NEW KITS IN THE SHOP!!!

I'm excited to finally share a few new kits with you today.

They are already up in my shop if you really want to go check them out, otherwise maybe they'll inspire you to create a little {almost} December magic!

I haven't added a new word in a few months, so this one is indeed over due!

I'm really liking it, the colors are just fun and that ornament came out better than I was hoping for.

Because it's so close to December I'm only offering 10 of these. They are cut and ready to go so that you'll have them in time to enjoy them this season.

Check this set out HERE

And I've got two new blockheads to add to my list today...and one more tomorrow!

Up first the big guy himself:

And then his Frosty friend:

So fun! And jolly, I love this time of year!

You can find them both in the shop also.

(and maybe if I get my act together I can get a tutorial together--cross your fingers!)

Hope you like them because you have a chance to win some of them!

Krystal from Sassy Sanctuary is hosting a series of giveaways on

 Thursday, Dec. 1ST!!!

I'm up at 4:00 pm MST and am giving away 5 blockhead kits of your choice so you and a few gal pals can enjoy a winter craft night.

It's a great list of great shops giving away all kinds of great things! Some are even offering discount codes as well, so be sure to check it out. You just may end up with a free gift or two...

Alrighty, I'm on my way to dancing with my 4 yr old but will be back in a bit with today's ornament.

Happy Crafting!

 

September Blockheads and Word...of the Month Kits!

So the start of school is clearly kicking my bootie!

 I've spent the last three days running to and from school, volleyball try-outs, play dates, dentist appointments, activity days, mutual, visiting teaching appointments....what happened to being back in school means peace for mom?

Maybe next week, right?

Anyway, I'm super excited to be sharing a few new blockheads and a new Word...of the Month Kit. I've had a kit done in my head for every month this year, summer just didn't give me the time to actually finished them so this is a bit of a mini victory for me!

 (I even have all of October's done too!)

I mentioned a few weeks back that I am SOOOO ready for Fall. I am just aching for cool nights, crisp mornings, and a color other than dead grass! But I fear with all this Texas heat and no end in sight, there will be no fall-so I'm making my own!

This set is cut from 1/2 inch MDF and vary in height from 5 to 6 inches tall.

Set contains four pieces: letters F, L, and L, and an acorn cutout for the "A".

Comes unfinished so you can your choice of color and embellishments.

This set will be in my shop HERE! later today.

The first September Blockhead kit is an autumn must have!

You can't have fall without a little brown owl nested in the trees.

I am loving that this little guy can hang out on my shelf from now all the way through October.

The kit contains the base block, beak, wings, and feet cutouts, as well as paper patterns for the tummy insert and eyes, feathers, and finishing instructions.

Whoo wants one?

Look for the tutorial soon or find the kit in my shop...

And Blockhead #2...

Fall is all about the harvest, and every harvest needs a friend.

This little scarecrow was so fun (and easy) to make and looks so cute nestled in with a bunch of sunflowers and pumpkins.

Kit contains base block, hat, and nose cutouts, raffia bundle, and flower for hat!

As well as paper patterns and finishing instructions. Again, in the shop.

Tutorial will be coming soon...

And speaking of the great fall harvest, I've put this word kit from last year back in my shop (it's still one of my very favorites!!!)...

It's looking a bit more Fall-like already!

Hope you like them, I sure had fun putting them together, along with 8, yes EIGHT, blockheads for October-I'm so excited to share them but am going to sit on them for a bit longer.

Happy Crafting-



APRIL Word...of the Month Kits are Here!!!

I just have to tell you, it's a good thing Easter is at the end of April otherwise I might have missed it! These designs have been floating around in my head for months. The time to get them drawn out and finished was just hard to come by, better late than never, right? So without any further delay, here they are...   The first word kit comes from my LOVE for a Spring rainstorm. I love the sound and smell of an April shower... and splashing around in the puddles!  

This set is cut from 1/2 inch MDF. The letters are 3 to 5 inches tall, the umbrella stands 7 inches tall, and the little chick is 3 inches tall.

