Valentine Card

 



 

My card, titled BE MINE, is for Mojo Monday challenge #277.

Materials used are;

Red, Pink and White card stock

1/4 inch red ribbon

 Stampin Up scalloped edge square punch

Red Crystal hearts 

Sentiment was computer generated

Snowmen Treats

When I share with you how I made the Snowman treats, you will understand why there was so much time between my postings. I made 30 of these for my granddaughters class and teachers, 6 for the staff at my Doctor's office then a final four to give to my friends at a luncheon tomorrow.

Step 1

 

Cover the end of a toilet tissue tube by gluing on a 2 1/2" circle of aluminum foil. Fill the tube with candies of choice then glue a 2 1/2" white paper circle over the top.

 

Step2

 

Cut a 4" x 6" out of white printer paper. Glue on eyes and nose that were  cut out using Cheerful Season  Cricut cartridge;   Snowman, shift, layer, at 4 inches. Glue this paper around the tube.

 

Step3

 

 

I purchased toddler size socks in assorted colors and cut according to above measurements. The very top of the sock will have a cuff  but the part cut from the rest of the sock will need to be doubled under on one end to form a finished edge.

I found it worked better to glue the sock onto the top of the snowman, then fill with  cotton stuffing. Using a needle and thread, make a running stitch around the top edge of the sock and pull tightly together to close. Glue on a white pom  pom. Cut a 1/2" by 6" strip of fabric for the scraf, tie and glue into place then add buttons down the front.

 

I got my idea from a Sled Riding Snowman craft kit one could order from Oriental Trader.

Their version looked like he was skiing on a piece of chocolate candy which got me to thinking---- I can make one to fill with candy!! The reason for gluing an aluminum foil circle on the bottom of the tube makes it easy to tear away to get to the candy without destroying the snowman.

Yes, it was a bit time consuming to make these put well worth the effort  as everyone loved them. One student liked them so much he went around the room asking others to let him have their snowman once they ate their candy! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friend Card

For this card I selected brown and beige solid and printed  papers. The border of the beige paper created  using  an EK Success punch and the  lettering with Printing 101 Cricut cartridge. Ribbon and flower are the finishing touches for this simple but elegant card. Mojo Monday Challenge #276 was my inspiration.

Been a little busy!!!

I have been reminded that I haven't posted since Jan 1st. Wow! Where has the time gone. I was at a scrapbook retreat in Williamsburg over the weekend, got lots done and I hope to share with you soon.

Two Challenge Card

 

Todays card qualifies for two challenge, Mojo Monday Challenge #274

 and The Friday Mashup #90.

 

 

For Mojo I chose to do a 5" square card and the theme for Friday Mashup is use of a snowflake.

 

After selecting cardstock, I punched  a 1 3/8" circle out of Stampin Up Silver Glimmer paper then layered a Martha Stewart snowflake that I covered with Star Dust Stickle .Finished off with white ribbon and bow.

 

It's a rainy, gloomy New Years Day on the east coast so crafting is a great way to spend the day.

Happy New Year.