CHA is currently in full swing in Illinois and I so wish I was there! In case you aren’t familiar with CHA it’s the Craft and Hobby Association conference & trade show. It’s where hundreds of companies go to display (and sell) their new craft products. While I hope to attend one in the future I did get to try out new dies from the Lifestyle Crafts Fall Core Collection that they just released at CHA. I know I say this every time, but honestly I think I fall in love with every Lifestyle Crafts die I use. I’m especially giddy over the Treat Carrier die…
I also got to try out the ticket punches and nesting pennants dies. I used the pennant die to create the ABC banner for the school supply cake I made last week. You get 6 different pennant sizes and the best part is it makes slits for you to thread your twine or ribbon through.
A tutorial on the tickets punches will be coming up in about a week. One of my bloggy bff’s Ginger and I were talking about the ticket punches and I told her my son thought I should make a chore incentive for him with the tickets. It turns out she’s trying the same thing with her kids! So her and I have decided to post our tutorials on the same day and I’m going to put a link so you can check out her awesome project as well! If you don’t already follow her you should, she’s incredibly creative and one of the sweetest blogger’s out there!
Mrs. Delightful
July 18, 2012 at 5:12 amCute ideas.
Mrs. Delightful
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Toni
July 18, 2012 at 7:03 amWhat a fantastic idea! That packaging is just too cute…and who doesn’t love S’mores?! Thanks for sharing!!
Tonii
Blue Skies Ahead
Lindsay
July 18, 2012 at 8:29 amAw, thanks for sharing these super cute ideas! I think you have awesome taste!
Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers
July 18, 2012 at 1:06 pmI LOVE the s’mores gift idea!!! It’s the perfect little gift for a guy I know who has a birthday coming up! Thanks for some great inspiration:)
Rhiannon-Baked In The South
July 18, 2012 at 1:38 pmLove this! Thanks for sharing! We would love to have you link up over at our party!
http://baked-inthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/07/made-it-by-monday-link-party.html
Becca
July 19, 2012 at 7:53 amVery cute! I’m trying to plan my destination wedding and we’re thinking our reception will be a bonfire on the beach. This would be perfect to give the guests!
Thanks!
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Emily
July 19, 2012 at 11:04 amLove the little treat carrier! Such a cute idea!! Would love for you to link up at my Pin It Thursday party http://www.sweetbellaroos.com/2012/07/19/pin-it-thursday3/
Sammantha
July 19, 2012 at 12:21 pmIf anyone gave me this, they would seriously be my best friend. LOL love that smores thing!!
stop by and say hi sometime!
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Debi Bolocofsky
July 19, 2012 at 12:36 pmGreat gift ideas. I have a Blog Hop, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/surf-spray-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Emily @ ItBakesMeHappy
July 20, 2012 at 4:49 amGreat ideas, love the smores!
Niki {Hello Paper Moon}
July 20, 2012 at 6:14 amWhat a great gift idea. I need to have a smore, like right now.
Paula Parrish
July 20, 2012 at 7:13 amHello Crystal,
I love the treat holder, and the S’more kit is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Smiles, Paula
Jen McAliley (@scissorspatulas)
July 20, 2012 at 11:03 amWhat an adorable idea! I got the same die from LC and made a movie night treat caddy! I’m Pinning this one for future use! Thanks so much for linking up!
Jen
Nicole
July 20, 2012 at 1:25 pmSuper cute gift idea! Who doesn’t want S’mores!?! Visiting from Do Something Crafty linkup :)
Randi-Dukes and Duchesses
July 20, 2012 at 5:15 pmOkay girl, how do you always end up in the top few posts at Tatertots and Jello? :) I LOVE this cute gift idea … what a fun die. Can’t wait to see what else you do with it!
nicolette @ momnivore's dilemma
July 20, 2012 at 5:50 pmCute idea, Crystal! Perfect for a bbq host!
I’m literally 15 minutes away from CHA. Too bad your trip to Chicago wasn’t this month. I hope to sneak there for a few hours this weekend. :)
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July 20, 2012 at 6:56 pmThis is such a wonderful idea Crystal! Great gift idea and adorable packaging! Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Angie xo
Beja {Howdy-Honey}
July 20, 2012 at 7:44 pmTHESE ARE GREAT IDEAS!!!! Thanks for sharing such a thrifty yet ADORABLE gift idea!!!!
Mackenzie
July 20, 2012 at 8:15 pmThe s’mores gift basket is so cute! I would love to invite you to share this on Saturday Show and Tell. My readers would love this and some of the other posts on your blog. Come join us at http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/saturday-show-tell-20 Thanks and have a great weekend.
-Mackenzie
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life
July 20, 2012 at 9:26 pmThat treat carrier is way too cute. There are so many things you could put in it. How big is it exactly? I’m just curious because all I have is the Cuttlebug…and I’m thinking that’s probably too small:-)
Katie {Sweet Rose Studio}
July 20, 2012 at 10:38 pmLove this Crystal. The treat carrier is my new fave die from the fall core collection!
Caren
July 21, 2012 at 4:53 amI’m always looking for frugal gift ideas and that s’mores gift is the cutest!
I would love it if you would share this at the Smart Solutions linky party. You can link up here:
http://theprudentpantryblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/prudent-projects-and-smart-solutions.html
Have a great day!
Kristy Life-n-Reflection
July 21, 2012 at 6:15 amwhat a great idea and cute too
whirl + whisk
July 21, 2012 at 6:45 amI love the packaging of this, looks great! {and yummy too}
Just Winging It
July 21, 2012 at 7:37 amI am inviting you to come and share this in my Show Your Stuff blog hop:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/07/show-your-stuff-33-upsidedown-brownies.html
Maria
July 21, 2012 at 3:19 pmAwww this is adorable!!!!! I’ll have to make one of these for someone too! Very cute! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Tonia
July 21, 2012 at 6:03 pmSo cute! Who doesn’t like s’mores?
Mandy |Small Fine Print|
July 22, 2012 at 8:05 amPinned!
Mandy
smallfineprint.com
Monsterscircus
July 22, 2012 at 3:54 pmWhat Alice s’mores gift Pick, so nicely wrapped! Love the idea,
Anastasia
July 22, 2012 at 11:30 pmHi there! I’m visiting from Craft-O-Manic Monday. This is such a lovely idea. Most people love smores and this is a great hostess gift, etc. I am now a new follower and would be honored if you would visit and follow me back at http://lifeofblocks.blogspot.com/ Thanks!
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July 23, 2012 at 9:14 amWhat wonderful gift idea for so many different people! Now if I can only make it as cute as you did…. Thanks for sharing!
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July 23, 2012 at 9:04 pmLOVE it!
recipes we love
July 25, 2012 at 12:07 pmLOVE it and I pinned it… great addition
when delivering meals to people and they can make a sweet treat anytime they want
Brooke
July 25, 2012 at 9:38 pmSO cute. And perfect for a teacher too (I’m a teacher, and this looks delicious, so it’s gotta be perfect for all teachers, right? :)
I just found your blog, and it’s adorable. I’m excited to be your newest follower!
Brooke
liningthecloudswithsilver.blogspot.com