Reindeer Food Acrylic Stamped Box, NEW KIT!

Hey there, YES I crafted LOL

I have a fun Clear Scraps acrylic box I turned into a Reindeer Food Box and

it's all from the new Creating Made Easy December Kit.

I stamped snowflakes on this one with Cotton White StazOn using

the AA stamps from the last few projects 

 Gage loves it1

Here are the kit details and they are YUMMY!

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/december2015main.htm

Merry Christmas Acrylic Bell Card

It's that time of year, time to have fun creating. 

I have so many projects to share this week!

I have been busy with holiday photo shoots as well, so stay tuned. 

But today I wanted to share a Clear Scraps Send It Clear Bell Card I 

created for Christmas. 

I used Krylon gold spray paint on the acrylic bell and added a Clear Scraps

frame to paint as well. 

I LOVE using glitter in the winter for snow I think I should have

been born in a snow state LOL

The clear card is so much fun, and they come pre-cut all you have to
to is decorate and assemble!

Merry Christmas friends....Love to all. 

Fun With Embossing & Xyron-Last Minute Gifts!

Good morning and Merry Christmas friends,

Just one more day until Christmas Eve and if you are like me you might

just be prepping last minute gifts for friends. 

I have a couple ideas for you!

Number one these fun jars of hot fudge sauce (HOMEMADE)

that I decorated using crystals from Connie Crystal and my Xyron for the 

sweet tags (with CutCardStock, and Ribbons Unlimited).

And how about a little bag of candy with a homemade card for those

co-workers and friends. I used Crafter's Companion stamps with these 

inexpensive little bags to create a handmade a heartfelt gift!

Of course my Xyron took care of the adhesive! 

Here is a photo tutorial for the rest! :) 

I had fun heat embossing this stamp and just making it fun and easy. 

Now I take a couple days off for family- so Merry Christmas friends!~ :)

~Chunky Rose Brooch And How To Make A Tie Dye Cake~

Hey there friends,

Happy Thursday once again- before I dive into the tie dye cake I 

made yesterday I thought I would share the Connie Crystal Chunky Rose Brooch

TUTORIAL  that I created for CC! :) Full instructions! Just head to...

http://sparklebycc.com/chunky-rose-brooch/

Here is a sneak peek...it's really fun!

Now I am by no means a  professional nor do I claim to be

and these photos are taken with  my phone because quite frankly

I was a hot mess yesterday and no time to get the real camera out

BUT so many have asked how I did this Tie Dye frosting I thought

I would put it out here because I could not find it online when

I went to find a how to:

This was my first attempt a few weeks ago...which I loved! :) 

Full Cake: (GIANT sheet cake LOL)

And this was my quick and simple one this week...you 

can tell I was in a hurry on this one BUT if you take time it will be amazing!

 Tie Dye Frosting-

Make your regular stiff buttercream frosting in white- 

cover entire cake. 

Freeze cake- does not have to be perfect- my first try was but 

this one I was swamped LOL

With leftover buttercream frosting- thin slightly with water 

and I mean SLIGHTLY separate into 3 or 4 bowls and color. 

Put into piping bags with no tips- You can use tips but it didn't make a difference.

Freehand all 3/4 colors into swirl on cake- 

I started on outside edge and worked my way in. 

Now here is where you can go old school or use a fancy tool.

I used a butter-knife and a bowl to gently press 

frosting working my way from outside to inside. 

 Oops forgot to use the smooth side! Hey I am far from perfect! LOL

Just ask all the haters! :) 

Using a toothpick- or 2....

 Start in center and drag your way out.

I haven't figured out to keep the center perfect YET...

Mix a couple colors together lightly in bowl. Use spatula or knife

to apply to sides of the cake. 

 Decorate! :) 

Yes it probably belongs on Cake Wrecks but I mean

come on I have 3 kids and I only had an hour---it's not that bad

quit laughing! LOL

So go make it amazing and perfect! Then share with me! :) 

I am off to craft...have a beautiful day!