Smitten Mitten Mini Tic Tac Holder

A cute mitten box to hold mini Tic Tags. I think a basket full of these by the front door for guests to grab as they leave your holiday get together would be very festive. This is a good assembly line project that doesn't take a lot of supplies.

Supplies: All supplies are from Stampin Up

Cardstock: Night of Navy 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 and 3 x 5 1/2
                Whisper White 3 x 5 1/2

Many Mittens Framelits

Merry Patterns Stamp Set

The video has all of the directions for creating the project.

Trim Your Stocking Lip Balm Holder

A cute stocking stuffed with lip balm makes a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the teens on your list.

Supplies: All supplies are from Stampin Up.

Cardstock: Real Red 4 x 11 and 3 1/2 x 3
                Garden Green 2 x 2
                Whisper White 2 x 4

DSP: Quilted Christmas 3 x 6

Trim Your Stocking Framelits
Watercolor Christmas Stamp Set

Score the 4 x 11 cardstock on the long side at 5 1/8, 5 1/2 and 5 7/8
Score the 3 x 3 1/2 cardstock on the long side at 3/4, 1 1/2, 2 1/4, 3 and on the short side at 3/4

The following video has all of the instructions.

For the larger stocking you need a piece of cardstock that measure 4 x 12. Score on the long side at 5 5/8, 6, 6 3/8. The rest of the construction is the same as the smaller stocking.

Smitten Mittens Hot Cocoa Cup

What is better than a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter night? Giving it as a gift in a cute cup/box! The project is quick and easy. These sweet cups could make a great little gift to give out after an evening of caroling or tree trimming. 

Supplies: All supplies are from Stampin Up

DSP: 3 1/2 x 8
Cardstock:  3 x 3 of Whisper White, Pool Party and Tranquil Tide
Silver Tinsel Ribbon
Smitten Mitten Stamp Set
Many Mittens Framelits
Hug in a Mug Stamp Set
1 3/8, 1 1/2, and 1 3/4 inch circle punches
Tranquil Tide ink
4 0z. espresso cups with lids

The video has all of the instructions for the cups.

Jingle Bell Gift Box

A sweet smelling little box filled with Yankee Candle tea lights. I'm gold embossing some paper to use for die cutting in this project. A handy technique to use when you don't have any metallic cardstock on hand.

Supplies: All supplies are from Stampin Up

Cardstock: Garden Green 6 1/2 x 7
                Whisper White 1 x 4, 2 x 4

DSP: Quilted Christmas (2) 1 1/2 x 4 3/4
                                   (3) 3/4 x 4 3/4
                                   (2) 3/4 x 1 1/2

Thinlets: Trim Your Stockings

Stamp Set: Wishes All Aglow

Garden Green Ink

VersaMark Ink
Gold Embossing Powder
Natural Trim Ribbon
Linen Thread

Directions:

Score the long side at 1 and 6
Score the short side at 1, 2 3/4, 3 3/4, 5 1/2

See the video below for assembly instructions.

Thank you for visiting.

Festive Phrases Gift Card Holder

Is it time to think about stocking stuffers? It is if you want to make some adorable packaging for those little treats and gifts. Today we are going to make a gift card holder for those larger sized gift cards. This is a great project for kids to make.

Supplies: All supplies are from Stampin Up

DSP: Merry Little Christmas 8 x 6

Cardstock: Lemon Lime Twist 3 x 5

                  Whisper White 2 x 4

Framelits: Lots of Labels

                 Stitched Shape

Stamp Set: Festive Phrases

Clear Embossing Powder

Versa Mark Ink

Memento Black Ink

Score the DSP on the long side at 2, 5 1/2

                                   short side at 3/4

To see how it is put together view the video below.

                   

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Painted Autumn Gift Jars

A pretty table gift that is quick to make. These little jars would look great on a Thanksgiving table as a thank you gift for your guests.

