Girl's Day Treats...

In the midst of the Tsunami warning that Hawaii had yesterday, I found some time to craft. I was actually pretty productive and crossed 2 craft projects off my list... woohoo! I used my big shot to cut out these scallop bags and stamped it with my cherry blossom stamp. I didn't have any sentiments for girl's day, so I stamped "just for you" on the front. Filled it with candy, tied the bow, and then I was done. Super quick... and of course I had a few extra hands that helped me... hehehe!

Save These Dates...

Here are the dates for our upcoming events. Please email me if you would like more information at sweetasagumdrop@gmail.com. Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle's February Project...

Michelle created this beautiful Shades of Spring Coloring Box for Craft Project Central this month! This little box can be used to store paper and crayons for your little artist. It is made with chipboard so you know it's made to last!

Sonya's February Project...

Look at what Sonya created for Craft Project Central this month! This birthday cake would make a great centerpiece for a party. Hmmm.... should I try to make one for my baby's first birthday? I guess you'll just have to wait and see!

Cheerleader & Whale Punch Art Instructions...

Here are the instructions that I made for the Cheerleader Punch Art that I created a few months ago for Joni's birthday card (yup, that was back in November). Someone recently asked me to post the instructions, so I finally sat down to create the instruction page the other night.



I also had a special request to create a whale using my punches. This is what I came up with. Hope she likes it!

SAB Stamp Camp Projects...

These adorable candy trays were designed by Lorinne...



Here are the projects that our guests made at our Sale-A-Bration Stamp Camp that was held on Sunday. This project was designed by Sonya...



This project was designed by Jane...



This project was designed by Shelby...



This project was designed by Naoko...



These are clips that I made for my guests' bags. I used my Scallop Square punch and the Forest Friends stamp set. I love that little bunny...

Stamp Camp Welcome Sign & Favors...

Here is the welcome sign that I created for our Sale-A-Bration Stamp Camp that was held yesterday. I used circle coasters and the Beautiful Wings embosslit to decorate the sign.



Here is the favor that I created for everyone. I used my 5-Petal Flower punch and punched out 6 flowers. I crumpled them up, opened them up, and used my paper piercer to make the hole for the brad. I also used the Bitty Box & Envelope die to cut the boxes out on the Big Shot. After making 100 of these favors, I think I've seen enough flowers for a while. And amazingly, my punch still works after punching out 600 flowers!

Krista's February Project...

Krista designed this recipe page for a Strawberry Key Lime Bundt Cake. Doesn't that sound delicious? If you would like the recipe and instructions for the recipe page, head on over to Craft Project Central and check it out!

Karate Girl Punch Art Instructions...

Whoops! Almost forgot to post the instructions for the Karate Girl Punch Art. Have a great weekend!

Another Baby Food Container...

I used a scrap piece of Sending Love Specialty DSP for the top. Then added on a flower, button, and of course a digi. Crimped a strip of card stock for the sides and stuck it together with Sticky Strip. A quick treat for someone sweet!

Birthday Card & Template...

Some of you have asked for a tutorial, but since I really need to start working on my daughter's 1st bday invites, I decided to give you the template instead. I made this card last night as I was trying to redo the dimensions on the template so that the card would be able to fit in a regular sized envelope.



Here is the inside of the card.



This is the template for the card. I think it is called a Double Display Card. Like I mentioned before, I altered the measurements so that the card would fit in a regular envelope. The final size of this card when folded is 4" x 5 1/2". The one I made for Michelle had to be placed in a 5" x 7" envelope since the size of that card was a 4" x 6".

First, score the long side of your 5 1/2" x 12" card stock at 2", 4", 8", & 10". Then go back and score it at 1", 5", 7", & 11" (1" deep). Turn the card stock and score the opposite side at the same dimensions.

Next, cut from the end of the 1" scoreline to the end of the 5" scoreline (dotted lines in template). Then cut from the end of the 7" scoreline to the end of the 11" scoreline (dotted lines in template). Turn your cardstock and repeat on the opposite side.

Measurements for the DSP are as follows...

