Hat Pin Swaps

I was recently in three hat pin swaps hosted by JJewel (who was a wonderful hostess by the way).  We were challenged to create two hat pins per swap and a container/tag to hold them.  Here is what I came up with:

The tag was created using the Imagine cartridges Blossom and Imagine More.  The fabric flower was handmade by me.  I also embossed the green layer with a damask embossing folder and added a Stampin' Up! half pearl in the center of the flower.  The white ribbon is seam binding.

My hat pins are supposed to be be fairies, but they can pass as angels as well.

I used a tag from the Cricut cartridge Art Philosophy for this tag.  I ensured I used double sided paper (McKenna by K& Company) since both sides would be seen.  I adhered the bottom and sides of the fold over flap with tape, but left the top open so that I could slide in a tea bag to match the theme of my hat pins.  Again, I created a handmade flower and added a matching cats eye half bead to the center of the flower.  Additional embellishments included websterpages lace ribbon and ivory tulle.

A close up of the tea pots.



To create the holder for this swap, I used a favor box from the Cricut cartridge Girl's Makeup Party and images from the Imagine cartridge Yummy.  I added a window to the favor box and covered it using upcycled cartridge clam shells.  Lastly, I added stickles for a cherry and Stampin' Up! ribbon for a small bow.  The cardstock I used for the boxes was wausau brand  in shell.

And here are my yummy ice cream cone pins.

The was such a fun swap to participate in.  I had such a great time brainstorming what I was going to do for my themes and had even a better time playing with beads.  I can't wait to participate in another hat pin swap!  If you haven't been in any swaps, I encourage you to.  They really help to get your creative juices flowing, to dabble in something new, and to meet online friends.  It's a very fulfilling experience!  =)

Exploring My Pink Stamper's New Stamp Set: Sweet Goodness

Need some chocolate therapy? 

I made the bandaid from Cricut Solution cart Indie Art into a trifold card.  I added velcro to close it around the chocolate bar so that it can be opened up and written inside.

This shape card was created using my Imagine and the Imagine cartridge Yummy.  I print and cut it twice so I could hand cut the windows and door for added dimension.  I also used one of the elements from one of the banners to layer the roof.  I then sticked the window sills, icing and cherries and topped the card off with some pink and white bakers twine.

This treat box was created from the Cricut Project cartridge Sweet Tooth Boxes.  I also used the Imagine cartridge Yummy to printed the ice cream background paper.  I added pink, blue and green stickles for the sprinkles and red for the cherry.  I also used the Cuttlebug Blossoms embossing folder for the cone.

All of these sentiments are from the My Pink Stamper set Sweet Goodness.  Isn't it yummy?

 

Pop Up Neighborhood "Too Cool" LO

Here is the fourth installment to my scenery layouts from the Circle exclusive cart Pop Up Neighborhood:

This is the 2 page view.



I cropped the kite from the girl and added a ice cream cone with stickles for shine.



On the boy, I cropped the lollipop from him and added a stickled ice cream cone as well.



I pop dotted the clouds and added the cropped kite from the girl.



I used stickes and brads to embellish the plane.

All the papers used are from my stash.  All the cuts are from Pop Up Neighborhood with the exception of the phrase which is cut from Once Upon a Princess.  Also, the ice cream designer paper is printed from the Imagine cart Yummy.  Enjoy!!!