turning trash into treasure with my {ippity}!

Hello!!  It's Eryn here hanging out with you today...

Hooray....it's FRIDAY..which means a couple of great things...

1.....I get to pick 1 lucky winner that commented on Maria's FAB tutorial from yesterday's post {winner receives Because of You stamp kit, woohoo!}

2.....it's FRESH IDEA Friday...and I've got a fun little "box" so share with you!

3..... you can start signing up for Monday's H{ippity} Hop in our SCS forum

4.....I liked this quote I found this morning. 

To do something, however small, to make others happier and better, is the highest ambition, the most elevating hope, which can inspire a human being. - John Lubbock

5.....we're to the end of the work week & it's payday! {YIPPIE!, however, don't get me wrong...I do love & enjoy my job A.LOT!!!}

AND THE WINNER IS....

{of the because of you kit}

Carole said...

Totally LOVE your curtains - gingham always makes me feel happy. And I really love your layout too! Fabric is something that I stay away from in crafting but projects like yours certainly make me rethink my fears! LOL!  April 8, 2010 12:38 PM

{Carole, please email me at eryn@unitystampco.com to claim your prize!}

& now my PROJECT for the day!

I forgot to take a picture of this tin box BEFORE I altered it!  But it was an ugly candy tin that I would have never used as is...but I just couldn't throw it away either.  I just LOVE trying to find other ueses & altering items you would normally just toss in the garbage.

It’s a personal goal for me to REALLY start to remember all of those important occasions in my friends & family’s lives…a quick little note off doesn’t take much time, and can certainly brighten anyone’s day! It’ll be even easier now that I have 1 place to keep track of everyone’s birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

I couldn't have created this vintage "look" without the MUSIC background from the {ippity} kit Music to my Heart & my Tim Holtz distress ink!  Also, I just love the look of the journal box from Love in Return, I just stamped the edges of it so the journal lines didn't show!

For each month I have created a card - approximately 5.5. x 5.5 where I can list each occasion.  Then right behind that tab I can file cards that I want to use for those specific occasions, I will also have stamps all ready to go in here as well.  Should just take a quick few moments to write a sweet little message and send away! 

Here's a closer look...I didn't want to bore you with all 12 months so here's just a "snippet."

{okay, yep, you busted me...I really only have these 4 done...heehee.  BUT I actually ran out of that cute lace I was using AND I wanted to get a couple of hours of sleep lastnight, so I'll be finishing the rest this weekend!}  :)

Notice the {ippity} scallop borders...CUTE!!

I just love this color combination...one of my faves!

I used 4 {ippity} stamps on this card...can you spot them all???

{Those CUTE dots around the 14 are from the Snippity of Ippity set}

 I can't seem to get enough of those scallop borders from the Sweet Thoughts of You Kit!

I created the "calendar" portion in Photoshop...super easy since I can use the same one for each month.

Here's the TOP of the tin...just a reminder that a simple card could make someone's day brighter!

So not only did I use an old tin I had laying around the house...

but I also used a paper bag & my {ippity} Music Background stamp to create the main background for this project.  All my other supplies where items I had in my crafting stash...I didn't specifically go out and purchase anything to create this project! {don't you LOVE that!}

THANKS for stopping by...

ENJOY your day!