Happy Birthday to You! with Label Love

I always feel like a kid at Christmas when Stampin Up gives demonstrator's a preview of 2013 new releases.  I wanted to share with you a little sneak peak of Stampin Up's new punch and coordinating stamp set.  

The stamp set is called "Label Love" and the punch is "Artisan Label".  I just love them both!

I used the punch to create the embossed backdrop.  

Thanks for stopping by and check back for more projects using this stamp set and coordinating punch.

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Here's to You! Gradutation Card

I can't hardly believe this, but my niece will be graduating high school in a few weeks.  She was just a few weeks old when I graduated high school.  I am so proud of her and her accomplishments in such a short time.  I am excited to see her continue to grow in what God has planned for her.

Here is the Graduation card that I made for her:

To make the graduation cap I used my Cricut, but I saw this tutorial if you don't have cutting machine.  Here are the other supplies I used:

Stamps:  Friendly Phrases, Everything Eleanor, Tiny Tags

Paper: Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Basic Black

Ink:  Craft White Ink, Midnight Muse

Ribbon: 1/4" Whisper White

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Happy Birthday Circle Circus

I thought I would change the pace a little with this Happy Birthday card.  This is a little more modern than I tend to go, but I love the movement of the card.

I made it using a background stamp I got off Stampin Up's Clearance Rack.  If you didn't have one similar to this you could always use the masking technique.  I may try a version of that next.  The sentiment is from Curly Cute is stitched to the card and cut into a banner shape.  The green and black circles are from Circle Circus stamp set.

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Baby Boy Banner

There is nothing like a new baby to put a smile on my face.  Making this is a "Baby" banner surely did that.  I love the combination of soft blues and greens.  

I also found this great blue alphabet paper that makes a perfect backdrop for this onesie.

I hope this inspires you in making your own banner, but if would like me to make you a baby shower banner I would love to!  Just contact me or check out my Etsy Store, Melanie Makes.

Missed my "It's a Girl!" banner, click here.

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

"It's a Girl" Banner

I wanted to share with you one of my most recent projects for a neighbor.  She was having a baby shower and asked if I would make a "It's a Girl!" banner for her.  It had been a while since I made one so I had to dust off some cobwebs from my Cricut.  Poor machine has been neglected since our move, but I hope to get it back up and running.

It certainly was a fun change of pace to make this pink colorful banner.  I used my Gypsy to size the scallops, text and baby onesie.  

Of course to finish it off I added some coordinating ribbons between the letters. 

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Valentine Treats for Teacher

Yesterday, I shared with you the Valentine's my boys helps make for their classmates.  Click here to view them.  Today, I will show you what we made for their teachers.

These treat boxes were made with the Matchbox Die from Stampin Up.  I was so excited to get this when it went on their clearance rack recently.  I also used the new "Hearts a Fluttuer" stamp set and the "Mixed Medley" stamp set to finish it off.

I hope the teachers enjoy them, I know I would love to receive this:)

Happy Valentine's Day,

Melanie

Valentine Treats for School

I wanted to share with you my latest craft exploration for Valentine's day.  Here are the Valentine's that my children and I made for their school friends.

For the girls, we made these flower valentine's with the Blossom Punch by Stampin Up and the Island Floral die.  The "friendship" center of this flower is from a retired stamp set called "Thinking Happy Thoughts".  I had my son practice typing his friends names on the computer and we printed out the To and From banners.  

For the boys, we made these gear shaped valentines.  We used the Basket and Blooms die along with the "Circle Circus" stamp set.

I really enjoyed spending time making in these with my boys.  They always love to use the big shot and help stamp.  

Happy Crafting,

Melanie