Christmas Cards

Couple of new designs that I'm going to be using in a class.

These are very simple but elegant designs.  The first is Pear Pizazz for the base.  I made a 3x3 square out of always artichoke and then a 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 square out of Cherry Cobbler.  I ran the Cobbler through the big shot with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.  Then the ornament is stamped from the Tags Til Christmas set using Cherry Cobbler and Pear Pizzazz Ink.  The ribbon is Pear Pizzazz with an Old Olive retired brad popped up with dimensionals.

The Cardinal Card is Crumb Cake for the base.  Then I ran it through the big shot and the polk dot embossing folder.  I can't remember the punch off hand - but I used the Vintage Christmas Designer Series Paper  - cut out one.  Then cut out one with Very Vanilla.  Cut off the ends and adhere to the back of the DSP.  The cardinal is made with the Two step bird punch.  I cut an extra bird wing and snipped off just the top part and added it to the birds head to create the cardinal.   The Bird is Cherry Cobbler and then I used the basic black marker and just drew a squiggly line and filled it in with black.

Christmas Ornaments

Urban Funky Feminine Necklace, Earrings and bracelet set

Custom Necklace and Earrings

It's hard to really see the detail on this.  But it was a special custom request from a co-worker to give to his wife for Christmas.  They have 2 black Scotties and 1 white Westie - So I found the Terrier charms and added 2 black rhinestones and 1 crystal rhinestone on the dogs collar to represent their pets.  I then packaged it all up in one of my custom gift boxes.  He loved it and thinks his wife will too.  Can't wait til after Christmas to hear about the response.

Here it is all packaged up and ready to go.

I even had an extra charm so I made a little key ring to go with it.  Hope she likes this truly one-of-a-kind gift.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Here's the set all together. The necklace is chrystal beads that really sparkle. The total price for the set including the packaging was $40.

Vintage Tile Coasters

Vintage tile coasters.  I went to the local hardware store and found some rustic tiles and used the following stampsets.  Top far left corner I used the Medallion stamp.  The top right corner is the Autumn days set and the bottom center is the Artistic etchings set.  Set of 4 coasters sell for $10 and make a fantastic Christmas, Birthday or hostess gift.

Party Favors/Stocking Stuffers

These are soooo cute and easy for party favors, stocking stuffers and great for kids to use for school parties etc.

The cello bags are from clearbags.com and are 1x8 in size.  The stamp set is retired but you can use any greeting you like.  I found the Chocolate gems in the bulk candy aisle and was able to buy them in seperate colors making it easy to create the candy cane effect.  These are so cute in fall colors for Thanksgiving, Green for St. Patty's day or match them up for any occasion.  I sent them for both of my older boys to give to their school classmates during their "Harvest Party" and they were just beautiful in the fall jewel tones.