This kit comes unfinished, with all letter pieces (s,p,s,h), L/umbrella handle and top, and chick cutout, paper detail patterns, and finishing instructions. 

Set sells for $7.

***I finished this set by painting the letters and adding glitter.

The umbrella and chick are paper covered, kit includes paper covering instructions.***

I love Spring, and I love Easter. 

I love the colors returning, the flowers blooming , the birds singing,

and a good old Easter egg hunt!

 This Word...of the Month Kit celebrates all of that!

These letters are cut from 1/2 inch MDF and vary from 4 to 8 inches tall.

The kit contains letters E,s,e,r, A/basket cutout, T/rabbit cutout, and heart cutout. 

Paper detail patterns and finishing instructions.

This kit arrives unfinished and sells for $12.

***I finished this set with patterned papers. Paper covering instructions are included with this set.***

I have to tell you, I'm loving these blockheads!

 My goal with these is to keep them fun and easy to reproduce with common found items,

 (and very inexpensive if you need to purchase the kits).

All single blockhead kits sell for $4 each.

I include embellishments where I can, and always include finishing instructions. Plus, you can always find the tutorials here on this site...

What would April be with  out a sweet little spring chick? This kit has you covered!

Kit contains the base 2x4 block (5 inches tall), feet and beak cutouts,

 feathers, eye tacks, and finishing instructions.

Sells for $4.

A tisket, a tasket, who needs an Easter basket?

This kit contains the 2x4 base block, basket topper, rope handle, paper to create the woven front, and finishing instructions.

Sells for $4 each.

***How cute would this be filled with a few decorated eggs, or plastic treat-filled ones? What a fun and cute gift for a friend or teacher!***

And last, celebrate the season with three times the fun!

This set simplifies and combines March and April Blockheads to create a great display piece.

The blocks are staggered in height from 4 to 7 inches tall and all cut from a 2x4.

Detail pieces are cut from 1/4 inch MDF.

Kit contains 3 2x4 base blocks, rabbit ears, nose, and whiskers, chick feet, beak, hair feathers, and wings, and egg.

Finishing instructions are included.

Set sells for $10.

(Can you have Easter and not have a chocolate rabbit? I can't!

He looks super cute white or even gray too...)





As always, you can find these items in my shop or just shoot me an email ( wmgar@comcast.net ) for details.

Group pricing is always available!

You qualify by ordering 5+ sets of any one kit. Again email me for pricing and group shipping rates.

Blockhead tutorials will follow soon...

Happy Crafting!

   

Tuesday Treats featuring...March Word... of the Month Kits!

 Happy February!It's that time again, time to bring out the new Word...of the Month kits. {AW-YEAH!}Please indulge me, I've decided this all works a little better with a bit more time so I've moved up the release dates from the 15th to the 1st. And remember, all kits are sold unfinished so that you can add a bit of you to them.So are you ready for a little spring in your step? Well how about your decor? 

March Kit #1 is a fun and cheery reminder of the change of seasons, the warm that is coming, and the beauty that will soon surround us! 

This set is cut from 1/2 inch MDF, letters stand 3-5 inches tall, bird stretches up 7 inches.

Kit contains all letters, bird and wing cutout, base, legs, craft wire, flower paper and center, paper to cover bird, and patterns for flower, and finishing directions.

You will find this set in my shop starting tomorrow.

It sells for $10.00

March kit #2 celebrates one of my favorite little pleasures...

 Give me a breezy day and a kite to fly and I'm a happy girl!

This set includes a 2x3 base, all letters, craft wire, paper label, ribbon ties, kite paper, 

patterns and finishing directions.

Letters are cut from 1/2 inch MDF and stand 3-4 inches tall. Entire piece is about 11 inches long by 6 inches tall (to top of "K").This kit sells for $10.00 And we can't forget the Block Heads! I'm posting both March and April, cause well, they both work for both months.

