For the Blue and Gold Banquet for Cub Scouts this year, we wanted to celebrate the boys as individuals. Originally, I was asked to get ribbons for each of the boys to present to them at Pack night. As much as I like ribbons (actually, I don't like them at all), I decided it might be fun to do something the boys would want to keep and related to scouts. I got the idea for homemade pins from our graphic designer at work (thanks J.B.!).
This was actually a very simple project. All you need is some pins (can find in the bead section at Robert's or any other craft store), some paper, mod podge (not shown), and some Glossy clear dimensional embellishment (it's like epoxy - sort of).
Next, apply the glossy coating to the top of the cut outs. It will be bubbly, like those epoxy stickers. (It was sooo hard to show in the pictures how it turned out. You really can't see the epoxy at all!) Let dry over night.
Apply mod podge to the back of the paper and let dry. Then, use your epoxy stuff and use it to "glue" the pins onto the back of the paper. Once again, let dry overnight if possible.
Like I said, not easy to show how it turned out. Above is a very bad picture, but I think you get the gist.
Here's how it looks on my little guy. I wanted them to be small like the other pins the cub scouts get when they earn rank or sports and academic pins. Now, each of the cub scouts has his own pin to put on his uniform and look mighty nice.
I love this plate above. My sister Michelle designed it. It's such a beautiful holiday decoration with a wonderful saying to bring the Spirit of Christmas to your home. Although I've categorized this in with the gifts, I'm keeping mine! The plate was only $2.50 at Tai Pan Trading. The font is Civitype.
This is another Michelle design. Such a fun, cute idea for families with little children. I'll be keeping one of these as well! The font is Disney and the cut file for the Santa head, well, is Michelle's. Maybe she'll share? But of course you can put in any Christmas doodlebat.
I really like this gift above for couples, teachers, neighbors, etc. Really, any woman would be happy to get one of these! Including myself...you guessed it. I'll be keeping one of these as well. I can't help it - I'm a selfish being! This is a Mindy idea. The tag on these are going to say, "You're gettin' muffin for Christmas!" Inside are some spatulas and I'll be putting in muffin mixes as well. So cute! Thanks Mindy! Here is the cut file for the trees.
So cute! Thanks, Michelle!
My sister Mindy (the same one who makes the incredible cakes) made this rag quilt with matching diaper bag. Isn't it so cute!? You really need to see the bag up close to fully appreciate it. Not only were the colors amazing, but it had pockets and closure and everything. Uh-mazing!
And then of course, there's my sister Michelle. She's always been a great seamstress, but I think she outdid herself this time. I mean, seriously? Monkeys, trees, dots, etc. I love this! I'm stealing it, Tiffany...do you hear me?
She also made this really cute naughty stool. Is that an oxy moron? At any rate, I loved this too. She made the little stick figures. I think she drew them by hand and then put them into the computer to cut them out with her cricut.
And then there's me. My other sister and I went in on a couple of baskets. This is one of them...a bath basket. Totally useful, but not very creative. :( Though I did spray paint the two baskets white so they matched. Kudos, Melinda.
After that, they decorated, or painted a picture, on some sugar cookies with frosting and candies.
I may have helped him "a little" with this...
Then it was time for cupcakes!
Next, Ryan opened presents. One of the things we had on the invite was this... "Prize to the most creative present under $2.
He also got a crayon roll with a coloring book (perfect for the little guy who loves to color on the go!).
And he also got a large (humongous really) piece of paper with chocolates inside it that he abnd his brothers loved coloring together.
Another one he got (also forgot to take a picture) was a bucket filled with fun summer toys. One of the things in it was some water balloons that the kids had a great time with after the official birthday party ended. (And then begged me to make some more!)
A friend in my ward asked if I could do some vinyl for a tile she wanted to give to her brother and new-to-be SIL. She gave me their wedding invitation, the tile, and the words she wanted said, and this is what I came up with.
This is a jar that I got for Christmas. It was filled with pieces of paper that gave topics, songs, and scriptures to go with a theme for each week of the year for Family Home Evening (a night where the family gets together and has a gospel lesson and activity). I loved it! But I kept getting asked what it was (it was on my console table in my front room), so I busted out my vinyl, some ribbon, and a tag to get the questions to stop! Nobody has to ask anymore, and it's a cute way to decorate a table!
Woohoo! I finished my cut file for you! And I'm in love with this idea! This little stationary set was inspired by Inking Idaho. She offered a free tutorial on her website (which I have the link to on the side). I just made the cuts in scal to make it easier on me and to allow me to make more without having to cut by hand or having the punches she did. I'm including the cut file I made, but you'll have to check out her site for the instructions! Make this cute little number for a friend or family member who has a special event coming up and will need cards or just because! They'll love it!!! Here's the cut file...
This blanket I made using my cricut, but it was my first applique. I can't believe how well the cricut cut out the fabric (which I mounted under wunder to). This is actually the paisley from the accent essentials cart, but I used the shadow for a whale! I'd like to try some more sometime. I need to get better at applique! Someone asked for more information on this...so here it is. I had the cricut settings as follows: Pressure - Max, Speed - High, Needle - 5 I mounted the wunder under before I cut. I've done quilting cotton and flannel so far. P.S. it won't cut felt! Good luck and have fun with fabric!
