Dec 24, 2017

Merry Christmas

Thank you for visiting my blog this year. 😘
Merry Christmas!
Sincerely, Babette

Dec 23, 2017

A Little Dash Of Cheer

A little dash of cheer on a salt shaker...so cute! 😃 Now I need to find the perfect "cheer" to put inside. What would you put inside? 

Dec 21, 2017

December Deliciousness

This stamp wasn't as easy to use as I thought.  I finally decided to create a tag and attach it to a cello bag filled with mini candy canes.  Maybe next year I can get a little more creative with it.  ðŸ¤”

Dec 19, 2017

Jingle Joy Bag

Finally! I've been patiently waiting for my November Paper Pumpkin and it finally came the same day my December kit came. I'd already seen so many cute projects made with the kit.  Instead of using mine as a stocking, I chose to create a gift sack by tucking the toe end back inside itself.  It's so dang cute and now I know this kit can be used for something other than Christmas projects. I'm thinking Valentine's Day. ❤️

Dec 17, 2017

Chocolate Gift



I thought it would be fun to make my chocolate square look like a wrapped gift.  I started with a 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 piece of designer paper.  On the long side I scored it at 1, 1 1/4, 3 3/4 and 4.  The bow builder punch creates a nice size bow to top the gift and finish it off.

Dec 15, 2017

Happy Wonderful Christmas Box

Here's an idea for Christmas wrap. The box is the Sizzix Bigz die, Box #2.  I simply added a few ribbons, a sentiment and candy cane. This time of year we need quick and simple, this is it. 😊

Dec 13, 2017

Reindeer Bag


When I received my Patterned Pumpkins Thinlits one of the dies reminded me of a deer antler, so I decided a reindeer would be one of my Christmas projects. I thought it would work with the owl punch but it didn’t. I searched through my dies and decided the corn die in the Cannery Set Framelits would be perfect. I cut a bit off the top then attached the antlers.  After adding the eyes and a red nose I had my reindeer! It’s so cute and better than I envisioned. 

Dec 11, 2017

Season’s Greetings Snowman Shaker

Thought I'd use my fuse tool to create a Christmas project.  I glued a snowman and tree onto designer series paper then tucked it inside a photo sleeve. Before I sealed it with my fuse tool I added sequins. The tag, ribbon and jingle bell are attached to the outside.

Dec 9, 2017

Elf Cupcake

I don't know why I didn't think of this before. I used the witch legs and shoes from my Bewitched die set by Echo Park Paper Company to create elf legs and shoes. A Halloween die set that can be used for Christmas as well, yippee!  It seems I can have my cupcake and eat it too!! 😃

Dec 7, 2017

Very Merry Berry Basket

I hope this looks masculine. I really tried...I used deer paper and blue ribbon!😀 Although, I wonder how many guys really care about the wrapping. Don't you think they're more interested in the contents? 😉

Dec 5, 2017

Merry Little Christmas Chocolate

This little stocking stuffer has two Ghirardelli chocolate squares tucked inside.  I used the scalloped tag topper punch to create the wrap. The little clip was a happy surprise when I realized it fit perfectly inside the slot and kept it tightly closed. 

Dec 3, 2017

Happiest Of Holidays Card

I made this card using the Pining For Plaid Paper Pumpkin kit.  The intended card is wonderful but I like trying alterations. I used the Circle Framelits to create a circle slightly larger than the circle on the card and a Pine Cone Sizzlits I've had for many years. 

Dec 1, 2017

Happy Holidays Gift Bag

Glassine bags are great because you kinda get to peek at what's inside. 😊 This elf stamp from the Festive Phrases stamp set is great too! 

Nov 29, 2017

Christmas Totes

I'm starting on my Christmas gift wrap. For me, I get more excited about the gift wrap than the actual gift. I started by creating these small gable boxes. There a great size for gift cards, candy or small gifts. I'm not sure what I'll put inside but it's nice to know I have them ready. 

Nov 27, 2017

Mini Warm Wishes

These mini cups are the cutest! I stamped snowflakes directly on the cup.  As long as you use a small stamp it's easy to do.  I added a fun little spoon and simple tag to the lid.  The Hershey's Kisses go well with the sentiment and they're the perfect size to put inside. 

Nov 25, 2017

Think Of Christmas - Ho! Ho! Ho!