{I totally forgot to paint his eyes before I took the picture! Whoops!}

I love that Spring brings back all the flowers and color that goes missing during winter.And as I am not very patiently awaiting the blooming of my tulips, I'm filling in the time with these bright bloomers. March's set includes both flower pots, 2 flower cutouts, stems, and finishing instructions. It sells for $6.00And spring just wouldn't be spring without a bunny or two!{or a whole bunch more the way those bunnies work!}April's Block Head set includes the block base, ear and nose cutouts, wire whiskers,and finishing directions.This set sells for $4.00 

So "HOP" to it! Springs a coming!

 Again I say {AW-YEAH!}.

Don't forget-I'm a sucker for a craft night and I'd love to help with yours. All of my kits are open to group pricing once the minimum number of sets ordered is met.

Email me for details. You will find these kits in my shop starting tomorrow.

Also, look for Block Head tutorials {that elusive Valentine's Day bee and flower pots}coming on Friday!

Until then...

Happy Crafting!

january {and february}word...of the month kits

I've been cutting/gluing like a mad woman for 2 days to get these done. I'm excited to show them to you.I decided to go ahead and release February's kits now too because I start putting out Valentine decor mid-January, and because you could use some ofthem for both/either month.{And well to be honest, I can use all the"getting ahead" that I can get!} Jan. set #1...

A new year means all new things to CELEBRATE this set will help

you do just that. This set comes cut in 3 seperate pieces for ease in storing and decorating.

(Each section will fit onto a 12x12 piece of paper-no funky seams!)

 And includes 3 removable eye hooks for adding balloons.

I love that this piece is SO versitile.

It's not limited to just birthdays, you could use it for any holiday, baby/bridal showers, anniversaries, promotions, an A on a test-anything that needs a celebration!

Set stands 7 inches tall at highest point and 25 inches long.

Cut from 3/4 inch MDF and can be easily paper covered or painted.

Set sells for $10.

Jan. set #2...

Got Snow? 

 This set is perfect for the chilly winter months of Jan. {and Feb.} whether you have snow or just wish you do.

This set includes 3 letters, snowflake cutout, penguin cutout

and detail pieces (wings, feet, beak, and tummy pieces). Also felt and pattern for the heart.

This set is 8 inches tall at highest point and sets 20 inches long side by side.

Cut from 1/2inch and 1/4inch MDF.

Set sells for $7.

And everyone needs a winter snuggle buddy, how about giving this little one a try...

OH for the love of 2x4's.

 I've issued myself a challenge to see if I can come up with one of these for every month of the year- I'm thinking about calling them "Block Heads". (hehe!)

This kit will include the block, feet, wings, tummy, and beak pieces, as well as the wire and snowflake.

Kit will sell for $4.

*I will start posting full tutorials for these (block head) kits too. That way if you have access to the supplies you can make your own. I will however not release my exact patterns as that is part of what you're paying for when you purchase a kit.

 Look for Feb. Block Heads early next week...

Feb. kit #1...

Everyone deserves a Sweet Heart for Valentine's Day- even if it's just a cookie!

{Looks good enough to eat doesn't it?}

This set is just what it says, sweet. And a perfect little something for your shelf or mantle.

Set includes 5 letters and heart cutout, plus a container of "frosting".

Stands 6 inches tall at highest point and 20 inches long.

Cut from 1/2inch MDF.

Set sells for $7.

Feb. kit #2...

I love all the nick names that turn up during February, my favorite is Love Bug,

 it reminds me of my munchkins.

This set is simple and cute, and goes together fast with paint and patterned paper.

 Set includes 4 letters, bug body, head, wings, and nose pieces. Eye tacks and wire for the antenna.

Stands 5 inches tall and 17 inches long side by side.

Cut from 1/2 and 1/4 inch MDF.

Set sells for $7.

Whew! There you go, start the new year off with some fun pieces. Get the girls together for a new year craft night, or an any night craft night!

 Remember group pricing is available on all orders of 5 or more kits of any one kit-sorry, you can't mix and match for group rates. And shipping is always cheaper the more you order.

