Glass etching vinyl

Hi Everyone!
We were invited to a birthday party this weekend for a 1 year old.  I always have a hard time buying a gift because I know they are going to get so many toys and usually there are duplicates.  I decided to make a gift that would be cute in the little guy's room.  I found this floating frame at Michaels 50% off and used my glass etching vinyl that I got from craftvinyl.com to personalize it.

I didn't have any pictures of the little guy so I used his invitation.  I am also giving his mom pre-cut vinyl with other numbers so she can change it out for years to come.  That is the best part of this etching vinyl (It can be changed!)

The fonts I used were Qumpelka#12 for the top and Playball for the bottom.

Sarah over at http://www.pinkcricut.com did a cute floating frame with their individual names and I wanted to try it out also.  I found this floating frame on clearance at Michaels for $7.99 and used my etching vinyl with it.  Same fonts as above.  I put an 8x10 photo inside ;-)

Have a great day!

~Rebekah

It's Their Year!

Happy Friday!
I have a fun project to share with you today.  My husband is a huge Cubs fan and he is always saying "it's their year!"  I decided to make my boys t-shirts with the Cubs logo and say "Daddy says it's their year".  They turned out really cute and they don't want to take them off :-)

My husband loved it!  I think I need to make one for me to wear when I go to the Cubs game with him ;-)

Have a great weekend!
~Rebekah

Teacher Appreciation

Hi Everyone!
This week is teacher appreciation week!  As most of you know, I am married to a teacher and wanted to do something special for him.  He takes his lunch to school with him everyday so I packed his lunch last night but added this fun little treat for him to find at lunch time ;-)

The sentiment is from Pink by Design and I thought it was perfect for my guy!

I filled it with hershey kisses and mini snickers (his favorite!)

He texted me a little while ago after he opened his lunch and let me know how much he loved it :-)  It's always nice for someone to hear they are appreciate!  I encourage you to try to do something kind for someone this week when they aren't expecting it.  It will make their day and be a blessing to you also!

Have a great day!

~Rebekah

Today, I Eat Cake

Hi Everyone,
Today is my day to post over at Pink by Design.  I am having trouble getting the pictures I was going to put up today to post.... Sorry :-(   I am working really hard to get it figured out!  If you haven't checked out my Pink by design post click here!

I will work on getting the other pics up as quickly as possible!

~Rebekah

Winner from Pink by Design Blog Hop!

Good Morning Everyone!
Today is the day that we are announcing all of the winners from the Pink by Design blog hop!  I used random.org to pick my winner and it picked

Mandy (Scrapbugz)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  I will email you also to let you know that you won the Mystery Prize!!

I am working on having a fun project up for you guys later today or tomorrow.  I am having a rough few weeks with a scratched cornea and am actually going to an eye doctor today to see if there is something else they can do so it heals completely!  Makes it hard to craft with just one eye ;-)

~Rebekah

You Rock!

Hi Everyone,

First I would like to say "thank you" to all of you that stopped by for the Pink by Design Blog Hop and left such sweet comments.  I read each and every one, and it made my weekend!  Also, welcome to all my new followers!!  Tomorrow I will be choosing a winner from the blog hop so be sure to check back and see if it is you!!

Today I have a fun project for you.  They have these cute little candy dispensers and guitar cuts in the silhouette store.  I decided to make it with a matching card as a simple "thank you" gift for someone who helps me out all the time.

I used my star border paper punch for the bottom of the card and then took a couple of the stars I punched out and added them to the white part of the design.  The "You Rock" is from Pink by Design.  This stamp set is called "Enjoy the Journey" and you can get it by clicking here!

Don't forget to check back tomorrow and see if you are the winner!!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design April New Release Blog Hop!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Welcome to the Pink by Design April Release Blog Hop!  We are glad you are joining us, to see all of the fun, new stamps that are coming out!  Besides all the yummy projects, there is also some YUMMY blog candy- that you don't want to miss! 

The grand prize is a Big Shot!  The Big Shot is PERFECT for the new Pink by Design Dies in this release!  

All you have to do to be entered for the Big Shot is leave comments on any blogs on the hop.  For each comment, you will get an entry.  You can also share the Stamp Release on your own blog, Facebook or Pinterest- and leave a comment telling us you did so.  You can really rack up the entries this way! :)

Here is a list of everyone in the hop, just in case you get lost along the way ;-)

1. www.pinkbydesignstamps.com

2. Sarah Hamer~ www.pinkcricut.com

3. Annette Witherspoon~ www.aspoonfullofsugarcrafts.blogspot.com

4. Rebekah Ostrus~ www.craftyteachermom.blogspot.com

5. Sabrina Kempton Alery~ www.sabrinaalery.blogspot.com

6. Anna Thrower Zuniga~ www.stampanna.typepad.com

7. Julie K BitofBling~ www.jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com

8. Gloria Zuniga~ www.gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com

9. Meriah Hamlin~ www.tatteredtime.com

10. Dawn Mercedes Barrett~ www.dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

11. Melissa Alzammer~ www.melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com

12. Lisa Norris~ www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

13. Paula Carbon~ www.morethanfavors.blogspot.com

Today I am going to highlight the Stamp of the Month Set called "My Favorite Kind". I love the sentiments on this set and how they could be used for any loved one or special friend in your life.

I just moved my craft space into another room in our house and I want to decorate it with pictures of my boys and husband. I decided to make my own picture frame for one of the pictures of my husband and I.

To make this frame, I just cut a piece of chipboard to a 6x6 inch square. I found the background paper in my stash, attached it using my atg gun and then inked the edges with brown memento ink. I cut the two hearts on my silhouette in coordinating papers and added a button and twine for an added touch. I used another coordinating paper to attach our picture to and attached the whole piece again with my atg gun. I found the thick twine in my ribbon drawer (no idea where I got it from) and knew it would be perfect to wrap around and tie off at the bottom. I then used my new Pink by Design stamp set "My Favorite Kind" for the sentiment. It is just perfect for the picture!

Here are a couple close of views:

I decided that I am going to make frames with pictures of my boys that match and use different sentiments from the same set! I will definitely post them as soon as they are finished!

BLOG CANDY!!!

Mystery prize...... what is a mystery prize you ask??? I can't tell you ;-) I will choose one lucky follower who comments on this post and send you something fun! You can also get an extra entry by liking my facebook page "Creatively Crafty" and let me know you did! What would life be without fun surprises every now and then?!

Ok, Head on over to Sabrina and see the adorable project she has in store for you!

Have a great weekend!

~Rebekah