Ginger Snap Crafts

tutorial {family est. block} & my contributor debut :)

Good morning! :)

Soooo how’s your Valentine’s been so far???
Fantastic, I hope!

Today is an exciting day here at Ginger Snap Crafts.
I told you all recently that I am the
new craft contributor over on Lil’ Luna!
(Yes, little ole’ me! Who would of thought?)
Kristyn was one of the first bloggers
I “met” when I started my blog almost 1 year ago.
(Can you believe it??? My blog is almost ONE! Crazy!)
Kristyn has always been super friendly & encouraging.
Plus I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her stuff. She’s amazing!
So it’s really an honor to be a part of her team!

So please pop over there today & check out my new post.
FYI: You can see some glimpses of my new project in this post… :)
So keep reading & see if you can guess what it is. :)

Today I’d love to show you how to make this family est. block.

Annnnnd of course, by now you know my style…

Yep, you guessed it…. this project is super cute & easy!

I used my Silhouette to cut my vinyl using

the CK Chemistry font for the Our Family.

To make the dotted line I just used ……..periods……

in the CK Chemistry font (size 72 pt).

The year est. is done in the Hula Skirt Girl font
.
You can find links to download both of these fonts here.

(If you don’t have a vinyl cutter…you can order the vinyl from my etsy shop, here.)

To make these all you’ll need is a 2x4 cut into a 7 inch block.
Lightly sand it. Then paint your block. Let it dry. Then apply your vinyl.
(For more detailed vinyl application instructions click here.)

Remember to see what this block is sitting on (suspense…suspense….)
you’ll have to pop over to Lil’ Luna & check it out. :)

Annnd if you are a Lil’ Luna reader visiting for the first time,
I am sooooooooooooooo glad you are here.
Welcome to Ginger Snap Crafts.
Hope you’ll follow along!

Annnd since I haven’t done this in awhile,
the first three readers to comment on this post will get a
family est. vinyl piece sent to them for FREE.
Please make sure I have a way to contact you!

Hope you have a great Valentine’s Day!
:)

take a look at you {valentine’s day}

Valentine’s Day is ToMorRow!!!
Are YOU ready???

Here are some last minute Valentine’s features
to get you in the mood for love. ;)

Starched Yarn Hearts from Grow Creative

Heart Clothesline Art from Artsy Fartsy Mama

Candy Cane Heart Suckers from Chick n’ Coop

Cute Printable from Dukes & Duchesses

Valentine Heart Lollipops from Pint Sized Baker

Family {Love} Mailboxes from The Terpblog

Key to My Heart {free printable} from the Craft Crazy Mom

Burlap Heart Pillow from A Crafty House

Valentine’s Love Bird Party from Events That Sparkle

brownie bites recipe

Valentine Brownie Bites from A Pumpkin and a Princess

Thanks so much for sharing, ladies.

If you were featured feel free to grab a featured button!

Lorax Valentines {free download}

Have you heard that DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX
will be in theaters on MARCH 2, 2012!!!????
Yay! Love Dr. Seuss….our family can’t wait to see The Lorax.

So just in time for Valentines here are some
Lorax Valentines you can download for FREE.

{Download your Lorax Valentines here}

Here’s some more information & links about Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax:

Website: http://www.theloraxmovie.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theloraxmovie

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/theloraxmovie

Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelorax

Genre: 3D-CG feature

Cast: Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, Ed Helms, Taylor Swift, Rob Riggle and Betty White

Directed by: Chris Renaud

Co-Director: Kyle Balda

Written by: Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio

Produced by: Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy

Executive Producers: Audrey Geisel, Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio

From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Danny DeVito will lend his vocal talents to the iconic title character of the Lorax, while Ed Helms will voice the enigmatic Once-ler. Also bringing their talents to the film are global superstars Zac Efron as Ted, the idealistic youth who searches for the Lorax, and Taylor Swift as Audrey, the girl of Ted’s dreams. Rob Riggle will play financial king O’Hare, and beloved actress Betty White will portray Ted’s wise Grammy Norma.

