Bunches of Thanks

This is the thank you card that I made to match the gift set in the post below for Alexandria's teacher. Tomorrow is her final day of school, a big awards assembly for about an hour in the morning and then their day is done.

We look forward to keeping busy and doing lots of fun things this Summer, but I mostly look forward to being able to rest for just a few days before the running begins! lol :)

Well, this is a quick post, I'm beat and I'm gonna call it a day.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Thanks a Bunch and Flower Can (Hero Arts)
Cardstock: Butter (Deserres), China Red Linen (CRS), Blue Bayou (SU)
Patterned Paper: Wild Saffron (K & Company)
Ink: Ruby Red (SU), Chocolate Chip (SU), Walnut Stain Distress Ink (Tim Holtz - Ranger)
Tools: Terrifically Tacky Tape, Scalloped Oval Punch (Marvy Uchida), Sea Sponge, Hi-Jell Sparklers Gel Roller Pens - Gold, Red, Blue, Green & Orange (Merangue), Cuttlebug, d'Vine Swirls Embossing Folder
Embellishments: Red Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels)

Criss-Cross Gift Boxes

Well, I racked my brain as to what sort of gift box I was gonna use for this set of Gardeners Products that I got for my oldest daughter's teacher for her end of school thank you gift. Then, I remembered a cute little Criss-Cross Gift Box that I saw on Nichole Heady's blog, {capture the moment}, some time back. She had made her gift box to fit a little bag of nuts - a very cute project.

The only problem is that the original box was very small - just 3" wide x 1" deep x 4" high at the back. First, I tried one using her template as a trial run which uses 8 1/2" x 11' cs, then I did some figuring and I custom made another gift box from the measurements of my bottles. I seemed to run into a couple of snags, though...I had to use a large piece of cs - 14" x 20" (that I get at DeSerres art supplies store) however, my straight cutter won't cut a piece of cs that big so I had to use my craft knife - which I don't like using. Same problem when it was time to make my score lines...I couldn't, since again the cs was too big to fit in my 12" paper trimmer with my score blade. So, I had to mark off where to score and fold it myself. Seems like a minor problem, but it just like the clean lines that a score blade gives you, is all. Anyway, all in all it turned out well and I'm very proud of myself that I was able to figure out the dimensions to alter the size! lol :)

This is the gift box that I made using Nichole's original template that makes a gift box 3" wide x 4" high x 1"deep.

Just a picture to show you to difference in size of the two Criss-Cross Gift Boxes. The larger box measures 5.75" wide x 7" high x 2" deep.

These bottles are the contents of the gift box, a bottle of Gardeners Hand Lotion (240 ml), a bottle of Antibacterial Hand Soap (240 ml) and a tube of Intensive Therapy Hand Cream (150 ml). I really hope she does Gardening!! I'm pretty sure she does, but if not, I guess she can use these anyway! lol :)

Well, that's all for me for today. I have to make the card tomorrow to go with this gift, so I'll be back to post it soon. :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Thanks a Bunch and Flower Can (Hero Arts), Just for You (Studio G)
Cardstock: Butter (Deserres), Chocolate Chip (Bazzill), Blue Bayou (SU)
Patterned Paper: Wild Saffron (K & Company)
Ink: Ruby Red (SU), Chocolate Chip (SU), Walnut Stain Distress Ink (Tim Holtz - Ranger)
Tools: Terrifically Tacky Tape, Scalloped Oval Punch (Marvy Uchida), 1', 1 1/4" & 1 1/2" Circle Punches (Creative Memories), Sea Sponge, Craft Knife, Cutting Mat, Hi-Jell Sparklers Gel Roller Pens - Gold, Red, Blue, Green & Orange (Merangue)

More Teacher Gifts and Cards

Wow, it's hard to believe that my little girl is done Preschool, ready to go into Grade Primary in the Fall. I took two of the teacher gifts to Natalia's teachers today as it was her last day of school today. I made both the gifts exactly the same, even the cards the same. I did get something different to do for Alexandria's teacher and I'll be working on that gift tonight, so I'll post pics of it when I get it done in the next couple of days. I still have a little bit of time as she finishes her last day of Grade Primary on Friday.

I made each of their cards to match the gift boxes that I made, but I decided to go with a black grosgrain ribbon for the cards and I kinda like it with the black ink. I think it gives a smart look to it. I also added some Inkadinkado flourishes to the bottom of the Thank You on the card. I also added the little wrappers to the jars of body butter. I originally thought that all three items would fit in the box, but the sides bulged just a bit so it didn't look right. I was chatting with my friend, Catherine and she suggested that I add a little wrapper to it and just give it to them with the box. I think that was a great idea, thanks Catherine! lol :)

Well, I've gotta go get crafty...

