Well, I have ideas! Don't you just love the new Sweet Pea Stitched Felt that Stampin' Up! is offering in the Occasions Mini Catalog, right? If you haven't seen it yet, just turn to page 32 in your mini catalog (or look at the catalog just by clicking on the icon on the left of this posting). It is cute in the catalog, ok? But in person, wowsa! I am in love with it.
Of course, the first thing we think of is cards or scrapbook pages, and they are lovely on a card:
This is a very delicate and girly look when paired with our Sending Love Specialty designer series paper that is also in the Occasions mini catalog. The paper has glitter on one side of each page--even prettier in person. This card was made using the Scalloped Square die cut and my Big Shot machine (same die used for the quilted rag purses).
Anyway, each day I want to show you my newest ideas on what we can use these adorable felt pieces for besides scrapbook pages and cards, which of course I love too.
Here's my new keychain:
I gotta tell you that I came up with this idea out of necessity (besides it's adorable). Those of who you know me in person know I go to a lot of my kids volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball (any sport with a ball) games and I never take my purse. I just want to stick my keys in my pocket and go, but the are key chains are bulky and always "pinch" me when I am sitting down, so I wanted a "soft" keychain. Well, here you go. The background fabric matches my new rag quilt purse (which I will also show you soon).
Anyway, leave me a comment on my Sweet Pea designs 3 DAYS IN A ROW and I will send you a handmade gift made by me! Let me know what you think, and make sure you check back tomorrow!
Love the keychain. What a great idea.
Posted by: Kiowana Ferguson | March 03, 2010 at 09:37 AM
Jan,
I love the keychain. You're really thinking "outside of the box". I love all of your ideas.
Kim
Posted by: Kim Coulter | March 03, 2010 at 11:08 AM
I love the keychain! How cute! I looked farther down (because I haven't read your blog in a while) and I abosolutely love the purse. Can't wait to find out how to make that one. I don't sew but my mom does. I'll have to see if she'll do it for me.
Posted by: Tracy Marlow | March 03, 2010 at 11:13 AM
How clever! Your keychain would make such a cute gift! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Pam | March 03, 2010 at 11:16 AM
How much fun is this!!! What a nice gift for someone special! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Patti J. | March 03, 2010 at 01:25 PM
Jan, the basket is so cute, I think the little baskets decorated like that would be grat easter baskets! very spring!
Posted by: jenny wedeking | March 03, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Hi Jan,
Love the B-day card the sweet pea felt pieces are pretty,also liked the paper.Pink is one of my favorite colors!
Posted by: Cheryl Remer | March 03, 2010 at 02:29 PM
Really cute ideas. I'm with you on the keys in your pocket! How special is that to have your first card & to know it was special that your grandmother kept it.
Linda
Posted by: Linda Ramirez | March 03, 2010 at 03:30 PM
I love the keychain idea! And the basket is so springy and wonderful for Easter!
Posted by: Michelle K | March 03, 2010 at 03:42 PM
Love the key chain! I also like to put my keys in my pockets. If you leave the fob/key chain dangle from your pocket it would be cute against jeans :D and the basket is just adorable!!
Marla
Posted by: Marla Saupe | March 03, 2010 at 03:51 PM
Jan, as always, another great idea. The felt sweet pea pieces are very cute. I can hardly wait to see what you come up with for more ideas to use them.
Posted by: Jeanie Pauketat | March 03, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Jan, really like the card - the paper is one of my favorites. The key chain is neat too. I think I need the flower folds die!
Posted by: Lavon Gill | March 03, 2010 at 06:03 PM
Jan, cute keychain! So glad you made the pink card w/ felt sweet pea pieces for my party. And, of course, I love my basket:D Love the felt pieces!
Posted by: Rosebel Blagoue | March 03, 2010 at 06:11 PM