Kits arrive unfinished and can be purchased through my
  Etsy Shop 
or by emailing me at
 wmgar@comcast.net

Finished sets are also available for purchase in my shop.

Just a quick note to this already HUGE post, I'm keeping my December sets (Santa, JOY, and 2x4 reindeer) in my shop through January, and the FROSTY set through February.

Happy Crafting!

Word...of the Month-December

I am SO excited to show you these...so excited I got a little carried away and did 3 sets and a little something extra.  Are you ready? I hope so cause here they come...

You might recognize this one from my very first post, well, it's finally close enough to winter to make him available! You can purchase this WOOD kit for $10. The kit includes the letters and snowman cutout, nails to for the face, finishing instructions and patterns!

{shipping is $5/set, $10/5 sets}

Just drop me an email if you'd like a set!

Need a gentle reminder for the kiddos to be nice? Give this set a try!

This set is made from 3 -2x4 blocks, added wood cutout details, and vinyl lettering.

This kit includes 3 blocks, detail pieces, vinyl lettering, fabric for hat, and finishing instructions.

You can purchase this WOOD kit for $10, or finished for $15.

{Shipping is $5/set, email me about group pricing!}

You might have seen these posted last year on my good friend's blog. I drew up the pattern last year for our craft night and still love it! So I decided to add it to December's words.

These letters aren't small- they stand between 8 and 9 inches tall.

You can purchase the J & Y, plus a small base-sorry you're on your own for the bell in the middle, it was a super lucky find at a thrift store.

Or all three letters "J-O-Y" if you let me know.

{Shipping is $5/set}

Just for fun I shrunk the pattern a bit. You can get a  5-6" set w/bell. Email me for details.

And last this little guy...

 

I Love HIM! And yep, he's a 2x4 block.

You can get this kit {block,nose cutout, felt pieces, and "antlers"} for $5

{shipping is $5/ kit}

So did I mention I was excited! I love this season and love getting ready for it! If I didn't think my hubby would make me sleep outside-I'd totally bust out the Christmas music. Guess I'll just keep singing in my head for one more week...

Happy Crafting!

***These will NOT be up in my shop until Wed 11/17/10, please email me directly if you are interested in purchasing something-THANKS***

Word...of the Month! {November Preview!}

Happy Friday everyone! Hope it's been a good week for you all. I'm SUPER excited to introduce to you the first of November's Word...of the Month letter sets. This set is all about the beautiful colors and wonderful goodies that come from autumn.

 Say hello to November's "HARVEST"...

This letter set is cut from 1" pine, the scarecrow from 3/4" MDF. The pieces vary in size from 4-8.5 inches tall and the set reaches 23 inches long if sat side by side. This set is available at my Etsy Store as an unfinished  set (includes instructions/pattern to finish scarecrow) or as a finished set.

You will also find this little guy and his harvest available for purchase as well, finished or not it's your choice.

Check back in tomorrow for the second of November's Word...of the Month sets! We'll see you then!

Grand Opening Giveaway!!! {CLOSED}

   In celebration of opening up my own Etsy Store and as a way to introduce my new monthly line of wooden letter sets, I'm giving one set away!

Just a little bit of spook and spice to make Halloween nice! This set is ready to go, it only needs a home to haunt. Want it to be yours? Here's all you need to do:

         1.  Become a follower of this blog 

     2. Leave a comment sharing why you LOVE fall with a way to contact you

That's it! The winner will be announced on Monday, October 11. "Ghoul"-ed Luck to you all!

If you just can't wait until then, head on over to my store to find out how to purchase a kit of your own. 

...and introducing...

Word...of the Month Kits

   The "Word...of the Month" kits will be wooden letter sets themed according to each month of the year. Each month will have two words to choose from. The next month's designs {November for example} will become available on the 15th of the previous month {October} . All pieces will be cut from 3/4" MDF and fonts and sizing will vary. They will be available as finished or unfinished kits.

October...Words:

1.Boo

2. Spooky

*check them out here!