Jolly Christmas

Hi All,

This is my last Holiday project....I promise :) I saved it for last, as it is one of my very favorites.  Last Christmas I had tried a snow globe card, but just never got it finished.  I loved how you could create a scene inside it.  Well, perusing Pinterest this Christmas, I saw tons of cards using a polaroid die to create a scene.  So, I had to give it a shot.  What I got was simply adorable!

I love this die cut and paired with this cute little penguin...it's perfect!  My inspiration for this card was this gem by Geri at Paper Wishes.  I loved her snowflake background and moved on from there.  The penguin and tree were fussy cut and placed on a snowy hill edged with Diamond Dust.  This effect is just perfect for snow.  Stickles were added to the tree for just a bit more sparkle.

Although this was one of my favorite cards from 2014, I don't think I was as productive as I have been in previous years with my card making.  I hope the coming year is full of creativity and more time spent in my craft room than last year.  Here's to spending more time doing what we love.  Happy 2015 All!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamps: No Peeking & Serene Snowflakes
Paper: Crumb Cake & Whisper White Cardstock; Candlelight Christmas DSP
Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Bermuda Bay, Garden Green, Basic Black Classic Pads; Whisper White Craft Ink
Accessories: Instant Photo 2 Die Cut (or On Film Die Cut), Corner Rounder, Stickles, Crystal Effects and Diamond Dust

Be Joyful

Hi All,

Happy New Year!  Can you believe it's 2015 already?  It's a whole new year...full of all new possibilities.  Can't wait to see what it has to offer!

For my first two posts of the new year, I will be finishing up my holiday projects. Are we tired of Christmas yet????  I know....I promise to move on soon ;) My first project is a treat holder using the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die.

It was made using Raspberry Ripple Cardstock and this gorgeous Silver Glimmer Paper. It adds just the perfect amount of bling! Using the die, you cut out one side of the box in each color.  Adhere the bases together and bring them together at the top.  To finish it off, this die has 3 different styles of tags to choose from.  I chose the oval and paired it with a Snowflake Charm and some Raspberry Ripple ribbon.  The sentiment is from the Project Life Holiday Cheer stamp set.  I thought this would be perfect for these tags, as the sentiments are relatively small. 

Project Life Holiday Cheer 135188 Photopolymer $15.95

All is Calm Snowflake Embellishment: 137383 $6.95

I was a bit uncertain about this die, as I wasn't sure of the size.  But, I gave it a shot.  It's actually a very nice size.  For scale, it will easily hold 5 Hershey Kisses or 4-5 Dove chocolates.  Perfect for party treats! This box is so versatile and can be used for any holiday, party or office treat.  It makes them so quick and easy to make.  If you'd like to add this to your collection, pop me an email or click on the 'Order Online' icon in the top right-hand corner.  Thanks for stopping by!

Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die: 135853 $32.95

Stamps: Project Life Holiday Cheer

Paper: Raspberry Ripple and Very Vanilla Cardstock & Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink: Raspberry Ripple Classic Pad
Accessories: Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die, All is Calm Snowflake Embellishments, Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon and Linen Thread