Happy Mother's Day!!

                              HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to you all !! I hope this day was spent with your loved ones. It is a somber day for those who have lost their sweet mother's or for those who have lost a child. It isn't easy living without them, but necessary as GOD has a plan for us all. So, wrap your arms and your heart around those in your life and cherish them every day!! 

I made a card for my sweet mommy, and as the scatter brain I am, I haven't mailed it yet!! I know.. shame on me. I did tell her tho ;) 

Anyways.. 

Happy Mother's Day Mom. Nothing like seeing your card on the internet before you have it on your hands.. hehe.. 

Recipe:

Lovebug Creations  - Rumple Ribbon "Augusta"

Jaded Blossom - "Mother's Day"

Erin Lee Creative - My Favorite Things

Stampin Up - Orchid Opulence 

Basic Grey - Kioshi 

Heidi Swap - Color Shine "Amethyst" 

Tim Holtz - Tumbled Glass, Vintage Photo

Cuttlebug Folder- Divine Swirls

Paper Doilie

Bling

Thank you for stopping by!! I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Mother's Day!!

Hugs, 

Tanya 

Last Teacher Appreciation gift ...

           Hi y'all. I hope you have enjoyed the lil teacher gifts I have made and been inspired to get crafty. It's the little things that mean so much and I am proud to say Colton's teacher's loved their lil gifts. Today's post is the last Teacher Appreciation gift as there is no school on Fridays for Preschoolers. So.. This is a lil pic heavy.. hang with me.. 

I decided to make them little clipboards!! If you haven't noticed from the previous posts, I LOVE the DCWV "The Grade School" stack. These papers are awesome. I also LOVE LOVE Lovebug Creations ribbons and the variety of colors made it simple to match. Be sure to go check them out. They just came out with a new product that is sure to WOW you!!! 

So.. do you think they liked them? We are so blessed to have such wonderful teachers!! 

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, 

Tanya 

Kisses for our teachers...

                                          Hey there.. are you ready for another lil teacher thank you gift? I have to admit, this is the MOST I have blogged in a LOOONNNGGG time!! I'm so thankful for all these ladies do every day for my son and the little gifts are nothing in comparison to what they give daily. So.. I'll move it right along... 

Recipe:

Jaded Blossom - School Rules & Lunch Box Notes

The Robin's Nest - Glitter Sorbet ( the CUTE lil worm)

Apple File - SVGCuts 

DCWV - The Grade School Stack 

Twine 

I just LOVE the way these turned out. I apologize as the star stamp on one of the kisses didn't show up very well. I love how these stamps added a lil "love" to these kisses. 

Thank you for stopping by again. Check back tomorrow for our last gift for our wonderful teachers. (No pre-school on Fridays) 

Till tomorrow...

Hugs, 

Tanya 

   

From the desk of....

                         Hello y'all.. glad to have ya on day two of Teacher Appreciation Week. 

I am a believer in.. teachers are VERY important to our children and thus, to us, as parents. Every teacher plays an important role in our children's lives. We, the parents, should support the work they do and help with that work. Hey.. would YOU want to spend 6+ hours a day with 30+ kids.. 30+ personalities?? LOL.. Yea, so.. having said that I think we should thank these men and women for all they do.. not just during this week, but throughout the year. I am willing to bet that every gesture, no matter how big or small, would put a smile on a teacher's face and joy to their heart. 

So.. onto my lil project. I made these lil guys in no time flat, but.. it's the little things that count right? ABSOLUTELY!!! 

Presentation is everything!! 

Whats inside?? 

I used my Cameo and made these lil cards and the apples. Each teacher has cards with their names on them. This one showing is just missing the names. I wrapped them in some tissue paper, wrapped some burlap and twine.. added the apple tag.. Ta Da!!  Simple right? 

So see.. even something little can truly bring a smile.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope YOU do something little to bring a smile to a teacher's face. 

Till next time....

Hugs, 

Tanya 

Teacher Appreciation...

