Welcome, welcome!! I'm so glad that you joined us for Alex's It's My Party Hop! I was so honored and excited when she asked me to be a part of the hop - thanks, Alex! :)
You should be coming from fabulous Scrappin_3deeschik - thanks Meighen for another great project! If you have lost your way you can always return to the beginning at You Had Me at Craft.
My projects today are re-usable buffet labels. I use the rectangular "top-note" cut from Lacy Labels to make the base and 2 layers. I used my gypsy to size them so the blown layer is a thin frame around the center section. The base layer is 3"x 2.41", brown layer is 2.66" x 2.14" and the center is 2.55" x 2.05". I inked both of the cream layers.
Next I used a Purple Cow laminator on all of the cards - I cut them out, leaving a thin border of the laminate. I love that little machine!
I wanted to show you a few options on how you could use them. The top 2 pictures show clear address labels and the bottom 2 are dry erase markers. Since the cards are laminated you can remove the labels or erase the marker and use them over and over.
I found the gold ornament photo/place card holders at Michael's after Christmas for $1.65 (6 of them) - what a steal. They are a little on the formal side so I went hunting for something for colorful and fun... then I found these little cuties! The Matryoska dolls (or Russian nesting dolls) are from Cost Plus World Market - I am giving away a set of them away as my blog candy! Just leave me a comment and a way to get a hold of you if you win. :)
Thank you for visiting me today - I hope that you are learning lots of new ways to use paper crafting for your next party! The next stop on the hop is the wonderful Nicole at Canadian Nickel Scrap'n.
Festive {{{ HUGS }}}!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
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281 comments:
1 – 200 of 281 Newer› Newest»WOW, what a GREAT idea!!! Love it!!
Big Gypsy hugs,
Emma;)
I will definitely have to try this sometime Mel!! :) Great idea!
Great job with the labels. These are so cute!!
Great idea. Thanks for sharing :)
Love the labels.. Great job.. TFS
Theresa
Juicycreations808@gmail.com
Fantastic idea, the labels are adorable, I must get "Lacy Labels"!!
You always have such fun and unique ideas. I absolutely love it. TFS. me(at)glorajean(dot)com
Oh, I love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
Lisa
prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
Great job! Thank you so much for sharing.
Rachel
rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com
Great idea! Thank you for sharing.
very cute idea
Very cute ideas Mel , I lived that you used a laminator :) great idea
*Emmy*
cricutmama2four@gmail.com
Awesome idea. TFS
evl14512 at gmail.com
cute project - this is a great hop - thanks
luv2scrap44 at yahoo dot com
What an awesome idea! I can't wait to use it! Thanks for sharing!
I'm a follower.
Diana B.
crb underscore deb at bellsouth dot net
How Cute Mel. I love the idea. :D
HUGS
Meighen
Great project Mel and need that little Cow thingy.
http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/
This is the cutest idea! Thanks for sharing....love it!
A great idea! Thanks! I need the laminator!
Thanks!
teresap12@yahoo.com
Great idea to label your dishes!!!!
What a unique and festive idea! TFS.
djhu98 AT aol DOT com
What a cute idea:-) TFS
Jessica
Thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing
pammej1@yahoo.com
http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogsot.com/
I am already a follower
AWESOME PROJECTS!!!!
DEBG451 AT AOL DOT COM
This is a really cute idea. TFS
Wow, what a great idea!! Just love it, TFS!!
Diana
Daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
daisylove1020@gmail.com
Love it!!
Lynda
jlhalovingood@comcast.net
Very good idea!! I will have to remember that for my next party!!
Great idea especially with themed parties...love those ones people name their Halloween food! The nesting dolls are fab!
aidensmom2005 at aol dot com
Using this idea on your countertop would tell everyone what you are having for dinner without needing to see their dislike face, lol.
This is a GREAT idea! Way to be green and reuse the tags! TFS!
Carrie
cau0617 at yahoo dot com
This is so helpful at parties, I use them all the time! :) I'm a follower.
That is an awesome idea! So cute and definitely needed at parties! TFS
Darlene
desaucier at bellsouth dot net
Awesome project Melanie. Love it
What a great idea, thanks for sharing it.
Cherylann (prinkles)
prinkles@woh.rr.com
What a cute idea. Thanks for sharing.
vwilson577 at yahoo dot com
Great idea!! I am loving this hop i am getting so many ideas for my daughters birthday! TFS
Erika
cricutlove1@yahoo.com
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
www.canadiancraftcorner.blogspot.com
I love your labels! Thanks so much for sharing!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing! chrisbrown1973@hotmail.com
I can't believe I didn't think of this!! thank you for sharing, I would love those little Russian dolls, if I don't win I will try to find them Thanks so cute
gram gram 66 at gmail dot com
What a great idea, This would be really great for those potlucks at work.
