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Hi there!!  Today marks another fabulous JustRite Stampers Blog Hop.  Today we are sharing gift ideas using JustRite.  I have an altered item to share with you today and something that will hopefully come in handy for the crafter.  Using JustRite Tiny Words Borders and Centers I created a set of pincushions using canning jars and with JustRite Preserves Borders and Centers I put together a tote to cover and carry them.
Here is the whole set stored and ready to put away. :-)

Here are the pincushions themselves, they contain buttons and perle cotton plus pins.  They were made using little canning jars I purchased at the Container Store.

Here are the  pincushions in their tote around caddy.  When finished the lid can just be put over them and back on the shelf they go.

Are you surprised to see a recipe box?  The recipe box makes the caddy.  This one was purchased for $1.00 at Michaels.  I turned it over, covered it with paper then added the handle :-)

Project Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Tiny Words Borders and Centers,  JustRite Preserves Borders and Centers
Paper:  K & Co, The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals Large, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Circles Small, Fabric (5" circle), two canning jars (mine were Quattro Stagioni – 0,15l), Lace, Recipe Box, Hot Glue Gun, Stuffing, For Inside Containers – Buttons, pins, perle cotton

Be sure to see what the other designers have up their sleeves.  You will not want to miss these locations on the hop!

JustRite Blog
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Becca Feeken (that’s me)
Debbie Olson
Heidi Blankenship
Kathy Jones
Kellie Fortin
Lauren Meader
Lisa Somerville
Michele Kovack
Michelle Wooderson
Sharon Harnist
Sharon Johnson
Terre Fry

 

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  • AngelaDecember 2, 2009 - 8:10 am

    very cute idea Becca.

    TFS,
    AngelaReplyCancel

  • Sharon (notimetostamp)December 2, 2009 - 8:13 am

    Oh my gosh — I am seriously drooling over your pincushions! You won’t believe this, but I have a pincushion project 1/2 done for another post! I am seriously jealous of your pretty pins — they are SO gorgeous!!! I’ve never seen any so pretty! Just LOVE this vintage feel project — WAY TO GO!!!! FAB gift idea!!!ReplyCancel

  • LindaDecember 2, 2009 - 8:40 am

    What a wonderful idea, the pin cushion and caddy. Need to make one for my quilt group gift exchange. Thank you so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • HollyDecember 2, 2009 - 9:00 am

    Wow! These are really fabulous! Love themReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.December 2, 2009 - 9:32 am

    I love your pincushion set – it’s adorable! And, I love the recipe box transformation, it’s perfect! Great ideas!!ReplyCancel

  • Pam HeroldDecember 2, 2009 - 9:34 am

    You are awesome! I love following your site. It is so much fun to see what you will create next. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day.ReplyCancel

  • JackiDecember 2, 2009 - 9:48 am

    You are THE clever girl, Becca! This is just adorable, and something that can easily be done by us mere mortals! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us today.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenDecember 2, 2009 - 9:49 am

    Becca –

    You are a genius, what a wonderful idea! And such a lovely item to gift someone with. Thank you for sharing.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Dani C.December 2, 2009 - 10:14 am

    Amazing!!! And so beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • ToshDecember 2, 2009 - 12:11 pm

    So creative and gorgeous Becca!! LOVE your ideas!!ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth S.December 2, 2009 - 12:34 pm

    I just absolutely love this! Such a great idea! I knew I should have purchased some of these recipe boxes. I guess I will just have to go back and get some. Thank you for the great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Becky LemireDecember 2, 2009 - 1:21 pm

    I adore this project. I was reading and so hoping you had posted what you used for the box. Very clever. Genius actually. Thanks so much!ReplyCancel

  • broniDecember 2, 2009 - 2:50 pm

    Creatively blowing my mind over, and over, and over….. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 2, 2009 - 3:54 pm

    Becca,
    Those pincushions are soooo cute. And talk about clever. How in the world did you see a tote out of a recipe box???? Can I come over and nose around your brain for a while? ;-)

    Happy Wednesday,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Alice RoushiaDecember 2, 2009 - 5:46 pm

    First off, your gift idea is just amazing and beautiful-2nd I have some of those recipe boxes and what a great idea you have given me. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Alice R.ReplyCancel

  • MicheleDecember 2, 2009 - 7:29 pm

    Could these seriously be any cuter???ReplyCancel

  • Heidi BlankenshipDecember 2, 2009 - 9:51 pm

    What a fabulous idea, Becca!! I love the jars filled with goodies and the pincushions toppers! Very clever! Love the vintage look!!ReplyCancel

  • Janelle SDecember 2, 2009 - 10:10 pm

    This is so clever! I love it. I popped on over to your blog from Amy Sheffer (pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com) and I’m glad I got to some a look around your blog. Thanks for your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Regina NDecember 2, 2009 - 11:49 pm

    Very nice, so beautiful. This is just the the thing I need for my new scrap room. thanks Becca again.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherDecember 3, 2009 - 4:13 am