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is the third feature created by Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Hop). www.theloraxmovie.com

Hope you enjoy! :)

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. :)

tutorial {last minute valentine’s ideas}

I told you earlier this week that I was in charge of our Relief Society Craft Night.
(You can see what we made here.) They turned out so cute!
Buuut I forgot my camera…so no pictures of everyone’s cute blocks…bummer. :(

I was also asked to share some fun things you can do as a family for Valentine’s Day.

Here’s a few of the ideas I shared. :)

Idea #1

Simple Valentine’s Banner

You could make this with 14 hearts leading up to Valentine’s Day
or just do 7 the week of Valentine’s…whatever fits your family best.
On each heart is a fun Heart Day activity….like doing something kind,
making cookies for your neighbors, saying I love you, writing a letter to grandma, etc.
To make this banner I just used foam hearts that you can find at Walmart,
some Valentine ribbon & mini clothes pins to attach my hearts. Easy, easy!

Idea #2 Erasable

“I love you because” frame

I bought this frame for half off at Hobby Lobby. Yay!
I put a piece of Valentine scrapbook paper inside the frame.
Then I cut “I love you because” in the elise font
& applied it right on the front of the glass.
(You can find the link to download the elise font here.)
You can then use a dry erase marker on the glass
over & over leaving sweet messages
for each other of why you love each other soooooo much.
Awwww! ;) Love this one!

Idea #3

Family Love Jar

I found this glass vase at Hobby Lobby. Added the vinyl letters to say “All I need is love”.
(I used My Own Topher font for this one. You can find the link to download it here.)
Then I cut strips of paper using red paper & Valentine scrapbook paper.
Each family members writes down what they love about each other.
On Valentine’s Day we read what everyone wrote. So sweet. :)

Soooooo do you have any fun family Valentine’s Day traditions?

fab friday {my favorite fonts}

It’s Friday! Already! Wow! :)
Are YOU ready for the weekend??
Can’t believe it’s already here.
It’s suppose to be FreEzInG here this weekend.
{It might snow on Monday!! Yay!!}
Perfect time to snuggle up,
sip some hot chocolate & watch movies.

Thought it would be fun to
share some of my
{favorite fonts}
with YOU!

FYI: You guys know I’m a little vinyl obsessed. ;)
I’ve used all of these fonts with my Silhouette.
These are my go-to fonts for all of my vinyl projects.
They are super easy to cut! Love that! :)

Fontmoochers

download here

High Tower Text

download here

Hula skirt girl

download here

Impervious

download here

My Own Topher

download here

Mr and mrs popsicle

download here

smiley monster

download here

century gothic

{came installed on my computer}

elise

download here

CK Chemistry

download here

What is your {favorite font} ????

take a look at you {be mine, valentine}

Today is super duper awesome
I get to feature some of YOU not once but TWICE! Yay!
You can check out my first {take a look at you} feature post here.

Here’s a FEW more of my favorite
{be mine, valentine} post :)
from last week’s {wow me} wednesday party
& from the Valentine link party
I had going on over the weekend!
Thank you all so much for sharing!

Matchbook Valentine from My Sister’s Suitcase

Love Yarn Letters also from My Sister’s Suitcase

You Light Up My Life Valentine from Saleena Maria

Total Crush Valentine {free printable} from Sugar Bean Bakers

14 Days of Valentines from Revamp Homegoods

All You Need is Love Frame from Cobblestone and Ivy

Heart Pot Holder from Vixen Made

Chevron Valentine Frame for Pitter & Glink

Love Pillow from Greene Acres Hobby Farm

Cupcake Flags on the Cheap from Sew.Craft.Create

Thanks so much for sharing, ladies.

If you were featured feel free to grab a featured button!

Don’t forget to link up to this week’s
{wow me} wednesday party if you haven’t yet. :) {Link up here!}

take a look at you {my favorites}

It’s my favorite day of the week…I get to feature some of YOU! Yay!
This week’s party is still going on so feel free to link up {here} if you haven’t yet!

Thank you all so much for sharing each week!

Here’s a FEW of my favorites
from last week’s {wow me} wednesday party!