Cookie Gift Bags

I've been MIA lately, as I just haven't done much crafting worth posting. But that changes now. Today I am giving away leftover cookies to our neighbors (they think I'm just super thoughtful, but really, I'm getting rid of them so I don't eat them all myself... because I will eat them ALL). Not only does this give me an excuse to craft, but it also gives me a chance to talk to other humans for a bit. YAY!

To Make: stamp bottom of brown paper bag with desired stamp, fill with cookies (leaving bottom fold that keeps the bag flat folded, so it's still mostly flat), fold over flap, cut to desired length with fun scissors, hole punch in center of flap, insert and tie ribbon.

Happy Crafting!

DIY Pencil Vase

I found this idea somewhere on Pinterest (as usual), and decided to make one for a colleague for her birthday...

1. Start with an emptied and cleaned can, and a box of about 30 unsharpened pencils. Use a hot glue gun to adhere one pencil at a time around the can. Note: mine ended up a little crooked, so if I were to do this again, I'd probably use a level and draw some lines on the can ahead of time to use as a guide.

 

2. Just keep gluing. Just keep gluing. (Finding Nemo, anyone?)

3. And viola! I added a black ribbon, filled the can with water, and arranged some flowers.

Happy Crafting!

O-Fish-Ally

At school, we've been doing the secret pal thing. (Think secret Santa, but for extended time.) Well yesterday was the big reveal, and I wanted to give my secret pal (the one giving gifts to me) something to say thanks...

"You're o-fish-ally the best! I'm so glad we're in the same school!"

I found two separate ideas on Pinterest (obviously) and put them together. And I ate the rest of the Swedish Fish that didn't fit. Win: Win.

Happy Crafting!