My Decorated Candy Tins

In my previous post, I shared a perfect idea for a delightful but inexpensive Christmas gift for teachers or a stocking stuffer.  Tragically, I was unable to join the crafting fun that day...  But my dear friend who shared this idea with me hosted another gift making day, so I had the opportunity to make my own Decorated Candy Tins!  I also wanted to make sure I linked back to the original blog post where this idea was featured:  My Paper Creations by Niki Estes. (I'm sorry, Niki, for not giving you credit previously - I didn't know that this idea was from your site but corrected it when I found out the source.)   

To review, here are the supplies you'll need to make these tins:

• Rectangle Clear Top Tins (.875"H x 5.5"W x 3.7")
• Hershey's Nuggets (one bag fills three tins)
• Decorative Paper (we used 12x12 scrapbook paper)
• Ribbon, Stamps, Cut Outs, Shape Punches, etc.
• Adhesive

Instructions:

1. To wrap the tin, you'll need to cut the strips of paper 4x12.
2. To wrap the nuggets, you'll need to cut the strips of paper 1x3
3. After you wrap the candy and the tin, then embellish the outside with ribbon, stamps, cut outs, shape punches, etc. We embossed our stamped labels, making them sparkly.

Here are the tins I made for my kids' teachers (shh, don't tell them!)

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Decorated Candy Tins, A Perfect Gift!

FYI, I found out that the inspiration for these candy tins came from another blog, My Paper Creations by Niki Estes, and wanted to make sure I gave her credit.  Thank you for such a fantastic idea, Niki!!!

Soooo Cute, don't you think?
Finding a creative pal in Colorado has been a huge blessing.
After a long-distance move, 
you wonder, you hope...
you desperately want to connect with someone who has similar interests.
Soon after meeting at church, Lilah and I discovered that we enjoy making things
and have gotten together several times to Create.
Unfortunately, I missed the latest gathering (drat!) 
because I was teaching a Photography Workshop but wanted to showcase 
this clever, adorable, wonderfully creative, PERFECT gift
for a teacher or as a stocking stuffer.

Supplies:

Rectangle Clear Top Tins (.875" H x 5.5" W x 3.7")***

Hershey's Nugget Chocolates (one bag fills three tins)

Decorative Paper

Ribbon, Stamps, Border Punches, Cut Outs, etc.

Adhesive

Here's Lilah...

1. Decide what yummy ribbon and paper you are going to use

2. Cut a 4x12 inch strip of paper to wrap around the tin itself...use a border punch on the edges.

3. Cut 12 - 1x3 inch strips to wrap around the nuggets

4. Adhere all your papers with adhesive.  The nuggets first, then wrap the tin itself.

5. Embellish as you wish with ribbon, a Christmas stamp, or various cut outs.

6. Give to your children's teachers, neighbors...or keep them for your self because they are too cute to give away!

***Lilah purchased her tins online at Papertrey Ink for $2.00/tin, and I also found other sources that offered them for a great price including Specialty Bottle for about $1.00/tin.  I haven't ordered from them yet, so I don't know anything about their level of customer service.  When shopping around, look for a tin that is (.875" H x 5.5" W x 3.7").

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Feather Lashes, Oh My! Mondo Inspired PR Outfit

Drumroll please...

Presenting the Mondo inspired Project Runway Finale Party ensemble:

The specific details were laid out in this post,

and I added a peacock feather pin I made as well as a new zebra bag that was a gift!

BTW, I wore the same outfit for Halloween

because I'd always intended to go as a Project Runway Design.

Project Runway Finale Party Gush

I cannot believe that tomorrow is the day of the Project Runway Finale and Party!!!  I featured the Mondo-inspired outfit that I'm going to be wearing here, and I've also been busy creating my own "Piperlime.com accessory wall" and putting together a "L'Oreal/Garnier Fructis" make-up and hair care case to take with me.  (Those are all Project Runway buzz words, FYI, that those of us obsessed with inspired by the show throw around to sound like we're in the know.)  I am Team Mondo all the way and have been dreaming about him and also want to be Tim Gunn when I grow up.  Does that make me weird???  Don't answer that...

My glue gun has been fired up all week with feathers, ribbon, fabric and my sanity flying about the living room, but I can't show you anything yet.  'Cause some of the accessories are surprises for my lovely design friend who's flying across the country to visit for the party and also for the delightful hostess of the event.  This fantastic soiree will be taking place on top of a mountain, and I. am. so. excited!!!  Next week, I'll (hopefully) be back to normal and will share these creations as well as some cool projects I'm starting for Christmas!!!  After searching several years for the right Advent Calendar, I finally found something that inspires me.  Stop back by, dear friends, and I promise you will not be disappointed!  In the meantime, please visit my Zoo Portrait post, as these gorgeous animals posed and showed me their animal super model-ness.  Hidden in the goofy prose are some good posing tips!

Friday Photos...Animal Portraiture

The children and I visited the Denver Zoo for the first time, and I decided to "look for the art"  vs. taking numerous photos of the kids squinting at the camera in front of every exhibit.  I have scrapbooks full of those kinds of pics.  There's nothing wrong with them, but my creative energies needed a different sort of expression. 

Presenting "Animal Portraits:"

So very kind of these grizzly bears to give me 

various angles and to hold the poses,

even in the midst of a back scratch.  
Just like a super model.  Amazing.

Loving the head angle, relaxed body language 

and fierce expression.

 Obviously not new at having his picture taken.

Displaying personality is such a key element 

to a great portrait.
You really get a sense of who these creatures are with the way they present themselves.

Fantastic profile shot,

Monsieur Elephant showing us his unique features.

What can you say about action shots?

And group photos aren't easy unless everyone cooperates, like this.

No prima flamingos here upstaging everyone else.

I spent quite a bit of time with these two fellows,

whose looks and personalities seem to be on opposite sides of the spectrum.

Both captured my heart and attention.
Their expressions draw me in and make me want to know more about them.

Finally, this bundle of cuteness 

with his piercing eyes.

Brilliant color against a brilliant backdrop.

It was a gorgeous autumn day for a stroll through the zoo, and the animals wowed me with their

beautiful diversity.  

Definitely, the work of One 

amazingly creative Artist.