Omg, can you believe how quickly Christmas is coming?  It's time to think of Santa - Ho! Ho! Ho! 😊 
Let the festivities begin!

Nov 22, 2017

Turkey Treat Bag


I'm grateful for you! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 😘

Nov 20, 2017

Pining For Plaid Pumpkin

I'm not ready to stop making Fall projects, so when I realized I'd forgotten about my Pining For Plaid Paper Pumpkin Kit, I quickly used a card from it to create a Fall project.  Well, a project with a pumpkin on it, and that says Fall to me. 😉

Nov 17, 2017

Thankful For You Card



I just love the colors on this card and it's my favorite little pumpkin die.  Because I kept it simple on the card front I wanted a little more than the sentiment on the inside, so I added a couple little extras and I'm happy I did!

Nov 14, 2017

Clearly Nuts About You

I made a little treat for Thanksgiving guests.  It's homemade cinnamon sugared almonds (delish!) inside a tiny treat box.  And the "nuts about you" is the perfect sentiment.

Nov 11, 2017

Give Thanks Cello Bag

Here's a little favor you can put at each table setting for Thanksgiving.  You can write the persons name on the banner or just leave it as is.  Either way it'll make a yummy treat to eat after dinner or take home.

Nov 8, 2017

Painted Harvest Card

What do you think about the Painted Harvest stamp set?  It's a great set for the fall months and the two-step stamping makes it easy to create beautiful flowers.  I love the variety of colors I've seen others use for their flowers, on Pinterest.

Nov 5, 2017

Curvy Keepsake Fall Tote

I'm enjoying the Patterned Pumpkins Thinlits.  The pumpkin I used on this tote is my favorite in the set.  The leaf/branch dies make fun additions.  The tote I have the dies attached to was created with the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits with a piece of washi tape across the bottom. 

Nov 2, 2017

Happy Retirement Card

Don't you think this sweet chair says comfort and relaxation?  It's the reason I chose it for a retirement card.  After all, retirement should be all about comfort and relaxation. Oh, and a delicious drink of your choice! 

Oct 30, 2017

RIP Treat

After all the sugary treats I've had this month...and I'll probably have in the next couple months, 😋 my sugar intake needs to RIP. 😉 Have a happy and treat filled Halloween! 

Oct 28, 2017

Pumpkin Witch Bag

I'm lovin' these little witch legs from the Echo Park Co., Bewitched die set. The sentiment is from the Wickedly Sweet Treat, Paper Pumpkin kit.  I used the Stampin' Up oval punch to create the pumpkin.  After attaching it all together I have a sweet embellishment for my bag. So cute! 

Oct 27, 2017

Pick Your Potion Jar

The pick your potion stamp in the Festive Phrases stamp set makes a great label for an apothecary jar.  I only wanted the words from the stamp so I cut away the rest and created a small banner.  These jars will definitely be part of this year's skeleton themed party. 

Oct 24, 2017

Spooky Coffin Treat

This spooky coffin treat has a mini Hershey's candy bar stapled inside. I think it's a sweet treat on the inside and the outside.

Oct 22, 2017

From Our Patch To Yours

The bottom piece of my Matchbox Bigz Die is all I needed to create a pumpkin patch.  I can't say I like these sugary little candies, but they're so darn cute and make the sweetest, little compliment to my tag. 😊

Oct 20, 2017

Cello Witch Hat


This was a happy surprise! I've always wanted to create a witch hat with a triangle cello bag and I finally came up with one I like. I made it with a cello bag from the Banner Surprise Paper Pumpkin kit and the Oval Framelits.  I folded the oval in half then cut a slit along the folded line just long enough for the cello bag to slip through.  Everything else is just a little witch bling. 😉

Oct 18, 2017

Boo Box

The Window Box Thinlits make a fun, unique Halloween box that will hold plenty of yummy treats! I'm sure there'd be no complaints from the recipient. 😉

Oct 16, 2017

Spooky-Licious Chocolates

Only two weeks until Halloween and I still have so many projects to share, like this spooky-licious bag of chocolates.  This stamp from "The Little Things" stamp set by Stampin' Up! looks great with little effort.  All I needed was the tag and twine to make this treat.  I love the bag! It has a window and a zipper for resealing!  I found a package of them at a local store.  It was a great find! 😊

Oct 14, 2017

Haunted House Nugget Holder

This is the cutest tiny Halloween treat.  I made it with the Stampin' Up! Best of Halloween stamp set and Note Tag punch.  The bat is part of the Echo Park Haunted Mansion die set.

