Thanksgiving Treat Bags

I made these treat bags using the Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge. I then inked the edges and stamped the speckle design with a retired SU background stamp. I made the turkey with the scallop circle punch, the Boho Blossoms punch, 3/4" punch, and the 1 3/8" punch....isn't he cute?

To make the body of the turkey punch one brown 1 3/8" circle and one 3/4" circle, Ink the edges (I used Stampin Up's Close to Cocoa.) and glue the head to the body. The beak, waddle, and feet are make from the boho blossoms punch. You will need to punch one set out of orangish and one out of red. I used SU More Mustard and SU Ruby Red. To make the feet, trim the pointy blossoms into turkey feet shapes. For the beak, use one of the points left over for the beak. The waddle is made from the scalloped blossom. Trim it down to just 4 scallops. Ink the edges of the beak, waddle, and feet and glue to the turkey. The tail is the trickiest part. You will need to punch three scallped circles out of double sided paper. Ink the edges. Now you will need to fold 5 scallops up. Then flip and fold the two corners to the center. For a visual, please watch Dawn make one:http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-make-a-Turkey-With-Punches-77392853

I used a marker to make the eyes.

I did not make the Pilgrim hat for my turkey....

Hope you enjoy!

Gypsy Charms

I made the following charm sets to use with the Gypsy made by Provo Craft. Each set is made using Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver beads. They are strung on 49 ply flexible stainless steel wire with a 26 pound test strength. The metal on the lanyard is not Sterling silver, it is stainless. The measurements for the length of each charm DOES NOT include the lanyard, just the beaded portion of the charm. The prices do not include shipping. You may request Priority shipping is $4.95. First class will vary in price depending on the zip code.

This charm is made using jewel tone Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver Beads. The longer charm is just over 6 inches long. The stylus charm is just under 1/2". Set is $20 (does not include shipping)

This charm is made using Amethyst Swarokski Crystals and Sterling Silver beads. The longer charm measures 6 inches. The smaller charm measures just under half an inch. Set is $20 (does not include shipping)

This set is made using the dark Saphire Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver beads. The longer charm measures just under 6 inches. The smaller charm measures just under half an inch. Set is $20 does not include shipping.

This set is made using the Peridot Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver beads. The longer charm measures just under 6 1/2 inches. The smaller charm measures just under half and inch. Set is $20, does not include shipping.

This set is made using deep blue Swarovski beads and Sterling Silver beads. It measures 5 1/4 inches long and the smaller charm is just under 1/2 an inch long. It sells for $19, does not include shipping.

This set of charms is made using the Olive green Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver beads. The longer charm measures 4 1/2 inches. The smaller charm measures just under 1/2 an inch. Set is $19, does not include shipping.

This set is made using Sterling Silver beads and a Sterling Silver 3D cat charm. The cat charm measures 3 3/4 inches long and the smaller charm measures just under 1/2 an inch. This set sells for $24, does not include shipping.

This set is made using the Jonquil yellow Swarovski Crystal, Clear AB Swarovski beads and a clear AB Swrovski Drop charm. The longer charm measures 2 1/2 inches and the smaller charm measures just under 1/2 an inch. This set sells for $14, does not include shipping.

This set is made using Sterling Silver beads and a Sterling flower charm. The charm only has a design on one side, back side is plain with the Sterling mark. It measures 2 3/4 inches long. The smaller charm is just under half an inch long. This set is $18, does not include shipping.

This set is made using Sterling Silver beads, Cultured Pearls, and Swarovski Crystal beads as well as a Swarovski Crystal drop. It measures just under 3 1/2 inches and the smaller charm is just under 1/2 an inch. This set is $20.

This set is made using the light Saphire Swarovski crystals (a very pretty baby blue), Sterling Silver beads, Clear AB Swarovski bead and drop. It measures 2 1/2 inches long and the smaller charm is just under 1/2 an inch long. This set sells for $14, does not include shipping.

This set is made using the Rose Swarovski crytals, the Clear AB crystals, and Clear AB drop. I also used Sterling Silver beads. It measures 3 3/4 inches long and the smaller charm measures just under 1/2 an inch. This set sells for $20, does not include shipping.

I made these chIarms to use on my new Gypsy stylus. I used Sterling Silver and Swarovski Crystal beads. They are sparkly!!! Love them~ I think the pink and the peridot are my favorite; I love the clear AB, too!

I made this gift bag for my Mother's 73rd birthday gift. I used the Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge to cut out the purse. The papers are all from Stampin' Up. The grosgrain ribbon is Old Olive from Stampin' Up. The bling was purchaed from Wal-mart. The glitter is Stickles Crystal.

Want to Win a $250 Shopping Spree?

You could win a $250 shopping spree to The Scrapping Cottage, a Die Cutting Superstore! It is very simple to enter. Check out their blog:

http://scrappingcottage.blogspot.com/2009/08/win-250-shopping-spree-at-scrapping.html

Good luck! I hope someone I know wins!!!

I made this card for a Valentine Card Contest at Cutter's Creek. It is my first time to enter one of their contests.

I used the circle Nestabilities, a Cuttlebug Combo (Love Language), the stamp is from Stampin' Up (my demonstrator sent it to me as a surprise!), the cardstock came from HL, and ribbon I got at Wal-mart.

Wish me luck~

Goals for 2009

• I have made a few goals for myself to accomplish this new year....
• *I would love to lose some pounds. I am tired of looking the way I do. I have my kitchen stocked with veggies and fruit.
• * I want to continue to declutter and organize my home. I have made some headway, but I still have a couple of rooms to go. I have made a plan to follow to keep the house clean and clutter free...hopefully using just a few minutes a day.
• * I want to spend more time in my craft room. I love to create layouts and cards...I need to take more time for me...now that football season is over, I hope to have more spare time in the evenings.
• * I want to learn to make wire wrapped jewelry. I just love it. My sister and I are going to get together every few weeks to make a pair of earrings together.
• * I want to learn to use my Canon xti better. I always seem to use the automatic setting. I want to learn to use the manuel modes. I bought a book to read and study to teach myself. I do not have the time to take a class, so Iwill be reading and taking more photos to practice.
• *Last, but not least...I want to post on my blog more often.
• Happy New Year!