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December Freebie now available!

Mel — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:35:51 +0000

As some of you know, I write a feature for Woodlands Family Magazine every month. This month’s issue is available now in our local stores and restaurants…but if you’re not local, you can still check it the digital copy here. (I think my feature is around page 34 or so…) Each month I offer a free download to accompany the craft I make. This month I made a cute Countdown to Christmas. You can pick up your free download over in the sidebar and make your own!

Pink candy coated pretzels!

Mel — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:44:12 +0000

A good friend of mine recently had a baby…a gorgeous baby, actually. And, of course, when I went to visit this gorgeous little one, who happens to have a head full of blonde hair, I took a gift. It was one of those swaddler things…hard to find apparently…anyhoo, I’m off subject.

I also took her some pretzels. Candy coated pretzels are just about the easiest things to make, are inexpensive, and de-lish. Plus, they are completely customizable…we dip orange for Halloween, red for the holidays, purple for birthday, you get the idea. And, with any gift, presentation is the key! I knew a cute little container and some packaging would make those pretzels taste even better!

First…the pretzels. I buy those candy chips in the baking aisle at the craft store. You melt them in the microwave and dip your pretzels in them. I use the mini-twist pretzels. While they are still wet, I sprinkle decorator sugar (we call them sprinkles at our house) all over those puppies. Sweet, salty, sugary, crunchy…what more could you ask for?

I have been saving some containers that I knew would be good gift packaging. I have kept a bunch of strawberry containers. I have also started saving Lunchable containers…the new ones that are like a strawberry basket but without a top. They are perfect! I just bagged some pretzels and put this cute little band of paper all the way around. I punch a scalloped circle with my new 3 inch scallop punch (which I heart) and printed a little circle with this cute baby graphic on it! Really not that complicated. I believe they were thoroughly enjoyed!

July Firecrackers!

Mel — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:55:15 +0000

Here’s a cute little project I did for The Hybrid Chick blog…you can check out all the info and get the instructions on the blog! I used my papers from the Backyard Barbeque kit.

I also used Kelleigh Ratzlaff’s Tri-Tube template. If you’ve never tried hybrid (or even if you have), Kelleigh’s stuff rocks! She makes it so easy for you to complete a project. Even my Lolly and her friend made one at our barbeque!

Cupcake anyone?

Mel — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:28:59 +0000

I found the cutest cupcakes on Bakerella’s blog. She made hamburger cupcakes and sugar cookie fries. I knew my daughter Lolly would love a little kitchen project, so we whipped some up. Not too hard, really. And, as presentation is everything, I made a template for a paper tray and fry holder. It was just too cute, so I used it as a hybrid project to go with the release of my kit, Backyard Barbeque. And I’m giving the templates away over at the other blog.

Welcome!

Mel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:17:24 +0000

I love paper. I always have. I’ve been hoarding it since grade school. When I started scrapping, it grew. And when I started digi-scrapping, I began to design my own paper. And as I discovered hybrid…well, it’s just a perfect match. I’m always creating something.

I have passed my paper love on to my kiddos. They love to draw on it, paint on it, cut it, glue it, create with it…you name it.

We are the paper house. Welcome to our paper-capades!