the.amanda.sewell

Happy WEDNESDAY! We have made it through half of the week! WOOHOO! Ooh, and I have so far avoided doing laundry! *giggles* So I had been seeing these peppermint patty holders around SCS, and so I decided to make one, but I decided to make mine the size for a large peppermint patty (because lets face it, I am addicted to chocolate, top of the list, york patties and junior mints, and THEN PB M&M's). The paper I used measured 4 x 8 inches to start. I made it in the same style as this box . Hope that helps any of you who are going to attempt this. Anyway, it did not take too much time and came together well. I really like the results and I think I might figure out a way to add a ribbon strap so I can put these on a few of my friends doors as a little surprise treat at Halloween! Anyway, hope you are enjoying all the samples from the new sets that the design team has been creating for you ! I will upload a picture of the inside of this a little later today. (It is after m...

If you are a teacher, or if you are always looking for ways to surprise and delight your childs' teacher, look no further than this adorable new set. So many fun things in it - lots of sentiments and fun items to make your card or project a masterpiece any teacher will love. I had LOTS of fun playing with it on this card! I made a simple thank you (because I can always find a way to use a thank you card). This one features, the abcs & 123s in the set, as well as the main Hanna image and that tiny apple in the center of the circle is also in the set. How darling eh? Stamps : SU Think Happy Thoughts, Hanna Stamps - Teacher Paper : Deja Views Sharon Ann Timeless Collection - Plaid, SU Bashful Blue, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White Ink : Onyx Black Versafine, Versamark Accessories : Prismacolor Pencils, sansodor, blending stumps, Pale blue Prima Flowers, Red Stitched Grosgrain, chocolate brown brads, sewing machine, white thread

Did you know that Talk Like a Pirate Day is in September? I heard about this hilarious holiday during my first couple years of marriage, my silly DH celebrated it and actually talked like a pirate. It is hilarious! Well guess what? Hanna Stamps has a Pirate set that they are releasing this Thursday night at midnight (technically Friday), which is just in time to make some fun stuff to celebrate the holiday. I made this card as a combination of Dare to Get Dirty Challenges that I am still catching up on. So much fun!!! Let me know what you think! I have even more samples of the new release sets, so check back again soon! Stamps : Hanna Pirate Paper : Prism Classic Orange, SU Whisper White, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie Ink : Versafine Onyx Black, Really Rust, Creamy Caramel Accessories : Prismacolor Pencils, Sansodor, Blending Stumps, Sponges, sewing machine, white thread, Heidi Swapp edge distressing tool

I just wanted a place to link all the cool things I found today that I want to check out again at a later date, but do not want to have sitting in my browsing tabs forever: Baby Stuff: Gate -- http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2267704 Nursing Wrap -- http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2908502 Burp Cloth Directions: http://anewchelseamorning.blogspot.com/2007/03/such-mystery-not.html http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=BURPCLOTH http://projectsforyournest.blogspot.com/2008/03/basket-o-burpies.html Cute Sunday Bags -- http://allenfamilyupdate.blogspot.com/2008/07/and-now-for-something-completely.html Vinyl Lettering -- http://wallwords4u.blogspot.com/ Hooded Towel Tutorial http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/11/29/hooded-towel-tutorial/ Cute Cookie Flower Buckets -- http://adventureswiththeprovosts.blogspot.com/2008/03/day-before-1st-day-of-month.html Accessory Jars for Girls Gift Idea -- http://creativeholidaygift...

I was playing a little more with creating clippies. Seriously, they are so addicting to make because they are so easy, take so little time and have a great result. Here is a summer stars, strawberries and daisies set of clips. I love them! SO much fun!!! Here is a link to my previous post with more of my little clippie creations. I think I am off to read a bit or maybe stamp. Hope you are all having a marvelous Monday and will check back later for more Hanna Stamps Sneak Peeks and other fun.

It's that time again, can you believe it? This month has just flown by, in fact, this summer is just flying by. Not that I mind, once the summer goes away, so does the mega heat here in AZ! I am absolutely in love with this new mini set by Hanna Stamps! (Not that I am partial to their stamps or anything . . . . hehehe) Hanna makes the perfect hula dancer - don't you think??? Hope you will check back everyday this week to see a new sneak peek of the Hanna Release and Thursday night until midnight there will be a party in the Hanna Stamps Forum on SCS , so pencil that in, hope you can come! Stamps : Hanna Luau, Studio G Clear Stamps "Aloha" dollar stamp set. Paper : Floral - The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby), Prism Baby Blue Dark, SU Pixie Pink Ink : Versafine Onyx Black Accessories: Sewing machine, white thread, prima flowers, glitter brads by the Paper Studio, SU oval punches

OMGosh, you so need to go check out this weeks outfit on grosgrain. I really NEED to learn how to sew. Such an adorable outfit. Pray that I win this one! I am seriously getting more and more obsessed with this site - I so wish she had a store that I could just buy some of these absolutely charming outfits at. Run, don't walk so you can enter!!! http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2008/07/reverisble-bird-seed-skirt-giveaway.html