Thursday, July 16, 2009

JustRite Design Team Blog Hop

If you were here yesterday, you saw our Christmas in July Blog Hop, but today I’m switching the holiday with a Halloween project for the JustRite Design Team Blog Hop. JustRite has recently released lots of fun, new sets as part of their first summer release. The following new products are all available at the TE Store today!

Preserves Borders & Centers (fits 2 3/8” circle stamper)

Witch Way to the Treats Borders & Centers (fits 1 3/16” circle stamper)

Friendship Borders & Centers (fits 3 ¼” circle stamper)

Calendar Borders & Centers (fits 1 ¾” x 2 5/16” oval stamper)

Wood Stamper 1 3/4" x 2 5/16"

As you hop around to check out the rest of the design team projects you’ll also see some sneak peeks of what’s to come in the second summer release from JustRite! These products will also be available in the TE Store at the end of August.

I know I’ve said this before, but I love Halloween! So when Kellie hinted of new Halloween themed borders and centers I knew these would be a favorite! I love the cute little size of the Witch Way to the Treats borders and centers and there are so many punny sentiments perfect for cards and treat packaging! I love making treat packaging, but I usually try to keep it simple and easy to mass produce. Since we’re in a new home this year, I have no idea how many trick-or-treaters we’ll get, but I thought it would be fun to send each of them home with a little handmade treat package! We all know it’s never too early to start on these projects! I started by stamping several of the border and center combinations and punching them out with my 1 ¼” circle punch. Then I layered them onto 1 ½” scalloped circle punches. I purchased a ton of these cute little treat bags on clearance last Halloween. I filled them with a few pieces of candy, sealed the flap, and punched a hole in the top corner. I picked out some coordinating ribbons and tied a bow in the hole. Then I attached one of my scalloped circles with silver cording. There you have it… a quick and cute treat that you can start and finish in about 5 minutes! Since I had so much fun creating these little pieces to tie onto my bags I couldn’t stop. I ended up with lots more than I needed and thought it would be fun to do a little giveaway. I adhered my “card candy” to a piece of transparency, decorated around it with Doodlebug patterned paper, the Martha Stewart goo punch, and Making Memories glitter letters. I slipped the completed card candy inside an A2 cellophane pouch and it’s ready to travel to a new home. If you’d like this Halloween card candy to use on your projects, just leave a comment on this post and I’ll draw a name on Saturday and send it off! And while you're here, check out the blog candy offering in yesterday's post!

Thanks for stopping by today! Hope to see you tomorrow for the Cupcake Sketch Challenge! And don’t miss the inspiration from the rest of the JustRite design team: Barb Schram, Becca Feeken, Debbie Olson, Heidi Blankenship, Kathy Jones, Kellie Fortin, Lauren Meader, Lisa Somerville, Michele Kovack, Michelle Wooderson, Sharon Harnist, Sharon Johnson, JustRite Blog





Pssst... mark your calendar for August 17th... a JustRite Christmas Blog Hop!

67 comments:

Mel said...

I can't believe I'm the first to comment...these are just adorable and have me in the mood for Halloween already! Thanks for sharing--and welcome to the Midwest!

Anonymous said...

How exciting it would be to receive Halloween card candy made by Taylor. I love all that you create share on your blog. Sally W.

Bonafyde said...

Oh how I love Halloween and this card candy is so cute...and the packaging too!

Debra said...

Halloween is my FAVORITE holiday! These are adorable! Welcome home to Iowa, Taylor!

chelemom said...

These are just the cutest Halloween treat bags ever!

Jen said...

I love this idea. The bags were cute the the JustRite tags really finish them off perfectly!! Such a cute set. And it will fit my JR stamper too! Bonus!

Thanks for sharing!

Patricia Garcia said...

Ohh I love these stamps and your candy bags seem fun & easy to make!

cheryl (clee) said...

I love Halloween too! Soemtimes we get only a few kids, but it's on Saturday this year, so maybe I'd better get started with some treat bags just in case.

marga said...

Wooooh, these are sooooooooo cute!!
I really love them.

greetings Marga

suejensen said...

These are adorable as usual Taylor. Looks like you are settled in your new craft room.

Sue

Julie Carlisle said...

Eeek...it will be halloween before we know it!! Cute stuff!!

Sharron said...

Such cute little treat bags! Loved these new stamps the moment I saw them! It will be a great way to make quick little treats for all the grandkids....

Dawn said...

Such sweet "candy"!!! I'm getting excited for the upcoming holidays already!!!

Kristina said...

What a cute idea to create a treat bag for your trick-or-treaters! We get a bunch of kids here, so that might be a little overwhelming, but it's definitely an idea I'll keep in the back of my head.

mmagruder said...

Very cute idea. I need to start making card candy

Denise Young said...

YUMMY!!!! I love your Halloween Goodies. They are adorable. The baggies are perfect- gotta love after Holiday clearance sales.
I need to start thinking about candy/ goody bags here in Ohio. Thanks for the Inspiration. Have a great day. I hope you have a little time to unpack a few more things. Good luck to you.

jaymack said...

I am an October baby so Halloween is my favorite holiday. I make cards but nobody gets it.

Misha_113@yahoo.com said...

These are great! I think I know where my money is going next. Love the card candy too!

lisa808 said...

I love this new set and can't wait to get it. Your candy is too sweet and would be yummy to win.

