All Things Alicia

Top Note Purse Gift Card Holder Video Tutorial

My first crack at a video tutorial came out ok.  I have a lot to fix next time about keeping my voice high enough, etc....  I wish I had a tripod that let me get over the shoulder shots. 

Anyway, this isn't a new idea.  Just makin' the top note purse in time for a Mother's Day gift card. ;)

 

And here is an updated version of the retiring accessories list.

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The Decor Elements list is the same.  Everything is still available while supplies last.

The paper I used in the top note purse above is retiring so if you want that you need to head over to my store and get it now!

Apple Soap and Gift Tag

Y'all know I like apple soap from Bath and Body works!

With teacher appreciation week and the end of the year right around the corner, I thought I'd make one of these for a favorite educator. ;)

It was a cinch to whip up with the Two Tags die and my Sizzix Big Shot.  The red piece with the cute edge is an extra piece from the Matchbox Die (which is retiring ;(....)  and the lined paper is from Just Add Cake (also retiring) which I love to use for school related stuff.

I purposely kept the tag simple enough to be used for other things too, not just teachers. 

I adorned the sides of the punched pieces with those cute whtie flower buttons from the neutral designer buttons and threaded the cherry cobbler baker's twine through the holes. 

If you want the Matchbox Die or Just Add Cake paper you better get them now.  They're only available while supplies last!  (And I believe the paper is discounted right now too!).  Just head on over to my online store and get what you need while it's still available!

I also put an extra one of these in my Etsy shop if you need one like now!

 

How About an Easy Coin Purse?

Another fabric project...that I made for my girls...this time not for Christmas. ;)

How little and cute!!!

And super fast!  I used the Big Shot and cut these out with the scallop envelope die.  Then put right sides together (yes I trimmed off the scallops.  Didn't want to do that sewing work!).  Stitch around leaving an opening on one side. Then turn right sides out, stitch closed. 

I hand stitched the sides together when I folded it up.  It was just a few stitches on each side. 

And since I used the Big Shot I took less than 20 minutes to make each one, start to finish, including sewing the snap and flowers on for the opening!

These are for my girls to take their tithe to church.  They do chores, and earn money for some of them.  We're teaching them to save, spend and give. 

Here's what I used:

-Twitterpated Fabric (from the Occassions Mini that expires at the end of this month!)

-Big Shot and Scallop Envelope Die

-Fleurettes

-thread, sewing maching, snaps.

You can get all of these right now in my online shop!

Fat Quarter Aprons

I made these for Christmas for my girls. I know, I've taken my time posting them. ;)

The pink one on my little O is a little large, but she's growing fast. ;)

The best part, they're reversible!

 
Pay absolutely no attention to the smudges all over the fridge. ;)

It's hard to see the buttons, but I layered a little white flower one onto a pink round one.

 

For some reason I can't find the pics I took of the flowered apron on both sides.

These were soooo easy to do.  Just cut two of our Stampin' Up! fabric oversize fat quarters in to squares, then place right sides together, tuck ribbon where you want straps, and sew all but a small section straight around all the edges.  Then turn it right side out and finish that one edge you haven't done yet.  I got them both done in less than 30 minutes! 

Here's what I used:

-Fabric - I used Flirtatious for one of them and Sprintime Vintage for the other

-Ribbon for straps - Marina Mist 1 1/4" striped grosgrain for the Springtime Vintage apron.  The other apron used a retired ribbon, but the Melon Mambo 1 1/4" striped grosgrain in our current catalog coordinates perfectly.

-buttons- I used several from the designer buttons collections

These are all availabe in my online shop, but the retiring accessories list comes out soon and I don't guarantee those will be around long.  You might want to go order yours now!

Gardening Journal From A Composition Book

I'm getting to that point with my gardening that I need to keep track of what I'm thinking.  My brain is less able to keep track of what I planned to put where, what I want to try next, and what did and didn't work. 

To remedy this situation I pulled out a grid paper compostition book from my stash.  Now, I always prefer the grid paper ones, I'm just wierd that way, but I also chose it specifically for this project so that I could sketch things out easily. 

 
I used the Paisley Petals DSP for the cute accents because I LOVE this paper! 

I started with last year's stuff in the pages because I wanted to put down what I could manage to remember from then to help me plan out where I was putting things this year.  I want to keep track for a mini -crop rotation type of thing. 

I used some sketchy letter stamps to denote pages for the year, notes, planning, sketches, etc...  The alphabet stamps I used are retired now but if you don't have some you like, you could use our current Janes Type Alphabet or Spencerian as well.  Those might retire soon too so I'd jump on that if I were you. ;)

I have also discovered that I like just taping in those things that come with the plant so I remember what kind I planted. ;)

I made a second one without the stamped titles, but I added pocket pages to it.  This one's going in my Etsy shop and would make a perfect gift for a gardener!

Don't forget you can order supplies to make your own gardening journal/altered composition book here at my website.

