Teacher Appreciation Gift ~ Candy Bouquet

Here is another great gift idea to give to your favorite teacher. I showed this about 2 years ago on the blog, but decided to revisit the idea.

Supplies:

paper flowers (punched or cut from large flower die)
straws
small lollipop (such as Dum Dums)
floral tape
glass vase
jelly beans

Step One: Take two paper flowers and punch a hole in the center

Step Two:  Insert lollipop throw hole in flowers

Step Three: Insert straw over lollipop stem

Step Four:  Wrap floral tape from the base of the flower all the way down the straw. Arrange paper flower shaping petals.

Your flower is now complete!

Step Five:  Fill a glass vase with jelly beans and arrange with lollipop flowers. Add additional arrangement materials to personalize.

Your candy bouquet is now complete and is ready for gift giving. Here are 2 arrangements that I made using different flower dies and lollipops.

Hope you enjoyed this project. I would love to see pictures if you decided to try to make a bouquet too, so post links in the comment section!
Creativity Bug ~ Sue

TU's Radical BNR - February 9th

Come check out TU's Radical BNR currated by FoggyMorningSundries on Etsy. There are 16 items being featured including:

FoggyMorningSundries "I love you" scented soap

 Msformaldehyde's hand painted buttefly barettes and pins

Headstrong Headwear designer Libunnyfoofoo's handmade bow of white satin ribbon with black fleur de lis pattern

And the Creativity Bugs' Creme Brule scented candle with butterflies

The BNR is just underway with lots of wonderful products for everyone to enjoy!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

TU's Amazing BNR treasury

I was going to start out this post saying that TU is featuring one of our cards on their BNR treasury, but am excited to say that it SOLD! Oh happy day! This is our first Etsy sale and it feels good to know that someone likes one our cards so much that they bought it. It is such a Sally Field's moment for me.

Anyway, I still want to shout out to everyone that TU is featuring what they call an Amazing BNR today. There are 16 items that are selling out fast including Sun Shine Designs beautiful herringbone earrings and ShaeJus lotion bars. When one item sells, it is replaced with another item from another Etsy shop.

Come take a peak!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

D is for Dainty Treasury - Etsy

TheBargainBabe at Zucchini Summer has a new treasury called D is for Dainty on Etsy that is featuring our butterfly thank you card.

Please take the time to check out the treasury and while on Etsy check out TheBargainBabe's shop Zucchini Summer featuring an array of items...vintage dishes, handmade cards, etc.. Add some fun and beauty to your life! Zucchini Summer has a little of everything!

Don't forget to also check out her blog for sneak peeks, other featured sellers, and fun!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

How Sweet It Is ~ treasury on Etsy

The Creativity Bugs have been featured on inspiredmama75's Etsy treasury called How Sweet It Is. Come check out all the great items that she has listed including our Butterfly Thank You card.

While on Etsy, take a few moments to check out the Inspired Mama Design & Gifts shop for some beautiful artwork, jewelry, and crafty gifts.

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy and Sue

CAPS Team treasury - Uniquely Gifted - One and All

One of our items from the Creativity Bugs Etsy shop is being featured as part of the CAPS (Christian Artists Promoting Shops) Team Treasury.

This is a fabulous dynamic treasury with half of the items swapping out every Monday keeping the selection fresh and exciting. Be sure to check back weekly, and if you really like something, snatch it up or heart it so you can find it later.

A special thank you to Suzanne at Discovered Treasures for including our shop in her treasury.

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy & Sue