Top DSP Size: 7/8" x 10 7/8" (cut at 10", 9 1/8", 7 1/4", 6 3/8", 4 1/2", 3 5/8", 1 3/4", & 7/8").

Middle DSP Size: 3 3/8" x 11 3/8" (cut at 9 1/2", 7 5/8", 3 3/4", & 1 7/8").

Bottom DSP Size: same as the top DSP.

Note: keep them in the order that you cut it.

Please email me if you have any questions... Have fun creating!

Baby Food Jar & Holder...

I have lots of baby food jars that I've recycled so I'm trying to find a good use for them. Here is what I came up with. Made these as a little birthday treat for someone special. Hope she liked it. If I haven't said it before, I think I'm starting to get addicted to these digital images. I love the way they can be sized to meet your needs! I need to start playing around more with my MDS. But before I do, I need to finish up my baby's 1st birthday invites... Yikes! Time is sure flying by!

My February OCS...

Here is the front of the card...



Here is the inside of the card that I created for Michelle for this month's OCS! When I found out that she was my partner, I automatically thought I would make something Hello Kitty for her. But when she gave me my OCS (see below)... how could I top that? So the pressure was on to create something great for her. This is what I came up with. I thought making this type of card would be difficult, but it was really pretty simple (thanks Jane for the dimensions). I know that Michelle loves the pink/brown combo so I tried to use it... hope I didn't over do it. I also created this punch art especially for Michelle (she's my inspiration for this one) cause I wanted this card to be really special! I will post the instructions for this punch art later... still need to make it.



This is the beautiful card that I received from Michelle for my OCS! It's shaker card and my first one too! Love it so much. Look at the little HK shrink art! How cute is that? If you haven't already checked out Michelle's blog... you really need to hurry on over there, especially if you're a huge HK fan! Thanks for sticking with me through this long post. Have a great day!

Passing On This Award...

Shirley... thank you for the award! Please check out her blog if you haven't done so yet. She always has the most beautiful creations that will inspire anyone to craft!

The guidelines:

-Copy the award from my blog

-Link to the person who gave me the award

-Give 7 interesting facts about yourself

-Select 7 other blogs to present this to

-Link to their blogs

Hmmm... 7 Interesting Facts About Me? Okay, here goes:

1. After teaching for over 11 years, I decided to stay home and start a daycare so that I could be at home with my kids.
2. I am very organized and my hubby is not.
3. I don't like to be late, but when you have 4 kids, you just need to be flexible.
4. I am deathly afraid of lizards (all kinds) and now my 4 year old wants to have a Jackson Chameleon for a pet... that ain't going to happen.
5. I love to watch Criminal Minds, CSI, and Cake Boss.
6. I am a very picky eater.
7. I was very hesitant to start my own blog cause I thought I wouldn't be able to keep up with it. So far, so good! Thanks to everyone for visiting my blog!

I now pass this on to 7 blogging friends:
Michelle, Joy, 1LuvnMama, Teri, Kris, Joni, & Jodi

Thank you for inspiring me to create!

Valentine's Goodies...

Michelle decorated this little box with HK to put some vday goodies in for me.



Here are the goodies that I received from Michelle. Thanks Michelle!



This vday rak is from Beth. I especially love the HK bag! Thanks Beth!



These goodies are from Michele. Look at the cute little box she created! Thanks Michele!



Joni made this cutie! Great packaging idea and I love the goodies that were inside too! Thanks Joni!



Look at all the goodies from 1LuvnMama! Love the little desk set... and look a punch! Thanks Mama!

Thank you to everyone for the sweet RAKS and for all the valentine's wishes. Hope everyone enjoyed their special day!

Bunny Milk Carton...

While creating this little project, it brought back memories of when I was teaching in the classroom. I remember having the parents bring in milk cartons for the kids to turn into easter baskets. Hmmm.... maybe I should make the bigger version with my daycare. Anyways, this project was created using the Mini Milk Carton die, Pinking Hearts Border punch, Large Oval punch, Small Oval punch, and the Heart to Heart punch. It's just the right size if you wanted to make little favors to give away for Easter. I know, we just celebrated Valentine's Day and already I'm talking about Easter. But when you have 4 kids, you really need to "think ahead" when it comes to crafting... if you know what I mean... LOL! Wishing you all a great week!

