Wine bottle lights

Here is a couple in process..not quite done.

Chandolier time

I always wanted one and thanks to my cricut I now have one.

BABY SHOWER TIME

We are expecting a new little one in the family. Time for throwing a shower. Here are some items in process..

Easy Pineapple cakes (individual)

Made in muffin tins. Great for individual deserts.....and bake sales.
YUM

Quick and easy tablecloth

Old fashioned but great fall addition.

Bakesale Goodies

Cake pops

Too cute. I made these yummy pops with my daughter. Great way to spend time together.
My tip::use filling such as jam instead of frosting to hold them together...frosting is too sweet.

Treat bag ideas

Cute goodie bags

Halloween Goodies

Gourmet Caramel Apples (The best gift)

In the Halloween Spirit

Centerpieces/Decoration for the holiday.

Love the cricut.

Recently I was working on doing a wedding for my sister in law.  I wanted to show the table cards I had made for her wedding.  I got the idea from the Hobby Lobby Scrapbooking magazine, there was something similiar in the last issue-but mine is totally different.  I was thinking as pictures were taken of each table she could reuse these in her book (I was sure she would make a book doesn't everyone) to showcase people by tables.  Anyway a couple came up missing afterwards; people loved them.

The pictures do not do them justice as they do sparkle and shimmer, and are 3d.  They were alot of fun making.  I used my cricut cartridges for the flourish and numbers.

Starbella Scarves

I was visiting with one of my favorite Aunts awhile ago and she taught me to crochet these ruffle scarves with Starbella yarn.  So I am giving it a try on my own and have to say I really like them.  They are lightweight so that you can wear anytime and is a great accesory for work attire.  I love making these while I am relaxing in the evenings.  Here is a picture of a couple I made this week.

Wedding Card Box (Cake)

I made this for my sister-in-laws wedding.

How about an Easy Easter Wreath???

I made some Easter Wreaths for sale this Easter and a few more for friends.
Here are a couple.

It is amazing what you can do with some plastic Easter Eggs.

More Easter Arrangments-Gifts for Loved Ones

Here they are ...

Easter Arrangements

I have been working on some Easter arrangments.
Nice gifts for family and friends.

Update

For the last few weeks I have been helping out by creating wedding decor, favors etc for the Reception and Church.

I will post more when I get the pictures loaded.

Flower Girl Baskets

Currently working on a wedding for a friend. Here are the flower girl baskets I whipped up.

Valentine's Day

Some jewelry I made.

Christmas Cards

This years 2011 Christmas Cards

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Cruise Specials - Tell your Friends and Family

Join me on this Cruise. 

Love to arrange scrapbooking and group cruises.  

Fundraising opportunities are available.

Sewing Project:Tablecloth for Summer BBQ/Picnics

Here is a quick and easy project.

I used both my sewing machine and finished with the serger.

Had enough Star Fabric left for 4 matching napkins.

This will be great for all our summer outdoor cooking and eating.  Enjoy your summer.  I hope this inspires you to do a quick tablecloth for your friends and family get togethers.

Sewing Project: Window Seat Cushion

Well I have been working on the house and my Craft/Sewing/Office......Time for a project. Window Seat Cushion-No Pattern used.

First Made my own cording/piping.

Stitch the cording/piping to the cushion cover.

Now time to add the zipper.

Here it is all done....

I do think it looks pretty good!  I love it.

Happy Easter

Here are some cute little Easter Baskets that I made for my Bowling Teammates.

I used the Easter Cricut Cartridge.    They were easy and fun to make.

 I loved the Hawaiin Punch jelly beans inside.

Centerpiece Instructions

I have had many requests for my instructions on some centerpieces I had made so I am going to try to post some here.  I hope they are understandable.  This is from the centerpiece I made for Hubbys 50th Birthday party but can be converted to any occasion.

First decide on your container.  I chose SILVER planters and used Florist FOAM inside aroung a balloon weight which was black and silver fringy it gave fullness to the bottom and covered the FOAM well.  I played with it forming it with my hands so they were not just straight up.

THe Cricut CARTRIDGE USED MOSTLY WAS CELEBRATIONS (there are so many now use what you like). Words like "Its a Party" was available on cartridges and required no welding.  just cut in black white or silver and cut the LAYER in one of the other colors and adhesive or glue together.  Do this for all your designs.  Use your imagination.  I also used a white or silver metalic pen to add accents (here and there if you want).

I mounted them to SKEWERS (for shish kabobs) that I spray painted black or you can use silver as well. Hot glue works well for this.  When I arrange I turn my centerpiece to put some in on both side which hides the glue on the other pieces.  I put ribbon that I curled from most of the sticks (bottom of your Die cut)tie it on.  (Adds fullness)

You can also add Flowers silk in the color you choose like black or white (I added flowers to my daughters centerpieces for her graduation party using BLUE WHITE and SILVER. I limited flowers and did not use them on my Husbands centerpieces but you can if you like. 

Also you can add sparkly pipe cleaners or various things you see you like.

I then bought inflated balloons and tied to my center balloon weight when it was time for the party.  PLEASE MAKE IN ADVANCE as you will need the time --but keep them out of sight for a great surprise.

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Thanks again.  Have a good time making your centerieces I did.

ALso try making candy bar wrappers (buy the box of candy bars at costco or sams) and you have one for every one that comes.  Put his picture on it.  I did and everyone loved it.

Do a slide show to play of photos over his life.   I did a bucket of suckers with a CRICUT cut saying IT SUCKS TO BE 50. Just a couple extra suggestions. Here is a picture of my daughters grad centerpiece with the silk flowers added: