OUCH!! My ears!

 I was chatting with a dear friend in Washington yesterday and she told me about these things she is making. They are "ear protecters"
Apparently the elastic that holds the masks on is ending up hurting ther ears of those who are wearing them, especially if they have to wear them for long periods of time. These go behind the head and the elastic on the masks hooks on to the buttons. I don't personally know anyone who is wearing masks but I am around almost no one these days. So I made a few and thought maybe someone out there might be interested. 
You can buy mine for $2.50 each or maybe this will give you an idea of how to make one of your own.

Grab Bag Kits

Well all, I came up with an idea I'm going to try. I've been putting together some grab bag kits. This picture is of just a few that I  have finished.

In the process I eem to have created a monster. I was digging around to find some goodies to add to the kits and it has turned into one of my "purges"
Those of you who know me know what that looks like.
This home where I am barricaded alone has become a bit of a factory where I prep for classes, play with ideas, dig out things to use or sell, and film videos. Also where I am playing with new products, new ideas and new techniques. I'm even cooking! (Again, those of you who know me will know how unusual that is)
Mostly though, I'm making a mess.

I have opened up a store in my Square account in order for my class gals to order and pay for their kits during this crazy time and I am going to begin listing my kits there so be sure and take a look.
As I list them I will put links here on my blog.

Some of you knew that I'm  offering a cute box filled with goodies and how to enter. If you're unaware, here's a hint.
I LOVE for people to check out my blog but I don't know who they are if they don't leave a comment. (Hint hint)
I'm also filming videos in order to teach my classes during this time and I LOVE getting subscribers to my channel.

This is keeping me busy during this time of isolation but I'm some of this stuff is very new to me so I thank you in advance for your patience as I muddle through  I'll get better, I promise 

Thanksgiving Comes

Thanksgiving is nearly here and you may be in need of place cards for your table, or maybe you've been invited elsewhere and could use a thank you.

I have a few things to offer, shown in this video.

Okay, I obviously messed up with this video, but I'm just too lazy to redo it. Maybe you can just tilt your head a litte  ☺️

Final Halloween

This my final post about things I've made for Halloween this year. I promise, but I just had to show you all this last box.
This is one of the boxes from the October Paper Pumpkin . I cut squares out of all four sides and added window sheets.
This picture is of the four candies inside.
They were originally spooky cute suckers, but I cut the sticks off so they could fit.

Then I popped them I the box peeking through the windows. There is a small sucker in the middle to stabilize them. Then I embellished my little box and WAA-LAA!!

I think they're pretty cute. Which is your favorite peeking creature?

I think mine is the ghost, but I really like the little pumpkin too....Hmmmm

Goodbye to Halloween

I finished off a bunch of Halloween cards yesterday now I have to put Halloween away. I've had a lot if fun playing with all my stuff this year, but I must move on. These are those I just finished yesterday, each one different than the other.
I'm willing to sell them for the bargain price if $3.50 each so I don't have to put them away until  next year.
      It's not too late to send out a spooky                                Halloween hello!
               

See any you like?

Thank You for Being You

New Goal!
I'm trying to get better about remembering to send out cards. I make so many and don't often send any. I'm gonna work on that.
How about you?
I bet there is someone out there who would love to recieve a litte note from you.
I know that it is special for me when I recieve something in my mailbox besides bills and never ending junk mail.

I have this sweet set of notecards to offer for sale  Each one is 3 1/2 x 5 which is a mailable size  Three are done in a beautiful shade of green and two are pink. They each say "Thank You".
People need to hear that sometimes.

A little thank you for just being themselves.
The set is $8.50

....and by the way. Thank you just for being one of those who are checking out my blog. Especially those of you who post comments. I'm trying to really pay attention to my blog and make it fun and joyful for those who look at it 

Thank you!

Creepy Coffins

I'm back!!
I tried and tried to find a spooky font for this page, but I didn't have any luck. I think I'm going to need some help adding fonts here. ☹
So, instead I'll just add this picture.

Today's the day to reveal my creepy coffins. These are $4.50 each. There is a skeleton in each one. He is sharing his coffin with 5 Hershey kisses and the outside is decorated with a sentiment, some bats and a spooky spider.

Quantities are limited

Coffin Cuties

Anyone in the market for some Halloween treats?
I finished my coffins today and am offering them for sale.
Inside each one has two bags of Sweet Tarts in the shapes of skulls and bones along with a snack size
skeleton Kit Kat bar.
They are only $3.95 each but quantities  are limited so the first to shriek for them gets them.

 Looking for something a bit spookier?
Check back right here tomorrow to see my spooky coffins.

Halloween Card Kit

Okay all, here it is. My first kit offered for sale!
Your kit will include all of the pieces to make four cards along with accompanying envelopes. All pieces will be pre-stamped. All you need to do is put them together.
 Email me at MyRedHen4@yahoo.com amd I will email you an invoice.  Once you purchase the kit, I will email you the link to a video to take you step by step through creating your card.
This first kit is only $10 and will ship to you for free.

Reindeer Noses

Just finished up this basket full of reindeer noses.
Made with the owl punch and a tree punch for the antlers.
$2.50 each if you'd like any. 😊

Be Merry

Have you seen the ornaments in the Be Merry Kit. they are  (#144648 $19 for 12)?
          That's only a touch over $1.50 each.  Six green and six red.
I love them and think they would also look beautiful decorating a Christmas package.

As you can see, they fit nicely in our new

                                                                                     Acetate Card Boxes (#144628 $6.50 for 10)

I've also embossed the front of the one with the green ornament with our new

Winter Wonder Embossing Folder (#144686 $7.50)

Also want to point out that you don't want to toss the little Christmas trees that pop out on the green ornament. They can totally be used on another project.

I used one to make a 3x3 card to fit in our new little 3x3 Whisper White Envelopes

                                                                                                   (#145829 $9 for 40)

 using some scraps from the Year of Cheer Designer Series Paper (#144640 #13.00)

This will be perfect to add to the ornament in the box when I dress up the outside.

What a nice Christmas gift!

 

A Special Gift

I just finished this as a special gift for a very special friend.

Eight of our new Treat Tubes

                     (#144613 $5 for12)

fit perfectly into our new Acetate Card Boxes

                     (#144628 $6.59 for 10)

I've filled the tubes with all kinds of things to

add to hot chocolate or Christmas baking.

Then I decorated the box with our new

                      7/8" Striped Ribbon

                       (#144624 $5 for 5 yards)

                       Mini Ornaments

                       (#144626 $7.50 for 8)

                        Green Sprigs

                        (144627 $5 for 12)

Also, be sure to check out the front of the box. I have embossed it with our new Winter Wonder Embossing Folder (#144686 $7.50)

All of these supplies are available to order online on my website or you may contract me directly.

           The current Hostess Code is #4MWKUBU

I have enough supplies to make a very few more if you would like to order one already made up.

There will only be a few so let me know quickly if you would like one.

Brush Your Fangs

I am finishing several things way too late this year. I have got to get my time management under control!

Anyway, I just finished these cute projects. I like them. I found these cute boxes of Russel Stover chocolates and just had to pair them with this new stamp from Stampin Up.

        

I have a few avaiable for sale if you need a last minute Halloween treat for someone special.

The ones that include the box of candy are $6.50 and the ones with just the toothbrush are $3.50.

Just let me know if you'd like to snag one.

Here's the info on this set if  you need it for yourself:

Creep It Real #144768 in wood at $27.00 or

#144780 in clear for only #19.00

My current Hostess Code is 4MWKUBU

Please use it if your order is under $150

Yummy in My Tummy

Hi girls---
I finished these bags today. All of you who come to the Hen Party on Saturday will get to see them in real live person, but I just couldn't wait to share the cute little guys. I have now finished all of my projects using this set and the bags and the retired set will now be for sale.
The little monster bags are filled with 40 Hershey Kisses and are $10 each.
That's all of the bags I had, so I guess you could say they are limited edition. HA!

The stamp set is a retired one called "Yummy in My Tummy" Isn't the monster so cute?
I'm selling it for only $10. I also made shaker cards with those tummies. Those will be at the hen Party as well.

Speaking of shaker cards we will be making one on Saturday and learning a little something extra special while we're doing it. I'm making some yummy looking Cherry Muffins to share. I hope you'll come by.

Also, don't forget that the next Drop In Class is here at my house on Monday evening from 5pm through 8pm. The cards we're making have a fruity/flowery theme. I think you'll like them.
For that one I'm making something filled with fresh strawberries. (There may even be a few cherry muffins left over) Stop on by and join me!

Frosty

Some if you made these with me in class last year.I had some for sale in my booths ($4.50) during the shows I did. I ran out and had to take orders. I  just finished a few for a customer and thought I'd post a picture here for those who didn't see them last year. I think they're so cute!
I make an ornament for all the kids every year and this is what I gave them last year. I have ideas for a few more super cute things I'm going to make with the votive candles----Just haven't gotten there yet.
I'll post pictures when they are done.

