Gobble Gobble

If you saw this laying on your crafting table what do you think you would be making?

Well, it's a cute little turkey gobbler, of course!

He would look so cute on your Thanksgiving table and he is filled with sweet treats!

The Curvy Keepsake Box was cut from Early Espresso Card Stock (I actually had a bunch of the 12x12 Co'ordinations card stock left over, that is why you might notice a bit of a textured look).  I cut 3 feathers of each color Hello Honey, Cajun Craze, and Cherry Cobbler and glued them onto a 1 3/4" circle before attaching it to the back.  For the eyes I used the Owl Builder Punch and for the gobble I used the smaller sized feather die and the Triangle Punch for his beak.  The edges of the feathers were all sponged with Early Espresso Ink.

This will be one of the items you will find at the upcoming craft sales.  Want to get in on the deals at the Craft Sales?  Here are the times and places - put them on your calendar!

Hudsonville Congregational United Church of Christ

Saturday, September 12, 9am-3pm

4950 32^nd Ave, Hudsonville

Georgetown Bible Church

Saturday, October 24th, 9am - 3pm

4114 Baldwin St, Hudsonville

Hudsonville High School 

Saturday Nov 21st, 9am-3pm

5037 32^nd Hudsonville

Thanks for stopping by!

Christi

Inspired by France Martin

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Happy Procrastinator

Sometimes I am right on the ball, and other times I am a horrible procrastinator.  Today I am a HAPPY PROCRASTINATOR!!  Why???  Totally by random I fell upon a fabulous Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Rachel Tessman and she was showing optional things to do with your PAPER PUMPKIN KIT.  I had my October 2014 kit sitting around planning to use it for craft sales (so I guess I am not such a horrible procrastinator).  I had some ideas that would be perfect for using some of the elements with.  This is what the kit looks like...cute little pie shaped pieces to fill with goodies. This would be great at  your Thanksgiving table to fill with treats and special notes to everyone as to why you are thankful for them.  GREAT IDEA, RIGHT??

The good news it that IF YOU ARE A PAPER PUMPKIN SUBSCRIBER you can purchase (for a limited time) this past kit which includes the ink spot and the stamp set for only $17.00.  Even better you can get a refill kit of just the consumable supplies for only $8.00. (it will  have only 4 pie shaped boxes in the refill kit) Click HERE to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, and Click HERE to order your past kits.  If you ever have any questions you can contact me HERE

 FABULOUS!!

OK - on to some fun alternate ideas for this kit.

Check out the little piece that looks like the letter H - this is in there as a Pom Pom maker, but look at this cute Thanksgiving card made using this 'letter H' - it's a turkey!!

The bright feathers are punches out and you end up with this

So I  made Gracie some Monster Valentine Cards - and I used past Paper Pumpkin Kit stamps

Instead of pies I made Christmas Trees (inspired by Lisa Reber)and filled them with treats

Here's a simple version.

 One with gold sequin trim

 And one with Basic Rhinestones.  Which one do you like better?

Now for a scrapbook page layout

 Can you see the sparkling snow

Now I will plug my All Day Scrapbooking class on September 26th.  I have limited space (10) so get your reservation in ASAP.  COST: is $25 which includes lunch, beverage, and all the paper products you will need for lunch and snacking time.  You will have access to all my dies, stamps, inks, ideas, etc. and yardstick can be purchased by the piece on that day.  It is fun to get together with all the ladies who love to scrapbook like you.  You will 'earn' a free raffle ticket for accomplishing certain things throughout the day where you can win a scrapbook layout like this one.  (there will be others to choose from on that day as well).  TIME: 9am to 6pm come crop till you drop!!

One last idea for the Paper Pumpkin - you probably noticed all that yellow yarn in the kit.  What did I do with it?  I made a fun a little monster for Gracie!

Kind matches her Monster Valentines

Thanks for stopping by!

Christi

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone! Hope you are able to enjoy this day with your family and loved ones!
Just a quick post to share the Thanksgiving cards that I made for our grandkids this year.  So thankful to have a new baby in the family this year - our blessings keep increasing!!

Have a wonderful day!
And thanks for stopping by!
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Thankful For YOU!

