A Special Friend!

I wanted to show off the gift I made for a special friend and her husband. They had their wedding vows blessed after over 40 years together. It was also her Birthday. So, I wanted it to be special.

While walking through a local craft store, I saw these unfinished bird houses. They are made in such great shapes. Of course, the church is the one that spoke to me and I knew I had to get one and decorate it for her.
After giving it a good base coat of creamy vanilla paint, I covered the outside with some pretty papers. I even uses some SU shimmer paper for the roof. Then I added some washi tape, velvet and pom pom trim, leaves, vines, flowers and for the finishing touch, some shimmery "snow".

I think she was very happy with it. I really enjoyed making it. Thanks for stopping by! XO, Mimi

Trash to Treasure

Sometimes, when I open a cabinet or look in my garage, I think I recycle “to a fault”. But, when I come up with ideas like these, it reminds me that I would rather have these plastic packages take up room in my cabinets and garage than in a land fill.

This first one is a smaller package from brads or tags or something craft related. I just used the paper insert that had all of the manufacturers info on it as a template for my pretty papers. Then I put in a gift card and some tinsel, tied a bow at the top and voile’. The term “recycled gift” has a new meaning.

Check in tomorrow for another one! XO

Aprons for sale and Christmas Presents

Here are more aprons my Daughter and I made to sell. We have been very busy.

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These are a few presents I started making for Christmas. They are shopping bags. I used pictures that I downloaded from The Graphics Fairy. She has the most wonderful site!

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So much to do, so little time!

I can’t believe it has been so long since my last post. I have been very busy with lots of projects.

In my last post, I was making aprons for myself. Well, boy did that take off into a new adventure! My friend Trish called me and asked if I would consider making some to sell. Sure! No problem. I love a new adventure. So, my daughter and I got busy and this is what we came up with. I love them so much more than the ones I made for myself. They have Jolee’s Jewels on them, stamped swirls, handmade flowers, and lots of other special stuff.

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Now we have to get busy making some more for people who saw these and want one of their own.
This has turned into a fun way to spend time with my “closet crafter” daughter.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day! XO, Mimi

Another Banner Day!

Another Banner Day! This one I made with Basic Grey paper and used more pink than I used on Maggie's I love it and I am hooked on chipboard right now. I put this up on ebay to see if anyone would buy it. Of course I would put whatever name on it that they want. If it doesn't sell, I am going to give it to my new baby niece Olivia who I am going to meet on the 19th when I go to Texas. I am sure she will love it.

Happy Monday Morning

This is how I spent my Sunday afternoon.
I saw this awesome banner and knew I had to make one.
I would have been much happier making it in shades of pink
but, Maggie has changed her favorite color to blue.
So, since it is for her, I decided to make it with her
colors in mind.
I LOVE how it turned out. I wish I had a picture
of her face when I gave it to her. She was so thrilled with it.
That makes it all worth it!
Thanks for stopping by. Have a happy Monday. XO, Mimi

Happy Birthday Milissa!

One of my best buddies celebrated her Birthday last Wednesday while we were out of town.
So, of course, I used that as an excuse to be late with her gifts.
Even though her and her girls came up to play with us at Disney on Thursday.
What a fun time we had!

Her favorite color is, can you guess, green!
So, I made her some fun green stuff which is both green in color and green for our earth.

The first is what everything is in. This sweet pouch is for on the side of the table when you are crafting. That's right, a little reusable trash can. More on that tomorrow.

Then there are 2 TO DO lists that I printed from here.
Of course I had to print them on some pretty green paper and then I laminated them so she can use them over and over again.

Then I crocheted (sp? that just doesn't look right) some nice dish cloths out of cotton yarn so they can be used and thrown in the washing machine and used again. And, of course, think of me while she's doing the dishes. LOL!

Then there's the card. I made it using some papers I had left over from when I was the guest designer for her club. The stamp is from Repeat Impressions and is a 2 part set. You see part one on the front of the card with a cute little birdy chirping a happy tune. But inside is a devious cat who ate the bird. Love it!

Well, that's all for now. I hope she likes her stuff and enjoys going green for her birthday! Thanks for stopping by. XO, Mimi

For the Best Dad Ever!

This is for my wonderfully Hubby.
This started out as a wooden cube approx. 5".
First I painted it and then added some SU papers, fun photos, buttons, stickers and rub-ons.
I really am happy with how it turned out.

I am sure that I know right where he will keep it too. He will probably have it on the shelf above his bedat the fire station.
He did that with the last FD book
I made for him and it's still there.
He misses us soooo much when he is there and likes to have things like this to look at.
Especially after a "bad call".
This is his 25th year as a full time Fire Fighter and he is due to retire in September.
With the economy though, I think he is planning on staying on for a few more years.
And why not, he's only 44!?
But I know he is tired of this job and all of the stress.
I love my hero! I hope he has a Happy Father's Day!

Sorry for blabbing on, I don't normally get too personal on here.
I hope you all have a fabulous weekend and I thank you for taking the time to stop and read. XO, Mimi