Cup of Cheer and coffee hand-stamped card

Do you remember Cheers?  A TV show about a bar 'where every one knows you name'?  Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters is that for me!  I walk in to this artisan coffee house that the owners, friends of mine, and the staff as well as people who come in.. know my name.  I felt inspired to create something with this super cute cup.  Join us in creating and sending love - even at our Monday's at Ragamuffin (except I had four kids home, three sick, this past Monday).

Created with:

July's Paper Pumpkin Kit

Real Red card stock (102482)

Black Archival ink pad (140931)

Bow Builder Punch (137414)

Hot Glue

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Inspired but this uber cute logo on my To-Go Ragamuffin Coffee Cup (I forgot my reusable cup - but I'm glad I did!).  This Real Red card stock frames out this cute cup for a great 3D accented coffee inspired card (they have great teas and cocoas too...).

My daughter is home sick today (we've been not 100% these past couple of days - but today I just had one of my kids home).  We grabbed a gluten free baked treat and a coffee for mom.  We were discussing their cute logo and decided to create something from it.  Cutting out a portion of the cup and trimming it down... we can create a fun 3D hand-crafted card.  RepPurposing this paper cup into a special hand-stamped card is a fun way to ReUse and not waste (my daughter is going to use the other part of the cup as a scoop!).

The July Paper Pumpkin kit had a fun collection of stamps that fit this hand-stamped card perfectly!  I love that the kits include the mini ink pad and a photopolymer stamp set that I can use over and over in a variety of ways!  Stamped with the Black Archival ink pad it looks so cute, the saying and 'steam' that perks up from this card.

Bows are soooo cute and soooo much fun to create!  Here with the Bow Builder Punch we created a cute little 3D bow that ties into the Ragamuffin Logo!  Using Hot Glue to adhere the cut cup and the punched bow it will stand up to handling.  

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Create and send some cheer into the world!!  A hand-stamped card is a simple way to wow and bless others.  Here a personalized hand-crafted card, incorporating something special, allows me to have fun in crafting.  With a huge variety of rubber stamps, papers, tools and more paper crafting and memory documenting in our catalogs to our My Paper Pumpkin subscription boxes.. the creating is limitless!

Tooth Fairy comes a calling

When the Tooth Fairy comes a knocking... it's usually after the kids wrestling and someone knocks out a tooth!  With a passel of kids, four in the tooth-losing/gaining stage of life I have to keep our 'sparkle' dollars around.  Sadly the kids lost the original tooth fairy box I created (see it here).  I needed a replacement - one that will be big enough to find and hold a 'sparkle' dollar while small enough to hold a tooth - or two!

Create this cute Tooth Fairy box with:

Rhinestone Jewels (119246)

Embellishment Box

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Who wouldn't love this super cute, blinged out tooth-fairy box??  Using an empty Embellishment 'box' as the box is easy and fun!  It's fun to Re-purpose this Embellishment Box, saving my budget and the environment.

Isn't she cute?  My little mini-me is packed with passion for life and now missing a tooth!  We had fun creating this box together!  It sparkles just like she does.

Our adhesive backed Rhinestone Jewels are so easy to use.  They add the perfect amount of sparkle to your crafting projects.  Here connecting two and a half of the connected strips of small Rhinestone Jewels circles the top of this princess worthy box.  Additional sparkle to float around the top and sides.  These lids are designed to lock in our fun Embellishments - so they will make sure we don't have a rogue tooth.  'Lined' with a cushion of my cosmetic cotton puff the tooth will be softly held in place.

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Join me in celebrating life with those I love.  Crafting is a great way to leave a legacy of love.  I hope that my kids will cherish this little bit of love that we have created.  One that some day they can use or re-create for their own kids.  I hope the 'Tooth Fairy' appreciates the love poured into this cute box and leaves a sparkle dollar to brighten our daughter's day.  (Shhh - I'm popping out to make sure the dollar is 'prepped' with our Dazzling Details - lol)

A Pretty Vintage Ribbon Cookie Jar

Sometimes we need a little bit of pretty around our home or office to make the day a little bit sweeter.  I wanted to create a pretty candy jar for my crafting table (we love our sweets at my card making and crafting classes). I couldn't resist taking a few moments to decorate the perfect jar (from a discount store but a re purposed jar is great, too!) to create a pretty accent to our crafting area!