Happy Thanksgiving Day everyone I hope you are able to enjoy a wonderful day with your family and friends, taking this day especially to rehearse all that you are thankful for.  Of course we should do this every day, but today I am thankful that my parents are able to join Dale and I for dinner here. I just wanted to share with you the card that I made for the gals in my Down Line - I am especially thankful for them being a part of my team.  This card was inspired by Brenda Sprenger

Want to make this card for yourself?  Here is what I used:

Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$13.95

Circles Collection Framelits Die

$26.95

Mingle All The Way Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Merry Everything Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$16.95

Four Feathers Wood-Mount Bundle

$22.75

Four Feathers Clear-Mount Bundle

$20.25

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Tangelo Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

$16.95

White Signo Uni-Ball Gel Pen

$3.95

Builder Owl Punch

$16.95

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Christi

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Let's Talk Turkey

With the Craft Sale only 2 days away I have been putting all my spare time into making fun little things to sell at a reasonable price.  These cute little turkey treats would be perfect for your Thanksgiving table favor.  I am bringing along extra, plain, banners so that if you want - you can use it as a name tag for the place setting.  Each Turkey Treat holds a mini Twix and a mini Reeses Peanut Butter Cup.  What yummy fun!!

I made the turkeys using the Owl Builder Punch and the Scallop Circle Punches
Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Thanks for stopping by!
AND Thanks, in advance, for stopping by our booth at the craft sale Saturday at the Hudsonville High School.  The holiday parade starts at 10 am but the craft sale starts at 9 am.  Secure your spot for the parade then come into the warm school for some early shopping.  We are in the cafeteria until 3 pm
Christi

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Let's Talk Turkey

I am really in the Craft Sale mode right now, trying to get everything made for the upcoming Craft Sales.  I must admit I get a bit anxious prior to the craft sales and never know if I have the right items that will sell.

I wanted to make some inexpensive Thanksgiving Themed Treats that would be great to give to your family at Thanksgiving Dinner.  Can't you just picture these cute treats adorning your Thanksgiving table? 

 These treat boxes are filled with Candy Corn, but you could always swap it out for whatever your family likes best.

These have yummy suckers - some are the caramel apple flavor and some have the fun CRAYOLA suckers that actually color your tongue when you eat it!  How fun is that!!

And once again...Here are the details for this years Craft Sales: I hope you will get a chance to check us out!

2013 CRAFT SALES:

*Freedom Christian   

Saturday Sept 28^th, 9am-3pm 

6340 Autumn Dr., Hudsonville

*Hamilton Middle School 

Saturday Oct19th, 9am-3pm

4845 136^th Ave., Hamilton

*Hudsonville High School 

Saturday, Nov 23^rd, 9am-3pm

5037 32^nd Ave., Hudsonville

*So if you live in my area please stop by! I would love to see you and be sure to tell me that you check out my blog or if you saw it advertised on Facebook and I will have a special gift for you.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

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Owl Turkey Mints

 Here I go again!!! I love this little Owl Builder Punch!!

And doesn't he make the cutest Turkey when you team him up 

with the Scallop Oval Punch!!

 A basket full of turkeys just waiting to be sold at the Craft Sales
Our last Craft Sale is SATURDAY, November 17th from 9AM-3PM
HUDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
5037 32ND AVE
HUDSONVILLE, MI
Our booth is in the Cafeteria so please come check us out!
Be sure to mention that you saw this blog post or if you see me on Facebook
*just a quick note: Hudsonville is having the Santa Parade that morning at 10:00 in
conjunction with the Craft Sale and many city activities so why not plan to
make it a day and enjoy a fun time with your family.

I have made MANY turkeys but this is my chosen style for this year.

I hope you like it!!  Wouldn't it be a fun treat to put by everyone's place

setting at Thanksgiving!!

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have A Blessed Thanksgiving!!

Christi

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Trash or Treasure

My friend Rachel and I are doing a Trash or Treasure battle and she is way ahead of me with the items we have decided to face off on, but this is one I had on hand and I needed a post for today. Sorry, Rachel, I will get to those others I promise - when life slows down - yeah right! Actually right now I am sitting at Zeeland Christian School with Sue for their craft sale. I did really well last year and am hoping to do well again this year.

These are my favorite Mandarin Oranges that I get at Costco. As you can see they have the pop top lid. What I do is use my Pampered Chef can opener (that opens around the edges and leave the lid able to reuse or recycle) to cut off the BOTTOM of the can leaving the pop top in tact. I molded chocolate turkeys and put them in a little zipper bag and sealed it up using

Stampin' Up's! Crystal Effects to seal it back up. That way the lucky recipient gets to pop the original top to get to her goodies.


MENU:

SS: Pick A Petal

CS: Rose Red, Summer Sun, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa

INK: Ruby Red, More Mustard, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Ribbon, 1 3/8" circle punch, large oval punch, five petal punch, Boho Blossom Punch, large and small tag punches, Crystal Effects

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