Working Candy Machine Birthday Card

Hello my friends!  I thought I would share the fun birthday card that I made for my daughter.  It was a little late because I didn't have the supplies to make it in time, but i think she thought it was worth the wait.  Besides, she was away at University, so that bought me a little time!  It didn't takre long before the candy was gone and the message was revealed.  I used skittles in this card, but to be honest, they were a little bit big and got caught a few times.  I think I need to find some slightly smaler candies for the next one.

I did a second version while I was at it, just because it was fun!  I may keep this one for myself.  It is actually a work in progress because I need to add the candy before I can finish it.

Sue Wilson designed this Working Candy Machine Card and the components (and it does require a few) are from Creative Expressions.  I bought mine from Scrappin Great Deals.  Some of you may recognize the name from some of my previous posts. By the way, they recently moved and there was a glitch in their international shipping, but I caught up with them at Scrapfest and asked about that, because a couple of you had asked me, and I am happy to say they will soon be shipping internationally again, if they aren't already!  And for those of you here in Canada, shipping is certainly no problem, and free with orders over $100. (SGD does not know that I am plugging them, lol, but I am just letting you know where I get a lot of my supplies.  They have a lot of things I can't get at the local Michaels. I think I have developed a good report with them and I am comfortable ordering online with them.  It was great to finally meet them at Scrapfest!  I also order some things from Amazon.ca, but it usually takes a while for them to get new items)
 There is a die set...

some fomecore inserts...

some plastic "cups|. and handles

You will require all those elements to make one of these working cards.  There are 4 inserts in a package and 2 are required per unit.  I bought some fomecore to try and create some of my own inserts, but I wasn't very good at cutting out the apertures, so I think I will get some more inserts.  There are 6 cups in a package and 12 handles in a package.
I used some other dies from my stash and some sequins to embellish the card.

 I also wrapped some black tape around the edges of the the inserts before attaching the front and back so that the raw edges of the fomecore weren't visible.

I think that the next time I make one, I will die cut the the attachment that releases the candy out of matching card instead of white card.

I could also use this die to make a flat "non-working" card.  It is a really pretty image.  So I feel that I will get a lot of use out of the set.
Here is a link to Sue Wilson's video tutorial
Earlier in my post I mentioned Scrapfest,  This is an event that happens twice a year near Toronto.  T In the spring it happens in Kitchener (this seems to be the giggest event) and in the fall it is in Richmond Hill, which is a little closer to me.  I always look forward to it.  So, I will be posting my Scrapfest Haul, soon.  So if you like haul posts, be sure to stop back here soon.  Here is a link to a previous Scrapfest haul
And here are a couple of SGD hauls  SGD Haul
Well, I hope you enjoyed my latest post.  Thank you so much for stopping by!  Have an awesome day and a great weekend!  xo

Scrapfest Craft Haul!!!

Hello my friends!  Today was a fun day that I have been looking forward to all year!  SCRAPFEST!  Scrapfest is an event where several vendors from across the country get together in one place and set up shop for a couple of days.  Lots to look at, and lots of make 'n' takes. They also have a 2-day crop which is always busy and always sounds like a lot of fun, but something I don't participate in.  I have to admit, I am a shopper, not a cropper.

So my friend Lynn and I, were up early and on our way to Richmond Hill, with a quick Tim Horton's stop on the way.  Lynn has more restraint than I do when it comes to craft supplies, but she loves to participate in the make 'n' takes, and made some great things today.  We ran into our  friend Mary there as well.  We always make a day of it and end with dinner.  Lots of fun!

I have decided to share my treasures with you.  I did say in one post  that I don't typically do hauls, but since this is my third one, apparently I do!  I will not post every time I buy something crafty or artsy, but it is fun to share the special purchases.  Now, some of you may think this is a little excessive (and I guess some of you won;t), but this is an event that I save for.  It happens in the Fall and in the Spring, at two different locations.  The Spring Scrapfest s in Kitchener, On. and is the larger show but I don't usually make it to that one.  In the Fall, the sale is in Richmond Hill, On, a little closer to home.  I save up for the event because it's an opportunity to find some treasures that aren't usually easily available.  Let's face it, Michaels has a limited selection.  There are not a lot of Scrapbooking and craft stores around and with my vision, I cannot drive, which means sometimes Michaels is my only store

.Anyways, here is my haul, I hope you enjoy!

This store is a little out of the way for me, but if I am out that way, I will definitely visit.  Stephanie, the owner, came out to our club and did an awesome demo on mixed media with a make'n' take.

This stamp set was from Class Act from Oshawa, On.  One store that isn't too much of a hike from home.  I have been there a few times.

I had barely gotten in the door when I hit this booth.  She had Unity stamps, which I have never had an opportunity to get before, which was great.  She also had several LaBlanche stamps and I just loved the vintage images!  She had a lot of other things as well, but I was fixated on these.   There were several that I liked, and all the ones I chose were half-price.!  But I was reluctant to buy too much at the first place I visited.  I bought a few things and the vendor was kind enough to hold the rest for me.  I totally would have understood if she couldn't, but she did, which was super kind.  I did come back and get what she held, plus a few more!  Unfortunately, this store would be a bit of a hike as well, but if I am ever out that way, I will definitely visit here, too..

I just love that "ugly sweater" die!  So you can look forward to seeing it soon.

Another store that I have made it to, once before, and will get to again!

I was excited to find some foil!  It is not impossible to get, but not readily available and I have to purchase it on-line, usually.  So, happy find!

These dies match a stamp set I got last year with Local King Rubber Stamp from Vancouver, BC

I had a lot of fun, but I have to admit, this show seemed smaller than usual and I missed some of the regular vendors.  I'm hoping to make it to Kitchener in the spring.

So after the show, we headed home.  We went to Milo's for a nice Greek dinner and after that, on a whim, we stopped at Value Village (a second -hand store) and I found some vintage books whose pages will make it into some of my creations

(yes, that is vintage Nancy Drew and The Bobsey Twins!)

All in all, a great day!  Thanks, Lynn!

And thank you too,  for sharing in my Scrapfest fun.  You will beseeing some of these items soon in some new creations!  Have an awesome  day!