Noel Card

Happy Tuesday crafty friends,
Hope you are getting ready for Christmas and or you are enjoying Chanukah.  Here is one of the last two Christmas-Holiday cards I created.



Here’s a look at the base of the front of the top of the card. I used the Old Winter from the Hobby Lobby Paper Studio pack. I used my Saddle Ink Pad to ink the edges. I used the EK Success border punch for the borders and inked those as well. I used some of the pretty May Arts Ribbon with pearls ribbon.


Here is a closer look at the pearl stamens I added.  I used the cut file to use as a frame for the picture.

Here is a closer at the pretty ribbon roses. I added pearls to the centers and then used some American Crafts flower underneath the rose. If you need to learn how to make these roses, I have a video, one with ribbon and one with paper.

Ribbon Roses Video

http://youtu.be/2MW3Slkd2UA

Paper Roses Video

http://youtu.be/wqRHTK_oUMI

I used the pretty stamp on the sentiment card.

Here’s a closer look at the Noel stamp. I used the Saddle Ink Pad  and used the cut file to cut the additional outline.

Here’s a closer look at the border and the ribbon from May Arts ribbon.

Products Used For This Project

Frame Ornate SVG Cut File Set

Pazzles Inspiration Vue	EK Success Border Punch	Paper Studio Hobby Lobby Old World Winter	May Arts Ribbon
Noel Stamp Set	Saddle Ink Pad	Kraft Cardstock	White Cardstock
Foam Tape	Glue Runner	Glue Pen Tip	Sponge

Well, this about covers for today. I hope and pray that things are going well for you and your family and or friends during this holiday season. May the peace of our savior and the Light of His love and miraculous grace be with you.  Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for one very last Christmas card. Until then,

Hot Cocoa Treat Holder With Video How To

Happy Friday crafty friends,
As we enter the last weekend before Christmas, I am sure last minute gift ideas is among the list of possible things to craft. So today’s post is right up that alley. Here is a Hot Cocoa Treat Holder I designed.

This is the front cover of the treat holder. The SVG file set comes with the base as well as the cute little circle scalloped frame. For the patterned paper I used the DCWV Christmas & Winter 180 Value Stack. The 2014 stack. I used some pretty ribbon from May Arts and some little gems from my CTMH stash.

Here’s a closer look at the cute little hot cocoa printable I created that goes with the cut file set.

Hot Cocoa Treat Holder Cut File SET With Printable Image and Sentiments SET

Here’s a look at the inside of the cocoa pocket holder without anything in it. It will easily hold a couple of envelopes of hot cocoa and or one envelope and some marshmallows. The cut file set includes the half scalloped frame as well.

Here’s a closer look at the inside top flap. Along with the rest of printables, this “Have A Cup Of Cheer” is included. You can easily print it out and cut it by hand or import it into your die cut machine software and use it as a print n’ cut.

Here’s a look at the pocket with a packet of hot cocoa and a packet of marshmallows.

Here’s a closer look at the to and from tag another of the three printables included with this file set.

Lastly, here’s a look at the front of the cover on a bit of an angle. To learn how to put the packet together, be sure to head over to You Tube and watch my Video.

Video Link 

Direct Link: http://youtu.be/56ozd0ZF-pE?list=UUzjg5I5ZdSRHquNjZJzQszA

Well, that about covers it for today. Have to go prepare for some more Hanukkah fun with the family tonight. Don't forget about the great deals CTMH is having and be sure to ask your Secret Santa for Some Cash For Stamp Stash. Until the next time,

Tell Santa…You NEED some CASH For Your STAMP STASH!!!

Happy Wednesday crafty friends, 

Today's post is all about some CRAZY great specials Close To My Heart has going on this month! As you may or may not know, I am a Close To My Heart consultant. With the end of the year winding down, I need just a few more sales to meet my quarterly minimum. These specials are fantastic and you won't want to miss out. My CTMH link is: MyPaperCrafting.CTMH.com. 

During this month only with a qualifying purchase of $50, you will be eligible to purchase ANY C or D size stamp sets from our Annual Inspirations idea book for only $10 ea! An unlimited amount! Here are the stamp sets that are available for this promotion.

Also, there is the new Seasonal Expressions Catalog as well as the Annual Inspirations Catalog to purchase from to meet the $50 minimum. You can also download both catalogs in pdf version so you can view them anytime without being online! The seasonal catalog is good only through the end of March 2015, so you definitely want to order from there while you have time.