TFS Have a wonderful weekend.
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
Love your project! Always looking for projects that can be used more than once!
Vickie
vchamness@gmail.com
This is a great idea for parties, and get togethers.
Charna
charnascarpati@hotmail.com
What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/
That's a great idea! An easy fun touch to the meal!
Great Idea and whata cute giveaway as well
TFS!!!
Cathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com
Cute Idea and TFS.
I have to go get that laminator....
kgprevost(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
http://kathyskraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
What a great project. Thanks for sharing. I love the matrioshka dolls. So cute!
Thanks for the great inspiration!
Julie L.
jlearned at charter dot net
Wow! What a great idea for a party. A good idea for table setting. I could use this also for seatting tags or lables. Thanks!
What a fabulous, thrifty idea!!!
Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing :)
what a cool idea
hugs
poochietooatgmail.com
What a cute idea! Those nesting dolls are adorable!!
Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
very cool idea, I may try this.
pookie
moonqueen69@yahoo.com
Such a very unique idea! Super cute!
I dont often hop but im addicted to this one,every blog has been so creative,love it!!
mitch1066@gmail.com
what a great idea! pretty and time saving! my kind of project!
liz :o)
What a great project! TFS! :)
What a unique idea, people ALWAYS ask "what is this?"...now they don't have to. woohoo. Good idea!
Stephanie
txzgirl33@aol.com
Great idea and so much fun!
You are so clever! Love this. :) Janis northrose@slowar.com
What a clever idea. Will have to use it sometime ... Love the dry erase. Dawn RI
abosoffit@hotmail.com
cute idea, TFS!
Matryoska dolls are all the rage, aren't they?!
I am a new follower.
I also have a blog: www.KrsitasPaperCafe.com and would be honored if you would drop by sometime.
Wow what a super cute idea. karen_schluter at hotmail dot com
Such a great idea!!! We have a lot of buffets at church and these would be perfect!!! Thanks so much!
hugs,
joni
arcocha at yahoo dot com
What a cute idea. Everyone likje to know what they are getting ready to eat.
Sue
rolfe974@prodigy.net
this is super cute.. and such a great idea.. very different! thanks for sharing.
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
What a great idea! Those place holders are so cute too.
spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
great project!!
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SherriC103@aol.com
Um, I'll take some of that banana pudding with some extra whip lol. This is a good Idea and I thank you for coming up with it. I wish more people labled there food at buffets/potlucks, so we dont have to play the quessing game :)
TFS,
Meriah
oh my gosh, I loved this idea. I have to make some of these. GREAT WONDERFUL IDEA!!! thanks for sharing. faithful2god_2000@yahoo.com
What a great idea! Especially seeing our functions generally always have similar menus!
Thanks for sharing!
Kristin
ksully4597 at gmail dot com
Great idea! Love your little lables :) Thank you for sharing!
postaisdajoana at gmail dot com
I always wondered about that laminator!! :) Great job! I would love to do this project how handy!
Kimberly- usafwifey20 at yahoo dot com
Great idea! Thanks!
bubblz190 at hotmail dot com
This is a really cute Idea. So Creative. Thanks for sharing. :0)
cindymarshall63@hotmail.com
What a clever idea!! Thanks!
tammyd0228atmsndotcom
love this idea . thanksf or lsharing.
http://craftywithjoann.blogspot.com
I like the labels. They are always great at parties.
Gabriela
gaby@hispaniclifestyle.com
Fabulous idea. Thanks so much for sharing. Now you are tempting me to buy a purple cow.
candida@q.com
What a neat idea!!
opolski07@gmail.com
Love this idea. Thanks. ~Terri
Cute!
princessandthepaper.blogspot.com
ajillianvancedesign@gmail.com
very creative!! tfs
Very nice, thank you for the great idea!
steph4575@msn.com
Love this idea!! TFS :)
Tanya
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
Really neat idea =) TFS
l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com
Great idea Mel!
what a fun fun hop
Great idea, thank you for sharing it with us.
Wonderful Idea!! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea, I love that so original!
jpshirley@ymail.com
Great idea!!! I'm gonna try this at the next potluck dinner, love the dry erase idea!!! TFS
great project, very unique and useful, thanks for sharing
nygator95 at gmail dot com
This is a potluck pazzie project - and so practical! TFS!
