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The Three R's... Reuse, Reduce, Recycle!

If you are a regular reader then you know that I hate throwing out items that can be given a new life!

Last year I shared my Easter candy boxes that were made from empty Crystal Light containers.  These "new" containers were designed with Spring and Mother's Day in mind.

The green version uses Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (Occasions Mini Catalog, pg.15), Rose Red and Blushing Bride card stock, Basic Pearl Jewels (pg.188), 5/8" Whispering White Organza Ribbon (pg.190), Sticky Strip (pg.197), Stampin' Dimensionals (pg.197), Scallop Edge Punch (pg.200-201) and Stampin' Up!'s Exclusive Big Shot Blossom Party Original Die (pg.213).

The red version was made with the same items, but substituting Stampin' Up!'s Sunny Garden DSP (pg.174), Poppy Parade card stock and Daffodil Delight card stock.

Who wouldn't be thrilled to receive a gift in one of these beautiful containers?!?

Happy Stamping~

Mia 

I LOVE Recycling and Reusing!

First of all.... belated happy Easter one and all!  I had hoped to find the time to post yesterday, but obviously was not able to.  If I had... then this is what I would have shared.....

I made these for our nieces and nephews that live here on Guam.  There isn't any actual rubber stamping, but I think they are soooooo cute!  They all use retired Designer Series Papers... but any of our wonderful papers could be used instead.  I enjoyed creating these from Crystal Light containers... and then filling them with an assortment of Easter candies.  They are so quick and easy to make.  To create your own you will need:

Inks:  Your color of choice for sponging the edges of the chick, scallop borders, etc.

Card Stock: Designer Series Papers in your color of choice (I have used the Spring Fling - which I believe was one of last year's Sale-a-bration options - and Candy Lane), Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black

Accessories:  Scallop Circle Punch (pg.186-187), Word Punch (pg.186-187 - the Modern Label Punch can be used instead), 1/8" Circle Punch (pg.186-187), Scallop Edge Punch (pg.186-187), Big Shot Scallop Circle Die (pg.199), Stampin' Dimensionals (pg.192), assorted Ribbons (pg.182-183... I used Stampin' Up! gingham ribbon - some of which have already retired), and your empty Crystal Light container.  (Note: I have used the old style container that was round, but the new oval container will work just as well.)

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Since I am behind schedule sharing my recent projects with you, and since it is a related project, I am also sharing my "Coffee for Two"!

Each of these containers holds 2 Biscotti, 2 packages of coffee singles, 2 packets of Sweet & Low and 2 packages of creamer.  A perfect gift for the coffee lover!  I made them the same way as my Easter containers with the following changes....

Stamp Sets: Voila to Go (pg.57), Loads of Love (pg.58)  (Wondering where I used Loads of Love?!?  Check the picture below!)

Inks:  Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Rose Red, Jet Black StazOn

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango

Accessories:  Thoroughly Modern DSP (pg.163), Scallop Trim Border, Bermuda Bay and Dusty Durango 1/2" Polk Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (pg.182), Sticky Strip (pg.192), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (pg.156), 1/8" Circle Punch (pg. 186-187), Big Shot Two Tags Die (pg.198)

So, now that I've given you a few more ideas for those plastic drink mix containers... start saving yours, decorate them, and share your recycling ideas with your family and friends.  And if you need any of supplies necessary to create them, then visit my Stampin' Up! website and place your order today!

Happy Stamping~

Mia