    Oh Becca, this is gorgeous – I’ve always thought you were the queen of crafts and now I believe your the queen of altered craft too!! You do make some fantastic presents out of items found in the sale bin – I wish I could think ‘outside the box’ like you do. tfs
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 3, 2009 - 4:52 am

    You totally amaze me Becca. These are wonderful, each and everyone of them, you are so creative. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesDecember 3, 2009 - 9:27 am

    Very neat idea. Makes a great gift and so useful. Pretty colours too.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • SuziDecember 3, 2009 - 9:12 pm

    I have one of those recipe boxes sitting on a shelf waiting to be altered! Problem was I had it right side up! Thanks for sharing your creativity! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • TanyaDecember 4, 2009 - 10:50 pm

    Oh my goodness. I love those pincushion sets! They are the cutest!! Can I be on your Christmas list..

    Thanks for sharing your creativity!!ReplyCancel

  • SherriDecember 6, 2009 - 6:47 pm

    Absolutely adorable – love these (and the buttons inside – too perfect!)ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonDecember 6, 2009 - 9:14 pm

    This is just lovely, Becca–perfect!ReplyCancel

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Hello there!!  Thanks for sticking with me even through this sporadic posting :-)  I’m recharging my batteries and have a couple of things on the back burner however in the meantime, I want to share another project that I’ve not been able to show on my blog.  This also was a project shared during my tenure with the Dirty Dozen;  it’s a Notecard Kit with an altered box.

Very simply I purchased this wooden box at Hobby Lobby, disassembled and spray painted then reassembled after I applied the paper.   I also added those funky feet :-).  It contains some simple note cards, envelopes, stamps and such.  I have hoarded this paper since I puchased it but used all those scraps I couldn’t bear to part with on the envelopes. 

Project Recipe:
Stamps: PSX (retired)
Paper: Paper Loft – Grandma’s Attic
Ink: Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Accessories: Martha Stewart Punch, Spellbinders Antique Tag

Thanks for stopping by!!

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  • Regina NNovember 29, 2009 - 5:57 am

    This is a very nice Becca.ReplyCancel

  • AmandaNovember 29, 2009 - 6:24 am

    Oh wow!! What a fantastic and extremely well executed idea!!ReplyCancel

  • DonaldaNovember 29, 2009 - 6:51 am

    OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!! This is just breath taking dearReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 29, 2009 - 8:27 am

    Becca,
    What a fun project. Love those feet.
    Looking forward to seeing what you have cooking
    on your back burner. ;-)

    Have a super week my friend,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenNovember 29, 2009 - 8:36 am

    Hi Becca –

    This is just so sweet. What a great gift for someone, very different. And don’t worry about the blogging, there are always great things to look at in your archives!

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • christiNovember 29, 2009 - 9:56 am

    it always amazes me, what you see in everyday things. you are so creative.
    cReplyCancel

  • Debbie DNovember 29, 2009 - 10:19 am

    Thanks for sharing this fantastic gift idea. Perfect for that someone you want to get something for but don’t know what. Can’t wait to see more projects.ReplyCancel

  • janeyNovember 29, 2009 - 10:47 am

    I (and I’m certain all of us) are grateful that you take time to ‘re-charge’ yourself. You offer so much for us to take in and enjoy and I appreciate your gifts.ReplyCancel

  • EliNovember 29, 2009 - 11:30 am

    OK…you are the greatest…this is the cutest gift idea. Love the papers and the wooden box was a great idea. I’ve made some smaller ones with metal tins but this is so darling.

    Hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 29, 2009 - 12:48 pm

    This is amazing. The idea and the colors chosen make for a beautiful gift idea. Does your mind keep working in your sleep? LOL!!! TFS!! Becca. It’s always a pleasure.ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraNovember 29, 2009 - 1:16 pm

    Fabulous!! Becca I’ll bet you could take 3 cans of Campbell’s soup and turn it into a gift that looks like it came from Neiman Marcus – LOL Thanks for another wonderful ideaReplyCancel

  • Jenn KossNovember 29, 2009 - 3:32 pm

    Wonderful project. TFSReplyCancel

  • VeltaNovember 29, 2009 - 4:30 pm

    Oh Becca ~ Your ideas are fabulous!!! You really must have my mind read, because only yesterday I was shopping at Hobby Lobby and trying to figure out what I could put the Christmas Cards I am making for friends at work that would be nicer than just a plain box…and then, before that the calendars…I was looking at Michael’s on Friday and because of you I founds some calendars for $1 and I bought some. Just wanted to let you know that your inspiration spreads far and wide and LOL…I AM watching :)ReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 29, 2009 - 4:36 pm

    So charming and beautiful Becca!! Love that way that brain of yours works!! And the added feet to your little box….genius!!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanNovember 29, 2009 - 6:43 pm

    This is awesome. You amaze me with creating so many unique things day and day again.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GNovember 30, 2009 - 9:04 am

    Beautiful job Becca, thank you for sharing the gift that God has given you.
    be blessed!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)November 30, 2009 - 7:45 pm

    Becca,

    This is so awesome. Your creativity always amazes me.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • KarenDecember 4, 2009 - 9:59 pm

    This box is adorable. What a wonderful gift it will make.ReplyCancel

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Here are the remaining 5 cards from my Thrifty Gals Calendar set.  If you didn’t see the others, the inspiration and how to are on this post HERE. 