Mama LoveBug from LoveBug Creations
pam_lash at yahoo dot com
What a GREAT idea!!! Got to do this!! TFS!
awilliams2575 at gmail dot com
thats a cool idea, cant wait to do this!!
pinkyswrspaper at gamil dot com
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Rainbow Designs at huntel dot net
So cool! Love that idea. I am definitely getting lots and lots of ideas. An incredible blog hop
Hugs,
Heather from princesspaperprojects at yahoo dot com
Those are adorable! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
very cool project and so creative. thanks for sharing
LOVE this idea. I don't have a laminator but I will be checking out the purple cow right away. Thanks
mcclusks at bellsouth dot net
I love making things that can be laminated and used again!
vmegginson at gmail dot com
I love this idea. I have not seen this before and the dolls are wonderful holders. Thank You for sharing in the hop and for chances to win great prizes.
quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com
I have never seen these at our michaels before. They are really cute. Thanks for the info. I'm sure having fun on this blog hop.
Cute idea!
~Lauren
queen_lade at yahoo.com
great idea! New follower here thanks for the chance to win!
What a neat idea! Love it! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Hugs, Julie
juliemuse48@iendeavor.com
A practical and useful idea. TFS!
Shawnee
http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com
Great idea, Mel!
Hugs,
Saundra :)
What an awesome idea. Would be great also at like a church dinner. Love this.
Thanks so much for the chance to win.
annadowdy at gmail dot com
What a unique idea! These are just adorable!
TFS
becky.mayhewlear AT gmail DOT com
FB fan page Becks Cricards
Those are so cute and what a great idea..wonderful job
Awesome. This is so creative and easily created. TFS and the chance to win!
Christel a.k.a. Scrappin' Sista
www.onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
What a super cute idea!!! How creative!
Big HUGS
Cristi
mygirlzandzanderock@gmail.com
Excellent idea!! Thanks for sharing!
Love your idea!! It is wonderful! Never would have thought of that.
Ashley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com
What a great idea! I like the idea of using the dry erase markers. Very clever. ☺
Thanks for sharing with us!
reneeleeak at yahoo dot com
Great idea!!
~Elisha
elishacarter at msn dot com
Great idea. I must say I am very jealous if you have a World Market near you. Our closest one used to be about an hour away, but closed
:( I love that store and your Matryoska doll placecard holders are adorable.
BTW...I have the same dish. LOL Did you get yours from your Mom too?
Julie
juliemccrary at hotmail dot com
PS...thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday!
Melanie, I love this project. It is a wonderful idea. I am a new follower. TFS.
Great idea!
A very interesting idea!! Thank-you..
A really lovely idea.
http://chloecards.blogspot.com/
Great idea, they look great!
thanks for sharing:)
ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com
What a great idea! Tfs!
Doris @ djscrappiness.com
Love the label idea! Great for adding notes for folks with food allergies as well!
Thanks for sharing! :o)
Love the idea....gonna have to use that one!
Very cute, great project! TFS Susan
shanna13@frontiernet.net
What an amazing idea-- you are sooooo creative! Thank you for sharing this with all of us!
This is such a great idea! I definitely need a laminator.
Meagan
beyondpaperdesigns.blogspot.com
So cute Thank you for the chance to win
brittmartin1288@yahoo.com
I love the idea of labeling buffet dishes!! And those nesting dolls.... adorable! :)
Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com
cplamond@hotmail.com
Good idea. I think I try that the next time I have a buffet party
TFS
kraftykat157@gmail.com
What a fantastic idea, I will have to try them.
cascrapper at gmail dot com
That is a great idea.
What a GREAT idea!!! Love it!!!
Hugs,
Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net
Lovely - I really like this idea.
kcmarlowe at hotmail dot com
Great Idea...I love these.
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
Very incredible Idea!! I love it!! TFS!!!
http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
ilovetonkinese2athotmaildotcom
Rexann
This is a wonderful idea, we're always doing potlucks with friends, will have to do this!! Thanks
Cindy
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net
What a wonderful idea! I have several sets of placecard holders that I rarely use. Now I have a whole new idea for them. Thanks!
cute idea!!!
tfs
felkatz at gmail dot com
So cute and soo creative! Thank you so much for sharing!
Contact Info: incase I get luckey enough to win those amazing candy prizes!
email: arebori0204@gmail.com
New Blog: I love new friends come check me out if you get a chance! Its fairly new, so not to many things yet!
This is a great idea! I will be using this for my next potluck! alaskagirl2002 at hotmail dot com
I love buffett markers. There isnothing mire embarrassing as being at a pot luck and asking what something is and the person who made it is standing next to you.
This is a fantastic idea! I love this...this would be great at our house at Christmas...so many dishes...everyone is always asking what is what.
THis looks like fun.
dianaherrera at comcast dot net
Anything reuseable is always awesome!
