Monday, November 10, 2008

A Party to Get the Week Started

Oh, it's going to be a marvelous Monday because Chris over at Just A Girl is having a "I Can Make That!" party to show Christmas gift projects. I am so excited to get some awesome ideas! My first one is an initial ornament. I painted dots on it and wrote an initial with a Sharpie and tied some ribbon on. I made some last year and never gave them away so I am going to give them this year. Those of you who read my blog have probably seen the second project. It is a plate with a clear quote sticker stuck on. It is not a rub-on, although that works great too. Both projects are cheap and easy peasy!


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37 comments:

  1. Rachel BerryNovember 10, 2008 at 2:00 AM

    those are both so cute! And I love that they are both so easy! Your a girl after my own heart!

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  2. Robin BeckNovember 10, 2008 at 2:11 AM

    They both are adorable! I'm just getting going on my Christmas Themed Tree's - The sewing machine is a whirring! The paints are all out and ready to be used. Hopefully I will get a lot done this week-You are a great inspiration! Thanks!
    Robin~♥

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  3. PicketNovember 10, 2008 at 6:41 AM

    Great ideas and I love the ornament one especially..that would make great gifts! Thanks for the ideas...hope you have a great day!

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  4. TonyaNovember 10, 2008 at 7:11 AM

    Cute gifts! I love them, especially the plate. What an easy project!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. Screaming MemeNovember 10, 2008 at 7:21 AM

    You are so talented...i love the polka dots! :) I might be trying this! :)

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  6. Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart IsNovember 10, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    Love those ideas...very sweet!

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  7. CMBNovember 10, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    Very cute...I have seen ornaments similar to those in the stores for $$! Love the plate!

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  8. trishNovember 10, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    What an adorable ornament!! I would love to make those (and receive them). :o) It would be a fun craft to do with my "older children"!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

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  9. HeatherNovember 10, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    Love the ornament, love how easy it looks to make!

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  10. BetsyNovember 10, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    So so cute. I am making some initial ornaments for my tree. Thanks for the great ideas.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 10, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    LOVE both ideas...everyone loves to give and receive gifts made with love! I'll definitely be doing this!

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  12. squawmamaNovember 10, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    I really love those ideas... what great gifts they would make for friends... How do yoou seal the quote on the plate??? Casn you use the plate??? Thanks for the great ideas...

    (((HUGS)))
    Donna

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  13. Thrifty Decor ChickNovember 10, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    I love your black and red ornaments. The ribbon is perfect!

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  14. ShannonNovember 10, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Love those ideas!

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  15. Manuela@A Cultivated NestNovember 10, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    They're both great projects! I'm going to make a few ornaments this year and I'll have to remember to do an initial one like yours!

    Manuela

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  16. Georgia GirlNovember 10, 2008 at 10:32 AM

    These are so cute! I think they are easy enough for me to try out. Thanks for sharing and I will be certain to head over to Just A Girl to see more wonderful things.

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  17. UnknownNovember 10, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    What cute gifts! I love both of them. I am always looking for new ways to create ornaments for my trees! I love the plate! That would be a great gift to give!

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  18. ChrisNovember 10, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    I LOVE both of those ideas! However, I think I'm making that plate for myself! :) It's brilliant! Thank you!

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  19. SaucyNovember 10, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    I love decorating tree ornaments because suddenly - poof - they turn into something special, AND you can customize them to any scheme. You're one smart lady!

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  20. Valarie LeaNovember 10, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    Right there with you with the ornaments! I made some to, although I have not attempted to do an initial yet, I am working up to that. :)

    Love the plate!

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  21. DarleneNovember 10, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Both of those projects are so CUTE!!! I just LOVE them!

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  22. Astrid in Bristling AcresNovember 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Lovely ornament! It looks easy enough for me to try. :)

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  23. GretaNovember 10, 2008 at 6:09 PM

    Love the ornaments - can't believe you never gave them!

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  24. Ruby Red SlippersNovember 10, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    I really want to do a plate like that!!!

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  25. Shell in your PocketNovember 10, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    Okay...that is just too cute...love it!
    -sandy toes

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  26. CarrieNovember 10, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    Two VERY cute ideas!! Thanks for sharing...I will definitely be trying these!!

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  27. Missy WertzNovember 10, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    Lovely!

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  28. Amanda@Imperfectly BeautifulNovember 10, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I think I'm going to have to lift both those ideas from you. I'm all about a monogram! Thanks for sharing.

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  29. TraceyNovember 10, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    Thanks for coming to my blog :)
    Yep, I am definitely an animal lover too!!
    Love the initial ornament!
    Tracey

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  30. LauraNovember 10, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    Oooh, since my initial is an "L", I'm loving the look! Both ideas are great!

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  31. Controlling My ChaosNovember 11, 2008 at 12:03 AM

    Angie, Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment. Looking at your blog, it seems we see eye to eye on lots of things.

    Have a great week!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 11, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    Oh thank you for telling me about her site, I'm going over to visit her when I leave here. I'm adding you to my blog list again, when I lost mine last month, I didn't get you back on there. I'm sorry, but you're on there now, for sure.

    Love Ya,
    Chris

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  33. Tamara JansenNovember 11, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    Very cute, I could even get the kids to help out with a whole bunch for the christmas tree. Check out the time the kids helped with making wedding invitations...
    http://thegreenhousediaries.blogspot.com/2008/08/wedding-preparations-invitations.html

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  34. Casa MiaNovember 13, 2008 at 6:25 AM

    Love your ideas, I need to get me some stickers....

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  35. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    These are the CUTEST things! Where on earth did you get the sticker that is on that plate? I must know!

    Corinna
    www.myscrapbooklife.com

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  36. JenniNovember 14, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    SO cute, and I love that they're easy projects that won't take years. (I already have a house that will!) I especially love the plate idea, and am going to do that one for sure! :)

    Have a terrific day! :)

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  37. AndreaLeighNovember 15, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    very nice! how did you do the dots on the ornaments? did you freehand the circles or use a tool?

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