Thursday, March 1, 2012

Blowing By...Swooping In

Happy March! Is it just me, or did February pass in a blink? I've been busier with work lately, and I'm rolling into my super busy work time of year...

It's time for another Print Candee kit release! My teammates made some CUTE projects using the kit, and you can click on their links (to the right) to see them.

The Print Candee March kit is called Fantastic Boy, and it's all about boy themes. My son is turning 2 in three weeks, and I thought some papercrafted party goods would be great way to show the kit. Plus, Paper Crafts Magazine has been showing peeks of their Party Ensembles issue, and I was inspired. Here's what I came up with:


I made almost identical projects for my daughter's birthday a few months ago, so these projects came together very quickly. First, I printed two of the kit's papers (back and front), cut them into squares, and made pinwheels. I used lollipop sticks for the handle, and I added a drop of super glue gel (the regular stuff runs too much) around the brad in back to secure the pinwheel. I've had those brads for forever...it's always a good thing when hoarding pays off. Here's a picture of the great papers:


I also made a treat bag (yes, I was super lazy and didn't fill it with any prop candy but imagine some dark chocolate truffles...you know, the usual food for a two-year-old) using another paper. For the place card, I used one of the Print Candee kit journaling spots. All I did was open the image in Photoshop, resized it, typed the "Levi" in grey, and printed it. You could easily make one of these for each party guest (I did that for my daughter's birthday, and the kids liked having their names at the table). Here is the treat bag and the place card:


Aren't those helicopters so cute? Whew! Now I'm set for my son's birthday decorations (I'll add a few balloons, too).

Thanks for taking the time to visit! :) Have a great day!

24 comments:

  1. Love these...those pinwheels are sooooooo fun!!

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  2. awesome! absolutely adorable :)

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  3. What a fun collection, Levi is going to love these bright pin wheels and cute helicopters (I know I do)! LOVE how you have used this wonderful kit!

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  4. Really fun Jocelyn! What kid wouldn't love these at his party! The pinwheels are so colorful! AWESOME project!

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  5. Kids ADORE having their names on stuff :) Heck, *I* still like it too! These are adorable, and super fun for a little one's party :)

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  6. Adorable decorations for a little boy! They love things that move and keep them busy.
    Happy Birthday to you little guy! :)

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  7. Holy Cow! This is freakin' adorable!! You are just awesome!

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  8. these are so darn cute...I love those little cards and the pinwheels are so fun...love all the bright colors...

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  9. Yay for pinwheels! Perfect for a bday party! And those helicopters are one of my favorite images from the set - so glad to see how you used them! Awesome as always!!

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  10. Very cute! My youngest turns 2 in a week and a half. I'm in denial though and he will just be 1 year and 12 months!

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  11. eeek!... the pinwheels are adorable, the papers are so fun and bright..perfect way to use them and love the sweet little treat bag too :0)
    Jenny x

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  12. These are so bright and fun, Jocelyn!!! Love those awesome pinwheels. :)

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  13. These are great! The helicopters really are adorable.

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  14. SOOOO fun!!!! Love, love, love the bright colours and the fun creations for your son's BD. Great work.

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  15. These are awesome Jocelyn! Love the coloured papers you chose to use and those cute helicopters! Perfect for any boy! Awesome work.

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  16. This set you created is so adorable! I love the helicopter!

    Happy Birthday to your little man!

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  17. What a great ensemble! Love the bright colors -- and way to get some party prep done ahead of time!

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  18. My dear digi queen... LOVE your birthday ensemble!!! The pinwheels are amazing and the treat bag is just darling.

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  19. These bright colours rock and make such awesome pinwheels! And whoop whoop for using hoarded brads! :) love those helicopters too. Hope the little dude has a blast at his party!

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  20. I love your pinwheels- do they actually spin? How does that work? I want to make some for a baby shower, but mine would have to be the non- spinny kind unless I figure out how to do it.

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  21. This is incredible, Jocelyn. Wow!!

    I gave you and your blog the Liebster Award. Head on over to my blog to get it!!

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  22. OHHH! I just love those pinwheels! I have never made any, but now I HAVE to! LOVE those papers! FAB decorations! LOVE LOVE LOVE:)

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  23. The colors are fantastic! Those pinwheels are to die for! Great job!

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  24. The colors are just delicious!

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