How could I leave you without leaving another enabling note.  If you have not purchased your JustRite Christmas stamps yet, Stampers Dream is clearing them out!!  Oh heck, you better go see the price that Michelle has cooked up for you HERE.

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  • SamNovember 26, 2009 - 2:24 pm

    like I said earlier – what a fab idea!! I love these cards.ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RNovember 26, 2009 - 2:47 pm

    These are just gorgeous, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)November 26, 2009 - 3:18 pm

    What a super idea. That is one gorgeous calender you have used.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • MrsHNovember 26, 2009 - 5:06 pm

    Good evening, Becca-such a wonderful, “thinking out of the box” idea. Both sets of cards are truly beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaNovember 26, 2009 - 5:36 pm

    These are lovely! Great idea. Have a great Thanksgiving :DReplyCancel

  • janeyNovember 26, 2009 - 7:28 pm

    I am in awe! So simple to make, however, the effect is simply beautiful! Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenNovember 26, 2009 - 8:11 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving Becca! What a sweet heart you are for posting today . God Bless you . Hope your day was a blessed one.

    Yours in Christ,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • Patsy EcclesNovember 26, 2009 - 9:19 pm

    Like others, I want to say “what a fantastic idea!”. I am not a recycle geek but I always think the beautiful pictures on calendars should not have to be thrown out but ridiculous to keep them. Giving them continuing life and sending out a special thought to someone else..well that is perfect!!ReplyCancel

  • Sue (Australia)November 26, 2009 - 9:57 pm

    Becca – these are nothing short of stunning – and how clever (as well as thrifty). Year after year we throw away old calendars – always wanting to keep the pictures but just not being able to keep them all. You are so creative and innovative. Thanks so much for sharing so we can all be creative in our own way by following your lead.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 27, 2009 - 4:41 am

    This really is a great idea. They are all so pretty and different. TFS!!! Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.ReplyCancel

  • Beth GrecoNovember 27, 2009 - 6:34 am

    What a fabulous idea and they are SO gorgeous!! I have some calendar’s I’ve kept because I liked the pictures too much to throw out. Must go digging in the filing cabinet! Have a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving.ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaNovember 27, 2009 - 7:26 am

    These are gorgeous. I just love all the wonderful colors..ReplyCancel

  • HeatherNovember 27, 2009 - 7:41 am

    What a fantastic idea Becca – they are beautiful and such a shame to ‘bin’ such beautiful artwork. I shall be on the lookout now for anything suitable on sale in the UK. tfs
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterNovember 27, 2009 - 8:56 am

    TFS, such a great idea, guess I will be looking at the old calendars from now on :)ReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 27, 2009 - 10:45 am

    Becca,
    Again, these are really really neat. Great idea.
    Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Blessings,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • janeNovember 28, 2009 - 8:41 am

    TYOU TYOU TYOU BECCA! I TOO have collected old calendars and pics!! ha ha! NOW I know what I can do with them!! hugz, jane :)ReplyCancel

  • Karen WNovember 29, 2009 - 5:39 am

    These are just gorgeous, what a wonderful idea, I have an old Thomas Kinkaid calendar and I think I need to get it out and play.ReplyCancel

  • SuziNovember 29, 2009 - 10:23 am

    This is such a great idea! I went right out to Michaels and bought duplicates of three different designs of their dollar calendars–plus I had a 20% off coupon for everything! LOL! Last night I made up the first set of cards and envelopes. They are beautiful. Now I think I may go buy a third of each calendar and add it with the note cards as a little gift?!? Thanks so much for sharing your talents and cleverness!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon A. KyserNovember 29, 2009 - 1:57 pm

    The cards are absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing these with us.
    SharonReplyCancel

  • Joyce across the pondNovember 29, 2009 - 3:01 pm

    And I, along with Heather in the U.K. will be on the search for two of each cheapo calendars after the New Year is well over….thank you so much for the idea and for your recommendation about which scripture stamps to start with….I’ve often admired them on your blog.
    Joyce In Northern IrelandReplyCancel

  • JoyDecember 1, 2009 - 1:01 pm

    I loved these right off the bat and am now on the look out for cheap pretty calendars. ;)

    Kind of new to all of this so didn’t know whether I could post a question or not but a lot of times the calendar page is on the back of the picture. How do you hide that with the envelope?ReplyCancel

  • ValerieDecember 8, 2009 - 10:32 am

    Yes!!! I was wondering about the “grid lines” of the previous month on the “Back/inside” of the envelope??? Maybe you can just leave it and it will add to the charm and “homemade” / “green /recycled” feel to your project. Beautiful though and a fantastic idea!!!
    ValerieReplyCancel
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