Craft Show Today Saturday December 1, 2012 in Naperville IL

Alleluia! Lutheran Church Presents Heritage Craft Faire

Saturday December 1, 2012 

9 AM - 3 PM

at

Alleluia ! Luthern Church

4055 S.  Book Rd

Naperville IL 60564

Admission - Suggested donation $1 or canned goods and non-perishable items for food pantry.

This event features:

• Handmade items from local crafters (no commercial vendors will be selling)
• A! Bistro for home made, pastries, soup, Panini’s and desserts
• Christmas Entertainment
• Gift wrapping available
• Live Christmas Music
• Coat check

 The building has plenty of free parking and has the Exclamations Bookstore

Strollers are welcome.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas - How Sweet It is

Below are some sweet ideas for stocking stuffers that I've made for the 2012 Hobby shows.   To see some stuffers that I did this year see this blog post - Stocking Stuffer Idea - Dressed up Peppermint Patties 2013 


 I am not so crafty as to think of these sweet treats all by myself.  I had a little help from a great pinterest site -http://pinterest.com/wanda817/stocking-stuffers-gifts/  for Christmas pinning.   I've put a little twist on the designs and I've given credit to those who had the original idea.


This is a cute idea using Hershey kisses. I've used an elf picture from my printshop software and punched up the colors to create a cute tag with the saying.   See link for the idea and info. 

http://kimskandykreations.blogspot.com/2011/12/elf-kisses-free-printable.html

And how about a different take on "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" by using Jolly Rancher candy?

 Geesh, now you have that song stuck in your head for days, just like me, when I was putting the below together.   The idea came again from the pinterest link -http://pinterest.com/wanda817/stocking-stuffers-gifts/    At the link, see the pix from the  pioneerpartyandgift.com, about 1/2 down on the left hand side.  I redesigned the tag and put the 4 flavors of jolly ranchers in each bag. 

Below are a few of my creations using plastic patch and some colorful yarn.  They are called Kiss Em's or Squeeze Ems, because if you squeeze the side of their faces the mouth opens and inside is a Hershey's kiss.    This is a cutey for stockings- just think of the many ways you can dress up a plain white one.  I've done a dog with a brown patch over one eye and long floppy ears.  I've found the original idea how to make them here - http://www.aboutchristmascrafts.com/super_easy_christmas_ornament_craft.html  or go to this link for a bird idea - I'm thinking about Creating an Angry Bird one - http://www.craftelf.com/Party_Favors_Plastic_Canvas_Hershey_Kiss_Bird.htm
And here are some of my own variations :

As a child, I loved to play dress up.  so this idea for dressing up and wrapping candy rolos was a hit with me.  Instructions found at this link http://stuckonstampin.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-projects-day-6.html.   I used whatever scrap book and wrapping paper that I had and some ribbon scraps. I have boxes of ribbons (My motto is "One can not have enough ribbon, so let's go shopping! ") - I designed my own tag and saying "Roll Into a Sweet Holiday"   On the back of the tag, I put a link to the candy manufacturer's site, so the giftee can see what is in the peppermint patty. What do you think?  I really think these are pretty.

Here an idea that I thought was SOOOooo cool. 
 It is dressing up peppermint patties.  

Got the idea from -http://pinterest.com/wanda817/stocking-stuffers-gifts/   site again and saw some creations by http://stuckonstampin.blogspot.com .   

For my snowflakes, I  used some Martha Stewart snowflakes, punched circles out of glitzy white and blue scrap book paper.    For the snowmen, I used foam snowman from a snowman kit I bought at Michael's Crafts.  I designed the tag and saying "You're Snow Cool"  On the back of the tag, I put a link to the candy manufacturer's site, so the giftee can see what is in the peppermint patty. 

And the items below are just for use by my daughter.

She said "Mom, make something for the 1-Direction fans!  You can do it".  (She is a nag btw) I used Hershey Hugs and Kisses for the individual band member.  For the group I  used the peppermint patty idea.

The Kisses bags say " Here's you Holiday Hugs and Kisses From (one of the 1-D guys)"  and his stickers that I bought. I am NOT affiliated with or sponsored by 1-Direction. These items are handcrafted  and  I did not reproduce any images, just used a few store bought stickers. 

For the Pepperming Patties, I placed the sticker on a scrap book  paper circle punched from red, green, gold, white, white and gold.  The tag says "Follow the 1D for a Sweet Holiday. "  on the back of the tag is a link to the ingredients for the candy.   I am NOT affiliated with or sponsored by 1-Direction.  These items are handcrafted with care and I did not reproduce any images, just used a few store bought stickers.   

So if you make any of these, I am betting that you'll have one sweet holiday!   Any takers? LOL

Indian Prairie School District 204 Themed Bracelets

I've created some sparkly bracelets to show your school spirit.  They have the school name or the mascot name.    Lots of glam for the upcoming holidays or any days.

Take a look below on  what can  wear to glam up your wrists .

When you see green and gold  you probably think " CLOW Elementary School Cougars" . Check out the goldy green bracelet below.

 You'll raise your paws, er your wrists to show off this purple and black bracelet.  And what a way  to show off your Crone Middle School Panther Pride.

You'll be feeling foxy when you were this Fry Elementary School band of black, silver, and gray.

 Your spirits will soar like a falcon when you show off your Graham Elementary School  bracelet.   Light and dark blue and silver are the uplifting colors.

