milk carton treat holder march 2019

Here is my take on a milk carton treat holder for spring. I give them to the secretaries at the schools I visit and I think everyone likes a treat once in a while. So say happy spring and let's make some more. Inspired by so many on youtube like' scrimping mommy, paper pixie, and pootles papercraft.

Using a cardstock 81/4" x 51/2"
score long side at 1-7/8, 3-7/8, 5-5/8, 7-1/2
score short side at 1-7/8, 3-3/4, 5"

Mark the 1st and 3rd boxes on the top at the halfway point. To score a triangle for the milk carton top.
From the center mark to the intersecting lines on either side score a triangle.  Burnish all the folds. You may not be able to get the triangles to fold sharp but you can start them and then crisp them up once the box is made.

Mats should be measured on the box you make, everyone's boxes can be slightly different than another but just as a starting point. 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 mats should work. If you want to add additional matting just go down in size 1/8th of an inch on either side or to your liking.

I used glue to fold and punched holes at the top to thread string through to keep it closed. add your own sentiments.

These make cute gifts for craft fairs. I'm sure you can think of lots of things to put in them. Comment below if you make any.

Paper pumpkin alternative cards march 2019

My alternative card for March 2019

Happy Engagement!! Congratulations!

I wanted a simple yet different kind of card to say how happy I was to hear my son had gotten engaged. So I had to move quickly because waiting around for inspiration, in this case, wasn't going to cut it. Their happy news was thrilling to me and I wanted them to know as soon as possible. Video after video of cards for a wedding just didn't' fit the bill for me. Then in the mail was my paper pumpkin subscription. Here is the result of that.

Yes, I could have added more to the blank inside but what I didn't show you is my heartfelt joy on their announcement so I needed the blank space. It is plain on the outside but the card is all about the cake and I was happy with the results.

Ok ok, I didn't use Stampin up ribbon. At the moment I only have colorful ribbons and wanted something to make the card more weddinglike.

Thanks for being here and let me know what you think.

Treat Box

Totally Cased from Dawn's Stampin thoughts; treasure box

1- 6" x 11-1/4"piece of cardstock
4- 6"x 6" cardstock for drawers
mat panels- 2"x 5-3/4"
Lid- 6-3/4"x 6 3/4"
Top lid mat 2 1/"4 x2 1/4"


Score 11 1/4 side @ 2 1/4", 4 1/2", 6 3/4", 9"

See video for the explanation;


https://youtu.be/tLdV__h9X6w

what's under the snow in Tucson?

what's under the snow in Tucson?

#magnificentmelange

Sgraffito

https://youtu.be/zBDLFUuazlw

Buying a Special Needs Dog EVERYTHING She Touches!

Mixed Media Collage Art Ideas - outsider style 29 Faces

February dollar store mini album art collage 2/10/19

So this particular entry is actually the remnants of a wipe off paper I had next to my desk. I decided I'd make that the background for this entry. It looked like a dark force and a little character fighting it away

Sometimes that is what it is like when your feeling sad about something, It comes over you without even having anything happen to cause it. Lots of people say what's wrong and the problem is I don't know. I just know my mood is shifting I know it is going to be a blah day.

The character is fighting the darkness with her might powerful positive phrases. It doesn't always work but she continues to try. When she does feel overtaken by the dark day she just rests and doesn't ask herself to achieve anything except get through the day. This continues till the darkness flows past her.

She has tried to do fabulous wonderful things and sometimes it works, she will go have coffee with a friend, she'll go to a movie, or walk around the neighborhood. There are days though she is just better off resting and regaining her strength to fight the next day.

All in all we all have a darkness that we fight and sometimes we win and sometimes we have to rest then we face the day anew. I praise you who have fought the dark cloud that comes and goes. Don't dwell too long with it. Acknowledge it's presence and understand it is temporary. Go out and soak in the sun to replenish your soul to fight another day. Enjoy.

Paper Pumpkin Subscription Box

Thank you for stopping by here is the video for December 2018 Paper Pumpkin subscription box. Makes a lovely gift or just something fun to do that doesn't take a whole lot to put together. In this months box, we only needed an acrylic block for the stamping.

Go to the video to see the action.

If you would like to get your own subscription ask your Independent Stampin' Up!® demonstrator. Should you not have one I'd be happy to help just go to

www.creativemix.stampinup.net

and I can help you.

Inexpensive organizer

Made this organizer with items I found at Target and some E6000 glue. Very easy and inexpensive the plastic ware costs 79 cents each and the candle was from the dollar spot and only cost $3.00 You can see the process at my youtube channel liked below.









I decided to try the cup on the side instead of on top.
It's a tall cup and the items that would need to fit would probably topple it over. I don't need it to swivel the round shape takes up less room and I can stack things that I go to very easily.

Hope it is inspiring for you let me know in the comments below. Like and share if you please. Take care and big hugs.




You can see the process at my YouTube channel
Maryannes Creative Mix



https://youtu.be/-_5gKUn2uW0

Cards

Have stamps will make cards.

white card stock 8.5x11
cut into two 4.25 lengths
score long end 5.5

Ink Pads
Stamps
small add ons like little tiny buttons

Gina B Ahrens stamps from Etsy site
https://www.etsy.com/shop/GinaBAhrens?ref=search_shop_redirect



https://youtu.be/D6LamRpJhw0