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Catching Cooties with JustRite

Posted by Becca Feeken on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Hello friends, it’s a busy day today - if you are looking for the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog Hop and entry for Blog Candy - click HERE.

Hee. . .Hee. . .I just love that title, it’s totally silly.  For today’s Blog Hop I went back to my childhood and chased after this project with wild abandon.  No, it’s not like the things I normally do, but ya gotta have fun, right?  I wanted to make something silly and syrupy sweet for my hubby for Valentines Day, so this is what I made.

It’s a cootie catcher with a belly band!  I was undecided whether to put it in an envelope so I put it in a recycled tin.  All the way in the center I’ve used flowers from JustRite JB-09710 Beautiful Blossoms and JustRite JB-09715 Breath of Spring.  To accompany those flowers I used the sweetest sentiments from JustRite JB-09720 Romantic Sentiments and JustRite JB-09725 Loving Thoughts.

 

Here you can see the pretty flowers and sentiments on the inside flaps . . .

Lastly, here is what my paper looks like after all the folding and embellishments are in place.

Project Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Beautiful Blossoms, JustRite Breath of Spring, JustRite Romantic Sentiments, JustRite Loving Thoughts
Paper:  ProvoCraft, The Paper Company
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Cherry, Memento London Fog
Accessories:  Martha Stewart Eyelet Border Punch and Corner, Recycled Tin, Ribbon, Tulle, Prima Leaves, Prima Flower, Variegated Ribbon

All of the other JustRite Designers have fun stuff to share today as well.  Here are their blogs so that you can hop over and see their marvelous creations.

JustRite Inspiration Blog
Becca Feeken
Kellie Fortin
Sharon Harnist
Debbie Olson
Heidi Blankenship
Kathy Jones
Michele Kovack
Michelle Wooderson
Sharon Johnson
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Thanks for stopping by!  Tomorrow I’ll be posting a diagram for the twist top box - finally :-)

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51 Responses to “Catching Cooties with JustRite”

  1. Sharon Harniston 02 Feb 2010 at 8:24 am 1

    Oh good grief, Becca — my girls would flip over how pretty this is, they make them all the time!

  2. Sharon (notimetostamp)on 02 Feb 2010 at 8:38 am 2

    OH, how totally CLEVER and CUTE is this — what a FUN idea — I may make some of these for my boys to give their girlfriends — FUN IDEA!!!!

  3. Heidi Blankenshipon 02 Feb 2010 at 8:42 am 3

    What a Cute, Fun and very Clever idea!! I remember making these in school–but yours is so very Pretty!! Fantastic Idea for Valentine’s Day–I’m sure your Hubby will LOVE it!!

  4. Denise~Paper Ponderingson 02 Feb 2010 at 8:44 am 4

    That is SO, SO, SO cute!!!

  5. Hollyon 02 Feb 2010 at 8:49 am 5

    Oh these are sooo darn cute! I really love you used the stamps and the darling edges are beautiful!

  6. Carole Milleron 02 Feb 2010 at 8:53 am 6

    Oh what memories that brings back. Never thought about using it in a project. So cute too. Thank you

    Carole

  7. Jennifer Woodwardon 02 Feb 2010 at 8:57 am 7

    Oh how fun!!! Yes it is very pretty, but it is also so fun and sweet and truly a gift to one’s Valentine to bring a smile! What a creatively fun and unique Valentine treat.

  8. Anitaon 02 Feb 2010 at 9:08 am 8

    Boy, does that bring back memories! Too cute! Looking forward to the instructions. I don’t think I remember how we did them. Great idea for girlfriends, too, who will remember making them in school…but ours didn’t look like yours!

  9. Debbie Olsonon 02 Feb 2010 at 9:16 am 9

    So sweet, Becca! I remember making paper whimsies–usually when I was supposed to be focused on something else! ;-)

  10. chriss blagraveon 02 Feb 2010 at 9:38 am 10

    So very pretty and sentimental! Thanks for sharing.

