Starbucks Coffee Sleeve Projects

It's about that time of year again for Starbucks to change their coffee sleeves to Holiday themed ones.  For those of you who haven't seen my previous coffee sleeve projects I'm reposting a link to them HERE.
(Once you click the link above scroll down past this post to see the other projects)


Here's this years 2010 
Starbuck's Coffee sleeves.

Card open 

I used glitter card stock and 

will add a couple of pictures

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Incommunicado and Baby News

Wow! sorry I've been incommunicado, but blame it on good ole blogspot not letting me in! Its like they changed the locks and didn't give me a new key!  Just try and get a real live person from blogspot that's a real joke!  Anyhow, I am back in and have left the door ajar just in case LOL

On the grand baby news front, Tuesday we got to share a treasured moment seeing a 3D Sonogram of our grandchild to be, it's a boy! I had a feeling it was a boy, but since there are so many boys in the family I was hoping for a girl just so we girls weren't so out numbered LOL but that's okay we're well equipped for boys around here and I'm thrilled to pieces :-)

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About Family Crafts 
Read through these creative Thanksgiving tradition ideas and then share your own. 

Carmi's Art/Life World 
Carmi uses paper scraps to quilt some paper! 

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world 
This week at Craftside there is a chance to win a copy of Collage Lab with a tutorial on how to make a light up mixed-media mini house, a yarn necklace from the book Intertwined and step-by-step instructions for painting an olive.

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world 
This week at Craftside there is a chance to win a copy of Collage Lab with a tutorial on how to make a light up mixed-media mini house, a yarn necklace from the book Intertwined and step

Crafty Princess Diaries 
If you have moved over to using e-readers, such as a Kindle, then you need something pretty and hand-crafted (of course) to protect it.

Eileen - The Artful Crafter 
When the going gets tough; the tough get going. Have you thought of making a bit of extra money by crafting in your spare time? Read Eileen's advice to "worried mom" Gina.

Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter 
Madge shares an update from 'the busy zone.'

Mixed Media Artist 
It turns out that rust and paint can be a great combination! 

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery 
See how to make a mini die cut leaf bracelet notebook inspired by Eco Books.

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Fall is finally here!

 

Its beginning to look a lot like fall here finally!  Hubby is finally off of crush at the winery after no days off since July and it was time to celebrate! What a beautiful day it is today! We even snuck in some Christmas shopping and found some good deals....I gleamed several good ideas for Christmas giftees, so stay tuned an I hope to share a them provided they turn out LOL

Click HERE to download some 
fall freebie e-cards!


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Christmas Gift Idea #1

Looking for Christmas gift giving ideas 
this is a fun little gift idea for kids and 
adults a like! Create your own unique 
Tic-Tack-Toe board


Click HERE to watch my videos 
on how I created the above game board
or to purchase your own kit!




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Picture of the Day 11-03-2010

It's so nice to be told your appreciated and thanked once in awhile!  After a particularly rough day with all the males in my household, my sons and hubby gave me these 2 beautiful cards and a flower from my son's garden. The nice gesture went a long way to redeem them after their escapades! The vase hubby made from found objects tossed at work, I think it's a pretty cool looking vase :-)


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I Need Your Help Blog Friends!

I received exciting news this morning the picture I 

took above is currently in the running to become 

Better Homes and Garden's winner of the week! 

 Voting ends 11/07/2010.

Get your friends and family to vote too! 

Just forward or share the link below:

http://photos.bhg.com/category/vote/photo/558728

Vote Daily!

Crafty Blogger Blurbs

About Family Crafts 
For some reason, kids and kitchens go together so why not invite your kids into the kitchen with you to craft. Sherri shares creative recipes to help you make your own home-made clay, colorful paint, bath and beauty products, and even creative snacks. 

Carmi's Art/Life World 
Carmi samples some new "print your own" decoupage sheets featuring Peter Rabbit. 

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world 
This week at Craftside there is a chance to win a copy of Illustration School: Let's Draw Plants and Small Creatures with an inside peek that contains info on how to add illustrations to photos, there is 4 of the 1,000 greeting cards from the book 1,000 More Greetings, a bunch of beading tutorials and some organizing tips. 