Supplies: All supplies except for the jars are from Stampin Up

DSP: Painted Autumn 2 1/4 x 4 1/2
Cardstock: 2 x 2 Very Vanilla and Crushed Curry
Labels to Love Stamp Set
Crushed Curry Stitched Satin Ribbon

lass Favor Jars - 3 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (I found them at Michael's)

Here is the video with the compete instructions.

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Swirly Snowflakes Gift Bag

 A nice sized gift bag that to me has a Scottish feel. So I think I will be using it to give homemade shortbread at the holidays. If you do use it for homemade treats be sure to put the goodies in food save bags. 

Supplies: All supplies are from Stampin Up

DSP:  Christmas Around the World 6 x 12

Cardstock: Whisper White 6 x 5 , 3 x 4

                 Garden Green or Real Red 1 1/2 x 3 1/2

Ink: Garden Green, Real Red

Stamp Set: Merry Patterns

Framelits: Stitched Shapes, Swirly Snowflake

Score the long side @ 4, 5 3/4, 9 3/4, 11 1/2

Score the short side @ 1 1/2

See the video for full details on cutting the lacy edging and assembling the bag.

I hope you enjoyed that project and visit again soon.

Snowflake Sentiments Gift Box - Part 3

Here is part 3 of the series, Snowflake Sentiments Gift Tags and Cards Box. I hope you have enjoyed it. Now let's make the box to hold all of our gift tags and gift cards. 

Supplies: All supplies are from Stampin Up

Cardstock:   Garden Green 4 1/2 x 10 and 
                  Garden Green (2) 2 1/2 x 8 1/2
                  Cherry Cobbler 3 1/2  x 3 1/4
                  Garden Green 3 x 4
                  Whisper White 3 x 4

DSP: Be Merry 3 1/4 x 3 and 1 1/2 x 12

Stamp Set: Snowflake Sentiments
                   

Scoring:

4 1/2 x 10
Long side @ 4 1/4, 5 3/4
Then score at 1/2 on all four sides

2 1/2 x 8 1/2
Long side @ 3/4, 4, 4 3/4, 8
Short side @ 3/4

Watch the video for complete directions. 

 Let me know what you think of a three part series. Does it work?

Snowflake Sentiments Gift Box Part 2

Here is part 2 of the Snowflake Sentiments Gift Box of Tags and Cards. Today we will be making the gift tags.

 Supplies:

Cardstock: Garden Green 2 x 12
                  Cherry Cobbler 2 x 12
                  Whisper White 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

White Embossing Powder

Heat Gun

Embossing Buddy

VersaMark Ink

Quilted Christmas Ribbon

Stamp Set: Merry Little Labels

Every Day Label Punch

See the video for a demonstration on how to make the tags.

Snowflake Sentiments Gift Tag Box

Today I am starting a three part series to create a beautiful gift box that holds gift cards and gift tags. This would be a lovely gift for a tree trimming party or a gift wrapping get together. Do be sure to gift it early so the recipient can use it for holiday wrapping.  

Today I will be demonstrating the gift cards. The video is in real time so you can see how quick it is to make this project. 

Supplies: All supplies are from Stampin Up

Cardstock: 8 1/4 x 11 Whisper White

                  8 1/2 x 4 Whisper White

                  (3) 2 1/2 x 21/2 Garden Green

                  (3) 2 1/2 x 21/2 Cherry Cobbler

                  2 x 7 Garden Green

                  2 x 7 Cherry Cobbler

DSP: Be Merry (6) 2 1/4 x 2 1/4

Ink: Cherry Cobbler an Garden Green

Stamp Set: Festive Phrases

Punches: 1 1/2 and 1 3/4 circle punch

With the 8 1/4 x 11 cardstock score on the long side at 2 3/4. Turn 180 degrees and score at 2 3/4.

With the alongside at the top of your trimmer cut at 5 1/2

Put the cut piece in the trimmer long side at the top and cut at 2 3/4 slide and cut again at 2 3/4. Repeat with the other piece. See the video for complete directions.

I hope you enjoyed today's project. 

 Check back on Wednesday for Part 2.