Holiday Weekend and a Little Treat Box (5 days late!)

Some how this didn't go out on Friday (I had the date listed wrong in the scheduler - YIKES)

Happy FRIDAY!  I don't know about you, but I am so glad today if Friday AND a long holiday weekend.  Between the kids going back to school, supplies, homework, and soccer practices, this mama is WIPED OUT!  I am gratefully looking forward to an opportunity to just relax.  I feel like I haven't seen my husband or sat down to a family meal in over a week!  I miss him!  Yuck - I got all mushy on you - sorry.

So, onto today's project.  I wanted to give the kids a little something special today for making it through the first week back to school.  I didn't want it too big, because I don't believe in sending my kids to school with unhealthy snacks, but I thought a "little" treat today was necessary.

I used the Cherry on Top DSP and the Barnyard Babies Stamp Set again for the sentiment - "Hogs and Kisses" which I thought was very fitting since the little box contains Hershey "KISSES," he he (sometimes I just crack myself up).   The box is a quick little project that only takes a 1/4 of a sheet paper so you can 4 of these little cuties from one sheet of cardstock.  Here is a little video I made showing you how to create these.

I hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend!  I will be back next week with another set of new projects.

Thanks,

Cindy

PS - all supplies used can be found in my online store by clicking on the link to the right.

And they are off!

Today was the official first day of school.  My oldest started high school and my youngest started middle school with my middle child finishing up her final year of middle school.  Wow they grow so fast.  It is really hard to believe how time has flown by these last couple of years.

Anyway, before I get too emotional, I will move onto today's post.  I wanted to make some cute little notes to throw into the kids lunch boxes so that they knew I was thinking about them.  The first day of school can be a little tough, so I wanted to them to be reminded that they are always in my thoughts.  I found some of the cutest sayings in the Barnyard Babies set, and it made me realize that they really aren't for babies (which is why I originally got this set).  So they made the perfect lunch box cards.



Here are 4 of the cards I made which really come together quickly with some DSP Scraps and these really adorable animal puns.

Join me on Wednesday for a Christmas Card using the Reason for the Season stamp set that will be release TOMORROW in the new holiday catalog.

See you soon.

Cindy

Christmas in July - #Cards4Love Video/Blog Hop

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I have a special post today.  First I want to thank Amy Helms from MayMay Made It for inviting me to participate in this amazing Video/Blog Hop #Cards4Love.  Okay, what is it?  A group of us YouTubers and Bloggers have pulled together to bring you a little Christmas in July Hop to enlist your help.  We are making Christmas cards for the Children of St. Jude Children's Hospital AND Christmas cards to be sent to our Service Men and and Women during the holidays.  Below is what I am sending to St. Jude's.  I am also going to be creating a few cards to send to the Troops.  We would like for you to do the same.  In exchange for each of your card donations, you will receive an entry into the the Big Prize Pack Giveaway.  The details are listed below...at anytime if you have ANY questions about how to enter or submit your cards, send me an email.

Video can be found below and on my YouTube Channel:

  The Details:
We need Handmade Christmas Cards for Children of St. Judes and men and women of the armed forces.  Please send your cards from 7/22/15 through 8/31/15 to:

Crafts By Two

Attn: Xmas Cards 

640N Greece Rd 

PO Box 182 

North Greece, NY 14515-9800

Please make sure to include an envelope for each card submitted (do not label or seal please) and make sure your name and contact information is including on a sticky note inside your package (so you can be entered into the drawing).  1 winner will be picked to receive the prize back on September 5, 2015.  You may enter as many times as you like until 8/31/15 (1 card = 1 entry).

Here are links to all the Video's and/or Blog posts on the Hop:

George & Ken of Crafts By Two - www.CraftsByTwo.com/Blog 
Melody of Melody Lane Designs - Youtube.com/MelodyLane
MayMay of MayMay Made It - www.youtube.com/maymaymadeit
Lorrie of Lorrie’s Story - lorriesstory.com
Nanny Rose of Crafting on the Dollar -https://www.youtube.com/user/CraftingOnTheDollar
Ken Hess of Ken's Kreations - www.youtube.com/user/hesskr 
Cindy of MiMi's Mixed Bag -www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0VRdBpYhWUmFkw02YMHjw 
Lisa of L.J. Creations - www.youtube.com/channel/UCO_zad8-5Vfqu3Vb5JnwYPg 
Miki of Minis By Mini- www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaTGog86ndA 
Gabrielle of Papercrafting by G - www.papercraftingbyg.com 
Tracey of Gift Basket Appeal - www.youtube.com/user/giftbasketappeal
Karin of Scrappy DIVA - www.youtube.com/user/homevidka
Jennifer of Jen’s Little Place -www.youtube.com/channel/UC2f_Yy603Keztxzm6RakDPA
Cindy of CLB Craft Creations -www.youtube.com/channel/UCZH2bXT8JNJFg2At0M_ZQFw
Kaylin of Krafty Kaylin - kraftykaylin.wordpress.com
Sheila of She's a Sassy Lady - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3g6-J4ZMTFx4FGoIXl2ow
Christopher of Create With Christopher -createwithchristopher.blogspot.com

Thanks,

Cindy