Crafty Princess Diaries 
Tammy shares a link to a survey conducted by the National Needlearts Association and wonders about how balanced the results are. 

Eileen - The Artful Crafter 
Have you considered designing and selling your own paper goods like cards, cupcakes toppers or party favors? Then you need to know a few things about incorporating the work of other graphic designers. 

Mixed Media Artist 
Cyndi never knew you could have so much fun with some rusty nails... 

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery 
As promised, see how to crochet a spider web skirt. 

Artistic Inspirations to help you create!
 

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Happy Howl'O ween!

Happy Howl'O ween!



Here's a jaunty little video
 just for Halloween, it 
sure made me laugh! 

Hurry it's not too late to download 
and send a friend a Halloween card
Click HERE to choose the va 
Herm & Ethel Postcards!




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No Chill Sugar Cookie Printable Recipe Card

With this cooler weather I was in the mood 
to bake and made some of my favorite 
No Chill Cutout Sugar Cookies. I've been 
making this recipe since my kids were little, and 
even now they still love them, the only difference is 
they don't want to help cut them out 
anymore LOL This year I changed the recipe 
a bit by using half white flour and half whole 
wheat flour and it gave it a nice flavor my 
family really liked.

Here's a freebie printable Recipe card you 
can download and print. 
(Just click on the image above, save to 
your computer then locate the file an print.)
Enjoy!


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Creative Challenge Reminder

Just a reminder that the Creative 

Challenge contest is nearing the 

end....Oct 31st to be exact.  

I know many said they wanted to 

enter but so far I only 

have 3 entries so hurry 

and get yours in :-)

 Download the above torso and 
create your own grunge torso 
tag and then leave a comment with 
a link to your tag.

3 Names will be drawn and the lucky 
winners will each win one of 
www.OutsideTheMargins.com
 new
PDF Torso Tag Collage Sheets. 
(they will be emailed to each winner)

 *Names will be drawn end of October.


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7 Things About Me

What a nice surprise! Its been awhile since I've 
been bestowed a blog award and Susan over at 
http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/ 
has awarded me this Versatile Blogger Award.
Thanks Susan!
I'm suppose to list 7 things about 
myself so here goes:


1.  I love all bright colors but Pink is my favorite
2.  I don't like touching door knobs and will try to use my shirt.
3.  I love watching old movies
4.  I hate the smell of gum
5.  I have eclectic taste in music from Celtic to Rap.
6.  I love the flavor of Limes
7. My favorite food is Mexican






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Wizard of Oz

I'm happy to announce my newest 
category in my Zazzle store-Wizard of Oz!
There you can find shirts, cups bags and 
aprons with magical ruby slipppers!
Take me to OZ


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Crafty Blogger Blurbs

About Family Crafts
Sherri will be carving pumpkins soon. If you will be too, check out these free pumpkin carving designs to download. 

Carmi's Art/Life World 
Carmi discovers an amazing new stamp company in her own backyard. 

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world 
This week at Craftside there is a chance to win a copy of 101 Ways to Do More With Your Dog, a tutorial on how to make an abstract painting from a photo and a vintage photo to try it out with and a 5-ingredient recipe for Frosted Flakes Bars. 

Crafty Princess Diaries 
Having hand trouble due to carpel tunnel? This tip might help you out so you can get back to crafting. 

Eileen - The Artful Crafter 
There are various options for printing greeting cards onto glossy photo paper. Here are some money-saving tips from Eileen. 

Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter 
Madge shares a new project for Jewel School and muses about The Big Move 

Mixed Media Artist 
Sometimes you just need to think about how to reuse items that you've made... 

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery 
See how to make Halloween kint cuffs embellished with vintage pins inspired by the book- Warm Knits, Cool Gifts. 

The Crochet Dude 
Big reveal over at Drew's blog - his super cute strappy clutch purse design! Just in time for the holiday party season! 

Artistic Inspirations to help you create!

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Printable Day of the Dead Skull Banner

Download a printable 

Day of the Dead skull banner 

like the one below:

by clicking HERE. You will need 11x14 
business size paper to print out on and 
an Adobe Reader to view your PDF file.
Or

Revisit

 a fun 

Día De Los Muertos 

(Day of the Dead) project

HERE

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