Gingerbread Punch Art Treat

Growing up as a kid, I loved treats my mom made. However, there where other goodies that I never could resist. When I found these treats again in the grocery aisle, it just brought back childhood memories with my siblings. Whenever we had this at home, we would grab them like chipmunks to a nut and hid them :) Hiding some so we would save some for later. If one finished their share, sorry for you, you can't have mine.

Anyway, I'm talking about Ding Dong's by Hostess! I took a bite and it literally time-warpped me back when I was 10. This was the perfect treat size for my 2-1/2" circle punch #120906. And they're already individually foil-wrapped! That's awesome!



This project was also made in my workshop with Judy and friends last night. It was a fun evening with them and we intend to do it again. I taught them the Designer Tote Box, Santa Matchboxes and these Gingerbread Punch Art Treat. Really pure fun! Judy makes really good mashed potatoes that had cheese and bacon..mmmmmm. Thanks for the dinner Judy. Not to mention the tri-tip and the roast chicken... fantastic.

Supplies Used:
- 2-1/2" circle punch #120906 (for the head)
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309 (circle shape for the eyes)
- Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die #120893 (for the head band)
- 1-3/4" Circle punch # 119850 (for the smile)
- Heart to Heart Xl punch #119881 (for the cheeks)
- 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red #109034
- Stamping sponge #101610 (to sponge whisper white ink onto the edges)
- Whisper White Ink Pad #101731 (Craft)

Very easy project for beginner crafters. Your kids would love to make them too :) Make them as ornaments or gift tags and watch your friends in awe.

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Turkey Punch Art Class and More

Hi! Do you want to learn more of my Thanksgiving Punch Art? I'm having a class!!! Come and learn all my Thanksgiving turkey punch art, specially what I just created this season. You already had a glimpse of my Turkey Owl last week. Here's a turkey punch art I made which you can put on each plate on your Thanksgiving dinner table. Isn't he so cute.




I also made a Turkey Punch Art with a dessert. Wouldn't you want this on your Thanksgiving table? Guess what's in it! Learn more in my class so hurry and sign up now before it gets full! You can use my tools and make as many as you want for your dinner table!!! Just bring your paper! Come see at first hand, my upcoming Xmas punch art and Xmas boxes in person!!
Where: At my home
When: Friday Night, November 19th
Contact me for more details.

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Turkey Owl Punch Art

Every year, my Thanksgiving is not complete without a turkey punch art. Thanks to the Owl punch #118074, it's easier to create him this year :) Isn't he so cute. Well, I'm going to show you how he's made.

First, you will need all this punch:
- Owl Punch #118074(for the turkey's body and the black of the eyes)with ears cut off
- Large Oval Punch #119855(the turkey's butt)
- 1/2" circle punch #119869(the eyes) \
- 3/4" square punch (the top hat)
- window word punch #119857(the rim of the hat)
- Itty Bitty Shape Punch Pack #118309- the 4 petal punch (under the beak)
- Butterfly Punch #119848- for the feathers
and
- cut 1/4" square for the beak

Cardstocks used:
- Feathers - Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
- Body - Crumb Cake
- Hat - Basic Black
- Turkey Waddle - Cherry Cobbler
- Turkey Butt - Chocolate Chip Brown



Instructions:

Step 1: Adhere owl to the large oval as illustrated


Step 2: Adhere the eyes and the waddle.



Step 3: Cut the Window Word punch piece lengthwise in half. Then cut a 1/3 off. Use the 2/3 piece as the rim of the hat.



Step 4: Adhere the hat then cut the Butterfly punch piece in half as feathers.



Note the position of each feather. The Real Read and the Daffodil Delight are upside down and the Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie CS are rightside up. Then follow the illustration below on where to place the specific point position of each turkey feather pieces.



Then you have your Thanksgiving Turkey!!!! Don't forget his beak and highlights on the eyes with a white gel pen. Have fun!!!


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2010 Holiday Faire Display Tips and More

On this post, I'd like to share with you how you can setup a head-turner display. Here are some tips on how to bring out the charisma of each paper craft made with SU! supplies. We all know how SU's Cardstocks are so vibrant and colorful. The only way to get a dramatic outcome is bringing out your best platters. Platters are a best way to make food delectable, why not use it with your paper craft or project displays. With the white platters, black was the contrast element. So I just bought some black disposable table covers and it did the job perfectly. You want to go for dramatic, go BLACK!!!

My first photo shows a 2-tier plate which I filled with Petite Square Boxes. Everyone looked with curiousity and had to open them. They were conversation pieces that Sold Out too! (I'm taking this picture a couple of hours before closing).

Here's my Santa matchboxes I sold last year and are sold out again! He lay nicely on my other 2-tier platter. Many of you asked for my Santa Box instructions! Here is my LINK to my instructions.
They're my projects last year. So check out other matchbox items I had for the Holidays! I have a reindeer matchbox, too!



