Happy Halloween

I am not sure if it is all the halloween projects from Cristena's house or what - but I have had an urge all day to make halloween gifts.  Here is what I came up with:

I made my own fry boxes!  These were for my kiddos.

One for Grandma Cheryl.

One for Grandma Cres

I made these baskets for two of my kids' grandmas.  My kids love trick or treating there - prob because of the special attention they recieve.  LOL  But really - grandmas really are "grand" aren't they?

Each basket had a tag at the top.

I made these little milk cartons full of sweets for some of the kids we know.  I love how they turned out!

I couldn't do a halloween post - with out my sweetest halloween treat!  Look at my adorable children!! 

David was "Hop along Harry Potter" and Kassidy was "Rapunzel".  David was going to be just "Harry Potter" but then he fractured his ankle - hence the hop along part.  Kassidy also had a wig for her costume, but she got tired of wearing it by the time we took this picture.  I made their costumes.  It was my first year doing that - and I really enjoyed it!

I hope you and your family had a safe and fun halloween!

Cristena's Shoebox Swap

Last night I went to a shoebox swap at my friend Cristena's house.  I was pretty excited about going - but the day was crazy, and nothing seemed to be going right.  I actually decided not to go, twice.  But, I went anyway.  I showed up 45 minutes or an hour late.  My halloween snacks had failed - so the only thing I brought for the potluck was store bought iced sugar cookies.  (Turned out ok, they call those cookies "crack cookies" at her house.)  I didn't get many of the projects done, but I had so much fun hanging out with some friends!  They totally turned my night around.  I won an adorable door prize, won a free trip to Cristena's November stamp camp - and the projects I did finish were adorable!

This was my project.  I usually do not do halloween themed things.  My kids dress up, and trick or treat - but we don't decorate.  I don't usually do halloween craft.  This was a bit challenging for me, but I love how this turned out!  You can see what I used to make this batty milk carton at the end of this post.

These are the three projects I was able to finish.  The frankenstein card is just hilarious.  I have no imagination for turning punches/dies into things - so I love it when I see other people do it!  The middle project you might recognize from my post a few days ago.  I received a fry box, almost exactly like this as a roommate gift.  Deb was able to come to the shoebox swap, and this was her project.  How fun to be able to make my own fry box!!  The last project here is Cristena's card.  I love all the patterned paper and dimensionals used on this  - they really make everything pop!

Here is what I used on my project:

Wicked Cool Stamp Set (clear) 120600 $14.95

Basic Black Carstock 121045 $6.95 (24 sheets) 

Tangerine Tango Cardstock 111349 $6.95 (24 sheets)

Whisper White Carstock 100730 $8.50 (40 sheets) 

Basic Black Classic Ink 101179 $5.95

Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Marker 120974 $3.50

Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon 109027 $4.95

Chunky Essentials Stampin' Glitter (Black) 108797 $15.95

Stampin' Dimensionals 104430 $3.95

2" x 1 3/8" Oval Extra Large Punch 119859 $16.95

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die 117310 $32.95

Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 120889 $7.95

Enjoy!

My favorite swaps part 5 - Last ones!!

I can't believe we have reached the end of my favorite swaps.  I really hope they are as inspiring to you, as they are to me!

This card was made by Cristena Bagne.  I love the pearls and the shadowing.  

(BTW - Pear Pizazz is my fave in color!!)

This card was made by Frances Freeman.  I love the colors, and the sponging. 

What inspires you?  All of these swaps inspire me to try new things, and to look at things just a little differently.  Thank you to all the fab ladies who swapped with me in portland!

My favorite swaps part 4

Here is the fourth installment of my favorite regional swaps.  Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

This card was made by Deb Sosa.  I love the waffle paper, and the sparkly shimmer paint.

This card was made by Sarah Wakeman.  I love the ribbon knot!

Come back tomorrow for the last installment of my favorite regional swaps!

My favorite swaps part 3

Here are the next two of my favorite swaps.  I have had so much fun just going through my swaps over and over again.  It is so fun to see how someone else sees something.  My mom was over yesterday, and we spent a whole hour having a "I like this, but if it were mine, I would change this/add that" conversation.  It was so fun.  We weren't trash talking any card, we liked them all just they way they were.  It was just fun to see that we all see things differently.

This card was made by Myla Barker.  I love the jewels in the snowflakes!  What a fab idea!

This card was made by Bobbie Meyer.  I love the wreath.  I would never think of using patterned paper to make this.  It looks great!

Come back tomorrow for my part four of my favorite swaps from regionals.  :)

My favorite swaps part 2

Here are the next two of my favorite swaps.  I am not posting them in any order - all eight are my favorite swaps.

This card was made by Heidi Douglass.  I love the polka dot background, and the coloring on the flower!

This card was made by Marie Fiebig.  I love the victoria ribbon!

Check back tomorrow for part three!

My favorite swaps part 1

I want to share some of my favorites of the swaps I recieved.  I have decided to break them up in to five parts.  Check back tomorrow for part two!  Here are the first two swaps - I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

This card was made by Mary Jemes from Oregon.  I love all of the different textures here!

This card was made by Jan Farring.  Who knew I'd love Cajun Craze so much?