Create a quick, easy and pretty decorated jar with:

1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon (132140)

White Jute Ribbon (137904)

Sahara Sand 7/8" Lace Trim (137866)

Silicone Craft Sheet (127853)

Clear Jar & Hot Glue

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Creating a wrapped jar is easy - simply grab the ribbons you like and hot glue (with your jar!).  Here I wanted a vintage accent with a feminine flair and texture - so that it is interesting if we pass it around the craft area.

The Burlap Ribbon was applied in two layers.  Add a line of hot glue, apply the ribbon and wrap it around the jar.  Cut it so that it overlaps the adhered hot glue start.  Use hot glue to finish this line of ribbon.  Apply a second line under this.

Cover the White Jute Ribbon over this and then the Sahara Sand Lace Ribbon Trim.  Tie extra Sahara Sand Lace Trim to the top for a cohesive look.

Happy Tool Tip Tuesday!  Here is a Hot and Helpful Tip!  Hot Glue is known to be - HOT (lol) and burn our finger tips and more.  When you use it on ribbon it's known to bubble through the wholes in the ribbon.  So use the hot glue but use your Silicone Craft Sheet after applying the hot glue then ribbon.  This will prevent your fingers from getting burned, push the hot glue into the ribbon for a flat and clean look.  The Silicone Craft Sheet will remove cleanly for a safe and clean application - YAY!  I use this sheet under most of my adhesives to protect my project and crafting surface - it even makes great 3D Flowers like this one - it's a MUST HAVE in your crafting.

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Create a sweet decoration that will beautify your day.  Taking a pretty but plain glass jar and creating a pretty, vintage and easy hand-crafted decoration.  When you can take a Dollar Store jar (or from a Homegoods, Ross, or a Re-Purposed jar) to create something pretty and new - you can create great gifts, party decoration and more!  It's a priceless way to personalize a gift or decoration.

Creative Ribbon Storage

It's almost laughable... I've always been creative and I've always been a little messy.  Part of being creative is having soooo many wonderful things you want to use.  So this year I have a goal to get organized - to find missing items, find a place for everything and to de-clutter!  So I was researching some fun and creative ways to organize one of my favorite creative accessories - my RIBBON!!  See these fun ideas that that save money by repurposing items around my home.

My husband laughs when I state something like this..

With FUN Options in Gettin' Creative Stampin' and Organizin' I can see how easy it'd be to use these fun systems.  The Wall Mounted one is the route I'm going to go, with the sheer amount of ribbon I have and hoard.. I need a ton of space to use them.

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So, I may not be ultra organized but as my friend and fellow stamper, Ashley, likes to say that she's always amazed that I know right where that ribbon, accessory or stamp is!  (Much like my CPA husband who has stacks and stacks of paper work and can usually find that one piece he needs - lol.)  Save money and the planet by repurposing and recycling what you have around the home in your mission for organization.  Leave me a comment, what storage solution suits YOU the best??  Please share this with your friends and family, Pin, Facebook and email.

Happy Birthday Flag hand-stamped card

Create a fun and trendy card with a few quick techniques!  Celebrate all that is trendy and fun with mixed patterns, flag made from repurposed items and fun color and texture!!  This fun card was created for a Private Class that Colleen had and inspired by a card she liked in our Idea Book and Catalog.  Let ME send You some cards!  Pick the card that this matches in the Idea Book, leave me a comment with the page number and I will send you 4 beautiful hand-stamped cards (including this one!). 

Create this card with:

Basic Black card stock (#121045)

Whisper White card stock (#100730)

Wild Wasabi card stock (#108641)

Wild Wasabi ink (#126959)

Neutrals Designer Series Paper (#130132)

Jet Black Stazon ink (#101406)

Banner Greetings Hostess Exclusive stamp set (#129711w/129714c)

Chevron Embossing Folder (#127749)

Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439)

Brayer (#102395)

1" Square Punch (#124094)

Stampin' Dimensional Adhesive (#104430)

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Create this mulit colored Chevron embossed card with your Brayer.  Load the Brayer by rolling it in the Wild Wasabi ink.  I wanted a distressed version and didn't fully load the Brayer, using less ink for this look.  See this video on a similar card and let me know what you think, leave me a comment and I even do video tutorial requests, and don't forget to FOLLOW my YOUTUBE Channel!!

 

 

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Create the corners on this card with the Black polka dot page from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack.  Punch two 1" squares using the 1" square punch and cut them in 1/2 with the Paper Snips.  Adhere to the front of this embossed Chevron with Stampin' Dimensional adhesive for a framed look.