                                Hey y'all.. just a quick post with a lil project I made for Colton's teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. Let me first say... teachers are the "MOMS" to our kids when we are not there. They love our children and accept them.. each and every one.. every day. They teach them school lessons as well as life lessons. They are the same ones who motivate, push, and inspire our children to be the best they can be. For all of these reasons.. I am very thankful for them all. Tara, Jennifer, and Mary.. YOU ALL will be extremely missed. I guess 3 years in Pre-School is enough. :)  Thank you for being so patient with Colton as he not only learned what the average pre-schooler learns, but he learned to talk, to play with others, and so much more. ( HE is ready for Kindergarten!!) 

   Here is my lil guy Sept 25, 2010, less than 2 months before his first day of Pre-School!! . His first day of Pre-School was Nov. 17, 2010. ON his third birthday. This is Colton's first SLP, Kiki. She was wonderful and Colton loved her.  

This is Colton.. March 18, 2013 doing SIGHT WORDS!!! Not only is he talking better, he is smart as a whip!! I'm sooo proud of my lil guy for all he has accomplished!! 

So.. when all is said and done.. my son not only learns from me, but he does so much from his teachers!! 

I made a lil post it note pad for each of them. I could never pay them for all they have done for my Colton. 

Recipe: 

Lovebug Creations - Autumn Spice, Green Goddess, Simply Red( NEW)  

Jaded Blossom - School Rules 

DCWV- The Grade School Stack 

Nestabilities 

Thank you for stopping by. Don't forget to say THANK YOU to the teachers in your child's life. They truly are amazing people who do amazing work!!! 

Hugs, 

Tanya 

Mother's Day Jewelry Gift Box

                                                    Hey y'all and so glad to have you!!! I made the sweetest lil earring box that was totally easy to make!!! I was struggling with a project and well, when I don't feel well, my creativity takes a nap!! Well, I bought this box from the Silhouette Store a while back and decided this would be PERFECT!! I really love how it came out. 

I LOVE LOVE the new colors of RUMPLE RIBBON from Lovebug Creations. I used "Augusta" for this box. This color has a mix of many colors and it works well with so many different colors. The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom and is called "Mother's Day". I LOVE LOVE this set!! They have LOTS more to look at and BOTH companies have awesome shipping and the product ships FAST!!!  Be sure to check them out!! 

Anyways.. onto my lil box!! Here it is....Closed...

Here is the box slightly opened. I LOVE this box because you don't have to mess up the pretty bow!! The bottom will just slide out!! Woot Woot!! You can add a pair of pretty earrings for mom. (the same file also has a piece that can be changed to add a necklace instead of earrings!! The choice is yours.)

Recipe:

Lovebug Creations - Augusta Rumple Ribbon 

Jaded Blossom - "Mother's Day" Sentiment

Gina K. - "A Year of Flowers" 

Tim Holtz - Weathered Wood,Old Paper,

 Frayed Burlap, Tumbled Glass

Color Box - Dark Moss 

Kraft Cardstock

Cream Cardstock

Paper Doilie

Pearl

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to visit LBC and JB!! I'd LOVE if you left some love for me as well. :)  

Hugs, 

Tanya 

 

I'm So Grateful....

                       Hey y'all and welcome to my blog. Today I have a "Grateful" card to share with you using my favorite RUMPLE RIBBON!!! They have a HUGE variety of colors and even some packages that suite every crafter's color love. :)  To check out their ribbon click HERE!!!!!

  So, here is my card. Simple.. yet has an elegance to it. I love it when a card goes together so easy!! 

Recipe:

Lovebug Creations - Gentleman's Jacket Rumple Ribbon

PTI - Signature Series stamp

DCWV - Linen Closet Stack 

Spellbinders Nestabilities - Scalloped Circles

Tim Holtz - Vintage Photo 

Prima - Flower

Kraft cardstock

I hope you like this card and thank you so much for stopping by. 

Hugs, 

Tanya