeat, covering the "seams" of the first layer.

with the remaining 2 "triangles," you need to snip off the points.

they will look like this...

place another pop-up glue dot in the center of your last layer. attach the last 2 "point-less triangles" in the center. now, just "fluff" your petals, scrunch, etc. until you get your desired look. Ü

here is a top view of the flower on a clothespin.

you could use these as bag closures...

...or paper clips. you could also put a magnet on the back and hang it on a fridge or office magnetic board. Ü

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friend jar.

my friend tami left this for me on my doorstep a couple weeks ago. isn't it cute?! i loved it, especially because it was full of *chocolate* Ü thanks, tami!Pin It

note pad.

i made a bunch of these note pads for little gifts this christmas. super easy and fast to make...Ü. this uses tall tales dsp and the calendar alphabet & numbers stamp set.Pin It

valentine sucker flower.

this uses the blossom party die for the big shot as well as the teeny tiny wishes stamp set.

here is the top view.

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handmade Christmas gifts.

here are some handmade Christmas gifts i have for sale this year. some quantities are limited and i ask that you order by tues., dec.1 so that i can make sure i get all of them made and delivered to you in time for Christmas. these are great for neighbors, friends, co-workers or those "hard-to-buy for" people on your list! to order, e-mail me @ carmichael18@hotmail.com. thank you so much!! Ü

mini desktop calendar $10 (only 8 available).
birthday card pack $10 -- includes 8 cards + envelopes. (only 8 available) click here to see cards included.


rolodex $18 (only 8 available).
assorted gift tags (6/pkg.) 2/$3. (unlimited quantities).



2010 bookmark calendars 2/$3. (unlimited quantities).
assorted cocoa packets 2/$3. (unlimited quantities).

assorted money &/or gift card holders 2/$3. (unlimited quantities).

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simple, little gift certificate holder.

and i mean SIMPLE! i just used an envelope, sealed it, used the scallop edge punch on the top, decorated with razzleberry lemonade designer paper, etc. and voila! i made these as a "thank you" for my club members.

hope you all had a great weekend!

~c

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"kiss" in a box.

this cute little triangle box holds a (chocolate) "kiss" for your valentine. these are just 50 cents (includes "kiss"). to order, e-mail me.

thanks!
~cPin It

celebration plate.

here's something festive for everytime of the year! just set up your celebration plate with your desired design. plate includes 9 different holidays/seasons for your decorating needs. these plates also make terrific gifts for those hard to buy for people on your list. each plate is just $10! to order, e-mail me.
~c

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perfect gift for co-workers, neighbors. . .

or use it as a stocking stuffer! everyone loves hot cocoa but when it's wrapped up cute, complete with a peppermint stirring stick it makes the gift even more special! the best part. . .these sell for just $1! to order, e-mail me.
thanks,
~c ÜPin It

wall calendar.

an owl for the month of october. . .

a bunny for the month of april. . .

and a penguin for the month of february.

this calendar is a great gift for anyone on your christmas list or for yourself. it is just $20 and each month features a different "character." there is also space to add your favorite photo for each month. orders take 2-3 weeks for delivery. to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com.

thank you,

~c

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desktop calendar.

this calendar is great for anyone on your list. it sits on your desk or countertop. each month is decorated differently and features a spot to display your favorite picture. the calendar measures 7"x 12 1/2". these calendars are $20 and take 2-3 weeks for delivery. to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com.

thank you,
~cPin It

mini calendar kit.

this calendar kit comes to you just like this. everything is already put together and the clipboard is ready for display in your office on a hook or sitting in a small easel on your desktop. this makes the perfect gift for anyone on your list. the recipient will even recieve a sheet of adhesive die-cuts to decorate and personalize their calendar. these calendar kits are available for $18 and take approximately 1-2 weeks for delivery. to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com.

thank you,
~cPin It

witch's shoe.

isn't this so cute? these would be an ideal halloween treat for co-workers, your bookclub members, etc. they hold a small bag of candy corn or other candy of your choice.

here is the top view of the shoe. these are $1.50 ea. (with candy corn). to order, e-mail me at carmichael18@hotmail.com.
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