Tackle This! {Gift Box}

He'll be hooked the moment he sees the package! Whatever you put inside... 

{maybe these DIY Rustic Coasters, for example?  

}

...part of the fun of gift giving is the presentation! 

Can you believe this is paperless gift wrapping?!

Inspiring Creative Women #2: Lizy B Bakes

Linky Party is *Here*

Elizabeth B is the heart and hands behind Lizy B Bakes. Always the girl with too many hobbies {can any of us relate?!}, she says, "You name it, I've probably tried it...except wood-burning." Trained as an interior designer, Elizabeth has spent most of her crafting time with embroidery. But if you've ever seen her amazing confectionary creations, no doubt you've been delighted by her talent with royal icing. Simply put: Lizy B Bakes extraordinary cookies! Here's a peek inside her creative life: 

The Inspiring Creative Women series is dedicated to

in-depth interviews designed to bring the

creative process into sharper focus.

*Learn more here.*


PLEASE:

Just click on the photo to go to Lizy's Blog to pin!
Or go to my Pinterest Page for appropriately attributed pins.

Flower Cookie Pops

Spring Wrap Up

Unbelievably Beautiful Spring! Before heading into a summer swelter of fun, catch your breath and review some of the Spring projects at I Gotta Create!

I share a crafty version of the ever-present spring dandelion by using pom-poms, which are also used to...

...to top off these festively fun DIY Party Hats! 

{Just in time for my 1st blog anniversary!}

I share a tutorial and several variations of these beautiful silk flower pins for Mothers Day, teacher appreciation, showers, thank-you's and more.

Silk flowers also become 'bows' for these gorgeous Mod Podged canisters. Scrap strips of paper and recycled hot chocolate or raisin cans never looked so great!

This printable fabric tutorial shows you how to add sass, charm and style to any apron.  

There is something for the guys, too. Fathers Day is coming up, so I show you how to emboss gift boxes...

...and completed the theme with a fun "3D" Cowboy Card that you can also make yourself.

Use real wood to create these sweet 'twiggy nest' party bowls. These are part of my nesting series for the spring...

...and as different as these nests look, they both start with the same plastic pudding cup as the base. 

Here's a note of mystery ... We're playing a guessing game until I post the tutorial!

One of you won a porcelain enamel address sign from Ramsign! Thanks for playing along. You all are #1 to me!

And of course, we strut our stuff at my themed linky parties every Wednesday at 7pm CST!

An artist from linky party is specially highlighted as part of the Inspiring Creative Women interview series. The interview with Lizy B Bakes is right *here*!

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Looking for a sweet summer? 
Click to come along with me! 

Click here for the Best of Winter at I Gotta Create!

{I host a weekly linky party. Come find out more here!  I'm sharing This Spring Wrap Up with...Monday:  Craftomaniac, Making The World Cuter, Project Queen, The Gunny Sack, Alderberry Hill, A Round Tuit, Skip to My Lou, Cherished Bliss; Tuesday:  Not Just a Housewife, The DIY Dreamer, Tip Junkie, Today's Creative Blog, Uncommon, Gingersnap Crafts, The NY Melrose Family; Wednesday:  The 36th Avenue, It's Overflowing, Nest of Posies, Savvy Southern Style, Someday Crafts, Snap!, The Trendy Treehouse, Very Merry Vintage Style, What We Wore & Made; Thursday:  Live, Laugh, Rowe; Shabby Nest; Friday:  Anything Goes, Finding Fabulous, My Simple Home Life, Romantic Home, French Country Cottage, Tatertots and Jello, Thirty Handmade Days, Faith Trust & Pixie Dust, Naptime Crafters, Too Much Time on my Hands, Stuff & Nonsense; Saturday:  Be Different Act Normal, Funky Junk Interiors,  Sisters of the Wild West, Sew Country Chick; Sunday: Nifty Thrifty Things, DIY Project Parade, Under The Table and Dreaming, My 1929 Charmer, Sew Darned Crafty}

Ramsign Giveaway Winner is...

We've got the lucky Number!  Literally! ONE lucky fan of I Gotta Create! just won the fabulous giveaway from Ramsign: a gorgeous house number sign (1-5 digits) of any size or color! This is up to a $99 Value!!

How will she put this beautiful porcelain enamel sign to use?

Here's what we know...

She loves the Highlander. 

Yes...good choice.

She follows me now on Twitter and Facebook. {Thank you!}

She likes the number 34.

{But her lucky number is 22!}

And she says: 

 "I follow you via email so I never miss a post :)"

And, well, shucks... that makes ME the lucky gal, really. 

Congratulations to Sally! 

Email me right away so we can get you hooked up with your new sign.

It was so much fun having this opportunity for you! I am very appreciative of each and every one of you.

Looking for the linky party? Click the icon and strut your stuff!

Wildly Original Features #2 & New Party Link

Click HERE for the most Current Party!

Giddy up! Ya'll Rock: A big thank you for linking up! Here's the round up for this week's features and party!

Fabulously ruffled pillow tutorial by The Barefoot Seamstress 

Guessing Game: What's it made of?

A sneak peek and a riddle to solve...  

We've been having some natural, rustic-themed fun over here. I showed you how to emboss recycled food boxes and save on gift wrap.

This cowboy is ready to party... birthday, Fathers Day, anniversary, thank you -- you can rustle him up for any season!

Making wishes with these whimsical dandelions adds lighthearted fun to your party.

Of course, you can also use the DIY pom poms on those dandelions for DiY party hats!

And this "vase" fits with our theme. So... what's it made of? How was it done? Leave a comment and see if you can guess!

The drawing for the porcelain enamel address sign takes place this Thursday! *closed*


{I host a weekly linky party. Come find out more here!  I'm sharing This Guessing Game with...Monday:  Craftomaniac, Making The World Cuter, Project Queen, The Gunny Sack, Alderberry Hill, A Round Tuit, Skip to My Lou, Cherished Bliss; Tuesday:  Not Just a Housewife, The DIY Dreamer, Tip Junkie, Today's Creative Blog, Uncommon, Gingersnap Crafts, The NY Melrose Family; Wednesday:  The 36th Avenue, It's Overflowing, Nest of Posies, Savvy Southern Style, Someday Crafts, The Trendy Treehouse, Very Merry Vintage Style, What We Wore & Made; Thursday:  Shabby Nest; Friday:  Anything Goes, Finding Fabulous, My Simple Home Life, Romantic Home, French Country Cottage, Tatertots and Jello, Thirty Handmade Days, Faith Trust & Pixie Dust, Naptime Crafters, Too Much Time on my Hands, Stuff & Nonsense; Saturday:  Be Different Act Normal, Funky Junk Interiors,  Sisters of the Wild West, Sew Country Chick; Sunday: Nifty Thrifty Things, DIY Project Parade, Under The Table and Dreaming, My 1929 Charmer, Sew Darned Crafty}