Last Minute Christmas Bags

Hi there! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas Eve! Last night I made a few last minute Christmas bags for some small gifts that I have and I thought I’d share here, too.

SSS-CZ Ho Ho Deer Circle, Merry Christmas Tree, CZ Merry Ornament

This Mama Elephant Favor Bag die has been used so many times over the years for every occasion under the sun, but this time I paired it with a few Simon Says Stamp dies.

SSS-CZ Merry Ornament, Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Die

This first one uses the CZ Merry Ornament die I created a shaker using vellum and acetate and filling it with some festive sequins. The one below is out of Khaki cardstock and using the CZ Ho Ho Deer Circle die. Of course when I add the tissue paper it will hid the gift inside, but I like looking at it when it’s empty:)

SSS-CZ Ho Ho Deer Circle, Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Die

Lastly I made one out of Lipstick Red Cardstock and die cut the Merry Christmas Tree die right into the favor bag. I love these clean, simple looks even though my house looks like a bomb went off! My oldest daughter, Alex is currently baking Cathy Zielske’s sugar cookie recipe. Let’s hope we can frost them as good as Cathy does!

SSS-Merry Christmas Tree, Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Die

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday! It is so cold here in Illinois. The pond is nearly ready to skate on and poor Hank the Tank can’t stay outside very long. His paws get full of little snowballs. Might have to buy him some puppy boots, ha! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Crafty Hands Card Kit

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of project using the fun, new Crafty Hands Card Kit over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel.

My Favorite Things-Crafty Hands Card Kit, Just Add Paint Die-namics, Tools of the Trade, Creature Comforts

There are several add-on die sets that coordinate with the card kit. Below I used the Just Add Paint Die-namics with a sentiment from the Mini Messages and More stamp set, which is included in the card kit.

My Favorite Things-Crafty Hands Card Kit, Just Add Paint Die-namics

You can check out the video showing this fun, new card kit HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

You’re the Best

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Pinkfresh Studio YouTube channel featuring the You’re the Best stamp, stencil & coordinating dies set.

Pinkfresh Studio-Diamond Plaid Stencil, You're the BestEssentials: Ornate oval frame die

For the background I used the Diamond Plaid Stencil Set with several Summer Shower, Seaside & Sapphire ink. I added a white glittered frame using the Essentials: Ornate oval frame die.

Pinkfresh Studio-Diamond Plaid Stencil, You're the BestEssentials: Ornate oval frame die

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio December 2022 Stamp, Die, Stencil, and Hot Foil Release

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio for their December Release Blog Hop. You can check out the fun, new December release HERE!

Pinkfresh Studio-Blooming Peony Stencil, Floral Border Stamp

My project features the gorgeous Blooming Peony Stencil along with the Floral Border Stamp Set for the sentiment.

Pinkfresh Studio-Blooming Peony Stencil, Floral Border Stamp

Here’s a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAYS:

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel. 

They will also be giving away a total of TEN $25  gift cards along the hop.

Winners will be picked from the comments & posted on December 27, 2022 on our GIVEAWAY PAGE. Please check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

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Hugs Release

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of project from the new Hugs Release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Milo Toucan, Stained Glass Heart, Reverse, Reverse Wild About You

My first card features the Stained Glass Heart die along with the Milo Toucan die. I used one of the Reverse Wild About You Sentiment Strips for the sentiment.

SSS-Milo Toucan, Stained Glass Heart, Reverse, Reverse Wild About You

My next card showcases the CZ Heart Panes Cover Die.

SSS-CZ Heart Panes Cover Die, CZ Swoopy Love You Die

For the sentiment I used the CZ Swoopy Love You word die.

SSS-CZ Heart Panes Cover Die, CZ Swoopy Love You Die

You can check out the reveal video walking through entire Hugs Release over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Case Me a Christmas Card

Hi there! Today I’m joining my crafty friend, Michelle, for her Case Me a Christmas Card series. The card I chose to case of Michelle’s is below. I always love a good wreath. Hers was made a few months back during the fall, but today I used the same idea for the holidays.

For my card I used the Boughs & Holly Stencil & Dies set by Concord & 9th.

Concord & 9th-Boughs & Holly

There are two different designs in the stencil pack so I created another one below using the same colors.

Concord & 9th-Boughs & Holly

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and thank you to Michelle for having me!

Merry & Bright

Hi there! I’m in full blown, last-minute Christmas card making over here. I pulled out some products that I haven’t used yet and had a little fun.

Pinkfresh Studio-Merry & Bright Foil

I used the Merry & Bright Hot Foil Plate with the Sparkle Christmas Foil Pack for the sentiments. For the background above I did my standard “strip-it-up” technique and for the one below I used the Swirl Background Stencil and added a row of rainbow crystals just because they made me happy.

Pinkfresh Studio-Merry & Bright Foil

Here’s a short reel showing how I created these cards.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Love Cupids

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this love themed project over on the Mama Elephant YouTube channel featuring products from their latest November release.

Mama Elephant-Love Cupids, Hearts a Flutter, Quilted Cover

For the background I used the Quilted Cover Die. Then I layered on the Hearts a Flutter die cut that was blending using Peony, Carnation, Grapefruit & Lemonade. I stamped the adorable images from Love Cupid as well as the sentiment. Below is a video showing how I created this card.

Sending lots of love your way today! Thanks so much for stopping by!

DieCember® Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Diecember® Release Blog Hop. You can check out the fun, new release HERE! I’m very excited to share these three projects using dies that my daughter, Bailey, designed.

SSS-Thank You Cover Plate

My first card uses the Thank You Cover Die. I created rainbow arches using the largest Nesting Circle Die. My second card features the Joy to You Cover Die using the same scraps of solid colored cardstock. I love the look of this clean & simple holiday card.

SSS-Joy to You Cover Plate

My third card uses the Thankful Cover Die along with the Highlight Heart and Reverse Grateful and Thankful Sentiment Strips.

SSS-Thankful Cover Plate, Highlight Heart

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 7th of December.

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