Zebra Thank You Card

Here's a simple 'Thank You' card I made using two of my Christmas gifts this year.  The zebra embossing folder (from my son and DIL) was used on the white mat and I used my new Martha Stewart 'Cherish' punches (from hubby) around the edge of the card base.

Here's a close up of the 

punched corner and card base.  

Very tiny holes but oh, so pretty!

I love getting new tools and gadgets 

for my scrapbooking addiction!

Gift Card Holder

My Pink Stamper is having her annual 12 Days of Christmas, and each day there is a new project video.  One of the ladies on her design team had a video showing how to make gift card holders and this is one I had to try.  I don't think I'll ever give a gift card in those plain white envelopes ever again!

I used the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge to cut out the tag, and then used my handy dandy ATG gun to tape the gift card onto the tag and it just slides inside the card.

This is something I think I'll make 
several of to keep on hand!

All Night Crop!

Three friends came over last night and we had so much fun scrappin' till four this morning!  Yes, I said four this morning!  We started at around six last night and this is just some of the projects we completed.  

These are svg files from SVGcuts.com.  Let me show you the inside of one of the the Christmas trees.

After you remove the top portion of the tree it 'explodes' with several panels.  There is a template that comes with this file to let you cut out your favorite photos and insert them in the panels as well.  We decided to just use decorative papers for each of the panels and love the way it turned out.  Now, you see that very center part with the cute little snowman on top?

Well, it opens up and you can use that to hold candy in and give this as a gift, maybe to even a favorite teacher!

Christmas 'Candles'

These are home made candles Mark made to line our sidewalk and they turned out great!  For this project he used PVC pipe and then wrapped each one with red electrician tape and ran the electrical wiring through the pipe.  For the tops, we used Marzetti salad dressing jars and I etched snowflakes on each one.  After a little cutting and reattaching the wiring, he was done!  I love our outdoor candles!

Let the Christmas Season begin!

Christmas Goodie Bags

This is a simple goodie bag that is quick to put together and the kids love it when it's given to them by Santa.

Christmas Gift Card Holders

I made another 'visit' to SVGcuts.com and found these great gift card holders and a star ornament, so I had to get busy and make them all!

As you can see, the tree opens up and you just slip your gift card inside.  I know who's getting this one for Christmas!

I used my Cuttlebug and embossed snowflakes on the cream colored portion of the tree and added some sparkly Stickles.  Gotta have a little bling!

The next one I made was the 'book'.  The inside of the book slides out and is larger than the tree, so you could actually use it if you have a small gift, or use to to give cookies and candy.  I think I'm going to take a pop dot and stick it to the back of a gift card and just place in inside the book.  I also think I'm going to add another piece of Christmas paper on the inside of this book.  Not really liking the glaring white.

Last, is the star ornament.  This ornament is perfect for using up scraps of leftover paper.  I went through my stash and found everything I needed.  I can see several of these hanging on my tree this year.

Santa Letters/Cards

We all know you can write letters to Santa, but sometimes he writes back and these are some of the cards he's sending out this year.

You can find the .svg file for this little snowman at SVGcuts.com.  This is a great website with video instructions on how to put their 3D crafts together.  One of my favorite places to go for great ideas.

Santa's Treats

I've been busy making treats for Santa to take with him when he starts making his visits.  Each cello tube is filled with two packages of Sixlets and then topped with layered Christmas paper.  I then attached a snowman to each topper along with a little curly ribbon.

Here is a close up of one of the tubes.  You can fill these with lots of different candies such as Tootsie Rolls, Smarties, Jolly Rangers...well, you get the idea. Just change the topper for whatever holiday you're celebrating.  

Okay, I know I went straight from Halloween to Christmas.  I'll try to get something together for Thanksgiving real soon.