{Fall Pumpkin} Treat Holders

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

These treat holders are so easy to make and can be easily adapted to any season or event.  

Chevron patterns (like I used for the paper) seem to be everywhere in decorating nowadays and I didn't care for it much in the beginning….that surprises me because I l.o.v.e. ric rack, squiggles and wavy lines…..but this pattern has grown on me.  

The pattern paper is one I found in the My Memories Suite shop and printed out an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of it.  I got 3 treat holders out of 1 sheet.

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{This is How I….?} Series

Hello and welcome! 

Back to the Beginning.

When I first started this blog back in early 2009 it was to share my projects I created using my Cricut.  I know some of readers who have been with me for a while have seen my blog posts go from paper projects using my Cricut onto a more variety of projects including anything crafty.  {See my Project Gallery here} I've been a crafter my entire life and have done a little of everything but over the past year I've come to realize that I really want to do what I love to do….share!.  I will continue to share my Cricut creations but I'm continuing to expand that craftiness I share. 

Why I blog.

What I really love is "to share ideas, share tips and be inspired".   

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{Back to School} Let's Roll into School Teacher Gift with Tag Printable

For this year's "Meet the Teacher" night I wanted to create a special gift for Spencer's Kindergarten teacher.  I really like to personalize my gifts so that they can keep them for years to come.  This is what I came up with this year.  Each side is decorated in a school themed image.  I love "play on words" so I created the Let's Roll into School tag because I was filling the jar with Tootsie Rolls.  ☺

I found this square glass jar at Dollar Tree.  I really liked the size and thought of so many ways to decorate it.  Decisions! Decisions!

Here is my supplies.

I wrapped Washi Tape around the outside of my glass jar. 

Works WONDERFUL!

To decorate the outside of the jar ~ I decided to cut out vinyl images on my Cricut and layered them on each side of the glass jar. 

Apple & School Bus ~ Doodlecharms by Cricut

ABC ~ Recess Lite by Cricut

Chalkboard ~ George and Basic Shapes by Cricut

(I used 2 rounded rectangles making one a little smaller to fit inside)

Side 1 with Chalkboard

Side 2 with Apple

Side 3 with School Bus -- personalized with School Name!
Check out my "blingy" hubcaps - (love)

Side 4 - ABC letters

I filled a plastic treat bag with yummy Tootsie Rolls and tied various ribbons to close the top.

Here is the tag I created to go along with the gift.   I attached it to the bag of tootsie rolls using red & white twine.

Feel free to download this free tag and use it for yourself.

{Personal use only please} 

Right click and save as to your computer.  
Insert into a word document or other source and print your tag.

I hope you've enjoyed today's project and thank you so much for your comments.  

♥Tracy

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{Primitive Country Americana Home Decor}

I {love} crafts of all kinds and tole painting is definitely up at the top of my list.  Here is some Americana crafts I created a few years back…..I thought it might give you some inspiration to try some yourself.  :)

The candle holders say "America….Land that I Love!"

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day everyone! ☺

♥Tracy

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{Americana} Pinwheels

As I was strolling facebook I spotted this adorable pinwheel feature from Tip Junkie and I had to know more about them.  I {{love}} anything primitive country.

My cute friends over at Wayward Girls has an awesome step by step tutorial on how to make these pinwheels.  So please check that out if you want to know how to make these cuties.  Its super easy!

These pinwheels do not move -- they are just for decoration.  

I started with an empty can and covered it with scrapbook paper in a burlap design.  I tied a strip of homespun fabric to the center of the can. 

I added basket filler to "can" to cover up floral foam and rim of can.

For the pinwheels I used kraft pattern paper I found at Hobby Lobby.  All of these papers came together in a pack.  I glued them onto skewers.  

I like the 4" pinwheels the best.  For these you see below I made 2 = 4" x 4" pinwheels and glued one on the front and one on the back of a skewer, off setting the colors a little. Alternating pattern paper and solid. 

Learn how to make a pinwheel here. 

Here I am showing you the different sizes I tried.  The 6" pinwheel was a bit big for my arrangement.  I like the 4" pinwheels the best. 

I also added sentiments to my pinwheel's arrangement -- it completes my project just perfect!