  11. Barbaraon 02 Feb 2010 at 9:56 am 11

    Delightful!! I haven’t seen one of those in more years than I care to admit.
    You are so clever !!
    As Mr. Rogers always said , “Do You want to be my Neighbor?” LOL

  12. Diane Jaquayon 02 Feb 2010 at 10:01 am 12

    Oh my stars Becca, this is just too cute and too clever!!! How do you ever think of these things!

  13. Louiseon 02 Feb 2010 at 10:16 am 13

    This is just tooooo cute….. I remember the days as a kid making these and playing with friends, but ours never looked anything like yours!!!!! You are just too clever. Thanks for sharing and bringing back childhood memories.

  14. Tammion 02 Feb 2010 at 10:30 am 14

    Catching Cooties is so WONDERFUL! LOVE IT! XOXOXOXOX

  15. AndreaAon 02 Feb 2010 at 10:35 am 15

    Oh my, This brought back some childhood memories.
    Mine were never this pretty though.
    Thanks for the memory.
    This is just beautiful.

  16. Ree Donnellyon 02 Feb 2010 at 10:36 am 16

    Becca, you are just UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I am so glad you thought of that idea…. think of how many ways it can be used! LOVE it!
    I’m imagining a kids card, a birthday, encouragement… you name it!
    I will NEVER forget how to make those…it’s embedded in my brain, I think!!!
    Thanks for inspiring me!!!!

  17. Amandaon 02 Feb 2010 at 10:59 am 17

    Oh what a fab spin on a childhood favourite. Not only have you taken me back (with a grin!!) but you have inspired me to go and make one straightaway….. You are just TOO clever….

  18. Elaine Allenon 02 Feb 2010 at 11:21 am 18

    Oh My God Becca! I have not thought about a cootie catcher in years! We used to make them all the time as kids. What a super idea you clever girl! Thank you, thank you for that wonderful trip down memory lane. Now I’m off to ‘borrow’ your idea and put one together for my husband.

    Thank you again Becca! Loved this!

    Elaine Allen

  19. Donna Ron 02 Feb 2010 at 11:38 am 19

    This is such a cute project! I love the paper. It’s beautiful!

  20. Conniecrafteron 02 Feb 2010 at 11:49 am 20

    so cute, I remember these from when I was a kid, like the fancy take on it!

  21. Evaon 02 Feb 2010 at 11:59 am 21

    Becca, how clever are you!!! This is such an adorable project!!!! Just beautiful!!!!

  22. Gloria R.on 02 Feb 2010 at 12:11 pm 22

    Soooo cute!!!
    Could not get more adorable.
    Please give us the instructions for folding.
    Happy Valentine’s Day everyone……….

  23. Miss Gon 02 Feb 2010 at 12:20 pm 23

    Too cute, thanks for bringing back memories of childhood
    I’m sure your hubby will get a kick out of it

    just too cute!

  24. ireneon 02 Feb 2010 at 1:29 pm 24

    Love it, it’s awfully fun.

  25. stephanieon 02 Feb 2010 at 2:23 pm 25

    Definitely so cute and fun too.

  26. Angelaon 02 Feb 2010 at 2:50 pm 26

    Becca, This is so cool!!! I don’t know if my husband would be able to figure it out though **LOL**

  27. Dianeon 02 Feb 2010 at 3:39 pm 27

    Becca,
    Oh how I remember making these. What a wonderful memory.
    How fun is this project too. Only you would think of this. God love you.
    I’m sure your hubby will love this. ;-)

    Blessings,
    ~~Diane~~

  28. Candy Millson 02 Feb 2010 at 4:07 pm 28

    Ooohhhh Becca,
    I LOVE this!!! What a romantic way to give your husband a card! You have made it so beautiful!!!
    I don’t remember how to make them :o(
    Hugs, Candy

  29. Linda Ellingtonon 02 Feb 2010 at 4:07 pm 29

    Becca, I just love this it so cute!!! Could you send me the directions to make one of these. Thanks so much for sharing.

