Congrats Grad!

Hi Everyone,
It's already time for graduations....Can you believe it??  Over at Pink by Design, we have been creating graduation projects all week.  We would love for you to come over and Link up your project with us.  One lucky person will win a $10 gift card to Pink by Design!!

Here is my graduation project for today using the "Scripted Year" Stamp Set.

Come on over and link up.  Can't wait to see what you create :-)

~Rebekah

Valentine's Day Gift Idea!

Hi Everyone!
I am really excited to show you a gift I have been working on for the past few days!  I wanted to make something special for my husband this year, and as soon as I found this frame (on clearance at Hobby Lobby!) I knew what I wanted to do!

Here is the before:

This is a metal frame that was marked down to $5 and I knew that vinyl would stick really well to it.  I wanted to remind my husband everyday how much I love him, so I thought I could add some chalkboard vinyl with the exact amount of days!  The font I used is Playball and I found the hearts in the silhouette store. I used Pink by design Twine and some heart embellishments to finish it off.  I love how I can keep changing the days as I go!

Here it is after:

Isn't this a fun idea!!  I am going to keep it next to his side of the bed so he sees it everyday.  Click HERE to see the website I used to find out how many days it had been since I fell for my sweet guy :-)

Thanks for stopping by today! Come back tomorrow and check out the fun Valentine's Day blog hop I am in for Pink by Design!!

~Rebekah

Be Merry!

Happy Wednesday!
Over at Pink by Design, we are continuing our week of Gift Tag Inspiration!  Today's technique is using Shrinky Dinks!!  If you would like to see the tutorial, head on over here!!

This was my first time using shrinky dinks, and I wanted to try the new PBD stamp set called "Trendy Alpha".  I used a Staz on ink pad and stamped them out on the film.  They shrink down in the oven to this cute little size!!

The tag and reindeer are from the Silhouette Store and the twine is from Pink by Design!  I LOVE this stamp set because I can make any words I want!!  Now that I have figured out Shrinky dinks, I can shrink them down to this smaller size when needed!! I used my snowflake cuttlebug folder for the background to add a little more detail.

Don't forget to come on over this week and link up with us for the Gift Tag challenge!  Entries must be in by Saturday Night 11:59 p.m. CST.  Click here to link up!!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Gift Tag Challenge

Hi Everyone,
It's finally beginning to feel like Christmas here in Arizona!!  We are in the 50's today ;-)  Today, we are announcing a Pink by Design Gift Tag Challenge.  You can upload a homemade Gift tag anytime before Saturday Night to be entered to win a $10 gift card to Pink by Design's Store!  The Linky for this this challenge is over here at Pink by Design!!!  We will announce the winner on Sunday!!  Spread the word! We would love to see a bunch of entries this week!!

Here is my tag!

The tag, poinsettia and leaves are all from the Silhouette Store.  I inked the edges and added some colorful ribbon and brads!  The Pink by Design sets I used were "Scripted Year" and "Everyday Banners".  I used Pink by Design twine to hang it from my Christmas Tree!

Now it's your turn!!  I can't wait to see all your tag ideas!!  Head on over to Pink by Design to see what some of the other designers came up with for this challenge!!

~Rebekah

Melisa's Crafty Creations Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,
I am honored to be part of this fun blog hop today to celebrate Melisa's one year blogiversary! ( Not sure that is a word, but it works!) :-)  I am your last stop on this halloween/fall themed hop! Remember to leave a comment on each blog in order to have a chance to win some prizes.

Here is the order for the hop:

Melisa   www.MelisasCraftyCreations.blogspot.com

Anna   www.stampanna.com

Annette http://aspoonfullofsugarcrafts.blogspot.com/

Barb www.bugbites411.blogspot.com

Candace www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

Elizabeth www.217Creations.com

Gloriahttp://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

Jeanne www.jeannespapercrafts.com

Julie http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com

Lisa http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Nicole http://teachdanz.blogspot.com

Rebekah http://craftyteachermom.blogspot.com/ --------- That's me!