 

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Flags are ALL THE RAGE!  I love this classic Hostess Exclusive stamp set Banner Greetings to create these cute flags (with toothpicks!!).  Stamping this Banner Greeting with Jet Black Stazon Ink on the Wild Wazabi card stock allows for quick flag making!  Simply cut it out with Paper Snips for an easy greeting.  It's a fun and funky way to make your card stand out from the crowd!! 

Adhere the is flag to the card with the Stampin' Dimensional adhesive.  The Dimensionals will wrap around the toothpick and it's puffiness (it's a word, isn't it??) will adhere to the multiple layers of this embossed surface.

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Mixing patterns is like using color, it's all about percentage!  So this cute polka dot, chevron and repurposed flag card embodies all that is trendy while being fun and classic.  Created for a Private Class, it's a fun card to use to send a banner birthday wish!!  Do not miss out on my MANY Classes and FUN - click here and RSVP ASAP.  See how to take the classes for free!! Go ahead, hunt for this inspiration card and leave me a message or email me and I will pick a winner and send them four cards - including this one!!

Spring On My Counter! Repurposing Jars for Great Gifts and Decorations!!

I hate throwing away jars!  There has to be a way to reuse them!!  We save many for my Italian Mother In Law, she pickles and marinates the veggies from her garden. I like to find creative uses for the jars in my home, too.  I may not pickle or marinate vegetables but I do like to make pretty repurposed items!  See how to easily take an empty used candle jar and remake it anew (and pretty, too)!  See, too, the secret way to quickly and cleanly (while staying eco friendly) way to remove the excess wax and labels on the jar!!

Create this lovely repurposed jar with:

Gumball Green card stock (#126840)

Gumball Stitched Satin Ribbon (#126848)

Fringe Scissors (#133325)

Glue Dots (#103683)

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No matter how you use it, a repurposed jar is a fun way to decorate or give a gift!  I always save the lids on my candles - this makes for a fun way to cap off  a gift.  Here Repurposing this Candle Jar into my Spring Decorations for some Kitchen Cheer is easier than you'd expect (and can live year to year).

I seriously use my candles with five different onesw around my home - I like to mix my scents while making my home smell yummy (again, 6 kids and animals, it doesn't always smell yummy). 

 

So - the biggest hesitation I have in repurposing a jar is getting it clean!  I have to confess - I LOVE my NORWEX ** eco friendly cleaning products!! 

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Here I froze the jars after the wax in my candle wouldn't burn any longer.  So for an hour, freeze your jar.  Remove and use a blunt, narrow instrument (like a butter knife) along the edges - it will break apart of come up in one piece.  Remove the wax and set aside (I even re-use this).

 

**Yes, I adore my Stampin' Up! Business but I also sell Norwex - the Eco Friendly line of cleaning products ROCK.  With 6 kids, a Huge Dog, Hubby and more animals... I need all the help I can get to keep my home clean. 

I scrubbed the dark smoke stains off the jar with a scrubber and dish soap (the Norwex Dish Soap is an Enzyme soap - it's amazing!!). 

 

Using the Enviro Cloth and their Norwex Cleansing Paste the excess wax, smoke, and even the adhesive from the labels wipes off with ease!  Using the Norwex Polish Cloth, this shines better than brand new!! 

 

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I took the excess wax that still smelled so good and broke it into pieces!!  Cleaning the Wax Cup on my light up 'candle' is always hard - unless you use the Norwex Enviro Cloth and WATER!!  So with a clean bowl, the excess wax makes for a spice scented restroom!! (yay)

Create this Spring Grass jar with the Let's Celebrate Occasions Mini's   Fringe Scissors!!  Leaving 1/2" for the base I cut the rest with the Fringe Scissors for this grassy feel!  Adhere to the jar using the Glue Dots.

 

(Candle and sauce jars are usually extra thick, strong and hold up to handling and heat - so these are more expensive if bought at a store.  Save some green when you save the planet by reusing and repurposing!!)

Tie on some love... this matching Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon.  This jar now has a new lease on life!  Perfect to add a gift inside or decorate a counter or desk!!

Eco Friendly?  Love it!!  Here these Bamboo utensils are decorating our counter with the aide of this pretty glass Spring repurposed jar!

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Give a New Life to your Old Jars!  Repurposing this Candle Jar (or any jar) is a great way to save money, help the Earth and create a great gift or decoration!!  Stop tossing or recycling your containers - find a new life for them!!  Make it light up with a battery operated light or add some yummy candies for a great gift!  No matter HOW you use it, this is a great way to feel better about doing your part to save the planet while saving some green!!