Recently, I was asked to create some samples for a wedding rehearsal dinner. The event is a casual event and my customer wanted something with a little pop to it. I made a variety of samples varying from the wedding theme to fun BBQ invitations. Here are the samples. Which one did they choose?

Fleur-de-lis smash book invite outside

Fleur-de-lis Smash book inside

Apron invite

BBQ Smash book invite outside

BBQ Smash mouth invite inside

BBQ invitation

I have to admit, I didn’t expect to find myself in Myrtle Beach at the end of October for SC EdTech this year but I’m here. So with that in mind this year I am pretending I have never been to this conference before in hopes that it wows me in some way.

One thing I am excited about is that I am here with my R2 team. I work with a great group of ladies and I’m looking forward to getting to know them a little better. We are presenting tomorrow so if you get the opportunity and you are at the conference come by M119 at 1:00 for The Cloud is Your Classroom.

I’m going to try to post about the conference while I’m here. I’ll definitely be on Twitter @msansonettiwood.

I love it and decided to take it to another holiday. I wanted something my step daughter could fill out for a Christmas list that we can turn in to a keepsake. I love the way it turned out.

 I made a number of tabs to fill each pocket. Each tab has a different “starter” on it to give a little thought to asking for things for Christmas. “Good things I have done this year.” “One fun memory from this year.” “One thing I want to do better next year” “Tell one way you helped someone.” “Name 1 thing you REALLY want.” “My Christmas list for Santa” “Who am I?” (The last one is a little about the child for the keepsake: name, age, things she likes.)

Each page of the album is decorated a little different to have fun with the holiday season.

Today I decided to make a few Halloween Boxes that my friend Debbie showed me how to make about a week ago. The boxes were featured in a Stampin’ Up! publication and are the cutest things ever! What a great idea for an adult Halloween party or have a few to pass out at work on Halloween. Just a little something to say Happy Halloween.

I made this set for a friend of mine at church. I found out last week he LOVES Halloween. So what a better way to say Happy Halloween than with a bag of these great pop-up boxes. I hope to surprise him on Sunday!

When you open the box … you get a piece of candy that pops out with a message. I could imagine these being adapted for any holiday. They are just adorable.

Remember contact me for any of your custom needs… party favors, cards, treat bags, etc.

 Looking for a cupcake topper? I am in the process of creating an array of great cupcake picks. I love them! They are so cute. I can create them for any occasion. Be sure to check out the new listings on my Etsy store.

Today was an amazing day. I was able to work in my craft shack ALL day. This morning I worked on a couple orders but this afternoon I was able to play and create some prototypes. I think my favorite thing of the day was a Match Box mini album. I didn’t get it completely finished but I am happy with it’s progress. This is a great Grandma, mother, or sister gift. When you open the matchbook it has about 4 sheets in it. This one has separate sheets.  I haven’t adorned it with photos yet but this is the basic format. You can also create the matchbook to have a bound book in it.

   

I wonder how loyal paper crafters are to their companies and why. For example, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Stampin’ Up! Paper, ink, and stamps. 95% of everything I create is made using their products. Sometimes I wonder if I am missing out on other products. I do own a Cricut(C) expressions, Sizzix Die cutting maching, and a Bind it all so the options I have for creating are limitless.

Recently, I have taken a liking to Tim Horton’s line of products… I like the stains, Sizzix dies, embossing folders and some of the stamps. They are all very vintage. I think I might have to try creating with some of his product soon.

What are your favorites and why do you love them?