This cute Elf Christmas Gift Tag uses the Delicate Baubles Dies. The idea for creating an elf using the dies is from Connie Babbert at www.inkspiredtreasures.com. She has an array of cards using the dies for holiday characters. When I saw the elf on the card she created, I knew it would make a cute gift tag. Just so you know – the Delicate Baubles Dies are on the Last Chance List and will be retiring soon so don’t hesitate, place your order ASAP. In the video below I show you how easy and fun it is to create a gift tag using the dies.
Materials for the Elf Gift Tag:
Delicate Baubles Dies (use arabesque shape)
Granny Apple Green Cardstock 3” x 8-1/2”, score & fold at 4-1/4”
3 stripes of 1/8”Real Red cardstock, scrap of Real Red cardstock for collar
Gold Foil (scrap)
Ornate Frames Dies
Basic Black 1/2” x 3-1/4” & 1/2” x 3/4”
Champagne Rhinestones
Gold Ribbon
Hole Punch
Video Tutorial
Now, you know how easy it is to recreate the Elf Christmas gift tag. I made several elf tags to embellish gifts under this year’s Christmas tree.
My next post will also feature more gift tags using the Delicate Baubles Dies. Remember, the dies are retiring soon so place your order for the dies while the dies are still available.
Thanks for stopping by today! Happy crafting,
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In the new July-December Mini Catalog, the Whimsy & Wonder Suite features the Whimsical Trees Bundle. For even more whimsical cheer, the Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper offers designs in non-traditional holiday colors. Today’s Whimsical Trees card combines the bundle and the designer series paper in a fun holiday card. Even though the Polished Pink and Mint Macaroon aren’t a typical holiday color scheme, the colors combine with the Evening Evergreen to create a merry card.
Whimsical Trees Card Details:
Card Base: Basic White Thick 4-1/4″ x 11″, score & fold at 5-1/2″
Mint Macaroon Layer: 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″
Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper Layer: 5-1/4″ x 4″. Attach to the Mint Macaroon layer & then to the card base using a strong adhesive.
Stamp the medium tree using Mint Macaroon Classic Ink Pad onto a piece of Mint Macaroon cardstock. Next, cut using the coordinating die from the Christmas Trees Dies.
Use the large, thin tree die to cut the tree from Polished Pink cardstock. Use the garland die to cut a piece of the Silver Specialty Foil. Layer the garland onto the tree and adhere with multipurpose liquid adhesive (or add Adhesive Sheet to the back of the Silver Foil prior to die cutting).
With the open tree die, cut tree shape from Evening Evergreen cardstock.
Referring to card photo for placement, position & layer the trees on the card base. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the Polished Pink tree.
From scraps of Silver Foil Specialty Paper, cut ornaments and stars with the dies. Embellish the two smaller trees with the ornaments and stars.
Stamp the sentiment onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using Polished Pink Classic Ink Pad. Cut using the Double Oval Punch.
With the scallop oval from the Double Oval Punch, cut a scrap of Mint Macaroon cardstock. Adhere the sentiment oval to the scallop oval. Attach to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Complete the card front by adding a bow tied with the silver cord from the Simply Elegant Trim pack.
It was fun to step “outside the box” and use non-traditional colors for a Christmas card. While traditional colors can be used with the Whimsical Trees Bundle, I’ll being using the Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper for more holiday themed projects.
REMINDERS
One of the biggest promotions of the year, Sale-a-Bration, has begun. This promotion will run through September 30. Sale-a-bration enables you to earn FREE product for each $50 product purchase. There are some great products available so check out the link to the Sale-A-Bration brochure.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Remember for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your orders.
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July is almost over and Christmas in July will come to an end. But there are still a few projects to showcase! For this next to the last Christmas in July project, I am featuring a Snowflake Ribbon Tag. Ribbon tags are easy to assemble and make your package beautiful. For this ribbon tag, the So Many Snowflakes Dies are being used to create the focal point for the ribbon tag. Five different ribbons in assorted widths and styles are used to create interest. A list of the materials used and a video tutorial for assembly are located below. And last but not least, the dimensions for the gift box and a link to a gift box making video are included at the end of the ribbon tag information.