Or you can just buy the one you see above in my Etsy shop.

Gift for a Knitter

I've been playing with a set I really love called Hand Knit. I'm not a knitter myself, but I have a few friends who are, and I love randomly blessing my friends with little gifties so I've made a few things with this.

This is a simple wrapped type holder for knitting needles.

Too cute huh?!

I used some scraps leftover from the Sale A Bration paper set.  It's no longer available but you could totally do this with any paper you like.  It's not really a paper specific type thing.

I got the bamboo knitting needles at a local craft store and used my coupon for them.  That makes this a really inexpensive gift with a whole lot of love!

Here's an up close of the little yarn and button detail around the middle:

 
I made two of these.  One for a friend and one for my Etsy shop.

Even though you can't get the Everyday Enchantment paper anymore, you can still get this stamp set (hand knit) and other supplies at my website.

Here's a list of what I used:

-Hand Knit stamp set

-Everyday Enchantment paper

-sticy strip

-Early Espression 1/8" tafetta ribbon

-linen thread

-Poppy Parade marker

-Black Staz On ink pad

-neutrals designer buttons

-stampin dimensionals

-paper snips (have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE my little paper snips for trimming things!?!)

Hop on over here to order your supplies!

Or hop over here to get this gift already made (if it's still there by the time you read this ;)).

You're A Gem Cardholder Video With Carrie Cudney

Carrie is one of the Stampin' Up! training gurus who does a lot of presentations at convention and leadership. She's my personal favorite. ;) I love this card holder that is so easy! I'm sure she'll be showing more fabulous ideas at convention in July. It's not too late to go to convention with my group! It's open to all demonstrators and now is a perfect time to sign up with the Sale A Bration special! Check out this page on my website to see why!

 

I personally love the new edgelits and have been using them like crazy! Such a simple step jazz up every project!

Remember that you can get any of these items on my website! And it's still Sale A Bration for a few more days so you can also get your free Sale A Bration items with every $50!

Seed Packet Organizers - Made From a Pinterest Idea

I saw on Pinterest that someone suggested using one of those mini albums for a seed packet organizer. Genius! But of course I had to make a cute one for myself.   I can't just do a plain ol' anything that can be jazzed up in my stamping space. :)

I used one of those mini albums, and then gussied it up with some on-hand supplies.  I used some raven lace from last year's holiday mini catalog.  Sorry, it's no longer available, but I do have some left is someone wants to buy it.  E-mail me (stampified@sbcglobal.net) and I can get it to you by the yard. 

I also cut out the word "seeds" with my Big Shot and the Billboard Alphabet decorative strip die. 

I actually made two of these!  One for me, and one for my Etsy shop!  You can see it with more pictures here. 

You can also purchase the Billboard Alphabet through my online Stampin' Up! store here.

And don't forget that right now is Sale A Bration!  You can get free stuff with your purchases!  It ends March 31st (which is approaching rapidly!). 

Valentine Peeps and Everyday Enchantment

Quick post with poor cell phone pictures.  :) 

You know my favorite stuff in the new Sale A Bration mini is the everyday enchantment paper.  This is one project I made out of it that I am demonstrating at a customer's workshop next week.  She asked for something Valentine-ey so I'm going to show them how to make this as one of the demonstrations.

The striped paper is from Everyday Enchantment (FREE!)and the the hearts are from the I Heart Hearts stamp set.

Here's the inside:

The box of heart shaped Peeps slides out with the ribbon (that's Very Vanilla seam binding by the way).

It's really an easy thing to make.  Remember that right now is Sale A Bration, so you can get this paper (or other Sale A Bration items of your choice) FREE with EVERY $50 you spend (before tax and shipping!).  There's a link to the Sale A Bration mini catalog in my right hand side bar.  Place your order today!

2012 Memory Jar

I know I'm not  the only one who's in love with Pinterest these days!  I have actually made quite a few things I've pinned. 

This jar is one of those things.  The idea is to jot down things I want to remember throughout the year and stick them in the jar.  Then, on New Year's Eve, you take them out and read them and remember your year.  I LOVED this idea because it's so much more doable for me than scrapping and journaling everything I want to. 

I'm looking forward to this as a new New Year's Eve family tradition!  It's easy to involve the kids, I can throw in a pic or two if I want, etc....

I'm also thinking about whether I want to keep making new jars each year and collect them on a shelf or some other cute arrangement, or if I want to take them out when the year is over to make a "year in review" type page and then re-use the jar for the next year.  I could take the tag off and use it as the scrapbook page title and put a new tag on the jar for the next year.  Hmmmmmm...I have a year to decide.

I had enough of these materials to make 2, so I'm putting one in my Etsy shop!

If you want to make your own, you can get the materials in my online store (and check out the clearance rack while you're there!).  I used the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper and the coordinating colors of cardstock, buttons, ribbon, etc... I also used my Big Shot to cut out those letters.

The year is rolling right along, so get your jar made (or bought) today!