Monday, September 27, 2010

October Craft Club

We will be making this lovely trio, the Ghost Family, for our craft club this month.  You can order them all together, or each one separately.  The price is as follows: Large/Dad $5, Medium/Mom $4, Small/Baby $3.
Please contact Vanessa Campbell for dates and times.  The first date will be Saturday, October 2nd during the priesthood session of conference.  Additional days will follow. 
Time commitment: These three ghosts should be finishable in 1-2 hours.  The painting is a simple base-coat of white.  Once dry, paint with glue and sprinkle with glitter.  Dot eyes, tie on ribbons, glue on gems and DONE!   How easy is that!?!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Nach' Yo Mamma's Super Saturday!

Our 2010 Sarival Ward Super Saturday will be 
Saturday, September 25th from 9:00-4:00

Money and orders are due, at the same time, by September 1st.

This years projects are as follows...
Holiday Organizer @ $2.50. 
This handy notebook comes with all the papers, modge podge and inks to reproduce the darling organizer you see above.  It has been changed to read "Holiday Organizer" instead of "Christmas Organizer" to make it for all of the upcoming holidays.  It would be a great place to make Thanksgiving dinner plans, seating arrangements, gift lists, and to-do lists for upcoming parties and events. 

The inside cover has a decorated envelope to store all of your gift and purchase receipts.  My kids always seem to change their minds two weeks before Christmas and I normally spend hours searching through bags for the receipts to take things back.  Now there can be one decorated place to keep your receipts for easy access!  Project includes the PEN!!!
Estimated finish time, 1-2 hours
Thanksgiving Family Home Evening kit-
full color $5.50, Black and White $2.50 
This FHE kit comes complete with lesson plan, beautiful written pilgrim story, story and photos of the 10 lepers story, as well as two colored blessing-oriented visual aids from the friend.  It brought tears to my eyes and a burning in my heart to be reminded of the extreme sacrifice the early settlers made to establish this great country of ours.  This lesson plan is so packed you can actually break it down and use it for more than just one Family Home Evening.
Finish time: to cut out/color-anywhere from 1-4 hours depending on your detail.

Temple Blocks- Large $5.00, Small $3.00
These breathtaking temple photos are mounted on sturdy 2" wood.  With this project you can choose your temple, whether you want it black and white or sepia tone (browns).  Color option is also available.  Next you can choose between the following texts...Keep in mind you can opt for no words as well...
The process:  Paint block, cut out picture and papers, glue to block, let dry, sand and add ribbons.  
Estimated finish time: 1-2 hours
(you can do several in that time-it's the drying that makes it take longer)
Various paint colors will be available if you are interested in something other than black and brown. 

Felt Food Kit @ $5.00-
This delicious assortment of felt food will come with all machine sewing done for you.  You will need to turn right-side-out, stuff, and hand sew.  The thread, needle, and beads are included.  As a special bonus for all who complete their kits by Christmas, you will recieve a SURPRISE piece of food already sewn and ready to play with!!! (I say surprise because I have not yet decided what to make, but I PROMISE, it WILL be GOOD!
Estimated time: DAYS! 
It makes a great project for when the good TV seasons get back into swing :0)

Happy Birthday Banner  $5.00, $8.00 for vinyl
The Birthday Banner comes with all the papers cut out and ready to string.  The candles and circles are cut out as well.  You will need to stencil the letters on, but you do have the option to pay $3 extra and use vinyl letters for way less mess!  All ribbons and buttons included in price.  Extra ribbon choices will be available.

Estimated finish time:1-2 hours

I Spy Bag $5.50
This I Spy Bag will come with all machine sewing done. 
 You will turn it inside out, fill with items, plastic beads, and hand stitch the small opening shut.  All items and label are included.  You can bring your own alphabet beads if you would like to add them to your bag. 
Estimated time: 1-2 hours

Metal Magnet Boards $10-metal area is 12 x 12
The magnet board will require painting.  Once dry you will glue on the metal and attach the ribbon. 
This project could be finished in less than an hour.

Home Sign $13-
with interchangeable, pre-painted pieces.
This HOME sign will need to be painted your choice of colors.  While it dries you can apply the vinyl letters and the magnet to the back of the shapes.  Once dry, you can glue on the metal piece and you are ready to go!  As I said above, the shapes come pre-painted.  You will add buttons and ribbons and then magnets to the backs, but unless you request them un-painted, they will be ready to use.
I would estimate this project taking 1.5 hours
(p.s. I don't have the buttons and ribbons on in this picture just yet)

All orders with MONEY due to
Vanessa Campbell by Sept. 1st!!!
You can call or email me here with any questions:
Thanks and See you there!

Monday, May 31, 2010

Father's Day Project

Hey Ladies!  We have a new project this month!!! It is a Father's Day frame.  It can sit on a shelf...
Or hang on a wall.
The cost is $4.50 Payable to Vanessa Campbell
I have scheduled the following days to work on it. If none of these days work, please feel free to give me a call or email and we can find a time that will work with your schedule.


Mon. June 7th- 10-noon
Wed. June 9th 7-9pm
Mon. June 14th 10-noon
Tues June 15th 7-9pm

Can't make it or you want to do it on your own?  You can also just buy the kits that come with everything in the picture above, and a template for the words.  By the way, I also have the writing for Best Grandpa, Best Papa, Best Opa, Best Uncle...or any other combination you might desire.

You need to pay at least 3 days before hand so I have time to purchase supplies and cut out the wood. You can bring money to me at my house, at church, or use the paypal button on this blog :0)
 
Call or email with any questions!
Vanessa Campbell
vanessa.cam5@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

New Craft Club!!!

Hello Ladies!!! We are starting a craft club. We will meet the first Thursday of each month and do a fun, inexpensive craft that will make your home inviting and festive! For the month of February we are doing this fabulous LOVE sign sure to inspire a little "loven" in your home ;0) The project will cost $6. It is about 9" tall and about 21" wide. Paint and wire are included. There isn't much time to order this month so HURRY-Don't Delay!!! You can bring your money Sunday or, in an effort to make paying easier, we have included a PayPal button! Now you can pay for your craft from home! Simply press the PayPal button and it will take you to a log-in page where you can sign-in to your own PayPal account, or create one if you have not done so. With no time to spare, we are meeting Feb. 4th, 8pm, at the Campbell's home to create your masterpiece. We will see you there and as usual, please call Vanessa Campbell with any questions.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Neighbor Gift Ideas

The following are the websites containing the sayings displayed with the various things I found, mostly from the dollar store. Enjoy!

http://www.tipjunkie.com/2008/12/neighbor-gift-ideas-candy-grams.html

http://www.heart4home.net/93giftideas.htm

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,650206865,00.html?pg=1

http://opossumsal.homestead.com/Household/103.html


Bread: The Bread Of Life
Just as the Babe of Bethlehem was born, humble and low, then
exalted to glory, common, everyday, humble bread has been
raised to a lofty station.
Consider that:
Bethlehem, where He was born, means “House of Bread”.
His first temptation in the wilderness was “to turn stones to
bread”.
Instead, He turned temptation into teaching: “Man shall not
live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth forth
from the mouth of God.”
As an example to us, He prayed to the Father in the manner:
“Gives us this day our daily bread”.
He fed five thousand disciples with only 5 barley loaves, then
seizing the opportunity, declared to them on the following
day, “I am the living bread come down from Heaven.”
Embodied in the bread, He broke with His apostles in the
memory of His sacrifice and His Father’s gift to the world.
Bread-this highest and lowest food can serve as a meal for
insects or a sparrow, as well as a Sabbath feast for priests and
prophets.
Bread-this most common food was chosen by the Savior
Himself as a remembrance of the most uncommon life.
Bread-a symbol of His birth and death; reminder of His
temptations and teaching; a sacred memory of His sacrifice
and sufferings.
My Christmas wish is that this small gift and these great thoughts
will help you feel the spirit of Christ, and remember Him and all
that He has done for us through this beautiful Christmas Season.

