Felt Pinwheel Headbands

A while ago I shared with you how to make felt pinwheels to use as a gift wrap idea & today I'm sharing another idea of how to use the same kind of felt pinwheels.

This is a fast & simple little project. It's a really nice way to make a matching hair accessory for your little girl's favourite outfit.

Here's what you'll need to make one:

• Felt in whatever colour you like
• A large button
• Headband
• Scissors 
• Thread
• Hot glue gun

Using this template, cut out a square from your felt. Then cut the slits as shown.

Source

Line up the edges (where the dots on the template are) to make the pinwheel & stitch the edges, adding the button to the top centre. 

Hot glue to the side of the headband.

Give it to your favourite little girl to model & enjoy!

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Miniland, U.S.A. Layout {Basic Grey}

I'm still working (bit by bit) on scrapbooking our photos from last summer's epic road trip. I've shared several layouts with you already & I plan to do alot more in the months to come. I have 2 scrapping retreats coming up - one in February & one in March - both are fundraisers & a great way to support some great causes & get some time in with friends/do some crafting!

Can't wait!

Anyway, along to today's layout. :)

Legoland was one of our major stops on our trip & my son's birthday wish was to celebrate there. 

It was pretty fantastic that we were able to swing it & be there on his actual birthday!

If you haven't been there, miniland is one of the major attractions - I think it was my favourite part of the whole park. It's major world attractions done entirely in lego!

Products used:

Cardstock - Colorbok

Patterned Paper - Basic Grey

Stickers - Basic Grey

Airplane ribbon - Making Memories

Glittered chipboard letters - American Crafts

Stay tuned for more layouts from our trip! I'm really wanting to dive into my photos, hole up in my craft room, & create for hours, but life doesn't always rarely allows that & I may have to wait for my crafty retreats. Until then, I'll get in what little time I can. 

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Hugs & Kisses Card

Back in August, I got some very exciting news - one of my card creations was chosen to be published in the winter issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine!

I wasn't allowed to post photos of it anywhere on the net until it hit the newsstands at the beginning of December. 

I was very excited to get my copy in the mail at the end of November. Then things got busy with Christmas & because it's a Valentine's card, I thought I'd wait to share it with you all. 

So, at long last, here it is. My first published creation.

Products Used:

Cardstock - Michaels

Patterned paper & sticker - Echo Park

Gem tape - Making Memories

Notebook Punch & Ink - Stampin' Up!

After having this card published, it makes me want to submit my work more regularly!

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Happy New Year! Top 10 Projects of 2012

Welcome to 2013!! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas season & a happy New Year celebration.

  Since we were away for the end of our Christmas vacation, I have yet to start any new projects. (But don't worry, I've got lots up my sleeve!) So, for your viewing pleasure, I'll share with you the top 10 most popular posts on Silver Boxes this past year. Maybe you can enjoy some of them again or have a look at some you may have missed. Simply click on the title of each photo to see the full post.

Starting at #10...

How To Make Tissue Paper Flowers

#9...

Chevron Wall Art

#8...

"Guess Who Loves You" Valentine Bag & Card

#7...

Greek Pasta Salad

#6...

Coconut Bounty Bites

#5...

Raspberry Lemon Loaf

#4...

Lamp Revamp

#3...

Chai Loaf

#2...

Root Beer Cookies

And #1...

Peppermint Meltaway Cookies

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Happy New Year! Here's to many more projects, recipes, crafts, & small blessings.

Thank you all for joining me on the journey.

Let's Rock 2013!

December Wrap-Up

At the beginning of December I came up with another photo-a-day challenge.

 I used my phone camera & I edited with instagram (You're welcome to follow me if you'd like) to make things easy. If you've been following me on Facebook, you've likely already seen some of them.

  Here's this month's photo-a-day recap:

I would love for you to join me for January's Photo Challenge! 

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January Photo Challenge

It's getting close to the New Year. A new year - a new monthly photo challenge for January!

