Life is full of little things that make it so sweet, don't you think? Without the simple, little everyday occurrences, life wouldn't be the same. It is the unexpected smile, the tiny hand that suddenly grabs mine, the sound of my husband's voice, the way the sunlight comes in through the windows and warms my house, the way that my little one's tears tug on my heart, the smell of cinnamon rolls in the oven, spending the day with my mom, kind words of encouragement---all so simple, but so meaningful, and things that I don't want to forget.
So...because I love little things, I have a few for you today. Some fun gift ideas for Halloween treats and to give to the neighbors---all so simple.
These are all for Provo Craft this month, and I decided to make them all Halloween themed, since it is such a fun time of year.
The first uses the Cuttlebug and the 3x3 Halloween die and some fun Cricut paper.
The second uses Cricut cartridges: Tags, bags, boxes, and more, the George cartridge, and also Animal Kingdom. So fun to stuff with candy and leave on a doorstep. 
And, the third is just a little card using some of the most adorable Halloween stamps I have seen---I couldn't wait to play with these. These are from the Spooky set, and I used some Cricut and Rob & Bob paper as well.
Just to answer a couple of questions regarding my cards from an earlier post. I used decoupage to adhere the glitter onto the chipboard pumpkin. I need to try this again and make sure my layer is even, as I can tell where I have a little lumpiness---but decoupage works wonderfully well with the fine glitter from Melissa Frances.
Also, to adhere the cookie cutter, I keep the tiny little cardboard piece that comes with the packaging, and use it to fill in the hollow space behind the cookie cutter. I've also used foam squares to fill in this space and they work great to attach these cute accents to cards and things.
Hope that helps---let me know if you have any other questions.
Melissa
Totally love your gift ideas! YOu got my brain churning!
Posted by: Kandis Smith | October 17, 2007 at 01:41 PM
Wow, love all your little things, the candles, the little bag and that lovely card.
Posted by: flossie | October 17, 2007 at 02:02 PM
I've missed all your latest work this past week- but good to see it now! Really sweet and inspiring stuff Melissa! Looks like you're loving what you're doing!
~Amber
Posted by: Amber | October 17, 2007 at 02:04 PM
These are so stinkin' cute!!! Love them!
Posted by: Roree | October 17, 2007 at 05:23 PM
Oh my gosh - how cute! If I come trick or treating to your house, can I get one? LOL!
Posted by: Pat | October 17, 2007 at 07:27 PM
These are the cutest little things, adorable.
Posted by: Daniela | October 17, 2007 at 07:51 PM
oh those candles are darling!! What a way to make CUTE halloween stuff. love that! :) Tell me, Melissa, where/how do you photograph your work? I ask b/c the weather is turning to rain here and I am thinking I will have to start photographing my work indoors. Give me some tips if you would please. thanks!
Posted by: Sonda | October 17, 2007 at 08:49 PM
Cute, cute, cute...especially like the candy treat bag! You are SO clever!
Posted by: Shanna C | October 18, 2007 at 06:44 AM
wow melissa, these are awesome projects......love them.....regina
Posted by: regina | October 18, 2007 at 10:10 AM
Those are fun little Halloween treats! That purple bag is adorable!
Posted by: Fink | October 18, 2007 at 07:02 PM
Oh how I love your blog! It's filled with such beauty, warmth, and love-just like you! Hugs and have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Robyn Weatherspoon | October 19, 2007 at 04:45 AM
thanks for the ideas...working away today (too much glitter? Never.)
love.
Posted by: suzi finer | October 19, 2007 at 09:27 AM
What a lovely things.
Posted by: Marja Schellenberg | October 21, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Love these projects Melissa. Are you using the expressions cricut, or the smaller one? I have the smaller one and wondered how big the boxes would be on that one. Trying to decide if I want to buy that cartridge.
Posted by: Suzanne | October 24, 2007 at 09:47 PM