I'm having one of those days today....where it seems like I am smiling from the inside out. No school for my little one....get to have here with me all day long. We are lounging in our PJ's watching Halloween cartoons, baking cakes for the cake walk today, braving the caramel apples I've been wanting to try, making homemade chili to warm tummies tonight, and listening to the fire crackle in the fireplace....no wonder I'm all smiley today.
I'm thinking about Christmas already....funny how my mind makes the switch once one holiday is here.....and doing a bit of Valentine-ing too----just for assignments. Here are a few sweets for you this morning, created for Provo Craft.
I used the new Wild Card Cricut cartridge for the card....this is one of the funnest cartridges yet! It is filled with oodles of shaped cards, and then goodies to go with including sentiments and matching envelopes. I also used my Cuttlebug flower die for the flowers on the card and the cupcake picks.
Now, onto some Christmas :)
These are super e.a.s.y :) I used my Christmas Cheer Cricut cartridge to cut place markers big enough to fit over the top of some goodie bags---lined the inside with coordinating paper or cardstock to make the images stand out, and stamped on some tags---added a bit of ribbon, pearls, buttons, and hemp.
Lastly, a chilly little greeting.
I used a Cuttlebug die and embossing set for the snowman, and then more stamps from Provo Craft.
Happy Halloween-y everyone!
Melissa
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WOW,WOW,WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! Oh my gosh!! I don;t know how you get so much accomplished!! I made a card last night and it must have took two hours!! (What are you secrets!!?) Everything is absolutely georgeous!!!!!!! Char
Posted by: Char4355@yahoo.com | October 31, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Everythign is so beautiful. I love those cupcake picks, great idea. And they look delicious. Can you share the recipe?
Posted by: Danette | October 31, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Evreything is so adorable! Oh and your little treats look so yummy!
Posted by: Annette | October 31, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Morning there Melissa. Another so many great fun ideas! Can't wait to try 'em all.
Posted by: Michelle Goton-Bertuzzi | October 31, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Awwww, a sweet day for the girls!!! Mmmmmmm, yummy chili...is it Papaw's recipe??? LOL!!! I love all your creations Melissa....but that last little snowman card just melts my heart...you see, I have a weakness for Snow people and this one is just adorable!!! Oh and would you mind pointing me in the direction of the recipe for those yummy looking cupcakes up there??? HUGS!!!
Posted by: DeeDee | October 31, 2008 at 11:05 AM
wow! gorgeous projects! I sure am excited for halloween!
Posted by: Heather | October 31, 2008 at 12:02 PM
My gosh, I can't believe how fast and creative you are! I love how you punched out those cute little shapes on the treat bags! And those treats at the top with the little peanut butter cups ...YUMMMM! I must get that recipe from you!
Guess what? I tried those mini caramel apples that Alisa had in her video today for Taylor's class and they LOVED them! (Taylor's birthday is Sunday so it was a birthday/Halloween party combo treat.) I made them last night and they stayed fresh for today..what a fun idea! Makes me want to cook/bake more, and I'm not a very good cook. OK, well I'm off to dress up my trick-or-treaters, so have a nice Halloween! =)
Dani
Posted by: Danielle | October 31, 2008 at 12:40 PM
yay for a great day in!!! sounds fabulous! those valentine's treats are adorable! i love just love them!
chelle
Posted by: Chelle | October 31, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Hey kiddo, how's it going? Can you tell me (us) how you made the 3D flowers like that? They are too cute! Everything is super yummy today - you never disappoint! Enjoy your weekend, Jackie
Posted by: Jackie W. | October 31, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Lovely work! {as always!} I look forward to seeing what projects you've posted each day. These were really inspiring....and made me feel a twinge of excitement for winter! {says a lot, because I'm from Canada...and it gets very cold...lots of snow....which is fine for the first month!}
Posted by: Roxanne O | October 31, 2008 at 01:57 PM
I also love your cute cuttlebug snowman, I'm so tempted to get that folder. Enjoy your day today, Halloween & Nevada Day in one!
Posted by: Troy Louise | October 31, 2008 at 02:39 PM
More scrumptious goodies and beautiful creations!! They all look so wonderful...love the valentine items! It's funny because I was just checking out some really sweet new valentine ribbons at my LSS today. Off to take the little ones trick or treating- Happy Halloween:)
Posted by: Jennifer | October 31, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Hey girl - I know this is weird because your creations are beautiful, but could you share the recipe for those peanut butter cup things? I've wanted one all day! :)
TFS
Lydia
www.understandblue.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lydia | October 31, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Love them all, as usual :-). Man, I can't believe that you are thinking about Valentines ALREADY!!! Holey Schmoley Girlie, you about frightened the bejeepers outta me! Haven't even got my head around Christmas yet and thank goodness Halloween is over. My little ones are tucked up in bed, exhausted after their Trick or Treating. It was my littlest babylicious' first time. **sigh** he was SO cute. What did your little one dress up as? Did she have fun? How is she, she didn't get real sick did she?
Posted by: Alison Behan | October 31, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Just beautiful Melissa! I just love your creations. I have a quick question. How do you make your pictures of cards, etc. turn out so great? Is there a trick to it? I'm not sure if I'm getting the lighting right. If you have any advice, I'm all ears:)
Posted by: amber00 | October 31, 2008 at 11:27 PM
You sure sound happy today!!! I just LOVE the Christmas treats bag!! Great idea!!! I love cricut and going to stock up on some new Cartridges... you can guess which hhhhhha
I love your work and it is a treat to me to come to your blog every day to check out what new!!!
Posted by: Mira Davis | November 01, 2008 at 05:42 AM
I love all these little projects! I love the bag toppers on your goodie bags, they are just adorable! Thanks for sharing with us, I love your blog!
Posted by: Tami McBeain (tmarie) | November 01, 2008 at 05:47 AM
I love the cards you do with your cricut, well I actually love all the cards and creations you make but with the cricut do you do envelopes to match? if so, do you cut them the same size as the card? Thank you Melissa you are my inspiration :) x
Posted by: bonnie | November 01, 2008 at 06:00 AM
how do you attach your buttons?
Posted by: bonnie | November 01, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Hi Melissa,
As usual I love your work!!!!! Can we please have the recipe for those little cupcakes? Also, what did you put in your treat bags? I LOVE your snowman card! Gosh, now I have to clean my house and go get groceries when all I really want to do is bake and craft!:)
Posted by: Gail Aguiar | November 01, 2008 at 07:42 AM
each one of the projects is amazing! you did such an awesome job - truly jaw dropping beautiful!
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | November 01, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Fabulous, Melissa! I don't have the Christmas cartridge, but I've surely been enjoying that Storybook cartridge that one of the CPS girls recommended! I think you must out-Martha Martha in sheer beauty!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | November 01, 2008 at 09:01 AM
beeeeeautiful work!!! loving these projects Melissa :) x
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | November 01, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Love it all! I get so excited when I see you use something that I ACTUALLY own!! haha I have the cuttlebug flower... I can make those picks!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Amy | November 01, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Seriously, who are you? Some super-human creative creature? Not only do you manage to do 100s of fresh and fun things, but you do them all so well. If I didn't know you, I'd think you were made up. ;)
Posted by: Megan Hoeppner | November 01, 2008 at 03:36 PM