Zeva's February Project...

Here is what Zeva created for Craft Project Central this month. It is called "Mini Tote, Tags, & Notes." This cute little set makes a great gift for teachers, friends, and co-workers. Thanks Zeva!

Blog Candy Winner...

This is what my blog candy giveaway consists of:

-Love Bug Tag Set
-Mini Sewing Kit
-Love Bug Stamp Set
-Some Hodgepodge
-Some Flowers
-Pack of Sweet Treat Cups
-Pack of Welcome Neighbor DSP
-Picture This Stamp Set
-And a Free Subscription to February's Projects at Craft Project Central!

Thank you to all who entered my blog candy giveaway. Here is the winner:

Comment #5:

Jenny said...

I really adore your Mini Sewing Kit! Great blog candy too. Have a great weekend!

Jenny, please email me your address to sweetasagumdrop@gmail.com and I will get your goodies in the mail ASAP!

Thanks for visiting my blog! Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Chinese New Year too!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Chinese New Year too!

My blog candy giveaway is now closed and I will announce the winner later on today... stay tuned!

Another Little Box...

This box was created using the Bitty Box & Envelope die and the Big Shot. I used a strip of Sending Love Specialty DSP and Pretty in Pink cs (punched with the Pinking Hearts Border). This image is another digi which is perfect so that I could shrink it to fit the cover of the box. Have a great weekend!


Today is the last day to sign up for my BLOG CANDY Giveaway is Feb. 13th! Please scroll down to my Blog Candy post for more information and to sign up! Thanks for stopping by!

Mini Milk Carton...

I created this little project using the Mini Milk Carton die. I wrapped it with a piece of Sending Love Specialty DSP and some Chocolate Chip cs in which I used the Pinking Hearts border punch. For the flower I used the Flower Daisies #2 die and cut out 2 of the smallest flowers. I curled back the petals and added a 1/2" Pretty in Pink circle to the center.


Last day to sign up for my BLOG CANDY Giveaway is Feb. 13th! Please scroll down to my Blog Candy post for more information and to sign up! Thanks for stopping by!

Mini Fold Out Album...

This is my version of the Mini Fold Out Album project that I got from Craft Project Central. If you would like to try it out, head on over there. It is one of February's projects. The images that I used are digis so I could make them smaller to fit on the album.


Last day to sign up for my BLOG CANDY Giveaway is Feb. 13th! Please scroll down to my Blog Candy post for more information and to sign up! Thanks for stopping by!

Vintage Vogue Mini Milk Carton Gift Box...

Here is an adorable set of milk cartons and gift box that were created by Jane this month for Craft Project Central! Don't you just love the color combo? Thanks for the great project Jane!

Mini Origami Butterfly Box...

This little box was made with the Origami Box folding technique using (2) 6" x 6" pieces of Sending Love Specialty DSP. I also used the following punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle and the Beautiful Wings Embosslits. This is a really quick project to make and if you want a bigger box, all you need to do is use a bigger piece of DSP. This box actually measures about 2" x 2".


Last day to sign up for my BLOG CANDY Giveaway is Feb. 13th! Please scroll down to my Blog Candy post for more information and to sign up! Thanks for stopping by!

Ladybug Matchbox Favor...

Here is a cute little favor box that I created using the Matchbox die, Sending Love Specialty DSP, and my punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Pinking Hearts Border, 1" Circle, Horizontal Slot, and 3/4" Circle. Have a great day!


Last day to sign up for my BLOG CANDY Giveaway is Feb. 13th! Please scroll down to my Blog Candy post for more information and to sign up! Thanks for stopping by!

Don't Forget January's Projects...

Created by Jane...



Created by Sonya...



Created by Michelle...



Created by Jacque...



Created by Zeva...



Created by Naoko...

Don't forget to stop by Craft Project Central to check out all of January's projects. It's not too late to subscribe.


Last day to sign up for my BLOG CANDY Giveaway is Feb. 13th! Please scroll down to my Blog Candy post for more information and to sign up! Thanks for stopping by!