Staying with Spencers Big Green Tractor theme this year I made individual goodies bags for each child in his pre-school class. 15 in all (thanks goodness) LOL. Using the tractor from Everyday Paper Dolls - cut at 3 inches. The wheels I drew circles out of black cardstock and cut around the edges with decorative edge scissors that the edges a rough look; ran the wheels through my Cuttlebug using the bubbles cuttlebug folder. The yellow hearts are punches; this gave each tractor the yellow that's inside the JDeere tractor wheels. I personalized each tractor tag/bag with the childs name. The paper is red/white checkered scrapbook paper trimmed to the size of the bag. Another decorative edge scissor with a jagged affect trimmed off the edges.
I had a lot of fun working with the little guy this year on valentine treats and stuff but whew - glad it's almost time to move onto something else. LOL.
Sorry the lighting isn't the best - I quickly took this picture as we were heading out the door on our way to school. Ü Didn't want to forget to show my CJToo friends!
My little guy and I had a fun time putting together this valentine box for him to take to school for his friends to put in their valentine's. When the teacher sent home the note that each child needed to bring a decorated box for their valentine exchange I said YEA!......I knew it would be a fun project. Spencer looooooves John Deere tractors and his favorite song right now is Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean, a country music singer. He will sit and watch the video on YouTube forever, if I'd let him.....well, not really but it's his favorite song. He goes around the house singing "I'll take you for a ride on my Big Green Tractor", grabs his guitar and play microphone and has a ball.....so I knew exactly what I wanted to do to decorate his box this year.
This is the video he watches over and over and over again......Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean
To start....
Red/white gingham paper. Very sturdy and very durable, perfect for little hands to handle.
White posterboard cut in strips to accent the middle section.
Green tractor ~ Everyday Paper Dolls green and cut out black wheels from black vinyl. - 3 1/4"
Cuttlebug folder - swiss dots
Wagon - Paper Doll Dress Up - 6"
Cuttlebug folder - Tiny Mosaics
Fence - Paper Doll Dress Up - fit to length
Grass - Everyday Paper Dolls - fit to length
Hearts are cut from pattern paper and randomly placed.
SPENCER - Don Juan - 2"
Heart - Sweethearts
Stamp - The Paper Studio
White pen for doodling
Thanks for your comments and for visiting my blog....
It's amazing what we can find to reuse, recycle and turn into a sweet Valentine project. The inspiration was the paper towel holder and I thought it would make a wonderful filler/tube for candy.....the rest of the idea's followed. I used a candy mold paper liner for the bottom so my candy wouldn't fall out. I then attached valentine paper around the tube and secured with my ATG (Adhesive Tape Gun). This provides a very strong bond and hold. I pulled out my Doodletype Cricut cartridge.....cutting the heart at 3 inches and the burst at 3 inches also. I filled the tube with Starburst candy and finished the project off with curly ribbon and tulle. Tulle really provides an extra touch to my projects. I really like using it. It comes in a roll and an array of colors. Let me know what you think....I appreciate your comments -ÜÜÜ I will post a picture later this evening....Ü
Happy Saturday everyone....Here are the valentine treat projects I promised you I would post. I put together a video consisting of what paper and other goodies I used and also a slide show of pictures of the finished projects. Below I will give you more details and instructions. Contact me if you have additional questions....
Leave me a comment below this post and let me know what you think.
In this first project I used the large candy bars (Hershey's, Mr. Goodbar and Kit Kat) - you can get these for around $1.00 in most places.
For this candy bar I wrapped pattern paper around the bar securing with scotch tape in the back. I decorated the top with tulle and black curly ribbin. The scalloped circle is 3 inches. The heart is just cut from patterned paper. The sentiment is a stamp from The Paper Studio stamped in black ink as well as black inking around the torn edges. I used a pop dot to add deminsion.
This candy bar is wrapped in another valentine pattern paper with the same concept of securing with tape. I personalized the tag myself with a sharpie marker. The black hearts are the Folk Heart punch by The Paper Studio (found at Hobby Lobby) and I added a white brad to each heart. Also used pop dots to add deminsion.