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Cards from Louise

I'd like to share a couple of cards that I received recently from my friend, Louise Allen. One was a belated Birthday card for me and the other was thank you card that she included with my SU order from a recent party that she hosted. Louise knows that I love butterflies and dragonflies and incorporated them into the cards that she made for me. I love them both! They're just beautiful, Louise! Thanks so much! :)

Louise had missed the get together that I had on my birthday as she was ill and now I'm late posting her cards. Late last week, I just got over the worst cases of the flu I think I've ever had and then I got what I believe was food poisoning shortly after I ate at a restaurant on Sunday night until about supper time on Monday night. I really felt like I could have died, I don't think I've ever been that sick ever and don't care to be ever again! lol :) I'm so glad it's better now. All I can say is I'm never gonna eat turkey at a restaurant ever again!!

Well, one more post and then I have to get back to work on making my last Teacher's gift.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Mardi Gras DND Family Days

Yesterday afternoon we went down to the dockyard for the annual DND Family Days. This year's theme was Mardi Gras. The kids had a great time and Alex got her face painted up as a butterfly - isn't it cute? :)
This is Natalia and Alexandria in a Helicopter Rescue Basket as part of the Canadian Forces displays.

This is Captain Butterfly Alex on the H.M.C.S. Kingston. She's looking pretty laid back for such an important job, eh? lol :)

These are my two cages monkeys. This little ferris wheel moved soooo slow that they actually asked to get off cause they were bored and said they were on it too long! Those are my action seekers! lol :)

This was more up their alley - riding a couple of motorcycles! Taking right after my three older brothers who have all had super bikes and race them! They'd be so proud! lol :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Teacher 'Thank You' Gift Box

Well, it's hard to believe that it's nearly the end of the school year and that means Teacher Appreciation Gifts. I always like to make a little something to give to the teacher's for all their hard work. I saw this cute little gift box the other day on Corie's blog and I knew it was just what I was looking for to use as a gift box for some little soaps and lotions that I picked up. I changed up my pattern a bit, but Corie has a great tutorial on her blog if you're interested in making one, as well.

I'm not sure if it's the fact that I'm rather down and out with the flu right now, but it took me forever to make this little box. I kept screwing up the measurements and having to start over...a bit frustrating for something that should have taken hardly any time at all! lol :) Anyway, one gift down and I hope to finish the other one tomorrow. Not sure what I'll make for their other teachers - Music and Gym...gotta get my thinkin' cap on for those!

Well, I've had four naps today in amongst my crafting, I'm totally burnt so I think I'll call it a day now...hopefully this darn flu will be gone tomorrow! ...Can we say only 6 more days of school and we'll be done with the passing of germs for a bit! lol :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Bird on Branch (Inkadinkado), Thank You (StampCraft - WalMart)
Cardstock: Soft Sky (SU), Jet Black Linen (CRS)
Patterned Paper: Blue Raspberry Collage and Blue Raspberry Paisley - Fresh Print (Déjà Views)
Ink: Onyx Black Archival (VersaFine)
Tools: Terrifically Tacky Tape, White Tissue Paper
Embellishments: Light Blue Satin Wired Ribbon (Michaels)

Masculine Birthday

I had a masculine birthday card to make for my Father-in-Law's upcoming birthday and this is what I came up with. I have a really hard time coming up with masculine themed cards, I really prefer to make ones that are 'girly' and fun! Anyway, this card is rather plain, but I guess it will do. It's hard to not over-embellish it and have it take away from looking masculine...am I alone here on this one? lol :)

Well, I have to go get ready for work. I'm hoping to post something tomorrow for an end of year teacher's gift that I have in mind.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Cupcake and Happy Birthday (Studio G)
Cardstock: Blue Bayou (SU), Coffee Brown -Double Mates (WorldWin Extraordinary Papers) Patterned Paper: Boho Chic Fancy Free - Urban Window Collection (We R Memory Keepers) Ink: Onyx Black (VersaFine), Chocolate Chip, Old Olive & Really Rust (SU)
Tools: Aqua Painter (SU), Cuttlebug, Birthday Embossing Folder, 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success)
Embellishments: Antique Brass Iron On Brads (Stuff by Hillary Duff - Michaels)