Paper Craftin' with Erica

Oldie, but Goodie

I've been swamped with work, so I've neglected my scrappin' studies.  In the meantime, I want to show something I made a while ago, but never posted.  I made it during my "altered tin-making" obsession.  It's simpler than many other tins I've made, but I wanted to do something special for Merceydeis.  Her nickname is "Ceydei" so I stamped the letters with the cutest alphabet set on patterned paper and adhered them to cardstock that I scored to fold accordian style.  The little "booklet" fits in there perfectly and the first letter shows through the window in the tin.

 

I used black StazOn ink to stamp some flower stems on the outside of the tin and used some jewel-like embellishments for the final touch.  Merceydeis keeps it on her desk at home... she loves it.  These little tins are super cute and there are so many gifties you can make with them.  The best part... they come in packs of four!  They even make the window tins in circle!

Happy Valentine's Day

Over the past couple of years, I've made many Valentine's cards and gifts.  However, this year, I wanted to make an actual "Valentine."  You know, like those little Valentine's kids buy at the store.  So, I did... and made a cute little pocket to go with it.  I rounded the corners on my daughter's Valentine (bottom), but decided that I liked them better not rounded (see top one).

    

I used a discontinued stamp set from The Angel Company (isn't the froggy adorable) and layered it twice with white and pink.  I filled the large heart in with Paper Glaze because... well, because I love that stuff.

 

The little folder was made by cutting a circle with my Coluzzle.  I then used my Scor-Pal and folded the cirle [almost in half] and then folded the sides in.  I used wonder tape to hold the side down... and Voila!  I embellished with some eyelets and a felt heart-shaped brad.  The little Valentine sits in there so nicely!

 

I made one for each of my clients in the group home, too, and they LOVED them.

 

Happy Valentine's Day, my Friends!

 

And the Winner is....

It's time!  I'm sorry I didn't get this posted sooner.  I'm having a heck of a time with things.  I wish everything would slow down for only a little while.  Anyway, Merceydeis had fun drawing the name... again.  She takes light in the littlest pleasures (and she loves her picture posted on my blog).  Drumroll, please... the winner of the blog candy is Jess.  Yay for Jess!

 

After drawing, Merceydeis said, "Did I pick the right one?"  Then she said, "Was my name in there?"  So, I gave her a treat for being my "name picker."  Jess, please e-mail me your mailing address so I can get your goodies sent out.  Thanks to all that participated!