10.28.2008

Enough Venting- Time to Craft!

Like I said previously, Friday I went to a Girl's Night Out at my ward with my great friend Kelee.  We had tons of the CUTEST things to choose from, but I only did two.  I know my limits!  Here are the pictures of what we did.  We have the most amazing HFPE leader, Andrea- who did more than above and beyond to get us ready for this!  Thanks thanks thanks!
 
I made a frame for my room.  It was super easy.  Tear, crinkle different scrapbook paper, then Modge Podge it to the frame, add some distressing ink, and for the final touch a piece of ribbon and a flower I embellished.  A few ladies made these for all the holidays, why didn't I think of that?
And a cookie sheet advent calendar.  Each of these were different.  I made two and once I got home I added glitter to the '25', cause I am like that.
Close up of some of the magnetic date holders.
The finished product!
I am also working on a new wreath for Christmas!  I will post pictures as soon as it is done.  Thankfully, my friend Verlinda is making it for me!  She is the best!  Can I take Halloween down, skip Thanksgiving and jut Put my tree up already?  Please???

21 comments:

Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} said...

Very cute. I feel the same way. The Christmas stuff is already at all the stores. We should just skip Thanksgiving.

blythe said...

So cute Caryn! It makes me want to be crafty and make a cute frame like yours!

Amanda said...

I love the cookie sheet advent calendar! What a cute idea!

The Shirley Family said...

Your two projects are so cute. I was dying at your last post. You crack me up. I had to go and double check my blog to see if I had the word verification. You will be very happy to know that I don't have it. :)

The Scotts said...

Both are so adorable! Way to be crafty!

kandi said...

Super, unbelievably cute! I want one (the cookie sheet calendar)! And here I thought I was a crafty person...next to you, not so much!

KellyAnn said...

The Cookie Sheet calendar is so cute. I might just have to steal your idea. If I get ambitious enough....
I think of you everytime I see word verification on someone's blog. It makes me laugh:) Sorry.

Cara said...

So cute! I am going to call you so you can tell me how to make the advent calendar.

Alifinale said...

Super cute things. I love crafting with other people - you were smart to only do two. I always try to do too many projects then don't enjoy any of them.

Kelee said...

Caryn that was so fun! Thanks for all your help! We've gotta hit up Costa! I'll put my frame on my blog after I add the flower! Love ya!

Addi said...

I am so jealous. Our ward isn't doing a craft day this year and I missed it last year since I was giving birth. I feel jipped. I love your crafts.

Rhonda said...

You'll have to help me make those! (Or do it for me, let's face it I don't do crafty!) Love them!

kiddle97 said...

Love the advent calendar! That's an awesome idea.

kiddle97 said...
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kiddle97 said...

Sorry, that last comment that was deleted was from me -- it duplicated my previous comment somehow.

Marsha said...

You are so talented. The frame is really cute.

megan allen said...

WAY CUTE!!!! I wish I had half of your talent and craftyness!! You are awesome Caryn!

Mary said...

Those are SO cute!! I may have to steal those ideas.

Alma said...

Your advent calendar is sooo cute! Makes me wish I had kids at home still. No, shut my mouth and tape it!!!

Ariana said...

So skip Thanksgiving so we don't have to remember what we're thankful for? Just so you know, you can put a tree up now. I have one of mine up with fall and thanksgiving decor on it and it looks great and everyone loves it and everyone that comes over (which is like a hundred people a day! or so it feels like) comments on how much they love it. It adds a lot to the home. Besides, Thanksgiving is a holiday for a reason and I'm sick of stores COMMERCIALIZING AND OVER-PROMOTING CHRISTMAS AND SKIPPING A VERY SPIRITUAL AND UPLIFTING HOLIDAY! Not that Christmas isn't spiritual, but the world tries to take religion out of it and at least Thanksgiving, well, it's important too. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest.

Robyn said...

way cute crafts...makes me wish I didn't hate doing that stuff

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