Here's another tip to attract customers. Bring out those Hershey Kisses and spread them around the table. That's like honey to a bear :) We spread it around the plates and see how they would attract customers. It' free and a friendly gesture. I like the way the chocolate kisses blended with my tags :)



I also got those tins in bulk purchase in SU!'s Clearance Rack #124239. They come in a 5 pack. So hurry and get them. I think there is still time to order them. I gave this away with my own personalized ribbon for every $20 purchase. It's a cute promo gift with purchase. I make sure that I always provide a small token in my Craft Faire. Last year, I gave away plush toys. Anyway, something you want to think about on your next faire.



Here is another way to get curious lookers. Bundle your cards in a basket. Anything bundled like this attracts bargain lookers.



We all know that we need to price our items. It would be hard if you don't. It would be crazy to keep track of prices when you have 5 customers asking for them at the same time. So, here's the best and neat way to post them. I found this acrylic displays in Crate and Barrel store that closed in one of the malls. They were selling there display fixtures and this were sold at 50 cents each. I grabbed them and printed them out with the font Crate and Barrel used on there display.
It's "Arial Bold" font. I also put a description on how they can use my boxes. Ain't that neat! Looks so professional! You can also get them in your Office Supplies store.

BTW, don't forget your sign up sheets for your Workshops!!!



Last but not the least, here's our neighbor, Susan Hesse. Her booth beside us, was a knock out. She sold her jewelry with her daughter. I had promised that I would feature her in my blog if she featured me in hers..hihi. Anyway, our booths complimented each other. Her jewelry with our boxes would be a perfect holiday gift! Isn't that Great!



BTW, I stepped out for a moment from the faire and Raidis was asked to be photographed by the Local Newspaper. WOW!!! Our booth was one of the choosen displays to be featured in the Holiday Craft Faire article. Eeek, why did I have to step out on that moment.. geez. Anyway, I can't wait to see it in the news.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

2010 Holiday Faire Success with Details- Part 2

Hi! As promised, here is part 2 of my Holiday Faire details. To start off, here's another cake, my Thanksgiving Cake. I wanted to go for a pie but I'm still doing the design for that. In the meantime, I can do with my pumpkin cake :) I decided to go for the Chocolate Chip brown flowers because I thought it would look good with Crumb Cake CS and the Pumpkin Pie CS. It did! The tough part was deciding what color the tag should be.I couldn't decide and I was running out of time. Well, Certainly Celery and Daffodil Delight came to mind. What do you think? Any suggestions?

Moving on to the next item, my Designer Tote Boxes! A sell out too. I made ones with Real Red, Early Espresso and Pumpkin Pie CS. As displays, I filled a couple with popcorn (butter, caramel and cheese flavors) in a plastic sac and tied 5/8" satin ribbons on them. You can also fill them with party mix. Just lovely! Great giveaway for the holidays.


Of course, my owl trims! I can't do away with the owl punch. They're my favorite. Here are ones dressed in Santa's Elves. Check out the tiny pom-poms..hihi. I placed this cuties on a cookie plate. They looked delectable. BTW, the owl vest were cut from the Jolly Holiday DSP #117159.


Another Owl punch art. This time with tags :) I discovered that I liked using the Clearlits die #118872 - Scallop Rectangle! Great for pictures too. You can actually see where you are cutting when you pass the die into the BigShot. p.211 (IBC)
I also used the Bells and Boughs Stamp set, my new favorite, #121142. Great for borders, I may say. Needless to say, I also used the Two Tags die #115954. So handy. You can make baskets with this die, tags, money holders.....etc.


I was hoping I could finish my share on this post, however, I have more tips for events and faire if you plan to have one. So visit me again tomorrow. I'll show you and give you pointers on how to setup a booth no one can resist to visit. Make your booth display head turners and make patrons come back for more.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

2010 Holiday Faire Success with Details- Part 1

Hi! After a busy week putting together my inventory for this weekends faire, I'm so happy to let you know it was a SOLD OUT show! On the first day of the faire, I came in minutes before opening and there was a long line of patrons who were ready to fill the aisles and scoop the fresh bargains. Here's my star of the show, my Cake Slice Boxes!

My friend Raidis and I signed up on this faire months before and we are so lucky to be picked amongst talented artist who wanted a chance to show and sell there creations.


Here are a few of her creations which rocked the display:
Reindeer Candy Wrapper Boxes filled with Chocolate Kisses were a HIT!!!

Holiday Milk Carton Boxes also filled with Chocolate Kisses

Snowmen Triangle Boxes (her Santa Triangle boxes sold out even before I could take pictures). The bling she put on these boxes are real Swarovski Crystals that added that special touch to this art. They were SOLD OUT!!!

Holiday Fancy Favor Boxes/Baskets and Cards:

She also made Cake Slice Boxes. They're so gorgeous. Her favorite is the Pink and Brown color combo. She used the Fancy Flower punch on her flowers in a different way and it looks very pretty. Check out her other creations in her BLOG.


Well here was Part 1. Stay tuned tomorrow for Part 2 of my Holiday Faire Share. BTW, I would like to thank all of you who visited our booth and signed up for a Workshop! I shall give you details of the upcoming Classes and Workshops available soon so you can start creating your Holiday Gifts! See you here again tomorrow!


Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!