Snowflake Ribbon Tag Project Materials:
So Many Snowflakes Dies
Snowflake Wishes Stamp Set
Christmas to Remember Stamp Set (#156300, available for order on August 3, 2021)
Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pad
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends (dark)
Ribbons – cut 2 of each size noted:
*Metallic Mesh Ribbon (cut 6″ length)
Cherry Cobbler & Gold Ribbon (cut 5″ length) [#156312, available for order on August 3, 2021]
Fine Art Gold (cut 5″ length)
Flowers for Every Season – white ribbon (cut 5″ length)
Black & White Gingham Ribbon (cut 4 length) [#156485, available for order on August 3, 2021]
Gold & Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper [#156844, available for order on August 3, 2021]
*Be Dazzling Designer Series Paper [#156629, FREE Sale-A-Bration option available on August 3, 2021]
Basic White (scrap for snowflake)
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock (scrap for snowflake and piece for circle base on back)
Shimmery White: 3/4″ x 4-1/2″ (for sentiment tag)
Banners Pick A Punch
Layering Circles Dies
Wonderful Gems (#153536, returning favorite available for order on August 3, 2021)
Baker’s Twine or Linen Thread (to tie ribbons together)
*When cutting these papers and depending upon your die cutting machine, you may need to use a shim to ensure the product is cut properly.
Assembly Video:
You can use many different die cut shapes to use as your focal point. So, look through your dies and be creative!
Gift Box Information:
Final Box Dimensions are: 5-1/2″ x 4″ x 1/2″
Box Lid – Peaceful Prints: cut 6-1/4″ x 5″ and score on all sides 1/2″ (#156628, FREE Sale-A-Braton product available on August 3, 2021)
Box Bottom – Basic Black Cardstock: cut 6-1/4″ x 5″ and then trim a smidge (1/16″) from 2 adjoining sides (Details on box creation can be found here: How To Make Your Own Custom Box.
Reminders & Other Announcements
Click here to check out the select Designer Series Papers on Sale! Don’t delay, the sale ends on August 2.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Remember for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your orders.
Check back later this week for the final Christmas in July project with a video tutorial. Projects will post around noon EST.
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It’s another Christmas in July project! Today’s project features a gift tag using the Tidings & Trimmings Bundle in the Annual Catalog. You’ll notice it’s a large gift tag. This allows you to use the tag on a variety of packages from a small package such as the Ombre Bags to much larger packages. For the tag base, use the Scalloped Contours Dies. This is another of those quick projects. If you’re like me, there’s always some last minute packaging needing tags. So let’s get prepared and make some of these tags to have handy when the need arises. As with my other Christmas in July projects, the materials and assembly video are located below.
Tidings & Trimmings Gift Tag Materials:
Tidings & Trimmings Bundle
Scalloped Contours Dies (use the three largest sizes)
Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP):3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ note: on sale through August 2!
Evening Evergreen Cardstock (or select desired color to coordinate with the DSP print selected): 5-1/2″ x 4″, plus scrap for holly leaves
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock: 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock: 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″, scrap for sentiment
Click here to check out the select Designer Series Papers on Sale! (and best of all, the Tidings of Christmas DSP from this project is on sale!)
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Remember for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your orders.
Check back next Wednesday for another Christmas in July project with a video tutorial. Projects will post around noon EST.
Enjoy your weekend!
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It’s time for the November 3-D Blog Hop! We were formerly the 3-D Tutorial Blog Hop but decided to make the transition to a 3-D Blog Hop. This enables us to offer you 3-D project and instructions directly on our blogs each month. This month we are featuring 3-D Christmas projects for you. So be sure to “hop along” to see the creative projects designed for you to use this holiday season!
One of my favorite small gifts each season are the Bath & Body Works hand sanitizers. Of course, this year the hand sanitizers are a necessity! I enjoy creating unique packaging for the hand sanitizers when presenting to friends and family. A small inexpensive gift becomes special when specially wrapped. Today’s packaging features the Snowflake Flake Wishes bundle.
