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October 31, 2011

Happy Birthday Griffen!!

Happy Birthday to our baby boy, Griffen!!


He turns 12 today. Where does the time go? It seems just like yesterday he was crawling around and driving his older sister, Kaitlyn, nuts. Well he is still driving her nuts!! LOL!!


And since today is Halloween I thought I would share some treats I made for the recent swap we had with all my team members (who signed up). The theme for this swap was to use something from the Holiday Mini on your card. I decided to make these Halloween treat bags using the Pick Your Poison Product Suite. Gotta love that product suite from the Holiday Mini!! I love anything that deals with Halloween!!


I saw a similar idea on Pinterest (image that!!) and just had to try my hand at making some. I started with Craft Brown Bags. These are like the lunch bags you can get at any store but a little shorter. I was looking for the flat brown bags but could not find any in our area so I had to go with these craft bags. They ended up working fine so I am a happy camper!!

I also used the Pick Your Poison DSP, Pick Your Poison Quick Accents, Basic Black or Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Glitter Brads, Wicked Cool Stamp Set, Wide Oval, Large Oval & Scallop Oval Punches, Silver Foil Smooch Spritz, Distressing Tool from my Cutter Kit and my sewing machine.


Now I have showed you all the different Quick Accents. I just love using these!! They make creating so much fun and easy!!








So what do you think of these treats?? I think they turned out too sweet!!!


Have a great day!!

October 30, 2011

My Crafty Picks #40-Halloween Edition

Provided by FLMNetwork.com

Welcome to My Crafty Picks. This is a special weekly post in honor of Halloween where I will be showcasing other pieces of art made using Stampin' Up! product that have inspired me in one way or another for Halloween. These inspirations are created by other talented artists so please visit their site for all the details and let them know that I sent you!!

**Please know that these artists were notified by myself about being chosen and have been given the chance to decline my offer.










clipped from artisticavenger.com

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clipped from www.mariestamps.com

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clipped from www.barbstamps.com
Perfectpennantshalloweencup

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clipped from stampinbj.com

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I hope you have enjoyed my special 40th installment of My Crafty Picks and have found some inspiration and/or joy!! This is something I do each Sunday so make sure you check back often!! And don't forget to visit these lovely artists blog and let them know that they were featured here on My Crafty Picks!!

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Until next Sunday.......Have a great day!!