Sentiments - "Yankee Doodles" by My Pink Stamper 

(click here to see more from this kit)

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fantastic day ☺!
♥Tracy





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{Heart Canvas Shadow Box Decor} - Video #179

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{30 Things to Stop doing to Yourself!}

I received so much positive feedback from my Positive Messages Journal Project {thank you} from Friday night's Pink-alicious Blog Hop and I had so many comments and personal messages from those interested in my first journal entry on the first page of "30 things to stop doing to Yourself" (you could only see the first 15 in the photo) that I'd thought I'd share the source and the rest of them with all of you.  

When one of my friends first shared this link on facebook I immediately checked it out….wow!  I'm so happy I did as this list has made a real impact on me and I refer to it often.  Great food for the soul to live a happier life.   

Click on the button below to find out the entire list of 30 Things to stop doing to Yourself! 

Life Tips!

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Merry Christmas from Craft Junkie Too's family!

Wishing you and your loved ones a
 joyous season!

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My Pink Stamper Design Team Day!

Welcome everyone to the My Pink Stamper Design Team day post!  

As a team we continue to spotlight stamps from Robyn's latest release.  I'm using More Fabulous Phrases on my Easel Card today.  

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CJToo's Fall Porch 2011

Spencer and I had a great time decorating for our porch for Fall and I thought I'd share some pictures with you.  Fall is my favorite season of the year -- I just love the pumpkins, scarecrows and scent of mulled cider melting in my candle melter.  Count me in for a good old fashion hay ride anytime! Too bad we don't get many trick-or-treaters out where we live -- but we love looking at all of the decorations anyway!  :)

If you saw My Summertime Sunflower Porch -- you know I love to change out the seasons with different decorations.  Fall is my favorite and I can go a LITTLE overboard -- (snickers)…..well, maybe a LOT!  


Thanks for stopping by and what is your favorite season?


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DIY Project ~ Closet Re-do

For several years I knew I wanted to redo Spencer's closet but really didn't know what or how I wanted it.   My oldest has one of those wire closet organizers but his closet is a little different from Spencer's and it works really nice in there.  Spencer had the one closet rod across the top for hanging clothing and we had a chest of drawers inside his bedroom for other stuff.  The chest is big and bulky and Spencer is always pulling this and that out.  I knew one day I'd figure out what I wanted to do. I Heart Organizing to the rescue!

Several days ago I saw this post by Jen at iheartorganizing showing us her boys bedroom closet redo.  I was instantly inspired.  This closet is very similar to Spencer's and I really liked the upper and lower rods she created.  I also liked how I could put all of Spencer's clothes inside his closet and not have a mixture of toys, clothes and everything else.  So - my creative juices went to flowing.  I enlisted hubby's help.  He's my woodworker, measuring guru and all around handy man.  I ♥ my handy hubby!

This is what we started with…..

I wanted something for the middle of his closet to put the bins in for jammies, socks, undies and everyday wear.  So hubby came up with this…..

…after 2 coats of paint we were ready to put it inside his closet….

…now it's time to measure and put in the 2nd set of rods….

There is still a few things I need to do like label the bins so he will know what's in each one.  I also want to get a few different hangers for his shorts.  After an entire day of working on this -- I'm a happy camper.  Thanks to my wonderful hubby!!!  We did it!!

The best part is Spencer LOVES it.  Mission accomplished.  

I used my favorite digital software My Memories Suite to create all of these pages.  I am super excited to have this entire project captured in digital format and I can enjoy it for years to come.  

It is so super simple to use and I can design and create amazing projects.  

If you think it's something you'd like to try -- here is a $10.00 off coupon for you!! 

 Visit the My Memories Suite site -- use this promo code at check out for your savings.

Click here to watch the video on YouTube to see how easy it is to use.  :)  I'd love to hear your feedback.  

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The software will only be $29.95.  

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T.G.I.F. Linky Party ~ #20 & Giveaway!

Happy Friday Thursday everyone! It's going up a day early…. 

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{My Memories Suite} Software Review & Give-away

Hi everyone and welcome back to Craft Junkie Too!  I have a super sweet post today that I hope you will enjoy.

For the past few days….I have been given the opportunity to try My Memories Suite, a fun and easy digital software that is allowing me to create fun and delightful projects including scrapbook pages, cards, and I'm even working on a calendar for my office.  I will be sharing several projects with you over the next few weeks but I wanted to quickly let you in on this fun and user friendly software program that takes my family scrapbooking to a whole new level.

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