Robin
jellybean_82@cox.net
supper cool idea! I have to start to think outside the box!
forpahl5atgmaidotcom
Very good idea, TFS.
rcz28@aol.com
What a fabulous idea!! And I love that they are re-usable!!
Carrie
carriedan1 at live dot com
What a cute idea!
What a great idea! Super cute!
These nesting dolls are perfect for this.
TFS,
Erin
spantastikreations@yahoo.com
http://www.spantastikreations.blogspot.com/
Great project! I got a laminator for Christmas. TFS
Kerry
kerrysmith at rogers dot com
Wonderful idea!!!!! Perfect for parties!!!
http://barbaras-crafty-corner.blogspot.com/
Great idea! I wish my laminator wasn't broken :(
Thanks for sharing!
cporter519 at yahoo dot com
Wow, great idea, I am going to have to pull out my Laminator. TFS
Kathryn
wamfamily(at)surewest(dot)net
So adorable! What a neat way to dress up, add whimsy and be functional all at the same time! TFS :O)
What a great idea, I would love to give them as a gift!
jessi66266(at)gmail.com
bakingupcrafts.blogspot.com
Such a great idea!
Melissa
dolfnz777 at yahoo dot com
Awesome idea!! Tfs and have a great day. :)
star24601 at gmail dot com
starspaperpassion.blogspot.com
What a cute idea i love it. what an awesome blog candy too. TFS
win_or_lose52@hotmail.com or
http://victoriasjunk.blogspot.com
My Gypsy finally came home this week after being re-serialized for 6 weeks so now I can try all the fabulous ideas with sizing and spacing. TFS. Great idea, too!
What a cute idea! Love the little Matryoska dolls! They are adorable. Love your idea to laminate the cards to make them reusable.
Anne
lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com
Trinkets-n-Treasures.Artfire.com
Cute idea Mel! I follow all your creations, you are very talented!
Thanks for the hop!
Debi
2spunky4u@bresnan.net
Cool idea!!!!Thank you for the chance to win!
mhalford6 @aol. com
What a clever idea, wish I had seen those after Christmas sales.
Cathy S
seashore@telus.net
I love how you made labels for the food. I will have to try that for the next party.
Love the idea of having reusable labels for a potluck buffet. Too many times i wonder what is the pot.
Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom
VERY CUTE! btw my husbands favorite is Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip! I make it often!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Yours TruLee
Ann Marie
annmarielee at gmail dot com
http://cardsbyyourstrulee.blogspot.com
What a great idea! TFS!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
So appreciate your creativity and time you spend sharing with all of us! Big Hugs!
Joy
great idea
teresab1105 at yahoo dot com
Great Idea! I should use this Idea at church carry ins!
I'm a follower!
~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
kfordyce6638 at gmail.com
Such an awesome idea! Thank you for the inspiration.
Hugs,
Linda
Very cute idea!
Very cute!!! Great idea.
Nicole
nacasteel@yahoo.com
What a practical suggestion. Would love those little dolls. Keeping my fingers crossed.
haloheidi at comcast dot net
What a great idea! I love ideas like this! TFS
chris.tana08 @ hotmail . com
Great idea with the labels!! TFS!!
amandaremus at gmail dot com
I would have never thought of doing that! Thanks for the tip!
paperbutterflies AT sbcglobal DOT net
OMGoodness... My mother-in-law does catering, and this would be a perfect thing for her! Thanks for sharing! New follower =-)
Olivia
ojdorman at gmail dot com
ojdorman.blogspot.com
Cute idea!!!
Great idea... I'm a new follower.
AnnetteASalinas@aol.com
Fabulous idea Melanie and so useful. Love how your labels turned out.
Marcie
Hmmm well I am handmaking all of the holiday cards and tags for next year. Those would be a cute thing to make for hostess as we all bring something and it is always a what is this ??
TFS
jmpresearch @ gmail.com
Great idea. I love the idea of laminating them and using dry erase markers. Thanks for sharing.
sandyford77 at sbcglobal dot net
What a great idea! I absolutely have to scraplift this!
what a cute festive idea, I'd think they could be used for other times than Christmas too.
Linda
mybest2dogs@yahoo.com
What a great idea! And to be able to use them year after year is so cool! TFS!
Off to the next blog!
Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
This is a great idea! Reusable is very good! :o)
scoobyinwy@gmail.com
What a great iidea Love it! Will have to try it, would make a great hostest gift!
http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
What a great way to display what all the food is! Love this idea! TFS!
Kimi
kmbrlysue22 at yahoo dot com
Great idea for making lables!
TFS, Debbie H.
niteowlis@clear.net
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