New signature!

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Christina who is so awesome! She helped me figure out how to get this fun new signature on my blog!!! Woohoo! I am so excited! I have had a horrible day and am now ready to go to bed, hoping and praying that tomorrow is SO MUCH BETTER than today has been! Ugh! But I just wanted to show off my new signature and end the day on a happy note!

Go see Christina's signature now!

Hugs,

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!

We had two really great entries for this Blog Candy. Both were really super and I liked them a lot. Unfortunately there is only ONE Birthday Party in a Box, so I had to make a decision. Before I announce the winner, let's see what she won:

This Birthday Party in a box includes:

• a box of Little Debbie Fudge Brownies with English Walnuts
• a package of Kool-Aid pink lemonade packets
• Happy Birthday balloons in assorted colors
• Cake Mate party candles "Confetti" which are really festive, I might add LOL
• a rubber stamp from The Angel Company that I selected
• a treat pouch for most of the goodies
• and a handmade birthday card

In order to participate in the blog candy you had to make a card for a baby boy! The card made by Christina Wernstrum is so adorable and so that is the one I chose. It opens up to say Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Your Special Day! And then that flap opens up to say Happy Birthday! You can see her card here!

And since the other card is also fabulous, I will be sending a little treat to the runner-up, as well. Kimberly Lempfert made a really great card that you can see here. I love those cute little monkeys playing and hanging from the Happy B-day sign!

Thank you both for participating. It was so much fun and I hope you enjoyed it! You will each receive something from me this coming week!

It's already after midnight here in Indiana, so that means my baby boy is 1 year old....well at 9:09 a.m. he will be officially one full year old!!!! Awww! I may cry! Here are the little treat pouches every family will get (stuffed with cookies) as a little party favor for celebrating with us!

I think they turned out cute. I love the stamp image and it's fun to color! We're making these pouches along with recipe cards and a recipe box at my next class at Memory Lane Scrapbook store in Bedford, Thursday, August 28! Hope to see you there if you can make it!

Hugs,
Bridgett

Class Results....

I just wanted to share some photos with all of you from my class at the nursing home I visited yesterday. It was a lot of fun and everyone seemed to enjoy the projects we made. Leave me a comment and I will let the staff know what you thought so they can share the compliments with the residents who did a great job with these projects!

Have a great day!

Hugs,
Bridgett

Class is in session!

Hey, everyone! Who's ready for the weekend? I am very excited about this weekend! Friday I am going to a long-term care facility where I will be teaching some of the residents how to make two really fun projects! I will show you how to make them, too! And then of course Sunday is baby boy's first birthday!! WOOHOO!!! This first year has really flown by! I will be giving away a Birthday Party in a Box and on Saturday I will actually be showing you what that looks like....so keep watching! You still have time to enter to win! I will draw the name on Sunday evening!!!

Okay, so I have chosen two really fun projects that I think the residents will enjoy making...whether they are men or women. I know that space is usually limited somewhat in their rooms, so I have chosen items that won't take up much space, can serve as decor and will be functional as well. We are doing a coaster sticky note holder and a jumbo paper clip bookmark. Would you like to make one for yourself, a teacher, a friend, your church secretary, or members of your book club? I think the possibilities for giving these items are truly endless and remember Christmas is coming sooner than we think (I know! I know!) and these would make terrific stocking stuffers or gifts for kids' parties at school.

Let's make the jumbo paper clip first. It's so simple and fast! You can make a bunch in no time. First of all you will want to purchase the jumbo clips. I believe you can get a dozen clips in a package. I picked mine up in the office supply section at Wal-Mart, but you can get them anywhere you want. Next you will want to grab some of your scrap paper and some punches. You can also embellish them with ribbon, buttons, brads, etc. The sky is the limit. Grab your double sided 3M foam adhesive or whatever you choose to use and it's time to assemble. In my sample I chose a burgundy piece of scrap cardstock, punched it out with my Creative Memories star punch that I have had forever. I used the biggest star on the punch. Then with my glittery designer paper scraps, I punched another star with the smaller star on the punch. They nest together so well. Use what you have, though, no need to go buy something special for these...unless you really want to! (wink) And I also just took some curly ribbon and added it for more shimmer and bling! Simple. Now you can make one or four or ten...and then show me! Leave me a link to yours in the comments section of this blog!

Now we are on to the coaster post it holders. I have plain old chip board...it came from the cardboard-like piece that is in the bottom of a box of forms. My friend gave me a whole box of them and they are great! You can use coasters like we have on page 108 of our TAC fall/winter 2008 catalog! I cut my chipboard to 4" x 4" and the same with my designer paper. You can round the corners if you want, but I chose to leave mine plain since I didn't want to add more to the project if someone has limited abilities in my class. I chose a feminine color scheme/theme for one of my coaster sticky note holders and a little more masculine one for the other. We'll have some men join us, too, and I don't want them to feel like they couldn't make this project because it looked too girly! LOL So, by just adding minimal embellishments, a button rather than a flower, I think it would appeal to men, too! Check out my flower! I added a glue dot in the center, then pressed it into some glitter (A-287, p. 120) and it looks so pretty!

To make this project, just adhere your 4" x 4" designer paper to your coaster cut at the same size. Next you will cut a piece of coordinating paper (mine shimmers) to 1¼" x 5/8" (but you can adjust the size for what you need. I used a strip of Wonder Tape (p. 121) to adhere this small piece to your large binder clip. These also come in a box of a dozen. I got them at the same place as the jumbo paper clips. You can add ribbon, a button, or any embellishments you want to the binder clip at this time. Then you just place your sticky note pad onto your coaster near the top and hold it on with your binder clip. And it's that easy to make a really fun project! I want to see yours now...so be sure you leave me a link in my comments section!

Have a terrific weekend everyone and don't forget to check out my blog candy I'm showing you on Saturday! Also, be sure and leave me a link to where I can see your card. If you don't have a blog you can still participate...just e-mail me a picture of the card. And be sure to spread the word! The more, the merrier!

Hugs,
Bridgett

Want some Creative Candy?

Creative Candy is a really cool way, Deena, says Blog Candy! I like that...Creative Candy! CLEVER!

Deena saw my card I made for my uncle and brought it to my attention that she has some Creative Candy available for those who wish to participate. What do you need to do? Just make a card showing your support for someone who is in need of it and send it! Be sure to link it back to her page. Here is the link for more information!

And I challenge you all to take the time to make a card and send it to someone whether you do want the Creative Candy or a chance to share a link to your blog with others or whatever. It doesn't take as long as you think and it makes a big difference in the life of the one you send it to. Just knowing you took the time to create a card especially for them and drop it in the box is such a blessing to those who may be feeling alone, afraid, and maybe even angry at their circumstances.

If you don't know of anyone going through anything...count your blessings...and then look outside your circle of friends. I am always going to say send cards to the troops and the kids featured on the MAKE A CHILD SMILE website.

We truly are blessed to have the opportunity to reach out to others. You will be rewarded for your kindness....it never goes unnoticed. And not desiring a reward for doing something nice is just the right attitude to have when doing something for others! I know that I have received a lot more back than I feel like I have ever given to others. (It's the principle of the harvest....you reap what you sow...)

I hope you have a blessed day...and don't forget to leave a link in the comment section of my blog, too, so I can see all your beautiful creations and get inspired, too!

Hugs,
Bridgett