You'll feel patriotic every day when you wear this Kendall Elementary School band.  Red, white, and blue beads with gold letters and a flag charm.

High school glam for our Neuqua Valley High school teens.  Blue beads  and gold crystals.  yes, those are the Wildcats colors.

Pretty green, white and gold beads and crystals, make this Patterson Elementary School bracelet special. 

Gold bands on a rosy purple beads makes this bracelet :Panther Perfect: for the Peterson Elementary School girl.

Fins Up for the Scullen Middle School bracelet of white shells, blue and coral beads with gold letters.

This  Spring Brook Elementary School is dog gone pretty with gold letters spelling Huskies, the school mascot, paw print charm and blue dangle charm.  Beads are orange, white and blue. 

 These bracelets  are even better looking when you see them in person.

I have made some button bracelets, with an Irish-English boy band theme.  Yes, if you guessed 1- Direction type,  you're right on the button!!! 

Find your favorite band member.  This ribbon bracelet is navy, red striped and white.  The pix is a button, so you can remove it and just wear the button, or just wear the bracelet, or a combination of both.  I did not reproduce any images, just used a few store bought buttons.  I am NOT affliated in any way with 1-Direction.  These are items are handcrafted with care.  

See them below.

   

 See more of my craft items at the :
Heritage Craft Faire
Alleluia! Lutheran Church, 4055 S. Book Road, Naperville, IL 60564
Saturday, December 1, 2012: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
free parking and $1 donation or a canned good donation 
  
And  at the :
 The Graham Elementary School PTA Holiday Shop
Graham Elementary School, 2315 High Meadow Rd, Naperville, IL‎ 60564
December 4, 2012 from 10:00 to 3:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM 
free parking and admission



And  at the :
 The Peterson Elementary School PTA Holiday Shop
Peterson Elementary School, 4008 Chinaberry Lane
Naperville, IL‎ , IL‎ 60564
December 6, 2012 from 10:00 to 3:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM 
free parking and admission

The Write Stuff - More Composition Book Covers

What is the Write Stuff made out of?
Fabric, Ribbon, Buttons and Imagination.
That's What!

Pick your favorite composition book cover to 
help you write - the Wright Stuff -
in class, at home or anywhere!
Need inspiration? 
You got it covered!


 Be the captain of your learning ship with a piratey outlook.  It's fine sailing when you use your skull.  Your skull and crossbones, that is.

This cover has bright blue waves, with sailing pirate ships, compasses, and glitter silver skulls.  And when you open the inside cover, see what is there. 

You will rock, if you let these stone aged dinosaurs help you cover some history, some pre-history that is. 

They are brightly colored dinosaurs scattered on a gray back ground, with a dinosaur shaped button.  Open the covers and see a surprise on the inside flaps.

Cats be nimble,
Cats be quick,
Let these cats cover help you with arithmetic!

See if you can count the different types of cats on these covers.

Covers have a green or white background, a  ribbon trim,  and a fun button.

Whooo -Whooo -  knew,  that you'll look wise as an owl with this cover on your composition book? 

Owls in flight, glitter white trim,  and a star and moon button .

You will be the coolest, if you have a penguin cover. Feel the freeze. 

Penguins, blue and white glitter snowflakes, white glitter trim, and a little  more on the inside cover flaps. 

With this cover, maybe you'll able to say  " The dog ate my composition", if you've haven't written it yet. 

 If your teacher doesn't accept this dog tired excuse, a glimpse of  the cover will certainly give her some paws.

Brightly colored paw prints on a yellow background, metallic ribbon trim, and a dog themed button.

Got a family member or buddy that served in the United States Military?   Show them you're on their home support team with one of these covers.  

Choice from : Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy SEALs.

Fabric has military themed figures according the branch of service, and a star or anchor button.  Navy SEALs have blue and gold ribbon trim with the SEAL Trident logo iron-on.

 

 Are you a Green Bay Football fan?
Then this cover is for you.

This  book cover is handcrafted with care from a licensed Green Bay Packers fabric.  It has  a  Green Bay "G" logo, on dark green, gold ribbon trim, and gold button. 

I am NOT affiliated with or sponsored by the NFL or the Green Bay Packers.

  

Feel some Prairie pride with this Native American cover.  
 This brown fabric feels like soft felt and is embroidered with Native American symbols, and has a coppery gold shield button with dangling, gold-colored,  metal feathers.

 

I don't know if you are foxy, but your composition book will be  if it has this foxy cover.

This cover has brightly colored foxes, scattered on a dark blue background, blue metallic ribbon trim, with coppery gold fox 3-D emblem.  On each of the inside flaps is a coppery gold forest animal. 

These covers are even better looking when you see them in person.

So See them at the :
Heritage Craft Faire
Alleluia! Lutheran Church, 4055 S. Book Road, Naperville, IL 60564
Saturday, December 1, 2012: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
  
And  at the :
 The Graham Elementary School PTA Holiday Shop
Graham Elementary School, 2315 High Meadow Rd, Naperville, IL‎ 60564
December 4, 2012 from 10:00 to 3:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM

And  at the :
 The Peterson Elementary School PTA Holiday Shop
Peterson Elementary School, 4008 Chinaberry Lane
Naperville, IL‎ , IL‎ 60564
December 6, 2012 from 10:00 to 3:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM 
free parking and admission