Oct 12, 2017

Cheerful Tag Treat

This little treat is made from the Cheerful Tags Framelits.  I was inspired by the one Nutmeg Creations made. It's so cute!  I'm sure you can use either tag framelit, I preferred the one with the round top.  I cut it twice then trimmed 2 1/4" off the square side of each piece to create the bottom.  A 2" paper straw is sandwiched between both sides and glued to keep it closed. 

Oct 10, 2017

Pick Your Potion

There's nothing easier than a cello bag gift.  The Stampin' Up Festive Phrases stamp set helped keep it easy too.  I made a simple tag with the adorable "pick your potion" stamp. Actually all the stamps in this set are adorable! 😊

Oct 8, 2017

Spooky Tree Matchbook

My spooky tree matchbook is holding a small package of M&Ms.  Just think of all the different Halloween treats you can tuck inside.  The matchbook is one of those projects that can easily be mass produced for family, friends or co-workers.

Oct 6, 2017

Creepy Skeleton Box

What do you think? Creepy or cute? Kinda both? 😊  I think it screams Halloween! The box is My Creative Time, Treat Slider Box. The skeleton is part of Recollections, Halloween clear stamp and die set. I purchased it a few weeks ago at Michaels, and the "creepy" is from the Stampin' Up set Halloween Bash.  My favorite is the bow tie, it's two of the tiny triangles from the Stampin' Up Sprinkles punch, because sprinkles make everything better! 😉

Oct 4, 2017

Trick Or Treat Witch Feet

I adore the many projects I've seen with witch boots.  I'm having fun coming up with my own ideas.  Here's an easy way to use them on a Ghirardelli dark chocolate square. Cute huh?!

Oct 2, 2017

Polka Dot Ghost Bag

I found these orange polka dot bags last year after Halloween.  After adding a ghost, cut from the Fun Fall Framelits, and the black and white baker's twine, it became one of my favorite projects.  My favorites are always the most simplistic.

Sep 30, 2017

Haunted Castle Box

This die is part of a set from Echo Park Paper called Haunted Mansion.  I cut two of them and created this little box. The bat is part of the set and the moon was made with a 2" circle punch.  

Sep 28, 2017

Toxic Tubes


These little tubes are fun to work with. I wrapped two of them with a belly band and used the Sweet Hauntings (retired) stamp set to create the tag on top. 

Sep 26, 2017

Double Double Wicked Trouble

Have you seen these Dove, Witches Mix chocolates?! I found them at Target. They are so much fun! Look at the colors and pictures on the wrappers. I thought adding a witch hat clip and putting them in a cello bag was a fun way to present them. 😊

Sep 24, 2017

Pumpkin Bucket Nuggets

Now I feel like I can officially move on to Halloween projects.  Yippee! Here's a quick little treat to start off.  If you've been following my blog you know how much I love making Halloween projects! I'll be posting more often so stay tuned. 😉

Sep 22, 2017

A Fall Gift Bag For You

 
Can you believe it's officially the first day of Fall?  I suppose this gift bag can be given any time of year but its colors make it ideal for this time of year.  Now I need the perfect Fall treat to put inside. 😊

Sep 20, 2017

Layered Leaves Treat Boxes

Here are a couple of treat boxes I made with the Layered Leaves Paper Pumpkin Kit. I punched an oval circle in the first one to create a handle.  The other is a box cut in half, which is great because it gives you two treat boxes to decorate, fill and give. The leaves on each were created with the Seasonal Layers Thinlits.  

Sep 18, 2017

Spiral Flower Box

I cut the lid and both inside flaps off a 2 x 2 x 2 tiny treat box then created a clear sleeve to cover it.  The flowers are made with the Spiral Flower Originals Die.  I used my large scallop punch and a coffee filter to create the layer under the flowers, which I polka dotted with a pencil eraser and Pool Party ink.  The final step was to wrap it with thick baker's twine and tie a bow. 

Sep 15, 2017

Hello Friend Pillow Box


Perhaps my tag should say "Hello Fall" because the temperatures in my city have taken a dramatic drop.  Don't get me wrong, I love Fall, but I'm not ready for summer to end, it went by so quickly. ☹️ Wouldn't you know...after I created this pillow box my September Paper Pumpkin showed up.  All I can say is, "great minds think alike." 😉