I love doing custom announcements! Here's one of the last ones I did for a new baby girl! Thanks Jess for letting me celebrate with you! Outside-I love the little beaded eye detail...oh so cute! Inside included the birth information and blessing information along with a spot for a photo of the new little one. … [Read more...]
Store Redesign!
I'm done moving and now call Evanston home. Although I'm sad to leave Texas I'm excited about all the new possibilities and adventures the Chicago area will provide! (And if any of my readers have some great craft stores to share with me please do!!) I'm switching my store and blog to a server that can handle all the downloads that I've had! I hate for you to visit and have a project not available for you to download immediately! Bear with me about one more week and I'll be done with my late Spring Cleaning and have a new blog, store, and projects to share with you!!! If you need anything immediately from the store please email me … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday-Father’s Day Shirt and Tie Project
I probably should have titled this post something like What I'm doing instead of packing for the move in 4 days, or maybe What I'm doing now is way more fun than packing, but since it's Tuesday, a tutorial it is! This is a new project template that can be used in conjunction with the storage tins used for the Classy Dad Kit and the Tool Kit. This free template has two options for you! Here are the main items assembled to put together the kit. The free PDF template (see below for the download link), silver tin, a few coordinating papers, and don't forget the chocolate Riesens! Just cut out the pieces you'd like to use and you're ready … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Kit Winner!
Ready? The winner of the Classy Dad Kit, Tool Project Kit, and 2 tins to make both projects is: Congratulations! Trenda P. that's you! I'll be in touch shortly! Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! There were some great ones and I can't wait to get started on some new designs! Remember, if you didn't win you can still purchase the items in time to receive the tins well before Father's Day and use the coupon code MOVE09 to get 20% off your order! It's only good through the end of this week as the big move day is next Saturday! … [Read more...]
Took Kit Project Tin
Here's the kit for those DIY dads! I had lots of fun with this kit! There's lots of little tool icons and the wood texture was fun to work with also. As with the release yesterday there's a standard version and a custom version which lets you type in all your own sentiments. All you need is candy, tins, and the kit! The both kits include two cards, the tin cover with three alternate sentiments, and one sheet of designed labels. You don't need any special photo editing software to add the text either if you purchase the custom one! I tried to make it super easy for you! The labels are standard Avery 8160 series address labels. I … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday-Classy Father’s Day Project
Woo Hoo! I'm so excited for this new project release! You remember the fun Valentine's Day Tin project? Well how about a Father's Day one? This 3 page PDF includes two cards, one tin cover with 3 alternate sentiments, and a full page of labels. I also found that the labels will go well over Reisen's as well as Hershey's Nuggets! All for only $3! (Don't forget to use the coupon code MOVE09 to get an extra 20% off!) The only thing the kit doesn't include are the tins which are available here. (The coupon code is good for those too!) Lots of you requested a way to add or change the sentiments so I've made an extra special PDF for you! … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gift Container
Here's a quick hexagon box template that was well loved last year: 1. Download template here. Find a wood grain image online that you like. I like to look at Wilsonart Laminates , or Treefrog Veneers. Once you find an image that you like, right click on the image and save it to your computer. 2. Print the wood grain image on photo paper or cardstock, then print the templates onto the wood grain. (Any other pattern will work too!) 3. Then follow the directions on the template to finish up! If you'd like to do the graduated sizes like shown above, just print at different percentages. Try 85%, 100%, and 120%. Stay tuned this week … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday-Copper Garden Decorations
I found some copper wire as I was cleaning out my garage to prepare for my move and got sidetracked in making some little garden decorations! (Because crafting is WAY better than packing!) These would make great Father's Day Gifts for those fathers that like gardening! Best thing is: They are super easy to make! Both of these took me about 15 minutes total! You can get various diameters of copper wire by the foot at Lowe's or Home Depot. Find a diameter that is easy enough to bend, but not flimsy. Bend them into shapes and leave about 12" of straight wire at the bottom so you have something to stick into the ground. I find that … [Read more...]
A Little Friendly Competition
Over at Fresh Nest Design we've helped Marie from Make and Takes redesign her space! Deb and I both did a redesign this time and she's taking votes to see which one she should do. Be sure to go vote! (It doesn't have to be for me, just vote for which one you like, and which one took into consideration Marie's design style.) Click on her Before image above to go vote and see the final designs! Happy Friday! … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday-A sale instead!
Thanks everyone for checking in today! I'm glad you did-because I've got a moving sale! Since my new place is up 3 flights of stairs with no elevator my husband has declared that my current inventory needs to be minimized! Be sure to order now before the current inventory is gone! Here's the store: Schlosser Designs … [Read more...]
