Easter Goodies for our new "babies"!

Ok....long story, short.  We reconnected with our oldest son (It's been 7 years.)  As a result of this blessing, we gained an additional 4 family members: his wife, his two sons and one more on the way!!!!  It is exhilarating to be more then a grandma by title only!!!

Of course, I had to put together some goodies for the "babies".  We haven't met them yet but we will soon!!! They live in Hawaii and we get to go visit them!!!!! WOOHOO!!!! Hawaii here we come!!!

Here are the baskets I made for the boys.

one of the sides to the basket. I messed up and deleted one of the side pictures, oh well

another side to Ethan's basket. He is one.

I was informed that the baby loves his Weebles.
I came across these at Walmart and you know what? Of course! I had to buy them!

 

Collin is 7 and his daddy is in the military.   He loves all things military therefore the military theme.

  

 

filled and finished-too cute!!!

love those Peachy Keen stamps-they just makes me smile :)

I used my Cricut Expression, vinyl and the following cartridges: Stand and Salute, Paper Pups, Stretch Your Imagination, Straight From The Nest and I think it was Making the Grade for the names.  I purchased the baskets at Target along with some of the goodies inside the baskets.  The basket bags are from the Dollar Tree.  The ribbon is from Michaels. The tags were made using Doodlecharms, Peachy Keen Everyday Faces and some Stampin' Up! Ink and Chalk. I almost forgot, I used a Creative Memories punch for the stars and starburst cuts.

Oh how fun it was designing the cuts on the my Gypsy but the most satisfying was envisioning the smiles on their sweet faces.  I posted on Facebook that I was making goodies for the "babies" and my nineteen year old asked if she still qualified?  Lol! I told her she is always one of my babies! 

 Gotta love it!

Let me know what you think of my story and my creations.  Love to know that others are stopping by and this is not just being posted to the "air"  :)

TTFN, Scrappymama (now grandma) Elaine

My latest glass block creation

Sorry I haven't posted in a while.  Life has spun a little out of control.  but, God continues to prove Himself faithful in spite of the storms!  On to my post....

I made a glass block light for my great niece's Christmas gift.  When her mom and aunt saw it they said "I want a princess light". So I knew what I was making for their birthdays.  I didn't make it "princess" theme but instead "diva" themed since they are both divas!!!!!

front of one

back side

check out the bling on the sandal! love it! so diva-ish!

the next diva's block

lit up

I used Cricut Vinyl and the Paisley Cartridge. I believe I used Cheerful Seasons for the monogram and Gypsy Wandering for the crown.  I etched the glass block and the ribbon was from Joanns. I also used Creative Memories circle punch for the bubbles.  Bling is from Michaels.

So what do you think?  Inquiring minds want to know.

TTFN, Scrappymama Elaine

Christmas gifts-glass blocks and glitter ornaments

Boy! I have been a busy crafter today finishing up Christmas gifts for my nephews and great niece.  I made them each a gloss block night light. I am pretty darn proud of how they turned out.


front side



back side

I used Armor Etch etching cream to etch the blocks. The cartridges I used were: Creative Memories Cheerful Seasons and Paper Pups.  I also used Cricut vinyl and the i-rock for the bling on the crown.  I don't remember the cartridge name for the crown.  I'm being lazy right now and not wanting to look it up. :)


front side



back side

These are for my nephew who are DC Comic fans.  These are not completely finished, I need put in the lights and decide how I will cover the sides since bows wouldn't be appropriate. I don't think Batman would wear a bow. Working with vinyl is pretty fun but these intricate cuts are like putting together a puzzle.  My boys are worth it!

I also made glitter ornaments for my twins' teachers.  I have a few more of these to make in the next day or so but so glad these are done since school is out on Friday. They each have the teacher's last name initial, year and a snowflake.  Oh, and a little bling too.

Hope I've inspired someone to start crafting. Leave me a little love if you like what you see by leaving a comment.  It makes me smile. 

TTFN, Scrappymama Elaine

Loving this Cricut Vinyl!

I came across a great find today at the local thrift store.  2 - 12x12 frames $3.00 each!!! What a steal!!! Here is a picture of what I had in the works and now it is complete. I must say I am very proud of my latest creation.  If you would like one to give as a gift let me know.  Makes an excellent wedding/anniversary gift. One stipulation, the frame is on you!  (Unless, I find more steals!!!)

This is the frame I found.

I sanded and painted the frame and inserted my creation.

My finished artwork!

I used Cricut Vinyl and Gypsy Font and linoleum tile.

A sad, sad story of a once beautiful ornament

On Saturday night I was busy at work making baby shower favors (see previous post for details).  Once done with the favors, I decided to make a "Baby's 1st Christmas" ornament as a gift to the baby.  I was so proud of my creation, I wanted to take a picture of it to post. (Somewhere in the Bible it says, "pride comes before the fall.")  Well, I carefully tied a piece of ribbon so I can hang it to take my picture.  You guessed it.....I dropped it and glitter was everywhere and so my beautiful ornament was now a damaged ornament. Not worthy to be called a gift any longer. What a horrible feeling!  Such joy, such pride, such elation over my creation to be destroyed in an instant! boo-hoo-hoo! It was late (for me) and I didn't have the energy to try and make another one. 
Here is a picture of the damaged ornament.

I will try to salvage the vinyl and use it on another.  YES! There will be another, and another.  I will not be brought down by one broken ornament.  (I will be experimenting with plastic ornaments next.)

Christmas ornament

I discovered these pretty & easy ornaments to make as gifts.  I think this will be our craft for our Thanksgiving get together with the Thorntons.  Clear ornaments, glitter, ribbon and Cricut vinyl.  More pictures to come.

Christmas gifts-second one made

Check it out!  I'm having a blast making these.  Anyone need one for a gift.  I customize too! Let me know. esigmon@cox.net  Items used: Cricut vinyl, Gypsy, Creative Memories Cheerful Seasons cartridge and Sizzix Sizzlet die and 12x12 ceramic tile.

Christmas gifts-first one made

Check out what I just made with cricut vinyl. It was so much fun.  for more info on how you can get one of these, contact me by email: esigmon@cox.net