Follow me on Instagram at StephRichy to see my daily photo. Let me know if you're taking the challenge - I'd love to see your photos too! I'll be using the hashtag #sbphotochallenge. Please join me & we can share our photos with one another!

Here's January's Photo Challenge:

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Merry Christmas!

I just wanted to stop in & say a big Merry Christmas & thank you to each of you!

I'm taking a blogging break (as many others are) for the next couple of weeks while we celebrate Christmas - our Saviour's birth. 

Have a wonderful Christmas with your family & loved ones.

I'll be back briefly before the New Year to share the photo challenge for January.

Thanks for your love & support this past year. It's because of each of you that I find blogging very rewarding.

Merry Christmas!

Pretty Ribbon Christmas Card Display

  I'm happy to report that I'm pretty much finished my Christmas preparations.

Shopping?

Check.

Wrapping?

Check.

Baking & Food Gifts?

Check, Check, Check, and Check.

Christmas crafts?

Lots of checks there. And more I would like to add! :)

Decorating?

As of today - check!

I have at last put up my ribbon Christmas card display - the last of my decorating this year.

It's quite easily made with two widths of ribbon (non-wired), some pretty paper clips, & a smaller width of ribbon to attach the paper clips.

Start by cutting your ribbons to the length of your door (or wherever you plan to hang your display). Notch the ends.

Layer the ribbons & pin at alternating lengths, allowing space for both portrait (10") or landscape (7") oriented cards.

Tie small lengths of the narrowest ribbon to your paper clips & stitch to ribbon.

Tack to the top of your door(s) & display your Christmas cards!

Now that my Christmas prep is pretty much done, I can enjoy Christmas break with my family & if I choose to do more crafting or baking, it's just gravy, so to speak. 

I hope you're getting your to do list done & have some time to enjoy the season too.

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Caramel M&M Bars

Are you done your Christmas baking? I was.

Then, I decided I wanted to make these yummy bars to share with you. And hey, my family wasn't complaining. :)

M&M's are my favourite candy - by far. Ask anyone. Okay, ask anyone that knows me.

Caramel M&M Bars  Print Recipe

makes 24 bars

1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar

1 1/2 cups butter, softened

1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

1 cup Rice Crispy cereal

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

35 vanilla caramels, unwrapped

1/3 cup milk

1 (14 oz) package of M&M's (I used the Christmas ones), divided

~Heat oven to 350º. Spray 13x9 inch pan with nonstick spray. In large bowl, combine brown sugar & butter; beat until smooth. Stir in oats & cereal. Add flour, baking soda & salt; mix until well blended. **Reserve 3 cups oat mixture for topping.** Press remaining mixture in bottom of sprayed pan. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes.

~Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine caramels & milk. Heat over low heat until caramels are melted & mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.

~Remove pan from oven. Sprinkle 1 cup of the M&M's evenly over base. Drizzle with caramel mixture, being careful not to let caramel touch the sides of the pan. (Sounds like such a little thing, but trust me, you will have a heck of a time getting the bars out of the pan if they are caramel-glued to the sides! I'm speaking from first hand experience here.) Drop reserved oat mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls over caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate pieces.

~Return to oven; bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until centre is set & top is golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. 

 Look at the layers of candy & caramel - delish!

I hope you're having a wonderful countdown to Christmas!

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More Sheet Music Decorations

After last week's sheet music tree ornaments were made & adorning our Christmas tree, I decided I needed some smaller ones to add along with the larger tree fillers. These simple, small decorations are just the ticket!

Here's how to make them:

Cut a sheet of music in half. One sheet will make 2 ornaments.

Roll from either side, making a little scroll. Use some hot glue to secure.

Cut a length of ribbon & hot glue to the bottom of the scroll. 

(Just under the loop in the photo below.)

Tie ribbon into a bow.

Glitter the edges, using whatever colour you like. I used silver on some & blue on some.

Wait for the glitter to dry & hang them on your Christmas tree from the ribbon loops.

Another easy Christmas decoration!

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