Project Materials:
Balmy Blue cardstock:
Base: 1-3/4″ x 10″ score at 4-1/2″ and 5-1/2″
Band: 1″ x 6″ score at 1/2″, 2-1/4″, 3-1/4″ and 5″
Silver Foil: 2 pcs – 2″ x 2″ for snowflakes
Balmy Blue Gimmer Paper: 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ & 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ for snowflakes
Whisper White cardstock: 2″ x 2″ & 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ for snowflakes; 1/2″ x 2-1/2″ for sentiment
So Many Snowflakes Dies
Winter Snow Embossing Folder
Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
Banners Pick A Punch
Curvy Christmas Stamp Set
Misty Moonlight Classic Ink Pad
Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon: 6″
Blue Adhesive Backed Gems
To create holder base:
First, punch the top and bottom of the 10″ strip of the Balmy Blue with the Scalloped Tag Topper.
Then, texture emboss using the Winter Snow Embossing Folder. Note: slide each side of the holder strip into the embossing folder up to the score line on each side. To seal the top, match the scalloped edges and close with glue dots.
Now, wrap the band around the holder and seal the overlapping piece with a strong adhesive (Tear & Tape, Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive or Stampin’ Seal+). TIP: do not attach the band to the holder base but use it to slide up/down to insert or remove the hand sanitizer.
Embellishing Hand Sanitizer Holder
Cut the snowflakes using the mid-sized and smallest snowflake dies. For my snowflakes, I cut the following: two Silver Foil using the same medium sized snowflake die; Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper: one using the 2nd largest snowflake die & one using the smallest snowflake die and from Whisper White cardstock: one small snowflake and one medium snowflake. Create the snowflakes by layering the pieces and attaching each with glue dots. To complete each snowflake, add a Blue Adhesive Backed Gem to the center. Notice, you will have one snowflake that is slightly larger than the other. Below is a photo of the dies used:
Using Misty Moonlight Classic Ink Pad, stamp the sentiment onto the Whisper White strip. Then, create the banner end using the Banners Pick A Punch.
Wrap the Silver Metallic ribbon around the holder band and adhere. TIP: place the seam on the front of the band so you can cover it with a snowflake.
Add the largest snowflake with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional placing it over the seam where the ribbon overlaps.
With glue dots, add the sentiment banner to the top of the holder.
Finish by adding the remaining snowflake to the top of the holder beside the sentiment using a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional. Insert the sanitizer into the holder.
See how easy it is to make the hand sanitizer holders?
Remember, you can create a holders for a variety of occasions just by using different embossing folders and dies.
Reminders:
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Now to start “blog hopping” to see other fun holiday themed 3D projects:
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In a previous post, I shared my card design for a recent Shoebox Swap that I attended. Today, one of the cards from another card maker is being highlighted. It is a poinsettia crisscross pocket card and absolutely gorgeous! Linda Edwards, at Crafty Heron Designs, prepared the materials so each attendee could create the card. Not only did Linda present this card design but she also hosted the event. It was a delightful day and all in attendance had a wonderful time.
Isn’t the card beautiful?
It was simple to cut the poinsettia flower from the Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper using the coordinating Poinsettia Dies. I just love it when images from designer series papers have dies that coordinate! To showcase the poinsettia, the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper provides the perfect base. The crisscross card is cut 1/4″ smaller and mounted onto a 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Thick Very Vanilla cardstock. The combination of Whisper White and Very Vanilla makes an elegant card. Notice how one side of the crisscross is topped with the designer series paper and the other is texture embossed. This adds an extra WOW element. For the sentiment card, stamp with Versamark and heat emboss using Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Then, layer atop a piece of gold foil paper. To create a pull for the card interior, punch a slit using the Label Me Fancy Punch and thread ribbon though slit.
Reminders:
Curvy Celebrations has started! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle is now available for you to order. Click here to view the products available.
Peace & Joy Bundle Give-Away: Be sure to comment to enter. You can read give-away details here.
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