CHRISTMAS CARDS

From light up cards, to pop-up cards, to box cards, here are some Christmas cards I've worked on over the past few weeks. 

Light up Christmas card using patterns from Treasure Box Designs. A battery operated votive is used behind the front panel of the card. 

Caroling card created using patterns from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs.

Pop-up reindeer card using patterns from KaDoodle Bug Designs. 

Box card created using patterns from Treasure Box Designs.

Christmas Treats shaker card using patterns from KaDoodle Bug Designs.

Christmas Tweets card using patterns from Treasure Box Designs.

Gingerbread card using patterns from KaDoodle Bug Designs.

Snowman shaker card using patterns from Treasure Box Designs.

Light up card using patterns from KaDoodle Bug Designs.

Light up card using patterns from Treasure Box Designs.

Thank you for stopping by and I always appreciate your feedback. 

Happy Halloween

Loved this sweet pumpkin pattern from KaDoodle Bug Designs, so couldn't wait to make a card with it. You can click on the link to purchase this pattern.

For this A2 card, I've used paper from Doodlebug Designs for the background. The sweet little pumpkin is paper pieced using the svg pattern. Some shiny stars for some bling and of course, Stickles for some added sparkle. Stamped sentiment from Stampabilities.   

Have a great day! 

Hey Pumpkin

The leaves are changing and the air is crisp! I love this time of year with the colors Fall. No doubt, my inspiration for this side step card.

I've paper pieced this card using the CK Scarecrow Bear from KaDoodle Bug Designs. I've cut some extra pumpkins for the right side of the card and changed up the sizes. The background burlap paper is from Reminisce. For added dimension on the pumpkins and flowers, I've used Nuvo Crystal Drops. Some Prima flowers with Stickles applied and a piece of ribbon with button attached, to bring everything together.   

I love how this turned out!

Thank you for stopping by and happy crafting! 

 

Halloween Shaker Card

I enjoy creating cards with some sort of dimension, so when I came across the Jillibean Soup Card Shakers, I could not wait to create with them! 

For the elements on the card, I've paper pieced the sweet bear and haunted house using an svg pattern from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. The background papers and twine are from Doodlebug Designs and the stamped spider image is from Stampin' Up. Sequins were added to the shaker cup and some added bling, from Recollections. 

I've entered this card into the Rubbernecker Stamps Halloween Challenge Boo! 

Thank you for stopping by

CANDY KISSES TAG

Christmas will be here before you know it, so it's a good time to work on Christmas projects. I've been working on a few different types of tags to add to gifts.

I wanted to create a candy Kiss inspired tag for this project. I did a little Pinterest research and created a tag of my own and love how it turned out. The best part, it was pretty simple to create!

I started off choosing a cute design to go along with the tag. I chose a cute penguin pattern from  KaDoodle Bug Designs and reduced it down in size. I then created a tag with a rounded top, in my SCAL program and sized it at approximately 8 inches long and 3 inches wide. I wanted the top of the tag to be rounded, so it would look like a snow globe. 

Starting from the straight edge of the tag, create score lines at:
1-1/4 inch
2-1/2 inches
3-3/4 inches
5 inches

Starting from the straight edge, fold the first 3 score lines to create the triangular shape that your candy kisses will be attached inside. Do not adhere until your project is completed, this allows you to assemble the rest of your project more easily. 

I then embossed the top rounded portion of the tag using a snowflake embossing folder and stamped my sentiment. Finally, position your penguin and adhere. At this point, you can embellish how you wish. I've added snowflakes and twine for a hanger. A bow then added at the base of the twine.

With a small amount of adhesive, position your 3 candy kisses and fold to create the triangular shape. 

Adhere closed. Cut a 1-1/4 inch by 3 inch piece of patterned paper for your snow globe base (I've used a wood tone pattern) and stamp with a "To" and "From" stamp. Attach to the lower portion.

You're all done! 

   

Scrapbook Layouts

It's been quite awhile since I've created scrapbook layouts, but the timing of these projects worked out for the best for me. 

Many times, paper crafting gets me through difficult times and helps me sort out my thoughts. So, I'm greatful to have a hobby that lets me be creative and eases my mind. My sister passed away unexpectedly this past week, so its been a tough week for me...

Patterns by Treasure Box Designs 

Alice in Wonderland  

Ghostbusters 

Mummified 

Treat Cup Cards

I love the look of treat cup cards. What a wonderful idea to receive a treat built into a greeting card! A card that anyone would be thrilled to receive!

These two paper pieced cards were created using patterns from Treasure Box Designs.