This candy bar is decorated with a black and white theme. I used polka dot ribbon, white sheer dot and black thin ribbon for the bow. The tag is also a punch by Marvy but you can use any tag and/or your cricut to cut out numerous tags. I just doodled the name and attached with more ribbon.
Simple and cute.
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You can find these cute metal buckets about anywhere; Wal-Mart, Target, the craft stores....etc. just ready for you to fill with candy, treats, toys, trinkets and more. If you haven't visited the valentine aisle yet in the stores you need to because Valentines' Day is not just about candy and stuffed animals....there is a huge variety of doo dads to fill your baskets and/or buckets with.
This is a red metal bucket I found at Wal-mart, I threaded white glittery ribbon through the holes (which are in the shape of a heart) and tied a simple knot in the front. I filled the bucket with candy, treats, pencils, trinkets and this and that. Add a tag or leave it like this.
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Treat Bags
Treat bags are so easy to make. There are so many cute bags that you can fill with candy or various treats and secure with twist tie or ribbon. The tag is cut at 4" from Sweethearts Cricut cartridge. Regular and shadow. Add inking and some doodling or a sentinment and you're done. So cute!
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Definitely my favorite this year.....I found the clear plastic cups (punch cups) in the paper ware aisle of my grocery store.
Decorate, stuff and add treats. I used a valentine themed napkin inside the cup and stuffed in goodies. The HUGS AND KISSES is cut at 3 1/2 inches from Sweethearts Cricut cartridge, regular and shadow. The sweethearts cartridge is a definite must have for valentines and I know most of my recent projects show this primary cartridge. Ü I attached the HUGS AND KISSES to red cardstock and cut around the edges with decorative scissors. To assemble the cup...add the card first, then stuff your goodies. It's easier. The tag is a Marvy punch and the pink folk heart is the Folk Heart punch by The Paper Studio. Ink around the edges, doodle with a black sharpie and call it a job done.
This tag is from Sweethearts cricut cartridge - cut at 3 1/2 inches (regular and shadow) - texture added using my Cuttlebug and Distressed Stripes folder. White heart brad added in the center. The tag is the Marvy tag punch, swiss dots cuttlebug folder and pink inking around the edges. Various white, pink, and red ribbons added the finishing touches.
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Okay everyone....there you have them. I have a few more ideas but I know it's getting really close to Valentine's Day so I may save those ideas for next year.
Thanks for your comments and for your feedback. I really appreciate you visiting, commenting on my posts (below) and following my blog.
Another crafty project for Valentine's - treats, small gifts or notes of thanks will fit perfectly inside this cute love paper bag pocket.
The inspiration for this project is from Dawn who is a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - see her YouTube Project HERE.
Using the Simply Sweet cricut cartridge I cut the LOVE out of hot pink and glitter paper both at 3". Use the multi-cut button when cutting glitter paper to ensure a nice smooth cut.
I get my white bags at my local Sam's Club but you can purchase them at craft stores or grocery stores also. Another option is to use brown lunch bags which works perfectly as well. So many options!!! Ü
I have a special treat for you, CJToo friends....I had my best buddy Spencer help me with this project. He is so sweet and a lot of fun! He is always wanting to "craft" with me so I took the time to let him help me with this project. He is so proud of it and we had a great time putting this together for you.
For this project we selected the scalloped heart from the Sweethearts Cricut Cartridge.....this is a new cartridge and if you don't have it yet.....click HERE to leave comment on the post and enter for a chance to win a Sweethearts cartridge for yourself. Please note.....you need to enter before Friday January 22, 2010 as that is when I will draw the winner using random number generator. Good Luck!
Thanks so much for your comments everyone....reading your comments really is what keeps me hyped and excited for the next project.
The TBBM (Tags, Bags, Boxes and More) Cricut cartridge is one of my favorites for making cute boxes and bags so that I can create, decorate and fill with a sweet treat. In this video I create the heart box on page 121 and show you how you can create one too. Decorate the box with ribbon, stickers, markers, paint, cricut shapes, other shapes, or just leave plain. Then fill with candy, a candle, other gift or a sweet note. The person you are giving it to will be so happy.
