Projects That Got Me Started

  

I've been doing some creative projects over the past few months, and doing those is what has led me to this point. I started making party decorations, such as cupcake toppers, centerpieces, and banners for frugal reasons. I have 2 kids who both have birthdays in October, and it made sense to make some of my own decorations. I expanded on my computer skills and learned how to design some simple things myself, as well as how to purchase graphics from the internet. I also now have a Cricut machine and have tinkered with it to some extent. I got some fun ideas from Pinterest for projects that got my creative juices flowing.They may not have been completed in 2012, but they were definitely a big part of getting me to this point.

                                                                            One of my first paper centerpieces "The Future Looks Bright" for a parent event at my school.

                                                                         

I bought these stickers on etsy, and made them into Halloween Birthday cupcake toppers.

Snow White cupcake topper, this was an early design.        

                                                                                              

 I thought these came out pretty well, and I tied it all in with a "Little Pumpkin Theme".

                                                                       

My first banner on the Cricut machine. I only burned through one blade and cutting mat and 9 million reams of paper trying to figure out the dang thing.                 

Owl centerpieces for a school event.

                                                                           My second banner on the Cricut machine. It took hours, but I was able to add more detail. I was really happy with how this turned out. Too bad it was covered with cake and had to be thrown away. This was for "Our Little Pumpkin is Turning One" party.

I couldn't find party bags to go with my "Little Pumpkin" theme, so

I made my own.

Schnazzy cupcakes that I saw on Pinterest and made myself.

Snow White Party Centerpiece, this was an early design as well.

Computer design for Ladybug party tags. This was my first project for my sister-in-law's baking business, Roxy's Sweet Treats (Roxy's Sweet Treats on Facebook.)

More party picks for our "Little Pumpkin" Party. I had some extra paper, and found a creative way to use it.

                                                                                            Snowman idea modified from a project on Pinterest. I made it with my son, and will be making this with my second graders in the future.

As I look over these projects, I'm proud of what I've learned in just the last 3 months or so. I can't wait to see what I will be able to do a year from now if I stick to my one project a week goal!