M&M Christmas Story
by Pam Ridenour
M&M Christmas StoryAs you hold these candies in your hand and turn them, you will see....
The M becomes a W, an E, and then a 3.
They tell the Christmas story it's one I'm sure you know.
It took place in a stable a long, long time ago.
The E is for the East where the star shone oh so bright.
The M is for the Manger where the baby Jesus slept that night.
The 3 is for the Wiseman bearing gifts, they say they came.
W is for Worship, Hallelujah Praise to His name.
So as you eat these candies or share them with a friend,
Remember the meaning of Christmas,
it's a love story that never ends Merry Christmas

Gifts in a Jar

Our wonderful friend Lyndsey Owen has included all the recipes for the gifts in a jar we offered with Super Saturday. Here they are and the web sites I found for the Chocolate chip and M&M cookies in a jar. All recipes listed here are to be packed into a Quart sized jar.



Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy
(Layer in this order)
2/3 c graham cracker crumbs
1 ¾ c powdered sugar
1/3 c packed brown sugar
1 ¾ c chocolate chips in Ziploc bag



1. Remove bag of chocolate chips from jar. Set aside.
2. Empty jar into large bowl. Blend well.
3. Add: ¾ stick of butter or margarine, melted
1 1/3 c peanut butter
4. Mix until well blended. Press firmly into 9” x 13” sprayed pan.
5.Place chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish. Microwave on high 30 seconds, then stir well. Microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring well each time, until completely melted. Spread this chocolate over peanut butter layer.
6. Place in fridge for an hour to set. Cut into squares – if it has been in the fridge, let it set out to soften before cutting.
Store in fridge.
Makes 48 pieces.





Peppermint Stick Cocoa
(Layer in this order)
Powdered Milk 1 cup
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 cup
Granulated Sugar 1 cup

Salt 1 teaspoon
Mini Chocolate Chips ½ cup
Crushed Peppermint Candy ½ cup


*Mix contents in a large bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot water



Classic Cocoa
(Layer in this order)
Granulated Sugar 1 cup
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 cup
Powdered Milk 1 cup
Salt 1 teaspoon
Mini Chocolate Chips ½ cup
Mini Marshmallows ½ cup

*Mix contents in a large bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup of cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot water.





Instant Baked Potato Soup Mix in a Jar

1 box sour cream and chive potatoes
Chive Sauce packet from potatoes
1 packet dry cheese sauce mix from boxed macaroni and cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits

Remove packet of potatoes from box and use a roller or your fist to break most of the dry slices up into smaller pieces.

Combine all ingredients and put into a jar or decorative container. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

Instant Baked Potato Soup

Combine contents of jar with 2 cups milk and 1 cup water.

Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.





Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

2 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

Chocolate chips



Filling the Jar:Use a small funnel to layer the ingredients in a quart size canning jar in the order listed. Use enough chocolate chips so the jar is full to the top. Pack down all ingredients.



Instructions for recipient (write or print on card & attach to jar)

1 cup butter or margarine softened

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tsp. vanilla



Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly blend together the butter or margarine, the egg, and the vanilla. Pour jar of cookie mix into this mixture. Mix until completely blended. Drop teaspoons full of batter about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned.



http://christmas.organizedhome.com/printable/gifts-in-a-jar/mm-cookies-gift-tag



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Christmas Crafts and Gifts Kids Can Make

OK I was just swamped with fun things to do for Super Saturday so I didn't get to make any samples, but here are some FANTASTIC web links to crafts and gifts that kids can make. There are also wonderful sites to download and print coloring pages, puzzels, mazes, word finds, etc. Check them out!!!!

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/holiday-seasonal-crafts/christmas-gifts-cards-decorations/homemade-christmas-gifts/

Printables:
http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/christmas/xmas-printables.html

Kids Craft index:
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/index.shtml#kids

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/advent.html

Apple sauce ornaments- http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/cinnamon-applesauce-ornaments.shtml

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/christmas/

http://www.daniellesplace.com/HTML/christmas.html

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/crafts.html

http://www.blackdog.net/holiday/christmas/bingo/index.html

http://www.robinsfyi.com/holidays/christmas/activities/christmaskidcraft.htm

http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/homemade-christmas-gifts/christmas-gifts-kids-can-make/