Holiday Gift Tags-Hostess Gift

Gooooooood Monday morning.  Two day work week for me, then I am off until January 3rd.  Can't wait!  Yesterday, my family attended a Holiday Open House at some friends and I stole my crafty friend Debbie's great idea to make a set of gift tags to give to the hostess.  I cut the tag from Tags Bags Boxes & More and the Santa is from Doodlecharms.  I think I will make some more this week to have on hand.  And to make the day even better, Santa went by on a fire truck.  I was the only one home at the time, but I waved to him enough for everyone!  Gotta love Santa on a firetruck.  TFL

You Rock - Itunes Gift Card Holder

We are having our annual gift exchange at work today.  Instead of doing the usual Secret Santa, we opted for the White Elephant this year.  Since most of my coworkers listen to music during the day, I thought an Itunes gift card would be perfect.  I have been wanting to make a 2 liter bottle gift card holder so this was the perfect time.  I filled the bottle with a pair of headphones, pop rock candy and the gift card.  I cut an Ipod off of the Paisley cartridge and the You Rock from Jubilee.  I also found a Beavis & Butthead button that says This Rocks on it.  I pinned this to ribbon bow.  It was so easy and fun to make (even last minute)!  TFL.

Party Success!

Happy Monday.  Our annual party was this weekend and it was a huge success.  All the food was ready on time (phew!) and the decorations did not fall down!  It was a lot of work, but well worth it.  We enjoyed having all of our friends and family together before the holidays.  Here are pictures of the different food stations around our house.  TFL

TIKI BAR

STARTERS

SALAD BAR

MEAT & POTATOES

SWEETS & TREATS

Dollar Store Crafts

I wanted some tall containers to hold salt water taffy, sweedish fish and caramel corn on the tables at our party.  The ones I wanted were too expensive, but I saw this idea on Dollar Store Crafts and gave it a try.  I glued a candle stick holder to the bottom of a couple different vases and voila.... I have what I was looking for for less then the cost of one of the more expensive ones.  I also made one with a votive holder on the bottom to keep the dipping sauce warm for one of my appetizers.  Everything (except the E6000 glue) was purchased at the dollar store.  TFL

Piece of Cake Gift Card Holders

Saturday night, my son attended a joint birthday party for two of his friends.  I just recently purchased Sweet Tooth Boxes and thought the cake slice would make a cute gift card holder.  I made two of these and think they turned out great.  The moms loved them!  All these birthday parties are breaking me!  TFL

Altered Binder Clips Food Labels

Happy Hump Day!  Since the food tables are spread out around the house at our party, I like to have food labels so people know what they are eating.  I saw some really cute altered binder clips on the internet and thought they would make great food label holders.  I covered the clip with paper, tied on a piece of ribbon and cut a tag using the Art Philosophy cartridge (on center).  I think they will be a nice addition to the food tables.  TFL

Party Table Decorations

Happy Tuesday!  Once again, I am working on crafts for our Summer in December Party.  Since the massive array of food that I make will take up most of the table space, I wanted some small decorations.  I made paper pinwheels to go in dollar store glass jars.  To hold the pinwheels in place, I used dollar store sea glass, even though I would have preferred to go to the beach and find the real deal!  I think they will add a nice summer touch to my food tables.  TFL