Seasonal Expressions Catalog PDF Version of Catalog Available

Annual Inspirations Catalog PDF Version of Catalog Available

Lastly, Don’t forget about the super cute Stamp of the Month Only $5 with the same qualifying $50 purchase!

So much good stuff, it will have your crafty heart a flutter! So if Santa doesn’t know what to get you, be sure to tell him (them) some cash for your stamp stash would be AWESOME! You have until December 31st to take advantage of these specials! 

I do hope you will consider making a purchase from my CTMH link. As I stated above, I am close to making my quarterly minimum sales so I can continue to be a Close To My Heart Consultant. Your order not matter how big or small,  would be greatly appreciated! I try very hard to share all sorts of projects and not be too pushy when it comes to "selling" as I like so many of you, just enjoy crafting with all sorts of stuff. But I really do need to let you know a bit more about CTMH, a little more often :-)

As a final incentive, Any sized purchase from my CTMH link from now through the end of the year, I will send you this pretty SVG card basics Set. Features multi sizes borders, two types of photo corners and a layered embellishment. File formats in: AI, EPS, DXF, SVG, STUDIO and WPC.

Well that about covers it for today, be sure to stop back by tomorrow as I share a new project and video for those last minute gifts! Here is a sneak peek…

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your crafty time with me. Until tomorrow,

May Arts December Ribbon Challenge

Happy Friday crafty friends,
Hope you are getting ready for a wonderful weekend. Today I am sharing a project I created for the May Arts December Ribbon Challenge. I was fortunate enough to get some ribbon sent to me, so this is what I came up with.

Here’s a look at my completed card. The finished size is 5 x 6.5. It is a kraft cardstock base and then I have a white cardstock mat. The patterned paper came from the DCWV Storybook Christmas Stack. I inked the edges of the two papers with some of my Saddle Ink Pad and adhered them to the white cardstock.

Here is a closer look at the cinched ribbon.


This is a closer look at the stamped and embossed sentiment. The sentiment is from Close To My Heart and is from the Deck The Halls stamp set.


Closer look at one of the pretty Spellbinders D-Lites Corner flourishes I used. I cut it in white cardstock and then heat embossed it with some gold glitter embossing powder.


Here is a closer look at my ribbon wreath. I think it turned out really well. It has some dimension to it. And looks very nice.


Here is a closer look at the border punch I used. It was an EK Success border punch.


Here’s just another side shot of the wreath. I used some Bling Glitter Gems for the centers of the “flowers.


Cut my template for the wreath and used some dollar store cosmetic circles for some extra texture.


I covered the circumference of the wreath with the cotton circles.



I then trimmed around the edges of the template to cut off the excess of the cotton circles


Here is a look at the trimmed wreath.


Attach ribbon by the back.


Add both colors and start wrapping around the wreath template.


Finish wrapping completely.


Use the burgundy ribbon to go in and out





Attach the ribbon flowers and use the olive ribbon to make the “leaves” by simply folding them.


Use the rest of the olive ribbon to pleat it down the middle


Here’s one last look at the completed card. I used some Bling Glitter Gems for the centers of the flowers. I added a pearl to the center of the bow.  I also used an EK Success border punch for the border and then used some embossing powder to emboss the sentiment and the spellbinders corner flourishes.

Please head over to the May Arts Ribbon Site and vote for my card. You could win two rolls of ribbon and maybe help me too!

CLICK HERE

Supplies Used For This project
Pazzles Vue
DCWV Storybook Stack
CTMH Yuletide Greetings Stamp Set
Spellbinders Corner Flourish Dies
May Arts Ribbons
CTMH Bling Glitter Gems
Gold Embossing Powder
EK Success Border Punch

Well, I think this about covers it. As always, thank you so much for sharing your crafty time with me. Until the next time, 

Throwback Thursday Crafty Goodness

Happy Thursday crafty friends, 

Today I wanted to share a quick post with a few of the Christmas cards I have made in years past. You can click the direct post links to get details on the different cards. Plus I have a free vintage file you can pick up.

O Come Let Us Adore Him Bear Card

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Vintage Santa Card

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Vintage Christmas Card with Poinsettias

Direct Post Link

Here is a free vintage file for you. The folder also includes a few versions of this image: Sepia, Grayscale and various color washes.

Download it now as it will be free for only a couple of days.

Sorry no longer available

Well, I think that about covers it for today. Be sure to come back tomorrow and I will be sharing my card for the May Arts Ribbon December challenge! Until then,