  30. sandraon 02 Feb 2010 at 4:08 pm 30

    you are so clever!

  31. Femyon 02 Feb 2010 at 4:22 pm 31

    LMBO. Thank you for that. I needed it after a hard days work. This is super cute and unique. Will you post directions, pretty please….

  32. barb schramon 02 Feb 2010 at 5:09 pm 32

    How cute is this, Becca! Your hubby is going to love it!

  33. Kathy J (Wattle)on 02 Feb 2010 at 5:33 pm 33

    OMGosh Becca - how do you think of these things???? What a gorgeous creation and showcases so many of the beautiful JR sets!!!

  34. Gloria Westermanon 02 Feb 2010 at 7:41 pm 34

    Oh Becca, I haven’t made one of these in years……you are so clever….

  35. Pam Son 02 Feb 2010 at 9:31 pm 35

    Beautiful!!!

  36. Heatheron 03 Feb 2010 at 3:48 am 36

    Oh Becca this is beautiful. We’ve all made these at some time in our lives - but I’ve never seen one this beautiful!!. I must tell my grandchildren to take a look at this - they will love it…..tfs
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    x

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  38. lois skiathitison 03 Feb 2010 at 4:46 am 38

    Becca, this is totally so sweet and your honey will love it. I remember the endless hours of playing with these as a child, but none as pretty as this one, ours was made out of note-book paper from our school books. Thanks for the sweet memory. TFS!!! :-D

  39. Micheleon 03 Feb 2010 at 6:08 am 39

    Becca, you are seriously the most creative person I know!!! I wish I could share your brain with you…..if even for one day!! LOL! What a clever idea this was!!!!

  40. Carolon 03 Feb 2010 at 6:14 am 40

    As always you have such creativity!

  41. Dianeon 03 Feb 2010 at 11:10 am 41

    I love this! Who would have thought of a grown up cootie! You made it look so classy!

  42. MaryRon 03 Feb 2010 at 11:30 am 42

    This is GORGEOUS, so fun and such a sweet card/gift. I completely adore it and it made me smile

  43. Michelle ~ daydreams505on 03 Feb 2010 at 5:29 pm 43

    Please can I just spend just 1 hour inside your SO CREATIVE brain?! LOL! This is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! :) Michelle

  44. Mary Allenon 03 Feb 2010 at 7:46 pm 44

    Thanks for bringing back memories of me making this when I was in elementary school so many years ago. They didn’t have those fancy punches then and we had to use notebook paper. Your’s are beautiful. I will have to try my hand at this. Thank you for sharing.

  45. Jerri Kayon 03 Feb 2010 at 10:13 pm 45

    Totally adorable, boy does that bring back memories. Gee, I don’t remember how to make one though . . . LOL! I’m sure your hubby will be tickled pink . . . pardon the pun . . .LOL!!!

  46. Chinnuon 03 Feb 2010 at 11:20 pm 46

    I LOVE this !!! It’s totally adorable!

  47. Annetteon 04 Feb 2010 at 12:41 am 47

    Becca, this is toooooo cute! Reminds me of when I was in elementary school…we were forever making these little things! CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!

  48. Donna G.on 04 Feb 2010 at 3:18 am 48

    Becca, This is just the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! I’ll bet the “tween” girls (and others) will just love these! You have the best ideas!

  49. Cathy mathison 08 Feb 2010 at 7:34 pm 49

    Oh so clever…..and beautiful. Don’t know if I can remember how to make it. Can you PLEASE post the directions? Fell in love with the pink.

  50. Teri Frankon 09 Feb 2010 at 8:27 pm 50

    Wow did you ever bring back memories with this project! What a wonderful, and romantic idea!

    Teri

  51. Sadion 11 Feb 2010 at 11:09 am 51

    How awesomely cute!! You just keep coming up with the most creative ideas…. I’m always amazed by your talent.

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