Mini Thank You Gift Box

Treat your favorite teacher to a handmade Mini Thank You Gift Box filled with surprises!

One of my favorite parts about back to school season and Teacher Appreciation week is coming up with creative ways to thank our teachers for all of their hard work! This Mini Thank You Gift Box was so fun and easy to make using my new Sizzix Big Shot Switch Plus machine, and I love that kids can even help put it together. Teachers are going to love receiving one of these gift boxes, and I've been so excited to show you how to make one. I'd love to hear what you think!

Foil "Happy Everything" Cards

Making foiled cards for any "happy" occasion couldn't be easier!

Creating handmade cards is a lot of fun, and it's a great way to spend an afternoon. Life can get busy, so I like to whip up a bunch of cards to keep on-hand for any occasion. I was inspired to make "Happy Everything" cards using the new Deco Foil "Happy Everything" Stamp & Die Set and Adhesive Transfers. These are the cutest cards, and are so easy! I hope that you feel inspired to create some simple "Happy Everything" Cards to share with everyone you know!

Stamped Mini Canvas Art

Create a small piece of art using your favorite stamps and paint colors on a mini canvas!

Want to make some art, but feel a little overwhelmed at the thought of painting something large? Create your own tiny works of art using acrylic paint, stamps, foil, and a mini canvas! It's a quick way to make art, and it feels so satisfying when it's complete. When you are done with your artwork, you can put it on display, sell it, or give it away as a gift to friends and family. What are you waiting for? Let's get creating!!

Stamped Shrink Charm Bracelet

Make an adorable Charm Bracelet using stamps and shrink film!

I love making my own jewelry, especially bracelets. This charm bracelet was such a fun one to make, because it was made using stamps! I know it's hard to believe, but it's true - and it was such a cool experiment to try. This would be a fun craft to do with the kids, and the charm bracelet makes a fantastic gift idea for practically anyone. I've been so excited to share this project with you, and would love to hear what you think!

Easy Stamped Pop-Up Cards + Free Printable Template

Learn to make Easy Stamped Pop-Up Cards (with Free Printable Template) for any occasion!

I've always enjoyed making handmade cards, and especially loved making pop-up cards for friends when I was a kid. One of my goals for this year is to be a little more on top of things, so I decided to whip up a bunch of cards to keep on-hand for any occasion. As I was getting supplies out, I decided to make a bunch of pop-up cards using stamps and foil - and I am so glad I did!! These are the cutest cards, and they are so easy! I'm also sharing a free printable template that you can use to make pop-up cards for your own collection.

Hand-Stamped Foil Notebooks

Kids of all ages will love making their own Hand-Stamped Foil Notebooks!

If you're looking for a simple and sweet gift for your child to make for their teachers and friends, these Hand-Stamped Foil Notebooks are just the thing! We used the Laura Kelly Designs Therm-O-Web Collection to make these notebooks, and had such a fun time. Kids will love combining different character stamps to represent the people they love, and can apply foil in a mess-free way!

Stamped Gift Card Envelopes

Turn a gift card into something special with these Stamped Gift Card Envelopes!

Gift cards have the reputation for being a "boring" gift idea, but there are so many ways you can make a gift card be a more personal gift. For example, these Stamped Gift Card Envelopes made using the Laura Kelly ThermOWeb line is such a fun and unique way to "wrap" gift cards for the special people in your life. I'm even sharing a free printable template so that you can be giving creatively wrapped gift cards in no time!

Handmade Kindness Cards

Sprinkle kindness wherever you go with Handmade Kindness Cards!

Spreading kindness with others is a great way to help others smile, and it also makes you feel better yourself. Laura Kelly's Kindness on Purpose book has inspired me to become more creative in the ways that I am sharing kindness with others that I come in contact with. Therm-O-Web just launched a new line with Laura, and I am so excited about it! I decided to use the items in the collection to create some simple Handmade Kindness Cards that anyone can make, and will be fun to share with everyone you know!

Stamped Christmas Gift Tag

Decorate your Christmas packages with handmade Stamped Christmas Gift Tags!

Have you done your gift wrapping yet? I had a lot of fun using different papers and holiday stamps to make adorable gift tags to add a little extra handmade flair to gifts. These Stamped Christmas Gift Tags are a lot of fun to make, and BONUS - they are reusable! They come together quickly, so you could make a whole collection of tags in an afternoon!