I have had a $1 frame from Michael's laying around forever, so I decided to spruce it up for Halloween.  I modge podges some paper from the Trick or Treat Stack from The Paper Studio, found all my cuts in the silhouette store and had these cute little faces from Peachy Keen Stamps!  The "Boo To You" sentiment is from one of the first sets ever released by Pink by Design.  I strung the banner together with some PBD twine and added a couple decorative brads from Hobby Lobby.

I added this to my Halloween decor and will update it each year with a current picture :-)

Thanks for hopping with us today!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Challenge 10, 11 and 12

Whew!!
Is everyone else as exhausted as I am?!?!  I decided to write the last three challenges all in one post.  Challenge #10 is the challenge I created called "Go Wild"!  I made a layout from our trip to the zoo!

Click here for all the details of this challenge and layout!

The next challenge is a Single Layer Card.  I realized that I don't have any background stamps (I am going to have to do something about that!!)  I did have this little gift stamp and sentiment from Take the Cake and It's a Wrap 2.  It's really simple but would make a cute little card to stick to a gift!

The final challenge of the day is "Inspiration is Everywhere".  You are supposed to find something in your home and use it to inspire your project.  Well, after being locked up in my craft room all day, my kids had a great time tearing through the house and leaving quite a mess!! (My husband was with them but there is only so much you can do).  I decided to use my kids as my inspiration for this card, LOL!
 
They can be like a crazy tornado but at least they have fun and I enjoy them immensely!!  Find Joy Everyday is from the set "Enjoy the Journey"!

Here are my two little tornadoes!! They were more than happy to hold the project they inspired, LOL!

I hope you enjoyed the challenges today!!  Made sure you join us 8p.m. CST for the U-stream!  We are going to let you know if you are one of our lucky winners!! Lots of prizes!!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Challenge #8

Hello!
This challenge is to use a ribbon or make a bow.  I decided to use the PBD twine and the Everyday Banners stamp set for this cute recipe card holder.  The cuts are from the Silhouette online store!  I tied the twine into a bow so I think that counts ;-)

Here is a yummy recipe for crockpot S'mores!

Enjoy!!

Click here to link up for this Challenge!

~Rebekah

More St. Paddy's Day inspiration

Hey Everyone,

I am really trying to post everyday but can't seem to get everyone in my house healthy at the same time!  I have been in my craft room making lots of things but just haven't had a chance to take pictures of them to get up here on my blog.  I just wanted to share with you a couple more things I have altered to fit in with St. Paddy's Day!

The first is this candle holder I received for Valentine's day!  I added some fun ribbon, a shamrock from the silhouette store, a button and Pink by Design twine to give it a new look for this month! So many possibilities from month to month :-)

For another project I took an empty blueberry container  and turned it into a little treat box for a friend.  There aren't any treats in it yet because I haven't been able to get to the store, but I am heading out soon!  I trimmed some patterned paper down to fit on top and added another shamrock from the silhouette store.  I am loving buttons and twine right now so I added those and then hand wrote the sentiment!

I love re-purposing things around the house to make fun gifts and decor!  Before you throw something out, think twice!  :-)

~Rebekah

St. Paddy's Day Wreath

Happy Monday Everyone!

Spring is already in full swing here in Arizona.  We are going to be in the 80's for most of the week and I have been getting my house ready for the warmer weather!  Last month I bought a wreath from Hobby Lobby and decorated it for Valentine's Day.  This month I decided to re-decorate it for St. Paddy's Day.

The shamrocks are from the silhouette store and I spruced them up with some buttons, pink by design twine and the "good luck" sentiment also from Pink by Design.  What I love about this is that it was really inexpensive!  I had all of these supplies on hand ;-)

Have a wonderful day,
~Rebekah

"A Happy Hello"

Happy Wednesday!
Yesterday was my turn to post a project over at Pink by Design and I wanted to share my project with you all today!

I wanted to make a card for my sweet friend, but wanted to make it extra special.  She loves to read, and I thought it would be a fun idea to attach a bookmark to her card!

The bookmark is attached by a perforated line that I put in using my silhouette studio!  If you would like all of the details on how to make this fun card, click here!

Check back tomorrow for a fun decor idea!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Post (sneak peak)

Today is my turn to post over at http://pinkbydesignstamps.com .  Head on over and check out my fun card idea!  Here is a sneak peak!

I will post the full card tomorrow with directions on how to make it!!

~Rebekah