Velta said...

What an adorable idea...Thank you so much for sharing...Just Rite has really got it JUSTRITE!!!

Anonymous said...

I love card candy! These new stamps are "Just Rite"!

C Burke

Lisa said...

Very cute! :-)

LindaSS said...

Your blog candy is the cutest! Problem is, if I'd win something that you created, I'd never want to part with it:) Thanks for a shot at it.

Deepa M. said...

Oh, how cute is that set!! I adore halloween stuff, there's something so fun about it! Probably because I love fall :)

Janice said...

Halloween is also one of my favorite times of the year! Love these new JRS sets. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. Maybe I'll get lucky!

leenda said...

This Halloween set is too cute!

beanie said...

Halloween is my favorite holiday where us adults can dress up like kids. This set is too cute and it would look great with my other Halloween stamps. Keep them coming!!!

Karen Motz said...

Taylor, this is adorable!!! I'm lovin' the new JustRite offerings. :)

Sharon Harnist said...

First of all, I'm VERY impressed you knew where your treat bags were and already unpacked them in time to stamp, LOL! Your tags are adorable and I love your Card Candy idea -- too cute!

joy said...

Really sweet goodie bags! Great inspiration to get me started! Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Just love your Halloween card candy......thanks for the chance!

Cindy C.
cac1957@hotmail.com

Kathy said...

What fun ideas and I think these stamps are card candy- or at least cardmaker candy would really love them love your projects -kathy s

Leslie said...

Halloween and Christmas are my two fav holidays! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations and talent with us all. Your blog and your creativity astound and inspire me!

KathyJ (Wattle) said...

These are such cool ideas!!! Love your projects and fantastic colours and papers that match this stamp set so fantastically!!! :)

Heidi Blankenship said...

Fantastic Idea! I love the little treat bags and the card candy is really cute too!

erin said...

I love the card candy. Awesome... Yikes - I need to get ready for Halloween already??? Ugh.

Sandra said...

I would love those cute Halloween tags!
Thanks for all the inspiration and fun!

Lisa Wertz said...

I love the JustRite products and this set is a must! Thanks for sharing b-candy...love your blog. Best wishes with your recent move! Hope you are settled in soon...Lisa Wertz

Tami Wood said...

I'd love to win. I too LOVE Halloween. Keep on keeping on. I am SOOOOOOO happy for you and your husband. I have a friend moving to Iowa in just a week or so. These are adorable!!

Carolyn King said...

Fantastic Taylor---love your card candy!!!!

Rebecca said...

Love those new designs and your cute bags that you made - too cute!

Beth said...

Taylor, you are endlessly creative! I enjoy your postings so much - hope you are getting settled...

Nancy said...

I would love to win your card candy! This stamp set is a must have and I loved your treat bag idea!

Anonymous said...

Wow this would be great to win. You always come up with such creative ideas. I always enjoy reading your blog - it gives me incentive to get busy with all the supplies I have. Karen

Jillisgram said...

This is oh so cute! Thanks for the chance to win.

AShu93 said...

That card candy is great! Such fun colors. Thanks for the chance to win.

nancy said...

These are fantastic. All things Fall...esp Halloween are my favorite. I would love to put these on cards or treats!

Melissa N. said...

These are so cute.Just love them. Thanks.

Erin said...

I just LOVE Halloween! What a perfect way to get me excited this morning! Thanks Taylor!

Alanna said...

Your card candy is so cute. Love what you've done with the stamps. Thanks for the chance to win.

Annette Pagnusat said...

I love Halloween too! And card candy is a healthy snack...full of fiber :) Thanks for the chance to win!

cathy whiteman said...

gosh are those cute! would love to win them!

Anonymous said...

Celebrating Halloween is big in our house too. I LOVE the new Just Rite sets but the Halloween set has to be my favorite. The card candy you made is adorable. Thanks for the chance to win. Carrie C.

Mary Ann said...

Taylor,
I hope you are enjoying the Midwest, I grew up there and know it is a fabulous place to live.

"Fright This Way" has to be my favorite.

Pat (mspfd) said...

So fun!

Anonymous said...

Taylor I love the Halloween set.... it is Soooooo CUTE!!!
Melissa in WI

Elaine said...

Wow, those are so cute.

isoscia said...

Love the card candy and the Halloween stamp set. Iris

Carrie said...

Love the card and those Halloween stamps are fantastic!!

colleen said...

Your Halloween "card candies" are great - I would love to win something handmade by Taylor! And welcome back to the Midwest!!

Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom said...

I would love to win the homemade blog candy. I would love to use those on my homemade cards.

Janet Swofford said...

These Halloween goodies are so cute! My birthday is Oct 31st,so I always love all things Halloween! Thanks for the chance to win the awesome card candy!
Inky hugs,
Janet

Elaine said...

I love Halloween too and I'd love to win this card candy! The treat bag you made are so frightenly fun!

Priscilla said...

Oh my gosh I love this! Halloween is my favorite holiday, I have so many sets I don't know what to do with them! :o)

JennP said...

i know i am too late but i wanted to say that this set is GORGEOUS!! i love any small circle set that i can use for packaging treats :)

AlexsMom said...

I know i am a little late but i just had to say how much I love the Halloween Set. It is a great set to use for doing treats for my little boys classmates for Halloween.

steph said...

Wow! I love these halloween stamps! Your bags look fab! x