A Couple of Manly Projects

Today, let's get manly --- project-wise, that is.  If you've followed my blog for long or know me at all, you know that I love to make framed projects.  Today, I'll share a couple of framed projects that I made for my Prairie Treasures booth at the Root Cellar.  These would be good gifts for a male birthday or for Father's Day.

I actually forgot to get a shot of the small frame before I took it to my booth, so I went back and took a photo of it there.  It would be nice to sit on a guy's desk.

This frame had 2 sections, so I left a little space where a photo could be added.  The watch fits well inside the smashed pop bottle top.  I added a couple of keys, for a 3-D touch to the project.

Here's a close-up.

Have you tried any framed projects yet?  I've shared a lot of ideas with you, so somewhere in there should be an idea to get you going.
At my workshop yesterday, the hostess showed me photos from her phone of her latest framed project.  She made a memory frame of little odds and ends of objects that her grandson had given her over time, along with a photo of him.  It was a wonderful idea and looked so cute.  She even had his painted hand prints.

Give it a try and come back and share with me.  Have a great day and make it a creative one!
SPECIAL NOTE:
Beginning June 1, all of my retiring Stampin' Up! goodies that I can bear to part with at this time will be available.  Here's how I am doing it:  Place an order from the new catalog and, for whatever amount you spend, (before tax and shipping) you will receive that amount in credit to use for the retiring items as well as any other merchandise from my garage sale.

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Boxing Fun and a Big Thank You

Have I got a fun post for you today!  I had a ton of fun making boxes using our Boutique Boxes Kit and I want to share with you just what I did.

Before I start, I'd also like to say a big thank you.  I've reached over 45,000 hits now and I just want to thank you for stopping by to see what I have to share with you.  I hope you'll do me the honor of signing up to become a 'follower' as well.  You can also sign up to receive my posts by email or through being 'networked'.  It's quick and easy.  Be sure to share a comment now and then, too.  I love hearing from you.  You may have a question, want to express what kind of posts you like to see, or share an idea with everyone.  So, a big thank... and now... on to today's post.

Aren't these cute?

The kit comes with everything you need to make 8 boxes.  There's a belly band to wrap around your box, cute little embellishments --- including buttons ---  and even a little card for the inside.  The embellishments are not all the same, either, so you get a lot of variety.  For example, you get 4 different designs of belly bands.

Of course, I didn't want to make all my boxes with just the kit, so I added some roses (from my dyeing project) to some and some bow ties to some.  I did use the cute little feathers and make those boxes pretty much as intended.  I did not, however, use the little circle pieces or baker's twine (intended for box closures) and I did not use the little tag pieces.  I saved those to use on an additional project.  All the doilies and belly bands from the boxes that I used with bow ties, I saved for my other projects.

So what else did I make because I didn't use all the pieces as intended?

I made this fun layout:

Here are the little flags...

... and here are the little circles ... and baker's twine on both...

...and a few extra embellishments (above and below)...

All I added were the 12 X 12" sheets for the pages and the then I cut and added photo mats.  I love the layout.  As soon as I saw those flags and circles, I knew exactly what I wanted to make!  I love when that happens!!!

But wait!  There's more!

I also made a bunch of cards:

I cut card bases and used more of the embellishment pieces, added a little this and that... and now I have a bunch of cards:

So... you're probably thinking that I made a lot (and I did!) and wondering just how many kits I had for all this.  The answer... I had just 2 kits!  It was a ton of fun to see what all I could come up with to make these.

Altogether, I made:
16 boxes
11 cards
1 complete 12 X 12" layout

Super great news:
A gift card fits perfectly into the cute little boxes.  What a fun way to give a special gift!

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Lovin' The Bow Tie!

One of our new stamp sets is called Dapper Dad.  Love the name!  Here's a bow tie card I made with it:

The buttons add a nice touch to the masculine look of the card.  I stamped the shoe on the envelope and the watch on the inside of the card.  When you make a card with a really dark color of CS, it's nice to add another layer to the inside, so you can write in it.

Come back soon for another look at a cute project I made with the bow tie.  I'm lovin' it!  

It's a kind of gloomy, rainy day here in Lincoln Land.  I think it will be a good day to hole up and stamp a bunch!   

3 for River Rock and 3 More for Fun

At our last Team Meeting, I set out new stamps and assorted colors and we just played with coming up with our own designs.  It was so much fun!!!  Here are 3 cards I made with River Rock and a new set coming out with our Sale-A-Bration.

3 more for fun:
I also must share with you the cards that Lynn created.  I confess that I started all of mine at the team meeting but needed more time to finish them later.  I did spend a long time working on a butterfly card, but I'll be sharing that in another post.
Lynn actually came up with her designs and finished all her cards during the meeting.  Way to go, Lynn.  My team is kind of spread out, so sometimes I only have 2 or 3 at the meeting.  It's nice though to have a small, casual group where you can just enjoy each other and enjoy stamping together.  Here are Lynn's:

Aren't they great?!!!  I would have a difficult time choosing a favorite.

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