Final Craft Show

Today I took part in my fourth and final craft show of the year. Yes, I just completed one yesterday. Yes I had to go directly from there to church, and yes I am really pooped. Today's show was a very small one at the Reno Elks Lodge that I found out about at the last minute (Like just yesterday). I didn't make a lot, but Landon came by for a visit. I got to spend about an hour playing with my very favorite little man. I'm counting that as a win. For the rest of the season I will have things for sale in the Senior Sampler and a few things at The Wet Hen in Reno. Once I have the gumption to unload my car and organize everything I will probably post some pictures of a few things here on the blog in case you might see something there you would like.

 Over and out with this tired old woman!

Tomorrow it's back to work. Must prep for the Card Class I've got coming up Thursday.
You can still sign up if you're interested in coming. Just contact me ASAP.

Craft Fair Crazy

Well, craft show number three is complete. It was an awesome show and I'm so glad I got in this year.

Just one fabulous room out of four!

I already can't wait to do it next year.






I was scheduled to do one more show, but it got canceled.
However...
I was chatting with my daughter about it yesterday and found out that a gal she used to work with is in charge of one at the Reno Elks Lodge......TOMORROW!

Yes, I signed up at the last minute, so if your looking for some more fun, stop by and see me there tomorrow from 10am until 2pm. The address is, 597 Kumle lane, in Reno.

After that show I think I'm done for the year unless any of you out there know of any small inexpensive ones who are looking for people. I'm always looking.

I'll get done tomorrow just in time to make it to church at 3:30 tomorrow for practice.

I'm a Crazy Woman!

Stop by and see me if you're out there looking for hidden treasures. Who knows what I will find there. I've never heard of this one before. Let's hope it's a hidden gem!

Tonna

Craft Show Number One

Well everyone, I have officially survived my first craft show of the season. I spent Friday an Saturday in the parking lot of the Fist Methodist Church in Sparks. This was the first of an annual show that is to be held there. They did a great job and for my part, it was an extremely successful show. It was a fundraiser for them, so I sure hope it was successful for them as well. They were REALLY nice folks, which was a pleasant plus. A friend took a picture of me in the booth and l notice the very attractive fruit box showing in the displays. The booth actually looked a lot better when I put things out a bit differently the next day. Thank you so much to those of you who came out to visit and support me. I even got a visit from my favorite little boy. We had beautiful weather and perfect days, but I'm tellin you---A visit from my grandson makes absolutely ANY day a perfect day. To watch his cuteness and hear him call me Grandma is all I need to make my day fabulous and put a huge smile in my heart. I hope every one of you get the same blessing when you become a grandparent. Who knew that a miniature little boy would so completely steal my heart. Now that there are two, my poor old heart may just explode!
Anyway, now I have a week to stock up a bit more before my next show which is this Saturday. I will be out at a show being held in Red Rock at the volunteer fire department there. They are kind enough to let us use their building and our entry fees go to support them. I have so much respect for any firefighter. We really owe a huge debt to those who risk their lives to keep us safe, especially those who do it on an entirely volunteer basis. I'm hoping to see some of you on Saturday. Stop by and say HI.

 I just couldn't decide which picture of me with my little man was the cutest, so I had to post all three-----SHAMELESS!!!

Advent Boxes

Today I've decided to share a picture of the Advent Boxes I made. They were on display at Stamp Camp but I didn't get a chance to chat about them. They were made from our new little treat boxes which come in a perfect pack of 25 for only $6.95. This was my first venture in using Stampin Up's digital offerings. Everything on the front of the boxes was designed digitally and printed out. Then I just added a few little things
 in some cases.  I attached them all to sturdy card stock on the back to keep them in place and added red linen ribbon around the entire thing. I made it so the boxes open from the front so you can get in to add your special treats and of course to take them out. I had a good time making it and it is now for sale since I've made some of a different style for my grand babies. The boxes are empty and waiting for your treats I'm asking $35 for it. Contact me if you ate interested.

Quilts Galore

I've just spent a couple of days with my friend Margarett working on our quilts. We kept ourselves busy and I now have four of them ready to be washed. When that's done I just have to take the pictures and get them listed. They are turning out so cute! I've also shown a picture here of the pile of cuddly fabric that is waiting for me to cut it up. I love each and every one of them. Adorable!