Ear Candy!

The earring madness continues! I have approximately 100 pairs of earrings made and I love making them. :)

Between me, and some very supportive friends, the madness is spreading...

* One dear friend purchased several pairs to give as end-of-year teacher gifts...
* I taught another dear friend's daughter to make basic earrings and then taught her to make more complicated ones to wear in her upcoming scholarship pageant...
At age 9, she is starting her own little jewelry business!
* I have been giving them as gifts
* Participated as a vendor at a shopping party

Now, "in production", scrabble tile earrings!
I have made scrabble tile pendants, but found that they are not as durable as I would like, so, with the help of my husband's drill press, the earrings should be good and solid, as the head pin goes vertically straight through the tile!

I keep on creating, and by the time craft fair season rolls around, I should have a healthy supply of all sorts of items!

Earrings, Earrings Everywhere!

Hi...
I have posted an album on Facebook entitled 'Earrings Available'.
Keep checking there for new creations!
Can't see my album? Send me a friend request with a message :)
Thanks - Amber

Yet Another Craft...

I have begun making earrings, primarily for fun, since the craft show season is over. By shopping for materials when the large chain stores like Hobby-Lobby, Jo-Ann's and Michael's have findings/beads at 40-50% off (or using the special coupons they often have online or in weekly ads), I have been able to do it on a reasonable budget and keep my prices at $5.00 per pair.
Thanks for looking :)

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Stocking Stuffers & Gifts for Family, Friends and Co-Workers

M & M Stackers
M & M's, stacked in colorful rows, with a decorative tag and ribbon on top $1.00 Each

Snowman Soup
Hot Chocolate Mix, marshmallows, Hershey's Kisses and a candy cane to stir, all packaged with a cute poem and in a chocolate brown treat box $2.00 Each


Rudolph Repair Kits
Cinnamon candies, in a cute decorative tin, celebrate the most famous reindeer of all. $2.oo Each



Candy Cane Seeds
Peppermints packaged with a poem topper on how to "grow" your own candy canes $1.00 Each



Popcorn Sliders $1.00 Each
Microwave popcorn, encased in a decorative sleeve, makes a fun gift for neighbors, friends and co-workers
(See photo below for the baby shower version)
Message on the front states "Just Popping By To Wish You a Happy Holiday"

Earrings & Scrabble Tile pendants
I can bring in the Scrabble Tile Pendants display if anyone is interested - many cute designs to choose from - $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00

Earrings
I have a few dozen available at my desk $4.00 per pair


Just send me an e-mail (aabbott@arrow.com) or stop by with your order. Please note that there are limited quantities on some of the items:

Candy Cane Seeds: 20 Available NOW 15 Available
Rudolph Repair Kits: 15 Available NOW 12 Available
Popcorn Sliders: 20 Available
Snowman Soup: 20 Available NOW 17 Available

Acrylic Post It Note Holders

I made these using all sorts of bit and pieces, and I think they turned out pretty cute.

Using Acrylic 4 x 6 and 5 x 7 photo frames, I first cut cardstock to size. I added whatever decorative touchs that I had in my scraps of ribbon, stickers, brads, and felt flowers.

Many are just "pretty" but some have funny sayings about work, such as "A Cubicle is Just A Padded Cell Without A Door".

M & M Stackers

Just finished 70 of these M & M Stackers for my November Craft Fair!

Using 1" x 8" cello bags, I used plain M & M's to fill the bags in various color arrangements. After that, I closed them with the self-sealing strip and then used small, hair rubber bands to further seal them.

I made tags and tied them around the top using ribbon, and, VOILA.... cute little gifts for for friends, family, co-workers and teachers!

Baby Shower Thank You Gifts

I just made these popcorn sliders as baby shower thank-you gifts. I used extra cardstock and then printed paper as a decorative overlay. Then I added a message of "Thanks for Poppin' By" and a scalloped decorative baby in a crib. After adding a package of microwave popcorn, I packaged then in cello bags. Hopefully, my friend will like these as "party favors", and who knows? I might get some good press out of them.

To make these, you need:

8 1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
Decorative paper
Snail or other adhesive
Scissors or cutting implement of your choice
Computer-generated message (for Christmas: Just Poppin' By To Wish You A Happy Holiday)
Stamped embellishment and scallop punch
Cello bags